1、2022-2023学年度高二年级阶段测试（二）英 语第一部分 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选项。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 does the conversation probably take place?A. In a library.B. In a bookstore. C. In the classroom.2. What does the woman ask the man to d
2、o?A. To wait patiently. B. To talk outside. C. To watch a movie with her.3. Where is Tom now? A. At home.B. At the office. C. At school.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. Marys typing skills. B. Marys working hours.C. Marys annoyance at work.5. What is the weather like now?A. It is rainy.B. I
3、t is cloudy.C. It is sunny.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。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6-7小题。6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Seller and customer. B. Guide and tourist. C. Brother and siste
4、r.7. How much will the woman pay? A. $45. B.$60. C.$80.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What has the man been doing all morning? A. He has been learning.B. He has been reading articles. C. He has been listening to the radio.9. Which program does the man care about most? A. Teaching. B. Music.C. Sports.10. How doe
5、s the man feel about the program?A. Satisfied.B. Interested.C. Doubtful.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How does the man feel now?A. Delighted.B. Worried. C. Surprised.12. Why does the man need to move?A. The rent is high. B. He likes to live alone.C. His roommate has bad habits.13.What are the speakers going
6、to do this afternoon?A. To look for a house. B. To have a party. C. To meet a friend.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What festival are the speakers talking about?A. Mothers Day. B. Easter.C. Halloween.15. When does the woman usually visit her grandparents?A. On Friday morning.B. On Saturday morning.C. On Satur
7、day afternoon.16. What is the womans favorite part of the festival?A. Receiving presents. B. Going to church.C. Hunting for eggs.17. What will the man probably do during the holiday?A. Stay in the dormitory.B. Hang out with other students. C. Join the womans family for the festival. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20
8、题。18. What did others think of the speakers behavior at first? A. It is normal. B. It is puzzling. C. It is unacceptable.19. How did the speaker finish cleaning the cars?A. By cooperating with his friends. B. By working with the car owners.C. By attracting strangers to helping him.20. What did the s
9、peaker get in the end?A. The joy of helping others. B. A kind friend. C. A lot of money.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。AResidential College Writing TutorsThe Residential College Writing Tutors are currently working via email and Zoom. Sign up the way y
10、ou always have (link is external)，and a confirmation email will explainhow to access your tutor at the time of your appointment.Residential College Writing Tutors work with Yale College undergraduates. See Graduate Writing Consultations if you are a graduate student needing assistance.Preparing for
11、Your SessionMake an appointment (link is external) with your colleges Writing Tutor.Carefully read the confirmation email，as each tutor offers slightly different instructions about preparing for appointments.What to ExpectMany tutors will read your paper in advance，although a few prefer that you do
12、that work together. Either way, most sessions will start with the tutor asking you what you hope to accomplish, which might include questions about the assignment or a discussion of your experience writing similar papers. The tutor will then discuss the most important areas for revision. Tutors wont
13、 tell you exactly what to do to fix your essay，but they will help you figure out strategies for revision and prompt you to take notes on the suggestions that arise. Often the most important changes involve the primary claims of the paper or the structure of your argument.Writing Tutors can also help
14、 you with grammar and style, although not by proofreading your whole essay; instead, the two of you might edit a paragraph together, looking for suggestions that you can then incorporate into the rest of your paper.lf you have worked with the same tutor before，there will be more time to discuss gene
15、ral trends in your writing，or to work quickly through basic concerns and move on to specific needs of the current paper. One benefit of the Residential College Writing Tutors is the opportunity to work over several years with someone who knows your writing well.21.Who can make an appointment with Re
16、sidential College Writing Tutors?A. PhD students.B. Undergraduate students.C. High school students.D. Graduate students.22.What will Writing Tutors not do?A. Proofread your whole essay.B. Help you with grammar and style.C. Edit a paragraph with you together.D. Help you figure out strategies for revi
