2019-2020学年云南省玉溪一中高二上学期期末考试英语试题 word版

2019-2020学年云南省玉溪一中高二上学期期末考试英语试题 word版

玉溪一中2019—2020学年上学期高二年级期末考 英语学科试卷 ‎ 命题人： ‎ 注意事项：‎ 1. 本试卷共四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。答题前，考生务必先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上，考生作答时，请将答案填涂在答题卡上，在本试卷上作答一律无效。‎ 2. 选择题答案使用2B铅笔填涂，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案的标号；非选择题答案使用0.5毫米的黑色中性（签字）笔或碳素笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。‎ 3. 请按照题号在各题的答题区域(黑色线框)内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效。‎ 4. 请保持卡面清洁，不折叠，不破损。考试结束交回答题卡。‎ 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，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 is the time now?‎ A. 8:00. B. 8:15. C. 8:30.‎ ‎2. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Co-workers. B. Doctor and patient. C. Husband and wife.‎ ‎3. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. In a shop. B. At the airport. C. In a cinema.‎ ‎4. What is the conversation mainly about?‎ A. The clothes. B. The weather. C. The visit.‎ ‎5. How does the man usually go to the airport?‎ A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.‎ 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。每段对话后有2至4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。听每段对话前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. In a park. B. In a restaurant. C. In an office.‎ ‎7. Who is the woman?‎ A. An office worker. B. A teacher. C. A student.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What did the woman do?‎ A. She practiced swimming. ‎ B. She prepared for the exams.‎ C. She went for a walk with the man.‎ ‎9. Where is the man probably going?‎ A. The swimming pool. B. The gym. C. The dining hall.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What is Debbie worried about?‎ A. Her health. B. Her eating habits. C. Food security.‎ ‎11. What should Debbie take for soft bones?‎ A. Iron. B. Vitamin. C. Calcium.‎ ‎12. How does the man get the knowledge about nutrition?‎ A. From TV. B. From the Internet. C. From a book.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. What do we know about the speakers?‎ A. They are in the same class. ‎ B. They are majoring in art.‎ C. They are old friends.‎ ‎14. What does the teacher look like?‎ A. She wears glasses. B. She has curly hair. C. She is tall.‎ ‎15. How long has the woman been here?‎ A. A week. B. Two weeks. C. Three weeks.‎ ‎16. What will the woman do next?‎ A. Look for a hotel. ‎ B. Ring the man’s friend.‎ C. Meet her teacher.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. How many more hours do children spend on TV than in a classroom?‎ A. 6,000 hours. B. 12,000 hours. C. 18,000 hours.‎ ‎18. What is ‘‘Sesame Street’’ according to the passage?‎ A. A recreational program.‎ B. A program for cartoon.‎ C. An educational program.‎ ‎19. What is the main idea of the passage?‎ A. TV commercials should be cut down.‎ B. Children should watch less TV.‎ C. There’s much room for improving the US TV programs.‎ ‎20. What will be the result of children seeing hours of TV every day?‎ A. They will become inactive and dull.‎ B. They will forget their homework.‎ C. They will follow the TV programs.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A ‎ After a day’s hiking, a comfortable place to bed down for the night feels like heaven. Here are four best places that offer more than just bed and breakfast. Click the websites for more if you’re interested.‎ The Old Rectory, Gwynedd At the foot of Cadair Idris Mountains, the Old Rectory offers good walking around town of Machynlleth. Two of its four attractive lake-view rooms have big, free-standing baths, ideal for an end-of-walk bath.‎ Walks: An easy 2-mile trail loops around Tal-y-llyn Lake.‎ ‎• Double from £100 B&B (bed and breakfast), rectoryonthelake.co.uk Clachaig Inn, Scottish Highlands This Glencoe inn is a Highlands legend. The 23 rooms are comfortable and simple, but more appealing are the live bands and the bar. ‎ Walks: A gentle 1½-mile woodland route from the inn visits Signal Rock. An exposed 8-mile climb up Buachaille Etive Mòr.‎ ‎• Double from £106 B&B, clachaig.com Lee Byre, Devon This barn house has three bright guest rooms. Owners are keen hikers and can give trail advice or lead guided walks, day and night. Breakfast features fresh-laid eggs and homemade honey.