2019-2020学年山东省泰安市高一上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

2019-2020学年山东省泰安市高一上学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

‎ 2019-2020学年山东省泰安市高一上学期期末考试英语 注意事项：‎ 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。‎ 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。 写在本试卷上无效。‎ 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分 30 分）‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。 录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 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. What ice cream does the woman like the most?‎ A. Peanut butter. B. Strawberry. C. Chocolate.‎ 2. Where will the man go?‎ A. To the airport. B. To the supermarket. C. To the clothing store.‎ 3. What did the woman think of the book?‎ A. It was just so-so. B. It was boring. C. It was really good.‎ 4. How are the speakers likely related?‎ A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Friends.‎ 5. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. The latest clothes. B. Body temperature. C. The weather.‎ 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，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。 每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。‎ 1. Where did the boy paint the picture?‎ A. In his bedroom. B. In the living room. C. In his classroom.‎ 2. What color did the boy use to paint the cat?‎ A. Purple. B. Blue. C. Green.‎ 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。‎ 3. Who is the boss?‎ A. Mr. Cassell. B. Ms. Baker. C. Mr. Langley.‎ 4. Why does the man apologize at the end?‎ A. He misunderstood what he saw.‎ B. He won’t be able to attend the birthday party.‎ C. He put his kids’ markers on the woman’s desk.‎ 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。‎ 5. What will the man do today?‎ A. Buy some dog food.‎ B. Bring his dog to the doctor.‎ C. Have a check-up for himself.‎ 6. What does the woman imply about her sister?‎ A. She has a son.‎ B. She doesn’t like dogs.‎ C. She doesn’t treat her dog very well.‎ 7. What does the woman suggest?‎ A. The man’s dog is lucky.‎ B. Her dog is like her child.‎ C. She wants a dog soon.‎ 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。‎ 1. Who might the woman be?‎ A. The captain. B. A passenger. C. An air hostess.‎ 2. What is the woman doing?‎ A. Working. B. Eating some peanuts. C. Reading on a computer.‎ 3. When was the announcement made by the captain?‎ A. Twenty minutes ago. B. Ten minutes ago. C. Five minutes ago.‎ 4. How does the woman probably feel?‎ A. Sorry. B. Thankful. C. Annoyed.‎ 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。‎ 5. Where did an earthquake take place?‎ A. In Bakersville. B. In Madison County. C. In Philadelphia.‎ 6. Who are police looking for?‎ A. Someone who burned down a theater.‎ B. People hurt in the earthquake.‎ C. Someone who robbed three gas stations.‎ 7. When will the speaker give another news report?‎ A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 10:00 p.m. C. At 11:00 p.m.‎ 8. What will viewers see next?‎ A. An advertisement. B. The weather report. C. A movie.‎ 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）‎ 第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A While traveling alone has some disadvantages, it’s well worth the journey. And, if you’re looking for some travel inspiration on international destinations that are perfect for solo traveling, we’ve got your four.‎ Canada is well-known for being one of the friendliest countries in the world. Eat your way through Toronto and test your fear of heights walking 116 stories above the ground on the CN Tower’s EdgeWalk. Traveling in Canada is easy, safe, and dynamic.‎ Amsterdam’s canal ring is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the warmer months, you’ll want to visit the flea markets, parks, and dine alfresco. You’ll be amazed to find there are more bicycles than there are people in Amsterdam.‎ Nature enthusiasts will find much to explore in Iceland, a country full of volcanoes and glaciers (but a lack of forests! ). Tour the Golden Circle and visit the famous Blue Lagoon. Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world to visit, making it a top choice for this list.