吉林省长春市第一五一中学2019-2020高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

吉林省长春市第一五一中学2019-2020高一下学期期中考试英语试卷

www.ks5u.com 英语 试卷 说明：本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）满分 150 分，考试时间 120 钟。‎ 第Ⅰ卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） ‎ 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）‎ ‎ 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中 选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What is the man doing?‎ ‎ A. Reading a book. B. Packing his things. C. Writing a report.‎ ‎2. How many dogs do the speakers own now?‎ ‎ A. Seven. B. Six. C. Five.‎ ‎3. What did the speakers do?‎ ‎ A. They read a scary story.‎ ‎ B. They watched a scary movie.‎ ‎ C. They watched a funny movie.‎ ‎4. When does the bank close usually?‎ ‎ A. 4:00 p.m. B. 4:30 p.m. C. 5:00 p.m.‎ ‎5. Who is the girl probably talking to?‎ ‎ A. Her father. B. Her brother. C. Her teacher.‎ 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。每段对话 或独白读两遍。‎ 请听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。‎ ‎6. What is the woman doing?‎ ‎ A. Reading a story.‎ ‎ B. Writing the ending of the story.‎ ‎ C. Finishing her homework.‎ ‎ 7. What might the woman do next?‎ ‎ A. Tell the man the storyline.‎ ‎ B. Invite the man to dinner.‎ ‎ C. Publish the book.‎ 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. How many shirts did the woman have washed?‎ ‎ A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.‎ ‎9. Who probably wears the medium-sized shirt?‎ ‎ A. The woman. B. The woman’s son. C. The woman’s husband. ‎ 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 ‎ ‎10. When did the woman have a long talk with her friends?‎ ‎ A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.‎ ‎11. Where did the woman have lunch with Janet?‎ ‎ A. A pub around the corner.‎ ‎ B. A nice restaurant near her company.‎ ‎ C. In her company’s cafeteria.‎ ‎12. What did the man think of the woman’s afternoon?‎ ‎ A. It wasn’t bad. B. It was relaxing. C. It sounded boring.‎ 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 ‎ ‎13. Why can’t the woman stand the man living upstairs?‎ ‎ A. He often knocks on her door.‎ ‎ B. He plays the piano until midnight.‎ ‎ C. He always borrows her things.‎ ‎ 14. Who is Susan?‎ ‎ A. The woman’s former classmate.‎ ‎ B. The woman’s neighbor.‎ ‎ C. Jennifer’s former roommate.‎ ‎ 15. What will the woman probably do next?‎ ‎ A. Call Susan for help with her roommates.‎ ‎ B. Move into a new apartment.‎ ‎ C. Prepare for her exams.‎ ‎ 16. What does the woman say about Susan?‎ ‎ A. She is a great girl.‎ ‎ B. She does well on exams.‎ ‎ C. She sleeps well every night.‎ 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. How many brothers and sisters did Grandma Moses have?‎ ‎ A. Five. B. Nine. C. Ten.‎ ‎18. What did Grandma Moses spend most of her life doing?‎ ‎ A. Housekeeping. B. Farming. C. Working at a local drugstore.‎ ‎19. Why did Grandma Moses paint in her old age?‎ A. To pass the time. B. To make money. C. To exhibit her artworks.‎ ‎20. When did Grandma Moses have her first exhibition in New York?‎ ‎ A. In 1930. B. In 1940. C. In 2000.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）‎ 第一节 （共 15小题；每小题 2 分， 满分 30 分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Ellen's Stardust Diner ‎ A must-see if you want a special dining experience. The waiters sing and perform while you eat, and the songs include pop, jazz, etc. It's really fun seeing your waiters sing while they serve you. The lines can be long, but it's worth the wait. It's also a good idea going here after seeing a show, as it's right on Broadway. ‎ Opening hours: 7 am-midnight ‎ Phone: 212-956-5151 ‎ Georgetown Cupcake ‎ It isn't a restaurant, but a cute cupcake cafe that's known across the world for its amazing cupcakes. Their flavors change based on the month and day of the week, so there's always a new surprise to try. The cupcakes are kind of pricey, but large and tasty. ‎ Opening hours: 10 am-9 pm from Mon. to Sat.; 10 am-8 pm on Sun. ‎ Phone: 212-431-4504 ‎ Shake Shack ‎ This is a burger chain (连锁餐厅), so you can find one in most neighborhoods in New York City. Their shakes (奶 昔) are amazing. You can order your food, and then eat outdoors in the park. ‎ Opening hours: 10 am-9 pm from Mon. to Sat.; 11 am-6 pm on Sun.