2017-2018学年河北省邢台市高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省邢台市高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的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 shirt?‎ A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15.‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1.Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A.In a post office. B.In a restaurant. C.In a shop.‎ ‎2.What does the woman mean?‎ A.The man should study harder. B.The man should gite up. C.She will help the man.‎ ‎3.What did the woman think of her flight?‎ A.Boring. B.Comfortable. C.Terrible.‎ ‎4.What color is the woman's dress?‎ A.Blue. B.White. C.Green.‎ ‎5.What are the speakers going to do tomorrow afternoon?‎ A.See Joe and Linda off. B.Go to the park. C.Go shopping.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。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，各小题给出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 the man go to see the doctor? ‎ A.On Tuesday. B.On Wednesday. C.On Thursday.‎ ‎7.What's wrong with the man? ‎ A.He was hit by a ladder. B.He broke his leg. C.He hurt his foot.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8.What will the man do this evening?‎ A.Have dinner with the woman. B.Watch a film with his friends. C.Play card games with his friends.‎ ‎9.What does the woman believe?‎ A.Playing Mahjong is a beneficial hobby. ‎ B.Mahjong is too boring to play.‎ C.It's difficult for a hobbyist to get rid of Mahjong. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 ‎ ‎10.Who is the man probably? ‎ A.The employer. B.A visitor. C.The woman's husband.‎ ‎11.What does the man next to the girl do? ‎ A.A computer engineer. B.An accountant. C.A businessman.‎ ‎12.What do we know about the office?‎ A.It's wry comfortable. B.It's next to coffee bar. C.It's very small.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13.How many nights will the man stay in the hotel?‎ A.One. B.Two. C.Three.‎ ‎14.Which telephone can the man use?‎ A.The phone in the hall. B.The phone on the woman's desk. C.The phone at the business center.‎ ‎15.What do we know about the room?‎ A.It is 60 dollars a night. B.It is on the first floor. C.Its cost includes an American breakfast. ‎ ‎16.When will the man probably get up tomorrow morning?‎ A.At 6:00. B.At 7:00. C.At 8:00.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.How does Mr Stevenson make a living? ‎ A.He is a sales manager in the supermarket.‎ B.He is a master of ceremonies.‎ C.He runs a store selling appliances.‎ ‎18.Why did many couples walk away after their enquiry?‎ A.Because they want to look around other places.‎ B.Because they fail to find their favorite models.‎ C.Because they feel disappointed at the poor services.‎ ‎19.What did Mr Stevenson guarantee the young couple?‎ A.He would be with them whenever they need advice.‎ B.He would be responsible for the quality of what he sells.‎ C.He would offer them a free wedding ceremony.‎ ‎20.What made the young couple decide to place an order?‎ A.Stevenson's self-confidence. B.Stevenson's truthfulness. C.Stevenson's wisdom.‎ 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和D）中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Controlling your food longings and dropping pounds fast is easy: Just eat breakfast.The editors of Eat This,Not That! carried out researches to determine some best breakfast foods for weight loss.‎ Black Beans Protein,per 1/2 cup: ‎7g ‎ Black beans will not only fill you up for hours but also help slim you down.Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that with black beans consumed daily,study participants' fat reduced by 4 percent over two years.‎ Peanut Butter Protein,per 2 tbsp: 7‎‎-8g While processed peanut butter is filled with sugar and oils,the real stuff is made with just two ingredients: salt and peanuts.The peanut is filled with heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.Nutritionist and personal trainer Kristin Reisinger suggests using the healthy fat in an AM ‎ smoothie.