2019-2020学年四川省乐山十校高二上学期期中联考英语试题 Word版

2019-2020学年四川省乐山十校高二上学期期中联考英语试题 Word版

机密★启用前【考试时间：‎2019年11月12日：14:30—16:30】‎ 乐山十校高2021届第三学期半期联考 英语测试卷 命题人：审题人： ‎ 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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ ‎ A. £ 19.15． B. £ 9.15． C. £ 9.18．‎ 答案：B ‎1. What is the problem for the man?‎ A. He has to meet many people. B. He has to leave his friends. ‎ C. He has to travel a lot.‎ ‎2. How does the man think of the book?‎ A. Humorous. B. Scientific. C. Popular.‎ ‎3. What’s the matter with the woman?‎ A. She has caught a bad cold. B. She stayed online too long. ‎ C. She is allergic to paint smell.‎ ‎4. What does the man suggest the woman do?‎ A. Consult a repair shop. B. Purchase another car. C. Fix the car herself.‎ ‎5. In which year is the man in college now?‎ A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What has the woman ordered for herself?‎ A. Milk. B. Juice. C. Coffee. ‎ ‎7. Why does the man recommend strawberry juice?‎ A. It’s sweeter. B. It’s fresher. C. It’s colder.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Why is Jane upset?‎ A. David fell in love with her. B. Kevin made up stories about her. ‎ C. She made a mistake in calculation.‎ ‎9. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Employer and employee.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. How far away is Hill Farm?‎ A. Nearly a mile. B. Just one mile. C. More than a mile.‎ ‎11. Which is the route to Hill Farm?‎ A. Left track → bridge → road. B. Road → left track → bridge. ‎ C. Bridge → road → left track.‎ ‎12. What would the man like the woman to do towards the end of the conversation?‎ A. Give him a ride. B. Repeat what she said. C. Walk him to Hill Farm.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What is the woman doing? ‎ A. Hosting a TV show. B. Giving a lecture on poetry. ‎ C. Conducting a radio debate.‎ ‎14. How did the man’s mother contribute to his success in poetry?‎ A. She sent him to poetry classes. B. She taught him to write business plans.‎ C. She asked him to read from early childhood. ‎ ‎15. What does the man find most difficult in writing?‎ A. Choosing the right words. B. Describing real experiences. ‎ C. Getting an appropriate opportunity.‎ ‎16. What does the man say about his own writing?‎ A. Creative. B. Successful. C. Encouraging. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. How do students enter the library?‎ A. With a library account. B. With a student card. C. With a password.‎ ‎18. What is the maximum number of books current students can borrow?‎ A. 12. B. 11. C. 9.‎ ‎19. What kind of books have to be returned within one week?‎ A. Books borrowed by local residents. B. Books liked by a lot of people.‎ C. Books published recently.‎ ‎20. What will the speaker do next?‎ A. Tell the students where to get bottled water.‎ B. Take the students on a campus tour.‎ C. Show the students around the library.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节）‎ 第一节（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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑．‎ A For some in China, the aim of travel is to create 15-second videos on a social-media app, dou yin. As a matter of fact, tourism is for recreation and leisure. The world Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who travel to and stay in places outside their usual environment for more than twenty-four hours.Nowadays, apart from the traditional forms , a variety of new types of traveling are emerging.‎ Experiential travel Last year's travel trend was "experiential travel". This is where tourists look for ways to get to know local culture and interact with local people so they feel less like an outsider but more like a ‎ resident.‎ Transformative travel It usually goes through three stages – you go to a place that has a very different background than where you come from, you learn wisdom from the new culture and the people you meet, and finally you return home and apply the knowledge to your own life and the lives of those around you.‎ This last stage is how the “transformation” is completed and what separates transformative travel from experiential travel.‎ Eco-friendly travel One way to plan a low-impact trip is to travel a shorter distance, which can reduce your carbon footprint. "One trans-Atlantic flight equals a year's worth of driving, so consider planning an adventure closer to home," according to US News.‎ Dark travel Chernobyl‎ is one of the most popular examples of the phenomenon known as dark tourism — a term for visiting sites associated with death and suffering, such as Nazi concentration camps in Europe or the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York.