17、sion.23. Where is this text probably taken from?A.A textbook.B.A course plan.C.A university website.D. An academic article.BIn the animal kingdom, killer whales（虎鲸）are social stars: they travel in varied family groups, care for grandchildren, and even imitate human speech. Now, scientists are adding
18、 one more behavior to the list: forming fast friendships. A new study shows killer whales can rival animals such as chimpanzees and macaques (a kind of monkey), and even humans when it comes to the kind of “social touch” that indicates strong bonds.Some ocean animals maintain social structures inclu
19、ding male dolphins that learn the “names” of their close allies（盟友）. But there is little data about wild killer whales. Thats where drone technology came in. Michael Weiss, a behavioral ecologist, teamed up with his colleagues to launch drones, flying them 30 to 120 meters above a group of killer wh
20、ales. That was high enough not to trouble the whales, marking the first time drones have been used to study friendly physical contact in whales.The researchers recorded over 800 instances of physical contact between individuals. Those included hugs, back-to-back and nose-to-nose touches between pair
21、s of whales. Other whales playfully threw young whales into the air, letting them fall into the water. Besides, the drone images revealed clear preferences among individuals, usually for one “best friend” of the same sex and age. Take J49 and J51 two distantly related young males aged 9 and 6for ins
22、tance.“Every time you see a group of whales, those two are right there interacting with each other,” Weiss says.The young led most of these interactions, rather than the older females or males. Older males in particular were less important.“The young individuals really seem to be the glue（胶水）holding
23、 the groups together,” Weiss says. As individuals age, this gradual loss of “centrality” is known in many social mammals, including humans. That finding is “especially appealing” to Stacey Tecot, who wasnt involved in the study.“Scientists have long observed this social aging trend in animals, but t
24、here are still many unanswered questions,” she says. Thats certainly on the researchers radar.“Were already gathering new data, with more advanced equipment,” says Weiss.24. What does the underlined word “rival” in Paragraph l probably mean?A. Benefit from. B. Be equal to. C. Depend on. D. Be fond o
25、f.25. What is new about Weiss research? A. The research method. B. The variety of species. C. The size of the research team. D. The time spent on the research.26. What did Weiss find about J49 and J51?A. They have a stable friendship. B. Their interactions are more complicated.C. Their communicating
26、 ways change frequently. D. They prefer playing with young female whales.27. What can we infer from the last paragraph?A. More researchers will be involved in the study.B. Other scientists take a negative attitude to the research. C. Researchers will collect more data to study killer whales.D. Resea
27、rchers will uncover the social aging trend in animals soon.CGeneration Z is different. As a whole, Americans born between the late 1990s and early 2000s are less likely to have work or look for it: their labour- force-participation rate is 71%, compared with 75% for millennials (born between 1980 an
28、d the late 1990s) and 78% for Generation X (born in the decade or so to 1980) when each came of age. As a result, they make up a smaller share of the workforce. With graduation ceremonies behind them, the latest group of diploma-holders are entering the job market. What they want from employers is a
29、lso not quite the same as in generations past.Although Gen-Z employees felt more lonely and isolated than their older colleagues at the start of the pandemic, the ability to work remotely has brought new possibilities. The benefits go beyond working in your pyjamas. Many are taking calls from beach
30、chairs and hammocks (吊床) in more comfortable places or fleeing big cities in search for cheaper or larger homes.This has big implications. Industries with jobs that cannot be done from home are falling out of favour with recent graduates. A study by ManpowerGroup, an employment company, suggests an
31、inverse relationship (反比关系) between talent shortages and flexible working policies. The sectors which are either less able to offer remote work or have been slower to embrace it- including construction, finance and manufacturing-have faced some of the biggest skills gaps for all types of job.That in
32、 turn has accelerated a pre-existing trend of young employees trading Wall Street for Silicon Valley. Now technology bosses are more willing than their opposite numbers in finance to let employees work from home (or anywhere else). Annual rankings of employer desirability by Universum, a graduate-st
