1、福建师大附中20202021学年下学期期中考试高一英语试卷时间：120分钟满分：150分第卷（共69分）第一部分：听力（共20题；每小题1分，共20分）第一节：听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the weather like according to the man?A. Clear.B. Cloudy.C. Rainy.2. What does the man mean?A. He wants to keep th
2、e chair.B. He can make a table for the woman.C. They dont have enough room for new furniture.3. What sport are the speakers watching?A. Skating.B. Football.C. Gymnastics.4. Who is the primary target audience for the mans books?A. Teachers.B. Teenagers.C. Primary school students.5. Where are the spea
3、kers?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore.C. In a classroom.第二节：听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、 C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What makes the woman different today?A. Her shoes.B. Her dress.C. Her bag.7. What color is the womans bag?A. Blue
4、.B. RedC. Yellow.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Friends.B. Co-workers.C. Family members.9. How does the woman feel about the robot?A. Curious.B. Excited.C. Uncertain.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What time is it?A.7:00am.B.9:00am.C.11:00am.11. What are the plans f
5、or?A. A new house.B. A new bridge.C. A new office building.12. What will the man take to Mike?A. A cup of tea.B. A cup of coffee.C. A glass of juice.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the conversation mainly about?A. Seasons.B. Photography.C. Social media.14. How many likes has the mans photo had?A.100.B.
6、150.C.850.15. What is the mans main reason for taking photos?A. To win awards.B. To earn a living.C. To show people he knows.16. What does the man want for his birthday?A. A hat.B. A camera.C. A photograph.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the speaker announcing?A. He is leaving the team.B. He has signe
7、d a new play.C. He is selling the club to new owners.18. Where is the soccer team based?A. In America.B. In England.C. In Canada.19. What has the speaker been asked to do?A. Draw up training plans for the team.B. Write a list of new coaches.C. Pick a new player.20. How does the speaker feel?A. Proud
8、.B. Guilty.C. Worried.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，共34分）第一节（共12小题；每小题2分，共24分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ASleeping is important, but we all know that, right? Many people have experienced strange sleeping patterns, unusual dreams and a feeling of restlessness and sleepiness during the coronavirus
9、lockdown, despite a good nights sleep. So what sort of things can help you to improve your sleep?Wrong HabitsMany myths related to sleep can be quite damaging for our health. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher famously claimed that she only hit the sack for five hours a night. But accor
10、ding to experts this is harmful to health.Likewise, falling asleep in front of the TV is another thing to avoid. The bright lights can prevent you from entering deep sleep.Wrong Ways to Help Go to SleepFrom a young age were told to count sheep to help us to nod off, with some choosing to stay in bed
11、 to battle with insomnia（失眠）. However, some experts advise getting up and doing something mindless, like folding socks, to help us get in the mood to catch forty winks.Psychologist Seth J. Gillihan PhD. recommends walking to help in the battle against insomnia. He talks about a sleep study published
12、 in the journal Sleep Health which suggests that those who walk slightly more will experience better quality and length of sleep. Watching what you eat or drink can also improve the amount of REM, or rapid eye movement you experience.Snoring（打鼾）Can be DangerousIf youre a snorer, you might also want
13、to take note. While most breathing noisily is harmless, it could be a sign of sleep apnoea, with people suffering from the condition more likely to have strokes or heart attacks, irregular heartbeats or high blood pressure.A Short Sleep during the Day May Refresh YouFinally, decent nap, or even- pow
14、er nap, can help you to be more alert, calm and focused. So while there are some good tips like exercising or folding socks to help us get a good nights sleep, sometimes a good afternoons sleep can help us deal with the day ahead.21. Why do some people still feel tired and sleepy in spite of having
15、a good night sleep according to the passage?A. They have slept for too long.B. Their sleeping quality needs improving.C. Their dream should be nice and happy.D. Coronavirus lockdown makes them depressed.22. Which fact is NOT true?A. Hitting the sack is bad for health.B. Five hours is not enough for
16、people to keep fit.C. The bright lights of TV will stop people sleeping soundly.D. Margaret Thatcher didnt have a healthy sleeping habit.23. The author will agree that _.A. Snoring will surely result in damage to peoples health.B. When one is sleepy, quick eye movements increase.C. A decent nap will
17、 affect your night sleep D. Taking exercise may do good to your afternoon sleep.24. You may read this passage in _.A. a psychology textbookB. a medical essay collectionC. a health and care section in a newspaperD an advertising leaflet in a drug storeBStanding desks have become common across Silicon
18、 Valley, offering health benefits to those willing to work on their feet. However, due to their high price, they have failed to catch on until now. Recently, Ikea has brought out Bekant convertible standing desk that can become a normal desk at the touch of a button The $500 adjustable desk can tran
19、sform from a standard desk to a standing one, and Ikea hopes it could make the standing desk mainstream.Experts say that changing from a seated to a standing desk can improve productivity. Similar desks have become a common sight at tech firms such as Google, where some employees have even installed
20、 treadmill（跑步机）and bicycle desks.The desk is not the first “convertible” on the market. As early as 2013, Stir Kinect brought out an adjustable desk. The $3,890 Stir Kinect desk has a motor to raise and lower itself, changing it into a standing desk or a traditional desk. The desk can even be progra
21、mmed to move up and down slightly, making it appear to take a gentle breath to remind the user to change their positions. To move between sitting and standing positions, owners simply. double tap on the screen. The desk can learn the users preferences over time and suggest the best seating position.
