1、高二英语试卷 第 1 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 2 页 共12页学校: 高二年 班 号 姓名: 20142015学年度第一学期期中考八县(市)一中联考高二英语试卷命题学校:平潭一中 命题:高二集备组 做题教师:陈 星 审核教师:陈华明完卷时间:120分钟 满分:150分 第I卷 选择题 (共三部分,满分105分)请将第I卷的答案填涂在答题卡上第一部分:听力理解(共两节,每小题1.5分,满分30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
2、遍。1.What are the speakers going to do?A. Eat out.B. Have a walk.C. Go to class.2.What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Thursday.C. Wednesday.3.What does the man think of building the library in their town?A. Inspiring . B. Worthwhile. C. Impossible.4.Where is the bike now?A. Under the stairs.B. In the g
3、arden. C. At the gate.5.How many hours is the pool open today?A. 10 hours. B. 12 hours. C. 14 hours.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,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。听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6.How does the woman feel?A. Angry.B. Satisfied. C. Confused.7
4、.When can the woman get her computer back?A. Tonight. B. A few days later. C. Two weeks later.听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.What is the woman doing when the accident happened?A. Driving a carB. Walking across the street C. Riding a bike. 9.What can we learn about the driver?A. He didnt drive very fast. B. He wa
5、s driving out of the street.C. His view was blocked(挡住) by something.听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Brother and sister. B. Husband and wife. C. Father and daughter.11.Where are the mans glasses?A. In the bathroom. B. In his pocket. C. On his nose. 12.W
6、hat impressed the man most about his forgetfulness?A. He went fishing without taking the fishing pole.B. He forgot about his wedding and went fishing. C. He went out without having pants on.听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What is the mans problem?A. He hasnt had a vacation for three weeks.B. He doesnt know whe
7、re to spend his vacation.C. He doesnt have time to go abroad.14.Which continent does the man dislike?A. Africa.B. Asia.C. South America.15.What does the man think are boring?A. Monuments.B. Hotels.C. Museums.16.What makes the man interested in Paris?A. Night clubs.B. Excellent hotels.C. Interesting
8、sights.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A.When and how bicycles began.B.What a simple means of transportation is.C.How did the first bicycle appear.18. What do we know about the first bicycle?A. It looked like a horse on a wheel. B. It was easy to ride but uncomfortab
9、le.C. It was difficult to ride and uncomfortable.19.When did the bicycle become a practical means of transportation?A. In 1790. B. In 1861. C. In 1900.20.Why did people like bicycles?A. They were very fashionable. B. They were of the same prices as horses.C. They didnt need to be fed and were easy t
10、o ride.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)从A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21.Johns quick action shows that _ knowledge of first aid can make realdifference in saving a persons lifeA. a; the B. a; a C. ; the D. the; a22.On September 8th , Obama, President of America, made an inspiring spe
11、ech at the school opening, which has left a lasting _ on the audience. A.expression B. conclusion C impression D.information23. Across from the KFC_a big supermarket whose business is taking off recently.A. stand B. is standing C. which stands D. stands24.Chairman Xi Jinping suggested traditional Ch
12、inese classics _ in textbooks when visiting Beijing Normal University on the Eve of Teachers Day. A. must be kept B. must keep C. is kept D. be kept25. -Will you tell him I have come to visit him? -All right, I will _ he comes back. A. instantly B. frequently C. constantly D. suddenly26. Russia hold
13、s the view that MH17 crash tragedy happened in Ukraines airspace and it should be_ for that. A.to be blamedB. blaming C. to blame D. being blamed27. _ in the astronauts talk, I didnt leave out one single word from him.A. Having absorbed B. Absorbing C. Absorbed D. Being absorbed28.I lost sight of Wa
14、ng Ping when we reached _ looked like a large market because of too many carriages flying by in all directions. A. that B.what C. where D.which29. The imaginary line passes through Greenwich, so Pingyu had a photo _ standing on either side of it. A. to be taken B. taking C.taken D. being taken30. -
15、-You should have thanked her before you left.- - I meant _, but when I was leaving I couldnt find her anywhere.A.to do B. to C. doing D. doing it31. The U.N. announced, “China so far _$6 million to the World Food Program to help ease food shortages in the three African countries worst affected by th
16、e Ebola virus.” A. contributed B. contributes C. is contributing D. has contributed 32.The UK, _Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is a country famous for its long history.高二英语试卷 第 3 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 4 页 共12页A. consisted of B. consisting of C.which consist of D. consists of33.After the recovery from
17、 her illness, my mother began to writing something as a way to kill her time. A. make up B. put up C. give up D. take up34. In the environment area, there is a system _ the waste is disposed of by using the principles of ecology. A.in which B.which C.on which D.that35.-“_, sir?” -“No. Go ahead.” A.
