2017-2018学年山西省孝义市实验中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年山西省孝义市实验中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题

‎2017-2018学年山西省孝义市实验中学高二上学期第二次月考英语试题 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。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 will the man do?‎ A. Clean his hands. B. Have lunch. C. Help his mother.‎ ‎2. How does the man like the woman’s idea?‎ A. Boring. B. Crazy. C. Great.‎ ‎3. What’s probably the Sign?‎ A. No parking. B. No smoking. C. No shouting.‎ ‎4. What does the man mean?‎ A. India is developing slower.‎ B. America is developing faster.‎ C. China is making much progress.‎ ‎5. What can we learn from the conversation?‎ A. They know each other.‎ B. The-man wants to have a haircut.‎ C The man will look for the barbershop alone.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对活或独白。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。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 is the woman?‎ A. A reporter. B. A coach. C. A player.‎ ‎7. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. The ways to win the game.‎ B. The importance of teamwork.‎ C. The reasons for Greek’s success.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Schoolmates. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors.‎ ‎9. Why did the man change his school?‎ A. Helen advised him to.‎ B. His family moved here.‎ C. He disliked his former school.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where were the speakers talking now?‎ A. On a train. B. In a car. C. At home.‎ ‎11. Who were following the speakers? ‎ A. Thieves. B. Doctors. C. Police.‎ ‎12. What can we know about the man?‎ A. He was speeding.‎ B. He will never drive again.‎ C. He took the woman’s advice.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What is the programme about?‎ A. Eating habits. B. Unusual collection. C. Healthy lifestyles.‎ ‎14. How many collectors are invited each week?‎ A. One. B. Two. C. Three.‎ ‎15. Where does the man keep most of his collection?‎ A. On the desks. B. Under the beds. C. In the cupboards.‎ ‎16. What do we know about the man’s collection?‎ A. They are very big. ‎ B. They can please the man.‎ C. They are in the same shape.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. When will Mr. Wilson be in the school gym next week?‎ A. At 3:20 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 10:00 am.‎ ‎18. What won’t volunteers do?‎ A. Serve refreshments.‎ B. Assist the track officials.‎ C. Take students’ names.‎ ‎19. Who should students that want to volunteer see?‎ A. Miss Parker. B. Mr. Wilson. C. The headmaster.‎ ‎20. What can be known according to the text?‎ A. There will be four events in all.‎ B. School Sports Day will last 4 hours.‎ C. All students are required to attend Sports Day.‎ 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 Summer vacation is coming soon. To enjoy a relaxing holiday, here we’d like to share with you some of the best rock and jazz festivals. Although many Ukrainian music festivals were cancelled because of the bad financial condition, plenty remain for music lovers.‎ Krayina Mriy When and where: June 20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum Lineup (阵容): TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka Krayina Mriy is an annual rock music festival that promotes modern music. Besides music, the festival will offer dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of a traditional music instrument.‎ Alfa Fest When and where, June 26—28, Lviv So far all tickets have been booked, but a waiting list is available at www. alfajazzfest.com/buyticket. This annual festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced jazz lovers and jazz learners. The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the U. S.‎ Koktebel When and where: Aug. 22—Sept. 6, Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast ‎ Koktebel Jazz is the biggest outdoor jazz festival. The Cinematic Orchestra, Parov Stelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy’s Band were the GALA’S superstars in previous years. This year the list of festival’s participants and tickets prices still remain unknown but the organizers revealed (透露) that apart from good jazz, the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.‎ Respublica When and where: Sept. 4—7, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Khmelnytska Oblast ‎ Folk music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets, Podilsky, one of the most beautiful cities in the west. Kyiv Post staff writer Nataliya Trach can be reached at trach@ kyivpost.com. Booking in advance can get a good discount.‎ ‎21. Who are the text mainly intended for?‎ A. People enthusiastic about music.‎ B. People fond of travelling around C. Merchants able to make a fortune.‎ D. Musicians able to play various instruments.‎ ‎22. What do Krayina Mriy and Alfa Fest have in common?‎ A. Their performers are all from Ukraine.‎ B. Their aim is spreading modern music.‎ C. They both offer other performances.‎ D. They are both yearly-held festivals.‎ ‎23. Which festival lasts the longest?‎ A. Krayina Mriy. B. Alfa Fest.‎ C. Koktebel. D. Respublica.