1、 2020-2021学年第一学期期中考试高二英语试题（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）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. Why does Cindy know much about animals?A. She works on a farm. B.
2、She really likes animals. C. She once lived on the farm. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The modern lifestyle. B. A painting. C. A trip to the countryside. 3. What does Mary probably do?A. She is a journalist. B. She is a firefighter. C. She is an animal trainer. 4. Who is Mike?A. T
3、he womans husband. B. The womans father. C. The womans son. 5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Assistant and shopper. C. Customer and repairman. 第二节（共15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
4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. Who does the woman want to buy a sofa for?A. Her sister. B. Her friend. C. Herself. 7. Where are the speakers?A. In a grocery store. B. In a bedding shop. C. In a supermarket. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。8. What does the woman have to do?A. Write two essa
5、ys. B. Prepare a research paper. C. Study for an English test.9. How does the woman feel about her classes?A. Excited. B. Stressed. C. Bored. 10. What is The Grapes of Wrath?A. A short story. B. A movie. C. A sad book. 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。11. What has made working at home possible?A. Living far fr
6、om workplaces. B. Communication industry. C. More job opportunities. 12. What is the advantage of working at home according to the woman?A. Saving more time. B. Having a lot of freedom. C. Taking care of the family easily. 13. What might happen in the future in the womans opinion? A. A British compa
7、ny will move overseas. B. All companies will employ homeworkers. C. People will work at home for a foreign company. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。14. What is Pennys current problem?A. She has a toothache. B. She has a sore throat. C. She has an earache. 15. How often will Penny take the medicine?A. Once a d
8、ay.B. Twice a day. C. Three times a day. 16. When does the conversation take place?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday. 17. What does the man ask Penny to do in the end?A. Make an appointment. B. Go to the medicine shop. C. Take the medicine properly. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。18. How many facto
9、rs of car accidents are mentioned?A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 19. What measure has been taken to reduce car accidents?A. Improved highway design. B. Stricter traffic management. C. Strengthened training for drivers. 20. What remains an important cause of road accidents?A. Poor traffic control. B. Some driverl
10、ess cars. C. Drivers carelessness. 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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AAirline InfoBook a flightThe Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) offers daily Regional Jet service to Chicago OHare (ORD) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). With just one connection
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15、ening starts about 45 minutes before departure time.21. When would you leave on Tuesday from MHK to ORD?A. 5:50 a.m. B. 1:30 p.m. C. 4:03 p.m. D. 8:25 p.m.22. Which flight would you take if you go from DFW to MHK on Monday night?A. 3589. B. 4179. C. 3532. D. 3523.23. What should you do if you want t
16、o take a flight from MHK to DFW?A. Buy an ERJ-145 ticket ahead of time.B. Follow the schedule after August 4th 2020.C. Check in at least 45 minutes earlier than departure time.D. Arrive at the airport one hour earlier before departure time.BThe “back garden” of Europeans: DubrovnikThe first time we
17、went to Dubrovnik, Croatia, I knew it wouldnt be our last. It was October 2006 and for our first wedding anniversary, we decided to get away from it all and head off to what was then a country that few of our friends or family knew much about, except the news of war that had dominated (支配) in the pr
18、evious decade. We were met by the friendliest people, so passionate and fiercely proud of their country. The weather was a perfect 20, which warmed our souls as we had escaped the autumnal blues in the UK for a week. And the sea was the cleanest and bluest I had ever seen. This was our first of many
19、 stays at the Dubrovnik Palace Hotel where every room has never-ending sea view and you feel as though you could be the only ones there. It has a spa and a pool, and it offers blissful privacy that we longed for as newlyweds back then. Every time we return we find something new, even in the beautifu
20、l UNESCO site of the old city. I think it took us a few walks up, down and around the walls before we finally found the little hole-in-the-wall bars of Buza I and Buza II. Even now, my husband and I often talk of our first visit where the cable car up to Mount Srd lay in ruins and we walked up the 4
21、12 meters peak which stands proud behind the whole city. It was so hot that I drank and drank, but having reached the top to take in the stunning view of the Elaphiti Islands, I was quick to discover there were no toilets for this western visitor at that time, I think it was the fastest walk down ba
22、ck to the town we have ever had! Luckily, the visitors of today looking to find the locations of their favourite TV show (Game of Thrones) can use the cable car, which was fully restored back in 2010. 24. Why did the author go to Dubrovnik, Croatia? A. To date with her boyfriend. B. To enjoy privacy
23、 of her own. C. To celebrate her wedding anniversary. D. To meet some passionate and friendly people. 25. Whats the second paragraph mainly about? A. The traditions about Croatia. B. The authors longing for privacy. C. The authors impression of Croatia. D. The differences between UK and Croatia. 26.
