1、高2015级第一期10月阶段性考试英语试题I听力理解（共20小题，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面五段对话。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 woman mean? A. The old houses should be turned into shopping centers. B. Its nothing new to see new shopping centers. C. There sh
2、ould be more shopping centers.2. Who might repair the TV set? A. The man. B. The woman. C. The womans husband.3. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Boss and secretary. C. Husband and wife.4. Where does Bill need to go before he can play ball?
3、A. To a physical education class. B. To a baseball training camp. C. To the doctor.5. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Look for another style at a different store. B. Give the sweater away as a gift. C. Change the sweater for a bigger one.第二节（共15小题；每题1分，满分15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
4、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至7题。6. How will the woman cut the mans hair? A. A little shorter over his ears and on top. B. A bit shorter just over his ears. C. A little shorter only on top.7. What do we know about the man?A. He do
5、esnt have his mustache cut.B. He will not use Mermens after-shave.C. He will use Bay Rum hair tonic.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Which direction is the woman heading? A. West. B. East. C. South.9. What does the man offer to do for the woman?A. Draw a map. B. Lead her to the nearest bus stop. C. Show her the wa
6、y.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a studio. B. In a travel service. C. In a consultants office.11. Which activity is recommended in the USA? A. Mountain-climbing. B. River-rafting. C. Bird-watching.12. How many countries are mentioned in the conversation?A
7、. Five. B. Four. C. Three.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What degree has the man got? A. Masters Degree. B .Bachelors Degree. C. Doctor s Degree.14. Which course doesnt the woman suggest the man take? A. Course 505. B. History of British Literature. C. Course 823.15. Whats true about the man? A. He graduated
8、from Fudan University in English Translation Department. B. He has stayed in Fudan University for four years. C. He used to be a teacher.16. What can we know if the man enrolls in a summer session? A. He would save a lot on the tuition fee. B. He would be qualified to work as a student assistant. C.
9、 He would earn as many credits as half or one-third of a regular academic year.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who spoke the Choctaw language in the nineteenth century?A. Early explorers in the American West. B. Early immigrants from Europe. C. Settlers in the east American frontier.18. Which of the following
10、 guesses about OK is mentioned? A. It came from an American Indian tribe. B. It was the short form of all OK. C. It was in memory of a political event.19. When did OK come into use according to Allen Walker Read? A. In the 1830s. B. In the 1960s. C. In the 1840s.20. What do we know about the O.K. Cl
11、ub? A. It was a musical club in the 1840s. B. It was an election organization in the 1860s. C. It supported a presidential candidate in the 1840s.II. 阅读理解 （每小题2分，满分30分）AFor more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming home to an empty house. Some deal with the situa
12、tion by watching TV. Some may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. Theyre children who look after themselves while their parents work. And their bad condition has become a subject of concern.Lynette Long was once the he
13、admistress of an elementary school. She said, “We had a school rule against wearing jewelry. A lot of kids had chains around their necks with keys fastened. I was constantly telling them to put them inside their shirts. There were so many keys. It never came to my mind what they meant.” Slowly, she
14、learned they were house keys.She and her husband began talking to the children who had them. They learned of the impact(影响) working couples and single parents were having on their children. Fear is the biggest problem faced by children at home alone. One in each three latchkey children the Longs tal
15、ked to reported being scared. Many had nightmares and were worried about their own safety.The most common way latchkey children deal with their fears is by hiding. It might be in a shower stall, under a bed, or in a closet. The second is TV. Theyll often play it at high volume. Its hard to get stati
16、stics(统计资料) on latchkey children, the Longs learned. Most parents are slow to admit they leave their children alone.21. A feature(特征) shared by all “latchkey” children is that they .A. take keys to school around their necks B. suffer problems from being left aloneC. watch too much television during
17、the dayD. are also found in middle-class neighborhoods22. The main feeling these children have when they are at home by themselves is .A. tirednessB. freedomC. lonelinessD. fear23. We may draw a conclusion that .A. its difficult to find out how many latchkey children there areB. latchkey children tr
18、y to hide their feelingsC. latchkey children often watch TV with their parentsD. latchkey children enjoy having such a large amount of time aloneBIt is natural that young people are often uncomfortable when they are with their parents. They say that their parents dont understand them. They often thi
19、nk that their parents are out of touch with modern ways, that they are too serious and too strict with their children, and that they seldom give their children a free hand. It is true that parents often find it difficult to win their childrens trust and they tend(倾向) to forget how they themselves fe
20、lt when young. For example, young people like to act on the spot without much thinking. It is one of their ways to show that they have grown up and they can face any difficult situation. Old people worry more easily. Most of them plan things in advance, at least in the back of their minds, and do no
21、t like their plans to be upset by something unexpected. When you want your parents to let you do something, you will have better success if you ask before you really start doing it. Young people often make their parents angry with their choices in clothes, in entertainment and in music. But they do
