1、高一年级2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试英语试题 本试卷分为I卷（选择题）和II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，时间120分钟。注意事项：1.答第I卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.选出每小题答案后，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框。3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。第I卷（满分100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
2、题，从题中所给的A,B ,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标出在试卷的相应位置。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个小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the man do tonight?A. Go to a cinema. B. Attend a meeting. C. Stay at home.2. How much is the headphone?A.S30. B.$20. C.$14.3. What is the woman?A. A doctor. B. A secretary. C.A nurse.4. What does the man
3、mean?A. He cant afford the trip.B. He doesnt like Hawaii.C. He cant make time for the trip. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The environment. B. The price of petrol. C. Electric vehicles.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
4、有时间阅读各个小题，每个小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题给出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.Where are the speakers?A. In a store. B. In the man s house. C. In a restaurant.7. What is in the refrigerator?A. A glass of lemonade. B. Large pieces of ice. C.Bottles of water.听第7段材料，回答第8，9题。8. What is the woman looking for?A. The Bak
5、ery Shop. B. The City Bank. C. The City Center.9. When will the next bus leave?A. At about 8: 30. B. At about 9: 00. C.At about 9: 30听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why does the man feel tired?A. He moved to a new place. B. He went sightseeing. C. He walked a lot.11. What does the man say about the apartment?A
6、. Nice but a bit expensive. B. Convenient but dirty. C. Big but old-fashioned.12. What does the woman suggest the man do tomorrow?A. Keep trying. B. Visit some guys. C. Go to school.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Whats Mels father like?A. He was too protective. B. He liked taking risks. C. He gave Mel the fre
7、edom to dive.14. What does Mels brother like least?A. Diving. B.Skating. C. Surfing.15. What does Mel think of her life?A. Relaxing. B.Boring. C. Enjoyable.16. What do we know about Mel?A. Her father taught her to dive.B. She wasnt allowed to dive alone.C. She was the youngest kid to learn diving.听第
8、10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How did the speaker know about his first part-time job?A. From his brother. B. From his mother. C. From his neighbor.18. Where did the speakers sister work?A. In a drug store. B. In a grocery store. C. In a supermarket.19. What should people do first after logging on job searchin
9、g websites?A. Searching job by position.B. Completing an application.C. Preparing for an interview.20. What is the main purpose of the talk?A. To share working experiences.B. To introduce ways of finding a part-time job.C. To explain the reasons for working part-time.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小
10、题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A.B.C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The 87th Academy Award（奥斯卡金像奖） nominations(提名) were announced on Jan 15, and The Grand Budapest Hotel stood out as a favorite with nine nominations, including Best Picture. Check out some other Best Picture nominees to see if you missed an
11、y of last years top Hollywood films.The Imitation Game This historical thriller is about British computer scientist, Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), the father of artificial intelligence. At the start of World War II, Turing was asked to join a select team of mathematical geniuses to decode the
12、system the Nazis used to send military messages. Besides the actual breaking of the code, Cumberbatchs portrayal（扮演）of Turings personality, a mixture of decency（正派）and shyness, is also a highlight of the movie.Birdman This dark comedy film is about how Riggan Thomson, a faded star once famous for hi
13、s superhero roles, struggles to regain fame. American actor Michael Keaton, 63, who has a similar experience to Thomsons, plays the leading role.Selma A stellar cast(主要演员) including talk show queen Oprah Winfrey may be one reason to see Selma. But that the film focuses on Martin Luther King Jr.s str
14、uggle for civil rights（民权） also makes it worth viewing. Based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, the film is a chronicle(编年史) of Kings (David Oyelowo) campaign for political rights for African-American people.The Theory of Everything We know English theoretical physicist Stephen
