2018-2019学年江西省会昌中学高一上学期期中考试试卷 英语 (word版）

2018-2019学年江西省会昌中学高一上学期期中考试试卷 英语 (word版）

‎2018—2019学年第一学期会昌中学期中考试 高一英语试卷 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。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 does the woman mean?‎ A. She is worried about food. ‎ B. She is sure that all the people will come.‎ C. There’s plenty of food for all the people.‎ ‎2. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Business partners.‎ B. Boss and secretary.‎ C. Strangers.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about in general?‎ A. A question B. An exam.‎ C. A project.‎ ‎4. What’s the boss’s birthday?‎ A. June 5.‎ B. June 15.‎ C. July 15.‎ ‎5. Which of the following is right according to the conversation?‎ A. The woman isn’t angry any more.‎ B. The woman wants to listen to the man’s excuse.‎ C. The woman is still angry with the man. ‎ 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。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. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In barber’s.‎ B. In a photo studio.‎ C. In a computer shop.‎ ‎7. What does the latest Parisian style probably look like?‎ A. So many waves.‎ B. A few waves.‎ C. No waves.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What’s Mr. Dave’s telephone number?‎ A. 2323-2789.‎ B. 3232-2789.‎ C. 2233-2789.‎ ‎9. Where is Li Ping?‎ A. In New York.‎ B. In Shanghai. ‎ C. In London.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. How many people died in floods last year?‎ A. 1,000. ‎ B. 10,000. ‎ C. 1000,000.‎ ‎11. What does the man say about the last three summers?‎ A. They were the hottest in 200 years.‎ B. They saw the most floods in 100 years.‎ C. They had the most rain in 200 years.‎ ‎12. What does the man think governments around the world should do?‎ A. Invest more to improve the environment.‎ B. Set up more environmental organizations.‎ C. Join together to solve the problem.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What does the woman think of Aiko?‎ A. Outgoing. ‎ B. Humorous. ‎ C. Quiet.‎ ‎14. Where does Rose come from?‎ A. Italy. ‎ B. Turkey. ‎ C. Panama.‎ ‎15. What did Peter look like?‎ A. He had curly hair. ‎ B. He was very tall. ‎ C. He wore a hat all the time.‎ ‎16. What does the woman say about Mike?‎ A. He comes from Japan.‎ B. He is her best friend in class.‎ C. His character is very different from Peter’s.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Where did the story take place?‎ A. In a hotel. ‎ B. In a restaurant. ‎ C. In an office.‎ ‎18. Which gesture can express someone is hungry in Italy?‎ A. Open one’s mouth and put a finger in it.‎ B. Put one’s hands on his (or her) stomach.‎ C. Move lips again and again.‎ ‎19. How did the Englishman get what he wanted?‎ A. By copying the other man’s gesture.‎ B. By smiling to the waiter.‎ C. By explaining in simple Italian.‎ ‎20. What can we learn about the Englishman?‎ A. He was foolish. ‎ B. He was humorous. ‎ C. He was clever.‎ 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，从每小题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A Make Money This Summer with Sunny Libraries!‎ Do you have too much free time this summer vacation? Do you need a summer job to earn extra money? Do you want to be involved in your community? Sunny Area Library System (SALS) has job opportunities for high school students. These are good chances to get work ‎ experience.‎ Book Theater brings children’s book stories to life. It has shows at all Sunny Libraries. Applicants should enjoy performing in front of an audience and working with young children.‎ Work Hours:‎ Practice: Fridays 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm Performance: Tuesdays 10:00 am Rate of Pay: $16/performance Computer Tutor helps guests to deal with technology problems, involving Internet searches and using the SALS Website to find materials. Applicants should have computer skills.‎ Work Hours:‎ Monday—Friday 9:00 am—5:00 pm Rate of Pay: $ 8/hour Bookmobile helps the driver find the routes to libraries. The truck you work in is air-conditioned, and the driver is friendly. Applicants must be able to lift heavy boxes. ‎ Work Hours:‎ Sunday and Friday 9:00 am — 4:00 pm Rate of Pay: $10/hour Reader Desk provides service with a smile while checking materials in and out to guests. Friendly attitude and ability to work on library data system required.