英语卷·2017届浙江省“超级全能生”高三3月联考（2017-03）

英语卷·2017届浙江省“超级全能生”高三3月联考（2017-03）

‎ ‎ 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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A.￡19.15. B.￡9.18. C.￡9.15.‎ ‎1.What is Gavin going to do?‎ A.Go to the picnic. B.Do his schoolwork. C.Do the housework.‎ ‎2.How much will the woman pay for the toy jeeps?‎ A.56 yuan. B.100 yuan. C.50 yuan.‎ ‎3.What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A.Classmates. B.Relatives. C.Colleagues ‎4.What does the woman suggest the man do?‎ A.Take a medical test before graduation.‎ B.Have his personalities decided before applying for a job.‎ C.Take a psychological test first to find the most suitable job.‎ ‎5.Why was the woman late?‎ A.She failed to catch the bus. B.The bus was cancelled. C.The bus was delayed.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或对白，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 were the first modern Olympics held?‎ A.In 1924. B.In 1896. C.In 1925.‎ ‎7.How often are the Winter Olympics held?‎ A.Every four years. B.Every two years. C.Every other year.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8.What does the man advise the woman to do?‎ A.Go to see a film B.Visit a park C.Sleep 10 hours.‎ ‎9.When is the competition to be held？‎ A.In three months. B.In two months. C.In a few days.‎ ‎10.How does the woman feel about the competition？‎ A.Surprised. B.Relaxed. C.Worried.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11.What was the man doing at the beginning of the conversation?‎ A.Doing garden work. B.Doing cooking. C.Watching TV.‎ ‎12.What is the best thing about Mr.Robinson according to the woman?‎ A.His kind-hearted nature. B.His devotion to his wife. C.His contribution to the neighborhood.‎ ‎13.How did the man find out about the neighborhood association?‎ A.From his neighbor. B.From Mrs.Robinson. C.From a website.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14.What is the purpose of the woman's visit?‎ A.Business. B.Pleasure. C.Business and pleasure.‎ ‎15.Where will the woman stay during her trip?‎ A.At a friend's home. B.At a hotel. C.At a university dormitory.‎ ‎16.About how long will the woman be in the country?‎ A.One or two days. B.Three or four days. C.Seven days.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20 题。‎ ‎17.Why do people take up hobbies?‎ A.To earn money. B.To improve fame. C.To relax.‎ ‎18.Why do people have more time than before for hobbies?‎ A.Because they never need to worry about what to do.‎ B.Because they are not busy making a living.‎ C.Because they don't need to spend much time on their jobs.‎ ‎19.Which of the following is TRUE?‎ A.Hobby is anything a person likes to do.‎ B.Many hospitals encourage their patients to take up hobbles.‎ C.Hobby provides various job for those tired of their tasks.‎ ‎20.What is the passage mainly about?‎ A.The importance and value of hobbies.‎ B.The most interesting things hobbyists usually do.‎ C.The benefit of hobbies on people's mental and physical health.‎ 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。‎ A Throughout your life you will have many different kinds of relationships.Some relationships are casual and some are close.Strong,close relationships are fulfilling（有意义的）.Most people need at least a few relationships of this type.‎ Ben liked to tell this story about his good friend Isaac: “Once after a big storm,tree branches were all over the yard,which meant I had a full morning of work.Then Isaac came,saying that since I had offered to drive us to the football game that afternoon,he wanted to save me the trouble of picking him up.He was three hours early, however, and he 'just happened' to have a rake（耙子）and heavy work gloves with him.”‎ ‎ Isaac showed he understood a basic principle of strong relationships: both sides give as well as receive, otherwise the relationship is unlikely to last.‎ ‎ In strong relationships,giving and getting are united.You feel worthy as a person when you have something to give.When you receive,you give thanks and show appreciation.The cycle of giving and receiving is on going.