1、山东省临沂市兰山区、兰陵县2020-2021学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用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，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳
2、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. Where will the woman go first?A. To the bank.B. To the museum.C. To the bathroom.2. Why is the young woman happy?A. She is getting married.B. She got perfect grades again.C. Her father came to visit her.3. How many birds has the man probably
3、 seen?A. Five.B. Two.C. One.4. What does the woman say about her food?A. Its tasty enough.B. She doesnt like it.C. Its the best sandwich shes ever eaten.5. What will the speakers do next?A. Walk home.B. Wait for a bus. .C. Get a taxi.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
4、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 kind of games is the woman playing?A. Puzzles.B. Gun games.C. Piano games. 7. Who does the woman have an appointment with tomorrow?A. A dentist.B. A professor.C. A manager.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where a
5、re the speakers?A. On a beach.B. In a garden.C. In a hospital.9. What are the speakers doing?A. Collecting garbage.B. Enjoying the scenery of the sea.C. Doing research on environment protection.10. When will the speakers return?A. Saturday morning.B. Saturday afternoon.C. Friday evening.听第8段材料，回答第11
6、至13题。11. Why did the man call the woman?A. To pay a bill.B. To deposit some money.C. To check his account balance.12. Where does the man live now?A. On Alston Way.B. On Berkshire Road.C. On Parkview Drive.13. What is the last piece of information the man gives?A. His Social Security Number.B. His da
7、te of birth.C. His account number.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What did the woman use to do in her free time?A. Watch movies.B. Draw pictures.C. Make the candies.15. What does the man offer to do?A. Pick up the kids every day.B. Take the woman to the cinema.C. Give the woman some time alone.16. How does the
8、 woman probably feel about the mans suggestion?A. A little worried.B. Very confident.C. Quite angry.17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Co-workers.B. Parent and kid.C. Husband and wife.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the speakers mainly talking about?A. How food affects child
9、rens thinking.B. What school -age children like and dislike.C. What happens when kids start school at a later time.19. What does Julie think will happen to well-rested students?A. They will be too energetic.B. They will learn better in class.C. They will buy more energy drinks.20. What should educat
10、ors pay attention to according to Julie?A. Teaching methods.B. Food quality in the dining hall.C. School schedules and teenagers sleep needs.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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAs the spring and summer are finally upon us, the HOA (Homeowner Association) com
11、munities are planning events to get the neighborhood involved and interacting. Below are some great event ideas for your community.Spring fling cookoutThis is a great way to get to know your neighbors and build a sense of community. To keep the costs down, make it a potluck(自备餐宴会). If someone doesnt
12、 like to cook, have them bring dinks or utensils(餐具). Have a few neighbors bring their gill if it is convenient for hot dogs and hamburgers. Set it up in a buffet style to allow one to pick and choose their favorites on each table and keep things moving. Plan game areas for all ages. Finally, make a
13、 playlist. Music really sets a great mood. Make sure you have a good mix of songs for every listener.Community-wide garage salesIts suitable to hold garage sales in the spring and fall. Having a neighborhood yard sale usually attracts larger crowds because there is an opportunity for lots of bargain
14、s without having to walk a long distance or car hop from location to location. If your community has a large area you could stage it as a mini flea market. Remember, ones junk is anothers treasure!Welcome springFor a great childrens event, decorate a flower pot and plant a seed to welcome the spring
15、. Adults are welcome to participate. Host a nature walk in your neighborhood. This is a great way to educate the community about green practices and conservation. If you need help with this, contact your local garden center or your community landscaper to see if you can get a volunteer for an hour o
16、r so for this event.Movies in the parkIf your neighborhood has a great open park area where blankets can be spread out, think about holding a family movie night. Movie nights are great fun for all under the stars on a warm summer night. Outdoor movie rental screens are easy to rent and set up. Famil
17、y movies, such as Toy Story, Cars and Monsters, Inc, are appropriate for all to see. What is the aim of HOA community events?A. Helping people to cook foo.B. Encouraging people to enjoy life.C. Raising peoples awareness of sharing.D. Developing better community relationships.22. What could a buffet