‎ Work Hours:‎ Monday—Tuesday 8:00 am—4:00 pm Rate of Pay: $ 7.50/hour ‎21. How much can you earn if you work as Computer Tutor for one week?‎ A. $64 B. $120 C. $320 D. $140‎ ‎22. What are you expected to do if you get the job of “Reader Desk”?‎ A. To repair computers B. To lift heavy boxes C. To work with young children D. To check materials for guests ‎23. What’s the main purpose of the above advertisement?‎ A. To attract students to libraries B. To raise money for libraries C. To introduce new books D. To provide job opportunities B What’s the meaning of “dark horse”? It’s someone who wins when no one expects it.‎ Han Xiaopeng took China’s first gold on snow. He became an Olympic “dark horse” by winning the gold medal in men’s freestyle aerial skiing(自由式滑雪空中技巧) at Turin in Italy. He made two almost perfect jumps for the highest score. Han had never won a world gold medal before, let alone(更不用说) in the Olympics!‎ ‎“I never thought this would happen,” said the 23-year-old. “I feel like I’m in a dream.” It’s China’s second gold medal at the Turin Olympics. But more important, Han’s gold was the country’s first ever in a snow sport. In 2002, China’s Yang Yang won the gold for speed skating at the winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, US.‎ That Han’s win was unexpected doesn’t mean that he didn’t work hard.‎ Han grew up in Jiangsu Province. Before he started his training on snow, he used to be an acrobat(杂技演员) at a circus. In 1995, a coach found his talent(才能). The coach, Yang Er’qi, said Han had the agility(灵活性) and courage to be a ski jumper. When Yang first took the 12-year-old to northern China, the boy couldn’t swim, skate or ski. But he wasn’t afraid of the high platform(跳台) and kept on training.‎ Han almost left the sport after hurting his knee months before the Salt Lake Games. In that Olympics he only got 24th. “I was hopeless at that time, but my family and the coach stood firmly(坚强地) behind me, helping me through,” he recalled.‎ ‎ Han Xiaopeng worked so hard that he won the gold medal in the Olympics at last. Because of his success, more and more people in China are becoming interested in skiing. We are proud of him and we hope he will have another big success in the next winter Olympics.‎ ‎24. What does “dark horse” mean? ‎ A. A horse which is dark B. A someone who is unexpected to win C. A horse which likes the dark D. A someone whose win is expected ‎25. Where did Han Xiaopeng take China’s first gold on snow?‎ A. In China B. In Italy. C. In America. D. In Australia.‎ ‎26. What made the coach, Yang Er’qi, choose Han Xiaopeng to be a ski jumper?‎ A. He had enough courage though he was only 12 years old.‎ B. He was born in the south of China and liked sports on snow.‎ C. He had the agility and wasn’t afraid of the high platform.‎ D. He had the talent and he had won a world gold medal before.‎ ‎27. What is the best title for this passage?‎ A. A Wonderful Match B. A Dark Horse at the Winter Olympics C. A Hopeful Snow Game D. An Exciting Skiing Race C Having friends may well keep you healthier and help you deal with stress better. Some studies show that people with close friends have a greater ability to fight disease than people who are alone.‎ ‎ Place friendship in the first place. Find the time to be with friends even if it means letting the lawn(草坪) go unmowed(未割的) or the dishes unwashed for a while. When you can’t get together, use the phone to keep in touch.‎ ‎ Open up to close friends. Keeping a deep friendship requires a level of “heartfelt” intimacy (亲密).Don’t be afraid to express your inner fears and disappointments. Listen to your friends when they have problems，but offer advice only when it’s wanted. Help raise friends’ self-esteem(自尊) when they are sad about a job loss, or other such events.‎ ‎ Have different friends for different activities, such as going to the movies，singing in a choir，‎ and joining in a bowling league.‎ ‎ Don’t wait for a friend to ask for helps. When a friend has the flu，offer to go to the store or drive his or her children to their afterschool activities.