2017-2018学年河北省邯郸市成安县第一中学高二9月月考英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省邯郸市成安县第一中学高二9月月考英语试题

成安一中2017～2018学年度上学期高二年级9月月考 英语试卷 ‎ 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分, 共150分。考试时间120分钟。‎ 第I卷 (共90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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A.￡19.15. B.￡9.15. C.￡9.18.‎ 答案是B。‎ ‎1.When will the man return the car?‎ A.At 5:30. B.At 5:00. C.At 4:30.‎ ‎2.What are the speakers talking about?‎ A.A fancy restaurant. B.A birthday celebration. C.A family reunion.‎ ‎3.What does the woman advise the man to do with the computer?‎ A.Have it repaired. B.Get a second-hand one. C.Buy a new one.‎ ‎4.Why does the man come to the police station?‎ A.To make an appointment. B.To express his thanks C.To get his car back.‎ ‎5.What's the possible relationship between the two speakers?‎ A.Husband and wife. B.Patient and dentist. C.Student and teacher.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或对白，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至7题。‎ ‎6.What course will the man take?‎ A.Computer programming. B.Data progressing. C.Hardware managing.‎ ‎7.Which schedule is suitable for the man?‎ A.On Monday evenings. B.On Tuesday evenings. C.On Thursday evenings 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8.What do Swedish people complain about when they visit England in winter?‎ A.The bad weather. B.The cold houses. C.The long night.‎ ‎9.Which season does the man probably like best?.‎ A.Winter. B.Spring. C.Summer.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10.How did the woman get to know about the job?‎ A.By listening to the morning news. ‎ B.By reading a newspaper ad. ‎ C.By calling an employment service.‎ ‎11.Why was the woman interested in the job?‎ A.To improve her French and Italian. ‎ B.To use her precious experiences. ‎ C.To work close to her family.‎ ‎12.What was the woman supposed to do next?‎ A.Send a written application as soon as possible.‎ B.Prepare for an interview in a couple of days.‎ C.Read the advertisement again for more details.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13.What kind of backpack does the man lose?‎ A.A leather one. B.A sports one. C.A solar one.‎ ‎14.Where is the pattern of the backpack?‎ A.On the front. B.On the back. C.On the top.‎ ‎15.Which gift is for his wife?‎ A.Perfume. B.Sneakers. C.Gloves.‎ ‎16.What does does the man think of the woman?‎ A.Cooperative. B.Responsible. C.Humorous.‎ 听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.Where is the Mocoa?‎ A.In the southwest of Colombia. B.In the southwest of America. C.In the northwest of Colombia.‎ ‎18.How many people were killed?‎ A.Over 1,000. B.Over 100. C.Over 200.‎ ‎19.Why is it difficult to get to the trapped people?‎ A.Because many people were sleeping.‎ B.Because the road conditions were poor.‎ C.Because the rain was much too heavy. ‎ ‎20.What is the passage mainly about?‎ A.A disaster in Mocoa. B.The bad weather in America. C.A helpful government.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 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 ‎ It's rare that you see the words "shyness" and "leader" in the same sentence. After all, the common viewpoint is that those outgoing and sociable guys make great public speakers and excellent networkers and that those shy people are not. A survey conducted by USA Today referred to 65 percent of executives who believed shyness to be a barrier to leadership. Interestingly, the same article stresses that roughly 40 percent of leaders actually are quite shy—they're just better at adapting themselves to situational demands. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet and Charles Schwab are just a few "innies".‎ ‎ Unlike their outgoing counterparts who are more sensitive to rewards and risk-taking, shy people take a cautious approach to chance. Rather than the flashy chit-chat that defines social gathering, shy people listen attentively to what others say and absorb it before they speak. They're not thinking about what to say while the other person is still talking, but rather listening so they ‎ can learn what to say. Along the same lines, shy people share a common love of learning. They are intrinsically（内在地） motivated and therefore seek content regardless of achieving an outside standard.