2018-2019学年福建省永春县第一中学高二3月月考英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年福建省永春县第一中学高二3月月考英语试题 Word版

永春一中高二年3月月考英语试卷（2019.3）‎ 总分150分。考试时间120分钟。‎ 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。‎ 第I卷（三部分，共100分）‎ 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)‎ 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1.What does the woman suggest the man do? ‎ A.Go to sleep early. B.Read the advertisement.‎ C.Watch the movie tomorrow.‎ ‎2.Where is the man going this afternoon?‎ A.The library. B.Jean's house. C.A restaurant.‎ ‎3.What does the woman think of the video content? ‎ A.Inspiring. B.Interesting. C.Unreasonable.‎ ‎4.Why does the man study at college?‎ A.To get a promotion soon.‎ B.To be competent in his work.‎ C.To get a degree in engineering.‎ ‎5.What kind of restaurant will the speakers go tonight?‎ A.A French one. B.An Italian one. C.A German one.‎ 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6.Where does the conversation take place?‎ A.At school. B.At home. C.At the hospital.‎ ‎7.What seems to be the boy's problem?‎ A.He got an injury on his foot.‎ B.He is running a temperature.‎ C.He is not good at basketball.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8.Why does the woman call the man?‎ A.To change the address. B.To check on a delivery.‎ C.To order a pair of shoes.‎ ‎9.When will the shoes arrive?‎ A.On March 5th. B.On March 7th. C.On March 10th.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10.What do we know about the man?‎ A.He has no camping experiences.‎ B.He hasn't been camping for years.‎ C.He has little interest in camping.‎ ‎11.What will the speakers use to start the fire?‎ A.Leaves. B.A bird's nest. C.Newspapers.‎ ‎12.Where does the woman ask the man to keep his food?‎ A.In the tent. B.In his car. C.In a tree hole.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13.Who is Miss Johnson?‎ A.Tom's boss. B.Tom's neighbor. C.Tom's workmate.‎ ‎14.What is Tom's reason for his lateness?‎ A.The bad traffic. B.The long distance. C.The poor health.‎ ‎15.How will Tom deal with the problem?‎ A.Get up earlier. B.Work another shift. C.Change his route.‎ ‎16.What did Tom do last Tuesday?‎ A.He sent a message to Danny.‎ B.He had his car repaired.‎ C.He went to the hospital.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17.Why is every customer given a clock?‎ A.To keep time when reading a novel.‎ B.To pay by the minute when leaving.‎ C.To remind himself to make full use of time.‎ ‎18.What are the customers allowed to do?‎ A.Eat their own food. B.Borrow some books. C.Make some cookies.‎ ‎19.According to Meetin, what is the coffee shop good for?‎ A.Saving money. B.Socializing. C.Creative inspiration.‎ ‎20.What's the passage mainly about?‎ A.A new type of coffee shops.‎ B.The importance of social media.‎ C.The popularity of coffee shops in Russia.‎ 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。‎ A A popular saying goes like this: you can either travel or read, but either your body or soul must be on the way. It has inspired many people to read or go sightseeing. Traveling, just like reading, is a refreshing journey from the busy world. Books, brain food, can keep you company on your travel.‎ 1. On the Road, 1957, by Jack Kerouac The book is a globally popular spiritual guide book about youth. The main character in the book drives across the US continent with several young people and finally reaches Mexico. After the exhausting and exciting trip, the characters in the book begin to realize the meaning of life. The book can be a good partner with you to explore the United States.‎ 2. Life is Elsewhere, 1975, by Milan Kundera Jean-Jacques Rousseau once said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in ‎ chains.” The book tells a young artist’s romantic but miserable life, about how he reads, dreams and has a relationship. Experience the artist’s passionate life in the book during a trip to Central Europe. The book invites you to deeply reflect on your current life.‎ 1. The Stories of the Sahara,1967, by Sanmao The book narrates the author’s simple but adventurous life in the Sahara Desert, which seems a desolate and dull place. The fancy natural scenery and life there, along with the author’s romantic and intensive emotions will inspire you to explore the mysterious land. Reading the book is like participating in a dialogue with the author, who is sincere and humorous.‎ 2. Lotus,2006, by Annbaby This novel set in Tibet, tells three people’s stories, each with their unique characteristics. It reveals modern people’s emotions and inner life, their confusion about love, and exploration of Buddhism. The book is a good partner to bring you to the scared land Tibet.