河北省武邑中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

河北省武邑中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

河北武邑中学2019-2020学年高二年级上学期期末考试英语试题 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。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. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.‎ ‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1. When will the man meet Dr. Jones?‎ A. At 3:30 p.m. B. At 3:00 p.m. C. At 11:00 a.m.‎ ‎2. Whose name is Betsy?‎ A. Carla’s pet. B. Carla’s car. C. Carla’s grandma.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers doing?‎ A. Painting a house. B. Cleaning walls. C. Drawing a picture.‎ ‎4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?‎ A. In a shop. B. In a library. C. On a bus.‎ ‎5. What does the man mean?‎ A. The Larsens were not in. B. The Larsens didn’t hear the door. ‎ C. The Larsens don’t like the woman.‎ 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。‎ ‎6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Strangers B. Classmates. C. Colleagues.‎ ‎7. What are the speakers mainly discussing?‎ A. What to say to Karen Jenkins. B. Whether to hire an employee. ‎ C. How to advertise a product.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What did the woman use to be like? ‎ A. Sporty B. Artistic. C. Sociable.‎ ‎9. What has the woman taken up recently? ‎ A. Basketball. B. Yoga. C. Painting.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why did the man go downtown yesterday?‎ A. To send a package. B. To buy clothes. C. To visit a friend.‎ ‎11. What is the woman’s attitude toward Martin’s closing?‎ A. Supportive. B. Surprised. C. Sorry.‎ ‎12. What did the woman like about Martin’s?‎ A. Huge selection. B. Good service. C. Low prices.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. How often will the man be available to work?‎ A. No more than two evenings a week.‎ B. At least three evenings a week.‎ C. Up to three evenings a week.‎ ‎14. Why does the man apply for a part-time job?‎ A. To earn money. B. To gain work experience. C. To improve his social skills.‎ ‎15. What is the man good at?‎ A. Solving problems. B. Working in a group. C. Communicating with people.‎ ‎16. What will the man do on September 10th?‎ A. Have a lesson. B. Meet the woman. C. Work for the community.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What does the speaker probably do?‎ A. He’s a chairman. B. He’s a teacher. C. He’s a host.‎ ‎18. Why is the meeting held?‎ A. To elect a new chairman for students. ‎ B. To discuss the plans after graduation. ‎ C. To prepare for the graduation ceremony.‎ ‎20. What do the students present at the meeting have in common? ‎ A. They are hard-working in study. ‎ B. They are well-received in school.‎ C. They are experienced in work. ‎ ‎21. What should these students do before the next meeting?‎ A. Get some good ideas. B. Break up into groups. C. Start to work on everything.‎ 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Looking for work?‎ Tutors Wanted: Math / Science / Humanities ＋ Test Preparation Job Posted: 2 days ago Wage: $27-30 per hour Job Type: Part-time ‎ Schedule: Afternoons, evenings, weekdays, weekends ‎ Job description:‎ ‎ We’re looking for tutors to join us before the next school year starts.‎ ‎ Our suitable candidate will be able to assist middle and high school students with test preparation and academic work in Math, Science and / or Humanities.‎ ‎ We’ll pay for your training before this fall and can also offer flexible summer tutoring chances, including teaching group classes.‎ ‎ Once our fall semester starts on August 21, we’ll have even higher demand for tutoring sessions on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. as well as from 3 p.m. to 9 p. m.Monday-Thursday.‎ What we offer:‎ ‎ ※ Flexible scheduling. Tutors work from 15 to 30 hours per week depending on availability and student demand.‎ ‎ ※ Free Sunday dinners during the academic year.‎ ‎ ※ Fun staff gatherings.‎ ‎ ※ Health insurance reimbursement（补偿）for staff working over 30 hours per week.‎ ‎ ※ We are 5 minutes’ walking distance from the Menlo Park Caltrain Station.‎ ‎ Applicants must:‎ ‎ ※ Have a good command of the subjects they tutor.‎ ‎ ※ Be willing to tutor students through the full academic year.‎ ‎ Application instructions:‎ ‎ ※ Email us your resume（简历）.‎ ‎ ※ Tell us why you want to join Academic Trainers and describe your experience of tutoring students if you have any.‎ ‎ ※ Let us know your scheduling preferences and potential start date.‎ ‎ ※ Tell us which of the subjects you are able to tutor - Math, Science and / or Humanities.‎ ‎21. Which period of time needs the most tutors during the academic year?