2018-2019学年福建省厦门市湖滨中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年福建省厦门市湖滨中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

厦门市湖滨中学2018---2019学年第二学期期中考 高二英语试卷 ‎ ‎ 本试卷分第I卷 和第II卷 两部分，满分150分，时间120分钟 第I卷 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 did the woman dislike when she was young?‎ ‎ A. Vegetables. B. Chocolate. C. Cookies.‎ ‎2. What is Jack’s position?‎ ‎ A. A cleaner. B. A manager. C. A salesperson.‎ ‎3. Where are the speakers?‎ ‎ A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a bookstore.‎ ‎4. What do the speakers think of Linda’s brother?‎ ‎ A. He is quiet B. He is friendly. C. He is unpleasant.‎ ‎5. What will the speakers probably do next?‎ ‎ A. Feed the cat. B. Wait for the cat. C. Call the cat.‎ 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 happened to the woman?‎ ‎ A. She was badly injured. ‎ ‎ B. She couldn’t find her dogs.‎ ‎ C. She lost her way in the forest.‎ ‎7. Who found the woman?‎ ‎ A. Her best friend. B. A hiker. C. Her husband.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、10题。‎ ‎8. What does the man want to know more about?‎ ‎ A. Recent events. B. History. C. Movies.‎ ‎9. Where are the fires happening?‎ ‎ A. In Paris. B. In New York. C. In Los Angeles.‎ ‎10. What report will come last on TV？‎ ‎ A. The sports news. B. The local news. C. The weather report ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What does the woman need help with?‎ ‎ A. Clearing the sidewalk.‎ ‎ B. Hanging Christmas lights.‎ ‎ C. Digging her car out of the snow.‎ ‎12. Who will visit the man this weekend?‎ ‎ A. His grandkids. B. His friends. C. His students.‎ ‎13. Where will the woman go for the holiday?‎ ‎ A. A ski mountain. B. A relative’s apartment. C. A farm.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. Who is the woman probably asking for advice?‎ ‎ A. Her neighbor. B. Her tutor. C. Her classmate.‎ ‎ 15. How does the man describe Western dining traditions?‎ ‎ A. Strict. B. Casual. C. Complex.‎ ‎ 16. When should the woman arrive according to the man?‎ ‎ A. Around 4:30. B. Around 5:00. C. Around 5:30.‎ ‎ 17. What does the man suggest the woman bring to dinner?‎ ‎ A. Food. B. Wine. C. CDs.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. Where did Johnny often stay?‎ ‎ A. On a bridge. B. At the gas station. C. On the side of the road.‎ ‎19. What did Kate McClure do to Johnny in return?‎ ‎ A. She gave him $20. ‎ ‎ B. She bought him food.‎ ‎ C. She created a website to help him.‎ ‎20. What is the purpose of the talk?‎ ‎ A. To encourage people to be helpful. ‎ ‎ B. To remind drivers to take enough gas.‎ ‎ C. To tell people to spend money in a wise way.‎ 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 Here are some fascinating, entertaining and promising things that are bound to be bright spots in 2019‎ Five eclipses Up to seven eclipses of the Sun and Moon can take place in one year, though the last time that happened was 1982. The mix of five events occurring in 2019 is especially interesting，because no two will be alike! According to Xinhua, China will see two solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse in 2019。‎ ‎3D- printed everything Expect 2019 to be the year 3D printing, for 3D bioprinting in the medical field, advanced 3D metal printing which will revolutionize manufacturing and even more accessible 3D printing at home.‎ A public domain year Starting from ]an.1, hundreds of thousands of works of art, film, literature and music from 1923 will enter the public domain. Works from authors like H. G. Wells, music from composers like Bela Bartok, and some Charlie Chaplin films will be easier to (legally) access, sell, buy and enjoy.‎ The Periodic Table Science lovers, it's your time to shine. Dmitri Mendeleev's world-changing system, the Periodic Table, turns 150 in 2019, and the United Nations has designated it the ‎ Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Why not reacquaint yourself with this critical chemical advancement?‎ Women’s World Cup The FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in June and July of 2019 all around France, whose men’s team won the 2018 World Cup. If soccer isn’t your jam, but World Cups are, you can expect the Rugby World Cup held in Japan in September, or the Cricket World Cup held in London in May.‎ ‎ The world not ending When it comes to astronomical objects, you may recall years ago that an asteroid was predicted to come close to Earth in 2019, hitting us and making us all into fiery pieces of space dust. But NASA has completely rejected this and said the asteroid will fly by with a margin of about 2.6 million miles.