1、绝密启用前江西省鹰潭市2013-2014学年高二下学期期末质量检测英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（综合题）两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卷I上。2.每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。不能答在试题卷上。3.第II卷各题的答案，必须答在答题卷II规定的地方。第I卷（选择题,共115分）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
2、选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置听完每段对话后，你都有l0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. What are they talking about?A. A matchbox. B. A fire. C. A building.2. Where does the man usually go on weekend nights?A. To the cinema. B. To a restaurant.C. To a bar.3. What is wrong with the printer?A. It runs out of ink. B. Its bro
3、ken. C. Its jammed.4. What are the two speakers doing?A. Chatting. B. Discussing.C. Bargaining.5. Why did the man go to the Fragrant Hills last weekend?A. To see red leaves.B. To do morning exercise.C. To get together with friends.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
4、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至8题。6. Why is the woman so worried about her daughter?A. She met an outlaw.B. She didnt show up at school. C. She ran away from home.7. What did the man say to comfort the woman?A. He is not angry with her.B. The g
5、irl can look after herself.C. She shouldnt feel shame so much.8. What does the man suggest doing?A. Calling the police.B. Contacting her classmates.C. Turning to the neighbors.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. What does the professor think of the few unserious teachers?A. Irresponsible.B. Shameless.C. Unfair.10. W
6、hat can we learn about the professors students?A. They always cheat.B. They seldom cheat.C. They never cheat.11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. How strict a teacher should be.B. How to pass the exams.C. Why the students cheat in exams.听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。12. When do the speakers usually
7、 meet?A. On Mondays. B. On Tuesdays. C. On Wednesdays.13. What does the man think of Professor Grayson?A. Nice. B. Boring. C. Humorous.14. What is the mans major?A. Maths. B. Economics. C. English literature.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。15. Why does Elizabeth look worried today?A. She needs money badly. B. She
8、didnt get the visa. C. She lost her wallet.16. What does she plan to do?A. Go to the police station. B. Leave the country soon. C. Go to China Daily.17. What will the man do for her?A. Call his uncle.B. Put an advertisement.C. Treat the woman to breakfast.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What did Michelle Obam
9、a ask ITV to do?A. Advance the release date of the drama.B. Send some DVDs with the latest story. C. Change the sad ending of the play.19. How did the ITV feel when the first ladys office got in touch with them?A. Overexcited. B. Embarrassed. C. Surprised.20. What did the ITV hope the Obamas to do?A
10、. Invite the stars to dinner. B. Keep a secret. C. Enjoy the drama. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. _ Chinese pianist Lang Lang becomes the first Chinese to be named International Artist of the Year. Yes. This is _ historic moment for him
11、.A. /; theB. A; theC. The; aD. A; a22. Scientists have found _ for oil as fuel. Coal, natural gas, solar power, nuclear power and even water can replace it as sources of energy.A. consequencesB. substitutesC. requirementsD. contrasts23. It was not until I visited Venice _ it really worthy of the rep
12、utation of “the water world”. A. that I foundB. have I foundC. when I did findD. did I find24. How much you are paid _ how important you are to the company, and youd better wait for the right occasion to ask for an increase.A. attachesB. reflectsC. accumulatesD. conducts 25. Thanks to a South Korean
13、 drama currently on air, Man From the Stars, this new mix-match junk food has become popular among young audiences, _its unhealthy nature.A. in favor of B. in terms of C. in need ofD. in spite of26. The little girl is walking along the beach, happy and joyful, _ bending down to pick up a beautiful s
