2019-2020学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试 英语（Word版）

2019-2020学年四川省绵阳南山中学高二上学期期中考试 英语（Word版）

‎2019年11月 绵阳南山中学2019年秋季高2018级半期考试 英语试题 ‎ ‎ 考生注意：‎ ‎1.本试题分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，满分150分，答题时间120分钟。‎ ‎2.答题前，考生务必将自己的准考证号、姓名填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎3.第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。第II卷用黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上书写作答，在试题卷上作答，答案无效。‎ 第I卷（共100分）‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 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 are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. A friend. B. A notice. C. Their manager.‎ ‎2. What does the woman suggest the man do?‎ A. Have a good rest. B. Hold a special celebration. C. Ask Rick to go with him.‎ ‎3. What does the woman say about Linda's brother?‎ A. He's hospitable. B. He's quiet. C. He's unfriendly.‎ ‎4. What will the woman probably do next?‎ A. Fill in the application form. ‎ B. Go to the interview immediately.‎ C. Rush back to fetch the application form.‎ ‎5. What do we know about the woman?‎ A. She cared about others' comments.‎ B. She had a fight with some girls.‎ C. She wants to be a star.‎ 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至7题。‎ ‎6. Why does the woman think the car looks strange?‎ A. Its windows are broken. ‎ B. It has stayed there for long. ‎ C. It is parked against the rules.‎ ‎7. What will the speakers probably do with the car?‎ A. Report it to the police. B. Push it somewhere else. C. Leave it there.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. In a park. B. At a hospital. C. At a drug store ‎9. What does the man ask the woman to do?‎ A. Drink another brand of water.‎ B. Take one tablet a day for three days.‎ C. Take a walk in the park.‎ ‎10. What's wrong with the woman's son?‎ A. He has some sunburn. B. He hurt his arm in a park. C. He has a stomachache.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. How long will the woman be away?‎ A. Two weeks. B. One week. C. Two days.‎ ‎12. Who will the woman work with in Toronto?‎ A. The man's secretary. B. The man. C. Jodie.‎ ‎13. How will the woman travel to Toronto?‎ A. By car. B. By bus. C. By plane.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14. What is the woman?‎ A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A nurse.‎ ‎15. What does the woman want to do?‎ A. Work in a library. B. Tutor some children. C. Work as a volunteer.‎ ‎16. What can the woman probably do?‎ A. Buy medicine for the aged. B. Tidy up all the novels. C. Entertain the elderly.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What do we know about the speaker's job?‎ A. It has long working hours. B. It's well-paid. C. It's easy.‎ ‎18. What does the speaker say about hiring a cleaner?‎ A. It's expensive. B. It's unnecessary. C. It's worthwhile.‎ ‎19. How often did the speaker go to the supermarket before?‎ A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.‎ ‎20. What is more important to the speaker?‎ A. Doing facial treatments. B. Having a clean house. C. Buying clothes.‎ 第二部分　阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）‎ A City‎ ‎College ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS All high school graduates and anyone 18 years of age or older, with or without a high school diploma, are suitable for admission. Individuals under the age of 18 who possess a high school diploma are also suitable for admission.‎ HOW TO ENROLL IN CREDIT COURSES ‎ New and readmitted students must complete and hand in a credit admissions application form available online at www.ccsf.edu.‎ BEFORE YOU REGISTER:‎ ‎ ● Learn about your skill level in English and Math through our assessment service;‎ ‎ ● Attend an orientation (新生报到会) to hear about support services;‎ ‎ ● Meet with a counselor (adviser) to select your courses;‎ ‎ ● Find out if you are required for attending the entrance examinations.‎ HOW TO ENROLL IN NONCREDIT COURSES Courses in Noncredit Programs are free of charge (no enrollment fee). For information on how to enroll in noncredit courses, click here.‎ PARKING ‎ Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to use public transit. Click here for Parking Regulations.‎ SERVICES City‎ ‎College‎ services include a bookstore, cafeteria, health center, tutoring center, career and transfer center, counseling, financial aid, library, learning resource center, student government offices, campus police, disabled students programs and more.‎ ‎21. Which kind of the following people could not be admitted into City‎ ‎College?‎ A. A high school graduate.‎ B. An adult without a high school diploma.‎ C. A sixteen boy without a high school diploma.‎ D. Anyone who possesses a high school diploma.‎ ‎22. What do we know about the entrance examinations from the passage?‎ A. All new and readmitted students must take the examinations.‎ B. Those who are poor in English and Math must take the entrance examinations.‎ C. Not all the new students are required to take the entrance examinations.