‎ ‎ One way to help keep relationships strong is to give a word of thanks to anyone who helps you.People can feel hurt if their help isn't acknowledged.For example,Amrit was growing frustrated because Curtis kept calling for help with his homework.So one day when Curtis called,he even thought about telling his brother to say that he wasn't at home.He was glad he didn't.Curtis had called to say how well he had done in his test and to thank Amrit for his help. Saying those two simple words-“Thank you”-can carry a relationship through rough times.‎ ‎21.What's the author's purpose of mentioning Ben's good friend,Isaac’s story?‎ A.To explain strong relationships are based on both sides' giving and receiving.‎ B.To convince the readers that Isaac is one of Ben's trustworthy friends C.To show that Ben owns the strongest relationship with Isaac.‎ D.To show what a close relationship can bring to both sides.‎ ‎22.What does the underlined phrase “on going” in Paragraph 4 mean?‎ A.Getting around. B.Continuous. C.Moving forward. D.Unavoidable.‎ ‎23.The passage mainly tells us .‎ A.some examples of giving and receiving B.people need different types of relationships C.how to build and keep strong relationships through giving and receiving D.one should remember to give thanks to others from time to time B ‎ It seems that electronic devices just keep getting smaller.Scientists in the United States have announced the creation of the first transistor with only two dimensions（二维）.‎ ‎ A transistor is a small electronic device that transfers or carries electronic current.Scientists hope these new 2D transistors will be used for building high-resolution（高分辨率）displays that need very little energy.‎ ‎ Two groups of scientists created these 2D transistors.They report that the transistors are only a few atoms thick.‎ ‎ Usually transistors are made with the element silicon（硅）.Computer processors,memory chips,TV screens and other electronic devices contain billions of silicon-based transistors.But these very small electrical parts have certain limitations.‎ ‎ Dimitris Ioannou is an electrical engineering professor at George Mason University.He says the traditional transistor has been improved as much as it can be.He adds that researchers have been looking for new materials with special features and they want transistors to be seen through and soft.‎ ‎ “If the layers are very thin,the transistor can become flexible,so it doesn't have to be rigid（坚硬的）,like it would be in a silicon chip.So people can think of applications like wearable electronics,television screens and other things,” said Ioannou.‎ ‎ These new transistors can also carry higher current.They also can move the current much faster than traditional transistors.This is important for high-definition screens.‎ ‎ Dimitris Ioannou says the scientific success could prove very useful in the future. "Now,how good and how useful it will be,it's still in the stage of research,but it certainly is an advance," said Ioannou.‎ ‎24.Which of the following statements about the newly created transistor is TRUE?‎ A.They are expected to be used in high-resolution displays.‎ B.The transistors are made with the element silicon.‎ C.They are rigid,just like traditional transistors.‎ D.They have already been put into actual use.‎ ‎25.What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 mean?‎ A.The traditional transistors have been changed into two-dimensional ones.‎ B.Many of the traditional transistors have been improved over the years.‎ C.The traditional transistor has been developed to its fullest.‎ D.The traditional transistor has been developed quite well.‎ ‎26.What is Dimitris Ioannou's attitude towards the creation of the new transistors?‎ A.Negative. B.Neutral. C.Indifferent. D.Positive.‎ C ‎ Ashley C.Ford,a New York City writer,recently appealed to her 66 000 Twitter followers. “A cool thing you can do today is to try to find out which of your local schools have kids with overdue（过期未付的）lunch accounts and pay them off.”‎ ‎ Children from the poorest families get free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.But some struggle to pay even reduced prices.Some of the IOUs（借据）come from kids who simply forget their lunch money or parents who can afford to pay hut neglect to keep prepaid accounts up to date.‎ ‎ People around the country have been inspired by Ashley C.Ford to donate money to pay off debts owed by parents that can follow kids throughout their school careers.‎ ‎ “It really hit home for me,” said Kristina Arwood,who launched a campaign that raised $ 20 000 to pay lunch debts in her region.