【英语】四川省南充市西南大学南充实验学校2019-2020学年高二下学期第二次月考试题

【英语】四川省南充市西南大学南充实验学校2019-2020学年高二下学期第二次月考试题

西南大学南充实验学校2019-2020学年高二下学期第二次月考 英语试题 第一部分：听力 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 does the woman suggest?‎ A. They don’t have to go to the concert. ‎ B. His brother will let them use the car. ‎ C. The bus is fine for them. ‎ ‎2. What do we know about the match?‎ A. It may not be exciting. B. It must be exciting. C. It may be put off. ‎ ‎3. What does the man have to change?‎ A.The printer B. The ink box. C. The computer. ‎ ‎4. What magazines is the man interested in?‎ A. Sports. B. Fashion. C. Politics. ‎ ‎5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. The development of languages. B. Language forms. C. New dictionaries.‎ 第二节(共15小题；每小题l分，满分15分)‎ 听下面4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。‎ 听第六段材料, 回答第6至7题。‎ ‎6. What will the man have next week?‎ ‎ A. A big test. B. An interesting party. C. A good report. ‎ ‎7. What did the man do last night?‎ ‎ A. He studied in the library. B. He went to a party. C. He prepared for a report.‎ 听第七段材料, 回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. How did the two speakers get to their destination?‎ ‎ A. By bike. B. By car. C. By taxi. ‎ ‎9. What are the two speakers going to watch?‎ ‎ A. A film. B. A match. C. A car race. ‎ ‎10. Why did the two speakers arrive early?‎ ‎ A. To find Peter. B. To meet the players. C. To get a good place. ‎ 听第八段材料, 回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. Who is Jimmy?‎ ‎ A. A policeman. B. A passer-by. C. Another truck driver. ‎ ‎12. What time was it when the accident happened?‎ ‎ A. At 2:45. B. At 2:54. C. At 4:25. ‎ ‎13. Who or what was to blame for the accident?‎ ‎ A. The truck driver. B. The driver of the car. C. The traffic lights. ‎ 听第九段材料, 回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14. What did the man do?‎ ‎ A. He traveled in Chicago. B. He visited a plant. C. He found a job. ‎ ‎15. Who is going to be in charge of the whole southern market?‎ ‎ A. Jim. B. Martha. C. The man. ‎ ‎16. Where does the woman want to stay?‎ ‎ A. In a plant. B. In California. C. In the company office. ‎ 听第十段材料, 回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What do you think The Voice is?‎ ‎ A. A newspaper. B. A volunteer center. C. An organization. ‎ ‎18. What’s the best reason for taking the job according to the speaker?‎ ‎ A. To make some money. B. To have fun. C. To learn to type. ‎ ‎19. When are volunteers expected to start working?‎ ‎ A. Tomorrow. B. Next week. C. Immediately. ‎ ‎20. What kind of volunteers do they need?‎ ‎ A. Those who have rich experience. ‎ B. Those who need money.‎ ‎ C. Those who can manage their time well.‎ 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A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A A Language Programme for Teenagers ‎ Welcome to Teenagers Abroad! We invite you to join us on an amazing journey of language learning.‎ Our Courses ‎ Regardless of your choice of course, you’ll develop your language ability both quickly and effectively.‎ ‎ Our Standard Course guarantees a significant increase in your confidence in a foreign language, with focused teaching in all 4 skill areas----speaking, listening, reading and writing.‎ ‎ Our Intensive Course builds on our Standard Course, with 10 additional lessons per week, guaranteeing the fastest possible language learning (see table below).‎ Course Type Days Number of Lesson ‎ Course Timetable Standard Course Mon－Fri ‎20 lessons ‎ ‎９：００－１２：３０‎ Intensive Course Mon－Fri ‎20 lessons ‎９：００－１２：３０‎ ‎20 lessons ‎１３：００－１４：３０‎ Evaluation ‎ ‎ Students are placed into classes according to their current language skills. The majority of them take on online language test before starting their programme. However, if this is not available, students sit the exam on the first Monday of their course.‎ ‎ Learning materials are provided to students throughout their course, and there will never be more than 15 participants in each class.‎ Arrivals and Transfer ‎ Our programme offers the full package—students are taken good care of from the start through to the very end. They are collected from the airport upon arrival and brought to their accommodation in comfort. We require the student’s full details at least 4 weeks in advance. ‎ Meals/Allergies/Special Dietary Requirements ‎ Students are provided with breakfast, dinner and either a cooked or packed lunch (which consists of a sandwich, a drink and a dessert). Snacks outside of mealtimes may be purchased by the student individually.