全国高考英语模拟试题二

全国高考英语模拟试题二

‎2017年全国高考英语模拟试题（二）‎ 英　　语 本试题共12页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。‎ ‎（原创： 王海峰）‎ 第I卷 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， 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。‎ 例：How much is the T-shirt?‎ A. ‎$19.15 B. $18.7 C. $13.57‎ 答案是C。‎ 1. What does the woman mean?‎ A. She has got a nice camera with her.‎ B. She likes taking photos very much.‎ C. She doesn’t know how to take photos.‎ ‎2．What has happened to the woman?‎ A. She’s caught in a rainstorm.‎ B. She can’t get off her car.‎ C. She is stuck in a traffic jam. ‎ ‎3．Why did the woman reject the invitation?‎ A. Because she will go to a museum.‎ B. Because she’s going to get married.‎ C. Because she will go to a wedding. ‎ 4. How is the woman likely to go to the South‎ ‎Lake?‎ A. On foot. B. By bus C. By subway 5. What’s the benefit of the double room?‎ A. She can spend less money.‎ B. Anyone can enter the room anytime.‎ C. The man can enjoy the scenery outside.‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题，每题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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每个小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将有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. What are the boy and the girl going to do?‎ ‎ A. They’re going to cook lunch for grandpa.‎ ‎ B. They’re going to pick up Grandpa.‎ ‎ C. They’re going to set up Grandpa’s room.‎ ‎7. What will most probably bother Grandpa in the new home? ‎ A. The view around. B. The humid weather. C. The big house.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。‎ ‎8. What is a land fill?‎ A. A way to get underground water.‎ B. A place to bury the rubbish.‎ C. A method to protect the soil.‎ ‎9. What’s the usage of washroom waste?‎ A. Used to make paper. ‎ B. Used to make fertilizer. ‎ C. Used to make electricity.‎ ‎10. What’s the most important thing to do in dealing with rubbish?‎ A. To get it sorted. B. To get it burnt. C. To get it buried.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What subject do the boy’s parents want him to learn?‎ ‎ A. Maths. B. Sculpture. C. Computer.‎ ‎12. What does the boy prefer to do?‎ A. To learn sculpture. B. To make money. C. To please his parents.‎ ‎13. What will finally decide on the boy’s choice?‎ A. His hobby. B. School fee. C. His parents. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. Where does the girl work?‎ ‎ A. In a school. B. In an office. C. C. In a company.‎ ‎15. Why did the man give up his job in the government?‎ ‎ A. Because it was a challenge. B. Because it was boring.‎ ‎ C. Because he hated reading.‎ ‎16. How does the woman think of being a salesman?‎ ‎ A. Comfortable. B. Tough. C. Worthwhile.‎ ‎17. What’s the relationship between the man and woman?‎ ‎ A. Colleagues. B. Competitors. C. Schoolmates.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. What do we know about the Plaza Leon?‎ A. It’s a public place. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a new building.‎ ‎19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets?‎ A. Via del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.‎ ‎20. What makes the speaker like Horatio Street best?‎ A. An old stone surface. B. A well-known writer. C. A famous university.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题； 每小题2分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Many people have bought insurances, either life or property, commercial or compulsory. Yet some people know little about it and some even misunderstand its nature and function.‎ Insurance is the sharing of risks. Nearly everyone is exposed to risk of some sort. The house owner, for example, knows that his property can be damaged by fire; ‎ the ship-owner knows that his ships may be lost at sea; the breadwinner knows that he may die at an early age and leave his family poorer. On the other hand, not every house is damaged by fire nor every ship is lost at sea. If these persons each put a small sum into a pool, there will be enough to meet the needs of the few who do suffer losses. In other words, the losses of the few are met from the contributions of the many. This is the basis of insurance. Those who pay the contribution are known as insured and those who administer the pool of contributions as insurers.