2017-2018学年陕西省西安市长安区第一中学高二上学期第二次月考英语（实验班）试题

2017-2018学年陕西省西安市长安区第一中学高二上学期第二次月考英语（实验班）试题

‎2017-2018学年陕西省西安市长安区第一中学高二上学期第二次月考 英语试题（实验班）‎ ‎ 时间：120分钟 总分：150分 命题人：雷娜 审题人：王圆圆 第I卷 第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5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. How will the woman deal with the machine?‎ A. She will repair it herself. ‎ B. She will ask the man to repair it. ‎ C. She will find a repairman to repair it.‎ ‎2. Where is the man going next?‎ A. To his dormitory. B. To the library. C. To the lecture room.‎ ‎3. How long is the girl’s father’s business trip?‎ A. Five weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Two weeks.‎ ‎4. What did the boy do yesterday evening?‎ A. He watched a tennis match. B. He did his homework. C. He talked on the phone.‎ ‎5. Where are the speakers?‎ A. On the road. B. At a police station. C. In a garage.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或对白，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. Who will go to see the movie with the woman?‎ A. Her son. B. Her husband. C. Her friend.‎ ‎7. What kind of movie is the woman going to see?‎ A. A thriller. B. A comedy. C. A disaster movie.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. Why doesn’t the man like his new neighbors?‎ A. Their dogs bark loudly. ‎ B. They’ve destroyed his yard. ‎ C. They like to watch him through the window.‎ ‎9. What does the man think of dogs?‎ A. They are lovely. B. They are frightening. C. They are in danger.‎ ‎10. What does the woman advise the man to do?‎ A. Talk with his neighbors. ‎ B. Say hello to his neighbors. ‎ C. Call the police as soon as possible.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What is the evidence of a mental problem?‎ A. One thinks life is difficult. ‎ B. One’s daily life is disordered. ‎ C. One gets the blues now and again.‎ ‎12. What caused the man’s problem?‎ A. The pressure of work. B. The overuse of drugs. C. His family history of mental illness.‎ ‎13. What does the woman suggest the man do?‎ A. Think positively. B. Have regular meals. C. Do some exercises and activities.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. What doe the man say about Trade Me?‎ A. It offers some rare records. ‎ B. He can’t buy things from other users on it. ‎ C. He can buy things from other users on it.‎ ‎15. What did the man buy for his mother as a Christmas present?‎ A. A golf bag. B. A coat. C. A sofa.‎ ‎16. What is the man’s opinion about online shopping?‎ A. The delivery is a bit too slow. ‎ B. Returning goods is difficult.‎ C. It is quite convenient.‎ ‎17. What is the man concerned in the end?‎ A. When the sofa will arrive. ‎ B. How the sofa will be delivered. ‎ C. How much the delivery will cost.‎ 听第10 段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. What is the speaker mainly talking about?‎ A. Living condition in Massachusetts in the 1800s. ‎ B. The difference between sheep and cattle feeding.‎ C. Animal raising on early American farms.‎ ‎19. What actively did the settlers consider the least important in the early 1800s?‎ A. Planting crops. B. Caring for animals. C. Building houses.‎ ‎20. What did the 19th-century farmers do with most of their farm products?‎ A. They consumed them themselves. ‎ B. They sold them to people in cities.‎ C. They traded them with neighboring farms.‎ 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A A new research shows that kids face conflict regularly.And most of this conflict is with brothers and sisters.Nearly two-thirds of the kids said that there's arguing at their houses at least every week.More than half said that brothers and sisters are the ones they argue with the most.This means ‎ that parents have many opportunities to teach kids how to solve conflicts constructively.Once they learn how to do things like respecting differences and reaching compromises with their brothers and sisters，kids will have those skills to draw on whenever they disagree with friends，teachers，coaches，and other adults.‎ No one is born with conflict-resolution skills，like how to forgive，apologize，speak up，compromise，and respect others' differences—we develop those over time.With some coaching from parents，kids can learn these skills and depend on them their whole lives.