‎ ‎ We ask that you let us know of any allergies or dietary requirements as well as information about any medicines you take. Depending on the type of allergies and/ or dietary requirements, an extra charge may be made for providing special food.‎ ‎21. When can a student attend Standard Course?‎ ‎ A. 9:00-12:30 Tuesday B. 13:00-14:30 Monday. ‎ C. 13:00-14:30 Friday. D. 9:00-12:30 Saturday.‎ ‎22. Before starting their programme, students are expected to _____.‎ ‎ A. take a language test B. have an online interview ‎ ‎ C. prepare learning materials D. report their language levels ‎23. With the full package, the programme organizer is supposed to_____.‎ ‎ A. inform students of their full flight details ‎ B. look after students throughout the programme ‎ C. offer students free sightseeing trips ‎ D. collect students’ luggage in advance B Retirement should be time of joy and freedom. However, for some people retirement comes with feelings of depression, which makes life difficult for them.‎ Retirement is a major life change. Even good changes usually involve some kinds of loss. When you retire, you find yourself lacking whatever working used to provide. That could include, for example, 1. knowing you’re working for society, 2. getting admiration from your skills, 3. having “aha” moments when you solve problems, 4. having people to socialize with, and 5. simply having a place to go and a reason to get out of bed every day. For most people, there’s a financial loss, too. Also, retirement age is a time when a lot of people have to deal with losing their parents or having serious health problems of their own.‎ Because of all these, retirees are more likely to get depressed. ‎ Depression is very harmful. First, depression can make physical health problems worse. ‎ Second, it takes a toll on relationships, because it can make people angry. Third, it’s hard to get much done when you’re depressed.‎ What can we do to overcome the feelings of depression? First, do all the things that help depression in general: drink enough water, exercise, talk to friends, have a hobby, laugh, and spend time in nature. If you feel depressed more often than not, it’s probably time to talk to a doctor about your feelings. Second, it’s important to keep busy and get out of the house when you can. Make specific plans with friends. Take a class Volunteer. Or just make sure you start each day with some kind of goal. Third, try to focus on what you’ve gained by retiring. Think about what you may have now that you wished you had before you were able to retire. For example, days that are less stressful, a chance to rest and take better care of your body, more time for your family and yourself. To write, to start a hobby and to learn something new are all new possibilities. Finally, tell your story. You’ve lived a long time and you become an oral historian each time you talk with someone about your experiences. You can also write in a journal or make a video recording of your memories. Telling your stories can help you look back on your life and career with a sense of wholeness and achievements.‎ ‎24．People may find life very hard after they retire because of ___________.‎ A. freedom B. nervousness C. discouragement D. hard work ‎25．All the following can cause the retirees’ unpleasant feelings EXCEPT _______________.‎ A. they will suffer from financial loss B. they have to support their parents C. they may lose the reason to get up early D. they may have fewer people to socialize with ‎26．The underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 means ________________.‎ A. it makes people’s relationships unusual B. it makes people’s relationships in peace C. it makes people’s relationships in danger D. it makes people stay in touch with each other.‎ ‎27．What would be the best title for the passage?‎ A. Retirement should be enjoyable ‎ B. Depression During Retirement Is Harmful C. Reasons for Depression During Retirement ‎ D. How to Overcome Depression During Retirement C Many people heard about the "Little Free Library", which was a movement that let people ‎ swap a book for another or take it and bring it back. Now, people are joining in the "Little Free Pantry" idea, which shares a similar value of spreading kindness with mini pantries.