‎ Almond Butter Protein,per 2 tbsp: 7‎‎-8 g ‎“Almond butter is high in protein,fiber and monounsaturated fats,”says Martha McKittrick,RDN,CDE."Studies have also shown that people who eat nuts are less likely to become overweight than those who avoid them,likely because it helps you feel fuller.”To get the benefits at breakfast,McKittrick suggests spreading some nut butter on the whole grain toast.‎ Eggs Protein,per two large eggs: ‎‎13 g ‎“Eggs are an excellent source of protein and other healthy nutrients including fat-burning choline（胆碱）,”says McKittrick.Choline,also found in lean meats,seafood and collard greens,attacks the gene mechanism that causes your body to store fat around your liver,according to Zero Belly Cookbook.The more eggs you eat,the less egg- shaped you get.‎ ‎21.Which two foods contain the same amount of protein?‎ A.Black beans and eggs. B.Almond butter and eggs.‎ C.Black beans and peanut butter. D.Peanut butter and almond butter.‎ ‎22.How does Almond Butter help control weight?‎ A.It helps people sleep better. B.It offers people more protein.‎ C.It makes people feel fuller. D.It makes people burn more calories.‎ ‎23.Which of the following foods contains fat-burning choline?‎ A.Shellfish. B.Corn. C.Fat. D.Tomatoes.‎ ‎24.What food will a doctor advise heart patients to eat?‎ A.Eggs. B.Black beans. C.Peanut butter. D.Almond butter.‎ B My three-year-old granddaughter,Tegan,went with her parents to a family gathering at the home of her other grandparents.Everyone was having a wonderful time visiting and catching up on all the latest family news.‎ Like most children,Tegan was having a good time playing with all the toys that were different from her own and that were kept for children to play with at her grandparents’‎ ‎ house.In particular,Tegan had found a little tea set and had begun pretending that she was having a tea party.She set up all the place settings and arranged her table with the great care and elegance that only a three-year-old can create.Meanwhile,her daddy concentrated on conversation, and as he continued to chat with his family,Tegan would hand him a cup of "tea".Her daddy,who always tries to participate in her games,would pause for a few seconds from his conversation,and say all the proper words and gestures for her tea party which would thrill Tegan.He would request two lumps of sugar.He would tell her how wonderful her tea tasted,and then he would continue his adult conversation with his family.‎ After going through this routine several times,her Daddy suddenly awoke to reality as he had a flash of concern in his mind:"She is only three years old,where is she getting this ‘tea’ that I've been dutifully drinking?"He quietly followed her,without her knowing,and his fears were growing stronger as he saw her turn and go through the bathroom door.Sure enough,there she was stretching up on her tippy toes reaching up to get her “tea” water out of the container of water that grandpa used to soak（浸泡）his false teeth!‎ ‎25.At the family gathering,the adults_______.‎ A.drank tea while chatting B.arranged tables for children’s games C.talked about what happened at home D.watched their favorite TV programs ‎26.Tegan’s daddy followed her secretly to find out_______.‎ A.whether there was any tea left B.what kind of tea he had drunk C.where she got the sugar for tea D.where she got the tea ‎27.The water of the tea Tegan’s father drank is_______.‎ A.fresh and clean B.boiled at the bathroom C.taken from Tegan’s home D.the water of soaking false teeth ‎28.What do we know from the text?‎ A.Tegan’s father always played with her in games. B.Tegan refused to apologize for what she had done.‎ C.Tegan was unhappy to be left alone at the gathering. D.Tegan’s father cared. ‎ C If a trip to Rome or Paris is in your future,be prepared: The European Union Parliament is ‎ calling for an end to visa-free travel Americans.EU lawmakers passed a resolution urging the EU Commission to impose visas on U.S. citizens traveling into the 28-nation bloc.