1、2014年春季安溪八中高一年5月份质量检测英 语 试 题命题人：陈小珍 20140523本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项:1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。2. 第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需要改动，用橡皮擦干净后， 再选涂其他答案标号。3. 第II卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、脐带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无
2、效。第I卷（共110分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。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 Mr. Carson doing? A. He is making a telephone call. B. He is making a
3、speech. C. He is having a meeting.2. What are the two speakers going to do? A. Go out for a walk. B. Watch a football match. C. Watch TV at home.3. What does the man mean? A. He doesnt want to join the group. B. He is sorry to fail in the examination. C. He has no interest in wild life protection.4.
4、 Where did the woman stay while she was in Brighton? A. She stayed in her friends house. B. She camped near the mountains. C. She stayed in a hotel with her friends.5. What can we learn about the woman? A. She is a middle school student. B. She is in charge of the school. C. She works in a food proc
5、essing（加工） factory.第二节 （共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出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. Why cant the man hear the woman clearly? A. Because it is too noisy in the house. B. Because something is wrong with th
6、e line. C. Because the woman speaks too fast.7. When did the meeting originally（最初） plan to start? A. At 2 oclock. B. At 2: 30. C. At 3 oclock.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How long did the woman stay in New York? A. 15 days. B. 50 days. C. 25 days.9. What did the woman mainly learn in the course? A. Reading.
7、B. Writing. C. Speaking.10. What did the woman find interesting about the American classes? A. The students have more freedom. B. There are many foreign students. C. The teachers are very kind.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Whats the possible relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Cl
8、assmates. C. Husband and wife.12. When does the movie start at the New State? A. At 7:00. B. At 6:30. C. At 5:20.13. When will they go to the movies? A. Tonight. B. Friday night. C. Saturday evening.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. Weather. B. Vacation. C. Educ
9、ation.15. How was the weather like there? A. Wonderful. B. Rainy. C. Cloudy.16. What did the children do in the evenings? A. They did homework. B. They watched TV. C. They played on the beach.17. Why did the man speaker say they were lucky? A. They met their old friends from New York. B. They and th
10、e couple took turns looking after the children.C. An old couple helped look after their children.听第10段材料，回答第186至20题。18. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. English teachers. B. English Newspapers. C. How to improve English.19. What makes it easier for the woman to learn English? A. Sh
11、e can already speak two languages B. She has many American friends. C. She always does her homework.20. Which of the following has NOT been suggested by the woman speaker? A. Reading English papers. B. Listening to the tape. C. Talking to Americans.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满分30分）第一节 语法和词汇知识运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1
12、0分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. He is a _ person, for he never fails to carry out his promises. A. confidentB. friendly C. reliable D. lovely 22. I have some difficulties but they are nothing _ yours. A. having compared to B. comparing to C. compare to D. compared to23. The salesman
13、spent about three hours _ the housewife _ the top quality of his cleaning products. A. persuading; of B. persuading; about C. to persuade; of D. to persuade; about24. Her son is _ computer games, which makes her so worried.A. sure of B. stuck in C. used to D. addicted to25. With all the tasks done,
14、the four friends, _, went upstairs to bed. A. tired but happy B. tiredly but happily C. tired but happily D. tiredly but happy26. To lose weight, Cathy _ on a diet for a year, and will continue. A. is going B. went C. has gone D. has been going 27. He said he would telephone us but we _ from him so
