1、江苏省启东中学2013-2014学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试卷高考资源网 命题人：项玉红（考试时间120分钟，满分120分）第一部分 听力理解（共两小节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1分，共5分）听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一小题，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 will the woman probably do?A. Find a project abroad. B. Continue her project. C. Go abroad2
2、. What do we know about the man?A. He wants to solve easy ones first.B. He wants to give up difficult ones.C. He thinks the problems easy.3. Why is the woman sad? A. She is ill for quite a while. B. He cant watch a game. C. She cant join in a game.4. Which is the mans hometown? A. Sitges. B. Xavier.
3、 C. Barcelona.5. What does the woman imply? A. The bus has been put off.B. The man can see the announcement. C. The bus is beside the students lounge.第二节（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）听下面五段对话或独白。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，
4、回答第6、7题。6. What is the man especially interested in ? A. The baseball court.B. The basketball court.C. The swimming pool.7. What subject does the man like best? A. Chemistry.B. Economics.C. Computer. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What do we know about the man?A. He nearly spent all his money.B. He is tired of i
5、nstant noodles.C. He is trying to lose weight.9. Who will pay for the breakfast?A. The man will pay.B. The woman will pay.C. They will share the cost.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When will the woman go home?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.11. What would the woman like to do?A. Do some outdoor
6、activities. B. Visit an art gallery. C. Visit a museum.12. How will the woman go to her destination?A. On foot. B. By car.C. By bus.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where is the woman going?A. To a supermarket. B. To a neighbors.C. Home.14. What does the woman sometimes help do?A. Check-out job. B. Wrapping job
7、.C. Cleaning job.15. Why do the speakers work?A. They do it for change.B. They love going out. C. They have to pay for college.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman is giving up her job.B. The man is planting some trees today.C. The man is working himself too hard.听第10段材料，回答第17至20
8、题。17. What is the purpose of the talk?A. Persuading students to return overdue books.B. Attracting tourists.C. Helping the students use the library properly.18. Where can you find microfilm collection?A. On level four.B. On level three.C. On level two.19. What can we learn about graduate students?A.
9、 They dont need to pay late fee.B. They can borrow at most 15 books a time.C. They can borrow reference books.20. What do we know about the office hours?A. 8:30 to 10:00 p.m., weekdays. B. 8:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays.C. Closed on Sundays.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节， 满分35分）第一节 单项选择（共15 小题，满分15分）21. Here came _
10、word that Xi Jinping was elected _ chairman of the Peoples Republic of China.A. a, theB. the, theC. a, /D. /, /22. If I hadnt stood under the ladder to catch you when you fell, you _ now.A. wont smileB. didnt smileC. wouldnt be smilingD. wouldnt have smiled23. - I was so happy to see the heavy rain
11、last night and the air is much improved today. -Yes, but look what the rain _to the flowers.A. didB. was doingC. had doneD. has done24. _ these experiments are interesting, it is important to remember that they may not always tell us much.A. WhenB. SinceC. WhileD. Despite25. The residents approved o
12、f the measure _ so far in our city, _ to bring a sharp rise in oil prices.A. taken, intendedB. to be taken, intendedC. taken, intendingD. having been taken, intended26. It is said that there are plenty of hotels in the town. There _ be any difficulty for you to find somewhere to stay.A. wouldntB. mu
13、stntC. needntD. shouldnt27. Everyone will go through lifes stages of ups and downs, _ self-respect plays a key role in the maturity of a person.A. whichB. whenC. asD. there28. We _ you as the only reason for the progress that weve made.A. acknowledge B. claim C. classify D. evaluate29. Do you _ his
14、optimistic view of the state of the current economy?A. correspond toB. subscribe to C. contribute toD. appeal to30. As directors, we shouldnt _ any of our plan discussed at the conference before it is made public.A. set outB. put out C. make out D. let out31.We have been told that under no circumsta
15、nces _ violate the law by drinking and driving.A. can weB. we shouldC. we canD. we will 32. It is he often fails in exams makes his parents worried about him.A. what, thatB. that, whatC. that, thatD. /, that33._ a certain doubt among the people as to the practical value of the project.A. It hasB. Th
16、ey haveC. It seemsD. There remains34. They _ into several groups in order to practice underwater survival techniques.A. set upB. split upC. turned upD. came up35. -May I ask a question after class, Sir? - _, but not during my lunch break.A. Im sorryB. With pleasureC. CertainlyD. Go ahead第二节 完形填空（共20
