2018-2019学年广西南宁市第三中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年广西南宁市第三中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

‎2018-2019学年广西南宁市第三中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 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，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. Who won the contest?‎ ‎ A. Sam. B. Sara. C．Tom.‎ ‎2. What is the man most probably doing?‎ ‎ A. Shopping. B. Working. C. Reading.‎ ‎3. What is the scheduled time?‎ ‎ A. At 4:00. B. At 4:15. C. At 4:30.‎ ‎4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ ‎ A. Their exercise. B. A basketball game. C. A gym.‎ ‎5. What does the man most probably think of his car?‎ ‎ A. Great. B. Not that bad. C. Very disappointing.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，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. When will the woman leave the city?‎ ‎ A. In two weeks. B. In ten days. C. At this weekend.‎ ‎7. What's the woman's plan for tonight?‎ ‎ A. To see customers. B. To eat with the man. C. To go to a conference.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8,9题。‎ ‎8. What will the speakers do next?‎ ‎ A. Do some shopping. B. Go to the park. C. Go back to the hotel.‎ ‎9. What's the most probable relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Brother and sister. B. Friends. C. Guide and tourist.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why didn't the woman eat much at noon?‎ ‎ A. She didn't feel like eating.‎ ‎ B. There wasn't much food.‎ ‎ C. The food was too hot.‎ ‎11. Where will the speakers go to eat?‎ ‎ A. At a Thai restaurant. B. At a Chinese restaurant. C. At an Indian restaurant.‎ ‎12. How will they go to the restaurant?‎ ‎ A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Where did the woman grow up?‎ ‎ A. In Canada. B. In France. C. In America.‎ ‎14. Whom in France does the woman miss most?‎ ‎ A. Her grandmother. B. Her parents. C. Her friends.‎ ‎15. What can grandmothers do on Grandmother's Day in France?‎ ‎ A. Receive things from the government.‎ ‎ B. Enjoy some free or cheaper things.‎ ‎ C. Eat in restaurants for free.‎ ‎16. What's the woman's attitude toward the man's idea?‎ ‎ A. Uninterested. B. Supportive. C. Disappointed.‎ 听第10段材料,回答第 17至 20题。‎ ‎17. Where did the woman read about the study?‎ ‎ A. On the Internet. B. In a newspaper. C. In a magazine.‎ ‎18. What might be the consequence of drinking too many sugary drinks?‎ ‎ A. Becoming thinner. B. Having a stomachache. C. Having heart disease.‎ ‎19. How much of a person's daily energy can come from sugary drinks?‎ ‎ A. Within 5%. B. Within 10%. C. Within 15%.‎ ‎20. What does the woman advise David to do?‎ ‎ A. Learn some health tips.‎ ‎ B. Read the findings of a study.‎ C. Replace some sugary drinks with water.‎ 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。‎ A Most of us feel very tired after working for eight hours a day, five days a week. When we get home, we watch at least one film because it's well-deserved and the only time we get to "relax" before going to sleep. Wake up and repeat. No wonder you feel tired. So how do you get out of this vicious circle? How do you restart your life?‎ ‎1. YOUR MINDSET ‎"Oh man, another one of these self-improvement things. I hope I can do it, but I've tried these things before, and I just never stick to it."‎ This was something I used to say to myself every time I try to start something new for myself. There's a fear-driven side of your brain which tells you, "You can't do this."‎ What can you do? Well, the tip here is to talk to yourself like you're talking to a friend, or a coworker. So the next time you try something new, be kind to yourself like you would be kind to others. You are your own worst critic. But you can also be your firm defender.‎ ‎2. YOUR DIET If you are looking at what you eat for the reason to feel energized, then the general rules are:‎ ‎1) Eat when you're hungry. Don't eat when you're not.‎ ‎2) Be mindful when you eat. Chew at least 20 times. Let yourself taste and digest your food.‎ ‎3) Don't do three things at once when you're eating. Your body wasn't made for that.‎ ‎4) Preferably, eat "real" food. Eat what your great-grandmother would recognize as food.‎ Don't let your days pass by in a boring way. Start by re-examining these key habits in your life to build a body that can start doing things you want.