1、 山东省聊城市20072008学年度高三第一学期期中考试英 语 试 题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。第卷（三部分，共105分）注意事项：1答第卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。 考试结束，将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。2每小题选出答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡 皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，不能答在试卷上。3考试结束后，考生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）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
2、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。1Where does the conversation most probably take place?AIn a restaurantBIn a storeCAt a station2Who is speaking to the man?AHis wifeBHis managerCHis mother3What is the time by the mans watch?A9:00B8:15C8:454Why doesnt the woman b
3、uy the coat?AIts too largeBIts too tightCShe doesnt like the color5What is War in Space?AThe name of a filmBThe name of a bookCThe name of magazine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。每段对话后有几个小题，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，每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6至8题。6What i
4、s the woman not sure about the sports shoes?AThe styleBThe colourCThe size7What can we learn from the conversation?AThe shoes are very expensive.BThe shop assistant is very helpful.CThe woman wastes a lot of money.8What size does the man suggest to the woman?ASize 9BSize 10CSize 11听第7段材料，回答9至11题。9Wh
5、at are the two speakers talking about?ABuying a houseBFinding a jobCRepairing a house2,4,610What do we know about the man?AHe is very rich.BHe is very poor.CHe has some money, but he is not rich11Which house will the man probably choose?AThe house on Paddle Drive.BThe house on Rose Garden.CThe house
6、 in the countryside听第8段材料，回答12至14题。12Who is speaking to Mrs. Blair?AA ChineseBA JapaneseCA German13How long is the man going to stay in New York?ATwo weeksBA few daysCTwo days14What is the mans room number at the hotel?A832B238C328听第9段材料，回答15至17题。15Where is the boy going to spend the holiday?AIn the
7、 city.BIn the countryCOn the sea16What will he do there?ADo some farm workBStudy at homeCDo some housework17Which of the following is TURE?AThe girl knows how to farm.BThe boys uncle and aunt live in the countryside.CThe boys school is in the country.听第10段材料，回答18至20题。18What kind of game does the spe
8、aker believe football is?AInterestingBStupid and madCExciting19Why does the speaker believe that football is dangerous?AThe spectators often get hurtBMany people get killed in the matchesCThe footballers often get hurt in the matches20What does the speaker think of the football?AHe likes itBHe doesn
9、t like itCIts just so so第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：语法和词汇（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21I had decided to give it up, but on _ second thoughts, I decided to try _ third time.A不填; aB不填; theCthe; theDthe; a22I think we have met the word before.Yes. It is in the reading material _ we _ r
10、eading yesterday.Athat; didBthat; wereCwhen; wereDwhen; did23I am sick of rain and the bad weather! Hopefully, when we _ up tomorrow morning, the sun _.Awake; will be shiningBwill wake; is shiningCwill wake; shinesDwake; shines24Beijing expects Chinas rich civilizations to _ the world with a happy s
11、urprise at the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympic Games.AshowBattractCpresentDperform25How is everything going on with you in Europe?Quite well. Not so smoothly as I hoped, _.AthoughBinsteadCeitherDtoo26It was only when the noise stopped that _ again.Adid we get down to workBwe got down to workCha
12、d we got down to workDwe had got down to work27Try the new cleaner. Just a few minutes every daythats all it takes_ you could have shining floors and furniture.AandBbutCorDso28Suddenly, a tall man driving a golden carriage _ the girl and took her away, _ into the woods.Aseizing; disappearedBseized;
13、disappearedCseizing; disappearingDseized; disappearing29He insisted on going abroad to have further study _ his parents objection.Aby means ofBin favour ofCregardless ofDfor the purpose of30The stone is _ two hundred kilograms, and _ no one can move it.Anearly; almostBalmost nearlyCmostly; almostDne