‎ Walks: Make a circuit across the wetland (11 miles). Hike from Mary Tavy to Wheal Betsy (5 miles).‎ ‎• Double from £70 B&B; guided day walk £60 per person; guided star hike £30 per person; leebyre.com Cottage Lodge, Hampshire Christina Simons, owner of this comfortable hotel, has created several self-guided walking routes direct from the front door. The lodge has 16 rooms, two of which are dog-friendly.‎ Walks: To Lyndhurst via Standing Hat woods (7 miles), looking out for wild deer. A 3-mile walk through Keyhaven marshes, a good place to see migrating birds. ‎ ‎• Double from £75 B&B, cottagelodge.co.uk ‎21. Which place best suits walkers who enjoy lake view? ‎ A. The Old Rectory B. Cottage Lodge ‎ C. Lee Byre D. Clachaig Inn ‎22. What can we know about Cottage Lodge?‎ A. Dogs are welcome to stay in all rooms there. ‎ B. Walkers might see some wild animals during walks there. ‎ C. Walkers can join in some guided walking at the front door. ‎ D. It offers the lowest price and the most rooms.‎ ‎23. Where probably is this passage from?‎ A. A tour guide book. B. A travel website. ‎ C. A lifestyle magazine. D. A local newspaper.‎ B Michael Surrell was the last person who should have run into a burning building－his lungs didn’t function well and were worse recently. But that didn’t stop him.‎ He had just parked around the corner from his house when he smelled something smoky, and was worrying that his car didn’t work well. At the moment, an urgent call from Alice, his eldest girl, got that across. Shocked and anxious, he then went to the house next door immediately. “Eight-year-old Tiara Roberts is still on the second floor!” one of the women cried. Though the firemen have been called and ‎ were on the way, Surrell, then 60, who once experienced such a situation and knew its urgency, ran inside without hesitation. The thick smoke made him almost impossible to breathe. The conditions would have been dangerous for anyone, but for Surrell, they were more serious and life-threatening.‎ After a few minutes in the smoke-filled house, he came out. Taking a deep breath, he went in a second time. Because the house has a similar design to his, he made it to the second floor. His throat and lungs burned as if he had breathed in fire. The smoke hurt his eyes so that his vision was poorer. Then a soft but clear painful sound could be heard. He crawled (爬) toward the sound, feeling around for any sign of the girl. Finally, he touched a shoe, and then an ankle. She wasn’t breathing. He held her into his arms and stood. He felt the heat of the flames on his cheeks, fought through the burning wood and made their way outside. Surrell put Tiara down on the porch and one neighbor carried out first aid. She coughed and opened her eyes at last.‎ Tiara survived the fire safely. However, Surrell took extra medication that helped open his airway. “It’s a small price to pay,” he said, “I’d do it again in a heartbeat.” ‎ ‎24. How did Michael Surrell know the fire?‎ A. He smelled the smoke in the distance. B. He saw the firemen on the way.‎ C. He heard the call from a woman. D. His daughter telephoned to tell him.‎ ‎25. Why were the conditions more dangerous for Surrell?‎ A. Because he was old. B. Because he lacked experience.‎ C. Because his vision was poor. D. Because he had lung disease.‎ ‎26. Which word can describe Surrell’s first attempt? ‎ A. Useless. B. Successful. ‎ C. Hopeless. D. Surprising.‎ ‎27. What can be learned about Surrell while he was saving Tiara?‎ A. His cheeks were hurt by flames. B. He lost the way to the second floor.‎ C. He took pains to confirm the girl’s position. D. His first aid knowledge helped save the girl.‎ C Over the centuries the French have lost a number of famous battles with the British. However, they’ve always felt superior in the kitchen. France has for centuries had a reputation for cooking excellence, and Britain for some of the worst cooking in the world. But according to a recent survey, that ‎ reputation may no longer reflect reality.‎ In the survey, 71% of the Britons said they cook at home every day, while only 59% of the French said they cook daily. British home cooks spend more time cooking each week and also produce a greater variety of dishes than French home cooks.