‎ The legal basis of all insurance is the policy. This is a printed form of contract on a piece of paper in best quality. It states that every year the insured shall pay a named sum of money, which is called the premium; in return, the insurer will pay a sum of money or compensation for loss if the risk or event insured against actually happens.‎ The premium for an insurance naturally depends upon how likely the risk is to happen, as suggested by past experience. If companies fix their premiums too high, there will be more competition in their area of insurance and they may lose business. On the other hand, if they make the premium too low, they will lose money and may even have to drop out of business. So the ordinary forces of supply and demand keep premiums at a level satisfactory to both the insurer and the insured.‎ ‎21. The underlined phrase in Para. 1 most probably means ______.‎ A. money paid by the insurers B. the amount of each premium C. money paid by all those insured D. the cost of administering insurance ‎22. Insurance premiums do not become too high because ______.‎ A. not many people insure themselves ‎ B. premiums depend on the risk of loss C. insurers have to be more competitive ‎ D. insurance companies can never lose money ‎23. According to the passage, insurance business gains profit because ______.‎ A. more and more people buy insurance ‎ B. the firms have a sound management C. premium is increased year by year ‎ D. only a few of those insured suffer losses ‎24. The purpose of the passage is ______.‎ A. to explain an insurance policy B. to introduce insurance business C. to persuade people to be insured D. to warn people of possible losses B Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he rarely spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furniture in it, many of the windows were broken and the roof leaked, making the whole house damp. 　　On our first evening, we sat around the fire after supper listening to the stories which our uncle had to tell of his many adventures in distant countries. I was so tired after the long train journey that I would have preferred to go to bed; but I could not bear to miss any of my uncle’s exciting tales.  ‎ ‎　　He was just in the middle of describing a rather terrifying experience he had once had when there was a loud crash from the bedroom above, the one where my brother and I were going to sleep. 　　“It sounds as if the roof has fallen in!” exclaimed my uncle, with a loud laugh. 　　When we got to the top of the stairs and opened the bedroom door, we could see nothing at first because of the thick clouds of dust which filled the room. When the dust began to clear, a strange sight met our eyes. A large part of the ceiling had collapsed, falling right on to the pillow of my bed. I was glad that I had stayed up late to listen to my uncle’s stories, otherwise I should certainly have been seriously injured, perhaps killed. 　　That night we all slept on the floor to the sitting room downstairs, not wishing to risk our lives by sleeping under a roof which might at any moment collapse on our heads. We left for London the very next morning and my uncle gave up his cottage in the country. This was not the kind of adventure he cared for either! 25. The uncle seldom spent much time in the country cottage because ______. 　　A. the roof of the cottage was falling  B. the cottage was in a bad condition 　　C. he was used to living abroad  D. there was no furniture in it 26. When they opened the bedroom door, they could see nothing at first because ______. 　　A. it was completely dark inside  B. dust was blown into their eyes 　　C. something strange blinded them  D. there was too much dust in the air 27. The narrator felt glad that he had stayed up late because ______. ‎ ‎　　A. he did not miss the exciting stories B. he spent more time with his uncle 　　C. he had a lucky escape  D. he saw a strange sight 28. Which of the following can best describe the narrator’s uncle? 　　A. Adventurous and good at storytelling. ‎ B. Humorous and good at making jokes. 　　C. Dependable and generous with money. ‎ D. Considerate and sensitive to danger.‎ C Famous resorts on the earth Maldives Maldives‎ is famed as the last paradise on the earth. It’s made up of more than 1800 coral islands, scattered within a sea area of about 90 thousand square kilometers on the Indian Ocean. People in Maldives believe in Islam. They must observe the religious rules strictly. However, tourists don’t need to follow these customs inside hotels, but they must do as the locals when they enter the community of the local people. ‎ Jeju‎ ‎Island Jeju‎ Island, also known as the “Islands of the Gods,” is the biggest island‎ of ‎South Korea. It is a volcanic island with a pleasant climate. Its yearly average temperature is 16℃, which makes it the most attractive vocation stop in Northeast Asia. It has gained a fame as a shopping paradise. Here all the luxury brands are free of duty. Every summer thousands of tourists come here to look for the gods, enjoy ‎ the coolness of the gentle sea breeze and buy cheap luxuries.