‎ As kids get older，these concepts apply to many situations.Taking turns，for example，teaches that it's important to let others go first or have their way sometimes.Encouraging kids to use words to express feelings，thoughts，and needs helps them learn how to say things like “I don't like what you did，”“I disagree，” or “I don't want to do that” when conflicts arise.‎ Let kids know that it's unacceptable to use unkind words or to hurt someone's feelings on purpose.When it happens，remind them that it's not OK and have them right the wrong by apologizing.And be sure your own words are kind and fair.Apologize if your temper bursts and causes you to say something you regret.Brothers and sisters are our first peers，so encourage your kids to get along，share，listen，and take turns，which will help them develop skills they'll bring to relationships with friends，classmates，and teammates.‎ All kids can benefit from their parents' understanding，patience，guidance，and role modeling as they learn to work out disagreements.‎ ‎21．We can learn from this passage that________．‎ A．kids can solve conflicts independently B．most of kids' conflicts happen at home C．kids argue with their sisters and brothers on purpose D．kids can understand one another by conflict ‎22．When children hurt others' feelings，they are supposed to________．‎ A．keep silence for a while B．fight with others strongly C．get on well with others D．say sorry to others for their unkind words ‎23．What's the writer's purpose of writing this passage?‎ A．To teach parents how to solve conflicts at home.‎ B．To teach how to solve conflicts between children and parents.‎ C．To give parents some advice on teaching children.‎ D．To show some basic resolutions to conflicts between brothers and sisters.‎ B Scientists today are making greater effort to study ocean current.Most do it using satellites and other high-tech equipment.However，ocean expert Curtis Ebbesmeyer does it in a special way—bystudying movements of random floating garbage.A scientist with many years' experience，he started this type of research in the early 1990s when he heard about hundreds of athletic shoes washing up on the shores of the northwest coast of the United States.There were so many shoes that people were setting up swapmeets to try and match left and right shoes to sell or wear.‎ Ebbesmeyer found out in his researches that the shoes－about 60，000 in total－fell into the ocean in a shipping accident.He phoned the shoe company and asked if they wanted the shoes back.As expected，the company told him that they didn't.Ebbesmeyer realized this could be a great ‎ experiment.If he learned when and where the shoes went into the water and tracked where they landed，he could learn a lot about the patterns of ocean currents.‎ The Pacific Northwest is one of the world's best areas for beachcombing(海滩搜寻) because winds and currents join here，and as a result，there is a group of serious beachcombers in the area.Ebbesmeyer got to know a lot of them and asked for their help in collecting information about where the shoes landed.In a year he collected reliable information on 1，600 shoes.With this data，he and a colleague were able to test and improve a computer program designed to model ocean currents，and publish the findings of their study.‎ As the result of his work，Ebbesmeyer has become known as the scientist to call with questions about any unusual objects found floating in the ocean.He has even started an association of beachcombers and ocean experts，with 500 subscribers from West Africa to New Zealand.They have recorded all lost objects ranging from potatoes to golf gloves.‎ ‎24．The underlined phrase swapmeets in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________．‎ A．fitting rooms B．trading fairs C．business talks D．group meetings ‎25．Ebbesmeyer phoned the shoe company to find out ________．‎ A．what caused the shipping accident B．when and where the shoes went missing C．whether it was all right to use their shoes D．how much they lost in the shipping accident ‎26．How did Ebbesmeyer prove his assumption?‎ A．By collecting information from beachcombers.‎ B．By studying the shoes found by beachcombers.‎ C．By searching the web for ocean currents models.‎ D．By researching ocean currents data in the library.