‎ ‎ A. Saturday and Sunday mornings. B. Friday afternoons and evenings.‎ ‎ C. Monday and Thursday mornings. D. Sunday afternoons and evenings.‎ ‎22. What can a tutor enjoy who works more than 30 hours per week?‎ ‎ A. Comfortable accommodation. B. Free job training every month.‎ ‎ C. Health insurance reimbursement. D. Free meals during the academic year.‎ ‎23. What qualification should a suitable candidate have?‎ ‎ A. He / She must tutor all the subjects part-time.‎ ‎ B. He / She must be good at the subjects they tutor.‎ ‎ C. He / She must have a previous tutoring experience.‎ D. He / She must work every evening through the academic year.‎ B ‎ Since the age of three, Chelsie Hill had dreamed of becoming a dancer. “The only thing I loved was dance,” she said. In 2010, however, a car accident left her paralyzed from the waist down. For Hill, it was not the end of a dancing career but the beginning. ‎ Hill danced in her wheelchair right alongside her nondisabled high school dance team. It definitely took a lot of learning and patience to dance in a wheelchair.‎ After graduation, Hill met people online who had suffered various injuries but shared her determination, and she invited them to dance with her. It was an amazing experience for her.‎ In 2014 Los Angeles, she formed a team of dancers with disabilities she called the Rollettes. “I want to break down the stereotype of wheelchair users and show that dance is dance, whether you’re walking or you’re rolling,” she said. Dancing on wheels, the Rollettes discovered, can be just as fast-paced, artful, and fulfilling as the foot-based variety. ‎ Hill has attained what many people never will: her childhood dream. But the Rollettes have helped her find something else just as fulfilling. Every year she holds a dance camp for wheelchair users of all ages and abilities. She calls it the Rollettes Experience, and in 2019, 173 participants from ten countries attended.‎ For many, it was the first time they’d felt they belonged. Steph Aiello said that working with Hill challenged her to be more independent. Edna Serrano said being part of the Rollettes team gave her the courage to get behind the wheel of a car because she had more confidence.‎ The dancers aren’t the only ones feeling inspired. One woman saw the team competing and commented, “You guys are so awesome! I’m in tears when you rock! To be in a wheelchair can still be so beautiful!”‎ ‎24. What do we know about Chelsie Hill from the first two paragraphs?‎ A. She got seriously injured in a dancing match.‎ B. She stopped dancing right after a car accident.‎ C. She dreamed of being a dancer at a young age. ‎ D. She danced in a disabled team in high school.‎ ‎25. What does the underlined word “stereotype” in paragraph 4 refer to?‎ A. Conservative views. B. Improper behaviors. ‎ C. Incurable disabilities. D. Physical weaknesses.‎ ‎26. What do we know about the Rollettes Experience?‎ A. Audience spoke ill of the competition. B. Participants benefited greatly from it. ‎ C. It is aimed to select the best dancers. D. It made Hill’s childhood dream fulfilled.‎ ‎27. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ ‎ A. Chelsie Hill, An Artful Dancer B. Disability, Good for Dancing C. Help others; Help Yourself D. Attaining Dancing Dream In Wheelchair C Since App Store was set up, it has been selling consumers one simple thing—choice. Whether you wanted to play games, read the news, or do a thousand other things, there was something for whatever you desired.‎ Then something funny happened. Logging into the App Store today is like going into a shopping mall with only a coupon （优惠券）for one thing: There's so much choice; it might be easier to give up than to choose.‎ It isn't consumers who are burdened, though. Too much content of all kinds also has economic effects. When countless choices are available, it causes pressure, pushing prices down and driving us a bit crazy.‎ So what is the way forward? It may well be to turn less choice itself to the marketing strategy. There arc already signs that this is happening. Firstly content companies are looking to prevent their offerings from getting lost in the tons of stuff. Most obvious is Disney, which is planning to open its own streaming service next year. The point is to narrow the focus so that those seeking Disney cartoons will have one place to go, rather than being around various services.‎ Yet if that represents a careful first step, there are more extreme options too. Consider the idea of a wine club: from tens of thousands of bottles each year, subscribers （用户）pay someone to select the most interesting ones. Perhaps what comes next for digital content is similar—carefully selected offerings from trusted sources that put choices in the hands of someone else in order to get rid of the anxiety of choosing.