“I grew up on free and reduced-price lunches,hut even that 40 cents was hard to get together with four kids.There were times l wouldn't eat because I didn't have money.”‎ ‎ The effort drew some criticism from people who said some of the money is owed by parents who can afford the $ 2.50 for lunch hut let their accounts run into the red.But the response has been mostly positive.‎ ‎ “It's unrealistic to think donations are going to fix this problem for all school districts,”said Diane Pratt-Heavner, spokeswoman for the association.‎ ‎ Ford said her real aim was to inspire a bigger wave of community giving.She said, “It was just one idea; another school might need help with uniforms or tutoring.The point was to do something that helps people in your community.” ‎ ‎27.Kids with overdue lunch accounts may be those .‎ A.who refuse to bring their lunch money to school B.whose parents are unwilling to pay the accounts in advance C.whose family fail to pay for their meals even at reduced prices D.who would have the debts follow them throughout their school years ‎28.Which of the following statements about the campaign launched by Ashley C.Ford is RIGHT?‎ A.It could solve the problem of school children failing to pay their meals.‎ B.It received wide support and criticism from some people as well.‎ C.It raised enough money to cover the IOUs in all school districts.‎ D.It also focused on helping kids with their school uniforms.‎ ‎29.What did Kristina mean by saying "It really hit home for me" in Paragraph 4?‎ A.She was rather surprised at what the kids experienced.‎ B.She felt as if she were stricken by the kids' sufferings.‎ C.She felt touched because of her similar experiences in childhood.‎ D.Her family were suffering because of her donation to the campaign.‎ ‎30.What is Ashley C.Ford's real aim to appeal to her Twitter followers to donate to the kids?‎ A.To ensure that the government get universal free meals for all students.‎ B.To arouse people's concern about those who need uniforms or tutoring.‎ C.To raise enough money to pay the lunch debts in all the schools.‎ D.To encourage more people to take action to help those in need.‎ 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。‎ ‎ Most trips will involve some walking,even if the main activity is cycling or horse riding. 31 .However,if you are going to walk 16-19 km or more a day with a pack on your back,daily for several days,your feet and body will suffer if you have not prepared yourself beforehand.‎ ‎1.Preparation ‎ 32 .Start with gentle walks of 3-5 km a day on easy-going areas.Build this up to 16-19 km,walking on local footpaths once or twice a week,wearing your boots and carrying your pack.‎ ‎ Think about your overall physical fitness if you are overweight,or if you have been ill or are recovering from an injury.You need to be sure that this won't cause health problems or severe discomfort.‎ ‎2.Care of your feet ‎ Never underestimate the importance of comfortable feet on a walking trip; uncomfortable or sore feet can make your trip truly miserable,so it is worth taking care of them properly.‎ ‎ 33 .Keeping your feet clean will make you more comfortable and washing them every day is advisable.Dry feet well after washing.‎ ‎3.Deciding on footwear ‎ 34 .Badly fitting boots can cause discomfort and blisters（水泡）,and this will be enough to ruin your day. Boots should give good ankle support,and this is especially important for mountain walking. 35 .For extreme conditions,such as snow and ice,jungle or desert,you will need specially designed boots.‎ A.A short hike is within most people's capabilities.‎ B.The most important criterion（标准）with walking boots is that they fit you properly.‎ C.Take a short walk daily for several days,and your feet and body will improve a lot.‎ D.Remember that the same boots will not necessarily be suitable for every trip.‎ E During the expedition,keep your toenails cut short,so that your boots don't press on them.‎ F.If you are not an experienced walker,get in some training walks as part of your preparation.‎ G.To prepare for your walking trip,you have to wash your feet every day for several days.