‎ ‎27．What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?‎ A．To call people's attention to ocean pollution.‎ B．To warn people of shipping safety in the ocean.‎ C．To explain a unique way of studying ocean currents.‎ D．To give tips on how to search for lost objects on the beach. ‎ C News that a Massachusetts man Mr Sigworth suffered severe burns while using a backyard grill—just after applying sunscreen spray—has raised new fears about sunscreen products.‎ Sunscreen itself is not usually flammable.But like hairsprays and other products that can be sprayed out of a can or bottle，sunscreen can become flammable when used in aerosol form (雾状)，said Dr Darrell Rigel，a clinical professor at New York University.‎ The man suffered severe burns on his chest，ear and back.He reportedly had just sprayed himself with layers of sunscreen before walking over to his grill.‎ Dr Rigel said that in over three decades of practicing，he had never seen or heard of a similar occurrence.But he called it plausible．“Most of the sunscreen sprays have some kind of alcohol in them” he said，“and the alcohol vapors (蒸汽) are probably what caused the fire.”Other chemicals that are used to make aerosols are also flammable.‎ Because alcohol typically evaporates (蒸发) very quickly—within a minute or two—there is usually little risk of a fire.But Dr Rigel said it was likely that Mr Sigworth sprayed himself and then ‎ immediately got close to his grill.The bottle Mr Sigworth used contains a warning label about flammability，similar to those found on hairspray and other aerosol products.‎ The company that makes the spray，Banana Boat，said it was unaware of any similar incidents but was taking the matter seriously.Mr Sigworth，for his part，said he has no plans to sue，but wants people to be aware of the risk.‎ In recent years，the popularity of spray-on sunscreens has risen sharply.But should sunbathers worry this summer that the sunscreen might have a fire danger?‎ ‎“People shouldn't be worried that if they spray the sunscreen on they're going to explode，” Dr Rigel said.Instead，take precautions，most importantly waiting two minutes after spraying the sunscreen before getting anywhere near a grill or open flame，he said，which gives the alcohol enough time to evaporate.‎ Karthik Krishnamurthy，a doctor in New York，said that he had never heard of someone catching fire after applying the sunscreen.But he said the risk of skin cancer is very real and outweighs any concerns about something that is a rare occurrence.‎ ‎28．What do we know from the passage?‎ A．Sunscreen has caused several burning incidents.‎ B．There is no warning label on Mr Sigworth's sunscreen.‎ C．People are worried after hearing about Mr Sigwort's incident.‎ D．Mr Sigworth is going to sue Banana Boat.‎ ‎29．The underlined word “plausible” in Paragraph 4 is the closest in meaning to “________”．‎ A．strange B．common C．reasonable D．disappointing ‎30．In Dr Rigel's opinion，what should sunbathers do?‎ A．Try not to use any sunscreen.‎ B．Avoid going near fire after using the sunscreen.‎ C．Try not to use any sunscreen with alcohol.‎ D．Avoid going close to fire until the alcohol disappears.‎ ‎31．According to Karthik Krishnamurthy，we should care most about________．‎ A．the brand of sunscreen B．the danger of skin cancer C．sunscreen's fire risks D．fire risks in daily life D Whether students decide to exercise in a gym or outdoors on the dirt path, there are limitations to each environment that the wise fitness lover is encouraged to acknowledge.‎ Owner of Eugene Bootcamp, Guy Urioste believes the outdoors create an alternative playground for a unique fitness environment and uses all of nature's characteristics where there are no boundaries.‎ ‎“Some of the greatest gym equipment is just sitting out there waiting for us like mountains and trails，”Urioste said.‎ Additionally, Urioste believes exercising in the outdoors provides a positive attitude for individuals, a feeling that gyms rarely provide.‎ While outdoor fitness training enables one to enjoy nature with ever-changing scenery, it still has its uncontrollable limitations, especially in Eugene.The unpredictable Oregon rain, in addition to heat, uneven pavements and ice, may influence the effectiveness of the workout experience, even to preferred outdoor athletes like Leslie Johnson.