33、affing consultancy, bear this out. In 2008 the list of best employers graded by American graduates was dominated by big banks and the Big Four consulting firms. By 2021 seven of the ten highest spots were occupied by tech and media giants.28. What does the underlined word “diploma-holders in the fir
34、st paragraph refer to?A. Employees. B. Students. C. Graduates. D. Shareholders.29. Why do Gen-Z employees prefer work remotely?A. They want more holidays on the beach. B. They love wearing pyjamas while working.C. They want to work in a more flexible way. D. They cant afford the residents in big cit
35、ies.30. What does the study by ManpowerGroup suggest?A. All walks of life are facing some of the biggest skills gaps.B. Construction, finance and manufacturing cant offer remote work.C. Industries with flexible working policies may suffer talent shortages.D. Industries with jobs that cannot be done
36、from home are less popular.31. Why does the author mention Wall Street and Silicon Valley?A. To weigh up the pros and cons of the two industries.B. To prove industries in technology are more appealing.C. To predict the change of preference among employees.D. To show Silicon Valley is a better place
37、to settle down. DLisa Gautier receives nearly a dozen parcels of human hair every day. With her San-Francisco-based non-profit organization Matter of Trust，Gautier turns donated hair into mats used to soak up oil spills on land，and booms (long tubes)used for spills at sea.A standard way to clean up
38、oil from land is to use mats made from polypropylene(聚丙烯). But polypropylene is a non-biodegradable plastic，and producing it ultimately means more drilling for oil. Hair，by contrast, is an environmentally friendly resource that can soak up around five times its weight in oil，according to Matter of T
39、rust，and it is abundant.Oil spills can pollute drinking water, endanger public health，harm plants and wildlife，and damage the economy. According to Gautier，the spills that hit the headlines only make up 5% of global oil pollution.Megan Murray，an environmental biologist at the University of Technolog
40、y Sydney, develops sustainable technologies to tackle oil spills. Her research indicates that as well as being biodegradable，human hair is often just as effective as polypropylene，and in some circumstances even better. “The hair mats are very beneficial to land spills,” says Murray but adds that whe
41、n raw oil is spilled on beach sand，it is very difficult to absorb it using any of the materials she has tested. Another advantage of hair is that it costs less than conventional materials and is “globally accessible as a recycled material,” she says.However，Murray cautions that hair mats are not a p
42、erfect solution，because they are single-use，and can only be dealt with by burning or by burying into soil which then isnt suitable for growing food. She is now researching methods to extract the oil from a used hair mat，meaning both can be reused.As the hair mat designs arent under patent，other grou
43、ps have begun producing their own mats and booms. Gautier is pleased to see the movement growing.“Anyone can make a hair mat, ”she says.It creates green jobs，it cleans water，it reduces waste in landfill, and its promoting renewable resources.”32.What do we know about polypropylene according to the p
44、assage?A. It is biodegradable. B. It is environmentally friendly.C. People need more oil to produce it.D. People seldom use mats made from it to clean up oil from land.33. What does Megan Murray think of the hair mats?A. Hair mats do no harm to soil after being burnt.B. The effect of hair mats on te
45、rrestrial(陆地上的)spills is not very good.C. People spend more to make hair mats than conventional materials.D. Hair mats are not a perfect solution because they cant be recycled now.34. What can we infer from the passage?A. Most oil-spill events have received widespread media coverage.B. Lisa Gautier
46、donated her hair to soak up oil spills on land and at sea.C. Megan Murray goes all out to make the hair mats and the oil extracted from them reused.D. There are many other materials used to treat oil spills on beach sand besides hair.35.What is the best title for the text?A. How to Tackle Oil Spills
47、 B.A Perfect Recycled MaterialHuman HairC. Take Action to Make Hair Mats And BoomsD. Human Hair Is Being Used to Clean Up Oil Spills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入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。What Are the Roots of Your Self-Esteem?Self-esteem is a persons subjective assessment of his or her
48、 worth to himself or herself. Self-esteem covers various beliefs about oneself (such as “Im a failure.” and Im beautiful.) as well as physiological states，including sadness，joy，and shame. The more we believe that we are worthy of happiness and good things in life，the more self-fulfilled we will be.