17、小题，每小题1分，满分20分） 请认真阅读下面短文， 从短文后各题所给的ABCD四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Many of us spend a great deal of time and energy attempting to prove that we are right and others are wrong. Many people believe that its their job to 36 others how their positions, statements and points of view are 37 and that in doi
18、ng so, the person they are correcting is going to somehow 38 it, or at least learn something. Wrong! Think about it. Have you ever been 39 by someone and said to him, “ Thank you so much for showing me that Im wrong and youre right.” Or has anyone you know ever 40 you when you correct him, or made y
19、ourself “right” at his 41 ? Of course not. The truth is, all of us 42 to be corrected. We all want our position to be 43 and understood by others. Being listened to and heard is one of the greatest 44 of the human heart. And those who learn to 45 are the most loved and respected. Those who are in th
20、e 46 of correcting others are often resented and 47 . A wonderful way of becoming more peaceful and loving is to practice 48 others the joy of being right-give them the glory 49 correcting. When someone says, “I really feel its important to” rather than 50 and saying, “No, its more important to “, s
21、imply let it go and allow his statement to 51 . The people in your life will become less defensive and more 52 . They will appreciate you more than you could ever 53 possible. Youll discover the joy of joining in and witnessing other peoples 54 , which is far more rewarding than a battle of egos. St
22、arting today, and let others be “ 55 ” most of the time.36.A. adviseB. persuadeC. showD. postpone37.A. unbelievableB. imperfectC. unimportantD. incorrect38.A. considerB. promoteC. appreciateD. understand39.A. fooledB. correctedC. helpedD. taught40.A. acceptedB. thankedC. awardedD. cared41.A. expense
23、B. priceC. effortD. power42.A. affordB. likeC. hateD. prefer43.A. realizedB. receivedC. admiredD. respected44.A. advantagesB. appetitesC. shortcomingsD. desires45.A. praiseB. listenC. benefitD. adjust46.A. habitB. formC. purposeD. position47.A. punishedB. avoidedC. leftD. scolded48.A. lendingB. owin
24、gC. allowingD. promising49.A. PracticeB. StopC. ContinueD. Consider50.A. working outB. putting offC. jumping inD. turning up51.A. standB. lastC. harmD. work52.A. lovingB. popularC. carefulD. helpful53.A. ledB. dreamedC. orderedD. demanded54.A. sufferingsB. worriesC. happinessD. success55.A. satisfie
25、dB. excitedC. rightD. proud第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） ABiography When Salinger learned that a car park was to be built on the land, the middle-aged writer was shocked and quickly bought the neighboring area to protect it. The townspeople never forgot the rescue and came to help their most famous n
26、eighbor.J. D. Salinger：A Life by Kenneth Slawenski（Random House,$27）Mystery “Youre a smart boy. Bennys death was no accident, and youre the only one who saw it happen. Do you think the murderer should get away with it ? ” The boy was staring stubbornly at his lap again. A thought suddenly occurred t
27、o Annika, “Did you You recognized the man in the car, didnt you?The boy hesitated, twisting his fingers, “Maybe,” he said quietly. Red Wolf by Liza Marklund（Atria Books, $25. 99）Short stories She wants to say to him what she has learned, none of it in class: Some women are born stupid, and some wome
28、n are too smart for their own good. Some women are born to give , and some women only know how to take. Some women learn who they want to be from their mothers, some who they dont want to be. Some mothers suffer so their daughters wont. Some mothers love so their daughters wont.You Are Free by Danzy
29、 Senna（Riverhead Books,$15）HumorDo your kids like to have fun? Come to Fun Times! Do you like to watch your kids having fun? Bring them to Fun Times! Fun Times “amusement cycling” is the most fun you can have, legally, in the United States right now. Why spend thousands of dollars flying to Disney W
30、orld when you can spend less than half of that within a days drive of most cities?Happy: And Other Bad Thoughts by Larry Doyle（Ecco,$14. 99）56. If the readers want to know about the life of Salinger , they should buy the book published by _.A. EccoB. Random HouseC. Riverhead BookD. Atria Books57. Th
31、e book Happy :And Other Bad Thoughts is intended for_.A. young childrenB. Disney World workersC. middle school teachersD. parents with your children58. Which book describes women with characters of their own?A. You Are FreeB. J. D. Salinger: A LifeC. Happy: And Other Bad ThoughtsD. Red Wolf 59. Afte
32、r finishing the book Red Wolf, the readers would learn that_.A. the murderer got away with the crime B. Benny died of an accidentC. the boy helped arrest the murderer D. Annika carried out the crimeB Today is National Bike-to-Work Day. And on New York Citys jammed streets, people are cycling on hund
33、reds of miles of new bike lanes. But New Yorks widespread efforts to make streets safer for bikes have also left some locals complaining about the loss of parking spots and lanes for cars. When the weather is good, Aaron Naparstek likes to pedal（用踏板踩）his two young kids to school on a special Dutch-m