‎ ‎24. How is Respublica different from other festivals?‎ A, It is to be held outdoors. B. It offers discounts to audience.‎ C. Its ticket price keeps unknown. D. Its musical styles are various.‎ B When Botty left school, he could not find a job. He tried hard and pestered (纠缠) his relatives, but they had problems of their own. He answered advertisements until he could not afford to buy any more stamps. Botty grew annoyed, then disappointed. Still he went on trying and still he failed. He began to think that he had no future at all. “Why don’t you start your own business?” one of his uncles told him. “The world is a money-locker, You’d better find a way of opening it.”‎ ‎“But what can I do?”‎ ‎“Get out and have a look round,” advised his uncle in an unclear sort of way. “See what people want; then give it to them, and they will pay for it.”‎ Botty began to cycle around the town and found a suitable piece of a waste ground in the end. Then he set up business as a cycle repairer. He worked hard, made friends with his customers and gradually managed to create possibilities and make money. A few months later, he found that he had more work than he could deal with by himself. He found a number of empty shops but they were all no good: in the wrong position, too expensive or with some other handicaps. But at long last, he managed to find an empty shop on a new estate (住宅群) where there were plenty of customers but no competition.‎ Botty and his assistant taught themselves how to repair scooters (小轮摩托车) and motorcycles. Slowly but surely the profits increased and the business developed. At last, Botty had managed to open the money-locker and found bank notes and gold Coins inside.‎ ‎25. How did Botty feel after several tries to look for a job?‎ A. Relaxed. B. Delighted. C. Excited. D. Discouraged.‎ ‎26. What made Botty decide to start his own business?‎ A. His uncle’s encouragement. B. The increasing use of cycles,‎ C. His creative thinking ability. D. The change of the economic market.‎ ‎27. What does the underlined word “handicaps” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?‎ A. Systems. B. Benefits.‎ C. Disadvantages. D. Requirements.‎ ‎28. What can we learn from the text?‎ A. Practice makes perfect. B. When one door shuts, another opens.‎ C. Well begun is half done. D. Harmony brings wealth.‎ C A 16-year survey on the arctic Norwegian island of Svalbard suggests the reindeer (驯鹿) there have declined in weight by an alarming 12 percent.‎ The reduction in average body-mass is being blamed on global warming. In research presented lately at a meeting of the British Ecological Society in Liverpool, scientists will explain how rising temperatures are depriving (剥夺) female reindeer of nutrients (营养物) during important periods of pregnancy.‎ Snow in Svalbard typically covers the ground for eight months of the year, which, combines with low temperatures, limits grass growth to June and July, But as summer temperatures increases by around ‎1.5 ℃‎, grasslands will become more productive, allowing female reindeer to gain more weight by the autumn and therefore to conceive (怀孕) more babies. However, warmer winters have brought with them greater rainfall which freezes when it settles on the snow, thus locking out the reindeer from the life-sustaining (维持生命的) food below. Reindeer can often access the poor food sources beneath the snow by clearing it away with their antlers (鹿角), but it is impossible for them to break through the hard ice.‎ As a result, female reindeer are becoming starved, causing them to abort (流产) their babies or giving birth to much lighter young.‎ The average mass of an adult reindeer in 1994, when the survey began, was ‎55kg, but by 2010 it had dropped to ‎48kg. If nothing should be done, there would be more harm to reindeer.‎ ‎29. What causes reindeer’s weight loss?‎ A. The immigration of reindeer. B. The rising of temperatures.‎ C. The growing population of reindeer. D. The frequent hunting activities,‎ ‎30. How does the text explain the decrease in reindeer’s body-mass?‎ A. By listing facts. B. By using figures.‎ C. By giving examples. D. By making comparisons.‎ ‎31. What can be inferred from the text?‎ A. Warm winters have brought more rainfall.‎ B. Reindeer aren’t able to give birth anymore.‎ C. The author shows much concern over reindeer.‎ D. More productive grasslands make reindeer conceive fewer babies.‎ D Science is always playing an important role in saving lives, but now it’s questioned whether science should save more lives through human cloning.‎ The first cloning experiments in the 1950s were on frogs and toads. It was not until 1997 that scientists successfully cloned the first mammal (哺乳动物), the now World-famous sheep known as Dolly, and today there are cloned mice, salmon, and cattle.‎ Some scientists want to apply the methods used in cloning animals to produce skin, organs, and other body parts for humans. The cloning of human cells provides the potential to find cures and rid diseases. The dream of some researchers is to create a fantastic world of good health. Others question whether it is right to “Play God” in an attempt to cure the disabilities and diseases of this world.