49、When we don t believe that we are worthy of these things，our ability to enjoy them can suffer.36 Healthy self-esteem as an adult can be a gift given in your childhood. It is a blessing that most people overlook. There are so many ways adults with high self-esteem were supported as children that resu
50、lted in them having high self-esteem. For instance, they were praised for what they had achieved.37 They likely experienced affection and were given enough attention. It is also possible that they excelled in studies or in sports and were admired for it by peers.38 As children，many of these people w
51、ere criticized, yelled at, or abused in one way or another. There is also a high chance that they were given no attention by the adults who were supposed to care for them. In some cases, adults with poor self-esteem were often ridiculed for their shortcomings or bullied by peers.It is common that th
52、ese adults also believe that in order to be appreciated they need to be perfect.39 There are people who are obsessed with their careers or hobbies because in their mind they need to tie their worthiness to something concrete. Oftentimes these people have to pretend to be something they are not just
53、to get approval.How you feel about yourself impacts how you live your life. People with high self-esteem tend to have better relationships than those with low self-esteem. 40 So if you struggle to reach out for assistance，it could be rooted in your low self-esteem.A. There is also a good chance that
54、 they were spoken to respectfully.B. When we start to doubt whats important in life, we tend to do less of it.C. Since self-esteem is connected to how we perform, it is important to work on it.D. People with poor self-esteem, on the other hand, often experienced the opposite.E. This creates an image
55、 in their mind that without accomplishment they are worthless.F. They face failure too, but they understand that failure or success doesnt define them.G. High self-esteem enables you to ask for help and support from the people around you when you need it.第三部分 语言运用 (共三节，满分30分)第一节 完型填空 (共15小题：每小题1分，满分
56、15分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选择中，选出最佳选项。Tackling behavioral problems at school is not easy, but Dr. Terrance Newton is doing that with a _41_ effective solution.In his first year as principal of Warner Elementary School, Newton has already seen a _42_ change in his at-risk students. All it took w
57、as a few quality _43_ and a pair of clippers.Newton saw the _44_ as soon as he started at the school. Bullying was _45_ and students were constantly being _46_. He believed the best way to solve this was to build positive relationships with students. So he _47_ to set up a barbershop at school. Havi
58、ng cut hair before, Newton _48_ the barbershop could be a safe space for students to _49_. And he was right- not only has he bonded with former _50_, but suspensions have dropped from 103 to 4 in the last year! Even better, bullying has all but stopped.Kamisha Collins has seen the _51_ in her 11-yea
59、r-old son, Brandon Ponzo. “In the beginning of the school year, my son started off really _52_ and was not getting along with Dr. Newton, but now they have built this _53_-he loves him very much,” Collins said.“Dr. Newton says positive things to them while cutting their hair. And my sons behavior an
60、d grades have improved so much.” What a brilliant idea not to mention a _54_ leader! A little love and care can make a big impact on _55_ kids.41. A. suddenlyB. similarlyC. surprisinglyD. hardly42. A. greatB. slightC. harmfulD. risky43. A. haircutsB. conversationsC. performancesD. services44. A. fea
61、rB. problemC. projectD. reason45. A. out of placeB. under control.C. under discussionD. out of hand46. A. suspendedB. criticizedC. praisedD. protected47. A. decidedB. preferredC. learnedD. afforded48. A. promisedB. admittedC. rejectedD. figured49. A. calm downB. open upC. show upD. break down50. A.
62、classmatesB. colleaguesC. housekeepersD. troublemakers51. A. increaseB. encouragementC. differenceD. difficulty52. A. roughB. pleasantC. easyD. mild53. A. barrierB. barbershopC. reputationD. bond54. A. strictB. braveC. fantasticD. modest55. A. appealingB. disappointingC. strugglingD. lying第二节 语法填空 (
63、共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In Chinese art history, Qi Baishi ranks _56_ a towering figure. His unusual and playful style opened up a new vista in the imagery of traditional Chinese painting, and has left a rich legacy still widely _57_ (recognize) in modern society.Lifelike sh
64、rimps play a key role in Qis vast body of visual artworks. The “shrimps” are so popular _58_ they have become synonymous with the painter himself. Unlike his predecessors, Qi Baishi painted shrimps in an impressionistic style with swift and definite brush strokes. He used different shades of ink _59
65、_ (model) the shrimps torso (躯干) and head. These shrimps are not just passive subject matter; rather they are asserting their presence.Qi was an all-round artist. Born to a family of farmers in Hunan in 1864, he learned carpentry in his teens, and later taught _60_ (he) the arts of painting, poetry,
