1、秦皇岛市第一中学2018-2019学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语试卷说明：1、考试时间120分钟，满分150分。 2、将卷I答案用2B铅笔涂在答题卡上，卷II 用黑色字迹的签字笔答在试卷上。卷(选择题 共95分)第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20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个小题；每小题1分，满分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. When did th
2、e speakers last see each other?A. Fifteen years ago. B. Five years ago. C. One year ago.2. What does the man wish for the future?A. All his dreams will come true.B. Science will develop much faster.C. He will be able to do his job from home.3. What will the woman do next?A. Bring the man a salad. B.
3、 Take away the mans soda. C. Give the man some cheese.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. They are friends. B. They are cousins. C. They are brother and sister.5. What does the woman tell the man to do?A. Prepare for landing. B. Take his headphones out. C. Put his chair back in fifte
4、en minutes.第二节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的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. What did the man like to do?A. Hike. B. Swim. C. Take photographs.7. What does the woman suggest in the end?A. The man should go
5、more camping.B. Life could be fun without social media.C. Family activities are very important.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why was the man worried?A. His mother had been ill. B. He lost his wallet. C. A policeman was in front of the shopping mall.9. What will the man have to do in the end?A. Pay the fine.B. G
6、o to the hospital. C. Repair his car.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What does the boy want to eat?A. Peanut butter. B. Yoghourt. C. Cookies.11. What does the boy imply about carrot cake?A. Its low in sugar.B. It contains some healthy ingredients.C. Its not as delicious as other types of cake.12. How does the
7、boy probably feel in the end?A. Surprised. B. Jealous. C. Angry.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What job is the man interviewing for?A. A job at a school. B. A job at a radio station.C. A job at a TV station.14. What does the man think of sending emails?A. He has done that his whole life. B. He has no confiden
8、ce in it.C. He is rather good at it.15. What does the job involve according to the woman?A. A lot of traffic. B. Meeting the fans. C. Getting up early in the morning.16. Who is one of the mans references?A. Someone he used to teach.B. Someone he used to work with.C. Someone he went to graduate schoo
9、l with.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When are laundry places usually closed?A. At six oclock in the morning.B. At eleven oclock in the morning.C. At seven oclock at night.18. How many washers might a larger laundry place have?A. 48. B. 24. C. 12.19. According to the talk, what do people often do while waiti
10、ng in the laundry place?A. Chat with the employee. B. Eat some food. C. Put their clothes out in the sun.20. Who met her husband at a laundry place? A. The speakers sister. B. The speakers friend. C. The speaker.第二部分: 单项选择（共15小题； 每小题1分，满分15分）21. The national park has a large collection of wildlife,
11、_ from butterflies to elephants.A. to range B. ranged C. ranging D. being ranged 22. It was in the lab _ was taken charge of by Professor Smith _ they did the experiment.A. which; that B. that; where C. that; which D. where; that23. It worried her a bit _ her hair was turning grey.A. what B. that C.
