【英语】黑龙江省哈尔滨师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试

【英语】黑龙江省哈尔滨师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试

黑龙江省哈尔滨师范大学附属中学2019-2020学年 高二下学期期末考试 ‎(满分150分，时间 120分钟) ‎ 第I卷 第一部分 听力(共两节，每小题0.5分，满分10分)‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题分，满分2.5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. Where does Shelia come from?‎ A. Japan. B. The U.S. C. China.‎ 2. What is the weather like now?‎ A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Snowy.‎ 3. What is Paul probably doing now?‎ A. Having a holiday. B. Taking tests. C. Preparing for tests.‎ 4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. An office. B. A colleague. C. A job.‎ 5. Where are the speakers?‎ A. In a store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a bank.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题分，满分7.5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。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。‎ 6. What did the man do just now?‎ A. He worked out.‎ B. He prepared for a test.‎ C. He did some chemistry exercises.‎ 7. Where will the woman go next?‎ A. To the park. B. To the gym. C. To the library.‎ 听第7段材料，回答8-9题。‎ 1. Why doesn’t the man want to go diving?‎ A. He thinks it tiring. B. He isn’t interested now. C. He has a pain in his leg.‎ 2. What do the speakers decide to do at last?‎ A. Go skateboarding. B. Do rock climbing. C. Stay at home.‎ 听第8段材料，回答10-12题。‎ 3. What does the man think of the woman’s place?‎ A. It’s in a mess. B. It’s big enough. C. It’s a little small.‎ 4. How long will the woman stay in Asia?‎ A. For two weeks. B. For two months. C. For two years.‎ 5. What does the man suggest the woman take?‎ A. Six pairs of jeans. B. A raincoat. C. Five T-shirts.‎ 听第9段材料，回答13-16题。‎ 6. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In a hospital. B. In a restaurant. C. In a company.‎ 7. Who could the woman probably be?‎ A. A manager assistant. B. A nurse. C. A waitress.‎ 8. Why is the man on a salt-free diet?‎ A. He wants to lose weight.‎ B. His health condition is not good.‎ C. He thinks food without salt is tasty.‎ 9. What will the woman do?‎ A. Meet Mr. Smith at once. ‎ B. Leave a message for Mr. Smith. ‎ C. Call Mr. Smith tomorrow morning.‎ 听第10段材料，回答17—20题。‎ 10. Why cannot Bill Bird make shoes fast enough?‎ A. He is too old. ‎ B. He is not skilled. ‎ C. He has more and more customers.‎ 1. Why do people choose Bill Bird’s shoes?‎ A. They fit perfectly.‎ B. They cost little money.‎ C. They are in the most popular style.‎ 2. What worries Bill Bird most now?‎ A. His difficulty in finding skilled workers.‎ B. His shoes selling business.‎ C. His old age.‎ 3. What does Bill Bird say about young people?‎ A. They don’t work hard enough. B. They are difficult to teach. C. They prefer other jobs.‎ 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。‎ A Auckland University Online Education — What to Expect Most Auckland University（AU）online programs are 100 percent online so that students do not come to the school campus. Instead, AU has designed a media-rich, easy-to-use learning environment through a Learning Management System（LMS）.‎ ‎• Discipline ‎ With disciplined work habits, you are likely to succeed as an online student. It is up to you to log on to your course and meet your own deadlines.‎ ‎• Time Management In order to earn competitive grades, plan on spending a minimum of 20-25 hours a week on each course. AU courses operate on a seven-week schedule, with start dates in January, March, May, July, September and November. Students are able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.‎ ‎• Professional Connections Many of the AU faculty who teach online have connections to industry, so the online learning environment ensures access to diverse expertise and practice. It includes an extensive network of ‎ professionals in a variety of industries.‎ ‎“I work as an IT manager. And right from the very beginning, every class I took was relevant to what I was doing at work. The wide range of courses gave me a strong foundation for my career development.”‎ — Jim Heilman, Computer Information Systems graduate ‎• Technology It goes without saying that technology plays a vital role in online learning. You will need a high-speed Internet connection and basic computer skills. For specifics, please click here to visit our Technology page.