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2019-2020学年安徽省合肥市第六中学高一下学期开学考试英语试题 Word版含答案
2019-2020学年度第二学期开学诊断性测试高一英语试卷 第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1 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 is the man waiting to do? A.Enjoy some noodles. B.Eat some eggs. C.Drink some hot water. 2.What does the man advise the woman to do? A.Give running another try. B.Try some of the other events. C.Talk with the P.E teacher. 3. For what purpose did the woman choose to take Spanish? A.She wanted to be classmates with the man. B.She studied it when she was a little girl. C.She had studied a similar language before. 4. What is Steve worried about? A.His football. B.His lamp. C.His desk. 5. Where does the conversation probably take place? A.In a bookstore. B.In a game center. C.In a library. 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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题;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段对话,回答第 6 至 7 题。 6. How does the woman describe her students? A.Various. B.Boring. C.Educational. 7. When does the conversation take place? A. At the beginning of a term. B.In the middle of a term. C.At the end of a term. 听第 7 段材料,回答第 8 至 10 题。 8.Where was the group supposed to meet? A.In the parking lot. B.At the movie theater. C.At the entrance of the mall. 9.Which showing are the speakers late for? A.The 12:00 showing. B.The 12:10 p.m. showing. C.The 1:30 p.m. showing. 10.Who is paying for the woman’s ticket? A. Dave B. Kate. C. Julia. 听第 8 段材料,回答第 11 至 13 题。 11.What is the weather like now? A. It is windy. B. It is snowing. C. It is raining. 12. How did the woman get to the coffee shop? A. She took a subway. B. She drove her car. C. She walked a few blocks. 13. Why did the woman come to the cafe? A. She thought she would study well there. B. She planned to own a coffee shop someday. C. She wanted to be surrounded by other students. 听第 9 段材料,回答第 14 至 16 题。 14.When do students usually have the most trouble in college according to the man? A. During office hours. B. During the first year. C. During the last year. 15.What resource does the woman mention? A. The writing center. B. The library. C. Tutors. 16.Where does the man think students should go for help with assignments? A.The Center for Academic Success. B. Their network of friends. C.The math lab. 听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。 17.What did John probably want to do when he finished school? A. Be an engineer. B. Become a math teacher. C. Study Modern Asian History. 18.What time did John need to be in the classroom for his English test? A. At 8:30 B. At 9:00 a.m. C. At 4:00 p.m. 19.Why did John have ink on his shirt? A. He did not have enough paper. B. Someone played a trick on him. C. He fell asleep with his pen in his hand. 20. What was the terrible truth for John? A. He had missed the test. B. He couldn’t find his car. C. He had fallen asleep in class. 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,并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。 A Discover Nature Schools programs Becoming Bears (Kindergarten-2 grade) By becoming baby bears, children learn from their “parent” to survive the seasons. Kids will find safety in the spring and learn kinds of food bears eat during the summer, and then create a cave for winter hibernation(冬眠). After learning the skills needed to survive, students will go out of the cave as an independent black bear able to care for themselves. (1.5-2 hours) Whose Clues? (3-5 grade) Kids will discover how plants and animals use their special structures to survive. Through outdoor study of plants and animals, kids will recognize their special structures and learn how they enable species to eat, avoid their enemies and survive. Using what they have learned, kids will choose one species and tell how they survive in their living places. (3-4 hours) Winged Wonders (3-5 grade) Birds add color and sound to our world and play an important ecological (生态的) role. Students will learn the basics of birds, understand the role birds play in food chains and go bird watching using field guides and telescopes. Students will do hands-on activities. Students will use tools to build bird feeders, allowing them to attract birds at home.(3-4 hours) Exploring Your Watershed (6-8 grade) We all depend on clean water. Examining how our actions shape the waterways around us. Go on a hike tosee first-hand some of the challenging water quality problems in a city. Students will test the water quality to determine the health of an ecosystem. ● Each program is taught for a class with at least 10 students. ● All programs include plenty of time outdoors. So please prepare proper clothing, sunscreen and insect killers for children. ● To take part in a program, please email dcprograms@mdc.mo.gov. 21. What can kids do at Becoming Bears? A. Watch bears’ performances. B. Take care of bears C. Dress up as baby bears to learn about bears. D. Learn how to survive a bear attack. 22. Kids who are interested in plants will choose _______________. A. Winged Wonders B. Exploring your Watershed C. Becoming Bears D. Whose Clues? 