黑龙江省大庆市第四中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题

黑龙江省大庆市第四中学2019-2020学年高二下学期第一次月考英语试题

大庆四中2019～2020学年度第二学期第一次检测高二年级 英语学科试题 考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题）‎ 第一部分 英语知识运用 （共一节，满分 20 分）‎ 第一节 单项填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ ‎1.Health problems are closely connected with bad eating habits and a ___ of exercise.‎ ‎ A. limit B.demand C. need D. lack ‎2. The teacher stressed again that the students should not ___ any important details while retelling the story.‎ A.leave out B. let out C.bring out D. make out ‎3.The child was told to ____ for being rude to his uncle.‎ A. excuse B.forgive C. pardon D. apologise ‎4. The weather turned out to be fine yesterday.I ___ the trouble to carry my umbrella with me.‎ ‎ A.should have taken B.needn’t have taken ‎ C.could have taken D. mustn’t have taken ‎5. Michael’s new house is like a huge palace, _____ with his old one.‎ ‎ A. comparing B. compared C. to compare D.compares ‎ ‎6. Unless ____ to speak, you should remain silent at the conference.‎ ‎ A.being invited B. inviting C.invited D. having invited ‎7. Some researchers believe that there is no doubt ____ a cure ___ AIDS will be found.‎ ‎ A. which; for B. what; of C. that; for D. whether; of ‎8. _______ many times, this radio receiver is found of great use in the mountainous areas.‎ ‎ A. Being tested B. Having been tested C. Having tested D. Testing ‎9. The computer system ___ suddenly while he was searching for information on the Internet.‎ ‎ A.broke up B.broke out C. broke down D. broke in ‎10. It is suggested that such a law _______.‎ A. needn’t be passed B mustn’t be passed C not be passed D. will be passed ‎11. The soldiers are always ready to ____ our motherland from any foreign aggression.‎ A. defend B. protect C. guard D. protest ‎12. A forced kindness ______ no thanks.‎ ‎ A. deserves B.requests C. awards D. deserts ‎13. We can’t legally ________ the house until three weeks later.‎ A. take possession of B. in the possession of ‎ C. in possession of D. be in the possession of ‎14. His remarks ____ me in my opinion that he was an honest man.‎ ‎ A. concerned B.confirmed C. considered D.contacted ‎ ‎15. ______ after he took office, the southern states rebelled.‎ ‎ A. Short B. Shorter C.Shortest D. Shortly ‎16. It ____ me that he hasn’t called me for weeks.‎ ‎ A. interrupts B. upsets C.disturbed D. worrying ‎17. The more experience you have, the more ____ you are to get the job.‎ ‎ A. likely B. possible C. probable D. perhaps ‎18. ______ wants to stay in a hotel has to pay their own way.‎ ‎ A. Anyone B. Whoever C.The one D. Who ‎19. We haven’t settled the question of ___ it is necessary for him to study abroad.‎ ‎ A. if B. where C.that D. whether ‎20. See the flags on top of the building? That was _____ we did this morning.‎ ‎ A. when B. which C. where D. what 第三部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）‎ 第一节 ‎（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）‎ A Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos (禁忌) in a particular culture. Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. You may feel free to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements. For them, arguments can be interesting — and they can cover pretty much or any topic — as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent (智慧的) manner.‎ In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious (和谐的) business relationship they're trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.‎ As a general rule, it's best not to talk about politics or religion (宗教) with your business friends.‎ ‎ This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one's salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host's team.‎ ‎21．The author considers politics and religion______.‎ A．taboos　　 B.cheerful topics C．rude topics D．too serious ‎22．We typically talk about_____in a friendly way in most places according to the author.‎ A．families B．children C．personal feelings D．sports ‎23．Why are people from Asia more private in their conversation with others?‎ A．They don't want to talk with others much.‎ B．They are afraid to argue with their colleagues.‎ C．They don't want to have their good relationship with others harmed by informal conversation.‎ D．They want to keep their feelings to themselves.‎ ‎24．In which country may it be suitable to talk about the family with your business friends?‎ A．In France. B．In the USA. C．In Korea. D．In Saudi Arabia.