1、金山中学2010-2011年度第一学期期中考试卷高二英语I听力(共两节,满分15分)第一节.每段播放两遍.各段后有几个小题, 各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅读时间。请根据各段播放内容及相关小题,在5秒钟内从题中所给的A,B, C项中,选出最佳选项。,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。听第一段对话,回答13题。 1Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student C. Classmates 2. Whats the womans doing now ?A.
2、She is watching the basketball game on TV. B. She is writing out her history report C. She is having her computer repaired 3. Why does the woman prefer to work at home?A. Because its quiet at home.B. Because she can get more work done.C. Because music isnt available at the library.听第二段对话,回答45题.4. Wh
3、ere does the conversation take place?A. In a studio B. In a classroom C. In a car 5. What can we learn from the conversation ?A. The man knows no less than the woman does .B.The woman is a volunteer for 2008 Beijing Olympics.C. The man asked the woman six questions on the Olympics.听第三段对话,回答6-8题.6. W
4、hat are the two speakers talking about ?A. Shopping centers . B. Night fairs. C. Fine arts 7. When does the night fair end?A. 10:00 p.m. B. 11:30 p.m. C. 2:00 a,m.8.What can we learn from the talk?A. You can buy shell ornaments and paper-cuts at the fair.B. The lions must exercised a lot for theyre
5、moving flexibly.C. The special hair clips are the most popular products.听第四段独白,回答9-12题.9.What is the important in eating , according to the scientists?A .Eating vegetables and fruits more than meat and cereal.B. Eating raw or cooked food, but not canned or frozen food. C. Eating various necessary fo
6、od.10. What problems are facing the world today?A. How to convince government of all the countries the importance of developing agriculture and providing their people with enough food.B. How to persuade people of the world to change to a healthy diet and not to waste food.C. How to find ways to feed
7、 the world population and to make sure that they have the right kinds of food to eat.11. Which of the following green vegetables is not mentioned ?A. Spinaches B. peas. C. Cabbage 12. What can you infer from the passage ?A. How to feed the huge world population is the most important concern of all s
8、cientists. B. The world is short of food and many people are going hungry.C. The scientists findings will help everywhere to select a healthy diet.听取信息:听第四段对话,回答13-15题. (答案写在答案卷上)13. How long has the woman suffered from the symptoms she described?_14. What has happened during the past four weeks?_15
9、. What is a better way to solve the problem according to the doctor?_语言知识及应用(共三节;满分60分)第一节 单项填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)16. To keep fit, Professor Li _ cycling as a regular form of exercise. A. took upB. caught onC. carried out D. made up17. Come over to my place whenever _.A. you are convenient B. you w
10、ill be convenient C. it is convenient to you D. it will be convenient to you18. The computers made by our company sell best, but several years ago no one could have imagined the role in the markets that they _. A. were playing B. were to play C. have played D. played19. No matter how frequently _ ,
11、the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.A. being performed B. to be performed C. performed D. performing20. The flight will be announced soon. _ , please remain seated. A. HoweverB. YetC. ThereforeD. Meanwhile21. As an average student, Im _to know the result of the exam, for Im _ to be
12、 admitted into the university. A. eager; eager B. anxious; anxious C. anxious; eagerD. eager; anxious22It was for this reason her uncle moved out of New York and settled down in a small villageAwhich Bwhy Cthat Dhow23. The doctor suggested not only _ enough sleep but also play sports in the morning.
