1、江苏省仪征中学2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man ask the woman to do?A. Bring her ID card.B. Prepare a form.C. Meet him on time.2. How much
2、did the man spend at the store?A. $2.B. $5.6.C. $7.6.3. Where is the man now?A. In Beijing.B. In London. C. In Paris.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The womans shoes.B. Items on sale. C. A shopping mall.5. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the school.B. In the ho
3、spital.C. At home.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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When does the class the man chose begin?A. At 2:00 p.m.B. At 4:00 p.m.C. At 6:00 p.m.7. What does the woman probably do?
4、A. receptionist.B. A Chinese teacher.C. A student.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How will the woman get to the meeting place?A. By car.B. By train.C. By plane.9. What will the woman do after the meeting?A. Work overtime.B. Go for a vacation.C. Stay at home.10. What is the probable relationship between the speak
5、ers?A. Friends.B. Employer and employee.C. Colleagues.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What will the man do this Friday? A. Watch a play. B. Give a performance.C. Watch a movie.12. Why did the speakers miss the new Marvel movie?A. The tickets were sold out.B. The woman didnt feel well.C. The man had band practic
6、e.13. What does the woman agree to do this Friday?A. Go out for dinner. B. Go to the theater. C. Buy the tickets.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What is the first tip given by the man to memorize things?A. Associating.B. Singing.C. Teaching.15. What is the woman going to do?A. Give more tips.B. Ask questions.C
7、. Receive the calls.16. Who are the potential listeners of the program?A. Students. B. Teachers.C. Parents.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When will the tourists begin to visit Golden Pavilion?A. At 8:20 a.m.B. At 9:15 a.m.C. At 10:30 a.m.18. What will be the first stop after lunch?A. Gion.B. Ryoanji Temple.C
8、. Nijo Castle.19. Which of the following activities will take the longest time?A. Having lunch. B. Shopping.C. Visiting Nijo Castle.20. How many places of interest will the tourists visit in total?A. Three.B. Four.C. Five.第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项
9、。ACambridge Shakespeare Festival 2020Special Charity PerformancesOnce again, in loving memory of Margaret Elizabeth Crilly, the Cambridge Shakespeare Festival will continue its support of the Childrens Hospice in Milton and St. Johns Hospice on the Wirral, with a series of special charity performanc
10、es. Every penny raised will go directly to these organisations.All special charity performances begin at 2:00 pm in their usual venues (会场)；normal performances begin at 7:30 pm.Eight Fantastic Performances Hamlet 8 July-27 July A Midsummer Nights Dream 8 July-27 JulyHenry IV (Part I) 8 July-27 JulyT
11、he Winters Tale 8 July-27 July Much Ado About Nothing 29 July-17 AugustThe Tempest 29 July-17 August Henry IV (Part II) 29 July-24 August As You Like It 29 July-24 August TicketsTickets cost 17 and 13 concessions (减价票).Tickets are available to purchase on our website. We regret the necessary imposit
12、ion (征收) of a 1.50 booking fee per ticket, but the increase in our own administration costs has made this unavoidable.IMPORTANT NOTES Concession tickets:Please note, you will need to bring proof of eligibility (资格证明) to buy concession tickets. Student concessions only apply to those with proof of be
13、ing in full-time education. Other categories for concession tickets include the old, unemployed and disabled.Seating policy:There are about 200 chairs at each venue available on a first come, first served basis. There is also a picnic area immediately in front of the chairs for audience members to s
14、it on the lawnthough this is ground-level only, you should not use your own chairs in this area. Please note: purchase of a ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee a seat.21. In which way are special charity performances different from normal ones?A. Their venues. B. Their showtime.C. The
15、ir ticket prices. D. Their seating policy.22. When can you see Much Ado About Nothing?A. On 24 July.B. On 26 July.C. On 28 July.D. On 30 July.23. How much should a disabled person pay to book an evening performance?A. 13. B. 14. 50. C. 17. D. 18. 50.BOne supermarket chain in Finland has come up with
16、 a way to reduce food waste. All 900 S-Market stores throughout the country knock 60 percent off already-reduced meat and fish at 9 oclock each evening in an effort to move it off shelves before expiring (过期) at midnight.Its part of a two-year campaign to reduce food waste that company managers deci
17、de to call “happy hour” in the hope of drawing in regulars.It makes customers get super-cheap food, retailers (零售商) dont have to pay for disposal (and earn more than if they donated the food), and it eases the burden on the planet.Reducing food waste is not often enough seen as an effective solution
18、 to the climate crisis. Energy, for example, receives more focus than food, and yet food is something that individuals can and should solve on a personal level. A recent UN report stated that a shocking one-third of food produced for human consumption never gets eaten. This equals 1.3 billion tons o