24、 What can we know about Buza I according to the text? A. It is a hotel. B. It is a toilet. C. It is a town. D. It is a bar. 27. What can be learned from the last paragraph? A. The author thought badly of Mount Srd. B. The cable car up to Mount Srd could be used in 2010. C. The author walked down fro
25、m Mount Srd to drink water. D. The toilets on the top of Mount Srd seemed impractical. CFatima Bushin was losing her sight and was scared. She said what worried her most wasnt the fear of a long, painful journey to blindness. She feared being unable to feed her family because blindness would keep he
26、r from working, as mothers do. The tragedy is that Bushins condition was preventable and, if caught in time, stoppable. She was among thousands of women in Tanzania who suffered from trachoma (沙眼), an infectious disease affecting largely poor communities in developing countries. Trachoma is one of n
27、eglected tropical diseases, or NTDs, so named because they receive less attention than other tropical diseases.All NTDs can be controlled or cured entirely with known public health approaches and interventions. Improved sanitation (环境卫生), medicines and medical procedures have produced truly remarkab
28、le results in preventing and controlling NTDs, including trachoma, in some of the worlds poorest communities. Preventing, controlling and curing these diseases puts out povertys fire at its base.We know it can be done. Through long-term efforts, several of these NTDs have been stamped out in some co
29、untries such as Laos. To wipe out extreme poverty around the world. many countries continue to invest in what is one of the most successful foreign assistance programs. For example, U.S. Agency for International Development programs to combat NTDs have reached nearly 300 million people affected by d
30、iseases that can spoil the patients appearance or weaken the patients physically.For Bushin, the story ends well. Through foreign assistance program, she was able to lave the surgery needed to treat trachoma and save her eyesight. The surgery is relatively simple, performed in an hour at an outpatie
31、nt clinic, and costs less than $300. In return, Bushin avoided a lifelong disability that would have recondemned her family to poverty with little hope for escape.Jan. 30 marks the World NTD Day, a day that global public health experts say is needed to focus attention on the fight against tropical d
32、iseases. The success of the global fight against NTDs is good news for millions of people. It has been life-changing for a mother in Tanzania who continues to be able to provide for her family thanks to the constant efforts being made that kept her family out of poverty by saving her eyesight.28. Wh
33、at was the greatest concern of Bushin?A. The possible loss of her eyesight.B. The slim chance of getting rid of poverty.C. The potential inability to support her family.D. The deliberate neglect of her by her parents.29. What does the underlined part “stamped out” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A
34、. Caught. B. Removed. C. Tracked. D. Analyzed. 30. In what tone does the author describe the treatment of NTDs? A. Critical. B. Regretful. C. Humorous. D. Positive.31. What can we infer from the text?A. NTDs could be cured earlier than expected.B. Poverty and disease tend to be largely connected.C.
