1、湖南省娄底市春元中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)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 does the man probably mean?A. The womans getting fat.B. The womans losing weight.C. The womans kind to share her chocolate.2. Where is Mary
2、going tomorrow?A. To the movies.B. To a museum.C. To the hospital.3. What will Joe do this Sunday?A. Go hiking.B. Buy some clothes.C. Do some housework.4. What does the woman think of the painting?A. Its just so-so. B. Its excellent.C.Its terrible.5. How much did the man tip the woman?A. $100.B. $10
3、.C. $1.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Good friends.B. Co-workers.C. A couple.7. What is the mans reason for being a
4、bsent?A. He was sick.B. His wife was sick.C. He was on vacation.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Where is Tanya now?A. At her desk. B. In a meeting.C.At the downtown office.9. How does the woman suggest contacting Tanya?A. By calling her cell phone.B. By sending her an e-mail.C. By visiting her office.听下面一段对话
5、，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. When did the speakers last see each other?A. One year ago. B. Two years ago. C. Three years ago.11. What was the woman doing in Asia?A. Traveling. B. Studying Japanese.C. Teaching biology.12. What do we know about Kathy Morris?A. She is a Japanese girl.B. She is the womans workmat
6、e.C. She is the mans wife.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What was Uncle Marcos former job?A. A solider. B. A doctor. C. A government clerk. 14. What happened to Uncle Marco twenty years ago?A. His grandmother died.B. He was shot in the leg.C. He got an award for helping others.15. What does the woman thi
7、nk of Uncle Marco?A. A little crazy.B. Very kind.C. Quite humorous.16. How long had Uncle Marco been away this time?A. For six weeks. B. For six months.C. For seven months.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What evidence was there that a thief had entered the house?A. A messy room.B. A broken window.C. A mar
8、k from a persons shoe.18. What is the second step to protecting your home?A. Hiding your money carefully.B. Having your neighbors look after your house.C. Locking all the doors and windows.19. Where should you never leave a house key?A. In the neighbors house. B. In a drawer.C.In the mailbox.20. Wha
9、t should you do if you hear strange sounds in your house?A. Seek for the thief.B. Call the police. C. Hide under your bed.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每道题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 Istanbul & FacesTitled Timeless City: Istanbul & Faces, the Turkey photography exhibition celebra
10、tes the 30th anniversary of Istanbul and Shanghais sistership. The 42-year-old photographer focuses on the distinctive(独特的）historical quarters and the atmosphere that spreads in Istanbul. His work also pays respects to its people as well, with well-defined portraits. Date: Till Jan. 18, 10 a. m. - 4
11、 p. m. Venue: Shanghai Art Collection Museum. Knitted WorksThe knitted(编织的）show is aimed at raising awareness of post natal depression. The works were created by more than 20 mothers from different cities. All the knitted dolls and other works will be sold with the profits(利益）going to charity when t
12、he exhibition ends. If you are interested in the knitted works, you can order a special piece. Date: Till Jan. 1, 7 a. m. -9p. m. Venue: Bl Jinxiu Fun. Old Shanghai TeahouseThe newly-opened zone at Shanghai Dungeon features nostalgic sets and experiences for visitors to have scary fun. Visitors can
13、wear traditional Chinese costumes and take photos with the performers. Date: Daily, 11 a. m. -8 p. m. Venue: Mosaic Shanghai Mail. Musical TitanicThe Tony Awards winning musical Titanic is in Shanghai with more than 100 characters cast. The impressive stage effects promise to take the audience to th
14、e bottom of the ocean. Date: Till Jan 22, 2 p. m. -7:30 p. m. Venue: SAIC Shanghai Culture Square.21Where should you go if you want to learn more about Turkeys history?AShanghai Art Collection Museum. BMosaic Shanghai Mail.CB1 Jinxiu Fun. DSAIC Shanghai Culture Square.22What can we know about knitte
15、d works?APeople can have a talk with the creators.BAll the works can be sold when the show begins.CThe show offers people chances to learn how to make one.DThey were made by people from different places.23What makes the Musical Titanic special?AIts opening time is the longest.BIt raises money for a