‎ Visiting Japan without going to Kyoto would be a big mistake. Gion, Kyoto’s geisha district, is highlight. You’ll see Zen gardens, temples, and sake bars as well as casual Japanese bars.‎ Costa Rica is known for its tropical beaches and rich forests. It’s an adventurer’s dream place, with lots of hiking, surfing, and boating opportunities. Costa Rica is a safe country to visit, outside of the possible sun burn, and you may experience the Pura Vida lifestyle that the country is known for.‎ 1. Which is the best place to test your courage?‎ A. The CN Tower’s Edge Walk.‎ B. Kyoto’s geisha district.‎ C. The Blue Lagoon.‎ D. Amsterdam.‎ 2. If you want to go to a forest and have adventures, which country should you go?‎ A. Canada. B. Iceland. C. Costa Rica. D. Japan.‎ 3. What’s the main purpose of the text?‎ A. To introduce some places in the world.‎ B. To show solo travelers places to visit.‎ C. To describe beautiful scenery around the world.‎ D. To point out some places people should not miss.‎ B Before she could even talk, Ellie Heath spent hours drawing pictures. When she grew older, the 15-year-old discovered the joy of sewing (缝纫). She says she finds it calming. She started out making small things, like jewelry and soft toys. Over time, she began making clothing. Her love of the creative work led her to open a business. Three Blue Bunnies is the name of her company, which makes what she calls “wearable art.”‎ ‎“My definition of wearable art is something that makes you feel unique. It’s one of a kind, often handmade,” she explains. She sells her creations in farmers markets and at sales for local churches.‎ All the pieces Ellie creates are made of used or donated fabrics. She works a lot with jean jackets, renewing them with artistic additions. The process starts with finding cloth material that looks good with the jackets. “Then, I find out the design that works on it through trial and error (反复尝试) or the design comes to me,” she explains.‎ Ellie sharpened her creative skills at school. Cheryl Crow was one of her teachers early on. Crow calls Ellie “a dream student.” She says Ellie worked hard and made progress. “She was always very creative, but also very kind, helpful to the other students.”‎ Ellie has many dreams. She wants to be a teacher and to spread the joy of creativity among children. She also dreams her business will grow and become a model for other young people who have a dream they want to come true.‎ 1. What does “wearable art” mean according to Ellie Heath?‎ A. Something that can be worn.‎ B. Something that is valuable.‎ C. Something that makes you different from others.‎ D. Something that cannot be found anywhere else.‎ 2. Which of the following words can best describe Ellie?‎ A. Creative and determined. B. Generous and outgoing.‎ C. Warm-hearted and clever. D. Hard-working and unique.‎ 3. What can we can learn from paragraph three?‎ A. All of the cloth comes from donation.‎ B. Ellie got a lot of pleasure from her design.‎ C. It is a piece of cake for Ellie to create a wearable art.‎ D. The process of artistic design is usually not easy.‎ 4. What does the word “sharpened” mean in paragraph 4?‎ A. Performed. B. Challenged. C. Improved. D. Applied.‎ C The victims were carried in one by one, their paws burned and fur burnt, suffering from dehydration (脱水) and fear. Their caretakers bandaged (用绷带包扎) their wounds and laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar — the leaves of a eucalyptus （桉树） tree. As fires have burned more than two million acres in Australia, dozens of koalas have been rescued from burned trees and pale ground. The animals are being treated in rescue centers, and at least one private home, along the country’s east coast.‎ The difficult situation of the koala — a national symbol of Australia — has raised questions among environmentalists and scientists about what it will take to protect biodiversity (生物多 样 性 ) in a country with intense fire, extreme heat and lack of water. Australia has already been among the highest rates of species extinction in the world.‎ The bad situation goes beyond koalas. Recently, tens of thousands of bats fell from the sky in temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit in northern Australia. Kangaroos destroyed the grapes in Canberra because of drought.