英语卷·2018届福建省福州市八县一中（福清一中,长乐一中等）高二上学期期末联考（2017-01）

英语卷·2018届福建省福州市八县一中（福清一中,长乐一中等）高二上学期期末联考（2017-01）

‎2016-2017学年度第一学期八县(市)一中期末联考 高中 二 年 英语 科试卷 第I卷(共90分)‎ 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. Where did Mike meet up with Sam? ‎ A. At a gym. B. At a restaurant. C. At a movie theater.‎ ‎2. What was the woman doing just now? ‎ A. Taking an exam.‎ B. Talking to her professor.‎ C. Giving money to the homeless.‎ ‎3. What does the man think of Bill? ‎ A. He’s funny.‎ B. He causes problems.‎ C. He shouldn’t be fired.‎ ‎4. What is the man going to do now? ‎ A. Go home. B. Go to the store. C. Go to the hospital.‎ ‎5. Where will the man stay next? ‎ A. In the garden. B. In the bathroom. C. In the living room.‎ 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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What are the speakers talking about? ‎ A. A video game. B. A gardening. C. A school project.‎ ‎7. Which mission does the man think is the most difficult? ‎ A. The snake mission. B. The water mission. C. The tower mission.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What time of day might it be now? ‎ A. Early morning. B. Midday. C. Late night.‎ ‎9. What are the speakers both sure about Pat? ‎ A. She’ll go fishing.‎ B. She’ll go for a boat ride. ‎ C. She’ll make dinner for them.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What do we know about Mason? ‎ A. He loves spicy food.‎ B. He isn’t a good cook.‎ C. He’ll eat out tonight.‎ ‎11. Why did Jenny choose the sandwich shop? ‎ A. It’s Brian’s favorite place.‎ B. She can save some money.‎ C. She only likes sandwiches.‎ ‎12. What does Jenny love to eat? ‎ A. Bacon. B. Lettuce. C. Tomatoes.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What did the woman want to do tonight at first? ‎ A. See a band.‎ B. Play a game.‎ C. Go to the movies.‎ ‎14. How did the speakers check the information about the charity show? ‎ A. On the Internet.‎ B. By text message.‎ C. After talking to Hugo.‎ ‎15. How does the woman feel about the price at first? ‎ A. It is OK.‎ B. It is low.‎ C. It is a little high.‎ ‎16. Where are the speakers going to go tomorrow? ‎ A. A movie theater. B. A music club. C. Nowhere.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. How many times has the meeting taken place before this year? ‎ A. Four. B. Fourteen. C. Sixteen.‎ ‎18. Where does Hilary Brown probably work? ‎ A. At a hospital. B. At a university. C. In a national park.‎ ‎19. Where can visitors see the yellow signs? ‎ A. Outside the hotel.‎ B. Outside the meeting rooms.‎ C. On the third floor of the hotel.‎ ‎20. What kind of payment is avoided to make a donation? ‎ A. Giving cash.‎ B. Writing a check.‎ C. Using a credit card.‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 (共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分)‎ ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的4个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Do you spend too much time playing video or computer games or going online? Here are some ways to tell if you need to ask for help:‎ ‎1. You feel really happy when you’re online or when you’re playing games, but as soon as you have to stop, you get angry or upset.‎ ‎2. You think about going online or playing when you are supposed to be focusing on other things, like doing school work or having dinner with your family.‎ ‎3. You spend more time with your keyboard or controller than physically hanging out with your friends.‎ ‎4. You get up in the middle of the night to check your e-mail or your MySpace comments because you’re having a hard time sleeping.‎ If you think there might be a problem, there probably is. And you certainly wouldn’t be the first. Some experts say as many as 10 percent of all people who use the Internet or play video games are addicted to them.‎ It’s a tough habit to kick. It’s not like you can just stop using the computer altogether. You need it for school and to stay in touch with your friends. The best thing to do is talk to someone you trust. Maybe it’s your mom or dad, a big brother or sister, or a good friend who is concerned about you. Tell them you’re worried about being obsessed and you need their help.‎ Chances are, the games aren’t the real issue. You may be using the computer to avoid doing things you don’t want to do or thinking about things that are troubling you. Sometimes that’s OK—grown-ups do it, too. But when it’s keeping you from sleeping, or causing you to be angry with the people who love you, there are other ways.‎ ‎21. The author offers four ways in the passage to tell us __________.