2018-2019学年安徽省芜湖市安师大附中高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2018-2019学年安徽省芜湖市安师大附中高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

芜湖市安师大附中2018-2019学年度第二学期期中考查 高 二 英 语 试 题 命题教师： 审题教师： ‎ ‎（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：100分）‎ 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共60分）‎ 第一部分 听力（满分10分）（共20小题:每小题0.5分, 满分10分）‎ 第一节（共5小题）‎ 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 does the woman think of the cleaner’s job? ‎ A. Boring. B. Exciting. C. Dangerous.‎ ‎2. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. Rain-forests. B. Animals. C. Weather.‎ ‎3. Where does Sandra sit in the classroom now?‎ A. By the window. B. In the back row. C. By the door.‎ ‎4. Why didn’t Peter go for a trip last weekend?‎ A. He missed the train. B. He didn’t buy the ticket. C. He didn’t get to the station.‎ ‎5. What’s the man’s idea about the skirt?‎ A. Change it. B. Buy it. C. Reject it.‎ 第二节（共15小题）‎ 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和第7题。‎ ‎6. What has the man been doing?‎ A. Working in the lab. B. Writing a report. C. Collecting some information.‎ ‎7. What is the man going to write about?‎ A. The environment. B. VR technology. C. The government.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8和第9题。‎ ‎8. How long did the snow last last night?‎ A. One hour. B. Two hours. C. Three hours.‎ ‎9. What will the speakers do next?‎ A. Continue to wait for the bus.‎ B. Have a drink together.‎ C. Get on the bus.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12题。‎ ‎10. How far is it from here to the cheapest gas station?‎ A. About two miles. B. About five miles. C. A couple of blocks away.‎ ‎11. Which one will the woman go to finally? ‎ A. The cheapest one. B. The closest one. C. The more expensive one. ‎ ‎12. Where should the woman take a left turn?‎ A. At the gas station. B. At the post office. C. At the first traffic lights. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16题。‎ ‎13. How often does the girl get in touch with her friends?‎ A. Seldom. B. Once a week. C. Twice a week.‎ ‎14. Who does the girl usually turn to when she is upset?‎ A. Her friends. B. Her parents. C. Her teachers.‎ ‎15. Where would the girl talk with her friend?‎ A. In a shopping center. B. In a classroom. C. In a cafe.‎ ‎16. What does the man suggest the girl do?‎ A. Rely on her parents. B. Shop with her friends. C. Keep in touch with her friends.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。‎ ‎17. How did the speaker get the money?‎ A. He collected bottles and trade them. ‎ B. He made money by doing housework. ‎ C. He found a part-time job in the corner shop. ‎ ‎18. What did the speaker buy for his mother?‎ A. Cola and Candy. B. Candy and card. C. Card and Cola. ‎ ‎19. Why did the woman shout to the speaker?‎ A. Because he lied to her. ‎ B. Because he spent too much money.‎ C. Because she worried about his safety. ‎ ‎20. What was the mother’s reaction after she knew the whole thing?‎ A. She was moved and cried. ‎ B. She was excited and laughed. ‎ C. She was annoyed and sobbed.‎ 第二部分  阅读理解（共两节，满分30分） ‎ 第一节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） ‎ 请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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 ‎ International‎ ‎Airport‎ Sheremetyevo Moscow ‎►If You've Lost Personal possessions § On Board ‎ Contact the airline’s representatives ‎ § At the Airport ‎ Contact:‎ ‎-- Sheremetyevo Police Department ‎ …………………………………… +7(495)578-22-55‎ ‎--Unclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal C ‎…………………………………… +7(495)578-23-26‎ ‎--Umclaimed luggage storage room in Terminal D ‎…………………………………… +7(499)500-65-52 ‎ ‎ (domestic flights)‎ ‎ +7(495)753-86-41 ‎ ‎ (international flights)‎ When collecting Lost and Found items, you shall have an identification document, a boarding pass or a ticket, and also to indicate a place where the items were lost and prove they are yours.‎ ‎►If Your Luggage Is Lost or Damaged ‎ Before leaving the arrival area, please turn to the Lost and Found counter to file a report. The written claim shall be submitted to the airline company not later than seven days from the time when the luggage was to be collected.