‎ ‎21．How long does it take to complete one course?‎ A．Seven weeks. B．One semester.‎ C．Several months. D．At least 20-25 hours.‎ ‎22．What is the purpose of mentioning Jim Heilman?‎ A．To recognize an excellent graduate.‎ B．To set a good example to other learners.‎ C．To prove benefits of professional connections.‎ D．To show effective methods of online learning.‎ ‎23．Where is the text probably taken from?‎ A．A course brochure. B．A college website.‎ C．An academic magazine. D．A local newspaper.‎ B One of the most important things that has happened to me occurred long before I was aware of it. As the story goes, I was three days old and Mom was singing “The Name Game” song to me: “Christine- Bo-Bean-Banana-Fanna-Fo-Feen.” By day four, I was given a new name — Christine-Bo-Bean, or just Bo-Bean to my mother. Now, I am Bo to her and close friends.‎ Why is this nickname so important to me? I once read a book with a passage about True Names which explains that when a person’s true name is spoken, she has a distinct aura (光环) around her. Although I have been Bo to my mother all my life, I recently discovered that my true name is not on my birth certificate; it’s the name that is as unique and memorable as I am.‎ People usually know me as Christine. They still see me as a quiet, bookish child. They don’t ‎ know who I am now. My most recent hopes, fears, goals, dreams and opinions escape their notice; it is easier to think of me as I was. In their minds, they have a box labeled “Christine” in which I fit neatly, and as Christine, I was content with the perfect packaging.‎ Those who call me Bo or Bo-Bean really know me. They remember who I was and realize I have changed. Bo is a tight squeeze in the old “Christine” boxes. The Bo I am is ever-changing, ever-growing and ever-learning.‎ When I was Christine, I was quiet, and easily scared. I feared groups, meeting new people and sharing my opinions. I was more comfortable with a book than my best friend. As Christine, I thought everyone was better than I was.‎ As Bo, I still love my books, but I want to discuss them. As Bo, my dream is to live where I can experience new things and meet new people. I dream about being alone on a stage lit by a single spotlight; I have that confidence now. I am equal to those I once saw as better than me.‎ A name shouldn’t make such a difference, but sometimes, when a person finds his or her True Name, they develop a new shine visible to friends, family and especially themselves.‎ I can’t always be Bo. Sometimes exposing myself is still scary and I feel too nervous; I want to hide in those old boxes. Mostly, however, I am ready for the world. So, just call me Bo.‎ ‎24．When was the author given a nickname?‎ A．When she was three years old.‎ B．On the fourth day after she was born.‎ C．On the arrival of some close friends.‎ D．When mom first sang “The Name Game”.‎ ‎25．What do the people know about the author as Christine?‎ A．They think the author is active and crazy.‎ B．They care about the author’s most recent feelings.‎ C．They don’t realize the author has changed.‎ D．They don’t know the author has a new name.‎ ‎26．What kind of person was the author in the past?‎ A．She showed no interest in reading.‎ B．She took pleasure in finding new things.‎ C．She loved reading and sharing books with friends.‎ D．She lacked confidence and preferred to be alone.‎ ‎27．What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A．Bo — the True Name B．A Unique Name C．Remember the Past D．The Meaning of Nickname C If you’ve spent any amount of time boating, fishing, or bird-watching at lakes and rivers, you have most likely seen fishes jumping out of the water. I have seen it many times. Certainly, fishes will exit water in desperate attempts to escape enemies. Dolphins take advantage of the behavior, forming a circle and catching the frightened fishes in midair. But just as we may run fast from fun or from fear, different emotions might motivate fishes to jump.‎ Mobula rays (蝠鲼) aren’t motivated by fear when they throw their impressive bodies — up to a seventeen-foot wingspan (the distance from the end of one wing to the end of the other) and a ton in weight — skyward in leap of up to ten feet. They do it in schools of hundreds. They usually land on their bellies, but sometimes they land on their backs. Some scientists think it might be a way of removing parasites (寄生虫). But I think that the rays are enjoying themselves.