2018-2019学年陕西省城固县第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题

2018-2019学年陕西省城固县第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题

‎2018-2019学年陕西省城固县第一中学高一上学期期末考试英语试题 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. How old is the woman?‎ ‎ A. 10. B. 18. C. 28.‎ ‎2. What does the man do now?‎ ‎ A. An editor. B. A teacher. C. A journalist. ‎ ‎3. When will the man go home?‎ ‎ A. At noon. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. ‎ ‎4. What will the speakers do for their mother's birthday?‎ ‎ A. Throw a party. B. Make a dress. C. Buy a gift. ‎ ‎5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ ‎ A. Their CDs. B. Their hobbies. C. Their stamps.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 请听下面5段对话或独白，选出最佳选项。‎ 请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What will the woman do on Tuesday?‎ ‎ A. Visit a farm. B. Have a picnic. C. Go to a village. ‎ ‎7. When will the woman go to the island?‎ ‎ A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Thursday.‎ 请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. When will the lecture end?‎ ‎ A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 4:30 pm.‎ ‎9. What does the man want the woman to do?‎ ‎ A. Study with him in the library.‎ ‎ B. Help with his homework.‎ ‎ C. Take him to the lecture.‎ 请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the woman plan to do in Hong Kong?‎ ‎ A. Go shopping. B. Visit her friend. C. Stay on a beach.‎ ‎11. How will the woman go to Siem Reap from Ho Chi Minh City?‎ ‎ A. By plane. B. By bus. C. By boat.‎ ‎12. Where will the woman stay during her trip?‎ ‎ A. In big hotels. B. In her tent. C. In small guest houses.‎ 请听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Which room will be painted white?‎ ‎ A. The dining room. B. The television room. C. The kitchen.‎ ‎14. On which floor will the bedrooms be light green? ‎ ‎ A. The first floor. B. The second floor. C. The third floor. ‎ ‎15. Which of the following things are black?‎ ‎ A. The curtains. B. The beds. C. The sofas. ‎ ‎16. What color does the woman want to paint the office?‎ ‎ A. Green. B. Grey. C. Blue.‎ 请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. How long have the speaker and Bernie known each other?‎ ‎ A. Three years. B. Four years. C. Five years.‎ ‎18. When was the competition?‎ ‎ A. About two weeks ago. B. About six weeks ago. C. About two months ago. ‎ ‎19. Where did the speaker catch a fish?‎ ‎ A. Near a broken boat. B. Around a fallen tree. C. Under a bridge. ‎ ‎20. In which place did the speaker and his team come in the competition?‎ ‎ A. Fourth. B. Sixth. C. Tenth.‎ 阅读理解（共15题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ Volunteer Chances for Teens About Learning Buddies ‎　　Learning Buddies is an education program for　K-5 students at the Beacon Hill, Columbia, Douglass-Truth, NewHolly and West Seattle Library branches(分馆). Teen volunteers(志愿者）and kids read together, learn math and play educational games with support from librarians.‎ ‎ If you are a high school student who enjoys math, reading and helping kids succeed in school, please consider volunteering as a Learning Buddy. You will get service learning experience and earn(获得) community service hours for school.‎ ‎ Learning Buddies teaches kids once a week. Volunteer chances are offered at the following Library branches, October through December and March through May.‎ ‎ *Beacon Hill Branch: Tuesday, 4: 15 p.m.to 5:45 p.m.‎ ‎ *Columbia Branch: Thursday, 4: 15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.‎ ‎ *Douglass-Truth Branch: Tuesday, 4: 15 p.m. to 5: 45 p. m.‎ ‎ *NewHolly Branch: Tuesday, 4: 15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.‎ ‎ *West Seattle Branch: Tuesday, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.‎ ‎ Become a Learning Buddy ‎ High school students must be at least 14 years old and live close to a Library branch that offers the Learning Buddies program.‎ ‎ You can ask for a volunteer application(申请书）and attend an interview at one of the following Library branches at least one month before the fall or spring Learning Buddies series.