‎ B Mayor Bill de Blasio designated (指定) the Lunar New Year an official public school holiday in New York City in June, 2015.‎ The move came after de Blasio in March, 2015 declared school holidays on the mostobserved holidays in Islam, Eid alFitr and Eid alAdha. De Blasio, making_good_on a promise made during his 2013 mayoral campaign, said students would also have a day off on the Lunar New Year, and not long ago the Asian holiday took place on February 8, 2016.‎ ‎“About 15% of the city's school system is of Asian descent (血统), and many students have been taking the day off as a sick day，” said State Senator Daniel Squadron. “It's a big deal，” he said, whose district includes Manhattan's Chinatown. “Families have had to choose between their most important cultural celebration and missing a day of school.”‎ The city's Department of Education had been working on the practical arrangements for adding another holiday while maintaining the legal 180 school days. The problem was solved by combining ‎ two half days that previously did not count towards the total to form a single full day that can be counted towards the total. After San Francisco, New York is the second major urban school district to add the Lunar New Year to the official school calendar.‎ ‎“This holiday is not about kids just getting a day off from school，” said Assemblyman Ron Kim. “It's about the City of New York telling hundreds of AsianAmerican societies that America is a cultural melting pot.” Kim said recognizing the holiday is one way of pushing back against feelings of isolation and marginalization (边缘化) felt by the AsianAmerican community.‎ ‎25.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 mean?‎ A．Make use of.　　　　B．Keep up with. C．Stand by. D．Go against.‎ ‎26．How does New York make the Lunar New Year an official public school holiday?‎ A．By cancelling a legal 1day holiday.‎ B．By adding a new full day to the school calendar.‎ C．By copying the way of San Francisco.‎ D．By changing the legal 180 school days.‎ ‎27．What do we know from Ron Kim's words?‎ A．He's opposed to the new school holiday.‎ B．Asian culture is valued most in New York.‎ C．The holiday wipes out Asian Americans' isolation.‎ D．Asian culture is part of the American society.‎ ‎28．What's the best title for this passage?‎ A．A revolution of the Lunar New Year in New York B．A promise made by the mayor of New York C．Cultural differences between America and Asia D．A new public school holiday in New York C Scientists in Argentina have created the world's first cow with two human genes that will enable it to produce humanlike milk.‎ Genetic engineering was used to introduce the “mothers' milk” genes into the animal before birth, according to the National Institute of Agribusiness Technology in Buenos Aires.‎ As an adult, the cloned cow “will produce milk that is similar to that of humans”， which will prove “a development of great importance for the nutrition of infants (婴儿)”， said the institute. “The cloned cow, named Rosita ISA, is the first in the world with two human genes that contain the proteins present in human milk，” said the statement.‎ In April, scientists in China published details of research showing that they had created dairy cows which produced milk containing proteins found in human breast milk. But the Argentine team said the Chinese only introduced one human gene, while their research involved two, meaning the milk will more_closely_resemble that of humans.‎ ‎“Our goal was to raise the nutrition value of cows' milk by adding two human genes, which do good to the immune system of infants，” said Adrian Mutto, from the National University of San Martin which worked with the institute.‎ Cristina Kirchner, President of Argentina, said the scientific institute made all Argentines proud. She also said that she had rejected the “honor” of having the cow named after her. “They came to tell me that the name is Cristina, but what woman would like to have a cow named after her? It appeared to me to be more proper to call it Rosita.”‎ ‎29．What is the passage mainly about?‎ A．A cloned cow to produce humanlike milk.‎ B．Ways to improve mothers' milk.‎ C．The importance of genetic engineering.‎ D．Advanced agricultural technology in Argentina.‎ ‎30．Which of the following can best replace “more closely resemble” in Paragraph 4?‎ A．have more varieties than　 B．have more nutrition than C．be more similar to D．be more different from ‎31．What can be inferred from Cristina Kirchner's statements?‎ A．She was quite satisfied with the research done by the institute.