18、May I use your dictionary B. Do you mind if I use your bike C. Would you mind opening the window D. May I have a look at your new book第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,从短文后所给各题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I was on a flight to New York. The first half of the hour-long flight was joyful. We were
19、36 a sandwich and a drink for breakfast. Ten minutes later, we 37 into a huge thunderstorm. Suddenly, daylight 38 night, and lightning flashed from all the 39 . People got frightened as the plane shook violently. Bags, 40 gifts, and clothing fell from overhead lockers. Sandwich plates flew through t
20、he air, and half-finished 41 fell onto passengers heads. People screamed and 42 . The airplane began to dive. From my 43 in the back, I could see into the cockpit(驾驶舱) down the aisle (通道) . We were falling 44 . Peoples shouts and the noise of the plane suddenly went 45 . My mother was no longer by m
21、y side, 46 I was no longer in the plane. I was still trapped into my seat , at a(n) 47 of about 10,000 feet. I was alone. And I was falling. The seat belt 48 my body was so tight that I couldnt breathe. Before I felt fear, I lost consciousness(意识). 49 I came to life, I found myself on all fours in a
22、 jungle. I felt 50 I was still alive. I decided to try my best to get out of here. So I didnt give up. I kept moving until it got dark. The next morning, I 51 and still no one had turned up. I no longer had the 52 to struggle to my feet because of hunger. But I told myself I couldnt stop moving. At
23、dawn I heard voices. I was imagining them, I thought. But the voices _53 closer. Three men came across me. When they saw me, they stopped in 54_. “ Im a girl who was in a crash,” I said in Spanish. “ My name is Julianne.” The three men delivered me to safety. You see nothing is impossible if you 55
24、trying.36.A. added B. attended C. showed D. served37.A. slid B. happened C. flew D. broke38.A. took to B. got to C. turned to D. contributed to 39.A. directions B. ways C. sides D. points40.A. packed B. designed C. decorated D. tidied 41.A. coffee B. drink C. water D. juice42.A. spoke B. whispered C
25、. cried D. laughed 43.A. seat B. floor C. chair D. sofa 44.A. down B. away C. back D. fast 45.A. quick B. flat C. silent D. black46.A. so B. and C. for D. or47.A. base B. area C. altitude D. air48.A. around B. on C. above D. by49.A. While B. When C. Until D. Since 50.A. cautious B. positive C. curio
26、us D. lucky51.A. stood B. rose C. sat D. woke52.A. power B. strength C. force D. energy 53.A. took B. grew C. tried D. got54.A. fright B. shock C. wonder D. amusement55.A. make B. keep C. stay D. bear第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题,每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。 A Shirley Temple Black, who lifted Ameri
27、cas spirits as a bright-eyed child movie star during the Great Depression and later became a US diplomat(外交官), died at the age of 85 at her home in Woodside, California, on Monday. A family statement said, “We announce with great sadness that diplomat Shirley Temple Black, former Hollywood child sta
28、r and forever Americas little darling peacefully passed away at her Woodside, California, home from natural causes, at the age of 85, on February 10, 2014.” She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. “We respect her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and most imp
29、ortantly as our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and good wife for fifty-five years of much-missed Charles Alden Black, who has passed away.”高二英语试卷 第 5 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 6 页 共12页 Temples film career began in 1932 and she found international fame two years later aged in the film Bright E
30、yes, famous for the song On the Good Ship Lollipop. The youngster was seen with her hair in curls, and the unforgettable performance made her one of the biggest box office draws (有票房影响力的明星)of the times. She was awarded a Juvenile Academy Award in 1935 and starred in films such as Curly Top and The L
31、ittlest Rebel, helping the US deal with the depression of the 1930s. And she was credited with helping save the film company 20th Century Fox from being bankrupt(破产). But after retiring from the entertainment world in her early 20s with a special Oscar under her belt for the movie Stand up and Cheer
32、 when she was six, she created a role as an outstanding diplomat, serving as the US ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia.Temple was also a delegate to several international commissions and was involved with the United Nations. She was the first woman to serve as US chief of protocol(礼仪) in the Dep
