1、2020-2021河婆中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题第一部分 听力理解（共两节，满分15分）第一节：角色扮演：听下面一段对话，根据中文提示，用英语写出三个问题，并根据你所听到的录音材料和回答内容，回答随后五个问题。对话听两遍，你有5分钟的时间完成这一部分的练习（共8题计8分，每小题计1分。）Part B: Role PlayListen to the conversation, ask three questions and then answer five questions.角色：你是一名关心社会发展的学生。情景：你的舅舅刚参观完上海世博会（the Shanghai Expo）回来，正在
2、和朋友讨论未来的城市生活。任务： （1）你听到他们的谈论，并向舅舅提问；（2）听取相关信息，并回答问题。Now, listen to the conversation carefully. Please get ready to ask the following three questions in English. (请根据中英文提示填空)Q1：上海世博会是从什么时候开始的？_A1: Listen to answer 1.Q2：你在上海逗留多久？_A2: Listen to answer 2.Q3：第一届世博会在哪里举办？_A3: Listen to answer 3.Now , plea
3、se get ready to answer the following five questions.Q4：Listen to question 4. A4: _Q5：Listen to question 5. A5: _Q6：Listen to question 6. A6: _Q7：Listen to question 7. A7: _Q8：Listen to question 8. A8: _第二节：故事复述：听下面一段独白，根据你所听到的内容，用50字左右英语单词写出所听到的信息。要求尽可能使用自己的语言，概括所听到的信息内容。录音播放两遍。你有10分钟的时间完成这一部分的练习（共1
4、题计7分）Part C Retelling the story.You will hear the story twice. You are required to retell it in you own words after that.要点提示：穷人把大橙子献给国王，得到很多奖赏；富人把金杯献给国王，得到的却是那个大橙子。关键词：大橙子 big orange; 献给 devote to; 国王 king; 金杯 gold cup; 出丑make a fool of oneself_ 第一次月考英语试题第1 页（共10页 ）第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节 (共15小题；每小
5、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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ABKLYN House HotelThis hotel features works by Brooklyn artists. The 116 rooms are good value and Manhattan is only 20 minutes away by taxi or subway. The immediate surroundings feel urban the hotel is by a high-rise public housing project
6、while the nearest commercial street is under elevated (高的) subway tracks but Bushwicks best bars and cafes / restaurants are nearby.Doubles from $99, room only. Tel: 718 388 4433Archer HotelVisitors eager to stay in the heart of Manhattan should try one of the bargain-priced rooms at this hotel. Rat
7、es differ from great value to expensive; some start from as low as $179 a night (if prepaying in full). Rooms are small but tasteful, with nice touches such as exposed brick. Some have close-up views of the Empire State Building.Doubles from $199, room only. Tel: 212 719 4100CitizenM New York Times
8、SquareThis is the first US location for a Netherlands-based concept hotel chain CitizenM. The hotel features self check-in at its 230 little but comfortable rooms via touch screen “MoodPads”. Theres a rooftop bar, a 24-hour grab-and-go cafeteria and an area with public iMac workspaces. Although New
9、Yorkers avoid nearby Times Square, all the lights, cameras and action can make it a fun tourist experience.Doubles from $170, room only. Tel: 212 319 700021. What can we know about BKLYN House Hotel?A. It has the most rooms. B. It is located in Manhattan.C. It is Bushwicks best hotel. D. It is decor
10、ated with some art works.22. What is the advantage of living in CitizenM New York Times Square?A. Regulars can enjoy a certain discount.B. Visitors will get a “MoodPads” as a gift.C. Visitors can enjoy themselves in a rooftop bar.D. Visitors can have a good view of the Empire State Building.23. Whic
11、h number should you call if you want to live in the heart of Manhattan?A. 212 319 7000. B. 718 388 4433. C. 212 865 5700. D. 212 719 4100.BIf you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The 第一次月考英语试题第2 页（共10页 ）idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white la
12、b coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.Recently Ive had a chance to take part in a scientifi
13、c experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物种), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherbac
14、k turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the moun
15、tainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesnt mean
16、 working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need
17、to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed _.A. to do experiments in messy labsB. to spend too much time in labsC. to wear clothes in a different wayD. to work in dangerous conditions25. In Costa Rica, the author _.A. ex
18、perienced an earthquake B. took part in rocket experimentsC. picked up rubbish on the beach D. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?A. Science is full of boring experiments.B. Science is related to chemical liquids.C. Science is mo
19、re than working in a lab.D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.27. What is the best title for the passage?第一次月考英语试题第3页（共10页 ）A. What a Scientist Is Like B. Where a Scientist WorksC. How I Travelled in Costa Rica D. Why I Chose to Study Science CIs there something that youve always wanted to t
20、ry but just never had the time? Well, make plans to try it now since you are on summer vacation. Not all vacations call for taking a tour bus to take photos of famous landmarks. Some vacations allow you plenty of opportunities to learn. The most difficult aspect of a learning vacation may be choosin
21、g one because the possibilities are endless. If you enjoy cooking，various companies can take you to Italy, France, Spain, Mexico or even Peru. Once there，you can learn to prepare the local cuisine(烹饪)Trips are often planned to fit in with local food festivals or special events.The term “learning vac
