1、20202021学年度上学期期中学情调研 高二英语试卷 2020.11本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 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。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 might the man want for supper?A. Seafood.B. Steak.C. Noodles.2. What is the woman concerned about?A. Catching
2、a cold.B. Losing her sweater.C. Standing in a long line.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a gym.B. In an office.C. In a classroom.4. What is the price of the day flight?A. $360.B. $400.C. $410.5. What does the man think of the story?A. It is too hard to understand. B. The begi
3、nning is confusing.C. The writer tells the story well.第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. Whats wrong with the boys?A. They lost a camera. B. They got sick. C. They wasted money.7.
4、What is the family probably going to do tomorrow?A. Go shopping. B. Go to a bank. C. Have a birthday party.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。8. What job is the woman applying for?A. A gardener.B. A nurse.C. A teacher.9. How many hours will the woman work per day?A. Two.B. Four.C. Six.听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Wha
5、t day might it be yesterday?A. Monday.B. Tuesday.C. Saturday.11. What did the woman do after hearing the noise last night?A. She went to sleep.B. She turned the light on.C. She went up for a look.12. Who is the woman probably talking to?A. A neighbor.B. Her husband.C. A policeman.听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 1
6、6 题。13. Where did the man go on holiday?A. Paris.B. Bali.C. London.14. What did the man do on the first day of his holiday?A. Go swimming.B. Go boating.C. Play volleyball.15. Whats the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues.C. Fellow travelers.16. How did the man prob
7、ably feel when he visited the small island?A. Tired.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. Why did the post office in Guyana print their own special stamps?A. They wanted to make more money.B. They had only a few usual stamps left.C. There were no 1-cent or 4-cent stamps then.18. How
8、 much was the l-cent stamp sold for in 1980?A. A few dollars.B. Seven thousand dollars.C. Seven million dollars.19. Why are stamps with mistakes so valuable?A. They are very limited.B. They are very beautiful.C. They were made long ago.20. What is the text mainly about?A. The history of the stamps.B
9、. Things learned from stamps.C. Reasons for collecting stamps.第二部分 阅读理解（共三节, 满分50分）第一节（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。ABelieve it or not, there are many strange things banned around the world.Black cars -TurkmenistanTrying to buy a new car in the central Asian count
10、ry of Turkmenistan can be a tricky business due to numerous restrictions issued by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. Batir Turken,who is from Turkmenistan but lives in Dubal, explained,“For the country with 60 in summer, it is really strange and stupid - cars with black colors are banned, and dir
11、ty cars are not allowed to drive in the city.”He added,“Cars which are older than five years are banned, cars with a right-hand drive are banned, sports cars and two-door cars are banned, and cars with tinted(有色的) windows are banned.”Vacuum cleaners(真空吸尘器)Victoria - AustraliaNo one likes a noisy nei
12、ghbor, but the state of Victoria in Australia has introduced a set of rules about at what point during the day you can make noise including when you can vacuum.Sumit Gupta, Mumbai, India, said,“In Melbourne, Australia, vacuuming your house between 10 pm and 7am during weekdays and 10 pm and 9 am dur
13、ing the weekends is against the law.”Chewing gum-Singapore Singapore prohibits the sale and import of chewing gum,which makes it impossible for locals to get their hands on gum. However, exceptions are made for people who have medical conditions and need to chew gum. The ban began in 1992 and is sti
14、ll in effect.Running out of fuel -GermanyPeople are not allowed to let their cars run out of fuel if they are driving on the autobahn(高速公路)in Germany. What complicates matters is that a person can t walk along the highway to get some gas if necessary, as walking on the autobahn is also prohibited by
15、 law.Changing bulb -Victoria, AustraliaIn Victoria, one of the most populous states in Australia, changing a light bulb is illegal unless you are a licensed electrician. People who disobey this law could receive a fine of up to AU$10(5.5).21. Which kinds of cars are Not banned in Turkmenistan?A. car
16、s used for six years B. cars with a left-hand drive C. cars with colored windowsD. sports cars22. What makes things complicated in Germany?A. Running out of fuel is forbidden in this country.B. Whoever walks on the autobahn is against the law.C. Dirty cars are not allowed to drive in the city.D. The
17、 ban of running out of fuel is out of effect now. 23. Which of the following is true?A. Batir Turken considers it an absurd idea to ban black cars in Turkmenistan.B. A person who is ill and needs to chew gum will be fined for chewing gum.C. You can change a light bulb as long as you handle with care