14、arly; mostly31Did _ get through the testChallenging the Host(挑战主持人)?No, _. A few failed.Aeverybody; not allBeverybody; noneCanybody; not allDanybody; no one32You dont know what great difficulty I had _ to get the two tickets. Is the film really worth _ twice?Amanaging; seeingBmanaged; seeingCmanagin
15、g; being seenDmanaged; being seen33Your sister nearly _ all her spare time to her study during the three years.Thats right, or she _ the first place in her school in the College Entrance Examination.Adevoted; wouldnt have takenBspent; wouldnt have takenChadnt devoted; hadnt takenDhadnt spent; couldn
16、t take34Have you seen todays paper? It _ theyve caught those million-pound bank robbers.AwritesBtellsCsaysDtalks35I really thought Id win the first prize.Oh, well, _, Tom.Abetter luck next timeBthats all rightCbest wishesDits out of question第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从3655各题所给的四个选项（A、
17、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。Richard Rice, a fast-talking man paced up and down in front of freshmen debate class, 36 us about his high expectations. We were special, he declared on our first day at Oak Park High School. But there would be no 37 to success. Only those who worked hard would shine.Suddenly Mr. Rice
18、 38 in mid-sentence and stared at me. “You know,” he said, “Youre black!” Somehow, I knew he 39 trying to hurt me.Mr. Rice was no 40 teacher. I entered high school not 41 quite sure what debate was. I left his class four years later as an outstanding debater. Even today, Im not sure what 42 such a g
19、reat teacher of him. He always said 43 he was thinking. And he was 44 . Hed 45 out of the classroom angrily if he thought a student was giving 46 his effort. The worst thing with us was to be taken no notice of. 47 , being torn apart by Mr. Rice in the middle of a practice debate meant you were one
20、of his favourites.He wasnt always 48 on us. Ill never forget the Nations Student Debate, at which my calm delivery and my firm grasp of the problems disappeared. The only face I could 49 in the audience was Mr. Rices face. I could 50 I was doing terribly just by looking at him. After it was over, he
21、 came 51 to me. “Not my best 52 ,” I said. He shook his head, “No,” Then, to my 53 , he gave me a hug.Mr. Rices style didnt make him a great teacher for everyone. Many kids 54 out of the debate class after the first year. But for me four years with him was my unforgettable 55 of a lifetime.36Atellin
22、gBintroducingCannouncingDexplaining37AmeansBmethodsCshortcutsDsteps2,4,638AroseBpausedCshookDturned39Amust beBshouldnt beCmight beDwasnt40AaverageBexcellentCspecialDusual41AalwaysBstillCevenDever42AturnedBmadeCgotDbecame43AhoweverBwheneverCwhicheverDwhatever44AdemandingBcarefulCeasygoingDgentle45Ast
23、ealBmarchCturnDleave46AnoBallCless thanDmore than47AAnyhowBInsteadCThereforeDBesides48AstrictBcruelCimpatientDhard49Afigure outBbring outClook outDmake out50AspeakBtellCtalkDrecognize51AoverBacrossCoutDupon52AmannersBargumentCperformanceDbehaviour53AshockBsurpriseCregretDdisappointment54AgotBturnedC
24、ranDdropped55AexperienceBchanceCcourseDperiod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4个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。AChildren who were breast-fed are better at coping with stress than their bottle-fed classmates, research shows.A study of thousands of British youngsters revealed that those who were given fo
25、rmula milk could be more than four times harder to deal with stressful events-such as the divorce of their parents.It is thought that the close contact helps mother and child bond and encourages a feeling of security that enables the child to deal better with traumatic situations in later life.Hormo
26、nes found in a mothers milk may help reduce stress and the process may feed the growth of the parts of the brain crucial(关键的) in handling stress and anxiety.The Swedish findings follow a number of other studies which have shown that breast milk protects against infection, heart disease, diabetes and
27、 obesity. Breast-feeding may also reduce the mothers risk of having breast cancer.The support of breast-feeding is so strong that the Department of Health recommends that mothers should feed their babies on breast milk alone for the first six months to ensure they get best start in life.However, man