‎ ‎ Phone: 212-889-6600 ‎ Takahachi Bakery ‎ The bakery (面 包 店) is Japanese. It serves amazing sandwiches, bread, pastries, cakes, and sweets. It's a small location (场所), and a bit out of the way, but it is peaceful and quiet. ‎ Opening hours: 7 am-7 pm from Mon. to Fri.; 8 am-6 pm on Sat.; 9 am-6 pm on Sun. ‎ Phone: 212-791-5550 ‎ ‎21. What can customers do at Ellen's Stardust Diner? ‎ A. See a Broadway show. B. Meet famous musicians.‎ C. Play music as they wait. D. Listen to waiters' music. ‎ ‎22. Which of the following offers different menus on different days of a week?‎ ‎ A. Ellen's Stardust Diner. B. Georgetown Cupcake. ‎ C. Takahachi Bakery. D. Shake Shack. ‎ ‎23. Which number should people call to book a table for Japanese food? ‎ A. 212-956-5151. B. 212-431-4504. C. 212-889-6600. D. 212-791-5550‎ B ‎ Mark Twain's real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Why is the man born as ‎ Samuel Clemens more widely known as Mark Twain? It has something to do with his love of the Mississippi River, and his time as a pilot of the Mississippi River, and his name as a pilot of the great steamboats."Mark Twain” was an old term used on the river. It meant that the water was two fathoms or twelve feet deep, which meant it was safe .‎ ‎ This term was first used as a personal name by Captain Isaiah Sellers, an old, knowledgeable man. He liked to send his advice and opinion to local newspapers, where he named himself Mark Twain. ‎ ‎ In 1861, Clemens wrote a very funny story about Sellers. The story was for Clemens' own, and other pilots' amusement. However, a man named Bart Bowen gave it to one of the New Orleans newspapers, Captain Sellers saw and read the piece, and was deeply hurt by it. He never published his opinion again, and Clemens felt bad about the part he had played in this. ‎ ‎ In 1863, Clemens was out west, in Carson City. He heard that Sellers had passed away. Then he decided to use the name, Mark Twain, for himself. Soon, Clemens became known as Mark Twain, on paper and in real life. ‎ ‎ In fact, he liked to be a steamboat pilot so much that he never considered any other profession. But in the Civil War, the use of all riverboats had to stop. Taking the boat back home on the Mississippi River was his last trip that had something to do with his life as a pilot.‎ ‎ 24. What is this passage about?‎ ‎ A. The story of Mark Twain's name. ‎ B. Mark Twain’s funny stories.‎ C. The true meaning of "Mark Twain". ‎ D. Mark Twain's life as a steamboat pilot.‎ ‎25. Clemens wrote the funny story about Sellers for________‎ ‎ A. Sellers B. Bart Bowen C. himself and other pilots D. a local newspaper ‎ ‎ 26. What happened after the publication of the funny story about Sellers ?‎ ‎ A. Sellers passed away soon after. ‎ ‎ B. Clemens felt sorry for what he had done. ‎ ‎ C. Clemens quickly became famous.‎ D. Sellers criticized Clemens in the newspaper. ‎ ‎27.What can we infer from the passage? ‎ ‎ A. Clemens was present when Sellers passed away.‎ ‎ B."Mark Twain" is still used as a term on the river today.‎ ‎ C. Mark Twain's last steamboat trip was in World War II.‎ D. Clemens preferred being a pilot to any other profession.‎ ‎ ‎ C ‎ On Tuesday I made a plan — I would drive down to the Great Smoky Mountains after work on Friday, sleep in my car and night hike (远 足) up Mt. Cammerer to photograph the sunrise.