1、四川省乐山市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题（本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试时间120分钟）注意事项：1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案 转涂到答题卡上第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7. 5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后面有一个小题，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
2、和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19. 15.B. 9. 15.C. 9. 18.答案是B.1. How does the woman feel about the old cartoons?A. Theyre exciting. B. Theyre her favorites. C. Theyre on the way out.2. What are the speakers talking about?A. Making a fire.B. Helping their neighbor. C. Doing some shopping
3、.3. When will the second bus probably leave?A. At 10:10.B. At 10=20.C. At 10:30.4. When will the speakers probably meet next time?A. Sunday.B. Saturday.C. Wednesday.5. What are the womans feelings?A. Concerned.B. Curious.C. Satisfied.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
4、 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. Where will the woman buy the bed?A. At Design 2000. B. At Amazon.C. At Ikea.7. What do the speakers nearly forget to buy?A. A bedside table.B. A dining table.C. A lamp.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。8. When did the
5、man become interested in country music?A. After he got married.B. After he got his record player.C. After he went to the country.9. Whats the mans job?A. He works for a radio program.B. He sells music records.C. He works in a library.10. Why did the man build his own library?A. To start a new radio
6、program.B. To get information more easily.C. To write more country songs.听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。11. How old is the woman going to be?A. 30.B. 40.C. 50.12. What does the man think of the last surprise party?A. Satisfactory.B. Unusual.C. Disappointing.13. What does the woman want this years party to be lik
7、e?A. Different.B. Simple.C. Fun.听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。14. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. The mans favorite food.B. Popular food in Belgium.C. Belgian eating habits.15. How long did the mans Christmas dinner take last year?A. About 6 hours. B. About 5 hours.C. About 3 hours.16. What may peopl
8、e there do after a big dinner?A. They eat less in the following days.B. They take exercise to keep fit.C. They eat as much as usual.听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. What did scientists use to think about the difference between animals and men?A. They are different in learning.B. They are different in speaking
9、.C. They are different in thinking and learning.18. What makes apes our nearest cousin?A. They can make different noises.B. They can understand some things.C. They can put some words together.19. At what age can a child learn to speak very well?A. Two years old.B. Three years old.C. Four years old.2
10、0. What is the real difference between men and animals?A. The language ability. B. The learning ability. C. The living ability.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。ASongkran, ThailandThis festival marks the Thai New Year, which is celebrated in the second week
11、 of April. This is the hottest time of the year in Thailand, so it makes sense that the biggest Songkran tradition is to throw water on people. Thais of all ages join in water fights, using buckets, hoses （软管）and water guns to celebrate the event.Boryeong Mud Festival, South KoreaDont expect to come
12、 home clean after experiencing the Boryeong Mud Festival in South Korea. Famous for its mineral-rich mudflats, visitors rush to Boryeong in July to make themselves in mud, swim in grey pools and enjoy the party. There are even mudslides and a mud skiing competition for those who are seeking the extr
13、eme mud adventure!La Tomatina, SpainThe festival dates back to a parade in which some naughty teenagers knocked one performer off his stilts （高跷）and caused a fight of throwing vegetables accidentally. It was once banned until 1957 when the locals held a protest with a funeral. They carried a coffin
14、containing a huge tomato as bands played a funeral march. In the following decades, La Tomatina has become a popular event. If you join the event, be aware that you squash（压扁） the tomato before throwing it. Have a great time but avoid causing any injury.Dia de los Muertos, MexicoBeginning at the mid
15、night of October 31 and lasting through November 2, it is a festival when families gather together to remember those loved ones who have died, aiming to help them on their spiritual journey. On these days, Mexican families prepare special tables in their homes. On top of them theyll put photos of th
16、e dead and their favorite food. They also visit the graves of their beloved ones to show their respect to the dead.21. If you want to experience a special new year in a country, you can choose to visitA. Thailand B. South Korea C. Spain D. Mexico22. What may happen to you as a visitor in La Tomatina
17、?A. You can perform stilts.B. Your can play funeral music in bands.C. You may be covered with mud.D. You may be attacked with tomatoes.23. Which festival is similar to the Tomb Sweeping Festival in China?A. Songkran.B. Boryeong Mud Festival.C. La Tomatina.D. Dia de los Muertos.BYu Chenrui, 29, is a
18、maker of automata （机关人偶）in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion（错觉）of being able to move on their own, The art form amazes me, because it combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of hu
19、mor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communicat
20、ion University of China in Beijing. It was like meeting a like-minded friend, Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a
21、 job at an advertising agency in Beijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job
22、s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned to Chengdu to open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added
23、fertilizer（肥料）every day. Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn, ” Yu says.Over time, Yus reputation grew and his business flourished （兴旺）.Many of Yus creations are built with a dash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and
24、 are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.24. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.