‎ ‎21. Which book is about the exploration of life value through a journey?‎ A. Life is Elsewhere. B. On the Road. ‎ C. Lotus. D. The Stories of the Sahara.‎ ‎22. Whose book is suitable to accompany your trip to Germany?‎ A. Milan Kundera’s. B. Sanmao’s.‎ C. Annbaby’s. D. Jack Kerouac’s.‎ ‎23. What can we learn from the text?‎ A. The Stories of the Sahara records the dialogues between the author and her readers.‎ B. On the Road is intended to advise a classic route for driving across the US.‎ C. Lotus is a religious book which explores Buddhist culture in Tibet.‎ D. Life is Elsewhere promotes readers’ consideration of their present lives.‎ ‎24. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?‎ A. To advertise four travel guidebooks.‎ B. To introduce four novels about traveling.‎ C. To recommend four books linked to destinations.‎ D. To arouse readers’ interest in reading books.‎ B Do you think some people are born clever, and others born stupid? Or is intelligence developed by our environment and our experience? Strangely enough, the answer to these questions is yes. To some degree our intelligence is given to us at birth, and no amount of education can make a genius out of a child born with low intelligence. On the other hand, a child who lives in a boring environment will develop his intelligence less than one who lives in rich and varied surroundings. Thus the limits of person’s intelligence are fixed at birth, whether or not he reaches those limits will depend on his environment. This view, now held by most experts, can be supported in a number of ways.‎ It is easy to show that intelligence is to some degree something we are born with. The closer the blood relationship between two people, the closer they are likely to be intelligent. Thus if we take two unrelated people at random from population, it is likely that their degree of intelligence will be completely different. If, on the other hand, we take two identical twins, they will very likely be as intelligent as each other. Relations like brothers and sisters, parents and children, usually have similar intelligence, and this clearly suggests that intelligence depends on birth. Imagine now that we take two identical twins and put them in different environments. We might send one, for example, to a university and the other to a factory where the work is boring. We would soon find differences in intelligence developing, and this indicates that environment as well as birth plays a part. This conclusion is also suggested by the fact that people who live in close contact with each other, but who are not related at all are likely to have similar degree of intelligence.‎ ‎25. The writer is in favor of the view that man’s intelligence is given to him .‎ A. at birth ‎ B. through education C. both at birth and through education ‎ D. through environment of one’s family ‎26. If a child is born with high intelligence, he can .‎ A. surely become a genius B. still become a genius if he isn’t given good education C. reach his intelligence limits through his own efforts D. probably reach his intelligence limits in rich and varied surroundings ‎27. The example of the twins going to a university and to a factory separately shows .‎ A. the role of environment on intelligence ‎ B. the importance of their intelligence ‎ C. the importance of their positions ‎ D. the part that birth plays ‎28. The best title of the passage can be .‎ A. On Genius ‎ B. On Intelligence ‎ C. Dependence on Environment ‎ D. Effect of Education on Intelligence C Not long ago, I was in the Sants Cruz Mountains, speaking and singing at a women’s conference. We were focusing on the theme of loving others in practical ways through our gifts, and something in particular happened during one of the sessions（会议）will remain imprinted in memory.‎ A young Syrian woman (Lilith) was invited to the conference at the last minute, and everyone seemed surprised and delighted that she’d actually come. Just a few days earlier, Lilith had fled her country and found refuge with one of the women attending the conference. As an Orthodox Christian in Syria, she and her loved ones had become attacked targets of violent terrorist groups in the country’s ongoing civil war.‎ Lilith had witnessed horrors no one of her young age should ever see. Despite the further danger it presented, she’d decided to leave her home and her family to ‎ find safety here in America. Knowing some of her story, and seeing her sitting through the sessions at the retreat（畏缩不前）---head, covered in a scarf, bowed toward the floor---broke my heart.