‎ D. The entrance examinations are free of charge.‎ ‎23. Where can this passage be found?‎ A. On an education website. B. In a newspaper advertisement.‎ C. In a tour guide. D. In a college news report.‎ B Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.‎ ‎ For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents’ home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hate confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.‎ ‎ Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.‎ ‎ But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.‎ ‎ That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They’d get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.‎ ‎ We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was ‎ better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons.‎ ‎ We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories. ‎ ‎ I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.‎ ‎ Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey — and the best part of yourself.‎ ‎24. Why did the author use to take freeways to her parents' home?‎ A. It was less tiring B. It would be faster and safer C. Her kids would feel less confined D. She felt better with other drivers nearby ‎25. The author stopped regularly on the country roads to _____.‎ A. relax in the fresh air B. take a deep breath C. let the kids play with Banner D. take care of the lamb ‎ ‎26. What does the author discover from the trip according to Paragraph 6?‎ A. Freeways are where beauty hides.‎ B. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.‎ C. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.‎ D. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life.‎ ‎27. What does the underlined word “detour” mean ?‎ A. A fast and straight road trip B. A route which is long and not direct C. A pleasant and meaningful tour D. An unpleasant road trip ‎ C ‎  Everyone could feel a sudden impulse（冲动） and buy something unnecessary. Then how to avoid it? The best way is to just keep your hands away from tempting products. According to new research, individuals who touch possible items in stores are more likely to have an increased desire to purchase them than those who keep their hand off the products.‎ ‎      Suzanne Shu and Joann Peck, marketing professors at the University of Wisconsin’s business school conducted studies on the connection between touch and feelings of ownership and the effect of perceived(感觉)ownership on the value placed on an object. For one of the experiments, the experts placed two products, a Slinky toy and a coffee mugin front of the volunteers who were undergraduate students. About half of the participants were allowed to touch the products, while the other half were asked not to touch them. The volunteers then were asked to express their sense of ownership of the products and to report how much money they were willing to pay for each. The results showed that those students who were allowed to touch the objects reported significant increased level of perceived ownership. They also expressed a desire to pay more money to obtain the products.‎ ‎      The investigators also discovered that a sense of very pleasant feelings when touching products, determined how much money consumers were willing to pay. However, if the object did not feel pleasant to the touch, it significantly decreased the amount the buyers were willing to pay.‎ ‎      Researchers said that many stores have already followed the right path. But what can be done while shopping online, when touching of an item is not possible? In this case, the experts say, just picturing in mind that they are touching it and then owning it, will cause greater feelings of ownership, and thus the consumers will be more likely to make a purchase.‎ ‎      When you touch an object, you immediately feel some kind of a connection to it, according to the researchers. That connection stirs up(唤起) an emotional reaction. And that emotion can make people buy something they would never even consider buying if they had not touched it.‎ 28. How does the author develop the text?‎ A. By providing typical examples.‎ ‎  B. By drawing a conclusion through research.‎ ‎  C. By comparing opinions from different fields.‎ ‎  D. By presenting a cause and analyzing its effects.‎ ‎29. Which of the following was found in the research?‎ ‎  A. Touching a product affects the customer’s feelings of desire for it.‎ ‎  B. If you are not to spend money, it’s less possible for you to touch the product.‎ ‎  C. The longer you touch the goods, the more desire you have to own them.‎ ‎  D. Shoppers cannot resist the temptation when they meet things they like.‎ ‎30. What would happen to them when people do online shopping?‎ ‎  A. They immediately feel a connection to it.‎ ‎  B. They will particularly want to touch the products advertised on the Internet.‎ ‎  C. They desire to possess it and do not care how much money they would pay.‎ ‎  D. People’s imaginable ownership led to a greater possibility of purchasing products.