13、A. did we haveB. should we have C. we should have D. our having 24. The boy is a _ writer, whose works are _by many famous writers. A. gifting; approved ofB. gifted; approved C. gifting; approvedD. gifted; approved of25. When he sought a(n) _ in the office of the local newspaper he was told to see t
14、he manager. A. occupationB. professionC. careerD. position26I was close to being killed the other day A car passed me at I thought was a dangerous speedAas Bwhich Cwhat Dthat27The policeman stopped him when he was driving home and him of speedingA charged Baccused Cwarned Dblamed28I can think of man
15、y cases _ students obviously knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldnt write a good essay.A. why B. whichC. as D. where29. As a beginner in English, we should acquire as much knowledge as possible, _ our communication skills.A. which are based B. upon which are based C. which are based
16、 upon D. to which are based 30 the meeting himself gave them a great deal of encouragement AThe president will attend B. The president to attend CThe president attended D. The presidents attending第二节完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从31-45各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Terry was a middle-age
17、d leather trader whose repeated failure in career made him a depressed man, often 31 that he had been cheated by othersOne day he told his wife he was so 32 with the city that he had to leaveSo his family moved to another cityIt was the evening of a weekendWhen Terry and his wife were busily 33 up t
18、heir new home, the light suddenly went outTerry was regretful to have forgotten bringing along candles and had to wait 34 in a low moodJust then he heard light, hesitant(犹豫的) knocks on his door that were clearly audible (听到) in the 35 night“Whos it?” he wondered, since Terry was a 36 to this cityAnd
19、 this was the moment he especially hated to be 37 , so he went to the door and opened it 38 At the door was a little girl, shyly asking, “Sir, do you have candles? Im your neighbor” “No,” answered Terry in anger and shut the door violently“What a nuisance(讨厌)!” he complained over it with his wife“No
20、 sooner had we settled down than the neighbor came to 39 things”After a while, the door was knocked againHe opened it and found the same girl outside 40 this time she was holding two candles, saying, “My grandma told me the new neighbor downstairs might need candlesShe 41 me here to give you these”
21、Terry was very 42 by what he sawAt that moment he suddenly realized what caused his 43 in lifeIt was his 44 and harshness (刻薄) with other peopleThe person who had cheated him in life was 45 nobody else but himself, for his eyes had been blurred (蒙蔽) by his unsympathetic mind31AcomplainingBreflecting
22、 CprayingDpretending32AinspiredBdisappointedCthrilledDencouraged33AlookingBturningCcomingDtidying34AhappilyBpatientlyChopefullyDhelplessly35AdarkBquietCnoisyDcrowded36AnewcomerBstrangerCguestDsettler37AcalledBdisturbedCwatchedDoffered 38AsurprisedlyBdelightedlyCimpatientlyDwillingly39Alend BsellCpur
23、chaseDborrow40AAndBButCSoDFor41AsuggestedBforbadeCsentDforced42AfrightenedBpleasedCpuzzledDsurprised43Afailure BsuccessCdissatisfactionDdetermination44AwarmthBcoldnessCkindnessDsympathy45AdoubtfullyBhardlyCreallyDprobably第三节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正
24、确形式填空,并将答案填写在答卷的相应位置上。Do you feel 46 difficult to be happy all the time? Now Ill give you some tips 47 how to make yourself happy. One way is being unselfish because _48_ (self) is the key factor 49 (require) if you want to get along well with others. By 50 (say) being unselfish we mean we should no
25、t want everything our own way or demand the best share of everything. 51 way is to look for good points in other people. Youll find most people pleasant to go with and it will surely make you happy. Third, you can not expect to be too perfect, 52 dont be too unhappy when you make a mistake. Everythi
26、ng will be OK if you try to make things right. Finally, it is important to remember 53 while you are no 54_ (bad) than others, chances you have may not be much better. In this case, 55_ surest way to be happy is to think yourself above other people.阅读 (共二节,满分45分)第一节: 阅读下列短文从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳答案。AWh
27、en should a child start learning to read and write? This is one of the questions I am most frequently asked. There is no hard and fast rule, for no two are alike, and it would be wrong to set a time when all should start being taught the intricacies(复杂)of reading letters to form words.If a three-yea