‎ One family who live in Boise, Idaho, have a three-year-old son who wanted to build something for his third birthday, so they decided that they would build a community pantry box that they would share with their neighbors. They felt that they had everything they wanted, so they wanted to give a little something back to the community and help the people in need.‎ The idea is that the family fill this box up with non-perishable (不易腐的)items, which include tins, toiletries, and other goods. However, it’s meant to be a community give and take, so other people would also contribute to adding to this mini-pantry.‎ It seems that the idea has taken off in other communities who also want to give a little something back and help those in need. the kind of movement that helps the struggling members of the community, allowing them to live knowing that they can have a can of soup for dinner if they have nothing else. Or that sanitary products are available .‎ The Millers keep their little pantry going, realizing that it’s emptiest toward the end of the month, so they know that it’s really helping people. They don’t believe that anyone has taken advantage of it and that it’s only helped people.‎ Various other communities have taken on the mini pantries project in order to spread a little kindness within their community.‎ ‎28. Why is "Little Free Library" mentioned in the first paragraph?‎ A. To show the striking difference between it and "Little Free Pantry".‎ B. To help readers have a better understanding of "Little Free Pantry"..‎ C. To encourage people to take "Little Free Library" as an example.‎ D. To prove that most people are just so kind as to help those in need.‎ ‎29. Why did the family build the "Little Free Pantry"?‎ A. To let others know about their son’s birthday.‎ B. To show that they lived in great abundance,‎ C. To express gratitude and offer help to others.‎ D. To test if people in the community are honest.‎ ‎30. Whom is “Free Pantry” most helpful to?‎ A. Those who can’t go shopping often. B. Those who want to show kindness.‎ C. Those who want to celebrate birthdays. D. Those who live in great poverty.‎ ‎31. How is the "Little Free Pantry" idea going?‎ A. The community pantry box is always empty. ‎ B. People take advantage of others’ kindness.‎ C. More items are badly needed to refill the box. ‎ D. It is gaining more and more popularity.‎ D Bats quickly eat the insects that bite us and ruin our crops. They pollinate （授粉）flowers and they replant forests by spreading seeds around. But as agriculture overtakes rain forests and jungles, humans have come into conflict with one bat species: the common vampire bat （吸血蝙蝠）.‎ Well, vampire bats are ugly little animals. They’ve got these wrinkly noses that have infrared （红外线的）heat sensors so they can detect warm blood flowing beneath the skin. They’ve got ears that can pick up the sound of low frequencies. That’s the sound of big animals breathing. And they have super sharp teeth. So when you’re bitten by one of these bats, you don’t even feel it. They also have amazing movement skills. They can fly, but they can also run with their wings,‎ And vampire bats mainly interact with humans who are raising livestock. They’ll drink the blood of cows and pigs and chickens. You can find newborn cows with bites from vampire bats, chicken coops that are covered in drips of blood. Children will regularly wake up with vampire bat bites on their feet. Actually, the bites aren’t that big of a health problem. The main problem is that very rarely these bats are sick with rabies (狂犬病).And they can spread this fatal disease to cattle and people.‎ Gerry, a scientist, does experiments where he keeps one of the bats away from food for a night. And that’s something that actually happens in the wild all the time. The bat will go out and it can’t find anything to eat. And if that happens two nights in a row, the bat could actually starve to death. But what happens is that another bat will come in and they’ll rescue that hungry bat. They’ll let out a little blood to feed it. And this behavior is seen between mothers and their children and between siblings. But surprisingly, it’s also seen between bats that aren’t related at all.‎ ‎32. What does the second paragraph mainly want to tell us about vampire bats?‎ A. Their physical organs. B. Their super powers. ‎ C. Their living habits. D. Their attacking skills.‎ ‎33. What is the vampire bat’s biggest threat to human beings?‎ A. It drinks the blood of livestock. B. It prefers to bite little children.‎ C. It can spread a fatal disease. D. It is often infected with rabies.