‎ ‎21. In which column can we read this passage in the newspaper?‎ A. Advertising B. News C. Sports. D. Entertainment ‎22. Choosing the Transfomative travel, you can__________‎ A. feel less like a local resident B. reduce carbon emission ‎ C. put what you have learned into practice D. pay a visit to the sites related to sufferings .‎ ‎23. Which of the following is suitable for the environmentalists?‎ A. Experiential travel B. Transformative travel ‎ C. Eco-friendly travel D. Dark travel ‎ B Feel tired and want to have a break? People have many different ways to relax during break time at work or school. Smartphones are probably the number one choice for a quick mental vacation.‎ Although it might seem like a good time, looking at your cellphone may damage your mental power, according to a recent psychological study from Rutgers University in the United States.‎ For the study, more than 400 students were asked to finish a set of 20 word puzzles. Halfway through the task, the students were divided into three groups. One group was allowed to take a break and use cellphones to buy things online. The second group was asked to have a rest and buy things using a computer. The last group didn’t take any break at all.‎ Interestingly, the group that used their cellphones during the break went back to work feeling the most tired and least motivated to continue. They also had the hardest time solving the remaining word puzzles.‎ The cellphone group took 19 percent longer to finish the rest of the task, and solved 22 percent fewer problems than those in the other break conditions combined.‎ Terri Kurtzberg, co-author of the study, explained that they assumed looking at cellphones during a break would be no different from any other break – but instead, the phone may cause increasing levels of distraction that make it difficult to return focused attention to work tasks.‎ ‎“Cellphones may have this effect because even just seeing your phone activates thoughts of checking messages, connecting with people, access to ever-refilling information and more, in ways that are different than how we use other screens like computers, and laptops,” Kurtzberg told ‎ Science Daily.Œ This is echoed (呼应) by a 2017 study from the US University of Chicago. It found that even if cellphones are turned off or turned face down, their mere presence reduces a person’s cognitive capacity (认知能力).‎ So, during your next break, try putting your smartphone away. Go out for a walk, get to know your classmates or even take a nap (小憩). You may be surprised by the result.‎ ‎24. What did the study find about using cellphones during breaks?‎ A. It could make people more motivated at work.‎ B. It could reduce one’s ability to solve problems.‎ C. It could be beneficial both physically and mentally.‎ D. It could affect one’s relationships with others.‎ ‎25. What does the underlined word “activate” probably mean in paragraph 7?‎ A. motivate B. associate. C. appreciate D. imitate.‎ ‎26. What can we learn about cellphones from Kurtzberg’s words?‎ A. They may influence people in the same way as computers do.‎ B. They may make it hard for people to concentrate on work.‎ C. Their negative influence is almost impossible to avoid.‎ D. They have become a necessary part of people’s lives.‎ ‎27. What does the author suggest people do during break time?‎ A. Turn off their cellphones. B. Keep their cellphones face down.‎ C. Replace cellphones with laptops. D. Keep their cellphones out of sight.‎ C Nature has provided us with many kinds of resources. It is like a great magician, creating wonders on Earth. One of them is the Amazon rainforest, the world’s largest and home to millions of plants and animals. Nicknamed “the lungs of our planet”, it generates about one-fifth of Earth’s oxygen. However, this wonderful natural wonder is currently in danger.‎ Thousands of fires have broken out in Brazil, endangering much of the rainforest. These flames have lasted several weeks and are believed to be the “most intense” in almost a decade, according to BBC News.‎ The Amazon has seen a large number of fires in 2019. Between January and August, there were over 74,000 fires – the highest number since 2013, the BBC reported.‎ Forest fires are common during the dry season, which runs from July to October. They are usually caused by natural events, such as lightning strikes. However, most of the fires this year are believed to be caused by farmers, who use fire as a traditional part of tropical agriculture to clean land, reported CNN.