‎ Lilith’s story touched all of us, including Pam, who was quilt maker. Pam had just finished a beautiful quilt, and had brought it with her. She, along with a few of the leaders, decided to give it to Lilith as a symbol of their comfort and love.‎ During our last session, Lilith was called forward and prayed over, hugged, and wrapped up in that beautiful quilt. I thought of the many hours Pam undoubtedly spent working on it, and the terrible events that led Lilith to this moment---surrounded by the beauty and love quilt embodied. I wept. When they told her it was for her, she wept.‎ ‎29. What is the purpose of the women’s conference?‎ A. To help others in a practical way. ‎ B. To win equal rights for women.‎ C. To get together to dance and sing. ‎ D. To exchange gifts with each other.‎ ‎30. Why did Lilith go to America?‎ A. To attend the women’s conference. ‎ B. To find her family C. To find safety. ‎ D. To find a better job.‎ ‎31. From this passage, we know that the writer is____________.‎ A. enthusiastic B. talented ‎ C. intelligent D. sympathetic ‎ ‎32. What is the meaning of the underlined word?‎ A. a place of interest B. a place of shelter ‎ C. a place of conference D. a place of danger D It’s very likely that once you have left your phone at home and you feel anxious, as if you have lost your connection to the world. “Nomophobia” (无手机恐惧症)‎ ‎ affects teenagers and adults alike. You can even do an online test to see if you have it. Last week, researchers from Hong Kong warned that nomophobia is infecting everyone. Their study found that people who use their phones to store, share and access personal memories suffer most. When users were asked to describe how they felt about their phones, words such as “hurt” (neck pain was often reported) and “alone” predicted higher levels of nomophobia.‎ ‎“The findings of our study suggest that users regard smartphones as their extended selves and get attached to the devices,” said Dr. Kim Ki Joon. “People experience feelings of anxiety and unpleasantness when separated from their phones.” Meanwhile, an American study shows that smartphone separation can lead to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure.‎ So can being without your phone really give you separation anxiety? Professor Mark Griffiths, psychologist and director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University, says it is what is on the phone that counts-the social networking that creates Fomo (fear of missing out).‎ ‎“We are talking about an internet-connected device that allows people to deal with lots of aspects of their lives,” says Griffiths. “You would have to surgically remove a phone from a teenager because their whole life is rooted in this device.”‎ Griffiths thinks attachment theory, where we develop emotional dependency on the phone because it holds details of our lives, is a small part of nomophobia. For “screenagers”, it is Fomo that creates the most separation anxiety. If they can’t see what’s happening on Snapchat or Instagram, they become panic-stricken about not knowing what’s going on socially. “But they adapt very quickly if you take them on holiday and there’s no internet,” says Griffiths.‎ ‎33. Which of the following may Dr. Kim Ki Joon agree with?‎ A. We waste too much time on phones.‎ B. Phones have become part of some users.‎ C. Addiction to phones makes memories suffer.‎ D. Phones and blood pressure are closely linked.‎ ‎34. According to Giffiths, we get nomophobia because .‎ A. we are accustomed to having a phone on us B. we need our phones to help us store information C. we worry we may miss out what our friends are doing D. we fear without phones we will run into a lot of trouble ‎35. Where can you probably find the above passage?‎ A. In a popular science magazine.‎ B. In a fashion brochure.‎ C. In a science textbook. ‎ D. In a research report.‎ 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最佳选项。选项有两项为多余选项。‎ Although most parents don't like doing it after a long and exhausting workday, reading bedtime stories does make a positive influence on your child's emotional and mental health. ____36____‎ It helps to develop children's imagination.‎ Reading bedtime stories can develop your children's ability to form pictures or ideas in their mind. A healthy imagination makes their minds work well and teaches them to think quickly yet effectively. ___37___‎ It improves children's language.‎ Reading also improves your children's language. ____38____They'll most likely use those words in the stories you read right after they hear them. Listening to many stories helps kids to express their opinions better.‎ ‎___39___‎ Reading books makes people more learned. When children hear the stories you tell, they learn grammar and vocabulary, for example. It helps them be successful in school as they already know a lot from your stories. What's more, every story has its moral aspect and tells them what's good and what's bad.‎ These reasons leave no chances of doubting whether to read bedtime stories to your children or not.____40____They will thank you in future, I promise.‎ A. It fosters children's affection for reading.‎ B. It makes children knowledgeable.‎ C. Take a look at the best benefits of it and you'll never be lazy to do that.‎ D. So however tired you are, find time to read bedtime stories to your children.‎ E. Bedtime stories create just unforgettable moments.‎ F. They remember most words you say and enlarge their vocabulary.‎ G. They'll be successful in many aspects thanks to a wonderful imagination.‎ 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。 ‎ After what seemed like an earthquake, a new family moved in next door and I got to meet the mother of the family, Lydia.‎ Lydia is a (an) 41 . We started talking, and she was 42 about how bad her English was, but I didn’t care. I knew how hard it was to 43 a second language. I enjoyed chatting with Lydia as we watched our kids play.‎ It was what came next that 44 me: Lydia asked if I’d be 45 to help her with her English.‎ Now, I am not a teacher. But I 46 teachers, and I’m grateful for teachers, and it’s because I admire what they do so much that I was very, very 47 that I couldn’t do it myself.‎ But Lydia was sure that she wanted my help. I was 48 . I wasn’t sure my “help” was even 49 being called by that name.‎ ‎ 50 because she asked me, I said “yes.”‎ And that was the beginning of our friendship. Lydia and I spent afternoons sitting together. She asked me questions when she had them - questions about 51 , but also questions about the new culture she found herself in. 52 , I asked my own questions, growing 53 about her home country and culture. We 54 over our shared faith and our struggles as mothers. When I complimented (恭维) her 55 , she began to teach me about Korean food, 56 leading to a shared trip to explore the Korean grocery stores in our city.‎ Because of Lydia, I learned more about my own hometown than I 57 could have learned by myself.‎ I’m still not sure that I’m any good as a 58 . But I’m grateful I said “ 59 ” when my neighbor asked me to help her with her English. That meant spending extra time with my neighbor, and that extra time meant she didn’t 60 just my neighbor. She became my friend.‎ ‎41. A. American B. Korean C. native D. woman ‎42. A. confident B. upset C. apologetic D. concerned ‎43. A. understand B. remember C. teach D. master ‎44. A. shocked B. struck C. challenged D. grasped ‎45. A. willing B. ready C. nervous D. grateful ‎46. A. hate B. fear C. thank D. admire ‎47. A. sad B. anxious C. sure D. uncertain ‎48. A. doubtful B. faithful C. enthusiastic D. optimistic ‎49. A. worth B. useless C. fruitful D. rewarding ‎50. A. And B. So C. Yet D.Or ‎51. A. life B. language C. study D.family ‎52. A. In addition B. In turn C. In return D. In succession ‎ ‎53. A. passionate B. curious C. worried D. excited ‎ ‎54. A. argued B. combined C. separated D. bonded ‎55. A. skill B. study C. manners D. cooking ‎56. A. fortunately B. constantly C. eventually D. successfully ‎57. A. ever B. never C. hardly D. forever ‎58. A. student B. teacher C. speaker D. friend ‎59. A. ok B. fine C. sorry D. yes ‎60. A. remain B. change C. regard D. promise ‎ 第Ⅱ卷 第三部分：语言知识运用 第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎ Texting while crossing the street will soon  61   (ban)in Honolulu, Hawaii. From October 24   62  , you could be fined if you step into a Honolulu street while looking at your phone. Honolulu is the first major U. S. city that passed a law,  63   says, “No pedestrian shall cross a street or highway while viewing a mobile electronic device.” The law   64   (include )all electronic devices with screens: cell phones, tablets, gaming devices, digital cameras and laptop computers. The law does permit   65   exception. Pedestrians may use such devices in the street to call emergency services and rescue workers, such as firefighters and police   66   (officer).   67   (hope), it will lower the number of people hit and   68   (kill) by cars in the city. Pedestrian deaths in America have been increasing as the use of cell phones rises. Honolulu has   69   (many) pedestrians hit in crosswalks than almost any other city in America. The number of pedestrian deaths in 2017  70   (rise) to 6,000, 11% higher than in 2016.‎ 第三节单词拼写（请用所学过的单词或词组完成下列句子，每题1分，共10分）‎ ‎71. The animal makes a strange sound, vaguely ________ (像) the bark of a dog.‎ ‎72. With the current job situation, age _____ (歧视) in employment is becoming more common.‎ ‎73. She discussed the idea with some of her ________ (同事).‎ ‎74. I recommend that you learn to drive from a driving i________.‎ ‎75. As we all know, Walt Disney is the c________ of Mickey Mouse.‎ ‎76. Many women are faced with the d________________ of choosing between work and family commitments.‎ ‎77. Police insist that Michael did not follow the correct ________ (程序) in applying for a visa.‎ ‎78. E________ of the solar system began in the 19th century.‎ ‎79.They suspected that the secret had been ________（泄露）by one of their friends.‎ ‎80. Henry has ________ （接管）the running of the family firm from his old brother.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分)‎ 假设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处错误，每句中最多有两处错误。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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ After school, as usual, I went back home. On the bus, I find a woman with a cute baby standing besides me and having difficulty holding on to the grab pole. In spite my own exhaustion, I rose from my seat and gave them away without hesitation to her and the baby. She thanked me several times sincerely, that made me feel extremely proud. I was realized my little favor could real make a difference to a person who was badly in need of it. Arrived home, I almost forgot my tiredness. I was lost in happinesses because I did a little for a stranger and I gained a lot.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分20分） ‎ 假设你是李华，在你校学习的英国交换生Kavin计划寒假回国看望父母和朋友。他email你希望给他推荐几件有中国特色的礼物带回国。请根据题示给他写一封电子邮件。 主要内容包括： 1. 推荐的礼物（中国结、剪纸、丝巾等）； 2. 推荐的理由； 3.‎ ‎ 希望和祝愿。 注意；1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 生词：中国结——Chinese knot ‎ Dear Kavin,‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours, Li Hua 永春一中高二年3月月考英语参考答案（2019.3）‎ ‎1—5ACCBC 6—10BBBCB 11—15CBAAB 16—20CBABA ‎21BADC 25CDAB 29ACDB 33BCA 36CGFBD ‎41-45：BCDCA 46-50：DCAAC 51-55：BBBDD 56-60：CABDA ‎61. be banned         62. on             63. which             64. includes         65. an ‎66. officers             67. Hopefully     68. killed         69. more         70. rose ‎71. resembling  72.discrimination 73.colleagues 74.instructor 75.creator ‎ ‎76.dilemma 77. procedure 78.Exploration 79.given away 80.taken over 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ After school, as usual, I went back home. On the bus, I find a woman with a cute baby ‎ found standing besides me and having difficulty holding on to the grab pole. In spite ∧my own ‎ beside of exhaustion, I rose from my seat and gave them away without hesitation to her and the baby. ‎ ‎ it ‎ She thanked me several times sincerely, that made me feel extremely proud. I was realized ‎ which my little favor could real make a difference to a person who was badly in need of it. Arrived ‎ really Arriving home, I almost forgot my tiredness. I was lost in happinesses because I did a little for a ‎ happiness stranger and I gained a lot.‎ but 书面表达 Dear Kavin, Glad to receive your email. You asked me to recommend some Chinese traditional gifts that you will buy for your family and friends. Here I’d like to make some recommendations. The first one is the Chinese knot, which stands for friendship, love and good luck. The second one is the Chinese paper cutting, for it is a world cultural heritage. Paper-cuts vary in form and style and they are attractive. Chinese silk is one of the most popular handcrafts representing China so I think the silk scarf is a very good choice for you. In addition, it is convenient to take along. Hoping my suggestions can help you. Have a good vacation!‎ Yours, Li Hua ‎ 附听力原文材料：‎ Text 1‎ M: I'm really exhausted, Mary. But I don't want to miss the Hollywood movie.‎ W：If I were you, I'd skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow. And anyway I've heard it's not as exciting as advertised.‎ Text 2‎ W：Could you give me a ride to the library this afternoon?‎ M：I'd like to, but I'm heading in the other direction. I'm meeting Jean at the restaurant. ‎ Text 3‎ W：Have you seen the video on WeChat? How ridiculous it is to believe that you can charge a phone with an onion!‎ M：My mom is such kind of person. If she finds something interesting, she shares it with her friends without checking the facts.‎ Text 4‎ W：Hi, John. You study at college after work?‎ M：Yeah. The company where I work gave me a promotion, and I have to manage staff in my new job. But my degree is engineering.‎ Text 5‎ W：What have you got for me tonight?‎ M：I'm sorry, Mary. I tried hard, but I couldn't find a French or Italian restaurant here. The best I could find was a German one. ‎ W：That's OK. Let's go there.‎ Text 6‎ W：Tommy, you don't look well. Maybe you should take the day off school.‎ M：Today we're going to the sports center to play basketball! I love basketball!‎ W： ⑦You've got a fever and playing basketball isn't a good idea for a player with a fever. And how did you get the injury on your leg?‎ M：I knocked it against a chair in my room. ‎ W：Does it hurt?‎ M：A little, but not much.‎ W：Here. Put this wet towel on your face to keep your temperature down. I'll take you to the doctor's after breakfast. ‎ Text 7‎ W：Hello, I ordered a pair of shoes from your website last week, and they haven't arrived yet. ⑧Could you check on my order please? ‎ M：Sure, no problem. Delivery usually takes about five business days, but occasionally there are delays. What's the name on your order and the order number?‎ W：The name on the order should be Sandra Burris and the order number is 53630. The order was placed on March 5th.‎ M：According to our delivery tracking system, ⑨your order was shipped on March 7th, that's the day before yesterday, and it's scheduled to arrive tomorrow. ‎ Text 8‎ W：Is this your first time camping?‎ M：No, ⑩I went camping once with my parents and once with my friends, but that was years ago. I haven't been camping for ages.‎ W：So, you know how to build a fire, right?‎ M：Well, I know I should gather some wood, and start the fire with a lighter. But it's not working.‎ W：It's been raining a lot, so the wood around here is some kind of wet. You'll need some smaller wood that's dry, and something like leaves or a bird's nest to get the fire started.‎ M：Would newspapers work? ‎ W：Of course, if you have some. Now, where is your food?‎ M：They're in the tent. ‎ W：On, no! If you don't put your food in a safe place, animals will take it.‎ M：So, what should I do with it?‎ W：Keep it in your car, or tie it high in a tree far from your tent. So, let's see what you have…hot dogs, fruits, and bread. What were you planning to eat?‎ M：Hot dogs, of course, and I need you help me start this fire. Here are some newspapers.‎ W：OK.‎ Text 9‎ W：I noticed you've been late for several times. Have you read our policy about being absent?‎ M：I'm sorry, Miss Johnson. I have had trouble getting to work on Monday mornings.‎ W：The other clerks all get here on time, and the store is not that far from your home. Why are you having trouble?‎ M：Traffic on Mondays just seems to be worse, and I can't get here by 7:30. ‎ W：Maybe you should leave earlier in the morning, Tom.‎ M：I thought of that, too. But no matter how early I get up, I always run into heavy traffic. You can see that on the other days, I'm never late. ‎ W： It sounds like we should change your hours. Can you work on Saturday m ornings at 9:00? Danny gets off work at 9:00 and you could replace him. ‎ M: That should be fine. Thank you so much.‎ W: But it looks like you were gone two days last week. You were supposed to be here on Tuesday and Wednesday, but you didn't show up!‎ M：I am so sorry, Miss Johnson. I left a voicemail from the hospital. I was in a car accident. I just found out that nobody received my messages.‎ W：Did you read the policy on absence, Tom? You're supposed to send a message. ‎ M：Oh, I didn't know that. But it won't happen again!‎ Text 10‎ W：What's the attraction of coffee shops? It's been said that JK Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books sitting in one in Edinburgh. But if you're spending all day buying one expensive coffee after another and haven't sold your first novel yet, the costs can really add up.‎ ‎ For those who work outside of a traditional office or just want to take time out, there's a new alternative in London：a pay-per-minute café. You'll be given a clock when you come in to keep time. When you leave, you return the item and pay the bill. The cost of hanging out, eating, working and meeting new people in the place is 3 pennies per minute or 1. 80 pounds an hour.‎ Customers help themselves to coffee and cookies. They can also bring their own food to eat while accessing the Internet through Wi-Fi.‎ ‎ The new coffee shop's atmosphere is relaxing. The shop's owner, Ivan Meetin, believes his coffee shop is a bit like “social media”, but with a face. Like-minded（趣味相投的） people go there to socialize. Some feel so much at home that they wash the dishes.‎ ‎ The concept of coffee shops, where you pay for the time and not for the cup, has proved popular in Russia. Only time will tell if the British will warm to（对……感兴趣） the idea.‎