‎ ‎ Never take a friendship for granted. Like a good marriage，friendship needs care and patience. Become a joiner. Find a group that matches your interests.‎ ‎ Talk to strangers. Conversations started in museums, laundry rooms，or bookstores can lead to firm friendship.‎ ‎ Enroll in an adult education course. A classroom is an ideal place to meet others with similar interests.‎ ‎28. People who are alone have a ability to fight disease than people with close friends.‎ ‎ A. more B. greater C. poorer D. little ‎29. According to the passage, when had you better offer advice to your friends?‎ ‎ A. At any moment. B. Only when they are happy. ‎ C. Only when they want it. D. Only when you are glad.‎ ‎30. What does the underlined word “Enroll” in the last paragraph mean?‎ A. Give B. Join C. Get D. Catch ‎ ‎31. Which of the statements is TRUE according to the passage?‎ ‎ A. You should have different friends for the same activities.‎ ‎ B. You should wait for a friend to ask a favor.‎ ‎ C. You should take a friendship for granted.‎ D. You should talk with strangers in museums, laundry rooms, or bookstores in order to improve friendship.‎ D Everybody hates rats (big mice). But in the earthquake capitals of the world — Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey — rats will soon be man’s best friends.‎ What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they can’t get into small spaces. So now a new research project is using a smaller animal to save lives: the rat.‎ How does it work? First, the rat is trained to smell people. When this happens, the rat’s brain gives a signal (信号)．This is sent to a small radio on its back, and then the rescuers follow the radio signals. When the rat’s brain activity jumps, the rescuers know that someone is alive. The rat has smelled that person.‎ Although there are already robots which can do this job, rats are better. Christian Linster at Cornell University, New York, says, “Robots’ noses don’t work well when there are other smells around. Rats are good at that.” Rats can also see in the dark. They are cheaper and quicker to train ‎ than dogs, and unlike robots, they don't need electricity!‎ The “rat project” is not finished, but Julie Ryan of International Rescue Organization in Scotland says, “It would be wonderful. A rat could get into spaces we couldn’t get to, and a rat would get out if it wasn't safe.” Perhaps for the first time in history, people will be happy to see a rat in a building (but only after an earthquake, of course)．‎ ‎32. Why will rats become man’s best friends in the world earthquake capitals?‎ A. Because they can take the place of man's rescue jobs B. Because they can find the position of people alive who are trapped in buildings C. Because they can serve as food for people alive who are trapped in buildings D. Because they can get into small spaces ‎33. From the third paragraph we know the rescuers can judge a person who is alive by _____.‎ A. the noise made by the rat B. the rat’s unusual behaviour C. the signal sent by the radio on the rat's back D. the smell given off by the person ‎34. Which of these statements is NOT the advantage that rats have?‎ A. They are more lovely than other animals. B. They are less expensive to train than dogs. ‎ C. They don't need electricity. D. They are small and can get into small places.‎ ‎35. What can we infer from the passage?‎ A. At present rats have taken the place of dogs in searching for people.‎ B. The “rat project” has been completed.‎ C. People are now happy to see a rat in a building.‎ D. Now people still use dogs and robots in performing rescues.‎ 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。‎ ‎ Five Steps to Better Handwriting Some kids love handwriting, but others hate when it’s time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them？ 36 Here are five steps that really work!‎ Get a great grasp Try this—hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard？But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. 37 Hold it in place with your thumb, and your index(食指) and middle fingers.‎ Let the lines be your guide Lined paper is your friend！Those lines can help you create letters that are the right size and proportion(均衡)． 