33、artment of State.56. According to the family statement we can know that . A. Shirley Black had been ill in bed for a long time B. Blacks family was of five generations before she diedC. no doctors and nurses were allowed in Blacks home D. Shirley Black survived her husband Charles Black 57. What mov
34、ie did Shirley Temple win the Oscar in? A. The Littlest Rebel. B. Stand up and Cheer. C. On the Good Ship Lollipop. D. Bright Eyes. 58. It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that . A. Shirley saved the falling American government B. most film companies had already gone bankrupt C. Shirley eve
35、r brought in big incomes to herselfD. Century Fox was the biggest company on earth 59. What does the passage mainly tell us? A. Shirley Temple performed in a lot of films.B. Shirley Temple became famous as a child. C. Shirley Temple, a former child star, died. D. Shirley Temple acted as an excellent
36、 diplomat. B Whether youre up for a Crocodile Dundee adventure or youd just like a taste of the Australian sun, the beaches in and around Sydney can offer you all that and more. Sydney Beach Sydney Beach is located at Sydneys northernmost tip on an extension(延伸) of land ending at Palm Beach. Before
37、checking out the golden sand, take a quick tour of the houses of millionaires from the art and film industries. Palm Beach Only about an hour from downtown Sydney, Palm Beach offers a long stretch(地段) of clean sand and water. With parking near the center of the beach, that leaves the rest of it as a
38、 sparse population and peaceful location from which you can surf or body boardbut take care; without the huge crowds of other Sydney beaches, Palm Beach doesnt afford quite the safety level to be found elsewhere; volunteer lifesavers are on duty only on weekends and holidays.Bondi Beach For the big
39、name beach, Bondi Beach has to be your choice. Parking is difficult to find even on slow days, so consider taking public transport to this world-known beach in the eastern Sydney suburbs. Easily reachable by taxi, bus, and rail, Bondi Beach offers sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, and all sorts of
40、water sports fun. If youre in the mood for a bit of exercise, two scenic coastal walks will afford you great views and sights along the shore. Take in views from Mackenzies Point. It starts at Bondi and heads south to Bronte Beach. But dont try to swim in Mackenzies Bayit holds dangers such as hidde
41、n rocks. Bronte Beach Your second choice for a scenic coastal walk covers a little under two miles and takes you from Bronte Beach to Waverly Cemetery, where many famous Australians are buried, including poets Henry Kendall, Doreothea Mackellar, and Henry Lawson. 60. Which of the following shows the
42、 right order of the beaches listed from the south to the north? A. Palm Beach-Sydney BeachBronte BeachBondi Beach B. Bronte BeachBondi BeachPalm Beach-Sydney Beach C. Sydney BeachPalm BeachBondi Beach-Bronte Beach D. Bondi BeachBronte BeachPalm Beach-Sydney Beach 61. The underlined word “sparse” pro
43、bably means . A. large B. thick C. thin D. crowded 62. What can we learn from the passage? A. If you want to enjoy a walk, you can choose Bondi Beach or Bronte Beach. B. If you want to swim in Palm Beach, the safer time is on weekdays and holidays. C. If you want to visit the famous peoples tombs, y
44、ou can choose Sydney Beach. 高二英语试卷 第 7 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 8 页 共12页 D. If you want to visit Palm Beach, the airplane is your best choice. 63. The author intends to in and around Sydney. A. show the scenery of the beaches B. introduce the culture and customs C. show the activities on the beaches D. attra
45、ct the visitors to the beaches C Worried about how many calories卡(热)you are going to get in that piece of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of chips? A new iPhone application that takes a picture of the meal with the phone and gives a calorie read-out almost at once, may help. The MealSnap was developed
46、by DailyBurn, a fitness social network that has created several other fitness and diet-related iPhone applications. Within minutes of taking a picture of a meal and matching it to the given information of some 500,000 kinds of food, the application sends users a warning with a range of calories for