‎ Track athlete, Johnson believes the Eugene weather plays a major role when she runs outdoors.When training for the Eugene half marathon last spring, Johnson met with the terrible weather.‎ Unlike Johnson's preference of steady weather conditions, Urioste believes that weather should not hold individuals back from working out in the outdoors and should push them even further.‎ ‎“If it's raining, take the time to go play.Go run in the rain like we did when we were kids，”Urioste said.“Once people learn to work out in the rain and enjoy it, it feels refreshing and it feels like you've really achieved something.”‎ Compared to these difficulties present in the outdoors, indoor facilities provide stable and reliable environments.‎ With benefits and disadvantages available in outdoor and indoor fitness, preference and balance are vital to choosing which is suitable for individuals.Thirty-two-year-old Eugene Bootcamp member Dawn Fisher has found enjoyment in the outdoors but still goes back to the gym on occasion.‎ ‎“I like both and it depends on the situation.If I'm on my own, I think I prefer indoors.I like the group workout and the various weather we have experienced，”Fisher said.‎ ‎32．The advantage of outdoors exercise is that________．‎ A．it can make you braver ‎ B．you can know much of nature's features ‎ C．you can set up your own playground ‎ D．it helps you develop a positive attitude ‎33．The author mentioned Leslie Johnson ________．‎ A．to stress the weather is always bad in Eugene ‎ B．to have deep mercy upon him ‎ C．to show outdoor exercise is unfit at times ‎ D．to prove indoor exercise best fits athletes ‎ ‎34．To keep fit, the author thinks________．‎ A．indoor exercise is beneficial to health ‎ B．we should challenge bad weather ‎ C．we should find a suitable way to work out ‎ D．outdoor exercise does much good to us ‎35．Which is the best title for the passage? ‎ A．Working Out Indoors Versus Outdoors ‎ B．Health Benefits of Working Out ‎ C．Working Out Determines Your Health ‎ D．How to Take Exercise Outdoors Properly 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选线中选出能填入空白处的最佳选线，选项中有两项为多余选项。（注意：请将36—40题答案涂在答题卡71—75位置。）‎ November is the month when many people offer thanks.__36__Use these tips to help develop a sense of gratitude in each of your children, no matter what their age.‎ ‎__37__While sitting at the dinner table, ask each member of the family to think about their day and share something that they are thankful for.Meanwhile, use this same time to ask everyone if there is something that they could improve upon or do better tomorrow.‎ Make yourself be the model.Children learn what they see, not what you say.Keep a gratitude journal.__38__Let their first entry be the ABC's of gratitude, naming one thing for each letter that they are grateful for.‎ Write thank-you notes.We live in a time when we communicate through text messages, Twitter, and Facebook.Show children the value of writing a thank-you note by hand.__39__ ‎ Put together a“care package”of donations for an orphanage nearby.In the season of giving, teaching your child to share his blessings with those less fortunate can be a valuable lesson in gratitude.Use the activity as a jump-off point.‎ Gratitude isn't “taught”overnight, and it is certainly not something that children of a young age can grasp at the start.__40__Being grateful is something our kids begin to understand when we act as the model.Grateful kids come from grateful parents.‎ A．Teach them to write in it frequently.‎ B．The means of showing gratitude is important.‎ C．Share what you are grateful for with your children.‎ D．It's a time when we reflect on and count our blessings.‎ E．Parents prepare enough cards for their children.‎ F．Let them create their own thank-you cards.‎ G．Create a routine of giving thanks.‎ 第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ If you're going to do something，my dad used to say，do it right.‎ Mostly he said that after my half-hearted__41__to weed the vegetable garden.For some reason，he knew that there were white roots still__42__ deep in the ground without looking around the garden.So I would be in the __43__again the next day with a spade dig deep and__44__ the roots of our garden.As I tried to focus my attention to __45__，Dad's words kept echoing in my mind：“Do it right.”