35、Infectious diseases will be the biggest global issue.D. International cooperation is a must for treating a disease.DMy daughters are lovely and attractive. The 4-year-old has big blue eyes and always wears a smile. The 7-year-olds long strawberry blond hair and sweet smile are already turning the bo
36、ys heads. I love everything about these girls, and they know it. But I try not to tell them theyre beautiful. My young daughters are totally innocent when it comes to the pressures of being a woman in our society. They know nothing about plastic surgery (整容手术), diets, “feeling fat” models or eating
37、disorders. We adults know all too much about such things and in the face of this distorted (扭曲的) reality we tend to start telling our girls, as soon and often as possible, how beautiful they are. I know this is wonderfully well-intentioned, and that we want to raise our girls confidence from the ver
38、y start. Heres the thing, though. We might think were building our daughters up by telling them that they are beautiful to us no matter what, but what were also doing is bringing the beauty pressure home to our littlest girls. The more I talk about beauty and looks, even in a positive way, the more
39、I m conveying the importance of those things. However, it doesnt mean I dont praise my girls. Instead of saying “You look beautiful!” I might say the more specific “Dont you look fancy today!” or “Those colors go so well together.” It means that I treat my daughters not as my little dolls, but as re
40、al people who are developing their own sense of self and style. It means that they are in charge of how they look. Naturally, I buy most of my girls clothes. But I dont usually manage their outfit (整套衣服) choices. My daughters can go girly with necklaces, or they can choose to give up dresses altoget
41、her. Of course weve seen some mismatching, but they own those styles. They never ask if they look pretty, and they walk with an easy confidence that has nothing to do with what I or anyone else will say about how they look. And thats the spirit I want them to take into their teens and adulthood. 32.
42、 What do the authors two daughters have in common?A. Both like to smile. B. Both have blond hair. C. Both like strawberries. D. Both have big blue eyes.33. Why is the author unwilling to tell her girls that they are beautiful?A. She expects them to face reality. B. She wants them to find it themselv
43、es.C. She doesnt want them to focus on looks. D. She doesnt think they can understand it. 34. How does the author treat her daughters?A. She avoids praising them. B. She treats them as her little dolls.C. She is particular about their clothes. D. She pays attention to their unique styles. 35. What c
44、an be learned about the authors daughters?A. They are highly dependent. B. They are really confident. C. They tend to take advice from their mother. D. They have a good taste in dressing themselves.第二节 （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。Reasons why cellphone signals sudd
45、enly go badHeavy cellular traffic Just take a look at those people around you. See if they are doing the same thing as you are: texting or talking on their phones. 36 Once your phone has linked to a tower, you are unlikely to lose your connection, but the more phone traffic there is, the weaker your
46、 signal can become.Building material The building material of your house, car or workplace is usually the main reason for weaker signals. 37 If you routinely notice service fading in and out as you walk around your home, or if your signal improves when you stand near a window or door, its likely tha
47、t your signal is being blocked by the construction material. Blocking your own antenna (天线） 38 Sure, they were as big as shoe boxes, but they also had antennas on the outside. Todays phones have antennas fixed inside the phone. If youre not careful how you re holding the phone, you can block the ant
48、enna, and lose your signal.Hills and valleys 39 If you live on one side of a mountain, and the only cellphone tower in your area is on the other, you are not likely to get good reception.Low batteryIf youve been putting off charging your phone battery, you may find yourself with a weak signal when y
49、ou need it most. 40 Therefore, it may struggle when its battery is low.A. Avoid talking for a long time on your phone.B. Geographic features are a common reason for weak signals.C. Close your eyes and picture the early days of mobile phones.D. Metal and colored, low-e glass are the two materials mos
50、t responsible.E. Your phone needs energy to maintain a connection with a cellphone tower.F. If so, all those signals are fighting for space on the nearest cellphone tower.G. Tall trees around your home seldom cause a drop in your cellular reception.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 35 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
51、 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。 Maggie Doyne was 18 when she took a gap year between high school and college. She 41 a few of her belongings and set out to see the world.Doynes story began when she worked with 42 children at a school in northern India, who fled Nepal due to a civil war.