12、 which D. while24. _ surprised me most was _ such a little boy of seven could play the piano so well.A. That; what B. What; that C. That; which D. What; which25. A great number of students _ said they were forced to practise the piano.A. questioned B. to question C. to be questioned D. questioning26
13、. You cant imagine _ difficulty I had adapting to the life in New York.A. which B. how C. whether D. what 27. I _ thank you too much for all your help to my son while we were away from home.A. wont B. shouldnt C. cant D. neednt 28. Not until the early years of the 19th century _ what heat is.A. man
14、knew B. did man know C. man didnt know D. did man not know29. People spoke highly of the driver _, in spite of the terrible weather, had saved his passengers from danger.A. whom B. which C. who D. whose30. We _ the difficulty together, but why didnt you tell me?A. should face B. must have faced C. m
15、ight face D. could have faced31. Students are sure to benefit from every minute _ the best use of to study their lessons.A. which makes B. what they make C. that is made D. when is made32. I am calling to enquire about the position _ in yesterdays China Daily. A. advertised B. to be advertised C. ad
16、vertising D. having advertised33. I _ use a clock to wake me up because at six oclock each morning the train comes by my house.A. neednt B. mustnt C. shouldnt D. couldnt34. The teacher tried his best to create an atmosphere _ his students can communicate with each other freely.A. which B. where C. t
17、hat D. as35. We are having a meeting in half an hour. The decision _ at the meeting will influence the future of our company.A. being made B. made C. having been made D. to be made第三部分 阅读技能（共20题，每题2分，总分40分）第一节 阅读下面的材料，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Here are some music festivals that you might be intere
18、sted in.BoogieTallarook, VIC(2628 March)Boogie is definitely kid-friendly, but with a few rules. Kids are welcome, but need to be fully supervised (监管) at all times and out of the licensed area by 10 pm. Kids under 8 years old are admitted for free. Kids between 8 and16 get in cheaper. There are som
19、e activities for kids and a great kid-friendly area.Splendour in the GrassByron Bay, NSW(2426 July)Look, Splendour can be pretty crazy, so if you and your kids are out of practice with handling festivals and the stress they can sometimes bring, maybe you should try starting smaller. But if you feel
20、like you can do it, then your kids are welcome to hit Splendour with you. The usual rules apply youll need to have them with you at all times if they are under 16 and they cant go into bars. If the child is under 11, then they will get in for free.The Gum BallHunter Valley, NSW(2224 April)We didnt o
21、riginally include the Gum Ball because they took last year off and we wanted to make sure they were definitely returning. Not because we have anything against them. On the contrary, they are one event that manages to balance brilliant music and a family-friendly vibe(氛围). Bellingen TurtlefestBelling
22、en(30 September2 October)Great music for a great cause! Bellingen Turtlefest has been set up to raise funds and awareness for the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle, while giving families a chance to enjoy some great music at the same time. Theres a kidzone, sideshows, workshops a
23、nd markets, but also an education center and some guest speakers so that the kids (and you) can learn a thing or two while youre at the event.36. If a 10-year-old goes to Boogie, he/she _.A. doesnt have to pay for admissionB. must stay with an adult all the timeC. must leave the licensed area by 11
24、pmD. cannot find a great kid-friendly area there37.Which of the following festivals failed to be included in the beginning?A. BoogieB. Splendour in the GrassC. The Gum BallD. Bellingen Turtlefest38.What do the festivals have in common?A. Theyre all free for kids under 11.B. Theyre all held in the su
25、mmertime.C. Theyre are suitable for the whole family.D. Theyre all concerned with wildlife.BI was quite angry with my professor last week when he gave us an assignment to “tell someone we love them”. It has to be someone we have never said those words to before or at least havent shared those words
26、with for a long time.But as I began driving home my conscience started talking to me. It was telling me that I knew exactly who I needed to say I love you to. You see, five years ago, my father and I had a disagreement and really never settled it since that time. We avoided seeing each other unless
27、we absolutely had to at Christmas or other family gatherings.So last Tuesday by the time I got home I had convinced myself I was going to tell my father I loved him. The next morning I was up bright and early. I could hardly sleep with excitement, nor did my wife.At 9:00, I called my dad to see if I
28、 could come over after work. When he answered the phone, I just said, “Dad, can I come over after work tonight? I have something to tell you.” My dad responded with a grumpy face, “Now what?” I assured him it wouldnt take long, so he finally agreed.At 5:30, I was at my parents house ringing the door
29、bell, praying that Dad would answer the door. Dad did answer the door. I didnt waste any time and took one step in the door and said, “Dad, I just came over to tell you that I love you.” His face softened and he began to cry. He reached out and hugged me and said, “I love you too, son.” Mom walked b
30、y with tears in her eyes.Two days after that visit, my dad became unconscious. I dont know if hell make it. What if I had waited to tell my dad? Maybe I will never get the chance again! 39. What problem did the author decide to solve?A. His heavy office work load.B. His hardly-finished assignment.C.