‎ About 5 p.m. Thursday night I got a message from my friend Mike that he was planning on heading to Pine Island Double Falls in Southern Kentucky, a place that I hadn't been to yet. He invited me along to join him on Friday afternoon. I said“Of course! Who needs sleep anyway?” ‎ Pine Island Double Falls is a special double waterfall. I ended up getting a pretty sweet photo of the falls before I continued on towards the Great Smoky Mountains.‎ I arrived at the Low Gap Trailhead at about 11 p.m. I decided that I was tired enough that continuing my original plan wasn't a good idea. So instead I went to sleep. ‎ I finally got up at about 5 a.m. and decided to go check out the Middle Prong Trail. This was an area I had never been to before and that I'd heard good things about. ‎ I threw my bag on my back and started slowly wandering my way down the trail (小路). Let me just say that this is one of my new favorite streams (小溪) of all time! Along the way, you may even be able to see signs of days past.‎ After wandering along the Middle Prong Trail for a while and taking a number of photos, I decided to go to the Cataloochee Valley to see if there would be any photo chances out that way. But then came a cloudless sky and strong sunlight. ‎ I decided at this point that I was going to go back to my car and just head home. This ended up being a pretty lucky decision, however. I came across a black bear right along the road! It was amazing to watch this bear slowly make its way off into the woods. ‎ ‎28. What did the author plan to do at first?‎ ‎ A. Camp on Mt. Cammerer. B. Go hiking with his friends. ‎ C. Take pictures of the sunrise. D. Drive across the Great Smoky Mountains. ‎ ‎29. What happened the night before the author's trip?‎ ‎ A. He worked overtime. B. His friends dropped by.‎ ‎ C. He received an invitation. D. His friends called from Kentucky. ‎ ‎30. Where did the author go on the last day of his trip? ‎ A. The Cataloochee Valley. B. The Middle Prong Trail. ‎ C. The Low Gap Trailhead. D. Pine Island Double Falls.‎ ‎ 31. Why did the author say he made a lucky decision at the end of his trip?‎ ‎ A. He saw a black bear. B. He found a beautiful stream.‎ ‎ C. He discovered signs of the past. D. He came across many waterfalls.‎ D ‎ ‎ UK physicist Isaac Newton once said, “Nature is pleased with simplicity and nature is no dummy (傻子).” Indeed, Mother Nature can provide almost everything human beings need if we follow her rules. But if we break the rules, she is likely to be cruel and ‎ lash out at us.‎ The outbreak of the novel coronavirus pneumonia (新型冠状病毒肺炎, NCP) in China and some other countries at the beginning of this year is an example. According to Xinhua News Agency, the new coronavirus is similar to a virus found in a bat in 2017 and probably has an intermediate host (中间宿主). It’s believed that the virus originated from the Huanan Seafood Market in Wuhan, Hubei province, where live wild animals were sold.‎ The Wall Street Journal reported that Dr Peter Daszak, president of the US-based health organization EcoHealth Alliance, said, “This outbreak is a lesson for us. On a global scale (规模), human population density (密度), wildlife diversity, and land use change are what drive new pandemics (流行病).”‎ In ancient times, people needed to rely on nature to survive so they held it in awe (敬畏). For example, the American Indians believed that humans are a part of nature and nature is a part of humans. Chinese ancients always pursued the harmony between nature and human beings.‎ However, as human beings master more knowledge and make more advanced tools, people try to change and even conquer nature. They use more land to make buildings, genetically modify (改变) plants, capture some wild and rare animals to suit their own needs. In this process, humans gradually lose contact with nature and even throw it out of balance. For example, cutting a large number of forests means carbon dioxide must build up in the atmosphere and it contributes to global warming.