18、be according to Paragraph 2?A. A potluck with low costs and various food.B. A great way to build confidence and relationship.C. A meal that guests serve themselves from one table to another.D. An outdoor activity held in a community with food, game and music.23. What makes a family movie night possi
19、ble in the neighborhood?A. An appropriate family movie for all to see.B. A warm summer night with stars in the sky.C. An outdoor movie rental screen ready to be set up.D. A great open park area for blankets to be spread out.BDue to a disease, Cillian Jackson, 2, cant walk. But the boy now motors aro
20、und in style, thanks to some students at his local high school.It all started when Cillians doctor told his parents about a program called Go Baby Go, which provides modified (改进的) toy cars to children with limited mobility.They looked into it, but there wasnt a Go Baby Go branch near the Jackson fa
21、milys home in Farmington. And motorized wheelchairs can cost more than $1, 000. So the parents turned to the robotics team at Farmington High School and asked if the students would be willing to take on the project.The students accepted the challenge. Using plans and models from Go Baby Go, they got
22、 to work, modifying a Power Wheels toy car to fit little Cillian and give him more freedom in his movements.“Everything that weve been doing for robotics competitions could be directly related to this challenge,” robotics coach Spencer Elvebak said. “The students did the programming. They did all th
23、e wiring. They did all the work.”“In education in general we tell students were giving them the tools to apply in the future and do something with this,” Elvebak said. “Heres a perfect example. Students do have the skills to wire, code, program and approach an engineering challenge.”The robotics stu
24、dents met Cillian last week after presenting him with his car last December. The toy car has been a success. Cillians parents usually carry him around, they said. Now Cillian has more control over where he goes. “When he gets in his car, he can stop and look at all of these things hes never had time
25、 to explore.” said Cillians dad, Tyler Jackson. Cillians mom, Krissy Jackson, added, “It really helped with his sense of discovery and curiosity. Having the car has really given him the ability to make choices on his own.”“The modified car allows Cillian to practice for when he finally qualifies to
26、get a motorized wheelchair, which he will need to attend school.” his parents said.24. What did Cillians parents ask Farmington High School to do?A. Collect money for Cillian.B. Join the program Go Baby Go.C. Make a modified car for Cillian.D. Allow Cillian to attend the school.25. What do we know a
27、bout Farmington High Schools students?A. They won a prize for the project.B. They gave up the project halfway.C. They carried out the project as requested.D. They had their teachers help with the project.26. What did Elvebak say about the project?A. It was a waste of time.B. It was too difficult for
28、 students.C. It had nothing to do with what students had studied.D. It was a golden chance for students to apply what they had learned.27. How did Cillians parents feel about the modified car?A. It needed to be improved.B. It was much too expensive.C. It helped a lot in Cillians life. D. It would be
29、 a hit in the market.CSingapore uses about two billion liters of water every day-a number it expects could double in the next four decades. That kind of consumption is adding pressure to the Asian city state to address growing concerns about global water shortage. So its building new technology to p
30、repare itself for a future where obtaining clean water will be even more difficult.Singapore is home to more than five million people and is covered in fountains, reservoirs and other water features including the worlds tallest indoor waterfall, The Rain Vortex that pumps about 45,000 liters of wate
31、r per minute. But it has no natural water sources of its own, instead relying heavily on recycled water and imports from its neighbors.Snyders research facility is one of several places developing solutions for Singapores water dependency. The hope is to create projects that could be used across the
32、 city. “What we have become used to as reliable water may quickly change-so we have to be prepared, and we have to be thinking about the basic facilities in advance,” Snyder said. “Theres a big drive to become water independent-to control our own future-and that is largely dependent on the technolog
33、ies were developing.”Another company, Wateroam, is already taking innovation from Singapore to the rest of the region. Founded in 2014, Wateroam says it has developed a lightweight, portable filtration (过滤器)device that has already provided clean drinking water to more than 75, 000 people across Sout
34、heast Asia. Wateroam CEO David Pong said one of the most innovative aspects of the product is its simplicity. The water filtration device is no bigger than a bicycle pump, yet it can provide clean water to villages of 100 people for up to two years.“Weve been very blessed to have access to clean dri