‎ The reaction in London was predictably enthusiastic. British food has greatly improved since the 1990s. Once upon a time, the menu for many family meals would have been roast beef, potatoes and over-cooked vegetables, but not now. Home cooks are experimenting with the huge range of ingredients now available in British supermarkets and are preparing all kinds of new dishes, using the cookbooks that sell millions of copies every year. As a result, there’s much more diversity in British food now, compared to French food, which tends to be very traditional.‎ Some French people say that the survey did not show the whole picture. They agree that during the week French women don’t cook as much as they used to because most of them work and don’t have much time. They tend to buy ready-made or frozen dishes, but many of them make up for it on the weekend. There’s also a difference between Paris and the countryside. It’s true that people in Paris don’t cook much, but elsewhere, cooking is still at the heart of daily life.‎ For many French people, opinions about British food have not changed. When Bernard Blier, the food editor at a magazine, was asked about British food, he replied: “I don’t go out of my way to try it. It is not very refined. You can say that I’m not a fan at all.”‎ ‎28. According to the passage, nowadays British people ______.‎ A. cook less at home than the French every day B. no longer eat roast beef and over-cooked vegetables C. are more willing to try cooking all kinds of new foods D. buy more cookbooks than French people do ‎29. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph?‎ A. French women cook less often now.‎ B. The French prefer ready-made dishes.‎ C. French women seldom cook on the weekend.‎ D. Cooking is at the heart of people’s life in Paris.‎ ‎30. What is Bernard’s attitude towards British food?‎ A. He would love to try it. B. He shows no interest in it.‎ C. He considers it worse than before. D. He considers it better than before.‎ ‎31. What does the passage mainly talk about?‎ A. The history of British food. B. The history of French food.‎ C. The change in British food. D. The change in French food.‎ D The United Nations Environment Program is calling for urgent action to reduce growing risks from chemicals. Better management of chemicals could save millions of lives and billions of dollars. As estimated, 143,000 chemicals are now produced. Yet the report says only a small number of these chemicals have been studied for their effects on human health and the environment. It says death and disability rates are high from the unsafe use of chemical products.‎ Sylvie Lemmet, director of the UNEP, says poor management of chemicals has a high economic cost. For example, she says the cost is higher than the amount of overseas development aid, or ODA, for health care in sub-Saharan Africa.‎ She says, “If you look at the estimated cost of poisoning from pesticide (杀虫剂) in sub-Saharan Africa, only the injury and the loss of working time is estimated to be 6.3 billion US dollars in 2009. This is higher than the total ODA that is going to the health part in the same area.”‎ The UNEP estimates that chemical sales worldwide will increase by around three percent a year until 2050. Chemical production is moving quickly from developed to developing countries. By 2020, chemical production is expected to increase by 40 percent in Africa and the Middle East and 33 percent in Latin America. One of its biggest concerns is pollution of rivers and lakes by pesticide and fertilizer. Other major concerns are heavy metal pollution from the production of cement (水泥) and textiles (纺织品), and dioxin pollution from mining.‎ The UN report urges the chemical industry and governments to work together to develop safety policies. It says preventing harm costs less than fixing it.‎ ‎32. The purpose of Paragraph 3 is mainly to indicate that ______.‎ A. chemicals have a high production cost B. Africa needs more development aid C. the use of pesticide causes a great loss D. the estimated cost of poisoning from pesticide is incorrect ‎33. Which of the following is NOT a source of danger according to the text？‎ A. Pesticide. B. Fertilizer. ‎ C. Heavy metals. D. Minerals.‎ ‎34. According to the text, what is the main reason for the risks from chemicals？‎ A. The mass production of cement and textiles.‎ B. Lack of research funds on chemicals.