‎ Although we don’t know for sure what first caused the NCP outbreak, Brian Lamacraft at Medium said it’s time for people to “reflect on our relationship with our planet” and “reconnect with this world and everything that we’ve been given”.  After all, according to US poet Gary Snyder, “Nature is not the place to visit. It’s our home.”‎ ‎32. What does the phrase “lash out at” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. punish   B. control C. test   D. challenge ‎33. What lesson did Daszak think human beings should learn from the NCP outbreak? A. Bats are one of the most dangerous wild animals. B. It’s impossible to prevent new pandemics globally. C. We should stop the wildlife trade around the world. D. Humans should live peacefully with nature.‎ ‎34. What is the main idea of Paragraph 5? A. How human beings become their own masters. B. How human activities cause global warming. C. How human beings break the balance of nature. D. How humans use technology to improve their lives.‎ ‎35. What is the author’s purpose in writing this article? A. To reflect on the NCP outbreak. B. To explain what led to the NCP outbreak. C. To describe experts’ predictions on new pandemics. D. To compare ancient and modern attitudes toward nature.‎ 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。‎ Scheduling Time with Yourself ‎ Many of us are so busy with work, school and home life that often there is no time left over to do something that you enjoy. What follows are some ways to carve out that essential time you need to slow down, enjoy life and relax yourself.‎ ‎____36____ Try to save certain weeknights just for you. If others ask you to do things those nights, just tell them you have plans. Use the time for gardening, reading, exercise, thinking or the ultimate luxury of doing nothing!‎ Monthly Treat.____37____ It could be on your lunch break, a weekend or it could be leaving work early. Maybe you get a spa treatment, go to see a movie, a haircut, play golf or whatever treat you’re always thinking about but rarely get to. Schedule it in and it will happen!‎ Buy Tickets in Advance. Sports, theater, concerts or any other event you would enjoy. Schedule the plans with a friend later. _____38_____‎ ‎____39____ Huh? Yes, many of us stay at work late on a regular basis. If this is you, make it a point to leave work exactly on time at least once a week, if not more. And then enjoy that time! Leave work at work. Join a Group. Here are some ideas of groups that can allow you some time away from work and home: singing group, gardening group, astronomy society, book club, biking clubs, ski club, etc. What are you interested in? Strike while the iron is hot.____40____ If you can’t find a club, consider starting one yourself! A. Leave Work on Time.‎ B. Evenings with Yourself.‎ C. Ta ke an Adult Education Class.‎ D. Listen to your favorite classical music!‎ E. Schedule a treat for yourself once a month.‎ F. Look up a club in your area today and join at once!‎ G. Having the tickets in hand will force you to make it happen!‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（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四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 ‎ Late one night, a thief crept(爬) into a wealthy merchant’s house. He was a young thief, without experience. In fact, this was his first professional（职业的，专业的） 41 . So he had 42 everything carefully.‎ ‎ All went quite well at first. He found, as he 43 , an unlocked window and got into the room easily. But, stepping his way through the 44 room, he stubbed (碰到) his 45 against a table leg. Choking (抑制) back a cry of pain, afraid of waking the merchant, he hit 46 on the forehead and called himself a fool. He had ‎ ‎47 to bring a light.