福建省福州市八县（市）一中2019-2020学年高二下学期适应性考试英语试题

福建省福州市八县（市）一中2019-2020学年高二下学期适应性考试英语试题

‎2019---2020学年度第二学期八县（市）一中适应性考试 高中 二 年 英语 科 ‎ 完成时间： 120 分钟 满 分： 150 分 ‎ 第I卷选择题(共100分)‎ 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 will John do after school tomorrow?‎ A. Watch a movie. B. Play badminton. C. Go to Grace’s house.‎ ‎2. What color of shirt will the man choose?‎ A. Black. B. White. C. Blue.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers doing?‎ A. Decorating the bathroom.‎ B. Buying new wallpaper.‎ C. Complaining the house.‎ ‎4. What was the man’s previous job?‎ A. A teacher. B. A journalist. C. A secretary.‎ ‎5. What does the woman offer the man?‎ A. A coat. B. A newspaper. C. An umbrella.‎ 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。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。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What do the artists make the sculptures from?‎ A. Animals’ fur. B. Garbage. C. Wood.‎ ‎7. What will the man probably do?‎ A. Study art. B. Go to a show. C. Pick up trash in the ocean.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. When are the book club meetings usually held?‎ A. On Fridays. B. On Saturdays. C. On Sundays.‎ ‎9. Why was the woman absent from the meeting last week?‎ A. She was on holiday.‎ B. She was seeing a doctor.‎ C. She was visiting a sick relative.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where are the speakers?‎ A. In Japan. B. In China. C. In America.‎ ‎11. What kind of food did the woman want to eat at first?‎ A. Fast food. B. Street food. C. Home-made food.‎ ‎12. What will the woman do next?‎ A. Start cooking. B. Get changed. C. Surf on the Internet.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. How did the man feel at first?‎ A. Proud. B. Nervous. C. Excited.‎ ‎14. What is the man about to do?‎ A. Accept a prize. B. Make a speech. C. Receive a degree.‎ ‎15. Where will the speakers go for a holiday tomorrow?‎ A. London. B. Paris. C. Beijing.‎ ‎16. Who are the speakers?‎ A. Family members. B. Schoolmates. C. Teacher and student.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What did the students do on Monday?‎ A. They signed a booking form.‎ B. They handed in a booking form.‎ C. They were given a booking form.‎ ‎18. How long will the parents’ meeting last?‎ A. About 30 minutes. B. About 20 minutes. C. About 15 minutes.‎ ‎19. What is the subject of the special advisor’s lecture?‎ A. How to improve grades. ‎ B. How to communicate with parents. ‎ C. How to fill out university application forms.‎ ‎20. Who will benefit from Mr. Jones’ talk?‎ A. Students who want to be athletes.‎ B. Students who want to study overseas.‎ C. Students who want to get a scholarship.‎ 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分 ）‎ 第一节 ‎（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A A teacher in the US asked students to finish the sentence: “ I wish my teacher knew…” However, we have recently asked teachers what they wish their students knew.‎ Jackie Schneider, music teacher, ‎London I wish my students knew that education is not a competitive sport. No child is a number. Levels tell you more about the school than the child. In the same way, some kids take longer to learn to walk and talk and some take longer to learn literacy and numeracy skills(识字和算术技能), which does not matter. Every child has the potential to be gifted and talented. I wish they knew that reading could bring them more joy than they could ever imagine and that their singing voice is beautiful.‎ Avais Qureshi, citizenship teacher, ‎London I wish they knew that life is about so much more than who approves of you and who doesn't. A lot of kids are too hung-up on peer（同龄人） groups. I wish they knew that this time doesn't return: they need to focus on their top tasks and getting the grades they need.‎ Nandia Helal, Langdon Academy, London ‎ I wish my students knew how hard we work. I have them on my mind for 12-15 hours a day. If I'm out on the weekend, there’s always a sense of guilt----like I should be marking or planning lessons for the upcoming week. I never feel like I'm doing enough for their education.‎ Geoff Barton, head teacher, King Edward VI School, Bury St Edmunds I wish my students knew that while school and qualifications matter a lot, they are merely doors into our future: the really important things in our lives, and the people who will mean most to us, all lie ahead. Students should seize every opportunity now, in and beyond the classroom, to develop the skill, qualities and knowledge ready for the adventures that lie ahead.‎ ‎21. Jackie Schneider thinks that _________.