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2018-2019学年江苏省南通市海安高级中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版
南通市海安高级中学2018—2019学年度第一学期期中考试 高二年级英语试卷 注意事项: 1.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题),满分120分,考试时间120分钟。 2.所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上(选择题部分使用答题卡,请将选择题的答案直接填涂到答题卡上),答案写在试卷上的无效。 第I卷 (三部分 共85分) 第一部分: 听力(共两节,满分20分) 第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分20分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分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 time is it now? A.10:10. B.10:05. C.9:05. 2.Where is the man’s biology textbook? A. Next to the TV. B. Under his bed. C. On the cupboard. 3.What does the man think is the best way to get to know a place? A. Seeing travel films about it. B. Going there in person. C. Reading descriptions of it. 4. Why does the woman make an early appointment? A. The tests must be done in the morning. B. She mustn’t eat before the tests. C. She doesn’t want to take time off work. 5. What do we know about the woman? A. She will call the man at noon. B. She has a meeting this evening. C. She plans to play badminton this afternoon. 第二节 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,各个小题将给出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.Where are the speakers probably? A. At home. B. In a theatre. C. In a store. 7.What kind of films does the woman want now? A. The ones that have sorrowful stories. B. The ones that make her pleased. C. The ones that can get her attention. 听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。 8.Where does this conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket. B. In a cinema. C. In a restaurant. 9.What do we know about the woman? A. She is trying to keep healthy now. B. She doesn’t like eating chocolate. C. She pays for the food. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.What did the government ask all adults to do? A. Learn special skills. B. Help out in the war. C. Work on Christmas Day. 11.What did the woman do during World War Ⅱ? A. She nursed the injured. B. She trained nurses. C. She worked in the government. 12.Why were the Manchester City Rest Centers short of staff? A. People got wounded in the war. B. People went home after days of hard work. C. People were away for Christmas holidays. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.What is the woman’s purpose in talking to the man? A. To ask him to help arrange an interview. B. To interview him about his job. C. To beg him to do the school project. 14.What does the man do? A. A professor. B. An accountant. C.A driver. 15.What is the man going to do? A. Have an interview with the woman. B. Share his opinions about diving. C. Make a telephone call. 16.How does the woman feel about the project at last? A. Confident. B. Worried. C. Annoyed. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.What is the speaker doing? A. Reporting a match live. B. Cheering for his team. C. Coaching a football team. 18.Why is the match starting late? A. The weather is terrible. B. The traffic is heavy. C. One player is badly injured. 19.What happened after the match was on for 2 minutes? A. The fans shouted happily for the goal. B. Hank took the ball from Parker. C. Rossi fell on the ground. 20.Who has kicked a goal? A. Rossi. B. Hank. C. Parker. 第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分) 第一节:单项选择(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 21.Although Singles' Day represents a unique time for bargain hunters, it can turn into a disappointing experience without __________ preparation. A. initial B. adequate C. automatic D. familiar 22.My visit here will encourage students ________ negative feelings and get rid of them in the end. A. to have B. had C. to be having D. having 23. 一The manager has come back from his business trip. He is asking you for the report. 一 Oh, my god! I haven't finished it yet. But he__________ back at the company tomorrow. A. was expected B. will expect C. expected D. will be expected 24. To organize this conference as well as expected, let’s make a list of possible lectures in order of ________, shall we? A. convenience B. preference C. confidence D. consequence 25. —Did you pass your driving test? —Yes, otherwise I ________ to the picnic next month. A. couldn’t drive B. couldn’t have driven C. won’t drive D. wouldn’t have driven 26. The trouble with the global warming debate is that it has become a moral problem ________it’s really an engineering one. A. because B. when C. until D. where 27. He is a very good actor, _________ a lot of comedians are not, and he is a good director and a good writer as well. A. who B. where C. which D. whom 28. They argued that they should be paid for providing services, they had not signed a formal contract. A.as though B.now that C.if only D.even though 29. The Y-shaped span of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, links the three cities and includes