35、nking water.” Pong said. Its necessary to bring the privilege to the rest to the region, and advocate that clean water is an essential aspect for life on Earth, according to him.28. What worsens the water shortage problem in Singapore?A. More water imports.B. The lack of technology.C. The increasing
36、 population.D. Double water consumption.29. How can water crisis in Singapore be eased?A. Searching for natural water sources.B. Controlling the increase of population.C. Importing water from more neighbors.D. Using technologies to provide clean water.30. What do we know about the filtration device
37、from Paragraph 4?A. Itis easy to carry and use.B. It is larger than a bicycle pump.C. It has already been used across Asia.D. It has already been in use for two years.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. Clean water is an essential aspect for life on Earth.B. Technology can help Singapore out wi
38、th its water shortage.C. The increasing water consumption is adding pressure to Singapore.D. Singapores filtration device has provided many people with clean water.DFog often leads to serious, costly accidents-particularly around airports, docks and highways. Monitoring visibility conditions in real
39、 time could improve public safety and save tens of millions of dollars in the transportation area alone. But conventional fog -detection systems-including satellites, visibility sensors and human observations-can suffer from poor resolution (分辨率), high cost or low sensitivity near the ground ,where
40、monitoring is quite critical.Recently, engineers Noam David and H. Oliver Gao, both from Cornell University, developed a way to use signal data from cell-phone towers to detect atmospheric conditions that can easily develop fog. Wireless communications data are passed within networks of antenna towe
41、rs (天线塔) as microwave radiation. And the change in weather conditions can affect the strength of signals received at the towers. Thus, communications data offer a low-cost, continuous means of fog monitoring.David and Gao successfully employed this approach to predict fog around the land in Tel Aviv
42、, Israel, for over an hour before it appeared. They identified patterns in how the strength of microwave signals is altered in response to different humidity (湿度) and temperature. Unlike satellites, the method distinguishes between ground-level fog and low-level clouds.Communication networks are use
43、d effectively worldwide, which would make it easy to adopt this method in most regions. “In principle, we could use existing systems for day-to-day early detection of fog formation,” David says. “Because system data can be received in real time, we can imagine short-term early warning against fog. H
44、e advocates careful testing in diverse parts of the word to explore the methods limitations.The new work shows it is possible to detect the conditions that happen before fog forms. Kelly Caylor, an environmental scientist, who was not involved in the work, says, “Its a significant step forward. Ther
45、es something remarkable and quite satisfying about finding so many signals in what would otherwise be considered noise.”32. What can we know about the conventional fog-detection systems?A. They do not work very well.B. Theyre only elective in some areas.C. Theyve been improved in transportation.D. T
46、hey do not monitor the situation near the ground.33. The underlined word “altered” in Paragraph 3 can be replaced by .A. Emphasized. .B. Generated.C. Detected.D. Changed. 34. What is Kelly Caylors attitude towards the new way of detecting fog?A. Indifferent.B. Favorable.C. Critical.D. Doubtful.35. W
47、hat does the text mainly talk about?A. Different opinions on a new way to detect fog.B. The wide availability of communication networks.C. The urgency of detecting fog to ensure public safety.D. The detection of fog through signals from cell-phone towers.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填
48、入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to learn with mind mapsFlashcards may help you memorise short facts in a flash. But for more complex subjects, youll need a study method that can help you understand, summarise and memorise loads of information effectively and without wasting any study time 36 .A mind map i
49、s a diagram that organises facts and ideas around one central subject. It combines words, pictures and lots of colours to summarise complex information in a visual way. You can use mind maps to: study complex topics; brainstorm for a class presentation; summarise a book; or memorise lists of foreign
50、 language vocabulary. 37 : they can help you plan your future career, choose the right university or weigh up your choices for a gap year.Mind maps activate many different parts of your brain, which leads to a deeper understanding and better memorisation of the work. 38 . But the opposite is true. A
51、s you make your map, you are already analysing and categorising information, which will save a lot of time for you. 39 Instead, you can see the entire topic on one page.However, there is a condition. Research shows that, for mind maps to work effectively, you have to be motivated to use them. 40 .A.