‎ ‎ Being shy can also bring other benefits. Remember being in school and hearing the same kids contribute, until shy little Johnny, who almost never said a word, cut in? Then what happened? Everyone turned around to look with great respect at little Johnny actually talking. This is how shy people made good use of their power of presence：they "own" the moment by speaking calmly and purposefully, which translate to a positive image.‎ ‎ Shyness is often related to modesty. Not to say that limelight-seekers aren't modest, but shy people tend to have an accurate sense of their abilities and achievements. As a result, they are able to acknowledge mistakes, imperfections, knowledge gaps and limitations.‎ ‎ Since shy people have a lower sensitivity to outside rewards than outgoing ones, they're more comfortable working with little information and sticking to their inner desires. Shy people are also more likely to insist on finding solutions that aren't primarily apparent. Don't believe me? Maybe you'll believe Albert Einstein, who once said, "It's not that I'm so smart, it's that I stay with problems longer." Obviously, finding certainty where uncertainty is typically popular is a huge plus for any successful person.‎ ‎ The myth that shy people are less effective leaders than their outgoing fellows is just a misunderstanding. Make wise use of your personality strengths to lead your business no matter what side of the range you fall on.‎ ‎21. We can learn from Paragraph 2 that ___________.‎ A. shy people are sensitive to rewards B. shy people care more about content C. outgoing people are more careful about chances D. outgoing people consider what to learn while listening ‎22. The example of Johnny shows ____________.‎ A. shy people are likely to be modest B. hardworking students speak little in public C. some students keep silent on purpose at school D. shy people may have an advantage in discussion ‎23. We can learn from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 5 that ____________.‎ A. shyness results in success B. shyness contributes to popularity C. outside reward leads to insistence D. uncertainty counts more than certainty ‎24. The author supports his ideas mainly by ____________.‎ A. giving definitions and presenting research results B. explaining problems and providing solutions C. quoting authorities and making evaluations D. making contrasts and giving examples ‎ B ‎“Can’t hold a candle to” is a popular expression. When there wasn’t electricity, someone would have a servant light his way by holding a candle. The expression meant that the person who cannot hold a candle to you is not fit even to be your servant. Now, it means the person who cannot compare or compete. ‎ Another expression is “hold your tongue.” It means to be still and not talk. “Hold your tongue” is not something you would tell a friend．But a parent or teacher might use the expression to quiet a noisy child. ‎ ‎“Hold out” is an expression one hears often in sports reports and labor news. It means to refuse to play or work．Professional football and baseball players “hold out” if their team refuses to pay them what they think they are worth. ‎ The expression “hold up” has several different meanings. One is a robbery. A man with a gun may say, “This is a hold up. Give me your money. ”Another meaning is to delay. A driver who was held up by heavy traffic might be late for work. Another meaning is for a story to be considered true after an investigation．A story can hold up if it is proved true. ‎ ‎“Hold on” is another expression, which means wait or stop. As you leave for school，your brother may say, “Hold on，you forgot your book. ” It is used to ask a telephone caller to wait and not hang up his telephone．‎ Our final expression is “hold the line.” That means to keep a problem or situation from getting worse—to hold steady. For example, the president may say he will “hold the line on taxes. ”He means there will be no increase in taxes.‎ ‎25. The expression “can’t hold a candle to” can be used when ____________． ‎ ‎ A. some footballers refuse to play a game B. someone else is wanted on the phone ‎ C. someone is not qualified for a position D. someone was delayed by heavy traffic ‎26. If some teachers “hold out”, they probably __________． ‎ ‎ A. change their attitude B. refuse to work ‎ C. make a compromise D. show their devotion ‎27. Which of the following sentences can convey positive meanings? ‎ ‎ A. I was late as I was held up by a hold up. B. Hold on! You have to pay the bill，sir.‎ ‎ C. You can’t even hold a candle to Michael. D. I promise to hold the line on house prices.‎ ‎ C How can we reduce the risk?