1、修远中学2018-2019学年度第一学期第一次阶段测试高二英语试题第I卷（共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20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纸上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does John find difficult in learning German?A. Pronunciation.B. Vocabul
2、ary.C. Grammar.2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Brother and sister.C. Teacher and student.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a bank.B. At a ticket office.C. On a train.4. What are the speakers talking about?A. A restaurant.B. A street.C
3、. A dish.5. What does the woman think of her interview?A. It was tough.B. It was interesting.C. It was successful.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. When will Judy go to a party?A. On Mond
4、ay. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.7. What will Max do next?A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What does the man suggest doing at first?A. Going to a concert.B. Watching a movie.C. Playing a computer game.9. What do the speakers decide to do?A. Visit Mike.B. Go b
5、oating.C. Take a walk.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Which color do cats see better than humans?A. Red.B. Green.C. Blue.11. Why do cats bring dead birds home?A. To eat them in a safe place.B. To show off their hunting skills.C. To make their owners happy.12. How does the man sound at the end of the conversati
6、on?A. Grateful.B. Humorous.C. Curious.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Who is Macy?A. Eds mother.B. Eds teacher.C. Eds friend.14. How does Ed usually go to kindergarten?A. By car.B. On foot.C. By bus.15. What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten?A. Telling stories.B. Singing songs.C. Playing with others.16.
7、What do the teachers say about Ed?A. Hes clever.B. Hes quiet.C. Hes brave.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. At what age did Emily start learning ballet?A. Five.B. Six.C. Nine.18. Why did Emily move to Toronto?A. To work for a dance school.B. To perform at a dance theater.C. To learn contemporary dance.19. Why d
8、id Emily quit dancing?A. She was too old to dance.B. She failed to get a scholarship.C. She lost interest in it.20. How does Emily feel about stopping training?A. Shes pleased.B. Shes regretful.C. Shes upset.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分35分)第一节单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)21. Currently, some overseas universities
9、 are simply selling diplomas to Chinese students _ their academic performance, so China should check in a regular basis.Aon account ofBin addition toCin relation to Dregardless of22. He is easy to get along with. that , he is a determined boy. Which of the following is wrong?A. In addition B. Beside
10、s C. In addition toD. Apart from23. Can you help me with the maths homework, mom? You cant always others help for your homework. Do it by yourself this time. A. wait on B. rely on C. insist on D. turn on24. Can I ask you a few straightforward questions about yourself? Sure. I like _ when people are
11、open and direct. Athat Bthis Cit Dthem25. I dont think it is teachers who _ for giving students too much pressure. A. are to blame B. are going to blame C. are to be blamed D. should blame26. What do you suppose made her worried? _a gold ring.ALose BLost CLosing DBecause of losing27. The two drivers
12、 _ about who was to blame for the crash for over two hours when the police arrived on the spot.A. were arguing B. having been arguing C argued D. had been arguing28. It is a good plan in theory, but it remains whether it works in practice. A. to see B. to be seen C. seeing D. seen 29. While building
13、 a tunnel through the mountain, _. A. an underground lake was discovered B. there was an discovered underground C. a lake was discovered underground D. the workers discovered an underground lake30. As these new products are not selling well, the members of the board have decided to _ production. A.
14、cut downB. cut down to C. cut back on D. cut off31. Wed better have some water in store before we _ . A. have run it out ofB. have run out it C. have run it out D. have run out of it32. If he had spent more time practicing speaking English before, he _ able to speak it much better now.A. will be B.