22、The Stir Kinect desk was created by a team of ex-Apple and Disney engineers. It has a built-in touch screen to control and track movement, and can tell users exactly how many calories they burn by standing during their working day. It also has devices containing power points and USB ports for chargi
23、ng phones, to keep cables hidden.“Ikeas height-adjustable desk is great for opening up the lower end of the market,”said JP Labiosse, founder and CEO of Stir.25. What is the text mainly about?A. Ikea has brought out an adjustable standing desk.B. Silicon Valley offered health benefits to officialsC.
24、 Google formed their tech firms to design bicycle desks.D. The Stir Kinect desk will become mainstream in the market.26. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. Before Bekant desk, similar adjustable desks have been widely used.B. The seated desks will take the place of the standing
25、desks in the future.C. Compared to the Stir Kinect desk, the Bekant desk is much cheaper.D. The adjustable desks were designed by the Apple and Disney Company.27. The Stir Kinect desk _.A. can breathe in and breathe out by pressing the button onceB. can charge phones by using a device containing pow
26、er pointC. can tell you how many calories you need for a walkD. can advise you to do more exercise at a proper time28. What can we infer from the last sentence given by JP Labrosse?A. Ikeas adjustable desk will be popular with average people.B. Ikea will have to sell furniture at a lower price in th
27、e future.C. This height adjustable table can only be found in Ikea.D. It is not necessary for Ikea to open up the market at all.CWe all know that friends are special people who we share our lives with, and who share their lives with us in return. But seeking friends and keeping the friendship going
28、are never easy.According to research recently published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, the key is to use “we-talk”.Led by University of California psychologist Megan Robbins and her colleague, the researchers reviewed and analyzed 30 different studies involving over 5,000 parti
29、cipants. This largest-ever analysis “we-talk” suggested that the frequent use of “we” and “us” is linked to happier and healthier relationships.The word “we” moves people from an individual position into a partnership, which makes us more interdependent. “The pronouns offer an insight into whether p
30、eople see themselves as individuals or as part of a whole Word use is a window into what people are thinking and feeling without asking them,” Robbins told Science Daily.Their research also found that “we-talk” is helpful for solvi ng conflicts. “The primary point is that interdependence may bring a
31、bout supportive and relationship-centered behaviors and positive perceptions（认知）of the partnerespecially important in times of stress and conflict，” according to a statement released by Robbins lab.US-based magazine Psychology Today used the word “union” to describe the impact on a partner upon hear
32、ing “we-talk”.Contrary to “we-talk”. there is “I-talk”, which refers to the frequent use of first-person-singular pronouns. such as “I”. “me” and “mine”, when writing or speaking.Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Arizona, US, analyzed set of data that came from 4.700 people in Ge
33、rmany and the US. They found that too much “I-talk” was an accurate linguistic marker for the likelihood that someone is feeling stressed or experiencing negative emotions.“If you are speaking in a personal contextso youre speaking about something thats of relevance to you”, lead researcher Allison
34、Tackman told The Independent. “But if youre communicating in a context thats more impersonal, such as describing a picture, we did not see the relationship emerge.”As you can see from the two studies, too much “I-talk” can make you feel depressed. But “we-talk” can encourage you to become more posit
35、ive and create a chain effect of healthy interdependence with others.So next time youre talking to a friend, try using more “we-talk”. You may find yourself feeling more positive and the effect it will have on your friend will be positive as well.29. According to Megan Robbin and her colleagues rese
36、arch, we can infer the following EXCEPT _.A. Too much “I-talk” always shows pressure or depression.B. “We-talk” makes us more dependent on each other.C. The more we use “we” and “us”, the happier we may feel.D. “We-talk” may help us build better teamwork in our work.30. What can be the benefit of “w