‎ ‎“Climate change and other human impacts have so changed the situation that the government needs to rethink its way to protect at once,” Dr. Bowman said, suggesting interventions (干预) like irrigating, feeding and moving animals to new places.‎ Koalas, unlike kangaroos, birds or snakes, do not escape from fires. Therefore, though the fires are still burning, a rescue team began to search the area carefully. Walking in a human chain, they looked up to the tree top, searching for survivors.‎ 1. What do the victims in the first paragraph refer to?‎ A. Animals injured in fires.‎ B. Kangaroos driven by drought.‎ C. Bats that fell from the sky.‎ D. Koalas rescued from the fire.‎ 2. Which of the following may cause the extinction of wildlife?‎ A. Wildfires that seldom happened.‎ B. Extreme hot weather in Australia.‎ C. The never-changing climate in Australia.‎ D. Not having enough money to take measures in Australia.‎ 3. What can we draw from Dr. Bowman?‎ A. Human activities have little influence on animals.‎ B. The government should take immediate action.‎ C. The government does not care about the wild animals.‎ D. Scientists are concerned about the bad situation of wildlife.‎ 1. What’s the best title for the text?‎ A. Saving the Fire Victims Who Cannot Escape: Australia’s Koalas B. Saving the Endangered Wild Animals in Australia C. Actions Needed to Protect Habitat for Koalas D. National Symbol of Australia Needs Rescue D If you’re reading this story, the chances are you’ve got a pretty good command of English. You’re not alone — an estimated 1.5 billion people speak English today, making it the most commonly used language in the world. Most are non-native speakers with English as their second language, while it serves as a third or fourth language for hundreds of millions more. So which place has the most fluent non-native English speakers?‎ According to a new report by international education company, the Netherlands is the best non-native English speakers across the globe. The results of its English Proficiency Index ( 英语能力指数), based on a free online test taken by 2.3 million volunteers, show that the Dutch are the most fluent. Sweden was positioned just below, with a score of 68.74 out of 100, while Norway came in third with 67.93 points.‎ Although the places with “very high proficiency” were largely made up of European countries, Singapore and South Africa also scored highly, coming in fifth and sixth place respectively.‎ The report also found that English was the most widely studied second language in the world by far. This may be the reason why just 20% of school students in the United States were studying a foreign language.‎ The survey was measured by testing non-native English speakers in 100 countries and over 400 cities and regions who voluntarily agreed to take the test. But there’s one thing that should be noticed. People are more likely to participate ( 参 与 ) in the survey if they can surf the internet more easily. And this may greatly influence the accuracy (准确性) of the results.‎ 2. Which of the following country has the most fluent non-native English speakers?‎ A. America. B. Singapore. C. Sweden. D. The Netherlands.‎ 3. What can we infer from Paragraph 4?‎ A. Americans do not need to learn a second language.‎ B. Americans dislike languages other than English.‎ C. More and more people are taking English as a second language.‎ D. Not many Americans would like to learn another language.‎ 1. How was the survey carried out?‎ A. By asking volunteers to test online.‎ B. By handing out paper survey in some places.‎ C. By inviting volunteers to participate in the company.‎ D. By cooperating with other organizations.‎ 2. What’s the attitude of the author towards the results of the survey?‎ A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Objective.‎ 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ We’ve all been there: Just when you’re getting used to your new workout routine, suddenly your knee is killing you. 36 Before injury strikes, listen to these signs that might show your body needs some time off.‎ You’re always sore (酸疼). 