‎ A. it's easier for kids to learn to walk than to learn literacy skills B. it does not matter whether a kid learns quickly or slowly C. education is something like a competitive sport D. reading is more joyful than singing ‎22. Avais Qureshi wants kids _________.‎ A. to value others' views B. to return to the traditional times C. to be harmonious with peer fellows D. to concentrate on their own business ‎23. What is Nandia Helal like?‎ A. She is a responsible teacher.‎ B. She feels content with her teaching.‎ C. She wants her students to work hard.‎ D. She thinks she has done too much for education.‎ ‎24. According to Geoff Barton, _________.‎ A. qualifications matter much more B. skills, qualities and knowledge are doors into the future C. students develop different skills and qualities merely in class D. students will experience really important things in the future ‎25. What does the underlined word “they" in the last paragraph refer to?‎ A. My students. B. School and qualifications.‎ C. The really important things. D. The skills, qualities and knowledge.‎ B Understand your directional future, and plan ahead, but most of all plan a life which is full of excitement and a life which you'll enjoy living. ‎ As the manager of the World Youth Organization, I must say, “It is not quite easy to get this position.” My parents have always been top supporters for my educational progress rather than my true passion，which of course is the World Youth Organization. There have been many arguments when it comes to the controversial topics. Time after time I have to protect my belief and hope it will come true one day.‎ Proving one wrong, especially your parents, is a tough ride. But when you love something, you constantly put up a fight. You stand for what you believe in, which is one of the most important aspects of life. Any parent or carer would require too much, “You must go to university”, “You will not get anywhere without that degree.” All of those sentences make the perfect sense, when you’re dreaming of becoming a nurse, doctor, teacher or scientist, or a career path which requires that important degree. But I believe what many parents see is that when one has the degree, he/she is automatically set on the right path of life.‎ However，when the truth is bitter, it doesn't always go smoothly. If I am not full of passion, will I lead a happy life? Possibly. Will I be true to myself ? No. However, if you are enthusiastic about the subject you study, you are willing to do everything to make it a reality.‎ A person can take many paths in life, and you just need to find the best one for yourself. I strongly agree with considering something to fall back on just in case plan A doesn't go well. Stick with your passion as plan A, unless staying in college can ensure you are going to be okay in the future.‎ Follow your passion, be prepared to work hard, be devoted and above all, don't let anyone limit your dreams.‎ ‎26. What attitude do the writer's parents hold towards his choice?‎ A. Supportive. B. Negative. C. Positive. D. Interested.‎ ‎27. Which of the following can cause a fight between you and your parents in the writer's ‎ ‎ view?‎ A. You go to university. B. You listen to your parents.‎ C. You hold on to your belief. D. You study hard for the degree.‎ ‎28. What does the underlined part “plan A” in the fifth paragraph refer to?‎ A. Your passion. B. Your happy life,‎ C. The subject you study. D. The college you will go to.‎ ‎29. What is the most important thing in exciting life, according to the last paragraph?‎ A. Love. B. Hard work. C. Devotion. D. Independence.‎ ‎30. What is the best title for the passage?‎ A. Always Stick with Your Passion as Plan A B. A Generation Gap Between Children and Parents C. The Importance of Gaining a Degree ‎ D. Attempt to Make a Dream a Reality C Being in the midst of a pandemic lockdown can make people feel worried. But nothing has shown this panicky behavior more than storing specifically toilet paper.‎ Seemingly transcending borders and cultures, people from all over the world, including the US, UK and Japan, have been clearing supermarket shelves mainly for this necessity. But what’s the reason for this sudden toilet paper storing? You can understand panic buying food, but do we really need that much toilet paper?‎ Steven Taylor, author of the book The Psychology of Pandemics, told the Independent that our toilet paper storing is a product of our disgust(厌恶). During a pandemic, people’s sensitivity to disgust increases, like when you move aside if someone nearby sneezes (打喷嚏).‎ ‎ “Disgust is like an alarm … and what better tool for removing disgusting material than toilet paper. I think this is how it became a conditioned symbol of safety,” he said.