47、the meal that was photographed. To start with, we sent it something simple-a Braeburn apple. A couple of minutes later the application replied that it was between 64 and 96 calories. Andy Smith, chief director at DailyBurn, said:”The database(数据库)can also quickly help recognize the food, how many ca
48、lories there are, proteins, fat, carbs, vitamins, whatever you may want to know.”Mr Smith added that it will take some time to complete calorie counting but the application makes it easier to record the calories in food. That is why it is so popular among those who are trying hard to lose weight. “T
49、he pure act of recording something can cause a psychological(心理的)change that can help people on their health and fitness plan. Just the simple fact of recording it makes me more understand what Im eating,” he said. In addition, MealSnap can serve as a food diary, allowing users to keep a readable re
50、cord of the meals they have eaten. Mr Smith said:”Its like a food journal, but easier. All you do is take the picture.” MealSnap is available on the iTunes store for 1.79, or $2,99 in the US. 64. Why did DailyBurn invent the MealSnap according to the passage? A. To help those who are not good at mat
51、h to keep healthy. B. To call on people to buy food with fewer calories. C. To help people keep fit by giving scientific directions in eating. D. To help people realize the importance of choosing food. 65. Which of the following statements about MealSnap is TRUE?A. People have to link iPhone with th
52、e Internet to use it.B. It has been put into the market.C.People will have a physical change by using it.D. Its popular because it was developed by DailyBurn.66. What is the best title for the passage? A. iPhones Win Against Apples in MarketB. MealSnap iPhones Work as a Health SignalC. MealSnap, a N
53、ew iPhone Application D. MealSnap Offers You Health Database D The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is launching a new campaign called Hay Fever, which aims to teach rabbit owners how to correctly feed their rabbits. Many rabbit owners wrongly take Bugs Bunnys advice an
54、d feed their rabbits an incorrect diet, according to the British animal charity. Rabbits do not naturally eat root vegetables, such as carrots, nor do they naturally eat lettuce(莴苣), the charity said. The charity said that people were using these foodstuffs as major parts of a rabbits diet, when in
55、fact they can cause health problems. Just 8% of owners knew what to correctly feed their rabbits, according to statistics. This might explain why 11% of rabbits are suffering from tooth decay and a further 11% from digestive problems, according to research at the University of Bristol, commissioned
56、by the RSPCA. “We want all pet rabbits to be eating hay as their main food,” said Rachel Roxburgh, an animal scientist for the charity.“People also think their rabbits should eat carrots because thats what Bugs Bunny does. But hes a cartoon, real rabbits dont talk, and they shouldnt be eating carrot
57、s too often either.”The RSPCA suggests giving rabbits daily handfuls of hay, around the same size as the rabbits themselves. They can also feed on grass, but not lawn clippings (剪下的草).高二英语试卷 第 9 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 10 页 共12页To vary their diet and give them a treat, dark green vegetables are advised, inc
58、luding broccoli, kale and cabbage on a daily basis, as well as regular parts of commercial nuggets(小块食物). What do you feed your rabbits? Are you guilty of giving them one too many carrots?67. The purpose of the “Hay Fever” campaign is to . A.suggest new types of healthy food for pet rabbits B. teach
59、 rabbit owners what to do when their pets get tooth decay C. instruct rabbit owners to make proper diet choice for their pets 高二英语试卷 第 9 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 10 页 共12页 D. clear up peoples misunderstandings about rabbits. 68. The writer shows the problem is quite serious among the rabbit owners by . A.quo
60、ting(引述) Rachel Roxburgh B. giving examples C. making a comparison D. using numbers69. Which of the following are healthy foods for pet rabbits on a daily basis? A. carrots and grass B. hay and cabbage C. lettuce and kale D. broccoli and nuggets 70. What is Rachel Roxburghs attitude toward rabbit ow
61、ners? A. Understanding. B. Disapproving. C. Supportive. D. Doubtful. 第卷 非选择题( 共四部分 满分45分)第一部分:根据句子意思,用所给中文提示或首字母写出正确的单词。(共10小题,每小题0.5分,共5分)71. The hopeless man lay on the bed with his hands _(折叠), wide awake.72. The Christian Church r_ Nicolaus Copernicus theory, saying it was against Gods idea .73.