‎ ‎ *Beacon Hill Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-4711.‎ ‎ *Columbia Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-386-1908.‎ ‎ *Douglass-Truth Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-4704.‎ ‎ *NewHolly Branch: call the Supervising Librarian at 206-386-1905.‎ ‎ *West Seattle Branch: call the Teen Services Librarian at 206-684-7444.‎ ‎21. Which number should you call if you want to volunteer on Thursday?‎ ‎ A.206-684-4711. B. 206-386-1908. ‎ ‎ C. 206-684-4704. D. 206-386-1905.‎ ‎22. Students who want to become a Learning Buddy must .‎ ‎ A. be 14 years old or over ‎ B. do well in all school subjects ‎ C. live close to the kids being taught ‎ D. be able to teach kids twice a week ‎23.which of the following statements is not true?‎ ‎ A. volunteers and kids can read, learn math and play games in the program.‎ ‎ B. Learning Buddies are offered in five library branches.‎ ‎ C. The program takes place in West Seattle Branch on Tuesdays.‎ ‎ D. You can just ask for an application if you want to be a volunteer.‎ ‎24.Where does this text probably come from?‎ ‎ A. A travel guide. B. A science report. ‎ ‎ C. An invitation. D. An advertisement.‎ B ‎ It's 11 p.m., and I m still sitting here writing this article for the school magazine! I've had two weeks to write it, and my teacher, Julia, wants it tomorrow. She's always complaining (抱怨) that I leave things till the last minute. Maybe she's right.‎ ‎ A month ago I made a decision to be more efficient(有效率的) this year. well, I've clearly failed. I've also been trying to get fitter for four weeks now. I've started going to the health club. I've even been going to bed earlier. But I'm not feeling any fitter, just a little unhappier. I miss my bad habits. Why is leading a better life so hard?‎ ‎ I've just read an article on a website, and I've discovered that it isn't my fault(过错)! In fact, it isn't anyone's fault. It's our brain's. It's programmed to make it difficult to break bad habits. There's nothing we can do. Scientists have done experiments that show we use one part of our brain when we think about ourselves and another when we think about other people. However, when we think about ourselves in the future, we use the same part of the brain that we usually use to think about other people. In other words, the brain sees the "future you" as a different person than your "present you." That's why we don't always find it easy to make good decisions for ourselves in the future.‎ ‎ But that's not all. Scientists have also discovered that it takes around ten weeks to form a good habit. That's the amount(数量) of time the brain needs to accept new behavioral patterns(形式). The good news is that once you make it to ten weeks, everything becomes a lot easier. The bad news is that ten weeks is a really long time, so it' s easy to give up what you want to do before ‎ then.‎ ‎ So even when we want to change our ways and become better people, our brains won't let us. Or is this just an excuse? Look—I've finished my article on time! Anything is possible!‎ ‎25. In Julia's eyes, what kind of person is the author?‎ ‎ A. A bit lazy. B. Quite smart. C. Very healthy. D. Truly honest.‎ ‎26. What does Paragraph 3 mainly tell us?‎ ‎ A. Why we can't have a better life.‎ ‎ B. How our brain sees ourselves in the future.‎ ‎ C. How our brain helps us make good decisions.‎ ‎ D. Why it is not easy for us to change our habits.‎ ‎27. According to scientists, in order to form the habit of taking exercise, the author needs ‎ ‎ to take about . ‎ A. another two weeks B. another four weeks C. another six weeks D. another ten week C I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didn’t want me for the film - it wanted somebody as well-known as Paul - he stood up for me. I don’t know how many people would have done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers.‎ The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We were respectful of craft（技艺）and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other - but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core（核心）of our relationship off the screen.