15、far. A. havent heard B. didnt hear C. dont hear D. havent been hearing28. We live in a world _ we often feel forced to do more. A. which B. that C. where D. which 29. I did not accept any of their suggestions, because I found _ good. A. all of them not B. none of them C. neither of them D. either of
16、 them 30. Instead of making progress, my work _ seems to be going backwards. A. actually B. exactly C. hardly D. eventually 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，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各小题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。The other day I was having lunch with some friends. I noticed a young man strugglin
17、g to get his drink. As I got close to him I noticed 31. He was blind. I saw that he had not 32 gotten his drink so I went over and 33 to help. Then I took him by the hand and led him to the 34. I asked him if he needed anything else and he said he was fine, so I 35.Two hours later, I was 36 for my c
18、ar and the rain started pouring down, and then I saw the young blind man. He was trying to 37 the street and using his stick to make sure that nothing was in his way. He pressed the button 38 the light would turn red and allow for a walking 39. He was hesitant (犹豫不决的) about crossing the street and j
19、ust 40 there. I went up to him and said, “Hi!” He smiled and said, “Hey! You are the young lady who helped me at the 41.” I smiled and said, “Yes.”Then I took the 42 mans hand and led him across the street. I asked him how he normally 43. He said he does fine but he never crosses the street 44 in th
20、e rain because he can never 45 if a car is coming since he cant hear so well over the sound of the 46. I asked him how he knew I was the 47 person from the restaurant. He said that he remembered my energy and he could 48 it just like before! I smiled as we 49 introductions for the first time. We mad
21、e it to the other side of the street and he told me he was 50 now and could make the rest of the way on his own. So, we said good-bye and went our separate ways.31. A. whyB. howC. whereD. who 32. A. alsoB. already C. ever D. yet 33. A. pretended B. offered C. refused D. stopped 34. A. room B. kitche
22、n C. streetD. table 35. A. stayed B. continued C. left D. followed 36. A. strugglingB. headingC. fighting D. praying 37. A. crossB. find C. clean D. avoid 38. A. as B. butC. thoughD. so 39. A. mark B. signal C. warn D. sign 40. A. watched B. smiled C. nodded D. stood 41. A. schoolB. house C. restaur
23、ant D. centre 42. A. disabled B. sick C. funnyD. injured 43. A. looks upB. goes ahead C. gets around D. brings up 44. A. slowlyB. alone C. immediately D. finally 45. A. askB. prove C. explain D. tell 46. A. machine B. car C. rain D. thunder 47. A. usual B. same C. strange D. common 48. A. use B. ima
24、gine C. touchD. feel 49. A. exchanged B. remembered C. understood D. accepted 50. A. happy B. tired C. safe D. busy第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AThe Bear Valley Teen Adventure Camp is a high-energy experience focusing on safe outdoor climbing and an appreci
25、ation for the natural environment. Along the way campers can also swim, hike, and canoe (划独木舟). The instructors are professional educators who can increase your teens confidence, teamwork and climbing skills. All climbing abilities are welcome and no previous outdoor rock climbing experience is requ
26、ired. Participants (参加者) can choose Day Camp or Overnight Camp. In addition, campers learn to appreciate the wild as well. We look forward to seeing your teenagers smile this summer.Day Camp includes six adventurous days of rock climbing, hiking, swimming, and canoeing in beautiful Bear Valley. Our
27、focus is climbing but we use additional activities to keep things lively. Instructions and skill development are provided. No experience is required and all equipment is provided. On the last day parents are welcome to join us for a big lunch to hear all about the adventures of camp for nothing.Over
28、night campers can get the full experience with family-style meals, evening activities and top accommodations (住宿) at the BaseCamp Lodge in Bear Valley. A typical schedule is that after Day Camp, campers get a short rest and snack before getting together for a hike or swim. Afterwards, a delicious me