‎ The dispute（争论）centers on reciprocal treatment of travelers from EU nations and the United States.While Americans have been able to travel throughout EU member nations without a visa,the U.S.still requires citizens of five EU countries—Bulgaria,Croatia,Cyprus,Poland and Romania—to apply for entry visas when visiting the U.S, Reuters reports.Citizens of the other 23 EU member nations can use the U.S.visa waiver program to enter America. The EU lawmakers are calling for mutual treatment for all EU citizens,says Reuters.They’ve given the EU Commission two months to respond.‎ The trans-Atlantic visa dispute first came to light in April 2014,according to an EU Parliament news release.At that time,five countries—Australia,Brunei,Canada,Japan and the U.S.—required visas for some EU citizens.Since then,Australia,Brunei and Japan have lifted their visa requirements for all EU citizens.Canada,which currently imposes（推行）visa requirements on Bulgarian and Romanian citizens,plans to follow suit in next December,leaving just the United States at odds with the issue of reciprocity of visa-free travel with the EU.‎ The EU says if a visa requirement for Americans is introduced,it would be temporary,according to a story in Money,which did not give a time frame.‎ ‎29.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “reciprocal” in Paragraph 2?‎ A.cruel B.equal C.unfair D.different ‎30.Which countries have removed visa requirements for all EU citizens according to the text?‎ A.Australia,Brunei and Japan. B.Australia,Brunei,Canada,Japan.‎ C.Brunei,Canada,Japan and America. D.Australia,Brunei,Canada,Japan and America.　　‎ ‎31.What may be the best title for the text?‎ A.Americans may soon need a visa for traveling to Europe.‎ B.Americans are limiting the EU citizens to enter America.‎ C.The EU citizens can go to America for traveling without visas.‎ D.The EU government asks for visa.‎ D How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments,mostly for entertainment purposes,is fair and respectful?‎ Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals.However,most zoos remain “collections” of interesting “things” rather than protective habitats.Zoos teach people that it is acceptable to keep animals bored,lonely,and far from their natural homes.‎ Zoos claim to educate people and save endangered species,but visitors leave zoos without having learned anything meaningful about the animals’ natural behavior,intelligence,or beauty.Zoos keep animals in small spaces or cages,and most signs only mention the species’ name,diet,and natural range.The animals’ normal behavior is seldom noticed because zoos don’t usually take care of the animals’ natural needs.‎ The animals are kept together in small spaces,with no privacy and little opportunity for mental and physical exercise.This results in unusually and self-destructive behavior called zoochosis（圈禁性精神病）.A worldwide study of zoos found that zoochosis is common among animals kept in small spaces or cages.Another study showed that elephants spend 22 percent of their time making repeated head movements or biting cage bars,and bears spend 30 percent of their time walking back and forth,a sign of unhappiness and pain.‎ Furthermore,most animals in zoos are not endangered.Captive breeding（圈养繁殖）of endangered big cats,Asian elephants,and other species has not resulted in their being sent back to the wild.Zoos talk a lot about their captive breeding programs because they do not want people to worry about a species dying out.In fact,baby animals also attract a lot of paying customers.Haven’t we seen enough competitions to name baby animals?‎ Actually,we will save endangered species only if we save their habitats and put an end to the reasons people kill them.Instead of supporting zoos,we should support groups that work to protect animals’ natural habitats.‎ ‎32.How would the author describe the animals’ life in zoos?‎ A.Easy B.Unhealthy C.Unhappy D.Dangerous.‎ ‎33.In the state of zoochosis,animals usually_______.‎ A.remain in cages B.behave strangely C.attack other animals D.enjoy moving around ‎34.What point of view does the author hold according to the text?‎ A.Zoos are not worth the public support. B.Zoos fail in their attempt to save animals.‎ C.Zoos should treat animals as human beings. D.Zoos use animals as a means of entertainment.‎ ‎35.What can we infer from the text?‎ A.It’s acceptable to keep animals away from their habitats.