34、ade bicycle. Naparstek supports the new lane. Aaron: The bike lane on Prospect Park West is really introducing a lot of new people to the idea that its possible to use a bike in New York City for transportation or to travel around. This is what 21st century New York City looks like. Prospect Park We
35、st is still a one-way road, but where it used to have three lanes of car traffic, now it has two, plus a protected bike lane. Supporters say that makes the road safer for everyone, including pedestrians, by slowing down cars and taking bikes off the sidewalk. But some longtime residents disagree. Lo
36、is Carswell is president of a group called Seniors for Safety. She says the two-way bike lane is dangerous to older residents who are used to one-way traffic. Lois: We wanted a lane the right kind of lane that would keep everybody safe, that would keep the bikers safe. But we want it to be done the
37、right way. And it has not been done the right way. Craig Palmer builds bars and restaurants in Manhattan. I was interviewing him for a different story when he brought up the bike lanes all on his own. Craig: I think the biggest problem is that Bloomberg put all these bike lanes in. You took what use
38、d to be a full street and youre shrinking it.Then there are the Hasidic Jews in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, who forced the city to remove a bike lane through their neighborhood. But polls show that the majority of New Yorkers support bike lanes by a margin of 56% to 39%. Bicycle advocate Caroline Sampon
39、aro of Transportation Alternatives calls that a mandate.Caroline: If this was an election, we would have already had our victory. The public has spoken and they keep speaking. And I think, more importantly, the public is starting to vote with their pedals.60. What does Aaron mean by saying “This is
40、what 21st century New York City looks like.”? A. There are hundreds of miles of new bike lanes in 21 st century New York City.B. Drivers slow down their cars and bikes are taken off the sidewalk in New York.C. Bikes are used as a means of transport in 21 st century New York City.D. Its possible to m
41、ake the streets safe for pedestrians in New York.61. According to the passage, which of the following CANNOT support the opponents of these new bike lanes?A. Drivers lose parking spots and lanes for cars. B. The two-way bike lane is dangerous to older residents.C. We took what used to be a full stre
42、et so the road is broader than before.D. The removal of one bike lane through a neighborhood in Brooklyn was not supported by the majority of New Yorkers.62. “A mandate” in Paragraph 8 was referred to a demand or command from _.A. the authorityB. the publicC. the supportersD. the government63. Which
43、 of the following might be the best title of the passage?A. Ride on National Bike-to-Work DayB. A New Bike Lane Appears in New YorkC. Who Wins an ElectionD. A Bike Lane Divides New Yorkers C Apart from psychological illness, we are all largely responsible for our own emotional healthWhat we say to o
44、urselves over and over for days, weeks, months, and sometimes years, has a great effect on how we see ourselvesThis also contributes to many mental health disorders. Many of us have problems with negative thoughts playing on the channel of our minds, but if youre buried in it and believe it, it coul
45、d be wearing your sense of self-esteemHere are a few beliefs that indicate you may need to switch the channel: Im not good enough? /I dont deserve? /No one likes me? /Im a failure. Negative thoughts remind you of your bad feelings and they bring your focus on your failures, and that gets you nowhere
46、What can you do？Here are some suggestions: Switch the channel when negative thoughts appearSelf-talk is not so obvious that we often dont notice its effect on our mood and belief systemsKey things to notice are “if only” or “what if” statements：the former keeps you stuck in the past with regret, whi
47、le the latter keeps you fearful of the futureThere is nothing you can do about the past, and the future isnt here yet， so stay in the present moment Recognize that actions always follow beliefsYoull find yourself behaving in ways that are consistent to your beliefsSo，start believing the best about y
48、ourself：act as if you believe that youre a valuable and worthy person Develop positive self-talk rather than negative self-talkInstead of always looking down upon yourself in your head，think of some things you actually like about yourselfWhat are your strengths? What are you good at? Instead of sayi
49、ng “I m a loser”，try saying，“I am capableIm good atI accept myself the way I am.” Thinking poorly about ourselves gets us nowhere and is extremely self-limitingDecide today to turn off the negative self-talk channel in your mind and develop your true potential.64. From the first two paragraphs we le
50、arn that _.A. lots of people have no sense of self-esteemB. focusing on negative thoughts can lead to failureC. negative thoughts will strengthen our sense of self-esteemD. few people have negative thoughts and mental problems65. The underlined word “wearing” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to_
