福建省莆田第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

福建省莆田第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

莆田一中2019~2020学年度上学期期末考试试卷 高二 英语 命题人： 审核人：‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What are the speakers going to do? ‎ A. Have a meeting. B. Have some coffee. C. Take an English class.‎ ‎2. What does the man suggest the woman do? ‎ A. Get a taxi. B. Work overnight. C. Wait a little longer.‎ ‎3. What will the man’s room have? ‎ A. A single bed. B. A television. C. An ocean view.‎ ‎4. Where did the woman see Charlie yesterday? ‎ A. Near her school. B. Near her house. C. Near her shop.‎ ‎5. What does the woman like most about the food? ‎ A. Its taste. B. Its price. C. Its look.‎ 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. Which famous star do the speakers see? ‎ A. Justin Bieber. B. Brad Pitt. C. Ryan Gosling. ‎ ‎7. Who will likely go to talk with the star? ‎ A. The man. B. The woman. C. The speakers’ friend.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Why was the boy late for class? ‎ A. His alarm didn’t go off.‎ B. He didn’t catch the bus.‎ C. He was too tired to get up.‎ ‎9. What will happen to the boy? ‎ A. He’ll fail the class.‎ B. He’ll take the test later.‎ C. He’ll get the scholarship.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why did the woman get a ticket this morning?‎ A. She didn’t wear her seat belt.‎ B. Her kids jumped out of the car.‎ C. Her kids behaved badly in the car.‎ ‎11. Who left Jason on the side of the road?‎ A. His uncle. B. His mother. C. His father.‎ ‎12. How does the woman feel about what the man said?‎ A. Interesting. B. Meaningful. C. Hard to believe.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Where did the woman lose her phone? ‎ A. At her office. B. In a café. C. In a movie theater.‎ ‎14. What did the guy do when he found the phone? ‎ A. He called the police.‎ B. He called the last number on it.‎ C. He called one of the woman’s friends.‎ ‎15. What does the man suggest the woman do? ‎ A. Give the guy some money.‎ B. Buy the guy some food.‎ C. Invite the guy to see a movie.‎ ‎16. When does the conversation probably take place? ‎ A. At night. B. Around midday. C. In the early morning.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Who started talking about running away? ‎ A. The oldest son. B. The middle son. C. The youngest daughter.‎ ‎18. How did the children react to their mother at first? ‎ A. They were silent. B. They were amused. C. They were upset.‎ ‎19. What did the daughter say she would turn into? ‎ A. An airplane. B. A boat. C. A car.‎ ‎20. What happened at the end of the story? ‎ A. The children all went to bed.‎ B. Everyone had a meal together.‎ C. The children finally tricked their mother.‎ 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.‎ A The annual marathon in my town occurred as scheduled. My job was to follow behind the runners in an ambulance in case any of them needed medical attention. As the athletes began to pace themselves, the front runners started to disappear. It was then that my eyes were drawn to the woman in blue running shorts and a baggy white T-shirt.‎ I knew we were already watching our “last runner.” Her feet were turned in, yet her left knee was turned out. Her legs were so crippled(跛足的) and bent that it seemed impossible for her to walk, let alone run a marathon.‎ The driver and I watched in silence as she slowly moved forward. We would move forward a little bit, then stop and wait for her to gain some distance. Then we'd slowly move forward a little bit more. As I watched her struggle to put one foot in front of the other, I found myself breathing for her and urging her forward. I wanted her to stop, and at the same time, I prayed that she wouldn’t.‎ Finally, she was the only runner left in sight. I sat on the edge of my seat and watched with respect and amazement as she pushed forward with sheer determination through the last miles. When the finish line came into sight, the cheering crowds had long gone home. Yet, standing straight and proud waited a man. He was holding one end of a ribbon tied to a post. She slowly crossed through, leaving both ends of the ribbon fluttering behind her.‎ I don’t know this woman’s name, but that day she became a part of my life — a part I often depend on. For her, it wasn’t about beating the other runners or winning a prize. It was about finishing what she had set out to do. When I think things are too difficult or I get those “I-just-can’t-do-it”, I think of the last runner. Then I realize how easy the task before me really is.