‎ B.Visitors can learn a lot about animals after visiting the zoo.‎ C.Zoos often pay much attention to the animals’ natural lifestyle.‎ D.Zoos can earn some money from their captive breeding programs.‎ 第二节（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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and share good food.You may want to set a pretty table and create a welcoming atmosphere,but without spending weeks preparing for the big night.Follow these steps for a stylish summer party.‎ Choose a color plan The season itself can inspire the color plan,such as nature-inspired hues like ocean blues and grassy greens.One item may also inspire the rest of the party,such as these napkins._36_.‎ Use cotton for table cloth Instead of searching for just the right table cloth,head to your local cotton store where the options are endless._37_?No problem! Use pinking shears（花齿剪）to cut your table cloth and napkins to size.‎ Bring the inside out Summer design tips often include the saying,“Bring the Outside In.”Well,for outdoor summer entertaining,bring the inside out! Get outside for your summer gathering._38_.Create a welcoming environment by bringing decor items inside your home out to your event.‎ ‎_39_‎ No summer party is complete without greenery.Choosing an all-green for your centerpieces provides the casual feel of summer.Grocery store Eucalyptus sprigs create the perfect summer centerpiece,but something form your yrd works just as well!‎ Create simple and stylish place cards Place cards make you guests feel welcome,but you do not want to spend all day making complex name labels! Instead,choose a thick paper that fits your color plan.Cut a 4-inch square ‎ and fold it in half._40_.‎ Now the table is set,the lounge is ready,and all that’s left for you to do is enjoy your guests!‎ A.Does it look beautiful after designing.‎ B.Use green plants instead of flowers.‎ C.Don’t have time or know how to sew.‎ D.Write each person’s name in gold paint pen.‎ E.Go to a nearby store to buy some green plants.‎ F.Once you make a decision,begin gathering your items.‎ G.There is something magical about entertaining out in nature ‎ 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。‎ On Thursday I dropped the kids off at school and was on my way to the San Isidro.On a corner.I passed what looked to be a_41_eagle in the middle of my lane.I glanced_42_in my back view mirror and I thought I saw it_43_.I pulled over and_44_.He was alive!I stopped the car and picked him up.‎ He was beautiful,_45_I can express.His feet were curled（卷曲）,which_46_me a bit.I told him I was going to take him to someone who could_47_.I drove to a vet in Los Alamos that I have known and_48_for many years.We were about 20 minutes away.The eagle's_49_seemed to be improving during the_50_.‎ When I_51_the car he was looking directly at me.When the vet assistant arrived and came up to the car,the eagle got _52_and flew to the passenger seat.The vet then said,“I will be right back_53_a box for him.”Once again I looked into the_54_animal’s eyes and told him “it is OK”.He_55_me to pick him up and return him to my lap.We started at each other for a while longer.‎ Minutes later,the assistant_56_.He put the eagle into a big_57_and run into the house.Time went by so_58_ when I waited outside.Fortunately,the eagle was saved successfully.What an awe-inspiring_59_.I can still see those golden orange_60_that looked into my soul.I think I will see them for the rest of my life.‎ ‎41.A.lovely B.dead C.beautiful D.weak ‎42.A.forward B.up C.back D.down ‎43.A.move B.cry C.fly D.sing ‎44.A.looked out B.showed off C.went ahead D.turned around ‎45.A.rather than B.more than C.other than D.less dun ‎46.A.worried B.annoyed C.benefited D.amused ‎47.A.help B.use C.count D.achieve ‎48.A.betrayed B.protected C.trusted D.doubted ‎49.A.figure B.energy C.force D.ability ‎50.A.walk B.rest C.visit D.drive ‎51.A.started B.repaired C.stopped D.destroyed ‎52.A.impressed B.touched C.interested D.scared ‎53.A.with B.by C.in D.for ‎54.A.boring B.embarrassing C.amazing D.disappointing ‎55.A took B.allowed C.required D.advised ‎56.A.cried B.left C.screamed D.returned ‎57.A.box B.bag C.basket D.envelope ‎58.A.quickly B.slowly C.freely D.suddenly ‎59.A.lesson B.song C.experience D.excuse ‎ ‎60.A.feet B.wings C.feathers D.eyes 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ I’m visiting Los Angeles for a couple of days with my boyfriend,and while we were on a hike early this morning,I found_61_national ID card of a French kid on the trail.There was no one around,so I figured it was best to pick it_62_.