‎ ‎21. How many eclipses can be observed in China in 2019?‎ ‎ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Five.‎ ‎22. What event will take place in the autumn of 2019?‎ ‎ A. The Cricket World Cup B. The Rugby World Cup ‎ C The FIFA Men's World Cup D. The FIFA Women's World Cup ‎23. What can we know from the passage?‎ ‎ A. The Periodic Table was invented 150 years ago.‎ ‎ B. NASA said the asteroid will probably hit the Barth.‎ ‎ C. The 2019 World Cups will all be launched in Europe.‎ ‎ D. Charlie Chaplin films can be obtained free of charge.‎ B We often think that our affairs, great or small, must be tended continuously and in detail, or our world will break apart, and we will lose our places in the universe. That is . not true, or if it is true, then our situations were so temporary that they would have collapsed (崩溃} anyway. . ‎ Once a year or so get away for a day. On the eve of my day of absence, I inform housemates, my family and close friends that I will not be reachable for twenty-four ‎ hours; then I disconnect the telephone. I sit for at least an hour in a very hot bathtub; then I lay out my clothes in preparation for my morning escape, and knowing that nothing will disturb me, I sleep well. ‎ On the morning I wake naturally, for I will have set no clock, nor informed my body timepiece when it should alarm. I dress in comfortable shoes and casual clothes and leave my house going no place. If I am living in a city, I wander streets, window-shop, or stare at buildings. I enter and leave public parks, libraries, and theatres. I stay in no place for very long. ‎ Every person needs to take one day away. A day in which one consciously , separates the past from the future. Jobs, family and friends can exist one day without any one of us. Each person deserves the day in which no problems are faced up to, no solutions searched for, We need hours of aimless wandering or sitting on park benches, observing the mysterious world of ants. ‎ If we step away for a time, we are not, as many may think, being irresponsible, but rather we are preparing ourselves to more ably perform our duties. When I return home, I am always surprised to find some questions I sought to evade had been answered and some entanglements (瓜葛) I had hoped to flee had become separated out in my absence. A day away can help drive away the bitterness, transform hesitation, and renew the spirit. ‎ ‎24. Why does the author lay out his clothes the night before his day away?‎ ‎ A. He will not forget what he should wear. ‎ ‎ B. He is able to sleep late in the morning. ‎ ‎ C. He can be dressed as stylishly as possible. ‎ ‎ D. He gets ready for the journey in the morning. ‎ ‎25. The words casual, wander, and stare in Paragraph 3 suggest a feeling of .‎ ‎ A. determination B. mystery C. relaxation D. confusion ‎26. What does the underlined word “evade”in the last paragraph probably mean?‎ ‎ A. Consider B. Avoid C. Decide D. Raise ‎27. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text?‎ ‎ A. To describe what it is like to rediscover a city.‎ ‎ B. To show how to spend a day away from home.‎ ‎ C. To entertain readers with a story of an unusual day. ‎ ‎ D. To persuade readers to take some time for themselves. ‎ C Has it come to this？Robots standing for doctors at the hospital patients' bedside?‎ Not exactly，but some doctors have found a way to use a robot to check on patients while they're miles from the hospital.‎ One is at Baltimore's Sinai Hospital Equipped with cameras，a screen and microphone，the robot is guided into the rooms of Dr Alex Gandsas' patients where he speaks to them as if he were right there.‎ ‎“The system allows you to be anywhere in the hospital from anywhere in the world，” said the surgeon，who specializes in weightloss operation.‎ Besides his normal morning and afternoon personal visits，Gandsas uses the $150,000 robot to visit patients at night or when problems arise.The robot can circle the bed and adjust the position of its two cameras，giving the perception from the patient's standpoint that the doctor is there.“They love it. They'd rather see me through the robot，” he said of his patients' reaction to the machine. Nurse Florence Ford，who has worked with the robot since it was introduced about 18 months ago，said patients have reacted well，particularly because “seeing the doctor's face gives them confidence.”