15、Hawking for his significant scientific discoveries, especially his black hole theories. This biographical film reveals the scientists (played by Eddie Redmayne) secret romantic relationship with Jane Hawking (Felicity Jones), whom he meets and falls in love with at Cambridge and who later becomes hi
16、s first wife.Boyhood American Director Richard Linklater did an experiment in this film, using the same cast for 12 years to record a boys growth. In two and a half hours, we see Mason, a Texas boy from a divorced family, grow from 6-year-old boy to a freshman in college.21. How many Best Picture no
17、minees are mentioned in the text? A. FiveB. SixC. EightD. Nine22. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Michael Keaton became famous overnight after starring in the movie Birdman.B. Alan Turing is a talented and outgoing man in The Imitation Game.C. Selma is the story of
18、 Martin Luther King Jr.s fight for voting rights for African-Americans.D. The Theory of Everything is about how Stephen Hawking discovered his black hole theories.23. What is Boyhood mainly about? A. How Richard Linklater did his decade-long experiment. B. The wonderful life of Mason. C. The growth
19、of a young boy. D. How Mason spent his college years. BWatching some children trying to catch butterflies one hot August afternoon, I was reminded of an incident in my own childhoodWhen I was a boy of 12 in South Carolina, something happened to me that cured me forever of wanting to put any wild cre
20、ature in a cage. We lived on the edge of a wood, and every evening at dusk the mockingbirds would come and rest in the trees and sing. There isnt a musical instrument made by man that can produce a more beautiful sound than the song of the mockingbird. I decided that I would catch a young bird and k
21、eep it in a cage and in that way would have my own private musician. I finally succeeded in catching one and put it in a cage. At first, in its fright at being captured, the bird fluttered about the cage, but eventually it settled down in its new home. I felt very pleased with myself and looked forw
22、ard to some beautiful singing from my tiny musician. I had left the cage out on our back porch, and on the second day of the birds captivity my new pets mother flew to the cage with food in her mouth. The baby bird ate everything she brought to it. I was pleased to see this. Certainly the mother kne
23、w better than I how to feed her baby. The following morning when I went to see how my captive was doing, I discovered it on the floor of the cage, dead. I was shocked! What had happened! I had taken excellent care of my little bird, or so I thought. Arthur Wayne, the famous ornithologist, happened t
24、o be visiting my father at the time, hearing me crying over the death of my bird, explained what had occurred. “A mother mockingbird, finding her young in a cage, will sometimes bring it poison berries. She thinks it better for her young to die than to live in captivity.” Never since then have I cau
25、ght any living creature and put it in a cage. All living creatures have a right to live free.24.Why did the writer catch a mockingbird when he was a boy of 12? AHe had just got a new cage. BHe liked its beautiful feather. CHe wanted it to sing for him. DHe wanted a pet for a companion.25.The mocking
26、bird died because it _. Awas frightened to death Bate the poisonous food its mother gave it Crefused to eat anything Ddrank the poisonous water by mistake26.What does the underlined word “ornithologist ” probably mean? A. a religious person B.a kind personC.a schoolmaster D.an expert in birds27.What
27、 is the most important lesson the writer learned from the incident?AFreedom is very valuable to all creatures.BAll birds put in a cage wont live long.CYou should keep the birds from their mother.DBe careful about food you give to baby birds. CI travel a lot in my work, and what I dislike about my jo
28、b is eating alone. It always makes me feel lonely to see others laughing and talking. So, room service for several nights was a better choice for me. After having room service three nights at a hotel in Houston, however, I needed to get out of my room. Although the restaurant opened at 6:30, I arriv
29、ed at 6:25. The waiter at the front desk made a comment(评论) about my “being there really early”. I explained my dislike of eating alone in restaurants. He then seated me at a lovely table and asked me whether I would mind if he sat down with me for a while. I was glad! He sat and talked with me abou
