1、湖北省沙市高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期6月双周练试题考试时间：2021年6月22日第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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 is the woman probably doing? A. Searching for a box. B. Fixi
2、ng the shelf. C. Doing some cleaning.2. What is the restriction for the ride? A. Age. B. Height. C. Weight.3. What does the woman mean? A. The poetry class is very popular.B. Dr. Robinson is easy to get along with.C. The course will be difficult.4. What is the man concerned about? A. How he is dress
3、ed. B. How big his boat is. C. How he will go sailing.5. How many times has the man stayed at the hotel before this visit? A. Once. B. Twice. C. Three times.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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
4、。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. Who is the man most likely to be? A. A tourist. B. A tour guide. C. A French chef.7. How will the speakers travel around the city? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By car.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the woman doing? A. Asking for the directions.B. Introducing something to the man.C. Borr
5、owing a phone from the man.9. How does the man order a taxi? A. He calls for one. B. He uses a phone app. C. He uses his hand to signal one.10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Friends. C. Strangers.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What weather does the man probably predi
6、ct? A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Snowy.12. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. On a beach.13. What did the woman bring? A. Sunglasses. B. An umbrella. C. The music player.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the woman think of the CAPP? A. It will be boring. B. It will
7、be helpful. C. It will be difficult.15. What is the womans advantage? A. She is reliable. B. She is creative. C. She is hard-working.16. Where will the man probably volunteer? A. At a TV station. B. On a construction site. C. At a sporting goods store.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the main topic of
8、the talk? A. Crop harvest. B. Hot weather. C. Food quality.18. What is the quantity of corn production? A. The same as last year.B. Twice as much as last year.C. Three times as much as last year.19. Which crop is disappointing this year? A. Apples. B. Peaches. C. Oranges.20. What is the disadvantage
9、 of a big harvest? A. Profits are lower. B. Quality is lower. C.Prices are lower.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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。AIssued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities.Application:1. Basic Documents（1）PassportOriginal passpor
10、t with at least six months of remaining validity(有效性) and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of the passports data page and the photo page if it is separate.（2）Visa Application Form and photoOne completed Visa Application Form with a recently -taken color passport photo（bare-head, full face）against a
11、 white background attached（Photo Requirements for Chinese Visa Application）（3）Proof of legal stay or residence status（applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship）If you are not applying for the visa in the country of your citizenship, you must provide the original a
12、nd photocopy of your valid visa or certificate of stay, residence, employment or student status of the country where you are currently staying.（4）Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas （applicable to those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained foreign citizenship）2.
13、Supporting DocumentsDocuments on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation relevant entity（实体）or individual. The invitation letter should contain :a）Information on the applicant（full name, gender, date of birth, etc.）b）Information on the planned visit（purpo
14、se of visit, arrival and departure dates, place（s）to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenses）c）Information on the inviting entity or individual（name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, signature of the legal rep
15、resentative or the inviting individual）3. Application Procedure, Processing Time and FeesPlease visit Chinese Embassy/ Consulate Generals websites for more details based on your State of residence.21Who is this article intended for?AThose who want to visit China for personal issues.BThose who apply
16、for Chinese passport recently.CThose who want to go sightseeing in China recently.DThose coming to China for commerce and trade.22What can we conclude about the photo of the passport?AAny black and white photo is OK.BThe photo must be taken in color recently.CThe photo must be taken on the ground.DT
17、he photo must show your full body.23What should the trade partner in China provide?AAn invitation letter with necessary information.BThe applicants passport and photocopy.CThe permission from the Chinese Embassy.DThe financial condition of the applicant.BIm a talker. I am keen on debating, gossiping