‎ In the clear waters of Florida’s Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, I watched several schools of fifty or more mullets（鲻鱼）moving in beautiful formation. Their well-built bodies were most evident when they leaped from the water. Most of the time I saw one or two leaps by a fish, but one made a series of seven. They usually land on their sides. Each jump was about a foot clear of the water and two to three feet in length.‎ Nobody knows for sure why the fish leaps. One idea is that they do it to take in oxygen. The idea is supported by the fact that mullets leap more when the water is lower in oxygen, but is challenged by the likelihood that jumping costs more energy than is gained by breathing air. It is hard to imagine they will feel any fresher when back in water.‎ Might these fishes also be leaping for fun? There is some new evidence. Gordon M. Burghardt recently published accounts of a dozen types of fishes leaping repeatedly, sometimes over floating objects — sticks, plants, sunning turtle — for no clear reason other than entertainment.‎ ‎28．What can we say about the dolphins in Paragraph 1?‎ A．They have great escaping skills. B．They are easily frightened.‎ C．They are very clever. D．They love jumping.‎ ‎29．What do the ray and the mullet have in common when jumping?‎ A．Both do it in groups. B．Both land on their bellies.‎ C．Both jump many feet out of water. D．Both make leaps one after the other.‎ ‎30．What’s the author’s attitude towards the idea mentioned in Paragraph 4?‎ A．Anxious. B．Indifferent. C．Approving. D．Questionable.‎ ‎31．Why do fishes leap according to Gordon?‎ A．To remove parasites. B．To amuse themselves.‎ C．To take in more oxygen. D．To escape enemies.‎ D An advance in electronic publishing could make the ebook you are reading seem as dated as a silent film. Publishers hope to explore the growing success of ebooks by releasing versions with added soundtracks and musical accompaniments.‎ The noises in the first multimedia books released in Britain on Friday include rain hitting a window in a Sherlock Holmes tale. When the plot of a book reaches the most exciting part, background scores will create tension. In America, works by Shakespeare and Jane Austen have already been released with music and background noise so that, for example, readers can hear tea cups clinking in Mr. Darcy’s garden as they read Pride and Prejudice.‎ Supporters argue that sound effects are the next logical development for ebooks and will add excitement for younger readers. Critics, however, will argue that the noise will ruin the simple pleasure of having the imagination stimulated by reading.‎ Caroline Michel, chief executive of the literary agency, said the new generation of computer-literate readers was used to multiple sensory input. She said, “Young people have split computer screens where they may be watching television and replying to an email at the same time. If that’s what the market wants then we should respond to the market.”‎ Booktrack’s sound effects work by estimating the user’s reading speed. Each time you “turn” a page, the software reassesses where you have reached in the text and times the sounds to switch on accordingly. If the soundtrack becomes out of synch (同步), a click on any word will reset it.‎ Some authors fear that a soundtrack could destroy the peace and quiet of libraries and ruin the pleasure of reading. David Nicholls, author of One Day, the bestseller now released as a film, said, “This sounds like the opposite of reading. I have enough trouble reading an ebook because I’m constantly distracted by emails.”‎ Stuart MacBride, the crime writer whose novel Shatter the Bones was an ebook bestseller, sells 18% of his books as electronic downloads. He said, “If I’m reading, I will do the noise in my head. I don't need someone to tell me what tea cups clinking sounds like. That would irritate me.”‎ ‎32．What’s the passage mainly about?‎ A．Opinions about ebooks with soundtracks.‎ B．Response to the need of the book market.‎ C．Reasons for traditional ebooks becoming outdated.‎ D．