28、r-old wants to read(or even a two-year-old for that matter), the child has the right to be given every encouragement. The fact that he or she might later be “bored” when joining a class of non-readers at child school is the teachers affair. It is up to the teacher to see that such a child is given m
29、ore advanced reading material.Similarly, the child who still cannot read by the time he goes to junior school at the age of seven should be given every help by teachers and parents alike. They should make certain that he is not dyslexic(having difficulty in reading).Although parents should be carefu
30、l not to force youngsters aged two to five to learn to read( if badly done it could put them off reading for life ), there is no harm in preparing them for simple recognition of letters by labeling various items in their rooms. For instance, tie a nice piece of cardboard to their bed with BED writte
31、n in neat, big letters.Should the young child ask his parents to teach him to read, and if the parents are capable of doing so, such an attraction should not be ignored. But the task should never be made to look like a hard job and the child should never be forced to continue, or his interest should
32、 start to flag.56. This passage is mainly about _.A. what qualities people teaching children reading should haveB. different age groupings of children to be taught readingC. when and how children should be taught readingD. various problems of children who start learning to read57. In the writers opi
33、nion, children start learning to read _.A. early and fast B. at different times C. by a certain rule D. from word games58. A three-year-old child who wants to read should _.A. be encouraged B. go to an infant schoolC. start from fun stories D. join a class of non-readers59. The purpose of labeling i
34、tems in the room is to _.A. make it more colorful B. teach children to write neatlyC. help children recognize simple letters D. force children to develop the habit of reading60. The writer suggests that _.A. children should ask their parents to teach them to readB. children should not feel bored if
35、given advanced reading materialC. children starting to read should ask specialists for helpD. children should be taught with patience, care and a sense of humourBAlthough many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit that their spoken English is poor. Wh
36、enever I speak to a Chinese student they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” However, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”! I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves
37、due to a limited vocabulary. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary. However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if your attitude is positive. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know.Second, they are afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes they make mi
38、stakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal should be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using the right words and spelling them correctly. However, in speaking your aim is f
39、luency. You want to get your message across ,that is, to talk to someone in English ,as quickly and as well as you can ,even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense ,but it doesnt matter because the person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hea
40、rs.The third reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All that hearing was necessary for you to start speaking.Forth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve
41、 their spoken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will see English opportunities wherever you go.If you do not use your English beyond the classroom you will forget what
42、English you know. Remember: USE IT OR LOSE IT! You can learn how to speak English better by speaking English more.61What is most probably the writers purpose in writing the passage?ATo improve your reading. BTo improve your listening.CTo improve your spoken English. DTo improve your vocabulary.62. W
43、e can learn from the third paragraph that _.A. Fluency is more important than accuracy.B. It doesnt matter to make mistakes when we use English.C. In order to get our message across we should speak cautiously.D. Feeling shy and nervous can lead to errors.63. Which of the following is true about Chin