14、eashell. A. approximately B. regularly C. apparently D. occasionally27. Some young people these days, especially the homebodies, just _ go out of their homes to experience the real world.A. mustnt B. wont C. mightnt D. shouldnt28. Traffic conditions in Nanchang _ for decades. At first people only co
15、mplained about jams during rush hours, but today every hour is rush hour.A. are worseningB. had worsenedC. have been worseningD. worsened29. Perhaps each of us has moments in our lives _ we desperately search for something everywhere but it is just under our noses.A. whereB. thatC. whenD. what30. It
16、 made the public heartbroken _ it was officially announced _ the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 crashed, killing all the 239 people on board.A. what; that B. that; which C. when; that D. How; which31. The mobile phone has become a major means of communication, _ us to keep in touch as well as to sur
17、f the Internet to keep us _ of the latest news.A. permitting; informedB. to permit; informingC. to permit; to be informedD. permitting; having informed32. The cost of organic food is higher than _ of conventional food because the organic price tag reflects more closely the true cost of growing the f
18、oodA. it B. one C. this D. that33. Without good instructions of the coach, you will probably _ a lot of bad habits while you are exercising in gyms.A. pick upB. take upC. pull upD. bring up34. The accused man declared that he was _ of the crime and believed that he would eventually be released from
19、prison.A. ashamedB. guiltyC. ignorantD. innocent35. May I ask for a day off tomorrow? _. You know, the summer holiday is just around the corner and every salesgirl is as busy as a bee A. Its out of the question B. No problem C. None of my businessD. I dont care第二节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其
20、大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A few years ago, my younger brother and I went to Norfolk, Virginian by plane. 36 , before we took off, we heard the pilots voice throughout the plane, “sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. We have no 37 on the plane. We have a generator(发电机) o
21、n the ground right now, and we are going to 38 the engines with it. Once we get them going, we will 39 in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens. ”See what happens? We are going to get up in the air, and see what happens? At this point, one woman started crying. “Oh, no! We are going to 4
22、0 !” There were sighs of desperation and _41_ spreading throughout the plane, and we hadnt even 42 yet. Thirty minutes passed and we were still 43 there. Then the voice of the pilot came over again, “Ladies and gentlemen, I know you are 44 , so are we. We only have one engine going right now, and it
23、 is working double time. ”There was crying 45 we had walked into grave. But, the pilot told us our one engine was working double time, and his 46 was to get up in the air and see what happens! Then we did. We got up in the air and what happened? - 47 other than thrust (推力) and lift. We arrived in No
24、rfolk and everyone 48 for still being alive.Although I do sincerely like to have a plan 49 “see what happens”, it really isnt such a bad life strategy. All too often, I would see people chasing their goals halt(停滞) 50 with inaction just because they dont have 51 success. Actually, success will never
25、 be guaranteed. The _52_ thing that you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens.If you are planning to learn a new skill, get up in the air, and see what happens! It might not be as _53 as you thought. You might be smarter than you thought. It could be 54 ! So dont stay there trying n
26、othing just because there is no 55 of guaranteed success. 36. A. HopefullyB. ExcitedlyC. ThankfullyD. Unfortunately37. A. powerB. serviceC. waterD. captain38. A. shutB. startC. changeD. fix39. A. get upB. pack upC. light upD. speed up40. A. waitB. delayC. crashD. suffer41. A. rumorB. diseaseC. anxie
27、tyD. smoke42. A. looked overB. taken off C. got acrossD. gone out43. A. boardingB. checkingC. watchingD. sitting44. A. puzzledB. patientC. desperateD. embarrassed45. A. even ifB. only ifC. what ifD. as if46. A. planB. complaintC. promiseD. comment47. A. everythingB. nothingC something.D. anything48.