30、t his career goals and the difficulty of being at work on nights, weekends and holidays. He said he hadnt enough time to be with his family. After 15 minutes, he saw some customers at the front desk and excused himself. I noticed that before he went to the front desk, he stopped in the kitchen for a
31、 moment. Then another waiter came out of the kitchen and had a wonderful chat with me. Before I left that night, some other waiters, even the cook, had come out of the kitchen and sat with me! When I asked for my bill about one hour later, all the people who had sat down with me came over in a big g
32、roup to my table, and presented me with a red rose. And I cried! What had begun as a lonely night ended as a beautiful experience. 28. The author asked for room service because _.A. a lot of money would be saved in this wayB. he didnt like to eat with other people around C. he didnt wanted to be rec
33、ognized by the waiters D. seeing people laughing and talking made him feel bad 29. How did the waiter feel when he saw the author come in at 6:25? A. Dissatisfied. B. Pleased. C. Surprised. D. Angry.30. From the third paragraph, we can learn that the waiter at the front desk _. A. knew how to attrac
34、t more customers to his restaurant B. found it hard to balance his work and his family C. was getting tired of his present job D. had never had such a chance to talk about his worries31. The author wants to tell us that _. A. people are actually all lonely in their own way B. restaurants should put
35、the need of customers first C. the kindness of strangers can make you less lonely D. restaurants are full of surprises for lonely people D People can be addicted to different things e.g. alcohol, drug, certain foods, or even television. People who have such an addiction are compulsive(强迫的):they have
36、 a very powerful psychological need that they feel they must satisfy. According to psychologists, many people are compulsive spenders. They feel that they must spend money. This compulsion, like most others, is impossible to explain reasonably. For compulsive spenders who buy on credit, charge accou
37、nts are even more exciting than money. In other words, compulsive spenders feel that with credit, they can do anything. Their pleasure in spending large amounts is actually greater than the pleasure that they get from the things they buy. There is even a special psychology of bargain hunting. To sav
38、e money, of course, most people look for sales, low prices, and discounts. Compulsive bargain hunters, however, often buy things that they dont need just because they are cheap. They want to believe that they are helping their budgets, but they are really playing an exciting game. When they can buy
39、something for less than other people, they feel that they are winning. Most people, experts claim, have two reasons for their behavior: a good reason for the things that they do and the real reason. It is not only scientists, of course, who understand the psychology of spending habits, but also busi
40、ness people. Stores, companies, and advertisers use psychology to increase business. They consider peoples needs for love, power, or influence, their basic values, their beliefs and opinions, an d so on in their advertising and sales methods. Psychologists often use a method called “behavior therapy
41、” to help individuals solve their personality problems. In the same way, they can help people who feel that they have problems with money.32. According to the psychologists, a compulsive spender is one who spends large amounts of money _.A. and takes great pleasure from what he or she buysA in order
42、 to satisfy his or her basic needs in lifeC. just to meet his or her strong psychological needB and feels he or she is cheated33. What is the text mainly about?A. The psychology of money-spending habits. B.The habits of compulsive spenders.C. A special psychology of bargain hunting.D.The use of the
43、psychology of spending habits in business.34. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the text?A. People spend money for exactly the same reason that they need to buy things.B. Business people and advertisers can use the psychology of peoples spending habits to increase sales.C. Busin
44、ess people understand the psychology of compulsive buying better than scientists do.D. Compulsive bargain hunters do not have problems with money.35. From the text we may safely conclude that compulsive spenders or compulsive bargain hunters _.A. are really unreasonable B. need special treatmentC. a
45、re really beyond drugs D. can never get any help to solve their problems with money 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。How Can I Fight Laziness? Lazy people will never gain anything in life. However, laziness can be defeated once a few changes have been made in your mind
