1、宿州市20112012学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高 一 英 语 试 题本试卷分第I卷和第II卷两部分，总分150分，考试时间120分钟第I卷 （选择题 共三部分 共115分）第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What can we learn from t
2、he conversation? A. Jack always arrives on time. B. Jack is often late for work. C. Jack knows nothing about his work.2. Which of the following is TRUE? A. Its the first time that they have met each other. B. The woman doesnt know the man. C. Its the second time that they have met each other.3. What
3、 does the woman think of the advertisements on TV? A. They are too boring. B. They are good for eyes. C. They are a waste of time.4. How soon will the womans train start？ A. In 20 minutes.B. In 10 minutes.C. In 11 minutes.5. How much money does the woman need? A. Eighteen pounds.B. Eight pounds.C. T
4、en pounds第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long have Mr. Jack and his wife been in London? A. A long time.B. Three days.C. Four days.7. How many times has Mr. Jack been
5、 to London? A. Six times.B. Five times.C. Four times.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. When did his holiday start？ A. This morning.B. Last night.C. Four days ago.9. Which country has the man NOT visited yet? A. Spain.B. France.C. Russia.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is probably Rogers in this conversation? A. Toms frie
6、nd.B. Toms teacher.C. Toms boss.11. What does Tom tell his mother in yesterdays letter? A. He had made a new discovery. B. He had lost his new job. C. He had just bought a car.12. Why does Tom tell his mother about his job？ A. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his job. B. Because he doesnt w
7、ant her to worry about his life. C. Because he doesnt want her to worry about his marriage.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How will the woman get to the hospital? A. By bus.B. On foot.C. By taxi.14. In which way she cant get to the hospital？ A. Take a bus right from where she is. B. Take a No. 101 bus from Par
8、k Street. C. Take a taxi right away.15. How long will it take the woman to get to the hospital if she takes a bus? A. One hour.B. 45 minutes.C. 15 minutes.16. Why does she want to go to hospital? A. Because she is ill. B. Because her son is ill. C. Because her daughter is ill.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. W
9、hy walking with a dog can help find someone to talk to? A. Dogs like to be close to strangers. B. Americans love dogs. C. Dogs have sharp eyes.18. If a man loses his way, who should he ask for help? A. A woman.B. A man.C. A child.19. What will a young lady do if you ask her age? A. Tell you the fals
10、e age. B. Tell you the true age. C. Think you are impolite.20. If your appointment is 7oclock, what time should you arrive? A. At 7:00 sharp.B. By 7:00.C. At about 7:00.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. What about _ lesson this morning? A piece of cake; it was too easy _ lesson for
11、me.A. the, theB. a, aC. a,theD. the, a22. This is a valuable dictionary. You _ look after it carefully and you _ lose it.A. will, cant B. should, wontC. must, mustnt D. must, may not23. The police told him not to leave the city without _.A. prevention B. permission C. prediction D. pollution24. Henr
12、y had just given himself for lost _ he was spotted by a ship. A. when B. while C. as D. after25. Why hasnt he _ yet? But he promised to come. A. dressed up B. settled downC. turned up D. taken place26. _ we are high school students, we should try our best to work hard. A. Even if B. As though C. In
13、case D. Now that27. The couple had a(an) _ quarrel because of the housework and John rushed out angrily. A. violent B. harmful C. impressive D. unbelievable28. She is a nice girl, with a gift _ developing friendship with others. A. in B. on C. for D. about29. Many scientists believe that the univers
14、e began with an enormous explosion called the “Big Bang”, _ happened about 13.7 billion years ago. A. that B. which C. when D. what30. You seem to be interested in writing. What? _, Im getting tired of it.A. On the contrary B. As a resultC. On the other hand D. In a word 31. How do you find last wee
15、ks performance? Wonderful! Ive never seen _ one.A. the good B. a betterC. the better D. a good 32. No one is sure _ global warming can be solved in one hundred years. A. whether B. why C. that D. where33. He _ in debt for a long time. How to support his family is a big problem. A. was B. is C. has b
16、een D. had been34. It was said by Plato _ he would never stop practicing and teaching the truth while he had life and strength. A. how B. whether C. that D. /35. _? Yes, Id like a cup of coffee, a steak and some salad.A. Are you ready to order, sir B. Can I have the check, pleaseC. What would you li