‎ A. how to deal with Internet addiction B. the Internet can do great harm to us C. the Internet and games are very popular D. how to judge if we’re addicted to the Internet ‎22. The following shows you may suffer from Internet addiction EXCEPT that________.‎ A. you wake up at midnight to check your microblog B. you get upset when you have to leave the Internet C. you turn to the Internet when you have a question.‎ D. you think about computer games when you’re studying ‎23. What can we learn from the last paragraph?‎ A. The games are what’s really troubling us.‎ B. We use computers to escape from reality.‎ C. Children are usually lazier than grown-ups.‎ D. We needn’t take Internet addiction seriously.‎ B Melbourne is located in the state of Victoria, and is the second biggest city of Australia. Though smaller in population than Sydney, Melbourne is larger in area. Melbourne has about 4.5 million people, and it is continually growing due to its enormous job market. Melbourne doesn’t have mountains or any other immediately identifiable reference points, and because of that, it can look boring. The Yarra River cuts the city into two halves. The eastern half is called Southbank, where you’ll find many cafes and restaurants, as well as the huge Crown Casino. The western part is the downtown itself. ‎ Melbourne is well known in Australia for its crazy climate. It is possible for someone to wake up in the morning to a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius, and by afternoon, the temperature has risen to 40 degrees, climbing and dropping like a roller coaster. A beautiful and clear day with fresh winds can be transformed in a matter of hours into a hurricane-like experience with cloudy skies, thunderstorms, and very cold winds coming directly from the South Pole. That is why Melbournians don’t do anything without checking the weather report before leaving home, and the majority of them will keep an umbrella and a coat in the trunks of their cars. ‎ Melbourne is the most cultural city in Australia. Migrants(移民) from every country in the world are present in this great city, giving it a great multicultural mix. It creates a healthy combination of languages, religions, lifestyles, and food specific to Australia. People speak English, Chinglish, Greeklish, Espanglish, Italinglish, and even Portuguenglish. After spending 3 weeks in Melbourne, I’ve found that only half of the people speak English with a pure Australian accent. Everybody else’s accent somehow carries a little bit of their homeland with it. This characteristic shows, in a very positive way, the multicultural diversity of the Australian population. Melbourne, as a super metropolis(大都市), delivers all the goods and deals well with all the problems of big cities.‎ ‎24. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?‎ A. To introduce the city of Melbourne.‎ B. To show all the attractions in Melbourne.‎ C. To introduce the history of Melbourne.‎ D. To imply that Melbourne is the biggest city.‎ ‎25. Compared with Sydney, ____________.‎ A. Melbourne has the larger population B. Melbourne has the better job market C. Melbourne is greater in area D. Melbourne is located in the mountains ‎ ‎26. A visitor to Melbourne will be shocked by ____________.‎ A. its countless cafes and restaurants ‎ B. its unique and crazy climate C. its high temperature in the morning D. its beautiful and clear sky ‎ C How many people have had the opportunity to see the curvature(圆弧) of the earth below and a completely black sky above? Sitting at the edge of the craft, preparing to jump, was an unforgettable experience. Before I jumped, I said, “I’m going home now.” and that’s what I was thinking — with my jump I’d be going home to the people I love. I was also aware I only had 10 minutes of oxygen, so part of me was thinking, “Don’t waste too much time. Get going.”‎ ‎ As I fell, I was focused on what I needed to do. There was a time when I was thinking I might be in trouble. But even then I could be calm, as I had trained so hard and because we had taken measures that would have created drag(拖曳) and slowed me down, so I’m glad I fought to get control and didn’t need it. I became the first person to break the speed of sound in freefall.‎ ‎ I trained for five years for the jump — mentally and physically, including things like holding firmly, as it’s very hard to use your hands in those gloves. I also learned about all the technical and medical issues involved in a jump: that was essential to earn the respect of the scientists and doctors on the team and work together with them. As a professional BASE jumper, I was used to being independent.