29、al is served as tales from the day are shared around the table.Dates: July 22-28, 2013Costs: $575 Day Camp (6 days + lunches) $975 Overnight Camp (7 days, 6 nights & all meals)Ages: 10-16 years old51. Bear Valley Teen Adventure Camp _. A. is aimed at increasing teens confidence in their studies B. r
30、equires participants to have all climbing abilities C. focuses on protecting the natural environment D. will provide campers with instructions52. According to the second paragraph, we learn that _. A. Day Camp doesnt provide equipment B. parents can have lunch for free on the last day C. Day Camp ha
31、s no other activities besides climbing D. Day Camp provides campers with a meal in the evening53. What can we learn about Overnight Camp? A. It requires parents to prepare meals for campers. B. Campers can have a snack before Day Camp. C. $975 only includes 7 days, 6 nights and 6 lunches. D. Campers
32、 can share stories with others when having meals.B MUMBAI, India The children in their party clothes on the stage（舞台） were very excited when they received the award（奖）. And the two of them said, Its unbelievable! Nine-year-old, Rubina Ali, and Azharuddin Ismail, 10, were living a very different life
33、 and obviously loving every minute of it. The two, some of the child stars of the Oscar-winning Slum dog Millionaire(贫民窟的百万富翁)movie, know the Indian slums very well. That was where they grew up, and it is where they will return at the end of their Hollywood dream trip. But before going back home, th
34、ere was an interview with the host, Ryan Seacrest. During the interview they smiled and repeated their disbelief in what was happening to them. To their surprise, their movie won first place in the Oscars. When the two received the award, it was late morning in the childrens home city of Mumbai, whe
35、re family, friends and many fellow residents（居民） of the slums watched the result from Hollywood. I dont really know what the Oscars are, Rubinas mother said. Im just glad my daughter looks happy, though she told me she missed Indian food. Our children lead a dogs life, Rubinas mother said, pointing
36、out the rubbish everywhere, the open drains (下水道) and the lack of education opportunities. In a few days they will be back in Mumbai and back in the slums which are their home. Fortunately, according to media（媒体） reports, the movies director, Danny Boyle, has promised to help the children chosen fro
37、m the slum and make sure they will go to a proper school. The two dont need to worry about their daily lives because of the Oscar success of Slum dog Millionaire. But the poverty（贫穷） and lack of opportunity the central theme of the movieis always all around.54. Which of the following is NOT true abo
38、ut the two children? A. They were the only two child stars in the movie, Slum dog Millionaire.B. They had been having a difficult life in India.C. They were interviewed before they went back home.D. They were both excited about receiving the award. 55. What can we infer from the text? A. The two chi
39、ldren have played in other movies before.B. Rubina may not get used to the American food.C. Rinomss mother also went to the Hollywood.D. They will travel to other countries before returning home.56. What will happen to the two children after they return to India?A. They will go back to the miserable
40、 life.B. They will play in movies as famous actors.C.They will have a better education.D. They will leave school to learn acting.57. According to the author, the value（价值） of the movie is that _.A. it has been given an Oscar Award B. it has made the two children famousC. its central theme has become
41、 known to the publicD. it has become popular all over the world C At East China University of Science and Technology, students will get a coupon(优惠券)if they eat up their food. Students can collect coupons and exchange them for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warme