17、ke to eat, sir D. What can I do for you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3655各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Once a farmer employed two servants who worked on the farm. One day, the farmer commanded them to 36 seeds（种子）while he was away.The first servant worked 37 in the fields every day. Thoug
18、h he felt so tired sometimes, he never gave up. He just took a 38 and thought of his master coming back. There were also times 39 he got hurt by stones, insects and other objects, but he still continued obeying（服从）his masters 40 . He knew that someday all his hard work would get good results. But th
19、e other servant wanted to 41 the pleasure of the world. He thought his master would 42 know what he was doing. Thus he put aside his masters command and 43 his own will.Many years 44 by, but the master still did not come back. The faithful servant kept his masters 45 in mind and kept on planting see
20、ds in the fields, while the other servant 46 around the world, enjoying himself.One day their master 47 appeared. When seeing one servant 48 the crops in the fields, he was very pleased. But when he couldnt find the other, he felt very 49 .The master called the two servants together, 50 why he had g
21、one for such a long time. He said he had a 51 house built as payment for their service and whoever had been 52 to him would stay with him and live in the new home. So he asked them to report to him how good their harvest was. The first servant happily announced that he had a good harvest every year
22、53 the other servant bowed down and asked for forgiveness because he had 54 for his master.The master finally rewarded the first servant 55 a new house. The other servant got nothing and was fired.36. A. buyB. plantC. findD. pay37. A. hard B. difficultly C. easily D. wonderfully38. A. drink B. look
23、C. walk D. rest39. A. which B. that C. when D. what40. A. request B. advice C. command D. permission41. A. join B. enjoy C. search D. share42. A. never B. seldom C. always D. often43. A. left B. considered C. felt D. followed44. A. ran B. walked C. stood D. passed45. A. words B. opinion C. thought D
24、. idea46. A. wandered B. showed C. turned D. looked47. A. secretly B. suddenly C. immediately D. slowly48. A. working B. selling C. harvesting D. seeking49. A. confused B. amazed C. impressed D. disappointed50. A. chatting B. explaining C. demanding D. stating51. A. beautiful B. expensive C. simple
25、D. strong52. A. friendly B. smart C. faithful D. generous53. A. since B. while C. because D. however54. A. something B. everything C. anything D. nothing55. A. to B. by C. with D. for第三部分 阅读理解(共20小题；满分40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。AMy husband, my four-month-old daughter and I set out on a
26、five-day driving journey from California to Washington. We had to stop frequently because our little child needed to stretch from the car seat.One of our stops, once we crossed the Oregon border, was at a Black Bear Diner. Walking towards the front door we noticed a gentleman standing at one side. H
27、e was clearly untidy, without shoes and wearing worn clothing. We passed right by him and opened the restaurant door. Then something told me to go back.Holding my daughter, I turned around and said to the gentleman, “Sir. Are you hungry?” He said, “Yes.” I then asked, “May we buy you something to ea
28、t?” He responded with, “Sure, I can order something myself.”My husband opened the door and the gentleman went straight to the counter. I told him to order whatever he wanted. The manager of the restaurant came over quite quickly and looked frightened. I spoke before he had an opportunity to. “This g
29、entleman will have lunch with us today,” I said. “Please add his order to our bill.” The manager said with a frown(皱眉), “Okay.” We turned to our table and the gentleman said, loudly and quickly, “Thank You!” We were seated and upon completing our meal we were handed our bill. I asked my husband what
30、 the gentleman had ordered. One fresh orange juice, one coffee, one breakfast combination with a side of hash browns.When we left the restaurant I looked for the gentleman but didnt see him, but that very small act just made my day. I hope in some small way we were able to add some joy to his life,
31、even if only for a few minutes.56. From the appearance of the gentleman, we can guess he was probably a(n) _. A. waiterB. actorC. beggarD. worker57. The manager of the restaurant looked frightened because _. A. the man was not friendly B. he had fired the man before C. the man had stolen something f
32、rom the restaurant D. he was afraid the man wouldnt afford to pay the food58. From the passage, we can infer the man _. A. was thankful for their kind act B. felt ashamed and slipped away C. was hungry and ate a lot of food D. was too proud to accept their offer59. The phrase “made my day” in the la