Suggestions on encouraging readers’ imagination.‎ ‎33．What do publishers expect an ebook soundtrack to do?‎ A．Help to release an ebook as a film.‎ B．Make readers improve reading speed.‎ C．Add tension at a book’s exciting point.‎ D．Get readers familiar with the background.‎ ‎34．What does the underlined sentences mean in Paragraph 6?‎ A．David enjoyed the pleasure of reading an ebook in the library. ‎ B．Soundtrack would affect David’s concentration on reading an ebook.‎ C．David was constantly fascinated by checking emails when reading an ebook. ‎ D．Soundtrack would destroy the content and characters of the story.‎ ‎35．What do we know about Stuart MacBride?‎ A．He was a person who was easy to get irritated.‎ B．He didn’t like the clinking sounds of tea cups.‎ C．He was the most famous writer about crime stories.‎ D．He imagined sounds about the story when reading.‎ 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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Run! Lunch-Delivery Men!‎ It’s lunch time, and Guo Ziyang is on a mission: deliver seven hot meal orders in an hour.‎ He dashes into a downtown highrise, carrying a plastic container of hot beef noodles. There is no time to wait for the right elevator. He hops into the first one that opens, jumps out at the last stop and begins running up the stairs. After a quick handoff to the customer, he races down 20 flights. 36 Across China’s biggest cities, the scene has become as familiar as crowded subways. 37 Meals appear with just a few taps on a smartphone. With the major delivery services offering similar pricing strategies and food choices, the burden of competition has fallen largely on the speed of the delivery people, popularly known as Waimai Xiaoge, or “Brother Takeaway”.‎ Guo said he wolfs down four or five steamed buns before starting work every morning. “You’ll need the energy for various delivery missions,” he said. “Sometimes, the buildings you deliver to don’t have elevators. 38 Then, you have to climb ten flights of stairs.”‎ Guo works around Shanghai’s central business district. He joined Ele. me only last year. 39 With a foodwarmer box tied to his scooter, Guo tears through traffic, rushes past pedestrians and avoid bumps that might spill soup dishes. In less than two hours, he has made stops at a hospital, a hair salon, a hotel room and several highrises. Six orders an hour is the norm for the lunchtime rush, but Guo said he is sometimes called upon to deliver ten meals. “ 40 You just have to apologize.” he said.‎ Nevertheless, Guo said he thrives on deadline pressure. “I’m the kind of person who likes challenging work,” he added.‎ A. That’s really difficult, and if you arrive late, customers get angry.‎ B. One order down, six to go.‎ C. The tradition of going out for a meal has been under pressure from the fast pace of urban life.‎ D. Sometimes, the elevators are crowded and take a long time.‎ E. Sometimes, people ask them to pick up cigarettes, alcohol and other items, which they aren’t supposed to do.‎ F. The arrival of fooddelivery apps has transformed the country’s lunchtime culture.‎ G. But he has memorized the layouts of all the buildings in his area.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共四节，满分65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。‎ Everyone should go to his or her 50th high school reunion. There was a time I thought I’d never go even if the opportunity 41 . But now I feel 42 for people who don’t go.‎ I went to the 43 of my high school on a Saturday evening, and I am glad I did. It was a gift to recognize some 44 classmates right away — and to be recognized. 45 , we had name tags and our 46 photos on our clothing to help identify us. I recognized one woman immediately!‎ The most memorable and moving experience of the night was 47 by a schoolmate and neighbor to whom I was once close. Unfortunately, we had a falling out in the high school. I never saw her after 48 , but this time, I saw her name on a place setting. At first, I feared that I would 49 her. But my better self won over, and I 50 her out. I kept looking until I got a 51 on my shoulder. There she was 52 . We hugged as if nothing had ever 53 and exchanged affectionate words. When the party 54 , my old-new friend walked towards me, 55 me again and wished me well. I returned her good wishes. All the bad 56 melted into thin air.