44、ese students?A. They are passive learners.B. They are active in looking for a chance to practice their oral English.C. They tend to wait for somebody to speak to them in English.D. They speak English slowly without mistakes.64The last paragraph is close to the meaning of “ ”.AMore hurry, less speed
45、BBetter late than neverCSilence is gold DPractice makes perfect65The text is most probably taken from a _ .Ateachers diaryBreport on study Csports newspaper Dmovie magazineCSuperman, Spider-Man, Batman and Iron Man . .There is no shortage of superheroes. You find them in comic books, on the TV and t
46、he big screen.In a survey of fans by the sci-fi (科幻) and fantasy website, SFX.co.uk, Batman, 70 years old this year, was voted Britains favorite superhero.Unlike many crime-fighting superheroes Batman has no special powers. He cant fly like Superman or shoot a sticky (粘性的) web like Spider-Man.Bruce
47、Wayne is born to a wealthy Gotham City business family. However, when his parents are murdered his life changes completely.Wayne feels anger at their deaths and guilty that he did not prevent them. He travels around the world learning how to fight. Upon returning to Gotham, he creates a disguise (伪装
48、) to enable him to fight crime without being recognized.A childhood fear of bats leads him to choose to dress as one. His idea is that through the bat persona (角色) he can prove to himself that he has overcome his childhood fears.Wayne is the CEO of the company he inherits (继承) from his father. He se
49、ems to live the lifestyle of a millionaire playboy. But this is a ruse (计策). He works hard at the image to allow himself the freedom he needs to do his work as a crime fighter. Bruce Wayne, playboy is the disguise(伪装); Batman is the real person.Wayne is not a born superhero. Instead, he is a real, c
50、omplex person, said Dace Golder, editor of the website. He is the most realistic of all the superheroes. I am particularly interested in the emotional process by which a boy becomes a hero. His superhero qualities come from within.66. What is the article mainly about? A. How Bruce Wayne develops int
51、o a superhero. B. How to overcome childhood fears.C. What makes a superhero. D. Why superheroes enjoy great popularity in Britain.67. Batman differs from other superheroes in that _ . A. he was not a born superheroB. he had an unhappy childhoodC. he doesnt have any special powers D. he does his best
52、 to fight crime68. Bruce Wayne decides to dress like a bat because of _ . A. his curiosity about bats B. his childhood fear of batsC. his parents sudden death D. his unusual travel experiences69. Why does Wayne live like a playboy? A. He prefers the lifestyle of a playboy. B. He doesnt know how to r
53、un a company.C. He loves freedom more than anything else.D. He needs to disguise his crime fighting activities.70. Which of the following statements is true about Batman? A. Batman is a born superheroB. He has special powersC. The turning point of his life is due to his parents sudden deathD. He act
54、ually lives the lifestyle of a millionaire playboyDDoctors say anger can be an extremely damaging emotion, unless you learn how to deal with it. They warn that anger can lead to heart disease, stomach problems, headaches, emotional problems and possibly cancer.Anger is a normal emotion that we all f
55、eel from time to time. Some people express anger openly in a calm reasonable way. Others burst with anger, and scream and yell. But other people keep their anger inside. They can not or will not express it. This is called repressing anger.For years many doctors thought that repressing anger was more
56、 dangerous to a persons health than expressing it. They said that when a person is angry, the brain releases the same hormones (荷尔蒙).They speed the heart rate, raise blood pressure, or sugar into the blood, etcIn general the person feels excited and ready to act.Some doctors say that both repressing
57、 and expressing anger can be dangerous. They believe that those who express anger ferociously may be more likely to develop heart disease, and they believe that those who keep their anger inside may face a greater danger of high blood pressure.Doctors say the solution is learning how to deal with an
58、ger. They say the first step is to admit that you are angry and to recognize the real cause of the anger, then decide if the cause is serious enough to get angry about. If it is, they say, “Do not express your anger while angry. Wait until your anger has cooled down and you are able to express yours
59、elf calmly and reasonably.”Doctors say that a good way to deal with anger is to find humor in the situation that has made you angry. They said that laughter is much healthier than anger.71The underlined word “ferociously” in Paragraph 2 probably means _. Amildly Bfiercely Cfrequently Dhardly72. Whic