‎ Up to now, too much choice in digital media has only one solution: the algorithm （运算法则）. But we've seen the trouble with algorithms on You Tube. They feed you only what you've already said you like, not things you may not know you're into. Worse, they have a tendency to serve up disturbing content. The way forward can't simply be more or better algorithms.‎ Instead, it's time for digital companies to start thinking about how to put limits on things: on how much we can use a device, or what we are available to choose from. ‎ As we move further into the digital revolution, what people ask for is clear: Less.‎ ‎28.What will too much choice of content on the market result in?‎ A.The shutdown of companies. B. Anxiety of consumers.,‎ C. Poor quality of products. D. Negative influence on economy.‎ ‎29.Why is Disney planning to open its own streaming service?‎ A. To improve its marketing strategy.‎ B. To help people focus on less choice.‎ C. To encourage more people to visit Disney.‎ D. To provide consumers with various services ‎30.In what way may a wine club and digital content in the near future be similar?‎ A. Someone else will be employed to make a choice for consumers.‎ B. Both of them will offer only a few options.‎ C. Consumers will refuse to choose from too many options.‎ D. Both of them will make a change about their products.‎ ‎31.What do we know about the algorithm?‎ A. It manages to offer what consumers will possibly like.‎ B. It helps to remove disturbing content from digital media.‎ C. It offers consumers things based on what they've said they like.‎ D. It'll solve the problem of having too much choice.‎ D ‎ A MENTORING （导师制）program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth. Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.‎ Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said, "We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young people experiences that will potentially be life changing and broaden their outlook. " "We try to create work experience opportunities which will make a really great difference to our youth. For example, we've secured internships （实习）with world - famous firms such as Honda."‎ ‎"At a time of funding cutbacks, schools are finding it more and more difficult to offer this kind of mentoring because of that — it is extremely important that these opportunities are available both to help youth with their school work and grades and to give them opportunities which may help shape their futures. " Kieran Hepburn, 14, is one of a group of Banbury youth who has benefited from the program so far. In October, the Banbury School pupil was accompanied by Young Inspirations staff to Paris where he was an observer at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's（ UNESCO） International Youth Forum（论坛）.‎ The event was held for young people all over the world to seek their views on how the future of youth and education should look. Kieran joined several hundreds of observers mostly in their 20s and was the only UK school pupil to attend the event. Kieran thinks the trip was a life changing experience. " Before we left I didn't quite know what to make of it but when we got there we didn't stop. It was amazing. " he said, "We went to three or four hours of debates each day and then did something cultural each afternoon. "‎ The main theme of the forum was how youth can bring about change in political and public life. It dealt with issues such as drug abuse, violence and unemployment. Kieran said: " It has really helped me to improve my confidence and social skills as well as my school grades and I was voted most improved pupil at school in August. " The Young Inspirations mentoring sessions take place each Friday in Banbury. For more details visit www. younginspiratiom. com.‎ ‎32. Why is the Young Inspirations mentoring program set up?‎ A. To train staff for world-famous firms.‎ B. To provide youth with unique experiences.‎ C. To equip the unemployed for future jobs.‎ D. To offer job opportunities to young adults.‎ ‎33. What does the underlined "that" in paragraph 3 refer to?‎ A. the influence of unemployment B. the lack of support from firms C. the shortage of money D. the lack of opportunities ‎34. It can be inferred from the passage that .‎ A. the visit to the United Kingdom was amazing B. Kieran has made great progress in many aspects C. the youth have found a way to solve their problems D. the mentoring sessions are held every day except Friday ‎35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?