‎ 笫三部分 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ ‎ One winter nine years ago,I volunteered at a homeless shelter in Los Angeles, 36 meals for people.There I met Albert,who said he liked my 37 . “Want to see mine?” he asked,lifting his 38 .He was barefoot.He said he had been hoping to get a pair hut had never made it.I felt a 39 feeling in my stomach.‎ ‎ The next day, 40 ,I went to buy socks-about $ 10 41 .That next morning,I 42 my alarm for 5 a.m. and drove to the local park,a common destination for 43 people.‎ ‎ It was still 44 out.I took out a bag of socks and 45 a group of men,standing around a tree, 46 with cold.When I handed each of them a pair of socks,they looked confused at first, 47 my motives（动机）,but took them.‎ ‎ An hour later,I 48 all the socks.Most people were sleeping.I felt like Santa.When they would 49 ,they would find a very meaningful 50 .‎ ‎ Every week I'll hand out many socks.If I'm away for 51 a week,I will bring socks with me and hand them out to the homeless in other states and countries.‎ ‎ In the past years,this has become my 52 .It's addictive,I suppose,and it's incredibly satisfying to help make some people's 53 a little bit easier.Part of me hopes to see Albert out there,but 54 I don't,I'd like to think one of the pairs will 55 him.‎ ‎36.A.preparing B.giving C.donating D.buying ‎37.A.car B.meals C.socks D.help ‎38.A.leg B.arm C.hand D.head ‎39.A.magical B.sinking C.comforting D.surprising ‎40.A.finally B.in addition C.however D.after work ‎41.A.money B.worth C.value D.worthy ‎42.A.made B.placed C.set D.fixed ‎43.A.merciless B.sleepless C.jobless D.homeless ‎44.A.dark B.rainy C.quiet D.windy ‎45.A.signaled to B.shouted at C.headed for D.waved at ‎46.A.trembling B.smiling C.jumping D.sleeping ‎47.A.proving B.inquiring C.demanding D.questioning ‎48.A.took off B.took out C.gave off D.gave out ‎49.A.sit up B.wake up C.rise up D.set up ‎50.A.meat B.present C.act D.kindness ‎51.A.less than B.other than C.more than D.rather than ‎52.A.habit B.task C.past-time D.entertainment ‎53.A.winter B.lives C.families D.difficulties ‎54.A.unless B.until C.even if D.as if ‎55.A.suit B.fit C.match D.find 第Ⅱ卷 第二节（共10小题；每小题l.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入恰当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形武。‎ ‎ Soon after I got off the ship 56 (fill) with tradesmen from small boats,I was stopped by a man selling diamond rings.I really spent some time 57 (get) rid of him.Then another man 58 (approach) me with some expensive watches and pens, 59 aroused my interest.‎ ‎ “Can I have a look at the pens?” I asked the man,who immediately handed 60 to me and said, “it's a pen of high quality,sir.It's 61 ￡50,but you can have it for￡30 as a special favor.”Yet I still thought it was too expensive, so between us there was an 62 (argue) about the price.Finally,I got the pen for ￡5.What a bargain! Only one tenth of the original price! I was wild 63 joy,without noticing the seller disappear into the crowd quickly.Then I went back to the ship, 64 (extreme) pleased.But this story did not have a happy ending: I couldn't fill the pen with ink ‎ and it just didn't work!Even five pounds 65 (be) too much! There was no doubt that I had been fooled by the seller.No wonder he had been in such a hurry to get away!‎ 笫四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ ‎ 假定你是李华。你从互联网上得知第十二届国际未来商业领袖峰会（International Future Business Leader Summit）将在上海举行，并欢迎中学生参加。请你写一封电子邮件申请参加。要点如下：‎ ‎ 1.自我介绍（包括英语能力）；‎ ‎ 2.申请参加活动的意图（增长商业知识、提高领导力、加强交流）；‎ ‎ 3.希望获准。‎ 注意：1.词数80左右；‎ ‎ 2.可适当加入细节，使内容充实，行文连贯。‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ I was doing a big clean-up recently and my kids were helping when my son,Freddo,came across a knotted handkerchief with an old dark brown coin inside. “Mum,can I have this? Can I play with this Coin?” he asked I took one look and was immediately transported to another time.‎ ‎ In 1991,there was a time when my friend and I worked in a backward African country,Niger,hit by sandstorms and burning heat.There were many things I found difficult about this place-the climate and beggars were my biggest headaches.So after finishing five months of nursing work there,we moved on to work at a health clinic in neighbouring country,Burkina Faso. “It's much greener in Burkina.Even the Coke tastes better,” the locals assured us.