28、 A. escapedB. cheeredC. sighedD. praised49. A. better thanB. other thanC. less thanD. more than50. A. frozenB. annoyedC. concernedD. satisfied51. A. realisticB, organizedC. potentialD. guaranteed52. A. sameB. commonC. bestD. last53. A. interestingB. challengingC. surprisingD. encouraging54. A. sorro
29、wB. painC. funD. trouble55. A. meaningB. rewardC. actionD. sign 第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A“Its So Good” in French, was one of Eartha Mae Kitts first hit songs. But her childhood wasnt so good. She was born into a poor family in South Carolina in ni
30、neteen twenty-seven. When Eartha was eight, her mother remarried. Her stepfather did not like her so she was sent to New York City to live with an aunt, who helped pay for her piano and dance lessons.Eartha Kitt worked in a factory as a young teenager. But she kept up her dance lessons. One day she
31、tried out for a famous African-American dance company. Soon, Eartha was performing in shows around the world with the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe.In Paris, Eartha left the dance company to sing in a nightclub. Her voice was very attracting. She learned French quickly and gained French fans. Soon t
32、he film director Orson Welles discovered Eartha Kitt singing in Paris. Welles asked her to play a lead part in a play he was directing. The play made her find her acting talent for the first time.After that Eartha Kitt returned to New York and appeared in the Broadway show with “Monotonous”, a song
33、about a bored woman, and it became famous. She soon signed with a record company.Then Eartha Kitt acted her first role in a film in nineteen fifty-seven in “Mark of the Hawk”. Kitt was very careful about choosing her roles in films. She refused parts that were not respectful to black people. In nine
34、teen sixty-seven, Eartha Kitt got the part of Catwoman on the popular television series “Batman”. Fans loved the special way she said her “r”s to create a sound like a cat, which made her an unforgettable Catwoman.She was strongly against the Vietnam War and in nineteen sixty-eight she became blackl
35、isted(列入黑名单) in America. For about ten years, she could only find work in other countries. But that brought her a greater international achievement.56. What did Eartha Kitt do when she first performed around the world?A. SingB. DanceC. DirectD. Act57. Who helped Eartha Kitt find her acting talent?A.
36、 Her motherB. Her auntC. Her stepfatherD. Orson Welles.58. What is the order of the things that happened to Eartha Kitt?a. playing in her first film b. winning some French fansc. living with an auntd. playing a role in a playe. singing “Monotonous”f. receiving dance trainingA. cfbdeaB. fcbdeaC. fcde
37、abD. cfbaed59. What made Eartha Kitt an unforgettable Catwoman in “Batman”?A. Her walking steps.B. The looks on her face.C. Her way of speaking “r”.D. Her good singing skills.60. What might be talked in the following paragraph?A. Eartha Kitts biggest hit songs.B. Eartha Kitts families in America.C.
38、Eartha Kitts international success.D. Eartha Kitts hard life after being blacklisted.B Welcome to AustraliaThe Great OutdoorsAustralia is the worlds oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the worlds oldest culture. In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the
39、most beautiful scenery in the world. Many parks have information centers offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it-for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.Banks and Money Matters Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to
40、Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday. Foreign currency or travelers cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels. There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports. Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt. For best sun protection, it i
41、s advisable to wear:l A broad-brimmed hatl A shirt with a collar and sleevesl Sunscreen with high protection factor. Swimming We have so many beautiful places to swim-beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.l Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the wat
42、er.l Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service. Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within. l If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.Staying Safe on the Roads l Australians dri
43、ve on the left-hand side of the road.l For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.l Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.l Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night. Road signs are erected in places where animals are c
44、ommonly seen. 61. What is the best title of the third part of the passage? A. Enjoy the Sun B. The Sun C. Warnings D. Outdoor Activities62. If you arrive in Sydney at 5:10pm on Friday, where can you probably get your money changed on that day? A. At a bank. B. At any hotel. C. At the airport D. At a
45、 store63. What advice can you get at the park information centre? A. Advice on where to go to see a kangaroo. B. Advice on how to protect our environment C. Advice on how to drive safely in the park. D. Advice on how to wear a hat.64. How can you ensure your safety when swimming? A. You can swim in