38 Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.‎ Slow down If your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, it’s hard to control where you stop and start your letters.‎ Lower the pressure ‎ 39 That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and don’t hold the pencil too tightly.‎ ‎ 40 ‎ Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though it’s not schoolwork, you’re still using the skills you need to control your pen better.‎ A. Play games.‎ B. Ask for more advice.‎ C. You’ve been writing since you were a little kid.‎ D. So “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”.‎ E. Some kids press down really hard when they write. ‎ F. The good news is that just about everyone can improve their handwriting.‎ G. The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.‎ 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，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、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。‎ A little boy was visiting his grandparents on their farm．He was given a slingshot (弹弓) to play with out in the woods．He 41 in the woods, but he could never hit anything．Getting a little 42 , he headed back for dinner．As he was 43 back he saw Grandma’s pet 44 ．Just out of impulse (冲动), he let the slingshot 45 , hit the duck right in the head and killed it．He was shocked and 46 ．‎ In a panic, he hid the 47 duck in the wood pile, only to see his sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said 48 ．After lunch the next day Grandma said, “Sally, let’s wash the 49 .” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he 50 to help in the kitchen.” Then she 51 to him, "Remember the duck?" So Johnny washed the dishes．Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing．Before they left, Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I 52 Sally to help me make supper,” Sally just smiled and said, “Well, you needn't worry about it 53 Johnny told me he wanted to help.” She whispered again, “Remember the duck?” So Sally went 54 and Johnny stayed to help．After several days of doing both his 55 and Sally’s, he finally couldn’t 56 it any longer．He came to Grandma and admitted that he had 57 the duck．‎ Grandma squatted down(蹲下), gave him a 58 , and said, “Sweetheart, I know. You see, I was standing at the window and I saw the 59 thing, but because I love you．I forgave you．I was just wondering how long you would let Sally make a 60 of you．If you make a mistake, just be brave ‎ to admit to it and promise not to make it again．In that way, everyone will forgive you.”‎ ‎41. A. worked ‎ B. practiced C. climbed D. searched ‎42. A. pleased ‎ B. worried ‎ C. puzzled D. discouraged ‎43. A. turning ‎ B. looking C. walking D. falling ‎44. A. dog ‎ B. duck ‎ C. cat ‎ D. rabbit ‎45. A. rise ‎ B. leave ‎ C. stop ‎ D. fly ‎46. A. sad B. lucky ‎ C. angry ‎ D. excited ‎47. A. happy ‎ B. hungry C. fat ‎ D. dead ‎48. A. anything ‎ B. something C. nothing D. everything ‎49. A. clothes ‎ B. dishes C. hands ‎ D. floors ‎50. A. wanted ‎ B. managed ‎ C. tried ‎ D. willing ‎51. A. shouted ‎ B. explained ‎ C. talked D. whispered ‎52. A. command ‎ B. request C. need ‎ D. allow ‎53. A. until ‎ B. because ‎ C. while ‎ D. although ‎54. A. fishing ‎ B. swimming ‎ C. climbing D. shopping ‎55. A. exercise ‎ B. lesson ‎ C. problem D. housework ‎56. A. accept ‎ B. afford C. stand(忍受) ‎ D. support ‎57. A. hurt ‎ B. killed ‎ C. hidden D. wounded ‎58. A. kiss B. surprise C. gift ‎ D. suggestion ‎59. A. strange ‎ B. terrible C. serious D. whole ‎60. A. enemy ‎ B. winner C. slave ‎ D. leader 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5，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。‎ What might life be like if you looked very different from others? Most of us are lucky to be born with “normal” faces. 61 , the movie Wonder shows us that there is no such thing as being normal and that beauty is more than skin-deep.‎ ‎ 62 (base) on a bestselling novel, the movie is about a boy named Auggie. He has a facial deformity (畸形) and has spent most of his life being home schooled. But as he enters middle school, his parents decide to send him to a private school. There, Auggie must deal with judgmental classmates and learn to accept 63 (he) as he is.