1、 英语试题 本试卷共11页。总分150分。考试时间120分钟。注意事项:考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求:1答卷前,考生务必将自己的级部、班级、姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2选择题选出答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时,用0.5mm中性笔将答案写在答题卡对应题目的规定区域。答在答题卡的规定区域之外或本试卷上无效。3考试结束后只需将答题卡交回。 第I 卷第一部分 听力(共两节,每小题1.5分,满分30分)第一节 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,并标注在
2、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 does the man always do on Saturday? A. See a film. B. Have a class. C. Review his notes. 2. How does the woman deal with difficult lectures?A. By recording them. B. By talking with lecturers. C. By attending them again. 3. Where will the man
3、fetch his notebook?A. In the library. B. In the classroom. C. In the teachers office. 4. What kind of music does the man often listen to?A. Jazz music. B. Classical music. C. Rock music. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Sarahs happy retirement.B. The mans art classes.C. Their hobbies
4、.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。听下面一段对话,回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Why does the man apologize to the woman?A. He lost her dictionary. B. He made her desk dirty. C. He damaged her glasses. 7. What doe
5、s the woman ask the man to do?A. Buy her an ice cream. B. Look up some new words. C. Tidy up her desk carefully. 听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What makes the man change his appointment?A. An unexpected visitor. B. His urgent problem at work. C. The traffic due to the bad weather. 9. When will the man meet
6、Dr. Martin?A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday.听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What can people enjoy in Richmond?A. Local foods. B. Local artworks. C. Local shopping centers. 11. How far away is Sun Valley from Richmond?A. 5 minutes walk. B. 10 minutes walk. C. 15 minutes bike ride. 12. Where do
7、 the speakers decide to stay?A. In a tent. B. In a hotel. C. In a villagers house. 听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Journalist and sportsman. C. Interviewer and job applicant. 14. What does the man think of a teachers work?A. Easy. B.
8、 Boring. C. Challenging. 15. What does the man like doing best?A. Playing sports. B. Watching sports. C. Teaching sports. 16. What does the man value most about doing sports?A. Teach the young important life lessons.B. Try to maintain mental well-being.C. Make efforts to keep physically fit.听下面一段独白,
9、回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What does Voltermans Smart Wallet focus on?A. The function. B. The design. C. The security. 18. What will inform you of your phone and wallet being apart?A. The alarm. B. The camera. C. The GPS tracker. 19. What can you receive if someone opens your wallet secretly?A. A picture of
10、him.B. A voice from the phone. C. A message from the wallet. 20. Why is Voltermans Smart Wallet suitable for travel?A. It doesnt need to recharge. B. It is light and easy to carry. C. It has a large capacity for pictures. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
11、ASuppose youre in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble.Realisation will probably set in seconds after youve clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with shame.What to do? Here are four common email accidents, and how to
12、 recover.Clicking “send” too soonDont waste your time trying to find out if the receiver has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you can and send it with a brief title explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.Writing the wrong timeThe sooner y
13、ou notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologising for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: dont handle it too lightly, as people can be offended, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names).Clicking “reply all” uninte
14、ntionallyYou accidentally reveal(透露)to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday youd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick, light-hearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to somethi
15、ng worse, when everyone starts hitting “reply all” to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.Sending an offensive message to its subjectThe most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind
16、 message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person youre discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensiblysee it as an opportunity to clear up any difficulties you may have w
17、ith this person.21. If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to _.A. apologise in a serious manner B. tell the receiver to ignore the errorC. learn to write the name correctly D. send a short notice to everyone22. What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by you
18、r “reply all” email?A. Try offering other choices. B. Avoid further involvement.C. Meet other staff members. D. Make a light-hearted apology.23. How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email?A. By promising not to offend the receiver again. B. By seeking support from the receiver
