2019-2020学年湖北省襄阳市四校高二上学期期中考试英语试题 （word版）

2019-2020学年湖北省襄阳市四校高二上学期期中考试英语试题 （word版）

宜城一中 枣阳一中 2019—2020学年上学期高二期中考试 襄州一中 曾都一中 英语试题 时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分 命题老师：‎ 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。‎ 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 分，满分 7.5 分）‎ 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What season is it now?‎ ‎ A. Autumn. B. Winter.‎ ‎2. Where does Cindy prefer to go?‎ C. Spring.‎ ‎ A. The stadium. B. The bookstore.‎ ‎3. What does George need to do?‎ C. The cinema.‎ ‎ A. Repair his window. B. Paint his house.‎ ‎4. What are the speakers doing now?‎ C. Get a ladder.‎ ‎ A. Having dinner. B. Climbing a mountain.‎ ‎5. When can the man meet the president?‎ C. Seeing a movie.‎ ‎ A. At 9:30. B. At 11:45.‎ 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）‎ C. At 12:30.‎ 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. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son.‎ ‎7. What will the speakers do next month?‎ C. Doctor and patient.‎ ‎ A. Hold a party. B. Attend a wedding.‎ C. Have a family dinner.‎ 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。‎ ‎8. What will the woman do in Washington?‎ ‎ A. Visit her sister. B. Take classes.‎ ‎9. What will the woman buy for the man?‎ C. Have a tour.‎ ‎ A. Some postcards. B. Some books.‎ 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。‎ 10. What is the man’s problem?‎ A. He failed his English test.‎ B. He’s afraid of tomorrow’s test.‎ C. He’s worried about the result of his test.‎ 11. What does the woman invite the man to do?‎ C. Some souvenirs.‎ ‎ A. Meet another person. B. Have some coffee.‎ 12. What does the man do when he’s in a bad mood? A. He stays at home alone.‎ B. He goes out to parties.‎ C. He chats with his friends.‎ 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。‎ 13. Where does the woman work?‎ C. Prepare for the test.‎ ‎ A. At a television station. B. At a newspaper office.‎ 14. Why is the man applying for this position? A. To make money.‎ B. To get working experience.‎ C. To meet famous people.‎ 15. What is the man’s major at university?‎ C. At a university.‎ A. Media and Communication. B. Advertising. 16. What does the man need to do next to get the position?‎ C. English.‎ ‎ A. Talk to Miss Smith. B. Complete a form.‎ 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。‎ ‎17. Who can join the senior class?‎ C. Take some courses.‎ ‎ A. A thirteen-year-old boy. B. A fifteen-year-old boy.‎ C. A sixteen-year-old girl.‎ ‎18. How long does each dance class last?‎ ‎ A. 30 minutes. B. 40 minutes.‎ ‎19. When will the children give a public performance?‎ C. One hour.‎ ‎ A. On July 12th. B. On July 11th.‎ C. On May 16th.‎ ‎20. What should parents do if they want their children to join the dance class? A. Make a phone call to Melanie.‎ B. Go straight to the dance club.‎ C. Book a place in advance.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节 （共 10 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 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 Better known by his stage name Kun, Cai Xukun is, without a doubt, one of the most popular stars in China.‎ On July 26, the 21-year-old dropped his new single Young. Within just 20 seconds, it reached 1 million views and in only 3 days topped the music charts of Tencent’s QQ music.‎ Cai wrote the song by himself to share his understanding of modern-day youth. The singer has mixed R&B with electronic music to make his new beat cheerful. One reviewer wrote on QQ Music:‎ ‎“When you listen to the song, you just seem to go back to youth again.”‎ August 2 is Cai’s birthday, and the song was a gift to himself. The singer hopes that he can always have the courage to follow his love of music, ignoring what anyone says. “My works are like my children and I have put my best effort into them. I want every piece of my work to have my own spirit in it. I feel more enjoyment when I am performing my own work.” He told the Global Times.‎ To find new inspiration, Kun attends different kinds of musical performances－from festivals to opera houses. “I just like to do everything, all for my music, all for my art,” he told i-D.