18、.D. People vacuuming houses at midnight in Melbourne will be fined AU$10.BHave you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace (普通的) question? Or have you stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person nex
19、t to you and ask about the weather?This is small talk, and despite the name, its actually a big part of daily life. “Small talk may seem trivial (微不足道的), but its a natural way for people to connect. It may seem like a waste of time. But it serves a vital role in our social interactions (交往). Big rel
20、ationships are built on small talk,” Lindy Pegler, who has a masters degree in psychology, wrote on Medium. In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk. Often, we find ourselves making small talk with the same people on a regular basis. Coming up with small conversations is the foundation
21、(基础) of these relationships. The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole. In a study cited by The New York Times, researchers found that having a healthy number of acquaintances (相识的人) and maintaining these relationships contribute to
22、ones sense of belonging to a community. So how does one start making small talk? It can be as simple as complimenting (称赞) ones shirt, asking about their day or commenting on the traffic. “First and foremost, small talk is an act of politeness,” Pegler noted. “Our small talk at our first meeting is
23、our chance to show who we are,” she added. Who knows where this can lead? Nowadays, the small connections we make can lead to big results. You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close friend. There is one thing for sure: making small talk can br
24、ighten our day even if its just a nice comment or a thoughtful question. So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line, take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you. After all, it takes a small connection to lead to a larger
25、one.24. What does the writer intend to do by asking questions in paragraph one?A. To show his confusion on the theme B. To argue over the seriousness of talkingC. To attach importance to talking D. To lead to the topic of the passage25. What does Lindy Pegler think of small talk?A. It is a pointless
26、 conversation. B. It wastes too much time.C. It is connected with your social status. D. It contributes to good relationships.26. How do regular social interactions with acquaintances influence people according to researchers?A. They help people develop communication skills.B. They bring people happ
27、iness and a sense of belonging.C. They allow people to improve their manners.D. They help people find out who they are.27. What are people advised to do when making small talk?A. Start with casual topics B. Start with serious topicsC. Make it important and deep. D. Choose pleasant surroundings.CMy f
28、amily and I belonged to a country club located across the street from the Long Island Sound. Each summer, the big attraction for us was the pool. I learned how to swim and joined the swimming team but was never really a good swimmer. However, swimming in my younger days was a way to keep cool, and s
29、wimming on a team gave me identity and a sense of belonging . It also became invaluable many years later. In 1973, I was married, pregnant and had a home. What made our little home even more wonderful was when I discovered that four blocks away was Rath Park Pool! For the next 30 years, most of our
30、summer days were spent around that pool. Each of my five kids took swimming lessons and learned all the different swimming strokes (姿势). They later joined the swimming team and competed in sports meets. My daughter even became a lifeguard at the town pool. I sat back and happily took it all in! As m
31、uch as I would have liked to have life stand still, it doesnt. My children outgrew their pool days and moved on. But the pool was still four blocks from my home, so I began to take up swimming again. And it was far better than I ever could have imagined. I got so much out of it that I joined the loc
32、al pool so I could swim year-round. Whenever I swam, I would always come out feeling physically and mentally refreshed. I often felt that if I looked hard enough, I would be able to see all of the worries and problems Ive had in life, sitting at the bottom of the pool! What has swimming taught me? I
33、ve learned that balance is the key to being a good swimmer. If you are balanced in the water, you have no resistance. Working on staying balanced made me realize the similarities between life in and out of the swim lane (泳道). If you work on keeping yourself balanced, you will be able to swim right t
34、hrough the stress and problems life throws at you!28. What can we learn about the author from paragraph 1?A. Her family taught her how to swim.B. She swam with friends more often in summer.C. Swimming brought her lifelong benefits.D. She was elected to be the swim team captain.29. What does the unde
35、rlined sentence in paragraph 3 imply?A. The author loved the pool days with her kids.B. Swimming was losing its appeal to the author. C. She was proud of her kids for winning competitions.D. The author preferred to have a peaceful life.30. What did the author find after she took up swimming again?A.