22、not mean to cause any trouble; it is just that they feel cut off from the older peoples world, into which they have not yet been accepted. Thats why young people want to make a new culture of their own, and if their parents dont like their music or entertainment or clothes or their way of speech, th
23、is will make the young people extremely happy. Sometimes you are so proud of yourself that you do not want your parents to say “yes” to what you do. All you want is to be left alone and do what you like. It is natural enough, after being a child for so many years, when you were completely under your
24、 parents control. If you prefer to control your life, youd better win your parents over and try to get them to understand you. If your parents see that you have a high sense of responsibility, they will certainly give you the right to do what you want to do.24. According to the text, young people pr
25、efer to _. A. ask for advice before they really start to do anything B. do things without thinking carefully ahead C. be very strict with themselves D. think in the same way as their parents do25. Young people like to have clothes, entertainment and music in their way, because_.A. they want to make
26、their parents happyB. they try to get their parents to believe themC. they want to try on something new and look different from the olderD. they want to test whether they are cleverer than old people 26. According to the text, young people want to make a new culture of their own, because_. A. they d
27、ont feel they belong to the world of the old people B. they do not want to get into trouble C. they feel they are as clever as old people D. they want to show they have grown up27. If a young man intends to control his own life, its better for him to _. A. do everything according to his own wish B.
28、do everything the way his parents do C. do everything beyond his parents control D. hold himself responsible for everything he does CIn 1883, a creative engineer named John Roebling was inspired by an idea to build a great bridge connecting New York with Long Island. However, bridge building experts
29、 throughout the world thought that this was an impossible achievement and told Roebling to forget the idea. It just could not be done. It was not practical. Roebling thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could be done. He just had to share the dream with someone else. A
30、fter much discussion and persuasion he managed to make his son Washington, a bright engineer, believe that the bridge could in fact be built. The project started well, but an accident on the site took the life of John Roebling. Washington was injured and left with a certain amount of brain damage, w
31、hich resulted in him not being able to walk, talk or even move. We told them so. Crazy men and their crazy dreams. Its foolish to hunt wild visions. Everyone felt that the project should be deserted since the Roeblings were the only ones who knew how the bridge could be built. Washington was never d
32、iscouraged and still had a burning desire to complete the bridge and his mind was still as sharp as ever. He tried to inspire and pass on his eagerness to some of his friends. It seemed that there was a message for him not to give up. Suddenly an idea hit him. All he could do was move one finger and
33、 he decided to make the best use of it. By moving his finger, he slowly developed a code of communication with his wife. He touched his wifes arm with that finger, indicating to her that he wanted her to call the engineers again. Then he used the same method of tapping her arm to tell the engineers
34、what to do. It seemed foolish, but the project was under way again. For 13 years Washington tapped out his instructions with his finger on his wifes arm, until the bridge was finally completed. Today the Grand Brooklyn Bridge stands in all its glory as an honor to his determination not to be defeate
35、d by conditions. Even the most distant dream can be realized with determination. 28. We can infer from the passage that the most important factor in completing the bridge was _.A. technology B. love of life C. determination D. experience 29. What was other bridge experts attitude towards the idea of
36、 building the bridge? A. Curious B. SurprisedC. Supportive D. Discouraging 30. Of all the people around him, who understood Washington best? A. His friendsB. His wife C. The engineersD. His father31. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? A. Damage to his brain made him
37、only move one finger. B. His friends only trusted Washingtons wife. C. Washington shared his fathers determination immediately his father talked with him. D. The bridge was built as an honour to the father and his son. DHunting for a job is a painful experience, which nearly everyone must endure at
38、least once in a lifetime. Books are published and magazine articles are written on the subject, all trying to tell job seekers what they should do or avoid doing in order to win the game. They cant calm the nervous applicant but they do offer some advice. To begin with, it is not a good idea to be l
39、ate. Job interviewers dont think very highly of the candidate (应聘者) who arrives twenty minutes after the appointed time. The wise job seeker explores the place the day before. Next day he arrives early for the appointment. What makes a good impression? Being on time does, then, appearance. It is ess
40、ential for the candidate to be dressed properly and to look alive. It is also very important to look at the interviewer in the eye because this eye contact gives a strong impression of sincerity and openness. Many candidates waste a good part of the interview explaining why they want the job; the ma
41、n or woman on the other side of the desk is waiting to hear why the would-be employee would be good for the position and for the company.It is a very difficult task to display oneself to a possible employer: one must not be too humble, since it is essential to show ones good points and experiences.