‎ ‎ Yet the fact was quite the opposite.Arriving by taxi at our destination in Burkina,we began to unload.I was reaching for my larger piece of luggage when,out of the darkness,a motorbike with two men approached slowly. Without warning,one of the men grabbed my daypack as the motorbike swept close by.Within seconds,the pair were out of sight,swallowed up by the night.‎ ‎ With my passport,money,traveller's cheques all in the bag,I was in deep trouble.How frustrating!All I wanted was to leave this hellhole! Then,walking through Burkina's streets one day,I was stopped by an old woman who thrust her hand in my face. “Cadeau (‘gift’ in French)! Cadeau!”she cried.I'd had enough!I was extremely tired of the country: its poverty,its thieves,the heat,the dust and...everything!I told her angrily and firmly in French,“I have no ‘cadeau’.I have no money.A thief stole all my money two weeks ago and now I can't get out of your country.I cannot give you anything.NOTHING!”The beggar woman listened attentively.To my great surprise,after hearing my words, she gave a broad smile.‎ 注意：‎ ‎ 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎ 2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；‎ ‎ 3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；‎ ‎ 4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ ‎ She reached into the pockets of her dress. ‎ ‎ ‎ There was slight touch on my hand; looking down,I saw my son looking at me,curious. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎“超级全能生”浙江省2017届高三3月联考 英语试题答案 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力 ‎1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.C ‎ ‎11.A 12.B 13.A 14.C 15.B 16.C 17.C 18.C 19.B 20.A 第二部分 阅读理解 第一节 A 21.A 22.B 23.C B 24.A 25.C 26.D C 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.D 第二节 ‎31.A 32.F 33.E 34.B 35.D 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 完形填空 ‎36.A 37.C 38.A 39.B 40.D 41.B 42.C 43.D 44.A 45.C ‎46.A 47.D 48.D 49.B 50.B 51.C 52.A 53.B 54.C 55.D 第Ⅱ卷 第二节 ‎56.filled 57.getting 58.approached 59.which 60.one ‎61.worth 62.argument 63.with 64.extremely 65.was 第四部分 写作 第一节 应用文写作 One possible version Dear Sir or Madam,‎ ‎ I'm Li Hua,a middle school student from China.I read about your announcement of the 12th International Future Business Leader Summit posted on the Internet.I’m writing to apply for an opportunity to join in it.‎ ‎ Ten years of English learning enables me to have a good command of this language.What’s more,I can deepen ‎ my understanding of business,improve my leadership and communicate with students from other countries as well.I ‎ do hope to be admitted to your summit.‎ ‎ I looking forward to your reply!‎ ‎ Regards,‎ Li Hua ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 读后续写 One possible version ‎ She reached into the pockets o f her dress. “Then I will give you a cadeau,” she announced.Kindly,she placed an old,dark brown coin in my hand.In surprise,I looked at the coin,then at the woman.At that moment,I felt rather ashamed,ashamed of my terrible attitude towards the old woman.In spite of her poverty,she was able to give me something priceless.I had taken it for granted that beggars would only receive something from others,yet the coin from the beggar woman in Burkina truly changed my view towards them,and her smile hit the deepest of my heart.‎ ‎ There was a slight touch on my hand; looking down,I saw my son looking at me,curious. “Mum,can I have this? Can I play with this coin?” he repeated.“You can't play with it,honey”I touched my son on the head and said slowly, “This one's special.It is an unforgettable precious memory to me.Come and let me tell you a story.”‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ W:Gavin,are you coming to the picnic with us?‎ M:I'd like to.But I have to catch up with my schoolwork.‎ Text 2‎ W:Look at the toy jeeps.How cute! How much are they?‎ M:28 yuan each,or 50 yuan for a pair.‎ W:Sounds acceptable.I will take four.‎ Text 3‎ W:You are...Owen? Haven't seen you since graduation!I could hardly recognize you! You've changed a lot.‎ M:Yeah,you're not the only one to say so.Most probably because I've changed my hairstyle and...put on a lot of weight.‎ Text 4‎ M:I haven't decided what job to take after graduation.Any suggestions?‎ W:Maybe you can take a psychometric test first.‎ M:Psy...cho...metric test? What's that?‎ W:A kind of psychological test,which helps decide what kinds of job would suit people most according to their personalities.‎ Text 5‎ W:Terribly sorry I'm late.