31、 His disagreement with his father.D. His unpleasant family gatherings.40.What does the underlined phrase “a grumpy face” in Paragraph 4 most probably mean?A. Soft tone.B. Bad temper.C. Good mood.D. Great doubt.41. How did the father feel when the author said “I love you” to him?A. Confused.B. Shocke
32、d.C. Moved.D. Indifferent.42. Which sentence may be the best ending for the text?A. So dont wait to do the things that you know ought to be done.B. So dont believe there will be a problem without a solution.C. So dont complain when your teacher gives you assignments.D. So dont forget to visit your f
33、amily even if you are very busy. C“When I grow up, I want to be a runner.” These words are spoken by thousands of Kenyan children. 50 percent of the Kenyan top runners are members of Kalenjin, one minority race of the country. They make up less than two percent of Kenyas population. This fact has pu
34、zzled sports scientists. They have spent considerable time and effort trying to answer one question: What enables the Kalenjin people to run so fast?Although the question seems simple, finding the answer has proven to be difficult and controversial. A team of Danish sports scientists spent 18 months
35、 and discovered the Kalenjins had remarkably slow heart rates even when running long distances. The Kalenjins live in high-elevation（高海拔） villages in the Rift Valley in western Kenya. People living at high elevations produce more red blood cells, which aid in the transport of oxygen throughout the b
36、ody. Because the air is thinner and contains less oxygen at high elevations, the body produces more red blood cells. Scientists believe there is a connection between increased red blood cells and low heart rates and that both may enable high-altitude athletes to outperform those who train at low alt
37、itudes. The Danish scientists also studied the bodies of the Kalenjins and compared them to those of the Danes. They found that the Kalenjins have longer “birdlike” legs. The Kalenjins also have lower body mass indexes (a measure of body fat based on weight and height) and shorter bodies than Danish
38、 people.As a result of the Danish study, some scientists made the conclusion that the Kalenjins possess what is called a “speed gene(基因)”. However, Kenyan runners were offended by this conclusion They credited their success to hard work and endless hours of training. Although the controversy over th
39、e “speed gene” remains unsolved, British runner Mo Farahs experience offers an interesting perspective on the subject. In 2005, he realized he wasnt meeting his potential as a runner. A group of Kenyan runners were training in England then. After he accidentally observed the Kenyans strict training
40、routines and dedication to their sport, Farah said it was like a switch had been turned on in his head. He began eating healthy foods, going to bed early, and training harder than he had ever trained in his life. As a result, Farahs running career exploded. He has won seven world and Olympic titles
41、in the 5000m and regularly beats Kenyas top runners!Farahs story proves what Kenyans have known all along. Regardless of genetics, their success would not be possible without hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and mental toughness. Their “secret” is simple. Train hard, run fast, and never give up.43.
42、 What interested the sports scientists?A. Kenyan sports history.B. Kanlenjins running ability.C. Kanlenjins training methods.D. Kenyans enthusiasm for sport.44. According to Danish scientists, what leads to the Kanlenjins success?A. Physical condition. B. Hard training.C. Living style. D. Strong wil
43、l.45. How did Kenyan runners think about Danish research result?A. Convincing. B. Astonishing.C. Unacceptable.D. Important.46. Why is Mo Farahs story mentioned in the passage?A. To show running methods count.B. To encourage British athletes.C. To prove effort pays off.D. To support gene theory.DIn t
44、he UK, electric and other low-emission（低排放）cars, vans, and buses could be given special green plates to encourage more people to buy such cars, and promote awareness for “clean” cars.Strange as it may seem, there is some reason to believe that something as small as this could make a big difference.