‎ ‎ There are four general approaches to dealing with volcanic(火山似的) dangers. We can try to keep the danger from occurring-often an impossible task. We can try to change its path or reduce its impact on existing development. We can take steps to protect future development. We can also do our best to have disaster response plans in place before they are needed.‎ Removing the Threat ‎ Clearly, there is no way to stop an eruption. We can, however, attempt to reduce the eruption’s effects by strengthening structures, for example, building protective works such as walls to make lava(熔岩) flow away from developed areas. Such efforts can be and have been successful, but are of limited use in a large-scale(范围)eruption.‎ Planning for the Future ‎ Protecting future development from volcanic dangers is a simple task. Before building houses, we should judge the risk. If the risk seems too great, a safer location should be found. This type of planning is very effective, but all too often, people are drawn to the lush(葱郁的)，rolling land of a quiet volcano.‎ Disaster Preparedness(预案)‎ ‎ When a volcano comes to life, a few weeks may not be enough time to avoid a tragedy. Planning is the key to saving lives. Well before the warning signs occur, people must be educated about volcanic dangers. Escape plans must be in place. Communication between scientists, officials, the media, and the general public should be practiced. Emergency measures must be ‎ thought out and agreed upon.‎ ‎ If you doubt the importance of these efforts, take another look at past volcanic tragedies, such as the eruption of Nevado del Ruiz. Communication failures left the town of Armero unprepared for escape. When a deadly mudflow came down the slope(斜坡), 21,000 people--90 percent of the town’s people--died.‎ ‎28. The passage is intended for ________.‎ A. the general public B. architects C. adventurers D. geographers ‎29. When building houses, people tend to ________.‎ A. judge volcanic dangers carefully B. take volcanic dangers seriously C. like to live near a quiet volcano D. find a safer place far away from a volcano ‎30. The writer mentioned Nevado del Ruiz to prove ________. ‎ A. The failure to keep volcanic dangers from happening B. The importance of preparing for a volcanic eruption ‎ C. The bravery of the people in ‎Armero‎ ‎Town D. The uncertainty of volcano’s damage ‎31. The passage is mainly about ________.‎ A. why volcanoes can erupt suddenly B. who can predict the eruption of volcanoes C. where the volcanoes are most activeD. how we can reduce the risk of volcanoes ‎ D I was born and raised in Minnesota, the USA, but as an adult I have mostly lived in Europe and Africa. I teach cross-cultural management at the International Business School near Paris. For the last 15 years, I’ve studied how people in different parts of the world build trust, communicate, and make decisions especially in the workplace.‎ While traveling in Tokyo recently with my colleague，I gave a short talk to a group of 20 managers. At the end, I asked whether there were any questions or comments. No hands went up, so I went to sit down. My colleague whispered to me, “I think there actually were some comments, Erin. Do you mind if I try?” I agreed, but I guessed it a waste of breath. He asked the group again, “Any comments or questions?”‎ Still, no one raised a hand, but this time he looked very carefully at each person in the silent audience. Gesturing to one of them, he said, “Do you have something to add?” To my amazement, she responded “Yes, thank you.” and asked me a very interesting question. My colleague repeated ‎ this several times, looking directly at the audience and asking for more questions or comments.‎ After the session, I asked my colleague, “how do you know that those people had questions?” He hesitated, not sure how to explain it, and then said, “It has to do with how bright their eyes are.”‎ He continued, “In Japan, we don’t make as much direct eye contact as you do in the West. So when you asked if there were any comments, most people were not looking directly at you. But a few people in the group were looking right at you, and their eyes were bright. That indicates that they would be happy to have you call on them.”‎ I thought to myself I would never have learned from my upbringing in Minnesota. Since then, I try to focus on understanding behavior in other cultures I encounter, and keep finding the bright eyes in the room.‎ ‎32．What can we conclude from the first paragraph?‎ A. Life in Minnesota has made the author worn out. ‎ B. The author enjoys traveling around the world.