25、B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.25. Why did Yu quit his job in Beijing?A. He couldnt make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family in Chengdu.D. He thought he h
26、ad a lot experience.26. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.27. Which of the following can best describe Yus story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great
27、 hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.cAccording to a survey, the waste of food on the dining table occupies 10% of the total grain output.Last week, Meituan, a giant online food ordering platform, co-published a proposal with a number of busi
28、ness organizations, calling on restaurants to stop food waste and help develop new eating habits for customers. Following the proposal, merchants are asked to offer guidance for consumers, including reminding them during the ordering process about the taste of the ingredients, portion sizes and othe
29、r information about the dishes, to help them avoid excessive ordering and food waste.Catering（餐饮）associations in more than 18 provinces have also joined the campaign to remove food waste. The Wuhan Catering Association proposed an “NT ordering code for restaurants in which a group of 10 diners would
30、 only order enough for nine people. More food is only brought to the table if required. On Friday, the China Cuisine Association announced that it had teamed up with Ele. me, the Alibaba Group Holding-owned food delivery platform, to launch a half-dish plan, encouraging restaurants to provide custom
31、ers with the option to order smaller portions.Tang Zhisong, a professor at Southwest University Education School, said Evaluating how much you can eat, how much you should buy and how to deal with the leftover is a way for young people to improve their self-management. Its also a means to teach them
32、 sharing food, caring about others, and more importantly, developing a mindset of suitability. 28. Whats the purpose of the proposal mentioned in the passage?A. To change customers attitude toward life.B. To promote a new policy on food delivery.C. To spread the idea of healthy eating.D. To encourag
33、e restaurants to reduce food waste.29. What does the underlined word “excessive in Paragraph 2 prolably mean?A. More than enough.B. Less than required.C. Better than ever.D. Worse than before.30 . Paragraph 3 is mainly developed by.A. offering analysesB. presenting a surveyC. giving examplesD. makin
34、g comparisons31. What do Tangs words suggest?A. Sharing food is caring about others.B. Young people should have self-discipline.C. Reducing food waste has all-round benefits.D. Saving food contributes to a sustainable society.DYou run into the grocery store to quickly pick up your item. You grab wha
35、t you need and head to the front of the store. After quickly sizing up the check-out lines, you choose the one that looks fastest. You chose wrong. People getting in other lines long after you have already checked out and headed to the parking lot. Why does this seem to always happen to you?Well, as
36、 it turns out, its just math that is working against you. A grocery store tries to have enough employees at the checkout lines to get all their customers through with minimum delay. But sometimes, like on a Sunday afternoon, they get super busy. Because most grocery stores dont have the physical spa
37、ce to add more checkout lines, their system becomes overburdened. Some small interruption a price check, a particularly talkative customer-will have downstream effects, holding up the entire line behind them.If there are three lines at the store, these delays will happen randomly at different regist
38、ers（收银台）. Think about the probability. The chances of your line being that fastest one are only one in three, which means you have a two-thirds chance of not being in the fastest line. So its not just in your mind: Another line is probably moving faster than yours.Now, mathematicians have come up wi
39、th a good solution, which they call queuing theory, to this problem: Just make all customers stand in one long snaking line, called a serpentine line, and serve each person at the front with the next available register. With three registers, this method is about three times faster on average than th
40、e more traditional approach. This is what they do at most banks, Trader Joes, and some fast-food places. With a serpentine line, a long delay at one register wont unfairly punish the people who lined up behind it. Instead, it will slow everyone down a little bit.32. What phenomenon is described in t
41、he first paragraph?A. Queuing in a line.B. A shopping experience.C. A rush in the morning.D. Cutting in a line.33. According to the article, what may cause delays in checking out?A. The lack of employees in the grocery store.B. Some unexpected delays of certain customers.C. The increasing items boug