33、st paragraph probably means _. A. wasted my money B. moved me deeply C. made me feel sorry D. made me very happyBDecorated eggs are a traditional part of the Easter season. In Mexico, cascarones are similar to the Easter eggs, which are popular in many countries. “Cascarone” simply means “eggshell”
34、in Spanish. But in Mexico, cascarones are eggshells filled with confetti, that is, very small colored paper.It is not known where exactly cascarones came from, but many people believed they were first brought from Asia to Italy by the explorer Marco Polo. These eggs were given as gifts and were ofte
35、n filled with perfumed powder. The custom traveled from Italy to Spain and was finally brought to Mexico in the mid-1800s by the wife of Emperor Maximilian.To make a cascarone, ask an adult to use a knife to carefully make a small hole in the top of a fresh egg. Let the insides pour into a bowl. Whe
36、n the egg is empty, wash the shell carefully and let it dry. Keep the shells in a safe place until you are ready to decorate them.Before your celebration, dye（染色）the shells and carefully decorate them with paint. When the design is dry, use a small spoon to fill the egg with small pieces of colored
37、paper. Paper is then glued over the hole to keep the confetti inside.Hide your cascarones outside the house on Easter Day. When a child finds a cascarone, he or she runs up to a friend or a family member and breaks it over his or her head. According to tradition, a confetti shower brings good luck t
38、o both the one who breaks the shell and the one above whose head it is broken.60. What is the passage mainly about? A. Cascarone is a traditional celebration of Easter in Mexico.B. How to make a cascarone.C. How to celebrate Easter.D. Cascarones bring good luck in Easter.61. From the passage, we can
39、 infer that _. A. Cascarone is a Spanish word. B. People often hide cascarones both in and outside the house. C. Whoever finds a cascarone will certainly get good luck. D. Decorated eggs are popular all over the world.62. In Mexico, people often fill an eggshell with _. A. perfumed powderB. small co
40、lored paper C. paintD. oil63. Where did cascarones exactly come from? A. Asia.B. Italy.B. Spain.D. Not known.CWant to travel to some wonderful places? Here are just a few recommendations to eco destinations: Africa Madagascar Home to a huge group of animals found nowhere else on the planet, Madagasc
41、ar is a must-go destination for anyone impressed with, or even slightly interested in, the natural world. Some of the unique flora（植物群）and fauna（动物群）can be found on this wonderful island.America St John(US Virgin Islands) Though its the smallest of the US Virgin Islands, St John has a surprisingly v
42、aried scenery. Virgin Islands National Park makes up two-thirds of its land, where visitors can hike in deep valleys, over mountains and across dry coastal areas.Europe Iceland As one might expect from a country whose name is “ice”, Icelands scenery is rough. Take a hike past lava fields, glaciers a
43、nd waterfalls and feel amazed at the wildlife and natural wonders. Visit between fall and spring to catch a sight of the Northern Lights.Asia Laos Visit Laos for a look at southeast Asia before the tourism industry exploded. Laos is slow paced so visitors can view the varieties of historic sights an
44、d explore the jungle and mountain scenery away from the madding crowds. Bird-watching is excellent here.Oceania Australia Visit here and youll find the Great Barrier Reef, which is one of the seven wonders of the natural world. It is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on e
45、arth visible from space. Discover more about Australias greatest natural wonder. Here you can also see great coral.64. The purpose of the passage is to _. A. tell you how to get to some places B. remind you of some places of interest C. suggest tourists going to some wonderful places D. discuss the
46、scenery in Asia and Europe 65. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?A. Madagascar has a lot of unique animals.B. St John has a varied scenery.C. Laos is a country in southeast Asia.D. Its better to watch Northern Lights in Iceland in summer.66. The Great Barrier Reef
47、 belongs to _. A. New ZealandB. AustraliaC. LaosD. the USA67. Tom is studying species and he now wants to do some research into unique flora and fauna, so he should go to _. A. MadagascarB. St JohnC. IcelandD. LaosDOne of the most commonly-held beliefs about health and nutrition in the UK has been f
48、ound to be not true, according to a new scientific study. For many years British people have had five-a-daythat is at least five items of fruit or vegetables every day in order to improve their health and make themselves stay away from illness, especially, cancer. The recommendation was first put fo