‎ ‎ I always knew death or injury was possible, but I didn’t think I would die. I am a very meticulous planner: I look at all the risks, and if they are too high, I won’t undertake the project. The best thing to result from the jump is still to come. Not only have we proven that a human can successfully break the speed of sound in freefall, but it’s clear from the response we’ve received that this mission(任务) has inspired people to follow their own dreams, whatever they are.‎ Would I do it again? No. Once I’ve accomplished something, I’m always ready to move on to the next challenge.‎ ‎27. During the fall from space, ____________.‎ A. the author thought of a reason for jumping B. the author was in a nervous state C. the author tried different measures that he came up with by himself D. the author thought of the possibility of danger ‎28. While the author got trained for the jump, ____________.‎ A. he respected the scientists and doctors B. he learned to deal with many problems C. he depended on his teammates all the time D. he didn’t work well with his teammates ‎29. What does the underlined word “meticulous” in the fourth paragraph mean?‎ A. worried. B. wonderful. C. cautious. D. interested.‎ ‎30. Which of the following is true about the author?‎ A. He is satisfied with what he is.‎ B. He is always trying to pursue his dreams.‎ C. He is ready to accept challenges from others.‎ D. He is going after fame and money.‎ 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。‎ Developing good teacher-student relationships ‎ We all have our favorite teachers-those who seem truly interested and treat us as intelligent beings. But what about teachers we don’t know as well (or even don’t like much?)‎ ‎ 31 First, do the obvious stuff(事情): show up for class on time, with all assignments completed. Be polite, be respectful, and ask questions.‎ ‎ 32 Obviously, your teachers are really interested in their subjects or they wouldn't have decided to teach them! Showing the teacher that you care sends the message that you are a dedicated(专注的) student.‎ You can also schedule a private conference during a teacher’s free period. Use this time to get extra help, ask questions, inquire about a career in the subject, or talk about your progress in class. 33 ‎ What to do if you don’t get along ‎ Before you try to get out of a class to escape a teacher you don’t like, here are a few things you can try to make a difficult relationship work:‎ Ask yourself, “What can I learn from this teacher?” Even if you don’t like his or her personality or lectures, dig deep until you find a subject in which your teacher is very knowledgeable. 34 ‎ Talk to students who are doing well in the class and ask them for tips, tools, and a plan of action to get along with the teacher better.‎ ‎ Teachers are there for more than just homework, and they know about more than just their subject matter. 35 Undoubtedly, there will be a few teachers along the way who you’ll always remember—and who might change your life forever.‎ A. Show an interest in the subject.‎ B. Teachers sense when your only motivation is to get special treatment.‎ C. They can help you learn how to function as an adult and a lifelong learner.‎ D. You can do lots of things to get a good connection going with your teacher.‎ E. Focus on that part of the teacher’s personality, and use it as a tool for learning.‎ F. Here are some things to avoid when trying to build a relationship with your teacher.‎ G. You may be surprised to learn that your teacher is a bit more relaxed one-on-one than when lecturing in front of the whole class.‎ 第三部分：完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.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，并标在答题卷的相应位置。‎ The Gift of Love and Forgiveness Each year as the holidays approach, it’s easy to become lost in the commercialism of the holidays and to forget their real meaning and purpose. 36 , there is meaning and purpose all around us, and sometimes we just need to take the time to look for it. We can also give the holidays meaning by what we do. It can be as 37 as a note, a call, or a small act of reaching out in love that can positively 38 another person and bring many blessings to you.