‎ Gandsas presented the idea to hospital leaders as a method to more closely observe patients following weightloss operation.Since its introduction，Dr Alex found that nearly one third of his 376 patients went out of hospital earlier than first expected.‎ Michael Chan，president of In Touch Technologies，said his company's device allows doctors to “be in more than one place at the same time.”‎ Speaking with Gandsas through one of the robots at company headquarters，Chan said the company designs applications for the devices in remote areas and for dealing with shortages of health care workers.“They will soon be big，”said Chan when asked about their future.‎ ‎28. According to the passage，which of the following statements of the robot is Correct?‎ ‎ A．It has replaced Dr Alex to visit his patients every day.‎ ‎ B．The patients would rather have it treat their diseases.‎ ‎ C．Patients are likely to be treated even when doctors are far away.‎ ‎ D．It has reduced the duty that doctors should have for their patients.‎ ‎29. By using robots，Dr Alex finds that ______.‎ ‎ A. he can operate on different patients at the same time ‎ B. the number of patients in his hospital is reducing a lot ‎ C. patients visited by robots may recover completely sooner ‎ ‎ D. their hospital doesn't need as many medical workers as before ‎30. From the last sentence，we can learn that Michael Chan thinks that ______.‎ ‎ A. more robots of this kind will be used in hospitals ‎ ‎ B. people won't believe robots will do well in the future ‎ ‎ C. in the future bigger robots will be made to satisfy the needs ‎ D. the prices of the robots will be greatly reduced in the future ‎31. What would be the best title of the passage?‎ ‎ A. Robot Replaces Doctors to Treat Patients ‎ B. Robot Visits Patients When Doctors Can't ‎ C. Hightech Makes Patients Better Communicate with Doctors ‎ D. Robot Has Begun to Play a Great Part in Hospital Management D It happened to me recently. I was telling someone how much I had enjoyed reading Barack Obama’s Dreams From My Father and how it had changed my views of our President. A friend I was talking to agreed with me that it was, in his words, “a brilliantly written book”. However, he then went on to talk about Mr. Obama in a way which suggested he had no idea of his background at all. I sensed that I was talking to a book liar.‎ And it seems that my friend is not the only one. Approximately two thirds of people have lied about reading a book which they haven’t. In the World Book Day’s “Report on Guilty Secrets”, Dreams From My Father is at number 9. The report lists ten books, and various authors, which people have lied about reading, and as I’m not one to lie too often (I’d hate to be caught out), I’ll admit here and now that I haven’t read the entire top ten. But I am pleased to say that, unlike 42 percent of people, I have read the book at number one, George Orwell’s 1984. I think it’s really brilliant.‎ The World Book Day report also has some other interesting information in it. It ‎ says that many people lie about having read Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoevsky (I haven’t read him, but haven’t lied about it either) and Herman Melville.‎ Asked why they lied, the most common reason was to “impress” someone they were speaking to. This could be tricky if the conversation became more in-depth!‎ But when asked which authors they actually enjoy, people named J. K. Rowling, John Grisham, Sophie Kinsella (ah, the big sellers, in other words). Forty-two percent of people asked admitted they turned to the back of the book to read the end before finishing the story (I’ll come clean: I do this and am astonished that 58 percent said they had never done so).‎ ‎32. How did the author find his friend a book liar?‎ A. By judging his manner of speaking. B. By looking into his background.‎ C. By mentioning a famous name. D. By discussing the book itself.‎ ‎33. Which of the following is a “guilty secret” according to the World Book Day report?‎ A. Charles Dickens is very low on the top-ten list. ‎ B. 42% of people pretended to have read 1984.‎ C. The author admitted having read 9 books. ‎ D. Dreams From My Father is hardly read.‎ ‎34. By lying about reading, a person hopes to____________________. ‎ A. appear knowledgeable B. control the conversation C. learn about the book D. make more friends ‎35. What is the author’s attitude to 58% of readers?‎ A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring C. Favorable D. Friendly 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。