36、 Sports can give you the courage to face difficulties.B. She mastered more swimming skills than expected.C. It enabled her to see how to handle problems in life.D. Swimming made her remember her younger days.31. What is the best title of the article?A. Wonderful pool days with her familyB. Life in t
37、he swim lane C. Balance between life and familyD. Similarities between swimming and lifeDDrinking tea at least three times a week could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease(心血管疾病)and is linked with a longer and healthier life, at least in China, a new study suggests. Chinese research
38、ers found the health benefits associated with tea were more obvious for drinkers of green, rather than black tea, and for those who had been drinking tea regularly over a longer period of time. The benefits were also clearer among men, the study indicated.Researchers looked at data from 100, 902 Chi
39、nese people with no history of heart attack or cancer and divided them into two groups: habitual drinkers who drank tea three or more times a week, those who never drank tea, and those who drank it less regularly. They followed up with them after a seven-year period.Their analysis found that regular
40、 tea drinkers had a 20% lower risk of having heart disease and stroke, and a 22% lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. Specifically, they found that regular tea drinkers could expect to live 1.26 years longer at age 50 than those who did not regularly enjoy a cup of tea.We found that th
41、e protective effects of habitual tea consumption were very obvious and robust across different outcomes for men, but only mild for women, said Dr Dongfeng Gu from Chinas National Center for Cardiovascular Disease.One reason might be that the proportion of habitual tea consumers among men was approxi
42、mately two and a half times as high as that among women, Gu said. Some 48% of the men in the study were regular tea drinkers, compared with 20% of women.32. What can be learned about the research from Paragraph 1?A. Drinking tea regularly benefits peoples health.B. Drinking black tea brings more hea
43、lth benefits.C. Men always live longer than women by drinking tea.D. People can prevent all diseases by drinking tea.33. What does the underlined word “robust” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. protective B. strong C. gentle D. beneficial34. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Fewer men like drinking t
44、ea. B. Men spend more money on tea.C. Men drink more tea than women. D. Fewer women may live longer than men.35.Where is this text mainly from?A. an advertisement B. a poster C. a guidebook D. a magazine第二节 七选五(共 5 小题，每小题 2分，满分 10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。Thinking about an overseas
45、trip but concerning you might make a less worthy choice because you cant afford to visit all the places on your wish list before you make your final decision? 36 With a bit of ingenuity(独创性) and a dash of wit, you can travel the world cheaply. 37 Walk on the streets of a city, stop and chat with a l
46、ocal, or even climb to the top of a hill and watch the sun set over the ocean. The simple joy of being in a new place is just a matter of going someplace new. No tour package is required.Keep your needs to a minimum. People need fresh air, exercise, creative stimulation, companionship and self-estee
47、m, etc. 38 For fresh air, go outside. For exercise, take a walk. For creative stimulation, go somewhere new. For companionship, make a friend. For self-esteem, turn off your TV, breathe deep and open your spirit to the basic goodness of the world.Go slow. If you live in New York and want to take a t
48、wo-week vacation to Africa, it will be very difficult to travel for free. Time is not money. Time is free. Instead of buying a plane ticket, take a train or bus, or just hop on your bike and ride away from town. 39 Try to get your accommodation for free or next-to-nothing. Find kind souls around the
49、 world who agree to offer an extra bedroom, couch, or corner of the floor to travelers in exchange for the same kindness when they visit your town. 40 It works best if your home is in a place someone wants to visit and if your dates coincide.A. Embrace the simple joy of travel.B. The slower you trav
50、el, the less money you will spend.C. A lack of money doesnt necessarily mean you have to stay at home.D. All of these things are simple to obtain and most of them are free.E. Things like air and water are much cheaper once you get outside.F. This scheme involves trading homes for an agreed-upon amou
51、nt of time.G. If you can do what needs to be done around the house, then you stay for free.第三节 黑布林了不起的盖茨比阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）41. Which of these statements about the reactions to Myrtles death is true?A. Wilson thinks she deserved it for cheating on him.B. Toms first instinct is to protect himself an