‎ With talent and dedication(专注) to music, Cai is expected by many to make his mark in the competitive Chinese music industry.‎ 21. What do we know about KUN’s newest single?‎ A. It has earned two million sales. B. It makes people feel energetic.‎ ‎ C. It is a birthday gift to a friend of his. D. It combines jazz and electronic music.‎ 22. What can we learn from KUN’s words?‎ A. He gains great satisfaction from creating music.‎ B. He prefers singing songs to writing them.‎ C. He wants his every piece of work liked by everyone.‎ D. He is preparing another new single.‎ 22. Which of the following would best describe KUN?‎ A. Courageous and patient B. Talented and humorous C. Hardworking and creative D. Optimistic and generous B It’s difficult to know the exact answer to whether babies dream and what they dream about. However, sleep experts have shown that newborns dream the most in the first two weeks after birth. Babies spend most of their sleeping time in REM(rapid eye movement) stage. As dreaming takes place in a light state of sleep, newborns tend to wake up due to noises, movements and other factors. When dreaming, newborns make a few noises and their eyes move. They may move around the sides or up and down. They may laugh, scream, or cry during the REM sleep. Also, their facial muscles, hands, and legs move, due to which they may wake up. So wrapping a baby in swaddling(裹紧的) clothes can keep the baby’s body from moving and help them sleep better. As babies grow, their body movement decreases when dreaming.‎ Studies say that the brain activity associated with dreaming is essential for the babies’ mental development. During the REM stage, the flow of blood to the brain increases. As a result, certain nerve proteins are produced, which are the building units of the brain. Babies get stimulation from what they see, hear, or feel. The brain processes the information acquired while awake, and stores what is essential to the individual. A study concludes that babies learned while they were dreaming.‎ What’s the time for babies to start dreaming? Researchers say that before birth, babies start experiencing REM sleep around week 25, and so they may start dreaming at the point. On the contrary, some psychologists believe that children start having dreams when they are about 5 years old. At that age, they start becoming aware of themselves and begin to understand the things around them, which is what dreams are actually made of.‎ 24. What may babies do in the REM stage?‎ A. make faces B. stay awake ‎ C. burst into laughter D. make eye contact with others 24. What’s the second paragraph mainly about?‎ A. benefits of baby-dreaming B. reasons for baby-dreaming C. when babies start dreaming D. how babies dream while sleeping 25. Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word “stimulation”? A. messages B. possibilities C. conclusions D. descriptions C The big fire in April that tore through the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris(巴黎圣母院) is still fresh in people’s minds. The 800-year-old landmark suffered great damage to its top, but thankfully the most valuable religious relics and cultural treasures were undamaged.‎ So a US publishing company GoArchitect organized the People’s Design Competition to invite designers, worldwide to share their ideas of rebuilding the French landmark. The open call attracted more than 200 proposals from 56 countries and regions. In the end, Chinese architects Cai Zeyu and Li Sibei won the competition with their striking design. They are both the post-90s generation.‎ Named “Paris Heartbeat”, the design replaces the old top with a kaleidoscope( 万花筒 ) of multifaceted mirrors, which is combined with a mirror roof, reflecting the ever–changing urban environment.‎ The kaleidoscope is the floating “time capsule”, at the top using magnetic levitation(磁悬浮) technology, which is meant to open every half century. The “time capsule” moves up and down, breathing and beating together with the city.‎ ‎“I believe that the ‘time capsule’ can be achieved with present technology,” Cai told the Global Times.‎ The pair hoped that their design, Paris Heartbeat, could meet people’s high expectations for the rebuilding. As Cai and Li told GoArchitect, “Notre Dame witnessed Parisian history. It burns, survives and co-breathes with the ever-changing world…The 2019 fire will mark a new era.”