英语卷·2018届四川省遂宁中学外国语实验学校高二上学期第二学段考试（2016-12）

英语卷·2018届四川省遂宁中学外国语实验学校高二上学期第二学段考试（2016-12）

遂宁中学外国语实验学校2016～2017学年度上期第二学段考试 高二英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分 第 I 卷（100分）‎ 第一部分 听力测试（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 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 is Steven now?‎ ‎ A. At home. B. At school. C. In the hospital. ‎ ‎2. What does the man want to do?‎ ‎ A. Surf the Internet. B. Apply for a job. C. Put an ad. ‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about?‎ ‎ A. Toys. B. Kids. C. Pictures. ‎ ‎4. What did Bob do yesterday?‎ ‎ A. He called Mark. ‎ ‎ B. He watched a game. ‎ ‎ C. He played computer games. ‎ ‎5. Why does the man sound upset?‎ ‎ A. He was fed up with meetings. ‎ ‎ B. He missed his flight. ‎ ‎ C. He was late for work. ‎ 第二节 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。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. What does the woman think of the man’s apartment?‎ ‎ A. Beautiful. B. Untidy. C. Large. ‎ ‎7. What are the speakers going to do?‎ ‎ A. Have a meal together. B. Clean up the room. C. Go home. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。‎ ‎8. Why does the man look pale?‎ ‎ A. He got sick. B. He didn’t sleep well. C. He argued with his manager. ‎ ‎9. How are the man’s projects going?‎ ‎ A. He has finished all. B. He hasn’t started yet. C. He hasn’t completed any. ‎ ‎10. What will the woman do to help the man?‎ ‎ A. Have a chat with him. ‎ ‎ B. Talk with his manager. ‎ ‎ C. Do the projects with him. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。‎ ‎11. How did the man get the news?‎ ‎ A. From the TV. B. From the Internet. C. From the newspaper. ‎ ‎12. What is the news about?‎ ‎ A. A crowded town. B. A big disaster. C. A donation. ‎ ‎13. What will the speakers do first?‎ ‎ A. Make a phone call. ‎ ‎ B. Donate some money. ‎ ‎ C. Search for some information. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。‎ ‎14. What is War Craft II?‎ ‎ A. A game. B. A movie. C. A toy. ‎ ‎15. How does the man find the price of War Craft II?‎ ‎ A. Too expensive. B. Very normal. C. Quite cheap. ‎ ‎16. What do we know about the woman?‎ ‎ A. She lives in a shared room. ‎ ‎ B. She has no interest in War Craft II. ‎ ‎ C. She likes watching movies in her spare time. ‎ ‎17. What does the woman like about War Craft II?‎ ‎ A. Sound. B. Pictures. C. Plots. ‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。‎ ‎18. Where can you hear this announcement？‎ ‎ A. In a library. B. In a restaurant. C. In a supermarket. ‎ ‎19. When is the closing time?‎ ‎ A. 8:45 pm. B. 9:00 pm. C. 10:00 pm. ‎ ‎20. Where are the listeners asked to leave?‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】 A. From the front doors. B. From the back doors. C. From the side doors. ‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。‎ A ‎ He met her at a party. She was outstanding; many guys were after her, but nobody paid any attention to him. After the party, he invited her for coffee. She was surprised, so as not to appear rude, she went along.‎ As they sat in a nice coffee shop, he was too nervous to say anything and she felt uncomfortable. Suddenly, he asked the waiter, “Could you please give me some salt? I'd like to put it in my coffee."‎ They stared at him. He turned red, but when the salt came, he put it in his coffee and drank. Curious, she asked, "Why salt with coffee?" He explained, "When I was a little boy, I lived near the sea. I liked playing on the sea. I could feel it salty, like salty coffee. Now every time I drink it, I think of my childhood and my hometown. I miss it and my parents, who are still there."‎ She was deeply moved. A man who can admit that he's homesick must love his home and care about his family. He must be responsible. She talked too, about her faraway hometown, her ‎ childhood, her family. That was the start to their love story.‎ They continued to date. She found that he met all her requirements. He was tolerant, kind, warm and careful. And to think she would have missed the catch if not for the salty coffee! So they married and lived happily together. And every time she made coffee for him, she put in some salt, the way he liked it.‎ After 40 years, he passed away and left her a letter which said:‎ My dearest, please forgive my life-long lie. Remember the first time we dated? I was so nervous that I asked for salt instead of sugar. It was hard for me to ask for a change, so I just went ahead. I never thought that we would hit it off. Many times, I tried to tell you the truth, but I was afraid that it would ruin everything.