‎ In the US, most kids 64 (teach) that it is OK to be different. Most people in the US celebrate being unique. But some kids have difficulty 65 (accept) uniqueness. It’s easy to pick on someone who’s different, 66 (especial) if you have your own problems to deal with. This is another 67 (center) theme from the movie—even the kids 68 pick on Auggie have their own personal struggles.‎ As Auggie’s classmates get to know him better, they come to find that he’s a nice kid 69 ‎ a great sense of humor. They start to change their attitude toward him. In real life, it may take longer to see such changes happen. But if we give people 70 chance, their hearts and minds may change in the end.‎ 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限一词；‎ ‎ 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ ‎ The other day, when I walk into the classroom, the teacher was giving out test papers. I was feeling very nervously. I didn’t study at all at the weekend as I had thought it would be easy test.  I went through the paper many time but I could only answer three out from the twenty questions. I did not want to fail in the exam. Then, I put my book under my desk, opened them and started looking for the answers. The teacher wasn’t looking at me, but I copied something. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder! The teacher caught me cheat. I didn’t know what to say. Luckily, the teacher did not punish me for cheating but also gave me a second chance.   ‎ 笫二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Mike对学习汉语很感兴趣，给你写了一封邮件，向你请教如何学好汉语。请根据以下提示写一篇100词左右的回信。‎ ‎ 1. 可以去唐人街(Chinatown)，与那里的中国人练习汉语口语 ( spoken Chinese )；‎ ‎ 2. 和中国人交朋友；‎ ‎ 3. 听中文广播 (radio programs)、看中文电影等。‎ Dear Mike,‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 CABBC 6-10 ABCAB 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 CBBAC 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节；满分40分）‎ ‎21-23：CDD 24-27: BBCB 28-31: CCBD 32-35 BCAD 36-40: FGDEA 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）‎ ‎41-45 BDCBD                  46-50 ADCBA                 51-55 DCBAD            56-60 CBADC 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5，满分15分）‎ ‎61. However 62. Based 63. himself 64. are taught 65. accepting ‎66. especially 67. central 68. who/that 69. with 70. a 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）‎ The other day, when I walk into the classroom, the teacher was giving out test papers. I was feeling very ‎ walked ‎∧‎ nervously. I didn’t study at all at the weekend as I had thought it would be easy test.  I went through the ‎ nervous an paper many time but I could only answer three out from the twenty questions. I did not want to fail in the ‎ ‎ times of exam. Then, I put my book under my desk, opened them and started looking for the answers. The teacher ‎ ‎ it wasn't looking at me, but I copied something. Suddenly, I feel a hand on my shoulder! The teacher caught me ‎ ‎‎ ‎ so felt cheat. I didn't know what to say. Luckily, the teacher did not punish me for cheating but also gave me a cheating second chance.   ‎ 第二节 书面表达 (共25分)‎ Dear Mike, ‎ I am glad to know that you are interested in learning Chinese. I am writing to give you some suggestions on how to learn it well. ‎ First, you can go to Chinatown because a lot of Chinese people live and work there. Talking with Chinese shopkeepers provides you with good opportunities to practice your spoken Chinese.‎ Second, you can make friends with Chinese people, especially those from Beijing who can speak standard Chinese. Your Chinese will be greatly improved if you keep communicating with them, such as having parties and going camping with them. ‎ Finally, you can also learn Chinese by listening to Chinese radio programs and watching Chinese movies, which can help you learn about Chinese culture as well as improve your Chinese.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力原文：‎ Text 1‎ M: I have no idea whether they will come to the party or not.‎ W: Don’t worry. We have enough food for all of them.‎ Text 2‎ W: Welcome to our company. It’s a pleasure to meet you.