‎ Writing for The Conversation, Niki Edwards of The Queensland University of Technology said, “When people hear about the novel coronavirus, they are afraid of losing control. And toilet paper feels like a way to maintain control over health and cleanliness.”‎ Another one of the most important reasons behind this toilet paper trend, according to the BBC, is the snowball effect. Due to its reports, both in the news and social media, people naturally ask, “Will there be enough toilet paper for my family and me?” This leads to more people following the crowd and buying toilet paper because of their fear of missing out.‎ ‎ “Fear spreads easily. So when you see people around you buying things in a panicky way, it’s going to make you feel more anxious,” wrote American psychologist Baruch Fischhoff for CNBC.‎ While there are, of course, selfish people who store just because they can, it’s worth keeping things in perspective. Remember, just as countries are cooperating to find a vaccine, we must cooperate to ensure that everyone has their share of necessities.     ‎ ‎31. The underlined word “transcending” in the second paragraph probably means “____”.‎ A. going beyond ‎ B. connecting with C. getting an understanding of ‎ D. making good use of ‎32. According to Dr Steven Taylor, what does this toilet paper trend result from?‎ A. The desire to get rid of disgusting material. ‎ B. The fear of losing control over cleanliness.‎ C. The frequent reporting on toilet paper. ‎ D. The selfish side of human nature.‎ ‎33. Whose words are quoted to explain “the snowball effect”?‎ A. Steven Taylor’s B. Niki Edwards’‎ C. Baruch Fischhoff ’s D. The author’s ‎34. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?‎ A. To explore the bad effects of the toilet paper trend.‎ B. To explain why people tend to store pile toilet paper.‎ C. To criticize those people who store toilet paper.‎ D. To discuss people’s different attitudes toward the toilet paper trend.‎ ‎35. Which of the following statement do you think the author will probably NOT agree with?‎ A. The toilet paper storing can relieve people’s anxiety. ‎ B. It’s selfish of those to store too much toilet paper than they need. ‎ C. Panic buying is quite understandable. ‎ D. It’s better for us to stay calm and reasonable so as not to follow the toilet paper trend.‎ 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,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ In this fast-paced life, it’s hard to find the time to cook. But cooking for other people can be fun and beneficial because it comes with some positive psychological benefits.‎ ‎36 .‎ Performing an act for another human being, like cooking for them, is a form of selflessness. And it can make people feel happy and connected to others. ‎ Cooking is a form of nurturing (养育).‎ When it comes to cooking, you are feeding someone, which is necessary for survival. Cooking for others is nurturing. 37 .‎ Cooking can create bonds.‎ If you’re cooking for someone, even if they’re not present during the act, it can absolutely bring a sense of closeness in that you're expressing your love and care for someone. 38 . And cooking for others helps us build and strengthen those connections.‎ ‎39 .‎ Not only does cooking for yourself help you eat more healthfully, but it also sends yourself a message that you are important. Cooking can also help raise your confidence.‎ Cooking is a practice of mindfulness.‎ Cooking can encourage us to really focus. 40 : walk away for a minute and you can burn the onions; check in with your phone and your water can overflow.‎ Cooking brings us together, and it continues to create communities ---- and with community comes feelings of connection and happiness. Now all you have to do is find the time to add cooking into your busy life.‎ A. Making connections is one of human’s basic needs ‎ B .If you lose your focus things can easily go wrong ‎ C. It can provide a means for social acceptance ‎ D. Cooking can strengthen your knowledge ‎ E. Cooking for others is a selfless act F. It is helping to keep them alive G. Cooking is a form of self-care 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分40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。‎ Only some people were at the railway station just after 2 pm. A man ‎41 a pillar( 柱子)，waiting for the train. Then suddenly Tulic 42 him falling forward onto the tracks.‎ ‎“This man,” said Rachelle, a researcher also on the 43 , “ overlooked the edge, then dropped onto the tracks carelessly. ”‎ ‎“ 44 gentleman was trying to awake him, 45 he just couldn't,” said another eyewitness, “and two more jumped down.”