‎ Sweetheart, I don't exactly like salty coffee. But as it mattered so much to you, I've learnt to enjoy it. Having you with me was my greatest happiness. If I could live a second time, I hope we can be together again, even if it means that I have to drink salty coffee for the rest of my life.‎ ‎21. She accepted his invitation for coffee because_______‎ ‎ A. she fell in love with him B. she didn’t want to be impolite ‎ ‎ C. no one paid attention to him D. no one else was interested in her ‎22. Why the man asked for some salt was because ____________ ‎ ‎ A. salty coffee made him miss his parents. ‎ ‎ B. he want to catch the attention of the lady.‎ ‎ C. he was so nervous that he made a mistake ‎ ‎ D. he was telling a lie on purpose.‎ ‎23. What might be the women’s feeling after she read the letter?‎ ‎ A. moved B. cheated C. hurt D. angry B While astronauts in space get to do many exciting things, they miss out on ordinary things that we all take for granted—being able to walk on firm ground, hanging out with family and digging into a slice of hot steaming pizza. Though not much can be done about the first two things, there may soon be a solution to the third one, thanks to this cool 3-D pizza printer!‎ About a year ago, NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor, a 3-D technology expert, to build a device that would allow astronauts to make pizza on demand. The mechanical engineer promised that his invention would produce pies in large quantities that looked, tasted and even smelled like pizza made in common ovens.‎ Late last year,the engineer presented a video of his first prototype (原型) that begins by creating a single slice of dough (面团) that is cooked and printed at the same time. Then comes the tomato “sauce”—a mix of tomato powder, oil and water and finally, a protein slice that resembles cheese. While the video doesn’t show the baking process, the inventor says that once the pizza is printed, it can be ready to be consumed (消耗) in 7 seconds.‎ While the pie in the video looks delicious enough to attract any pizza lover, Anjan Contractor is far from ready for astronauts. That’s because he still has to find a solution to make the food container in the printer last for 30 years. Though that may sound unrealistic, actually it is not. Anjan Contractor believes that the only way that is possible is that the water is removed from all the ingredients and then they are reduced to the powder form. This, as you can imagine, will not be so easy. But, while the printer may not be ready for space, it certainly looks ready enough for people on earth. Hopefully, NASA and Contractor will consider selling it to those not fortunate ‎ enough to go to Mars!‎ ‎24. Why does the author mention the things that astronauts in space cannot do?‎ ‎ A. To ask us not to take common things for granted.‎ ‎ B. To show they live a difficult life there.‎ ‎ C. To show their life is boring in space.‎ ‎ D. To introduce the topic of the text.‎ ‎25. NASA offered $125,000 to Anjan Contractor mainly to ________.‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】 A. create some new type of 3-D printer ‎ B. attract more companies to work for NASA ‎ C. help astronauts in space enjoy fresh pizza one day ‎ D. produce pizza in large quantities to earn great profits ‎26. The biggest challenge that Anjan Contractor is faced with now is probably that ________.‎ ‎ A. he has no money left to go on with his research ‎ B. the pizza doesn’t seem appetizing to pizza lovers ‎ C. he has no way to make pizza that can last for thirty years ‎ D. he cannot make the food container last for decades ‎27. What’s the best title of the passage?