62、 L_ of good education prevents him to handle such a situation as arises in his business.74. Although life is not easy, we should keep an o_attitude to it.75.England is the largest of the four countries, and it is divided_ (粗略)into three zones.76. He can hardly find a job in this industry, because he
63、 has no _(先前的) experience of this kind of job.77.As a generation, we should learn something new to keep ourselves i_ of what is happening outside the world .78. Sam knocked over a kettle, p_the boiling water onto his own legs. 79.The Chinese government_(批准) the sale of Apples latest products- the iP
64、hone 6 in China on Tuesday .80. As a reporter, listening carefully is of great importance. M_, she had to prepare the next question.第二部分: 根据所学课文,按照中文提示完成句子,每空填入一个单词。(共5小题,每空0.5分,共10分)81. 然而,爱尔兰的南部不愿意(组建联合王国)而分离出去并建立了自己的政府。However, the southern part of Ireland was _and _ _to _its own government.82.在伦
65、敦的另一个地区,他从两个和宽街有关联的死亡病例中又发现了有力证据。 In another part of London, he found _ _ from two other deaths that were _ _ the Broad Street outbreak. 83.开始的时候,新的环境让我难以忍受。At first my new _ were_ _ _. 84. 除非衣服粘贴在烧伤面上,否则都要把衣服脱掉。如果需要的话,可以使用剪刀。Remove clothing using scissors _ _ unless it is _ _the burn. 85.你有没有过这种情况:
66、别人控告你的记者,说他(她)的报道完全失实?Have you ever had a _ _someone _your journalists _ getting the wrong end of the stick?第三部分: 短文填词(共10小题,每题1分,满分10分)阅读下面短文,根据以下提示:1)汉语提示,2) 首字母提示, 3) 语境提示,在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词,并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横行上。所填单词要求意义准确,拼写正确。 There is no doubt that computers are very useful in technology and busi
67、ness.With the (86)h_ of computers, doctors can find diseases easily and solve other problems. In factories, robots (87)_(控制) by computers can do work that is dangerous to humans. In business, computers are used to place and cancel orders. They are also making the workplace (88)_(安全) and better. Sinc
68、e the Internet(89)_ into being, peoples lives at home have changed, too. More and more people have personal computers, (90)_they use them to play games and watch movies. Instead of writing letters on paper, people communicate by sending e-mails and (91)c_ online. The whole world is connected. The In
69、ternet is making the world smaller, (92)_ a village. Computers have improved our lives. They have brought us (93)_(方便), but they have brought problems, too. For example, if we (94)e_ ourselves to computers too long, we may get headaches or sore eyes. Besides, not everything we read on the Internet i
70、s true or good for us. Computers help us at work and at home, but they must be used (95)p_ . 第四部分:书面表达(20分)高二英语试卷 第 11 页 共12页 高二英语试卷 第 12 页 共12页 Doctor Chen收到侄子陈坤的来信提到学校最近有不少的同学得了红眼病。假如你是Doctor Chen, 请你给你的侄子回一封信,提出预防红眼病的建议。内容要点如下:1.小心谨慎,但不必恐慌。2.尽量少去公共场所。3.养成良好卫生的个人生活习惯,如勤洗手,不揉眼。4. .5. .要求:1.词数120个字左
71、右。已给出的句子不计入总词数。2.必须包括全部要点,语句通顺。书写规范。3.至少补充两点建议。4.文中不能透露真实个人信息。参考词汇:红眼病the pink eyes rub ones eye揉眼 毛巾towel 脸盆washbasin 被感染的infected注意:参考词汇不要求在文章中全部使用。Dear Chen Kun, I am delighted to receive your letter asking me how to prevent ourselves from the pink eyes. Yours, Uncle Chen 20142015学年度第一学期期中考八县(市)一
72、中联考 高二英语答案第I卷 选择题 (共三部分,满分105分)第一部分:听力理解(共两节,满分30分)1-5 BCCAB 6-10.AABAB 11-15CBBAC 16-20 AACBC第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节, 满分45分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题,每小题1分,满分15分)21-25BCDDA 26-30 CCBCB 31-35DBDAB 第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)36-40 DCCAA 41-45BCADC 46-50 BCABD 51-55 DBDBB第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)56-59 DBCC 60-63 BC