‎ I am grateful I had this 57 to reunite with old classmates. After all, we are almost 58 the final lap of our lifelong journeys. Some classmates had already left this 59 , and their names were deleted from the list. Sometimes we have to walk back into the past because time does heal old wounds. We’re not the 60 people. We are better people.‎ ‎41. A. put down B. came up C. get through D. take off ‎42. A. sorry B. relieved C. upset D. enthusiastic ‎43. A. event B. reunion C. ceremony D. campaign ‎44. A. latter B. former C. present D. future ‎45. A. Unluckily B. Unwillingly C. Normally D. Thankfully ‎46. A. old B. recent C. fancy D. new ‎47. A. delivered B. provided C. committed D. ruined ‎48. A. graduation B. separation C. marriage D. departure ‎49. A. stare at B. turn to C. run into D. rely on ‎50. A. let B. drove C. sought D. helped ‎51. A. hand B. blow C. kiss D. tap ‎52. A. walking B. talking C. smiling D. laughing ‎53. A. happened B. changed C. existed D. mentioned ‎54. A. began B. ended C. continued D. lasted ‎55. A. encouraged B. approached C. hugged D. patted ‎56. A. words B. apologies C. excuses D. memories ‎57. A. qualification B. situation C. courage D. chance ‎58. A. missing B. operating C. nearing D. wasting ‎59. A. world B. city C. school D. class ‎60. A. important B. bad C. merciful D. same 第二节 单项选择 (共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎61. We had lots of good applicants for the job, but one _________ from the rest.‎ A. made out B. stood out C. picked out D. figured out ‎62. He shouts when he gets angry, _________ is often the case. ‎ A. which B. that C. when D. as ‎63. Try to discourage him ________ driving too fast, as it’s extremely dangerous.‎ A. from B. into C. to D. for ‎64. Mr. Green stood up in defence of the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one ________.‎ A. blamed B. blaming C. to blame D. to be blamed ‎65. — How did ________ feel to run 3,000 meters at the sports meeting?‎ ‎—Terrible! Especially when I saw I was left so far ________ by others.‎ A. that; alone B. it; alone C. that; behind D. it; behind ‎66. Bai women wear white and red costumes, _______ the men wear white shirts and long wide trousers.‎ A. while B. but C. because D. so ‎67. Hardly _________ the knock when I opened the door.‎ A. have I heard B. had I heard C. did I hear D. do I hear ‎68. _________ my heart still beats, I will go on working for the people.‎ A. As soon as B. As far as C. As long as D. As much as ‎69. They demanded that the right to vote ___________ to every adult.‎ A. was given B. was giving C. be giving D. be given ‎70. __________, your article is of greater value than his.‎ A. All things considered B. All things considering ‎ C. All things are considered D. All things are considering 第三节 根据首字母或提示词，结合句意写出所缺单词 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎71. Yet Antarctica is full of wildlife, which has a___________ to its extreme conditions.‎ ‎72. The meeting is intended to p__________ an understanding of different countries in Asia.‎ ‎73. I expressed the great thanks for your help in seeking the lost child on b________ of my family.‎ ‎74. It’s a new country, hoping for diplomatic r____________ from the international community.‎ ‎75. The koala is u__________ to Australia, which can’t be found in other countries.‎ ‎76. The plan is designed to ___________ (激发) employees to work more efficiently.‎ ‎77. The government is ___________ (呼吁) to the public to save water.‎ ‎78. She’s completely ___________ (迷恋) with the handsome boy. ‎ ‎79. According to a rough ____________ (估计), at least 5, 000 people were killed.‎ ‎80. Such events only increased the ____________ (不赞成) of France’s princely neighbours.‎ 第四节 语法填空(共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡相应位置上。‎ Many people agree that going to museums 81 (be) a good way of learning about ancient treasures. However, others may find it boring to spend hours there. Therefore, how to make museums and their lifeless collections more attractive is a tough question worth 82 (attach) importance to. Luckily, National Treasure, a TV program 83 began to air on Dec. 3, 2017, throws light 84 ways to inspire interest in museums and their collections.