15、has been C. would be D. would have been33. You are most _ to _ taking over this company if you play your cards right.A. possible; end with B. probable; end in C. likely; end up D. perhaps; end up with34. He wrote many childrens books, nearly half of _ published in the 1990s.A. whom B. which C. them
16、D. that35. Time is up but I havent finished my job yet._. You must make it before the deadline.A. Constant dropping wears away a stone B. Every minute countsC. Industry is the parent of success D. Cry for the moon第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题l分，满分20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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上涂黑。Just as we ta
17、ke care of our friends and families, our homes and Mother Earth take care of us. Our homes give us a place of shelter (庇护物) that 36 between us and the rest of the world. The earth is a(n) 37 giver of life and the keeper of our physical and spiritual needs. Her rich 38 bring us up, give us air, and o
18、ffer us cooling shade. Her waters 39 our thirst. Yet it is easy to take both of these wonderful 40 of our gifts for granted. 41 the thanks you feel toward your home and Mother Earth for the gifts each 42 you. It can help you stay 43 of where many of the gifts in your life come from. Each time you gi
19、ve thanks, youll be 44 of the importance of caring for your home and for Mother Earth. There is a simple and beautiful 45 you can find to show your thanks. Begin by finding a 46 place where you can be alone. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply 47 you feel relaxed and then read the following out loud:
20、“Thank you, home, for allowing me to live 48 your walls. Thank you for allowing me to stay strong and 49 me. Thank you, Mother Earth, for the land I 50 on and farm. Thank you, plants, minerals, and animals on the land for allowing me to 51 your beauty and your amazement of life, and for the 52 of li
21、ving with all of you on this earth. Thank you for the wisdom and 53 you bring to us.”You can do so as often as you like and anytime you feel particularly thankful for the many gifts that you have 54 . Each time you do, youll strengthen your connection with all that 55 and supports you.36. A. bend B.
22、 stand C. react D. disappear37. A. cheerful B. skilful C. unselfish D. amazing38. A. animals B. plants C. minerals D. waters39. A. promote B. show C. influence D. satisfy40. A. sources B. memories C. power D. devotion41. A. Accept B. Express C. Earn D. Deserve42. A. employs B. attracts C. appreciate
23、s D. provides43. A. fond B. full C. aware D. kind44. A. accused B. promised C. warned D. reminded45. A. road B. word C. way D. place46. A. safe B. quiet C. distant D. public47. A. though B. because C. unless D. until48. A. within B. beyond C. beside D. in49. A. admitting B. supportingC. challengingD
24、. educating50. A. live B. callC. focusD. feed51. A. examine B. explainC. experienceD. describe52. A. adventure B. wisdomC. lossD. honor53. A. anger B. worryC. joyD. desire54. A. received B. purchasedC. exchangedD. brought55. A. shocks B. protectsC. monitorsD. masters第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）ATher
25、e was a time when，if a lady got into a crowded bus or train，a gentleman would immediately stand up and offer his seat. But now，things are different. Today a gentleman will probably look out of the window or if he feels a bit shy，hide behind his newspaper. Either way，the lady will have to stand until
26、 someone else gets off.You cant entirely blame men for this change in manners，though. Gone are the days when women could be referred to as weakers without causing trouble. A whole generation of women has grown up demanding equality with men，not just equality in jobs or education，but in social life.
27、Hold a door open for some women and you are likely to get an angry lecture in treating women as weakers unable to open doors for themselves. Take a girl out for a meal and shell probably insist on paying her share of the bill. On second thoughts，that is perhaps not a bad idea.Its no wonder，then that
28、 men have given up some ways of politeness and consideration which they used to show towards women. On the other hand，mens active politeness is perhaps slowly being replaced by true consideration for the needs and feelings of women，so that men can see women as equal human beings，rather than as weake
29、rs or something that can be used to please men.Maybe it is worth womens while to stand in the bus or train.56A woman may get angry if a man holds a door open for her because_.Ashe doesnt like him to wait on her hand and footBwomen enjoy opening the door themselvesCshe thinks it impolite for a man to
30、 do soDshe feels herself treated as a weaker 57The writer most probably is_.Aa man who doesnt agree with the changes todayBa woman who wants equalityCa man who thinks the changes are reasonable Da woman who doesnt agree with the changes todayBWe now think of chocolate as sweet, but once it was bitte