‎ ‎ If your luggage is not found within twenty-one days of the time when the claim was filed, you have the right to claim damages in the amount of not more than 600 rubles per kilogram. Amount refunded (退款) for a hand luggage lost through the fault of an airline is not more than 11,000 rubles regardless of its weight. Amount refunded for damaged luggage is calculated based on the tariffs (关税).‎ ‎ Keep your flight documents (a ticket, boarding pass, luggage tag, and delayed luggage report filed at the airport) until the end of the procedure for searching for your luggage.‎ Current information on luggage-tracing results ‎ …………………………………… +7(495)578-76-65‎ ‎ Lost and Found service of Aeroflot Airlines ‎ …………………………………… +7(495)544-33-25 ‎ ‎ (from 9:00 to 20:00)‎ ‎ +7(495)753-86-41 ‎ ‎ (24 hours)‎ For further information please contact the airline. ‎ ‎21. What should you do if you find your personal possessions lost on board?‎ A. Turn to the airline’s staff. B. Contact the police office. ‎ C. Submit a claim to the company. D. Go to the Lost and Found counter.‎ ‎22. How much money can you claim if your 20-kilogram hand luggage is damaged?‎ A. It depends on its weight. B. It depends on the tariffs.‎ C. 12,000 rubles at most. D. 11,000 rubles at most.‎ ‎23. Which number should you dial if you found your luggage missing at midnight on your arrival?‎ A. +7(495)578-76-65. B. +7(495)578-23-26.‎ C. +7(495)753-86-41. D. +7(495)544-33-25.‎ B Humans and many other mammals have unusually efficient internal temperature regulating systems that automatically maintain stable core body temperatures in cold winters and warm summers. In addition, people have developed cultural patterns and technologies that help them adjust to extremes of temperature and humidity (湿度).‎ In very cold climates, there is a constant danger of developing hypothermia, which is a life-threatening drop in core body temperature to below normal levels. The normal temperature for humans is about ‎37.0°C. However, differences in persons and even the time of day can cause it to be as much as ‎6°C higher or lower in healthy individuals. It is also normal for core body temperature to be lower in elderly people. Hypothermia begins to occur when the core body temperature drops to ‎34.4°C. Below ‎29.4°C, the body cools more rapidly because its natural temperature regulating system usually fails. The rapid decline in core body temperature is likely to result in death. However, there have been rare cases in which people have been saved after their temperatures had dropped to 13.9‎-15.6°C. This happened in 1999 to a Swedish woman who was trapped under an ice sheet in freezing water for 80 minutes. She was found unconscious, not breathing, and her heart had stopped beating, yet she was eventually saved despite the fact that her temperature had dropped to ‎13.7°C.‎ In extremely hot climates or as a result of uncontrollable infections, core body temperatures can rise to equally dangerous levels. This is hyperthermia. Life-threatening hyperthermia typically starts in humans when their temperatures rise to 40.6‎-41.7°C. Only a few days at this extraordinarily high temperature level is likely to result in the worsening of internal organs and death.‎ ‎24. What keeps our body temperature stable?‎ A. Culture and technologies. B. The stable earth temperature.‎ C. Our strong determination. D. Some kind of in-body system.‎ ‎25. What is a Swedish woman mentioned for in the text?‎ A. Proving the strength of life. ‎ B. Arguing against some conclusion.‎ C. Showing the limit on humans’ body temperature. ‎ D. Introducing an exceptional case about our body temperature.‎ ‎26. Which of the following may cause hyperthermia?‎ A. Extreme climates. B. Very cold climates. ‎ C. Controllable infections. D. Temperatures below ‎29.4°C.‎ ‎27. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. Humans’ Temperature Regulating System B. Changes of Body Temperatures ‎ C. Humans’ Temperature D. A Ice Trap Survivor ‎ C At times my mom has been uncomfortable seeing some quality in me. For example, when I was 12, I went to Puerto Rico all by myself to stay with my grandmother for the summer. My mom was extremely nervous about it. She kept telling me how things were different in Puerto Rico, to always put on sunscreen, not to wander away from my grandmother, and other warnings. She helped me pack and did not leave the airport until she saw my plane take off. ‎ But despite her worries, she let me go on my own. As I moved into my teens, she continued to give me space to grow and learn, even when it might have been difficult for her. When I reached my senior year, I decided to move away for college. Once again I found that I differed from my peers: while many of them wanted to stay close to home, I couldn’t wait to be out in the world on my own. While my mom may not have been happy at the thought of my going away, she was supportive and excited for me. ‎ One big thing I realized during my senior year, as my mom granted me more freedom, was that she actually believes in me and trusts me. That means a lot. Most of my life, and especially when I was little, the main person I tried to impress in my schoolwork or other things was my mother. I knew she expected nothing but the best from me. Sometimes it was hard to live up to her standards: getting a single B on my report card would make me feel bad because I knew she wanted me to have all A’s. ‎ I know that her high standards have helped me stay focused on what’s important, like education, and made me who I am. I am thankful for her support and involvement in my life. Most of all I respect her. She is the strongest woman I know and that’s why I have turned out so strong and independent.‎ ‎28.What may “some quality” in Paragraph 1 actually refer to? ‎ A. “My” stubbornness. B. “My” independence.‎ C. “My” misbehavior. D. “My” carelessness.‎ ‎29.What is the author’s attitude to his or her mother’s way of raising children?‎ A. Appreciative. B. Critical.‎ C. Opposed. D. Supportive ‎30. What can we infer about the mother?‎ A. She always gets nervous easily. B. She often gets involved in “my” life.‎ C. She used to be strict in “my” study. D. She would limit “me” too much ‎31.What is the main idea of the text?‎ A. A mother’s deep love. B. A child’s ‎Independence C. A mother’s trust and support D. A child’s long way to growth.‎ D Have you ever pressed the pedestrian button at a crosswalk and wondered if it really worked? They’re called “placebo(安慰剂）buttons”一buttons that mechanically sound and can be pushed，but provide no functionality.‎ In New York City, only about 100 of the 1, 000 crosswalk buttons actually function. Crosswalk signals were generally installed before traffic jam had reached today’s levels.‎ But while their function was taken over by more advanced systems—such as automated lights or traffic sensors — the physical buttons were often kept, rather than being replaced at further expense. Other cities，such as Boston，Dallas and Seattle，have gone through a similar process, leaving them with their own placebo pedestrian buttons. In London, which has 6, 000 traffic signals, pressing the pedestrian button results in a reliable “Wait” light. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that the “green man”— or “pedestrian stage” in traffic signal design profession — will appear any sooner.‎ ‎“We do have some crossings where the green light comes on automatically, but we still ask people to press the button because that enables accessible features,’’ said Glynn Barton, director of network management at Transport for London.‎ These features, such as blind tracks and hearable traffic signals, help people with visual disorder cross the road and only function when the button is pressed. As for the lights, a growing number of them are now combined and become a part of an electronic system that detects traffic and adjusts time frequency accordingly (giving priority to buses if they’re running late, for example), which means that pressing the button has no effect.‎ According to Langer, a Harvard psychologist, placebo buttons give us the illusion (错觉)of control — and something to do in situations where the alternative would be doing nothing. In the case of pedestrian crossings, they may even make us safer by forcing us to pay attention to our ‎ surroundings. “They serve a psychological purpose at the very least,” she added.‎ ‎32. Why are the physical buttons still kept in some cities?‎ A. Because it may cost money to replace them.‎ B. Because they remain as memories of a city.‎ C. Because do have real functions in traffic.‎ D. Because they can result in reliable lights.‎ ‎33. Which of the following word can replace the underline word “features” in Paragraph 4?