18、 and teasing when I have people to talk to. Under lockdown(防范紧闭，封锁), however, Ive only had my partner, Peter.We not only lived, worked and travelled together, we mostly socialized together, too. Under the first UK lockdown, our already closeness began to feel uncomfortable. While talking to Peter, I
19、 could see his attention drift. For the first time in our 10 years together, we needed to be alone. I tried to manufacture this by going on walks on my own, but a short walk wasnt doing the job. I had hiked in remote spaces all over the world but always in a pair or group for safety reasons. I consi
20、dered my options and hit upon an idea: the semi- solo hike.Could we do a circular hike but walk in different directions? This would give us the space and peace of a solo hike done by a person alone. It felt like a promising way out, and he agreed to give it a try.We started with a four-mile loop (环路
21、) from Reeth. At the start, we parted ways. At first, I was aware of how close we were, which lessened the appeal. As I gained ground, however, I found myself very much alone. I set my own pace, and I decided to take my time.I sat on a rock and breathed out. That moment with the weak sun through the
22、 clouds and the breeze blowing was extraordinary to me. I was born and raised in London and had never imagined leaving until I met an outdoorsman. Now, my former life as a city girl felt crazy. In remembering what I had gained, I felt the tension on me. There, in the cold air, I no longer needed to
23、talk. The semi-solo hike gave us a shared experience with added room to breathe.I didnt see Peter on the way but reunited back where we started, both pleased.The semi-solo hike is admittedly silly in theory. but for me it has been a lifeline. It has given me the gift of time alone and, in a year of
24、constant closeness, the joy of reuniting.24. What motivated the author to adopt the semi-solo hike?A. Peters disinterest in her words.B. Her habit of taking a chance on entering the wild.C. The lack of privacy under lockdown.D. Her desire to engage in outdoor exercise.25. How does the semi-solo hike
25、 work?A.Their routes are sometimes consistent during the hike.B. They depart in a separate way to different destinations.C. They hike in each others company throughout the journey.D.They start and return to the same place by a different route.26. Which of the following can describe the authors feeli
26、ngs when she sat on a rock?A. Fearless and refreshed.B. Free and relaxed.C. Tense and depressed. D. Upset and embarrassed.27. What message does the author convey with this text?A. An appropriate distance creates beauty.B. There are more solutions than difficulties.C. Access to nature is better than
27、social circles.D. Hiking helps improve interpersonal relationships.CA study confirmed that the cracks found on the surface of Mars last year by the Curiosity Rover are evidence of ancient lakes that likely dried up about 3.5 billion years ago. The new study provides further evidence of what the clim
28、ate on the Red Planet may have been like in its ancient past. The study published online in Geology, proved that cracks on Marss surface previously photographed by the Curiosity Rover are dry mud cracks which could have only been formed when wet ground was exposed to the air. This conclusion was bas
29、ed on an analysis of a single area of rock known as“Old Soaker.” Researchers used the Curiosity Rover and information from its many tools including the Mars Hand Lens Imager, ChemCam Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer(LIBS) and the Alpha Particle X Ray Spectrometer (APXS) to study both the physica
30、l appearance and the chemistry of the rock, which is described as no bigger than a coffee table. The analysis showed that cracks on the rock were formed by exposure to air, rather than heat or the flow of water. In addition, the shape of the cracks suggests it experienced a single drying event on th
31、e planet, rather than getting wet and drying over repeatedly. The position of the cracks, closer to the center of the ancient lake rather than alongside it, also suggests that the lake levels changed often, rising and falling over time. “The mud cracks are exciting because they help us to understand
32、 this ancient lake system,” lead study author Nathaniel Stein, a geologist at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, said, referring to the ancient lake system on the planet. Scientists have known of the existence of ancient water on Mars for years. A 2015 NASA study that measured water
33、 in Marss atmosphere suggested that ancient oceans may once have had more water than our own Arctic Ocean. However, because the planet has less gravity and a thinner atmosphere than Earth, this water evaporated (蒸发，挥发) into space over the course of several billion years.28. What is the Curiosity Rov
34、er underlined in Paragraph 1?A. A research organization.B. An automatic machine.C. An ancient remain on the planet.D. A space telescope on earth.29. What do we know about the discovery on Mars? A. The cracks are near the center of an ancient lake.B. Mars was getting wet and drying more than once.C.