‎ Some of the great hopes for cloning include the ability to perform transplants (移植), whenever they are needed, using cloned organs. For example，people with lung cancer may simply have their lungs replaced with healthy ones. Scientists also look forward to the day when people in wheelchairs can walk again, and illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease can be prevented.‎ Many people fear the effects cloning could have on our society. They really worry about a great number of selfs, and the production of “perfect” humans for warfare or slave labor. We might even see headless human bodies being stored at hospitals for their “spare parts”. With such thought-provoking (发人深省的) possibilities for the 21st century, human cloning will no doubt continue to receive widespread attention.‎ ‎32. What can be known from Paragraph 2?‎ A. Dolly is not famous any longer.‎ B. Dolly is the only cloned mammal. ‎ C. Experiments of cloning prove perfect. ‎ D. Cloning technology continues to progress.‎ ‎33. What will people with lung cancer most probably do according to the text?‎ A. Give up on themselves in no time.‎ B. Have their lungs replaced with healthy ones.‎ C Ask doctors to repair their lungs.‎ D. Spend the rest of their time with families.‎ ‎34. What is NOT true about the text?‎ A. Science in cloning draws much attention.‎ B. Some scientists want to clone human parts.‎ C. It’s wise to cure all the diseases through cloning.‎ D. It may be fearful to see many people with the same looks.‎ ‎35. What’s the best title for the text?‎ A. Is Cloning the Future? B. Is Human Cloning Successful?‎ C. The Advantages of Cloning D. The History of Cloning 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。 ‎ Basic first aid allows you to quickly determine a person’s physical condition and the correct course of treatment. You should always seek professional medical help as soon as you are able. 36 ‎ Check the surroundings. Evaluate the situation. 37 Are you or the victim threatened (威胁) by fire, poisonous smoke or gasses, an unstable building, live electrical wires or other dangerous situations? Do not rush into a situation where you could end up as a victim yourself. If approaching the victim will endanger your life, seek professional help immediately. 38 First aid become useless if you can’t safely perform it without hurting yourself.‎ Call for help. 39 If someone is with you or approaches, instruct them to call the authorities and be prepared to inform them of the situation so they can update the responders. It is not recommended that you leave the victim unless absolutely required, but put them in the recovery position if you need to leave them for any reason. ‎ ‎ 40 Taking good care of someone who has just gone through serious trauma (创伤) includes both physical treatment and spiritual support: Remember to stay calm and try to be reassuring (使人安心的); let the person know that help is on its way and that everything will be alright. Other ways to reassure them include asking for their names, if they know what has happened, and then about their interests.‎ A. Care for the person.‎ B. Come up with an idea quickly. ‎ C. Never get yourself or others into trouble.‎ D. Are there .thing^ that might put you at risk of harm? ‎ E. Call out for help three times before you begin assisting the victim.‎ F. They have higher levels of training and know how to handle these situations.‎ G. But following correct first aid procedures can be the difference between life and death.‎ 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。‎ Miss White was such a smiling, young and beautiful lady that Steve couldn’t take his eyes 41 her; yet, still he never did his homework, and he was always 42 with Miss White.‎ Steve 43 all the tests for basic skills. His 44 was not in school, but in the woods, where he often escaped alone. 45 , Steve never missed a day of school.‎ One day, Miss White’s voice broke into his daydreams. And he 46 her.‎ ‎“You all did pretty well,” she told the claps, “but…” She hesitated and her eyes searched Steve.‎ ‎“…The 47 boy in the seventh grade is failing my class!”‎ Steve dropped his eyes and carefully 48 his fingertips.‎ ‎“But I care about him!”‎ Wow! Suddenly, Steve got it! Someone cared about him! ‎ Steve went home from 49 , thoughtful, that afternoon. Walking into the house, he took one look around. He quickly gathered up a loaf of bread, a bottle of water, and this time… his 50 . Determined, he headed for the 51 alone again.‎ The following Monday he arrived at school on time. Miss White walked in with 52 as usual and immediately gave a quiz. Steve was the first to hand in his paper. 53 , Miss White took his paper and began to look it over. To her relief, the smartest boy in the seventh grade finally passed his first test!‎ From that moment 54 was the same for Steve. He discovered that not only 55 he learn, but he was good at it and it 56 to be true!‎ After high-school, he had a successful military 57 . During his Naval career, he 58 many young people, who without him, might not have believed in themselves.