46、. 36 Many people lack sleep constantly, since they stay up too late and get up too early to prepare for work. These people have little motivation once they arrive home. Laziness works hand in hand with a lack of motivation and a tendency to put off things. By adjusting your sleep schedule to provide
47、 a few more hours of meaningful rest, you can fight laziness throughout the day. Another way to fight laziness is to change your mind from passive to active. Some people treat their lives as if they were pushed from task to task. Others take a more positive approach, viewing each task as a challenge
48、 they must overcome alone. 37 Some people fight laziness by removing the temptations(诱惑) that surround them. A television in the living room may provide entertainment, but watching too much TV often contributes to laziness. 38 Complete a few tasks and reward yourself with what you enjoy, such as a g
49、ood dinner or a film. Laziness can also be a lasting problem at home. Couples and children may all have different energy levels, but laziness can be spread if not dealt with immediately. 39 Be the first to collect and wash dishes after a meal. Others in the home may eventually follow your example an
50、d perform their own task. Itis difficult to practice laziness when you are surrounded by motivated people. 40 Enough exercise and a balanced diet can help you to develop a healthy lifestyle, thus enabling you to have more energy and help lift your spirits.A. Knowing how to fight laziness is importan
51、tB. To fight family laziness, set an example.C. Finally, taking exercise regularly can help you fight laziness.D. One way to fight laziness is to get enough sleep.E. Create a reward system for yourself, just as parents do for a child.F. Laziness appears when you no longer feel in charge of your own
52、mind.G. With strong determination, you will be able to achieve your goal.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）One October morning, the sky was clear and the sun was shining. Bethany Hamilton decided to go 41 with some friends in Hawaii. As one of the best teenage surfers in the world, t
53、he 13-year-old American girl was planning to become a 42 surfer. Cheerfully, she was lying on her surfboard, waiting for the next big wave. Suddenly, a big shark 43 her left arm and shook her backwards and forwards. Bethany held onto her board and the shark eventually swam awaybut it took her 44 awa
54、y with it.45,it attacked only once. It happened so fast that she didnt even 46. As Bethany started to swim back to the beach with one arm, her friends thought she was joking. But to their horror, they saw the 47 and rushed to help.Having lost almost half the blood, Bethanys 48 was a miracle,accordin
55、g to doctors. But she wanted to do 49 just survive. “It never crossed my mind that I might never get on a surfboard again,” she recalled later. “I wondered whether I would actually be 50 to do it or not. But 51 I left hospital, I had decided that I was going to surf.” With the support of her family,
56、 Bethany 52 to get back on her board only one month after the attack. Her dad fixed a handle on her surfboard to help her paddle through and into waves. When she returned to surfing at a competition in Hawaii, Bethany was 53 in dangerous waves that broke her surfboard. As a result, she gave away her
57、 remaining boards and quit. She tried using an artificial arm, but it turned out to be 54 while surfing. After 55 in Thailand in the 2004 earthquake and helping homeless survivors who had lost everything, Bethany 56 her decision to give up the sport she loved and 57 to try professional surfing again
58、. Less than a year after the accident, she won first place in a surfing competition in Hawaii. And all her struggles and efforts 58 when she won in a world championship years later. She also received several 59,including a special award for courage at the MTV Teen Choice Awards in 2004 and the Woman
59、 of the Year award from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia in 2006.Her 60,true story gained wider attention with the release of the film “Soul Surfer”.41. A. swimming B. boating C. sailing D. surfing42. A. professional B. free C. dream D. special43. A. touched B. struck C. bit D. took44. A. arm B. surfboard
60、C. friend D. hand45. A. Strangely B. Especially C. Surprisingly D. Fortunately46. A. think B. fight C. scream D. escape47. A. shark B. blood C. attack D. scene48. A. survival B. courage C. accident D. injury49. A. rather than B. more than C. better than D. other than50. A. suitable B. lucky C. stron
