1、襄州一中 枣阳一中 2011-2012学年上学期高二英语期中测试宜城一中 曾都一中 本试卷共10页，全卷共150分，考试用时120分钟。命题学校：枣阳一中 审题学校：襄州一中 宜城一中 曾都一中命题教师： 审题教师： 祝考试顺利注意事项： 1答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。 2选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答在试题卷上无效。 3非选择题用05毫米黑色的签字笔或黑色墨水钢笔直接答在答题卡上。答在试题卷上无效。4考试结束，监考人员将本试题卷和答题卡一并收回。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分3
2、0分）第一节（共5小题；每小题15分，满分75分） 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给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，你将有10秒钟来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍1. What time is it now?A. 7:00 B. 6:45 C. 6:352. What does the woman mean?A. She cant go for the picnic. B. She has no interest in the picnic. C. She will go for the picnic as soon as
3、she comes back.3. What do we know about the Lake?A. Its beautiful. B. Its badly polluted. C. There are many fish in it.4. Where is the book?A. On the newspaper. B. On the coffee table. C. Under the coffee table.5. What does the man want to do?A. See Tom by himself. B. See Tom with the woman. C. See
4、Tom with Toms sister.第二节 （共15小题；每题15分，满分225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，每小题将给出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6-7题。6. What kind of offer has the woman accepted?A. Job B. Study C. Performance7. What will the company pay for?A. Transportat
5、ion and the phone bills.B. Transportation and the first months living expenses.C. The phone bills and the apartment rent.听第7段材料， 回答8-10题。8. What does the man do?A. A businessman. B. A reporter. C. A college teacher.9. Where do the mans coins come from?A. Some collectors. B. His friends. C. His colle
6、agues.10. What is the main purpose of the man collecting coins?A. For money. B. For interest. C. For fame.听第8段材料， 回答11-13题。11. What does the man blame air pollution on? A. Cars B. People C. Factories12. Why does the woman dislike the man driving to school? A. He misses much exercise. B. He makes tra
7、veling inconvenient. C. He spends too much money on his car.13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and employee.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. How is the womans father now? A. He will be out of hospital soon. B. He has been out of hospi
8、tal. C. He is still in danger.15. What was the accident? A. The womans fathers car and a bus crashed. B. The womans father was knocked down by a bus. C. The bus that the womans father took overturned.16. Who was to blame for the accident? A. The womans father. B. A man on motorbike. C. The bus drive
9、r.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When will the discussion program Its My Opinion be broadcast? A. At 8:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 11:30.18. What songs will be broadcast on Radio Three? A. American. B. Brazilian. C. Italian.19. What part of the match will be commented on Radio Two? A. The first half. B. The secon
10、d half. C. The whole match.20. What program will be broadcast at 10:00 on Radio Four? A. News. B. A discussion. C. An investigation. 第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节 多项选择（共10小题，每题一分，满分10分）21. The conflicts between parents and children are usually about the_: where is the line between what the parents shoul
11、d control and what a child can do?A .affections B. boundaries C. depths D. dimensions22. The aim of our cooperation is to peacefully develop and use space resources for the_ of all mankind, not just for the profit of certain countries. A. purpose B. benefit C. ambition D. mainstream23. The Sounds of
12、 Britain is a series of audio programs presenting a (an) _ picture of Britain through different kinds of sound. A. abundant B. elegant C. vivid D. fulfilling24. The only way to spend New Years Eve is either quietly with friends or in a family get-together. Otherwise when the evening ends and people
13、pair off, someone is_ to be left in tears. A. convenient B. intended C. bound D. determined25. The word “ungelivable” is based on Chinese, which has become a big hit online very quickly. It _a message that Chinese can also serve as an addition to English vocabulary. A. acknowledges B. conveys C. dec
14、lares D. assesses 26. The forced marriage, once very common in China, _the different attitudes towards marriage between parents and children. A. reflected B. witnessed C. obeyed D. abolished 27. Usually the educated girls tend to be better paid in the workplace and more able to _ social, economic an
15、d political decision-making. A. fit in B. settle in C. participate in D. enter in28. The “Singles Day falls on every November 11th and to my surprise, China is the only country in the world that has_ a special day for singles to celebrate their lives. A. set off B. set up C. set aside D. set down29.