‎ I saw a perfect example of what Dad was talking about last week when one of the teams in the company was __46__. All of us were sad to see them go.They were good friends and __47__，and we worried about them.And__48__，at such times you always wonder：am I next?‎ But as we watched them during the week they were given to__49__，many of us noticed that they weren't handling this in quite the way we expected them to.__50__ none of them found another job，there was also no bitterness or__51__ in their departure.I didn't hear a negative word.I didn't see any __52__ or unhappy faces—at least，not from them.Instead，I saw grace.‎ ‎“It's__53__，”one of my colleagues whispered.“I went over there to offer comfort and support to them，and they __54__comforting me.”‎ Ancient Greeks believed that swans save their sweetest song for the moments to their__55__．I don't know if my departing friends __56__ their ending as a “swan song” or not，but the calm，quiet dignity with which they embraced their cruel reality touched and __57__us.‎ Lee，a man who has seen and__58__ lots of lay-offs during almost 40 up-and-down，on-again-off-again years with the company，__59__ nicely for all of us.‎ ‎“Now，that's doing it right，”he said.‎ Somewhere，I just know Dad was smiling his__60__．　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　‎ ‎41．A.attempts B．judgements C．expectations D．requests ‎42．A.planted B．buried C．grown D．stuck ‎43．A.house B．school C．garden D．company ‎44．A.look forward to B．come up with C．fit in with D．get down to ‎45．A.watching B．thinking C．digging D．working ‎46．A.turned down B．laid off C．cut down D．given up ‎47．A.competitors B．colleagues C．directors D．consultants ‎48．A.frankly B．naturally C．equally D．generally ‎49．A.hurry up B．turn up C．pack up D．come up ‎50．A.Since B．When C．Unless D．While ‎51．A.sadness B．puzzle C．anger D．delight ‎52．A.tears B．smiles C．dangers D．fears ‎53．A.upsetting B．exciting C．disappointing D．amazing ‎54．A.objected to B．insisted on C．ended up D．kept on ‎55．A.birth B．death C．arrival D．party ‎56．A.view B．recognize C．choose D．describe ‎57．A.discouraged B．warned C．inspired D．amused ‎58．A.celebrated B．witnessed C．resisted D．survived ‎59．A.made up B．summed up C．picked up D．speeded up ‎60．A.disagreement B．indifference C．admiration D．approval 第II卷（非选择题，共60分）‎ 第四部分语法填空（共10空每空1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ My most __61__ (embarrass) moment occurred last month.I was invited to attend __62__ interview for a job as a hotel receptionist.I arrived on time and was shown into the manager's office by an assistant.I was so nervous that I __63__ (catch) the manager's name.The interview began.“Do you have any previous experience in hotels？” asked the manager.“No，sir，”I said.The manager frowned.“Are you good at using computers？”“Yes，sir.I am familiar __64__ most popular kinds of software.” The manager frowned again.He didn't look a friendly person.The interview continued.Every answer I gave __65__ (receive) by a frown from the manager，even though I told him about my __66__ (communicate) skills，my knowledge of French and so on.__67__ (obvious)，I was doing very badly.At last，the interview came to a close.“One final question” said the manager.“Howgood is __68__ (you) eyesight？”“Excellent，sir，” I replied.“Very well，” said the manager，“thank you for coming.” I stood up __69__ (shake) hands.When the manager stood up as well，I realized what I had been doing wrong.The gentleman __70__ I had been calling “sir” during the whole interview was wearing a skirt! The manager was a woman! I didn't get the job.‎ 第五部分 单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分,满分10分)‎ ‎71.This train ________ (运送) over one thousand passengers every day.‎ ‎72.The government needs a more ________(灵活的)approach to education.‎ ‎73.Have you ever seen the Picasso _________(展览) before?‎ ‎74. Rich people paid famous artists to paint pictures of their __________(财产).‎ ‎75. The manager ________ (采纳) his suggestion, which made him very happy.‎ ‎76. He has a _________ (偏爱) for coffee while I prefer tea.‎ ‎77. It’s a big company and it has ________ (分公司) all over the world.