31、r. We think of it as a candy, but once it was a medicine. Today, chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or just a snack. Sometimes it is an ingredient in the main course of a meal. Mexicans make a hot chocolate sauce called mole and pour it over chicken. The Mexicans also eat chocolate with
32、 spices like chili peppers.Chocolate is a product of the tropical cacao tree. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys say “Ugh!” and run away. Workers must first dry and then roast the beans. This removes the bitter taste.The word “chocolate” comes from a Mayan word. The Mayas were an ancien
33、t people who once lived in Mexico. They valued the cacao tree. Some used the beans for money, while others crushed them to make a drink.When the Spaniards came to Mexico in the sixteenth century, they started drinking cacao too. Because the drink was strong and bitter, they thought it was a medicine
34、. No one had the idea of adding sugar. The Spaniards took some beans back to Europe and opened cafes. Wealthy people drank cacao and said it was good for the digestion. In the 1800s, the owner of a chocolate factory in England discovered that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. It quickly becam
35、e a cheap and popular drink. Soon afterwards, a factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. Later on, another factory mixed milk and chocolate together. People liked the taste of milk chocolate even better. Besides the chocolate candy bar, one of the most popular American snacks is th
36、e chocolate chip cookie. Favorite desserts are chocolate cream pie and of course an ice cream sundae with hot fudge sauce. 58. It was _that discovered sugar could remove the bitter taste of cacao. A. the workers in the chocolate factory B. the owner of a chocolate factory. C. the people in England D
37、. the Spaniards 59. It can be inferred from the passage that_ _. A. chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or a candy bar B. chocolate is a product of the cacao treeC. Mexicans like chocolate very muchD. people liked the taste of chocolate mixed with milk60. Which is the right time order of
38、 the events regarding chocolate? a. Chocolate became a cheap and popular drink in England. b. A factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. c. The Spaniards started drinking cacao. d. It was found that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. e. A factory mixed milk and chocolate toge
39、ther. A. a-b-c-d-e B. c-d-e-b-a C. c-d-a-b-e D. c-d-b-e-aCA firm handshake is key to interview success. As any serious job-hunter knows, it helps to dress smartly and smile at that all-important interview. But research has showed that a firm handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressi
40、ng potential employers.The US research looked at 98 undergraduates taking part in mock (模拟) interviews with businesses. As each undergraduate was graded on their overall performance, five handshake raters also marked them on their grasp, strength, duration, vigor and eye contact.Professor Greg Stewa
41、rt, from the University of Iowa, who led the study, said those who scored highly with the handshake raters were also considered to be the most hirable by the interviewers. Students with wimpy shakes were judged to be more timid and less impressive.The study also found women with a firm handshake wer
42、e likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.Professor Stewart said: Weve always heard that interviewers make up their mind about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview. But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for
43、the rest of the interview. We dont consciously remember a persons handshake but it is one of the first non-verbal clues we get about the persons overall personality, and that impression is what we remember.Women were less likely to have a highly rated handshake, partly because traditionally they sha
44、ke hands less than men. But when women did possess a firm handshake, they were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.Body language experts warn, however, that the firmness needs to be just right, - as an over enthusiastic bone crusher handshake can indicate self-importan
45、ce, a controlling personality and a lack of trustworthiness.The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and knights to show that they did not intend to harm each other and possessed no hidden weapons.61. The passage is probably intended for _. A. job-hunters B.
46、an undergraduate C. employers D. handshake raters62. From the first paragraph we know that in an interview _. A. dressing smartly is more important than a firm handshake B. smile has no effect on impressing potential employers C. a firm handshake is more important than dressing smartly, and smile D.