73、AD 64-66 CBC 67-70 CDBB 第II卷 非选择题( 共四部分 满分45分)第一部分:根据句子意思,用所给中文提示或首字母写出正确的单词。(共10小题,每小题0.5分,共5分)71.folded 72 rejected 73.Lack 74.optimistic 75.roughly 76.previous 77.informed 78. pouring 79.approved 80 Meanwhile 第二部分: 根据所学课文,按照中文提示完成句子,每空填入一个单词。(每空0.5分,共10分)81. unwilling, broke away, form 82. suppor
74、ting evidence; linked to 83surroundings , difficult to tolerate 84. if necessary, stuck to 85.case,where; accused of 第三部分: 短文填词(共10小题,每题1分,满分10分)86. help 87. control(l)ed 88.safer 89.came 90.and 91.chatting 92. like 93. convenience 94.expose 95.properly第四部分:书面表达(20分)Dear Chen Kun, I am delighted to
75、receive your letter asking me how to prevent ourselves from the pink eyes. Im writing to put forward some constructive proposals.First of all, faced with the disease, we are supposed to be cautious but do not be scared. Its a good idea for us to avoid going to the public places if possible, which ma
76、kes it less likely to expose ourselves to the disease. Besides, what wed better do is keep healthy living habits, including washing our hands frequently as well as not rubbing our eyes with the hands. Whats more, in no sense/in no case will we share the items such as the towel and the washbasin with
77、 the infected person. More importantly, we do remember to keep the air fresh by opening the window often, especially when we are in the classroom. I would be more than happy if my suggestions are taken into consideration and sincerely hope that they will assist you in preventing the disease. Yours,
78、Uncle Chen 说明:补充的建议学生只要能写出两个即可。其它建议如多吃果蔬多喝水、不去游泳池等,都是可以的。问题预测:在进行了Unit1 的作文训练之后,绝大部分学生基本能够掌握建议信的格式、文章结构安排、时态等。1.极少数同学字母大小写不分,标点符号不规范。2.卷面不整洁、字迹潦草、单词拼写错误。3.语言材料积累欠缺导致个人观点不足。4.语法错误,如句子成分缺少、复合句中主句或从句不完整等。5.句式单一简单。较少使用高中或本模块所用的词汇、短语。 高二英语听力材料 (Text 1)W: Its a beautiful evening, Tom. Why dont we go out f
79、or a walk?M: Thats a fine idea. Id like to walk around our school.(Text 2) W: Hi, Sam. I hear you are going off to Chicago. When are you leaving?M: This coming Friday, that is to say, the day after tomorrow.(Text 3) W: I heard a new public library is going to be put up near here.M: Well, I think its
80、 too much to expect when our town is so poor.(Text 4) W: Why are you looking so upset, Tim? M: I had my bike repaired and last night I put it at the gate, but I cannot find it now.W: It was in my way when I went to the garden, so I put it under the stairs and its still there.(Text 5) W: City Park Sw
81、imming Pool. Good morning.M: Good morning. Could you tell me if the pool is open today?W: Yes. The pool opens at 10:00 a.m. and closes at 10:00 p.m.M: Oh, good. Thank you very much.(Text 6) W: When can I collect my computer? You know, I brought my computer here two weeks ago.M: Im sorry. Were still
82、repairing it.W: Look here, every time I call, you give me the same answer.M: Be patient, madam. We would be grateful if you could wait a few more days.W: Wait? I cant wait anymore.M: I understand that. But were trying our best to .W: I need no excuse.M: Alright madam, well repair the computer immedi