46、whichever lake you like B. You should swim with the life guard. C. You can swim where there are red flags. D. Always find a local person to ask about how to swim.65. Which of the following word might be the closest in meaning with the underlined word “erected”? A. noticed B. protected C. stood D. se
47、t upPlans to expand wind energy into the most scenic parts of Germany are meeting increasing opposition across the country.Anti-wind campaigners are angry that areas including the forests made famous by the tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the targets for new turbines (涡轮机). For the first time
48、they have formed a national opposition group to thwart the expansion. They say the expansion will damage forests and tourism across the country.Germany has started a massive expansion of renewable energy since the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011 in Japan. The government decided to reduce atomic p
49、lants and instead increase the opportunities for green power. As a result, solar farms, biogas plants and wind parks are booming. In 2013, 22% of Germanys electricity was generated by renewable energy. Wind has played a major part in this change, making up half of the renewable energy in 2013, and t
50、he public has been generally supportive. To date, a majority of the 23,000 wind turbines in the country have been built in the flat northern and eastern parts of the country. But now the focus of expansion is on the areas of dark forest in the central and southern areas of Germany.One such region is
51、 the Rheinhardswald in the northern part of the state of Hesse. This is the home of the magical tales of Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel and others, made famous in the books of the Brothers Grimm. This scenic place is a magnet, attracting hundreds and thousands of tourists from all over the world. But now
52、 there are also plans to build up to 200 turbines in this scenic place!Ann-Kathrin Blankenberg is a PhD student and an opponent of the plans. “It is not because this is the area of Sleeping Beauty,” she says, “I want the green movement, I want green technology, I dont want nuclear power- but they sh
53、ould be made in the right way and not by destroying the forests.”The campaigners argue that putting wind turbines in this area makes no sense. The wind speeds are low and the area is home to some extremely rare birds including the endangered black stork. Campaigners say building turbines here would
54、be disastrous for the birds. 66. The underlined word “thwart” can be replaced by_.A. supportB. preventC. increasedD. promote67. Which of the following does NOT belong to green power?A. Solar energyB. Wind energyC. Bio-energyD. Atomic energy68. What percentage of Germanys electricity was generated by
55、 wind in 2013?A. 11%B. 22%C. 50%D. 60%69. What can be inferred from the passage?A. The author is against building more wind turbines.B. The public prefers wind energy to nuclear energy.C. Most Germans object to building wind turbines all over Germany.D. The central and southern areas of Germany are
56、rich in wind energy.70. What is the main idea of the passage?A. Wind parks are increasing rapidly all over Germany.B. The Rheinhardswald is famous for the tales of Sleeping Beauty.C. Expanding wind energy into the land of Sleeping Beauty causes controversy.D. Building wind turbines in the land of Sl
57、eeping Beauty area makes no sense. DA team of researchers in the UK has shown that children who were taken to the library more often and owned more books at two years old achieved higher scores in school tests when they began primary school. The research also showed that although social background h
58、as a noticeable effect on a childs readiness for school, attending pre-school and having their parents teach them a wide range of activities have a positive effect-while extended exposure to television lowers their scores.“One message coming through loud and clear is that how a child learns in his v
59、ery early years is critical(至关重要的) for a smooth transition into the educational system,” said Professor James Law. “This is a very positive message, as it gets us away from the belief that a childs educational future is pre-determined by standard measures of socio-economic disadvantage, such as inco
60、me, housing, or the mothers education.”Data from the study shows that children from a positive communication environment had a better expressive vocabulary by their second birthday. These children went on to achieve higher scores in language, reading and maths tests when they entered school. In the
61、early years, the communication environment was a better predictor of childrens success with language than their general social background.Most children develop speech and language effortlessly, but some are slow to acquire these skills and go on to struggle with literacy(读写能力) and academic skills th
62、roughout their schooling. This project set out to uncover what factors contributed to these problems.Professor Sue Roulstone said, “These findings are an encouragement to all parents to provide a positive communication environment for their children from the very start of their lives. The project di