52、 Mind maps can do just thatB. They can make studying funC. They can be just as useful outside of classD. They wont help you much if you dont want to use themE. It may seem like making mind maps wastes a lot of study timeF. There are fantastic mind mapping apps to help you learn a languageG. Then, on
53、ce your mind map is done, you dont have to go through pages of notes第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空内处的最佳选项。Saul Scruggs and Keon Richardson have never missed a day of work picking up rubbish in Miami Beach. And they were especially 41 when they were covering
54、 their route as a beautiful surprise awaited them.When their huge truck rolled down the street, they found scores of 42 whod gotten up early to line the street with signs and balloons, all to 43 say “we love you”. Jennifer Elegant wanted to show her familys 44 so she organized a “thank you” celebrat
55、ion to 45 the essential workers whom she called “extraordinary”.Even the Miami Beach Mayor, Dan Gelber, 46 to express respect to them-because Saul and Keon do more than pick up rubbish.“They bring an incredible, positive 47 to the entire neighborhood,” Jennifer told GNN. “They spread joy.”What is pa
56、rticularly 48 is the positive energy these two men bring with them. They always wear smiles and never miss a(n) 49 to say hello and 50 someones day. They help others and expect nothing 51 .One day, Saul spent 45 minutes helping a neighbor look for her lost wedding ring. He also waited over an hour w
57、ith another neighbor who was having heart issues and needed a(n) 52 .Jenifer is impressed with these amazing workers. “They continue to maintain their 53 attitude even during this stressful COVID-19 pandemic, 54 their own safety in order to keep our city 55 and beautiful.” she said.41. A. careful B.
58、 gladC. confidentD. curious42. A. officersB. colleaguesC. strangersD. residents43. A. simplyB. loudlyC. excitedlyD. surprisingly44. A. expectationB. motivationC. appreciationD. happiness45. A. awardB. praiseC. blameD. honor46. A. appearedB. enviedC. guaranteed D. abandoned 47. A. achievementB. energ
59、yC. actionD. emotion48. A. hopefulB. interestingC. mysteriousD. special49. A. meetingB. dayC. opportunityD. reason50. A. changeB. sharpenC. widenD. brighten51. A. in turnB. in shotC. in returnD. in sight52. A. operationB. ambulanceC. discussionD. friendship53. A. optimisticB. pessimisticC. negativeD
60、. independent54. A. givingB. treasuringC. seekingD. risking55. A. clearB. strongC. cleanD. rich第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 56 (make) with soy, pea protein, coconut fat, sunflower oil as well as natural colors and flavors, the Alt-Steak(人造牛排) looks, cooks and tastes like be
61、ef, with 57 extra benefit: zero cholesterol. Plant-based meat 58 (have) its moment now as more consumers cut back or altogether quit animal flesh for ethical, environmental or health reasons.Actually, the Alt-meat has come a long way from their dull and 59 (bore) imitations to good tase. Now new and
62、 exciting concoctions (调制品) 60 (fool) the taste deliver the same sensory experience 61 eating meat from slaughtered animals. At the same time, the majority of whats on offer today is limited to plant -based meatballs and sausages 62 are easy to imitate.Nowadays, 3D-printing technology has made it po
63、ssible 63 (focus) on each individual aspect of creating the perfect Alt-Steak product, with separate ingredient for muscle, fat and blood.The At-Steak will have a taste test with restaurant 64 (chef) at the end of this year, with feedback and adjustments to the machine and meat which will lead to a
64、65 (wide) market distribution later.第四部分基础知识考查（共5小题；小题1分，满分5分）根据汉语提示，写出单词的恰当形式。66. Cinquain, made up of five lines, is a simple form of poem that (业余爱好者) can easily write.67. Now I spend more time going rock climbing together with my father monthly, which makes me get (恢复精力).68. Sir Ernest Shackleto
65、n (安排) me to be a steward, serving meals for twenty-eight men, three times a day.69. The heat, which enters the atmosphere from the sun and warms Earths surface as short-wave radiation, (排放)back into space at longer wave lengths.70. Leonardo do Vinci, Michelangelo and Raphael were the (有影响的)painters
66、 in the Renaissance, during which period an important breakthrough was the use of perspective.第五部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）红星中学昨天举行了中国画艺术展。假如你是校英语报记者，请写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：1. 目的；2.时间、地点、参加人员、内容；3.意义。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。A Traditional Chinese Painting Exhibition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