16、special purpose.CIt offers a lifelike experience under water.DIt allows interacting with performers.BRobert Spring, a 19th century forger (伪造者), was so good at his profession that he was able to make his living for 15 years by selling false signatures of famous Americans. Spring was born in England
17、in 1838 and arrived in Philadelphia in 1858 to open a bookstore. At first he prospered(繁荣)by selling his small but genuine(真正的） collection of early US autographs (亲笔签名). Discovering his ability at copying handwriting he began imitating（模仿） the signatures of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin an
18、d writing them on the title pages of old books. To lessen（减少） the chance of detection (被发现). He sent his forgeries to England and Canada for sale, Forgers have a hard time selling products. A forger cannot approach a respectable buyer but must deal with people who dont have much knowledge in the fie
19、ld. Forgers have many ways of making their works look real. For example, they buy old books and use the aged paper of the title page, and they can treat paper and ink with chemicals.In Springs time, right after the Civil War, Britain was still fond of the southern states, so Spring invented a respec
20、table young lady known as Miss Fanny Jackson, the only daughter of General “Stonewall” Jackson. For several years Miss Fannys financial problems forced her to sell a great number of letters and manuscripts (手稿) belonging to her famous father. Spring had to work very hard to satisfy the demand. Howev
21、er, all this activity did not prevent Spring from dying in poverty, leaving sharp-eyed experts the difficult task of separating his forgeries from the originals.24Robert Spring spent 15 years _.Arunning a bookstore in Philadelphia Bas owners of old booksCselling real signatures of famous Americans D
22、as a forger25Why did Spring sell his false autographs in England and Canada?AThere was less chance that his forgeries would be discovered there.BThe prices were much higher in England and Canada.CThere was a greater demand there than in America.DBritain was Springs birthplace.26After the Civil War t
23、here was a great demand in Britain for _ACivil War battle plans Bsouthern manuscripts and lettersCthe signatures of George Washington and Ben Franklin Dsouthern money27Which of the following about Miss Fanny Jackson is TRUE?AShe was Robert Springs customer.BShe was an imaginary（虚构的） person created b
24、y Spring.CShe was a little-known girl who sold her fathers papers to make money.DShe was the only daughter of General Stonewall Jackson.CHave you ever dreamed of visiting a planet in the Milk Way (银河系)？While the trip sounds exciting, it would take years and years to reach your destination. So in the
25、 future, bedtime for astronauts may be more than a few hours of regular shut-eye. They would have to sleep for years.European researchers are now conducting hibernation(冬眠) experiments. The study may help them understand whether humans could ever sleep through the years it would take for a spaceflig
26、ht to distant planets. “If there was an effective technology, it could make deep-space travel a reality,” said Mark Ayre of the European Space Agency last month.What seems like science fiction is not completely unlikely. Researchers have been able to use chemicals to put living cells into a sleep-li
27、ke state. They have now moved on to small, non-hibernating mammals like rats.A major challenge is the fact that cells can be very simple systems, whereas （但是）body organs are far more complex（复杂的）. “Its like moving from a simple Apple computer to a supercomputer,” said Marco Biggiogera, a hibernation
28、 researcher at Italys University of Pavia. Just like bears and frogs, the hibernation of human beings would cause a persons metabolism (新陈代谢) to lower so they would need less energy.Medical research, however, is just half of a spaceflight hibernation system. There is the challenge of designing a sui
29、table protective shelter(栖身所). Such a shelter would provide the proper environment for hibernation, such as the proper temperature. It would also have to monitor (监控) life functions and serve the physiological needs of the hibernator.According to Ayre, the six-person human Outer Planets Exploration
