2018-2019学年福建省漳平市第一中学高一上学期第二次月考试题 英语

2018-2019学年福建省漳平市第一中学高一上学期第二次月考试题 英语

‎2018-2019学年福建省漳平市第一中学高一上学期第二次月考试题 英语 ‎（考试时间：120分钟　　总分：150分）‎ 第 I 卷(共105分)‎ 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. Where did the woman go?‎ A. The office.‎ B. The doctor's.‎ C. The railway station.‎ ‎2. What does the man suggest doing?‎ A. Repairing the car.‎ B. Going to the gas station.‎ C. Getting a ride with somebody. ‎ ‎3. What does the man mean?‎ A. Baseball is the most boring sport.‎ B. Baseball is more interesting than any other sport. ‎ C. Baseball is his favorite sport.‎ ‎4. What does the man do?‎ A. A waiter. ‎ B. A teacher.‎ C. A salesman.‎ ‎5. Who has the stapler?‎ A. The woman.‎ B. The man.‎ C. Somebody else.‎ 第二节(共1 5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. How long has the man been in China?‎ A. One week.‎ B. Two months.‎ C. Two years.‎ ‎7. When will the speakers have dinner together?‎ A. On Friday.‎ B. On Saturday.‎ C. On Sunday. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. Who will come to the airport to meet the woman?‎ A.The Managing Director.‎ B. Her doctor.‎ C. The secretary.‎ ‎9. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Friends.‎ B. Boss and secretary.‎ C. Husban d and wife. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What topic do the speakers discuss?‎ A. Learning a foreign language. ‎ B. The learning material.‎ C. The pronunciation.‎ ‎11. What does the woman think of the Spanish course?‎ A. Easy.‎ B. Difficult.‎ C. Just so-so.‎ ‎12. What advice does the man give to the woman?‎ A. To catch the speaker's every word.‎ B. To find out the key words.‎ C. To ask for repetition.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. Why does the woman come to see the man?‎ A. To return a book.‎ B. To invite the man for dinner.‎ C. To ask for help.‎ ‎14. How is the book according to the woman?‎ A. Boring. ‎ B. Interesting.‎ C. Just so-so.‎ ‎15. Where does the conversation take place probably?‎ A. In the library.‎ B. At the door.‎ C. In the shop.‎ ‎16. What will the woman do next?‎ A. Talk with the man.‎ B. Give the man a lift.‎ C. Buy some food.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. What did Susan Sontag write in her books?‎ A. Poetry.‎ B. Essays.‎ C. Dramas.‎ ‎18. How many languages have Susan Sontag's works been translated into?‎ A. 17.‎ B. 20.‎ C. 32.‎ ‎19. Why was Susan Sontag different from other social critics?‎ A. She has never appeared on TV. ‎ B. She appeared in films. ‎ C. She wrote many love stories. ‎ ‎20. What do we know about Susan Sontag?‎ A. She was considered one of the most influential liberal thinkers. ‎ B. She was a common social intellectual. ‎ C. She set up 15,000 libraries. ‎ ‎ 英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）‎ ‎ 第一节 阅读理解（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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ ‎ A Carol: I started playing the cello (大提琴) when I was about eight or nine. It was great playing the cello because I was in youth orchestras (管弦乐队) and we went abroad to do tours. But anyway, when I got to university, I stopped playing. Well, there just wasn't time and there were so many other things to do. Luckily, I took it up after my 25th birthday and joined a band (乐队). ‎ Daniel: When I was little, I thought I'd end up learning the guitar like my father, but then I decided that I wanted to have my own instrument (乐器), so I chose the trumpet (小号). I'm in the school jazz band and I'd like to be a musician when I grow up, but my dad says it's difficult to make a living from music. But I don't want to be a lawyer like him. It's so boring.‎ Carmen: Nobody likes living near someone like me because when I practise, I make a lot of noise! But you have to keep practising, don't you? Otherwise it gets more and more difficult. The trouble is, in the summer, when it's hot, I have to open the windows, so the whole street gets to hear it if I'm not careful. I love playing the drums and I play in a fantastic band.‎ Vince: I've played the guitar for as long as I can remember, but when I was trying to make it as a musician after school, I used to play in the Underground in London to make a bit of extra money. I kept on playing, but I ran a restaurant to make a living. When I get any spare time I still play. I've got a few friends who like music too and we formed a band.