67、篇完整的短文。I stood by the windows of our Moscow apartment and looked outside. Old buildings blocked most of the gray winter sky, and the ground below was brown with dirty snow. I noticed a woman crossing the street, her face covered with a thick scarf.I drew the curtains, turned on the light, and sat do
68、wn on my bed with a book. The phone rang. After a minute, I heard my mom say, “Sure! Marina would love that. See you soon.”Who was that? I wondered. And what was I supposed to love? Mama walked into my room and opened the curtains wide again.” Time to get up, Marina. Uncle Gena is taking you to Spar
69、row Hills.”“But its freezing(极冷的) out,” I cried. “Youll have fun,” Mama said.I shook my head. “Not in this weather.” During the summer, I loved going to Sparrow Hills, eating strawberry ice cream and walking through the park by Moscow State University. But going there on this cold winter morning?“Ge
70、t ready,” Mama said. “Uncle Gena will be here soon.” I slowly pulled on a blue sweater.Too soon, the doorbell rang. When Mama opened the door, Uncle Gena put his backpack down and hugged me. Uncle Gena stood straight and tall. Even in the depths of the long winter, his face was sunburnt from skiing
71、and mountain climbing. He turned to Mama and hugged her, too. “Do you have a travel mug(旅行杯)?”“Sure,” said Mama. “Would you like tea or coffee in it?”“Just an empty one.” He put the travel mug in his backpack and smiled at me. “Ready, Marina?”“I guess.” I buttoned my coat up to my nose and pulled on
72、 a warm woolen hat.We crossed the street and walked down the steps of the station to catch the train to Sparrow Hills. Marble walls and a shiny floor made the station look like a palace of ice. Fortunately, it was warmer in the station. The train rushed into the station, an oil smell filling the air
73、. When the doors opened, we climbed aboard.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Before long, we arrived at the foot of Sparrow Hills.We finally arrived at the top of the hill.202020学年度第二学期期中教学质量检测高二英语参考答案 20.05第一部分听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）15CBAAB 610 ACAAB1115 CBABC 1620 ACCBC第二部分阅读（共20小题，每小题2.5分；满分50分）
74、第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）23DCD 2427CCDC 2831 DDAB 3235 ADBD第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）3640ACEGD第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）4145BDACD 4650 ABDCD 5155 CBADC第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）56. Made57. an58. has59. boring60. fooling6l. as62. which/ that63. to focus64. chefs65. wider第四部分基础知识考查（共5小题；每小题
75、1分，满分5分）66. amateurs 67. refreshed 68. assigned69. is released 70. influential第五部分写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）One Possible Version:A Traditional Chinese Painting ExhibitionTo enhance the awareness of traditional Chinese paintings, an exhibition was held in our school yesterday.As scheduled, all the stude
76、nts and staff in our school gathered in the lecture hall in our school at7:30 p. m. on May 6. After attending a brief opening ceremony, the exhibition started at 8:00 p. m. During the exhibition, a large number of Chinese paintings were on display, whose theme was environmental protection.The exhibi
77、tion benefited us a lot. Not only did we get close to Chinese paintings, it also freed ourselves from heavy school work.第二节（满分25分）One possible version:Paragraph1:Before long, we arrived at the foot of Sparrow Hills. Outside, I found myself shaking uncontrollably with cold. I told Uncle Gena I didnt
78、know how long I could stay out there as we started to walk uphill. However, when we walked into a stand of snowy trees sparkling with ice-covered branches, I was extremely attracted, staring straight up at the beautiful view. Uncle Gena explained how the white light there was broken down into the ra
79、inbows seven colors. He took the travel mug from his backpack and filled it with fresh, spark ling snow. He said we would make tea at home. The snow gat he red here could make delicious tea.Paragraph 2:We finally arrived at the top of the hill. Looking from here, Moscow looked like a fairy-tale city
80、. Snow-covered trees male our beautiful old buildings appear brighter. Then the sun broke through the clouds. I cheered up and said the sun was shining, while Uncle Gena smiled. He told me the sun was always shining and I just needed to climb high enough to see it. We had great fun and I would never
81、 forget that day.附：听力原材料Text lM: Hey, Linda. Are you going to the museum, too?W: Yeah, and I need to deposit some money at the bank on my way there. But first, Ive really got to use the toilet!Text 2W: I got straight As for the third term in a row! This is the best day of my life!M: Congratulations!