‎ A. Alex Goldberg, Founder of Young Inspirations B. Kieran, a School Pupil from Banbury to Paris C. Debates Help Youth with Their Grades and Confidence D. Young People Find a World of Life-changing Opportunities 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。‎ With the rise of basic economy and budget airline models that charge extra for seat selection, it's become a lot harder for groups, especially families with kids, to secure seats next to each other. 36 . ‎ ‎37 . The earlier you book your family's travel, the more likely that you will be able to reserve seats that arc next to each other.‎ Contact your airline and ask it to accommodate your family, if you can't initially be seated together. Discuss with the airline your concerns about a child being seated alone. 38, they may be able to assure you that each child is seated next to an adult family member.‎ Check reservations and seat assignments directly with the airline, if you book through a third party online agency. If you did not book your travel directly with an airline, obtain or confirm your seat assignments directly with the airline as soon as possible before the day of travel. 39 .‎ Confirm reservations and seat assignments again before you leave for the airport. You may wish to confirm your seat assignments before you would normally go to the airport as your seat assignments could have changed after booking due to an aircraft adjustment with a different seating arrangement. 40. They will do what they can to help families who need to sit together.学 ‎.科.网]‎ A. The earlier, the better B. Book tickets as early as possible C. Even if the airline is unable to seat the whole family together D. Here are some tips to help you sit together without paying extra E. Even though the airline is unwilling to take your concerns into consideration F. If your seat assignments have changed, you can contact the airline to ask for help G. This can be done either on the website or over the phone by contacting reservations 第三部分： 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Michael rises every morning at 4:00 and walks into his sandwich shop. By 5:50, he's making the rounds of the shelters on Centre Street . He 41 out 200 sandwiches to the homeless before beginning his workday .‎ ‎20 years ago, when Michael 42 a homeless man named John, he began to help him with effort then. Day after day , he brought John some food and , when it was really cold , a 43 place in his car while he was working .Once he asked John if he wanted to get cleaned up . It was a (an ) 44 offer , because Michael thought John would refuse. 45 , John said , " Are you going to wash me ? " Michael knew that he was 46 his promise . It was at that moment that Michael 47 to help the homeless .‎ Michael received no 48 , saying , " I'm not getting media attention . I just want to do some good in my 49 . ‎ Michael made 200 sandwiches every day in the past 20 years. "I don't simply 50 the sandwiches on a table for them to 51 up . I shake their hands and 52 them a good day . " Once Mayor (市长)Koeh came to make the rounds with him . They 53 the media , and it seemed like it was just the two of them . But of all Michael's 54 ,working side by side with the Mayor was not as important as working next to someone else.‎ A man had 55 from the sandwich takers, and Michael worried about that. He hoped the man had moved on to a more 56 environment. One day, the man came back, greeting Michael and carrying 57 of his own to hand out. He said Michael's daily food , warm handshakes and wishes had given him ‎ the 58 he badly needed . After achieving some success, he decided to do the same thing as Michael,‎ The moment needed no 59 . The two men worked silently , side by side , handing out their sandwiches . It was another day on Centre Street , but a day with just a little more 60 .‎ ‎41. A. sets B. gives C. picks D. finds ‎42.A. got across B. came along C. ran after D. came across ‎43. A. entertaining B. relaxing C. resting D. playing ‎44. A. silly B. empty C. free D. crazy ‎45. A. Surprisingly B. Disappointedly C. Fortunately D. Thankfully ‎46. A. tricking B. presenting C. testing D. viewing ‎47. A. demanded B. agreed C. pretended D. determined ‎48. A. benefit B. sponsorship C. information D. sympathy ‎49. A. way B. means C. method D. purpose ‎50. A. check B. match C. lay D. cover ‎51. A. make B. look C. set D. pick ‎ ‎52. A. predict B. hope C. follow D. wish ‎53. A. ignored B. blamed C. confirmed D. handled ‎54. A. memories B. situations C. schedules D. professions ‎55. A. escaped B. volunteered C. disappeared D. survived ‎56. A. competitive B. complex C. familiar D. stable ‎57. A. money B. sandwiches C. food D. plan ‎58. A. responsibility B. encouragement C. permission D. achievement ‎59. A. purpose B. relief C. dialogue D. doubt ‎60. A. hope B. fun C. pride D. luck 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Historians have said that we have always had a sweet tooth. Our sweet tooth has grown over the years and people are now more attached 61 sweets than ever before.