19、s friends.C. By asking the receiver to control his anger. D. By talking to the receiver face to face.BIm going through it right nowLast night one of our three family dogs was hit and killed by a car in front of my mothers house. The dogs became, more or less, my mothers surrogate children after her
20、human children grew up and moved out and my father ran with a midlife crisis and left her. The one that was killed had bonded with my mother far more than the othersShe is extremely shocked. I loved the dog,but my true sadness currently results from having to watch my mother bear another tragedy aft
21、er everything she has been through in her life. In the midst of all of this, I have to sincerely applaud the driver of the vehicle, which feels wrong, but its notIll start by stating it was not his fault. The dog ran after a deer into the road at night. In an effort not to hit the deer with his car,
22、 he changed direction, not seeing the dog, resulting in its death. He could have very easily continued on his way, but he did something that I hope I never forgetIn my eyes, he did the right thing. The driver pulled over, carefully wrapped our dog in a blanket he got from his car to preserve its dig
23、nity, and carried it up to my mothers front doorHe was visibly shaking and very upset. He informed my mother of what happened and she broke down immediately. He comforted her the best a stranger could and waited with her while my sister rushed to her house. He left his information and offered assist
24、ance in any way he couldYes, he is the man who hit and killed our dog accidentally. What he really did was spare my mother, and potentially my sister, from coming across a horrible scene themselves while searching for the dog. He had so many choices that were far easier to make than what he chose. H
25、e did the right thing and for that, thank you, Stranger. You restored my faith in humanity24What do we know about the dog killed by the driver?AIt was killed by the driver on purposeBIt lost its life during a fight against a deerCIt was a particular favorite of the authors motherDIt got killed by hi
26、tting the deer while running after it25What does the underlined part“feels wrong, but its not”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?AThe driver ought to answer for the dogs deathBThe author thought it sensible to praise the driverCThe author believed it was not the drivers fault to kill the dogDThe driver sh
27、ould not take responsibility for the dogs death at all26Which of the following can best describe the driver?ASelf-condemned and considerate BCalm and far-sightedCReliable and generousDIrresponsible and unreasonable27What may the author agree with?AStill waters have deep bottomsBThose who are ready t
28、o believe are easy to cheatCWhen the wound is healed,the pain is forgottenDTaking responsibility is the best policyCRed pandas are native to the high forests of Asia. They are only a little bigger than a house cat and considered to be endangered. Scientists reported last month that not all red panda
29、s belong to the same speciesThere are two different species of this animal, not just one, a study foundThe scientists reported finding major differences in three genetic markers between Chinese red pandas and Himalayan red pandas. Scientists identified the markers after studying DNA from 65 of the c
30、reatures. DNA carries genetic information for the development, growth and reproduction of living things. Documenting the existence of two separate species could help guide efforts for protecting red pandas, scientists addedChinese red pandas live in northern Myanmar, as well as southeastern Tibet, S
31、ichuan and Yunnan provinces in China. Himalayan red pandas are native to Nepal,India,Bhutan and southern Tibet in China, the researchers saidConservation biologists Yibo Hu and Fuwen Wei 1ed the study. “To conserve the genetic uniqueness of the two species, we should avoid their interbreeding(杂交繁殖)i
32、n captivity,” Hu said. “Interbreeding between species may harm the genetic adaptations already established for their local habitat environment”Scientists had earlier suggested there were two species of red panda. But the new study was the first to provide the genetic information necessary to permit
33、such a judgment. International experts estimate a total population of around 10,000 red pandas in the wild. The two species differ in coloration and skull shape. The Himalayan red panda is the rarer of the twoMajor dangers to red pandas include deforestation and habitat loss. While they have similar
34、 names, red pandas and giant pandas are not closely related. Giant pandas are one of the worlds eight bear species. Red pandas are sometimes called living fossils because they have no close living relatives. They are the only remaining member of their mammalian family28What is the purpose of recordi
35、ng the existence of the two different species of red panda?ATo direct efforts for the protection of themBTo better distinguish red pandas and giant pandasCTo inform people there exist two species of red pandaDTo confirm there are major differences between them29In which place can we spot Himalayan r