82、 Youre sure to get into Harvard now. As your father, thatll probably be the best day of my life!Text 3W: They say it is unlucky to see just one of those black and white birds. Two for happiness. But if you want to have lots of gold, you have to see five.M: Really? Well, I must be a rich man now.Text
83、 4M: I think this is the best burger Ive ever had in my life! How is your chicken sandwich?W: Well, Im not as crazy about mine as you are about yours, but its tasty enough, and its definitely a good value.Text 5M: Oh no, we missed it. There isnt another bus for an hour. I dont fancy waiting all that
84、 time.W: Well, its too far to reach on foot and I dont have enough money for a taxi.M: Me neither. Oh well, lets play some word games to pass time.Text 6M: How long have you been playing that game for? It seems like hours.W: I just got it and cant put it down. You know how I love fitting pieces toge
85、ther. This game has fruit and animals that you have to match up.M: At least its not another gun or piano game. Youd better not miss your job interview, though. That would make a poor impression on the hiring manager. When are you going to get ready?W: I forgot to tell you that it was changed to tomo
86、rrow. I have plenty of time to prepare. I only have to go to see the dentist and talk with my professor later today.M: Fine then, but dont miss the dentist because of that game.Text 7W: Look at that. Why would anyone throw a chair into the sea? Or did it just fall off a ship by accident?M: All sorts
87、 of things get washed up here.W: I suppose its not as bad as all the oil and plastics that get thrown in the sea, but rubbish like that destroys the environment, doesnt it?M: Yes, a few years ago you would never see anything like that on the sand. People dont care anymore. They wouldnt throw rubbish
88、 in their own garden, would they?W: It will soon be evening. We cant tidy up in the dark. Today is Friday. Shall we spend tomorrow morning picking up some of the rubbish?M: It would be best to come back at about 1:00 p. m.W: OK, well do that tomorrow.Text 8W: Good afternoon, Customer Service. How ca
89、n I help you?M: Hi. I mailed some checks to you last week. I just wanted to see if the money is in my account.W: Id be happy to help you with that, sir. First, who am I speaking with?M: My name is George Alston.W: OK, Mr. Alston. Ill just need to ask you a few questions. Can you tell me your address
90、, please?M: Yeah, 2905 Berkshire Road.W: Im sorry, but thats not the address we have on file.M: Oh, I do apologize. I moved last week, and I just forgot to update my information. The old address was 38 Parkview Drive.W: Yes, thats the one we have. And can I have your date of birth?M: January 9th, 19
91、48.W: Very good. One last question: can you please tell me the last four digits of your Social Security Number?M: 9820.W: Thank you, Mr. Alston. I m going to place you on hold while I check on your deposit.Text 9W: I should start painting again. Its such a relaxing thing to do. My schedule is so cra
92、zy. I hardly have time for myself these days. l used to love to paint. Ive almost forgotten what its like to have the time and space to be quiet.M: If you really want to do that, just pick a time and its yours. You wont have to worry about a thing. . . Ill take the kids to the park or to the movies
93、and leave you alone for the evening. If you prefer to paint in the morning, I can get up earlier and make breakfast for everyone, get the kids off to school, andW: Now youre worrying me. If you take the children to the park, youll probably let them do dangerous things. If you take them to the movies
94、, youll probably let them eat too much candy and popcorn. And I dont even want to imagine what might happen if you try to make breakfast. . .M: That really hurts. You dont trust me?W: Well, it isnt that I dont trust you, Mark. I just think you do some things better than me, and making breakfast is j
95、ust a thing that I do better than you!Text 10W: Good afternoon! Todays talk is about something that would make many school-age children happy. Whats all the excitement about? A new study conducted by the Childrens Research Center has found that if children start school at a later time, their daytime
96、 thinking may improve. Researchers have found that delaying school start times by only 25 minutes leads to an average of 29 additional minutes of sleep for students. Theres no question that more sleep is a good thing, but just how does more sleep result in better thinking during the day? According t
97、o the study, students who were more rested consumed healthier food and drinks and reported feeling happier overall. These feelings led to better academic performance. Julie, the co-director of the Childrens Sleep Disorders Clinic, was pleased with the research findings. In her opinion, educators should more closely match school schedules with teenagers sleep needs. She thinks students will be more focused, happier, better prepared to learn, and not dependent on soda and energy drinks just to stay awake in class.