‎ ‎ A. NASA is trying its best to help astronauts eat better ‎ B. Astronauts may soon be able to enjoy steaming hot pizza ‎ C. NASA is working on making pizza for common people ‎ D. A 3-D pizza printer has been used to make pizza C Can dogs and cats live in perfect harmony in the same home? People who are thinking about adopting a dog as a friend for their cats are worried that they will fight. A recent research has found a new recipe of success. According to the study, if the cat is adopted before the dog, and if they are introduced when still young (less than 6 months for cats, a year for dogs), it is highly probable that the two pets will get along swimmingly. Two thirds of the homes interviewed reported a positive relationship between their cat and dog. ‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】However, it wasn't all sweetness and light. There was a reported coldness between the cat and dog in 25% of the homes, while aggression and fighting were observed in 10% of the homes. One reason for this is probably that some of their body signals were just opposite. For example, when a cat turns its head away it signals aggression, while a dog doing the same signals submission.‎ In homes with cats and dogs living peacefully, researchers observed a surprising behavior. They are learning how to talk each other's language. It is a surprise that cats can learn how to talk “dog” ，and dogs can learn how to talk “cat”．‎ What's interesting is that both cats and dogs have appeared to develop their intelligence. They can learn to read each other's body signals, suggesting that the two may have more in common than we previously suspected. Once familiar with each other's presence and body language, cats and dogs can play together, greet each other nose to nose, and enjoy sleeping together on the sofa. They can easily share the same water bowl and in some cases groom (梳理) each other.‎ The significance of this research on cats and dogs may go beyond pets—to people who don't get along, including neighbors, colleagues at work, and even world superpowers. If cats and dogs can learn to get along, surely people have a good chance.‎ ‎28．The underlined word “swimmingly” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.‎ ‎ A. early B. smoothly C. quickly D. sweetly ‎29．Some cats and dogs may fight when________.‎ A. they are cold to each other B. they look away from each other C. they misunderstand each other's signals D. they are introduced at an early age ‎30．It is suggested in Paragraph 4 that cats and dogs ________.‎ A. have common interests B. are less different than was thought C. have a common body language D. are less intelligent than was expected ‎31．What can we human beings learn from cats and dogs?‎ A. We should learn to live in harmony. B. We should know more about animals.‎ ‎ C. We should live in peace with animals. D. We should learn more body languages.‎ D Many science fiction stories tell about explorers arriving in a new world who use some kind of high-tech device to test for breathable air or signs of life. But here on Earth, science fiction is becoming reality through a new sampling technology called environmental DNA (eDNA). Scientists can use it to identify rare species, or estimate fish populations with just a little air or water. Scientists study the genetic material released by living creatures. Essentially they can take a sample of soil, air or water, and they can sequence (排序) the DNA out of it and tell you what is there.‎ EDNA can be used to identify the creatures that live in a certain place. Besides, it can confirm the presence or lack of a specific creature. The cost of gene sequencing has reduced greatly in recent years, which makes DNA testing more widely available Caren Goldberg, who heads the new eDNA lab at Washington State University, is one of the first biologists to take the technology from the testing period to actually using it.‎ ‎“It is extremely useful for species that are really hard to find. I have spent many hours looking for species that I was pretty sure were there—looking under rocks, looking in water, doing all kinds of surveys.”‎ Caren Goldberg sees eDNA as a way to get answers more efficiently, safely and with less destruction compared to traditional survey techniques. Until recently, scientists depended on netting or using an electric current to temporarily catch fish.‎ This newer way is becoming popular around the world. Animal experts in Vietnam are using the eDNA to find the last, wild Yangtze giant softshell turtles. On the Caribbean island of Trinidad, it is being used to find endangered golden treefrogs.‎ Scientists working with it say they do not expect robots to replace field biologists anytime soon. But the old-fashioned field work could soon be more targeted. A related research goal is to show how long environmental DNA can last and how far it can travel in different environments.‎ ‎32 DNA testing is widely used mainly because ________.