‎ ‎31. What led the researchers to conduct this study?‎ ‎  A. To figure out the connection between touch and feelings of ownership.‎ ‎  B. To satisfy customers’ social needs when shopping.‎ ‎ C. To share the good ideas about avoid impulsive consumption.‎ ‎  D. To develop marketing strategies for trade companies.‎ D A young woman sits alone in a café sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing café waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafés”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.‎ The concept rises from a desire to be alone among young Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation. The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” — a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression — “botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.‎ One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the cafe, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and it's always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and it's a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”‎ The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million ‎ “hikikomori” — a more extreme example of social recluses (隐士) who withdraw completely from society.‎ ‎32. What is special about the “silent cafes”?‎ A. It provides various tea and books. B. People are not allowed to communicate.‎ C. It offers service by writing not by speaking. D. It has attracted many popular young people.‎ ‎33. Which of the following brings about the idea of being alone in Japan?‎ A. The stable economic situation. B. The increasing social isolation.‎ C. The rapid development of the Internet. D. The rising demand for privacy.‎ ‎34. What do we know about Higashikokubaru?‎ A. She doesn’t like to be a nurse. B. She doesn’t like the life in big cities.‎ C. She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place. D. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.‎ ‎35. What is the best title of the passage?‎ A. A new concept in Japan B. Social recluses in Japan ‎ C. Silent cafes D. Lonely Japanese 第二节七选五：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。（共5小题，每小题2分，共10分）‎ WE FOUND A FIX Tricks to Improve Your Life Get your water past airport security travel ‎ It’s impossible to get water through airport security, right? While it’s true that you are allowed only up to 3.4 ounces(盎司) of any liquid, 36. — if they are “frozen solid when presented for screening.” The catch is serious, however: “If frozen liquid items are partially melted, or have any liquid at the bottom of the container,” you’ll likely have to throw the whole thing. ‎ Keep your bananas fresh ‎ Can’t use the whole bunch(串) yet? 37. . The cold will help them stay at their peak for another week. That said, avoid freezing bananas that aren’t quite ripe, as it will stop the natural ripening process.‎ ‎38. ‎ There’s a reason why apples are known as nature’s toothbrush — foods that are firm or crisp help clean teeth as they’re eaten. If you know you won’t be able to brush your teeth right after eating, you might want to save a cleaning food for the end of your meal. 39. . ‎ Make your bathroom smell nice naturally ‎ Looking for a way to get rid of horrible bathroom smells that doesn’t require a daily spray(喷雾)? Place five or so drops of any essential oil on the inside of the cardboard toilet paper roll, and voilà!‎ ‎40. ______________ Just be careful that the oil doesn’t get on the paper itself. ‎ A. Every time someone gets some paper, the movement will release the pleasant but not over the top scent B. Transportation Security Administration regulations do let full water bottles through in one case C. Wait until they have started to soften, and then place them in the freezer D. Put them in the freezer once you get them from the market E. Other choices include raw carrots, and unbuttered popcorn F. Protect your teeth with nature’s toothbrush G. Clean your teeth with food 第三部分　基础知识应用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A，Ｂ，Ｃ，Ｄ四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将其涂黑。‎ The world always makes way for the dreamer.‎ When I was twelve years old, my father took me to see Zig Zigler. I remember sitting in that dark hall listening to Mr. Zigler   41   everyone’s spirits up to the ceiling, I 42   there feeling like I could do anything. When we got to the car, I turned to my father and said, “Dad, I want to    43   people feel like that.” My father asked me   44   I meant. “I want to be a motivational speaker just like Mr. Zigler,”  I replied．A(An)    45   was born.‎ ‎ Recently, I began seeking my dream of motivating others.   