22、ation” often brings language to mind. The best way to learn a language is in an environment where its spoken. Study Spanish，French or English. Or attempt a more unusual language like Polish, Estonian or Thai. Youll be able to learn about the country and absorb the culture at the same time.If you are
23、 fond of sports, you can polish your skills or learn new ones. Golf and tennis schools welcome players of all levels. If you want a bigger thrill, you can learn to surf, go climbing or race cars. Its even possible to learn the art and techniques of bull fighting while on vacation!You can also discov
24、er your inner artist. Many places offer painting classes in different mediums. The scenic locations of the schools offer plenty of subjects that provide inspiration for practice.If you prefer capturing the world on film, take a photography vacation. Travel with a small group to photograph beautiful
25、animals or scenery. You can also practise your technique on people or at historical sights.Once you decide on a vacation, choose a company carefully. Request names of recent customers you can contact, and then ask them for an evaluation. The more you know before you go, the better prepared youll be.
26、 Then go out and learn something!28. Why is it hard for you to decide on a learning vacation? A. Because its hard for you to make plans.B. Because there are many foods from abroad. C. Because the possibilities are unlimited. D. Because there are too many food festivals.29. The advantage of learning
27、a language in its native country is that_. 第一次月考英语试题第4 页（共10页 ）A. the environment is fit for you to use the languageB. you are able to learn the original foreign language C. you can learn the language and experience its cultureD. native speakers offer you a lot of chances to practise30. Which of the
28、 following sports suits you if you dont like thrills? A. Playing tennis.B. Car racing.C. Rock climbing. D. Surfing.31. The purpose of writing the text is to_. A. advertise some popular summer programsB. encourage readers to have a good time relaxing C. attract more readers to spend summer time learn
29、ingD. offer some tips on how to enjoy a learning vacation DConvincing someone to change their mind is really the process of convincing them to change their tribe (部落). If they abandon their beliefs, they run the risk of losing social ties. You cant expect someone to change their mind if you take awa
30、y their community too.The way to change peoples minds is to become friends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle. Now, they can change their beliefs without the risk of being abandoned socially.The British philosopher Alain de Botton suggests that we simply share
31、 meals with those who disagree with us: “Sitting down at a table with a group of strangers has the incomparable and odd benefit of making it a little more difficult to hate them without punishment. Prejudice and conflict between groups of people from different nations or races feed off abstraction.
32、However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfolding napkins (餐巾纸) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who wear unusual clothes and speak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or attacked.
33、 For all the large-scale political solutions which have been proposed to ease racial or cultural conflict, there are few more effective ways to promote tolerance between suspicious neighbours than to force them to eat supper together.”Perhaps it is not difference, but distance that produces tribalis
34、m and unfriendliness. As proximity increases, so does understanding. I am reminded of Abraham Lincolns quote, “I dont like that man. I must get to know him better.” Facts dont change our minds. Friendship does.第一次月考英语试题第5 页（共10页 ）The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always remember that
35、to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.”When we are in the moment, we can easily forget that the goal is to connect with the other side, cooperate with them, befriend them, and integ
36、rate them into our tribe. We are so caught up in winning that we forget about connecting. Its easy to spend your energy labeling people rather than working with them.The word “kind (family and relatives)” originated from the word “kin (old fashion of family and relatives).” When you are kind to some
37、one, it means you are treating them like family. This, I think, is a good method for actually changing someones mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind first, be right later.32. People are likely to change their mind when they _.A. change their beliefs B. are made friends with
38、C. move to a new community D. are given somewhere to go33. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 4 mean?A. Nearness. B. Action. C. Communication. D. Politeness.34. The author quotes(引用） from Haruki Murakami to imply that _.A. breaking down ones reality is easy B. kindness is more im
39、portant than rightC. arguing and winning are not important D. losing ones identity is a painful process35. According to the passage, sharing meals is effective in building connections because it _.A. pleases people with different beliefs or accentsB. makes people focus on eating rather than conflict