‎ ‎3. YOUR SLEEP Without enough sleep, we're basically going through the day drunk. This means tiredness, difficulty to respond quickly and smartly to anything that comes up. The sleeping hours needed for an average adult ranges from 7 to 9 hours.‎ ‎21. What does the underlined word "vicious" most probably mean?‎ A. Strange. B. Awful. C. Friendly. D. Worthy.‎ ‎22. When the author starts something new, he .‎ A. often feels he can't stick to it B. puts everything else aside C. always keeps on doing it D. believes he can complete it ‎23. What should one do if he thinks he can't do something new?‎ A. He should persuade himself to have a try.‎ B. He should defend himself from being hurt.‎ C. He should think about it and give it up.‎ D. He should force himself to do it.‎ ‎24. What will most likely be discussed after the last paragraph?‎ A. Why is sleep important? B. How long should we sleep?‎ C. How can we sleep properly? D. Why do people dream when sleeping?‎ B Growing up, I was an extremely reserved(腼腆的) boy. I didn't have many friends in primary and middle school and rarely opened up to anyone. I didn't even ask my teacher questions in class. I was scared of the world and the people around.‎ As a child, I was scared to do anything without my parents mainly because I was afraid that I would do it badly. I was getting good grades and was well-behaved, but I wasn't happy. It was my belief that I was, for some reason, unable to do the things the others kids could do. I felt inadequate.‎ While in my second semester of college, I ran into some information on the Internet about something called social anxiety. I didn't really know much of the disorder. Thus I began to read about some of the symptoms and realized that social anxiety was the thing that hurt me so much.‎ It is common knowledge that people with social anxiety experience nervousness in social situations. What a lot of people don't know is that one of the main causes of social anxiety is negative thinking. People having a negative idea of themselves often think that they are ugly or stupid.‎ I realized what I was truly afraid of: not being good enough. I was afraid that people would look at me and would not like what they saw; I was scared of rejection. To help deal with these problems, I began to practice meditation(沉思) and other mindfulness exercises. My mind slowly began to change.‎ I realized that everyone, from star athletes to noble prize winners, experiences fear in their lives. Whether people are afraid of heights, planes, spiders, or talking to girls, we all experience anxiety and fear. There is no reason for anyone to feel excluded(排除在外的) because something scares them. People with anxiety disorders might have "problems", but there is nothing wrong with them as people. They are just as humans as everyone else.‎ ‎25. What do we know about the author from the first two paragraphs?‎ A. He was poor at his subjects.‎ B. He grew up in an awful environment.‎ C. He was shy and lacked confidence.‎ D. He did not show respect for his teachers.‎ ‎26. What are the characteristics of people with social anxiety?‎ A. They want to have high social status in society.‎ B. They desire to get more with less effort.‎ C. They talk a lot about themselves in public.‎ D. They often believe that others are better than them.‎ ‎27. How did the author recover from his social anxiety?‎ A. He did a lot of exercise.‎ B. He adjusted his way of thinking.‎ C. He sought help from his professors.‎ D. He surrounded himself with something positive.‎ ‎28. What is the writer' s attitude towards people with anxiety?‎ A. He believes that they should overcome it together.‎ B. He argues that people treat them equally.‎ C. He insists that they be given some help.‎ D. He thinks people should sympathize with them.‎ C The streets of Stockholm may be cold and snowy during winter, but it is one of the world's hottest startup(创业) centers and a good choice for people with talent worldwide.‎ Once the snow melts(融化) in early spring, the city is among the greenest in the world. Two thirds of Stockholm is made up of either water or parks, and locals make it the first thing to enjoy these peaceful surroundings. Less than l% of Swedish employees work more than 50 hours per week.‎ The quality of life is important. New parents are given 480 days of leave to look after their babies, while childcare is heavily supported in various sides. Little wonder that Sweden was rated the best location in the world for family life. Adam Webb, 34, a British businessman and father-of-one, said, "Everything is set towards helping parents, from giving dads time off on almost full pay to free bus rides for anyone with a baby carriage."