‎ ‎ Tim Richardson, 62 famous historian, has created a timeline to show our love of sweets. He said, “A sweet thing 63 (enjoy) during the day can be a source of simple comfort and pleasure cheering us up. People have known this for 64 (century). Throughout history, many sweets have kept their charm and 65 (popular) because they have kept up with the 　66 (late) taste trends.” Cave paintings have been found of our ancestors attacking beehives(蜂窝） 67　　(find) honey.‎ ‎ A fun fact is that honeycomb(蜂巢)was the 68 (one) sweet that ancient people ate. As the years went on, Lollipops and chewing gums appeared. Chewing gum has a history that 69 (date) back to the times of Greece. It was not until 1928 70 Walt Diemer made the very first bubble gum.‎ 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。‎ There may be two mainly reasons for the popularity of English in China in recent year: the economic reform and the open policy. With the development of international trade and co-operation, English as the international language play a more and more important role. The demand for people known English is increasing. The labor market needs you to do business with foreign companies, to open foreign markets, and to learn to use up advanced technology from abroad. They are also needed to participate international affairs. University students who English level is high are easily employed and well pay. This encourages people to learn English. ‎ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假如你是学生会主席李华，为了让外国人了解中国传统文化，学生会将进行“唐诗吟诵大赛”(Tang Poetry Recitation Contest)，特邀请学校国际部学生参加，请你根据提示写一则通知。‎ 主要内容包括：‎ ‎1.大赛目的和意义；‎ ‎2.主办方：校学生会(The Student Union) 时间：2020年1月17日 地点：校报告厅(assembly hall)；‎ ‎3.范围：唐诗三百首(Three Hundred Tang Poems)‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文流畅。‎ Notice Do you want to have a further knowledge of Chinese culture?‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎【答案】1-5 ABACB 6-10 CBACA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 BACBA ‎21.D 22.C 23.B 24-27 CABD 28—31 DBAC 32—35BCBD 36-40 DBCGF ‎41‎ ‎42‎ ‎43‎ ‎44‎ ‎45‎ ‎46‎ ‎47‎ ‎48‎ ‎49‎ ‎50‎ B D C B A C D B A C ‎51‎ ‎52‎ ‎53‎ ‎54‎ ‎55‎ ‎56‎ ‎57‎ ‎58‎ ‎59‎ ‎60‎ D D A A C D B B C A ‎61. to 62. a 63. enjoyed 64. centuries 65. popularity ‎ ‎66. latest 67.to find 68. first 69. dates 70.that whose in them knowing plays an years There may be two mainly reasons for the popularity of English in China in recent year: the economic reform and the open policy. With the development of international trade and co-operation, ‎ English as the international language play a more and more important role. The demand for people known English is increasing. The labor market needs you to do business with foreign companies, to open foreign markets, and to learn to use up advanced technology from abroad. They are also needed to participate ∧international affairs. University students who English level is high are easily employed and well pay. This encourages people to learn English. ‎ Notice Do you want to have a further knowledge of Chinese culture? Here comes your opportunity. The Student Union will organize a Tang Poetry Recitation Contest. I'd like to share with you some details.‎ As scheduled, the contest is to be held on Jan 17th ,2020. You are supposed to get prepared before the contest. Above all, it's recommended that you should read Three Hundred Tang Poems and learn to appreciate the beauty of ancient Chinese culture. Whoever feels interested and has a passion for Chinese culture, please sign up for the contest as soon as possible. If you want to attend, please come to the school assembly hall. Don't miss the chance of being a winner, and some appealing prize is eagerly waiting for you.‎ ‎【答案】1-5 ABACB 6-10 CBACA 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 BACBA ‎【听力原文】‎ 第一部分听力 Text1 ‎ M:Will Dr. Jones be able to see me at 11:00, please?‎ W: Sorry, but she’s fully booked till 3:00 p.m. How about 3:30 p.m.?‎ M: It’s OK for me.‎ Text2‎ M: Hey Carla. What’s new? ‎ W: Well, I got a new car.‎ M: Really? What happened to old Betsy?‎ W: After 150,000 miles, she finally died.‎ Text3‎ W: Thank you for helping me with this job.