37、e-talk”?A. We may avoid arguments and conflicts with it.B. It may help promote friendship in our life.C. It can help produce a feeling of individualism.D. We can become more independent of others.31. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 8 mean?A. A person tends to use “I-talk” too much if he i
38、s experienced.B. “I-talk” is an exact linguistic marker for peoples feelings.C. If person uses “I-talk” a lot, he is probably in a bad mood.D. Someone likes “I-talk” in an impersonal context.32. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Using “we-talk” contributes to building good social relationships
39、.B. The importance of choosing the word in our daily conversation.C. Using too much “I-talk” may lead you to become upset.D. Introduction to “we-talk” in our daily communication.第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。Earth HourEarth Hour is organized by the World Wide Fund for
40、Nature. It is a big event usually at the end of March every year. On this evening, people “go dark”. 33 It is true that turning off lights for just one hour saves only a small amount of power. 34 On one level, joining in Earth Hour makes people think about the problem of climate change and what we c
41、an do in everyday life to protect nature. But on another level, a large number of peoples acting together sends a powerful message to governments and companies. 35 They begin considering green issues when making big decisions.The Logo of Earth Hour is “60+”. The number 60 is for the 60 minutes of Ea
42、rth Hour. 36 In fact, people who join in Earth Hour say that taking part makes them want to do more for the environment. 37 Musicians give concerts by playing acoustic instruments instead of electric ones and using candles instead of electric lights. Celebrity chefs have created special recipes for
43、families to prepare and eat by candlelight. Tree-planting sessions, group walks, and runs are also among the options.A. But this is only the beginning.B. Earth Hour represents every hour of every-day.C. After all, everyone has to answer for what they have doneD. Besides turning off the lights, peopl
44、e get involved in other events.E. It pushes them to take urgent measures by making changes to policies.F. That is, they switch off all unnecessary lights at the same time for one hour.G. The plus invites people to continue their action even after Earth Hour is finished.第三部分完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）阅读下面
45、短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My decision to turn our old two-story home into a new one with three more rooms met with some objections. 38 , empty nesters in their sixties werent supposed to need（n） 39 house.When my husbands doctor laid out the 40 of what our life would be li
46、ke as his illness 41 , I saw our future die. But knew wasnt going to be able to 42 living in our home the way it had been. I decided to 43 a new life for us by myself.When my designer and put the plans together, I was 44 for the work to begin. I was blessed with a talented and skilled contractor（承包商
47、）who 45 the difficult building and hired the right workersmany who, over the eight months of 46 , became friends of mine.We lived on site throughout the whole processI wanted to 47 my dream being built. My new home has now 48 a palace, where not only for me but for my family and friends, new 49 are
48、made on a weekly basis.Ive come to realize there are 50 for women of a certain age who are alone. I want to 51 from the top of my new 52 to anyone who will listen: Do not wait. Just do it.38.A. Finally B. Evidently C. Consequently D. Similarly39.A. original B. striking C. brighter D. larger40.A. pro
49、ject B. meeting C. picture D. guideline41.A. advanced B. failed C. started D. assumed42. A. escape B. quit C. imagine D. continue43.A. expect forB. adjust to C. create D. face44.A. eager B. generous C. patient D. fortunate45.A. put up B. took on C. turned down D. showed off46. A. debate B. research
50、C. contribution D. construction47.A. witness B. realize C. recognize D. keep48.A. bought B. become C. designed D. meant49.A. decisions B. decorations C. memories D. attractions50. A. expectations B. positions C. invitations D. introductions51.A. write B. jump C. skip D. shout52.A. voice B. house C.