‎ ‎21. Why did Carol give up playing the cello?‎ A. She couldn't go abroad to play. B. She turned to other instruments.‎ C. She found it boring to play it all day. D. She couldn't spare any time to play it.‎ ‎22. What does Daniel think of being a musician?‎ A. It will be fun to do it. B. It will be hard to make it.‎ C. It will never make him rich. D. It will make his father satisfied.‎ ‎23. What troubles Carmen?‎ A. She cannot play well in public. B. The street is so noisy in the summer.‎ C. It's hard to keep practising in the summer. ‎ D. Playing the drums causes a disturbance to others.‎ ‎24. What made Vince start restaurant business? ‎ A. He was interested in it. B. He was unable to live on music.‎ C. He needed money to form a band. D. He was encouraged by his friends.‎ ‎ B Walk around the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and you may see a green animal named Sluggo and a flying pig named Philomena. You might even see street artist David Zinn drawing them using only sidewalk chalk and charcoal (炭笔).‎ At the age of 12, David began working as an artist. His dad was writing a computer instruction and worried that it would be boring to read. So he asked David to draw pictures of turtles (the name of the computer program) to explain it. The publisher liked his drawings, and soon David had the job of drawing more turtles in action. “I learned a great lesson, which was that, to make money as an artist, I couldn't always draw what I wanted,” he says. “I had to figure out how to draw a turtle drinking tea and other things like that.”‎ David worked for 20 years as a commercial (商业的) artist, but he often felt cooped up (禁锢) sitting at a computer for 10 hours a day. Then, on a sunny afternoon about ten years ago, he brought some chalk and started drawing on the sidewalk. That's when Sluggo came to life.‎ ‎“One of the reasons I like to put art on the street is to take people by surprise,” he says. “I can have fun drawing, and knowing it will be washed away helps me not think too much. It frees me up.”‎ It takes David about two hours to complete one drawing. He uses a lot of sidewalk characteristics in his street art. It can be difficult to draw on surfaces that are not flat. He has to notice where shadows (阴影) will land so they won't destroy the 3-D drawings he creates.‎ Today, more and more people are accepting and looking for his work. David's artwork can also be found across the country and even throughout the world. Photos of his drawings have been shown at many universities and museums.‎ ‎25. What did David learn from drawing turtles for his father?‎ A. Work hard. B. Follow your heart.‎ C. Draw what you like. D. Draw in a creative way.‎ ‎26. How does David feel when knowing his drawing will be washed away?‎ A. Relaxed. B. Worried. C. Unhappy. D. Surprised.‎ ‎27. In what way is David's art special?‎ A. It shows his real life. B. It is drawn on the flat sidewalk.‎ C. It needs a very long time to finish a drawing.‎ D. It is 3-D street art created by simple painting tools. ‎ ‎28. What do we know about David's drawings?‎ A. They are becoming popular. ‎ B. They are too difficult to understand.‎ C. They are found mainly at museums. ‎ D. They are hardly accepted by adults. ‎ C When you first step into a classroom, one of the first things to catch your eye is usually a list of rules. However, there's one rule that you just can't help but question: No electronics. In reality, the classrooms in our school have an aversion to modern technology, so electronic devices (设备) such as computers and cellphones are not allowed, for they are thought to have a bad influence on children's attention at class. However, is it possible that these devices could actually be used to improve our learning experience? ‎ As is known to us, these years we have spent so much time talking about the disadvantages of modern technology that we've failed to see their advantages in a classroom. Many children of the 80's and 90's still remember learning about history by playing the game The Oregon Trail, and many of us 2000's kids remember games such as Brain Age that encouraged our cognitive (认知的) development.