23. According to the passage, all the four programs _______________. A. have the same teaching hours B. have outdoor activities C. are offered during summer holidays D. are designed for primary school students B For some people, higher education is not just a goal in life, but also an expectation. In the United States, if your parents attended a college or university, there is a good chance that you will, too. Even if your parents did not go to college, you still have a good chance of completing higher education if your family is wealthy. But your chances are reduced if you come from a needy family, a community with limited educational resources or you simply have no one to follow as an example. Helping those in need is one of the main ideas behind a strategy of behavioral science called nudge theory or nudging. Nudging is a way of changing people's behavior through indirect suggestion and by supporting positive actions. A growing number of U.S. colleges and universitieslook to nudging as way to support poor, minority and first-generation students, They also are using it to increase overall graduation rates. Two common forms of nudging are emails to students and text messages to their mobile phones. Schools and other educational organizations keep in contact with students this way, offering advice and help when needed. However, Alejandra Acosta---a higher education policy expert at New America ---notes that there are several qualities a nudge campaign must possess in order to be successful. Acosta says messages must be timely, meaning they reach college students well before the date by which a student is required to take action. Additionally, nudges should be written clearly and provide as much information as possible. If students start to struggle in class, school officials should not just message them, saying they should seek academic support. The message should give information about what kinds of support the college or university offers and exactly how the student can make use of them. That is why nudges should possess interactive qualities, Acosta says. For example, students should be able to ask questions of school officials or be directed to a website for more information. In addition, colleges and universities must ensure their support services are in place and working as best they can. When nudges work, they can do a lot of good. In 2018, a nonprofit group launched a nudging campaign at four U.S. community colleges. They worked with nearly 10.000 first-year students at three such colleges in Ohio and one in Virginia. A recent study found that older and minority students who agreed to receive these nudges were 16 to 20 percent more likely to continue into their second year than those who did not. 24.Who is most likely to receive and complete higher education according to the passage? A. Tony, whose father is the only bread-winner in the family. B. Jimmy, whose mother is a worker in a small factory. C. Betty, whose grandmother is a housemaid of a famous university professor. D.Cathy, whose parents failed to attend college but succeeded in starting a big company. 25. What can we know about nudging? A. It is rooted in psychological science. B. It is a way to improve people s mind. C. It offers concrete and direct advice. D. It helps students via emails and text messages. 26. What is the passage mainly talking about? A. The problem with higher education. B. A way for colleges to support students. C. The popularity of nudging campaign. D. A national campaign dealing with poverty. C Online programs to fight depression are already commercially available. While they sound efficient and cost-saving, a recent study reports that they're not effective, primarily because depressed patients are not likely to engage with them or stick with them. The study looked at computer-assisted cognitive (认知的) behavioral therapy (CBT) and found that it was no more effective in treating depression than the usual care patients receive from a primary care doctor. Traditional CBT is considered an effective form of talk therapy for depression, helping people challenge negative thoughts and change the way they think in order to change their mood and behaviors. However, online CBT programs have been gaining popularity, with the attraction of providing low-cost help wherever someone has access to a computer. A team of researchers from the University of York conducted a randomized (随机的) control trial with 691 depressed patients from 83 physician practices across England. The patients were split into three groups: one group received only usual care from a physician while the other two groups received usual care from a physician plus one of two computerized CBT programs. Participants were balanced across the three groups for age, sex,educational background, severity and duration of depression, and use of antidepressants(抗抑郁药). After four months, the patients using the computerized CBT programs had no improvement in depression levels over the patients who were only getting usual care from their doctors. "It's an important, warning note that we shouldn't get too carried away with the idea that a computer system can replace doctors and therapists," says Christopher Dowrick, a professor of primary medical care at the University of Liverpool. "We do still need the human touch or the human interaction, particularly when people are depressed. " "Being depressed can mean feeling lost in your own small, negative, dark world," Dowrick says. Having a person, instead of a computer, reach out to you is particularly important in fighting that sense of isolation. "When you're emotionally fragile(脆弱的 vulnerable), you're even more in need of a caring human being," he says. 27.What does the recent study say about online CBT programs? A. Patients may not be able to carry them through for effective cure. B. Patients cannot engage with them without the use of a computer. C. They can save patients trouble visiting physicians. D. They have been well received by a lot of patients 28. What has made online CBT programs increasingly popular? A. Their effectiveness in combating depression. B. The low efficiency of traditional talk therapy. C. Their easy and inexpensive access by patients. D. The recommendation by primary care doctors. 