28、y women find breast-feeding difficult and claim they are made to feel guilty if they choose formula milk from a bottle.In the latest study, researchers from the Karoblinska Institute in Stockholm tracked the health of almost 9,000 boys and girls born in the UK in 1970.When the children reached ten,
29、researchers gauged(测量) their ability to cope with stress by looking at how they were affected by family problems.The results showed that those who were bottle-fed were more than four times as stressed by such events than those who were breast-fed.56What would be the best title for the passage?AWhich
30、 is better, formula milk or breast milk?BBreast-fed children cope better with stressCBreast-feeding is good to both mothers and babiesDMothers are advised to breast-feed their babies57Which of the following helps the growth of the parts of the brain crucial in handling stress and anxiety?AHormones i
31、n a mothers milkBHormones in bottle milkCHormones found in formula milkDHormones in the babys own body58According to the studies, breast milk protects babies against all of the following EXCEPT _.Aheart diseaseBdiabetesCinfectionDbreast cancer59After reading the passage, a mother who cannot breast-f
32、eed her baby will feel _.Arelieved BguiltyCpuzzledDdisappointed60The underlined word “traumatic” in the third paragraph can be best replaced by _.AdangerousBunpleasantCstressfulDconfusingBAs the US wakes up to Chinas rising status as an economic and strategic competitor, US parents are urging their
33、children to learn Chinese, reports Julian Borger.The US is being swept by a rush to learn Mandarin-from wealthy New York mothers hiring Chinese nannies(保姆) for their small children to a defence department education project in Oregon.The forces driving Mandarins momentum(势头) are parental ambition for
34、 children facing a future in which China is almost certain to be a major player, and the government is worried about that America may get left behind in that new world.The bottleneck in the supply of teachers. Mandarin instructors are difficult to import and difficult to train. There are visa proble
35、ms in bringing over teachers from China but the biggest barrier is cultural. Teaching in Asia is generally done by rote and the change to western, interactive styles of instruction can be a large leap.On the other hand, it requires enormous firmness for westerners to learn a language like Chinese, w
36、ith its thousands of written characters. According to the Asia Society in New York, all of Americas teacher-training institutions turn out only a couple of dozen homegrown Mandarin teachers.One way to ease the shortage is to find native Mandarin speakers and use fast-track methods to train them. How
37、ever, the majority of Chinese-Americans grew up speaking Cantonese, the dialect spoken in Hong Kong, where their parents came from. Many are themselves signing on as Mandarin students at the private language schools springing up on the west coast.61What would be the best title for the passage?AThe r
38、ising China and its influence in the USBAmerica in critical need of learning MandarinCThe problems facing Americans while learning MandarinDWhy Mandarin learning is so popular in the US?62Why are US parents so eager to make their children learn Mandarin?AThey are urged by the government to do so.BTh
39、ey are afraid to be left behind by other parents.CThey believe China will play a major role in the future world.DThey are just carried away by Mandarins momentum.63The underlined word “rote” in the 4th paragraph probably refers to a teaching pattern which _.Afocuses on memory workBallows the student
40、s to think independentlyCis centered on interactive skillsDputs much emphasis on examinations64From the passage we can learn that the Americans prefer to have a Mandarin teacher _.Awho speak Cantonese.Bwho comes from Hong Kong.Cwho grows up in America.Dwho comes from Chinese mainland speaking Mandar
41、in.65What is the main problem in the Mandarins momentum in the US?AThe lack of qualified teachersBThe cultural barrier between the east and westCThe Americans lack of firmnessDThe many written Chinese charactersCI am a good mother to three children. I have tried never to let my profession stand in t