46   a four-year relationship with Fortune 100 Company  47   as a sales-trainer and ending as a regional sales manager, I left the company at the height of my   48  . Many people were   49   that I would leave after earning a six-figure income. And they asked   50   I would risk everything for a dream. ‎ ‎ I made my   51   to start my own company and leave my secure position after ‎  52   a regional sales meeting. The vice-president of our company delivered a  53  that changed my life. He asked us, “If a god would offer you three wishes, what would they be?” After giving us a/an   54   to write down the three wishes, he then asked us, “Why do you need a   55  ?” I would never forget the power I felt at that moment. I realized that   56   I had accomplished in the past had prepared me for this moment. I was ready and didn’t need a god’s help to become a motivational speaker. A motivational speaker was   57  .‎ ‎ Having made that decision, I was immediately   58  . One week after I gave notice, my husband was laid off from his job, and now we had no   59  . But I held onto my dream and the wonder really began to happen. In a short time my husband found a better job．And I was able to book several    60   engagements(预约) with new customers. I discovered the incredible power of dreams. ‎ ‎41. A．rise                B．blow               C．put                   D．raise ‎ ‎42. A．slipped                  B．came                 C．arrived                D．left ‎43. A．get                       B．make                    C．hope                  D．cheer ‎44. A．that                      B．what                  C．which                  D．if ‎45. A．dream                  B．idea                    C．thought                D．speaker ‎46. A．Before                  B．After               C．Because               D．While ‎47. A．beginning            B．working             C．acting                  D．regarding ‎ ‎48. A．life                       B．love                   C．career                D．income ‎ ‎49. A．surprised            B．moved               C．disappointed        D．delighted ‎ ‎50. A．when                  B．if                   C．why                      D．how ‎ ‎51. A．plan                    B．promise              C．decision               D．mind ‎ ‎52. A．attending             B．joining               C．entering               D．holding ‎53. A．newspaper           B．book        C．speech             D．report ‎ ‎54. A．moment                B．hour             C．day                    D．week ‎55. A．help                    B．job                    C．god                      D．company ‎56. A．something           B．anything             C．nothing              D．everything ‎57. A．alive                   B．dead                  C．born               D．missing ‎58. A．examined            B．tested            C．checked                D．searched ‎ ‎59. A．help                    B．harm                  C．income                 D．money ‎ ‎60. A．selling                B．writing            C．listening            D．speaking 第Ⅱ卷（共50分）‎ 第二节语法填空(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 Jack Ma, chairman of Alibaba Group, resigned 61.___________Teachers’ Day from leading the e-commerce giant he 62.____________(set) up 20 years ago. The 55-year-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by 63._____________(dress) up like a rock star at his farewell party. ‎ In fact, his rags-to-riches story is 64.________________example of doing something different.‎ ‎65._____________(visit) the United States in 1995, Ma saw the internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a 66._________‎ ‎(share) apartment, struggling for years to get it off the ground. Although 67.____________ (face) with great challenges, the company 68.____________ (gradual) brought e-commerce to China. His success has inspired a number of Chinese tech 69._________________ (businessman). Ma pointed out that the key is having a dream. “It’s the dreams 70.____________keep us never afraid of setbacks.” Ma said in a video posted on Sept 9. ‎ 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作文。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（＾），并在该词下面写出该加的词。‎ 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.只允许修改5处，多者（从第6处起）不计分。‎ ‎2.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。‎ Three years ago I failed a important exam and become a student in an ordinary school. Although I felt disappointing at the shabby campus and the poorly-equipped classroom, but I found the teachers patient and considerate. Beside, I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in class and decided to make the best of it. I worked hardly and got along well my teachers and classmates. Whenever I had difficulties, they were always available. Soon, I became one of the top student in my class, that greatly increased my confidence and got me motivated. My experience tells me that it is not what you are given but how you make use of it that determine who you are.‎ 第二节：书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，你刚从伦敦的旅行回来，非常感谢好友Jack在此期间的帮助。得知他对中国的节日非常感兴趣，特别是今年的国庆节，请你写一封信介绍中国的国庆节。内容要点：‎ ‎1. 感谢他的帮助；‎ ‎2. 介绍中国的国庆节；‎ ‎3. 欢迎他来中国。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Jack,‎ How is everything going? _______________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Best wishes.