30、Mission to Jupiters moon (木星的卫星), Callisto, could be an opportunity to use human hibernation. The mission aims to send six humans on a five-year flight to Callisto, where they will spend 30 days, in 2045.28According to the article, the hibernation research _.Ais just an idea Bis always a science fic
31、tionChas already finished successfully Dhas made some progress29There are _ major challenges facing scientists who study hibernation.Atwo Bthree Cfour Dfive30The first use of the hibernation technology _ the six-person human Outer Planets Exploration Mission to Jupiters moon Callisto.Amust he Bhas b
32、een planned for Cis certain to be Dmay be 31What is the best title for the article?AHibernation Study for Space Travel BWelcome to Our Space TravelCTo Hibernate, to Live Longer DWelcome to Milk WayDCall it a mobility system or a wheelchairit can be seen at the Tokyo airport moving on its own. It is
33、helping with social distancing while fighting the spread of the coronavirus（新冠病毒）. It also helps older passengers and those who otherwise need assistance walking the last few steps to the boarding gate.The mobility system seats one person and runs on its own without hitting anything. It has a pre-pr
34、ogrammed path of about 600 meters at Tokyos Haneda International Airport. It was shown on Monday by WHILL, the company behind the technology.WHILL Chief Executive Satoshi Sugie said robotics and self-driving technology reduce the need for a human at the wheel. They are good for these times of living
35、 with coronavirus. The ride lasts several minutes. It travels from the security area to the boarding gate at a speed of 3.5 kilometers per hour. But many people hope the technology can help in other places, such as hospitals or parks. The technology uses sensors and cameras to see a clear path and a
36、void hitting those walking toward it. It could also help Japan free up laborers. Japan, like many other nations, suffers from a labor shortage. The technology could free a worker to do another job.Tests have been carried out at several airports since last year, including John F. Kennedy Internationa
37、l Airport in New York. The company hopes to put it in airports around the world.The person on the machine can start or stop it through a simple controller. It runs on batteries and is programmed to return to where it started when its passenger gets off. Anyone needing help walking long distances can
38、 use it at Terminal One at Haneda airport. It is called the “last-mile mobility”, says WHILL.32. What do we know about the mobility system?A. It can seat more than one person.B. It runs with the assistance of a controller.C. It helps older passengers to the boarding gate.D. It has a flexible path of
39、 about 600 meters.33. What does “They” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Humans at the wheel.B. The needs for human beings.C. These times of living with coronavirus.D. Robotics and self-driving technology.34. What plays an essential part in the technology?A. Sensors and cameras.B. The speed of the machine.
40、C. The path of the ride.D. The distance of the ride.35. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs?A. The system runs completely on its own.B. The system has been put into use in the US. C. WHILL will continue to test the system in airports worldwide.D. The system is controlled by a passenger to
41、 return to the start.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。Ways to improve your mental health in 2020Looking on the bright side of life really is beneficial. Optimists（乐观者） have a less chance of having a heart attack or stroke(中风), a bigger chance of a healthy and
42、long life. However, being an optimist doesnt mean you ignore the stress of daily life. 36 . How to do that?l Practice optimismFaced with a challenge, optimists more often see it as temporary(临时的) or even positive, allowing themselves to learn and grow. 37 . Imagining yourself with all of your proble
43、ms solved in a future may work.l 38 Studies have shown putting the well-being of others before our own without expecting anything in return is useful. Even if you have little time to offer, just the act of giving has been shown to improve our health, possibly by temporarily reducing our sense of pai