‎ Phuket‎ ‎Island Phuket‎ Island, the biggest island of Thailand, is called a pearl on the Indian Ocean. It is world famous for its beautiful beaches. Some are quiet and tourist-friendly, and some are as luxurious as personal vacation beaches. Some are famous for sea sports, and some are attractive to lovers of evening entertainments. Therefore, you’ll have a good time in here whether you’re single or accompanied by your friends.‎ Hayman‎ ‎Island Hayman‎ Island, a secret vacation island, is one of the 600 coral islands that make up the Great Barrier Reef. Every year thousands of tourists come here to admire the beauty of the tropic see and the charming scene of the Great Barrier Reef. However, they seldom see any waiters and waitresses around as they work in and travel through a special tunnel. This is why it’s called the most secret resort. ‎ ‎29. If you intend to do some shopping besides sightseeing, _______ maybe is your best choice. ‎ A. Maldives B. Phuket Island ‎ C. Jeju Island D. ‎Hayman‎ ‎Island ‎30. Tourists should _______ in Maldives when get out of the resort.‎ A. follow the local rules B. watch out for sharks C. stay in secret tunnels D. stick to their customs ‎31. Phuket‎ ‎Island is regarded as ________ by tourists.‎ A. the Islands of the Gods B. a pearl on the ‎Indian Ocean C. a secret vacation island D. the last paradise on the earth ‎ ‎32. Tourists think Hayman‎ ‎Island is secret because ________.‎ A. they are strictly limited within the hotel B. they aren’t allowed to swim in the see C. they are forbidden to bargain in the market D. they can’t meet with servants around them D Our success, satisfaction and general happiness in life is not dependent on what happens to us but how we deal with it. 　　You will probably know yourself from personal experience what a difference your attitude can make when, for example, you’re returning faulty goods or making a complaint. An open, polite and friendly approach, expecting a satisfactory result, normally results in one as people tend to respond with a similar attitude. If, however, you present an argument with an angry, accusing tone, expecting trouble, there is little doubt that this is what you’ll get! 　　Some people see the world through a filter of optimism and some through a filter of pessimism which largely comes down to having a positive or negative attitude. People who are suffering from a negative attitude primarily think that something can’t be done; they dwell on problems, see all the pitfalls, find fault with and criticize other people and focus on all the things they would like but haven’t got. People blessed with a positive attitude by contrast think that anything is possible, ‎ they look for solutions, they see the good in everybody, and they are grateful for all the good things in their lives. ‎ Whether suffering from or blessed with your attitude, this is not something that is put on us from the outside. We are very much responsible for our own attitude. We all start out with a “clean” board but this can get muddied by our experiences in life. As children we get ridiculed and bullied, criticized and rejected, start to experience doubt and lose our self-confidence. If this continues into adulthood, it can result in a bad attitude in later life. 33. It can be inferred from Paragraph 2 that people are likely to treat others ______.‎ A. the way they are treated  B. better when they are satisfied C. worse when they are in trouble  D. the way they consider appropriate　　‎ ‎34. According to the writer, what affects people’s life attitude?‎ A. the situation they face   B. the people around them C. their expectations of life   D. the way they view the world ‎35. What is the purpose of the writer in writing this passage?‎ A. to show how to avoid a negative attitude B. to show the importance of a positive attitude C. to share his positive attitude with his readers D. to describe the effects of a negative attitude 第一节 ‎（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ How to Choose a Topic for Your Paper No matter what research paper you write, the first and most important step is to choose the topic. 