51、A. strengtheningBprotectingCweakening D. replacing66. This text is most likely to appear in_A. a recreation guideB. a medical journalC. a science textbookD. a travel brochure D Researchers have developed new software using smart phones GPS and imaging abilities that determine the exact location of d
52、istant objects as well as monitor the speed and direction of moving objectsThe software could eventually allow smart phonearmed soldiers to target the location of their enemiesOn the home front, the software could be used by everyone, including golfers judging distance to the green and biologists do
53、cumenting the location of a rare animal without disturbing itThe great advantage of a smart phone is that it provides so many tools in a single, readily available, relatively inexpensive package, said Qia Wang, a doctoral student who led the development of the softwareFor example, on the battlefield
54、, a soldier needs a rangefinder(测距仪）, compass, GPS and other tools to get information before calling in an air strikeWith our software, the soldier can have all those instruments in one device that can be purchased off the shelfWhen that soldier returns from war, she can use the same software to pro
55、tect her family by clocking a speeder near her childrens school and catching the criminal on video. Wang and his colleagues developed their software to locate and track:Targets of known size When the size of the target is known, a single image is enough to pinpoint(确定) the targets location Targets o
56、f unknown size If the exact size of a target is unknown, the software uses two images to triangulate(三角测量) the location of the target Moving targets By taking a short video of a moving target, the smart phone software can calculate how fast the target is moving and in what direction it is goingCurre
57、ntly, our software is limited by the physical abilities of smart phone hardware, but the devices are improving rapidly, Wang said. “We expect that improvements in GPS accuracy, battery life and camera resolution will allow our software to make even more accurate observations67. From Paragraph l we c
58、an know that the new software can _.A. determine the speed of moving objectsB. locate objects in the distance exactlyC. defend soldiers against their enemies Dhelp biologists protect rare animals68. The example given by Qia Wang is meant to _. Amake an advertisementBdescribe the software brieflyCsho
59、w the benefits of the software Dpresent the functions of smart phones69. How does the software calculate the speed of a moving object? ABy taking a short video BBy locating its positionCBy taking a single image DBy measuring real-life size70. Whats Qia Wangs attitude towards the future of the softwa
60、re? ACasual BOptimistic CCautious DFlexible第四部分 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）71. He decided to give away everything he p_and became a monk in a temple.72. Satellites make TV a_ to people who live far away from cities.73. The Jubilee Line was opened in 1979 in honor of the twenty-fifth a_ of Elizabeth becomi
61、ng the queen.74. The troops have been _(撤退) from the dangerous areas.75. Teachers oppose _(牺牲) more of our students education in service of tests that devalue real learning.第五部分 动词填空（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）76. _ (follow) these tips, and your time spent doing research on the Internet will be much more worth
62、while.77. In order to succeed, its vital that we _(remain) optimistic whatever difficulties we might meet with.78. A big company was built in our city in 2013, _(create) a lot of job opportunities for the unemployed79. Dont worry. When you arrive, I_ (wait) for you at the exit of the airport.80. I d
63、ont want to _ (sound) like a rude person. I will apologize to him right now.第六部分 任务型阅读（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight knows how difficult the whole journey can be. It should be as simple as burning more calories than you consume, but it rarely feels that is all there is
64、to the process. Although calorie intake and expenditure are the basic elements of weight loss, there are other factors that need to be taken into consideration too.Water And Weight Loss Water can naturally reduce ones appetite. If you constantly fill your stomach with water, you are less likely to f
65、eel hungry all of the time as the human brain is not wired to distinguish between hunger and thirst. Aside from reducing your appetite and stimulating your feeling of fullness, water also helps boost your metabolic(新陈代谢) rate.While each persons hydration（水合作用） needs are different, experts generally
66、suggest 64 ounces or 8 glasses of water a day. Although you are free to space out your intake of water all throughout the day, new studies have found that drinking 2 glasses of water before a meal is best for weight loss. Sleep And Water LossYou may think that sleep and weight loss are so far-off, b
67、ut there is substantial scientific evidence suggesting a strong association between the two. One study reports that people who sleep 5 hours or less per night generally weigh more than those who get a 7-hour sleep. Other research has shown that inadequate sleep compromises efforts to lose weight thr