‎ ‎“I don't know where these men got the wit(智力,智慧) and the 46, ” Tulic recalled. “The man who fell was tall, strong and heavy. He was kind of ‎47 in the tracks. It was really 48 to know the train was coming, only two stations away.”‎ On the tracks, the 49 man was sat up by the three, who then 50 him from below to others that raised him from above and 51 him onto the platform. Then the three 52 were pulled back to safety by helping hands. The train 53 immediately they were all clear.‎ He was not 54 . Two others attended him, repeating, “Buddy, you'll be fine.” Then a( an) 55 arrived, and the man was taken to hospital 56 .‎ David, one of the three, told gothamist.com that he had 57 with the injured man, who couldn't recall what had happened.‎ ‎“That is the 58 thing," Tulic said. “ and seeing people helping others 59 was really beautiful, especially without 60 the person.‎ ‎41.‎ A. put up B. climbed down C. rested against D. painted over ‎42.‎ A. set B. found C. kept D. looked for ‎43.‎ A. road B. stage C. train D. platform ‎44.‎ A. Another B. One C. Every D. Any ‎45.‎ A. but B. so C. because D. if ‎46.‎ A. politeness B. quickness C. nervousness D. quietness ‎47.‎ A. stuck B. interested C. lost D. involved ‎48.‎ A. right B. eager C. tense D. important ‎49.‎ A. uncertain B. unlucky C. unhappy D. unconscious ‎50.‎ A. scratched B. lifted C. hit D. hanged ‎51.‎ A. signaled B. pushed C. rolled D. span ‎52.‎ A. drivers B. conductors C. passengers D. rescuers ‎53.‎ A. pulled in B. pulled out C. pulled over D. pulled down ‎54.‎ A. abnormal B. aboard C. alone D. absent ‎55.‎ A. lorry B. bus C. train D. ambulance ‎56.‎ A. instantly B. carefully C. hopefully D. approximately ‎57.‎ A. competed B. chatted C. played D. fought ‎58.‎ A. hardest B: cheapest C. greatest D. easiest ‎59.‎ A. in need B. in silence C. in surprise D. in comfort ‎60.‎ A. inviting B. greeting C. finding D. knowing 第II卷 (非选择题共50分)‎ 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第二节：语法填空 （共10小题；每题1分，共10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。 ‎ With keepers to feed them, vets to cure them, and no predators (捕食者) to eat them, animals in a zoo usually live much 61 (long) than animals in the wild. Zoo life is ‎ safe, but it can also be boring.‎ In the wild, survival is 62 full-time job, consisting of finding food, taking care of babies, and steering clear of all the things that might want to eat you. 63 (compare) with their wild cousins, says one zoo vet, 200 animals are unemployed.‎ Scientists 64 (observe) animals in their natural environments realized that some zoo animals were doing all sorts of 65 (nature) things those species don’t do in the wild. Tigers paced back and forth 66 (end). Elephants moved their heads up and down. These are signs of boredom and stress. And scientists have learned that being stressed out can actually make animals and people sick.‎ Giving zoo animals food and shelter 67 ( be ) not enough to keep them healthy. They also need something 68 ( do ). These days, problems likes pacing are less common because zoos try to make life interesting for animals that live there, with habitats, games, and even toys 69 encourage natural skills and behaviors. These things are just as important for the animals’ good health ‎70 a proper diet or a visit from the vet.‎ 第四部分 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。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(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ One day when I was eight years old, I visit the village where my grandmother lived. While I was walked around in the village, I saw an orange on an orange tree. It was the only leaving on the tree. I immediate wanted to get it. Therefore, I wasn’t the only one who saw it. Another boy desired to get it, too. So when he tried to get it, the boy stopped me from reach it. When the boy tried to get it, I did same thing to him. So in the end, neither of us got it. What stupid we were back then! Why didn’t we just share of it?‎ 第五部分 书面表达（共两节；满分30分）‎ 第一节 单词拼写 (共10题，满分10分)‎ 根据所给首字母或汉语意思，写出选修七所学单词的正确形式 ‎81. If your baggage is o_______, you’ll have to pay extra.‎ ‎82. She complained to the company about its awful service and they sent her a written a_______. ‎ ‎83. Prominent Chinese business leaders such as Jack Ma of Alibaba and CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun have also d_________ millions of yuan in support of Wuhan. ‎ ‎84. The poor boy suffered from poor e_________ and could see nothing. ‎ ‎85. Instead of sitting around waiting for others to come to you, it is suggested that you a________ to the new life there, asking your new friends out. ‎ ‎86. My mother spent the afternoon pulling up the ________ (杂草) in the flowerbeds.