‎ C. Different cultures are kind of familiar to the author.‎ D.The author may start his own business in the future.‎ ‎33．Hearing the colleague whispering, the author ________.‎ A. went back to his seat and got seated. B. knew his colleague had some questions.‎ C. owed a big debt of gratitude to his colleague. D. thought his colleague would get nowhere.‎ ‎34．Where does the author’s colleague probably come from?‎ A. Japan. B. America. C. Africa. D. ‎France ‎35．Which is the proper title for the passage?‎ A. Focusing on Behavior in Cultures. B. Looking at Another Culture in the Eye.‎ C. Sharing Different Cultures in Tokyo D. Admiring the Beauty in the Eye.‎ 第二节 根据短文内容,从文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ ‎（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ E How to Study Better If you want to study better, you should pay attention to learning methods, study skills and study habits. Developing them can help you learn better.‎ Keep your study area tidy and organized. Papers, books, magazines, or pictures all over your work area may distract you from the work you have to do. 36 If there are too many icons on your desktop, it is difficult for you to find what you need immediately.‎ Maintain a quiet work area for yourself. Make sure your work area is free of distractions. There are too many distractions at home, such as a phone, music, TV, friends, or family members. Proper study space can usually be found in the public library, school library, or your bedroom. 37 ‎ ‎ 38 While learning, you need write, calculate and look up something. So it is very important and necessary to have all the necessary materials and tools that you need with you. In this way, you needn’t be busy borrowing them.‎ ‎ ‎39 In addition to reading your textbook, it is helpful to read or view materials from other sources, such as newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and television programs. You can understand what you will learn in class better.‎ Never forget to take notes carefully in class. Taking notes carefully can help to grasp the key parts. 40 We can say that it is really a successful way to study.‎ A. A quiet place can help to improve study efficiency.‎ B. You should know how to schedule your study time.‎ C. The same is your computer desktop. ‎ D. Try hard to learn knowledge as much as possible. ‎ E. It is convenient to review them later.‎ F. Having necessary materials is very beneficial to study. ‎ G. Get ready for class by reading extra materials ahead of time.‎ 第三部分 语言运用 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分） ‎ 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。‎ The letter below is from Antoine Leiris, whose wife Helen died in the terror attack in Paris on ‎ November 11th. He wrote the letter to her killers. It was 41 written as a Facebook post and has been 42 thousands of times on social media. ‎ On Friday night you 43 the life of an exceptional being, the love of my life, the ___44 of my son, but you will not have my 45 . I don’t know who you are 46 I don’t want to know -- you are dead souls. I will not give you the gift of hating you. You have obviously 47 it, but responding to it with anger would be to give in to the same ignorance that has made you what you are. You want me to be 48 , to cast a mistrusting eye on my fellow citizens, to 49 my freedom for security. You 50 . I saw her this morning, finally after nights and days of waiting. My wife was 51 as beautiful as she was when she left on Friday evening, as beautiful as when I fell madly in love with her more than 12 52 ago. Of course, I am heart-broken with 53 , but I know that she will join us every day and that we will find each other again in the paradise of free souls which you will never have 54__ to. We are only 55 , my son and I, but we are more 56 than all the world’s armies. 57 any case, I have no time to waste on you. I need to go back to Melvil, who is 58 from his afternoon nap. He is just 17 months old. He will eat his snack like every day and we are going to play like we do every day. In every day of his life, the little boy will 59 you with his 60 and freedom, because you don’t have his hatred either.‎ ‎41. A. occasionally B. originally C. accidently D. frequently ‎42. A. shared B. written C. printed D. praised ‎43. A. came across B. stole away C. argued with D. turned into ‎44. A. teacher B. friend C. sister D. mother ‎45. A. anger B. mercy C. hatred D. sympathy ‎46. A. but B. if C. once D. and ‎47. A. hated B. abandoned C. sought D. found ‎48. A. afraid B. brave C. concerned D. crazy ‎49. A. value B. attach C. sacrifice D. respect ‎50. A. won B. lost C. hesitated D. warned ‎51. A. ever B. just C. even D. never ‎52. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years ‎53. A. sorrow B. depression C. enthusiasm D. passion ‎54. A. access B. companion C. devotion D. desire ‎55. A. none B. one C. two D. three ‎56. A. successful B. thankful C. powerful D. merciful ‎57. A. On B. In C. With D. Of ‎58. A. cheering up B. packing up C. sending up D. waking up ‎59. A. insult(侮辱) B. threaten C. control D. complain ‎60. A. happiness B. sadness C. forgiveness D. awareness 第II卷（共60分）‎ 注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第一节：语法填空（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。‎ He was a professor. At the age of 90, he still worked eight hours every day regardless 61___ the weather.‎ ‎ His secretary said: “He was extremely old, but he forced himself to walk from his living place to the office through two blocks. 62 would take him an hour to do so, but he insisted because it made him get a sense of 63 (succeed).”‎ ‎ One day, a university student 64 (step) out of his office with a pile of books. He complained: “He always answers my questions with just a yes or no. However, he always gives me dozens of books and suggests me 65 (find) the answer on my own.”‎ ‎ By chance, the professor knew 66 the student complained about. He explained to him with a smile: “This is the method I have learnt---the 67 (hard) you work independently, the better solutions you will find. If you can make full use of the books, you will 68 (probable) become a good lawyer in the future.”‎ ‎ This 90-year-old man was Pound, 69 was the president of Law College of Harvard. He believed “all slopes are easy 70 ( go)”, of which he often reminded his students.‎ 第二节：短文改错（共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分）‎ 短文中共有10处语言错误，每行中最多两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在此处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出增加的词;‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉;‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其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（从十一处起）不计分。‎ England‎ is the large of the four countries, and for convenience it is divided roughly into three zones. The zone nearest France is called the South of England, the middle zone is called the Midlands and the one nearest to Scotland is know as the North. You find most of the population settled in the south, so most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Although, nationwide, these cities are not as large than those in China, they have world-famous football teams and some of them is not as those in China, they have world-famous football teams ‎ and some of them even have two! He is a pity that the industrial cities were built in the nineteenth century do not attract visitors. For historical archetecture you have go to older but smaller towns built as the Romans. There you will found out more about British history and culture.‎ 第三节：书面表达 (满分25分) 环境一直是人们普遍关注的话题，也是每位学生喜爱和经常讨论的话题。假如你是李华，请根据下表的信息，写一篇英文短文。 注意: 1.词数: 100左右; 2.可适当加入细节，以使行文连贯。 参考词汇 : schoolyard 校园 ‎ 环境 怎样保护、创造良好的环境 社会环境 有礼貌，乐于助人，尽力为别人着想。‎ 学校环境 尊敬师长，团结同学，积极创造有利于健康、学习的生活环境。‎ 家庭环境 体谅父母，做力所能及的事。‎ 就如何保护环境，发表自己的观点……‎ 成安一中2017～2018学年度上学期高二9月月考 英语试卷答案 听力（一题1分，共20分）： CBCBA BCBCB CAABA BACBA ‎ 阅读（一题2分，共40分）： (A) BDAD (B) CBD (C) ACBD (D) CDAB ‎ 七选五： CAFGE 完形（一题1.5分，共30分）：BABDC DCACB BDAAC CBDAA ‎ 语法填空（一题1.5分，共15分） ‎ ‎1.of 2. It 3. success 4. stepped 5. finding 6. what 7. harder 8. probably 9.who 10. to go 短文改错（一题1分，共10分）：‎ large 改为largest， know改成known， so改为but， than改成as， is改成are，‎ He改成It, were去掉， have之后加to, as改成by, found改成find 书面表达：（25分）One possible version：‎ How can we protect and create a harmonious environment?‎ First of all, we should use proper words, behave politely and think for others. If we want to live and study happily, we should respect teachers, unite other students, and help each other. We should also treat and understand others with more patience. Besides, we should keep schoolyard clean, which helps to make our body healthy. Finally, we need to make efforts to create a family environment full of love and warmth. Often communicating with our parents, we will help them do what we can. In my opinion, environment protection depends on the efforts made by everyone. ‎ ‎ ‎ 听力原文 Text 1:‎ M：Can I borrow your car for a few hours?