‎ ‎34. What do Geny’s experiments find out?‎ A. Bats, not related by blood, share blood. B. Bats usually live a hard life in the wild.‎ C. Different bats live a quite different life. D. Blood is even more important for bats.‎ ‎35. What can we infer from the text?‎ A. Vampire bats are human’s natural enemy. ‎ B. Human should try to get rid of vampire bats.‎ C. Vampire bats are human’s true friends. ‎ D. Vampire bats should not always be blamed.‎ 第二节 （共5小题;每小题2分，共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，并在答题卡上将 该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Gift giving has been a long tradition and is rooted in our DNA. In the past, gift giving was popular with our ancestors. 36 ‎ There has been a considerable amount of research over the years into the feelings when we give gifts to those we care about. The reasons why gift giving can stand the test of time are as follows:‎ Make people feel happy. In studies where people were asked to give gifts as a part of an experiment, the result was that people actually felt better and happier about their own lives.‎ ‎ 37 Research suggests that giving gifts may improve a person’s state of mind. If gift giving makes you feel happier with a sense of purpose, then this may inevitably improve your state of mind.‎ Establish greater social connection. By giving a gift, you not only express your feelings but also build a stronger connection to that person as well. 38 This greater social connection also means an improvement in the state of being as well as overall happiness.‎ Influence others to imitate it. 39 When a person starts giving gifts, not only will the ‎ receiver become more likely to give, but also those around them who see this act will start giving as well.‎ Gift giving is spread across all cultures around the world, from celebrating birthdays, anniversaries offering good luck, showing love and affection, to just saying thanks. Gifts are given to family members, friends, those we work with and even neighbors. 40 ‎ A.Improve state of mind.‎ B.Help people contact others.‎ C.It is better to give than to receive.‎ D.The act of giving has an effect on others around.‎ E.In brief, gifts are given to everyone for all occasions.‎ F.The receiver as well as the giver feels closer to each other.‎ G.Today, gift giving exists nearly every corner throughout the world.‎ 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 ‎ ‎ The city where I live is about to put cameras at all traffic lights to catch people who run red lights. It 41 me of how many people I’ve seen who take the yellow light as a signal to go faster. I also can’t 42 people who don’t move when the traffic light has turned green. Above all, there are those 43 situations in which someone doesn’t even 44 that the light is red, and just keeps going; that is how many accidents happen. ‎ All these situations make me 45 about the purpose of the traffic lights. However, it’s even more 46 to imagine letting people make their own 47 at crowded intersections. Do the biggest cars get to go first? Who decides who goes next? 48 I guess I do like the idea of a system to 49 traffic, and do my best to 50 the traffic signals: to go, to be 51 , and to stop when I’m supposed to. ‎ It occurs to me that my 52 have done much the same for me in 53 of teaching me how to live. They have given me many 54 lights: to live in harmony with others, to listen and talk to them, to help others, to live with __55 and purpose. They have also given me some red lights so that my 56 doesn’t go wrong : not to covet, to watch my temper, to control my ‎ desires. And there have been some yellow caution lights: to watch how much I drink, to keep control of my behavior, to 57 school regularly and work hard. If I obey these signals, my life will be as 58 as it can. Just as I’m wise to pay attention to the traffic lights when I’m walking 59 the street, I’m wise to pay attention to the "life 60 "given me by my parents. 