‎ ‎“It’s the best time to burn because the vegetation (植物) is dry. Farmers wait for the dry season and they start burning and clearing the areas so that their cattle can graze (吃草),” wrote CNN meteorologist Haley Brink.‎ The disaster has raised concern around the world. The Amazon rainforest is important for preventing climate change, said the BBC, absorbing millions of tons of carbon annually. When trees are cut down or burned, the rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon is reduced.‎ Brazilian climate expert Carlos Nobre told Reuters he’s worried. If more than 20 percent of the ecosystem is destroyed, the Amazon rainforest could reach a “tipping point (临界点)”, where the thick jungle will turn into a tropical savannah (大草原).‎ Nobre warned that it is not far off, with between 15 and 17 percent of the rainforest having already been destroyed.‎ The Brazilian government has sent soldiers to fight the fires. Many people have offered their support and called for recovery efforts. For example, Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, said he wanted to donate money and US Actor Leonardo DiCaprio’s environmental charity, Earth Alliance, created a donation fund to help deal with the crisis.‎ The public are also encouraged to donate to charities concerned with rainforest protection. “Every little bit helps in a tragic situation like this,” commented Gizmodo.‎ ‎28. The underlined word “intense” probably means ______.‎ A. natural B. fierce C. common D. unexpected ‎29. What is the main cause of forest fires in the Amazon rainforest this year?‎ A. Lightning strikes. B. Hot weather.‎ C. Agricultural activities. D. Garbage left by tourists.‎ ‎30. What was Nobre worried about in the article?‎ A. Global temperatures will rise.‎ B. The Amazon rainforest is close to disappearing.‎ C. Animals in the Amazon rainforest are under threat.‎ D. It will take decades for the Amazon rainforest to recover.‎ ‎31. What are the last two paragraphs mainly about?‎ A. What the Brazilian government has done to fight fires.‎ B. Celebrities who care about rainforest preservation.‎ C. The possible future of the Amazon rainforest.‎ D. Efforts made to save the Amazon rainforest.‎ D Living gratefully has a huge transforming power, not just when something wonderful or special happens, but every day no matter what is happening.‎ I’ve recently been involved with two people whose lives were challenged by bad luck. I have seen how grateful living had the power to keep one of them going and how it’s beginning to lift the other. One was a friend and the other is my sister.‎ My friend seemed to be in good health when she received a deadly diagnosis: a disease with no effective treatment. She had all the emotions that a tragedy brings, but she also had a powerful response to despair (绝望) that gave her “the happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens.” She wrote online daily, honestly sharing the details of her situation.‎ She wrote that even though it was difficult to move, this gave her more time to notice small things. She was grateful not only for the love and help of family and friends, but also for time to see the sun rise and watch the birds in her yard. No opportunity for gratefulness was wasted.‎ She taught that gratefulness is not a false cheerfulness. It’s taking every opportunity to celebrate the blessings of small things. We can be grateful for the challenges that help us develop sympathy for each other. Life is a precious gift.‎ She repeatedly blogged that she was happier than she had ever been.‎ When she wrote about “the worst day”, she ended with “life is still a lovely gift.” She died later that day.‎ Her message, however, changed my sister’s life. My sister’s health was getting worse and ‎ worse, though nothing life-threatening. She did have a very painful knee. Her life was in danger from her defeated spirit. She was bed-bound (卧床不起), getting weaker and weaker. Fearful, angry and depressed, she felt out of options for recovery.‎ I read my sister a few of my friend’s messages. I was careful not to say, “Why can’t you be more like her?” Instead, I let the words do their work. I’m grateful to say that an attitude of gratitude began to replace her anger and fear. I believe this helped her to heal.‎ We can’t be grateful for all that happens, but we can practice gratefulness for life itself, for all we can learn to deal with, for all the ways we can help each other grow and heal.‎ ‎32. What happened when the author’s friend found she had an incurable disease?‎ A. She complained that life was unfair to her.‎ B. She started to appreciate and enjoy the small things in life.‎ C. She tried her best to look for treatment.