42、However, bragging doesnt make a very good impression. One thing is certain: interview time is a time for honesty. The interviewer is trying to discover not only the professional worth but also the character of the man or the woman he is meeting. Therefore, he must rely on his observation of the appl
43、icant, her manners, what she says and how she says it. While this examination is going on the job seeker should remember that she too has a right to be curious. It is recommended that the applicant ask some serious questions about the job, the company, and its future. If the questions are intelligen
44、t, they will impress the interviewer favourably.32. The writers purpose in writing the passage is to .A. offer tips on job seeking B. warn applicants not to be nervous C. analyze the thinking of interviewers D. stress the difficulty of job seeking33. Which of the following shows whether an applicant
45、 could benefit the company? A. How early he / she is. B. What he / she is wearing. C. His / Her explanation for the job. D. His / Her manners.34. The underlined word bragging probably means. A. humorous B. immodest C. honest D. talkative35. Which of the following statements would the writer agree wi
46、th? A. Job seekers should be as early as possible. B. Job seekers should be dressed as well as possible.C. Interviewers pay a lot of attention to applicants behavior.D. Interviewers encourage applicants to ask questions.III. 阅读判断。阅读下面表述，如果其表述与报刊文章内容相符，则在答题卡上相对应的位置涂A选项，如果不符合则在答题卡对应位置涂B选项。（每小题1分，满分10分
47、）36. Japan began full-scale invasion to China on Sept. 18, 1931 .37. People in Britain favour creative students who are ready to defend their own opinions,38. Chinese womens volleyball team is usually regarded as an amazing team spirit rather than a sporting group.39. Chinese womens volleyball team
48、won its fourth World Cup title by defeating the host team.40. You wont be fined for sharing an advertisement even though it has false information, according to the new advertising law.41. Pop-up ads are very popular even before the Internet took off.42. Not all people are in favour of the new regula
49、tion in Shenzhen which bans eating on the subway.43. On the first day of the new regulation , 160 passengers in Shenzhen got fined for eating on the subway .44. John Rosher is the first in history to have earned all the badges offered by the Boy Scouts.45. At first, John Rosher just wanted to beat h
50、is father by earning more merit badges. IV. 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分， 满分30分）Long long ago, human beings used to walk barefooted. A king happened to travel 46 into the countryside. He was greatly troubled by the rugged(崎岖的) 47 where gravel(碎石) and broken stones pricked(使刺痛) and numbed(使麻木) his 48 . When h
51、e returned to his palace he issued an order that all the roads be 49 with cattle hide(牛皮). He thought it was beneficial not only to 50 but also to the people and hoped walking would no longer be a 51 thing. But 52 all cattle in the kingdom were killed there 53 not be enough hide to get the work done
52、. Obviously it was a stupid 54 . As it was an order from the king, people had no choice but to 55 . At this juncture a clever servant in the palace 56 to make a suggestion. Your Majesty, why dont take an easier way? You dont have to mobilize so many people, to have so many oxen killed, nor so much m
53、oney 57 . What you have to do is simply to cover each of your feet with a piece of hide. Surprised and 58 , the king immediately changed his mind and adopted the 59 . This is 60 to be the origin of using leather to make shoes. Though it sounds 61, it inspires us to think. It is much easier to change
54、 62 than to change the world. So it will be much better for one to change oneself before one 63 an attempt to change the outer world. Why dont try to put yourself on the 64 of the person you deal with? You will find it easier to solve a problem 65 you change your way of thinking.46. A. much B. a gre
55、at deal C. a lot D. far47. A. streets B. roads C. ways D. tracks48. A. body B. arms C. feet D. legs49. A. crowded B. filled C. covered D. put50. A. him B. himself C. them D. themselves51. A. painful B. difficult C. simple D. wonderful52. A. if B. even if C. as long as D. when53. A. may B. should C.