47、 dressing smartly, smile and a firm handshake are of the same importance63. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? A. The firmer your handshake is the better impression you leave. B. The undergraduates without a firm handshake are thought to be less impressive. C. Ge
48、nerally speaking, women shake hands less with others. D. Its said that the handshake dates back to medieval Europe.64. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Women with a firm handshake were likely to leave a better impression than men. B. A successful job interview starts with a firm handshake. C
49、. Dressing, smile and a firm handshake are all important to a successful job interview.D. Job interview success depends on interviewees body language.D According to Guglielmo Cavallo and Roger Chartier, reading aloud was a common practice in the ancient world, the Middle Ages, and late as the sixtee
50、nth and seventeenth centuries. Readers were “listeners attentive to a reading voice,”and “the text addressed to the ear as much as to the eye.”The significance of reading aloud continued well into the nineteenth century. Performing a little text orally in a Victorian family is well documented. Apart
51、 from promoting a pleasant family relationship,reading about was a tool for parental guidance. By means of reading aloud, parents could also introduce literature to their children, and as such the practice combined leisure and purposes such as religious cultivation in the youths. Within the family,
52、it was commonplace for the father to read aloud. Dickens read to his children: one of his surviving and often-reprinted photographs features him posing on a chair, reading to his two daughters. Reading aloud in the nineteenth century wasas much a class phenomenon as a family affair, which points to
53、a widespread belief that Victorian readership primarily meant a middle-class readership. Those who fell outside this group tended to be overlooked by Victorian publisher. Despite this, Dickens, with his publishers Chapman and Hall, managed to distribute literary reading materials to people from diff
54、erent social classes by reducing the price of novels. This was also made possible with the technological and mechanical advances in printing and the spread of railway networks at the time. Since the literacy level of this section of the population was still low before school attendance was made comp
55、ulsory in 1870 by Education Act, a considerable of people from lower classes would listen to recitals of texts. Dickenss readers, whofrom such social backgrounds, might have heard Dickens in this manner. Several biographers of Dickens also draw to the fact that it was typical for his texts to be rea
56、d aloud in Victorian England, and thus illiteracy was not an obstacle for reading Dickens. Reading was no longer a chiefly closeted form of entertainment practiced by the middle class at home. A working-class home was In many ways not convenient reading: there were too many distractions，the lighting
57、 bad, the home was also often half a workhouse: As a result, the Victorians from the non-middle classes tended to find relaxation outside the home such as in parks and squares, which were ideal places for the public to go white: away their limited leisure time. Reading aloud, in particular public re
58、ading, to some extent blurred between classes. The Victorian middle class defined its identity through differences with other classes. Dickenss popularity among readers from the non-middle classes contributed to the creation of a new class of readers who read through listening. Dickenss popularity a
59、mong readers from the non-middle classes contributed to the creation of a new class of readers who read through listening. Different readers of Dickens were not reading solitarily and “jealously，to use Walter Benjamins term. Instead, they often enjoyed a more communal experience, an experience that
60、is generally lacking in todays world. Modem audiobooks can be considered a contemporary version of the practice. However, while the twentieth- and twentieth-first-century trend for individuals to listen to audiobooks keeps some characteristics of traditional reading aloudsuch as “listeners attentive
61、 to a reading voice” and the ear being fee focusit is a far more solitary activity,65. What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 1?A. The history of reading aloud.B. The significance of reading aloud.C. The development of reading practice.D. The roles of readers in reading practice.66. How di
62、d the practice of readily aloud influence Dickenss works?A. He started to write for a broader public crowd.B. He included more readable contents in his novels.C. Scenes of reading aloud became common in his works.D. His works were intended to be both heard and read.67. How many benefits did reading
63、aloud bring to a Victorian family?A.2. B.3. C. 4. D. 5,68. Where could a London steel worker possibly have gone to for reading?A. Working place. B. His/her own house. C. Nearby bookstores.D. Trafalgar Square.69. What change did reading aloud bring to Victorian society?A. Different classes started to
64、 appreciate and read literary works together.B. People from lower social classes became accepted as middle-class.C. The differences between classes grew less significant than before.D.A non-class society in which everyone could read started to form.70. What is likely to be discussed after the last p