‎ ‎ A. its cost has reduced greatly ‎ B. its result is more accurate ‎ C. its procedure is easy to run ‎ D. it frees biologists of hard work ‎33. What is Caren Goldberg’s opinion on eDNA?‎ ‎ A. It’s hard to put it in actual use.‎ ‎ B. It's helpful only in a limited way.‎ ‎ C. It takes more time to get the results.‎ ‎ D. It may cause less damage to species.‎ ‎34. What does the underlined sentence mean in the last paragraph?‎ ‎ A. The old-fashioned field work would be more popular.‎ ‎ B. The old-fashioned field work would face more difficulties.‎ ‎ C. More research will be made on the old-fashioned field work.‎ ‎ D. It is still uncertain to confirm the effects of eDNA testing.‎ ‎35. What would be the best title for the passage?‎ ‎ A. Science Fiction Makes Space Exploration Much Easier ‎ B. Science Fiction Becomes Reality for Species Surveys ‎ C. Species Surveys Are More Awesome Than You Think ‎ D. Environmental DNA testing Contributes To Our Society 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。‎ If you go into the forest with friends who are older than you, stay with them.   36 If you do get lost, this is what you should do.‎ ‎   37 Don't try to find your friends-let them find you. You can help them to find you by staying in one place.‎ ‎   38 Give them a signal (信号) by shouting three times. Stop. Then shout three times again. Any signal given three times is a call for help.‎ Keep up the shouting, always three times together. Then the people who hear you will know that you are not just making noise for fun. They will let you know that they have heard your signal. They will give two shouts. 39 ‎ If you don't think you will be found before nights comes, get some branches (树枝).Try to put them together so that they make a little house. Cover up the holes with branches that have lots of leaves. Make yourself a soft bed with leaves and grass.‎ ‎  40 You should leave your little branch house to look for a river. Don't just walk away. Make a trail (痕迹) for yourself so you find your way back. Do this by picking off small branches and dropping them as you walk.‎ A. Survive the woods B. When a signal is given twice it is an answer to a call for help.‎ C. There is another way you can help your friends or other people to find you.‎ D. Sit down and stay where you are.‎ E. How can you get the food you need in the woods alone?‎ F. What should you do if you get hungry or need drinking water?‎ G. If you don't, you may get lost.‎ 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；每题1.5分，满分30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，并在答题卡上将此选项涂黑。‎ My son Tom taught me a beautiful lesson today. He is three years old and it is amazing to watch him grow up.‎ He called me out today saying, “Papa, sit.” That usually means 41 everything, going next to him and sitting down to play with him. I did that, as he can be 42 and will not stop calling until I 43 . He was playing with beads(珠子), pushing a string through them, which is a great exercise to help 44 fine motor skills. Then, after he finished playing with the beads, it was time to put them back in the box that they were stored in. I saw him 45 pick up each bead, look at it 46 it were made of chocolate and then place it into its box.‎ With over a hundred beads to go, I was getting 47 . “What a long time it will take! Why cannot he 48 ten beads in one go and drop them in？” said my anxious mind.‎ I noticed that he did this with as much 49 as he had while we were playing. I didn't see ‎ any 50 between his play and his putting away the toy. Obviously he enjoyed both.‎ Then it suddenly 51 me that this boy was enjoying the whole 52 . The journey was his goal. For him the 53 was in the game and after the game, not just in the fun part. What a great perspective: to live each moment as it is the 54 moment; to do each task as it is the most awesome task. Nothing else 55 .‎ Looking at how 56 my son was putting beads into the box 57 me that the process was the goal. The joy of pilgrimage(朝圣之旅) is not in getting there but in every 58 of the journey.‎ This is what living in the present is all 59 . Tom, my son, was showing me that it was about thoroughly enjoying every moment with 60 love and peace.‎ ‎41．A. wasting B．leaving C．taking D．preparing ‎42．A. stubborn B．innocent C．helpful D．humorous ‎43．A. fall down B．turn round C．burst out D．give in ‎44．A. highlight B．develop C．illustrate D．identify ‎45．A. gratefully B．