‎ I recently heard a story about the power of 39 . A therapist(治疗专家) at a 40 living community — let’s call her Anne — addressed the 41 of forgiveness in a discussion group around Thanksgiving, 42 that we need to let go of mistakes we have made and forgive both ourselves and those who have 43 us. The next day, a(n) 44 resident came to Anne and said she felt 45 during the holidays, because she had been estranged(疏远了) from her 46 for more than 10 years. Anne’s talk about forgiveness had touched her heart, 47 now, she wanted to 48 to them. So, Anne helped her make a card and send it to her family members. ‎ A week later, the resident returned, 49 that she had not received a response to her note. But shortly after, in walked a young man, her great-nephew, whom she had not seen since he was a little boy, 50 by her nephew, the boy’s father. The resident was so excited to see both of them. They 51 each other and spent hours reconnecting. They left with a promise to stay 52 .‎ Four years ago, in that same spirit, I 53 a nonprofit organization --- Wish of a Lifetime (WOL), with the goal of helping to change the lives of seniors in a meaningful and 54 way, by helping them 55 their dreams.‎ ‎36. A. Therefore B. Similarly C. However D. Otherwise ‎37. A. light B. simple C. exact D. actual ‎38. A. affect B. control C. admit D. reach ‎39. A. apologies B. mistakes C. forgiveness D. strengths ‎40. A. private B. small C. remote D. senior ‎ ‎41. A. question B. topic C. theory D. guess ‎42. A. adding B. agreeing C. promising D. saying ‎43. A. helped B. wronged C. influenced D. informed ‎44. A. honest B. famous C. elderly D. humorous ‎45. A. interested B. terrified C. lonely D. upset ‎46. A. husband B. daughter C. friend D. nephew ‎47. A. in case B. so that C. as if D. even though ‎48. A. help out B. reach out C. come out D. take out ‎49. A. pleased B. anxious C. disappointed D. glad ‎50. A. supported B. caught C. followed D. carried ‎51. A. held B. calmed C. scolded D. hugged ‎52. A. in touch B. in sight C. in favor D. in need ‎53. A. consulted B. realized C. started D. discovered ‎54. A. wealthy B. interesting C. surprising D. positive ‎ ‎55. A. realize B. present C. prevent D. produce 第II卷（共60分）‎ 第一节 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 根据汉语、首字母或语境提示写出单词 ‎ ‎56. Nowadays it is _____________（典型的）of a young generation to take it for granted that parents should meet whatever they desire.‎ ‎57. I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and _______________(拼命地) threw myself at that man like a bullet.‎ ‎58. Last year was the warmest year on record, with global temperature 0.68℃ above the _____________(平均).‎ ‎59. If you are invited to dinner, you are supposed to arrive not later than the __________ (约定的) time.‎ ‎60. They promised to ____________ (加强) the cooperation between the two nations in more fields.‎ ‎61. Breathing is an ______________(自动的) function of the body.‎ ‎62. He was admitted into Beijing University and years of his hard work paid off e_______________.‎ ‎63. Once, I took part in a national speaking contest on b___________ of our school and won the first place.‎ ‎64. From the c______________ ideas to the abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learner-friendly.‎ ‎65. About thirty Chinese children a____________ by North American families have returned to China “to search for their roots” so far.‎ 第二节 完成句子（每空0.5分，共20空，满分10分）‎ ‎66. 如果当初他多花点时间练习英语的话，那么现在他的英语会说得好很多。‎ If he __________ _____________ more time practising speaking English before, he __________ __________ able to speak it much better now.‎ ‎67. 随着空气污染变得越来越严重，我们应该呼吁大家乘坐公共交通出行。‎ ‎____________ air pollution ______________ worse and worse, we should _____________ ______________ everyone to take public transportation.‎ ‎68. 尽管要价过高，但房子肯定会卖出去的。‎ The house will certainly be sold, __________ ___________ ___________ the fact _________ it’s overpriced.‎ ‎69. 我真的不知道这次事故是如何发生的。‎ I really didn’t know __________ the accident had _________ _________.‎ ‎70. 匆匆瞥了眼火情，他不惊不慌地向前进穿过人群，冲进着火的大楼。‎ ‎_____________ through the situation of the fire, he _________ _________ __________ through the crowd without ________ to the burning building.‎ 第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。 ‎ Have you ever felt a sudden feeling of joy because you heard a favorite song playing? Then you know that music can have a strong effect on your emotions. Try to take advantage ___71___ this power of music. It can help get you out of a bad mood or stay in a good one, says Alicia Ann Clair, professor at the University of Kansas. Music can also help you relax and feel ___72___(refresh). ‎ To cheer up, listen to Latin music ___73___ anything with a strong beat or a fast tempo(节奏).