45、Already, similar ideas have been put into effect in Norway, Canada, Latvia, and China, and the results have been encouraging.Elisabeth Costa, director of the Behavioural Insights Team, explains, “Simple changes based on behavioral science can have a big impact. Green plates would be more noticeable
46、to road users, and this increased attraction can help normalise the idea of clean vehicles, highlighting（使突出）the changing social norms（规范）around vehicle ownership.” Actually, hybrids and electric cars accounted for 5.5% of the cars sold in the UK in the first half of the year, compared to 4.2% for t
47、he same period in 2017.However, colored plates can only go so far. At the end of the day, you need strong, concrete measures if you want to support a market like electric cars. The UK already has generous subsidies（补贴）for electric cars, but a study for the RAC Foundation found that the lack of relia
48、ble, easy-to-use charging stations is the main roadblock to people purchasing more electric cars. This was repeated by separate research from AA, the UKs largest motorist association, which found that although 1 in 2 young drivers want electric cars, 8 out of 10 drivers feel that the lack of suffici
49、ent electrical chargers is the main reason not to buy an electric car.Yet this all shows that more and more people are nearing a tipping point where they are willing to buy electric cars. And a small PR stunt（噱头）, the “coolness factor” of the colored plates could end up making a difference. Similarl
50、y, having red plates for the more polluting cars might also play a role. A spokesman for the Environmental Transport Association said, “While green number plates will be positive PR for low-emission car makers and early adopters of the technology alike, to be truly effective any such measures will n
51、eed to at the same time shame the drivers of the most polluting vehicles.”47. Why does the UK give green license plates to cars?A. To promote car sales.B. To beautify the environment in the UK.C. To separate “clean” cars from polluting cars.D. To inspire people to buy low-emission vehicles.48. What
52、does the underlined sentence “colored plates can only go so far” mean?A. The results of giving colored plates are discouraging.B. The measures of giving colored plates will be at an end.C. Giving colored plates has a limited impact on promoting “clean” cars.D. Giving colored plates will be replaced
53、by strong, concrete measures.49. Why do most drivers choose not to buy an electric car?A. Subsidies for electric cars are not attractive.B. Charging stations are not readily available.C. They arent fond of the green color.D. Electric cars are unaffordable to them.50. What did the spokesman for the E
54、nvironmental Transport Association focus on?A. Banning people from buying polluting cars.B. Continuing the use of green number plates.C. Replacing green plates with red ones.D. Shaming the drivers of polluting cars into buying “clean” cars.第二节 任务型阅读根据短文内容,从短文后的七个选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。(注意：如果答题
55、卡没有EFG选项，那么选E涂AB；选F涂BC；选G涂CD）Hiking or camping can be an exciting way to take in the great outdoors. But if youre traveling in an area that youre not very familiar with, it can often be easy to lose your way. 51 First, try to find a straight stick that is about 2-feet long and push it into the groun
56、d enough to make sure it stands upright. Once its firmly in the ground, sit beside the stick so that its tip is at your eye level. 52 The stick should be approximately 3-to 4-feet long so that its tip stands above the tip of the first stick. 53 You may need to move the sticks slightly to line up the
57、 star properly. Then give the star some time to “move”. Keep in mind that the star doesnt actually move; the Earth rotates(旋转), which makes the star appear to have moved. The key is to be patient - it can take anywhere from 5 minutes to a half hour for you to notice the movement. 54 If the star move
58、s up, you are facing east. If it moves down, you are facing west. If it moves right, you are facing south. If it moves left, you are facing north. 55 For example, it might move up and to the right, which you mean that youre facing southeast.A. From your seated position, use the tips of both sticks t