19、f food worth $ 680 billion. From the report：“Causes of food loss and waste differ greatly between developed and developing countries, as well as between regions. Reducing this loss and waste would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve food security.”Supermarkets are well positioned to make a d
20、ifference when it comes to food waste, but they have to be willing to accept some financial losses. Reducing prices on nearly-expired food is an excellent place to start, as is doing away with bulk discounts, e. g. two for the price of one, which encourages over-buying.Individuals have a responsibil
21、ity, too, to eat more of what they buy. Take a moment to look at the contents of your refrigerator and pantry (食品储藏室) before shopping and work with what you have, in order of how soon items will expire. Dont be influenced by in-the-moment desires that are unlikely to get used in their entirety. Cons
22、ider mentioning the S-Market initiative (新方案) to your local grocery store, in hopes that it, too, will consider carrying a happy hour of sorts out.24.What does S-Markets act result in?A. Greater recognition. B. A win-win-win situation.C. More financial profit. D. More new customers.25.What can we kn
23、ow about food waste?A. People are fully aware of the problem.B. Solving it is an effective way to fight climate crisis.C. People need to quickly find out the reason for food waste.D. Theres more food waste in developed countries than in developing countries.26.In the last paragraph, the author advis
24、es readers to_.A. buy with care before shoppingB. join their local grocery stores campaignC. come up with new ways to solve food wasteD. make sure theres enough space for food in the fridge27.What is the best title for the text?A. It Is Everyones Responsibility to Solve Food WasteB. Food Waste Hasnt
25、 Been Taken Seriously EnoughC. Finnish Supermarkets Use “Happy Hour” to Fight Food WasteD. Finnish Supermarkets Sell Nearly-expired Food Uniquely CThe Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021. That delay offers a chance for reflection. The International Olympic Committee wants to make the games
26、 more popular with young people. To that end, it is introducing new events, such as skateboarding, surfing and climbing. Why not go further and let national teams compete at video games? Electronic sports such as “Fortnite”, are vastly more popular than strange Olympic sports like curling (冰壶).In fa
27、ct, they are more appealing than most mainstream sports. Only 28% of British boys aged 16-19 watch any traditional live sports; 57% play video games.Some may complain that e-sports are not proper sports. Many parents, observing their teenagers sitting on the sofa all day shouting “Quick, pass me the
28、 shotgun!” at a screen, would agree. Yet video games are highly competitive, with professional teams that play to packed stadiums. There are perhaps only 200 tennis stars in the world who can make a living from playing in major competitions. By contrast, “League of Legends, a fantasy game played by
29、teams of five, supports over 1,000 on good wages. Its World Championship final last year was watched by 44 million people.Those against e-sports offer moral objections, too. They are addictive. Prince Harry has called for “Fortnite” to be banned for this reason. They are violent. At a time of global
30、 disharmony, it is a bad idea to make virtual killing an Olympic sport. The Olympics aim to promote peace.Neither of these arguments is convincing. The idea that an activity, rather than a material, can be addictive is controversial among doctors, as is the existence of a causal link (因果关系) between
31、gaming and violence. And the belief that warlike sports have no place in the Olympics is hard to agree with history. Wrestling was introduced in 708 BC. It is still there.28. Why is the International Olympic Committee bringing in new events?A. To replace mainstream sports.B. To attract more young pe
32、ople.C. To make up for the delay.D. To show innovations.29. What are the figures in Paragraph 2 intended to show?A. E-sports are proper games.B. Tennis has declined greatly.C. Tennis players salary is lower.D. E-sport players have achieved a lot.30. How does the author feel towards the causal link b
33、etween gaming and violence?.A. Positive.B. Sceptical.C. Unconcerned.D. Discouraged.31. What is the purpose of the text?A. To introduce how e-sports develop.B. To show what benefits e-sports can bring.C. To explain why young people like playing e-sports.D. To argue e-sports can be included in the Oly
34、mpics.DCheese and red wine are basic diets over the festive period, and if you love red wine and cheese, a new study will come as music to your ears. Researchers from Iowa State University have revealed that drinking red wine and eating cheese can help to reduce cognitive(认知的) decline.In the study,
35、the researchers analyzed data from 1,787 adults aged 46 to 77, and asked them to complete questionnaires about their food and alcohol consumption. The results showed that cheese was the most protective food against age-related cognitive problems, even into late life. Daily consumption of red wine wa