‎ It doesn't end with educational games, either. Take Minecraft for example. While a parent may complain (抱怨) that their child spends too much time playing the hit video game, what they probably fail to realize is that their child's brain is being enriched with information allowing creativity and problem-solving. Children who play on public or local computers may also pick up on social skills. For older children, creating computer games can be a great introduction to coding (编码). Many schools have begun to bring the game into their classrooms.‎ In the end, it's important that we welcome technological development in our classrooms and see the educational value in having fun. School no longer must mean sitting down for hours in front of a pictureless textbook. Instead, school can be a place where children are able to see learning as a lifelong experience.‎ ‎29. What does the underlined part “have an aversion to” in Paragraph 1 mean?‎ A. Change. B. Dislike. C. Expect. D. Overuse.‎ ‎30. Some computer games are mentioned to show _____.‎ A. parents know little about computer games B. children can create better computer games C. children can learn from computer games D. parents only welcome educational games ‎ ‎31. What is the author's attitude towards electronic devices?‎ A. He is against them. B. He is in favor of them.‎ C. He is uninterested in them. D. He is uncertain about them. ‎ ‎ D Outside, it's a cold winter's day. Inside a large shopping centre, people are hanging around. But then, without warning, a pop song starts to play loudly. A teenage boy walks lazily to the centre of the open space, and dances crazily to the music. He's joined by two of his friends, then some of the old people. Within the space of a few seconds, more than sixty people are dancing to the music — all in time and all in step. At first, onlookers are baffled, then they start smiling and clapping. They now know what they're seeing: a flash mob (快闪).‎ According to Wikipedia, the term “flash mob” was created by Bill Wasik, an editor at Harper's Magazine, in 2003. Within a year, the phrase had entered the Concise Oxford English Dictionary. Since then, hundreds — possibly thousands — of flash mobs have been carried out around the world, in almost every kind of public space imaginable!‎ Each flash mob has its own style, but most flash mobs follow a similar formula (方案). Often, the organisers search for willing participants (参与者) using social media. Instructions and dance moves are given through email or video download. There are usually several rehearsals (排练) before the big day. ‎ While it's happening, a few lucky passers-by watch it live. Most people who watch it, however, will see it later online. Some of the most popular flash mobs on YouTube have been watched more than 10 million times. A famous example is MP3 Experiment Eight, a flash mob that took place in New York City in July 2011 with over 3,500 participants. This event differed from normal flash mobs in that much of it was completely silent — and there were no rehearsals. ‎ Flash mobs provide the participants, onlookers and online viewers with a lot of enjoyment and pleasure. For this reason alone, they're a modern, popular art form that should be celebrated.‎ ‎32. What does the underlined word “baffled” in Paragraph 1 mean?‎ A. Excited. B. Puzzled. C. Satisfied. D. Disappointed.‎ ‎33. Why does the author mention the Concise Oxford English Dictionary? ‎ A. To argue against Bill Wasik.‎ B. To compare it with Wikipedia.‎ C. To explain the meaning of “flash mob”.‎ D. To show the rapid development of flash mobs. ‎ ‎34. What is special about MP3 Experiment Eight? ‎ A. It was played online. B. It was the earliest flash mob.‎ C. It was played with no sound. D. It was most accepted by the audience. ‎ ‎35. What is the author's opinion on flash mobs?‎ A. He supports them. B. He is against them. ‎ C. He has doubts about them. D. He doesn't care about them. ‎ 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。‎ Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global (全球的) village. 