‎ D. She repeatedly blogged about how painful it was.‎ ‎33. How did the author’s sister feel when she was ill?‎ A. Calm. B. Lonely. C. Sad. D. Confused.‎ ‎34. What does the underlined “this” refer to in the article?‎ A. Writing a blog. B. Eating healthy food. ‎ C. Talking with family. D. Being grateful for life.‎ ‎35. What message does the article mainly convey?‎ A. A friend in need is a friend indeed.‎ B. Gratitude has the power of lifting people’s spirits.‎ C. Health is the most important thing for people.‎ D. Families will always be there no matter what happens.‎ 第二节(共5个小题；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。‎ We know that choosing a college major can be very tough. But have no fear! Your choice of major will not lock you into a specific career for the rest of your life. Here’s what you need to know about college majors before you commit.‎ What is a major?‎ ‎ 36 Beyond general college requirements, you’ll also take a group of courses in a subject of your choosing such as Chemistry, Literature, or Political Science.‎ How significant is my major?‎ The major you choose will neither predict nor guarantee your future. Many graduates find jobs that have nothing to do with what they studied in college. If you intend to earn a professional degree after college, you will probably need certain courses. 37 ‎ When do I declare a major?‎ This varies widely across schools and programs. 38 Others require that you declare upon a major by the time that you set foot inside your first class.‎ ‎ 39 ‎ Definitely. One of the most exciting aspects of college life is that it introduces you to new subjects and arouses new passions. However, keep this in mind: every major has necessary coursework. If you change your major late in the game, it may take more than the traditional four ‎ years to earn a degree.‎ What art minors and double majors?‎ If one field of study doesn’t satisfy your intellectual appetite, consider a minor. A minor is similar to a major in that it’s an area of academic concentration. ‎40 A double major provides you with an understanding of two academic fields. It allows you to become familiar with two sets of values and views while it also requires you to fulfill two sets of requirements.‎ A. Can I change my mind?‎ B. Is my major time-consuming?‎ C. It’s your specialized area of study in college.‎ D. Most students find one major is more than enough.‎ E. Some schools may give you one year or more to decide.‎ F. But many future doctors major in non-science related fields.‎ G. The only difference is that it doesn’t require as many classes.‎ 第三部分: 语言运用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节: 完形填空(共20个小题；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、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Eyes are the window of soul. They are one of the most expressive instruments of body language．Keith，seventeen，from Montclair, New Jersey，learned the hard way about one 41 the eyes can make．“I had a teacher who 42 heavily on classroom discussion，”Keith says．“He seemed to have a strong 43 to know just when I didn’t have the answer．I couldn’t 44 how he could be so 45 .Then it dawned on me． 46 I didn’t know the answer，I would 47 looking at him．When I did know what to say，I always stared straight back 48 him. From that moment on，I 49 myself to look him in the eye， 50 I knew the answer or not．That trick has 51 me a lot of trouble．”‎ Many people， 52 some policemen，believe eye contact is a good 53 to testing honesty．If someone can’t look at you directly in the eye，then he or she is not playing 54 ，they insist. After many experiments， 55 ，a number of experts have found out that good liars can make false eye contact． ‎ Eye contact，though not a sure 56 of dishonesty, is a clear way to show interest in another person. When a person looks at you and continues to do so，you know his attention is 57 on you．When he turns his head away, his mind is probably 58 ．But there is 59 ．A shy person may have trouble making and keeping eye contact, no matter how interested he is in the other person．And certain nationalities，such as the British and Germans，are much 60 adaptable to eyeball-to-eyeball contact than, say, the French and the Arabs．‎ ‎41．A．1etter ‎ ‎42．A．1ooked ‎ ‎43．A．body ‎ ‎44．A．figure out ‎ ‎45．A．slow ‎ ‎46．A. The first time ‎ ‎47．A．avoid ‎ ‎48. A．on ‎ ‎49．A．allowed ‎ ‎50．A．when ‎ ‎51．A．saved ‎ ‎52．A．except ‎ ‎53．A．1esson ‎ ‎54．A．honestly ‎ ‎55．A．furthermore ‎56．A．expression ‎57．A．discovered ‎58．A．anywhere ‎59．A．exception ‎60．A．worse ‎ B．notice ‎ B．lived ‎ B．ability ‎ B．speak out ‎ B．cautious ‎ B．Last time ‎ B．enjoy ‎ B．at ‎ B．forbade ‎ B．whether ‎ B．given ‎ B．adding ‎ B．approach ‎ B．