42、he way of being a good parent.I no longer consider myself the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows(誓约) mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they to me. Without them, there would be nothi
43、ng to say to you today.So heres what I wanted to tell you today: Get a lifea real life, not a desire of the next promotion(提升), the bigger paycheck, or the larger house.Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure, it is work. P
44、ick up the phone. Send an e-mail. Write a letter. And realize that life is the best thing and that you have no business taking it for granted.It is so easy to waste our lives, our days, our hours, and our minutes. It is so easy to exist instead of to live. I learned to live many years ago. Something
45、 really, really bad happened to me, something that changed my life in some ways that, if I had my choice, it would never have been changed at all. And what I learned from it is what, today, seems to be the hardest lesson of all.I learned to love the journey, not the destination. I learned to look at
46、 all the good in the world and try to give some of it back because I believed in it, completely and totally. And I tried to do that, in part, by telling others what I had learned.Tell them this: Read in the backyard with the sunshine on your face. Learn to be happy. And think of life as a deadly ill
47、ness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion(激情) as it ought to be lived.66The best title of this passage probably is _.ALove Your FriendsBLive a Real LifeCDont Waste TimeDBe a Good Mother and Wife67How did the author form her view of life?AThrough social experienceBBy learning fro
48、m her friends.CThrough her own experienceDFrom her children and husband68By the underlined sentence “It is to easy to exist instead of to live” in the fifth paragraph, the author really means that people tend to _.Amake a living rather than live a real lifeBwork rather than enjoy lifeCwaste a lot in
49、 lifeDforget the most important lesson in life69Whats the authors attitude toward work?ADo it well to serve others.BTo earn enough money to make life better.CTry your best to get higher position and pay.DDont let it affect your real life.70It can be inferred from the passage that _.Athe author is a
50、success in personal lifeBthe author doesnt try her best to work wellCthe author spends all her time caring for her childrenDthe author likes traveling very muchDAsk Steveland Morris and hell tell you that blindness is not necessarily disabling. Steveland was born prematurely and totally without sigh
51、t in 1950. He became Stevie Wonder a composer, singer, and pianist. As the winner of ten Grammy awards, Stevie is widely acclaimed for his outstanding contributions to the music world.As a child, Stevie learned not to think about the things he could not do, but to concentrate on the things that he c
52、ould do. His parents encouraged him to join his sighted brothers in as many activities as possible. They also helped him to sharpen his sense of hearing, the sense upon which the visually disabled are so dependent.Because sound was so important to him, Stevie began at an early age to experiment with
53、 different kinds of sound. He would bang things together and then imitate the sound with his voice. Often relying on sound for entertainment, he sang, beat on toy drums, played a toy harmonica, and listened to the radio.Stevie soon graduated from toy instruments to real instruments. He first learned
54、 to play the drums. He then mastered the harmonica and the piano. He became a member of the junior church choir and a lead singer. In the evenings and on weekends, Stevie would play different instrument and sing popular rhythm and blues tunes on the front porches of his neighbors homes.One of Stevie
55、s sessions was overheard by Ronnie White, a member of a popular singing group called The Miraches. Ronnie immediately recognized Stevies talent and took him to audition(试演，试唱) for Berry Gordy, the president of Hitsville USA, a large recording company now known as Motown. Stevie recorded his first sm
56、ash hit “Fingertips” in 1962 at age 12, and the rest of Stevies story is music history.71This passage could be entitled _.AThe Music WorldBStevie WonderCA Great MusicianDBlind People72Which of the following is NOT true about Stevies childhood?AStevie often tells people that a blind person is not nec