16、 To look after dogs _is a little challenging but it is really worthwhile and rewarding. A. correctly B. exactly C. actively D. properly30. Despite the dangerous situation, many Libyan people_ the government still chose to stay with the president Moammar Gadhafi and fought against the rebels. A. in f
17、avor of B. in light of C. in honor of D. in the name of第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was a cold winters night when I stopped for gas on my way home from work. I was tired and had a slight 31 .I worked in a 32 doctors office and this
18、was one of those days when the unexpected happened, making the schedule run 33 than usual. It seemed I was going to be late 34 home and my husband, being the 35 person, would be ready to pronounce me late once again. Maybe if I hurried, I could still _36 _it home.I was heading inside to 37 for my ga
19、s when I noticed an older couple at the counter. I heard them asking for 38 to the local hospital. It was the same hospital that I had just _39_ a few minutes ago.The young man at the counter was trying to be 40 in explaining how to get there, with two other people making 41 . One of them was 42 try
20、ing to give them a whole different route back. It was then that I walked over to the couple and said, “Would you like to follow me to the 43 ?”A look of 44 crossed the womans face.“Im going right by there,” I said, which wasnt a (an) 45 since I had just made up my mind to do 46 that.I got in my car
21、and began the journey back. I was trying to watch to be sure they were right 47 me. It took only fifteen minutes to get there as rush hour traffic was beginning to 48 . I felt better than I had all day and my headache was nearly gone.Later, as I arrived home, my husband 49 me, “So you arent ever lat
22、e any more.” I said, “Sometimes its 50 to be late.” 31. A. breakB. coldC. fever D. headache32. A. foreignB. commonC. noisy D. busy33. A. laterB. earlier C. easier D. simpler34. A. gettingB. cookingC. calling D. working35. A. toughB. generousC. punctual D. rough36. A. getB. takeC. arrive D. make37. A
23、. payB. chargeC. waitD. search38. A. opinionsB. troubleC. directionsD. instructions39. A. reachedB. visitedC. calledD. left40. A. skilledB. helpfulC. experiencedD. active41. A. commentsB. promisesC. jokesD. offers42. A. onlyB. stillC. evenD. ever43. A. stationB. officeC. hospitalD. hotel44. A. happi
24、nessB. reliefC. sadnessD. peace45. A. lie B. factC. reasonD. duty46. A. partlyB. voluntarilyC. exactlyD. perfectly47. A. acrossB. beforeC. beside D. behind48. A. go upB. die downC. take upD. get through49. A. teasedB. yelled C. joked D. laughed50. A. possibleB. specialC. good D. safe第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；
25、每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出一个最佳选项。A The story begins with fishing.Once a boy and his father went fishing before bass (a kind of special fish) season opened. They were fishing early in the evening, catching other fish with worms. Then the boy tied on a small silver lure (鱼饵) and put it into the
26、lake. Suddenly he felt that something very big pulling on the lure. His father watched with admiration as the boy skillfully brought the fish beside the bank. Finally he lifted the tired fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, but it was a bass(the special fish).The boy and his
27、 father looked at the big fish. The father lit a match and looked at his watch. It was 10 pm two hours before the bass season opened. He looked at the fish, then at the boy. “Youll have to put it back, son,” he said. “Dad!” cried the boy, “There will be other fish,” said his father. “Not as big as t
28、his one,” cried the boy. He looked around the lake. No other fishermen or boats were in sight in the moonlight. He looked again at his father.Even though no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he had caught the fish, the boy could tell from his fathers voice that the decision cou
29、ldnt be changed. He threw the huge bass into the black water. The big fish disappeared. The boy thought that he would never again see such a big fish.That was 34 years ago. Today the boy is a successful architect in New York City. He often takes his own son and daughters to fish at the same place.An
30、d he was right. He has never again caught such a large fish as the one he got that night long ago. But he does see that same fish again and again every time he has an ethical decision to make. For, as his father had taught him, ethics (伦理道德)are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the pract
31、ice of ethics that is difficult.51. What happened when the big fish turned out to be a bass?A. The boy threw the bass back into the water willingly.B. The boy and his father discussed what to do with the big fish.C. The father lit a match in order to check the time.D. They worried other fishermen ma