66、 calligraphy and seal cutting. The years spent in rural areas _61_ (sow) in him a deep-rooted love of nature. During his youth, he traveled around the country to seek _62_ (inspire) from nature while _63_ (enthusiastic) studying the masterpieces of early Chinese painters. Qi settled in Beijing in 19
67、19 and soon achieved wide fame in the Chinese capital. Qi Baishi opened _64_ new window for the fine art world. He _65_ (name) the “Peoples Painter” and awarded the title of “Peoples Artist” by Chinas Ministry of Culture.第三节 单词填空 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分)66. We all had the ambition and confidence to win
68、the first prize, (沐浴) in the warm sunshine.67. Such warnings demand that we need to make sure that we will not fall (受伤) to AI.68. News reports written at different stages of an event could contain different information as new facts are brought to (揭露).69. Journalists c (致力) to presenting the truth,
69、 it is better to use our own judgment than rely on news reports.70. Facial expressions often vary, which makes facial (识别) less effective.71.Apply some medicine to the burnt area, which can (感染)lead to some health problems.72. The majority of the students are not good at chemistry, especially at (有机
70、) chemistry.73. One day soon we will be able to use genome editing to increase the human (抵抗) to colds and flus.74. When a boxer is losing badly, the coach will throw a towel into the ring to end the fight l (真正)75. All this technology does not come at the (牺牲) of fashion.第四部分 写作 (共两节；满分40分)第一节 (满分1
71、5分)76.假定你是李华，在最近的一次来信中你的好朋友Jim提到因为书写不够美观、整洁，在多次英语考试中他的作文得分都不理想，这是他目前最大的困扰。请你给Jim回信并针对他的问题提出建议。内容包括：1.理解和安慰； 2.你的建议。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Jim,_ _ Yours,Li Hua第二节（满分25分）77.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。续写词数应为150左右。Once upon a time, there was a village where
72、lived a wealthy man named Rama. He was always ready to help the poor and needy. His act of kindness made him so popular that villagers thought of him as the head of the village. And he was overjoyed at villagers love for him.Rama was a well-known businessman who dealt in the export of agricultural p
73、roducts. One year, there was no rain so the whole village was under drought conditions. There was a lack of food and water everywhere. Villagers were dying of hunger. Therefore, they reached out to Rama for help.Rama, in spite of having a huge loss in business, chose to help the villagers out genero
74、usly. He started giving out food for free. Every day he would give a part of his wealth and grains to the needy. Soon, Rama ran out of money and food as he gave all his wealth to the needy villagers. Rama tried hard to manage his business, but he failed. Finally, he was left with nothing.Rama had to
75、 live in a rented house. He looked for a job but no one was ready to offer him one because they were in fear of losing their wealth because of his kind nature. After a few days, he left with no money, so he had to leave his rented house. Rama was now homeless. He and his wife decided to leave the vi
76、llage.Rama and his wife set off for another village. After walking for a while, both were tired so they decided to take a rest under a tree, and after that, they would move further. They ate whatever they had with them and slept under the tree. They were so tired that they slept the whole day and wh
77、en they woke up it was dark. They started seeking shelter. Soon they saw a luxury mansion（公馆）and went there for help.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。They knocked and a man opened the door._When he heard his words of gratitude, Ramas eyes were filled with tears._参考答案听力 : 1-5 BBACC 6-10 AAABC 1
78、1-15 BAABC 16-20 CCBCA阅读理解： 21-23 BAC 24-27 BAAC 28-31 CCDB 32-35 CDCD七选五： 36-40 BADEG完形填空： 41-45 CABBD 46-50 AADBD 51-55 CADCC语法填空： 56. as 57. recognized 58. that 59. to model 60. himself61. sowed 62. inspiration 63. enthusiastically 64. a 65. was named单词填空： 66. bathed 67. victim 68.light mitted 70
79、. recognition71. infectiously 72.organic 73. resistance 74. literally 75. expenseDear Jim,Hearing your upset about your English handwriting which has posed an influence on your writing scores, I feel deeply concerned. Dont be too worried, for it is common among your peers.I have a deep understanding
80、 of your trouble. From my point of view, the situation might be caused by inadequate practice and incorrect methods of practice. Here are my suggestions. Initially, it is essential that you practise strokes and letters while watching a demo video or with a copybook. Then, you can arrange a fixed per
81、iod every day for further practice. Finally, put it into practice in the tests and make adjustments when necessary.Take action now and I believe I will witness your gradual progress and final success.Yours,Li HuaThey knocked and a man opened the door. The moment he saw them, he greeted them with joy
82、. He took them inside and offered them food to eat. Rama was surprised and asked why. The man said, “Years ago, I was dying of hunger when you helped me out. Not only did you give me food, but you also gave me money to restart my business. I can never thank you enough and I am so glad that I am able