‎ ‎_63_(be) French myself,I recognized it is a big deal document which would he a real drag_64_(lose) (the equal of losing your Driver's License or Passport in the U.S.).‎ As soon as we got back to our hotel,I goodled the cardholder’s name,which_65_(thank) was not very common, and found a facebook account_66_matched his picture.I then followed a few_67_(link) until I identified his dad,and sent him a direct message along with a photo of the ID ‎ card.‎ He_68_(write) back to me within an hour.It was really fun playing Sherlock Holmes!The kid’s mom will be picking up the ID card from the hotel’s front desk tomorrow.I bought a beautiful card for her,and put the ID inside along with a sweet note and_69_(invite) to check out kindspring!I wish I could have included a smile card but I didn’t bring them dong!Anyway,I felt_70_(satisfy) and happy.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ After a day's work,people always find funs at night and go to bed late.As result,they wake up late,too.It's waking up late that cause their ignoring breakfast and waiting for lunch,that is called brunch.It means eat things between breakfast and lunch time.This is known to all that not eating breakfast is bad for our healthy.We haven't eaten food all night,so we need to take on some nutrition in the morning,in order to that we can have energy to work. Just imagine what a man works without energy.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） ‎ 假定你是李华。你的加拿大网友Jack计划明年暑假来泰山旅游，他希望你给他介绍一下泰山的相关情况，请用英语给他写一份邮件，主要内容包括；‎ ‎1.位置介绍（山东省中部）；‎ ‎2.风景介绍（云海、日出等）；‎ ‎3.其他事项。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ 河北省邢台市2017-2018学年高二上学期第一次月考 英语试题答案 ‎1～5 ACBAC 6～10 ACACB 11～15 AABCB 16～20 BCABB ‎21～24 DCAC 25～28 CDDA 29～31 BAA 32～35 CBAD 36～40 FCGBD ‎41～45 BCADB 46～50 AACBD 51～55 CDACB 56～60 DABCD ‎61.a 62.up 63.Being 64.to lose 65.thankfully ‎ ‎66.that/which 67.links 68.wrote 69.invitation 70.satisfied 短文改错：‎ ‎ After a day's work,people always find funs at night and go to bed late. As ∧ a result,they wake up late,‎ ‎ fun a too.It's waking up late that cause their ignoring breakfast and waiting for lunch, that is called brunch. It ‎ causes which means eat things between breakfast and lunch time. This is known to all that not eating breakfast is bad for ‎ eating It our healthy. We haven't eaten food all night,so we need to take on some nutrition in the morning,in order to ‎ ‎ health in 去掉to that we can have energy to work.Just imagine what a man works without energy.‎ ‎ how 书面表达：‎ Dear Jack,‎ I'm very glad to know you will come to China to visit Taishan Mountain the next summer ‎ holiday.Now let me tell you something about it.It is located in the middle of Shandong Province and it ranks the first of the five great mountains in China.There are a lot of attractions in Taishan Mountain,such as the sea of clouds,sunrise and so on.No matter who acted as the emperor of the past dynasties,he would treat climbing Taishan Mountain as the first major event.And Taishan Mountain has been witnessed Chinese old civilization.So it's worth paying a visit to Taishan Mountain.I promise you will have a good travelling experience when you visit it.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力材料：‎ Text 1‎ W:How long will it take this letter to get to Arkansas?‎ M:First class?Less than three days.‎ Text 2‎ M:I'm getting nowhere with these physics problems.‎ W:How about my going through them with you?‎ Text 3‎ M:How was your flight? Was it comfortable?‎ W:It was quite good and comfortable,but it was awfully long.‎ Text 4‎ W:Do you know Jane bought a new white evening dress?‎ M:A white evening dress? How do you like it?‎ W:Very much.In fact,I've got a blue one just like hers.‎ Text 5‎ W:This is a beautiful park.Shall we come again tomorrow?