59、o line up on a bright star in the sky.B. Place a taller stick behind the first.C. Wait several minutes.D. The following way may help you find your direction in the Northern Hemisphere (半球) in case you dont have a compass at hand.E. The way that the star “moves” will help you figure out the direction
60、.F. In some cases, the star may appear to move in two directions.G. Youll know that you have the sticks set up properly if you draw an imaginary line between your eye, the tops of the sticks, and the star.第四部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填空白处的最佳选项。I had been w
61、aiting for my friend at the bus station for a long time. I got 56 and wanted to just leave. As I was still 57 , there came a man selling culture shoes and started 58 them off to me so that I could buy a pair, I just 59 and said thank you. I dont know if it was because of the smile that the young-man
62、 stepped 60 and stood beside me and started talking to me. “You know I didnt just end up selling shoes. I had a life.had a family but one day my life was just 61 upside down and all was 62 ”, he said. Those were his words. 63 , he lost all his money, his car and house. It was really a 64 time for hi
63、m and he was psychologically tortured(折磨). A lot happened and then he decided to 65 up the pieces of his life and try to make ends meet. Thats when he 66 making culture shoes and selling them to earn a living. As I stood there listening to him pour out his 67 , I was still 68 how in the world can so
64、meone be so open to a(n) 69 stranger like that and it dawned on me that some people get 70 that way. A lot of times we meet people and most of them have 71 in their hearts, and some of them dont even have a person to 72 them, so Ive learned to be good to all people and always 73 them my time to list
65、en to what they have to say. By doing this it will not only 74 that particular person but also the one listening 75 you get to learn something from them and see the other side of life. This will make the world a better place to live in for all of us.56. A. tired B. inspired C. stuck D. lost57. A. ad
66、vancingB. complainingC. decidingD. analyzing58. A. taking B. showing C. putting D. keeping59. A. sighed B. stared C. nodded D. smiled60. A. away B. closer C. further D. back61. A. turned B. hung C. broken D. rolled62. A. quiet B. abandoned C. gone D. disabled63. A. In vain B. In short C. In addition
67、 D. In turn64. A. hard B. embarrassing C. free D. long65. A. look B. break C. pick D. use66. A. started B. enjoyed C. imagined D. risked67. A. gratitude B. loneliness C. anger D. heart68. A. uncertain B. uneasy C. uncomfortable D. surprised69. A. kind B. total C. impatient D. curious 70. A. relieved
68、 B. recognised C. promoted D. involved71. A. happiness B. questions C. secrets D. burdens 72. A. rely on B. sponsor C. listen to D. reward73. A. introduce B. owe C. give D. send74. A. free B. help C. amaze D. save75. A. if B. though C. until D. since卷II(非选择题 共55分) 第一部分 基础知识第一节 单词拼写 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15
69、分）76.John was _(任命)Chairman of the Students Union.77.It also has great _(潜力)for development.78.We need a foreign policy that is more _(灵活的).79.In nature, there are lots of _(现象)which cant be explained now.80.The protection of wet land will be _(加强) by the local government.81.She has a _(偏见)against m
70、odern music.82.The thunder _(使受惊) the horse last night.83.Check your _(财产)before you get off the bus. 84.We may talk of beautiful things, but beauty itself is _(抽象的)85.He put up his house as a _(担保).86.On _(平均), I spend $100 on books each month.87.Some patients _(实际上) got worse after receiving the t
71、reatment.88.Some hospital patients experience high levels of _(焦虑)89.The long climb left Jan feeling _(气喘吁吁的)90.He tried to _(传达) how urgent the situation was.第二节 课文语法填空 （共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）91._ the greenhouse effect the earth would be about thirty-three degrees Celsius cooler than it is. So, we need
72、 those gases. The problem begins 92._ we add huge quantities of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It means that more heat energy 93._ be trapped in the atmosphere 94._the global temperature to go up.Sometimes I feel that individuals can have little effect 95._ such huge environmental problem
73、s. However, I still think people should 96._ improvements in the way we use energy today. I heard a strange sound, like a railway train 97._my window. 98._ quite a few earthquakes in Hawaii already, I didnt take much notice. I was about to go back to sleep 99._ suddenly my bedroom became as bright a