the latest engineering technology and design, the structures to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, and a super typhoon. A. to enable B. having enabled C. enabling D. enables 30. ______ to cell phones that many people have significant mental and physical problems when forbidden to use them for an entire day. A. Such is the addiction B. Such does addiction C. So are they addicted D. So is the addiction 31. Our school doesn’t students’ staying in the classroom too long. We think they should have time for sports. A. advocate B. admit C. assess D. approach 32. Jerry doesn’t know what to ______ at the university; she can’t make up her mind about her future. A. take in B. take over C. take up D. take on 33. ______ a promising city with many opportunities and full of life, Hai’an is attracting growing numbers of talents. A. Considering B. Considered C. Having considered D. To be considered 34. Finally, he chose to withdraw from college to care for his grandpa _______ the fact that he had developed cancer. A. in favour of B. in possession of C. in view of D. in defence of 35. —I really _____ at the sight of what those dogs have done to those flowers we worked so hard to grow. —I share your feeling. Just look at your flower beds! A. fall over the moon B. be down in the dumps C. get hot under the collar D. laugh her head off 第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分) 请认真阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I had an interesting question from my 10-year-old daughter Claire. She asked me if I had always been this ___36___. I thought about it for a while and gave her the best answer ___37___ my own personal development. 1 was born and ___38___ in a small town in Zambia. I was ___39___ that from a very young age l was encouraged to ___40___ the world and ask as many questions as I could. My grandfather was a(n) ___41___ holding a high position in the government, but he treated everyone with ___42___ like what others did to him. And I often watched him ___43___ with people that way. As a child, I was determined to be like him ___44___ I grew up. I wanted to make people feel good about ___45___ and have meaningful conversations that would ___46___ people to take action and create a better world for everyone. As an ordinary African girl, I became ___47___ to what life had to ___48___. I knew that I would have some bad days as well as good days. I saw this with my parents, as they ___49___ hid their feelings or situations. And from that, I had a ___50___ view of my reality. I tell Claire that my confidence comes from within and that I am bound to ___51___ moments when I’m worried about whether things will work in my ___52___, but I have courage not to give up on my dreams. It is the ___53___ belief that I am good enough and I can do it that has had me going for the last 20 years. A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid that the branch will ___54___ because its trust is not on the branch but on its own ___55___. Always believe in yourself. 36. A. generous B. humorous C. considerate D. confident 37. A. in terms of B. in common with C. in addition to D. in spite of 38. A. brought in B. brought down C. brought up D. brought about 39. A. nervous B. fortunate C. curious D. regretful 40. A. conquer B. change C. rule D. explore 41. A. clerk B. official C. guard D. servant 42. A. respect B. pride C. justice D. coldness 43. A. argue B. reason C. communicate D. negotiate 44. A. before B. until C. if D. when 45. A. themselves B. herself C. ourselves D. himself 46. A. force B. inspire C. urge D. attract 47. A. necessary B. blind C. close D. accustomed 48. A. demand B. reward C. offer D. compensate 49. A. always B. never C. frequently D. occasionally 50. A. balanced B. casual C. cautious D. critical 51. A. remember B. ignore C. meet D. appreciate 52. A. taste B. sight C. place D. favor 53. A. firm B. political C. religious D. unbelievable 54. A. grow B. break C. cross D. bend 55. A. legs B. wings C. feet D. eyes 第三部分:阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 请认真阅读下列短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A TEEN ZONE ANNOUNCEMENTS At the Newton Public Library REGISTER FOR A SUMMER OF STORIES Sign up and receive your reading log at the Circulation Desk. Record books you read over the summer and have a parent sign next to each title. The top five readers will receive prizes such as gift cards, magazine subscriptions, and movie tickets. TEEN ZONE RESOURCES Look to the Teen Zone’s “Ready Reference” comer for all the help you need to locate information on the Internet. Ms. Frye, the librarian, will share tips on keyword searches to find interesting information about certain books. You must have a signed parent permission slip before using the computers. Access is limited to 30 minutes and is on a first-come, first-served basis. EVENTS Poetry Session Monday, June 16 6:00-8:00 P.M. Teen poets can be literary celebrities for a night by reading their original work at this special event. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend and show their support. A few original poems may be selected for publication in the next library newsletter. Food and drinks will be provided Learn Origami Wednesday, June 4 3:00-4:00 P.M. This class provides books and instruction in the ancient Japanese art of folding colourful squares of paper into shapes, such as birds, insects, or flowers. Eco Crafts with Jasleen Wednesday, June 11 3:00-4:00 P.M. Make earth-friendly crafts from recyclable materials. With guidance from a talented teacher and books, you will make new creations from everyday items. Start recycling today, and bring items to share with the group. Magazine and Book Art Wednesday, June 18 3:00-4:00 P.M. The library needs to beautify the walls of the Teen Zone. We will be transforming artwork from old books and magazines into unique masterpieces to frame and hang on the walls. Put your creative spin on some photographs, and help ensure that the Teen Zone remains the highlight of the library. Note: Registration is required for all the events. Register at the Circulation Desk or by calling 1-800-290-5992. Space is limited, so reserve your spot soon! 56. To search for information online from TEEN ZONE RESOURCES, you have to . A. ask Ms. Frye for the password B. register at the Circulation Desk C. get permission from your parent D. bring your books and reading log 57. If you are interested in making different shapes with paper, you can come to . A. Poetry Session B. Learn Origami C. Eco Crafts with Jasleen D. Magazine and Book Art 58. Teen Zone is a place where you can . A. watch movies B. meet many world-famous poets C. exchange artworks D. have new experience with books B It has been said that “Happiness is like a butterfly which, when run after, is always beyond our grasp, but which, if you sit down quietly, may dance beside you.” Social scientists have caught the butterfly. After 40 years of research, they find happiness results from three major origins: genes, events and values. Armed with this knowledge and a few simple rules, we can improve our lives and the lives of those around us. We can even construct a system that carries out our founders’ promises and gives Americans the power to seek happiness. Scientists have studied happiness for decades. They begin simply enough---by asking people how happy they are. The data available to social scientists is the University of Chicago’s General Social Survey, a survey of Americans conducted since 1972. The numbers on happiness from the survey are surprisingly similar. Every other year for four decades, about a third of Americans have said they’re “very happy” and about half report being “pretty happy.” Only about 10 to 15 percent typically say they’re “not too happy.” Scientists have used advanced techniques to check these responses, and such survey results have proved accurate. Beneath these averages are some differences. For many years, researchers found that women were happier than men, although recent studies show that the gap has narrowed or may even have changed to the opposite. Politicians might be interested to learn that traditional women feel particularly happy, about 40 percent say they are very happy which makes them slightly happier than traditional men and obviously happier than open-minded women. The unhappiest of all are open-minded men; only about a fifth consider themselves very happy. But even the people of the same age, sex, and so on vary in their happiness. What explains this? The first answer involves our genes. Researchers at the University of Minnesota have tracked twins who were separated as babies and raised by separate families. These researchers found that we receive a surprising part of our happiness---around 48 percent from parents. (Since I discovered this, I’ve been blaming my parents for my bad moods.) If about half of our happiness is determined by our genes, what about the other half? It’s attractive to suppose that one-time events---like getting a dream job or receive an unexpected gift---will permanently bring the happiness we seek. And studies suggest that such events do control a big part of our happiness---up to 40 percent. But while one-time events do govern a fair amount of our happiness, each event’s influence proves rather short-lived. People suppose that major changes like moving to California or getting a big raise will make them permanently better off. They won’t. Huge goals may take years of hard work to meet, and the struggle itself may be worthwhile, but the happiness they create dissipates after just a few months. To review: About half of happiness is genetically determined. Up to an additional 40 percent comes from the things that have occurred in our recent past---but that won’t last very long. That leaves just about 12 percent. That might not sound like much, but the good news is that we can bring that 12 percent under our control. It turns out that choosing to seek four basic values of faith, family, community and work is the surest path to happiness, given that a certain percentage is genetic and not under our control in any way. To go after the happiness within our reach, we do best to devote ourselves to faith, family, community and meaningful work. 59. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 and Paragraph 5 that______. A. most Americans feel unhappy B. women are always happier than men C. about 40 % of American women are very happy D. traditional men are happier than open-minded women 60. The underlined word “dissipates” (Paragraph 9) probably means _______. A. occur B. return C. disappear D. last 61. Among the origins of happiness, _______. A. age and sex contribute the most B. values are under control C. events hardly perform a function D. genes play a tiny part 62. The main purpose of this passage is to _____. A. advocate the ways of seeking happiness B. clarify the causes of lasting happiness C. stress the importance of happiness D. show the results of the study on happiness C On the occasional clear-frost autumn night, I was hiking through the dark forest with my GMO wolf. Yes, my best friend is a genetically modified organism(转基因生物); deliberate selection has produced the blunt-toothed, small-pawed wonder that walks by my side. Our world is changing rapidly. In the last five decades, global population has fully doubled, with 3.7 billion hungry mouths added to our planet. During this same time span, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has increased by only 5%. Miraculously, this did not result in the great global famine(饥荒)one might have predicted. How do scientists modify a plant so that it makes more food than its parents did? We could treat each harvest like a litter of wolf pups and select only plants bearing the fattest, richest seeds for the next season. This was the method our ancestors used to engineer rice, corn and wheat from the wild grasses they encountered. During my childhood, advances in genetic technologies allowed scientists to identify and clone the genes responsible for repressing stem growth, leading to shorter, stronger stalks that could bear more seed—the high-yield crops that feed us today. The 21st century has brought with it a marvelous new set of high-tech tools with which to further quicken the process of artificial selection. Plant geneticists can now directly edit out or edit in sections of DNA using molecular scissors. We can minimize a plant’s weaknesses while adding to its strengths, and we don’t have to wait for seasons to pass to test the result. It is the transformative potential of these techniques to quickly supply the next-generation crops required for upcoming climate change that has led me to believe in the safety and function of GMO plants in agricultural products. We need more GMO research to feed the world that we are creating. I love the quiet forest that stands between my lab and my home. But I know that as a scientist, I am responsible first to humanity. We must feed, shelter and nurture one another as our first priority, and to do so, we must take advantage of our best technologies, which have always included some type of genetic modification. We must continue as before, nourishing the future as we feed ourselves, and each year plant only the very best of what we have collectively engineered. I keep the faith of my ancestors each night when I walk through the forest to my lab, and my GMO wolf does the same when she guards my way home. 63. Why does the author mention the wolf in the 1st paragraph? A. To advise people to keep wolves as pets. B. To persuade readers to welcome the new technology. C. To change people’s attitude towards wolves. D. To introduce a technology used to humans’ advantage. 64. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? A. GMO technology will help weatherproof future crops. B. With GMO technology, famine has been eliminated. C. Artificial selections make high-yield plants possible. D. The author believes technology should contribute to future generations. 65. What can be learned about modifying a plant? A. It takes scientists seasons to know whether their selection is correct. B. One way for ancestors to change a plant was to clone some genes. C. Modern techniques help speed up the artificial selection by altering DNA. D. The general public show strong faith in GMO plants. 66. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. GMO Technology—Turning Wolves into the Best Pets B. Engineered Food—Feeding Future Generations C. Engineered Food—To Be or Not To Be D. GMO Technology—A Driving Force in World Peace D My husband and I had been married nearly twenty-two years when I acquired Stevens-Johnson syndrome,a disorder where my immune system responded to a virus by producing painful blisters(水疱). Although my long-term evaluation was good,I,who had been so fiercely independent,rapidly became absolutely helpless. My husband,Scott,stepped up to the plate,taking care of kids and cooking dinners.He also became my personal caretaker,applying the medicine to all of my blisters because my hands couldn't do the job.Needless to say,I had negative emotions,bouncing from embarrassment to shame caused by total reliance on someone other than myself. At one point when I had mentally and physically hit bottoms I remember thinking that Scott must somehow love me more than I could ever love him.With my illness he had become the stronger one,and I the weaker one.And this disturbed me. I recovered from my illness,but I couldn't seem to recover from the thought that I loved my husband less than he loved me.This seeming distinction in our love continued to annoy me for the year following my illness. Then recently Scott and I went on a long bike ride.He's an experienced cyclist;I'm quite the green hand.At one point with a strong headwind and sharp pain building in my tired legs,I really thought I couldn't go any further. Seeing me struggle,Scott pulled in front of me and yelled over his shoulder,"Stay close behind me."As I fell into the draft of his six-foot-three-inch frame and followed his steps,I discovered that my legs quit burning and I was able to catch my breath.My husband was pulling me along again.At this very moment I woke up to what I now believe: during these and other tough times,love has the opportunity to become stronger when one partner learns to lean on the other. I pray my husband will always be strong and healthy.But if he should ever become the struggling one,whether on a bike ride or with an illness,I trust I'll be ready to call out to him: Stay close behind me—my turn to pull you along. 67. What made the author feel helpless? A. Her treatment failure. B. Her husband caring for her too much. C. Her losing the previous independence. D. Her suffer ring from illness and mental disorder. 68. Which of the following can best describe the author's husband? A. Family-centered. B. Not good at taking action. C. Career-centered. D. Independent but tired of negative emotions. 69. What did the author's husband do when going on the long bike ride? A. Followed her closely. B. Gave in to her depression. C. Backed her up all the way. D. Stopped to take care of her. 70. Which of the following can replace the underlined phrase “stepped up to the plate” in paragraph 2? A. Moved into batting position. B. Began to take the responsibility. C. Walked to the kitchen. D. Began to wash the plates. 第四部分:任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题0.5分,满分5分) 请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意:每个空格只填1个单词。 Canada is a land with abundant fresh water. In the past it may have seemed that the fresh water resources were limitless. Over time, however, water pollution has damaged this resource. There are three main types of water pollution: physical, biological, and chemical. Perhaps the least harmful but most obvious form of pollution is the physical variety. Floating garbage, old tires, pieces of paper, pop cans and bottles are not pleasant to look at. But this pollution is easily seen and its cleanup and prevention are relatively simple. Biological contamination (n. 污染) refers to bacteria and algae(n. 藻类; 海藻) that enter lakes and rivers from a variety of sources. Waste water from cities and towns is the largest source of biological contamination. While most waste water is treated, not all treatment is adequate. Some enters water bodies without any treatment at all. Some bacteria that occur naturally in rivers and lakes are able to cleanse biological pollution from the water over time. Human beings are, however, overloading many water bodies to the point where there is too much waste for the natural purification process to be effective. The most dangerous form of water pollution results from the dumping of poisonous chemical wastes into the lakes and rivers. These wastes are often colourless, odourless, and tasteless in the water but they can be deadly! What makes things worse is that the water bodies where these chemicals are dumped are often the source of drinking water for millions of people. Some industries have been dumping toxic chemicals into the water supplies for years. The Great Lakes in North America have been referred to as a “chemical soup” because of the number of chemicals dumped into them. In fact, 42 “toxic hot spots” have been identified in the Great Lakes where there are particular problems with the accumulation of toxic chemicals. Thirty two percent of Canadians and thirteen percent of Americans live in the Great Lakes basin. These 40 million people are exposed to hundreds of potentially dangerous chemicals produced by industries. Many of these chemicals have been found in the bodies of fish and gulls that live in and around the Great Lakes. This proves that the chemicals are in the food chain. The quality of the water is