36、ed pandas?ASoutheastern Tibet BYunnan ProvinceCSouthern TibetDNorthern Myanmar30What can we know about the two species of red panda?AThey belong to the same animal family as giant pandasBTheir existence has been known alreadyCThey differ mainly in size and shape of skullDTo protect them,we should in
37、terbreed them31In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?ALifestyle BCultureCEntertainmentDScienceDEuropean researchers say they have created a process that can produce oxygen from moon dustThe process could provide a major source of oxygen for humans taking part in moon exploration activ
38、ities in the futureResearchers from the European Space Agency,or ESA,carried out the experiments at a laboratory in the NetherlandsThe team says ESAs experimental “plant” was able to successfully produce oxygen from simulated(仿造的)moon dustThe dust is part of a material known as regolith(风化层),a top l
39、ayer of dirt and rock pieces that sit on the surface of the moonSamples of regolith returned from the moon have confirmed that the material contains about 45 percent oxygen by weightHowever, the oxygen is chemically locked in the form of minerals or glass, so it is not easily available for use. Havi
40、ng real samples of regolith from the moon made it possible for the researchers to create the simulated moon dust material used during testingThe oxygen extraction(提取)process is carried out using a method called molten salt electrolysis(熔盐电解). This includes first placing the regolith in a metal conta
41、iner. Calcium chloride salt is added to the mixture, which is then heated to 950 degrees Celsius. At this temperature, the regolith remains solid. Next,an electrical current is passed through the material. The researchers say it is this step that results in oxygen being extracted from the regolith.
42、The study reported that up to 96 percent of oxygen in the simulated moon dust was extracted during the experimentsESAs long-term goal is to design an oxygen-producing “pilot plant” to operate full-time on the moonThe first technology demonstration of the system is expected to take place in the middl
43、e 2020s. Beth Lomax, a lead researcher on the project, said, “Being able to acquire oxygen from resources found on the moon would obviously be hugely useful for future lunar settlers, both for breathing and the local production of rocket fuel.” The researchers reported that “as a bonus” the process
44、also results in the production of usable metallic materialsESA and the US space agency NASA are both working on plans to return human beings to the moon. NASA has set a goal for 2024 with the aim to keep humans on the moon for long periods32Why is oxygen from moon dust difficult to use?AIt is tough
45、for human beings to get moon dustBIt is chemically fixed in materials or glassCThe conditions of moon dust are terribleDThere exits only a little of it33What is the main idea of the third paragraph?AWhat molten salt electrolysis isBWhere the value of the study liesCHow oxygen is extracted from moon
46、dustDWhat is necessary in the oxygen extraction process34What is Beth Lomaxs attitude towards the possibility of getting oxygen from moon dust?APositive BSkepticalCCautiousDIndifferent35What can be the best title for the text?ARecent Studies of Moon Dust by ResearchersBHow Researchers Extracted Oxyg
47、en from Moon DustCPotential Significance of Oxygen Extracted from Moon DustDResearchers Report Extracting Oxygen from Moon Dust Successfully第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5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。Weve all heard the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder.” When it comes to studying, there are s
48、ome very specific ways you can improve your effectiveness without adding loads of extra work. Create a game plan. Before you begin your study session, create a game plan for exactly how you will study. Consider what you will study, how long youll spend on each subject and what study methods you will
49、 use. 36 Take at least 10 minutes before your study session to map out your game plan.Outline your notes. Taking the time to boil your notes down to a standard outline can help you grasp the overall concepts youre studying. You certainly can borrow or copy someone elses notes, but you must work hard
50、 to put everything in your own words. 37 Many times, understanding the big picture is just as important as remembering all the individual facts. Outlining allows you to file individual facts under larger ideas.Maintain balance. Balance can be difficult to maintain in school but its crucial for succe
51、ss. 38 Seek to carry out a balanced life. Make sure to maintain a social life and develop hobbies outside of school. Stay in touch with your family and keep them informed of your school progress. Its certainly a challenge, but living in balance will keep you on the path to success. 39 If you want to
52、 do well in school, you simply have to do it. But there are specific ways to study better. To make the most of your limited time. 40 By following the methods above, you can raise the quality of your studying sessions without necessarily increasing the quantity.A. To keep from spinning your wheels.B.