‎ M: The pleasure is all mine. I’ve long wanted to have a talk with you about the possibility of business between us.‎ Text 3‎ W: It was really hard, wasn’t it?‎ M: It was terrible. I don’t think I did very well—especially on the last part. I could only answer half of the questions.‎ Text 4‎ M: What’s the date today?‎ W: June 15.‎ M: We almost forgot it’s our boss’s birthday today.‎ W: Yeah. Let’s do a whip-round and buy him a present.‎ Text 5‎ M: Susan, I didn’t mean to hurt you, I had no idea when I said it. ‎ W: Save your breath! I won’t listen to your excuse.‎ Text 6‎ M: Can I help you?‎ W: (6)I just want my hair done. Please show me the latest hair style.‎ M: Would you like to watch the computer to see which style suits you best?‎ W: No, thank you. Just show me the pictures, please.‎ M: Here are the photos of the latest styles, Madam.‎ W: Thank you. I think maybe this one will suit me best. (7)I just want a few waves. What do you think, sir?‎ M: Yes, Madam, you’ll look very smart with this hair waved. It’s the latest Parisian style, you know.‎ Text 7‎ W: Hello?‎ M: Hello, (8) is that 2233-2798? I’d like to speak to Mr. Dave.‎ W: I’m sorry. He is out.‎ M: May I know when he’ll be back?‎ W: He will certainly be back for lunch. This is his wife speaking. Can I take a message for him?‎ M: Thank you. Please tell him Li Ping from the Shanghai Pacific Corporation called. I’ve just arrived from Shanghai. When I met Mr. Dave there last June, (9) he suggested that I could contact him when I arrived in New York.‎ W: Very good, Mr. Li. I’ll let him know as soon as he comes back. Where are you staying?‎ M: The Center Hotel in Manhattan. Room number 507. I’ll be in the whole morning today.‎ Test 8‎ W: Do you think that the climate change is responsible for the recent floods?‎ M: It could be. There are floods in this country almost every year, but in recent years they have been more widespread and more frequent. ‎ W: (10) What I know is that almost 10,000 people lost their lives in the floods last year. It’s really shocking.‎ M: And the summers are hotter. (11)The last three summers have been the hottest in the past 200 years. There have also been stronger winds.‎ W: I think that the changing climate is a sign that we are causing too much damage to the environment.‎ M: I think you’re right. Climates change naturally over time, but I think that human activities are speeding up the changes. (12)I wish that governments around the world would join together and try to solve this problem.‎ W: Me too. If we don’t do something soon, it might be too late.‎ Text 9‎ M: What are your English classmates like?‎ W: Let me think. There was a girl from Japan. Her name is Aiko. She had short dark hair and wore a hat all the time. (13)She was really funny and made us all laugh.‎ M: What about Rose? You told me about her in an e-mail once.‎ W: Oh, yes. Well, (14) Rose comes from Panama in central America. So she spoke Spanish. She had long black curly hair and was always smiling. ‎ M: Who else? Any nice boy?‎ W: Well, there was Peter from Turkey. He had straight blond hair, and (15) he is tall, even taller than you, probably the tallest people in the school. (16)Peter was rather quiet and shy. His best friend in class was Mike, who came from Italy. I don’t know why they become such good friends. Mike was really outgoing.‎ M: Do you think you’ll see any of them again one day?‎ W: I hope so. I really miss them!‎ Text 10‎ Once there was an Englishman in Italy. He could speak little Italian. One day while he was walking in the street, (17) he felt hungry and went into a restaurant. When the waiter came, the Englishman opened his mouth, put his fingers into it and took them out again and moved his lips. In this way, he meant to say, “Bring me something to eat.” But the waiter brought him a lot of things to drink, first tea, then coffee, then milk, but no food. ‎ The Englishman was very sorry he was not able to tell the waiter he was hungry. (18)He was ready to leave the restaurant when another man came in and put his hands on his stomach. In this way, he meant to tell the waiter that he was hungry. In a few minutes, the waiter brought him a large plate of bread and meat. (19&20)At last the Englishman got his meal in the same way.‎ ‎ ‎