‎ M: No problem at all. I actually enjoy doing this. Could you pass me the paint? I think we can start painting the second time now.‎ W: Wow, this house sure looks different with light blue walls.‎ Text 4 ‎ M: Isn’t this your usual stop?‎ W: Yes, but today I’m going to the library.‎ M: Oh, then you should get off at the next stop and walk to Clifton Street.‎ Text5‎ W: Can you believe it? I went to see the Larsens today, but they didn’t answer the door.‎ M: I saw their car there. So they must be staying in the backyard. ‎ Text6‎ W: Before we call in the next applicant, I just wanted to say that the previous woman, Karen Jenkins, was quite impressive. She seemed to fit our needs perfectly.‎ M:But she doesn’t have any educational background in advertising.‎ W: I didn’t notice that, but now that you mention it, that may be a problem. I guess you’re right.‎ M: Well, let’s finish talking to the rest of the candidates before making a decision.‎ Text 7‎ M: Kim, when did you start doing this?‎ W: Oh, a few months ago. I’d never picked up a brush before.‎ M: What made you start?‎ W: I’m not sure. My brother was the artistic one and I didn’t think I was the same type. You know, I was on the basketball team and did quite well. But I’ve always wanted to paint or draw. Last month, I decided I wanted to take a class at the community center. It was this or yoga. I decided on this. I feel like I’ve learned how to relax by painting.‎ M: You’re not bad, you know.‎ W: Thanks.‎ Text 8‎ M: I had to go down town yesterday because I needed to mail a package at the post office. Since I was only a few blocks from Main Street, I went over to Martin’s. Did you know that Martin’s has gone out of business? I’m not happy about that.‎ W: That’s too bad, but I’m not surprised. A lot of family-owned shops are closing because of the construction of shopping centers.‎ M: Yeah, and don’t forget about all the big stores that are being built too. The reason why people prefer to shop there is to save money. Everyone loves shopping centers and big stores due to the low prices ‎ and the huge selection.‎ W: Not me! I loved Martin’s for their beautiful clothes and friendly salespeople. When you were there, you almost felt like family. You’ll never get that at a shopping center or a big store.‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello. Care for the Community. How can I help you?‎ M: Oh, good morning. I’m interested in doing some part-time work for your organization. My name is Philippa Tailor. I’m a student at Brookfields University.‎ W: Good morning, Philippa. When would you be available to work? Days? Evenings?‎ M: Well, days would be difficult, as I have classes then. I was thinking maybe a couple of evenings a week, or maybe three. But no more than that. ‎ W: OK. Philippa, why are you interested in working for us?‎ M: Well, I major in Social Care Studies. I’m hoping to apply for a job in social care when I graduate, and this would give me some work experience in this field. ‎ W: Great. And what makes you suitable for this kind of work, do you think?‎ M: Well, I have very good communication skills. That’s my strong point, I think. And I’m a good listener. Sometimes you can help by just listening, you know.‎ W: I agree. Hmm, right. What I’d like to do, if it’s OK with you, is fix an appointment so we can meet and talk about this some more. It wouldn’t be anything formal, not an interview or anything like that. Er, how are you fixed for Tuesday 9th September at 4:30?‎ M: Ah, I’m sorry. I have a lesson then. Would Wednesday be possible?‎ W: The 10th? Yes, that would be fine. ‎ Quiet, please. May I have all your attention? We need to get this meeting started because we have a lot to do before graduation.Thank you all for electing me as your chairman and I will do my best to make sure we have a great graduation ceremony. I just need your help to get everything running smoothly.‎ You all have been selected by your departments to plan the graduation. You should all feel honored that your classmates thought so highly of you. Right now a sheet of paper is going around that I need all to fill out. Please write down your name, telephone number, and what part of the graduation you would like to help organize. Please keep in mind that all parts of the graduation require a great deal of time and devotion. So please only sign up for a part that you have time for. When you have signed the paper with your name, telephone number and part, please place the paper on my desk. At our next meeting on Friday, we will break up into groups and get to work on everything. Start thinking about how you want to organize your small groups before then. OK. That’s all from me. See you on Friday.‎