‎ Stockholm is also proud of what Vogue magazine recently ranked as Europe's coolest neighborhood. On the island of Sodermalm, just south of the city centre, independent record stores still make money, while plenty of cafes offer a taste for Scandinavia's love affairs with timeless style.‎ Many major international companies, including H&M and Ericsson, offer expats(外来者) accommodation for the first three months of their contracts(合同) in Stockholm. But other foreigners arriving in the city are left to battle with a unique property market and a shortage of apartments. More than a third of Swedes live in rented housing, half of which is owned by local governments or state rental companies. If you're lucky enough to get a firsthand contract for this kind of accommodation, it is yours for life. Expats are welcome to join the queue, but in Stockholm they will find around half a million locals in front of them and an average wait of nine years.‎ ‎"Finding a place to live is the single biggest challenge when moving to Stockholm, but there is a lot going on to try and solve the problem," said Julika Lamberth from Stockholm Business Region, a state-funded company working to increase investment in the city.‎ ‎29. Stockholm attracts international talent probably because of its .‎ A. beautiful weather B. free apartments C. working policies for employees D. widespread greenness in the city ‎30. Sweden is on the top of the world for its .‎ A. tourism B. sports C. family life D. record stores ‎31. What can be the best title of the passage?‎ A. Have More Babies? Go to Sweden!‎ B. The Best Neighborhood in Sweden C. The Best City for Working Families D. The Most Comfortable Apartments in Stockholm D Scientists can figure out a movie's emotional tone from the gasps(喘气) of its ‎ audience. These gases could point the way to a subtle(微妙的，精细的) form of human communication, a new study suggests.‎ ‎"When you see a movie, you can hear the music and see the pictures. However, you don't realize here are chemical signals in the air. And they, too, could be affecting you, says Williams, who led the study. As an atmospheric chemist, he studies the chemical makeup of the air around us. ‎ Williams started out measuring the air in a soccer stadium. He noticed that levels of carbon dioxide and other gases changed wildly whenever the crowd cheered. That got him wondering -- Could the gases people breathe out be influenced by emotions?‎ To find out, he went to the movies.‎ Williams and his coworkers measured air samples collected over six weeks in two movie theaters. Overall, 9,500 movie goers watched 16 films. They included a mix of comedy, romance, action and horror films. Among them were The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, Carrie, and Walking with Dinosaurs. The researchers gave scenes from the movies such labels as “suspense(悬疑)”, "laughter" and "crying". Then they looked for hundreds of chemicals in the air that showed up as people were watching particular movie scenes.‎ And certain scenes had distinct chemical "fingerprints". Scenes that had people laughing or on the edge of their seats were especially distinctive. During screenings of The Hunger Games, levels of carbon dioxide and isoprene got to the highest at two suspenseful moments. Because isoprene is related to muscle movement, the researchers think tense movie moments likely led to its spikes(尖峰). Williams and his colleagues think the increase in carbon dioxide was due to the viewers' increased pulse and breathing rates.‎ Scientists need more data to make stronger links between human emotions and what's in their breath. But Williams can see potential practical uses. Companies, for instance, could quickly measure the air during tests to see how people feel about new products. He pictures future studies recording other body variables(变数) as well. These might include heart rate and body temperature, for instance. "It's something to find out."‎ ‎32. What was Williams's purpose of the research?‎ A. To know more about the makeup of the air.‎ B. To find out how the air changes in a crowded stadium.‎ C. To study how greatly the movies influence people's emotion.‎ D. To see whether people's emotion affects the air they breathe out.‎ ‎33. What do we know about the experiment?‎ A. Each participant watched about 16 films.‎ B. The movies were a mixture of comedy and romance.