37 But if you’re exercising regularly, you shouldn’t constantly be feeling sore. You should always give your muscles 24 to 48 hours to recover between training sessions. If you still feel sore, it’s possible you’re overtraining.‎ ‎ 38 Anger, anxiety, and tiredness are also signs. It is known that exercise can make us happier because of endorphins — a stress-fighting chemical — in the brain. However, those endorphins are also accompanied by cortisol, a stress chemical. And when cortisol levels remain high for an extended period, they cause harm on mental health.‎ Your heart rate is abnormal. One of the best ways to tell if you’ve been overtraining is to check your heart rate. If you’re above your normal, then your body is not really ready for a hard workout that day. 39 ‎ The best thing about noticing these symptoms ( 症 状 )? 40 A little R&R (rest and recovery) is just what your body ordered!‎ A. You’re constantly tired or emotional.‎ B. Yes, you’ve over-worked yourself into an injury.‎ C. Fortunately, recovery is simple — just take it easy for a few days!‎ D. That’s one of the best ways to judge your readiness to exercise.‎ E. Sure, a bit of muscle soreness after some workout is totally normal.‎ A. It’s much easier to relax and check heart rate than it is to recover from an injury.‎ B. Doing the same activity over and over without proper recovery is going to cause injury.‎ 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分）‎ 阅读下面短文， 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选 项。‎ I was visiting Costa Rica when I found myself in a bad situation: all my bank cards weren’t ‎ 41 abroad, and I only had S5 and a return ticket in two weeks. Back then, there were no cellphones or Internet. It was 42 who came to my rescue to get me home.‎ I thought the city dangerous and decided to find kind people in the 43 . With my remaining coins, I 44 to the bus station and found a countryside that I could 45 . Five hours later, I arrived at Santa Rosa. I went knocking door to door, 46 my situation with my very poor Spanish, 47 everyone pointed me to another house.‎ Finally, I 48 a Chinese restaurant. The owner was extremely 49 . She heard my story and felt 50 for me. She said her son had a similar 51 . At that time, some other people were very kind to him, and she remembered how 52 that made her feel. She invited me in, gave me food, and called the Red Cross to 53 me. I spent my remaining days in Costa Rica with the head of Red Cross.‎ I realized that being able to receive kindness is a 54 for other people as well. And kindness 55 more kindness in small ripples ( 波 纹 ).‎ ‎41. A. working B. paying C. travelling D. increasing ‎42. A. villagers B. tourists C. visitors D. strangers ‎43. A. street B. town C. countryside D. community ‎44. A. drove B. flew C. headed D. slid ‎45. A. buy B. afford C. rent D. earn ‎46. A. explaining B. sharing C. exchanging D. exploring ‎47. A. or B. but C. and D. therefore ‎48. A. thought of B. heard of C. arrived at D. aimed at ‎49. A. rich B. kind C. busy D. serious ‎50. A. proud B. happy C. excited D. sorry ‎51. A. adventure B. experience C. failure D. strategy ‎52. A. warm B. curious C. cool D. strange ‎53. A. choose B. calm C. comfort D. rescue ‎54. A. gift B. trouble C. trap D. request ‎55 A. improves B. challenges C. encourages D. designs 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。‎ The 56 (tradition) Chinese lunar year divides the year into 24 solar terms. On the first day of Winter Solstice (冬至), the Northern Hemisphere (半球) experiences the 57 (short) day in the year. The Winter Solstice also 58 (mark) the arrival of the coldest season in the year.‎ There was a saying 59 ancient China, “The Winter Solstice is as important as the Spring Festival.” As early as the Zhou Dynasty, people worshipped ( 崇 拜 ) the gods on the first day of the Winter Solstice, 60 also was the first day of the new year. The Winter Solstice ‎ 61 (become) a winter festival during the Han Dynasty. 62 (celebrate) were officially organized. On this day, both officials and common people would have 63 rest.‎ During the following dynasties, such 64 the Tang, Song and Qing dynasties, the Winter Solstice was a day 65 (offer) sacrifices ( 祭 祀 ) to Heaven and to ancestors.