65、aragraph?A. New reading trends for individuals,B. The harm of modem audiobooks.C. The material for modem reading.D. Reading aloud in contemporary societies.第卷（共35分）第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。(注意：每空格1个单词)The health dangers of smoking have been well reported. For
66、 years, doctors have warned that smoking can cause lung cancer. Studies also have linked smoking to several other kinds of cancer, heart attacks and other diseases, lung diseases, and a number of other medical problems. The repeated health warnings have had an effect. Thousands of people have stoppe
67、d smoking. But as many people have learned, stopping smoking can be very difficult.A major problem apparently is the nicotine, a poisonous substance found in tobacco. Small amounts of nicotine are released as tobacco is burned. And over many years of smoking, a persons body becomes dependent on the
68、substance. An attempt to stop smoking brings the problems of nicotine withdrawal（脱瘾过程）.American medical researchers have found that nicotine withdrawal causes people to become angry very easily, aggressive, worried and unable to think sharply. Many people who have tried to stop smoking would confirm
69、 those findings.To help people give up smoking, some tobacco companies have proposed chewing tobacco, or using snuff as safe substitutes（替代物）. Snuff is a tobacco powder that usually is breathed in. But many people put it between their gum and cheek.A group of British scientists said recently that ma
70、ny lives could be saved by a major program to get cigarette smokers to change to snuff. An American scientist, Allan Blum, disagreed. Dr. Blum argued that snuff, put in the mouth, can cause gum disease, teeth problems and throat problems that lead to cancer. Dr. Blum also warned against chewing toba
71、cco as a substitute for smoking. He said chewing tobacco can lead to cancer of the mouth, throat or digestive system.Medical researchers say another possible substitute for smoking is a special nicotine chewing gum. The gum is already sold in Europe and Canada. A report says research shows that the
72、chewing gum will increase the amount of nicotine in a persons blood. This helps satisfy some peoples desire for a cigarette. However, the report says, the chewing gum also leads to some unpleasant side effects. And it may be dangerous for people with heart problems.Two other American scientists say
73、they have found that the most effective way to stop smoking is to do it completely, suddenly, all at once. The report by Saul Shirtman and Dr. Murray Jogbett says that by stopping all at once, the worst problems of nicotine withdrawal are over in just a few days. But, they say, by continuing to smok
74、e, even a little less each day, the problems of withdrawal never end completely.Bad effects of smokingMany kinds of disease and a number of other medical (71) are connected with smoking. Difficulty in stopping smokingThe (72) for this is that smokers are (73) on nicotine, a poisonous substance in to
75、bacco, and people （74) to stop smoking have emotional problems and are unable to think sharply.(75) to stop smokingLooking for substitutes for smokingSnuffCausing gum disease, teeth problems and throat problems (76) to cancer.Chewing tobaccoCausing cancer of the mouth, throat or digestive systemNico
76、tine chewing gum Helping satisfy some peoples desire for a cigarette by (77) the amount of nicotine in ones blood. Having some side effects and being dangerous for people who (78) from heart problems.Giving up smoking (79) , suddenly, all at onceIn a few days, the worst problems of nicotine withdraw
77、al no longer (80) . 第五部分书面表达(满分25分)假如你是某中学学生李华。最近，你班同学正在参加21世纪英文报“大家谈”栏目的一个讨论。本次话题为“父母有没有必要陪读”。请你根据下表所列情况给报社写一封信，客观地介绍讨论的情况。70%的学生认为：30%的学生认为：1.父母不应该陪读。2父母陪读让我们养成依赖的习惯，不利于我们将来自控能力的培养，不利于我们培养良好的学习习惯。3父母陪读影响了他们的工作、学习和休息。1.父母应该陪读。2父母陪读能使我们腾出更多的时间去专心学习，使我们的身体更健康。3父母陪读能帮助我们确立学习目标，督促我们完成学习任务，鼓励我们独立解决困难，培养
78、我们养成良好的学习习惯。注意：1.信的形式已为你写好；2词数：150左右；3参考词汇：陪读accompany sb. studying at school；督促urge Dear Editor， 修远中学2018-2019学年度第一学期第一次阶段测试参考答案一、听力： 1-5 CABAC 6-10 BBACC 11-15 ABABC 16-20 ABCCA二、单选： 21-25 DABCA 26-30 CDBDC 31-35 DCCCB三、完形： 36-40 BCBDA 41-45 BDCDC 46-50 BDABA51-55 CDCAB四、阅读： 56-57 DC 58-60 BCC 61-
79、64 ACAB 65-70 ADBDCB五、任务型阅读1. problems2. reason 3. dependent 4. trying / attempting 5.Ways/Measures6. leading 7. increasing/raising8. suffer pletely 10. exist/appear六、作文参考范文Dear Editor，Im writing to tell you about the discussion we have recently had about whether our parents should accompany us stud
80、ying at school.We do have different opinions on this matter. Most of us (about 70%) think our parents should not accompany us studying at school since it makes us fall into the habit of dependence，so that we wont form the good habit of studying. Whats more，it is harmful for us to form the habit of c
81、ontrolling ourselves. At the same time，it affects our parents work，studies and rest.While about 30% of my classmates think it necessary for our parents to accompany us studying at school. Accompanying us studying at school can let us have more time to spare for our studies. Besides，we shall be more
82、healthy for their cooking. On the other hand，our parents can help us set up our aim，urge us to finish our task，encourage us to overcome difficulties and get us into the good habit of studying.Yours truly，Li Hua原文Text 1W: So, how is your German class going, John?M: Well, not bad. The pronunciation is
83、 fine with me, and its vocabulary is similar to English. But Im finding the grammar awful. W: Well, it takes a while to get it right.Text 2W: I hope you can come to the party on Saturday.M: I didnt know I was invited.W: Sure you are. Everyone in our office is invited.Text 3W: May I help you?M: Yes.