‎ ‎78. I like all the seasons, summer in _________(尤其).‎ ‎. 79. He spends a great deal of time _______ (预测) his future.‎ ‎80. The two haiku poems are ___________(译文) from the Japanese.‎ 第六部分 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)  文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每次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(＼)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。‎ Dear Sir or Madam，‎ Thank you for taking your time to read my letter.I am writing to apply to be a volunteer of the coming International Trade Exposition.‎ All our citizens are host for this great event.All of us should work hard to make well preparations for it.I promise I would try to serve for our honored guests from all over the world with enthusiasm.Besides，have a rich knowledge of Chinese history，I will be not only a servant but also a carrier for our splendidly culture.What's more，English，an international language，will play important role in communication during the Exposition.Unluckily，I am good at them and can express myself fluently and clearly in English.‎ To sum up，I believe I can be a qualified volunteer.I will value the chance and do that I can if I could be accepted to be one.‎ Yours，‎ ‎ Susan 第二节：写作（满分25分）‎ 假设你是李华，你的美国笔友Tom发来邮件抱怨父母给他定了很多家规(family rules)，如晚上10点前回家，不得与父母顶嘴等。请给他写封回信，要点包括：‎ ‎1.家规的重要性；‎ ‎2.你对他家的家规的看法；‎ ‎3.你家的家规。‎ 注意：1. 涵盖所有要点，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎2．词数不少于100。‎ 长安一中高2016级(高二阶段)第一学期第二次月考 英语参考答案 听力部分(共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ ‎1----5 CBACA 6----10 ABABA 11----15 BACCB 16----20 CBCBA ‎ 阅读理解(共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分)‎ ‎21-23 BDC 24-27 BCAC 28-31 CCDB 32-35 DCCA 七选五(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分)‎ ‎36-40 DGAFC 完形填空(共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分)‎ ‎41-45 ABCDC 46-50 BBACD 51-55 AADCB 56-60 ACDBD 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎61. embarrassing62. an 63.didn’t catch　64.with　65.was received　66.communication　67.Obviously　68.your　69.to shake　70.who　‎ 单词拼写(共10小题，每小题1分,满分10分)‎ 71. conveys 72. flexible 73. exhibition 74. possessions 75. adopted ‎76. preference 77. branches 78. particular 79. predicting 80. translations ‎ 短文改错(共10小题，每小题1分,满分10分)‎ 1. host -----hosts 2.well ----good 3. would----- will 4.去掉 5. have----- having 6. splendidly----- splendid 7. play后加an ‎ ‎8. Unluckily -----Luckily 9. them------ it 10. that -----what/all ‎ 书面表达 (满分25分)‎ Dear Tom,‎ I’m sorry to hear that you are bothered by your family rules. However, I can’t be on your side this time.‎ ‎ Family rules which let us know how to behave properly and develop healthily are essential for us. For example, your family rule “Come home before ten at night” is for your safety and “Never talk back to your parents” is teaching you good manners. In fact, I benefit a lot from my family rules, such as “Be gentle with everyone” and “Apologize if you hurt others’ feelings”. Sometimes family rules make us uncomfortable, but that’s the price we have to pay for a successful life. Am I right?‎ Looking forward to your reply.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 附听力原文：‎ ‎(Text1)‎ W: Do you know how to put this part back on the machine?‎ M: I have no idea.You should have called someone to fix it.‎ W: It’s been driving me crazy.Oh,well.I’ll just call in a repairman.‎ ‎ (Text 2)‎ W: It’s so noisy.I can’t hear what the lecturer says.‎ M: Neither can I.I just want to go back to my dormitory to sleep.But before that I need to return a book.‎ W: OK.Let’s go together.‎ ‎(Text 3) ‎ M: When will your dad get back from his business trip? He’s been away for a long time.‎ W: Yes.It’s three weeks now.He won’t be back for another two weeks.‎ M: That is a long time.More than a month.‎ ‎ (Text 4) ‎ W: What did you think of the tennis match on TV last night?‎ M: Oh,my mum wouldn’t let me watch it because I hadn’t finished my homework.But then my friend called me,so I spent all evening on the phone.‎ ‎(Text 5) ‎ W: Good morning,officer.‎ M: Good morning,madam.What can I do for you?‎ W: All the cars have stayed here for nearly an hour.What’s the matter?‎ M: Sorry,madam.There’s a traffic jam somewhere from Newton Road to Polkeith Road.