51、world D. resident第卷（共81分）（请将你的答案填写在答案卷上）.根据所给首字母写出正确的单词来完成句子或单句语法填空（共20题；每小题1分，共20分）注意：将首字母一起填写到答题卷上，即答案卷上要写出完整的单词。1. would like to express my most sincere g _ for your generous help.2. We should attach great s _ to learning history because it can serve as a mirror.3. I wish that you could seize thi
52、s o _ to expose yourself to the traditional Chinese culture.4. Many of his songs drew i _ from his experience as a farmer.5. Managers have so far refused to c _ or deny reports that up to 200 jobs are to go.6. Each graduate standing on the playground and a _ by a parent would be awarded a degree by
53、the headmaster.7. I would appreciate it if you could reply to me at your earliest c _.8. Those heroic soldiers died in d _ of their country.9. The teacher offered c _ to Mike on his winning the prize.10. With the mid-term examination a _ the students are busy preparing for it.11. It can be _（benefit
54、）to share your feelings with someone you trust.12. These documents are not _（access）to the public. They are kept secret13. The teacher is trying to create an easy atmosphere _ gthe students can enjoy learning English.14. Rock concerts _（feature）loud music have become a major part of American youth c
55、ulture.15. _（give）her interest in children, I am sure teaching is the right career for her.16. Government and companies join hands to create jobs for the _（employ）.17. The building _（decorate）at present is our new library. It will open next month18. Video games can be a poor influence if _（leave）in
56、the wrong hands.19. The secretary had to have the young man _（wait）outside the meeting room until the manager was available.20. We walked through the forest, _（feast）our eyes on the beauty all around us.根据句意从方框中选出合适的短语，并用其适当的形式完成句子。（共10题；每小题1分，共10分）account for, aim to, be absorbed in, belong to, be
57、located in,equipwith, keep track of, figure out, in spite of, try out1. The app provides a very effective way for people _ their spending.2. A tiger is a large fierce animal _ the cat family.3. _ necessary knowledge and skills, the young man is equal to the job.4. I spent one month _ how to start th
58、e equipment.5. Our city has put forward the idea of “green manufacturing”, _ keep a balance between economic development and environmental protection.6. _his disappointment, he managed a weak smile.7. _the novel, he didnt notice the teacher coming in.8. There are several reasons _ the phenomenon tha
59、t many students cant take their eyes off their smart phones.9. _Los Angeles, University of Southern California is in the heart of a leading city.10. The scientists _ thousands of chemicals before they found the effective medicine.课文背诵填空。（每空1分，共10分）A virtual choir helps 1 Many people do not have clos
60、e friends or contacts who have the same interest in music. Many others do not have the chance to join a local choir. A virtual choir enables them to add their voices to 2 and become part of the global community. It has proved to be 3 the lives of many people.When I listened to music, it made my spir
61、its fly like a kite in the wind. Music gave me strength and 4 . It was the rock I 5 to become strong and to get through those hard times.Festivals are celebrated all around the world. They have 6 , such as the seasons of the year, religions, famous figures, and important events. Every festival has i
62、ts 7 .And if you study festivals carefully, you may be surprised to find that different cultures actually 8 after all.Naadam means “games” in Mongolian, and 9 three events: horse racing, wrestling, and archery, which are all so exciting to watch！After singing some songs, the competitors danced onto
63、the green field, waving their arms in the air 10 I was quite moved by their show of strength and grace.根据中文意思完成句子。（共6题，每小题1分，共6分）1.用你熟悉的网站。Use a website you _ _ _.2.我们可以从大数据库中得到最新的信息。We can get _ _ _information from large databases.3.50岁时，她发觉自己失业了，困在家里，只有电脑相伴。At age 50, she found herself out of work
64、 and stuck at home with only her computer to _ _ _.4.用心去观察，英国的过去与现在都将展示在你面前，令你叹为观止。If you _ _ _ _, you will be surprised to find that you can see both its past and its present.5.令我们感到满意的是，迪士尼乐园会补偿我们的损失。_ _ _, the Disneyland will make up for our loss.6.虽然逐渐失明，亨利依然能够作曲。Affected by gradual blindness, H
65、enry was still _ _ writing compositions.V.语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Enjoying great fame at home and abroad for his excellent artistic achievements, the famous Pipa master Fang Jinlong 1 （honor）by many titles, but he calls himself as a “chameleon（变色龙）” in music.Indee