36 Here are some tips for you to follow. ‎ To choose a good topic, you’ll have to ask yourself some important questions. Is there enough research available on this topic? Is the topic new and unique enough that I can offer fresh opinions? Is it related with my subject and future occupation?‎ ‎___37 Writing about something you enjoy certainly shows in the final product, making it more likely that you will be successful writing a paper about something you enjoy.‎ If you are writing a research paper for a class, consider the other students. 38 How can you keep your paper unique and interesting if everyone is writing about the same thing?‎ Ask your professor or classmates for advice, if you’re struggling to come up with a “right” topic.  39 Sometimes asking a professor for help may seem frightening, but if they are worth anything as a professor, they want you to be successful with your work, and will do what they can to make that happen.‎ ‎ If you choose a topic, begin researching, and realize that it isn’t the right decision for you for some reason, don’t worry! 40 Although it requires a bit more time, yet changing your topic will make your writing more efficient.‎ A. Have a clear picture of organization in mind.‎ B. Be courageous and change it. ‎ C. Is it likely that they will also be writing about your topic? ‎ A. However, many students are discouraged by this first step. ‎ B. Take a trip to your local library or university library. ‎ C. Choose a topic that you feel passionate about. ‎ D. They will likely have great ideas. ‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上把该项涂黑。‎ Jenna had graduated first in her middle school and was lucky enough to be admitted to Westwood‎ ‎University. She was ready for new 41 at the college and filled with confidence. 42 , she didn’t expect it that college life was quite 43 . In the first week, Jenna went to tryouts for cheerleaders. She was competing against very talented girls, and she knew it would be 44 for her to be selected. Two hours later, the 45 read a list of the girls for a second tryout. Her heart 46 as the list ended without her name. Feeling 47 , she walked back to her dormitory carrying her schoolbag full of homework. ‎ Arriving at the dormitory, she started with 48 . She had always been a good math student, but now she was 49 . She moved on to English and history, and was 50 to find that she didn’t have any trouble with those subjects. Feeling better, she decided not to 51 math for the time being.‎ The next day Jenna went to see Mrs. Biden about being on the school 52 . Mrs. Biden wasn’t as 53 as Jenna. “I’m sorry, but we have enough 54 for the newspaper already. Come back next year and we’ll talk then.” Jenna smiled 55 and left. “Why is college so different?” she sighed.‎ Later in maths class, Jenna devoted herself to figuring out the problems that had given her so much 56 . By the end of class, she understood how to get them right. As she gathered her books, Jenna decided she’d 57 to try to fit in at her new school. She wasn’t sure if she’d 58 , but she knew she had to try. College was just as her mom had said: “You will feel like a small fish in a big pond 59 a big fish in a small pond. The challenge is to become the 60 fish you can be.”‎ ‎41. A. decisions ‎ ‎42. A. However ‎ ‎43. A. normal ‎ ‎44. A. simple ‎ ‎45. A. editor ‎ ‎46. A. stopped ‎ ‎47. A. awful ‎ ‎48. A. English ‎ ‎49. A. working ‎ ‎50. A. bothered ‎ ‎51. A. worry about ‎ B. challenges ‎ B. Therefore ‎ B. necessary ‎ B. fortunate ‎ B. judge ‎ B. jumped ‎ B. lonely ‎ B. history ‎ B. struggling ‎ B. ashamed ‎ B. make for ‎ C. problems ‎ C. Besides ‎ C. different ‎ C. certain ‎ C. boss ‎ C. sank ‎ C. happy ‎ C. science ‎ C. complaining ‎ C. pleased ‎ C. give up ‎ D. exercises ‎ D. Otherwise D. desperate D. difficult D. candidate ‎ D. changed D. strange D. maths D. improving D. shocked D. prepare for ‎52. A. committee ‎ ‎53.A. realistic 54. A. writers 55. A. brightly 56. A. courage 57. A. hesitate 58. A. succeed ‎ ‎59.A. in hope of 60. A. tallest ‎ B. team ‎ B. artistic ‎ B. players ‎ B. weakly ‎ B. regret ‎ B. refuse ‎ B. complete ‎ B. in honor of ‎ B. best ‎ C. newspaper ‎ C. sympathetic ‎ C. speakers ‎ C. widely ‎ C. hope ‎ C. continue ‎ C. achieve ‎ C. in case of ‎ C. smartest ‎ D. radio D. enthusiastic D. readers D. happily D. sorrow D. attempt D. accompany D. instead of D. gentlest 第II卷 第三部分 英语知识运用 第一节 ‎ （共10小题，每题1.5分， 满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或填入所给单词的正确形式。