32、y discover what they had done.52. From the text we know that the father _.A. disliked the huge fishB. was firm and stubbornC. didnt love his sonD. always disagreed with his son53. The successful architect went fishing with his children at the same place because _.A. they might catch a big fish there
33、B. he was taught a moral lesson thereC. it was a most popular fishing spotD. their children enjoyed fishing there54. What does the story imply?A. An ethical decision is always easy to make.B. It is easy to say something, but difficult to do.C. Its hard to tell right from wrong sometimesD. Fishing ca
34、n help one to make right decisionsB With its 190 million inhabitants, Brazil has the largest population in Latin America and ranks fifth in the world. However, Brazils population growth rate has dropped greatly and Brazilian women now have only 2.7 children on average. This achievement really become
35、s the envy of many other Third World countries. Brazil has become one of the developing worlds great successes at reducing population growth-but more by accident than design. While countries such as India have made joint efforts to reduce birth rates, Brazil has had a better result without really tr
36、ying, says George Martine at Harvard.Martine puts it down to, among other things, soap operas(TV series) and installment (分期付款) plans introduced in the 1970s. Both played an important, although indirect role in lowering the birth rate. Brazil is one of the worlds biggest producers of soap operas. Gl
37、obo, Brazils most popular television network, shows three hours of soaps six nights a week, while three others show at least one hour a night. Most TV series are based on wealthy characters living the high life in big cities. “Although they have never really tried to work in a message towards the pr
38、oblems of reproduction(生育), they describe middle and upper class values-not many children, different attitudes towards sex, women working,” says Martine. “They sent this image to all parts of Brazil and made people conscious of other patterns of behavior and other values, which were put into a very
39、attractive package.”Meanwhile, the installment plans tried to encourage the poor to become consumers. “This led to an enormous change in consumption patterns and showed that consumption was in contradiction with unlimited reproduction,” says Martine.55. According to the passage, many Third World cou
40、ntries_.A. havent attached much importance to birth controlB. would soon join Brazil in controlling their birth rateC. neglected the role of TV plays in family planningD. havent yet found effective measures to control their population56.The phrase “puts it down to”(Line1, Para. 3) is closest in mean
41、ing to “_”.A. attributes it to B. finds it a reason forC. sums it up as D. compares it to57. Soap operas are useful in lowering Brazils birth rate because _.A. they have gradually changed peoples way of lifeB. people are drawn to their attractive packageC. they keep people sitting long hours watchin
42、g TV D. they popularize birth control measures58. According to the last paragraph, which statement is right?A. Familys consumption patterns are usually affected by reproduction patterns. B. The desire for consumption helps to reduce birth rate.C. A countrys production is limited by its population gr
43、owth. D. The increase in birth rate will promote consumptionCMiami Beach is a top destination for vacationers from around the world -not to mention a location for sea turtles laying eggs. For years, female sea turtles have returned to the beaches where they were born to build nests for their next ge
44、neration. As Miami Beach continues to develop; wildlife officials and volunteers are making sure the beach remains a welcoming place for these endangered animals. The sea turtle patrol (巡逻队) starts his day at sunrise. The reason we need to get out at first light is to make sure we see the tracks bef
45、ore anybody else gets out here, Bill Ahern says, Something that weighs 350 pounds is going to leave evidence. Bill Ahern directs the sea turtle program in Miami-Dade county. His team monitors and marks nests left by sea turtles who lay eggs in the sand and then return to the sea. The patrols also wo
46、rk with beach residents to keep track of new nests and possible threats to existing ones. Nearly 65,000 turtles nested on Floridas Atlantic coast last year. A tiny part comes to Miami Beach where they face many risks. Tough laws have been passed to punish poachers（偷盗者）. And bright lights from nearby
47、 buildings can confuse newly born turtles, attracting them onto roads instead of into the ocean. I recall in the mid-1960s, me and my beach buddies(policemen) would pick up hatchlings from the road and put them back in the water, he recalls .To avoid that problem, city officials have imposed limits