84、When is the next train to London?W: Oh, let me check. It leaves in twenty minutes.M: One ticket, please.Text 4W: Charlie, do you know a restaurant called Bravo?M: BravoI know the name. But Im not sure where it is.W: Its on George Street. The food there is excellent.Text 5W: Brian, I just had an inte
85、rview. They said they would make a decision soon. M: What are your chances of getting the job?W: Quite good. I think the interview went very well.Text 6M: Lets go kite flying, Judy. Its such a lovely day. W: Okay, but let me finish my chemistry homework first. Would you mind waiting for half an hour
86、, Max? There are a few sports magazines on the table.M: Isnt the chemistry homework due next Wednesday?W: Yeah, but I have a full day of classes on Monday and a birthday party to attend on Tuesday.M: All right, then. You go ahead, and Ill catch up on some sports news while waiting.Text 7W: Weve been
87、 on the computer all the time lately. Why dont we do something different Sunday afternoon?M: Well, we could go to a concert.W: But I dont think we can get the tickets this late. M: Then what about playing a computer game? Theres a really cool new one we could download.W: Hmm, I dont know. I feel lik
88、e I need to do some exercise. We could probably just walk by the lake, and Ill ask Mike to join us. M: That sounds like fun. Lets do it!Text 8W: Welcome to our program, Dr. Peterson. Lets see what questions weve got for you today. Heres one: Can cats see color?M: Sort of. In the wild, many cats hunt
89、 at night because their eyes are designed for low light. Your cat cant see bright colors such as red and green. But it picks up more shades of blue, yellow, and grey than humans do. W: And why do cats give dead birds to their owners?M: When your cat drops a dead bird at your feet, she isnt bringing
90、you a present. Most cats just drag food home because its a safe place to eat. A cats mom also brings home things to her children to help them practice hunting. So, a female cat without children may bring these “treats” to her owner instead. You may not like them, but at least you dont have to write
91、her a thank-you note.Text 9W: How is little Ed doing at the kindergarten, Jack?M: Oh, hes doing fairly well. Its been three weeks since he first started going, so Macy and I are pretty used to it now. You should have seen Macy cry when Ed was about to set off on the first day, though. W: I think tha
92、ts a normal reaction for mothers. You live quite close to the kindergarten, dont you? How does he get there?M: Macy walks there with him every morning unless the weather is bad. When it rains, theyll drive.W: And is Ed enjoying kindergarten?M: Yeah, he loves to have other kids to play with. He keeps
93、 telling us things they do together.W: What do the teachers at the kindergarten say about him?M: They said hes bright, and that hes starting to learn how to tell time. Isnt that fantastic?W: That is fantastic. It sounds like everything goes well.Text 10My name is Emily. I had been a dancer for quite
94、 a long time. I started studying ballet when I was six years old. By the time I was nine, I was dancing five days a week. When I was eighteen, I decided that I really preferred contemporary dance and that I wanted to do it professionally. So I applied successfully for the training program at the Sch
95、ool of Toronto Dance Theatre, and moved to Toronto to attend the program. That was the period of time I enjoyed most in Toronto. I graduated on scholarship and danced professionally for ten years. But after all those years, I found that dance was gradually becoming something that felt like more of a burden than a joy. I found myself increasingly unwilling to drag myself to dance performances, so I quit. I do miss dance, often. But it makes me happy to think that Ill never have to go to another training session again.