42、rs. “Its been such a surprise,” said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student at the university in Shanghai. “It has given us one more motivation to finish our food.”The measure is part of a national eat-up campaign(行动)which is organized by students to deal with food waste on campuses(校园). Why only on campuses,
43、 you might ask? Because according to a report by Xinhua News Agency, students waste twice as much food as the national average(平均).The campaign on campus food waste is receiving attention across the country. “The aim of the campaign is not only to encourage students to finish their food. We hope it
44、can also encourage students to choose a more environment-friendly and healthy lifestyle,” said Tao Siliang, secretary of the Youth League Committee at Shanghai University.But some school food is poorly prepared, so students do not like to finish it all. Some schoolshave taken notice of this and they
45、 are taking measures to improve it.Im glad that weve reduced food waste since eat-up campaign began. But if we call on students to waste less food, we should also improve the service and food standard on campuses.” said Tao.58. From Paragraph 1, we know that the student will get a coupon_.A. when th
46、ey eat school food B. after they exchange giftsC. if they collect the waste D. if they finish all their food59. The underlined word “motivation in Paragraph 2 means_ in Chinese.A. 动力 B. 机会 C. 试验 D. 条件60. The eat-up campaign is carried out on campuses because_.A. students get a good education B. scho
47、ols offer small giftsC. students waste too much food D. school food is more delicious61. The purpose of the campaign is mainly to_.A. improve the school food standard B. encourage a greener and healthier lifestyleC. receive attention from the society D. further improve the service in universities DI
48、 am wearing a small red ribbon this morning to remind（提醒） myself and others around me that today is World AIDS Day.The red ribbon, an international symbol of AIDS awareness, is gaining increasing public recognition as more Chinese, from top leaders to movie stars, wear it today.Gone were the days wh
49、en the topic of HIV/AIDS was a public and media taboo(禁忌). Over the past few years, we have watched, read and heard many stories from doctors, volunteers and public health officials at the forefront of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment.Quite a few people with HIV/AIDS have come forward to share thei
50、r experiences on TV or in the media.The local and central governments have become more forthcoming (be helpful) with their new prevention and treatment programmes, and financial input. The latter rose from less than 1 million yuan (US$ 121,000) in 1986 to a pledge of 800 million yuan (US$98.8 millio
51、n) in the year of 2006.The change from silence to public and media campaigns with official promises has been remarkable, especially since China battled through the SARS crisis（危机）.But have we got a full understanding on HIV/AIDS? What do we know about the extent of HIV/AIDS in China?The figures, ran
52、ging from confirmed cases to estimates, remain debated. After all, no more than a year has passed since the policy of free medical tests was make public. Unknown numbers from the high-risk groups drug addicts and people working in sex- related place as well as farmers who once sold blood could still
53、 be reluctant to come forward.62. What does the red ribbon stand for?A. AIDS awareness B. World AIDS DayC. AIDS D. AIDS prevention and treatment63. Which of the following is Not true according to the text?A. The topic of HIV/AIDS was a public and media taboo in the past.B. The topic of HIV/AIDS is n
54、ow still a public and media taboo.C. Now a lot of people with HIV/AIDS have come forward to share their experiences on TV.D. The writer wears a small red ribbon because today is World AIDS Day.64. In paragraph 5 “The latter” refers to _.A. new prevention programmes B. financial inputC. new treatment
55、 programmes D. the central governments65. What is the best title of the passage?A. The Red Ribbon B. Help people with AIDSC. About AIDS D. Always keep red ribbon in sight EMany American presidents in the 19th century were born in poor families. They spent their childhood in little wooden rooms. They
