湖北省荆州市公安县2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

湖北省荆州市公安县2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试题

‎2019—2020学年度上学期期末联考 高 二 英 语 试 题 命题：杨太平 审题：李群波 本试卷共10页，全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 ‎ ‎★祝考试顺利★‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置，用2B铅笔将答题卡上试题类型后的方框涂黑。‎ ‎2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。‎ ‎3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。‎ 第Ⅰ卷 选择题 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 season is it now?‎ A. Autumn. B. Winter. C. Spring.‎ ‎2. Where does Cindy prefer to go?‎ A. The stadium. B. The bookstore. C. The cinema.‎ ‎3. What does George need to do?‎ A. Repair his window. B. Paint his house. C. Get a ladder.‎ ‎4. What are the speakers doing now?‎ A. Having dinner. B. Climbing a mountain. C. Seeing a movie.‎ ‎5. When can the man meet the president?[来源:学科网]‎ A. At 9:30. B. At 11:45. C. At 12:30.‎ 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 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，各小题给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6 段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.‎ ‎7. What will the speakers do next month?‎ A. Hold a party. B. Attend a wedding. C. Have a family dinner.‎ 听第7 段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What will the woman do in Washington?‎ A. Visit her sister. B. Take classes. C. Have a tour.‎ ‎9. What will the woman buy for the man?‎ A. Some postcards. B. Some books. C. Some souvenirs.‎ 听第8 段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What is the man’s problem?‎ ‎ A. He failed his English test.‎ ‎ B. He’s afraid of tomorrow’s test.[来源:Z|xx|k.Com]‎ ‎ C. He’s worried about the result of his test.‎ ‎11. What does the woman invite the man to do?‎ ‎ A. Meet another person. B. Have some coffee. C. Prepare for the test.‎ ‎12. What does the man do when he’s in a bad mood?‎ ‎ A. He stays at home alone. B. He goes out to parties. C. He chats with his friends.‎ 听第9 段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Where does the woman work?‎ ‎ A. At a television station. B. At a newspaper office. C. At a university.‎ ‎14. Why is the man applying for this position?‎ ‎ A. To make money. ‎ ‎ B. To get working experience. ‎ ‎ C. To meet famous people.‎ ‎15. What is the man’s major at university?‎ ‎ A. Media and Communication. B. Advertising. C. English.‎ ‎16. What does the man need to do next to get the position?‎ ‎ A. Talk to Miss Smith. B. Complete a form. C. Take some courses.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Who can join the senior class?‎ ‎ A. A thirteen-year-old boy. B. A fifteen-year-old boy. C. A sixteen-year-old girl ‎18. How long does each dance class last?‎ ‎ A. 30 minutes. B. 40 minutes. C. One hour.‎ ‎19. When will the children give a public performance? ‎ ‎ A. On July12th. B. On July 11th. C. On May16th.‎ ‎20. What should parents do if they want their children to join the dance class?‎ ‎ A. Make a phone call to Melanie. ‎ ‎ B. Go straight to the dance club. ‎ ‎ C. Book a place in advance 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分） ‎ 第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25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。‎ A Better known by his stage name Kun, Cai Xukun is, without a doubt, one of the most popular stars in China.‎ On July 26, the 21-year-old dropped his new single Young. Within just 20 seconds, it reached 1 million views and in only 3 days topped the music charts of Tencent’s QQ music.‎ Cai wrote the song by himself to share his understanding of modern-day youth. The singer has mixed R&B with electronic music to make his new beat cheerful. One reviewer wrote on QQ Music: “When you listen to the song, you just seem to go back to youth again.”‎ August 2 is Cai’s birthday, and the song was a gift to himself. The singer hopes that he can always have the courage to follow his love of music, ignoring what anyone says. “My works are like my children and I have put my best effort into them. I want every piece of my work to have my own spirit in it. I feel more enjoyment when I am performing my own work.” He told the Global Times.‎ To find new inspiration, Kun attends different kinds of musical performances-from festivals to opera houses. “I just like to do everything, all for my music, all for my art,” he told i-D.‎ With talent and dedication (专注) to music, Cai is expected by many to make his mark in the competitive Chinese music industry.‎ ‎21. What do we know about Kun’s newest single?‎ A. It has earned one million sales. B. It makes people feel energetic.‎ C. It is a birthday gift to a friend of his. D. It combines jazz and electronic music.‎ ‎22. What can we learn from Kun’s words?‎ A. He gains great satisfaction from creating music.‎ ‎ B. He prefers singing songs to writing them.‎ C. He wants his every piece of work liked by everyone. ‎ D. He is preparing another new single.‎ ‎23. Which of the following would best describe Kun?