41. A. informs B. reminds C. suggests D. indicates 42. A. realize B. understand C. clarify D. remember 43. A. surprising B. competitive C. dangerous D. mysterious 44. A. notice B. examine C. touch D. feel 45. A. care B. worry C. complain D. wonder 46. A. frightening B. relaxing C. confusing D. interesting 47. A. attempts B. efforts C. decisions D. preparations 48. A. Since B. But C. So D. As 49. A. affect B. control C. serve D. improve 50. A. obey B. recognize C. reflect D. analyze ‎ ‎ 51 A. sensitive B. annoyed C. cautious D. nervous 52. A. teachers B. relatives C. parents D. friends 53. A. case B. honour C. place D. terms 54. A. yellow B. red C. colorful D. green 55. A. violence B. joy C. luck D. excitement 56. A. confidence B. life C. dream D. belief 57. A. attend B. quit C. organize D. create 58. A. good B. convenient C. special D. simple 59. A. through B. across C. over D. above 60. A. purposes B. features C. qualities D. signals ‎ 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 ‎ Are you facing a situation that looks impossible to fix?‎ ‎ In 1969, the pollution was terrible along the Cuyahoga River Cleveland, Ohio. It __61____（be）unimaginable that it could ever be cleaned up. The river was so polluted that it ____62____ (actual) caught fire and burned. Now, years later, this river is one of ___63___most outstanding ‎ examples of environmental cleanup.‎ ‎ But the river wasn’t changed in a few days ___64_____even a few months. It took years of work___65___ (reduce) the industrial pollution and clean the water. Finally, that hard work paid off and now the water in the river is____66____ (clean) than ever.‎ ‎ Maybe you are facing an impossible situation. Maybe you leave a habit ___67___is driving your family crazy. Possibly you drink too much or don’t know how to control your credit card use. When you face such an impossible situation, don’t you want a quick fix and something to change immediately?‎ ‎ While there are ___68____ (amaze) stories of instant transformation, for most of us the____69____ (change) are gradual and require a lot of effort and work, like cleaning up a polluted river. Just be ___70 (patience) ‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题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（∧） 并在该词下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，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。‎ There was a time when I was addicted to online games. Because of that, my study was suffered a lot. Instead for scolding me, Mother gave me a book by Helen Keller and asked me to read it. Hardly have I finished a few pages when I was great attracted by Helen Keller. Despite her disability, she didn’t abandon hope and achieve a lot. This was her determination and courage that made her huge success.‎ When I finished reading the book, Mother had a talk with me. "You can also accomplish which Helen Keller did." Mother’s words ring in my ear whenever I see the book, inspired me to face challenges in life.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是红星中学学生会主席李华，目前，你校发出了开展“全校阅读”‎ 活动的号召。请你围绕“爱读书，读好书”这一主题，根据下面要点，用英语给学校学生写一封倡议书。‎ 要点： 1.读书的益处； 2.谨慎选择书籍； 3.发出“爱读书，读好书”倡议 ‎ 注意：‎ 1. 词数120左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ‎ Dear fellow students,‎ Now our school is launching a “book-reading campaign” ‎ ‎—————————————————————————————————————— ‎ ‎—————————————————————————————————————— ‎ ‎—————————————————————————————————————— ‎ ‎—————————————————————————————————————— ‎ ‎—————————————————————————————————————— ‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ 第一部分 听力(共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 CABCA 6-10 ABABC 11-15BAABB 16-20 CABCC 第二部分 ‎ 阅读理解（共两节，每小题2分，满分40分）‎ ‎21-25 AABCB 26-30 CDBCD 31-35 DBCAD 36-40 GAFDE 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）‎ ‎41-45 BBCAD 46-50 ACCBA 51-55 CCDDB 56-60 BAABD ‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. was 62. actually 63.the 64. or 65. to reduce ‎ ‎66. cleaner 67. that/which 68. amazing 69. changes 70. patient 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 第二节 ‎ 书面表达（25分）：‎ Dear fellow students,‎ Now our school is launching a “book-reading campaign” to improve the cultural quality of the whole school.As a student, we should know the importance of the campaign and take an active part in it.‎ We can benefit a lot from reading. First, reading helps us gain information and acquire knowledge, which makes us wiser. Besides, not only can reading bring us pleasure but also it can enrich our life experience and strengthen our character. However, not all books do us good while bad ones will do us much harm. Therefore, we must be careful when choosing books. ‎ Dear fellow students, good books are our teachers and friends. Don’t hesitate to make friends with good books and get into the good habit of reading!