42、ht by customers.D. A worsening shopping system of the store.34. What is the solution given by mathematicians?A. Employing more workers for checking out.B. Limiting the number of queuing people.C. Making only one line available.D. Always standing in the same line.35. Whats the principle behind the qu
43、euing theory?A. To pursue the maximum benefit.B. To leave success or failure to luck.C. To avoid the minimum loss.D. To spread the risk equally among everyone.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。What do you imagine when you think of a forest? You probably imagine a vast ar
44、ea of land covered with trees. But as many traditional forests are destroyed, tiny forests some as small as a tennis court- have sprung up（涌现）in cities around the world. 36 . These mini forests are inspired by Akira Miyawaki, a botanist, or plant scientist from Japan who pioneered a special way of g
45、rowing forests. 37 It involves planting a wide variety of native trees close together and leaving them to grow into a forest. Miyawaki has planted more than 1,000 of these in Japan and other countries.The Miyawaki method is said to grow trees 10 times faster than other methods. 38 Thats according to
46、 a 2018 study by Wageningen University, in the Netherlands. The study says the diversity of tree species attracts a greater variety of insects looking for food and shelter.39 Boomforest is an organization in Paris, France. It planted two forests using the Japanese botanists method. The group also te
47、aches people how they can grow their own mini forests. In the Netherlands, IVN Nature Education has helped communities build 100 forests using the Miyawaki method. The group also educates kids about tiny forests.Simon Lewis, a professor of global change science at University College London, is excit
48、ed about tiny forests. He explains that its important to grow trees because they absorb carbon dioxide. 40 He hopes more people will use the Miyawaki method to plant mini forests.A. It plans to double that number by 2022.B. The Miyawaki method has become popular in Europe.C. Theyre increasing biodiv
49、ersity（生物多样性）and fighting climate change.D. Thats a gas that contributes to climate change.E. Lewis points to trees grown and cut down to make paper.F. Its known as the Miyawaki method.G. And these tiny forests are more bio-diverse than traditional forests.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5
50、分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处 的最佳选项。E-pals are different from daily friends. It is 41 knowing someone only by simple letters, yet it sometimes gives people a 42 of mystery and excitement.It all started last July, when I met Vera in an online summer school 43. Aftertalking about es
51、says, we became e-pals and 44 our daily life, study and pressures.One time, I felt extremely 45 about the upcoming exams, and I wasnt comfortable 46 my classmates and parents. Suddenly, a message from Vera 47 my phone. What a coincidence! I 48 out all of my annoyances from schoolwork and interperson
52、al relationships at school. I didnt expect Vera to show 49 at first. However, she took my situation 50. She sent me long messages, which 51 me from my worries.We also talked about cultures, including festivals, which are an interesting topic. Last December, I 52 her a merry Christmas. She was over d
53、elighted and 53 my kindness. Then we talked a lot about Chinese and Western 54 and we were both 55 about each others culture traditions. She sent me photos of how New York people 56 their Thanksgiving, while I 57 the Spring Festival dinner. She was a bit shocked about the variety of Chinese dishes.T
54、hanks to my pen pal, my life was not 58 during the quarantine（隔离期）. Thanks to weekly conversation with her, I can share my 59 that Im unwilling to share with others. No man is an island. We all need 60 with others to live a better life.41.A.shockingB.pleasantC.strangeD.mysterious42.A.requirementB.la
55、ckC.standardD.sense43.A.courseB.buildingC.reportD.camp44.A.exploredB.sharedC.createdD.ruined45.A.stressedB.disappointedC.ambitiousD.hesitant46.A.annoyingB.tellingC.frighteningD.cheating47.A.set upB.turned upC.put upD.lit up48.A.leftB.figuredC.pouredD.picked49.A.encouragementB.concernC.emotionD.inter
56、est50.A.seriouslyB.rapidlyC.proudlyD.alertly51.A.upliftedB.involvedC.protectedD.violated52.A.postedB.awardedC.wishedD.prepared53.A.showedB.adoptedC.ignoredD.appreciated54.A.friendshipsB.developmentsC.festivalsD.dishes55.A.inspiredB.curiousC.particularD.casual56.A.prolongB.celebrateC.accommodateD.per
57、form57.A.reservedB.cookedC.introducedD.had58.A.brightB.exhaustedC.infectiousD.boring59.A.beliefsB.burdensC.embarrassmentsD.jokes60. A. contactB. quarrelC. agreementD. fight第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A three-episode documentary, titled Living in Verdant Mountains and
58、Clean Waters A better Life, jointly 61 （produce） by China, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand, has been completed. By doing so, they learn about the achievements and experience of poverty reduction in rural China.China has seen 62 （it） final 98. 99 million poor rural residents being lifted out of poverty,