‎ A. Functions. B. Uses. ‎ C. Equipment. D. Facilities.‎ ‎34. If you pressed a “placebo button” in London, what would happen? ‎ A. All traffic would be affected. B. Some kind of sound might appear.‎ C. Pedestrians came first to cross the road. D. “Green man” were bound to show up earlier.‎ ‎35. What can we know about “placebo buttons” from Langer’s words?‎ A. They can really control traffic. B. They serve little functions.‎ C. They may work mentally. D. They can help the blind.‎ 第二节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5 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。‎ ‎ Now VAR technology is fully combined with the global game of soccer and made its debut (首次亮相) at the 2018 World Cup. 36 . It is actually a team who work together to review certain decisions made by the main judge by watching video replays.‎ The VAR team supported the judges from a centralized video room. The operators selected and provided the best angles from the relevant broadcast cameras plus two additional offside cameras. 37 . They will communicate with the judges only for clear and obvious errors or serious missed incidents. The judge can delay the restart of play at any time to communicate with the VAR team. 38 , the judge would start an official review. Then they will make a decision based on the information received from the VAR team.‎ ‎ 39 . Some fans believe that VAR causes too many interruptions, disrupting the flow of the ‎ game. But others just want a fair match and to see the correct call no matter what. They argue disruptions already take place as angry players crowd around a judge following a controversial decision. 40 . With much money put into modern football, governing bodies are now under great pressure to see that the correct decisions are made on the pitch and VAR is a sure step in that.‎ A. VAR works as video judges B. If one team is likely to win a game C. It is hard to avoid and VAR is necessary D. Now VAR has incurred heated discussion E. Once they decide an incident is reviewable F. Throughout a match they are constantly checking for mistakes G. VAR can serve to remove such scenes and get the game moving again 第三部分 英语知识运用（共三节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。‎ ‎ I used to hate running. It seemed too hard, and expanding my comfort zone was not something I like. In fact, I wouldn’t have become a runner if it weren’t for my husband Charles. He had been a serious competitive 41 for many years. After our marriage, he wouldn’t stop talking about how much he 42 it. So he picked it up again, and after about a year, I started to 43 him at the track. Just a few weeks later, Charles signed us 44 up for a five-kilometer race. I 45 about doing it because it was too soon.‎ The 46 sent a signal. Thousands of runners pushed forward. The first kilometer was 47 . I was already breathing heavily and painfully aware of the group of runners 48 me. Charles was trying to 49 me, to get me focused on something 50 my discomfort. ‎ After another minute I saw the three-kilometer 51 . “Painful” couldn’t 52 describe how I felt. And there was pain, so much pain. I rounded a 53 , and saw both sides of the street 54 with people watching the race, all 55 the runners up. I tried to keep my 56 going. I knew that if I actually 57 this race I would have achieved something. So, I 58 up and went on.‎ Finally I passed through the finish line. A volunteer put a medal around my neck. I 59 held ‎ my medal, walking to the post-race celebrations with Charles. My lungs and my 60 zone both expanded.‎ ‎41. A. walker ‎42. A. missed B. runner B. regretted C. climber C. forbade D. swimmer D. selected ‎43. A. upset ‎44.A. either B. tolerate B. none C. join C. both D. encourage D. all ‎45.A. worried B. complained C. wondered D. hesitated ‎46.A. gun B. watch C. player D. candidate ‎47.A. unbelievable ‎ ‎48. A. falling behind B. easy B. passing by C. extraordinary C. laughing at ‎ D. difficult D. looking after ‎49. A. impress B. encourage C. comfort D. upset ‎50. A. except B. besides C. including D. like ‎51. A. line B. notice C. mark D. end ‎52. A. once B. ever ‎ C. sometimes D. even ‎53. A. corner B. field ‎ C. playground D. river ‎54. A. crowded ‎55. A. pushing B. covered B. holding C. carried C. cheering D. faced D. turning ‎56 A‎. heads B. eyes C. legs D. back ‎57. A. stopped B. lost C. failed D. finished ‎ ‎58. A. came B. straightened C. gave D. broke ‎59. A. carelessly B. proudly C. unwillingly D. foolishly ‎60. A. sports B. energy C. health D. comfort 第II卷（非选择题，共40分）‎ 第二节 单词拼写（共5题；每题1分，满分5分）‎ 请阅读下面句子，并在空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。