‎ Aiming to make ancient relics to come alive, the program presents treasures through different ‎ artistic methods including lots of dramatic 85 (perform) and storytelling, which explain the history behind each cultural relic 86 (complete), so that audiences can not only understand how to appreciate the beauty of cultural relics, but also know the civilization 87 the spirit of Chinese culture. In fact, such programs that promote traditional ancient relics 88 (become) popular in recent years. For example, a 2016 documentary featuring the Forbidden City’s cultural relics and their restorers, urged lots of college students 89 (apply) to work as volunteers there. It is universally accepted that National Treasure has been 90 (success) in encouraging more people to visit museums by touching their hearts.‎ 第II卷 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。‎ On Aug. 21, I was writing a composition titling “My Hero/Heroine”. I stuck at the beginning, trying to find out what would be my hero/heroine. ‎ Attracted by the cheers from the living room, I opened the door only to find my parents were watching the volleyball matches of women’s final. Then I decided to take the break and joined in them. The score was quite closely between China and its opponent. ‎ To our delight, China won in the end. We couldn’t help feel proud as Chinese! The volleyball players had trained so hard before and fight till the last minute. Without doubt, they were not only my heroines, and the heroines of China! I started to write my composition. ‎ 第二节 书面表达 (满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，得知某英文报社就 “如何关爱老年人” 征集想法。请给编辑写一封信，内容包括：‎ ‎1.写信目的；‎ ‎2.个人和社会能做的事情；‎ ‎3.发出呼吁。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear editor,‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎【参考答案】‎ ‎【听力理解】(共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分)‎ ‎1-5 BACBC 6-10 ACBCA 11-15ABABB 16-20 CCAAC ‎【阅读理解】(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）‎ ‎21-23ACB 24-27BCDA 28-31CADB 32-35ACBD 36-40BFDGA ‎【完形填空】(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ ‎41-45BABBD 46-50ABACC 51-55DCABC 56-60 DDCAD ‎【单项选择】(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎61-65 BDACD 66-70 ABCDA ‎【单词拼写】(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ ‎71. adapted 72. promote 73. behalf 74. recognition 75. unique ‎ ‎76. motivate 77. appealing 78. obsessed 79. estimate 80. disapproval ‎【语法填空】(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎81. is 82. attaching 83. which / that 84. on/upon 85. performances ‎ ‎86. completely 87. and 88. have become 89. to apply 90. successful ‎【短文改错】(共10处错；每处错1分，满分10分)‎ ‎1. titling →titled 2. was/got stuck 3. what →who 4. matches →match 5. the →a 6. 去掉 in 7. closely →close 8. feel →feeling 9. fight →fought 10. and →but ‎【书面表达】(满分25分)‎ Dear editor,‎ Learning that you ask for ideas about how to care for the elderly, I’m writing to express my opinions about it .‎ It’s a good idea for us students to visit seniors at weekends to keep them company, from whom we can benefit a lot at the same time. Besides, we can organize some activities such as singing, dancing and traveling, thus enabling them to lead a more socially active life. What’s more, convenience should be provided in public places like supermarkets and hospitals.‎ Caring for the old is a traditional virtue, which will contribute to not only a happy family but also a harmonious society. Therefore, let’s do something to make a difference.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎【听力原文】‎ ‎(Text 1)‎ M: Sheila has lived in Asia for most of her life, but she is actually an American.‎ W: Yeah. She speaks Japanese and Chinese as well as she speaks English.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ W: I’m all wet. And it’s so cold today. That’s too bad.‎ M: But at least the wind stops blowing.‎ W: Do you think it might snow?‎ M: I hope so! That would be fun.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ M: Mary, Paul has sent us an e-mail.‎ W: Really? When will he be back for holiday?‎ M: He hasn’t mentioned it, but he says he will have finished all the tests by next weekend. Right now, he is getting ready for them.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ W: Tracy is really a hard-working woman. The office has been running a lot more smoothly since she joined the team.