‎ C. Poor management of chemicals.‎ D. Contradictions between chemical producers and governments.‎ ‎35. What would be the best title for the text？‎ A. The truth in Sylvie Lemmet’s comments B. A UN warning about chemical dangers C. The unpredictable future of chemical industry D. Preventing is much better than fixing 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。‎ I want the world to be a better one because I am in it. However, “changing the world” isn’t easy. Here are some great ways to change it for the better.‎ Smile at Everyone.‎ ‎ 36 . Smile at people--the folks on the bus, or the receptionist at the office, for instance. Depending on your culture, you might feel a bit awkward or shy at first. 37 . People would respond brilliantly to a smile. Take it further: Give out free hugs.‎ Write a Letter to Someone You Love.‎ If a letter takes too long, write a card or postcard to your parents, or a relative who you don’t see often but who you care deeply about. 38 . Take it further: Write to a sick child, or a stranger in trouble. Your letter or card could make his or her day special.‎ ‎ 39 . ‎ Being creative is a good way. It’s not necessarily big things—but your poem, painting, special recipe, blog post, etc. may impress others. Take it further: Offer your creative skills to a local youth group, school or retirement home. You could play a game, run a class, organize a concert...‎ Say “Thank you”.‎ Saying a heartfelt “thank you” means a huge amount to someone. If you’re a manager at work, take time to thank your men for what they do. 40 . Take it further: Write, phone or email someone in your community to thank them for the role they play.‎ A. Let them know how special they are to you.‎ B. Keeping writing will surely improve your social skills.‎ C. Give it a try anyway!‎ D. In your family, appreciate your partner, parents or kids.‎ E. It’s such a tiny thing, but it really does work.‎ F. Speak less and do more.‎ G. Create something unique.‎ 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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ Last year, I had a hard time: I was 41. by all the colleges I applied to. It’s not that I was a bad 42. . So when I got turned down, I got into a 43. . I thought there was only one path to 44. , and I wasn’t on it. While all my friends have many choices, I was left 45. what future I could have.‎ When my panic 46. , I signed in community college. I wasn’t 47. . I thought the incompetent teachers would 48. their students’ sleep in class. I was so wrong. The 49. of my professors were so poetic, and my classmates were 50. , who could figure out kinds of difficult things.‎ I decided to give myself a year of 51. . Aside from general education, I 52. a range of classes. I know it seems like some 53. classes, but it allowed me to 54. what I want. I used to have this idea that I had to rush to 55. a certain level of success by a certain age. But a year of community college has taught me to 56. , and to recognize that things take time to 57 . I still hope to transfer to a four-year 58. next year, but when I am a more mature person.‎ Being around the 59. has made me realize that I’m not late 60. . There’s more than one way to get where you want to be.‎ ‎41. A. accused B. praised C. accepted D. refused ‎42. A. student B. child C. headmaster D. colleague ‎43. A. mess B. panic C. trouble D. dilemma ‎44. A. inspiration B. progress C. success D. destruction ‎45. A. facing B. predicting C. doubting D. wondering ‎46. A. faded B. burdened C. balanced D. transferred ‎47. A. excited B. tired C. worried D. shocked ‎48. A. offer B. guide C. ignore D. lead ‎49. A. notes B. methods C. voices D. lectures ‎50. A. friendly B. intelligent C. excellent D. polite ‎51. A. experiment B. experience C. effort D. exploration ‎52. A. bought B. took C. studied D. elected ‎53. A. random B. suitable C. comprehensive D. basic ‎54. A. care for B. choose from C. know about D. put on ‎55. A. expect B. enjoy C. achieve D. finish ‎56. A. look for B. give up C. turn on D. slow down ‎57. A. concern B. provide C. satisfy D. adjust ‎58. A. club B. university C. school D. organization ‎59. A. children B. workmates C. classmates D. friends ‎60. A. hardly B. entirely C. generally D. rarely 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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ In recent years many TV shows have become 61. (extreme) popular among Chinese audience. Those programs, ranging from talent or dating shows to reality shows 62. (receive) both commercial success and public attention.