‎ ‎21. What words can best describe the woman?‎ A. Proud and determined. B. Modest and courageous.‎ C. Diligent and organized. D. Strong-willed and honorable.‎ ‎22. What has the author learnt from the woman?‎ A. Don’t depend on others when facing hardships.‎ B. Nothing is too tough to accomplish if one is brave enough.‎ C. It’s not winning but holding on straight to the end that really matters.‎ D. The disabled can also run a marathon despite their walking difficulty.‎ ‎23. What could be the best title for the text?‎ A. The Annual Marathon B. The Last Runner C. An Unforgettable Job D. A Crippled Woman B AIDS may be one of the most undesirable diseases in the world. Luckily, there is now hope for AIDS patients.‎ According to a recent paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Chinese scientists have successfully used CRISPR technology — a method of gene editing — to treat a patient with HIV. While it may not have cured the patient fully, it still represents a huge step forward in fighting the disease.‎ The patient was a 27-year-old Chinese man who was diagnosed with both AIDS and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (急性淋巴细胞白血病), a type of blood cancer. Despite his hopeless situation, doctors offered him a glimmer of hope: a bone marrow (骨髓) transplant to treat his cancer and an experimental treatment for his HIV.‎ They used this opportunity to edit the DNA in bone marrow stem cells from a donor before transplanting the cells into the patient.‎ Specifically, the treatment involved using the gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 to delete a gene known as CCR5, which encodes a protein that HIV uses to get inside human cells. Without the gene, HIV is unable to infiltrate cells.‎ Talking about the gene, lead scientist Deng Hongkui told CNN, “After being edited, the cells — and the blood cells they produce — have the ability to resist HIV infection.”‎ Nineteen months after the treatment, the patient’s leukemia was in complete remission (缓解) and donor cells without CCR5 remained, according to the research paper.‎ Though the transplant did not cure the man’s HIV, it still showed the effectiveness of gene-editing technology, as there was no indication of any unintended genetic alterations — a major concern with past gene therapy experiments.‎ Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Centre for Health Security in the United States, who was not involved in the study, praised the treatment.‎ ‎“They did a very innovative experiment. It was safe,” he told Live Science. “It should be viewed as a success.”‎ Deng believes gene-editing technology could “bring a new dawn” to blood-related diseases such as AIDS and sickle cell anemia (镰刀形细胞性贫血).‎ ‎“Thanks to this new technology, the goal of a functional cure for AIDS is getting closer and closer,” he said.‎ ‎24. The technology of CRISPR is to ___________.‎ A. transplant cells B. encode genes                         ‎ C. remove proteins D. produce cells ‎25. What was the result of the treatment?‎ A. CCR5 and other genes in the patient’s cells were changed.‎ B. The number of cells infected by HIV decreased.‎ C. Some of the patient’s blood cells could resist HIV infection.‎ D. HIV no longer existed in the patient’s cells.‎ ‎26. What do we know about the experiment?‎ A. It provided an innovative way to cure AIDS patients.‎ B. It pointed out the problems of gene therapy.‎ C. It could offer a safe treatment for blood-related diseases.‎ D. It’s the first experiment to use gene-editing technology to treat AIDS.‎ C About four million people worldwide took to the streets on Friday, September 20, 2019, for the Global Climate Strike. The young protestors (抗议者), and their adult supporters, marched along city streets outside government buildings to urge leaders to take action against climate change.‎ The back-to-back protests are timed to coincide (与……一致) with the United Nations Climate Change Summit in New York City on Monday, September 23, 2019. The meeting is designed to challenge world leaders from 69 countries to discuss steps to handle climate change. The UN hopes their actions will help reduce global carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and, if all goes well, eliminate them altogether by 2050.‎ While the strikes are in long-standing anger about the changing environment, the worldwide call for action is closely linked to teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. The 16-year-old got well-known a year ago after she began spending Fridays outside the Swedish Parliament (国会) building in Stockholm to convince officials to take action against climate change. Her protests have inspired young people worldwide to take action in their cities.