‎ Listen to calming music before you start some stressful ___74___(activity), advises Dr. Clair. “Once you' re in a good state of mind, it' s easier to maintain it.” You can lower stress at work with music, too, by playing relaxing tunes (曲调). But only play them when you really need them. “___75___ you listen to them all day long, you’ll stop noticing them,” Dr. Clair ___76___(explain). Then the music won' t have any effect. ‎ You can change your mood by ___77___(switch) from one kind of music to another. “Start with something relaxing, and then ___78___(gradual) increase the tempo and beat,” says Dr. Clair. For example, first play some nice slow love songs, and then listen to something more ___79___(energy). When you want to calm down after a busy week at work, just do ___80___ opposite.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 单句改错（10分）‎ 以下10个句子，每个句中只有一处错误。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ ‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在符号下面写上该加的词。‎ 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。‎ 81. I would have helped you, but I were really busy the whole week.‎ 82. People are banned smoking in many public places in England.‎ 83. I am not accustomed to get up so early.‎ 84. Her money has been run out of and her patience is also running out of.‎ 85. Our school has been given some new equipments by the local government.‎ 86. The young man has subscribed Reader’s Digest for three years.‎ 87. ‎---Is the girl standing at the gate in the possession of the car? ‎ ‎---No. The car is in the possession of her father.‎ 88. I was walking in the street while I saw my old friend Tom.‎ 89. Many citizens opposed to building the luxury houses in the center of the city now.‎ 90. It was for this reason which her uncle moved out of New York.‎ 第二节 书面表达（20分）‎ ‎2017年的元旦，你们一家人响应号召开展了“体验一天低碳生活”的活动，请写一篇英文短文，介绍这一天的低碳生活，向《21世纪英文报》投稿。字数100词左右，题目和开头已给出，不计入总词数。‎ 内容要点如下：‎ ‎1、乘坐公共交通工具，尽量少开私家车。‎ ‎2、不使用一次性筷子(disposable chopsticks)、塑料袋(plastic bags)。‎ ‎3、……‎ ‎4、你的感想。‎ Experience a Low-carbon Day I took part in an activity of “Experience a Low-carbon Day” on January 1st with my family. ________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ ___ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎2016-2017学年度第一学期八县(市)一中期末联考 高中 二 年 英语 科试卷参考答案 听力（共两节；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 ABBAC 6-10 ACABA 11-15 BCCAC 16-20 BCBBA 阅读理解（共两节；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎21-23 DCB 24-26 ACB 27-30 DBCB 31-35 DAGEC 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎36-40 CBACD 41-45 BDBCC 46-50 DBBCC 51-55 DACDA 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎56.typical 57.desperately 58.average 59.appointed 60. strengthen ‎61.automatic 62.eventually 63.behalf 64.concrete 65. adopted 根据所给的汉语提示完成句子（共20空；每空0.5分，满分10分）‎ ‎66. had spent; would be 67. With, becoming/As, becomes; appeal to/call on ‎68. in spite of; that 69. how; come about 70. Glancing; made his way; panic 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎71.of 72.refreshed 73.or 74.activities 75.If ‎76.explains 77.switching 78.gradually 79.energetic 80.the 单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎81.were→was 82.banned 后加from 83.get→getting ‎84.最后一个of去掉 85.equipments→equipment ‎86.subscribed后加to 87.第三个the去掉 88.while→when ‎89.citizens后加are 90.which→that 书面表达（20分）【参考范文】 ‎ Experience a Low-carbon Day I took part in an activity of “Experience a Low-carbon Day” on January 1st with my family.‎ In the morning, we went to the cinema by bus rather than by car. Using public transport was a good way to reduce carbon emission. At luntime, we took out our chopsticks brought from home. If we all refused to use the wooden disposable chopsticks, it would surely discourage the cutting down of trees. We went shopping in the afternoon. Knowing that plastic bags would lead to "white pollution", we used reusable cloth bags instead.‎ I think what we did that day was meaningful, which helped us form a good habit. Also, we should call on the people around us to take action. Only with joint efforts can we create a better world.‎ 录音原文 Text 1‎ W: Oh, hey Mike. Did you go to the gym? Sam said he was going and wanted to go to that new restaurant with you afterwards.‎ M: I saw him at the gym, but I wasn’t hungry afterwards. So, we decided to go to the ‎ movies instead.‎ Text 2‎ M: Why were you talking to that guy just now? He looks kind of strange. ‎ W: Oh, the guy in the hat? That’s my professor. I was just asking him about our test tomorrow.‎ M: OK. It looked like you were giving money to a homeless guy for a second.‎ Text 3‎ W: Remember I told you about Bill, the guy I work for? I heard that they want to fire him.‎ M: I told you that guy was nothing but trouble. You should stay away from him.