‎ ‎61.I wish you would give me a more detailed __________(describe) of your trip.‎ ‎62.The _______(受害者) of the earthquake and the tsunami were buried.‎ ‎63.I am glad that all my efforts and ________(勇敢) finally paid off.‎ ‎64.His devotion to his work was __________(令人钦佩).‎ ‎65.We regret to tell you that the your size is ________(暂时) unavailable.‎ 第三节 单句语法填空（共10题；每题1分，满分10分）‎ 请阅读下面句子，并用所给动词的适当形式填空。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。‎ ‎66. They might have found a better hotel if they (drive) a few more kilometers.  ‎ ‎67. If only I _______(pass) the driving test last week!‎ ‎68. Jack is a great talker. It’s high time that he _______ (do)something instead of just talking.‎ ‎69. I wish I were at my son’s graduation ceremony, but I ______(be) on a business trip then.‎ ‎70. There was a terrible noise _______(follow) the sudden burst of light.‎ ‎71. _______(stick) in a heavy traffic jam is quite an annoying experience. ‎ ‎72. Please remain ________(seat) until the aircraft come to a stop.‎ ‎73. I was watching the clock all through the meeting, as I had a train_______(catch).‎ ‎74. Tsinghua‎ ‎University, ________(found) in 1911, is home to a great number of outstanding figures.‎ ‎75. ________(judge) from what he said just now, he must be very satisfied with your performance.‎ 第四部分：写作(共两节，满分25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便条。便条中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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。‎ When it comes to the TV, there will be different word in different persons' minds. Some people think that watch TV is a good way to relax. Firstly, we can broaden our horizons or know more about the world by watching latest news and reports. Secondly, watching TV is a good way to kill their spare time. Finally, we can predict that may happen in the future and be prepared. Therefore, every coin has its two sides. There are also disadvantages of watching TV. Not only do it do harm to our eyesight, but it also has a bad affect on our studies.We should treat to it in a right way.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分15分)‎ 假定你是李华，现正在加拿大多伦多大学做中加交换生项目，该大学汉语协会招聘志愿者，接待来访的中国学生。请你写信应聘，内容包括： ‎ ‎1.简要介绍自己；‎ ‎2.你的优势；‎ ‎3.此项志愿者工作给你带来的益处。‎ 注意：‎ ‎ 1.词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2.开头与结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎ 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Sir，‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours， Li Hua ‎ ‎ 安师大附中高二下学期期中考查 英语试题参考答案 听力（满分10分）（共20小题:每小题0.5分, 满分10分）‎ ‎1-5 CACAB 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 BCABA 16-20 CABCA 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎21-23ABC 24-27 DDAC 28-31 BACC 32-35 ADBC ‎ ‎36-40AFEDG 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ ‎41-45 BACCD 46-50 ADBBA 51-55 CDAAC 56-60 CDBBD 单词拼写(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)‎ ‎61. description 6 2. victims 63.bravery 64.admirable 65. temporarily 单句语法填空(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎66.had driven 67. had passed 68.did/should do 69.was 70.following ‎ ‎71. Being stuck 72.seated 73.to catch 74. founded 75. Judging 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎1.第一句 word改words 2.第二句 watch改watching 3.第三句 or改and ‎4.第三句 latest前加the 5.第四句 their改our 6.第五句 that改what ‎7.第六句 Therefore改However 8.第八句 第一个do改does 9.第八句 affect改effect ‎10.第九句 删去to ‎ 书面表达（共1小题，满分15分）‎ 参考范文：‎ Dear Sir，‎ Hearing that Chinese Language Association is recruiting some volunteers to welcome the coming Chinese students, I am gladly writing to apply for this job.‎ I’m Li Hua, a Chinese student engaged in a China-Canadian exchange student program here. I do believe that I am very qualified for this voluntary work, because I have a good command of spoken as well as written Chinese, since I’m a native speaker and once won the first prize in the spoken Chinese contest in my motherland. What's more, I also have some experience in doing voluntary work like accompanying school visitors. ‎ Through this voluntary work, it will enable me to help more Chinese students better know Canada and meanwhile to broaden my horizons.