‎ We shared the belief that if you’re fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back - he with his Newman’s Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didn’t see each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events.‎ I last saw him a few months ago. He’d been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didn’t talk about it. Ours was a relationship that didn’t need a lot of words.‎ ‎28.Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first?‎ A. Paul Newman wanted it. B. The studio powers didn’t like his agent.‎ C. He wasn’t famous enough. D. The director recommended someone else.‎ ‎29.Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?‎ A. They were of the same age. B. They worked in the same theater.‎ C. They were both good actors. D. They had similar characteristics.‎ ‎30.What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 3 refer to?‎ A. Their belief. B. Their care for children.‎ C. Their success. D. Their support for each other.‎ ‎31.What is the author’s purpose in writing the test?‎ A. To show his love of films. B. To remember a friend.‎ C. To introduce a new movie. D. To share his acting experience.‎ ‎ D A disease called “Panama” is threatening supplies of the world's most popular fruit—banana. Two years ago, the United Nations warned that the "Panama disease" could destroy "much of the world's banana crop."Since then, things have not gotten better. A new outbreak was discovered last year in Australia. The disease started in Asia in the 1990s, and later spread to Africa and the Middle East.‎ World health officials worry the disease could travel to Latin America, one of the top banana producers in the world. All this is a big concern because bananas are an important source of income and nutrients for millions of people. They are grown in 135 tropical nations. The United Nations lists bananas as one of the most important foods, along with rice, wheat and corn.‎ Randy Ploetz is a professor at the Tropical Research & Educational Center at the University of Florida. Many consider him as America's top banana expert. As he explained, Panama disease affects the Cavendish banana. The Cavendish is one of more than 500 kinds of bananas. But it is the most popular.‎ ‎“The industry is waking up to the problem,” Ploetz said.‎ ‎“They are pretty scared.”He was speaking Thursday by telephone from Miami, Florida, where he is among 1,000 people attending the International Banana Congress. The meeting was supposed to take place in Costa Rica, but was moved at the last minute. There were concerns that banana growers could spread Panama disease from dirt collected on their shoes, Ploetz said.‎ Ploetz said reports that Cavendish banana production could end are not correct. But if the disease spreads to Latin America, it could hurt the world’s economy along with food supplies for millions of people. Still, he said there is reason for hope. Scientists in Australia are working on a genetically engineered banana that might not be at risk of getting Panama disease.‎ ‎32. What makes World health officials worried about the disease?‎ A. Making the banana disappear. ‎ B. Spreading to Latin America.‎ C. No effective medicine to kill it. ‎ D. No ways to stop it spreading.‎ ‎33. What do you know about professor Randy Ploetz?‎ A. He is the best scientist studying banana in America.‎ B. He helps farmers grow various bananas.‎ C. He found more than 500 kinds of bananas.‎ D. He will find a better way to protect bananas.‎ ‎34. What’s the possible measure(措施) to beat the disease?‎ A. Using modern technology to kill the disease.‎ B. Inventing new medicine to prevent the disease.‎ C. Looking for effective ways to make banana healthy.‎ D. Developing a new type of banana free of the disease.‎ ‎35. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. Scientists Try to Protect Banana Trees.‎ B. Disease Spreads Quickly to Latin America.‎ C. Disease Threatens World Banana Supplies.‎ D. Banana Plays an Important Role in Economy.‎ 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。