57、essarily disabledBHe learnt to concentrate on things that he could doCHe played as often as possible with his brothers, who had normal sightDHe tried very hard to train his sense of hearing73By saying “Stevie soon graduated from toy instruments to real instruments”, the author means that _.AStevie f
58、inished his study at a toy instruments schoolBStevie began to study in a real instruments schoolCStevie gave up all his toy instruments and began to buy many real instrumentsDStevie started to play real instruments74The author mentions all the following facts EXCEPT that _.ASteviess neighbors could
59、often enjoy his playing and singingBit was Ronnie White that recognized Stevies talent and led him to a successful careerCBerry Cordy helped him to set up his own recording companyDStevies parents played a very important part in training his sense of hearing75The “Fingertips” _.Arecorded Stevies mus
60、ical performance that won him instant fameBwas a record that turned out to be a great successCcarried the message that the blind could work miracles with their fingertipsDall of the above2,4,6第卷（共35分）第四部分：（共两节，满分45分）第一节：阅读表达（共5小题，每小题3分，满分15分）阅读下面的文章，按要求完成7680题。Electronic devices(装置) are changing the
61、 way people listen to music. But studies show the devices may be causing hearing loss in many people. Some experts say people may be playing them too loud and for too long. And experts say sound levels on these devices need to be set lower.Researchers did a study with three hundred high school stude
62、nts and one thousand adults. They were asked about their use of portable music devices. Forty percent of students and adults said they set the sound levels at high on their players. But students were two times more likely to play the music at a very loud volume(音量). More than half of the students sa
63、id they would probably not limit their listening time.The study found that more than half of the students and less than forty percent of the adults had at least one kind of hearing loss. Some reported difficulty hearing parts of a discussion between two people. Others said they had to raise volume c
64、ontrols on a television or radio to hear it better. And, some experienced ringing in their ears or other noises.Hearing experts say part of the problem is the listening equipment people are using. They say large earphones that cover the whole ear are probably safer than the smaller earbuds(耳塞) that
65、come with most music players. Hearing loss may not be obvious for years, however, once it happens, there is few chance of curing. About thirty million Americans have some hearing loss. One third of them lost their hearing as a result of loud noises.The American Speech-language-Hearing Association is
66、 working with companies and government officials on setting rules for use of portable music devices. The group says the best way to protect your hearing is to _, limit listening time and use earphones that block out foreign noises.76What is the best title of the passage? (Please answer within 10 wor
67、ds.) 77Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?Compared to adults, teenagers are more likely to turn up their players. 78Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.) 79What trouble wi
68、ll happen to person if he suffers some hearing loss? (Please give at least two examples mentioned in the passage, each within 15 words.) 80Translate the underlined sentence in the fourth paragraph into Chinese. 第二节：书面表达假如你叫李华，从某网站看到下面调查统计表，感触很深，从而决定写信给某英语报社，反映这一现实，并简要分析原因，呼吁教育部门和家长改变目前局面。注意：1语言要连贯、准
69、确，可适当发挥；2词数120150。Dear editor, Yours Sincerely, Li Hua 参考答案第一、二、三部分15 ABCCA 610 CBBAC 1115 CABCB 1620 ABBCB 2125 ABACA 2630 BADCA 3135 AAACA 3640 ACBDA 4145 CBDAB 4650 CBDDB5155 ACBDA 5660 BADBC 6165 BCADA 6670 BCADA 7175 BADCD2,4,6阅读表达76Hearing loss caused by electronic devices. / Electronic device
70、s may cause hearing loss.77But students were two times more likely to play the music at a very loud volume.78Reduce the volume/ turn down the player.79(1) Failing to hear parts of a discussion between two people.(2) Having to raise volume while watching TV. (3) Ringing in their ears or other noises.