59、832 counties and 128,000 villages from poverty list shaking off poverty, 63 （mark） a major victory of the eradication （根除）of absolute poverty and region-wide poverty, according to the data released in February 2021. It 64 （reflect） the outcomes of Chinas targeted poverty relief work. At the same tim
60、e, it is attracting global attention about how China, the country with the 65 （large） population in the world, could make 66 difference to enable its people to lead a better life.In the documentary, 67 （reporter） from Laos, Cambodia and Thailand pay a visit to Longsheng county in Guangxi autonomous
61、region, the village of Shibadong in Hunan province and so on, 68 they witness Chinas efforts made in targeted poverty reduction, such as affordable medical care for poor people in rural areas, as well as poor counties in western region pairing up 69 cities in the east. These measures have made a gre
62、at 70 （contribute） to rural poverty relief.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共 有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均只限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。I am delighted to
63、hear from you but feel excited about your intention of studying at a university in China. You are warm welcome! Peking University is at the top of my recommendation list. Its appealing to students at home and abroad because its high academic level and rich cultural diversity. So it had been my ideal
64、 university, for that I have worked hard for many years. To be frank, study for a degree in a different country isnt easy. Youd better to equip yourself with some basic Chinese language skills in addition to some important knowledges about Chinese customs. Of course, my wonderful academic ability is
65、 a must as well. Lets work hard together and hope to meeting you there.第二节书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，是新华中学高二2班学生。你校最近举行了学校篮球赛，你班获得冠 军。请你给英国笔友Alan写一封邮件，介绍篮球赛决赛情况。邮件内容包括：1.比赛的经过；2.你在比赛中担任的角色（如球员、观众等）；3.你的感受。注意：1.词数100左右；2.结尾已为你写好。. . . . . .Yours,Li Hua乐山市高中2022届教学质量检测英语参考答案及评分意见2021.7第一部分（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
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67、where69. with70. contribution第四部分第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）I am delighted to hear from you but feel excited about your intention of studying at a university in andChina. You are warm welcome! Peking University is at the top of my recommendation list. Its warmlyappealing to students at home and abroad be
68、cause its high academic level and rich cultural ofdiversity. So it had been my ideal university, for that I have worked hard for many years. To be has whichfrank, study for a degree in a different country isnt easy. Youd better to equip yourself with the studyingbasic Chinese language skills in addi
69、tion to some important knowledges about Chinese customs. knowledgeOf course, my wonderful academic competency is a must as well. Lets work hard together yourand hope to meeting you there. meet第二节书面表达（满分25分）（一） 评分原则1本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。2评分时，先根据文章所表达的要点和语言质量初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3词数少于 8
70、0 或多于 120 的，从总分中减去 2 分。4评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性以及上下文的连贯性。5拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。6如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数，降低一个档次。（二） 内容要点1.事件交待；2.决赛过程；3.你的角色与作用；4.你的感受。（三） 各档次的给分范围和要求第五档（2125 分）：完全完成了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的。一覆盖所有内容要点。一应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。一语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所
71、致；具备较强的语言运用能力。一有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。第四档（1620 分）：完成了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的。虽漏掉一两个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。一语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。第三档（1l15 分）：基本完成了试题规定的任务，基本达到了预期的写作目的。一虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。一应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（6
72、10 分）：未适当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者。一漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。一语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。一较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。第一档（15 分）：未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者。明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。一语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。一较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。一缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。不得分（0 分）：未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。（四
73、）One possible version:Dear Alan,I cant wait to share with you the wonderful news-my class has won the championship of the school basketball game!The final game was full of fierce competition between my class and our rival, Class 5, Senior . All the players were trying their best to score and block t
