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（重点、平行班）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（重点、平行班）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（平行班重点班）‎ ‎ 时间：120分钟 总分：150分 命题人：高东存 审题人：杨佳亮 ‎ ‎ 第I卷（选择题，共90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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt? ‎ A. ‎£ 19. 15. B. £ 9. 15. C. £ 9. 18. ‎ 答案是 B ‎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 Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." But how do you find real friendship and keep it?‎ The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow.‎ First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.‎ But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights(吵架). What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter. There are three steps to being friends again:‎ Tell him or her how you are feeling, say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.‎ ‎21. Sally wants to tell students the ways to_____.‎ A. plant trees B. find friends C. get happy D. keep fit ‎22. According to the text, you can _____your friend after a fight.‎ A. buy a present for B. never say a word to C. have dinner with D. write a letter to ‎23.What makes good friends? A good friend should _____.‎ A . be lovely and cool B. be kind and patient ‎ C. have lots of money D. have good looks ‎24.What is the best title (标题）of the text?‎ A. The good friends around you. B. Teenagers and friendship.‎ C. The trouble of growing up. D. The care and keeping of friends.‎ B ‎ It has been around for centuries, but up until very recently, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) wasn’t fully accepted abroad. Proof of this can be found in The Treatment (《刮痧》), a 2001 film ‎ that tells the story of a Chinese man in the US who’s accused of abuse after he uses guasha, a form of TCM treatment, to cure his grandson’s disease.‎ During the last 10 years or so, however, TCM has been getting increasingly popular all over the world. A report released by the State Council Information Office on Dec. 6 says this style of health care, which includes different forms like herbal medicine and exercise, has spread to 183 countries and regions.‎ ‎“We have set up 10 TCM centers outside China, and all of them are popular among locals,” Wang Guoqiang, head of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said at a news conference on Dec 6. “Governments of 86 countries and regions have signed agreements with the Chinese government on TCM corporation.”‎ One of the reasons behind the growing popularity of TCM is the increase of scientific research into it. And after Tu Youyou-the Chinese scientist who discovered the anti-malaria (抗疟疾) drug qinghaosu (青蒿素)-won the Nobel Prize last year, TCM became even more famous internationally.‎ However, all these achievements in TCM don’t mean that it’s problem-free. Over the years, TCM has faced challenges in being able to prove that it has certain effects.‎ Some researchers have suggested TCM should be more exact and work together with Western medicine.“Bringing together with Western medicine and TCM, rather than being in competition, is where the potential for great effects is,” said Bernhard Schwartlander, the China representative of the World Health Organization.‎ ‎25. The film The Treatment is mentioned in the first paragraph is to .‎ A. introduce the film to readers B. show TCM is increasingly popular C. arouse readers’ interest in Western medicine D. prove that TCM is not fully accepted in western countries ‎26. We can learn from the passage that .‎ A. TCM is not exact in curing diseases B. 10 TCM centers abroad are all set up by locals C. 86 countries have cooperated with China on TCM D. Tu Youyou’s success contributes to the popularity of TCM ‎27. According to Bernhard Schwartlander, TCM should .‎ A. combine western medicine B. face no challenge at all C. give an exact description of its effects D. complete with western medicine ‎28. Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?‎ A. A report on TCM B. Opinions about TCM ‎ C. TCM & Western Medicine D. Traditional healing spreads C The following are several summer programs for children.‎ Duke University ADHD Program Academic Summer Program is used to help 6th to 8th graders with ADHD(注意力缺乏多动症). The program uses techniques to teach study strategies, academic support skills, and cooperative learning activities.‎ Phone: 919-416-2096‎ Location: Durham, North Carolina Eagle Hill School(Connecticut)‎ The Summer Academic Day Program at Eagle Hill School is designed for children experiencing academic difficulty. Open to boys and girls ages 6 to 12. The summer program immerses (使沉浸) kids in a total language environment specifically tailored to meet his or her needs.‎ Phone: 203-622-9240‎ Location: Greenwich, Connecticut The Gow School The Gow School offers a traditional summer school program experience for boys and girls ages 8 to 15. The 5-week session（学期） offers a specially designed curriculum for students who have experienced academic difficulty or have language based learning disabilities. Summer Program learners can be day students or live on campus(校园).‎ Phone :716-652-3450‎ Location: South Wales, New York The Kentwood Summer Camp Program The Kentwood Summer Camp Program is a school program catering（迎合） toward children, teens, and their families who are not being successful in the traditional school environments socially, and or at home. It is for children and teens in grades K(Kindergarten) to 12.‎ Phone: 954-581-8222 or 954-634-0601‎ Location: Davie, Florida ‎29. Which number may parents of children with ADHD call?‎ A. 954-634-0601 B. 919-416-2096 C. 716-652-3450 D. 203-622-9240‎ ‎30. What is special about the Gow School Summer Program?‎ A. It is for successful students B. Learners are limited to boys C. It allows students to live there D. Learners are interested in language ‎31. Which program should a less sociable child attend?‎ A. Duke University ADHD Program B. The Gow School Summer Program C. The Summer Academic Day Program D. The Kentwood Summer Camp Program D ‎ When I was 16 years ago a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.‎ It was the early autumn of my first year at a junior high school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to make friends with anyone.‎ Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my heart break. I couldn’t talk with anyone about my problems. And I didn’t want my parents to worry about me.