56、must D. would 54. A. behavior B. chance C. attempt D. opinion55. A. give up B. give in C. give away D. give off56. A. wanted B. ventured C. planned D. hoped57. A. wasted B. wasting C. saved D. to save58. A. encouraged B. excited C. interested D. pleased 59. A. decision B. plan C. suggestion D. idea6
57、0. A. said B. happened C. wished D. reported61. A. strange B. satisfying C. surprising D. exciting62. A. himself B. ourselves C. oneself D. yourself63. A. makes B. tries C. takes D. gives64. A. direction B. condition C. occasion D. position65. A. before B. when C. while D. untilV. 阅读填句（共5小题；每小题2分， 满
58、分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 While it is impossible to live completely free of stress, it is possible to prevent stress as well as reduce its effect when it cant be avoided. 1 2 When you are nervous, angry or upset, try releasing the pressure through exercise or physical activit
59、y. Running, walking, playing tennis, and working in your garden are just some of the activities you might try. Take care of yourself. 3 If you easily get angry and cant sleep well enough, or if youre not eating properly, it will be more likely that you will fall into stressful situations. If stress
60、repeatedly keeps you from sleeping, you should consult a doctor. Make time for yourself. Schedule time for both work and entertainment. Dont forget, play can be just as important to your overall well-being as work. 4 Go window-shopping or work on a hobby. Allow yourself at least a half hour each day
61、 to do something you enjoy. 5 Stress can result from disorganization and a feeling that “theres so much to do, and not enough time.” Trying to take care of everything at once can be too much for you and as a result, you may not achieve anything. Instead, make a list of everything you have to do, the
62、n do one thing at a time, checking off each task as it is completed. Set out to do the most important task first.A. Try physical activity.B. Make a list of things to do.C. Do whatever you like and want to do.D. You could smile to yourself in front of a mirror every day.E. The following are suggestio
63、ns to deal with stress.F. You need a break from your daily routine to just relax and have fun.G. You should make every effort to eat well and get enough rest.66. 67. 68. 69. 70. VI. 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分， 满分10分） This is the hourly news at 10 pm. An angry viewer is accusing Japans 1 (nation) broadcaster
64、for mental suffering caused by too much use of words 2 (borrow) from English. According to Mr. Takahashi, the basis of his concern is that Japan is being too Americanized. English 3 (become) popular in Japan after World War II when almost all US 4 (company) in Japan hired English speakers. The situa
65、tion was followed by a growing interest in American pop culture. The countrys modern vocabulary is full 5 borrowed words, many of which are changed in pronunciation to fit the Japanese speaking habits. Mr. Takahashi accused NHK of irresponsibility by 6 (refuse) to use certain native Japanese words i
66、nstead of certain English words in the program. He believed that with Japanese society 7 (increase) Americanized, NHK, as Japans national broadcaster, shouldnt go with the trend, 8 should remain determined to stick with the use of Japanese, 9 he thinks would go a long way toward protecting Japanese
67、culture. However, many people think Mr. Takahashis concern is unreasonable as the use of English doesnt mean the loss of domestic culture, but on 10 other hand helps Japan to get informed of the advanced technology and international affairs, which will eventually give Japan more advantages in the wo
68、rld community.71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 高2015级 班 姓名： 考号： 密封线高2015级第一期10月阶段性考试英语试题II卷答题卡 请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效V. 阅读填句（共5小题；每小题2分， 满分10分）66. 67. 68. 69. 70. VI. 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分， 满分10分）71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. VII. 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分， 满分10分）文中共有10处语言错误, 每句最多两处。每处错误
69、仅涉及一个单词的增加删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在横线下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及修改仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。 I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only. What we all know, a good learning environment is of greatly importance if we want to study English well. Cla