‎ Thunberg, who came from Sweden to New York City in an emissions-free sailboat, was one of the key speakers at the UN Climate Change Summit. On Monday, September 23, the teenager told lawmakers, “You all come to us young people for hope. How dare you? You’ve stolen my dreams and my childhood with your empty words, and yet, I’m one of the lucky ones. People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are falling down. So you have to listen to scientists and take immediate measures to help stop climate change.”‎ While Thunberg and other young climate activists are calling the recent global Climate Strike a victory in terms of its size and reach, they realize it’ ll take time to convince lawmakers to create real change. However, the teenager is hopeful they’ll begin to pay attention as more people of all ages join in the call-to-action.‎ ‎27. What can we know about the Global Climate Strike from the text?‎ A. It is to support the UN Climate Change Summit.‎ B. It is to raise teenagers environmental awareness.‎ C. It was led by adults but mainly included teenagers.‎ D. It was attended by millions of people in the world.‎ ‎28. What does the underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 2 mean?‎ A. Join. B. Improve. C. Get rid of. D. Stay away from.‎ ‎29. What is the third paragraph intended to show?‎ A. The role that Thunberg plays in the Strike.‎ B. Thunberg’s contributions to climate change.‎ C. The importance of the Global Climate Strike D. Thunberg’s opinions on the Global Climate Strike.‎ ‎30. What did Thunberg focus on expressing at the UN Climate Change Summit?‎ A. Humans’ carelessness is worsening climate.‎ B. Humans are suffering due to climate change.‎ C. Measures need taking to stop climate change.‎ D. Extreme climate change is drawing attention.‎ 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。‎ There are several different types of fire departments. Some hire full-time paid firefighters and some are run entirely by volunteers. 31 , a firefighter must go through strict physical and academic training to ensure a strong knowledge of fire safety and the physical strength to handle the tasks required by member of a fire department.‎ Joining a fire department requires that both physical and written tests are passed with scores showing a thorough knowledge of fire safety. 32 .‎ The first step in joining a fire department as a paid firefighter is to submit an application as well as acquire the appropriate training. Usually firefighters must have a high school diploma, and some complete two-or-four-year programs in fire science at community colleges and universities. 33 , and if a candidate already has ‎ connections at a fire department, he may apply for a position straight out of high school.‎ Once a candidate applies and is accepted for training at a fire department, he must then complete several weeks of training at the department’s training center. 34 . When this is done, the candidate is sent to a fire company for a period of probation (实习). He has to continue training in the new position while being directed by experienced firefighters. 35 . An application must be submitted to the volunteer fire department, then if the application is accepted, the candidate will take a training program and then be required to pass a physical and written test. Firefighters must also become certified (认证) as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). The level of EMT certification is determined by the individual departments.‎ A. Although it is demanding B. Whichever type is desired C. However, an academic program is not required D. For volunteer firefighters the procedure is similar E. But joining a volunteer fire department is totally different F. Training consists of classroom work and practical training G. Also, a candidate must be able to respond quickly in emergencies 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、G和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ It’s often recommended to befriend the enemy, but high school freshman Xavier Staubs did more than that. He saved his life.‎ At a swim meet, the 15-year-old boy rescued a  36 who was struggling under water. It 37 as a regular home meet. Xavier had just completed his relay. 38 he was resting, he suddenly  39   a boy in an adjoining lane was  40 . “I heard people screaming, and I see him underneath.” Without  41  , Xavier dived back into the pool and  42  the boy out to safety.  