36 ‎ Greetings How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American or Canadian shakes your hand while looking you straight in the eyes. 37 In Japan, you should bow (鞠躬). In Thailand, the greeting is made by pressing both hands together at the chest and bowing your head a bit.‎ Clothes ‎ 38 In some Asian countries, you shouldn't reveal (显露) the body, especially women. In Japan, you should take off your shoes when entering a house or a restaurant. Remember to place them together facing the door you came in. This is also true in South Korea, Thailand, and Iran.‎ Food and drink In Italy, Spain and Latin America, lunch is often the biggest meal of the day, and can last two or three hours. 39 In Britain, you might have a business lunch and do business as you eat. In Mexico and Japan, lunch is a time to relax and socialize. And the Japanese rarely drink alcohol (酒) at lunchtime.‎ Doing business ‎ 40 You should include your company name and your position. In Japan, you must present your card with both hands, with the writing facing the person you are giving it to.‎ A. In many parts of Asia, there is no physical touch at all. ‎ B. Sometimes, social events end with singing and dancing.‎ C. But this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.‎ D. For this reason many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner.‎ E. Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear.‎ F. In many countries, business hours are from 9:00 or 10:00 to 5:00 or 6:00. ‎ G. In most countries, showing business cards is important for all introductions.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（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。‎ A hedge maze (树篱迷宫) has a number of different paths divided by tall hedges. These hedges make it difficult for people to 41 any other area of the maze. As a result, those who 42 a maze are likely to get lost. A hedge maze is not a 43 invention. The first hedge mazes were 44 in Europe during the mid-16th century. ‎ At first, the purpose of a hedge maze was not to confuse (使迷惑). 45 hedge mazes were ‎ built only as a 46 path on which a person could walk. The owners of the maze enjoyed a 47 life; they did not want to be seen by others. Besides, by 48 a hedge maze, a house owner could better 49 small spaces in their garden. ‎ As time went on, the 50 of these paths increased in complexity (复杂性). People began to build more 51 and add dead ends and other 52 things in their gardens. Finally, a quiet single path became a(n) 53 hedge maze. ‎ Hundreds of mazes were designed in Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. 54 not as popular as before, they can still be 55 at a number of European houses. ‎ Different types of 56 can be used for this type of maze, such as evergreens, boxwood (黄杨木) and even corn, as long as they can form tall green 57 . ‎ Evergreens are one of the most common plants used for making a hedge maze. Many gardeners 58 the plant because it remains usable throughout the year. The plant does not lose its leaves in winter, 59 it is called evergreen. Most evergreens can be cared for 60 , requiring trimming (修剪) in the summer and a minor (较小的) trim just before winter freezing.‎ ‎41. A. study B. see C. remember D. fix ‎42. A. leave B. enter C. search D. pass ‎43. A. social B. local C. traditional D. modern ‎44. A. replaced B. destroyed C. created D. noticed ‎45. A. Early B. New C. Foreign D. Beautiful ‎46. A. single B. clean C. public D. short ‎47. A. busy B. healthy C. private D. happy ‎48. A. decorating B. visiting C. building D. improving ‎49. A. present B. use C. introduce D. hide ‎50. A. width B. colors C. length D. designs ‎51. A. paths B. houses C. gardens D. marks ‎52. A. valuable B. attractive C. difficult D. dangerous ‎53. A. simple B. safe C. frightening D. exciting ‎54. A. For B. Though C. But D. Unless ‎55. A. found B. shown C. made D. offered ‎ ‎56. A. flowers B. plants C. tools D. stones ‎57. A. walls B. towers C. trees D. grasses ‎58. A. store B. move C. change D. prefer ‎59. A. because B. and C. so D. or ‎ ‎60. A. easily B. slowly C. carefully D. correctly 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题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。