56、 got little education. Washington and Lincoln, for example, never went to school and they taught themselves. Lincoln once did jobs for a worker, shop-keeper and post-master in his early years. A large number of American presidents had experiences in the army. The two best known were Ulysses Grant an
57、d Dwight D. Eisenhower. Grant was a general in the American Civil War and Eisenhower was hero in the Second World War. It happened that they graduated from the same school-West Point Military Academy(西点军校).One may be surprised to learn that both of them didnt do well in the school. Eisenhower, for e
58、xample, was once fined(punished to pay money) because he broke the rules of the school. The jobs of the U.S. presidents are tiring. He must keep an eye on anything important that happens both at home and abroad. Every day, a lot of work waits for him to do and he has to make many important decisions
59、. When Franklin Roosevelt was a child, he was once brought to visit President Taft. The old president said to him, When you grow up, you should not be president. Its a tiring job.66 How many American presidents are mentioned in this passage? A 4 B5 C7 D 667Who regard(认为) the jobs of the U.S. preside
60、nts as the tiring ones? A Taft BGrant CEisenhower DRoosevelt68In this passage, keep an eye on means _. Asee Btake care of Clook at fixedly Dstare at69The second paragraph mainly tells us _. Athat Eisenhower became famous in the Second World War Bhow Grant became a general Cthat many of the U.S. pres
61、idents had served in the armyDthat Grant and Eisenhower were both schoolmates 70Which of the following is true? AF. Roosevelt was one of the U.S. presidents before Grant. BWashington was born in a very poor family. CWest Point Military Academy was founded in the Second World War. DLincoln was electe
62、d the U.S. president after Grant.学校 班级 姓名 座号 密封线内不要答题第二卷 非选择题（非选择题共40分） 第一节 完成句子 （每题1分，共10题，满分10分）根据句子意义选择方框内所给单词或短语的正确形式填空give away, turn ones back on, drop out, afford to, , work out, get stuck in ， pull up， break out ， go up, benefit from71.Its not a good idea to _ of college to start your own bu
63、siness; you may get a part-time job now.72.He doesnt only _ money; he spends his whole life in looking after the poor.73.Many families on low incomes will be unable to _ buy their own houses.74.We promised to arrive at six, but we _a traffic jam unexpectedly.75.The driver _ in front of a four-storey
64、 building. 76 He will _me if I ask him for money, even if other people think we are good friends! 77.Those girls _ _ every morning, aiming at losing weight.78.Everyone will _ the new policy.79.I was checking in when accident _.80.Spending on scientific research _from $4 million to $5 million. 第二节短文填
65、词（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）During the Spring Festival，my parents and some of my relativesgave me some gift moneyWhat should I do the money？ I81 had desired to buy a pair of Nike sports （鞋） I had82 also wanted to have an MP4 player of my With the gift83 money I could a what I wanted to buyHowever， I soon84
66、gave up the idea b I knew I was still a student at school85 Besides，my parents always lived a s lifeTheir money was86 not （容易）earned。Thinking of this，I decided to open a87 savings account at a bank the f dayFrom now on， Ill88 make both ends meet as a student financially （支持） by 89 my parents. I am s
67、ure my dream will true one day with the 90 money through my hard work.第三节 书面表达（20分）假如你叫王华，你班同学正在开展一场讨论，讨论的主题是：学生要不要参加体育锻炼？请你根据以下信息，给China Daily报社写一封信，介绍讨论的情况。你的观点：.60%的学生认为 40% 的学生认为1）应该每天进行体育锻炼2）可以做早操、打篮球等。但时间不要太长3）锻炼能增强体质，减少疾病。4). 运动使大脑休息，使效果更好。1）锻炼浪费时间。2）锻炼使人疲劳。3）运动后很兴奋，不能集中精力学习。4). 运动中可能会受伤。注意：1
68、）开头和结尾已为你写好 2）字数120左右请不要在此区域做任何标记！第二节：书面表达（满分20分）Dear Editor,I am writing to tell you about the discussion Yours sincerely, Wang Hua 2014年春季安溪八中高一年5月份质量检测英语试题参考答案听力： 1-5 CBABC 6-10 BABCA 11-15 CACBA 16-20 BBCAB单项选择 ：21-25 CDADA 26-30 DACBA 完形填空：31-35 ADBDC 36-40 4 BADBD 41-45 CACBD 46-50 CBDAC阅读理解：
69、51-53 DBD 54-57 ABCC 58-61 DACB 62-65 ABBD 66-70 DABCB词汇： 71.drop out 72. give away 73. afford to 74.got stuck in 75.pulled up 76. turn his back to 77.work out 78. benefit from 79.broke out 80. went up/ goes up81. with 82. shoes 83. own 84. afford 85. because 86. simple 87. easily 88. following 89.