‎ M:What happened?‎ W:I had waited for the bus for three quarters before it finally came.It was half an hour late!‎ Text 6‎ W:Morning,Mendel.What are you doing?‎ M:Hi,Julie.I'm preparing for a presentation about the Winter Olympics.Interesting !‎ W:Winter Olympics? Can you say something about it?‎ M:Sure.It was introduced 28 years after the first modern Olympics,now considered as Summer Games.‎ W:Eh...so it was 1914...Oh,no! it was 1924 ? right?‎ M: Yeah,exactly.Before 1986,the Winter Games and Summer Games would be held during the same year,every four years.‎ W:But now the Winter Games are staged two years after the Summer Games.‎ M:Yes.It was in 1986 that the IOC changed the Olympic schedule.‎ Text 7‎ W:I can't stand all this any longer! Day after day,I just do the same thing!‎ M:Let's go to the cinema for a change tonight.You look exhausted.‎ W:That's the problem.I want to see films,I want to visits parks,and I want to sleep 10 hours a day.But I’m always short of time.‎ M:The Mathematical Olympiad is still two months away.Don't worry.You'll do a good job.‎ W: Everybody in my group is busy preparing for the competition like mad.If I take a break,I’ll fall behind.‎ M:But if you don't relax a little,you'll get sick or go crazy.‎ W:Well,I certainly know what you mean,but there’s nothing I can do about it.It's the same for the every member in the team.‎ Text 8‎ W:I'm going to visit Mrs.Robinson down the black this afternoon.Will you go with me,honey?‎ M:I’d love to,but when will you go? I’m busy with my work in the garden now.Go after I finish this,OK?‎ W:Oh,how about 3:30 p.m.?‎ M: OK.How's Mrs.Robinson? Mr.Robinson's sudden death must be a great blow for her.‎ W:She's still wrapped in deep sorrow.Her husband was such a considerate and kind-hearted person.He was always ready to help others.He was a good neighbor for everybody in this neighborhood.But best of all,he was a devoted husband to his wife.‎ M:Yeah,that's why it's important for us to help Robinson right now.‎ W:Maybe I can cook for her tomorrow.‎ M:Go to the website for the neighborhood association to sign up first.We started a sign-up sheet so everyone could cook one meal per day.‎ W: Wow,I didn't even know there was a neighborhood association.‎ M:I didn't either,until Tony Brown told me about it.‎ Text 9‎ M:Next.Uh,your passport please!‎ W:OK.‎ M:What is the purpose of your visit?‎ W:I'm here to attend a teaching conference for the first part of my trip,and then I plan on touring the capital for a few days.‎ M:And where will you be staying?‎ W:I'll be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.‎ M:And uh,what do you have in your luggage?‎ W:Well,just my personal belongings: clothes,a few books and a CD player.‎ M:()K.Please open your bag.‎ W: Sure.‎ M:Okay...everything's fine.By the way, is this your first visit to the country?‎ W:Well,yes and no.Actually,I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago,but this is my first trip back since then.‎ M:Well,enjoy your trip.‎ W:Thanks.‎ Text 10‎ ‎ Hobby can be almost anything a person likes to do in his spare time.Hobbyists raise pets,build model ships,or carve soap figures.They watch birds,hunt animals,climb mountains,and swim.Hobbyists also paint pictures,attend concerts and plays,and perform on musical instruments.They collect everything from books to butterflies,and from shells to stamps.‎ ‎ Hobbies help people relax after periods of hard work,and provide a balance between work and play.Hobbies also offer interesting activities for persons who have retired.Anyone,rich or poor,old or young! sick or well,can follow a satisfying hobby,regardless of his age,position,or income.‎ ‎ Hobbies can help a person's mental and physical health.Doctors have found that hobbies are valuable in helping patients recover from physical and mental illness.Many hospitals use occupational therapy by having patients take up interesting hobbies or pastimes.‎ ‎ People today have more time than ever before for hobbies.Machines and automation have reduced the amount of time they must spend on their jobs.Hobbies provide variety for workers who do the same monotonous tasks all day long.More people are retiring than ever before and at an earlier age.Those who have developed hobbies never need to worry about what to do with their newly-found leisure hours.‎