66、d, like a dragon 2 （wander）around the world of Chinese traditional folk music, he transforms his role in 3 （perform）and social activities and always keeps enthusiasm. In addition to inheriting traditional Chinese culture, he is also 4 （energy）involved in the popularization of folk music and promotes
67、 the way 5 （unite）fashion and market for folk music.Besides Pipa, he can play many other instruments. “My father worked in traditional Chinese opera, 6 there were always lots of folk instruments around the house from when I was a young child. Learning a musical instrument is a lot like learning fore
68、ign language. Picking up 7 first language can be quite difficult, but as you learn more it gets 8 （easy）,” he said in an interview.As a Chinese musician, Fang Jinlong 9 （leave）his footprints in some countries and regions of Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania so far. He hopes to use folk music as a cal
69、l 10 peace and happiness in the world.书面表达（共20分）假定你是李华，你们学校英语俱乐部正在举行主题为“My Favorite Chinese Festival”的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1.节日来源；2.庆祝活动；3.你喜欢它的原因。注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。福建师大附中2020-2021学年下学期期中考试高一英语答案第卷（共69分）第一部分：听力（每题1分，共20分）1-5 ACBBA6-10ACBCC11-15 BCBBC 16-20 AACBA第二部分：阅读理解（每题2分，共34分）21-24 B
70、ABC 25-28 ACBA 29-32 ABCA 33-37 FAEGD第三部分：完形填空（每题1分，共15分）38-42 BDCAD 43-47 CABDA 48-52 BCADB第卷（共81分）.根据所给首字母写出正确单词来完成句子或单句语法填空（每题1分，共20分）1. gratitude 2. significance 3. opportunity 4. inspiration 5. confirm6. accompanied 7. convenience 8. defence/defense 9. congratulations 10. approaching11. benefic
71、ial 12. accessible 13. where14.featuring 15. Given16. unemployed 17. being decorated18.left19.waiting20. feasting.根据句意从方框中选出合适的动词短语并用其适当形式完成句子（每题1分共10分）1.to keep track of 2. belonging to3. Equipped with 4. figuring out5. aiming to6.In spite of 7. Absorbed in 8. accounting for 9. Located in 10. had t
72、ried out课文背诵填空。（每空1分，共10分）1. connect ordinary people together2. those of other individuals3. a positive influence on4. brought me relief5. leant on/leaned on6. a wide range of origins7. different customs and unique charms8. have a lot in common9. it is represented by10. as if they were eagles .根据中文意
73、思完成句子。（每题1分，共6分）1. are familiar with2. the most updated3. keep her company4. keep your eyes open5. To our satisfaction6. capable of/equal toV.语法填空。（每题1.5分，共15分）1. is honored 2. wandering 3. performance（s）4. Energetically5. to unite6. so/and7. the8. Easier9. has left10.for.书面表达（20分）My Favorite Chines
74、e FestivalGood morning! It is my great honor to be here sharing with you my favorite Chinese festival. As a country with ancient culture, China has many unique festivals, among which, I like the Spring Festival best.Dating back thousands of years, the Spring festival is always the time when people b
75、id the old year goodbye and make way for the new one. Traditionally, when the festival is s approaching, people clean their homes in the hope of getting rid of bad luck and put up red couplets and paper-cuttings to pray for good luck. Families get together for the New Years Eve dinner, feasting on t
76、he delicious food and enjoying happy moment of family reunion.I like the festival because it gives people a kind of warm feeling. It also symbolizes a new beginning. And we can receive some red envelopes. There is another reason that cannot be ignored. Who doesnt love a seven-day holiday? Thank you
77、for listening.听力原文：Text 1W: Be sure to wear a jacket. I thought I heard thunder earlier.M: That must have just been Dad shutting the door. Theres not a cloud in the sky.Text 2W: My friend has started making furniture of wood. I was thinking about ordering a new table from her.M: We dont have any spa
78、ce. If you want a table, you need to sell those chairs that we never use.Text 3M: That was a horrible tackle. I dont understand why he wasnt shown a red card and marched straight off.W: I think it was fine. He got the ball. The other player dived and made it look worse.Text 4W: So you write what is
79、commonly known as Young Adult Literature.M: Yes. I mean all ages can enjoy my books but its primarily aimed at people in high school.Text 5W: Oh hey! Its late for you to be hereworking on the term paper?M: Yes, its due so soon, so Ive been here since class ended. And you?W: Im looking for a couple o