36、s also shown to improve cognitive function, while weekly consumption of lamb was shown to improve long-term cognitive skills. However, over-consumption of salt was found to increase the risk of cognitive decline.Dr. Auriel Willette, who led the study, said “I was pleasantly surprised that our result
37、s suggest that appropriately eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world. Although we considered whether this was just due to what rich people eat and drink, clinical t
38、rials at random are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”While the reason for the link remains unclear, the researchers believe that cheese and red wine may protect some people from the effects of Alzheimers.Brandon Klinedinst, an author o
39、f the study, added “Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimers, while others seem to be at greater risk. Perhaps the silver bullet were looking for is improving how we eat. Knowing what that involves contributes to a better u
40、nderstanding of Alzheimers and putting this disease in an opposite path.”32. What is the study mainly about?A. Basic diets over the festive period.B. Possible reasons for cognitive decline.C. Feelings of pleasant music to peoples ears.D. Effects of certain diets on cognitive decline.33. Which of the
41、 following increases the risk of cognitive problems?A. Taking in too much salt.B. Eating cheese properly.C. Drinking red wine daily.D. Consuming lamb weekly.34. What can be inferred from Paragraph 3?A. Changes in our diet help our brains in significant ways.B. The diets of wealthy people were not ta
42、ken into account.C. The study results need to be proved by more clinical trials.D. COVID-19 pandemic makes our world increasingly complex.35. What does the underlined phrase “silver bullet in the last paragraph probably mean?A. Genetic factor. B. Easy solution. C. Special metal. D. Certain food.第二节(
43、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。Choosing a major is a very important thing in our life. However, it can be extremely challenging. So its necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. _36_. And how does that choice affect your future ca
44、reer? We can help guide you in choosing a major.Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate (大学的) program. It is the subject in which you earn your bachelors degree. After completing a list of general education courses, you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your
45、choice. _37_.For many students, its best to try out different classes to figure out a major youll like, but you need to have a couple of solid choices. _38_, you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation, so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors l
46、ater because you already know what to expect._39_, you should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as soon as possible. Consider clubs, research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major.For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineeri
47、ng, the majority of your studies will include skills that can be used in a future job. _40_. The sooner you begin working in a lab, on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor, the better youll be able to figure out your career.A. You have to think of ways to choose a maj
48、orB. Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interestsC. Once you have a better idea of which major you like bestD. While your major may or may not lead directly to a careerE. Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that jobF. Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses
49、will be related to your majorG. However, you should still consider doing activities outside of the classroom to better prepare you第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分25分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。When Mike Mushaw joined the national bone marrow (骨髓) registry three years ago, he ne
50、ver really gave it a second thought.About six months after the sign-up, Mushaw did get a call that his bone marrow _41_ a patient in Virginia. Mushaw didnt know it at the time his donation would go to a five-month-old girl named Eleanor. Neither did he know whether his donation would _42_. Eleanor,
51、sick with a rare immune deficiency disease, had seldom left her house _43_ to travel to the hospital or the doctor. Her immune system was far too weak to risk even the most _44_ human contact. Her mother, Jessica, told NBC, “The _45_ were to either get a transplant or face death.” Still, there was n
52、o _46_ of success.Instead, after a few weeks, the doctors came back with _47_ news: Eleanors condition hadnt just improved Mushaws bone marrow had _48_ her. Mushaw says: it was more of a _49_ and happy feeling than anything.About six months after the procedure, Eleanors parents sent him an e-mail to
53、 thank him for saving her life. “When I was told it was a little girl, I _50_,” Mushaw says.But their surprising _51_ was only beginning. Mushaw and Eleanor FaceTime _52_ to check on her progress. In August, about a year after Eleanors _53_ transplant, Mushaw invited her family to one of his games.