‎ Recently I've been playing games with my conversation classes to cheer everyone up and to get the conversation flowing. One of the games is called “Would you rather”, in 61. ________ you have to present two different situations to the players and ask them which one they would rather experience. Besides, they have to explain 62. ________ they prefer one situation to the other and are forced to 63. ________ (real) think about their decisions. ‎ For me one of 64. ________ most difficult decisions followed this question: “Would you rather never be able to listen to music again or never be able to read a book again?” I mean it's 65. ________ (possible) to pick between culture and art. It is a difficult 66. ________ (choose). But ‎ after thinking for a few moments, I said I'd rather have a life without music than without books.‎ Let 67. ________ (I) tell you the reasons and maybe you will agree. For me a good book is like the door to another world, the beginning of an adventure (奇遇) that you may share with hundreds of other people 68. ________ (read) the same book but it is unique (独一无二的) to you and your own imagination. You can get lost with the 69. ________ (character), become interested in their journey and experience their emotional ups and downs along with them. ‎ I'm not trying 70. ________ (say) music can't do the same things but for me nothing can replace the journey that I begin when I pick up a new book.‎ 第三节：完成句子（共5小题10空；每空1分，满分10分）‎ 根据单词首字母提示、汉语意思提示或句子意思在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，使该句子意思完整、有意义。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。‎ ‎71. Don't take things (belong) to others.‎ ‎72. Finally those women were (接纳) into the club last year.‎ ‎73. As far as I am concerned, his suggestion is (值得) of consideration.‎ ‎74. They are letting us use their computers, and in r we are giving them the results of our research.‎ ‎75. I'm at present in the s for a place to live in.‎ ‎76.The nursing home is ____ （登广告）for some volunteers to help care for the old.‎ ‎77. If there is something wrong with the machine, it should be reported at once to the engineer in c .‎ ‎78. The old must be (replace) by the new, which is the law of nature.‎ ‎79. Don't think poorly of your ____ (compete) who actually do better than you in a way.‎ ‎80. He is clever enough to take a the radio and put it back together again.‎ 第四节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 某爱心组织面向全省高中毕业生招募志愿者，希望申请者能利用假期时间去帮助山区的留守儿童（the left-behind children）。假设你是新光中学学生李华，有意参与该活动。现请你用英文写一篇100字左右的申请书，内容如下：‎ 1、 表示有意参加； 2、简单自我介绍；‎ 3、 说明自己能为留守儿童做什么及理由； 4、希望申请成功。‎ Dear Man or Madam,‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely, Li Hua ‎2018—2019学年第一学期第二次月考 高一英语参考答案 第一部分 ‎ 听力：(共两节，满分30分) ‎ ‎1~ 5CCACC 6~ 10CAABA 11~ 15BBABB 16~ 20CBCBA 第二部分 阅读理解：(共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎21-24 DADB 25-28 DADA 29-31 BCB 32-35 BDCA ‎ 36-40 CAEDG 第三部分 语言知识运用 第一节 完形填空：(共20小题；每小题l．5分．满分30分)‎ ‎41. B 42. B 43. D44. C 45. A 46. A 47. C 48. C 49. B 50. D ‎51. A52. C 53. D 54. B 55. A 56. B 57. A 58. D 59. C 60. A 第二节 语法填空：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. which 62. why 63. really 64. the 65. impossible ‎ ‎66. choice 67. me 68. reading 69. characters 70. to say ‎ 第三节：完成句子（共5小题10空；每空1分，满分10分）‎ ‎71 belonging 72 admitted 73 worthy 74 return 75 search ‎ ‎76. advertising 77charge 78 replaced 79 79. competitors 80 apart ‎ 第四节书面表达（满分25分）‎ Dear Sir or Madam,‎ I learned from your poster that you are in need of some volunteers to help the left-behind children in rural areas during the vacation. I think I am the right person for the job.‎ I am Li Hua, a 17-year-old boy from Xinguang High School. Easy-going and humorous, I can get on well with different people easily, especially children. I have a good knowledge of English. I once won the first prize in our school English competition. So I can teach these children English. Besides, I can organize some activities to make their life colorful. Therefore, I recommend myself to you without hesitation.‎ I would be grateful if you could give me a chance to help the left-behind children. Thanks for considering my application and I am looking forward to your reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: You look tired. Where did you go?