48、on coastal lighting. Although most sea turtles hatch（孵化）on their own, coming out at night, some have a harder time. In the future, the Sea Turtles Program hopes to do away with the hatchery. Educating beach-goers is a step in that direction. Each week, people are invited to see a release of newly bo
49、rn turtles recovered from nests. The experience helps sunbathers understand the role of the beach in the turtles life cycle. “Only a part of the newly hatched turtles will escape predators and man-made dangers in their first year.” Their instincts (本能) are so sharp , Ahern says, Ill face a turtle to
50、 the west, and then watch him, he turns right around ,facing the ocean. 59. What do Ahern and his sea turtle patrol do in the early morning?A. find tracks left by sea turtles B. pick up the trash on the beachC. collect eggs laid by sea turtles D. exercise to lose weight60. Many measures are taken to
51、 protect the turtles except_A. founding the sea turtle patrol B. setting a limit to coastal lightingC. educating beach-goers D. slowing down the development of Miami 61. From what Ahern said in the last paragraph ,we can infer sea turtles_A. have a habit of facing west in the ocean B. have a natural
52、 tendency to be watchedC. easily lose their way on the land D. have a strong ability to find where to go62. What is the main idea of this passage? A. sea turtles are in battle for nursing grounds B. sea turtles head for the beach for vacations C. sea turtles are listed as endangered animals D. sea t
53、urtles lay eggs on the Miami Beach DPlants grow faster if you talk to them and the effect is even better if youre a woman. Researchers at Royal Horticultural Society carried out an experiment to find that the voice of a woman gardener makes plants grow faster. The experiment lasted a month and by th
54、e end of the study scientists managed to discover that tomato plants grew up two inches taller when women gardeners talked to them instead of male.Sarah Darwin was the one making the plants registered the best growth. Her voice was the most “inspiring” for plants than those of nine other gardeners w
55、hen reading a passage from The Origin of Species. The great-great-granddaughter of the famous botanist Charles Darwin found that her plant grew about two inches taller than the plant of the best male gardener. Colin Crosbie, Garden Superintendent at RHS, said that the finding cannot yet be explained
56、. He assumes that women have a greater range of pitch and tone which might have a certain effect on the sound waves that reach the plant. “Sound waves are an environmental effect just like rain or light ,”said Mr Grosbie.The study began in April at RHS Garden Wisley in Survey. Scientists started wit
57、h open auditions for the people who were asked to record passages from John Wyndhams The Day of the Triffids, Shakespeares A Midsummers Night Dream and Darwins The Origin of Species.Afterwards researchers selected a number of different voices and played them to 10 tomato plants during a period of a
58、month. Each plant had headphones connected to it, Through the headphones the sound waves could hit the plants. It was discovered that plants that “listened” to female voices on average grew taller by an inch in comparison to plants that heard male voices.Miss Darwin said, “I think it is an honor to
59、have a voice that can make tomatoes grow, and especially fitting because for a number of years I have been studying wild tomatoes from the Galapagos Island at the Natural History Museum in London.”63. What does the passage talks about? A. Plants enjoying mens voices than womens B. A botanical experi
60、ment in a museum C. Voices influence on plant growing D. Strange phenomenon at Royal Horticultural Society64. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 4 mean? A. Plants need sound as well as rain and light B. Sound is basic for the plant to grow C. Sound has a good effect as rain or light does
61、D. Plants cant live without sound, rain or light65. Sarah Darwin is most likely a (an)_ A. botanist B. gardener C. astronomer D. environmentalist66. What can we learn from the passage? A. the experiment ended in May B. Scientist can explain the findings clearly C. plants enjoy listening to the passa
62、ges from masterpieces D. the findings is of great importance to human beingsE Dolphins and sharks are showing up in surprisingly shallow water just off the Florida coastMullets, crabs(螃蟹)，rays and small fish gather by the thousands off an Alabama pierBirds covered in oil are crawling(爬) deep into ma
63、rshes（沼泽），never to be seen again Marine scientists studying the effects of the BP（英国石油公司）disaster are seeing some strange phenomenaFish and other wildlife seem to be fleeing the oil out in the Gulf and gathering in cleaner waters along the coast in a trend that some researchers see as a potentially