‎ A 59 took place within the heart of one boy, all because of one teacher, who 60 . ‎ ‎41. A. off B. on C. up D. away ‎42. A. in place B. in danger C. in trouble D. in peace ‎43. A. purchased B. failed C. passed D. revived ‎44. A. freedom B. memory C. future D. heart ‎45. A. Strangely B. Naturally C. Unfortunately D. Constantly ‎46. A. broke away from B. dressed up as C. lost sight of D. looked up at ‎47. A. laziest B. most careful C. smartest D. most careless ‎48. A. washed B. examined C. cut D. took ‎ ‎49. A. library B. restaurant C hospital D. school ‎ ‎50. A. schoolbooks B. money C. coffee D. cards ‎51. A. mountain B. sea C. woods D. river ‎52. A. water B. smiles C. bread D. tears ‎53. A. Amused B. Annoyed C. Surprised D. Disappointed ‎54. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything ‎55. A. might B. could C. must D. should ‎56. A. put forward B. made out C. took up D. turned out ‎57. A. spot B. expression C. symbol D. career ‎58. A. inspired B. impressed C. accused D. united ‎59. A. war B. change C. quiz D. secret ‎60. A. ignored B. punished C. cared D. protested ‎ 第二节（共10小题;每小題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。‎ US music legend (传奇) Bob Dylan, whose poetic lyrics (歌词) have influenced 61 (generation) of fans, won the Nobel Literature Prize. He was the first songwriter to receive the award in the Swedish Acedemy’s 62 (decide) that surprised prize watchers. In 112 years, no songwriter 61 (win) ever before.‎ The choice 64 (meet) by a long round of sincere applause from journalists 65 (attend) the prize announcement.‎ The Academy’s permanent secretary Sara Danius said Dylan’s songs were “poetry for the ears” while acknowledging that some might find Dylan 66 “strange” choice. Combining both “the intellectual and popular tradition”, he had been influenced by the nineteenth century French poet Arthur Rimbaud who wrote in a surrealist style, she added.‎ ‎“Dylan has the status of an icon (偶像). His influence 67 contemporary music is great,” the Academy wrote.‎ Author Salman Rushdie, often 68 (see) as a possible Nobel winner himself, thought Dylan deserved the prize. “From Orpheus to Faiz, song and poetry have been 69 (close) linked Dylan is the brilliant inheritor (继承人) of the bardic (吟游诗人的) tradition,” he tweeted ‎ (发推文).‎ US former President Barack Obama also tweeted his congratulations to Dylan, 70 he called “one of my favorite poets”.‎ 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。错误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。‎ When going to college, students need to think about their future careers, so the majors they choose will decide what are kinds of jobs they will work on. The better schools they enter, higher expectation they will get. It was reported what a girl from a famous college choose to work as a local farmer, and then the public felt pity on her. They thought such an excellent girl should work on big cities. I hold a differently opinion that everybody have the right to choose his/her career. Though what they learn may have something to do with the work, they get improved by learning more knowledges.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分）‎ 假定你是学生会主席李华，张继科将在你们学校做一个演讲。请根据以下要点提示写一则通知。‎ 主讲人：张继科 ‎ 主题：Pingpong & Life ‎ 费用：免费 时间：‎12月26日下午4:00-5:30 ‎ 地点：学校图书馆 ‎ 注意事项：1.全体学生均可参加；‎ ‎2.禁止带食物或饮料进场；‎ ‎3.保持会场安静。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 山西省孝义市实验中学2017-2018学年高二上学期第二次月考 英语试题答案 ‎1〜5 ACBCB 6〜10 ACABB 11〜15 CABAC 16〜20 BBCAC ‎ ‎21〜24 ADCB 25〜28 DACB 29〜31 BAC 32〜35 DBCA 36〜40 GDFEA ‎ ‎41〜45 ACBDA 46〜50 DCBDA 51〜55 CBCAB 56〜60 DDABC ‎61. generations 62. decision 63. had won 64. was met 65. attending 66. a 67. on 68. seen ‎69. closely 70. whom/who 短文改错 When going to college, students need to think about their future careers, so the majors they choose will decide ‎ ‎ because what are kinds of jobs they will work on. The better schools they enter, ∧ higher expectation they will get. It was ‎ ‎ 删除are the reported what a girl from a famous college choose to work as a local farmer, and then the public felt pity on her. ‎ ‎ that chose They thought such an excellent girl should work on big cities. I hold a differently opinion that everybody have the ‎ ‎ in different has right to choose his/her career. Though what they learn may have something to do with the work, they get improved ‎ ‎ nothing by learning more knowledges.‎ ‎ knowledge 书面表达 ‎ One possible version:‎ NOTICE A speech, whose theme is “Pingpong & Life”, will be delivered by a well-known national pingpong player Zhang Jike in the school library from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on December 26. All the students at school can attend the speech for free. Once deciding to go, you are supposed to bear two things in mind. First, food or drinks mustn’t be brought into the library. Second, students entering the library are supposed to keep quiet. We hope those who fire enthusiastic about playing pingpong or crazy on Zhang Jike can come and enjoy the speech. Besides, whoever attending the speech has a chance to get a pingpong ball at the end of the speech.‎ Students’ Union 听力部分录音稿 ‎(Text 1) ‎ W: Look at your hands. They need to be washed.‎ M: Mum, I’ll do it at once.