‎ ‎ There is no way to make somebody stop smoking, and just like with users of any drug, it is very unlikely a person will stop unless he or she wants to.　36　‎ Step One: Make Observations ‎ Smoking use can affect memory and make it difficult for people to do well at work or school. Other bad effects that you may notice include:　37　Is she getting sick more often than she used to?‎ ‎ Write down your worries using “I” statements, such as “I feel sad that when you smoke you give up your artwork.” 　38　‎ Step Two: Approach the Person ‎ Bring up your worries to your friend at a relaxing time. Express your worries using the statements you wrote down. Tell him you will be there to support him if and when she decides to give up smoking. He will likely give you one of three responses:‎ He wants to quit.‎ ‎　39　‎ He wants to stop, but not yet.‎ You must be willing to calmly accept any of these responses. If he says he does want to stop, go on with the next step. If not, they will have to be visited later when he is ready.‎ Step Three: Prevent Him Giving Up Halfway ‎　40　However, symptoms only appear after some time of quitting smoke. This causes some who are addicted to believe that they are not actually addicted and to start using again.‎ A. He doesn’t want to quit.‎ B. Does this person appear more nervous?‎ C. Are you lazy because you smoke too much?‎ D. It’s best to approach the person in this manner.‎ E. People can become physically dependent on smoking.‎ F. The drug can stay in the system for a long period of time.‎ G. But there are steps you can take to support a friend or family member.‎ 第二部分 语言知识运用（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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎ On September 11, 2001, I was in my second week of fifth grade at Hutchinson Elementary School in Pelham, New York. During the day, I 41 that something had happened at the Twin Towers, the tallest buildings in New York City. But nobody seemed to really 42 what was going on. It wasn't until school let out that I realized something might be 43 . My dad usually picked me up, 44 he wasn't there. My dad was a firefighter(消防员). His 45 was less than a mile from the Twin Towers. ‎ ‎ When I got home, my mom told me that the Twin Towers had been attacked(袭击), and my dad had gone there to 46　. Most of the rest of that day is a blur(模糊的记忆). I 47 only bits and pieces, like my mom calling hospitals all over New York City, ‎ ‎ 48 to find my dad. Two days later, she told me that he was probably 49 .‎ ‎ We didn't learn exactly what had happened to my father until much later. We 50 that he had sent a radio message at 9: 56 a. m. At the time, he and hundreds of other 51 firefighters were in the burning South Tower trying to 52 as many people as possible. Just three minutes later, the tower 53 . The other tower came crashing down about a half hour later.‎ ‎ 17 years later, I still 54 my dad every day. He instilled(灌输) in me a 55 for my community, and his 56 encouraged me to volunteer with the 9/11 Legacy Advocates, a group made up of people who 57 family members on 9/11 like me. We attend events and teach others about the importance of that day.‎ ‎ When I look back, I don t think only of the sad 58 . I also remember the great acts of so many people, 59 my dad. I'm really 60 to call him my hero.‎ ‎41. A. saw B. heard C. reported D. imagined ‎42. A. wonder B. care C. know D. doubt ‎43. A. wrong B. true C. different D. strange ‎44. A. so B. but C. if D. as ‎45. A. hospital B. home C. school D. station ‎46. A. help B. talk C. stay D. beat ‎47. A. want B. give C. get D. remember ‎48. A. hoping B. promising C. requiring D. refusing ‎49. A. tired B. gone C. chosen D. mistaken ‎50. A. made sense B. made sure C. picked out D. found out ‎51. A. serious B. courageous C. excited D. surprised ‎52. A. save B. control C. meet D. tell ‎53. A. showed up B. shut up C. fell down D. broke down ‎54. A. read about B. think about C. worry about D. learn about ‎55. A. pity B. fear C. love D. need ‎56. A. carefulness B. patience C. wisdom D. bravery ‎57. A. discovered B. forgot C. lost D. left ‎58. A. event B. lesson C. example D. change ‎59. A. instead of B. except for C. probably D. especially ‎60. A. proud B. thankful C. sorry D. sad 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。