‎ B．She considered it an honor to name the special cow.‎ C．She felt it improper to be named after the cow.‎ D．She refused to give a name to the cow out of selfrespect.‎ D Whether it is Mozart or Miley, your choice of music could determine whether you will perform well at your job. A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proofreading and problem solving. In an officebased experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music.‎ The study also found that 81 per cent completed their work fastest when music was played. And it matters what type of music you listen to. For instance, if you're doing your tax returns, then classical music is the most effective as it improves maths skills.‎ Listening to Jessie J or Justin Bieber could also improve your speed, with 58 per cent of participants completing data entry tasks faster while listening to pop songs. During proofreading, dance music, such as David Guetta, had the biggest positive impact with participants increasing their speed by 20 per cent compared to tests undertaken with no music at all. Dance music also had a positive effect on spellchecking with a 75 per cent pass rate compared to 68 per cent when no music was played at all.‎ The research, undertaken by Brightonbased Mindlab International, suggests that silent offices may be the least productive.The Music Works experiment revealed (揭示) a positive correlation between music and productivity.Overall, it showed that when listening to music, nine out of ten people performed better, said Dr David Lewis, chairman of Mindlab International.‎ ‎32．Whose music can help you do maths homework according to the study?‎ A．The music of Justin Bieber.‎ B．The music of Mozart.‎ C．The music of David Guetta.‎ D．The music of David Lewis.‎ ‎33．Which of the following is NOT mentioned according to the passage?‎ A．Music makes you relaxed.‎ B．Music helps you to enter data faster.‎ C．Music improves maths skills.‎ D．Music has a positive effect on spellchecking.‎ ‎34．The result of the experiment showed that when music was played, ________.‎ A．88% of people worked faster B．81% of people did their most accurate work C．90% of people worked better D．75% of people completed data entry task faster ‎35．What can we conclude from the passage?‎ A．Music may be helpless to people in office.‎ B．Silent offices can make people work better.‎ C．Different kinds of music have the same effect.‎ D．Silent offices may make people work least profitably.‎ E As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have．It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven．Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need．You almost certainly own a car and possibly a home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once a week．‎ Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for．Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world．They feel that the long-hours work culture to make more money to buy more things is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes．Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them．‎ Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year．One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz．They used to work in central London．He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank．They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs（郊区）, leaving their two children with a nanny（保姆）．Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock, and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings．They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by．‎ Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales．“I always wanted to have a farm here,” says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift．It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it．We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have any holidays．However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier．”‎ Liz, however, is not quite sure．“I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours．I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m gradually getting used to looking after the animals．One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children．My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all．”‎ ‎36．What do the first two paragraphs tell us?‎ A．People seldom work long hours to make money．‎ B．People hardly buy more things than necessary．‎ C．People are sure everything they own is in the right place．‎ D．