‎ A. Courageous and patient B. Talented and humorous C. Hardworking and creative D. Optimistic and generous B People in Japan tend to live longer and stay healthier in their later years, with an increasing number of old people living alone. Japan is on a fast track to “ultra-age” with people aged 65 or above accounting for 28 percent of its total population in 2017; it was 26.7 percent in 2015. On the other hand, the number of births in 2017 fell to its lowest (about 941,000) since records began in 1899.‎ Demand for care services for elderly people has boomed. A shrinking working population means fewer able-bodied adults are available to look after the elderly. There is a shortage of state-provided elderly care facilities (养老院), while private ones are expensive. Any elderly people do not have the heart to burden other family members who may not live nearby. So they choose to live alone, and often die alone.‎ The country will be short of 380,000 of health nurses by 2025. The government has to turn to advanced robots to meet the shortage. Now about 5,000 nursing homes are testing robots which ‎ assist the elderly with a lot of physical issues, even emotional and psychological issues. A study found that using robots encouraged one third of the people to become more active and independent. Yet there is no robot that can provide the emotional support to the elderly by listening to their need, taking care of them and in general making their twilight year (暮年) happy.‎ Japan provides a case study for China, which is too faced with a fast aging population. 17.23 million babies were born in China in 2017, about 630,000 fewer than in 2016. people aged 60 accounted for 17.3% of China’s population in 2017. With insufficient elderly care facilities and unbalanced supply, China may find it tough to cope with the rapidly increasing number of senior citizens.‎ To meet the challenge, the Chinese government should make policy changes, which Japan is unwilling or unable to do or even consider. China should pay attention to the signals its aging population is sending and take proper and timely action.‎ 24. What do you learn about the old Japanese?‎ A. More and more Japanese choose to live on their own.‎ B. A lot of old Japanese have to continue working at old age.‎ C. Most of old Japanese remain active with the help of robots.‎ D. Japanese aged 65 or above make up one third of its population.‎ 25. What can be inferred from the passage?‎ A. The state-provided care facilities in Japan are affordable.‎ B. The family members do not have the heart to support the elderly people.‎ C. By 2025, the Japanese government will have brought in advanced robots to completely replace nurses.‎ D. Robots can make the elderly people more active and independent by providing emotional support to make their twilight year happy.‎ 26. What is the main idea of the last two paragraphs?‎ A. Japan has set a good example for China to cope with aging population.‎ B. China is never too late to deal with its aging population.‎ C. China is now faced with a fast aging population.‎ D. Japan’s aging population is a timely lesson for China.‎ C For years, Chris Scharoun DeForge had a Valentine's Day routine. She celebrated like clockwork with her husband Paul Scharoun DeForge. On Valentine's Day they would go out to eat, maybe at Red Lobster or Olive Garden. They were celebrating each other.‎ But this year's Valentine's Day may be the most unusual one yet. That's because it is their 25th as husband and wife, a landmark that would be significant for most couples but it's extraordinary for the Scharoun DeForges. They were both born with Down syndrome and are believed to be the longest married couple with the condition in the country.‎ At the time of their wedding, some folks believed that people like them didn't have the emotional maturity to be married. Chris, who as a girl used to cut wedding photos from magazines and hang them on her wall knew better. “I looked into his eyes and saw my future,” Chris said about falling in love with Paul when they first met at a dance 30 years ago.‎ Still, they have had their struggles. And the most recent one may be the most monumental (极大的). This year's Valentine's Day is the first on which they won't be living together. Paul, 54, is coping with early stage dementia, an illness that affects many with his condition at a relatively young age. Several months ago, the state moved him into a community residence (住处) with intensive nursing care while Chris still lives in their cozy apartment in Liverpool.‎ Of course Chris doesn't want to be without him. Their family worked hard to keep them ‎ together. They even found a new apartment that met the state's standards. At first, the state agreed—a huge victory—but Paul's condition continued to deteriorate. By that time he was using a wheelchair and required round-the-clock care. The state decided he needed to move to the facility after all.‎ The couple is disappointed but not scared. Chris visits Paul regularly and they spend weekends together. Chris’s sister said they had an unconditional and sweet love.