53、 Theres no way to get around studying.C. Write out your notes by hand during class.D. If you dont, youll fail to understand the larger concept.E. This allows you to study the right materials at the right time.F. The last thing you want to do is bury yourself in a mountain of books.G. Dont spend all
54、your time studying or all your time hanging with friends.第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节,满分30分)第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Minh Best, born without arms, loves to paint and shes found a unique way to approach her work. To 41 her paintings, she uses her foot to hold the brush. T
55、he girl has not let anything 42 her back, especially from doing what she loves: painting.Her paintings have 43 from an artistic hobby into a way for Minh and her parents, Sarah Best and Justin Best, to raise money for her to 44 Camp No Limits. “Camp No Limits is a camp for children with limb (肢体) di
56、fferences,” Sarah Best said. We are trying to 45 to West next year as there are campers like Minh and we want her to 46 them.”Online and direct messages with specific requests are 47 ways Minhs paintings have been sold. “Several people have told us, with tears in their eyes, how 48 they are to get t
57、o see her do what she loves.” Sarah Best said.The family has already raised more than $5,000, helping pay for travel 49 to two camps just this year. “ 50 she attends these camps, shell know shes just one of the crowd,” Sarah Best remarked.As her drawings continue to 51 the shelves, Minhs family woul
58、d love to be able to help other kids attend these camps and offer financial assistance through these 52 . “Attending these camps, shes already 53 others as well,” Best said. “Again, her love for life is just catching and it gives people of all ages 54 , even at these camps.”Minh will continue to pai
59、nt, cook, dance and do everything that brings her joy 55 limitations.41. A. sell B. enjoy C. promote D. make42. A. hold B. call C. bring D. give43. A. risen B. grown C. ranged D. stayed44. A. attend B. witness C. experience D. deliver45. A. move B. walk C. travel D. cycle46. A. argue with B. catch u
60、p with C. fit in with D. agree with47. A. normal B. common C. original D. unique48. A. blessed B. annoyed C. considerate D. adorable49. A. plans B. books C. aims D. expenses50. A. Since B. Though C. When D. Because51. A. run into B. pass down C. apply for D. fly off52. A. lessons B. classes C. donat
61、ions D. comments53. A. hurt B. inspired C. prevented D. offended54. A. money B. hope C. experiences D. paintings55. A. without B. despite C. over D.through第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)More and more public schools in America make it a rule that students must finish a certain amount of community service 5
62、6 they are allowed to graduate from high school. They work on projects like making the environment better or 57 (feed) homeless people.Many school systems in the United States now ask students to do some kinds of community service as part of their studies. Students 58 (involve) in service projects h
63、elp 59 (they) as well as their communities. They learn about the needs of people and aid 60 (organize). For this reason, holidays 61 (become) the prime period for volunteer work so far. Volunteers get no pay, but experts point out that it is 62 excellent opportunity to learn and practice new skills.
64、According to the statistics, more than 60% of young Americans have participated 63 different kinds of community service, such as cooking for homeless people, or painting old buildings, etc. Some students like to do their volunteer work in 64 (centre) parts of America, but the majority of teens prefe
65、r to do it in their hometowns. Tom,a 16-year-old middle school student in California, often 65 (do) community service in a local hospital. He works 16 hours every week either receiving calls at the information desk, or helping push patients back to their wards(病房).第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)第一节 应用文写作(满分15)假定
66、你是李华,你校学生会将举办垃圾分类中英文海报设计大赛,你是负责人。请在你校英文网站写一则通知,内容包括:1. 大赛目的;2. 作品要求;3. 作品展出方式及颁奖时间。注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;NoticeGarbage Classification Poster Design Competition_Student Council第二节(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。续写的词数应为150左右。Honesty is a vital quality of human behavior and always
67、regarded as a virtue.Every time people refer to the topic, I would recall an unforgettable experience which had a deep impact on my growth.I was 16 when one morning, Dad told me I could drive him to Mijas, a town 18 miles away and then take the car in a nearby garage to get it serviced.At that time,
68、I had just passed the driving test, and I hardly had a chance to use the car, so I said yes without hesitation.I drove my father to Mijas,promising to pick him up again at 4 pm, then I went to a nearby garage,and put the car in there. Since I had several hours to spare, I decided to go to a movie th