40、sC. brings benefits to the people having dinner togetherD. promotes understanding and tolerance among people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。How to Improve Your Study HabitsPerhaps you are an average student with average intelligence. You do well enough in school, bu
41、t you probably think you will never be a top student. 36 Yes, even students of average intelligence can be top students without additional work. Here are some tips for you: 第一次月考英语试题第6页（共10页 ）Plan your time carefully. Make a list of your weekly tasks. Then make a schedule or chart of your time. Fill
42、 in committed time such as eating, sleeping, meetings, classes, etc. Then decide on good, regular time for studying. 37 Its important to set aside time for relaxation, hobbies, and entertainment as well. This weekly schedule may not solve all of your problems, but it will make you more aware of how
43、you spend your time. Furthermore, it will enable you to plan your activities so that you have adequate time for both work and play.Find a good place to study. Choose one place for your study area. It may be a desk or a chair at home or in the school library, but it should be comfortable, and it shou
44、ld not have distractions. When you begin to work, you should be able to concentrate on the subject. 38 . Listening to what the teacher says in class means less work later. Sit where you can see and hear well. Take notes to help you remember what the teacher says. Review regularly. 39 Review importan
45、t points mentioned in class as well as points you remain confused about. Read about these points in your textbook. If you review your notes and textbook regularly, the material will become more meaningful and you will remember it longer. Regular review leads to improved performance on test. Develop
46、a good attitude about tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont worry excessively about a single test. Tests provide more than grades. 40 There are other techniques that might help you with your studying. Only a
47、 few have been mentioned here. You will probably discover many others after you have tried these. Improving your study habits will improve your grades.A. Those who make the best of their time to study will improve rapidly.B. This is not necessarily the case, however, you can receive better grades if
48、 you want to. C. Of course, studying shouldnt occupy all of the free time on the schedule. D. Go over your notes as soon as you can after class.E Be voluntary to raise questions.F Make good use of your time in class.G They also let you know what you need to spend more time studying.第三部分 英语知识运用第一节 完形
49、填空 （1.5*20=30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，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。第一次月考英语试题第7 页（共10页 ）There are many principles(原则） and values all people live by. The 41 that I live by is honesty. I have always been taught that lying will just get me into more trouble than I might already be 42 . Being honest is a 43 al
50、l people need to have and use to go 44 in life. Ever since I was a little kid, my parents have 45 me to be honest 46 it is the right thing to do. As I got 47 , I realized something very important that could 48 the way people take me to be a person. If just once you stop being honest and tell a lie i
51、t will 49 change peoples opinion of you and their whole way of acting 50 you. When you tell a lie you lose that persons 51 forever or have to work your whole life to get it back. It is my personal 52 to achieve great things in life and honesty will sure help me get there. For me right now losing som
52、ebodys trust would be a truly 53 thing. Whatever you do for a living or 54 you live, honesty is something important for all of us. Honesty gets you much higher in life than getting into more 55 like lying . Lying can 56 get you into trouble dealing with the government. Honesty is just as important t
53、o me as my family. Already, I know it is something that will 57 my future and my relationship with all people. It is something about myself that I hope to never 58 no matter what happens. Most of all honesty will help me no matter whether Im at school, home or just 59 with friends. It is something I
54、 hope my children will also have and 60 .41.A. professionB. career C. law D. contract42.A. in B. into C. on D. onto43.A. characterB. personalityC. quality D. specialty 44.A. slowly B. down C. fast D. far45.A. advised B. taught C. made D. ordered46.A. in case B. so that C. although D. because47.A. st
55、ronger B. elder C. older D. taller48.A. change B. ensure C. accept D. exchange49.A. possibly B. totally C. hardly D. nearly50.A. toward B. like C. against D. forward51.A. confidenceB. hope C. trust D. interest52.A. goal B. intentionC. arrangementD. purpose53.A. surprisingB. fascinatingC. unacceptabl
56、eD. horrible54.A. Whenever B. wherever C. whicheverD. whomever第一次月考英语试题第8 页（共10页 ）55.A. questionsB. accidentsC. problems D. incidents56.A. even B. easily C. surely D. still57.A. break B. destroy C. improve D. strengthen58.A. meet B. lose C. own D. miss59.A. hanging overB. hanging onC. hanging outD.