eagerly C．carefully D．quickly ‎ ‎46．A. as if B．even though C．in case D．in that ‎47．A. fascinated B．satisfied C．impatient D．energetic ‎48．A. package B．grab C．deliver D．replace ‎49．A. confidence B．strength C．inspiration D．involvement ‎50．A. sense B．difference C．need D．value ‎51．A. excited B．helped C．struck D．encouraged ‎52．A. process B．morning C．experiment D．design ‎53．A. victory B．challenge C．difficulty D．pleasure ‎54．A. urgent B．decisive C．perfect D．dangerous ‎55．A. matters B．happens C．disappears D．works ‎56．A. successfully B．peacefully C．responsibly D．systematically ‎57．A. guaranteed B．warned C．promised D．taught ‎58．A. plan B．destination C．step D．detail ‎59．A. for B．with C．about D．from ‎60．A. complete B．available C．additional D．precious 第 Ⅱ 卷（50分）‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】第二节（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。‎ In most big cities, it is possible to hire a taxi at a moment’s notice when the weather is good. But when it’s raining, people have a much harder time ____61____ (find) one. One obvious reason is ____62____ many people who walk short distances during good weather prefer ____63____ (take) a taxi in the rain. So taxis will tend to be more fully ____64____ (occupy) on rainy days. But the supply of available taxis is also smaller because taxi driver works shorter hours when it rains. Why? Many drivers, according to a recent survey, work only as long as ____65____ takes to reach a targeted income each day. On sunny days, they must spend much of their day for fares, ____66____ it takes longer to reach the target. They can reach the target ____67____ (quick)when it’s raining because taxis tend to be full most of the time. However, the cost of going home several hours sooner ____68____ (be) much lower on sunny days. Taxi drivers should work as many ____69____(hour) as possible on rainy days and take more time on sunny days, if their goals were to reach a target level of income over a longer period, say one month, by____70____ (work) the smallest possible number of hours. ‎ 第四部分：写作(共三节，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l0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l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ This evening an English play calls “CINDERELLA” was prepared. As the smallest actress in the class, I also took the part in the preparation. I believe most you have heard about this story, and this one is different. It’s a new one. When we were acting, we all lose ourselves in the great play. Although it is an English play, I bet that you will enjoy it and get something importantly from it. Poor girl are not always unlucky. If they are diligent and believe in them, they can always find the key of success. That is how the play wants to tell us, I think.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 假如你是李华，你的网友John想在近期外出旅行，请你根据以下提示，用英语给他写封电子邮件，向他介绍你对旅游的看法并提醒他旅行注意事项。‎ ‎【写作内容】‎ ‎1、旅游的好处。‎ ‎2、旅行前的准备。 ‎ ‎3、旅行时注意事项： ‎ ‎【写作要求】‎ ‎1、100字左右； 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ ‎2、增加细节，使行文连贯，内容充实。‎ Dear John,‎ I am glad to hear that you are going to travel. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Do you agree with me? Wish you a good journey.‎ ‎                                      Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ 遂宁中学外国语实验学校2016～2017学年度上期第二学段考试 高二英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力测试（共两节，满分30分）‎ ‎1—5CBCBC 6—10BABCA 11—15CBCAB 16—20ABCBC 第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎21-23 BCA 24-27 DCDB 28-31 BCBA 32-35 ADCB 36-40 GDCBF ‎ 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；每题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎41-45 BADBC 46-50 ACBDB 51-55 CADCA 56-60 BDCCA ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. finding 因have time doing sth有时间做某事。‎ ‎62. that 因that引导表语从句。 ‎ ‎63. to take/taking 因prefer及物动词，更喜欢，prefer to do sth/doing sth更喜欢干某事。 ‎ ‎64. occupied 表被完全占用，故用occupied。‎ ‎65. it 因it在这里是形式主语。‎ ‎66. so/and 表并列关系，故填so/and。‎ ‎【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】67. more quickly 雨天和晴天相比，quickly用比较级。‎ ‎68. is/will be 这里是陈述事实，也可以说将来，故填is/will be。‎ ‎69. hours 受many修饰要用复数。‎ ‎70. working 因介词后加动词ing形式。‎ 第四部分：写作(共三节，满分45分) 第一节 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎1. calls→called 过去分词作后置定语修饰an English play，表示被动含义。‎ ‎2.删除also后the 因take part in“参与”，固定搭配，不使用冠词。‎ ‎3. 在most后加of 因“most of+名词/代词”，意为“……中的大多数人”。most修饰名词时，介词of可以省略。