83、 to repay your generosity today.”When he heard his words of gratitude, Ramas eyes were filled with tears. He told that man even though he changed from a wealthy man to a homeless person, never did he regret what he had done. The man asked him not to worry and promised to help. With his generous aid,
84、 Rama was able to recreate his business. Slowly and steadily, he became rich again. In spite of so many ups and downs, Rama didnt forget his social responsibility and he started helping the needy again.听力材料(Text 1)W: Excuse me, where could I find some exercise books?M: The regular-priced ones are he
85、re. And we have some on sale over there on that desk.(Text 2)W: Hey, sir. Could you please go outside to answer the phone? The movie is on.M: Sorry. I didnt think it would take so long. (Text 3)M: Hello, this is John at the office. Is Tom feeling any better today?W: Oh, yes, John. He is feeling much
86、 better now. But the doctor says he will have to stay in bed until Monday.(Text 4)W: Mary is always complaining about her job. I cannot figure out why. Typing is not a very challenging job.M: Maybe if you try typing letters every day, youd see what it is like. (Text 5)W: Mike, would you like to go f
87、or a picnic this afternoon?M: Id like to, but according to the weather report, its going to rain.W: I dont think so. Look, you cant see any clouds in the sky.(Text 6)W: Excuse me. I am a tourist and I am looking for something local and special here as gifts. Could you give me some suggestions?M: Wel
88、l, we have quite a few choices here: postcards with our local scenery, hand-made cotton hats and over there are some food.W: These hand-made hats look very special and beautiful! How much are they? M: Forty-five dollars each or eighty dollars for the pair.W: OK. Ill buy the red one for myself right
89、now.(Text 7)W: Hey, did you read the article in todays school newspaper?M: No, Ive been studying all morning. Whats so exciting?W: Well, this September, our school is going to have its own radio station.M: Oh, really? I hope well have more popular music to listen to.W: The article said there would b
90、e programs with all sorts of music as well as sports and teaching programs.M: Too bad. It sounds as though there wont be much time for good music.W: The station is going to be on all day and night without stopping. It may satisfy all kinds of tastes.M: Well, I doubt it.(Text 8)W: You don t seem to b
91、e in a good mood. Whats wrong?M: Im afraid I have to move. The owner wants to increase his rent.W: How much do you have to pay?M: It increases to 600 dollars a month now. I cannot afford it.W: Why not share an apartment with a friend?M: I dont like living with others. I once lived with a friend but
92、we didnt even talk to each other in the end.W: What happened?M: He had some bad habits. I asked him to change, but he wouldnt listen to me. I insisted, so in the end he started hating me.W: What were the habits?M: He liked smoking indoors. And he also liked inviting his friends over for parties at m
93、idnight.W: Got it. There might be some cheap apartments for renting in our neighborhood. If you want to have a look, I can go with you this afternoon.M: Really? That would be great.(Text 9)M: I didnt even realize there was a festival coming up.W: Why? You didnt know about Easter? There are many trad
94、itions connected to it.M: I know a little about it and I didnt know it was in April. I thought it might be someday after Mothers Day.W: Its on a Sunday in March or April. We are all looking forward to the holiday. Usually, my mother will make a big Easter basket full of presents for each of the kids
95、. We go to a church service on Friday morning. Then we paint Easter eggs on Saturday morning and visit our grandparents that afternoon. But the best part for me is the Easter Egg Hunt. My parents often hide Easter eggs in different places for us to find on Easter morning. It is almost as much fun as
96、 Halloween. M: Sounds great. But I may just spend the holiday myself in the dormitory. Or I will hang out with other international students.W: Thats boring. Why not celebrate with me?M: Serious? Cool!(Text 10)I live in the center of the city. It rarely rains there, so cars parked in the open parking
97、 lot can easily become dusty.One sunny day, I decided to surprise the owners with a car wash. At first, people would come by and ask me, “Who told you to wash the cars?” or “Who paid you to wash their cars?” I had to explain that I just wanted to do something kind. My reply was often met with an eve
98、n more confused look. But as the afternoon went on, some other people that came by understood my goal of the activity. They started helping out with some of the chores. When the day was over, we were all satisfied with the work we have done.Then I realized that there is special energy created when you choose to think bigger and serve others. Though I didnt make any money that day,1 have found the greatest gift Ill ever get.