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ W: Today is Tree Planting Day. Let’s go to plant trees along the lake. ‎ M: OK. Wonderful!‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ W: You can’t smoke here. Didn’t you read the sign in the museum? ‎ M: Sorry. I won’t do it again.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ W: Is China a developed country?‎ M: I don’t think so. China is a developing country like India. It is different from America. But it’s getting stronger and stronger. ‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.‎ W: Sure. What is it?‎ M: I want to have my hair cut, but I can’t find a barbershop.‎ W: I know where one is. Come on. I’ll show you.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Mr. Charkas. First congratulations to you. Your country has won the European Football Cup.‎ M: Yes, we Greek reached the top finally.‎ W: What do you think are the important reasons for your success?‎ M: Let me see… Unlike some national team, their players play in different countries, they need time to train together, but most of our players are playing in the Greek League. We know each other, and good communication in and out of the field is one of the reasons for our success.‎ W: And what else helps you?‎ M: Um... A football game is a kind of teamwork. We can’t only depend on the big star in the field. We are working like one engine.‎ W: What role does your German coach play in your team?‎ M: Well, he’s great. He helped us to study and learn from other teams. Bur the so called strong teams thought it was worthless to study the Greek team! When they realized that, it was too late! To speak honestly, the biggest reason for our victory is that some strong national teams didn’t play well.‎ W: Thank you for accepting my interview. Again congratulations.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Excellent lecture, isn’t it?‎ M: Yes, I like the speaker very much. He explains everything so clearly.‎ W: Yes, I think so, too. By the way, my name is Helen.‎ M: Oh, hi. Helen, I’m Jim, and I come from Midtown High School.‎ W: Really? I’m also from Midtown. Which class are you in?‎ M: Class C. And you?‎ W: Class G. I know quite a few boys from Class C, Ben, Don Gerald, Peter… But I don’t seen to have seen you in that class.‎ M: Well, I am new here. My family just moved here last month.‎ W: I see. So where did you move from?‎ M: From Hawaii.‎ W: Oh, that’s an exciting place. Tell me about Hawaii next time, will you, Jim?‎ M: I’d be glad to.‎ ‎(Text 8) ‎ W: Bert… uh… don’t you think you should slow down a bit?‎ M: Slow down? What do you want me to do that for?‎ W: But the speed limit is 70 and you’re doing at least 80.‎ M: Don’t talk to me while I’m driving.‎ W: I only want you to slow a bit. There s a pol… ‎ M: If you don’t want me to get angry, keep quiet. ‎ W: No. Bert.‎ M. My Goodness! What’s that?‎ W: A police car. Bert. They’re following you.‎ M: A police car! Why didn’t you tell me?‎ W: I tried, but you said I mustn’t talk to you while you’re driving.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: Welcome listeners to another exciting programme of “You Collect What?” I’m Sandra Marshall and this is the show where each week we ask a collector to talk about their unusual collection, but first you have to guess what it is! Today’s collector is Norman Wilson. Now, Norman, can you tell us a little about your collection?‎ M: Yes, I keep them all over my house. I have over one thousand altogether, and…‎ W: Over one thousand! How big are they?‎ M: Oh, they’re fairly small, and I keep most of them in cupboards.‎ W: And what do these things look like?‎ M: Well, they are very colorful and beautiful to look at. They come in many different shapes. Some are in the shape of animals, or people, or…‎ W: Are they different sizes too?‎ M: No, they re all the same size.‎ W: Hmm. And what are they used for?‎ M: Well, you put them over something very normal, and boring… to make it look more interesting.‎ W: Oh. yes? Er… is whatever you put these things over… something useful, perhaps something you use every day?‎ M: Yes, especially if you’re sad or have a cold.‎ W: Hmm. Well, thank you.‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ The Newton School Sports Day this year will be held on Saturday, July 15 at the City Stadium from 10 am until 4 pm. There will be the fallowing events: 100 meters, 400 meters, 1,000 meters, 2,000 meters, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw and Long Jump. Each event will have four competitions. There will be one for girls, one for boys, one for older students, and one for younger students. Students who would like to compete in any of the events should speak to Mr. Wilson. He will be in the school gym from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. Monday to Friday next week. As usual, volunteers are needed to help with car parking, serving refreshments and assisting the track officials. Students who would like to volunteer should see Miss Parker. All students are required to attend Sports Day. Teachers will take names at the stadium gate as students arrive. Students who do not attend must bring a letter from their parents explaining why.‎