‎ ‎(Text 6) ‎ W: Excuse me,can you tell me where the cinema is?‎ M: Oh,I’m going there.Maybe you can go with me.‎ W: OK,thank you.I heard there was a wonderful movie tonight.So I’m going to buy the tickets.‎ M: Yeah,me too.I like the actor very much.Are you alone or with a companion?‎ W: My kid will go with me.He’s 7 years old.‎ M: Oh,the movie is very suitable for him I think.It’s the story of some good friends who take a trip together and come into many funny things.He’ll laugh through the performance.‎ W: I see.Thank you very much.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Dan,why don’t you say hello to your neighbors?‎ M: They just moved here.And I don’t like them.‎ W: Aren’t they easy-going?‎ M: Not in that way.They seem to be friendly whenever you see them.‎ W: That sounds not bad.‎ M: But their dogs are too noisy and they often come into my yard.‎ W: I think dogs are lovely.‎ M: But I don’t like dogs.They’re too scary and dangerous.Every time I want to go out,I have to look through the window to see whether a dog is there or not.‎ W: Have you talked to them about this?‎ M: No,if the dog comes in,I’ll call the police.‎ W: I think you’d better talk to your neighbors first.‎ ‎(Text 8) ‎ W: What’s wrong with you?‎ M: I get the blues.I always feel sad and worthless.‎ W: Well,we all get the blues now and again.However,if the blues last for a long time and lead to difficulty in thinking and make your daily life disorder,it can be a mental problem.How long have you been like this?‎ M: For quite a long time.‎ W: You may have a mental problem.It can be caused by the overuse of drugs.Those who have a family history of mental illness usually have a greater risk of this problem.Sometimes the worrying changes in life can also lead to it.‎ M: I see.I’m experiencing a high level of stress in my new job.What should I do?‎ W: You should do some physical exercises regularly.How are your meals? Do you eat well?‎ M: Yes,I think so.‎ W: Good.Then find positive activities to take part in.I know it’s difficult for you though.‎ ‎(Text 9) ‎ W: Do you do a lot of your shopping online?‎ M: Yes.I tend to do more of my shopping online,including my food shopping,because it saves time and money.I’ve never really had a problem with it.Even when I want to return something,it’s always really good.‎ W: There are a lot of Internet shopping sites.What kind of site do you use the most?‎ M: Well,it’s hard to say.I’ve bought books and DVDs and things like that from Amazon.I just order them online,and they get sent to my door.I use Trade Me quite a lot too,where you can buy things,used or new,from other users.So,I’ve bought computer software,a computer and a camera,and I’ve been satisfied every single time.Also,I use some other Internet shopping sites to buy rare and difficult-to-find records.They offer records that often record shops do not have.‎ W: Have you bought anything online recently?‎ M: Yes.This month,I bought all of my family’s Christmas presents online.I bought my mother a coat,and my father a golf bag.My sister needs a sofa.I just ordered it online.‎ W: Really? I’ve never bought anything that large.I don’t think it is an easy job to deliver a sofa.Hasn’t it arrived yet?‎ M: No,but I’m looking forward to seeing how they will deliver it.‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ W: Good morning,boys and girls.Today I’d like to continue our discussion of early American agriculture,turning from raising crops to raising farm animals.The animals on a typical farm in Massachusetts in the early 1800s would not look quite the same as the ones in the 1980s.In those times settlers brought cattle and sheep with them to America from various parts of Europe.Because the settlers were busy building houses,clearing land and planting crops,they had little time to care for their animals and most of the younger ones were not strong enough to survive under hard conditions.As the animals grew,they provided the settlers with meat,milk and wool.That was all most 19th-century farm families needed.And a little of the product could be traded for things they couldn’t produce.Now the survival of farm animals has improved much.Feeding is more selective and specialized: some for meat,others for their milk and wool.‎