29.What is Professor Dowrick's advice concerning online CBT programs? A. They should not be neglected in primary care. B.Their effectiveness should not be overestimated. C.They should be used by strictly following instructions. D.Their use should be encouraged by doctors and therapists. 30.Which is more important to an emotionally vulnerable person? A.A positive state of mind. B.Appropriate medication. C.Timely encouragement. D.Human interaction. D One day, I was in class, feeling fine, when all of a sudden my heart started racing. I broke out in a sweat, feeling hot and cold all over. My chest hurt, I was dizzy, and I felt like I couldn't breathe. Everything went blurry around the edges. Sure I was about to faint, I jerked up from my desk and ran from the room, terrified. I didn’t care what the teacher thought, or that the eyes of the entire class were on me. I just had to get out of there. I ran to the nearest water fountain and drank some water. For several minutes, I just stood there holding on to the fountain. What was happening? Was I having a heart attack? Slowly, the lightheadedness went away. My heart stopped racing, and every other symptom faded too. I still had no idea what had happened but I was so glad it was over. Still I was really worried. I'd never felt that bad in my life. What was wrong with me? What if it came back? And then, an hour later, it did the pounding heart, the dizziness, the feeling that I was dying. Once again, I couldn’t breathe. And this time. there was also pain throughout my entire upper body. I burst into tears and ran for the hallway again, actually afraid for my life. My teacher ran after me asking what was wrong. Panicking, I managed to choke out, "I need an ambulance: Please. "I was sure I was dying. To my surprise, though, my teacher didn’t grab her phone for help. Instead, she put her hand on my arm and told me to slow down. "Breathe, "she said. “you're going to be okay. You just need to calm down. ” I felt like I was going crazy. Here I was totally losing it, and she was acting like nothing was wrong! She kept on trying to calm me down. but I wasn’t ready to listen. I was sure she didn’t understand how I felt. How could she? How could anyone? Finally, my teacher explained that she was pretty sure I was having a panic attack. ( They are also called anxiety attacks. ) She knew, she said, because the same thing had happened to her when she was my age. She told me how she’d felt, and it was almost exactly how I was feeling now. She also explained that panic attacks are caused by anxiety ( basically, excessive worry and fear that is part of your everyday life). I was shocked. I had no idea that there was even a name for what I was feeling let alone that it happened to other people, too! When I realized that she really did understand, I felt so relieved. My teacher talked to my parents, and they found me a counselor to help me deal with my anxiety. I'd been going through a tough time that year. My best friend had moved to a new school, and I wasn’t sure how to fit in with the girls in my class. I’d never told anyone, though--I just kept it to myself. My counselor helped me understand that not dealing with my feelings can lead to panic attacks, and that I need to talk to someone when my life is stressful. Now when I start feeling overwhelmed or sad, I talk to my parents or friends and my counselor about whatever is bothering me, and they all help me sort things out. This way, I' m dealing with my anxiety and stress before it gets out of control. My counselor has also taught me some relaxation techniques and strategies that help me calm my body down at the first sign of a panic attack. I've learned to take deep breaths and relax my muscles. Or I’ll focus on something else, or just tell myself I’m going to be okay. If one thing doesn't work, I'll try another one. It turns out that about one in every ten people has some kind of an anxiety disorder! Knowing that it s common and that life is stressful for a lot of girls my age has helped me realize that I don’t have to be ashamed or embarrassed about it. By sharing my story, I want other girls my age to know that you’re not as alone as you feel, and that talking about it really does help. 31.What happened to the author at the beginning of the story? A. She suffered from a terrible anxiety. B. She couldn't calm herself down. C. She had a heart trouble. D. She felt dizzy. 32.What is the author's purpose in sharing her story? A. To inform people of an anxiety attack. B. To give advice on how to get over an anxiety disorder. C. To describe her feelings when suffering from a panic attack. D. To help other girls who are going through what she went through. 