also threatened by pesticides(杀虫剂) used on farms. These chemicals, which protect the food supply from animal pests, disease, and weeds, are washed from farmers' fields into rivers and lakes. There is, however, some good news. Government studies indicate that the levels of many contaminants in the Great Lakes have been declining since the 1970s. Restrictions on the manufacture and use of mercury, many pesticides, and PCBs have resulted in reduced contaminant levels in fish. It is a long way to fight against water pollution. Much has to be done to protect our living space. Title: Water pollution in Canada Introduction The fresh water resources in Canada, which were thought to be limitless in the past, have been polluted. There are three main types of water pollution Physical water pollution ·It can be noticed obviously with garbage, old tires, pieces of paper, pop cans and bottles (71)______in water ·It can be (72)______ to look at but least harmful and easy to clean and (73)______ (74)______ water pollution ·It refers to bacteria and algae that enterlakes and rivers from a variety of sources, mainly from waste water from cities and towns ·It takes place when human beings pour so (75)______ waste water into lakes and rivers that the affected water cannot be cleaned by (76)______ Chemical water ·It is caused by the dumping of poisonous chemical wastes from pollution some (77)______ into the lakes and rivers ·It is also caused by pesticides used on farms, which then (78)______ from farmers' fields into rivers and lakes Conclusion Water pollution has put many people in (79)______. Although it is a long way to fight against it, we have no (80)______ but to do much to protect our living space 第五部分 单词拼写 根据首字母或中文在空白处填上适当的词(共10小题;每题0.5分,满分5分) 81. Many developed nations are now c__________ about saving nature rather than developing or destroying it. 82. As soon as they arrived at the hospitals, they headed d_________ for the doctor’s office. 83. The experiment p____ in the 1990s showed that many plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions. 84. The concert was better than all their e________, and so they went home satisfied. 85.This creature lives in the d________ of the ocean, more than 1,000 meters below the surface. 86. He never complains about anything. He is always p________. (积极的;肯定的) 87. As you laugh, the muscles _________(参与) in the laugh become active. 88. He _________(撕;扯) up the letter after reading it and burst into tears. 89. This speech mainly refers to __________(不同种类) of English spoken in different places of the world. 90. Weather ___________(允许), we’ll go climbing. 第六部分 书面表达 (满分25分) 请阅读下列文字和图表,并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。 When was the last time you had fun with your parents? Your parents are all busy during working days; during the weekends, you may want to hang out with them but they may have to work extra hours. This is not uncommon. In China, both of the parents have their jobs. Most of the parents try their best to offer their children comfortable circumstances, but they seldom have time to stay with their children. A recent survey done in the US found that more than half of American parents spend less than three hours having fun with their children each week. As the Daily Mail noted: Families are spending little quality time creating bonds and precious memories together during the week because of the demands of modern life. 【写作内容】 1. 用约30个单词概述上述信息的主要内容; 2. 简要分析父母陪伴孩子的时间越来越少的原因; 3. 结合自己的经历,谈谈父母多陪伴孩子对其孩子的影响。 【写作要求】 1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句; 2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称; 3. 不必写标题。 参考答案 听力:1-5 CCBBA 6-10 CBBAB 11-15 ACABC 16-20 AABCC 单项填空21-25 BDABA 26-30 BCDCA 31-35 ACBCC 完形填空36-40. DACBD 41-45. BACDA 46-50. BDCBA 51-55. CDABB 阅读理解56-58 CBD 59-62 DCBA 63-66 DBCB 67-70. CACB 任务型阅读 71. floating 72. unpleasant 73. prevent 74. Biological 75. much 76. nature 77. industries 78. go/run/flow 79. danger 80. choice/ alternative/option 单词拼写81-85 concerned; directly ; performed; expectations ; depth 86-90 positive; participating ;tore; varieties; permitting Suggested version: Nowadays, it is not uncommon that parents spend little time accompanying their children, which may result from the demands of modern life and some other reasons. There are many factors accounting for this phenomenon. First, in contemporary society parents are facing more stress from living and work than before, so they have to spend most of their time making money. In addition, parents today are more easily distracted by various electronic products when keeping their children company. Take my own experience for example. Once upon a time, I got into trouble in my studies. It was my parents’ company and comfort that had a great effect on my regaining self-confidence. Plain and peaceful as it was, this experience left an unforgettable impression on me, which is of great significance to my growth. To conclude, it’s vital for parents to spend more time with their children. However busy parents are, they should afford their time to accompany their children.