‎ C. The film scenes were labeled with three main features.‎ D. The samples were taken in two theaters over six weeks.‎ ‎34. In which situation are people most emotional?‎ A. Romantic moments. B. Exciting situations.‎ C. Suspenseful situations. D. Horrible moments.‎ ‎35. What can we infer from the last paragraph?‎ A. Human emotions are strongly related to the chemicals humans breathe out.‎ B. People's temperature will be measured when they' re watching movies.‎ C. Williams thinks more measures should be taken for practical uses.‎ D. Companies will spend much money testing their new product.‎ 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 winter vacation during the senior year of high school can be a stressful time for students. 36 They may also be feeling sad that time with family and friends having a relaxation. Here are some wise ways to spend the last winter vacation of high school.‎ Start practicing responsibilities. After you enter college, you have to do a lot of things on your own. 37 Although some may just want to spend winter break sleeping and relaxing, it's the right time for you to begin taking on some household tasks. You should start doing laundry and more things on your own. In this way, you can learn to become responsible.‎ For students who haven’t decided on a major, the last winter vacation of high school can be an opportunity to explore their interests. Students are often told they'll have time to decide on a major once they get to college. However, the last winter break might be the freest time they'll have for a while. 38 ‎ Besides a major, you also need to decide on a school. This is a great time to go on more campus visits. 39 Take another visit to ensure you're making the right choice. Sometimes, seeing the school in different seasons can help you decide if it is truly where you belong.‎ ‎ 40 Some students agree they should take advantage of time at home with family and friends while they still can. But most students don't realize how important family is until they've moved away. As you get more into college life, you will probably not be returning home as often, so take this opportunity. Enjoy your friends and family, as it will all change once you enter college.‎ A. Enjoy quality time at home.‎ B. Don't visit a campus just once.‎ C. Spend more time with your friends.‎ D. Ask your parents what major you can study.‎ E. So find out what you really like to learn in college.‎ F. And you'll be independent and responsible for yourself.‎ G. They may be dealing with pressure to choose a school.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节, 满分55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。‎ Inventions lead to the creation of new knowledge. Knowledge is created to 41 the needs of the human beings. How does the desire of people 42 knowledge? The answer lies in the ability of human beings to 43 something new.‎ Albert Einstein said, "Imagination is more 44 than knowledge. Knowledge is limited, but imagination includes the 45 world，promoting progress and giving birth to evolution(进化、发展). It is, strictly speaking, a 46 factor in scientific ‎ research." There is no doubt that it is through the human imagination that knowledge is 47 . Knowledge can be represented in any 48 like words, pictures, diagrams or audio-visual media. People's knowing of knowledge again causes imagination as the force to keep on evolving, which 49 produces new knowledge.‎ The following is the example of how imagination leads to 50 . As an artist, mathematician and architect, Leonardo da Vinci sketched(勾勒) plans of underwater crafts. According to this, author Jules Veme created a 51 , one about a submarine(潜水艇) 52 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. With his book, Jules Veme fueled(供给燃料) the imagination of 53 including inventors, later, real submarines were created. Jules Veme 54 his imagination about underwater 55 when he wrote his book. 56 readers admired the author's imagination when they read it, 57 inventors turned this imagination into realities.‎ Imagination exists within all of us. 58 yourself to imagine freely. Stir your brain to 59 inspiration while imagining. Because it is in the imagination that mysteries or wonders 60 .