33.What is NOT the proper way to deal with anxiety attacks according to the passage? A. Comforting yourself. B. Focusing on something else. C. Talking to somebody you trust. D. Taking deep breaths and doing exercises. 34.The counselor in the passage may be . A. An educational psychologist B. a clinical psychologist C. my parents friend D. my teacher's friend 35.Which part does the passage probably belong to in a magazine? A. Teen Life B. Chicken soup C. Read for Fun D. Literary World 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。 When is the last time you slept under the stars and cooked dinner over an open fire? You never know — you may just fall back in love with the great outdoors and turn it into an annual vacation! Escape the busy city life Why go camping? ____36____ Once your tent and campsite is set-up, you don’t have to worry about cleaning, laundry or any other tasks that seem to consume your everyday life. And it’s a chance for you to turn off the smart phone, computer and other electronics to just sit back and relax. Gain a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature _____37___From beautiful mountains to freshwater lakes ideal for swimming, you’ll have your pick of outdoor activities to engage in. Quality time with friends and family ____38_____This will give your friends and family a chance to have some true quality time together whether it’s playing sports, cooking or simply talking to one another — without the usual distractions. You can learn new skills Living outdoors gives you the opportunity to learn some survival skills. ___39_____ You may also learn how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other insects, as well as experience how many material possessions you really can do without. Camping is affordable When it comes to budget vacations, a camping trip is one of the most economical choices for a family getaway. Groceries can be bought ahead of time and once you’ve settled into the campsite, there’s no need to worry about purchasing more food or buying souvenirs.___40_____ Happy camping! A. Decide with whom you are camping. B. Make it a rule to keep the electronic games at home. C. You’ll likely manage to build a fire after a camping trip. D. Planning a camping trip begins with the desire to get outdoors. E. It gives you the opportunity to do nothing for a weekend or even longer. F. There’s so much beauty in the outdoors and we rarely get the chance to appreciate it. G. So if you’re looking for a trip that’s going to save money, get out there and set up that tent. 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。 I just marked my first Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in China. 41 a week after arriving for my graduate studies, I was kind of homesick—memories of past 42 back in Serbia with family and friends exchanging scenes in my mind. On the morning of Friday, September 13rd, the 43 on the campus was very cheerful. Chinese students explained to us the importance of the day as gifts of mooncakes were 44 . Then came the night. The full moon appeared: huge, 45 ball high above the campus, and eyes looked at it with 46. Unlike previous nights, a cool breeze swept through the campus.With Serbian music playing on my headphones, I danced my way, 47 in the wind, and forgetting myself for a moment. As I 48 back into my room, I was fascinated by the festival’s idea. My 49 mind pushed me online where I came across the poem Prelude (前奏)to Water Melody, by the well-known Chinese writer Su Dongpo. This poem concisely(精确地) seized what I was 50 . The message and the tone both resonated (共鸣)with my feelings. Writing to his family, Su wondered what time it was back at home. 51 the time differences between China and Serbia, I was constantly trying to 52 what time it was back at home. Eventually, Su asked his family to join him in 53 the timeless perfection of a full moon in a 54 night.What a way to finish! I, too, was hoping that all was well with my family. Despite the distance and 55 that comes with not seeing or hearing from a loved one, we were all flourishing (繁盛的)under the watch of the 56 moon. And while we may go away from home, as happens from time to time; the family remains the most important 57 to our productive existence. As the Chinese used the holiday to 58 with the loved ones, the Serbian community also got together, shared a meal and walked on the streets under the neon (霓虹灯)lights. As I write this, a day after the Festival, I cannot help but look forward to the next. Thank my Chinese friends, whose 59 made me and a crowd of other foreign students experience an 60 Mid-Autumn Festival. 