52、Doyne became friends with a Nepali refugee (难民), who invited Doyne to visit her home village which had been ruined by the war. Walking along the road one day, she 43 a little girl, who was carrying loads to and from the village. She earned two dollars a day to support her family. 44 by what she saw,
53、 she later found out that there were 80 million children across the globe living just 45 that little girl in Nepal. Soon after, Doyne met another little girl, named Hema. 7-year-old Hema broke rocks into gravel（石子）to earn money. “I thought to myself for the first time, 46 the 80 million, what if you
54、 just started with Hema?” said Doyne. Thats when Doyne decided to take Hema 47 and pay for her education. But helping Hema wasnt 48 for Doyne. There were 49 orphaned (无父母的）children without families or homes. So, she bought a small piece of land for $5, 000 with her babysitting 50 . Her goal was to b
55、uild a 51 for those children. “The amazing thing about this work is that its 52 , so I thought, 53 I can help one kid, why not 10?”She continued.The Kopila Valley Childrens Home welcomed 200 children when it first opened in 2007, and it continues to 54 . Doyne has also opened a school in Kopila Vall
56、ey.Maggie Doynes story is a great 55 that while we cannot solve all the worlds problems on our own, we can take the first step of solving one problem.41. A. threw away B. packed up C. sold out D. folded up 42. A. long-sighted B. narrow-minded C. light-hearted D. poverty-stricken 43. A. searched for
57、B. relied on C. glanced at D. looked after 44. A. Amused B. Frightened C. Shocked D. Embarrassed 45. A. beyond B. like C. with D. for46. A. Reduce B. Recommend C. Forget D. Mention 47. A. on her feet B. at a loss C. at a distance D. under her wing48. A. common B. enough C. significant D. convenient
58、49. A. still B. only C. already D. almost 50. A. services B. experiences C. courses D. savings 51. A. bridge B. valley C. shelter D. brand 52. A. addicting B. efficient C. voluntary D. confusing53. A. Until B. While C. Since D. Unless 54. A. expand B. fight C. move D. survive 55. A. impact B. advant
59、age C. prediction D. reminder 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15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。I saw a TV news programme focusing on the worldwide spread of Aids last night. The reporter was doing a story about a small child 56._ had caught HIV from his mothers breast milk. From the childs outward 57._(appe
60、ar), he looked very healthy. 58._, within a year the child developed Aids, and soon died. His story was so sad that I could not keep myself from weeping. Before last night, I 59._(think) Aids was just a problem in Africa, but there are people with HIV and Aids in every country of the world. The Aids
61、 problem is also 60. _(worry) in China, and the country is trying 61._ (prevent) its spread. The government has opened labs in a bid to monitor the disease. It also provides free drugs 62._ people in need. 63._ is fortunate that many new medicines have burst on the scene to help fight Aids.Aids prev
62、ention education is very important, and I think we all have to do something to support it. If everyone in the world 64._(spend) just a penny on it, we could make 65._ really big difference! 第三节 单词拼写（共10小题，每题0.5分，满分5分）请认真阅读下列各题，根据所给中文提示或首字母，写出1个语义通顺语法正确的单词。66. Whether the action will _（增强）or weaken t
63、he relationship depends on how they will deal with this problem.67. If you receive any mail that requires your accounts and codes, no matter how _（貌似官方的）it is, dont care about it.68. The Christmas holiday is the hottest time to exchange _ (问候) in the West.69. I learnt that _（期望）at weddings in differ
64、ent countries can be quite different.70. It is urgent that we should carry out the _ (可替代的) plan.71. As you laugh, the muscles p_ in the laugh become active. After you laugh, these muscles start to relax.72. If you dont have a_ for a certain subject, you will find it difficult to learn it well.73. C
65、hildren should show their a_ for what their parents do for them instead of taking it for granted.74. To some, happiness is being s_ by family and friends.75. The students attention has been drawn to the breathtaking movie because the scenery is beyond d_.第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)假定你是李华，是某
66、国际高中的学生会主席。为了调动全校学生学习英语的积极性，校学生会计划举办英语沙龙(salon)活动。请你代表学生会写一则英语通知，刊登在校英文网站上。内容包括：1. 说明活动目的；2. 介绍活动信息：时间、地点和内容；3. 欢迎同学们参加。注意：1. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；2. 词数为80左右，格式已给出，不计入总词数。Notice_ Students UnionNovember 19, 2020第二节 读后续写（满分20分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写词数应为150左右。“Cut, cut, cut!” I shouted. But
67、 that didnt stop Chewy from chasing after the squirrels (追逐松鼠) that had caught his eye halfway through the shot (拍摄).“Youre supposed to be running after the thief, not squirrels!” I said.But Chewy didnt care. He had already moved on to chewing its leash (咬拴它的皮带). What kind of Hollywood dog wears a l
68、eash? It was Dads one rule, though. Because Chewy was only a little dog, I had to keep him on the leash whenever we filmed outside. As long as I followed that rule, I could use Dads old cell phone to shoot my movie.“Lets try this again,” I said.This time, Chewy ran the entire length of the backyard.