35、The lake level on Mars seldom changes over time.D. The cracks on the rocks were formed by water flow.30. What do we know from the last paragraph? A. Ancient water still exists on Mars now.B. The gravity on Mars is stronger than that on Earth.C. The atmosphere on Earth is thicker than that on Mars.D.
36、 The ancient Arctic Ocean had more water than it has now.31. What is the text mainly about? A. Water on Mars.B. A trip to Mars.C. A study on Mars.D. Cracks on Mars.所有DReal financial security and freedom is not in our job but in our passion. Its easy to define and evaluate a man by his pursuit. Josep
37、h Campbell once said, “Follow your dream and the universe will open doors where there are only walls.”In life, well always be found doing any of these two things: either making a living or making a difference. Pensions and salaries stop many from pursuing excellence while passion unlocks hidden pote
38、ntials that equip us for challenges and opportunities. A job helps us make a living while passion enables us to make a difference.I want to sincerely help to adjust and clarify the misguided belief among workers that a job is a means of livelihood. Rather, it should be a means to fuel our passion. T
39、he earlier you realize this basic truth of life, the more clearly youll be able to position yourself in living a life of impact and value.The success of Kentucky Fried Chicken（KFC）shows how meaningful it is to pursue your passion instead of your pension. Its founder, Colonel Harland Sanders, didnt r
40、ealize this until he was given his first social security check of 105 dollars. But he decided that there surely was something to do for himself and other people instead of living on that small pension. He was determined to engage himself in what brought him impact and value. Drawing inspiration from
41、 his mothers special recipe for fried chicken, he invented “finger-licking” seasoning(给.调味) with eleven spices and herbs. Despite much rejection, he managed to round up some investors and promote companys rapid expansion to more than 6,000 locations. Sanders life pointed towards two facts about maki
42、ng a difference: one, there is no age that is too old to make a difference; two, there is nothing too small or insignificant to make a difference with, as long as it is your passion.32. How does the author support his argument in paragraph 2?A. By listing examples.B. By showing contrast.C. By includ
43、ing a quote. D. By sharing his experience.33. How did Sanders probably feel when offered his first social security check?A. Deeply moved.B. Pleasantly surprised.C. Greatly relieved. D. Internally motivated.34. What does the author suggest we do?A. Pursue our passion.B. Get a well-paid job.C. Secure
44、our position.D. Get career guidance.35. What is the best title for this text?A. Passion or Pension?B. Following Your DreamsC. Working for PensionD. To Work or not to Work?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。California will be the first state to ban the sale and ma
45、nufacture of new fur products. 36 It will go into effect on January 1, 2023. Californias fur law was one of several bills designed to prevent cruelty to animals. “California is a leader when it comes to animal protection and today that leadership includes banning the sale of fur，”said Governor Newso
46、m in a news report. “ 37 We are making a statement to the world that beautiful wild animals like bears and tigers have no place on trapeze（高空秋千）wires or jumping through flames.” 38 More than a dozen European countries, including the United Kingdom, Austria, Norway and the Netherlands have also passe
47、d laws to limit the fur trade. 39 “The signing of the ban shows the point that todays customers simply dont want wild animals to suffer extreme pain and fear while keeping up with the fashion, ” said Kitty Block, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States and president of Humane So
48、ciety International. Not everyone, however, was pleased with the ban. Banning the killing of animals for their fur means killing the fur business, says Hyatt, an owner of a fur store. 40 A. But we are doing more than that.B. California is taking the lead in protecting animals.C. Similar laws have be
49、en carried out globally already.D. And that in turn will leave many people unemployed.E. Two other California cities had already banned fur sales.F. Not surprisingly, the ban is welcomed by animal rights activists.G. The ban applies to clothing, shoes, handbags and other things that contain fur.第三部分