71、80听力损伤也许多年都不被察觉（表现不明显），但它一旦发生，就几乎没有治愈的可能。书面表达Dear editor,It can be seen easily from the above chart that American students 72 minutes on physical activity per day, and those in South Korea 42 minutes. However, Chinese students have only 12 minutes for physical activity per day.The reasons lie in the
72、 following. Almost all the time is spent on lessons in Chinese schools and students are made by parents to concentrate on their study even when they get back homes. Thus there is little time left for their physical activities.In my opinion, both the Education Departments and parents are responsible
73、to give the students more time for physical activity. Anyhow, knowledge can be learned not only from books but also through activities.Yours sincerely, Li Hua 附 听力录音原文Text 1M：The food here is very wonderful, but I think youve given me the wrong change.W：Sorry. Let me check the bill again.Text 2W：Thi
74、s is the second time you have been late this week, David. You should try to do better, or Im afraid Ill have to let you go.M：It wont happen again, Im sure.Text 3W：Excuse me, sir. Whats the time by your watch? I dont know whether I can catch the train which leaves at 9:00.M：Take it easy. You still ha
75、ve a quarter of an hour left.Text 4M：Look at the green coat. Do you like it?W：It looks very beautiful. Let me try it on.M：You look very nice in the coat. Perhaps the waist is a little bit too tight. Would you like to try a larger size?W：Well, the color isnt quite what I have in mind. Thank you anywa
76、y.Text 5M：Why do you look so impressed with tears on your face?W：I just saw a great video War in Space. It is so touching.M：Oh, yeah. I loved that movie! It really reminded me of my childhood.W：I had heard about it long before, but I managed to see it today.Text 6M：Can I help you, madam?W：Im looking
77、 for a pair of sports shoes for my son, but I dont know what size the wears. M：It doesnt matter. Ill help you. Can you tell me how old he is?W：Hes eight, but Im afraid you cant help me, because he is taller than any other boy of his age.M：Thats easy. You can take size ten and let him try them on. Sh
78、ould they not fit him well, just bring the shoes here, and Ill change a pair for you.W：Thats great. Its so kind of you to think so much of me.M：Well, what color do you want?W：Any color will do. Any color is right for a child.M：How about this pair? They look nice.W：Yes, youre right. Ill take them. Ho
79、w much do they cost?M：Thirty Yuan.W：Here is the money. Thank you for your help.M：Not at all.Text 7M：Hello!W：Hello, Mr. Thompson! This is David from Rose Garden.M：Hi! Have you found a house for me yet?W：Yes, I have a great house to show you on Paddle Drive. Its only $ 300,000M：Oh, thats too expensive
80、 for me.W：Well, I have another one on Sally Street. Its only $ 100,000, But it only has one bedroom.M：Oh, thats not big enough.W：Well, how about a house in the countryside?M：That sounds interesting.W：Yes, its fairly old, so it needs a little repair work. But its really nice, and it has a lovely view
81、.M：I think I will like it.Text 8W：Hello!M：Hello! May I speak to Tony Blair, please?W：Hes not here at this moment. May I ask who is calling?M：My name is Tang Meilhua. Ive just arrived in New York from China.W：Oh! Mr. Tang. How nice! This is Mrs. Blair. Ive heard Tony mention your name but we didnt kn
82、ow youd arrive so soon. How many days will you stay in New York?M：About a week or so, and then I plan to go to Washington for a few days.W：Oh! Is there a number where I can reach you?M：Im staying at the airport, Holiday Hotel. The number there is 6463100. My room number is 328.W：When Tony comes back
83、, Ill tell him that youre in town, and we must spend an evening together.M：Thatll be very nice.W：When is most convenient to call you?M：Anytime between seven and ten p.m. would be fine.W：OK! Well call you.M：Then Ill be talking to you soon. Bye!Text 9W：Do you have a plan for your holiday?M：Yea, Ill go
84、 back to my hometown.W：To see your grandparents?M：Yes, and also to do some farming.W：You mean you know how to farm?M：Yes, I did it every summer during the holidays.W：I didnt know that a city boy could do farm work. Can I go there with you? Id like to learn to do some farming.M：Sure, my uncle and aun
85、t would be happy to meet you.W：Are you sure?M：Of course, they are very kind.Text 10 Why do people play football? Its a stupid game, and dangerous, too. Twenty-two men fight for two hours to kick a ball into a net. They get more black eyes than goals. On dry, hard patches they break their bones. On m
86、uddy ones they sprain their muscles. Footballers must be mad. And why do people watch football? They must be mad, too. They certainly shout and scream like mad men. In fact, Im afraid to go out when there is football match. The crowds are so dangerous. Id rather stay at home and watch TV. But what h
87、appens when I switch on the TV? Theyre showing a football match. So I turn on the radio. What do I hear? “The latest football scores” And what do I see when I open a newspaper? Photos of footballers, interviews with footballers, reports of football matches. Footballers are the heroes of the twentieth century. Theyre rich and famous. Why? Because they can kick a ball around. How stupid! Everyone seems to be mad about football. But Im not. Down with football, I say.