‎ Yours sincerely， Li Hua 英语参考答案 第一部分听力（共20小题, 每小题1分, 满分20分）‎ ‎ 1~5. BCCCA 6~10. CACBA 11~15. ACCBC 16~20. CBCAB 第二部分阅读理解（共20小题, 每小题2分, 满分40分）‎ ‎21~25. CCABD 26~30. DBBAD 31~35. ACBCC 36~40. BCGEA 第三部分英语知识运用（共25小题, 每小题1.5分, 满分45分）‎ 第一节完形填空 ‎41~45 DDBBA 46~50 BACAC 51~55 CACAC 56-60 DCBCD 第二节语法填空 ‎ 61. on 62. set 63. dressing 64. an 65. visiting ‎ ‎66. shared 67.faced 68. gradually 69. businessmen 70. that 第四部分写作 第一节短文改错 ‎1. an 2. became 3. disappointed 4. Although或but去掉 5. Besides ‎ ‎6. hard 7. with 8. students 9. which 10. determines 第二节 书面表达（满分15分）‎ Dear Jack, ‎ How is everything going? First of all, I would like to convey my gratitude for your help and kindness during my stay in London .‎ Knowing that you show a great interest in Chinese culture, especially National Day, I would love to introduce it to you. National Day, one of the most significant festivals in China, falls on October 1st every year. So far, it has been 70 years since the PRC was founded. On October 1st this year, there were various celebrations such as a grand military parade and magnificent fireworks display in Beijing to mark/ commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the PRC. People all over the country were very excited and proud to celebrate the day together.‎ Welcome to China and you will surely have an unforgettable experience if you come to China.(Lastly, I’d like to extend an invitation to you to come to China and have an unusual experience .)‎ Best wishes. ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua ‎【听力材料】‎ Text 1‎ M: I've heard the manager made a notice this morning. Do you know what it is about?‎ W: It's about Tom. He is changing to the Research‎ ‎Center.‎ Text 2‎ M: I'd like you to go to the grand opening of the Ice Festival.‎ W: Phone Rick. I'm just too tired and I want to have a rest. You will have to manage without me.‎ Text 3‎ M: Linda is very quiet. But her brother talks too much.‎ W: Yes, you are right and he isn't friendly either.‎ Text 4‎ M: Tina, make sure that you have everything ready for the interview before we are far away from home.‎ W: That really reminds me. I left my application form on my table when I rushed out of the house just now.‎ Text 5‎ M: What would it be like working with those young stars?‎ W: It was a great group. I always got mad when people said that we didn't get along. Just because we were girls, there was never a fight. We had a great time.‎ Text 6‎ W: Excuse me. I was wondering if you have any idea who owns that car. I've noticed it's been parked illegally with its windows open for the last two days. I'm thinking about calling the police.‎ M: No, I don't know anything about that car. I agree with you that it is kind of strange for it to be sitting there like that, though.‎ Text 7‎ W: Can you give me something for an upset stomach, please? I'm on holiday, and I think it's the change of water.‎ M: Yes, these tablets should settle your stomach. Just one tablet (药片) a day for three days. And if you still feel bad, you should see a doctor.‎ W: Thank you. And can you give me something for sunburn? My little boy was out in the park all day yesterday.‎ M: This after-sun cream is good. But you should always put on some cream before you go out in the sun as well.‎ W: Yes, I'll take some of that, too.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hey, Julie. You'll have to go to Toronto in two weeks.‎ W: What's my objective there?‎ M: To help the branch office there budget for the coming year.‎ W: How long will I stay there?‎ M: You can finish within a week if two of you are working on it. And you'll have another week to relax there.‎ W: Who should I contact when I arrive?‎ M: My secretary will tell you the details in two days.‎ W: And who will cooperate with me?‎ M: Jodie. Book your flight tomorrow.‎ W: OK. Keep me informed.‎ Text 9‎ M: Good morning. Can I help you?‎ W: Yes, I'm wondering if you need volunteers.‎ M: We don't have many volunteers at this center. Most young people in the area want to volunteer at the library or tutor kids. Is this for a school project?‎ W: No, I'm just here because I want to help. I have references from my teachers if you want to see them.‎ M: OK. Well, we have about 50 senior citizens who live here year-round. We have nurses to bring them their medicine and give them baths, but they do get very bored.‎ W: Oh, I can help with that. I can read novels to them, or we can play games…‎ Text 10‎ W: When I was younger I felt I ought to do all the cleaning, shopping and ironing myself, but now I don't. I have a pressured but well-paid job, so I can pay someone else to do these chores(家务) so that I'm free to do the things I enjoy, like cooking. I have a cleaner who comes three mornings a week and she also does the ironing.‎ Coming home to a clean kitchen is wonderful, better than any facial or massage(按摩) treatment, and well worth the money. Recently, I decided to cut out my weekly supermarket visit too, and now have organic food delivered. I use local shops for other groceries, so I never have to go to the supermarket at all now. Although I like shopping for clothes, having my house cleaned is more important to me.‎