70、sses teaching in English provide students for a better environment. When English is an only language in class, students will have more opportunity to practice listening and speaking. However, there were problems with this method. Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the teacher and some slow le
71、arners may even give up learn English. In spite of these difficulties, but I believe practice makes perfect. With enough practice, we can overcome the difficulties and benefit from English classes in the long run.请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效VIII. 书面表达 (20分)假如你叫李华，你和
72、笔友互寄了全家的合影。看了合影后来信问为什么你没有兄弟姐妹。请用英语写封120字左右的信说明情况。内容包括：原因: 中国人口增长过快; 政府实行计划生育 看法: 有机会接受更好的教育; 容易自私; 感到孤独; 建议: 多交朋友 变革: 为应对新的情况,夫妻有一方是独生子女,可以生育第二个小孩注意：1.可适当增加细节使行文连贯; 2.开头已给出，不计入总字数; 3.参考词汇：计划生育birth control Dear Jane,Thank you for your letter and the photo of your family. Now I am writing to tell you
73、 why I am the only child in my family._Hope that we write more often. Best wishes,Li Hua请在各题目的答题区域内作答，超出黑色矩形边框限定区域的答案无效 树德中学高2015级高一上学期10月阶段性考试英语试题参考答案I听力理解 BCBCC ABACA CBABC CAAACII阅读理解 A篇BDA B篇BCADC篇CDBA D篇ACBC III阅读判断 36-40 BAAAB 41-45 BABBA (A为正确 B为错误)IV完形填空 46-50.DBCCB 51-55. ABDCB 56-60.BADCA
74、61-65.ACADBV阅读填句 66-70 E A G F BVI语法填空 1 national。修饰名词broadcaster，意为“国家的”，填形容词national。2borrowed。words与borrow是被动关系，故填过去分词，作定语。3became。作句子的谓语，由时问状语after World war可知句子用一般过去时，故填became。4companies。可数名词company前有all修饰，故填复数形式。5of。be full of表示“充满”，是固定搭配。6refusing。位于介词by后作宾语，故填动名词形式。7increasingly。修饰动词American
75、ize用副词，此处表示“随着日本社会的日渐美国化”。8but。should remain与前面的shouldnt go with形成对比，故填连词but，表示“不应该而是应该”。9which。引导非限制性定语从旬，修饰前面的整个主句，并在从句中作主语，故填which。10the。on the other hand“另一方面”，是固定短语。VII. 短文改错 I prefer my English classes to be taught in English only. What we all know, a good learning environment is of Asgreafly
76、importance if we want to study English well.greatClasses teaching in English provide students for a better taught withenvironment. When English is an only language in class, thestudents will have more opportunity to practice listening opportunitiesand speaking. However, there were problems with this
77、 aremethod. Sometimes we may find difficult to follow the itteacher and some slow learners may even give up learn learningEnglish. In spite of these difficulties, but I believe practicemakes perfect. With enough practice, we can overcome thedifficulties and benefit from English classes in the long r
78、un.VIII作文Dear Park,Thank you for your letter and the photo of your family. Now I am writing to tell you why I am the only child in my family.As you know, the population of China is growing so fast that in the 1980s the government of China began to put into practice the birth control - one child for
79、each couple. As a result, most families have only one child.Some people are in favor of the program because the child in the family can get more love from the family and chances are better for the child to get better education. However, the only child is likely to be selfish and sometimes lonely. I
80、think, the only child like me should learn to make more friends. Recently, to cope with the ever-changing situation , a new policy has been made that the couple can have their second child on condition that one of the parents is the only child of the grandparents.Hope that we write more often. Best
81、wishes,Li Hua录音原文Tex1M: The city is going to tear down those old houses and put up a new shopping center.W: Another shopping center? Thats nothing new.M: The more, the better. Dont you think so?Text 2W: Theres something wrong with my TV set.M: Do you want me to have a look at it?W: Its very kind of
82、you. But my husband might be able to repair it.Text 3M: Jenny, look at the letter youve just typed. Therere so many mistakes.W: I m sorry. I11 type it again.M: You know I must have it mailed as soon as possible.W: Ill be as quick as possible.Text 4W: They wouldnt let Bill play baseball yesterday.M:
83、What was the problem? I thought he was the best pitcher.W: He hasnt had his medical check-up this year.Text 5M: How do I look in this new sweater I bought yesterday? I was in a hurry, so I didnt have a chance to try it on.W: Well, I really like the style. But it looks a little tight. You might take