61、g D. able51.A. while B. after C. before D. until52.A. hoped B. managed C. agreed D. offered53.A. caught B. noticed C. lost D. driven54.A. helpful B. useless C. wonderful D. meaningless55.A. training B. settling C. traveling D. volunteering56.A. reconsidered B. remembered C. recognized D. recalled57.
62、A. refused B. started C. decided D. continued58.A. paid out B. paid for C. paid in D. paid off59.A. gifts B. honors C. rewards D. praises60.A. exciting B. dangerous C. inspiring D. adventurous第卷（满分50分）注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第一部分：英语知识运用（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 You have
63、just celebrated the Spring Festival with your family.While 61 (prepare)for most important holiday of the year, you may come across an animal sign from the Chinese zodiac(生肖)on the paper cut decorations 62 hang on the doors or windows. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, February 16 is the begin
64、ning of the Year of the Dog.Although they 63 (see) as companions and part of the family today,China and Western countries have different cultural 64 (belief)about dogs. In Chinese, some words related 65 dogs have negative meanings, such as“No ivory(象牙)can come out of a dogs mouth.”In English, 66 ,th
65、e situation is different.People use “Every dog has his day” 67 (describe) a period of fortune.It is said that when Greek hero Odysseus 68 (eventual) returns home after 20 years away at war only his dog Argos recognizes him,who is overjoyed to see 69 (it) owner again after so many years.In fact,peopl
66、e are much 70 (close) to dogs in a way than to cows,pigs or even horses.Their loyalty is the origin of the English saying,“A dog is mans best friend.”第二部分：翻译句子（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）71.和她之前的书相比是困难的，因为它们是完全不同的。（it形式主语）72.这是一个我们小时候生活过的地方。（定语从句）73.由于房价上涨，很多年轻人都买不起房子。（with）74.孩子们挤满了电影院等着看他们最喜欢的电影。（doing）75.需
67、要采取一些措施来改善这个城市的环境。（不定式作目的状语）第三部分：书面表达（满分25分） 假定你是李华，在你班学习一个月的美国男孩Tom不太适应这里的生活，请给他写一封信，内容包括：1.安慰；2.提建议；3.邀请参加你的生日聚会。注意：1.词数100字左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。高一年级2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试 英语试题答题卡贴条形码区 由考员负责粘贴姓名：_ 座号:_考号注意事项：1.答题前,考生务必先认真植对条形码上的姓名。准考证号和座号,然后将本人姓名、准考证号、座号填写在相应位置，并在答题卡面左上角填写姓名和座号。填写准考证号和座号时,每个书写框只能填写一个阿
68、拉伯数字,要求字体工整，笔迹清晰。2.答第I卷时,必使用2B铅笔填涂答题卡上相应题目的答案标号,修改时,要用橡皮擦干净。3. 答第II卷时,必须使0.5毫米黑色签字书写,要求字体工整、笔迹请晰。务必在题号所指示的答题区域内作答。4.保持答卡清请,完整。严禁折叠,严禁在答题卡上做任何标记,严使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。5.若未按上述要求填写,答题，影响评分质量,后果自负。第I卷(须用2B铅笔填涂)1 A B C 6 A B C 11 A B C 16 A B C 2 A B C 7 A B C 12 A B C 17 A B C3 A B C 8 A B C 13 A B C 18 A B C4
69、 A B C 9 A B C 14 A B C 19 A B C5 A B C 10 A B C 15 A B C 20 A B C21 A B C D 26 A B C D 31 A B C D 36 A B C D E F G22 A B C D 27 A B C D 32 A B C D 37 A B C D E F G23 A B C D 28 A B C D 33 A B C D 38 A B C D E F G24 A B C D 29 A B C D 34 A B C D 39 A B C D E F G25 A B C D 30 A B C D 35 A B C D 40 A
70、B C D E F G41A B C D 46A B C D 51A B C D 56A B C D 42A B C D 47A B C D 52A B C D 57A B C D43A B C D 48A B C D 53A B C D 58A B C D 44A B C D 49A B C D 54A B C D 59A B C D 45A B C D 50A B C D 55A B C D 60A B C D 第卷(须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写)61. _ 62._ 63._64. _ 65._ 66._67._ 68._ 69._70._翻译句子71. _72._73._74. _75
71、. _写作Dear Tom,Im Li Hua, one of your classmates._ Yours sincerely,Li Hua高一年级2017-2018学年第二学期期中考试 英语试题答案 听力1-5CCBAC 6-10BCBCC 11-15BACAC 16-20 BBAAB阅读理解21-23BCC 24-27 CBDA 28-31DCBC 32-35CABB阅读选句36-40DFEBC完形填空41-45 DACAD 46-50 CBABD 51-55 CBABD 56-60 ACDBC阅语法填空：61. preparing 62. that/which 63. are see
72、n 64. beliefs 65. to66. however 67. to describe 68. eventually 69. Its 70. closer翻译句子71.It is difficult to compare with/make a comparison with her previous book because they are completely different.72.This is a place where we lived as children./This is a place in which we lived as a child.73.With t
73、he housing price going up,a lot of young people cant afford a house.74.The cinema is crowded with children waiting to watch their favorite film.75.Some measures need to be taken to improve the environment in this city.作文One possible version:Dear Tom,Im Li Hua, one of your classmates. Learning that y
74、ou fail to adapt yourself well to the school life here, I am writing to express my earnest comfort to you. Meanwhile, Id like to share with you some constructive suggestions.On the one hand, you can try communicating with us more, sharing with us your concerns as well as joys and pleasure. On the ot