69、eater near the garage to see a movie. However, I was so absorbed in the plot of the movie that l forgot the time. When the last movie finished, I looked at my watch:6 pm.I was two hours late!I thought my father would be very angry if he knew what I was doing. And he would never let me drive again. S
70、o I decided to make up an excuse. Then, I drove to the appointed place,my father was sitting in a corner, waiting patiently. I first apologized for being late, then told him that I wanted to get there as soon as possible, but that something was wrong with some of the main parts of the car.I would ne
71、ver forget the way he looked at me. “ Im very disappointed that you thought you had to lie to me, Jason.” My father looked at me again and said, “When you didnt show up on time, I called the gas station and asked if there was anything wrong. They told me you never picked up the car. So, you see, I k
72、now theres nothing wrong with the car at all.”Paragraph 1A wave of guilt swept over me._Paragraph 2Im going to walk home now and think where I have gone wrong all these years,father said to me._参考答案一听力1-5 CACBA 6-10 CACBB11-15 BACCA16-20 ACAAB二阅读 21-23 ABD 24-27 CBAD 28-31 ACBD 32-35 BCAD七选五:36-40 E
73、DGBA 三完型41-45 DABAC 46-50 CBADC 51-55 DCBBA语法填空 56. before 57. feeding 58.involved 59. themselves 60. organizations 61. have become 62. an 63. in 64. central 65. does 四 作文1. One possible version:NoticeGarbage Classification Poster Design CompetitionTo raise awareness of garbage classification and he
74、lp students form a good habit, we will hold a competition to design a poster about garbage classification.The competition is open to anyone. The designs, using both Chinese and English, can be hand-drawn or digitally produced. Submissions can be made as an individual or as a team. Please hand in you
75、r work before July 22nd to Mr. Li in Room 102. The designs will be displayed from July 23rd to September 10th in the school hall and on our school website. The award ceremony will be held on September 15th and the awards for winners will be amazing.We are looking forward to lots of creative designs.
76、Student Council2.Paragraph 1:A wave of guilt swept over me. I had to admit the fact that I had gone to the movies and that was the real reason why I was late. Dad listened carefully as a sadness passed through him,“Im angry, not with you but with myself. You see. I realize that I have failed as a fa
77、ther if after all these years you feel that you have to lie to me. I have failed because I have brought up a son who cannot even tell the truth to his own father.Paragraph 2:“Im going to walk home now and think where I have gone wrong all these years”, father said to me. “But father, its exactly eig
78、hteen miles home from here, and its dark. You cant walk back. ”I begged. My protests, my apologies and the rest of my words were useless. I had let my father down and I was about to learn one of the most painful lessons of my life. Dad began walking along the dusty roads. I quickly jumped in the car
79、 and followed behind. I apologized all the way, telling him how sorry I was, but he simply ignored me. For 18 miles he kept walking. Seeing my father in so much pain was the most awful experience that I have ever faced. However it was also the most successful lesson.听力录音原稿录音原文:Listening Test 1Text 1
80、W: How about seeing the new film at the theater tomorrow?M: Sorry. I have a GRE class every Friday, and the next day I always have to look over my notes at home. Text 2M: Hey, Katherine. Do you know any special ways to listen to lectures better?W: Well, I like to take notes. But if the topic is diff
81、icult, I often record the whole thing. That way, I can listen to the lecture all over again and take really good notes. Text 3W: Hi, Thomas. This is Katie. I found your notebook in the library. Please come to get it back in the classroom. Or I just leave it in the teachers office in Room 201, if you
82、 dont have time now. M: Oh. Thats great, Katie! I have been looking for it all day long. Ill go to get it tomorrow morning. Text 4M: I find there are plenty of classical music CDs on the Internet. You can buy them very cheaply if you like them. W: Great. I know you very often listen to them. You can
83、 try some rock music, which can make you energetic and powerful. And jazz music also makes people feel relaxed. M: Mm I sometimes listen to them. Text 5M: You really have a lot of hobbies, Sarah. How do you find time to keep up with all of them?W: Thats the nice thing about being retired. I have alw
84、ays had a desire to do more in the field of art, and now that I have time, I really enjoy taking art classes at the community college.Text 6M: Im terribly sorry, Tina. Ive broken your glasses. I was looking for the dictionary you borrowed from me yesterday on the desk while you were out for a break.