64、troubling signThe animals presence close to shore means their usual habitat is badly polluted，and the crowding could result in mass die-offs as fish run out of oxygenAlso，the animals could easily be captured by their enemies The nearly two-month-old oil spill has created an environmental disaster in
65、 US history as tens of millions of gallons have flown into the Gulf of Mexico ecosystemScientists are seeing some unusual things as they try to understand the effects on thousands of species of marine lifeFor nearly four hours Monday，a three-person crew with Greenpeace cruised（巡航）past delicate islan
66、ds and mangrove-dotted inlets in Barataria Bay off southern LouisianaThey saw dolphins by the dozen frolicking（嬉戏）in the oily sheen and oil-tinged pelicans feeding their youngBut they spotted no dead animals “I think part of the reason why were not seeing more yet is that the impacts of this crisis
67、are really just beginning，”Greenpeace marine biologist John Hocevar saidThe counting of dead wildlife in the Gulf is more than an academic exercise；the deaths will help determine how much BP pays in damages.67What do the marine life react to the BP disaster？ A. Birds crawl deep into caves B. Sea cre
68、atures flee from oil spill，gathering near seashore C. Dolphins and sharks show up in deep waterD. Tens of thousands of marine animals are found dead68John Hocevars attitude towards the disaster might be _？ A Neutral BWorried CDepressed DDisappointed 69The environmental disaster was caused by_ Athe l
69、ack of environmental sense of BP Bthe nearly two-mouth-old oil spillCthe damage of Mexico Gulf ecosystem Dthe crowding marine life70From the passage, we can infer that_ Amarine scientists have seen some strange phenomena Bthe disaster has little influence on dolphins Ca three-person crew reached no
70、conclusionDBP will pay much money according to the number of dead wildlife there第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题15分，满分15分）。 阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。71.A strong earthquake hit New Zealands South Island city of Christchurch,_(造成了巨大损失).(cause)72.How amusing it is to se
71、e Mr Bean _(追赶) by a group of ducks across the street.(run)73. Tomorrow ,I will take part in the Civil Service Admission Examination, _(我已准备了)for nearly two months. (prepare)74.Experts believed that the large number of cancer cases in 1990s in the area _(一定与有关)the nuclear power station . (relevant )
72、75.Bob is said _(辞职了)from this school. He is now working in a foreign company.(resign)76._(他们提到的)just now is none of our business.( what, refer) 77.Should it rain tomorrow ,I _(不会陪你去北京)(accompany)78_(忙于工作)makes him a workaholic with no time with his family.( occupied)79.Not until she failed the exam
73、 _ (她开始) realize how precious the time was.( start)80. There are many parking spaces especially _(专门为残疾人司机预留的)(reserve)第二节：短文写作（共1题；满分25分）假如你叫张洋，今年六月从天津光明中学毕业，打算到加利福尼亚科技学院上学。现在请你根据表格的个人信息，用英语写一封信，申请留学。姓名：张洋性别：男出生年月：1994年2月毕业学校：天津光明中学学业：各科优秀申请学校：加利福尼亚科技学院申请专业：计算机科学兴趣爱好：旅游，计算机，英语电子邮件:ZY94sina,com注意：必须
74、包括以上内容，不能逐字翻译，可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。词数：100左右，开头结尾已给出，不计入词数。参考词汇：California Institute of Technology Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in the hope that I can obtain a chance to further my study in computer science in your university. Yours sincerelyZhangYang 宜城一中 枣阳一中曾都一中 襄州一中20102011学年下学期高二期中考试英语答卷班级： 姓名： 考号：
75、 密封线第一节：完成句子。71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 第二节：短文写作： Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in the hope that I can obtain a chance to further my study in computer science in your university. Yours sincerelyZhangYang四校英语期中测试答案听力1-20CABBC ABCAB CABCA BACBA单选21-30BBCCB ACCDA完型31-40 DDAAC DACDB 41-50 ACCBA CDB
76、AC 阅读51-54 CBBB 55-58 DAAA 59-62 ADDA 63-66 CCAA 67-70 BBBD完成句子71 .causing great loss(es)/damages/destructions 或which caused great losses（名词拼写错误扣0.5分，用分词完成式或者从句用过去完成时态均扣1.5分）72. being run after 或is being run after（run拼写错误扣1.5分，其它任何错误扣1.5分）73 .for which I have prepared或for which I have been preparing
77、（介词for放最后不扣分，但是介词for漏掉扣0.5分，其它错误扣1.5分）74. must have been relevant to（任何错误扣1.5分）75. to have resigned（任何错误扣1.5分）76. What they referred to（refer拼写错误或to漏掉扣1.5分，其它任何错误均扣1.5分）77 .would not accompany you to Beijing（用could ,should, might扣0.5分，用其它情态动词或时态扣1.5分） 78 .Being occupied with(in) work或That he is occu
78、pied with work（名词拼写错误扣0.5分，用occupy oneself with 的结构扣0.5分，其它错误扣1.5分）79.did she start to （任何错误扣1.5分）80 reserved for the disabled drivers.(任何错误扣1.5分)参考作文One Possible Version:Dear Sir or Madam, Im writing in the hope that I can obtain a chance to further my study in computer science in your university.