49、rward in 1990 by the World Health Organization which said that the five-a-day diet could prevent cancer and other diseases. Enjoy! But do not expect too much.Since then many health campaigns have taken the advice. Then, a study of 500,000 Europeans from 10 different countries showed that up to 50% o
50、f cancers could be prevented by eating fruit and vegetables.However, the new study, which is led by researchers from a famous New York medical school, says that only 2.5% of cancers could be prevented by eating more fruit and vegetables.It seems that the key to avoiding cancers is to have a balanced
51、 healthy lifestyle, which includes not smoking or drinking a lot of wine, taking exercise and taking less fat.But medical charities have spoken out to remind people that diet is important in staying healthy. Cancer Research UK said, “ Its still a good idea to eat your five-a-day but remember that fr
52、uit and vegetables are pieces in a much larger lifestyle jigsaw(拼图).68. What would be the best title for the passage? A. Healthy food.B. How to avoid cancer? C. Beliefs about health.D. Five-a-day diet.69. The new scientific study shows that _. A. eating fruit and vegetables every day will prevent pe
53、ople from being ill B. eating fruit and vegetables every day can prevent only 2.5% of cancers. C. 50% of cancers can be prevented by eating fruit and vegetables every day. D. eating fruit and vegetables every day can help us nothing but to get cancer.70. What can help if you want to keep healthy? A.
54、 Doing exercise and having a balanced diet. B. Drinking lots of wine and eating no fat. C. No smoking or taking exercise. D. Eating fruit and vegetables only.71. Which statement is WRONG according to the passage? A. Eating fruit and vegetables can help keep healthy. B. Five-a-day is also good for ou
55、r health. C. Cancers mainly come from drinking and smoking. D. People are reminded that diet is good for staying health.EOne thing that every dog needs to know how to do is sit. Teaching a dog to sit is probably the easiest trick in the book. Dogs learn to sit by praise. You must first introduce the
56、m to what sitting is. Gently place your hand over the top part of their bottoms and gently push down. Once you have got them into the sitting position, say “sit”. Now, make sure that they have sat down and give them a treat for praise. Wait a while before doing it again because each time you do it,
57、you will be rewarding them for it. Using treats while training your dog to sit will help him or her learn a lot more easily. He or she might think, “Okay I get it, so when I sit, I get a treat!” So in the beginning, give your dog a treat every time they sit. At first, when you are training your dog
58、to sit, they will feel puzzled. This is very normal because sitting is new to them. Dogs favor routine(常规), and once sitting becomes a part of their daily routine, it will be something that they truly enjoy doing for their owners when asked. Young dogs are often the easiest to train to sit. Sitting
59、is a simple and easy command that can be taught to any dog. Older dogs may learn a bit more slowly, but this is simply because they have got into much more of a routine. Do not think that your older dog cannot learn how to sit. It just takes time.If you are having a seemingly difficult time teaching
60、 your dog to sit, you may need to go to your nearest library and rent a book on your particular dog family. Different dogs have different tempers(脾气). What is normal of one dog may not be so true for others. There are many things that will decide whether your dog has an easy time learning how to sit
61、, but most of it will be up to you.72. The most important thing in training a dog is _. A. trick B. praise C. order D. treat73. Young dogs are easier to train to sit because _. A. they are cleverer than older dogs B. they havent got into much of a routine C. they are different from old dogs in tempe
62、r D. they enjoy doing what their owners tell them to74. We can know from the text that _. A. dogs, whether young or old, can be taught to sit only B. dogs will sit when their owners pat them on the head C. owners do not play an important part in training dogs to sit D. different dogs should be treat
63、ed differently when taught to sit75. This text is probably taken from _. A. a travel journal B. a TV guidance C. a book about pets D. a research report第II卷（非选择题 满分35分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 任务型读写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后图表中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。（每空一词）。Many people have trouble with reading. Read