44、n.l Be gratefulBeing thankful protects us against anxiety and depression and boosts(增加) optimism. 39 . Before going to bed, write down any positive experience you had that day, however small.l Improve your social connectionsGood relationships keep us happier and healthier. 40 . Instead, its the qual
45、ity of the relationship that matters. High-conflict（高冲突）marriages, for example, without much affection（感情）, turn out to be bad for our health, perhaps worse than getting divorced, (离婚)though its not right to make light of divorce.A. Start volunteeringB. Find your purposeC. And you dont have to have
46、scores of friends to get this benefitD. One of the best ways to make it a part of your life is to keep a daily journalE. It simply means when unpleasant things happen, dont blame yourself unnecessarilyF. People who are more socially connected to family, to friends, or to community, are happierG. The
47、y also believe they have control over their fate（命运） and can create opportunities for good things to happen第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，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。 Marywas always dreaming of graduatingfrom college in cap and gown, accepting her diploma（毕业文凭）andr
48、eady tostarta career（职业）.Since Mary came from a low-income family, her dreamseemed out of_41_ .Therewould never be enoughmoney to send Mary to college._42_, no member of her family had ever gone to college. But Mary _43_that thought.In secondaryschool she studied hard，and spoke_44_of her dream to te
49、achers and friends. When her_45_ day at school came, her principal(校长）called her into his office.“I have a(n)_46_for you，”he said.It contained ascholarship to a nearby college. The power of a thought had _47_ its first bonus.(奖金)But, the scholarship could cover only partof her college_48_. Mary took
50、 every part-time job she could find.Marys dream came true when she graduated from college. Then she took a course in insurance.When she_49_herself to a local insurance company for a job, she was_50_.She appliedagain. The answer was no.She kept going back until the manager_51_her.Twenty-five years la
51、ter Mary Crowes colleagues in that company_52_at a special dinnerin her honor,recognizing her for her outstanding achievements as an insurance saleswoman.“Each of us is constantly in a state of becoming,” shesaid, giving her formula(准则，方法） for_53_. “Through_54_and faith you can become what you think
52、. Not that your lifewill be without problems, but along the way problems will be_55_. Ask and believe;dream andbelieve;work andbelieve.41. A. control B. question C. sight D. thought42. A. However B. Instead C. Therefore D. Besides43. A. held on to B. took pride in C. made up forD. came up with44. A.
53、 selfishly B. freely C. unwillinglyD. jokingly45. A. first B. formal C. final D. unique46. A. book B. envelope（信封） C. souvenir（纪念品） D. test47. A. joined B. wasted C. consumed D. produced48.A. expenses（花费）B. secrets C. incomes D. ambitions（抱负）49. A. limited B. related C. accustomed D. introduced50. A
54、. picked up B. put aside C. turned downD. taken in51. A. believed B. praised C. accepted D. noticed52. A. gathered（聚集） B. declared C. resigned（辞职） D. parted53. A. reputation（声望） B. independence C. responsibility D. success54. A. suspension（暂停）B. enthusiasm（热情） C. politeness D. status55. A. corrected
55、 B. overcome C. forgotten D. collected第二节 语篇填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。I rolled over and turned off my alarm clock. It was still dark outside, so I felt my way to the wall switch and turned 56 the light. I got 57 (dress) quickly because I knew both of my dogs would
56、 be eager 58 (get) outside for their morning walk. I reached over to take a coat. However, I failed to check the weather report for today, so I wasnt sure what kind of coat I should wear. I pulled on my light jacket, and 59 (lead) my bigger dog, Fluffy, to walk first. I opened the door and stepped o
57、utside. 60 (instant) I knew I had made the wrong choice. The grass was covered with frost and I tried to keep 61 (I) balance.I trembled with cold. Then I looked up at 62 sky and saw it was full of stars. It was so beautiful and 63 (peace). Suddenly, I felt warmth inside and stopped trembling. In all