63、d identify particular aspects of the communication environment, such as having childrens books around and not having the television on too much. But the main message is that, as parents, we can have an impact on how our children learn to talk by providing a range of communication experiences. And th
64、e better our children are at talking by the age of two years, the better they will do when they start school.”71. According to the passage, what is the most important factor contributing to childrens success at school?A. Their general social background.B. Being taken to a library as early as possibl
65、e.C. Being involved in various activities.D. Their communication environment.72. From the research, Professor James Law concluded that _.A. children could naturally have a smooth transition into the educational systemB. the very early years had a big effect on childrens school performanceC. communic
66、ation with children after they were over two years old was more effectiveD. childrens educational future was pre-determined by their parents social position73. The study shows that two-year-old children who have a positive communication environment do better in _.A. mathsB. readingC. writingD. speak
67、ing74. What is implied in the passage?A. The research could help children who suffer from learning difficulties.B. Parents should take their children to school as early as possible.C. Teachers should teach children how to communicate with their parents.D. Children who have good language abilities wi
68、ll not have difficulties in class.75. People can most probably find this passage in the _ section of a website.A. environment B. educationC. lifestyleD. Science第卷（非选择题 满分35分） 第四部分 表达（共两节，满分35分）第一节阅读表达（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文并回答问题，然后将答案写到答题卡相应的位置上(请注意问题后的词数要求)【1】A meal in the US used to last for hour
69、s. People would sit around a table, talking, eating and drinking late into the evening. However, that just doesnt happen any more. The average meal is 11 minutes long - with some breakfasts and lunches lasting barely 2 minutes. 【2】But is eating at such a fast pace problem? Should we be concerned? Th
70、e answer is “yes” and here are some of the reasons you should eat more slowly:【3】Eating slowly helps lose weight. Studies show that “fullness” is a complex concept that combines the number of times you chew, the time you spend eating, the look of the food on the plate, as well as the actual amount o
71、f food you eat. Slow down and you may have a sense of fullness without eating as much as you eat fast.【4】When you eat slowly, you end up tasting your food more. This is good because the more you pay attention to your foods, the more youll prefer natural foods. Heres why: Most factory-produced foods
72、taste great for the first 3 or so bites. After that they begin to taste uninteresting. If you slow down to chew them thoroughly, theyll taste pretty disgusting. Natural foods, however, stay interesting as you chew them.【5】Eating can be a social event. Meals are a time when people gather and spend ti
73、me together. Once the meal is over, everyone goes their separate ways. By taking more time at a meal, youll be able to talk with your friends and family more, improve relationships and feel more connected.【6】Eating slower gives your stomach more time to start working on the food. When you send an en
74、tire meal down your throat in 5 minutes, you may find yourself suffering from poor digestion. Instead, take 20 minutes to eat the same amount of food. Your stomach will have a much easier job. Eating slower might also result in you chewing more, giving your stomach a head start in the digestive proc
75、ess.76. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? (no more than 8 words)_77. Why can eating slowly help with weight loss? ( no more than 10 words)_78. What is the difference between factory-produced foods and natural foods? (no more than 15 words)_79. According to the passage, how can the effect
76、 of eating slowly on relationship building be best described? (one word)_80. What is the purpose of Paragraph 6? (no more than 8 words)_ 第二节 写作（满分25分）来源:人们常说“父爱如山”。请你根据这句话，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你和你的父亲之间难忘的小事与感受。注意： 1. 词数：120左右。 2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。鹰潭市20132014学年第二学期期末质量检测高二英语参考答案阅读表达 When I was a little girl
77、, I used to sit on my fathers knees, listening to his stories. I treasure my memories of those joyous days.Once when I was helping him clean the living room, I broke a vase presented by my fathers best friend, which was very dear to my father. I felt nervous and I was afraid that my father would be
78、angry with me. However, when he came in, he first asked if I was hurt. After I said I was OK, he smiled and said he would ask his friends to give him another one.Im sure my fathers love will lead me to my success and I will love him forever.鹰潭市20132014学年第二学期期末质量检测高二英语听力材料Text 1M：Did you hear about t
79、he fire at the Department Store?W：Yes. Its reported that the building is in ruins.M：Thats right. It went up like a match-box. There was nothing they could do to save it.Text 2W：Movies and restaurants are funny places to go on Friday and Saturday nights.M：Thats pretty expensive. I usually like to go