68、ough dieting. The link between sleep and weight loss is attributed mainly to hormones.The production of the hormones leptin and ghrelin which work to control feelings of hunger and fullness is said to be influenced by how much or how little sleep a person has. This means that you are likely to overe
69、at as your appetite is stimulated and the feeling of fullness is controlled. So if you want to keep your natural weight loss mechanisms in place, make sure to get around eight hours of sleep every night.Friends And Weight LossAs they say, everything that is happening in your life is in one way or an
70、other influenced by the people around you and this includes weight loss. Your friends have a lot to do with the outcome of your weight loss efforts. If you are surrounded with people who have no desire to lose weight, it is very likely that you will end up turning away from your weight loss goals. I
71、f the people you hang out with eat a lot of unhealthy foods all the time, it would be very hard for you to balance the lifestyle changes that you need to get to your ideal weight. Find friends who have the same desire for weight loss or a healthy and active lifestyle this way you can still enjoy gre
72、at company without compromising your want to lose weight.These factors greatly contribute to a persons success with losing weight; however, only very few people actually pay attention to them. If you have been dieting and exercising but seem to be stuck with unsatisfying results, taking these factor
73、s into consideration may be just what you need.Problems in losing weightIt can be a difficult journey to lose weight, and burning calories is not 81 to the process.Factors 82 to weight loss Reasons SuggestionsWaterBesides reducing your appetite and stimulating your feeling of fullness it also helps
74、boost your metabolic rate. If you constantly fill your stomach with water, 83 are that you wont feel hungry. You are 84 to drink 64 ounces (8 glasses) of water a day. And drinking two glasses of water before a meal is a better choice. SleepScientific evidence shows people who sleep 5 hours or less p
75、er night are 85 than those who get 7 hours sleep. Other research shows that due to less sleep efforts to lose weight through dieting are 86 .The 87 of ones sleep is said to influence hormones controlling feelings of hunger and fullness. So make sure to sleep about eight hours every night.FriendsFrie
76、nds have much to do with the outcome of your weight loss efforts. If people without desire to lose weight are around you, you are likely to end up 88 your weight loss goals. Dont surround yourself with friends having no desire for weight loss or living a life 89 .ConclusionThough these factor are us
77、ually 90 , they greatly make for a persons success with losing weight.第七部分 书面表达（满分15分） 近来， 一些中学把电子设备iPad 引进了课堂，用iPad 下载教材代替传统教材， 并辅助教学活动。请根据以下要点写一篇文章, 谈谈你周围同学对此现象的看法, 并发表自己的看法和理由。同学看法1节约纸张，有利环保，方便高效同学看法2价格昂贵，容易使人沉迷于电子游戏，影响学习你的看法和理由 注意：词数150左右，文章开头已给出，不计入总词数。 In some middle schools, iPads are introdu
78、ced into classrooms to replace traditional textbooks and assist teachers as well as students in teaching and learning.高二英语期中考试参考答案1-20 BACAB CBACB ABCAC BCABC21-35 DCDCA DBABD ACDBC36-55 CDCBB ACDDB ABCBC AABCC56-70 BDAC CCBD BCB BCAB71. possessed 72. accessible 73. anniversary 74. withdrawn 75. sac
79、rificing76. Follow 77. (should) remain 78. creating 79. will be waiting 80. sound81 enough/all 82. contributing/leading83. chances 84. advised/recommended 85. fatter/weightier 86. compromised/ weakened 87. amount 88.abandoning/quitting/dropping89.unhealthily/passively 90. ignored/neglected书面表达 In so
80、me middle schools, iPads are introduced into classrooms to replace traditional textbooks and assist teachers as well as students in teaching and learning. For us students, we have different opinions on this phenomenon. Some of us hold the view that its a better way to save paper, which definitely do
81、es good to environmental protection. Moreover, using iPads brings us efficiency and convenience. However, others tend to believe that iPad costs so much money that not everyone can afford it. Besides, if we spend large quantities of time playing games on it, there is a high risk of being addicted to
82、 it, which of course will have bad effects on study. As for me, Im in favor of using ipads for we can search for abundant information which cant be found in traditional textbooks. But at the same time we are supposed to learn to control ourselves and use it properly.听力原文Text 1 M: May I know your dec
83、ision?W: Yes, Ive decided not to go abroad.M: Why? Thats a chance many people are dreaming of.W: Im badly needed in the project, you know.Text 2W: I think we can solve those difficult problems first.M: Im afraid I cant accept your argument. We should do it step by step.W: But these are too easy for
84、us.M: Sometimes its just the easy ones that confuse us.Text 3M: why do you look so sad?W: Im rather disappointed at not being able to play the game.M: Cheer up! Youll have opportunities after you recover from your illness.W: I hope so.Text 4 W: Where do you live, Xavier?M: In Sitges, near Barcelona.