50、 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共20小题；每小题15分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。In a recent meeting, the word “culture” came up 27 times in 90 minutes. Business leaders all believe a strong organizational culture is 41 to success, yet culture tends to feel like some magic force that few know how
51、to control. In our study, we find that answering the following three questions can help transform culture from a mystery to a(n) 42 :How does culture drive performance? After analyzing 50 major companies, we conclude: 43 we work determines how well we work. The companies most famous for their cultur
52、es maximize the positive motives (动机), while minimizing the negative ones.Some motives tend to 44 performance. That is because people are no longer thinking about work but the disappointment, or the 45 , or why theyre bothering to do it.They dont 46 the quality of the work itself. By contrast, a hig
53、h-performing 47 always maximizes creating total motivation.What is culture worth? While it is 48 to measure whether someone is creative, its relatively easy to calculate total motivation of an organization. For example, all airline companies share the same terminals and use the same planes, but cust
54、omer satisfaction 49 widely across airlines. We found that an airlines culture closely 50 customer satisfaction. 51 , great cultures produced better customer outcomes, and in turn generated more profits.What elements in an organization 52 motivation? By surveying , we found the most sensitive elemen
55、t is whether an organization can allow an employee to 53 with its mission and behavioral code. For example, An executive of Walmart, told us that in monthly meetings he always emphasized how much Walmart had saved for the 54 rather than how much money Walmart had made.A great culture is not easy to
56、build. Leaders have to treat culture building as an engineering project, not a 55 one.41AefficientBessentialCpermanentDpractical42AscienceBnatureCtraditionDinstinct43AhowBwhenCwhyDwhether44AencourageBassessCdistinguishDhurt45AdisplayBrewardCmysteryDwisdom46Acare aboutBmake senseCset asideDput up47Ap
57、otential BtechiqueCcultureDreform48AvitalBdifficultCroughDeffective49AfunctionsBvariesCdecreasesDgrows50AresembledBjustifiedCpredictedDexplored51ABy contrastBIn the endCAs usualDIn other words52AprotestBaffectCloseDsubstitute53AidentifyBconsistCtrembleDinteract54AcustomersBemployeesCengineersDspecta
58、tors55AcommonBdelicateCmagicalDprecise第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 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，并将答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。For more than four decades, British filmmaker Michael Wood 56 (guide)viewers through the stories of the Dark Ages, the Trojan War, and many more. But it is China 57 has always hel
59、d the most fascination for him and last year he became the first filmmaker from outside China 58 (make)a film about the life and work of poet Du Fu.As is shown in The Story of China, usually Du Fus works 59 (learn)by heart by Chinese school students. “That film opens a window to a world 60 (exist)in
60、 my dream. Only when you begin to study China will you realize 61 is common to humanity,” he said.It had never 62 (occur) to this British director that he made the film about the Chinese poet Du Fu. Recently, he delivered 63 online talk to introduce Chengdu. As well as being the home of Du Fu, Cheng
61、du has close ties with Manchester, 64 has the largest Chinese student population anywhere in Europe.Stephen Owen, a translator from Harvard, says Du Fu should be considered 65 the poet Shakespeare, who helped compose the emotional vocabulary of their culture.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）本周的英语角活
62、动将讨论游泳安全问题，假设你是Li Hua, 请你用英语为此写一篇简短的发言稿。要点如下：1、游泳的好处和危险；2、游泳注意事项：比如，做好准备工作，不要独自前往，游泳时间不要太长. 3、发出倡议。 注意： 1、词数100左右； 2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear fellow students, _第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段话，使之构成一篇完整的短文。Having held the inter-school storytelling championship for the past two years, I was the
63、shining star of my school. When it came to choosing the right candidate to participate in such competitions, I was always the first choice. Naturally, I was once again selected to represent my school in the approaching contest this year.Upon hearing the fact that I was chosen again, my classmates an