41. A.Properly B.Typically C.Exactly D.Similarly 42. A.collections B.experiences C.hobbies D.expectations 43. A.atmosphere B.scenery C.architecture D.tradition 44. A.missed B.surrounded C.recovered D.exchanged 45. A.silver B.new C. colorful D.gold 46. A.terror B.appreciation C.doubt D.mercy 47. A.lying B.diving C.struggling D.floating 48. A.hurried B.called C.settled D.rode 49. A.surprised B.curious C.nervous D.upset 50 A.going through B.standing by C.taking up D.setting off 51. A.Assuming B.Discussing C.Considering D.Expressing 52. A.figure out B.turn up C.bring about D.care for 53. A.communicating B.acquiring C.representing D. observing 54. A.dark B.cloudless C.deep D.warm 55. A.beauty B.temperature C.anxiety D.freedom 56. A.dull B.new C.cold D.full 57. A.unit B. group C.field D.message 58. A.associate B.work C.reunite D.do 59. A.honesty B. generosity C.bravery D.strength 60. A.honorable B.imaginable C.reasonable D.unforgettable 第II卷 第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分) 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 61.The Tiangong-2 Launch and the atomic clock on board serve as reminder that China is becoming a major player in space ________.(explore) 62.You can imagine ______ it would be like driving a car into a brick wall at 30 miles an hour. 63.The school advisors help you talk through your problems, but they don’t give you any direct _______( solve). 64. ________(exhaust) by a day’s work, he took some tablets to help him feel better. 65. The problem will not be difficult to solve if probably ________ (handle). 66. --Excuse me,which movie are you waiting for? ---The new Star Wars.We _______(wait) here for more than two hours. 67. It is known to us all that Shakespeare ___________(recognise) as one of the greatest playwrights so far. 68. He is said to be not at home, in _____ case we shall not go there. 69. The drug has a _____ (benefit) effect on the immune(有免疫力的)system. 70. Now that you are grown-ups, yuo should not rely on ___ that parents do everything for you. 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分35分) 第一节 单句改错(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 以下10个句子中每个句子有1处语言错误。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:请按照格式修改,格式不对不得分。 71.The terrifying look on her face shows that she doesn’t believe the result. 72.Some villagers reported a huge snake, measured over two meters long, was found dead in a nearby cave. 73. She wants a job which her management skills can be put to good use. 74. Mr Smith is great to work for ---I really couldn’t ask for a best boss. 75.I had a lot of baggages during the journey, which made me very tired. 76.She observed the young man to walk into the bank. 77.The men were so exhausted and were running out food. 78.It was in 1969 when the American astronaut succeeded in landing on the moon. 79.The young girl always keeps herself occupying with her studies. 80.Large amounts of money has been spent on the new project so far. 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假定你是李华,你校将要参加市里举行的国际风筝节(the International Kite Festival) ,请你代表校学生会给你校全体交换生写一则通知,内容包括: 1. 活动时间、地点; 2. 自备自制的风筝; 3.活动规则及目的。 注意:1.词数100左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 Notice __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Student Union 2019-2020学年度第二学期开学诊断性测试高一英语试卷参考答案 第一部分 听力(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分) 1—5 ABCBC 6—10 AACBC 11—15 CBABB 16—20 CABCA 第二部分 阅读理解 A篇 21-23CDB B篇24-26 DDB C篇 27-30 ACBD D篇31-35 ADDBA 七选五36-40. E F B C G 完形填空: 41-45 CBADA 46-50 BDCBA 51-55 CADBC 56-60 DACBD 单句填词 61.exploration 62.what 63.solution 64.Exhausted 65.handled 66.have been waiting 67.has been recognised 68.which 69.beneficial 70.it 单句改错 71.The terrifying look on her face shows that she doesn’t believe the result. terrifying 改成terrified 72.Some villagers reported a huge snake, measured over two meters long, was found dead in a nearby cave. measured 改成 measuring 73. She wants a job which her management skills can be put to good use. which改成where 74. Mr Smith is great to work for ---I really couldn’t ask for a best boss. best 改成better 75.I had a lot of baggages during the journey, which made me very tired. baggages 改成baggage 76.She observed the young man to walk into the bank. to删去 77. The men were so exhausted and were running out food. out 后面加of 78.It was in 1969 when the American astronaut succeeded in landing on the moon. when 改成that 或者删去in 78. The young girl always keeps herself occupying with her studies. occupying 改成occupied 80.Large amounts of money has been spent on the new project so far. has改成have 书面表达: One possible version: Notice The International Kite Festival, is going to be held on 10th October at the New Renmin Park, which is located in the east of the city, far away from the downtown. It offers us a chance to see kites of all shapes taking to the air. The activity is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and end at 10:30 am, lasting more than two hours. An- yone who is interested in it can take part in it. Participants are required to take DIY kites. Participants will be judged on criteria including kite shape, size, color as well as flying techniques. The activity will provide a good platform for promoting the traditional Chinese culture and improve communication between kite fans. Student Union 听力材料 Text 1 M: Are those noodles done yet? I’m so hungry, I could eat raw eggs! W: Me, too. But I’m afraid they’re still cooking. It feels like I’ve been waiting for this water to boil all day. M: I think it just seems longer because we’re so hungry. Text 2 W: What are we doing in P.E. today, John? I hope it’s not track and field again. I’m a terrible runner. M: Not all of track and field is running, you know. Why don’t you try some of the “field” events? There’s the long jump, the high jump… Text 3 W: I studied a little French when I was younger, and I know that Spanish has some