79、First, please allow me to make a brief introduction of myself. Im ZhangYang, a boy, born in February, 1994. Im graduating from Tianjin Guangming High School this coming June. Im an optimistic and excellent student with a keen interest in computers and the Internet. Besides, Im good at English, so la
80、nguage wont be the barrier for me abroad. During holidays, I usually travel around the world. I know that the California Institute of Technology is ranked among the most famous universities in the USA, and computer science is one of the favorite choices for many students. Thats the very reason why I
81、m now applying to further my university study in your Computer Science Department. I would appreciate it if you could take the trouble to provide me with some information and send me the necessary application materials. By the way, my email address is . Looking forward to your reply! Yours sincerely
82、, Zhang Yang听力原文：Text 1W: My goodness! Its a quarter to seven now and Im sure to miss my seven oclock train.M: Take it easy. That clock is ten minutes fast.Text 2M: How about going out for a picnic this weekend?W: Good idea. But I wont be back until next Tuesday.Text 3M: I heard you had taken a tour
83、 around the Dragon Lake. Is it beautiful?W: Well, it could be, but I think that the Lake is now so polluted that almost every living thing in it is dead.Text 4M: Oh, I cant find my book. Do you know where it is, darling?W: I saw it on the coffee table this morning.M: Youre right. Here it is. It was
84、under the newspaper.Text 5M: Hello, Betty, are you sure that Tom is in hospital?W: Yes. His sister told me. She is going to see him this evening.M: Do you think I can go with her?W: I dont know. Why dont you ask her yourself?Text 6M: Hello, this is Brain.W: Hi, Brain. I have decided to accept the of
85、fer.M: Great! My boss will be pleased to hear about the news. When do you plan to start?W: How about the first of next month?M: Thats good. You can call the 1-800 number on your package to arrange the move. Theyll come and pack everything for you.W: Yes, I have got that.M: Our company will pay for t
86、ransportation of all your household stuff including your car, your air ticket coming to work, and your first months living expenses.W: Thats very generous. Ill see you on the first then.Text 7W: Professor Jones, you are well-known in town as a professor of mathematics at the City College. We are wri
87、ting about what professional people do in their spare time for our paper. May I ask you a few questions about your favourite hobby?M: Sure, I love discussing my hobby with people. Im a coin collector.W: Where do you find the coins for your collection?M: Sometimes in my pocket change, but usually I b
88、uy them from other collectors or trade for others.W: What does your collection consist of now?M: I have over 5,000 valuable coins which have doubled in value.W: You seen very businesslike in your hobby.M: Well, do you think so? But my hobby is mainly based on interest.Text 8 M: Oh, no, another day l
89、ike this. I wish there was something we could do about all the air pollution.W: I know what you mean. But I dont think there is too much that can be done as long as we use so many cars. Its mostly the fumes from the cars that make the air so dirty.M: Oh, honey. You know that its not really the fault
90、 of cars. Its the fault of factories.W: You say that just because you like the convenience of your car. You wont even walk to school. You say that its because of the pollution. Then you go out in your car and add to the pollution.M: Youre right. Im going to do my part for the environment and walk to
91、 school today.W: Not only will it help the air quality, it will help your body, too. You havent been getting enough exercise lately.Text 9M: Hi, Jane. Im surprised to see you here. I thought you were away on holiday.W: I was away on holiday till last Tuesday. Then my father had a serious accident, a
92、nd my mother called me, asking me to come home at once.M: Im sorry to hear about your father. How is he now?W: He is still in the hospital and the doctor says he wont be out of danger for another two or three days.M: What was the accident?W: My fathers car and a bus crashed on a corner.M: What happe
93、ned? Was somebody going too fast? Or the road was slippery?W: No, it wasnt the fault of my father or the bus driver. Just as they were coming round the corner towards each other, a man on a motorcycle, going very fast, tried to pass between them.M: That was a silly thing to do. Some people are quite
94、 mad on the road, arent they?Text 10 W: We have a little time before our next programme, so let me tell you about some of the programmes for the rest of the evening. Here on Radio Four, at 8:30, we go over to Helston in Cornwall for this weeks edition of our regular discussion programme Its My Opini
95、on, where the team will answer questions from an audience in the town hall. Over on Radio Three, also at 8:30, we have a concert of eighteenth-century Italian songs given by Gwen Harding with the Helston Festival Orchestra conducted by Frederick Davis. If youre a sports enthusiast, theres a football
96、 commentary on Radio Two at 9 oclock. Theres commentary on the whole of the second half of the Scotland against Brazil match from Rio de Janeiro. Moving on to later in the evening, after the 10 oclock news, at 10:30 here on Radio Four we have an investigation into credit card cheats called Would You
97、 Credit It? In this programme Jack Green asks what would or could happen if you lost your credit card. Just a word about Radio One, where this years London Pop Spectacular is being broadcast all the evening until 11:30 live from the Royal Victoria Hall in London. Now its 8:30, and we go over to Helston for this weeks edition of Its My Opinion.