‎ In the darkness, 48 , he was able to see an oil lamp on the table, and lit it, then he gave a 49 of relief. As he 50 the lamp, a small spider came out from under its 51 .‎ ‎“Thank you for saving my life,” said the spider. “Before he went to bed, the merchant set this lamp down on top of me so I couldn’t escape. If you hadn’t come along, I wouldn’t have 52 the night; 53 , I’ve had such an uncomfortable situation for a long time.”‎ ‎“You have saved a life and shown compassion (同情),” the spider went on, 54 the impatient thief said he had not 55 to do so. “ 56 yet, you have done so without the 57 thought or hope of reward. You have gained more merits (优点) than you could possibly imagine.”‎ ‎“But you’re only a spider,” said the thief.‎ ‎“And you’re only a man.” said the spider. “My dear thief, when you understand that 58 is life, whether on eight legs or 59 , you will have understood much. Your deed, 60 , has got rid of the bad things from your heart. Go from here with a fresh spirit. And good luck to you.”‎ The thief did so and never thought to steal again.‎ ‎41．A. job B. finding C. mistake ‎ D. appearance ‎42．A. planned B. imagined C. managed ‎ D. explained ‎43．A. remembered ‎ B. expected C. reminded D. meant ‎44．A. dull B. dark C. sitting ‎ D. terrible ‎45．A. head B. shoulder C. toe ‎ D. hand ‎46．A.it B. him　‎ C. himself D. itself ‎47．A. remembered B. forgotten C. avoided D. happened ‎48．A. however ‎ B. but C. so ‎ D. therefore ‎49．A. cry ‎ B. applause C. sigh ‎ D. laugh ‎50．A. set down B. turned over C. woke up D. picked up ‎51．A. base B. cap C. cover D. foot ‎52．A. wasted B. lasted C. hated D. worried ‎53．A. however ‎ B. anyhow C. indeed D. entirely ‎54．A. although ‎ B. so C. as if ‎ D. so that ‎55．A. said ‎ B. led C. cared ‎ D. meant ‎56．A. Better B. Worse C. Natural D. Lucky ‎57．A. hopeful ‎ B. least C. most ‎ D. ordinary ‎58．A. man B. spider C. chance D. life ‎59．A. two B. three C. a dozen ‎ D. a hundred ‎60．A. in return B. at last C. in any case D. at once 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）或括号内单词的适当形式。将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置。‎ Nearly one hundred and fifty years ago, people were reading Alice in Wonderland, 61. ________ (write) by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pen-name ‎ Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice 62. ________ (fall) down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by strange and magical creatures. It is widely considered to be one of the most 63. ________ (interest) books of all time. When Alice in Wonderland was first published (出版) in 1865, it was 64. ________ great success, and even Queen Victoria became a fan. Since then, over one hundred editions (版 本) of the book 65. ________ (come) out. But the success of Alice in Wonderland was not just limited 66. ________ books. Throughout its life new media (媒介) have taken the story and presented it in different 67. ________ (way). Walt Disney created a comic (连 环 画 册) of the story in the 1950s and later produced an animated film. The story also became a TV series and 68. ________ (make) into many films around the world. The most recent film adaptation (改 编) was in 2010. The film, 69. ________ used a combination of live action and 3D animation, was 70. ________ (huge) successful with reviewers and with the public. ‎ 第四部分 写作（共二节，满分 35 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。文中共有 10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两 处。