‎ 24. Why is this year’s Valentine’s Day special to the Scharoun DeForges? A. They will go out to eat at Red Lobster.‎ B. Their marriage was believed not to last so long.‎ C. They won’t be living together for the first time.‎ D. It is their 25th as a couple despite their Down syndrome.‎ 25. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “deteriorate”? A. change B. better C. worsen D. switch 26. What can we learn from the couple according to the passage?‎ A. They fell in love with each other at first sight.‎ B. They still can meet each other on a regular basis.‎ C. They had difficulty celebrating Valentine's Day together.‎ D. They moved into a community residence together.‎ 27. What may be the best title for the text?‎ A. Struggles against Down syndrome B. A love without limits C. A Valentine’s Day’s celebration D. A couple forced to get separated 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。‎ Bathed in two cultures from childhood, moving around the world and experiencing different cultures has always been my thing. When I was in high school, I heard about students in my class wanting to take the SAT test and study abroad in the USA. 31 . Actually, what I wanted to experience most was the European lifestyle and cultural mix.‎ I used to travel a lot around Europe with my parents as a little kid, and also not forgetting that the French Language is one of my mother tongues, France seemed therefore like a top choice for me. French universities have a good reputation and the French capital is internationally well known for its cultural history. 32 . My university was one of those small cities and I also got the chance to obtain a scholarship which made it easier for me to start my studies.‎ ‎ 33 . Opportunities are offered to develop our network and explore the business world. The university participated as a partner in international networking courses leading to a European Master’s degree, a double degree, or training abroad.‎ ‎ 34 . So, if you are an international student who came to France for studies, you can take the chance to explore another country for a term and study in English. I remember wanting to take this opportunity in my first year of my college life and try the program which back then offered students the chance to go on an exchange with Linnaeus University in Sweden. 35 .‎ A. I applied and was lucky to get accepted B. But I was not that attracted to studying there C. You can find a lot of student-friendly cities as well D. Besides, all these universities have their own unique advantages E. The university I chose was small but used to invite business chiefs and directors F. Because there are many universities with good reputation which attracts students G. Plus, all French universities work with several countries to offer an exchange program 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 完型填空（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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Eleven years ago, it seemed as if the world came to an end. My husband of 19 years, the father of my two sons, was diagnosed with terminal cancer (癌症晚期). Over the 36 of seven months, Bill went from 37 me easily at tennis to needing my help to go to the bathroom.‎ It was the best seven months of my life. Maybe I don't actually 38 that. But it was certainly the time when I felt most 39 . During those seven months, I came to 40 that whatever else I did in my life, nothing would 41 more than taking care of my husband. I discovered that the minor complaint of an annoying coworker, or a flat tire pales (失色) in 42 with the beauty of sincere laughter, or the 43 of a bakery. There were moments of 44 , laughter, and tenderness in every day. I found I could train myself to see beauty 45 bother.‎ In the days after Bill's diagnosis and brain surgery, being his caregiver also meant being fully ‎ ‎ 46 as much as possible. During his last weekend, we had dinner together. Later, a relative visited. I 47 that she’d changed her appearance, and not in a good way. It was the kind of 48 I’d usually keep to 49 . Just then, Bill voiced 50 what I’d been thinking, in that truthful way he had, and I found myself 51 out loud. I thought I could look after this man forever, but he ‎ 52 in four days.‎ Eleven years later, I haven’t made much achievements. 53 every day, I try to be the person I became during those seven months. I try to be a little less judgmental, a little more generous, a little more 54 for the small moments in life.‎ I am a better person for having been Bill's caregiver. It was his last, best 55 to me.