‎ W: I planned to see the doctor, but I needed to meet my clients at the railway station. ‎ Text 2‎ W: Uh-oh! The car's run out of gas! What should we do?‎ M: Let's try to get a ride with somebody. ‎ Text 3‎ M: If there is any sport less interesting than baseball, I don't know what it is. ‎ W: Yes, it's even duller than basketball. ‎ Text 4‎ M: Good afternoon, madam. What can I do for you?‎ W: Thank you. I bought this tablet computer here yesterday. And it doesn't seem to work. ‎ Text 5‎ M: Excuse me. Would you mind if I used your stapler?‎ W: Help yourself. It's on the desk over there. Oh, I'm sorry. It has been lent out. ‎ Text 6‎ W: Hello, Tom. Do you mean you're going away？‎ M: Oh, yes. I've booked the ticket. And it's time for me to go back home. ‎ W: Well, how long have you been in China？‎ M: ⑥I've been here for two years. ‎ W: Did you enjoy your stay？‎ M: Yes, indeed. I should say I've had a wonderful time over the past two years. You and Xiao Fang have given me a lot of help. People here are very friendly. Thank you all very much. ‎ W: When are you leaving？‎ M: I'm off next Sunday. I've come to say goodbye today. ‎ W: I'd like to invite you to dinner before you go. ⑦What about Friday?‎ M: ⑦I'm free on Friday. I'd like to come. Would you please ask Xiao Fang to be there, too？‎ W: Of course, I will. ‎ Text 7‎ W: Have you completed the arrangements for the trip yet, Brian?‎ M: I've made the reservations, but there are still some details to make sure. Your plane leaves at 8:30, so I'll pick you up at your house at 6:00. ‎ W: 6:00? I'll have to get up in the middle of the night. ‎ M: I'm sorry. You have to check in by 7:00 and I think there will probably be a long queue. ‎ W: Oh, very well. What about my meetings?‎ M: First, ⑧the Managing Director is coming to the airport to meet you. ‎ W: Good. We'll be able to talk on the way to the factory. ‎ M: The conference does not open until noon. I'll make sure you have a program before work. ‎ W: Thank you. I'll read it on the plane,I expect. Now, let's get on with some of today's work!‎ Text 8‎ M: Hey, Tina. (11)How's the Spanish course going?‎ W: (11)Tough. Our teacher is using a lot of authentic material, you know, stuff off the radio and TV. He even tapes conversations with his friends and uses them in class. ‎ M: So, what are some of the things that make it difficult?‎ W: Well, the speed, for a start. ‎ M: What do you mean?‎ W: You know, they just talk so fast. I can't understand every word. ‎ M: Maybe you shouldn't try. ‎ W: What do you mean?‎ M: Well, (12)maybe you should just listen to the key words, you know, the most important ‎ words. ‎ W: But, how do I know what they are?‎ M: Well, they're usually the words with the most stress. ‎ Text 9‎ M: Nice to see you, Mary. (15)Come in, please. ‎ W: Thank you, Tom. (15)But I am afraid not now. (13)I've come only to return the book borrowed from you. ‎ M: Wonderful. I've been waiting for you a long time and longing to know what you think of it. ‎ W: (14)It is very interesting. And I've learned a lot from it. ‎ M: Well, so it is with me. ‎ W: Oh, sorry. I can't go on talking about it with you any longer. ‎ M: It doesn't matter. Better stay here for another ten minutes. ‎ W: No. (16)I'll go and buy some food in the shop. And I have to say goodbye to you. ‎ M: Goodbye. ‎ Text 10‎ W: Good evening. I'm Linda Ember. Today we tell about a writer who helped influence modern culture. Her name was Susan Sontag. ‎ ‎(20)Susan Sontag was considered one of the most influential liberal thinkers in the United States during the 20th century. She wrote 17 books. (18)They have been translated into 32 languages. (17)They include novels, short stories,essays and film scripts. She was also a filmmaker, playwright and theater director. And she was a human rights and anti-war activist. She was said to own 15,000 books in her personal library in her home. ‎ ‎(19)Susan Sontag was different from other social critics and intellectuals. She often appeared on television. She made public statements. She appeared in films and in advertisements. Susan Sontag died of leukemia in New York City in 2004. She was 71 years old. ‎