52、d later he cries.C. Nick is not interested because he hardly knows her.D. Gatsby thinks he can make up for it by paying Wilson a lot of money.42. Which of the following words can describe the personality of Gatsby? A. arrogant and jealous B. hospitable and well-educated C. generous and loyal to love
53、 D. ambitious and highborn43. What does Gatsby think about Daisys relationship with Tom?A. He believes Daisy never loves Tom.B. He thinks Daisy will do anything to hurt Tom because he has cheated on her.C. He believes that she once loved Tom but doesnt anymore.D. He thinks Daisy loves Tom but Tom ha
54、s never loved her.44. What is the right order of the following events Daisy hit a woman but drove away Gatsby made his fortune and hosted the party regularly Tom and Daisy left without attending Gasbyts funeral Gatsby wanted Daisy to leave Tom and marry him Nick became the neighbor of Gatsby Gatsby
55、was shot by Wilson Gatsby met Daisy for the first timeA. B. C . D. 45. Why does Gatsby deliberately leave Nicks house?A. He doesnt have the courage to meet Daisy.B. He wants to create the impression that it is a casual meet.C. He doesnt really want to see Daisy again.D. He leaves something important
56、 at home and has to go back for it.第三部分 语言知识应用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 完型填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从各小题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出一个最佳答案。Nougat and Clarence became best friends almost as soon as Nougat moved into the retirement home. Nougat likes to rest his head on the back of Clarence as often as he gets the
57、 46 . The dogs live at Vintage Pet Rescue, a non-profit organization that 47 elder animals from local shelters (收容所) that are 48 to find a new home. The organization aims to give dogs a comfortable, loving environment at the 49 of their lives.Kristen Peralta, the founder of Vintage Pet Rescue, takes
58、 care of 27 mostly senior dogs. While she and her husband have unofficially been 50 older dogs for some time, Peralta turned her passion into a full-time job in 2017.In some ways, elder dogs may be less 51 to care for because they prefer sitting still than little ones. But their futures arent always
59、 so 52 . There are many organizations, like Peraltas, 53 on rescuing elderly pets and giving them protection outside of animal shelters, in part because senior dogs in shelters have a(n) 54 rate of just 25 percent, while younger dogs have a 60 percent rate.A life spent 55 two dozen older dogs can be
60、 very busy. Peralta 56 vet appointments at least once a week, gives out individual medications and does a lot of bathing and petting. But the work is rewarding, and she thinks its helping to show more and more people are beginning to 57 just how special senior dogs are. “You can just tell how much t
61、hey 58 it when theyre helped in trouble,” Peralta said. “Theyre 59 that theyre with you and you love them. Its so special to know that you saved a dogs life and that youre going to make a 60 to the rest of its life.”( ) 46. A. idea B. mercy C. chance D. point( ) 47. A. takes in B. takes along C. tak
62、es offD. takes over( ) 48. A. committedB. unlikely C. lucky D. familiar( ) 49. A. beginning B. bottom C. edge D. end( ) 50. A. surroundingB. rescuingC. inviting D. contributing( ) 51. A. efficient B. risky C. difficult D. valuable( ) 52. A. reliable B. negative C. different D. bright( ) 53. A. succe
63、eding B. insisting C. resulting D. specializing( ) 54. A. death B. adaptation C. survival D. crime( ) 55. A. looking after B. bringing in C. relying on D. toying with( ) 56. A. adjusts B. impresses C. schedules D. indicates( ) 57. A. adopt B. agree C. explore D. realize( ) 58. A. appreciateB. consum
64、e C. comfort D. support ( ) 59. A. hopeful B. surprised C. sorrowful D. doubtful( ) 60. A. decision B. living C. fortune D. difference第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题l.5分满分l5分)阅读下面材料在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡标号为6170的相应位置上。Different counties and cultures celebrate the New Year in different ways. Many c
65、ountries still follow the lunar calendar, 61 (mean) that their new year often starts in late January or in February. New Year 62 (celebrate) for some countries (like China, Vietnam, and Korea) last not one day, but up to two weeks!In the US, many people attend or throw New Year parties. They drink c
66、hampagne, dance and cheer at the stroke of midnight. Fireworks, which in ancient times 63 (scare) away evil spirits, are very popular throughout the US like many other countries. Americans often make one or more New Years decisions, such as promising to quit 64 (smoke), lose weight, or stop drinking
67、, most of 65 last little longer than a month.In Scotland, homeowners open the front door at midnight to let in the New Year, and open the back door to let 66 the old year. In Japan, people ring a bell 108 times 67 (get) rid of the 108 bad desires people have. In Spain, people eat 12 grapesone per ch