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）‎ 第一节 单词拼写 （共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分）‎ 66. In order to do this you have to build up (自信).‎ 67. He’s (上瘾) to reading English novels.‎ 68. What you say or do will have an e on others.‎ 69. She went to Spain d the fact that her doctor had told her to rest.‎ 70. He quickly ( 适 应 ) himself to the new school life during the first week.‎ 第二节 汉译英（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）‎ 71. 我想申请一张去美国的签证。‎ 72. 骑自行车时，你应当保持平衡。‎ 73. 指导老师推荐我选修历史。‎ 66. 不管发生了什么，他都没有放弃梦想。‎ 67. 巨大的挑战会带来伟大的解决方案。‎ 第三节 书面表达（满分 25 分）‎ 假如你是李华，你的澳大利亚笔友 Jack 对近期你在学校参加的社团活动很感兴趣。‎ 请写一封邮件做介绍，内容包括：‎ 1. 你参加的社团活动；‎ 2. 介绍活动时间、内容等；‎ 3. 你的收获和感受。‎ 注意：1. 词数 100 左右；‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ 3. 邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Jack,‎ Yours, Li Hua 高一年级考试 英语试题参考答案及评分标准 第一部分 听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 30 分）‎ ‎1—5 ABBAC 6—10 CACAB 11—15 CABAB 16—20 CBCBA 第二部分 阅读（共 20 小题； 满分 50 分）‎ 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）‎ ‎21—23 ACB 24—27 CADC 28—31 DBBA 32—35 DDAB 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）‎ ‎36—40 BEADF 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）‎ 第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分）‎ ‎41—45 ADCCB 46—50 ABCBD 51—55 BADAC 第二节 语法填空 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)‎ ‎‎ ‎2020郾1‎ ‎56. traditional ‎57. shortest 58. marks ‎59. in ‎60. which ‎61. became ‎62. Celebrations 63. a ‎64. as ‎65. to offer 第四部分 写作（共三节，满分 40 分）‎ 第一节 单词拼写 (共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)‎ ‎66. confidence 67. addicted 68. effect 69. despite 70. adapted 第二节 汉译英 (共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分)‎ 71. I would like to apply for a visa to America.‎ 72. You should keep balance when you ride a bike ／ When riding a bike.‎ 73. My adviser recommended that I should sign up for history.‎ 74. No matter what happened, he didn’t give up his dream.‎ 75. Big challenges can lead to great solutions.‎ 第三节 书面表达 (满分 25 分)‎ 评分原则：‎ 1. 本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。‎ 2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量确定或调整档次，最后给分。‎ 3. 词数少于 80 和多于 120 的，从总分中减去 2 分。‎ 4. 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。‎ 5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。‎ 6. 如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。‎ 各档次的给分范围和要求：‎ 第五档 （很好）：（21-25 分）‎ 1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。‎ 2. 覆盖所有要点。‎ 3. 应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。‎ 4. 语法结构和词汇方面有些许错误，但因尽力使用较复杂的结构或较高级词汇所致。‎ 5. 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。‎ 6. 完全达到了预期的写作目的。‎ 第四档（好）：（16-20 分）‎ 1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。‎ 2. 虽漏掉 1—2 个次重点但覆盖所有主要内容。‎ 3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。‎ 4. 语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。‎ 5. 应用简单语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。‎ 6. 达到了预期的写作目的。‎ 第三档 （适当）：（11-15 分）‎ 1. 基本完成了试题规定的任务。‎ 2. 虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖主要内容。‎ 3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务要求。‎ 4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。‎ 5. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。‎ 6. 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。‎ 第二档 ( 较差)：（6-10 分）‎ 1. 未恰当完成试题规定的任务。‎ 2. 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。‎ 3. 语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。‎ 4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。‎ 5. 较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。‎ 6. 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。‎ 第一档（差）：（0-5 分）‎ 1. 未完成试题规定的任务。‎ 2. 明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。‎ 3. 语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。‎ 4. 较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误影响对写作内容的理解。‎ 5. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。‎ 6. 信息未能传达给读者。‎ 听力录音原文 Text 1‎ W: This chocolate ice cream is so good! I still love peanut butter ice cream, though. Nothing will ever beat it. (1)‎ M: Personally, I like strawberry ice cream.