64、d friends acknowledged that I would undoubtedly be the champion again. Consequently, I became conceited（自负，狂妄）. I was so proud that I neglected the importance of practicing for the contest.A week before the contest, my teacher Ms Sara asked, “Selena. would you like to stand in front of the class to
65、rehearse for the contest?” She had tutored me in the past two competitions and knew how important practice was. “Just imagine you are on the stage in the presence of the audience.” she added.“Im sorry. Ms. Sara,” I replied. “I have a bit of a sore throat.”This was usually the lie I would tell whenev
66、er my teacher requested me to practice in front of the class. I always found excuses to avoid doing it because I believed that I was the best and therefore the practice was unnecessary. On one occasion, I even told Mrs. Sara not to worry too much as I was well prepared for the contest. In fact, I di
67、d everything but practice my script. I only managed to glance briefly through the story the day before the contest. As the best storyteller among the students of the local secondary schools, I was too vain to practice and expected everything to be fine.The contest was being held in the local communi
68、ty hall. On the day of the contest, the hall was packed with my school teachers and principal were there along with many of my classmates and schoolmates. I was the eighth contestant out of twenty in total. Those who spoke before me did extremely well. On seeing their fascinating and outstanding per
69、formance, I began to lose confidence in myself. My palms sweated heavily and I started to feel nervous.注意：1. 续写词数应为150词左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1: Soon, it was my turn to talk. Paragraph 2:Finally, results were announced after the contest. 20202021学年度下学期2019级6月双周练英语参考答案听 力: 1-5 CBCAA 6-10
70、 BCABC 11-15 BACBA 16-20 BABAC阅读理解: 21-23 DBA 24-27 CDBA 28-31 BACD 32-35BDAA 七选五: 36-40 GACFD 完形填空: 41-45 BACDB 46-50 ACBBC 51-55 DBAAC语法填空：56. has guided/has been guiding 57. that 58. to make/to have made 59. are learned/learnt 60. existing/existent 61. what62. occurred 63.an 64. which 65.as应用文写作:
71、Dear fellow students, I am LiHua, a member of the students union and its my honor to stand here giving a talk about swimming safety. With the coming of summer, swimming is becoming more and more popular because it does not only make you feel cool, but also has many other advantages. With the whole b
72、ody moving against the water current, it is a great way to keep fit and relax. It can also help to relieve stress and enhance the flexibility and coordination of your body. Since a lot of people drown every year, we should pay attention to the safety while swimming.In my opinion, the most important
73、thing you have to do is to get well prepared. You are not supposed to jump into the water in a hurry and swim in a deep river. Besides, youd better go with your friends or families. Dont forget to keep your swimming time a little shorter to avoid being exhausted. Whats more, swim in a small circle a
74、nd you will get help quickly if you are in trouble. Last but not the least, dont swim in a river if there is a sigh saying “No Swimming” . Swimming benefiting us in many aspects, I advocate all of you to do this sport in safe ways. May you live a healthy and happy life this summer.读后续写:One possible
75、version:Soon, it was my turn to talk. Facing the crowd, I found myself suffering from stage fright. I spoke in an expressionless voice and even stuttered a few times as I forgot parts of the story. My legs trembled and so did my voice. Finally I couldt make up the story anymore. I stood in silence,
76、frozen to the spot. The crowd, and even other candidates, started clapping and trying to encourage me. However, I failed to finish the story and walked off the stage embarrassedly.Finally, results were announced after the concert. Obviously, I was not listed among the winners. This was a great disap
77、pointment to my supporters and my teachers, who eagerly expected me to win back the championship. Though they tried to comfort me and offer me support, inside I felt ashamed. I knew what the problem really was. It was me. My vanity had caused me to ignore the need to practice and perfect my skills.