‎ M: I couldn’t agree more. I think she’s doing an excellent job.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: It’s only twenty dollars.‎ W: I know, but unless you have an account with us, we can’t cash your check. There’s a branch of your bank across the street.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Morning, John. You’re up early.‎ M: Yeah, I just did some exercise in the park. It was really good. I’m going to do it every morning. In that way, I don’t need the gym any more. It will save me lots of money.‎ W: That’s good. So are you ready for the chemistry test?‎ M: Almost. I still have a bit more work to do.‎ W: When is the test?‎ M: This afternoon. I’m going to the library now.‎ W: I’ll go down with you.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Hey, Bob. Do you want to go diving this afternoon?‎ M: No. I don’t really feel like diving now.‎ W: Well, do you want to go skateboarding instead?‎ M: I don’t think that’s a good idea. Remember I hurt my leg last time? I don’t want to try that again. Mmm, I’ve got it. Why don’t we do some rock climbing?‎ W: It’s too tiring and dangerous. I’d like to just stay in and get some videos.‎ M: Sounds good. Let’s do that.‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ M: Wow, Gina, it looks like a strong wind hit your place. Look at all of those things here and there. Are all of them going to fit in that bag?‎ W: Hmm, I’m not sure. Maybe the bag is a little small. Should I change it for a big enough one?‎ M: Well, let’s go through all those things first… Oh, no, you’ve got six pairs of jeans here, and, wait, too many T-shirts! And five hats! You’re only going for two weeks, not two months or two years.‎ W: OK, I’ll take two pairs of jeans and three T-shirts and two hats. How’s that?‎ M: That helps a bit. Are you taking a raincoat? The summer can be pretty wet in Asia. A raincoat is a good idea.‎ W: OK, I’ll pack one. Hey, you’re useful to have around.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: Good afternoon, Mr. Miller. Did you have a good rest? How are you feeling?‎ M: Yes, I had a good rest, thank you. I’m still feeling quite weak, though.‎ W: Did you enjoy your lunch?‎ M: Not really. I thought it was all pretty tasteless.‎ W: That’s because of your salt-free diet. It can be very tasteless in the beginning.‎ M: Am I on a salt-free diet? Why?‎ W: Didn’t your doctor explain it to you? I’m sorry. You’re on a salt-free diet because of your disease. A salt-free diet means there’s no salt added to any food you eat.‎ M: I see.‎ W: You wanted to see Dr. Smith today, didn’t you?‎ M: Yes, but he hasn’t been here yet.‎ W: At the moment, he’s still in a meeting. I can leave a message for him, asking him to come and see you as soon as he can.‎ M: It isn’t that urgent.‎ W: In that case I can call him tomorrow morning as soon as I come to work.‎ M: OK, thank you.‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ M: Hello, everyone. Today I’d like to talk about a shoemaker. Bill Bird is an old shoemaker. He is really too old but he is very skillful. Now he cannot make shoes fast enough because the number of his customers is increasing—and he charges more than￡300 a pair! Customers travel hundreds of kilometers to his London shoe store or to his workshop in the countryside to have their feet measured. He makes shoes for people with unusual sizes: very large, very small, very broad or very narrow. The shoes are at least as stylish as those found in ordinary shops. Mr. Bird says that his biggest problem is that he cannot find skilled workers. Young people all seem to prefer to work with computers these days. We will lose the necessary skills soon because there are fewer and fewer shoemakers nowadays. He is 67, and he wants to teach young people everything he knows about making shoes. He says it’s a good job, and a lot of people want to buy beautiful shoes specially made for them. He started in the business 30 years ago and now he employs three other people. His customers pay about ￡500 for their first pair of shoes. He says his customers come because they want comfortable shoes which are exactly the right size. Extra pairs of shoes cost between￡320 and￡450, as it takes one employee a whole week to make just one shoe.‎