68、ime as the clock chimes midnight. In Korea, people ring a bell 33 times with the 68 (intend) of memorizing 33 ancient soldiers.In Colombia, families make 69 rag doll called “Mr. Old Year.” They fill it with 70 the family doesnt want anymore and then set it on fire to rid themselves of all the bad th
69、ings of the previous year. 第四部分 写作 （满分40分）第一节应用文（满分 15分）假定你是李华，你的朋友尼克近来沉迷于游戏王者荣耀（King of Glory）不能自拔，你在得知此事后非常担忧。请你给他写一封信予以劝说，要点如下：1. 你对他的担心； 2. 游戏的危害； 3. 摆脱游戏的办法。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当添加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Nick, _ Yours sincerely Li Hua 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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。In 1989, fres
70、h out of high school, I had the difficult task of choosing a career path before college started inthree months. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer or entering the business world after getting a business degree. I wasnt interested in engineering, s
71、o I was left with medicine or business. I couldnt decide.My uncle suggested that I do a job placement（实习） to experience it for a month in an international company followed by a month in a hospital. After that, I could make a decision. It seemed like a brilliant idea.I was accepted for a months place
72、ment at a foreign bank in Karachi. I got a feel for how the world of business functioned, made new friends, and generally enjoyed the mostly easy-going work surroundings.The month passed rapidly, and soon I began working at a leading hospital in Karachi. The experience couldnt have been more differe
73、nt. The hospital had a stressful environment. The days started early (at 7 a.m., compared to 9 a.m. at the bank), and were filled with endless duties. And the night calls! This was crazy, working all day, through the night, and again the next day.I began thinking about my two experiences. The bank h
74、ad offered a more relaxing atmosphere, better working hours and less stress. The hospital was full of excitement and unpredictability, but the studying and training was difficult. It seemed that the business choice was going to win out.Near the end of my month at the hospital, I was driving home aft
75、er an especially busy night call. In front of me was a public bus, with college students sitting on the top. As the driver weaved through(穿梭)traffic, I could see the boys shaking from side to side.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1Suddenly, a boy fell off the back of the bus._Paragra
76、ph 2The next day, when I went to the hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces. _2020-2021学年上学期期中学情调研【参考答案】一、听力（共20题，每题1.5分，满分30）1-5 AACBB 6-10 BCCBC 11-15 ACBAA 16-20 BBCAC二、阅读理解（共15题，每题2分，满分30）21-25 BBADD 26-30 BACAC 31-35BABCD 三、七选五（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）36-40 C
77、ADBF四、黑布林（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）41-45 BCABB五、完型（共15题，每题1分，满分15分）46-50 CABDB 51-55 CDBCA 56-60 CDAAD六、语法填空（共10题，每题1.5分，满分15分）61. meaning 62. celebrations 63. scared 64. smoking 65. which 66. out 67. to get 68. intension 69. a 70. what七、应用文（满分15分）Dear Peter, Im sorry to hear that you are addicted to King of
78、Glory. Spending too much time on games is not only harmful to your health but also make you isolated from the real world.I think you can try other things to distract your attention. For example, you can play basketball or other sports with your friends, which can improve your fitness and strengthen
79、your friendship. Its also a good choice to communicate with your parents and friends, sharing your happiness and sorrow. Besides, you can read some books to broaden your horizon in your spare time.Longing for good news from you! Yours sincerely Li Hua 八、读后续写（满分 25分）Suddenly, a boy fell off the back
80、of the bus. He hit the road face down and rolled over. He lay motionless in the middle of the road as the bus drove away quickly. The cars directly behind the bus braked to avoid the boy, but none stopped. I knew that if the boy was bleeding into his brain, he would die soon. I stopped my car, lifte
81、d this unconscious body into my car with the help of some passers-by and raced back to the hospital.The next day, when I went to the hospital to see the boy, all his family got up, with grateful smiles on their faces. The mother held my hands and started weeping.Sir, you are an angel,she repeated ov
82、er and over again. After comforting her, I went over to the boy. He managed to smile and squeeze my hand. No words were spoken between us-none was needed. I spent the rest of the day in a state of excitement, the most unforgettable mood I had ever experienced. Driving home that evening, I knew what