54、Tiny shouts of “Mike! Mike!” could be heard as the little girl cheered on her very own hero: a six-foot-two, 225-pound football player with a very _54_ heart.In January, Mushaw _55_ with Eleanor to celebrate her birthday. Two complete strangers now have become such a big part of each others lives.”4
55、1. A. fittedB. equaledC. matchedD. resembled42. A. countB. impactC. performD. work43. A. other thanB. rather thanC. more thanD. less than44. A. generalB. casualC. ignorantD. familiar45. A. conditionsB. optionsC. consequencesD. strategies46. A. guaranteeB. hopeC. insuranceD. possibility47. A. relaxin
56、gB. terrifyingC. amazingD. satisfying48. A. failedB. curedC. betteredD. lifted49. A. reliefB. griefC. celebrationD. expectation50. A. picked upB. broke upC. cheered upD. choked up51. A. improvementB. affectionC. connectionD. attachment52. A. commonlyB. occasionallyC. regularlyD. scarcely53. A. probl
57、em-solvingB. life-changingC. heart-warmingD. body-building54. A. considerateB. generousC. dedicatedD. passionate55. A. reunitedB. returnedC. recalledD. reacted第二节(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has died at th
58、e age of 99.His Royal Highness passed _56_ peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. said a statement issued _57_ behalf of the royal family. _58_ (far) announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his _59_ (lose).Prince Philip _60_ (marry
59、) to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, during _61_ time he accompanied her on her duties around the United Kingdom and the world, a 1986 trip to China _62_ (include). _63_ (addition), Prince Philip attended more than 22,000 activities and visited abroad 637 times alone.Earlier this year, Prince Phili
60、p spent four weeks in hospital after suffering from _64_ infection and undergoing treatment for a pre-existing heart condition.His death will be marked by a period of public mourning, with _65_(detail) of the funeral to be announced at a later date.第四部分 单词拼写(共10小题；每小题0.5分, 满分5分)66. Theauthoritiesno
61、longers_ totheview thatdisabled peopleare unsuitableasteachers. 67. The official logo for activities to mark the 100th a_ of the founding of the CPC was released on Wednesday. 68. It is required that under no c_ should we betray ourselves even if there are temptations like money or beauty. 69. The g
62、reat pianist performed in the center of stage, at whose c_ the keys were producing wonderful tunes. 70. Although we may think classic literature is old and boring, it is still r_ today. 71. A good salesperson has to be _ (有进取心的) in todays competitive market. 72. _ (反对) to developing the nature reser
63、ve, the local people prevented the construction workers from entering their villages. 73. Its a deadly virus which _ (循环) via the bloodstream and causes ill health in a variety of organs. 74. This feeling of _ (绝望) and helplessness was common to most of the refugees. 75. Several red and white barrie
64、rs marked the road at regular _(间隔) of about a mile. 第五部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将举办道路安全中英文海报设计大赛，你是负责人。请在你校英文网站写一则通知，内容包括：1. 大赛目的；2. 具体要求（设计要求、提交截止时间、展出时间及地点等）；3. 欢迎参加注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；NoticeRoad Safety Poster Design CompetitionStudents Union第二节 (满分25分)阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给
65、段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。It took place in a teachers family. One day, Ben was playing basketball in the living room after school, when he accidentally threw the ball at a vase sitting on the shelf. The vase dropped to the floor and a large piece broke off. What made Ben more upset was that the vase wa
66、s not a common decoration but an antique, which was handed down through generations from the 18th century. It was also his mothers favorite possession. To cover his terrible action, the terrified boy glued the pieces together hastily and put the vase back to its place.As the mother herself dusted th
67、e vase every day, she naturally noticed the cracks(裂纹) that evening. To her surprise, the repair work was actually very good. At dinner time, she asked her boy if he broke the vase. Fearing punishment, the suddenly inspired boy said that a neighbors cat jumped in from the window and he couldnt drive
68、 it away no matter how hard he tried. It raced around the living room and finally knocked the vase off its shelf. His mother was quite clear that her son was lying, for all the windows were closed before she left for work each morning and opened after she returned. However, in the face of her sons n
69、ervous eyes and the suspicious looks of the other family members, Bens mother remained calm. She realized she shouldnt just simply blame and punish her son for lying. She came up with another idea.Before going to bed, the boy found a note from his mother in his room, asking him to go to the study at