‎ Looking forward to your early reply !‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: Who is outside the window?‎ W: A cleaner. He’s washing the windows. That’s a job I’d never do. I don’t think it’s safe.‎ Text 2‎ M: Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger. They are disappearing at a high rate!‎ W: Yeah, many plants and animals exist only in rainforests. ‎ Text 3‎ M: Mary, do you sit next to Sandra in the classroom?‎ W: No, I sit in the back row. She used to sit by the window but now she sits by the door.‎ Text 4‎ W: Peter, how was your trip last weekend?‎ M: Well, I didn’t have a trip at all. By the time I got to the train station, the train had already left. ‎ Text 5‎ W: I’m not sure of the idea of buying the skirt. It fits me well, but it is not suitable for a party.‎ M: I think you’d be a fool not to get it!‎ Text 6 ‎ W: Have you finished the report?‎ M: Don’t mention it. I haven’t even started writing it.‎ W: You must be kidding. It’s due tomorrow. How can you finish it on time?‎ M: ⑥I’ve been reading all the information I need to write it. But the more I read, the more I want to know.‎ W: What are you reading?‎ M: First, I was into the environment, then the government, but then I found something really interesting. ⑦Have you heard about VR technology? That’s what I’m going to write about.‎ W: Good luck!‎ Text 7‎ M: What’s wrong with the bus? I have waited nearly an hour. ‎ W: So have I. It’s so cold. The weatherman said it’s going to snow, around 5 to 7 inches.‎ M: ⑧So what? Last night the weather report said the snow would last only one hour, but actually it snowed about three hours.‎ W: I agree with you. Anyway, the weather changes so much. If it snows today, I’ll stay at home tomorrow.‎ M: Oh, you’re so lucky. I have to work as usual. I just work in the white building over there. ‎ W: Really? We work in the same building.‎ M: It sounds good! ⑨Why don’t we have a drink in the coffee shop while waiting for the bus? ‎ W: Good idea.‎ Text 8 ‎ W: Excuse me. Can you tell me if there is a gas station around here?‎ M: Yeah. There are a few. The closest one is only a couple of blocks away, but it’s a little expensive. ⑩The cheapest one is about two miles from here.‎ W: ⑪Well, I think I should just go for the closest one!‎ M: OK. ⑫Just go straight until you see the first traffic lights up there. Take a left turn, and go down one block. You’ll see the gas station near a post office.‎ W: OK. I should be able to make it.‎ Text 9‎ W: Dad, look at this friendship quiz. ‎ M: Why don’t you try it? The first question. How often do you get in touch with your friends? ‎ W: Hmm... my friends aren’t in the same secondary school as me. And I dislike ringing people up. I don’t call my friends even once a week.[]‎ M: ⑬That means seldom. Secondly, how many friends can you talk with when you are upset?‎ W: Oh, I can’t think of any. ⑭I usually talk with you or mom when I feel sad.‎ M: Poor Susan! You can’t rely on us all the time. The last question. Your friend wants to talk with you. Where would you have the talk?‎ W: Well, we can’t talk in the classroom. Maybe ⑮I would talk to her in a shopping center. We can talk and shop at the same time. ‎ M: Oh, Susan, you’ve only got 8! ⑯I think you should get along with your friends. Why not call or visit them often?‎ W: You’re right, Dad!‎ Text 10‎ I would like to share story between my mother and me. When I was eight years old, I wanted to buy my mom something nice for birthday, but I didn’t have any money. ⑰I collected empty Cola bottles and trade them for a penny each at the corner shop. Later, I could afford a birthday card and a candy bar. ⑱I put the candy in my pants pocket, tucked the card under my shirt and ran home. ⑲By then it was getting dark. As I rounded the corner near our house, I saw mom looking for me. I could tell she was worried and angry. “Where were you?” she shouted. I explained, “I was out collecting bottles to get money for your birthday present.” I reached into my shirt and gave her the unsigned card and the candy bar. Her anger disappeared. She reached out to hug me. As she held me tight and buried her face in my hair, I heard her sobbing.‎