43  , the boy started breathing on his own.‎ His 44 actions got the attention of Representative John Moolenaar, who  45  Xavier with a tribute (赞颂) in the Congressional Record.‎ At lunchtime, Xavier learned the congressman was coming to meet him. Moolenaar wanted to  46  him with a recognition that would be kept in the Library of Congress.‎ ‎“We heard the story about what he had done. The more I learned about it, the more I thought we really wanted to  47  what he did,” the Congressman told CNN.‎ ‎“Usually, you heard bad outcomes and  48  situations,” Moolenaar said. “This was such a powerful  49  of one student helping another  50  the two boys were competitors.”‎ ‎ 51  , Xavier’s mother, Jillian Staubs, said she was not 52  .‎ She arrived at the meet five minutes after the rescue happened. Something in her mind told her that her son was somehow 53 .‎ Staubs said she tries to  54  her children like what her grandmother did. And Xavier performing such a  55 act was something she’s used to hearing about.‎ Xavier is not only a great swimmer but also a dancer, band member and a straight-A student. And now, a hero.‎ ‎36. A. classmate   B. competitor C. volunteer         D. stranger ‎37. A. took off B. put off C. moved off D. started off ‎38. A. For                 B. As C. Since D. Because ‎39. A. stared B. felt C. noticed               D. ignored ‎40. A. performing B. competing C. drowning           D. training ‎41. A. doubt B. admission C. preparation         D. hesitation ‎42. A. pulled B. rolled C. yelled            D. pushed ‎43. A. Unluckily B. Fortunately C. Sadly               D. Honestly ‎44. A. inspiring B. moving   C. heroic                  D. modest ‎45. A. observed B. respected C. encouraged   D. recognized ‎46. A. present B. react C. deserve                D. judge ‎47. A. support B. congratulate C. employ                D. praise ‎48. A. amusing B. upset C. pleasant               D. surprising ‎49. A. example B. incident C. relief                  D. event ‎50. A. as for B. as though C. even though         D. now that ‎51. A. Therefore B. Otherwise C. Besides                D. However ‎52. A. pleased B. surprised C. delighted         D. puzzled ‎53. A. involved B. threatened  C. influenced           D. endangered ‎54. A. raise B. bring C. care                 D. impress ‎55. A. determined B. generous C. selfless            D. devoted 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ One Saturday afternoon, my mother was driving home. On the halfway, after pulling out her credit card to buy something at the store near the gas station, she put her wallet on 56 top of her car just for a moment 57 (answer) my phone call. And then obviously, she forgot and drove off. When arriving home, she realized that and thought the chance 58 getting it again was small.‎ She was so joyfully surprised when she found a note 59 (stick) on her door from a person who said he and his friend found her wallet a few hours earlier.‎ ‎ Patrick and Catherine saw the wallet in the middle of the road a few blocks from the gas station. They stopped their car to pick it up. It was filled with all the things one 60 (natural) kept in a wallet, some bills and some cash included. However, no phone number, regardless of this, they 61 (manage) to get an address from my mother's driving licence, and without hesitation, they decided to drive to our home to return it.‎ When my mother went to get her wallet, she was so 62 (relief) and grateful. She intended to give them some money as an 63 (express) of gratitude, but they refused, saying that they were just glad to offer my mother help.‎ They were honest, and they had firm faith in the Golden Rule as well. They drove to our home because they realized the unpleasant and upset experience 64 the loss of a wallet and all its contents could cause. I think they were really 65 (consider) and helpful.‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假定你是学校学生会的一位干部，以学生会的名义就全球气候变暖问题给全校学生写一封英文倡议信并刊登在你校英文报上，内容包括：‎ ‎1.全球气候变暖及其负面影响；‎ ‎2.提出应对建议。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数80左右；‎ ‎2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear students,‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Students’ Union 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。‎ The event that stands out in Tom’s memory happened one morning when Tom was only ten years old. He was at home with his elder sister Jane. Tom was doing his homework when he heard raised voices. At first he thought nothing of it since customers in the motorcycle shop directly below their flat often became loud, but he soon realized this time it was different.