70、 once. The boy thought he would now be punished but, as he had already lied, he was determined to deny everything to the end, no matter how angry his mum became.In the study, calmly bathed in the light, his mothers face showed no sign of anger. On seeing her son push open the door and cautiously ent
71、er, she took a chocolate box out of a drawer and gave him one.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。The mother said, This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!”Now with some chocolates in hand, the boys bad attitude disappeared.答案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第二部分 15 ACBAC 610 BABBC 1
72、115 BCABC 1620 ABACB第三部分 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)21-23 BDB 24-27 BBAC 28-31 BABD 32-35 DACB第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)36-40 AFCDG第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分25分)第一节(共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)41-45. CDABB 46-50. ACBAD 51-55. CCBBA第二节(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)56. away 57. on 58. Further 59. loss 60. had
73、been married 61. which 62. included 63. Additionally 64. an 65. details第四部分 单词拼写(共10小题；每小题0.5分, 满分5分)66. subscribe 67. anniversary 68. circumstances 69. command 70. relevant71. aggressive 72. Opposed 73. circulates 74. desperation 75. intervals 第五部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)第一节(满分15分)NoticeRoad Safety Poster D
74、esign CompetitionTo raise students awareness of obeying traffic rules and advocate paying attention to road safety, our school will hold a competition to design a poster about road safety.The competition is open to anyone. The designs, using both Chinese and English, can be hand-drawn or digitally p
75、roduced. Submissions can be made as an individual or as a team. Please hand in your work before April 30th. The designs will be displayed from May 1st to June 1st in the school hall and on our school website. The competition is of such instructive and educational importance that one shouldnt miss it
76、. We are looking forward to lots of creative designs.Students Union第二节(满分25分)Possible version 1The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward for your imagination: a window-opening cat!” She praised her sons creativity and even encouraged him to write a detective story. The son was surprised. But befo
77、re he could say anything, the mother continued, “This chocolate is a reward for your ability to repair the vase. A good effort!” She added that although he repaired it only with glue, the cracks were almost invisible. The mother made no mention of her sons mistake, offering only encouragement and pr
78、aise for his resourcefulness, along with chocolates as rewards. Now with some chocolates in hand, the boys bad attitude disappeared. He tried to say something but his mother stopped him. She gave a soft kiss on his forehead and walked out of the room. After the incident, life at the home was the sam
79、e as before. The only change was that the boy never lied again. Whenever he thought of lying, the chocolates would flash before him right away. The mother had corrected her sons mistake, not by blaming or punishment, but through rewards.Possible version 2The mother said, “This chocolate is a reward
80、for your imagination - a window-opening cat!” Hearing her sincere appreciation, Ben flushed, lowered his head and muttered a thank-you. Surprisingly, the mother took out another chocolate and pressed it into his hand. “This one is for the delicate repair work you did to the broken vase.” She also ad
81、ded that she was moved by how much the boy cherished the family possessions. At these hearty remarks, Ben felt a flow of shame through his veins, and had to duck his head even lower. The mother then calmly encouraged Ben to reward himself more chocolates for any other merits he had displayed in this
82、 event. He did as was told to, confessing that he was calm when facing the accident. Now with some chocolates in hand, the boys bad attitude disappeared. His palm and forehead sweating, nervousness welled up inside him. After what seemed a long time, he looked up at his mother, admitted that it was
83、not the cat but he that had broken the vase accidentally and asked for punishment. “Im sorry I lied to you, mum. Please take back the chocolate.” Feeling so ashamed, Ben couldnt hold back his tears. He opened his palm wide, ready to return the chocolates. To his surprise, however, his mother placed
84、the whole bag of chocolate in his hand, smiling. “Honesty deserves the best reward, my dear.”听力文稿Text 1 M: Hi, this is Johnson. I just read your message. You mean you want to rent the apartment on Main Street? W: Yes. I will be free this afternoon. I can meet you at 4:00 p.m. M: No problem. Ill prep
85、are an application form. Dont forget to bring your ID card please. Text 2 M: Hello, one double cheeseburger, please. W: OK, its $5.6. Would you also like some banana cake? Its our special offer today, only $1 each. M: Sounds great. Ill take two. Thank you. Text 3 W: Hi, Alex. Im leaving for Paris to