‎ M:But we planned to go shopping.‎ W:We can do that in the afternoon,and come here in the morning.‎ M:OK,and let's bring Joe and Linda with us.Don't forget your dark glasses.They'll protect your eyes from the sun.‎ Text 6‎ M:I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor,please.‎ W:OK.How about the day after tomorrow on Wednesday at 4:00 pm?‎ M:Do you happen to have an opening in the morning?‎ W:Um.…How about tomorrow at 8:00 am or Thursday at 8:15 am?‎ M:Uh,do you have anything earlier?‎ W:No,I'm sorry.‎ M:Well,in that case,tomorrow would be fine.‎ W:What's the purpose of your visit?‎ M:Well,to tell you the truth,I fell from a ladder two days ago while painting my house,and my foot landed in a can and it was badly hurt.‎ Text 7‎ W:Do you have anything particular this evening?‎ M:No,I've got a lot of time to kill.‎ W:Well,then.Won't you come over to dinner and have a game of Mahjong afterwards?‎ M:With pleasure.‎ W:You were not so eager about Mahjong before.‎ M:That's because I didn't know the fun of playing it then.Why is Mahjong such a popular game,do you know?‎ W:I've got no idea.I only know that foreigners are beginning to take an interest in it,besides their old card games.‎ M:That's right.Some of them are already experts.‎ W:Indeed they are.But the trouble about Mahjong is once you're interested in it,you can't get rid of it.‎ Text 8‎ W:Welcome to our company.‎ M:I really love this kind of atmosphere.‎ W:You know,impressive offices are important to the image of a company.‎ M:There are people everywhere.What's that girl doing?‎ W:She's dealing with customers' new business. The guy next to her is in charge of the office ‎ computer network.‎ M:And what about that man there?‎ W:He is our accountant.‎ M:I see you have a coffee bar and water cooler.The staff must be very comfortable.I think it really helps when people feel supported by their employers.‎ W:Indeed,they are.Keeping the staff happy is the only way to keep them with the company.‎ Text 9‎ M:Have you got a single room for tonight and tomorrow night?‎ W:Sorry,we haven't any room free now.But if you wait a little while,the gentleman over there is checking out,I'll see if it's available. Please take a seat and wait.‎ M:Yes,I will.By the way,where can I make a phone call? Can I use this phone on your desk?‎ W:Sorry,no.This phone is for hotel staff only.You may use the phone at the business center across the hall.‎ M:OK.‎ W:Sir,you may register for your room now.It is the Room 108 on the first floor.Would you please fill in this form while the room is being cleaned and sheets and towels changed?‎ M:How much does the room cost for a night?‎ W:$160,that includes an English breakfast of course.Here is the key and the lift is just around the corner.The porter will be here in a minute if you need help for your luggage.‎ M:Thank you,and could I arrange a wake-up call—seven o'clock tomorrow please?‎ W:Certainly,sir.‎ Text 10‎ Mr Stevenson was the owner of a general appliance store.He had seen many newly-married couples coming into his store to shop for their first refrigerator and air-conditioner.They would ask him a lot of questions about price and after-sale services,but they would usually walk away at the end of their enquiry.The other day a young couple came into his store.They asked him all the usual questions and he answered all of them patiently.But when he suggested an order at the end,they replied firmly,"We'll have to look around other places first."Although feeling a bit disappointed,Mr Stevenson did not show it.Instead,he smiled,moved closer and said,“I know you will go to Discount Dan to look at the price tags.That's perfectly understandable.I do the same.In ‎ fact,they sell the same stuff as we do.But if you buy things there,there is something you will not get.And that is me.I come with everything I sell.I stand behind everything I sell and I will make sure that you will never regret buying things from me.”After this short speech,Mr Stevenson offered the young couple some ice-cream to thank them for their interest.Impressed by his honesty and sincerity,the young couple decided to place an order.‎