People realise there is more to life than just making money．‎ ‎37．When Daniel was a reporter he ．‎ A．lived in central London B．disliked his job C．missed his children D．was well paid ‎38．Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ．‎ A．was easy to organise B．was extremely expensive C．has improved family life D．has been a total success ‎39．What does the underlined “it” in the last paragraph refer to?‎ A．Child-caring． B．Liz’s advice． C．Downshifting D．Liz’s job．‎ ‎40．The underlined word “downshifting” in the second paragraph means ．‎ A．repairing your car by yourself B．spending money carefully C．moving out to the countryside to live a simpler and better life D．living in a big house in the suburbs and dining out once a week 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。‎ The opportunity to work at home can be an achievable dream: no time spent commuting, no sitting in traffic, and the flexibility to work wherever and maybe even whenever you want. __41__ Others find that the isolation (隔离) causes depression, which is bad for both their personal and professional life. The following tips are given to help people who work from home maintain their clear mind, their happiness, and their productivity.‎ ‎·Get Up and Get Dressed ‎__42__ Research indicates that wearing a lab coat or a doctor's coat increases lasting and selective attention.‎ ‎·__43__‎ Students are often advised not to study in bed, because we associate bed with sleep. Therefore, when we are in bed studying, our minds think we should go to sleep. To be productive while working at home, it is best to have a dedicated office or office space.‎ ‎·Create a Schedule ‎__44__ This is different from having the flexibility to do things whenever you want. Besides, focusing on work during work time and play during play time will keep you sensible and healthy. __45__‎ A．People who work at home work well only if they pay much attention to work.‎ B．People are more productive and have higher selftrust when they wear professional clothing.‎ C．Sleep Has Something to Do with Bed D．Have a Separate Office Space E．It sounds easier than it is, but worth all the effort.‎ F．However, some people find it difficult to keep effective while working at home.‎ G．When you have flexibility, you can set your own schedule.‎ 第四部分 语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 完形填空 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Not everyone around is easy to get on well with in your life. I've always tried to keep my __46__ from people who are rude, aggressive and mean. But sometimes we can't __47__ having contact with people who might not have our best interests at heart.‎ Last summer, I became involved with a(n) __48__ coworker who was at a bad spot in his life. I had a lot of __49__ for him and decided to help him __50__ this tough time, so I tried my best to __51__ his rudeness when he lost his temper. However, just like a swimmer drowning in a pool, he grabbed on and ended up drowning me when I __52__ and tried to rescue him. His rudeness gradually was out of __53__. One night, when I got up to get a glass of water, he started yelling at me to get back into my bedroom. I did as I was told but I was not happy about it. He __54__ my change in mood and asked what was wrong. But when I told him his behavior toward me was __55__ and that I was very hurt by the way he had __56__ me, he was surprised. He could not understand his actions had a bad __57__ on me. He told me he didn't have anything __58__ me and that there was no need for me to __59__ it. I used examples from his life of things that had hurt him and then tried to make the __60__ that the same things also made me __61__. I said, “I always treat you with patience, understanding and kindness, but you haven't treated me with __62__ respect.” He was silent after listening to my words. What I had said might __63__ him.‎ People only change __64__ they want to change. I didn't know whether he would change his opinion or not in the future, but I would continue to __65__ him through my patience, understanding and kindness.‎ ‎46.A.difference　　　　B．pressure C．absence D．distance ‎47.A.risk B．escape C．avoid D．appreciate ‎48.A.badtempered B．kindhearted C．easygoing D．cooperative ‎49.A.advice B．sympathy C．permission D．selection ‎50.A.get across B．look after C．make out D．pull through ‎51.A.resist B．criticize C．tolerate D．explain ‎52.A.carried out B．reached out C．gave out D．turned out ‎53.A.practice B．action C．danger D．control ‎54.A.forgave B．ignored C．