‎ ‎ Student union 英语录音材料原文 Text 1‎ M: I’d like to drive to the concert, but my brother will use the car tonight. ‎ W: Who needs a car? We can take the bus if we go a little earlier. ‎ Text 2‎ M: I’m really looking forward to the match. ‎ W: Yes, so am I. If only it would stop raining tonight. ‎ M: Well, it can’t be helped. ‎ W: No, I suppose not. The field is so wet. I’m afraid it won’t be very exciting. ‎ Text 3‎ M: Look! It’s broken. I told you it wasn’t working. ‎ W: Of course it won’t work! See, the ink box indicator is flashing. You have to change it. ‎ M: I’m sorry. I didn’t know what it meant. ‎ Text 4‎ W: Do you like reading fashion magazines?‎ M: Not particularly. They are a little too boring for me. ‎ W: I’m not into fashion, either. I prefer outdoor magazines. ‎ M: Not me. The magazines I read are all about politics. ‎ Text 5‎ M: According to Professor Thompson, language slowly but constantly develops from all forms into newer ones. ‎ W: That’s my opinion, too. We can easily find new words and new expressions in English. ‎ M: Perhaps that’s why new dictionaries are published about every five years. ‎ Text 6‎ W: Ali! What’s the matter? Can’t you wake up this morning?‎ M: I was up late last night. My friend had a party. I only slept about four hours. ‎ W: Why didn’t you stay in bed this morning?‎ M: I have to meet my study group at the library. We have a big test next week. ‎ W: A big test? Why didn’t you study last night instead of going to the party?‎ M: Oh, it’s OK. I studied a lot before the party. ‎ W: Maybe that’s not a good idea. I read a report. It said that if you don’t get enough sleep after you study, you may forget 30% of what you’ve studied!‎ Text 7‎ M: It’s lucky that we rode our bike here instead of driving. ‎ W: It’s a good job that we got here early. Look at all those cars there. They’ll never get in. ‎ M: You’d better follow me closely. I don’t want to lose you. ‎ W: Don’t worry. I’ll keep up. ‎ M: We go in over there. Gate B. Peter said they’re pretty good tickets. ‎ W: Where are they?‎ M: They’re right behind the goal. ‎ W: Oh, do we have to stand up all the time?‎ M: That’s right. ‎ W: I hope we can see the match clearly. ‎ M: That’s why we’ve come early. The earlier, the better. ‎ Text 8‎ W: Now, Jimmy, did you get a good view of the accident?‎ M: Oh, yes. I was standing outside the bank building and I saw it all quite clearly. ‎ W: Do you know what time it was?‎ M: Yes. I checked my watch. It was 2:45 exactly. ‎ W: Good. Now, how fast was the truck moving?‎ M: Well, quite slowly --- about 10 miles an hour. It was coming up York Road. I suppose the truck driver knew the lights were going to change. But they were still red when he went over them. ‎ W: I see. What about the car? Was it also driving slowly?‎ M: It was coming along Union Street about 30 miles per hour. It was a blue Ford. The driver ‎ stopped his car when he saw the truck crossing the street. ‎ W: Did you see what colour his traffic light was?‎ M: Yes, it changed to yellow just before he crossed it. ‎ Text 9‎ M: What’s going on around here? Why is everyone changing offices?‎ W: Haven’t you heard? Where have you been anyway?‎ M: I just got back from visiting the plant in Chicago. ‎ W: Well, there are a lot of changes being made here this week. ‎ M: Yes, I see. But what are they?‎ W: For one thing, Martha and Jim are leaving. ‎ M: Where are they going? Did they get a higher position?‎ W: Martha’s going to the office in Atlanta. She is going to be in charge of the whole southern market. ‎ M: That sounds like a good position to me. What about Jim?‎ W: He is going to manage the plant in California. ‎ M: And you? What about you? Are you going to rise to a higher position?‎ W: Not yet, but I’m hoping I will. ‎ M: Don’t you want to get a raise? I’d like the job in California. ‎ W: No, I want to stay here at the company office. This is the place to get noticed by top ‎ management. ‎ Text 10‎ Hello! I’m Harvard Smith. As the editor of The Voice, I’d like to introduce you to our school daily newspaper. We need volunteers to help us with our newspaper. Experience isn’t absolutely necessary. But we need people with writing and typing skills. Since The Voice comes out five days a week, we need excellent students who know how to plan their time well. Good grades are necessary. We can pay you, depending on your work but don’t expect to get rich. This isn’t something you do for the money. Mostly it’s just for fun. Anyone who is interested in this job should speak to me immediately after this meeting. Be prepared to start right now. The first issue goes to press tomorrow.‎