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（∧），并在其下面写出该加 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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ ‎ My mother spent many years put other people's health ahead of her own. Last year she thought it was my turn and she decided to lose weight and become health. However, my mother doesn't want to do it alone. She knew of that a competition would encourage her try to achieve her goal so she signed up for a weight-loss competition. Over the next year, she worked with her coach, final losing 40 pounds. Thousand of people supported her and she won the competition. The prize were 5,000 yuan. But to my mother, the money wasn't important. This competition not only improved her health and also changed her attitude to life. She learned how to eat, move and live.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）‎ 近几年，SARS、新型冠状病毒等疫情大肆流行，威胁着人类的健康。请你以“How can we keep healthy?”为题，为校英语报写一篇100字左右的短文，阐述青少年应该如何提高自身的免疫力，从而远离疾病保持健康。‎ 内容包括：‎ ‎ 1. 保持健康的生活方式，均衡饮食、充足睡眠等方面；‎ ‎ 2. 坚持运动锻炼，如，跑步使人精力充沛；‎ ‎3. 健康生活的重要性。 ‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ‎ 参考词汇： 新型冠状病毒 novel coronavirus 增强免疫力 strengthen immunity ‎————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————‎ 高一英语期中答案（普通班）‎ 第Ⅰ部分 听力 （20×1.5分=30分）‎ ‎1‎ ‎2‎ ‎3‎ ‎4‎ ‎5‎ ‎6‎ ‎7‎ ‎8‎ ‎9‎ ‎10‎ ‎11‎ ‎12‎ ‎13‎ ‎14‎ ‎15‎ ‎16‎ ‎17‎ ‎18‎ ‎19‎ ‎20‎ C C A C A B A C B A A C B C B A B B A B 第Ⅱ部分 阅读理解 （20×2分=40分）‎ ‎21‎ ‎22‎ ‎23‎ ‎24‎ ‎25‎ ‎26‎ ‎27‎ ‎28‎ ‎29‎ ‎30‎ ‎31‎ ‎32‎ ‎33‎ ‎34‎ ‎35‎ ‎36‎ ‎37‎ ‎38‎ ‎39‎ ‎40‎ D B D A C B D C C B A A D C A B E G A F 第Ⅲ部分 语言知识运用 ‎ 第一节：完形填空 （20×1.5分=30分）‎ ‎41‎ ‎42‎ ‎43‎ ‎44‎ ‎45‎ ‎46‎ ‎47‎ ‎48‎ ‎49‎ ‎50‎ ‎51‎ ‎52‎ ‎53‎ ‎54‎ ‎55‎ ‎56‎ ‎57‎ ‎58‎ ‎59‎ ‎60‎ D A B B C C B A C D A B C A D A B D A C 第二节：语法填空 （10×1.5分=15分）‎ ‎61 written 62 falling 63. Interesting 64. a 65. have come ‎ 66. to 67. ways 68. was made 69. which 70. hugely ‎ 第IV部分 写作 but Thousands finally 前加to didn’t healthy her 第一节：短文改错 （10×1分=10分）     My mother spent many years put other people's health ahead of her own. Last year she thought it was my turn and she decided to lose weight and become health. However, my mother doesn't want to do it alone. She knew of that a competition would encourage her try to achieve her goal so she signed up for a weight-loss competition. Over the next year, she worked with her coach, final losing 40 pounds. Thousand of people supported her and she won the competition. The prize were 5,000 yuan. But to my mother, the money wasn't important. This competition not only improved her health and also changed her attitude to life. She learned how to eat, move and live.‎ 第二节 书面表达（25分） ‎ How can we keep healthy?‎ In recent years, some diseases, like SARS and bird flu, are threatening our human beings life. It is high time that teenagers should strengthen their immune system. ‎ ‎ To have a healthy lifestyle is of great importance. First of all, a balanced healthy diet is a must for teenagers, which provides the body with different nutrients to be stronger enough to fight many diseases. Besides, sleep is necessary for our health. As we know, sleeping is to our body what gas is to an engine. It can guarantee us sufficient energy to study hard next day. Finally, to keep fit, it is very necessary to take more exercise. You know, the importance of exercise can never be too stressed. We need to do more like jogging and running, which can keep us live and energetic. ‎ ‎ Nothing could be more important than owing a healthy body in the world. Keep doing these, and you’ll be healthier and healthier.‎ 英语听力原文 Text 1‎ W: May I have a word with you?‎ M: You’ve caught me at a bad time. I am writing a report and have to finish it within an hour.‎ W: You really like leaving things to the last minute.‎ Text 2‎ W: I know we already have a lot of dogs, but this one is so cute! Can we please just get one more?‎ M: If we get one more, we’ll have six dogs! That’s way too many.‎ Text 3‎ M: That story we just read was really scary, and now I can’t sleep!