70、supported 90. comeOne possible version:Dear Editor,I am writing to tell you the discussion weve had about whether students should take physical exercise. 60% of the students think they should take exercise every day, such as doing morning exercises, playing basketball, but it shouldnt take up too mu
71、ch time. Proper exercise can build up ones body and reduce diseases. Whats more, sports let their brains have a rest so that they can study effectively. On the other hand, 40% of the students believe taking exercise is a waste of time and tiring. After having sports, they are much too excited for a
72、long time to pay attention to their lessons. It is also possible to get hurt in sports.In my opinion, I think taking exercise is good, but we shouldnt spend too much time on the sports.Yours sincerely, Wang Hua 附：听力原文Text 1 M: Good morning! Mr. Carson please? W: Im afraid Mr. Carson is at a very imp
73、ortant meeting at the moment and cannot be disturbed. May I know whos calling? Text 2 W: Do you have anything on tonight? M: Nothing special. Why? W: Ive got two tickets for the football game. Would you like to go with me? M: Great! Id love to. Text 3 W: Well, Im calling about the wild life protecti
74、on group I belong to. Were looking for more people to join, specially men. And I thought you might be interested. M: Oh. You know how much I love wild life, but this is my last year in the middle school. Im quite busy with my lessons. Text 4 M: Did you enjoy your holidays in Brighton?W: Yes, we had
75、a good time. And we had some friends with us there.M: Where did you stay? In a hotel? W: No. We camped near the mountains. Text 5 M: Nice to hear from you again after all these years. What have you been doing? W: Well, I have tried many things since school. Im now working for a food processing compa
76、ny, in charge of sales. So I travel a lot. M: Oh, thats great. You must really enjoy it.Text 6W: Hello. Is that you, Mr. Black? M: Yes, speaking.W: This is Linda. I just want to tell you that the meeting for this afternoon has been changed to half past two. M: Im sorry, but I cant hear you clearly.
77、Something is wrong with the line. Would you please repeat that?W: I said the meeting has been changed to half past two. Can you hear me? M: Yes, thats better. So the meeting has been changed from two to half past two. Is that right? W: Thats right. M: I see. Is there anything else?Text 7 M: Hi, Jane
78、. Its nice to see you again. I heard that you went to the US during the vacation. W: Yes! I went to New York to attend a summer course in EnglishM: Wow. You were lucky. How long did you stay there? W: About fifty days. I went there on July 5th and came back on August 25th. M: How about the course? W
79、: The course was very good. The teachers were nice. They taught us to listen, speak, read and write in English, but mostly, speaking. One interesting thing I found was that American classes are different from our classes here because the students have a lot more freedom. You can sit anywhere you lik
80、e in the classroom. You can ask the teachers questions at any time during the class, and you are welcome to share your ideas with the class. I really like this kind of class.M: How interesting! Maybe our teacher should try that.Text 8W: What do you want to do tonight?M: How about going to the movies
81、? I should be home from work at 5:20. Then we can go out and eat and then to the movies. W: What do you want to see？M: There is a good one at the cinema. Lets see that. W: It starts at 6:30 I dont think we can get there in time to see the beginning. How about the one at the New State? That starts at
82、 7:00. M: No. I on t like Robert Redford. You know that. Maybe we should just stay home and watch TV. Then we can go out Friday night.W: Did you forget that Ed and Jean are coming to dinner that night?M: OK. I hope Saturday is all right. Do we have anything planned for then?W: No, Saturday is fine.
83、And theres a good movie starting on Saturday too.M: Good. I m going to play tennis Saturday morning but Ill be home by 2:00. Then we can go out for a big dinner and to the movie, if nothing else comes up. W: Im sure well be able to go.Text 9M: Morning, Lily! W: Morning, Bill. How was your vacation?
84、M: Pretty good. W: How was the weather? M: It was wonderful most of the time.W: Didnt you have any rain? M: No. We had blue skies every day.W: What did your children do? M: They played on the beach the whole day and watched TV in the evening like at home. They seemed to have a lot of fun.W: Were you
85、 with them the whole time? M: No. We were lucky. We met a nice couple form New York, who had two children exactly the same age as ours. W: Oh, thats really great for the children.M: Thats true and we took turns taking care of all the children.W: A good arrangement! M: Yes. In that way we all had sev
86、eral days of complete freedom. It was great.Text 10 M: Its so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?W. I didnt know you were having problems. Maybe its easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also I really work at it.M: Well, I always do my homework and go to class
87、es. What else do you think would help? W: You might try to read newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance though sometimes its hard.M: But, how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner? M: Those are good ideas. But Im a little shy to speak English. W: You wont learn if you dont try to speak. If I were you, Id talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.