‎ ‎36. A. routine B. event C. course D. basis[来源:学科网ZXXK]‎ ‎37. A. beating B. hitting C. striking D. winning ‎38. A. believe B. decide C. think D. mean ‎ ‎39. A. alive B. awake C. ashamed D. embarrassed ‎40. A. hope B. understand C. admit D. accept ‎41. A. differ B. matter C. strengthen D. help ‎42. A. conflict B. conversation C. comparison D. touch ‎43. A. reputation B. feeling C. sense D. smell ‎44. A. joy B. fear C. panic D. sadness ‎45. A. other than B. rather than C. more than D. less than ‎46. A. comfortable B. present C. absent D. flexible ‎47. A. noticed B. watched C. felt D. informed ‎48. A. concept B. suggestion C. thought D. view ‎49. A. ourselves B. himself C. herself D. myself ‎50. A. completely B. exactly C. partly D. accurately ‎51. A. crying B. shouting C. screaming D. laughing ‎ ‎52. A. passed away B. died away C. went away D. got away ‎53. A. And B. But C. Or D. While ‎54. A. thoughtful B. powerful C. careful D. grateful ‎55. A. moment B. experience C. gift D. subject 第Ⅱ卷 非选择题 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ A CCTV journalist succeeded 56 arousing a heated discussion among citizens by asking people whether they were happy. There were 57 (variety) as to the responses, even some quite funny ones included. Although people played jokes on the answers, it did not take long 58 ‎ they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.‎ It is certain that people’s views on happiness 59 (affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of ‎ 60 decrease in the number of the people who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose intention is to make big money appreciate 61 (offer) any chance to multiply their income, believing that is 62 their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit(继承)their parents’ property, especially those 63 are known as silver-spoon kids(富二代). Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune 64 (illegal).‎ In my opinion, we should make 65 clear that happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life to the fullest and be happy.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假如你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Henry想在中国给他的父母买生日礼物，向你发来邮件咨询在茶叶、小米手机和丝绸衬衫这三种应该选择哪种更好。请你回复邮件，并从中做出选择并讲述理由。[来源:Zxxk.Com][来源:学科网]‎ 注意：1. 词数80左右；‎ 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ 3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ 4. 小米手机：MI cell phone Dear Henry,‎ How nice it is to hear from you and I’m pleased to lend you a hand. _ ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写（满分25分）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks(盯着他们).‎ One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn't until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra agreed and the two decided to share Ali’s running shoes. Zahra’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.‎ Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.‎ The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted, he thought only of Zahra and ‎ his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided （碰撞）with Ali from behind and he crashed to the ground.‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；‎ ‎3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；‎ ‎4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ Paragraph 1: ‎ Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.___________________________________ ‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2: ‎ Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly.______________________________________ ‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________荆州市四县市2019-2020学年高二上学期期末联考 英语参考答案 第一部分 听力 (每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ ‎1-5 BCABC 6-10 ACBAC 11-15 BAABC 16-20 BACAB 第二部分 阅读理解（第一节：每小题2.5分，满分25分）‎ ‎21-23 BAC 24-26 AAD 27-30 DCBB 第二部分 阅读理解（第二节：每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎31-35 BCEGA 第三部分 第一节：完型填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎36-40CADAB 41-45 BCDAB 46-50 BACDB 51-55 DABDC 第三部分 第二节：语法填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 56. in 57. varieties 58. before 59. are affected 60. a ‎ ‎61. being offered 62. where 63. who 64. illegally 65. it 第四部分 写作[来源:学*科*网Z*X*X*K]‎ 第一节：应用文写作参考范文：‎ Dear Henry,‎ How nice it is to hear from you and I’m pleased to lend you a hand. It’s definitely a wonderful idea to buy your parents birthday gifts from China, which will be special and unforgettable.‎ Honestly, it’s hard to decide which one of the three kinds suits them finest. However, personally I’d prefer silk shirts to Chinese tea or Mi cell phones. Even though it is nowadays very easy to buy silk products worldwide, silk shirts bought from China will undeniably be quite different. After all, China is home to silk and silk souvenirs are ‎ of the superior quality across the world.‎ Anyway, whatever your decision is, any choice of yours means much.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua[来源:Zxxk.Com]‎ 第二节：读后续写参考范文：‎ Paragraph 1: ‎ Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finishing line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let her sister down, Ali couldn't help sobbing. Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony, Ali felt overjoyed and relieved as he eventually won the shoes for his sister.‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Filled with pleasure, Ali walked home quickly. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news. On his arrival, Ali found Zahra was waiting outside. Nervous and anxious, Zahra wondered whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting. "Zahra, see what I have got for you." Ali said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands. The instant Zahra saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Ali. "Thank you! Ali." Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.‎ 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Bad weather, isn’t it? It has stopped snowing, but it is even colder.‎ M: Yes. It feels like 10 degrees below zero at least. The street is covered with snow. ‎ Text 2‎ M: Cindy, would you like to go to the stadium with me after dinner? W: Well, I’ll go with you if you insist. But I prefer to go to the cinema. ‎ Text 3‎ W: George, what happened to your window?‎ M: When I was painting the house last week, I hit it with the ladder. ‎ Text 4‎ M: Ah! We get to the top of the mountain finally.‎ W: Yes. After climbing the mountain for about three hours, I’m so thirsty and tired. ‎ M: Me, too. Let’s have a rest under that tree.‎ Text 5‎ M: Do you think I can meet the president tomorrow morning before 9:30? ‎ W: I’m afraid not. He won’t come to his office until 11:45.[来源:学科网ZXXK]‎ M: The can I meet him at 12:30?‎ W: Yes, I’ll tell him about this appointment. ‎ Text 6‎ M: It’s Mom and Dad’s wedding anniversary next month. Shall we hold a party for them? [来源:学|科|网Z|X|X|K]‎ W: I don’t think that’s a good idea. Dad hates parties. And anyway, I won’t have time next month. I need to study for my exams.[来源:Z_xx_k.Com]‎ M: Then, let’s take them out to have dinner at a restaurant. ‎ W: Great! And we can buy some gifts for them.‎ W: OK. ‎ Text 7‎ M: I’d like to see you off, Jane, but I can’t get to the airport until five o’clock. W: I’m afraid I’ll have been away by then. My plane takes off at 4:30.‎ M: What a pity! When will the plane arrive in Washington?‎ W: I’m not going straight to Washington. I’ll spend a week with my sister in New York, and then go to Washington. Then I will take classes for five days there.‎ M: Well, I wish you good luck. Remember to call me as soon as you get there. W: Yes, I will. And I will send you some postcards.‎ M: Thank you. ‎ Text 8‎ W: Hello! How are you today?‎ M: Hi, I’m feeling very nervous. I had an English text and I’m not sure what the result is. W: It’s no use worrying about it now. You’ve done your best and you can’t change any of your answers.‎ M: That’s true. I really should go home and prepare for tomorrow’s test, but I’m feeling tired.‎ W: Let’s go and get some coffee together. That will help you wake up again.‎ M: OK. I feel like sitting down and having a chat. How have you been recently?‎ W: Oh, you know me. I’m always happy. If I think I’m getting into a bad mood. I’ll call some friends and have a chat with them.‎ M: That’s a good idea. I usually stay at home alone and get increasingly sad.‎ W: I hate spending too much time staying at home. I’m always excited about going out to parties and meeting people.‎ M: Perhaps I’m too shy. I should go out more and not spend time worrying about tests. ‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello, this is Universal Television Station. How may I help you?‎ M: Hello. Uh, I’m calling because I saw an advertisement in the newspaper. It said there was a part-time job available for a students who wants to work on your local news program.‎ W: Right. But do you know that all of our part-time jobs are for volunteers? It’s an unpaid position. Besides, if you think of it as a platform to meet famous people, then you’re wrong.‎ M: Oh, sure, I understand that. I just want to get some working experience for a television news program.‎ M: Are you majoring in Media and Communication?‎ M: No. My major is English, but I’ve taken some courses in Media and Communication.‎ W: I see. Well, you need to talk to Miss Wagner. She’s in charge of the program. But first, you need to fill out an application form. You can drop by the station later today.‎ Text 10‎ Thank you for calling Sheldon Dance Club. We are pleased to inform you that our dance classes for children are going to start soon. As usual, there will be classes every week. Unlike previous years, however, there will be two different age groups from this year. The junior class will be for children between the ages of five and ten. And the senior class will be for older children between the ages of eleven and fourteen. Our classes are on Friday afternoons between 3:30 and 4:30. Parents can take their children to come straight to the dance club from school. Classes begin on May 16th and finish on July 11th. Children will take part in a public performance on July 12th to show off everything they’ve learned in the club. If your children want to join one of the groups, parents can come along on the first Friday. There’s no need to book a place in advance. And if you have any questions, you can call Melanie at 223-1457.‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________‎