74、s day. I ran out of the house into the back garden 100._I could see Mount Kilauea in the distance. 第二部分 写作短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分） 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的作文文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号，并在其下面写出该加的词删除：把多余的词用斜线划掉修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词注意：1每处错误及其修改均限一词；2只允许修改10处，多者（从第1
75、1处起）不计分Dear Peter,How is everything going? I would like to express my thanks with your kindness during my stay in London last week. Know that you take a great fancy to Chinese culture, especial the Spring Festival, I would love to introduce it to you. The Spring Festival, one of the most important f
76、estival in China, falls on January 1st in the lunar calendar. It has a long history, where was originally celebrated to drive away a monster “Nian”. Different that in the past, it is now given new meanings. On the New Years Eve, each family have its members gather together. They tell each other thei
77、r lives in the past year, exchange gifts and to eat delicious meals in the warm of the family. I hope you will come here and experienced this wonderful festival.Yours,Li Hua第二节：书面表达（满分20分；含10分书写）假设你是李华，你校学生会为帮助你们年级学生缓解紧张学习所带来的心理压力，将于下星期举办以“如何缓解心理压力”为主题的“心理健康周”( Psychological Health week)活动，请你给与你同年级的
78、美国朋友Jack写信介绍这一活动计划。要点如下：1.描述活动的主题与形式；2.阐述你对此活动的看法；3.询问他们是否也有类似的活动；注意： 1词数：100词左右； 2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯 Dear Jack,How are you doing?_YoursLi Hua秦皇岛市第一中学2018-2019学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语试卷(答案)听力理解 1-5 BCACA 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BABCC 16-20 BABBA单项选择 21-25 CABBA 26-30 DCBCD 31-35 CAABD 阅读理解： 36-38 BCC 39-42 CBCA 43-46
79、BACC 47-50 DCBD 51-55 DBAEF完形填空： 56-60 ACBDB 61-65 ACBAC 66-70 ADDBA 71-75 DCCBD单词拼写 76. appointed 77.potential 78.flexible 79. phenomena 80. strengthened 81.prejudice 82.panicked 83.possessions 84.abstract 85.guarantee.86.average 87.actually 88.anxiety 89.breathless 90.convey课文填空 91.Without 92.when
80、 93.tends to 94.causing 95. on 96.advocate 97.passing 98.Having experienced 99.when 100.where短文改错 1.with改为for 2.Know改为Knowing 3.especial改为especially4.festival改为festivals 5.where改为which 6.Different后加from7.have改为has 8.删去第七行的to 9.warm改为warmth 10.experienced改为experience参考范文：Dear Jack, How are you doing?
81、 Are you also as busy with your study as we are now? We are suffering from great pressure due to the fierce competition in study. To help deal with this problem, our Students Union will hold a Psychological Health Week next week, the theme of which is how to relieve mental pressure. In the whole wee
82、k, various kinds of activities will be included. A lecture given by a psychological professor on what to do with the pressure of study will provide us with professional psychological guidance. There will also a drama which will show us an excellent performance. In addition, some fun games will be pl
83、ayed among the students.I firmly believe mental health is of great importance for everyone, especially for us students. Thus, Im sure that Psychological Health Week will be quite beneficial for us to relieve pressure and can motivate us to study harder and more efficiently. Do you also have such act
84、ivities in your school?Looking forward to your reply. Yours Li Hua英语听力材料Text 1M: Youre all grown up! How old are you now? Fifteen?W: I was fifteen the last time you saw me! Im twenty now. M: Really? It seems like just last year that you and your brother came over to visit!Text 2M: Do you think, with
85、in a few years, many people could work at home instead of working in offices?W: Yes, of course. Science and technology have developed really fast these past few years. And in the future, I believe almost all our ideas will become reality.M: Im looking forward to it. Text 3 M: Excuse me. I asked for
86、this salad without cheese on it, but this one is covered in it.W: Im sorry, sir. Ill take it back and bring you out a new one. Can I get anything else for you?M: Just another soda, please. Thank you.Text 4M: What would you like for your birthday, Sis? W: I want the iPhone 6S.M: Thats a pretty expens
87、ive gift! Do you think Mom and Dad will buy it for you? W: No, but Im hoping Aunt Janine will.Text 5W: Sir, you need to bring your chair back to its upright position and close your tray table. Were touching down in fifteen minutes. M: Sorry, I didnt hear the announcement. I had my headphones in.Text