‎ ‎87. He was refused a(n)_______ (签证) because of his criminal records.‎ ‎88. My uncle sent me a card __________ (祝贺) me on my eighteenth birthday yesterday.‎ ‎89. Failing in the exam made him lost in __________ (沉思). ‎ ‎90. Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam ________ (催促) protesters to rethink about the inconveniences they had caused to the public. ‎ 第二节 读后续写 （20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。‎ Robert and Henry were two friends in the same class. They always played together and went home together. One day Robert and Henry were going home from school, when, on turning a corner, Robert cried out, “A fight! Let’s go and see!”‎ ‎“No,” said Henry. “Let us go quietly home and not meddle with(插手) this quarrel. We have nothing to do with it and may get into trouble. Also our parents are expecting to ‎ have dinner with us together at home and I don’t want them to worry about me. ”‎ ‎“You are a coward (懦夫), and afraid to go,” said Robert, and off he ran. Henry went straight home, and in the afternoon went to school as usual.‎ But Robert had told all the boys that Henry was a coward, and they laughed at him a great deal. From then on, they looked down upon Henry and didn’t want to play with him together.‎ Henry was sad but he wasn’t angry with Robert for his rude behavior, because he learned that true courage is shown most in bearing misunderstanding when it was not deserved, and that he ought to be afraid of nothing but doing wrong. Thus, he just ignored the other boys’ laughter and continued to go to school and study as well. However, Robert didn’t invite Henry to go home with him anymore. Instead, he had some other boys who also thought Henry was a coward. Every day after school, they didn’t go home directly but went to the river or somewhere to play games and had a lot of fun.‎ A few days later, Robert was bathing with his new friends in a river, and got out of his depth. He struggled, and screamed for help, but all in vain. The boys who had called Henry a coward got out of the water as fast as they could, but they did not even try to help him.‎ 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: ‎ Robert was fast sinking.________________________________________________ ‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph 2: ‎ Thus, Robert’s life was saved.___________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________‎ 参考答案 听力（共20小题，每题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 ABCAC 6-10 BBACA 11-15 ABBCB 16-20 ACACB 阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40分）‎ ‎21-25 BDADB 26-30 BCADA 31-35 AACBA 36-40 EFAGB 完形填空（共20题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎41-45 CBDBA 46-50 BACDB 51-55 CDACD 56-60 ABCAD 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎61. longer 62. a 63. Compared 64. observing 65. unnatural ‎ ‎66. endlessly 67. is 68. to do 69. that/which 70. as 短文改错（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）‎ ‎71. visit- visited 72. walked—walking 73. leaving—left ‎ ‎74. immediate—immediately 75. Therefore--- However ‎ ‎76 when he tried to get it 中he 改成I 77. reach--- reaching ‎ ‎78. same 前面加the 79. What--- How 80. of 去掉 单词拼写 (共10题，满分10分)‎ ‎81. overweight 82. apology 83. donated 84. eyesight 85. adapt ‎ ‎86. weeds 87. visa 88. congratulating 89. reflection 90. urged 读后续写（共20分）‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ Robert was fast sinking. It seemed as if Robert would be drowned. Just at the moment, Henry happened to be passing by. Hearing the screams, Henry ran to the riverside, threw off his clothes and jumped into the water without hesitation. He reached Robert just as he was sinking the last time. By great effort, and with much danger to himself, he brought Robert to the shore.‎ Thus, Robert’s life was saved. Robert and his new friends were ashamed at having called Henry a coward. They realized that Henry had true courage. They said sorry to Henry for their rude behavior and asked for his forgiveness. Henry forgave them happily. He and Robert were friends again and they went home together as usual. From this, Robert learned what true courage was: never be afraid to do good, but always fear to do evil.‎ 录音原文：‎ Text 1 ‎ W: Hi, John. Would you like to go to a badminton game after school tomorrow?‎ M: I’d love to, Sandy, but I’ve already arranged to go to the cinema with Grace.‎ Text 2 ‎ M: I don’t think I should wear a dark shirt for a wedding. It just isn’t appropriate.