effectively ‎ B．moreover ‎ B．means ‎ B．1ain ‎ B．nowhere ‎ B．expectation ‎ B．1ess ‎ C．news ‎ C．graded ‎ C．mind ‎ C．turn out ‎ C．boring ‎ C．Each time ‎ C．1ike ‎ C．in ‎ C．persuaded ‎ C．if ‎ C．increased ‎ C．beside ‎ C．chance ‎ C．efficiently ‎ C．however ‎ C．sign ‎ C．put ‎ C．elsewhere ‎ C．question ‎ C．too ‎ D．message ‎ D．took D．way D．put out D．sharp ‎ D．At times ‎ D．hate D．of D．taught D．unless D．offered D．including D．way D．constantly D．otherwise D．trick D．fixed D．everywhere D．adaptation D．enough 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。‎ Students at an elementary school in Hangzhou had their first class 61 March 1st on movable type. This is 62 ancient Chinese printing system.‎ The West Lake Elementary School in Zhejiang Province has introduced the course in the new semester. An expert in Chinese characters culture has been invited to the campus, 63 major responsibility is to teach students how 64 (use) the ancient printing technology. Students attend lectures on the history of movable type along with 65 (interest) classes on typesetting and printing. They then print their own document, 66 (apply) the knowledge they’ve learned. One student printed her 67 (new) written essay “Whether the traditional red envelopes kids receive belong to them or their parents?”‎ ‎ 68 (know) as one of the four great inventions of ancient China, movable type printing 69 (invent) by Bi Sheng in the 1040s during the Song Dynasty, and it is the world’s first system of movable type printing.‎ The school said the course is aimed at enhancing the students’ awareness of Chinese characters and their 70 (appreciate) of Chinese culture.‎ 第四部分 写作(共二节，满分35分)‎ 第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题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。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。‎ I'm worried that you've been addicted to share pictures in WeChat circle recently. You even share all sorts of photo in your daily life. Of course, WeChat makes better to understand each other and makes our life more colorful, which is very convenient for us to communicate with. However, there exist some potential trouble if we overshare. One severe problem is leaking privacy, that may cause economic losses. Besides, oversharing can make others uncomfortably, for they think you are showing off.‎ Thus, neither should we post our personal information, or should we blindly add strangers to a list of friends. It's much wise to set aside some time to accompany parents or do something more meaningful, such as reading books or taking exercise.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是红星中学高二学生李华，为配合学校开展垃圾分类工作，学生会向全校学生发出了“垃圾分类，从我做起”的倡议。请你代表学生会，用英语写一封倡议书，内容包括：‎ ‎1.严峻形势 2.垃圾分类的意义 3.垃圾分类的做法 4.呼吁全体同学参加 注意：1.词数不少于100；‎ ‎2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ 提示词：垃圾分类 garbage sorting Dear fellow students，‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎2021届高二（上）十校半期联考英语答案 听力：1-5 BACBC 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 BAACA 16-20 CBABC 阅读: 21-23 DCC 24-27 BABD 28-31 BCBD 32-35 BCDB 七选五：36-40 CFEAG ‎ 完形:41-45 DCBAD 46-50 CABDB 51-55 ADBAC 56-60 CDCAB 填空: 61. on 62. an 63. whose 64. to use 65. interesting ‎66. applying 67. newly 68. Known 69.was invented 70.appreciation 第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ 第一处：第一句，share改为sharing 第二处：第二句，photo改为photos 第三处：第三句，在makes和better之间加上it 第四处：第三句，去掉communicate后面的with 第五处：第四句，exist改为exists 第六处：第五句，that改为which 第七处：第六句，uncomfortably改为uncomfortable 第八处：第七句or 改为nor ‎ 第九处：第七句，a改为the 第十处：第八句，wise改为wiser 范文:‎ Our school has started a programme of garbage sorting .It is my great honor to represent the Students’ Union to make our voice heard on it. ‎ As we all know, we produce lots of garbage, such as leftover food, waste paper and plastic bottles every day, which becomes a big headache in our life. Therefore,garbage sorting is a good way of dealing with it. It is beneficial to us in the following ways. To begin with, we can recycle what can be reused to save more natural resources. Besides, harmful materials in the sorted garbage can be properly treated to avoid environment pollution. As students, we are supposed to tell different types of garbage and put them in different dustbins to make recycling easier.‎ Now I am here to call on everyone to take action together to make the environment clean and beautiful.‎ 附：听力原文：‎ Text 1‎ W: They say you’ve got a job in New York City.‎ M: Yeah, with the United Nations.‎ W: How fascinating! You can meet people from all over the world.‎ M: Yeah, but just one problem. I’ll have to leave my friends behind.‎ Text 2‎ M: Have you read this book, Helen?‎ W: No. What is it about?