84、it back and get the next size up.Text 6M: Would you cut off a bit more there, above the ear?W: Don t you think it needs a little taken-off on top, too?M: I guess it would be better.W: About like this?M: No, not that much. Now, yes, thats fine.W: Shave also, sir?M: Yes.W: How do you want your mustach
85、e cut?M: Just straighten the edges a bit.W: Is Mermen s after-shave all right?M: Don t you have any Bay Rum?W: Oh, yes.M: I prefer that, then.W: How about hair tonic (生发油) ?M: Something not too oily.W: Vitalis?M: Yes, thats fine. How much does it cost in all?W: Fifteen dollars fifty cents, sir.Text
86、7W: Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the Cross Bakery building?M: The Cross Bakery building? Oh, sure. Youre actually walking in the opposite direction.W: Oh, youre kidding! I thought I was heading east.M: No, east is the other direction. Go down the road until you hit Broadway. Then make
87、a left turn and the building is on your left hand side. Do you want me to show you the way?W: Thanks for the offer, but I think Ive got it. Hopefully, I wont get lost again on my way there!Text 8W: Welcome to our program Eco-tour. Today we are honored to invite Mr. Burns to be our special guest. Wel
88、come, Mr. Bums.M: Thanks. Today Im going to suggest some eco-tours to you.W: OK. First can you tell us what countries are well-known for eco-tour?M: Actually there are lots of countries, for example, Brazil, Australia and China are some of the popular places nowadays.W: Well, what can tourists do in
89、 these countries?M: Quite a lot of activities, for example, we can go dolphin-watching in China and river-rafting in Australia.W: River rafting, terrific!M: Yes, we can also go mountain-climbing in Brazil and bird-watching in America.W: Wow, it sounds great. Mr. Bums, thank you for your kind introdu
90、ction.M: Youre welcome.Text 9W: Take a seat. How are you getting along?M: Fine. Thank you !W: You are here as a doctorate student, arent you?M: Yes, I am.W: Please tell me your background.M: I graduated from Fudan University in foreign language literature. And I have been working as an English teach
91、er for that university for five years. Now I want to study ESP, English for Special Purpose.W: Fine. I think youd better take course 505 that will improve your spoken English. You can also start with course 823. If you like, you can take the History of American Literature as an elective course, too.
92、 Heres your registration slip.M: Thank you.W: Not at all. By the way, what are your plans for the summer vacation?M: Oh, I dont know. I learned that if I choose to enroll myself in a summer session, I may be able to complete studies for credits toward my degree, equal to those that I would earn in h
93、alf or one-third of a regular academic year.W: Yes, thats right. But extra tuition and fee charges will also need to be paid for those who attend summer schools.M: May I apply for a part-time job on the campus now? I want to earn some money for the summer school.W: Yes. Well, you can look through th
94、e list of these faculty members looking for student assistants.M: Thank you very much. See you.W: See you.Text 10 Millions of people all over the world use the word OK. In fact, some people say the word is used more often than any other word in the world. OK means all right or acceptable. It express
95、es agreement or approval. Still, language experts do not agree about where the word came from. Some people say it came from the Native American Indian tribe known as the Choctaw. The Choctaw word okeh means the same as the American word okay. Experts say early explorers in the American West spoke th
96、e Choctaw language in the nineteenth century. The language spread across the country. But many people dispute this. Language expert Allen Walker Read wrote about the word OK in reports published in the nineteen sixties. He said the word began being used in the eighteen thirties. It was a short way o
97、f writing a different spelling of the words all correct. Some foreign-bom people wrote all correct as o-1-1 k-o-r-r-e-c-t, and used the letters O.K. Still others say a political organization invented the word. The organization supported Martin Van Buren for president in eighteen forty. They called their group, the O.K. Club. The letters were taken from the name of the town where Martin Van Buren was bom Old Kinderhook, New York. Not everyone agrees with this explanation, either. But experts do agree that the word is purely American. And it has spread to almost every country on earth.