80、to a bar with my friends to have a drink or listen to some good music.Text 3M：Look! Its broken. I told you it wasnt working.W：Of course it wont work! See，the ink box has been used up. You have to change it.M：Im sorry. I didnt know what it meant.Text 4W：Is there any discount on this laptop?M：Its alre
81、ady very cheap. Lets make it 6,000 Yuan. Thats as cheap as it can get.W：Alright, I11 buy this one. Can I pay using a credit card?M：Sorry, you can only pay cash. We11 also include a laptop bag and a mouse for you.Text 5W：Where did you go last weekend?M：I went to the Fragrant Hills.W：Are you crazy? Th
82、ere are no red leaves left at this time of year. M：I know that，but therere lots of people going there in November, so I chose this time. Besides, I only went to get some morning exercise.W：Well，I still think October is the best time.Text 6M：Ann, dont concern yourself.W：I cant stop thinking. she has
83、been away from home two days without any messages.M：She is old enough to look after herself.W：But she is a girl. I fear if she has fallen in with an outlaw. I cant image.M：Maybe she just went away in anger. When she is not angry, she will be back.W：I know I shouldnt beat her, but now I just want her
84、 back.M：Now, lets turn to her classmates. Maybe we can have some information.W：Right, we have to act at once.Text 7W：Professor, can you talk about the phenomenon of cheating?M：The phenomenon of cheating is now more and more serious. There are many reasons that include their own and external.W：Can yo
85、u specifically talk about it?M：On the one hand，the efforts of students themselves are not enough; on the other hand，the teacher is not responsible for the students.W：The teacher is not responsible?M：Few teachers are not serious and this has a bad affect on students. Because they did not know，so the
86、students chose to cheat in the exams.W：Professor, your analysis is right. Do you have students in class cheat you?M：I can assure you my students are not cheating, because I believe that they understand.W：Oh, I also believe that a professor who treats students like you is very responsible. Thanks.Tex
87、t 8W：You look familiar. Have we met before?M：No，but I recognize you from my economics class-Professor Grayson, Tuesdays and Thursdays at ten.W：Thats it！I knew Id seen you before. Anyway, my names Lisa.M：Hi, Lisa, Im David. Its nice to meet you.W：Nice to meet you, too. So，do you like that class so fa
88、r?M：Oh, its OK. Professor Grayson is a good teacher, but I guess I just dont like economics very much.W：Oh? Well, why are you taking it?M: I thought it would be a good idea to learn about the economy. But theres more maths than I expected, and my maths skills are kind of weak.W：Yeah，mine too. So，wha
89、t are you studying?M： English literature.W：That sounds interesting.Text 9M：Hello，Elizabeth. How are you?W：Fine，thanks.M：Are you sure youre all right? You look a bit worried today. Is anything wrong?W：Well, yes, there is something wrong actually. Perhaps you can give me some advice.M：Of course, if I
90、can.W：Well, last night when I returned from the theatre, I found that Id lost my wallet.M：Oh dear! Thats terrible！What was in your wallet?W：Well, some money, of course, my visa, all my identity cards and some photos.M：Well, if I were you, Id go to the police station straight away and report it.W：Yes
91、, Ive already done that, and they said theyd look for it. But were leaving soon and I need my visa and identity card badly.M：Oh dear！What a pity！Are you sure you lost the wallet in the theatre?W：Yes，quite sure.M：I think you should put an advertisement in China Daily，saying when and where you lost it
92、.W：But that takes too long.M：Wait a minute！ My uncle lives in Beijing and he lives very close to the theatre. I11 telephone him and ask him to go there to inquire about it. Youd better have breakfast now and I11 meet you later.W：Oh, thank you. I hope he finds it.Text 10W：The reelection is won, so it
93、s no wonder Michelle Obama is looking for some relaxing entertainment to get through those four more years. And the first lady of the United States is turning to British television to get her quick fix.It has been reported that Michelle Obama is such a big fan of hit show Downton Abbey, that she tur
94、ned to ITV bosses, try and get her hands on season three, ahead of its official U. S. release date. The first lady and the president are both big fans of the drama, and didnt want to wait until the series returned on U. S. television on January 6. Michelle contacted ITV to ask to send her a few DVDs
95、 with new episodes, which they did, making sure the couple can sit on the sofa to see the latest developments in Downton, in between running the country of course. A source at ITV said: “Wed heard the Obamas liked to watch it but we were very surprised when someone from the First Ladys office got in
96、 touch asking for the series. “They were very polite and we were more than happy to get some DVDs to send over.” However, ITV said they hoped the Obamas could keep a secret and not spoil the big finale for the rest of the overseas fans. The source continued: “Obviously, we hope they keep the latest story to themselves as our U. S. fans may not know about. well, you know what!” The show is very popular across the world. Barack Obama is such a fan, he even invited Downton stars to his White House dinner for the Prime Minister David Cameron in March.12第页