74、he opponent team. Though as an audience, I couldnt compete on the court, I, as well as other classmates, cheered the loudest for our team. At last, we won the game by 52:49, a narrow success. I felt so proud for my class and again felt the true spirit of teamwork.This is my most inspiring news recen
75、tly. How about yours? Looking forward to your school life.Yours, Li Hua 附：听力原文Text 1M: You know. I still like those old cartoons. Donald Duck is my favorite character.W: Really? I only watch action movies. I think those old cartoons are out of fashion and silly. Only babies watch them.Text 2M: Its c
76、old outside!W: Lets setting up a fire in the house.M: I didnt get any wood from the store.W: We can borrow some from our neighbor.Text 3W: When will you get home tomorrow? Well wait for you to have a family reunion.M: I will try to take the bus at 10:00. Then I will be home by 10:10. If I dont catch
77、 the first bus, I will be home at 10:30.Text 4W: Thank you for helping me. Can we meet again at the same time next Sunday?M: I think itll be better to have two one-hour lessons, instead of one long lesson.W: Good idea! How about Wednesday and then Saturday?Text 5W: Im glad youre back! I was so worri
78、ed about you! What took you so long?M: I was held up in the heavy traffic.Text 6M: Shopping for furniture can be such a pain! Its so crowded here!W: Lets write down the prices first. A sofa is$600; bookshelves are $450 each; a bed is $320; and a dining table and chairs are $800 a set. I think we can
79、 get a cheaper sofa in IKEA, and we can get the bed, the dining table and chairs from Design 2000.M: Thats good. Wait a minute. One more thing, we need a lamp for our study, remember? I think we can get a nice one from Amazon for about $150. Let me see, we dont need a bedside table anymore.Text 7W:
80、How did you get interested in country music?M: Well, when my wife and I first got our record player, we started buying all kinds of records.Soon, I found I was buying more country music records than any other kind.W: How did you starting working for the radio station?M: I thought there should be a r
81、adio program of country songs, so I went to CBC and suggested it.That was how we started the program called “Golden Country Time”.W: Then you were asked to write articles to explain the background of the songs.M: Yes, but soon I got tired of running to the library to find information, so I started b
82、uying country song books and building up my own library.Text 8M: How would you like to celebrate your 50th birthday, dear?W: Id like you to organize a surprise party for me.M: Sylvia, I know what you want. But a surprise party is impossible. Dont you remember when I tried to organize a surprise part
83、y for your 40th? You found out right away.W: Dont remind me. I was so disappointed.M: I remembered to get everything ready. But I just forgot to tell people that it was supposed to be a surprise. But the party wasnt disappointing. I mean, it wasnt a surprise, but it was great.W: Well, I really dont
84、care what we do. Do whatever you want.M: Oh, come on, Sylvia. Lets plan something interesting. We could have a swimming party, or a covered dish supper. It could be fun.W: Lets just go out to dine with a few friends.M: But why?W: Because its easy. I dont want to have to do all the planning.Text 9W：C
85、hris，I would like to know, what kind of food you eat in Belgium?M：We have our fish, our meat, our wines, our fruit.W：I mean what is popular about Belgian food?M：Well, its a bit different in Belgium than I think it is here in New York. We really enjoy the tables. We dont go out for dinner that often
86、but when we go out we stay at a table for three or four hours. It starts with appetizers，then it may be a soup，then its the main dish，then its still an icecream or something.W：It takes so much time to have dinner in your country!M：Yeah. We really enjoy eating and it goes slow. Last winter，a friend f
87、rom Portugal went toBelgium with me. For Christmas dinner, we met at 5:30 and then we started with some drinks. I think we ate from 6 oclock in the afternoon till 12 oclock that night.W：Wow! You must be fat there if you eat that much.M：In fact we dont. We dont do it that often，but if we do，then of c
88、ourse the next day or the next few days you see people just dont eat much.Text 10Scientists used to think that men are different from animals because they can think and learn. Nowadays they know that animals can learn too. So scientists are beginning to understand that men are different from animals
89、 because they can speak. They make noises when they are afraid, or angry, or unhappy. Apes are our nearest cousins. They can understand some things more quickly than human beings, and one or two have learned a few words. But they are still different from us. They cannot join words and make sentences
90、. They cannot think like us because they have no language. They can never think about the past or the future. Language is a wonderful thing. Man has been able to develop civilization because he has language. Every child can speak his own language very well when he is four or five, but no animal learns to speak.