78、That evening, I went home and started practicing for next year.录音原文:Text 1M: Amy, whats in that black box on the bottom shelf?W: You will know if you come over and clean up the garage with me, Jim. (1) All the stuff on the bottom shelf is dads.Text 2M: But I want to go on that ride! Im old enough. D
79、o you have the restriction on the weight?w: No, but you need to stand next to that sign. If you are taller than it, you can go on the ride. (2)Text 3M: Im taking Dr. Robinsons poetry class next semester.w: Well, if you are expecting to have an easy time in his course, you are totally mistaken. (3)Te
80、xt 4M: Have you ever been on a sailing boat?W: Yes, it was very big and shiny. Why do you ask?M: Julies dad is taking me out on his boat. 1 want to impress him but I dont know what to wear. (4)Text 5W: Have you stayed at our hotel before, sir?M: Yes, this is my second time. (5) But 1 forgot what tim
81、e the bars close.W: The main bar closes at 10:00 p.m., but the small bar on the third floor closes at midnight.Text 6 (第6题为推断题)M: Good morning and welcome to New York City. | hope your flight was OK.W: It was just a bit boring. Before we leave the airport, Id love to know where we will go this morni
82、ng.M: Of course. Il first take you around Central Park and Grand Central Terminal, and then we will go downtown where you will be served with lunch by a famous Frenchchef!W: Sounds amazing! But wont the trains and buses be so crowded to go downtown?M: Not a problem. We arranged a special car service
83、 for tourists to take us around so we wont have to worry. (7)W: OK, lets go. Im so excited to see the city!Text 7 (第10题为推断题)W: Excuse me? Im sorry to bother you, but do you know where the Baxter Building is? (8)M: Yes. If you head down this way, go straight down this street for four blocks, then in
84、the fourth block turn right and you should see it in front of you. (8)W: Thank you. Im late for an interview. This is my second time for a job interview. My phone battery died so I cannot see a map or call the company to tell them Im running late.M: In that case youd better get a taxi instead of wal
85、king.W: I tried signaling three but none were stopping for me.M: I have a taxi app on my phone. Ill order you one. (9)W: You are so kind. Please, take some money to cover the cost.M: Thats not necessary. I just hope you get the job!Text 8M: The sun has definitely come out today! I did not know it wa
86、s going to be this bright. Otherwise, I wouldve worn my sunglasses. (11) It is so good to relax in a park. (12)W: At least you brought a hat to shade your eyes. ! brought nothing to protect myselffrom the sun. But Im just glad 1 dont get sunburnt nearly as badly as you do.M: It is because my ancesto
87、rs were Scots. My face will be bright red after an hour of sitting in the sun.W: If you are worried, we can move over to the shade.M: Thanks, but this is a nice space. We have views over the city. It looks as though we might get some cloud cover soon.W: Hopefully it wont rain. I forgot an umbrella,
88、too.M: If it does, we can go to that Italian restaurant.W: really wanted to just have a nice picnic with friends.M: Did you bring some music? (13)W: 1 did. Its a live recording from that concert we went to last month. (13)Text 9W: Did you get your new schedule? Let me see, I want to know if we are i
89、n some of the same classes.M: Sure. Hey, look! Were both in the CAPP together! (14) Im not sure what it is,but lets sit together.W: It is called Career and Personal Planning. Every Grade 12 student has to take it.M: Do you know what its all about?W: It teaches us about the business world. You know,
90、how to write a resume and how to find a job. It also helps us discover our strengths, weaknesses, and interests.(14)M: Oh, I see. .since 1 am curious and like adventure, I might be a good reporter. What do you think is your best quality? (15)W: Id say.you can always count on me if you need something
91、. And I always do What I say Im going to do. (15)M: Great!W: Ha-ha. We also have to volunteer at a job for one weekend. If you want, I can get you a job at my dads athletic store. (16)M: Id rather work with someone I know. My brother is building his house right now, and he could use the help. (16)w:
92、 Anyway, it certainly wont be dull. At least it teaches us life sills.M: l agree. Im still trying to figure out why algebra is so important.Text 10 (第17题为总结题)This years hot weather and record rainfall have given farmers an excellent year for growing crops. The rice production has been double what it
93、 was last year and it is exactly the same story for corn. (18) Many fruit crops have also been outstanding, with some showing three times the quantity grown last year. However, farmers are puzzled as to why the apple crop has been less than last year, (19) when oranges and peaches have done so well.
94、 As you would expect, most growers are very happy with this years crops. The higher quantities mean they can supply all their customers in full and at the same time promise top quality. However, high production will bring prices down - which, of course, is good news for the customers but not so good
95、 for the growers. (20) Still, with higher quantities being sold, it isnt expected that profits will be lower. Of course, it can be hard to predict the weather but growers are hoping that next year will bring similar conditions, allowing them to build on the advantages of this years record harvest. Many of them are already laying aside land for extra crops.