‎ W: Well, the only clean shirts you have are the white one, the black one and the dark blue one.‎ M: So, there is only one choice.‎ Text 3‎ W: Look at the holes in the wall. It’s terrible. I can’t face having to repair it. And the bathroom really smells. ‎ M: Look at the floor! It is old and broken. I really want to move out of this house.‎ Text 4 ‎ W: I was marking exam papers until midnight last night. You were right to quit teaching. It’s tiring.‎ M: Journalists work long hours as well, you know — just ask my secretary.‎ Text 5 ‎ M: It seems to be raining. I came out without a coat. The only thing that I can use to keep the rain off will be the newspaper.‎ W: Luckily, I brought my umbrella — and there’s a spare one in my bag that you can use.‎ Text 6‎ W: I’m going to an art show tonight. Do you want to go with me?‎ M: I’m not a huge fan of art. I don’t understand it most of the time.‎ W: You know some animals are at the risk of extinction, so the artists picked up trash in the ocean and made sculptures of those animals with that.‎ M: That’s not hard to understand. So they only used garbage? No clay? ‎ W: Yes. So far, they have cleaned up 26 tons of garbage. But that’s only a small part.‎ M: That’s so much! How sad! Now I’m interested in them.‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Where were you last Friday evening?‎ W: I had to be awake very early on Saturday morning, so I couldn’t come.‎ M: That’s the first time I’ve known you to miss a book club meeting in five years.‎ W: Well, some things can’t be avoided. In the past I planned holidays ahead of time so that they didn’t get in the way of Fridays.‎ M: So, what happened this time?‎ W: A family emergency. It took up the whole of Saturday and Sunday. My aunt wanted me there.‎ M: What’s the problem?‎ W: She was ill and wanted to see me. The doctor was there as well. He thought my aunt would be OK soon, though.‎ M: That’s good. I’m glad to hear it.‎ Text 8‎ W: I don’t want to cook. Let’s go out for fast food. ‎ M: Sure, but no McDonald’s. ‎ W: How about KFC?‎ M: Why do you want to have American fast food in Tokyo? ‎ W: When I think of fast food, that’s what comes to mind.‎ M: But you are in a country that has much better fast food than that! You can go to a small restaurant to get some soup. There is a lot of good street food, too. I think some of the best food here is street food! Didn’t you learn anything online before coming here?‎ W: Well, yes. I didn’t feel like going to McDonald’s even once, because the Chinese fast food was excellent. ‎ M: It’s the same here. Hurry up and get ready. I’ll take you on a tour of my favorite Japanese street food tonight. ‎ W: OK. Wait a moment. I will change my clothes.‎ Text 9‎ W: Your father and I are so proud of you.‎ M: But I am so frightened.‎ W: Don’t be silly. You don’t have to say anything on stage.‎ M: I know, but all these people will be looking at me.‎ W: Good. We want to tell everyone how clever our son is. It seems like a few years ago that your primary school teacher was telling us how bright you were.‎ M: Other schoolmates will be getting their degrees as well.‎ W: You are the only one we want to see. We have traveled a long way to see this. It takes about 13 hours to fly to London from Beijing.‎ M: I will be glad when this is over with.‎ W: Maybe we can say something to make you happier.‎ M: Like what?‎ W: Tomorrow, on our way back home, we are going to take you to Paris for a 3-day holiday. This is our gift to you for working so hard.‎ M: Thank you, but you needn’t have done that. I am just glad to have made you happy. Plus, my degree ensures I will have a good future.‎ Text 10 ‎ This coming Friday is parents’ evening. If you have not done so, please give your parents the booking form that was handed out on Monday and have them sign and return it before Wednesday, otherwise their appointment will not be made. Please come to the correct classroom 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The parents’ meeting will last about 30 minutes and discuss your grades in this year. Then, our special advisor will also be holding a lecture on application forms of the university you wish to attend. It will last 20 minutes. She will discuss best practices for filling out the form, what experience to list and who to ask for references. If you are part of the football team, you may apply for a sports scholarship. At last, Mr. Jones will spend 15 minutes discussing the different forms and requirements needed to study abroad. I know a few of you are eager to do so. I myself was a foreign student when I first came here. It is a great learning experience to spend time living in another country.‎