88、 6W: Did you have a nice weekend, Charlie?M: Not really. I went camping with my family.W: That sounds fun!M: It wasnt. Camping is so boring. I didnt have any service on my phone, so I couldnt check Facebook or Twitter the whole weekend!W: That doesnt sound like a big deal. Didnt you enjoy hiking or
89、swimming with your family?M: Not really. I enjoyed taking pictures of us fishing, but I couldnt even post them until we got back on Monday. W: Hmm. It sounds to me like you need to learn how to enjoy life without sharing every moment on social media. Text 7W: You look sad, Jason. Whats wrong?M: I go
90、t a ticket just now.W: Why? M: I was driving slowly near the shopping mall when a policeman suddenly appeared from behind and asked me to pull over. I had to stop my car. He told me that I had stopped on the double yellow line while I was waiting for the light.W: Why did you do that? You are not a n
91、ew driver. M: I was thinking about my mother. Shes been ill in bed. I was worrying about her, so I didnt notice where I had stopped. W: Then what did you say? M: I said I was wrong, but the policeman wrote me a ticket anyway. That means I lost 425 dollars! W: Misfortunes often come in pairs. Text 8W
92、: What did you just put in the basket?M: Some peanut butter.W: That is not a jar of peanut butter.M: Okay, fine. Theyre peanut butter cookies. W: You know we dont keep cookies in the house.M: Mom, please? W: I will buy you yoghurt instead. Its much healthier.M: I dont like yoghurt. What about some c
93、hocolate pudding?W: You can get the low sugar kind.M: That kind doesnt taste as good. What about some carrot cake? It has carrots in it. W: Cake also has a lot of sugar.M: This is so unfair! Im the only kid at school who isnt allowed to eat food that tastes good.W: Okay, Ill let you buy one chocolat
94、e bar, but thats it.M: Really? Are you serious? Youre the best, Mom! Text 9 W: Thanks for coming in today. Please have a seat. Tell me a little bit about yourself. Why do you think youre qualified for this job?M: Ive worked as a music teacher my whole life, mainly with children, and now Im ready for
95、 a change. Because I love music so much, I think working at a radio station would be perfect for me. W: The duties of this job include answering the phones and sending emails. How are you with both of those things?M: Im experienced in sending emails, and Im also fairly confident on the phone. When I
96、 was a teenager, I worked at a TV station answering phone calls, so this is probably pretty similar.W: We also have some early mornings here in the studio. Sometimes youll have to be here around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. How do you feel about that?M: Im an early riser, so thats easy for me. It also means le
97、ss traffic, which Im always a fan of.W: Do you have references I can call?M: Yes, I have a list to give you. Two are people I worked with at my last job, and one is an old graduate school professor of mine.W: Great. Well, I think thats it. Ill give you a call back in the next few days to let you kno
98、w our decision.M: Thank you so much.Text 10 People who live in cities usually take their dirty clothes to a laundry place called a “laundromat”. These public businesses are usually open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A smaller laundromat might have a dozen washers and a dozen dryers, while a larger on
99、e might have twice that number. Most places do not have any employees there, as there are simple instructions posted near the machines and everything can be done without assistance. Most people bring their own washing soap, but there is often a machine that sells small packages in case you run out o
100、r forget yours. During the weekend, it can be hard to find an open machine but it is much easier during the week. Many laundry places have TVs, video games, magazines, or free Wi-Fi. Recently, many laundry places have added cafs or bars. Because people usually spend a few hours doing their laundry, having a drink or a meal is a convenient and fun way to pass the time. Of course, when so many people are washing their clothes close to each other, it is easy to make mistakes. My sister actually met her husband at a laundromat after he put her clothes in his basket by accident!