‎ ‎　　Traffic jams(堵塞) are a common problem in larger cities. In some cities, traffic jams get so bad during rush hour that it is sometimes 61 (fast) to walk than to drive. Traffic accidents are also a problem. Sadly these problems are not easy to solve. However, a traffic system being tested in several cities in Northern Europe has led to some　surprising 　62　(result).‎ ‎　　The system 63 (call) "shared streets". It is a system that has very few traffic　laws. As a result, shared street areas have no traffic lights or street signs. Although most people would expect this to cause the number of traffic jams and accidents 64　(go) up, until now 65 has been a great drop in both. One reason 66 (be) that the shared streets system encourages people to be more 67 (care). Without traffic rules, people slow down and pay more attention 　68　 each other. Normal traffic systems, on the other hand, depend on signs, 　69　 people often miss or don't follow, leading to accidents. Also, the shared streets system decreases(减少) traffic jams because without fixed(固定的) parking spaces, it is easier for cars to move around 70 (free) when there is a lot of traffic.‎ 第三部分 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 hate it when people talk loudly on their phones in public. When you talk loudly on the phone, you disturb(打扰) those around us. Yesterday, for an example, I was on the bus, and a man near me is talking to his friend on the phone. I could heard everything, and his call continued for almost 15 minutes. I don't understand this kind person. It's OK to talk on the phone, so you should do it quiet. The bus is a public space, and another people don't want to know your business. Some thing aren't allowed on the bus, like eating and smoking. Sometimes, I think we should avoid talk on the phone, too.‎ 第二节：书面表达（25分）‎ ‎　　寒假即将来临。你班同学讨论了假期计划,提出了不同看法。请根据提示写一篇有关讨论的英语短文，并谈谈你的看法。‎ 优点 缺点 待在家中 花费少,舒适方便 不能亲身了解外界 外出旅游 增长见识,开阔眼界 花费多,旅途不便 注意:①词数100左右;‎ ‎ ②可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;‎ ‎ ③参考词汇:眼界— horizon(或view)。‎ ‎　　The winter holiday is coming. Our class have had a discussion about what to do during the holiday. ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎1‎ ‎2‎ ‎3‎ ‎4‎ ‎5‎ ‎6‎ ‎7‎ ‎8‎ ‎9‎ ‎10‎ ‎11‎ ‎12‎ ‎13‎ ‎14‎ ‎15‎ ‎16‎ ‎17‎ ‎18‎ ‎19‎ ‎20‎ B A B C B A B C B B C C A A C B C A C A ‎21-24 BADD 25-27 ADC 28-31 CDAB ‎32-35 BADC 36-40 GBDAE ‎41-45 BCABD 46-50 ADABD ‎51-55 BACBC 56-60 DCADA ‎61. faster 62. results 63 is called 64 to go 65 there ‎66 is 67 careful 68 to 69 which 70 freely ‎ 短文改错：‎ 1. around us→you 2. for an example去掉an 2. is talking→was 4.heard→hear 5.kind后加of ‎6.so→but 7.quiet→quietly 8. another→other 9.thing→things 10. avoid talk→talking One possible version:‎ ‎ The winter holiday is coming.Our class have had a discussion about what to do during the holiday.‎ ‎ Some are in favour of staying at home. They think it is both convenient and comfortable. What’s more, they can save money for other purposes. But they will lose the chance of getting to know the outside world.‎ ‎ However, others prefer to go out for travelling. Because it can increase their knowledge. Besides, travelling can broaden their horizons. But they will spend more money and meet some difficulties while travelling.‎ ‎ In my opinion, it would be much better to stay at home. For I can do what I like, such as reading books, watching TV, and helping my parents with the housework.‎ 听力材料 ‎(Text 1) ‎ M: So how long have you learned English?‎ W: Well, I began to learn English when I was just eight years old. That was ten years ago.‎ ‎(Text 2) ‎ W: Hi, Tom. Long time no see! Are you still a teacher?‎ M: No, not anymore. I taught for five years and then worked as a journalist, but now I’m an editor.‎ ‎(Text 3) ‎ W: Bob, are you going straight home after school today?‎ M: No, I have a class until one o’clock, and after that I’m going to spend two hours at the library before going home.‎ ‎(Text 4) ‎ W: Shall we throw a party for Mum’s birthday? ‎ M: Oh, I haven’t got time. I need to study for my exams.‎ W: Hmm. Let’s buy her a beautiful dress instead. ‎ M: Yes, that’s a better idea.