‎ Text 2‎ W: Do you know where mom is? I thought she’d be home from the clothing store by now.‎ M: She went to pick dad up from the airport. He comes home today. We should surprise him with dinner! I’ll get some things from the supermarket. (2)‎ Text 3‎ M: This book is so good! I can’t believe you didn’t like it.‎ W: It was just too slow for me. I kept waiting for something interesting to happen. (3)‎ Text 4‎ W: If you’re going to start walking to school with your friends, you need to remember to never talk to strangers. I told your sister the same thing. (4)‎ M: I know. I’ll be careful, I promise.‎ Text 5 (总结题)‎ M: Ah, it’s cold today, isn’t it? W: Yes, it is worse than yesterday. M: How cold is it?‎ W: Ten below, I think. It’s time for us to take out some thick clothes.‎ Text 6‎ M: Mom, do you want to see what I made in art class today? (6) W: Sure, honey.‎ M: It’s a painting of our dog Sammy. (6) He’s sitting on a green mountain. W: Wow! Why is Sammy blue, though?‎ M: I just wanted to make him a pretty color. Here’s our cat Tabby. I painted her purple. (7) W: It’s very beautiful. I’ll hang it up in the living room!‎ M: I want it in my bedroom.‎ W: Okay. I’ll put it above your bed.‎ Text 7‎ W: You really don’t know what you’re talking about, Mr. Cassell.‎ M: Oh, come on! I saw you take that pen off Ms. Baker’s desk and put it in your desk. Maybe I should tell her what you did.‎ W: Please don’t do that. I promise, you’ve got this whole situation all wrong. (9) M: That’s it. I’m going to find Mr. Langley. (8)‎ W: There’s no reason to bring the boss into this. (8) Look, it’s Ms. Baker’s birthday tomorrow, so we’re playing a little joke on her. We’re going to replace all her pens with kids’ markers, and then we’ll return everything the next day. Get it now?‎ M: Oh. I guess I, uh…won’t say anything. Sorry about that. (9)‎ Text 8‎ W: What are your plans for today?‎ M: I have to bring my dog to the doctor. (10) W: Why? Is he sick?‎ M: No, he’s just getting a check-up. He needs some shots, and the doctor is going to do a few tests on him to make sure that he’s healthy. He hasn’t had any health problems recently, so I think he should be fine.‎ W: It’s good that you bring him in every once in a while. My sister has never taken her dog to see a doctor. She says he’s a dog, so he doesn’t need to go. (11)‎ M: My dog is like my son, so I do whatever I can to make sure he is happy. I even buy him the most expensive food.‎ W: Well, he definitely has a good life. (12)‎ Text 9‎ M: Ma’am, please bring your chair back to its original position and put away your computer.‎ We’re going to be landing in 20 minutes. (13)‎ W: Okay, I just need to finish this last piece of work. (14) My boss has to read it this afternoon.‎ M: I’m sorry, ma’am. You need to put it away right now. The captain made the announcement ten minutes ago. (15)‎ W: Just give me five more minutes. M: I can’t do that.‎ W: Two more minutes.‎ M: I’m sorry, but I can’t.‎ W: Okay, okay. I’ll put it away. (16)‎ M: Thank you. Don’t forget to bring your chair back to its original position.‎ W: I will, I will. You’ve been saying that all the time. (16) Do you have a soda I can have?‎ Or some peanuts?‎ M: All of our food and drink items have been put away for landing. W: Okay. I’ll just get something at the airport.‎ Text 10‎ Good evening. This is Brian Miller here with the 7:00 news report. Madison County was hit by a ‎5.2 earthquake at 11:00 this morning. (17) We want to inform those that live in and around the area to please watch for smaller earthquakes that may follow. If you or anyone around you needs help, call emergency services immediately. Police are looking for someone dressed in all black that robbed three gas stations in the Philadelphia area. (18) Please call if you have any information. In happier news, the town of Bakersville is getting a movie theater this weekend. After the old theater burned down 20 years ago, another one was never built, but that all will change this weekend. Residents are excited and are hoping that this is the start of more improvements to the town. Well, that’s it for the news. I’ll be back at 10:00 tonight. (19) After the advertisement, John Thompson will be on with the weather. (20)‎