58、 of its sweet seasons it had never failed to touch my soul. It had heated my heart on the 64 (cold) days and lighted my spirit on the darkest nights. I thanked God for the love 65 created the moon, the stars and me.Our lives here are full of sweet seasons as well. Make each day of them a creation of
59、 your love.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假如你是李华，请你写一封邮件给你的英国朋友Henry，邀请他参加你校国庆节举办的建国70周年庆祝活动。内容包括：1.时间和地点；2.有关活动：“歌颂祖国”歌舞晚会、“改革开放成就”图片展注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：anniversary周年纪念日第二节:读后续写(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。第二节读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。It was the middle of
60、the day with bright sun, blue sky, green grass, and a soft breeze (微风). It was a great day to play outside and the best day of my life because I got a new ball and a new bike as my sixth birthday presents, and I was visiting my cousin,Kristy, at herhouse.“Here I go!” shouted David while kicking my n
61、ew ball. David lived next door and was older than me. I thought he was a wild child, but he was actually very kind. The ball went flying as if it were going to space. “That was high!” Kristy said in surprise and we went after the ball. We all had a greattime.Later we had supper and the food my aunt
62、made was good. While Kristy was helping do the dishes，David and Iranoutside to play. We started taking turns riding my bike. David suggested that we ride it to theforest. And I agreed, David and I got on the bike and David started goingfast.As we rode through the forest, I felt the wind brushing my
63、face. It felt sogreatand free. Suddenly the bike hit a fallen branch and we went flying off the bike. Lying on the ground, I felt dizzy (眩晕). I checked myself for injuries and saw some but they didnt bother me.“David!” I shouted out loudly and anxiously.“Hey”, said a voice. I turned my head and it w
64、as David, who was standing behind me,holdingmy broken bike. At the sight of my disabled bike, I was so sad that I couldnt hold back my tears. It took David some time tocalmme down.注意: 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；Paragraph 1:When we realized it was time to walk home, we found ourselves l
65、ost._Paragraph 2:It was completely dark when we saw fireworks (烟花) being set off in the distance._英语答案15 ACCBA 610 BACAC1115 BCABA1620 BCBCB2125 ADCDA 2630 BBDAD 3135 ACDAC3640 EGADC4145. CDABC 4650. BDADC 5155.CADBB 语法填空：56.on 57. dressed 58.to get 59.led 60. Instantly 61. my 62.the 63. peaceful 64
66、. coldest 65. that/which书面表达：【答案】Dear Henry,With Chinas National Day approaching, our school will hold some activities in celebration of Chinas 70th anniversary. Im greatly delighted to invite you to join us.We will appreciate various activities on National Day, Oct. 1st. A singing and dancing eveni
67、ng will be hosted in the school hall to honor our motherland. Besides, there will be a photo display in the school gallery which witnesses the great achievements of Chinas reform and opening up. To our amazement, such activities as speech competitions and Calligraphy exhibitions will be also availab
68、le. I believe that it will be a fantastic opportunity for you to further understand Chinas development.Im looking forward to your coming. Best wishes!Yours,Li Hua【答案】Paragraph 1When we realized it was time to walk home, we found ourselves lost. It was getting darker and darker.I felt so scared that
69、tearsrolled down my face again. David attempted to comfort me. He told me that he once made some marks on the trees in theforest, which might help us find the way home. Therefore, we made efforts to look for the marks but in vain. Having walked anxiously for about an hour in the forest, we failed to
70、 find our way out.Paragraph 2It was completely dark when we saw fireworks(烟火) being set off in the distance. Weranexcitedly in that direction asfastas possible. Soon we found my auntshouse, in front of which my cousinKristywasholdingsome fireworks and lighting them. Seeing us back safe, Kristy cheer
71、fully hugged us. She told us that when noticing we had been away for long, she was concerned about our safety. She set off fireworks to draw our attention and guide us. It was an unforgettable experience. Without Davids comfort and Kristys fireworks, I would have lost in the forest forever.【解析】本篇书面表