‎ ‎“Quick! Quick! Remove the motorcycles from the shop.” someone yelled.‎ Then a thick burning smell filled the air. When Tom opened the front door of their flat to investigate, a thick cloud of smoke greeted him. The motorcycle shop had caught fire and people were running and crying.‎ Jane, who had been playing the violin in her room, hurried to the living room. They rushed out of the door and along the corridor（走廊）through the smoke.‎ They were heading towards the stairway at the far end of the corridor when Jane stopped in her track. She turned around and headed back the way they came. Tom had no idea what she was doing, but he followed suit.‎ Jane had suddenly remembered the lady in her 70s living next door to them, who they called Makcik. Jane began banging on Makcik’s door, but got no answer. As the smoke thickened around them, Tom could see many of their neighbors—some still in their pyjamas（睡衣）— running for safety. The thought of fear crossed his mind.‎ ‎“She would have run for safety like everyone else!” Tom cried. However, Jane refused to give up. “I know Makcik’s still inside.” She said she was familiar with Makcik’s daily routine and was certain she would still be sleeping. She pounded the door. “Go downstairs. Go now! Go!"‎ 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。‎ Paragraph 1:‎ Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. ‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. ‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 高二上期末考英语科试卷参考答案 ‎1—5 BACBC 6—10 ACAAC 11—15 BCCBA 16—20 BABAB ‎21-23 DCB 24-26 BCC 27-30 DCAC 31-35 BGCFD ‎36-40 BDBCC 41-45 DABCD 46-50 ADBAC 51-55 DBAAC ‎56. the 57. to answer 58. of 59. stuck 60. naturally ‎61. managed 62. relieved 63. expression 64. that/which ‎ ‎65. considerate 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）‎ Dear students,‎ The growth of greenhouse gases in the air actually come as a result of human activity. And global warming has already brought about the rise of the sea level, severe storms, the spread of diseases and the disappearance of species. Actually, we ‎ do not have to put up with it. Together, individuals can make a difference. Here are a few suggestions for us all. ‎ First, we should learn to reduce the use of energy in our houses. Second, recycle cans, bottles, plastic bags and newspapers if circumstances allow you to. Third, get your parents to buy things that are economical with energy. Finally and most importantly, be an educator. ‎ Remember — our contribution counts.‎ ‎ Students’ Union 第二节：读后续写（满分25分）‎ One possible version:‎ Paragraph 1: ‎ Tom noticed the flame was reaching up. Frozen with fear, he stood rooted to the spot. He comprehended the gravity of the situation and held Jane’s hand tightly. By then, both of them were coughing and their eyes were stinging. Time seemed to stand still, though they were probably there for only two or three minutes. Tom begged Jane to run for safety as quickly as possible. Jane tried to shield her nose from the choking smoke and shook her head. She kept pounding against the door. Tom burst out crying.‎ Paragraph 2: ‎ Luckily, some neighbors passing by stopped and offered help. A sense of strength immediately replaced the mounting fear and anxiety in Jane’s mind. She told them Ms. Makcik must be still in the room. They forced the door open with all their might. Sure enough, Makcik was lying in bed, unconscious. She was carried downstairs and then rushed to the hospital, where she finally came to herself. People in the neighborhood felt relieved and Jane and Tom’s joy was immense.‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Come on. We’re going to be late.‎ M: No, we’re not. Remember, there’s no English class today. The teacher has a ‎ meeting. Let’s have some coffee. The next class is an hour from now.‎ W: OK. (1)‎ Text 2 ‎ W: When will the work on my car be finished? I need to get back to work.‎ M: I’m sorry, but the parts we need are being sent overnight. Maybe you should call a taxi. (2)‎ Text 3 ‎ M: Hello, I’d like to book a room with an ocean view, please.‎ W: Okay. (3) Would you like a television in the room? And would you like a single or a double bed?‎ M: A double bed, please, and I don’t need a television. ‎ Text 4‎ W: Wow, there’s Charlie. This is the second time I’ve seen him this week outside of school.‎ M: When was the other time?‎ W: He was getting his bike fixed yesterday, at the bicycle shop near my house. (4)‎ Text 5‎ M: Try this one. It really tastes great. It’s worth the money.