‎ ‎(Text 5) ‎ W: David, do you collect stamps as a hobby?‎ M: No, but I like collecting CDs. What about you?‎ W: I like collecting stamps. I also love listening to music, but I don’t collect CDs. I can’t afford them.‎ M: Yeah, they can cost a lot.‎ ‎(Text 6) ‎ M: Are you excited about your school trip on Monday, Helena?‎ W: Yes! We’re going to the lake to have a picnic. I hope it doesn’t rain.‎ M: I’m sure it won’t. And on Tuesday, you’re going to the island, aren’t you?‎ W: We can’t now, sadly. We’re visiting a farm that day, to find out about working in the countryside.‎ M: Well, that’ll be fun. What about on Wednesday?‎ W: We’re going to spend that day walking around the island. There aren’t any villages there because no one lives on it, but we’ll see lots of birds, I think.‎ M: Good!‎ ‎(Text 7) ‎ M: Hello! This is John speaking.‎ W: Hi, John. This is Lisa. Listen, there is a lecture in the city library this afternoon. It’s on English around the world. Do you want to go?‎ M: Yes. I’d really like to learn about English in other countries. When will it begin?‎ W: It’ll begin at 3:30 pm and will last for an hour.‎ M: Good. By the way, have you finished your physics homework? I need your help with two problems.‎ W: OK. I’ll take it to the lecture. We can go straight to my home afterwards.‎ M: Thanks. See you this afternoon. ‎ ‎(Text 8) ‎ M: Hi, Maria. What are you up to?‎ W: I’m just trying to plan my trip to Southeast Asia.‎ M: Where are you planning to go?‎ W: Well, I’m going to start by flying to Hong Kong. I have a friend there who I haven’t seen for a long time. Then I’ll fly to Vietnam and take a bus down to Ho Chi Minh City. ‎ M: And then where will you go?‎ W: Well, from there I’ll take the boat up a river to Siem Reap and see the famous temples. From there, I’ll fly to Bangkok and try to get to the market. I hear it’s really great for shopping.‎ M: That’s a lot of traveling! What will you do after that?‎ W: I was thinking of just staying on a beach in the south for a while to relax.‎ M: Where are you going to stay in all those places?‎ W: Well, I don’t have much money and I don’t like tents. So I plan to just stay in small guest houses rather than big hotels.‎ ‎(Text 9) ‎ W: Michael, we must paint some of the rooms in the hotel.‎ M: Yes, Liz, I think you’re right. What color should we paint the rooms?‎ W: Well, I think the dining room should be white. ‎ M: Yes, white is fine. But I’d like something brighter in the television room. What about red?‎ W: Well, I was thinking it should be white, too.‎ M: No, let’s paint it something more interesting. How about yellow?‎ W: Yes, I guess a light yellow would be all right. Now, what about the bedrooms on the first floor?‎ M: Well, the curtains are dark green and the beds are brown, so I think the walls should be light green.‎ W: OK. Shall we have the same color in the second floor bedrooms, too?‎ M: No, something different. Perhaps grey … or is blue prettier? Because the sofas are black.‎ W: All right. A nice light blue on the second floor.‎ M: And for the office? How about red?‎ W: Oh, no! That should be grey. You can have red in the kitchen.‎ M: Fine! At least one room will be my favorite color!‎ ‎(Text 10) ‎ My name is Leon and I’ve known my friend, Bernie, since I was eleven. We’re both fifteen now and enjoy fishing together. For me, fishing’s a hobby, but it’s more than that for Bernie. He fishes in competitions. ‎ Two months ago, Bernie asked me to join his team for a fishing competition, and I decided to do it. I had six weeks to practice for the competition, so I started to go fishing every weekend. ‎ Bernie showed me the places in the river that fish usually like, for example around a fallen tree. But I got my biggest fish under a bridge, and Bernie caught a big one by a broken boat. ‎ The morning of the competition arrived, and we started fishing. Nothing happened for two hours, but then I pulled in my first competition fish! We fished until the end of the day, but no one caught a fish heavier than mine.‎ Bernie and the team were pleased with my fish and we won fourth place out of ten teams.‎