85、W: Oh, I know Barcelona very well. Its one of my favourite cities.M: And mine. Sitges is a beautiful little town just along the coast from Barcelona. Ive lived there all my life.Text 5M: Do you know when the next bus is leaving for the athletic center?W: Theres a schedule posted on the bulletin boar
86、d in the students lounge.Text 6W: What attracted you to our university?M: I like your sports facilities, especially the swimming pool.W: Do you play many sports?M: Yes, I like basketball and baseball.W: Good, we have great teams here and youll be able to try out for them. What subjects did you take
87、before?M: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Economics and Computer. And my favorite is Economics.W: Oh, thats great.Text 7W: What are you going to have for breakfast?M: I dont know, maybe instant noodles again.W: My god. I cant face another instant noodles. Why dont we eat out?M: Oh, forget it. I
88、have tightened my belt, because Im almost caught short at the end of the week.W: You think Im rich like Rockfeller or something? We can choose a reasonable place just to get a bite to eat. Its my treat today.M: Oh, no. Thanks. I wont feel good, We can go Dutch.W: OK. Lets go.Text 8W: The conference
89、will be over early Wednesday, and I wont fly home until Thursday. Do you have any recommendation for sightseeing?M: Theres a great show about planets at our natural history museum. You might enjoy that. W: I dont know. I have seen that kind of show.M: There are also some good art galleries downtown.
90、W: Im more interested in doing something outdoors.M: Oh, well, theres a beautiful waterfall called Crystal Falls nearby.W: That sound like something Id enjoy seeing. How do I get there?M: Do you have a car, or will you be taking a bus?W: I rented a car at the airport.M: Then just take Waterson Stree
91、t west out of town and go about five miles. Youll see a sign that says Crystal Falls. Its a short walk from there.W: That sounds great. Thanks.Text 9M: Hi, Sherril.W: Hello, Fill, how are you?M: Im fine, where are you heading?W: Im on my way home from work.M: I didnt know you had a job.W: Ya, I work
92、 part-time at the supermarket.M: What do you do there?W: I work in the produce section, wrapping fresh fruit and vegetables. I also fill shelves, Sometimes when it really gets busy, I work at the check-out counter. Have you got a job, Fill?M: Ya, I do yard work for people. You know, cutting grass, c
93、ollecting dead leaves, things like that.W: Id like to do that. It must be nice to work outdoors.M: Sometimes it is, except when it rains, or snows or gets too hot or too cold.W: I guess every job has its drawbacks. There are times when I get pretty tired of carrying things around at my job. But a jo
94、b is a job. Got to earn money for school.M: Me too. College sure is expensive, isnt it? Well, Id better get going. I have to plant some trees for my neighbors this afternoon.W: Well, dont work too hard, holding down a job, going to class, studying, sometimes can become too much for one person. Take
95、it easy.M: You too, it is great seeing you, Sherill.Text 10W: Hello and welcome to the university library. This taped tour will introduce you to our library facilities and operating hours.First of all, the librarys collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on levels one
96、 to four of this building. Level one houses our humanities and map collections. On level two, you will find current newspapers, magazines and journals, and our copy machines. Our science and engineering sections can be found on level three. You can also find back issues of newspapers, magazines and
97、journals older than six months on this level. Finally, group study room, our microfilm collection, and the multimedia center are located on level four. Undergraduate students can check out up to five books for two weeks. Graduate students can check out fifteen books for two months. Books can be renewed up to two times. There is a 50-cents-a-day late fee for overdue books up to a maximum of $15.00. Periodicals and reference books cannot be checked out.The library is open weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.