‎ ‎41. A. ignore B. satisfy C. exchange D. increase ‎42. A. make up B. get to C. turn into D. give off ‎43. A. enjoy B. study C. understand D. imagine ‎44. A. important B. necessary C. reasonable D. active ‎45. A. small B. new C. entire D. different ‎46. A. basic B. typical C. flexible D. key ‎47. A. changed B. created C. built D. improved ‎48. A. size B. sign C. form D. mark ‎49. A. again B. ever C. also D. too ‎ ‎50. A. modernization B. success C. results D. inventions ‎51. A. toy B. story C. thing D. model ‎52. A. called B. read C. published D. told ‎53. A. students B. scientists C. customers D. readers ‎54. A. raised B. warned C. used D. supported ‎55. A. scenes B. travel C. plants D. sounds ‎56. A. Clever B. Common C. Strange D. Few ‎57. A. while B. and C. or D. so ‎58. A. Force B. Expect C. Order D. Allow ‎59. A. find B. know C. guess D. rescue ‎60. A. shock B. escape C. hide D. pass 第二节 语法填空（请在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。每空1.5分，共15分）‎ Yesterday I went shopping in the town. I was using my crutches(拐杖)on 61 were two bags. I really struggled through the shopping mall. I was 62 (tire)! After a while, I found a space and had 63 rest there.‎ Then I noticed Michael. He was my former student and he was a man 64 his 40s. It's been years since I 65 (teach) Michael, but he stopped to chat with me. When he noticed my crutches, he said, "Let me carry the bags for you." I thanked him but 66 (polite) declined his offer. Then Michael pointed to a coffee shop nearby, "I will be here Rose Marie, if you change your mind." It was lovely and kind of 67 (he) to give me an opportunity to change my mind.‎ In fact, Michael is tattooed(纹身) on his arms. People think that guys like this are frightening, but there 68 (be) nothing threatening about Michael. Michael's 69 (appear) with tattoos is just his idea of sell-expression.‎ ‎ 70 (chat) with him helps me recognize the tenderness in the youth regardless of how they look.‎ 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，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删改或修改。‎ 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。‎ Some teens have trouble communicate with others, with the reasons behind it is varying. Since social communication is extreme necessary, it's important for teens to learn how to cope shyness and social anxiety. Consider work with a friend or a family member of close age to develop their social skills. It may not replace all social situations, and it's good practice. Besides, tried learning how to develop better social skills and understand other people by reading their body languages. It's important to learn how to communicate in a really world.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，正在英国某中学做交换生。你从网上看到一则广告：布朗先生要找一个人周末帮助他照看宠物狗。请根据下面的要点提示，给他写封信询问有关事宜。‎ ‎1．写信的目的；‎ ‎2．说明你的优势；‎ ‎3．询问工作相关事项。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1．词数100左右；‎ ‎2．开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Mr. Brown,‎ My name is Li Hua. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 高二下学期段考英语试题参考答案 听力 1~5 CBAAC 6~10 BAABA 11~15 BCBAB 16~20 BACBC 阅读 21~24 BAAC 25~28 CDBB 29~31 CCC 32~35 DDCC 七选五 36~40 GFEBA 完形 41~45 BCDAC 46~50 DBCAD 51~55 BADCB 56~60 BADAC 语法 61. which 62. tired 63. a 64. in 65. taught 66. politely ‎ ‎ 67. him 68. is 69. appearance 70. Chatting 改错 Some teens have trouble communicate with others, with the reasons behind it is varying. Since ‎ communicating social communication is extreme necessary, it's important for teens to learn how to cope ∧ shyness ‎ extremely with and social anxiety. Consider work with a friend or a family member of close age to develop their ‎ working your social skills. It may not replace all social situations, and it's good practice. Besides, tried learning how ‎ but try to develop better social skills and understand other people by reading, their body languages. It's ‎ language important to learn how to communicate in a really world.‎ ‎ real 书面表达 Dear Mr. Brown,‎ My mine is Li Hua. 1 have read your advertisement from the Internet, saying that you are looking for a person who can look after your pet dog on the weekend. I am interested in it. I think I am just the right person you are looking for. As an animal lover, I am familiar with the life and habits of various kinds of dogs. Therefore, I believe I can take good care of your dog. I would appreciate it if you could be kind enough to answer some of my questions. Will I work in your house? Can I walk the dog in a nearby park?‎ I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. ‎ Yours Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Sam, congratulations! I hear you got the first prize in the contest. ‎ M: Thanks, Sara. But actually, it's my twin brother Tom that did that.