‎ W：OK, but I need it back by 5:00 this afternoon. ‎ M：I’ll give it back 30 minutes earlier with a full tank. ‎ W：Fair enough. ‎ Text 2:‎ M：Father’s sixtieth birthday is coming.‎ W：How should we celebrate it for him? ‎ M：I plan to take the whole family for a big meal in a fancy restaurant. I’ll also invite some relatives. ‎ Text 3:‎ M：My computer broke down last night.‎ W：Again? You repaired it last week! Why not replace it with a new one?‎ M：I can’t afford it. I prefer to choose a second-hand one from my friend’s store.‎ Text 4:‎ M：I would like to meet the police chief. ‎ W：He is not in the office. Do you have an appointment? ‎ M：No. I am here to thank you all for getting my car back. I really appreciate it. ‎ Text 5:‎ M：I’m feeling sick, Jenny. ‎ W：Oh, dear. Is your tooth bothering you again? ‎ M：Yes, I’m in terrible pain. What should I do? ‎ W：Give it a day or so. And if it still hurts, maybe you should go to a dentist. ‎ Text 6:‎ M: I’m looking for information on courses in computer programming.‎ W: Oh,well,data processing is a course you have to take before you can take computer programming and hardware managing.‎ M: I see. I will have to learn data progressing first. When is it given and how much?‎ W: We offer 3 choices. There is a class on Monday evenings at 6:30, a class on Tuesday evenings at 7:00; and a class on Thursday evenings at 7:30. It lasts 2 hours, once per week, 12 weeks in total. And the cost is 300 dollars.‎ M: OK, the last one suits me! Thank you!‎ Text 7‎ W: So what is the winter like there in Sweden?‎ M: Well, it is cold, very cold in winter outside. But inside the houses it’s always very warm, much warmer than at home. Swedish people always complain that when they visit England, the houses are cold, even in a good winter.‎ W: And what about the darkness?‎ M: Well, yeah, around Christmas time there’s only one hour of daylight. It is sometimes a bit depressing. So you really look forward to the spring. But I think the summer is amazing. From May to July in the North of Sweden, the sun never sets. It’s still light at midnight. You can walk in the mountains and read a newspaper.‎ W: Oh, yeah, the land of the midnight sun.‎ Text 8:‎ W: Good morning. I’m Candider Forsett. I’m calling about the job that was in the paper yesterday evening.‎ M: Oh, yes. Could you tell me something about yourself?‎ W: Well, I majored in French at University‎ of ‎Manchester. And I can speak fluent Italian. After graduation I became a secretary in Geneva.‎ M: Geneva. Do you have any special reason for wanting to come back?‎ W: I thought it would be nice to near the family.‎ M: I see. You have to send us an application form first.‎ W: Can’t I arrange for an interview now?‎ M: Well, I’m afraid we must wait until all the applications are in, in writing. And we’ll decide if we should see you.‎ W: Oh, I see. Thank you very much. Goodbye. ‎ Text 9‎ W：Can I help you, sir? ‎ M：I’m here for the backpack you announced several minutes ago. ‎ W：OK, could you please tell me what your backpack looks like? ‎ M：It’s a soft leather one, you know, not a sports one that looks childish, nor a fashionable solar one. ‎ W：Can you tell me the distinguishing features of this backpack? ‎ M：Yeah, it’s a pattern. It has the pattern on the back, on the left side of the bottom corner.‎ W：OK, can you name the items in it? ‎ M: Well, all the gifts for my family — two pairs of sneakers for my children, a bottle of perfume for my wife and a pair of gloves for my mother. ‎ W：OK, sir, I’m sure it’s your bag. Thank you for your cooperation. You can have it now. ‎ M：Thank you so much. You guys are really responsible. ‎ Text 10‎ Today’s show begins in South America, where a deadly natural disaster has hit the nation of Colombia. It started in rain, heavy rain on Friday night. That caused ‎ three rivers to overflow around the city of Mocoa, which is located in the southwestern part of Colombia. ‎ The flooding washed a stream of mud into Mocoa. Many people were sleeping when the disaster came. Witnesses said it was moving so fast that they had to run for their lives.‎ Colombia‎ officials say more than 200 people were killed, hundreds more injured and more than 100 people still missing. But Colombia’s president expect those numbers to increase as rescuers search for survivors. More than 1,000 soldiers and police officers were involved in that effort.‎ They say that 80 percent of the roads around the area have problems. So it’s hard to get to people who might be trapped. Rescuers are racing against the clock to save lives.‎ ‎ ‎