‎ ‎4. and→but 通过下句a new one的暗示，可知本句前后两个分句是转折关系。‎ ‎5. lose→lost 因when引导的时间状语从句使用过去时，主句也必须使用过去时态。‎ ‎6. importantly→important 形容词修饰不定代词，置于不定代词之后。‎ ‎7. girl→girls 根据谓语动词are的提示，而girl有事可数名词，所以girl要使用复数形式。‎ ‎8. them→themselves主语为they，则此处使用themselves，意为“相信自己”。‎ ‎9. of→to 因the key to“……的关键”，固定搭配。‎ ‎10. how→what 从句中的谓语动词tell后接双宾语，而剧中只出现表示“人”的宾语us，缺少表示物的宾语，则用what替代之。‎ 范文：‎ Dear John,‎ ‎    I am glad to hear that you are going to travel. Now I’d like to share my view on traveling with you.‎ ‎ In my opinion, traveling is a very good activity. When you get tired with your work or study and you have free time, you can go out to enjoy the beauty of nature, where you can breathe fresh air and make new friends. As a result, traveling will help you to relax yourself as well as build up your body.‎ In order to have a pleasant journey, you’d better have clear information about the weather, bring proper clothes, a camera, some medicine for common injuries or diseases and so on. Besides on your journey, you must pay attention to what you eat and your safety.‎ Do you agree with me? Wish you a good journey.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ WangMing 录音原文 Listening Test 1 ‎ Text 1‎ W: Steven, have you got better now?‎ M: Yeah, the doctor said that I could leave soon. I really miss home. ‎ Text 2‎ W: Hi. Can I help you, sir?‎ M: Yes. I’m interested in a job your company posted on the Internet. ‎ Text 3‎ W: Jack! Do you want to see a picture of my new puppy?‎ M: Sure. I thought people only showed off pictures of their new babies, not new pets!‎ Text 4‎ W: Mark? What were you up to yesterday? I called you, but nobody answered. ‎ M: We went out to the stadium. Bob hadn’t been to a game for a few weeks. ‎ Text 5‎ W: Hi, Francis, morning! How are you doing today?‎ M: I had a bad start of the day. I was stuck in a bad traffic jam on my way and I missed my morning meeting. ‎ Text 6‎ M: Hi, Anna, come in. ‎ W: ⑥Wow, your apartment is a mess. ‎ M: I know. I didn’t have time to put things away before you got here. ‎ W: Anyway, are you ready to go?‎ M: No, I’m not ready yet. I still have to brush my teeth and wash my face. Can you wait for a few minutes?‎ W: OK, but please hurry. ⑦I think the restaurant is closing soon. ‎ Text 7‎ W: John, you look pale. What happened?‎ M: ⑧I stayed up last night. ‎ W: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I can help you!‎ M: Well, I’m under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. ⑨Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of them. ‎ W: Is there anything I can do for you?‎ M: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to so that I can relieve my stress. ‎ W: I know your feeling. ⑩Take it easy and say something to me if you like. ‎ M: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you!‎ W: Not at all!‎ Text 8‎ W: Steven, why are you so depressed?‎ M: I’m feeling very sad. 11I just read the newspaper. ‎ W: What’s the news?‎ M: 12According to the newspaper, the town was destroyed by an earthquake and more than 10 thousand people died in the earthquake. ‎ W: It’s horrible. ‎ M: Yeah, we have to do something to help the people in the stricken area. ‎ W: Yes. How about donating some money?‎ M: It’s a good idea. But where can we donate money?‎ W: 13Just find the answer through the Internet. ‎ M: 13Yes, let’s do it now. ‎ Text 9‎ W: How do you like War Craft II?‎ M: 14It’s a great game. There are a lot of new characters. ‎ W: Did it cost very much?‎ M: 15It cost about thirty. Most games cost about that much. ‎ W: 16My roommate always wants to play it. But I told her to buy her own game. ‎ M: Yeah，my roommate likes to watch me play. He says it’s like watching a movie. ‎ W: 17I’ve never seen such good pictures. ‎ M: And I’ve never heard such good sound in a game. ‎ Text 10‎ W: Good evening. Can I have your attention please? 19It is 8:45, and we will be closing in 15 minutes. Please bring any items you’d like to buy to one of the check-out stands. Those already in a check-out line by 9:00 will be served, but the front doors will be locked at that time, and we will not accept new customers in check-stand lines after 9:00. 20Once you have made your purchase, we ask that you leave from one of the two side doors. We thank you for shopping with us tonight, and remind you that we will open at 10:00 tomorrow morning. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a good night. ‎