64、ing is a process of the brain where you look at words on a page, and your mind sees the patterns of characters and understands the meaning in them. If you develop good reading skills, itll be very helpful to your future. Arent your school teachers always saying “Read more books!”?Read as much as you
65、 are able. Start with titles, names, or other larger print items that you may know or ever thought about. When you start getting bored or need a break, take one. Reading should be fun and enjoyable, dont force it. After your break, return to where you were, and continue.Read the page carefully. Dont
66、 rush, take your time. Most people think that skimming the pages is a way of fast reading, but this definitely not true.Use context clues to find out a words meaning. Context clues are when a person figures out the meaning of a word by seeing how the word was used in a sentence. For example, you wer
67、e reading the following sentence and wanted to know what “pessimist” means: My mother is always happy and optimistic, the total opposite of my brother, the pessimist. So from the sentence, you can gather that “pessimist” means the opposite of happy. If you find a really difficult word, use the dicti
68、onary!Reread! If you dont understand what you are reading, read over the sentence(s) again. Try reading the words out loud to yourself. If you still dont understand something, ask a good reader nearby to explain the sentence(s) to you, or simply pick up a book that is easier to read and more proper
69、to your reading level. Feel free to use your finger as a pointer. It will keep your eyes focused on the line you are reading, improving your understanding!Keep reading! Try to read as much as you can in your free time. Reading will help you in lots of ways; your vocabulary will become larger and you
70、 will notice your grades change for the better in school. Have fun reading!To get the most comprehension, avoid lying down while reading. While reading in bed can help you relax and fall asleep, you can remember more information by having a good posture（姿势）while reading.Title: 76 to Improve Reading7
71、7 for developing readingReading will be very 78 to your future. 79 Read as much as 80 .Read the page carefully. * Figure out the meaning of a word by seeing how the word was 81 in a sentence.Turn to context clues * Use the dictionary if necessary. * Read the sentence(s) 82 when you dont understand .
72、Reread * Turn to a good reader for help. * Keep your eyes 83 on the line you are reading. * Read as much as you can.Keep reading * Enlarge your vocabulary. * 84 reading.The posture of readingDont 85 down while reading.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）圣诞节、愚人节等“洋节日”很受中国人尤其是中学生的欢迎。但是中学生要不要过“洋节日”，对此观点迥异。请你根据下表提示内容，简要概述人们
73、对过“洋节日”的两种态度，并结合自身实际，谈谈你的看法。支持者有利于经济发展；感受国际文化；丰富校园生活。反对者使学生心灵受到文化冲击，不利于其健康成长；忽视中国的传统文化节日你的看法注意：1. 可根据内容要点适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 2. 词数100左右。文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。参考词汇：经济的 economic ; 冲击 shock宿州市20112012学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测高一英语答题卷命题：泗县一中 朱君 审核：泗县一中 彭玲题 号一二三四总 分得 分第卷（选择题 共三部分 满分115分）0102030405060708091011121314151617181920
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75、7172737475AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD第卷（非选择题 共35 分）第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 任务型阅读 （共10小题，每小题分，满分10分）76. _ 77. _ 78. _ 79. _ 80. _ _81. _ 82. _ 83. _ 84. _ 85. _ _ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）Nowadays, foreign festivals, such as Christmas and April Fools Day, are
76、popular with the Chinese people, especially middle school students._宿州市20112012学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高一英语参考答案第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）15 BCAAB 610 CACCC 1115 CBCAB 1620 CBACB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)2125 DCBAC 2630 DACBA 3135 BACCA第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)3640 BADCC 4145 BA
77、DDA 4650 ABCDB 5155 ACBDC第三部分 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分)A篇 5659 CDAD B篇 6063 AABD C篇 6467 CDBA D篇 6871 DBAC E篇 7275 DBDC第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分35分）第一节 任务型读写 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）76. How/Ways 77. Reason 78. helpful 79. Suggestions/Tips/Advice 80. possible 81. used 82. again 83. focused/fixed 84. Enjoy 85. lie第二节
78、 书面表达 （满分25分）One possible versionNowadays, foreign festivals, such as Christmas and April Fools Day, are popular with the Chinese people, especially middle school students. As for the phenomenon, different people take different attitudes.Some people think that its good to celebrate foreign festivals