similarities, so it shouldn’t be too difficult. At least, that’s what I was thinking when I signed up for it. M: It looks like we’ll be classmates. Text 4 W: What happened to this lamp, Steve? It looks like someone used it as a football. M: I know. It fell off my desk last night. Do you think my parents will notice? W: Definitely. You should send a text message and tell them about it before they get home. Text 5 W: Hey, Max! Do you know about the big game this weekend? M: Uh…yeah, but keep your voice down. We’re supposed to be quiet in here. People are studying all around us. W: What do you mean? It’s not like we’re in class. This is our free time. Text 6 M: How was your break? Ready for a new term? W: It was fine, but it wasn’t long enough. I could use just one more week. M: I hear you! How’s your new class load? What are you teaching? W: Art History 101, the same as usual. But this year, I’m excited because my students are from different parts of the country. M: Awesome. I’ll bet you’ll learn a lot. W: Why are you in the lunch room? Don’t you have papers to grade? M: No, I’m just planning tomorrow’s lesson. I got bored and decided to come see what’s in the fridge. W: Well, there’s nothing in there yet. It’s only the first day of school. Text 7 W: Where are Jim and Kate? We’ve been waiting here forever. We were all supposed to meet here at noon by the entrance. M: Yeah, they’re in the parking lot. And Dave and his wife Julia are right behind them. What time does the movie start? W: In ten minutes, but since everyone is late, we might have to see another movie. M: There is another showing at 1:30, so we can shop here for a while and then head up to the fifth floor. W: OK. You get the tickets, and I’ll wait here for the rest of them. Do you have enough money for the tickets? M: Actually, no. I only have enough for myself and one other person. What about you? W: Dave’s wife is paying for me. So, I guess we’re stuck here. M: I guess it would have been easier to have just gotten a ride with them… Text 8 M: Look outside, Hannah. It’s only raining now, but the temperature is supposed to drop. The streets will be icy if it gets cold enough. W: I think the rain will turn to snow soon, actually. I wonder if I should put the snow chains on the tires before I leave. M: Let me check the weather report. If it’s going to snow, you may want to think about just staying here. W: I can’t stay in this café all night, Hank. And you shouldn’t either. M: Well, I only have to walk a few blocks and I’ll be home. What are you going to do? It’s safer for you to take the subway. W: I suppose I should have stayed home. I don’t know why I always feel like I can study better in a coffee shop. It’s a little crazy, isn’t it? M: Not really. Look around you. This place is full of desperate students like us. W: Well, if we ever get to graduation, I’m going to save up my money and buy a coffee shop in a college town. M: That’s a great idea. But first, we have to survive this storm. Text 9 W: Welcome back to Valley High, Aaron. It’s been two years since you visited us, and you’re almost finished with college. Can you give the students some tips on how to succeed in college? M: Uh, I will try. I think it’s important to take control of your schedule in the first year. Nobody will tell you when to do your homework, so you have to take charge. And of course, you need a good network of friends. It’s important to choose friends who also have good study skills. Otherwise, you’re doomed! W: And what causes most new college students to fail? M: Well, in addition to falling behind on their work and spending too much time on social activities, I think students also get in trouble when they don’t use the university’s resources. W: You mean, like the library? M: Well, yes. I’m also talking about services that can help students succeed. For example, the office for academic success can help you find tutors. Or you can visit the writing center or the math lab if you need help with an assignment. And of course, all professors have office hours. You should take advantage of those when you are confused or get behind. Text 10 It was midnight, and John was studying for his last test. He had many classes, and getting the highest score was important to him. He knew that doing well in high school was important. He had stayed awake every night during final exams to make sure he could succeed. On Monday night, he had worked on chemistry until 8:00 the next morning, just in time for his chemistry final. On Tuesday night, he had reviewed Modern Asian History until 4:00. On Wednesday night, he worked on his mathematics. He wanted to get the highest score possible on that test, because engineers must know math well. But on Thursday night, when he was studying for his English test, he began to fall asleep. His head was resting on his textbook, and his pen had made a big ink spot on his shirt. He had slept until 8:30, and he had only thirty minutes to get to the classroom. He put on his glasses and ran to the school. When he got there, there were no cars in the parking lot. The gates were closed. He looked at his smart phone and saw that all his friends had sent him messages. That was when he realized the terrible truth — he had slept longer than he had thought. It was the weekend, and the English test was over!查看更多