‎ Then one day, my classmates talked happily with their friends, but I sat at my desk unhappily as usual. At that moment, a boy entered the classroom. I didn’t know who he was. He passed me and then turned back. He looked at me, without a word, just with a smile.‎ Suddenly, I felt the touch of something bright and friendly. It made me feel happy, lively and warm.‎ That smile changed my life. I started to talk with other students and made friends. Day by day, I became closer to everyone in my class. The boy with the lucky smile has become my best friend now.‎ One day I asked him why he smiled, but he couldn’t remember smiling at me!‎ It doesn’t matter because all the dark days have gone. I believe that the world is what you think it is. If you think it lonely, you might always be alone. So smile at the world and it will smile back.‎ ‎32. Why was the smile an important gift?‎ ‎ A. Because the writer’s old school was far away.‎ ‎ B. Because the writer didn’t know who the boy was.‎ ‎ C. Because the smile didn’t mean anything to the boy.‎ ‎ D. Because it made the writer feel happy, lively and warm.‎ ‎33. The writer didn’t talk to anyone in her new school about her problem because .‎ ‎ A. she was always unhappy ‎ B. she didn’t have any friends there ‎ C. she was in the first year at the junior high school ‎ D. she didn’t want her parents to worry about her ‎34. How did the smile change her life?‎ ‎ A. She started to make friends. B. She became the best friend with the boy.‎ ‎ C. Her parents didn’t worry about her any more. D. She realized that she was lonely.‎ ‎35. Where does she now think her feeling of unhappiness came from?‎ ‎ A. From her old school. B. From her parents. ‎ ‎ C. From herself D. From her classmate at the new school 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。‎ How to Become a Top Student Successful students use different techniques(技巧)to study，which brings them more success. 36 Here are the four techniques almost all topperforming students use.‎ They are regular. Almost all successful students study regularly, because they know “what you give is what you get”. If you put in regular hours of studying, then you will learn more and get better grades. 37 This will help you to study regularly.‎ They have clear goals. All topperforming students have definite, specific goals. 38 They ‎ motivate (激发) you and drive you to study more. But make sure that you do not get carried away. Set realistic goals which can challenge(挑战)you, but do not seem impossible or too difficult to achieve.‎ They study without pressure(压力). Successful students study a lot. But they study without putting strain on themselves. Most students make the mistake of studying too hard or studying continuously for a long time. 39 Studying should be done in a balanced manner. Take a break for a few minutes, after studying for 30 or 45 minutes. Relax, walk around your room or house, or drink some water and return to studying. Such short breaks will refresh your brain and you will learn more.‎ ‎ 40 Studying is not something you do just because your parents ask you to do it. It's actually very important for you. Studying gives you knowledge and skills that will remain with you for the rest of your life. It gives you the ability to get a job and earn money. And successful students recognize the value of studying well.‎ A. This creates tension and actually slows down learning and memory.‎ B. But to score grade A in English, you should make wellplanned efforts.‎ C. Set aside some hours, each day or each week, for studying.‎ D. Having such goals gives you a purpose to study better.‎ E. Learn their techniques, and you will also join their rank.‎ F. They finish their homework on time.‎ G. They give importance to study.‎ 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。‎ Kindness is a simple answer in a sometimes difficult and challenging world. For a long time it has been my manner to_41_and appreciate all people and to_42_others to do the same.‎ When my granddaughter Skylar was young and we'd go out, we had a(n)_43_called "Who can make the most people smile?" And we continue it today. It_44_for a wonderful day. One day when Skylar saw someone walking down the road with her_45_down, she walked up to her and gave her a big_46_. I watched her walk on, turn around and smile at Skylar_47_ perhaps smile at someone else.‎ Kindness is a chain that_48_us all together. Every single act of kindness has a ripple effect ‎ ‎(连锁反应). In 2002, I was in a women's networking_49_. One day I asked the ladies if they could send their_50_energies and maybe do something nice for someone to whom they would not_51_think about doing something good.‎ That same day, I made cookies for the _52_ at the post office. When I gave him the cookies he_53_looked a little embarrassed."Why, Linda?" he asked." Because I_54_you!" I answered." When I get here at 6 a.m. and it is still_55_ outside. Knowing you are inside makes me feel_56_. And when I first moved here and my post office_57_was always empty, you always_58_me up. And you keep this place_59_." That evening his wife called me and said that he was _60_. "No one even knows his name, let alone bakes a guard cookies!" she said.‎ ‎41.A.observe B.recommend C.meet D.judge ‎42.A.encourage B.train C.praise D.comfort ‎43.A.contest B.speech C.surprise D.involvement ‎44.A.answers B.applies C.searches D.makes ‎45.A.luck B.head C.hand D.shoulder ‎46.A.sign B.shout C.smile D.gift ‎47.A.but B.still C.so D.or ‎48.A.takes B.pulls C.urges D.protects ‎49.A.achievement B.communication C.organization D.skill ‎50.A.positive B.possible C.exact D.common ‎51.A.adequately B.properly C.increasingly D.normally ‎52.A.manager B.businessman C.guard D.protector ‎53.A.consequently B.strangely C.otherwise D.evidently ‎54.A.trust B.appreciate C.admire D.inspire ‎55.A.dark B.cold C.lonely D.inconvenient ‎56.A.excited B.pleased C.safe D.curious ‎57.A.address B.box C.window D.seat ‎58.A.counted B.turned C.put D.cheered ‎ ‎59.A.clean B.busy C.noisy D.crowed ‎60.A.interested B.touched C.focused D.worried 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.“How good 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 平行班重点班英语参考答案 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20小题，每题2分，满分40分)‎ ‎21--24答案：BDBD 25---28答案：DDAD 29---31答案：BCD ‎32---35答案：DBAC 36---40答案：E C D A G 完形填空(共20小题。每小题1分，满分20分)‎ ‎41～45 CAADB 46～50 CDBCA 51～55 DCDBA 56～60 CBDAB ‎ 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎61. embarrassing 62. 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. for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.‎