‎ Though people still don’t know what kind of design the French government will choose, it’s clear that people around the world hope that the lost beauty of Notre Dame will come back. Once rebuilt, it will certainly become a permanent part of history and the Parisian skyline again.‎ 27. What’s the main idea of the passage?‎ A. A open call for the recovery of Dame Cathedral.‎ B. The design of Paris Heartbeat by two Chinese architects .‎ C. A big fire which destroyed Dame Cathedral.‎ D. A French government’s decision.‎ 28. How are Paragraphs 3 and 4 developed?‎ A. list figures B. give examples C. make a comparison D. make an explanation 29. Which of the following is true according to the text?‎ A. Two thirds of the Notre Dame Cathedral was damaged in the big fire.‎ B. The French government organized the People’s Design Competition.‎ C. The kaleidoscope is designed using traditional architecture technology.‎ D. It remains to be seen whether “Paris Heartbeat” will be adopted.‎ 30. Where is the passage possibly taken from?‎ A. an entertainment magazine B. a newspaper ‎ C. a geography textbook D. a guide book 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。‎ Chinese culture values family bonds very much. Family members don’t just gather during the holidays, in fact they often live under one roof all year round.‎ ‎ 31 Families in the East and West are very different from each other.‎ In most East Asian cultures, extended families(大家庭) are common. 32 According to a magazine, 90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent of children in Beijing were cared for by their grandparents. Chinese people believe that “a grandparent is a treasure to their family”.‎ In many Western countries, most families are nuclear families(小家庭). These are only made up of children and their parents.‎ In addition, the duties parents have toward their children can also differ.‎ ‎ 33 It’s normal for parents to pay for their children’s college, help them find a job, or buy them an apartment. Chinese adults also follow their parents’ opinions when making major life decisions.‎ In most Western countries, however, kids usually move out of the house after they turn 18. 34 Also, if they choose to keep living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen by some as a failure on their part.‎ While the East cares more about close family bonds, the West values privacy and independence.‎ ‎35 Families will always be a source of love, warmth, and care for people around the world. A. But in the end, home is best – east or west.‎ B. Different cultures have different family values.‎ C. Nuclear families are the most common type in China.‎ D. Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time.‎ E. These families have three or even four generations living together.‎ F. In China, many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood.‎ G. Many young people going to college often need to take out loans and work part-time jobs in order to pay for schooling fee and rent.‎ 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 处最佳选项。‎ From a young age, Micheal Platt loved two things: Martin Luther King and cupcakes. He set down statistics about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also 36 afternoons at his computer in his home, astonished by YouTube bakers who changed eggs, flour and water 37 edible(可食用的) works of art.‎ Michael saw a way to 38 his two passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery. For every cupcake, cake or cookie Micheal 39 , he donates another to the homeless and 40 . Micheal, now 13, said he 41 enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.‎ Sometimes Micheal bakes to get money for hunger-fighting groups, too. He spent a morning last weekend teaching a baking class to 42 money for Nokid Hungry.‎ He can keep up with his baking partly because he is homeschooled by his mother, who 43 her job to take care of Micheal full time. Micheal 44 of public school after his epilepsy(癫痫) was ‎ diagnosed in sixth grade. His epilepsy became too 45 and too frequent to allow him to sit in a classroom, his mother explained.