57、hanging up60.A.interest B. regret C. bore D. appreciate.第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。Here is something about England. England is the largest of the four countries, and 61 convenience， it is 62 (rough) divided into three zones. The zone nearest France is called the South
58、of England, the middle zone is called the Midlands 63 the one nearest to Scotland 64 （know） as the North. You find most of the population 65 （settle） in the south, but most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Although, nationwide, these cities are not as large as those
59、 in China, they have world-famous football 66 （team） and some of them even have two! 67 is a pity that the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century do not attract visitors. For historical 68 (architectural ) you have to go to older but 69 （small） towns built by the Romans. There you 70 （fin
60、d） out more about British history and culture.第三节：语言知识应用（用必修五unit1&unit2的单词短语完成,满分15分）一、根据单词首字母或所给中文意思写出单词的正确形式。一空一词。首字母必须写在答卷上。(每空1分, 满分7分) 71. The second suggested that people a this disease into their bodies with their meals.72. John Snow s that the second theory was correct but he needed evidenc
61、e.73. He had not f this, so he made further investigations. 74. So when another outbreak hit London in 1854, he was ready to begin his （询问）.75.However, the southern part of Ireland was u and broke away to form its own government.76. You must keep your eyes open if you are going to make your trip to
62、the United Kingdom _(令人愉快的）and worthwhile.第一次月考英语试题第9 页（共10页 ）77. They had no time to _(安排）their own wedding,so they had it organized by a company.二句子翻译， 一空一词。（每空0.5分，共16空，满分8分）78. 但他一想到要帮助那些得了霍乱的普通百姓时，他就感到很振奋。But he became inspired when he thought about helping ordinary people_ _ cholera.79.每次霍乱暴发时
63、，就有大批惊恐的老百姓死去。So many thousands of terrified people died _ _ there was an outbreak. 80.在伦敦的另一个地区，他从两个与宽街暴发的霍乱有关联的死亡病例中发现了有力的证据。 In another part of London, he found supporting evidence from two other deaths that _ _ _ the Broad Street outbreak.81.只有当你把太阳放在中心位置上，天空中其他行星的运动才能说得清楚。_ _ you put the sun th
64、ere did the movements of the other planets in the sky _ _ .82. 值得赞扬的是，这四个国家的确在一些方面共同合作，例如在货币和国际关系方面._ _ _ the four countries do work together in some areas (eg, the currency and international relations).83. 让张萍玉很惊讶的是，她发现女王的珠宝由皇家特别卫士守护着。_ her great _ , Zhang Pingyu found the Queens jewels guarded by
65、special royal soldiers .第四部分：应用文写作（满分25分）假如你是中学生李华，刚从美国游学归来，在美国期间，你受到了朋友Jeff的热情招待。现在请你给他写一封信，表达感谢并邀请他和他的家人来中国游玩。内容包括：1. 表达感谢；2. 发出邀请。注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 第一次月考英语试题第10 页（共10页 ）2020-2021河婆中学高二上学期第一次月考英语答案I听力PartB Q1: When did the Shanghai Expo begin? Q2: How long did you stay in Shanghai?
66、Q3: Where was the first Expo held?Question4: Whats the theme of the Shanghai Expo?Answer4: “Better city, better life”.Question5: Where can man live when there isnt enough spare?Answer5: Man can live in cities under the sea when there is not enough space.Question6: What countries have built undergrou
67、nd cities?Answer6: Underground cities have already been built in Switzerland and some other countries.Question7: When will the Shanghai Expo end?Answer7: It will end on October 31st.Question8:How many times has the World Expo been held?Answer8: 40 times.PartC录音内容：Once upon a time, there was a poor m
68、an. He had an orange tree in his gargen. On the orange tree there were many oranges. One day he found one of his oranges was much bigger than the others. It was like a football. The poor man wanted to devote it to the king, so the next morning he took the orange to the king. The king was so pleased
69、that he gave the man a lot of money of it. When the rich man heard of it, he said to himself, “Its only an orange. Why did the king give him so much money? If I take my gold cup to the king, hell certainly give me more money for it.” The next day he took his gold cup to the king. When the king recei