60、h statement is right? AWere you angry, you would get cancer. BOnce you are angry, you will get cancer.CAngry as you are often, you cant get cancer. DAnger may cause you a cancer. 73. Expressing anger ferociously _ repressing it according to some scientists.Ais just the same as Bis more harmful than
61、Cis no better than Dis much better than 74According to the author, youd better _. Anever be angry Bcool it down before you express your anger. Claugh and laugh when you get angry Dadmit you are wrong when you are angry75. The main purpose of the text is to _ .A. describe peoples behavior at anger. B
62、. present doctors different attitudes towards anger.C. stress the harm of anger D. instruct people how to deal with anger.第二节: 信息匹配(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)阅读下列应用文及相关信息,并按照要求匹配信息。请在答题卡上将对应题号的相应选项字母涂黑。注意: 同时涂AB代表E; 同时涂CD代表F Cathy、Jason、Kate、Wayne和Frank各自打算订一份杂志。第76至80题是他们的个人情况介绍。_ 76. A young mother raising
63、her first child, Cathy tries to spend as much time as she can playing with her baby girl. She is eager to get more knowledge of child development and to better understand how young children look at the world._ 77. Jason is a successful young businessman. He travels widely and enjoys adventures and c
64、hallenges. Having been to many different countries, Jason is still looking for new places to visit. His biggest dream is to see every corner of the world before he retires._ 78. Smart and pretty, Kate is very popular among her friends. She takes great care of how she looks and has a great interest i
65、n fashion and the lifestyle of famous people. Besides, she also enjoys reading articles written especially for young girls. _ 79. Wayne teaches science in a middle school. He not only wants his students to know more about the modern science, but also tries hard to develop a curiosity about nature am
66、ong his students. He is gathering materials for his students to read._ 80. Frank is the father of a 10-year-old boy. He believes that in this fast-developing world parents should prepare their children for lifelong learning at an early age. Therefore, in his opinion, the most important skill for chi
67、ldren to learn is to discover things on their own. He is looking for a magazine for his son.阅读下面六种杂志的简介(A、B、C、D、E和F),选出符合各人需要的最佳选项。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Seventeen Seventeen provides advice and encouragement for masses of young girls. Although its primary focus is fashion and famous people, this teen magazi
68、ne offers more. Mixed among the latest styles, youll find short but interesting articles. Topics range from beauty to the risks of drinking. Price: $ 22.95 ( $ 3.83/issue)B. Muse Muse seeks to stimulate, delight, and challenge every curious child between the ages of 13 and 16. Produced by the editor
69、s and publishers of Cricket, Muse features articles on space, genetics, lasers, rain forests, computers, physics, math, earth sciences, and almost everything else in the universe. Price: $ 32.97 ( $ 3.66/issue)C. WONDERTIME WONDERTIME is a new magazine from the editors of Family Fun, devoted to help
70、ing parents develop childrens love of learning. A blend of how and why, WONDERTIME inspires parents to see the world through the eyes of their children. WONDERTIME mixes playful activities with scientific knowledge about how children develop physically, socially, intellectually, creatively, and emot
71、ionally. Price: $10.00 ( $1.00/issue)D. National Geographic Adventurer A new magazine from National Geographic, National Geographic Adventurer is intended for a generation of active men and women who seek new challenging ways to explore and experience the world. The magazine offers an exciting mix o
72、f great photography and interesting articles. Features focus on best adventure stories, travel destinations, sports and more. Price: $14.95 ( $1.50/issue)E. Family-fun What does family fun mean to you? Crafts? Recipes? Party ideas? Family-fun magazine dishes up these and more interesting activities
73、in over 180 colorful pages. Aimed at parents with young children, this energetic magazine promises to enrich the lives of families. Reviews of computer games, books, videos, and DVDs, written by experts, help parents feel up to the minute. Price: $ 9.95( $ 0.99/ issue)F. Kids Discover To help childr