72、达是读后续写。通过阅读文章可知，作者在他六岁生日时候收到新的礼物并且带着礼物去拜访他的姑姑，在他姑姑家遇到另外一个男孩并且一起玩耍时候的遭遇。续写第一段开头为：当我们意识到我们该回家的时候，发现我们迷路了后面应该写我们迷路了，设法去寻找回家的路的过程。续写第二段开头为：当我们看到远处的烟花时，天已经完全黑了后面应该写我们借助烟花找到回家的方向，最终回到家的过程。文章主题部分选用的是一般过去时，续写部分也用一般过去时，通篇时态把握准确；所给关键词使用的恰当并且高级，显示出较高的英语能力；文章中还使用大量的复合句，为文章增加色彩和高级感，如He told me that he once made
73、some marks on the trees in theforest, which might help us find the way home. Weranexcitedly in that direction asfastas possible. Soon we found my aunts house, in front of which my cousinKristywasholdingsome fireworks and lighting them.这里的非限制性定语从句补充说明性强，显示高级的英语水平，精准掌握了从句使用的要领；续写部分构思巧妙，衔接自然，思路清晰自然，表达完
74、整，为一篇优秀的作品。听力原文：Text 1M: I think you eat too much chocolate. Have you looked in the mirror?W: Do you think Im getting fat?M: Well, I didnt want to say it, butText 2M: Shall we go to the movie theater tomorrow, Mary?W: Id love to, but my mother is in hospital. I have to take care of her.Text 3W: What
75、 are you going to do this Sunday, Joe?M: Oh, I have to wash all my clothes, mop the floor, and get everything clean.Text 4W: I really like this painting. Who made it?M: My daughter. She has been taking painting classes.W: Really? This looks like a professional painting.Text 5W: Sir, I think you made
76、 a mistake on the bill. You left a 100-dollar tip. Did you mean $10?M: No, I didnt. You worked hard. Enjoy it!Text 6W: Why did you miss work last week? We had to finish the project without you.M: Im sorry about that, Amy. I was very sick.W: Oh, yeah? What did you have?M: Um, I had the donkey pox. It
77、s a new sickness. Not many people have heard of it yet.W: Hmm I think you were just on vacation.Text 7M: Do you know where Tanya is? Ive been phoning her and sending e-mails for the past hour. Shes not at her desk.W: She had to go to the downtown office to clear up a problem.M: Well, I have some goo
78、d news. We have a new advertising client, and I want Tanya to be in charge of their account.W: Thats great news! You should call her on her cell phone. Im sure shed rather hear the news from you than read it in an e-mail.Text 8W: Greg? Greg Anderson?M: Juanita Torres! Its been three years since we l
79、ast met. What are you doing now?W: Well, I just came back from Asia.M: What were you doing there?W: I was working in Tokyo and studying Japanese.M: Wow! Can you speak Japanese now?W: Yes, I can Whats new with you?M: Do you remember Kathy Morris?W: Of course! She sat next to me in biology class.M: We
80、ll, we got married. Weve been married for two years now.Text 9W: Tell me that story again, dear.M: Which one?W: The funny one about the guy who says he was in the army.M: Oh, you mean Uncle Marco! He comes around the office from time to time, but he doesnt work there. I think he lives in the neighbo
81、rhood.W: Oh, I see.M: He says the government never paid him enough for what he did in the warwhich was mainly to get shot in the leg at the beginning of it from one of our own soldiers!W: What happened?M: The two of them were having an argument, and the other man shot him. He says it still hurts twe
82、nty years later.W: He sounds a little crazy.M: Yeah, thats Uncle Marco Hes a crazy old man. I saw him again last week. This time, hed been away for six months. I asked him where hed been. He said he went to his hometown in Texas because his grandmother had died.W: Poor man!M: Well, he tells me every
83、 year that his grandma just diedText 10M: Hi, Im Bob. Welcome to my show “My Home, Your Home”.Imagine that its Monday afternoon, and you decide to buy a few things for dinner. When you get back, you notice everything is just the same as you left it. Then as you are looking through your dresser drawe
84、r, you notice that everything is out-of-order. You realize the money you had hidden carefully at the bottom is gone. And the only evidence of a thief is a dirty footprint through an unlocked window.Sound hard to believe? Not to our family because it happened to us.There are several basic steps you c
85、an take to avoid being robbed. First of all, make sure that all of your doors and windows have secure locks. Never leave a copy of the key outside above a door, or in the mailbox. Second, keep neighbors informed when you might be away, and have them collect your mail and newspapers if needed. Finally, if you hear strange sounds in the house, call the police rather than seeking for the thief. Doing these basic things will go a long way(对大有帮助) to secure your home, money, and peace of mind.