79、, as it benefits economic development. They also believe that middle school students can experience international culture through the festivals, which can help enrich their campus life.However, other people hold an opposite opinion. They are afraid that students will be influenced by cultural shocks
80、, which may be harmful to their growth. In addition, Chinese traditional festivals are certain to be ignored.In my opinion, Chinese traditional festivals and culture should be valued. In the meantime, we can choose to accept some other cultures, including foreign festivals, and make good use of them
81、.听力原文：Text 1M：Jack was 5 minutes late for work this morning.W：So, its nothing new for him.Text 2M：What a forgetful person you are. Im Jack. We met at a press conference.W：Oh, youre a reporter from China Daily. Im sorry I didnt recognize you at first.Text 3W：Its terrible that there are too many break
82、s to show advertisements on TV.M：But scientists say these breaks will do you good.W：Why?M：To give your eyes a rest.Text 4W：I really must go now.M：What time is your train?W：11:20.Oh,dear. Its already 11:00. Im going to miss my train.M：Dont worry. Ill drive you to the station.Text 5W：Ive run out of mo
83、ney.M：How much money do you want?W：Ten pounds. Oh, no, eight pounds will be enough.Text 6W：Hi！Jack. Nice to meet you here. M：Nice to meet you, too. W：How long have you been in London?M：Oh, only a few days. We came here four days ago, and Im sorry to say we have to return in three days.W：Is this your
84、 first visit?M：Its my wifes first visit, but I have been here five times before. I have to come over once a year on business.Text 7W：So youre on holiday, arent you?M：Thats right.W：When did you arrive here?M：Last night.W：And when will you leave?M：Today.W：Where have you been on this holiday?M：Let me s
85、ee, Ah, yes, Ive been to England, France, Germany, Italy, and now Im in Spain.W：Really! How long will your holiday last?M：Two weeks.W：All those countries in two weeks!M：Thats right. Fourteen countries in fourteen days.Text 8W：What are you doing, Tom?M：Im writing to my mother.W：But you wrote to her o
86、nly yesterday.M：Yes, but I have something new to tell her.W：Something new?M：Yes. I am telling her Ive decided to take up a part-time job as a shop assistant.W：What do you mean? Youve been working at one nearly three months. Have you been fired by Rogers?M：No. My mother doesnt know I have a part-time
87、 job.W：You mean you didnt tell her before?M：No. I didnt want her to worry about my study.W：But why are you telling her now?M：I dont want her to worry about my life here. You see, I told her that Id just bought a car in my letter.Text 9 W：Excuse me, is there a hospital near here, please?M：A hospital?
88、 No, theres no hospital near hereWell, theres one in Zhongshan Road. Have you ever been there?W：No, Its my first visit here. How can I get there?M：You can go there by bus.W：Which bus, please?M：Bus No. 101 will take you there.W：How far is the hospital from here?M：Its about three quarters of an hour.W
89、：Oh, its a long drive. Well, could you tell me where I can take the bus?M：You can take the bus from the Park Street.W：Where is the Park Street?M：Go down this street, turn right at the second corner, go through two blocks, then you will see the Park Street in front of you. Its quite near, and wont ta
90、ke you more than 15 minutes.W：Oh! But you know my daughter is ill and it seems very serious. So I think it will take me too much time.M：In that case, you can take a taxi over there. It will take you about twenty minutes to get to the hospital. W：Oh, thank you very much. Taxi!Text 10If you want to ge
91、t along well in the United States, the following “dos” and “donts” are helpful. As a rule, it isnt easy to find anyone to talk to in a big city. However, here are some suggestions. First, get or borrow a dog. Walk with is several times a day. Americans love dogs and usually stop to talk to anyone wi
92、th a dog. Then, try to eat in a public dining hall. People generally share the same tables and will sometimes talk to you if they see that you are a stranger. Next, take your dirty clothes to a public washing shop. It takes about an hour to wash and dry, and many people wait there. They often pass t
93、he time talking to other customers .Always ask for information from a woman, if you are a man. And from a man if you are a woman. It seems to get better results for a reason I cant understand. Learn the expressions, “Please”, “Thank you”, “You are welcome” before you come and use them all the time!
94、There are some things you shouldnt do. Dont ask people their age, especially women! Everyone wants to be young. Never tell heavy people they are fat. Tell them they are losing weight. Everyone here wants to be thin. Dont be late for an appointment! When someone says 6 oclock, be sure to be there by six Americans respect time and expect everyone to be “on time”.