‎ ‎“It was a very, very 46 time,” she said of the period after the diagnosis, during which Micheal had to 47 his physical activity. “He had to stop everything he 48 : gymnastics, climbing trees, diving. So that’s 49 he kind of threw himself into baking.” She said. Baking, Micheal said, makes him feel calm.‎ But when he started the bakery, he knew from the beginning that he wanted his 50 to do more than make money. Micheal hopes his cupcakes 51 others to work for social equality.‎ Sometimes, Micheal 52 , he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the 53 boy he met once while 54 cupcakes. A couple of days afterwards, the boy’s father messaged Micheal on Facebook saying that his son, encouraged by Micheal’s example, now is eager to 55 a baker. “That inspired me,” Micheal said.‎ ‎36.A. spent B. cost C. wasted D. saved ‎37.A. about B. with C. from D. into ‎38.A. separate B. connect C. make D. lose ‎39.A. throws B. burns C. sells D. eats ‎40.A. thirsty B. hungry C. black D. foolish ‎41.A. slowly B. generally C. especially D. only ‎42.A. print B. pick C. raise D. affect ‎43.A. quit B. arranged C. lacked D. applied ‎44.A. dropped out B. thought highly C. made sense D. ran out ‎45.A. real B. normal C. mild D. severe ‎46.A. pleasant B. free C. important D. difficult ‎47.A. limit B. adopt C. demand D. practice ‎48.A. accomplished B. loved C. appreciated D. explored ‎49.A. where B. when C. what D. because ‎50.A. attitude B. skill C. business D. explanation ‎51.A. unite B. reject C. inspire D. warn ‎52.A. believes B. informs C. imagines D. admits ‎53.A. poor B. ugly C. greedy D. lovely ‎54.A. taking up B. giving out C. making up D. squeezing out ‎55.A. teach B. employ C. accuse D. become 第II卷 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）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。‎ John Snow was a famous doctor in London, who was so expert that he attended Queen Victoria as her 56 (person) physician. But he was famous for 57 (defeat) “King Cholera”.‎ Cholera was a deadly disease and neither its cause 58 its cure was understood. John wanted to face the challenge and solve the problem. He suspected that people absorbed this disease into their bodies with their meals so when another severe outbreak 59 (hit) London, he began his enquiry. By gathering information and making 60 (far) investigations, he found that many victims linked to the outbreak were near the water pump, so he got the handle 61 (remove).‎ Soon afterwards the disease slowed down. He drew the conclusion 62 the polluted water was 63 (blame).‎ The water 64 (company) were instructed not to expose people 65 polluted water any more. Finally “King Cholera” was defeated.‎ 第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）假如你是李华，你所在的运动俱乐部将面向外国朋友开设太极（Tai Chi）课。请你写一封邮件，邀请你校的英国交换生 Peter 参加。‎ 要点如下：‎ ‎1.太极的好处；‎ ‎2.上课时间与地点；‎ ‎3.报名的截止日期。‎ 注意：1.词数 80 左右 2.可适当增加细节，使行文连贯，内容充实。‎ Dear Peter,‎ Sincerely,‎ Li Hua 第二节 概要写作（满分25 分）阅读下面短文，根据内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。‎ Teens’ Sleep Shortage Most teens need about 8 to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. The right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well in tests or sports. And lack of sleep affects everything from a person's ability to pay attention in class to his or her mood. It also damages teens’ ability to do their best in athletics. Unfortunately, research shows that many teens don't get enough sleep, and more than 20% of high school students fall asleep in class.‎ Until recently, teens were often blamed for staying up late, oversleeping for school, and falling asleep in class. But recent studies show that teens’ sleep patterns actually differ from those of adults or kids. These studies show that during the teen years, the body’s biological clock is temporarily reset, telling a person to fall asleep later and wake up later. This change might arise from the fact that the brain hormone melatonin (褪黑素) is produced later at night for teens than it is for kids and adults. This can make it harder for teens to fall asleep early.