74、en aged 6 to 12 become lifelong learners, each issue of Kids Discover looks into a single topic in science or social studies which children of this age have a great interest in. The combination of exciting color photography, lovely pictures and informative kid-friendly text engages readers with attr
75、active content. Price: $ 26.95( $ 2. 25/issue)写作 (共三节,满分30分) 第一节 同义表达 (共10个空,每空1分满分10分)1. After months of training, he was able to write concisely.Months of training enabled him to write with no _ words or phrases. 2. He pressed the wound to control the bleeding. He _ pressure to the wound control t
76、he bleeding. 3. She forgot to tell us the change of her address. She forgot to _ us of the change of her address. 4. Tom failed in his attempt to enter Stanford Law School. Stanford Law School _ Tom. 5. I have never done this kind of job before. I have no _ experience of this kind of job. 6. In our
77、company, 60% of the used water is treated and used again. Our company _ 60% of the used water. 7. Our school offers different kinds of free services to the students. Our school offers the students a _ of free services. 8. His explanation did not make this point clear. His explanation failed to _ thi
78、s point. 9. The police found that the fire had been set on purpose. The police found that someone had _ set the fire. 10. Our research group is made up of ten scientists from eight countries. Our research group _ of ten scientists from eight countries. 第二节 短文概括 (满分5分)阅读下面的短文,然后以约30个词概括故事的主要情节。An old
79、 man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The family ate together at the table, but his shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in
80、-law became angry with the mess. So they set a small table in the corner. There Grandfather ate alone while they enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp when he dropped a fork or spilled
81、 food. The grandson watched silently. One evening, the father noticed the son playing with wood scraps(: small piece) and asked the child sweetly, “What are you making?” The boy responded, “Oh, I am making a bowl for you and mum to eat your food in when I grow up.” The words struck the parents so ha
82、rd that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. The son took gently and led Grandfather back to their table. From then on, he ate every meal with them. Neither of them seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.评分标准概括准确,语言规
83、范,内容合适,篇章连贯。第三节 基础写作 (共1小题,满分15分)为丰富学生校园生活,你校举办了一次艺术周活动,活动内容如下:时间:四月第一周活动内容:台上:唱歌、跳舞操场上:篮球比赛环保:用废纸制作成花或卡片之类的东西创新:用树叶制作成中国地图收获:放松、交朋友、发挥潜能等写作内容 假设你是校报记者,写一篇简讯报道这次活动。你的报道需包括以下五方面的内容:1.本次活动的概况(名称、时间、目的);2.介绍台上和操场上的活动;3.介绍环保及特色;4.介绍创新活动及特色; 5.收获或感想。写作要求 必须使用5个句子表达全部内容。高二英语科期中考试答题卷班级 _ 姓名 _ 学号 _ 成绩 _I听力(
84、听取信息,满分3分) 13 _ 14 _ 15 _语言知识及应用 第三节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)46 _ 47 _ 48 _ 49 _ 50 _51 _ 52 _ 53 _ 54 _ 55 _写作 第一节 同义表达 (共10个空,每空1分满分10分) 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ 4. _ 5. _ 6. _ 7. _ 8. _ 9. _ 10. _第二节 短文概括 (满分5分)_第三节 基础写作 (共1小题,满分15分)_高二英语期中考试参考答案I 听力 (每小题1分; 共15分)15 CBBCA 610 BBACC 1112 AC13. One month 1
85、4. The womans company has moved to a new place.15. Writing a complaint to the owner of the building.语言知识及应用第一节 单项填空 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)16-20 ACBCD21-25 CCBDD26-30 CBDBD第二节 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)31-35 ABDDB36-40 ABCDB41-45 CDABC第三节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)46 it 47 on 48 unselfishness 49 required
86、50 saying 51 Another 52 so 53 that 54 worse 55 the阅读 (共二节,满分45分)第一节 短文阅读 (共40分; 每小题2分;)A篇: 56-60 CBACDB篇: 61-65 CDCDB C篇: 66-70 ACBDCD篇: 71-75 BDCBD第二节 信息匹配 (共5分; 每小题1分)76-80 CDABF写作 (共30分)第一节 同义表达 (共10个空,每空1分满分10分) 1. wasted2. applied 3. inform 4. rejected 5. previous 6. recycles 7. variety 8. clar
87、ify 9. deliberately/purposely 10. consists第二节 短文概括 (满分5分)The story tells us that an old man was treated badly by his son and daughter-in-law, but the couples attitudes changed after they saw their son was preparing a bowl for them.第三节 基础写作 (共1小题,满分15分)To enrich the students school life, our school h
88、eld the annual art week in the first week of April. There were various activities including singing, dancing on the stage, basketball matches on the playground and so on. Besides, the students put waste paper to artistic use by coloring and crafting some things, such as flowers, cards, etc. The most attractive part of the art week was that some students made a map of China with leaves. Therefore, the students benefited a lot from these activities by showing their hidden talents, making friends and, above all, freeing themselves from endless homework and exams.