75、her hand, it must be great help if you can join us in our activities, experiencing Chinese life more and exploring Chinese culture more.Before I conclude my letter, I am humbled to invite you to my birthday party next week. Lets have fun together!Yours sincerely,Li Hua 听力原文（Tesxt1）W:Would you like t
76、o go to the cinema tonight?M: Id rather stay at home and watch TV. I have to get up early to attend a meeting tomorrow.（Tesxt2）M:Whats the price of those headphones?W:Arent they 14 dollars?It cost 20 dollars last week and now you can get it at a 30% discount.（Tesxt3）W:Mr.Robert,Mr. James from Market
77、ing Department would like to hear your opinion on this plan.M:Im meeting my doctor.Put it in my bag,would you please? Ill see him during my lunch time.（Tesxt4）M:The winter vacation is coming.Well have plenty of time.What should we do?W:How about spending our vacation in Hawaii?M:I dont make enough m
78、oney to do that.（Text 5）W:I think most of us should use electric vehicles,as the price of petrol is rising.M:Yes,I think so.And they are also environmental-friendly.（Text 6）M:Would you like a cold drink?W:Yes,please.Id like a glass of lemonade if youve got any.M:Ill go and look in the kitchen.Yes,th
79、eres a bottle here,but it isnt cold.W:Why?Havent you got a refrigerator?M:Yes,but it is full of bottles of water.W:Never mind. Can I have a large piece of ice in it?M:Im afraid not.The refrigerator hasnt been working properly.（Text 7）W:Excuse me?M:Yes,Madam.What can I do for you?W:Can you tell me wh
80、ere the City Bank is?M:Its upstairs,across from the Bakery Shop.W:Thanks.Do you know what time it opens?M:It should be open now because its already 9:00.W:Thats good.And can you tell me how often the buses leave for the City Center?M:Every thirty minutes,and youve just missed one.W:Oh,dear.Then Ill
81、have to wait for another thirty minutes.（Text8）W:Hi,Bill. Hows it going today? M:Hi,Mom.It is really tiring walking around and seeing places.W:Yes,I know.M:I saw a ground floor apartment with four bedrooms today.W:Four bedrooms?It sounds huge.M:Yeah,it was.But the rent was quite cheap.And it was a n
82、ice place.A big living room with big windows.And the furniture was modern.W:Sounds great.Did you take it?M:Well,no.The place was shared.Three guys are looking for a fourth roommate.They seemed nice enough,but the place was a mess.Its a shame because the place is not bad,quite close to school.W:Dont
83、worry.Try to see more places tomorrow.Hopefully one of them will be alright.Or ask your classmates for more information.（Text9）M:Today we have with us Mel Flynn,an Australian teenager who started diving before ten.Thats still pretty young!Mel!W:It is,I suppose,but there were quite a few other kids o
84、n the course.M:And did your parents come with you?W:My dad did the diving course too,so he could dive with me when I was old enough to dive with a qualified adult.At first I thought hed be too protective,bu in fact he allowed me quite a lot of freedom-without taking any silly risks,of course.M:Do yo
85、u have any brothers or sisters?W:Wel1,Ive got a little brother,and he is a skateboarder.He likes surfing too,but he isnt too interested in going under the waves.M:And what do you do to relax when youre not at school or diving?W:I dont have much time for relaxing,really,but it doesnt bother me becaus
86、e I enjoy what I do so much.I suppose if I dont live here,Id be doing something else,and I might be loving that too.But its as if its been clear from when I was tiny that this is the right thing for me.（Text 10）M:Hello,everyone!Most of you want to know how to find a part-time job and Ill introduce s
87、omething about that.I was lucky enough to get my first part-time job because my mom shopped several times a week in our local grocery store and she heard that they needed staff.I worked part-time during high school and full-time during summer holiday and during breaks from college.My brother worked
88、in asupermarket in our neighborhood too.My younger sister worked in the drug store across the street which,of course,was also visited by my mom on a regular basis.More than a few years later,thats still the best way to find a job,though I had never heard of the term“networking”back then.You now can
89、start your online job search by visiting the sites that focus on part-time chance.Searching by type of position will produce a list of openings.Theres also a list of national employers that hire part-time workers.Enter how many miles youre willing to travel into the search engine and it will give you a list of jobs that meet your requirements.Next,make sure you dress properly,get ready to complete an application ,and are prepared for an interview.