69、 With the leash on, though, he didnt exactly appear to be in any real hurry to catch anyone. The only way to make this look real would be to take off the leash. But that would mean breaking the promise I made to Dad.On the other hand, if I moved quickly and was careful with my camera angles, would D
70、ad ever know about it?After taking off the leash, I put Chewy down on his mark and hit record. But before I could shout “action,” Chewy ran across the yard and down the driveway and jumped in circles around Mrs. Yang, our next-door neighbor.“You must smell the doggy biscuits I just bought for you,”
71、she said to him. Thats when Chewy noticed her bag. As if it were one of his toys, he grabbed it with his mouth and pulled. Mrs. Yangs things dropped over the sidewalk.I wanted to apologize. I wanted to help Mrs. Yang pick up her things. But then I remembered something. If Dad found out I had taken C
72、hewys leash off, I wouldnt be able to use his cell phone any more. In a panic, I took Chewy and ran inside the house.When Dad arrived home that evening, I handed him his cell phone. “Did you finish shooting your movie already?” he asked.Paragraph 1：I shook my head and told him everything that had ha
73、ppened. _Paragraph 2：“Apology accepted,” said Mrs. Yang. _高二英语期中考试答案一、听力15 CBACC 610 ABABC 1115 BACCB 1620 CABAB二、阅读 21-23 ADC 24-27 CCDB 28-31 CBDB 32-35 ACDB七选五： 36-40 FGCBE 三、完形填空: 41-45 BDCCB 46-50 CDBAD 51-55 CACAD 四、语法填空56. who/that 57. appearance 58. However 59. had thought 60. worrying 61. t
74、o prevent 62. for 63. It 64. spent 65. a 五、单词拼写66. strengthen 67. official-looking 68. greetings 69. expectations 70. alternative 71. participating 72. affection 73. appreciation 74. surrounded 75. description 六、写作1.应用文写作NoticeIn order to arouse students interest in learning English, an English salo
75、n is to be held in the school hall from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. next Sunday.During the English salon, students can join in many kinds of interesting activities such as singing English songs and reading English poems. Whats more, we will invite foreign teachers to share with us their professional adv
76、ice on how to improve our English.Come on! We are looking forward to your participation. Students UnionNovember 19, 2020 2.读后续写One possible version:I shook my head and told him everything that had happened. “Thanks for telling me,” said Dad when I finished the story. Then I added, “I also need to ta
77、lk to Mrs. Yang.” Dad stood on the sidewalk holding Chewy while I walked up to Mrs. Yangs front door. My hands shook as I knocked. To my surprise, Mrs. Yang answered with a smile. I apologized to her for running away and not helping pick up her things. “I was frightened,” I said, “and I was so focus
78、ed on trying to finish my movie that I made some bad decisions. Im so sorry.”“ Apology accepted,” said Mrs. Yang. “Did you say youre making a movie? About Chewy?” she asked. I nodded. “Well. Id love to see it when its finished,” said Mrs. Yang. Then she told me that her son owned a coffee shop nearb
79、y, where he had a screen and projector. She would ask him if we could have a viewing party there. “That would be incredible,” I said. “Maybe Chewy could come and see himself on the big screen.” Mrs. Yang smiled.听力材料：Text 1M: Cindys father has a farm. Cindy spent the whole summer vacation there.W: Oh
80、, no wonder she knows so much about animals though she isnt interested in them.Text 2 W: I dont really like the painting. Its not my cup of tea. Too modern and unusual.M: But look at the colors and forms. Its very imaginative.W: Maybe. I prefer a painting showing a view of the countryside.Text 3M: H
81、ey, Mary. Have you heard about the forest fire in Australia? A large number of animals were killed. W: Yes. Its so terrible. Im writing a report on it. M: Really? Ill read it as soon as it comes out. Text 4M: Are these your children in this photo?W: Yes. The oldest one is Tom. He is beside my father