‎ W: Don’t worry. It wasn’t real. Just close your eyes, and you’ll fall asleep soon. I can put on a funny movie for us to watch.‎ Text 4‎ W: Excuse me. What time does this bank close?‎ M: The bank itself closes at 4:00 p.m., but the ATM is open 24 hours a day.‎ W: That’s strange. Isn’t 4:00 p.m. a little early to close?‎ M: Well, there aren’t too many customers on Saturday, so we close an hour earlier than usual.‎ Text 5‎ W: Will you tell Sam to give me back my pencil? I’m trying to do homework.‎ M: Sam, please give your sister back her pencil. You can get one in your mom’s office.‎ Text 6‎ W: ⑥I’ve had enough of this book!‎ M: What’s wrong, Katie? ⑥Aren’t you almost finished?‎ W: ⑥I am, but I’ve been working on the last chapter for hours. I just can’t seem to get the ending right. The publisher will kill me if I don’t finish this book by the deadline.‎ M: ⑦Do you want to tell me about the storyline? Maybe I can help you think of a good ending.‎ W: ⑦That would be great!‎ Text 7‎ W: Hold on, sir. I think there’s been a mistake.‎ M: What’s the problem, madam?‎ W: This shirt isn’t mine. ⑨My husband’s shirts are all XXL, but this is a medium.‎ M: Let me take a look... ⑧⑨The laundry list says three XXLs and one medium. It’s all correct.‎ W: Well, ⑨I guess I had one of my son’s shirts with me that day.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hello, darling. Did you have a good day?‎ W: Not bad. The usual sort of things: meeting, phone calls, letters… you know, that sort of thing.‎ M: Did you see anybody interesting?‎ W: Well, ⑩my friends Chris and Carla came into the office this morning. We had a long talk.‎ M: Oh, really? What did you talk about?‎ W: Oh, this and that, you know.‎ M: I see.‎ W: ⑪And then Janet turned up as usual, just when I was trying to finish some work.‎ M: So, what did you do?‎ W: ⑪I had lunch with her.‎ M: Sounds relaxing. ⑪Where did you go? Somewhere nice?‎ W: No, ⑪just the pub around the corner. Then in the afternoon, there was a meeting that went on for hours.‎ M: ⑫Sounds like a boring afternoon!‎ Text 9‎ M: Ivy, how do you like your new apartment?‎ W: Well, I wish I hadn’t moved in. ⑬The man who lives upstairs often plays the piano until midnight. I really can’t stand it.‎ M: Why don’t you ask him to stop?‎ W: I’ve tried, but it doesn’t work. What’s worse, he isn’t the only one that I cannot stand. The woman who lives next door often comes over to borrow things, but she never returns anything.‎ M: Then don’t lend her anything!‎ W: Now I don’t even open the door when she knocks. I’m afraid I’ll have to move again.‎ M: ⑭You can move in with my sister Susan. The girl who was sharing her apartment, Jennifer, has moved out, so she has an extra room now.‎ W: That’s great. ⑯Your sister is such a great girl. ⑮I’ll call her and move in with her as soon as possible. After all, I need to sleep well every night in order to do well on the coming exams.‎ Text 10‎ M: Grandma Moses is among the most well-known 20th-century painters of the United States, yet she had hardly started painting before she was in her late seventies. ⑰She was born on a farm in New York, one of five boys and five girls. At 12, she left home and worked as a housekeeper until she married Thomas Moses at 27. ⑱They farmed most of their lives, first in Virginia and then in New York. ⑲Grandma Moses began to paint using oils in her old age because she wanted to keep busy and pass the time. Her pictures were first sold at the local drugstore and at a market, and were soon noticed by a businessman who bought everything she painted. Three of those pictures were exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art, ⑳and in 1940, she had her first exhibition in New York. Between the 1930s and her death, she produced some 1,600 pictures.‎ ‎ ‎