(158) 听力材料 W: What time does the bus leave? M: At ten past ten. Oh, It’s about five past. W: Five past ten? M: No, no, relax. Five past nine. (Text 2) M: Have you seen my biology textbook? I left it next to the TV last night. W: No. Go and look under our bed. M: Oh, who put it on the cupboard? W: I don’t know. (Text 3) M: You can look at pictures and read the interesting descriptions of places, but nothing can really replace going to a place yourself. W: Yes, but sometimes things like travel films do satisfy you if it’s a place you’re never likely to go. M: That’s right. (Text 4) M: Why are you going out so early? W: The doctor wants to do some tests and I mustn’t eat for twelve hours before that. She said the best way is to go without breakfast and go there early. Then I can eat and not miss too much time at work. M: Well, I see. (Text 5) M: How about playing badminton this evening? W: I may have a meeting today and if I do it’ll run late this afternoon, but I’m not sure yet. I should know by lunch time whether I’ll be able to get away early, then I can phone you. M: OK, I’ll wait for your call. (Text 6) M: Wow, there’re so many kinds of DVDs on the shelf. What do you feel like seeing? W: Oh, I don’t know. Something light. After the day I just had, I don’t want to use my brain at all. M: A comedy? W: That would work. Let’s see what they have. M: Cool, the new Jack Black film. W: It’s not boring or sorrowful, is it? I want something that makes me laugh and happy, not sleep or depressed. M: I know what you mean. This one’s safe. It’s a comedy. W: OK, let’s get it and enjoy it at home. I can’t wait to relax. (Text 7) M: Ticket prices have certainly gone up. W: Yes, but I really need a break. M: Would you like something to eat while we watch the movie? W: Sure. What do they have? M: It looks like the standard popcorn and soda. But there’s also ice cream, hot dogs, coffee and so on. W: I’m crazy for chocolate, but I should try to have something healthy. I want to avoid getting sick this year. Do they have any cakes? M: No, but they do have cookies. W: Please get me some cookies and a coffee. What are you getting? M: I’m getting the large popcorn and a cola. W: Here is some money. M: It’s on me. (Text 8) M: Good evening! For today’s programme, we have invited Sophie, a lady who worked as a nurse during World War II. W: Good evening! At the beginning of World War II, the government called on all its citizens 18 ears old and over to help out. I started training as a nurse in November, 1940. It was two months of being taught basic skills in the School of Nursing. M: What happened to you during the sudden attack? You know, when Nazi Germany dropped bombs on Britain? W: Manchester was bombed on the 22nd and 23rd of December, 1940. On December 24 I received and order requesting my immediate return from leave for duties of nursing the wounded. Many volunteers in the Manchester Social Services have taken a week’s leave for the Christmas holidays, so the Manchester City Rest Centers were short of staff. Christmas Day was therefore my first day of nursing. (Text 9) W: Hey Dad! I’ve just been given this project at school. Do you think you can help me out? M: sure. What’s this project about? W: Well, I should interview someone that I admire about their jobs. M: Well, I am an expert when it comes to my job. Accounting is a respectable job and one that I am always happy to talk about. W: Dad, I know how much you live your job. It isn’t that I don’t admire you. But what I was hoping actually, was that you could speak to Mr. Chang, your diving friend, and see if he would agree to an interview. Diving for a living sounds cool! M: I see. That’s a great idea! You know how I really dislike talking about myself again and again for too long, Let me give David Chang a call right now and find out. W: Thanks, Dad! I know this will be a wonderful project! (Text 10) W: And here I am at the city stadium and the sun is shining. And eventually the players are coming onto the play field. As I was saying earlier there were such terrible traffic jams in the city today that the match is starting late. Most of the football fans have been waiting patiently in their seats since two o’clock but now as the players come out they’re cheering happily. And the whistle goes. Rossi has the ball and is running steadily down the field but, oh, no, the game has hardly started ---- only two minutes have gone ---- and he’s fallen heavily on the ground. Luckily he was not injured, but Hank has the ball instead. Now Parker is running quickly towards the goal to take the ball from Hank. He is playing well. It’s often Parker who shoots that important goal. And he has, he’s scored! And the crowd is shouting really loudly so it’s difficult to make myself heard. That was a wonderful goal by him.查看更多