83、I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My career path became crystal clear at that moment.Tapescript:Text 1 M: Alice, its already dark. Im starving. What kind of food are you in the mood for?W: Id love some steak.M: Hmm. I used to be into noodles, but now Im crazy about seafood. Text 2 W: Should I
84、bring a sweater to the concert? I dont want to get cold while we are standing in line.M: No. You wont have anywhere to put it once we get inside, and I dont want it to get lost.Text 3 W: You are late for English class again, young man. Cant you just make it here by the time the bell rings? M: Im sor
85、ry, maam. My gym class is on the other side of the building. Ill try to get here earlier next time. Text 4 W: Id like to book a ticket to New York on Flight 450 this morning.M: Im sorry. The day flight is full now. You only pay $360 if you take the night flight. You can save 40 dollars. W: OK.Text 5
86、W: Do you think this is a good story?M: What I dont understand is the beginning.W: You mean its too difficult?M: No, but I dont know what the writer wants to tell us. Text 6 W: Hello. Jean speaking.M: Oh, its you, dear. Sorry I had to rush off this morning. How are the boys? W: Im taking them to the
87、 doctor at 10:00, but Im sure theyre going to be all right. M: Thats good. What about you?W: Oh, Im better now. Dont worry. Im going to make a birthday cake for tomorrows party. And Ive bought a camera for Peter and some records for Paul.M: You shouldnt have done that. They need to learn how to save
88、 money. Im going to put away some money in the bank for them.Text 7 M: Would you please tell me why you want to work in our kindergarten? Taking care of kids is sometimes very tiring. W: I love children. I love to sing to them and teach them how to dance. M: Then you have worked in a kindergarten be
89、fore?W: No, but I used to take care of my sisters children during my summer and winter holidays.M: I see. By the way, do you want to work part-time or full-time?W: Id prefer part-time.M: When are you able to work?W: Im free every afternoon. So, I can work about 20 hours a week.M: OK. Youre hired. Yo
90、u can work from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday. W: OK. Thank you. Text 8 M: What were you doing at twelve last night? W: I was playing cards with my kids in the living room. M: Do your kids always go to bed that late? W: Not on weekdays. M: Wasnt your husband with you then?W: He was on b
91、usiness in Seattle. He will be back next Tuesday.M: Did anything unusual happen?W: The light suddenly went out while we were playing. We remained silent at the table for some time. After a while, we all heard glass breaking somewhere on the floor above.M: Do you mean a window?W: Im not sure whether
92、it was a window or a glass or something else.M: Did any of you hear a cry or a fight? Did you ever consider going up for a look?W: We were frightened at the beginning, and then we all went to bed once it was quiet all around. M: OK. Thank you.Text 9 W: Hi, Terry, nice to meet you again after the Eas
93、ter holiday. M: Hello, Mia. Ive just returned to London. W: Anyway, where did you go on holiday? M: Well, I went to Bali. Its a wonderful place with beautiful beaches and scenery. W: It sounds great. What did you do there? M: My family and I spent four nights there. We had a great vacation. On the f
94、irst day, I swam and went surfing. I also played football in the sand with my brother and some Indians. To my surprise, I also met our history teacher. He was playing volleyball there. W: Wow. What a small world! What else did you do there? M: The next morning I visited another small island around B
95、ali on a boat. It was a great experience to see many beautiful places and have a talk with tourists there.W: What did you do before you left Bali? M: On the last day, I went to the shops there. I bought some shirts, shorts, and also traditional clothes. Unfortunately, I couldnt afford to buy a surfb
96、oard. W: Well, I hope I can also go there someday. Text 10 People collect stamps for many reasons. Some like the fun and excitement of finding an unusual or valuable stamp. In 1856, the post office in Guyana found that they had only a few stamps left. So they printed their own special 1-cent and 4-c
97、ent stamps and used them until the usual stamps arrived. In 1873, a schoolboy found the last one of those special 1-cent stamps. He sold it to a collector for a few dollars. In 1980, the same stamp was sold in New York for seven million dollars. Collectors also like stamps with mistakes, because the
98、y are sometimes very valuable. Usually, they are only used for a very short time. When the mistake is found, new stamps are made. There are not many stamps with mistakes, but many collectors would like to own one. That is why stamps with mistakes are so valuable. We can learn a lot from stamps. They can make school subjects interesting. Pictures about the history of different countries are shown on stamps. You can also find out about famous events and people.