80、f books, and I also have to return this one.Text 6M: I like your dress. Is it new?W: You obviously havent been watching me. Ive been wearing it for weeks.M: Well, something is different.W：Try my bag.M: Is it your bag?W: No.M：Ah, I know now. I didnt look at your feet.W: Do you like them?M: I do. Shoe
81、s like that are in fashion, arent they? And the yellow matches your dress.W: And my bag, for that matter.M: Yes. Youre like a ray of sunshine. Thats why I noticed you. You stand out from all the reds and blues around here.W: If you cant dress like this. in the summer, when can you do it?Text 7M: Hav
82、e you met the new team member?W: Yes, I cant believe they replaced Gary with a robot.M: I mean, its very cute, but do they honestly think a machine can do the job better than a human?W: I know. I would understand if it was labor like working in a factory, but how can it replace an accountant?M: I wo
83、nder if this is a joke, like one of those TV shows with hidden cameras.W: Unfortunately, its definitely real. I wonder who will be next for the change.M: Well, I cant see them replacing you. Robots cant write very well.W: You say that now, but who knows, maybe they will soon. My sister works for an
84、AI company.M: So shes to blame.W: Honestly, some of the things she tells me are scary.Text 8W: Are they the new plans from the architects?M: Yes, they just arrived at 9: 00 a.m.W: That was two hours ago!M: Nobody told me what to do with them.W: Sorry. Can you take them straight to Mike? They were me
85、ant to be here yesterday before noon.M: Is he okay? I heard he was angry and shouted at one of the employees earlier.W: He was just under a significant amount of stress. Usually we build houses or office blocks, but landing this contract to build a bridge is big deal for us.M: I imagine the fact tha
86、t it is connecting two countries only adds to that.W: Exactly. Its being called a step towards peace in the press, so he needs to make sure the bridge is a symbol for that peace.M: In that case, Ill take him a cup of tea along with the plans.W: I wouldnt bother. He has given up tea. Coffee too. Hell
87、 probably appreciate some fruit juice, though.M: Say no more. Theres some orange juice in the fridge.Text 9W：I love the colors of autumn. All the leaves turn orange and yellow and red.M: Yes, I got a great photo yesterday. 150 people liked it and nearly 100 people shared it. Does that mean Im famous
88、 on social media?W: Unfortunately not. A recent study said you have to get 1,000 people to like your posts online for you to be considered a celebrity.M: Oh well, only 850 away！W：Is that mainly why you take pictures?M: What? No, no, I just like to share them, so my friends and family can see them. I
89、f other people like them, thats a bonus.W：Have you ever thought about doing it professionally?M: No, but I have submitted some pictures to competitions and won.W: Thats amazing. You have a really good eye. I cant wait to see what you shoot in winter when it snows.M: Ill probably get a cold. Last yea
90、r I took lots of night photos but was very ill.W: Sounds like you should invest in a warm hat then.M: Thankfully my birthday is in November, so Ill add it to my list.Text 10M: Im sad to say that todays match will be the last one I take charge of. It has been an honor guiding Toronto FC over the last
91、 two seasons. I want to thank the owners for putting their trust in an Englishman to come to Canada and make an impact in relatively new league. I want to thank the United States Soccer Federation for taking Major League Soccer from strength to strength, building a huge fan base around the world. My
92、 reasons for leaving have nothing to do with the club, but rather personal reasons. My family have been missing me and I also miss them, and I now feel it is a good time to say goodbye. I was put at ease while making my decision when the owners asked to draw up a short list of replacements, as I lea
93、ve knowing that whoever they choose, you will be in good hands. To my players, thank you for giving me your all for 90 minutes during every game. There have been highs and lows, but you have been stars throughout it all, and I will continue to watch you from across the pond. And to Ryan, my captain, may you continue to lead this team to the victory they deserve.