‎ W: I’m his secretary. It’s my job to be with him. Besides, he isn’t that bad and he’s funny.‎ Text 4‎ W: Hey, Joe! We’re all going over to the hospital to meet Wanda. We’re going to stop at the store first to buy some flowers.‎ M: Oh, right. It’s her last day and there is a surprise party for her. I have to drop some stuff off at home, but then I’ll head right over.‎ Text 5 ‎ M: I need to take a shower. I was working in the garden all day today, and I’m really dirty.‎ W: Well, I’m going to wash the dog first. You will have to wait.‎ M: Oh, I’ll watch TV for a while then…‎ Text 6‎ M: Would you mind logging in to our game and helping me with this mission?‎ W: Sure. Just give me a second to turn on my computer. Which mission are you having trouble with? The one with the snake?‎ M: That one was a piece of cake, but not as easy as the water one. I’m trying to do the one with the trees now.‎ W: Oh, yeah. That one isn’t much fun, but you have to do it to go to the next level.‎ M: Yeah. I did the tower mission yesterday. That was the hardest one.‎ Text 7‎ W: You’re up early. What are you doing?‎ M: I was just watching the sun come up. Charlie and Pat are taking the boat out to go fishing. We’ll have some fresh fish this afternoon.‎ W: I was talking to Pat yesterday, and she said that they were going to take a trip to the island today. I didn’t know they were going to go fishing. ‎ M: Oh, I just guessed they were fishing because they took the boat out. But if they go to the island, they might bring back some crab. ‎ W: That would be really great. I haven’t had crab for a long time.‎ M: Do you think I should call her and ask? ‎ W: Sure. That way, we could find out what’s for dinner.‎ Text 8 ‎ W: Hi, Brian. Want some chips?‎ M: No thanks, Jenny. I’m not really hungry. I’ll just wait for dinner.‎ W: Oh, speaking of which…what’s for dinner?‎ M: I don’t know. It’s Mason’s turn to cook. So, we’ll probably have something spicy.‎ W: He is a really good cook, but I’m not in the mood for spicy food. Maybe I’ll go out tonight.‎ M: Oh? Where are you thinking of going?‎ W: I’m not sure…maybe that new sandwich shop on Oak Street. I heard they had a special on Tuesdays: buy one, get one for half price. ‎ M: Wow, it sounds like you could use some company.‎ W: Yeah, let’s go. Let me guess…you’ll have a ham and cheese sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.‎ M: Sounds good, but no tomato.‎ W: Really? I love tomatoes. And a sandwich just isn’t a sandwich without hot peppers.‎ M: Hot peppers? No, thanks. Hey, I thought you said you weren’t in the mood for spicy food!‎ Text 9 ‎ W: What do you want to do tonight? There are a few movies I’d like to go see.‎ M: I think Hugo’s band is playing tonight. I got a text about it yesterday. Let me check.‎ W: Sure.‎ M: Here it is. Oh, no. They are playing tomorrow night at the Coal Club. Do you want to go?‎ W: Of course! I love Hugo’s band. ‎ M: I’ll order two tickets online. Wow, it says here that they’re $50 each.‎ W: Really? Why are they so expensive? His shows are usually free.‎ M: Yeah, but it says that there are five bands and that you get a free drink and a free shirt. And all the money from the ticket sales is going to go to a children’s charity.‎ W: Oh, that makes sense, then. Hugo told me a few weeks ago that they were going to play at a special charity event.‎ M: So, do you still want me to order the tickets?‎ W: Yeah, sure. It’s for a good cause.‎ M: That still leaves us with nothing to do tonight.‎ W: Let’s play a game and stay in. ‎ Text 10‎ Hello, everyone. Welcome to the seventeenth annual meeting of the Butterfly Society. This year, our meeting will include talks from many of our favorite people. Dr. Jordan Smith will tell us some new facts about butterflies. Sandra Green, a national park guide for the last fourteen years, will share some ideas for how to collect butterflies. And Prof. Hilary Brown will show us some interesting ways to keep butterflies at home. We will have talks in three different meeting rooms this year. Please feel free to move around and join any of the discussions you want. Please remember that all of our meeting rooms will be on the fourth floor, and keep in mind that we are not the only group in the hotel today. There may be quite a few organizations here. Just look for the big yellow “B” signs outside the meeting rooms.‎ ‎ As always, please feel free to make a donation. We need the support of our members to help us keep going! We accept checks and credit card payments, but this is the first year that we cannot accept cash, as it creates a security issue.‎