83、ately and have it sent to you tonight.(Text 7) M: Did you see the accident, madam?W: Yes, I was walking along and suddenly .M: Now, can you tell me what happened first?W: Well, I was crossing the street when the boy ran out of the gate and jumped on his bike. Then he started riding his bike down the
84、 street when a car was turning around the corner and driving into this street, and the car knocked the boy off his bike.M: Was anything blocking the drivers view?W: No, I dont think so.M: Right. Now, can you tell me how fast the car was going?W: Oh, it wasnt going very fast.M: And how fast was the b
85、oy going?W: Well, he was only on a bike, but he was moving very fast, and he didnt even notice the car.(Text 8) M: Have you seen my glasses? I cant find them anywhere.W: Go in the bathroom and look in the mirror.M: You mean Ive got them on. How could that be?W: Youre the most absent-minded person Iv
86、e ever met.M: I cant deny it. Id lost my head if it werent placed on my shoulders.W: Ill never forget the time you went fishing and forgot to take your fishing pole.M: I wont forget it either, but thats not the most memorable example of my forgetfulness. W: How about the time you started to leave wi
87、thout having any pants on?M: No, thats not it.W: Im tired of guessing, tell me.M: You never would have guessed. Well, anyway, the day we were supposed to get married was such a beautiful day that I forgot all about the wedding and went fishing instead.(Text 9)M: I have a three-week vacation coming u
88、p in a few months, and I want to take a trip. But I dont really know where I want to go.W: Do you want to stay in this country, or would you prefer to go abroad?M: I think Id like to visit a foreign country. Im not interested in Africa, but anyplace else would be fine.W: Well, that leaves Asia, Sout
89、h America and Europe. Oh, I almost forgot Australia. Are you interested in seeing anything in particular? Historical monuments? Museums? Countryside? People?M: Monuments might be interesting, but museums are too boring. Id like to see a little night life, too. If Im going to spend lots of money on a
90、 trip, I dont want to be bored.W: It sounds as if you would do as well to go to Europe possibly to France, Spain or Italy. There are excellent hotels, so many interesting sights to see and plenty of night clubs.M: Well, youve convinced me. Ill take a ticket to Paris. They say the night clubs are rea
91、lly wonderful too.(Text 10)M: Do you know when and how bicycles began? Well, in the eighteenth century, cities became larger and larger. And people moved from the countryside and small towns to the cities because there was more work for them to do in the cities. On Sundays and holidays, they liked t
92、o leave the cities and have a good time in the countryside. But not every family had a horse. So people needed a simpler means of transportation, and inventors in many countries tried to solve this problem.Therefore, the first bicycle, which was very simple, appeared in 1790 in France. People called
93、 it “the horse on wheels”, but it was difficult to ride and it also felt uncomfortable. Then in 1861, after many improvements being made, bicycles became a practical means of transportation. And people liked bicycles, because they were not as expensive as horses, and better still, they didnt need to be fed. However, they could go anywhere and were easy to ride. 版权所有:高考资源网()版权所有:高考资源网()