86、morrow, and I want to send a large box back home to Beijing from London. Could you do me a favor? Its quite heavy. M: No problem. Im free all day. Text 4 M: Wow, your new shoes look nice! Where did you buy them? W: Ah, I bought them from Macys Main Place Mall.They are on sale. Its really a good barg
87、ain. M: Cool. I will go and buy a pair for myself. Text 5 M: Cathy, you dont look very well. Are you OK? W: Dont worry. I just took some medicine. By the way, little Toms class ends at 2:30 p.m. Could you go and pick him up? I would prefer to stay in bed. M: No problem. Text 6 M: Hello, Miss. Can I
88、register for a class? W: Of course. May I have your name? M: John Green. W: OK, Mr. Green. What class would you like to take? M: A Chinese class for beginners. W: Well, the Chinese classes for beginners are available at three different periods. You can take the class on Monday and Wednesday, or you
89、can take it on Tuesday and Friday. Both are form 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can also choose to take the class on Saturday and Sunday, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. M: Well, I have to work during weekdays. Sign me up for the weekend class. W: No problem. Text 7 M: Hi, Christina. Can you spare a few min
90、utes? W: Sure. Whats up? M: Shall we share a taxi to the airport tomorrow? You know the company is trying to cut expenses. W: Well, actually, Im not flying. Ill go there by train. M: By train? W: Im afraid of flying. Ill have to leave tonight since it takes one and a half days to get there. M: Oh, I
91、m so sorry. I just forgot you dont like flying. By the way, are you taking a vacation after the conference? W: Yes. Ive been working overtime recently and I do need some refreshment. M: So where would you like to go? W: I will go to the seaside with my family. My children are fond of beaches. Text 8
92、 M: Sarah, did you buy the tickets for the play? W: No, I didnt. Im going to do it this afternoon. M: Oh good. Listen, dont buy the tickets for the play this Friday. Somethings come up. There is a concert this Friday and Im supposed to play my part. W: A concert? But you said. M: I know. Im sorry. H
93、ow about next week? I can definitely go next Friday. W: Francesco, you did this two weeks ago, remember? I had bought the cinema tickets for the new Marvel movie and then you changed the plan too! For band practice! M: I know. Im so sorry. Why dont we go out for dinner before my concert? Then, next
94、Friday we can go to the play. And I will buy the tickets this afternoon. W: Fine. But promise not to change the plan again next Friday, OK? M: I promise! I promise! Text 9W: The exam week is coming up and many are anxious about memorizing a mass of information.For todays program, well talk about how
95、 to make our memory function better. And we have David Baker here with us. Welcome to the studio, David. M: Thank you. Its a pleasure to be here. W: Would you please share some advice about how to improve memory? M: Well, we usually associate an unfamiliar term with what we have known to help with m
96、emory. But Im introducing a different way, singing. W: Singing? M: Yes. Singing is one of the earliest and most effective memory techniques that are used for memorizing concepts. And I sometimes “sing” a list of historical facts and dates. It works. W: How interesting! Any more tips? M: Yes. Another
97、 one is to teach it. Teach whatever you want to remember. If youre studying for an English exam, teach the concepts to someone else. You can just imagine that someone is listening to you. W: Thank you, David. Now we have a few listeners on the line and lets get their questions first. Text 10 Morning
98、 everyone! Welcome to Kyoto. Im Chris and Ill be your guide during the following days. First of all, let me share with you the schedule for tomorrow. Well leave at 8:00 a.m. and the bus will be waiting here at 7:40 a.m. Just be sure to get on board by 7:50 a.m. Then well visit some of the most famou
99、s historical spots in Kyoto. Our first stop will be the Golden Pavilion. Well leave there at 10:00 a.m. So youll have about 45 minutes to go around the temple and its gardens. Our next destination will be the Ryoanji Temple. This temple is famous for its beautiful rock garden. Well leave the temple
100、at 11:30 a.m. And then well have lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. After that, well head downtown and stop at Gion. Many people asked me about traditional shopping areas, and this is a place we dont want to miss. Youll have about one hour to look around and buy whatever you want. For those who dont want to buy anything, just take your time and walk around. Im sure youll enjoy the atmosphere of the entire area. Well leave Gion at 2:30 p.m. Finally, well visit Nijo Castle. Youll have about one and a half hours to visit the castle, and well meet at the bus at 4:20 p.m. Any questions?