‎ W: Then I should go to congratulate him.‎ Text 2‎ W: Dad, can we go to the shop? I want to buy a new dress.‎ M: I haven't finished my work yet. Let's go there in the afternoon.‎ W: OK.‎ Text 3‎ M: Where's Jane. It's four fifteen.‎ W: Yeah. We planned to meet here at four o'clock. Maybe she got stuck in the traffic.‎ M: I can't wait for another fifteen minutes. I have to leave.‎ Text 4‎ M: Hey, Jenny, do you still play basketball?‎ W: Yes. It's my favorite sport. What about you? ‎ M: I never play it now. I work out in the gym. ‎ W: It helps you keep fit, too.‎ Text 5‎ W: I heard yon bought a second-hand car. How do you like it?‎ M: I thought it'd be great, but ...‎ W: But what?‎ M: Well, I don't even want to talk about it.‎ Text 6‎ M: Susan, how long will you stay in the city?‎ W: I planned to stay in the city for two weeks. But I've to reduce it to just ten days.‎ M: Why?‎ W: There will be an important conference next weekend.‎ M: You're really busy. Anyway, how about having supper together tonight?‎ W: I'd love to, but I'm seeing some customers this evening. What about tomorrow?‎ M: OK. See you tomorrow.‎ W: See you.‎ Text 7‎ W: We've seen the castle and the bridge. Where shall we go now?‎ M: There is a park nearby. Do you see the tower there? It's in the park. What about going there?‎ W: To be frank, I'm not so interested in the tower.‎ M: Then what's your plan?‎ W: Since I'm leaving tomorrow, I want to buy some gifts for my parents.‎ M: OK. Let's go to the main street. There are many stores that sell locally-made things.‎ W: Great. It's really good of you to spend so much time showing me around.‎ M: Well, I'm enjoying myself, too. And as I've said before, I'll always be there for you.‎ W: That's so sweet of you.‎ Text 8‎ M: I don't know about you, but I'm starving. Are you interested in going out to eat?‎ W: To be honest, I'm starving, too. I didn't eat much at noon because I didn't have a good appetite.‎ M: So what do you want to eat?‎ W: I love something spicy. Maybe we could get some Chinese food or Thai food.‎ M: I don't know any Thai restaurants nearby. But I do know there is a nice Chinese restaurant and it has Sichuan hot pots.‎ W: Sichuan hot pots? Are you sure you can handle it?‎ M: Sure. I love it. I would eat hot pot every day if I could.‎ W: OK. You're really excited when it comes to talking about food, aren't you?‎ M: Who isn't? Besides, I' m starving after all. ‎ W: In that case, let's go there right now.‎ M: OK.‎ W: Is it far from here? Shall we go there by car?‎ M: It's not necessary. It's only a ten-minute walk away,‎ Text 9‎ M: Sophie, did you grow up in Canada?‎ W: No. I was born in Vancouver, but I spent my childhood in Paris. And when I was fifteen years old, I came to Los Angeles with my parents.‎ M: Do you miss your friends in France?‎ W: Certainly. But the one I miss most is my grandmother. You know, I spent a lot of time with her when l was little. And my favorite festival was Grandmother's Day. On that day, we could take part in activities together.‎ M: Wait! Did you just say Grandmother's Day? I know there is Mother's Day and Father's Day. But I never know there is Grandmother's Day.‎ W: Well, it is only celebrated in France. Every year, it falls on the first Sunday in March.‎ M: What can grandmothers do on that day?‎ W: On that day, grandmothers can visit all the museums and theatres in France for free. And all the restaurants and shops would offer them discount on meals and clothes.‎ M: Well, I think such a festival should be celebrated all over the world.‎ W: I can't agree more.‎ Text 10‎ W: Hi, David. This is Lisa. Do you still drink a lot of sugary drinks every day? If you do, it's time to make a small change now. I read a study about sugary drinks on a website this morning. Now I'd like to tell you something about it.‎ The study shows that replacing one sugary drink a day with water can help a person lose weight and improve their health. According to the study, no matter how many sugary drinks someone drinks, replacing even just one serving can be of benefit. ‎ The study says that health experts believe sugary drinks ate partly to blame for many people's becoming fat in some areas. The drinks also have been linked to heart disease. Therefore, no more than 10 percent of a person's daily energy should come from sugary drinks.‎ So if you still drink a lot of sugary drinks daily, I hope you'll replace some of them with water. You know, even replacing one serving can benefit your health.‎