‎ ‎ Their popularity is mainly based 63. simple facts. First, they care about social concerns. Second, without exception, they explore 64. perfect balance between the international forms and Chinese expressions.‎ ‎ Despite apparent highlights, much room 65. (leave) for improvement. Above all, commercial interests often outweigh educational purposes, causing many 66. (complain) about the 67. (bearable) advertisements. In addition, some sharp remarks, although they are eye-catching, may have 68. (mislead) effects on the youth.‎ ‎ 69. far as I am concerned, such shows should shoulder more responsibility instead of merely entertaining the public. 70. is expected that these programs should be positive in their forms as well as functions. Meanwhile, the media should also safeguard the values of our society. ‎ ‎61. 62. 63. 64. 65. ‎ ‎66. 67. 68. 69. 70. ‎ 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。文中有十处语言错误，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（∧），并在其下面写出添加的单词。‎ ‎ 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。‎ ‎ Nowadays, the computer technology develops very fast that the Internet has become more and more popular. Some students regarded it as a great helper. Because there has a lot of information online, so you can surf the Internet for any information you need in a short time without working hard in the library. This is also very convenient to talk to others by using the Internet. Moreover, other students think that there is some information online that is not good for students. In addition, spend too much time playing games will not only have a bad effect on their studies but also do harm health. Therefore, we should make properly use of the Internet. It is of great important to separate good plants from wild weeds.‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ ‎ 假定你是李华，你的留学生朋友Tom与你约好这周末去爬山，你临时接到通知要参加戏曲节目演出排练，不能如期赴约。请根据以下要点给Tom写封邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎ 1.表达歉意；‎ ‎ 2.说明不能赴约的原因；‎ ‎ 3.邀请他观看演出排练。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 参考词汇：rehearse vt. 排练，排演 Dear Tom,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ 玉溪一中2019—2020学年上学期高二年级期末考 英语学科试卷(参考答案）‎ 第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1—5 ABCBB 6—10 ACBCA 11—15 CCBAA 16—20 BACBA 第二部分阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）‎ ‎21—23 ABB 24—27DDAC 28—31CABC 32—35 CDCB ‎36—40 ECAGD ‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 每小题1.5分，满分45分）‎ ‎41—45DABCD 46—50AACDB 51—55ABACC 56—60DDBCB 语法填空 ‎61. extremely 62. have received 63. on 64. a 65. is left ‎66. complaints 67. unbearable 68. misleading 69. As 70. It 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 短文改错（每题一分）‎ ‎1. very改为so 2. regarded改为regard 3. has改为is 4. 去掉so ‎5. This改为It 6. Moreover改为However 7. spend改为spending ‎ ‎8. harm后加上to 9. properly改为proper 10. important改为importance 书面表达：‎ Dear Tom,‎ ‎ I’m writing to offer my sincere apologies for missing the chance to go climbing with you this weekend.‎ ‎ We’re both keen on watching sunrise at the top of the mountain. But what I didn’t anticipate before is that to prepare for the traditional Chinese opera festival, our team is informed to rehearse the play this weekend in the city hall. I feel terribly sorry once again. Would you be interested in coming to watch our rehearsing this weekend? And if possible, you could join us for the festival since I know you are a traditional Chinese opera lover.‎ ‎ Hope you can accept my apologies and understand my situation. Look forward to your reply.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ 录音原文：‎ Text 1‎ M: Why did you set the alarm for 8:00?‎ W: Dear, but you said you had a meeting to attend at 8:30. Hurry up, you have to get to the office in 15 minutes.‎ M: Oh, I'm so tired.‎ Text 2‎ W: How’s your stomach this morning?‎ M: Much better, thanks.‎ W: But you must stay in bed for another day or two, and you mustn't eat too much.‎ M: But, doctor, I haven’t eaten anything since the day before yesterday.‎ W: Oh, that’s terrible. You should eat something.‎ Text 3‎ W: You are late! You should have come earlier to see the wonderful beginning of the film.‎ M: Well, I met my brother at the airport and we bought something on the way back.‎ Text 4‎ W: I'm wondering what kind of clothes to wear for our visit. What's the weather usually like in your country in September?‎ M: It's not very pleasant, I’m sorry to say. Usually, September is the rainiest month of the year, but it's not very cold.‎ Text 5‎ W: Excuse me, do you know an easy way to get to the airport?‎ M: Why don't you take the bus? That’s what I always do when I fly.‎ Text 6‎ W: Oh, it's a fine day, isn't it? And the food smells nice. It's a perfect day for a picnic.‎ M: Yes, it is I’m glad it doesn't rain. My name's Mike Gates, by the way.‎ W: Oh, hi! I’m Alice. Nice to meet you.‎ M: Nice to meet you too. So Alice...what do you do?‎ W: I'm studying medicine. ‎ M: Really? Where?‎ W: At Harvard. What about you? ‎ M: I'm working for IBM W: Oh, are you? That sounds interesting M: Yeah. I like it. Hey, it looks like the food is ready.‎ Text 7‎ M: Hey, Mary! What have you been doing these days?‎ W: Oh, hi, Tom. I’ve been studying a lot lately. All my classes seem to have exams during the same week.‎ M: That's awful. Where are you going now?‎ W: I'm heading to the gym. I've been sitting at my desk all day and I need some exercise. Do you want to walk out there with me?‎ M: Actually, I'm on the way back from the gym. I just had swimming practice and I'm going to dinner.‎ Text 8‎ M: Debbie, you seem unhappy W: Yes, I'm worried about my health.‎ M: What's the matter?‎ W: I’ve found I have soft bones.‎ M: Soft bones? You have to take more calcium.‎ W: Where can I get it?‎ M: From milk.‎ W: I also find my blood isn’t very healthy.‎ M: Then you should take more iron.‎ W: Where can I get it?‎ M: From beans and nuts.‎ W: How do you know so much about that?‎ M: I’m reading a book on nutrition. Would you like to read it?‎ Text 9‎ M: Hi! I'm Robert. What's your name?‎ W: Hello, Robert. My name's Betty.‎ M: Hi, Betty. Are you a new student here?‎ W: Yes, I had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student, too?‎ M: No, I’ve been here for 2 weeks.‎ W: 2 weeks? That's a long time.‎ M: It's not so long really. What class are you in? ‎ W:I am in Art Class 3. It's for beginners. And what about you?‎ M: I'm in Art Class 1. Who's your teacher?‎ W: I can’t remember her name, but she's got straight black hair.‎ M: Ah! Does she wear glasses?‎ W: Yes, I think so.‎ M: That's probably Anne Wallis.‎ W: Yes, that’s right. Do you know her? Is she your teacher, too?‎ M: Yes. She is. How long have you been here?‎ W: Only a week.‎ M: Wow, not long. Where do you live?‎ W: Well, I'm staying in the hotel at the moment. It's a bit too far from here. I'm looking for somewhere nearer. Do you know of any good places?‎ M: Yes. Actually my friend has a spare room in her flat and she's looking for a flat mate. Would you like her phone?‎ W: Great! Thanks.‎ Text 10‎ W: Television is the most significant influence on children in the United States, because the habit of watching television usually begins before children go to school. And, by the time that the average child finishes high school, he or she will have spent 18, 000 hours in front of a television set as opposed to 12, 000 hours in a classroom.‎ Parents are concerned about these figures and the lack of quality in television programs for children. They are worried the violence in many of these shows may have a negative effect on the young minds. Many parents would like to see fewer commercials during programs for children. Educational television has no commercials and has programs for children that many parents are favor of. The most famous of these is “Sesame street (芝麻街(幼儿教育电视节目))”, which tries to give preschool children a head start (获得领先优势) in learning the alphabet and numbers. It also tries to teach children useful things about the world in which they live.‎ Even though most parents and educators give "Sesame Street" and shows like it high marks for quality,‎ ‎ some argue that all television, whether educational or not, is harmful to children. They say that the habit of watching hours of television a day turns children into bored and passive consumers of their world rather than encouraging them to become active explorers of it.‎