‎ W: It must be delicious! Just look at the colorful decorations on the side of the plate. I’m always attracted by beautiful dishes. (5)‎ 瑞恩·高斯林（Ryan Gosling），1980年出生于加拿大，演员、歌手、导演。2004年，主演电影《恋恋笔记本》。2006年，他凭借在电影《半个尼尔森》中的表演获得了奥斯卡影帝的提名。2011年他参演的三部影片《总统杀局》《疯狂愚蠢的爱》和《亡命驾驶》都取得了不错的票房成绩，他凭借三部优质新作，成为好莱坞的当红人物。2014年，执导电影《迷河》。‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Isn’t that a famous actor?‎ W: Yes, that’s Brad Pitt!‎ M: No, I think it’s Ryan Gosling.‎ W: Actually, it’s Justin Bieber… (6)‎ M: You’re right!(6) Let’s go take a picture with him!‎ W: I don’t want to bother him. It looks like he’s eating dinner.‎ M: We have to! How often do we see a star like him?‎ W: You go ask him, then. I’ll wait here.‎ M: No, you go!‎ W: Ask Mary to do it. She’s the bravest one out of all our friends.(7)‎ M: Okay. Mary! Come over here! You have to go ask… (7)‎ Text 7‎ M: Oh, Mrs. Smith. Can I take the test now?‎ W: Excuse me? The test ended ten minutes ago, and you weren’t there to take it. So, why weren’t you in class?‎ M: Uh, my bus didn’t come on time this morning. ‎ W: Are you sure? Your friendTonymade it to class, and he said you were still in bed an hour ago.‎ M: Uh, actually, my alarm didn’t go off this morning. (8)Mrs. Smith, please.I really need to pass this class. (9) I will lose my scholarship if I do poorly in the class, and my parents will be very disappointed in me.‎ W: I’m really sorry, but I can’t help you with that. (9)‎ Text 8‎ M: Hi, Linda! What’s wrong? You look upset today.‎ W: What bad luck! This morning, I got a ticket from the police. (10)‎ M: Oh, that’s really awful! Was it your naughty twins again? (10)‎ W: Of course. They were jumping up and down in the car. (10)‎ M: Did they fasten their seatbelts?‎ W: No, they didn’t. I shouted at them, but they never listened to me.‎ act up: 调皮，捣乱 He is a tough kid and he acts up a lot.‎ 他是个很倔的孩子，还常常调皮捣蛋。‎ M: Maybe you need to find a way to punish them. ‎ W: I don’t think it will work.‎ M: What about what happened to my nephew?‎ W: Your naughty nephew Jason? (11)‎ M: Yes. He once acted up in the car. His mom then stopped the car, left him on the side of the road, (11)and drove away.‎ W: What? Are you kidding? (12)‎ M: Not at all. But she came back quickly. After that, Jason always behaved well.‎ Text 9 ‎ M: Hey, Carol. Where are you going in such a hurry?‎ W: Oh, hi, Sam. I’m sorry I can’t stay and chat. I’m going to a café to meet the guy who found my phone. (13)‎ M: That’s great news! I’m glad you are going to get it back.‎ W: Yeah, I was really upset when I couldn’t find it. Luckily, the last number I called was my office. He used my phone to call my office this morning, (14) and told me that he found the phone in the movie theater. (13)‎ M: In the movie theater?‎ W: Yeah, I went to see a late movie last night with some friends. I guess this guy went to the first movie today.‎ M: What are you going to do when you meet the guy?‎ W: Good question. I will thank him for giving my phone back to me. Do you think that’s enough?‎ M: Maybe you should offer him some money. (15)‎ W: I don’t know. Maybe if he seems nice, I’ll offer to buy him lunch. (16) I’m kind of hungry anyway.‎ Text 10 ‎ A mother was sitting in the living room with her two boys and the youngest daughter. The oldest boy asked his mother, “What would you do if we ran away from home?” (17) The mother replied that she would come after them and find them. “But what if we turned into other things so you couldn’t recognize us?” he asked. The mother answered that she would always be able to find them. All the children laughed because that couldn’t be true. (18) The middle child asked, “What if I turned into a car and drove away from you?” The mother said she would turn into a motorcycle, and she would catch up to him. “Well, what if I turned into anairplane and flew away from you?” asked the little girl. (19) The mother answered that she would turn into an airplane too and fly after her and force her to land. “OK, but what if I became a boat and sailed away from you out into the ocean?” asked the oldest boy. The mother told him that she would turn into the wind and blow the boat wherever she wanted. The children were quiet for a little while, trying to think of a way they could win. Finally, the oldest boy said, “It’s no use running away. You’ll just catch us anyway.” “Besides, we like it here too much to leave,” the middle child said. “Yeah!” said the little girl. The mother hugged them, and they all went into the kitchen to eat lunch. (20)‎