noticed D．understood ‎55.A.unacceptable B．unnecessary C．appropriate D．traditional ‎56.A.treated B．instructed C．scolded D．respected ‎57.A.content B．meaning C．effect D．view ‎58.A.for B．against C．on D．with ‎59.A.doubt B．mind C．refuse D．praise ‎60.A.summary B．analysis C．expectation D．comparison ‎61.A.selfish B．unfriendly C．puzzled D．upset ‎62.A.deserved B．proven C．promised D．intended ‎63.A.annoy B．touch C．inspire D．satisfy ‎64.A.before B．though C．so D．if ‎65.A.convince B．regret C．comfort D．trust 第Ⅱ卷 第四部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）‎ 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。‎ I was in the ninth year when I began to suffer depression. My parents noticed but felt that since I'd always been __66__ good child, this was temporary.‎ ‎__67__ (fortunate), it was not to be so. I didn't have friends. Hardly could I share my problems. Deep worry began to destroy my __68__ (confident). Finally I refused to attend classes, __69__ (shut) myself in my room for hours.‎ The examination was approaching, but I simply didn't care. My parents and teachers were surprised at my bad performance. One morning, __70__ a particularly severe lecture from my father, I stood at the school gate, __71__ (depress). Then as the other students marched to their classrooms, our headmaster called me. The next fortyfive minutes was one __72__ the most precious moments in my life. She said she __73__ (notice) a big change in me and wondered why. At first she took my hands in __74__ (she)and listened patiently as I mentioned my worries. Then she hugged me as I wept. Months of frustration and loneliness disappeared in her motherly hug.‎ No one had tried to understand what the real problem was except the headmaster, __75__ helped me out simply by listening and hugging.‎ 第五部分 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（Λ），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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。‎ Nowadays, it is more and more competitive to get Qinghua University and Beijing University. They are several factors resulting in the phenomenon. Firstly, the two universities have better conditions and qualified teachers. Students study in them can better develop them. Secondly,‎ ‎ graduates from them can usually find good jobs. And much of their graduates have already made great achievement to society. Once entering one of them, one can be pride for a whole life. Thirdly, schools and parents saw them as their highest goals, which pushes the trend greatly. As students, it is reasonable to work hard to be admitted into one of the two. On the other hand, we shouldn't take it too serious. You can also realize your dream as though you are not admitted into the two universities.‎ 第一节 书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 目前，一些诸如“IC(I see), CU(see you), RUOK(are you ok)”等网络语言在青少年中极为盛行， 并且出现在家庭作业报告，甚至全国入学考试的作文中。请你以“Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited(禁止)？”为题，根据下表内容用英语写一篇短文， 并谈谈你自己的看法。‎ 优点 ‎ 网络语言生动、时尚，充满幽默与智慧，使网上聊天更快捷。‎ 缺点 网络语言缺乏思想性，没有被大部分人理解、接受， 过多使用使人不解，甚至误解。‎ ‎“你”的看法 ‎......‎ 参考词汇： 生动的 vivid 智慧 intelligence 注意：‎ 1. 词数100左右 (开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数)；‎ 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited？‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ 大庆四中2019～2020学年度第二学期第一次检测高二年级 英语学科试题答案 单选：DADBB CCBCC AAABD BABDD 阅读： ADCBC BCDAC ABACD DDCCC FBDGE 完型： DCABD CBDCA ACBBD DABDC 语填: a Unfortunately confidence shutting after depressed of ‎ had noticed hers who 改错： get^into 或 enter They---There study前加who 或 studying them---themselves much---many achievement---achievements pride---proud saw---see serious---seriously as---even 作文： ‎ ‎ Should Internet Slang Be Prohibited?‎ At present, Internet Slang, such as “IC, CU, RUOK”, has become popular among the teenagers.‎ There are different opinions on Internet Slang. Some students think Internet Slang is vivid, fashionable and full of humor and intelligence. Besides, it makes chatting on the Internet quicker.‎ However, some other students think Internet Slang lacks depth of thought and is too simple. Also, it is hard to understand and not accepted by most people. The words sometimes might make people confused, even resulting in misunderstanding.‎ Every coin has two sides. In my opinion, living in the Information Age, if we don’t know the Internet Slang, we seem to fall behind the times. It will be OK as long as these terms are used correctly in proper situations.‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: The Golden Lion sounds like a good place to eat in. W: OK. Let's go there. I hear they have good service. ‎ Text 2‎ M: Did you and Anna really meet at exactly five minutes to eight in front of the theatre?‎ W: No. To be exact, they got there two minutes earlier. ‎ Text 3‎ M: If you'd like to go there for dinner this evening, I'll phone the restaurant. W: Thank you, but I promised my sister I'd take her to the airport. ‎ Text 4‎ M: I suppose your second-hand TV set cost about $ 60. W: Sixty? Actually it was double that price. Text 5‎ M: Did you develop all your own film?‎ W: Only the black and white. I had a photo shop do my color pictures. ‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Hello.‎ W: Is this Mr. Smith's office? ‎ M: Yes, it is. ‎ W: Is he there? ‎ M: I'm sorry, he isn't. He's at a meeting this morning.‎ W: What time will he be back?‎ M: He'll be back after two o'clock but he'll only be in the office for an hour.‎ W: Can I reach him in the conference room?‎ M: I'm sorry, but they aren't taking any calls. Can I take message for you?‎ W: This is Anne Lucas in the accounts office. I would like a word with him, please.‎ M: I can ask him to call you after the meeting. Can I have your number?‎ W: Yes, it's 488 —6361. He can reach me there until three o'clock.‎ Text 7‎ M: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?‎ W: Yes, nice and sunny.‎ M: It's much better than last week. It was too warm then.‎ W: I'm glad summer is over. I like autumn best.‎ M: So do I. It's neither too hot nor too cold. The sky is clear and blue.‎ W: It's a good time to have a picnic. Do you want to have one this weekend.‎ M: I'd love to, but I think it's going to rain. The weatherman said it will.‎ W: I don't think he's right. It hasn't rained for a week.‎ M: But he is usually right in his weather news.‎ W: I'm sure we'll have fine weather for our picnic.‎ Text8‎ W: Pardon me, officer. I want to go to BumsPark. Would you please tell me how to get there?‎ M: Yes, Miss.BumsPark is about half a mile from here. Do you want to take a bus or walk? The bus stop is on the other side of the street if you want to take a bus.‎ W: Well, I'd like to walk if it's within walking distance.‎ M: All right. We are now on Main Street. Go this way along, until you come to First Street.‎ W: I see.‎ M: Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street. Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks. Then you'll come to Lincoln Street?‎ W: Lincoln Street.‎ M: Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Bums park begins at the comer of Lincoln and Fifth.‎ W: Thank you very much, officer.‎ M: You're welcome. Good-bye.‎ Text 9‎ M: Good morning, madam. Is anybody taking care of you?‎ W: No, not yet. Could you show me that overcoat, the silver gray one in the middle.‎ M: Certainly. You've got excellent taste. It's very nice and it's 100 percent wool.‎ W: I like it. Could I try it on?‎ M: Certainly. It looks good on you, madam.‎ W: I think so. But a slightly larger size would be better.‎ M: Would you like to try this one on?‎ W: This one fits me well. How much does it cost?‎ M: Only $ 170.‎ W: OK, I'll take it. And I'd like that blue jacket on the right. How much is it?‎ M: It's just $ 250.‎ W: Oh, that's too expensive, I'm afraid.‎ M: Anything else?‎ W: No, thanks.‎ Text 10‎ So, here we are. As I told you, the country schoolhouse was three miles from my uncle's farm. You wouldn't imagine that there would be a school in the woods, would you? The house held about 24 boys and girls at that time. We attended the school once or twice a week in summer. We walked there in the cool of the morning by the forest paths, and back late in the afternoon. All the pupils brought their dinners in baskets------corn cakes, milk, and other good things. We sat in the shade of the trees at noon and ate them. It's the part of my education that I look back upon with the most satisfaction. You know how old I was when I came to this school for the first time? I was seven. I can still remember what happened that day. A fifteen — year old girl stopped me at the gate and asked me if I "got used to tobacco" meaning . .. "did I smoke". I said no. She made faces at me and made fun of me to the crowd, and said, "here is a girl seven years old who can't smoke."‎ Look at the wall here. Do you see all these names "Lefty", that's me. I got the name when I was four. I used my left hand more often when I was young. Well, that was sixty years ago.‎ ‎ ‎