82、. This is Lily, the second oldest. This is Mike, the youngest. My husband Rick is behind him.Text 5W: How long will it take you to fix my laptop? I need to use it in my speech class next week.M: Im not quite sure. But it shouldnt take more than three days. By the way, would you mind paying in advanc
83、e? Text 6M: Good morning. May I help you?W: Yes. Im looking for a yellow sofa which my friend showed to me. I want to buy one for my sister. But it seems not to be here. M: I think you are in the wrong place. There are no sofas in my shop. You can buy some bed necessaries here. W: Oh, Im so sorry.M:
84、 Never mind. Go down this street and turn left when you see a supermarket. Then you will find a furniture store. You can find sofas there. W: Thank you. Text 7W: I cant take it! M: Whats wrong?W: I have been taking two English classes in order to graduate early. But now, I have two essays to turn in
85、 on the same day. M: Have you started writing either one? W: No. I havent even finished the books! One is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck. Its very sad. M: Ive never read it, but Ive seen it in the library. Its long! W: I know. Luckily, the other book I have to read is much shorter. Its The Su
86、n Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. M: I love that book! Hopefully, you enjoy reading it Well, I should let you get back to your homework.W: OK. I hope I can finish.M: Dont worry. At least you dont have to write a research paper like I do! Text 8M: Miss Green, do you think, within a few years, many pe
87、ople could work at home instead of working outside? W: Its happening now. The communication industry has made much progress in recent years, like the development of 5G smartphones, and AI technology also helps.M: And how do these people manage to work?W: Well, they have a television set, a computer,
88、 a printer and a telephone to connect with other computers. M: Oh, I see. But surely therere some advantages in working at home.W: Yes. People dont have to spend a lot of time getting to and from their workplaces. The rush hours are the worst time of day. They may make more money if they apply for m
89、ore different jobs.M: Ah, yes, I see. What do you think about the conditions of homeworkers?W: Let me tell you what might happen. A British company, for example, in London, might employ clerks in Belfast, or a Paris company could have their managers in Spain. They just use a telephone to call around
90、 for the employee. Text 9M: Good afternoon, Penny. Whats the problem?W: Well, I dont feel very well, doctor. After three days of the toothache and sore throat, Im troubled by a terrible earache now.M: I can give you a new medicine called Nopain, which is very useful. You can get it at any medicine s
91、hops. W: Nopain?M: Yes. N-O-P-A-I-N. And you have to take the medicine after breakfast and supper. You dont need to take it after lunch. And remember to take it always after meals. Thats very important. W: And how long do I have to take it?M: You have to finish this bottle, so thats five days. Come
92、back and see me then.W: Next Monday? The first of September?M: No, not Monday, Tuesday. Thats the second of September.W: What time can I see you, doctor?M: You have to make an appointment with the nurse at the reception outside. W: Thank you very much. Text 10W: As the car industry develops, traffic
93、 accidents have become as familiar as the common cold. Yet their causes and control remain a serious problem that is difficult to solve. Experts have long recognized that this discouraging problem has many causes. At the very least, it is a problem that involves three factors: the driver, the vehicl
94、e and the roadway. If all the drivers exercised good judgment at all times, there would be few accidents. Improved design has helped to make highways much safer. But the number of accidents continues to rise because of human failure and an enormous increase in the number of automobiles on the road. Attention is now turning increasingly to the third cause of the accidents: the car itself. People want to know how cars can be built better to protect the drivers. So there are also some new driverless cars on the road. Are they really safe?