‎ All of us have read thrilling stories in 61 the hero had only a 62 (limit) and specified time to live. Sometimes it was as long as a year; sometimes as short as twenty-four hours, 63 always we were interested in 64 (discover) just how the doomed man chose to spend his last days or his last hours.‎ Such stories set up thinking, wondering 65 we should do under similar circumstances. What 66 (happy) should we find in reviewing the past, what regrets? Sometimes, I have thought it would be an excellent rule to live each day 67 if we should die tomorrow. Such an attitude would emphasize 68 （sharp）the values of life. ‎ I have often thought it would be a blessing if each human being 69 (be) stricken blind and deaf for a few of days at some time during his early adult life. Darkness would make him more appreciative 70 sight; silence would teach him the joys of sound.‎ 第四部分 写作 （共两小题， 满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1.每处错误及修改均仅限一词;‎ ‎2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ One day, I was cooking in the kitchen when the telephone rings. I went to answer it immediately. She was my close friend, Lisa. When we were talking on a phone, the fire alarm sounded. I ran back to the kitchen only to find the room full of smoke and the beef bad burnt. I quickly turned off the gas, opening all the windows, but then went out of the house. In my surprise, two fire engine were outside my house. I was quite worrying. I told the firemen that it was my careless cooking which caused the heavy smoke.‎ 第三节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华， 获悉你校英语学习社团准备创办一份中学生英文校刊以促进社团成员的英语学习。请你用英语给社团负责人Smith写一封信，一来表达你得知此事的喜悦心情，二来提出你喜欢的栏目（column）并简要说明理由。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好；‎ ‎3. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ Dear Mr. Smith,‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua 参 考 答 案 ‎01---05 CACBB 06—10 CBBCA 11—15 CABAB ‎16—20 BCACC 21—25 CCDBB 26—30 BCACA ‎31—35 BDADB 36—40 DFCGB 41—45 BACDB ‎46—50 CADBC 51—55 DCDAB 56—60 DCADB ‎61. which 62. limited 63. but 64. discovering ‎65. what 66. happiness 67. as 68. sharply ‎69. were 70. Of 短文改错 that worried engines To and opened badly the It rang One day, I was cooking in the kitchen when the telephone rings. I went to answer it immediately. She was my close friend, Lisa. When we were talking on a phone, the fire alarm sounded. I ran back to the kitchen only to find the room full of smoke and the beef bad burnt. I quickly turned off the gas, opening all the windows, but then went out of the house. In my surprise, two fire engine were outside my house. I was quite worrying. I told the firemen that it was my careless cooking which caused the heavy smoke.‎ 书面表达范文 One possible version:‎ Dear Mr. Smith,‎ I am very excited to learn that our English learning club are going to start an English magazine. It is indeed a wonderful idea and I’m sure it will make a success.‎ I think it should be best if the school magazine would have 3 columns, such as School News, Teachers’ Advice and Students’ Voice. From the News Column we can learn about what is going on in our school. In Teachers’ Advice, our teachers can give us advice on how to learn English more efficiently. Students’ Voice will offer us a space to freely express our thoughts and feelings about our lives and studies.‎ I believe this magazine will surely benefit us, and I am looking forward to reading it.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua 听 力 文 稿 听下面5段对话，回答第1至5小题。‎ Text 1 ‎ M: I’ve got my camera with me. Could you please take a photo for me?‎ W: I’d like to, but I’ve never played with cameras.‎ Text 2 ‎ M: Hi, Maggie. It’s raining heavily. Are you OK now?‎ W: Yes, I’m safe but my car has been trapped in water. The rainstorm has flooded the street.‎ Text 3‎ M: I am going to the museum Sunday afternoon. There is a new exhibition of Indian art. Want to come with me? W: I’d love to, but my best friend is getting married on Sunday, and I mustn’t miss it for anything.‎ Text 4 ‎ M: Excuse me. Could you tell how to go to the South Lake?‎ W: You’d better take a bus. Walk down the block you’ll find the bus stop nearby the subway station. It will take you right there.‎ Text 5‎ M: Excuse me. I’d like to book a single room. W: Sorry. There’s only one double room open on the top floor. It costs a little more, but you can have a good view from its window. ‎ M: OK. I’ll take it.‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。‎ Text 6‎ W: I’m so excited! At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us.‎ M: When does he arrive?‎ W: At seven o’clock by train. He doesn’t like flying.‎ M: Are we picking him up at the station?‎ W: Not Grandpa. He doesn’t want anybody picking him up. ‎ M: I see. He likes to be independent. Well, Let’s go upstairs and prepare Grandpa’s room after lunch.‎ W: Great! Let’s do it at once. I hope Grandpa’s going to like living with us.‎ M: I think he will. His lovely family, the big house, the beautiful scenery around! All will make him feel comfortable except the hot and humid weather. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ Text 7‎ W: Excuse me. What’s a land fill?‎ M: It’s a place where to bury the waste. W: Getting waste buried? Doesn’t it pollute the soil and underground water? M: Yes, but this is the way used very often. W: Are there any other ways to deal with it? M: Yes, but we can’t do that without rubbish sorting. W: But how to get the waste sorted? M: First separate the reusable from the non-reusable. Then the reusable can be sorted into different sorts. For example, put paper, plastic, metals and wood into different bags so that they can be recycled. ‎ W: What about the waste that can’t be reused? I mean things such as the kitchen and washroom waste.‎ M: Kitchen wastes can be used to make fertilizer while washroom rubbish can be burnt to make electricity. W: I see. Rubbish sorting is the first step of all. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ Text 8‎ W: Hello! Welcome to Stanford stand. I’m Mrs. Wilson. ‎ M: Hello! I’d like to learn something about Stanford.‎ W: Well, Stanford is one of the world top universities. It has many world top subjects available.‎ M: Well, my parents expect me to learn computer science because I’m good at maths. ‎ W: Wonderful. Our computer science ranks first in the world. If you choose it, one of your feet will have already stepped into the door of success. ‎ M: But my interest is in art. To be honest, I dream to be sculptor.‎ W: If so, I think human art is your best choice. It also ranks first. Our Rodin garden has the ‎ biggest collection of his works apart from France. ‎ M: Terrific! Dream is everything. But what about the school fee? That decides on everything. ‎ W: We have scholarship. Almost 45% of the students have the opportunities to get it.‎ M: OK. I’ll talk about it with my family. Goodbye!‎ W: Goodbye!‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ Text 9‎ M: Hi, Jane. Haven’t seen you for ages. ‎ W: Yes. This is the first time that we have met ever since we left college. How is everything going?‎ M: Not bad. I’ve just been back from a business trip. What about you?‎ W: Fine, too. I’m still teaching at a school. I hear that you entered the local government after graduation. Are you still in the office?‎ M: No. I quit it five years ago. ‎ W: Why? Comfortable offices and free weekends. That’s what many people look for day and night.‎ M: Maybe it’s a good job for some people, but it’s too boring for me. I hate to sit in the office doing nothing all day and kill my life through reading newspapers and drinking tea. ‎ W: Sounds reasonable. But what do you do now? Have you started your own business?‎ M: No, I work for a company as a salesman. ‎ W: Oh. That’s a challenge, isn’t it?‎ M: Yes. More hardships, more interesting persons and more money. Most of all, it has blown my eyes. It is worth it.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ Text 10 (150)‎ W: At the beginning of the tour, we all started the most important place at my town which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon is more than 100 years old. It’s a gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights, and for parents and children on Sunday afternoon. ‎ Four streets lead to the Plaza which have white sidewalks and tree lined. Hemandes Street which was named after writers born in the city contains all of the food stalls, fish markets and vegetable stands. Femando Street which was named after a famous educator is where all of the government offices, shops and houses. Via del Mar Street which is the only street which has old stone surfaces. ‎ Finally we came to Horatio Street on which there are two universities, one of which is the most famous university in my country. That’s why it’s my favorite street of all.‎