85、 W: Well, it doesnt matter. Its my fault. I forgot to return it to you on time after I used it to look up some words in it. I should say sorry to you first. M: I need it badly now, so I began to search for it on your desk. I should have been careful. Ill pay for it. W: No, there is no need to pay. Y
86、ou treat me an ice cream after class. Thats enough. Text 7W: Good morning. Harwich Hospital. How may I help you?M: Hello, I made an appointment with Dr. Martin, but I have to make a change now. W: Oh, whos calling, please?M: Its Adam Welsh. W: Ah yes, Mr. Welsh. Your appointment is at 11:00 am on We
87、dnesday. Is there a problem?M: Well, unfortunately I wont be able to come tomorrow as I live out of town and Ive been cut off by last nights sudden snowstorm. Could I possibly have another appointment for the same time the day after tomorrow when the weather will hopefully be better?W: Wait a moment
88、, please. Ill just check. Yes, thatll be fine. M: Thank you very much. W: Youre welcome. Ill inform Dr. Martin of the change. Thank you for calling. Text 8M: Lets plan a trip for the summer break. W: All right. I heard there are some little villages with beautiful scenery and interesting shops. M: O
89、h no. We dont have that much money to do some shopping. W: Youre right. Anyway, Id like to have a look. I just heard there are some really nice arts in the villages. (10)The best place to find a good variety of local artworks such as paintings and handmade jewelry is Richmond. The only trouble is th
90、at there arent any places to eat. Luckily, there are some great restaurants and cafs in Rosemount 15 minutes by bike away from it. (11)And Sun Valley, which is a ten-minute walk from Richmond is also famous for its local foods. M: Great! Are there any youth hotels around there?W: Yes, theres one in
91、Richmond. (12)But what about sleeping in a tent? We havent done that for ages and we dont have much money to stay in a hotel. M: Sounds fun. Text 9W: Nice to meet you, Jack. Im Mrs. Spence. Please take a seat. M: Thank you, Mrs. Spence. Nice to meet you, too. W: (13)So, youve applied to do a teachin
92、g course here. M: (13)Yes, thats right. W: Id like you to tell me, first of all, why you want to be a teacher. M: OK. Well, Ive always loved explaining things and helping people. (14)Im not looking for an easy jobI like a challenge! I also want to work with young people. W: And why have you decided
93、to become a PE teacher?M: OK, playing sports is my favorite. I really believe its important for young people to do sports at school. W: (15)Oh, mine is watching sports. Well, why is it so important, do you think?M: OK. Well, first of all, we all know its important for our health to keep physically f
94、it. Secondly, physical exercise is good for our mental well-being. W: HmmmM:(16)Finally, playing sports teaches young people important life lessons, like the teamwork, which values most. W: OK. Jack. (13)Lets stop here. Ill let you know the result soon. Text 10M: In the age of mobile payments, what
95、we really need to survive is a smartphone. But one company in the US is going to make your traditional wallets cool again, by bringing them into the digital age. (17)Armenian firm Voltermans Smart Wallet takes security to a new level. Its fitted with different technology. In a smart wallet, there is
96、 an alarm, a GPS tracker, and even a camera. (18)If your phone and wallet become separated, the alarm will warn you so that you dont leave it behind. And if your wallet is lost or stolen, the GPS tracker can help you reach it. But perhaps the most unusual feature of the Volterman Smart Wallet is the
97、 built-in front-facing camera. “If someone dares to open your wallet without your permission, the little camera will take a picture and send it to your mobile phone,” the founder said. (19)Once your wallet is stolen, you will find it easily by receiving the picture of the thief. The Volterman is really the worlds most powerful smart wallet. (20)Its also lightweight and thin, making it perfect for travel. No more international roaming charges(漫游费). Also, it works wirelessly. The high-tech wallet comes in three models, with the cheapest cost expected to be $169.