‎ These changes in the body's biological clock are in line with a time when they're busier than ever. For most teens, the pressure to do well in school is heavier than when they were kids, and it's harder to get by without studying hard. And teens also have other time demands — everything from sports and other extracurricular(课程外的) activities to fitting in a part-time job to save money for college.‎ Early start time in some schools may also play a role in this sleep shortage. Teens who fall asleep after midnight may still have to get up early for school, meaning that they may only squeeze in 6 or 7 hours of sleep a night. A couple hours of missed sleep a night may not seem like a big deal, but can create a noticeable sleep shortage over time.‎ 曾都一中 枣阳一中 2019—2020学年上学期高二期中考试宜城一中 襄州一中 英语参考答案 听力：‎ ‎1—5 BCABC 阅读理解：‎ ‎6—10 ACBAC 11—15 BAABC ‎16—20 BACAB ‎21—23 BAC 完形填空：‎ ‎24—26 CAA 27—30 BDDB ‎31—35 BEFGA ‎36—40 ADBCB 短文填词：‎ ‎ 41—45 CCAAD 46—50 DABBC ‎51—55 CDABD ‎56. personal ‎57. defeating 58. nor 59. hit ‎60. further ‎61. removed ‎62. that 63. to blame 64. companies 65. to 应用文写作 Possible Version:‎ Dear Peter,‎ It’s my pleasure to invite you to our Tai Chi class.‎ Our school’s sports club is going to set up the Tai Chi class aimed at foreigners. Knowing that you show great interest in traditional Chinese culture, I think it is of benefit to you. As is well known, Tai Chi can not only contribute to our physical health but change out thinking patterns. So it is wise of you to play TaiChi. The class is scheduled from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at our school lecture hall on Sundays. The deadline of signing up for it is July 2nd. Please hurry up, or you’ll lose the precious opportunity.‎ Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 概要写作 Possible Version one:‎ Although enough sleep plays an important role to study efficiently and perform in sports, researchers indicate many teens are suffering sleep shortage. (要点 1) The major factor lying behind ‎ is the change of adolescent biological clock, which causes them to sleep late. ( 要点 2) Meanwhile, busy and challenging high school life leaves them less time for a good sleep. ( 要点 3) Early morning classes are also to blame for its contribution to teens' sleep loss. (要点 4) 68 words Possible Version two:‎ Researches show that many teenagers lack enough sleep, which is vital to their academics and athletics. ( 要点 1) The change of teens' body biological clock making teenagers night owls, may account for this problem. ( 要点 2) Another reason is that teens have to lessen their sleep time to catch up with their busy and challenging school life. ( 要点 3) Additionally, school early schedules add fuel to adolescent sleep insufficiency. (要点 4) 63 words 评分原则：‎ ‎1．本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。‎ ‎2．评分时，先根据所写概要的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。‎ ‎3．词数少于 40 的和多于 80 的，从总分中减去 2 分。‎ ‎4．评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑：‎ ‎(1)对原文要点的理解和呈现情况；‎ ‎(2)应用语法结构和词汇的准确性；‎ ‎(3)上下文的连贯性；‎ ‎(4)对各要点表达的独立性情况。‎ ‎5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。‎ ‎6．如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。‎ ‎(4)各档次的给分范围和要求：‎ 档次 ‎ 描 述 第五档 ‎(21－25)‎ ‎—理解准确，涵盖全部要点。‎ ‎—能准确使用相应的语法结构和词汇。‎ ‎—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑。‎ ‎—完全使用自己的语言。‎ 第四档 ‎(16－20)‎ ‎—理解准确，涵盖绝大部分要点。‎ ‎—所使用语法结构和词汇可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达。‎ ‎—比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑。‎ ‎—有个别整句抄自原文。‎ 第三档 ‎(11－15)‎ ‎—理解较为准确，涵盖大部分要点。‎ ‎—所使用语法结构和词汇虽有些错误，但不影响意义表达。‎ ‎—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使上下文内容连贯。‎ ‎—出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。‎ 第二档 ‎(6－10)‎ ‎—理解有误差，仅涵盖半数要点。‎ ‎—有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。‎ ‎—较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。‎ ‎—出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。‎ 第一档 (1－5)‎ ‎—没有理解原文，造成概要内容与原文主题不符。‎ ‎—有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达。‎ ‎—缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。‎ ‎—多个句子抄自原文。‎ ‎0 分 白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Bad weather, isn’t it? It has stopped snowing, but it is even colder.‎ M: Yes. It feels like 10 degrees below zero at least. The street is covered with snow.‎ Text 2‎ M: Cindy, would you like to go to the stadium with me after dinner?