‎ M: It’s about differences between men and women. I wouldn’t say it’s a scientific book, but it kept me laughing all the way through.‎ Text 3‎ M: Hey, are you OK? Your running nose and cough tell me that you either have a cold or flu.‎ W: Neither, it’s just that I can’t stand this smell of the paint in the living room. Any idea how to get rid of it?‎ M: Well, maybe we can surf the Internet and see if we can come up with something.‎ Text 4‎ M: I heard you had a car accident. Did you get hurt?‎ W: I’m all right. But it’s going to cost me a fortune to get my car fixed.‎ M: Why not buy a new one?‎ Text 5‎ W: Hi, are you new here?‎ M: Yes, I am.‎ W: Is this your first year in college?‎ M: No, I’m an exchange student from Boston College. I studied for two years there.‎ Text 6‎ M: Would you like something to drink, ma’am?‎ W: Yes, give me some coffee, please. No milk, no sugar.‎ M: Certainly.‎ W: My friend is coming in a minute, and he loves sweet juice. What kind of juice do you recommend?‎ M: We have apple juice and strawberry juice. They’re both sweet. But recommend strawberry juice. It’s upon ordinary. And the apple juice was made yesterday, and stored in the refrigerator.‎ Text 7‎ W: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?‎ M: Sure, Jane. You look upset, what happened?‎ W: Well, you know it’s Kathy. He’s telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we’re not. We’re just study pair. You know, I help him with his English. And he helps me with my maths.‎ M: Oh, I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in maths. That explains. Don’t worry; I’ll talk to Kevin tomorrow.‎ Text 8‎ M: Excuse me. Am I going the right way for Hill Farm?‎ W: I’m afraid not.‎ M: Oh, how can I get there?‎ W: On your foot?‎ M: Unfortunately, yes.‎ W: Well, it’s easy enough to get there. You need to go down this road till you see a track on your left. Maybe half a mile off.‎ M: Half a mile? OK.‎ W: Then, take that track and keep going for um ... another half mile.‎ M: It’s over a mile away?‎ W: Oh, at least. Now, we get to a bridge, go straight over.‎ M: Uhh.‎ W: Then a little way pass it, you’ll see a sign “Hill Farm” on your left.‎ M: And that’s finally it?‎ W: Yes.‎ M: Got it. Uh ..., you’re not driving that way, are you?‎ W: Sorry.‎ M: Well, no harm in asking. Thanks for your help!‎ Text 9‎ W: Welcome to this edition of Writers. Tonight we have Steven Dauthy with us. Congratulations on your book Life and Everything in between. It’s such a success.‎ M: Thank you.‎ W: This is your first attempt at poetry? Did you ever try it before? Did you ever take any classes in poetry?‎ M: Well. My only real experience was writing business plans. Other than that, I’ve zero experience while writing is concerned. I’ve always had a good grasp of English language thanks to my mum who started me reading when I was very little.‎ W: What’s the hardest thing of creating your work?‎ M: Definitely finding the perfect words to fit what I wanted to say. There’s always a word or two that I might still rewrite if given the chance.‎ W: Will there be more collections of poetry from Dauthy?‎ M: There will be more of something I suppose, but maybe not poetry. I really don’t see myself as a poet. Rather, I see what I wrote is kind of writing that might inspire people in some way.‎ Text 10‎ W: Good morning Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to East Campus library. To start your tour, I’m going to give you some useful information and regulations. I won’t keep you long. First, how to enter our library. Thanks to the advanced technology, you just need to bring your student card and touch it in front of the touch point. And the door will automatically open for you. In the opening hour, our library is open from 9 am till 10 pm every weekday. For the weekends, it’s only open from 11 am to 4 pm. Please bear that in mind. So you won’t come in vain. Our library is also open for the local residents. And there are differences for the students and the public. Our current students can borrow up to 12 at a time. However for the rest, the maximum they can borrow is 9. You need to return the books on time or your library account will be locked and you can’t borrow any more books. Remember, books have different due date, according to their popularity. Mostly the book should be returned within 4 weeks. But for the popular books, you have to bring them back within only one week. The last thing I must mention here is that you are not allowed to smoke in the library anywhere at anytime. And as to drinks, only bottled water is allowed to bring in. OK, now, it’s time to show you where everything is.‎