70、ved it, he was also very pleased, so he said to the rich man, “What a beautiful cup! Ill give you something wonderful. Please take the great orange.” The rich man made a fool of himself but could do nothing but accept the orange.参考答案：Once upon a time, a poor man devoted his big orange to the king an
71、d he was given a lot of money. When the rich man heard of it, he took his gold cup to the king ，hoping that he would be given more money by the king. However, the king gave him the big orange instead. The rich man made a fool of himself but could do nothing but accept it.阅读理解 A篇 21-23DCDB篇 本文是一篇记叙文。
72、作者通过自己的经历，帮助人们尤其是孩子们消除对科学家的固有印象，让人们了解科学家究竟是什么样的人。24. B 细节理解题 根据文章第一段“As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab.(对于成年人来说，大多数人认为科学家是奇怪的人，他们花很多时间在一个孤独的实验室里工作。)”可知，人们认为科学家都花太多时间在实验室里。故选B。25. C 细节理解题 根据文章第三段“We helped the volunteers to
73、 remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. (我们帮助志愿者清除海滩上的垃圾，为海龟蛋的孵化创造一个安全的环境。)”可知，作者在哥斯达黎加的海滩帮助清除垃圾。26. C 细节理解题 根据文章第四段“During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesnt mean working in a lab all day and night.” (在我在哥斯达黎加的经历中，我知道作为一名科
74、学家并不意味着要在实验室里日夜工作。)”可知，作者从他的经历中认识到，科学不仅仅是在实验室里工作。故选C。27. A 主旨大意题 根据文章第一段“If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind?(如果让你想象一个科学家，你会想到什么形象?)”及全文内容可知，作者通过自己的经历，帮助人们尤其是孩子们消除对科学家的固有印象，让人们了解科学家究竟是什么样的人。所以用“What a Scientist Is Like(科学家是什么样的人)”作为文章标题最为合适。故选A。28-31 CCAD D篇
75、本文是一篇议论文。改变别人想法并不容易，其方法就是和他们成为朋友。距离产生隔阂，共同进餐更能促进了人们之间的理解和宽容。32. B 细节理解题 根据文章第二段“The way to change peoples minds is to become friends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle.(改变别人想法的方法就是和他们成为朋友，把他们融入你的部落，把他们带入你的圈子)”可知，只有成为朋友之后，人们才有可能改变想法。故选B。33. A 词义猜测题 根据文章第四段“Perh
76、aps it is not difference, but distance that produces tribalism and unfriendliness. (也许并不是差异，而是距离造成了部落主义和不友好。)”和“I am reminded of Abraham Lincolns quote, “I dont like that man. I must get to know him better.”(我想起亚伯拉罕林肯的名言，“我不喜欢那个人。我必须更好地了解他。”)”可知，距离造成了隔阂，只有接近增加，理解才能增加。从而猜测proximity为“接近”之意。故选A。34. B 推
77、理判断题 根据文章第二段“The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.” (日本作家村上春树曾写道：“永远记住，要想辩论并取得胜利，就必须打破你所反对的人的现实。失去现实是痛苦的，所以要善良
78、，即使你是对的。”)”可推断，作者引用了村上春树的话来暗示善良比正确更重要。故选B。35. D 推理判断题 根据文章第三段“However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfolding napkins (餐巾纸) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who wear unusual clothes and spe
79、ak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or attacked.(然而，在吃饭时，分发盘子，同时打开餐巾纸，甚至请陌生人递盐的做法，会让我们不太可能认为，穿着不寻常的衣服，说话有独特口音的外人应该被送回家或袭击)”和最后一段“This, I think, is a good method for actually changing someones mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind first, be right later. (我认为，这是一
80、个真正改变别人想法的好方法。建立友谊。分享一顿饭。赠送一本书。先善良，后正确)”可推断，分享食物对于建立联系是有效的，因为它促进了人们之间的理解和宽容。故选D。36-40 BCFDG完形填空 41-45 CACDB 46-50 DCABA 51-55 CADBC 56-60ACBCD语法填空 61.for 62 roughly 63 and 64 is known 65 settled 66 teams 67 It 68 architecture 69. smaller 70 will find第三节：语言知识应用（用必修五unit1&unit2的单词短语完成。共11小题；满分15分）一、根据
81、单词首字母或所给中文意思写出单词的正确形式。一空一词。(每空1分, 满分7分) 71.absorbed 72 suspected 73 foreseen 74 enquiry 75 unwilling 76 enjoyable 77. arrange二、句子翻译， 一空一词。（每空0.5分，共16空，满分8分）78. exposed to 79. every time 80. were linked to 81.Only if, make sense 82.To their credit 83. To .surprise应用文写作 (25 分) Possible version:Dear Je
82、ff, How time flies! Ive already returned to China safe and sound. Looking back to the wonderful time I spent in America, I just cant help thinking of you. Im writing to express my sincere gratitude to you. It was so kind of you to have provided everything to make my stay such a happy and wonderful experience. I will cherish the merry memories for the rest of my life and I do hope you and your family will accept my invitation to visit my motherland, whose spectacular scenery and vigorous culture will surely keep you spellbound. Thanks again and looking forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua