2019-2020学年湖北省荆门市高二上学期期末学业水平选择性考试阶段性检测英语试题 word版

2019-2020学年湖北省荆门市高二上学期期末学业水平选择性考试阶段性检测英语试题 word版

荆门市2019—2020学年度上学期 高二年级学业水平选择性考试阶段性检测 英 语 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分 试卷共10页）‎ 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. Where does the man want to meet the woman?‎ A. In the parking lot. B. At the main gate. C. In his office.‎ ‎2. Why does the woman call the man?‎ A. To express thanks. B. To give an explanation. C. To make an invitation.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. An opera. B. A singer. C. A dance.‎ ‎4. What will the man do next?‎ A. Try some coffee. B. See his niece. C. Have a hot chocolate.‎ ‎5. What will the woman deal with first?‎ A. The bike. B. The football. C. The window.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. What animal is new to the shelter?‎ A. A tiger. B. A lion. C. A bear.‎ ‎7. How much will the woman pay to visit the shelter?‎ A. $7. B. $12. C. $14.‎ 请听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。‎ ‎8. What does the woman like about Stone Kastell?‎ A. The size. B. The location. C. The facilities.‎ ‎9. Which place costs the most?‎ A. The Sunset. B. Stone Kastell. C. La Guardia.‎ 请听第8 段材料，回答第10 至12 题。‎ ‎10. What particularly attracts the man to Midway?‎ A. Its mountain views. B. Its old buildings. C. Its Ice Castles.‎ ‎11. What will the man do at Soldier Hollow Resort?‎ A. Go skiing. B. Go snowshoeing. C. Go snow tubing.‎ ‎12. How long will the man stay in Midway?‎ A. For a week. B. For two weeks. C. For three weeks.‎ 请听第9 段材料，回答第13 至16 题。‎ ‎13. When will the man tour the campus?‎ A. On Monday morning. B. On Monday afternoon. C. On Tuesday afternoon.‎ ‎14. Which year of college are the speakers probably in now?‎ A. The first year. B. The second year. C. The third year.‎ ‎15. What does the man suggest doing on Tuesday morning?‎ A. Attending a lecture. B. Seeking legal advice. C. Visiting the library.‎ ‎16. What activity will the man take part in on Wednesday afternoon?‎ A. Careers Lecture. B. Student Union Induction. C. Computer Lab Tour.‎ 请听第10 段材料，回答第17 至20 题。‎ ‎17. Why does the speaker recommend working in the computer game industry?‎ A. It's popular. B. It's creative. C. It's well-paid.‎ ‎18. What did the speaker major in at university?‎ A. Computer. B. Physics. C. History.‎ ‎19. Who inspired the speaker to find a job in the computer game industry?‎ A. His mother. B. His father. C. His uncle.‎ ‎20. What did the speaker do at first at the games company?‎ A. He tested games. B. He wrote programs. C. He did research.‎ 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 Architect Daniel Libeskind is the designer of such global landmarks as New York's One World Trade Center and Berlin's Jewish Museum. In his new book, he reviews his life's work and its inspirations — including these books.‎ Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll. I love Lewis Carroll; he's a total genius (天才). His two classic works are children's books for grown-ups because they show aspects of the creative mind that we all have but seldom use in adulthood. Inspired by Carroll, I make a habit of trying to learn seven amazing things before breakfast.‎ Ulysses by James Joyce. Joyce once said that if Dublin were destroyed, you could recreate the entire city from this novel. You can't do urban planning without Ulysses because it is a labyrinth (迷宫) you can never leave.‎ In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust. Proust's great novel is really a book of reflections about how architecture — our living spaces — creates a blueprint (蓝图) for our dreams, our desires, our emotions, and our memories. Where we have lived, what we have eaten, and what kind of cups we use — all of those aspects are examined here in minute detail. ‎ Emily Dickinson's Herbarium by Emily Dickinson. From childhood onward, Dickinson collected, pressed, and classified the plants she grew in her garden in Amherst. Through the pictures in this book, you can see how her poetry — all her symbols, all her metaphors (隐喻), the colors she mentions — mirrors nature. You don't even have to read her poetry to see what a great artist she was.‎ 21. Which of the following books is set in Dublin?‎ A. Ulysses. B. In Search of Lost Time.‎ C. Through the Looking-Glass. D. Emily Dickinson's Herbarium.‎ ‎22. Whose book has pictures of various plants?‎ A. James Joyce's. B.Emily Dickinson's.‎ C. Marcel Proust's. D. Lewis Carroll's.‎ ‎23. What can be learned about the books mentioned in the text?‎ A. They are all novels. B. They are written for children.‎ C. They offer inspirations for Daniel Libeskind. D. They focus on the power of nature.‎ B Home party marketing originated in America in the early twentieth century. At that time, direct selling had become a very common part of American life. Door-to-door salesmen would travel throughout the country selling anything from sewing machines to cure-all medicines. In 1931, a man named Frank Stanley Beveridge who had dug enough gold by doing this selling started a company called Stanley Home Products. The company sold cleaning supplies to housewives.‎ Soon after Mr. Beveridge began his company, one of his salesmen began selling Stanley products at home parties. The salesman would organize a Stanley Party where he could give a cleaning demonstration(演示) to a room full of guests. It allowed him to sell Stanley products to many different customers at once, and it proved to be much more effective than standard door-to-door sales. The practice quickly became the main marketing strategy(策略) of Stanley Home Products.‎ Next, during the 1940s, many housewives started selling Stanley products to make extra money for their families. The job was perfect for housewives because Stanley sellers could work from home and set their own schedules. A single mother named Brownie Wise took full advantage of this opportunity and quickly became one of Stanley’s top sellers. ‎ Not long after that, she started her own direct selling business called Tupperware Patio Parties, which focused on selling a new type of plastic food container, Tupperware, using the Stanley home party system. Wise had realized Tupperware was perfect for the home party system. She could show her customers its patented (专利的) airtight seal, and she could also take away their anxiety about the safety of plastics -a fairly new invention at the time. Wise’ s company was very successful, and it was soon selling more Tupperware than department stores。‎ Today, many other companies have adopted home party marketing plans. So, next time you leave friend’s party with a hundred dollars’ worth of new Tupperware or jewelry, you can thank Frank Stanley Beveridge and Brownie Wise for your unintended purchase.‎ ‎24. What do we know about Frank Stanley Beveridge?‎ A. He was an inventor of many home products.‎ B. He was an experienced door-to-door salesman.‎ C. He was the president of Tupperware Patio Parties.‎ D. He was the first person to organize a Stanley Party.‎ ‎25. Why was being a home party seller a perfect job for housewives?‎ A. They liked holding parties at their house.‎ B. They could make some money quickly.‎ C. They needed hardly any pre-job training.‎ D. They could work under a flexible schedule.‎ ‎26. According to Wise, why was Tupperware perfect for the home party system?‎ A. It was liked by party organizers. B. It required a demonstration.‎ C. It sold badly in department stores. D. It was especially made for the system.‎ ‎27. This text is organized in the pattern of ____________.‎ A. time and events. B. comparison and contrast.‎ C. cause and effect. D. argument and explanation.‎ C Christina Horsten and Felix Zeltner tried not to panic when they were hit with a $400 rent increase on their Park Slope apartment in 2016, and realized they would have to move for the second time in two years. Instead of feeling intimidated by the unexpected event, they hit upon an unconventional idea: Why not move to a new neighborhood every month for a year?‎ At first, things went remarkably well. They found their next apartment, a beautiful apartment in Chinatown. The next months brought stops in Staten Island and Harlem. As September approached, their next place to live proved difficult to find. When their Harlem lease (租约) ended, they took a road trip, then fell for a false advertisement in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, when an apartment they found advertised online wasn't actually available to rent. And eventually they got their money back through Paypal. “That was rock bottom,” Ms. Horsten said.‎ Over the rest of the year, they spent time in a townhouse in Mott Haven, as well as apartments in Chelsea, the East Village, Hell’s Kitchen, and Williamsburg. “In the end, we were like, ‘Why should we even stop doing this?’ ”Ms. Horsten said. But then a lease takeover on Listings Project caught their attention: a two-bedroom apartment atop an Upper West Side townhouse.‎ A second daughter, Lily, was born in January. And with a newborn, they have no intention of moving again anytime soon. Still, many aspects of their adventure have remained with them. “In the ‎ same way that we’ve tried to keep minimalism(极简主义) in our life, we try to stay in touch with all the people we’ve met,” Ms. Horsten said.“We realized it was a lifelong project to try to get to know NewYork City,” she added. But there is one member of the household eagerly waiting for a repeat: their 4-year-old daughter Emma.“ I think she loved it the most,” Ms. Horsten said.“At all the places we stayed, she found things I never noticed: children’s books, a dollhouse, a drum set. Even now, she’s like，‘When are we moving to a new home?’ And we’re like，‘We kind of like it here.’ ”‎ 28. What does the underlined word “intimidated” in Paragraph1 mean?‎ A. Frightened. B. Surprised. C. Embarrassed. D. Confused.‎ ‎29. While looking for a place to stay, where was the couple nearly cheated?‎ A. In Chinatown. B. In Sunset Park. C. In Staten Island. D. In Harlem.‎ ‎30. What’s the couple’s plan for next month?‎ A. Buying a townhouse in Brooklyn.‎ B. Staying in the apartment in the Upper West Side.‎ C. Donating their daughter’s toys to those living nearby.‎ D. Looking for a two-bedroom apartment for their newborn.‎ ‎31. What is the best title for the text?‎ A. East or west, home is best. B. Where to start, where to end.‎ C. Wherever you are, there is home. D. Another month, another neighborhood.‎ D Medical developments and discoveries often provide the best things for controversies(争论).This is because whenever a new discovery or theory is proposed, there is always disagreement. Only via objective scientific evidence can such arguments be cleared. But, as is often the case, a clear solution is not instantly found. However, once the technology catches up with the area of the discovery, it shows exactly how valid the theory is. Since this is a slow process and can take years, the development of controversies is unavoidable.‎ Over the years, various such controversies have been developed, examined, and either rejected, or proved right for the good of mankind. Now read the following examples.‎ Firstly, cancer was largely regarded as an incurable disease, since its exact cause was unknown. Later, professors and doctors came up with various theories regarding the cause. Some claimed it was the result of chemical processes, while others believed it was a sort of poison. After a few ‎ decades, a doctor proposed that cancer was caused by the inhalation (吸入)of pollutants, in the form of smoke, gas, etc. His claim was rejected by many researchers and doctors. However, due to various scientific studies, this claim is now clearly common knowledge, though there may be other causes.‎ Many people worry that the use of cell phones can cause cancer. Recent studies suggest that this common threat is actually quite true. Numerous studies indicate that the long usage of cell phones(at least an hour per day) increases the risk of developing brain tumors. ‎ After the discovery of X-rays, they were widely used, from doctors' clinics to shoe stores to see the fit of shoes. People thought they could offer the benefit of visualizing the skeleton(骨骼)of a person without causing any danger to the person. However, in 1956, the National Academy of Science reported the harmful effects of these rays on the human body, and the practice was then given up. Presently, we all know that exposure to X-rays may lead to radiation poisoning, tissue breakdown, and even death.‎ ‎32. What may stop the scientific evidence of a theory being found quickly?‎ A. Agreement among scientists. B. The lack of professional researchers.‎ C. Technological limitations. D. The lack of motivation for investigating.‎ ‎33. Different scientific studies have proved that _________.‎ A. cancer is not an incurable disease. B. cancer is caused by chemical processes.‎ C. air pollution is becoming more serious. D. air pollution is one of the causes of cancer.‎ ‎34. How is the passage mainly developed?‎ A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons.‎ C. By following time order. D. By making classifications.‎ ‎35. What is the purpose of the passage?‎ A. To remove people’s misunderstanding of medicine.‎ B. To report the most recent medical development.‎ C. To find good solutions to medical problems.‎ D. To stress the development of controversies.‎ 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。‎ As long as there have been exams, students have found ways to cheat. Today the correct ‎ answers are just a few taps away on a smart phone. So countries have come up with new ways to stop the funny business. Some use metal detectors, surveillance (监控) cameras, and mobile phone jammers (干扰器). 36 ‎ Cheating in high school leaving exams got so bad in Mauritania and Algeria that this year the authorities turned off the Internet for the entire country. Algeria did so for at least an hour during tests (which last about a week). 37 Other countries, such as Iraq, Uzbekistan and Ethiopia, have for years been shutting down the Internet during exam time.‎ In each country students are under high pressure to do well in the tests, which often determine whether they can continue their education at a good university. 38 But high marks are rare. In Algeria only around half of students passed the exams in recent years. In Mauritania the rate is much lower.‎ ‎39 Darrell West of the Brookings Institution, a think-tank, estimates that in 2015-2016 Internet shutdowns ordered by governments cost countries at least $2.4bn. 40 ‎ A. Turning off the Internet is expensive.‎ B. Teachers try to help — in their own way.‎ C. Others have taken a more severe measure.‎ D. A splendid grade may mean a scholarship abroad.‎ E. Mauritania cut access from morning until evening on exam days.‎ F. For that kind of money, countries could even improve their schools.‎ G. With so many students cheating electronically, governments are taking extreme steps.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ It was my twenty-eighth birthday, and I was seriously upset. I was a newly divorced mom, raising two small children on my own. Feeling 41 myself had become comfortable for me.‎ The evening before my 42 , my six-year-old son Nick said,“Tomorrow's your birthday, Mommy!‎ I can't 43 !”Unable to return his enthusiasm, I kissed his cheeks and 44 he could forget it the next day.‎ The next morning, I 45 noises in our living room and then I heard Nick 46 his baby sister Maya, telling her to“make Mommy smile today.”It suddenly hit me. I'd been so 47 in my sadness that I hadn't realized how it was affecting my children. Sensing my 48 , my little boy was doing his best to 49 something about it.‎ I marched into the living room to hug my children — and was 50 in my tracks. There sat Nick on the floor, Maya on her blanket next to him, and in front of them was a pile of 51 .‎ I looked wide-eyed and open-mouthed at the presents, then back to my son.“Happy Birthday!”he cried.“I 52 you, Mommy, didn't I?” I knelt（跪） down next to him and asked how he'd 53 to get me the presents. He reminded me of our 54 to the Dollar Tree store，and I 55 remembered him telling me he was going to spend the pocket money he'd been saving for ages. I had almost 56 him for spending everything he had so carefully saved. I would never have imagined that he was 57 gifts for me.‎ ‎ 58 the presents, I suddenly saw the beauty in my life. The sadness 59 from my heart. I hugged my son and daughter and told them how 60 I was to have them in my life.‎ ‎41. A. satisfied with B. sorry for C. afraid of D. amazed by ‎42. A. graduation B. anniversary C. retirement D. birthday ‎43. A. lie B. leave C. wait D. play ‎44. A. hoped B. proved C. promised D. advised ‎45. A. tested B. made C. heard D. remembered ‎46. A. singing to B. talking to C. arguing with D. speaking about ‎47. A. similar B. skilled C. lost D. scared ‎48. A. unhappiness B. importance C. impatience D. confusion ‎49. A. explain B. read C. find D. do ‎50. A. blamed B. stopped C. refused D. chosen ‎51. A. clothes B. bags C. toys D. presents ‎52. A. surprised B. trusted C. missed D. frightened ‎53. A. expected B. managed C. agreed D. pretended ‎54. A. dream B. plan C. trip D. task ‎55. A. immediately B. frequently C. recently D. continuously ‎56. A. forgiven B. thanked C. supported D. scolded ‎57. A. preparing B. designing C. opening D. ordering ‎58. A. Depending on B. Running into C. Looking at D. Paying for ‎59. A. expanded B. rose C. appeared D. removed ‎60. A. busy B. lucky C. wrong D. greedy 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。‎ My dear grandson，your mother tells me that you 61 (start) smoking some time ago and now you are finding it difficult 62 (give) it up. By the way，did you know that this is ‎ 63 you become addicted in three different ways?‎ Firstly，you can become physically addicted to nicotine， 64 is one of the hundreds of harmful chemicals in 65 (cigarette). This means that 66 (accustom) to having nicotine in it, you feel good. But when the drug leaves your body，you get withdrawal symptoms. I remember 67 (feel) bad-tempered and sometimes even more pain.‎ Secondly，you become addicted 68 habit. As you know，if you do the same thing over and over again，you begin to do it automatically. Lastly，you can become 69 (mental) addicted. I believed I was 70 (happy) and more relaxed after having a cigarette，so I began to think that I could only feel good when I smoked. I was addicted in all three ways，so it was very difficult to quit. But I did finally manage. ‎ 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仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ I used to think visiting museums was boring. One day, I was taking to an art museum that there ‎ were a group of other kids. “Not having funs?” the guide whispered, watch my face. I sighed but followed the group. “Since the parents are gone, let's find something specially!” the guide said. We saw a painting of people in a café and the guide asked why was wrong with them. I found out that table legs was all missing. The guide praised me and then said, “Our brains play tricks us, making us ignore small changes, and the painter just made a good use of it.” From then on, I started to love museums.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你所在的城市正在创建全国文明城市。国检结束后，城市形象和市民素质有了明显提升，但仍然有一些不文明现象。请你给荆门日报写一封建议信，呼吁大家行动起来，争做文明市民，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 分享创城的意义；‎ ‎2. 争做文明市民的建议；‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ 全国文明城市 the National Civilized City ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours Li Hua 荆门市2019—2020学年度上学期 高二年级学业水平选择性考试阶段性检测 英语参考答案 一、听力 ： 1-5CAACB 6-10 CBBCC 11-15 ABBAC 16-20 CBBCA 二、阅读理解：21-23 ABC 24-27 BDBA 28-31ABBD 32-35 CDAD ‎ ‎36-40 CEDAF ‎ 三、完形填空：41-45 BDCAC 46-50 BCADB ‎ ‎51-55 DABCA 56-60 DACDB 四、语法填空：61.started 62.to give 63.because 64.which ‎65.cigarettes 66. accustomed 67.feeling 68.through ‎69.mentally 70. happier ‎ 五、短文改错：1.taking→ taken 2.that→where 3.funs→fun ‎ ‎4.watch→ watching 5.but→and 6.specially→special ‎7.why→what 8.was→were 9.tricks ^us→on ‎ ‎10.made a good use→删掉a 六、书面表达 One possible version:‎ What is known to all is that Jingmen city has been making every effort to be one of the civilized cities across China. The purpose of activity is to improve the qualities of the citizens. What's more，it's an extremely important opportunity to make Jingmen a better place for us to live. Therefore, all citizens should do something meaningful. ‎ First and foremost，our little action counts. As a student，we’d better show respect for teachers on campus and parents at home. What's more，we are supposed not to throw rubbish in public places and shouldobey the traffic rules wherever we are. Last but not least，nothing can be better if we attach great importance to environmental protection. The idea of three Rs “recycle, reuse and reduce” can make a great difference to a better city. ‎ All in all, only by making joint efforts can we be civilized citizens and make great contributions to our city.‎ 听力材料 ‎(Text 1)‎ W: How about meeting in the parking lot or inside the main gate?‎ M: It’s too cold in the parking lot. Why don’t you just find me in my office?‎ ‎(Text 2) ‎ W: Mr. Brown, I’m calling to thank you for the wonderful dinner you invited us to yesterday. I really enjoyed it.‎ M: I’m very glad to hear that. I’d like you to join us for dinner again sometime.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ W: The opera was fantastic! The singer had an amazing voice.‎ M: How was the rest of the performance?‎ W: Everything was impressive, the set design, the clothes, the dancing …‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ M: I’m in the mood for a large hot chocolate with a lot of cream.‎ W: What happened? Our coffee isn’t good enough for you anymore?‎ M: It’s not that. My niece is coming to visit and I promised her that I knew where to get the best hot chocolate in town. The truth is, I’ve never even tried your hot chocolate! So make sure it’s good.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: I really want to go out on my bike, but it’s got a flat tyre. Can you fix it?‎ W: I’m really busy at the moment. Why don’t you play football instead?‎ M: But the football is flat as well.‎ W: Oh. But it just needs more air. That shouldn’t take too long. I’ve just finished putting some new glass in the window so I’ll have a tea and then I’ll do it first.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: How about going to a movie this Saturday?‎ M: I’d like to, but I’ve already made plans. I’m going to visit Noah’s Lost Ark.‎ W: What is it?‎ M: It’s a non-profit shelter for all kinds of animals, such as lions, tigers, wolves and tortoises. Their newest arrival is a brown bear. In the past, the animals were kept in zoos, but now some zoos have closed.‎ W: That’s really sad. Do people have to pay to visit there?‎ M: Yes. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for kids. Do you want to join me this Saturday?‎ W: Yes, and I’d love to bring my son along. He loves animals. ‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ M: I’ve just received these hotel details from Johnson. What do you think?]‎ W: Well, the most convenient place seems to be Stone Kastell. Only thirteen kilometers from the airport.‎ M: But look how small the conference room is. It only holds forty people. And they only have three conference rooms. I think the best is this one, The Sunset.‎ W: Well, it certainly has larger conference rooms than Stone Kastell. Six conference rooms — that’s OK. The only thing is, The Sunset is the furthest out. It’s forty kilometers from the airport. Why don’t you like this one, La Guardia?‎ M: I do. It’s just the price. Their facilities look great from the photos but it’s definitely the most expensive.‎ ‎(Text 8) ‎ W: Bob, what’s your plan for the winter holiday?‎ M: I’ll take a trip to Midway. My friend James lives there and he’s persuaded me to go there with him when school is over. ‎ W: Are there any things that appeal to you?‎ M: Certainly. First, the mountain views are great. Second, I especially want to look at the annual Ice Castles there. They’re huge handmade structures that are works of art. They’re made with almost 20 million pounds of ice, you know. ‎ W: Will you ski there?‎ M: Yes. That’s my favorite. There’re more than 20 miles of trails for cross-country skiing, snow tubing and snowshoeing at Soldier Hollow Resort.‎ W: That’s really amazing. ‎ M: Sure it is! So do you want to visit the town, too?‎ W: Yes. But I cannot make it. I guess I can go there some other time. So how long will you stay there?‎ M: From January 10th to 23rd. ‎ ‎(Text 9) ‎ M: Liz. I’m looking at the timetable here. It seems that there are some choices available.‎ W: So what are you going to do on Monday afternoon? In the morning we all have the opening lecture.‎ M: Well, the “Careers Lecture” might be helpful, but I am interested in the “University Tour”. So I’m doing the tour first, then the lecture. ‎ W: Alright. Might learn something interesting. After all, we haven’t seen much of this place yet, and we will be spending four years here.‎ M: On Tuesday afternoon, there’s a lecture about study skills, but that morning offers another choice.‎ W: “Library Tour” or “Student Union Induction”. What do you think?‎ M: I think the student union is very important, but we can go there any time. Now we should take advantage of the library tour. ‎ W: OK. Wednesday morning is free, but after lunch there’s a choice between visiting the computer lab and attending a lecture on our legal rights.‎ M: Well, computers are the basis of everything these days, so I’m going to the computer lab.‎ ‎(Text 10) ‎ I’m here today to talk to you about working in a popular industry — computer gaming. I’d recommend it not because it’s a well-paid job — generally it isn’t — but rather because it’s creative. People get jobs in the computer game industry after receiving degrees in all sorts of subjects. Of course, if you have done a course in computer, that will give you an advantage but it’s certainly not necessary. I myself graduated in physics and colleagues of mine did history, engineering and English. Love for the job is very important. It goes without saying that everyone who joins the industry enjoys playing games. My parents always told me I spent far too much time on them. My uncle worked in a major games company and he often told me something about the computer game industry. He suggested I put it to good use and apply for work in the industry. Then I decided to ‎ apply to a games company. I was lucky enough to get taken on. I didn’t have the skills to become a technical programmer of course and started as a games tester. That taught me a huge amount and after six months I was able to do something more demanding. Now I’m given a position in the research department. I’m quite satisfied with my job. ‎