‎ W: Well, I’ll go with you if you insist. But I prefer to go to the cinema.‎ Text 3‎ W: George, what happened to your window?‎ M: When I was painting the house last week, I hit it with the ladder.‎ Text 4‎ M: Ah! We get to the top of the mountain finally.‎ W: Yes. After climbing the mountain for about three hours, I’m so thirsty and tired.‎ M: Me, too. Let’s have a rest under that tree.‎ Text 5‎ M: Do you think I can meet the president tomorrow morning before 9:30?‎ W: I’m afraid not. He won’t come to his office until 11:45.‎ M: The can I meet him at 12:30?‎ W: Yes, I’ll tell him about this appointment.‎ Text 6‎ M: It’s Mom and Dad’s wedding anniversary next month. Shall we hold a party for them?‎ W: I don’t think that’s a good idea. Dad hates parties. And anyway, I won’t have time next month. I need to study for my exams.‎ M: Then, let’s take them out to have dinner at a restaurant.‎ W: Great! And we can buy some gifts for them.‎ W: OK.‎ Text 7‎ M: I’d like to see you off, Jane, but I can’t get to the airport until five o’clock.‎ W: I’m afraid I’ll have been away by then. My plane takes off at 4:30.‎ M: What a pity! When will the plane arrive in Washington?‎ W: I’m not going straight to Washington. I’ll spend a week with my sister in New York, and then go to Washington. Then I will take classes for five days there.‎ M: Well, I wish you good luck. Remember to call me as soon as you get there.‎ W: Yes, I will. And I will send you some postcards.‎ M: Thank you.‎ Text 8‎ W: Hello! How are you today?‎ M: Hi, I’m feeling very nervous. I had an English text and I’m not sure what the result is.‎ W: It’s no use worrying about it now. You’ve done your best and you can’t change any of your answers.‎ M: That’s true. I really should go home and prepare for tomorrow’s test, but I’m feeling tired.‎ W: Let’s go and get some coffee together. That will help you wake up again.‎ M: OK. I feel like sitting down and having a chat. How have you been recently?‎ W: Oh, you know me. I’m always happy. If I think I’m getting into a bad mood. I’ll call some friends and have a chat with them.‎ M: That’s a good idea. I usually stay at home alone and get increasingly sad.‎ W: I hate spending too much time staying at home. I’m always excited about going out to parties and meeting people.‎ M: Perhaps I’m too shy. I should go out more and not spend time worrying about tests.‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello, this is Universal Television Station. How may I help you?‎ M: Hello. Uh, I’m calling because I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. It said there was a part-time job available for a students who wants to work on your local news program.‎ W: Right. But do you know that all of our part-time jobs are for volunteers? It’s an unpaid position. Besides, if you think of it as a platform to meet famous people, then you’re wrong.‎ M: Oh, sure, I understand that. I just want to get some working experience for a television news program.‎ M: Are you majoring in Media and Communication?‎ M: No. My major is English, but I’ve taken some courses in Media and Communication.‎ W: I see. Well, you need to talk to Miss Wagner. She’s in charge of the program. But first, you need to fill out an application form. You can drop by the station later today.‎ Text 10‎ Thank you for calling Sheldon Dance Club. We are pleased to inform you that our dance classes for children are going to start soon. As usual, there will be classes every week. Unlike previous years, however, there will be two different age groups from this year. The junior class will be for children between the ages of five and ten. And the senior class will be for older children between the ages of eleven and fourteen. Our classes are on Friday afternoons between 3:30 and 4:30. Parents can take their children to come straight to the dance club from school. Classes begin on May 16th and finish on July 11th. Children will take part in a public performance on July 12th to show off everything they’ve learned in the club. If your children want to join one of the groups, parents can come along on the first Friday. There’s no need to book a place in advance. And if you have any questions, you can call Melanie at 223-1457.‎