‎ Little Habits Make a Big Difference Everything around us is changing at amazing speed, it seems—but some things will always remain the same. 36 . Some of our daily habits have the power to always give us happiness and lead toward success. Here are some little habits that can make ‎ a big difference:‎ ‎1. 37 . Many studies have linked early rising with success. An early morning wake-up carries benefits including better planning and anticipation (预料) of problems, and more time to the things that make you happy.‎ ‎2. Happiness comes to those who are curious. 38 As long as you live, there will always be something to learn, and as long as you follow your heart and your passions, you won’t miss out on learning.‎ ‎3. Believe in yourself and all that you are. 39 . Confidence is the key to success—the thing that lets you look at the past without regret, stay grounded in the present, and prepare for the future without fear.‎ ‎4. A day well spent gets you a good night sleep. Enough sleep makes you feel healthier and happier, and it’s more than lifting up you or removing exhaustion(疲惫). Adequate sleep is a key part of your health and inner happiness. 40 .‎ It doesn’t take a huge effort to make a significant change in your life—using one or two tiny habits may be all you need. Get started today and you’ll soon be experiencing the rewards.‎ A. That’s why habits are so powerful.‎ B. The ground work of all happiness is good health.‎ C. Early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise.‎ D. The habit of respect means treating everyone with kindness.‎ E. Nothing will ever make you happier than having faith in yourself.‎ F. When you rest better, you can live better and achieve more happiness G. There is no stage in life when we can’t be learning something valuable.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（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四个选项（A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 ‎ A Love Note To My Mom When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. It was years later that I finally understood what role modeling 41 ‎ in your life. Little did I know you were 42 every penny you earned to go to 43 school.‎ I cannot thank you enough for what you 44 me one autumn afternoon when I was nine. After finishing my homework, I wandered into the dining room where you were 45 under piles of law books. I was 46 .Why were you doing what I do—memorizing textbooks and studying for 47 ? When you said you were in law school, I was more puzzled. I didn’t know Moms 48 be lawyers too. You smiled, “In life, you can do anything you want to do.”‎ As young as I was, that statement kept 49 in my ears. I watched as you faced the 50 of completing your studies, starting companies with Dad, while still being a 51 and a Mom of five kids. I was exhausted just watching you __52 . With your words of wisdom in my 53 mind, I suddenly felt unlimited freedom to dream. My whole world _54 . I set out to live my life filled with 55 , seeing endless possibilities for personal and professional achievements.‎ ‎ Your words became my motto. I 56 found myself in the unique position of being either the first（woman doctor in Maryland Rotary）or one of the 57 women （chief medical reporters） in my field. I gained strength every time I said , “Yes, I’ll try that.”‎ Encouraged by your 58 , I have forged ahead （毅然前行） with my life’s journey, less afraid to make mistakes, and 59 _meeting each challenge. You did it, and now I’m 60 it. Sorry, got to run. So much to do, so many dreams to live.‎ ‎41. A. found B. played C. kept D. provided ‎42. A. saving B. making C. donating D. receiving ‎ ‎43. A. business B. fashion C. law D. medical ‎44. A. told B. asked C. called D. made ‎45. A. trapped B. protected C. hidden D. buried ‎46. A. amused B. worried C. puzzled D. disappointed ‎47. A. roles B. tests C. positions D. shows ‎48. A. must B. ought to C. need D. could ‎49. A. ringing B. blowing C. falling D. beating ‎50. A. risks B. problems C. challenges D. changes ‎51. A. professor B. doctor C. reporter D. model ‎52. A. in danger B. in action C. in trouble D. in charge ‎53. A. weak B. powerful C. youthful D. empty ‎54. A. came back B. closed down C. went by D. opened up ‎55. A. hope B. hardship C. harmony D. sadness ‎56. A. constantly B. shortly C. hardly D. nearly ‎ ‎57. A. many B. rich C. few D. young ‎58. A. description B. statement C. praise D. introduction ‎59. A. secretly B. curiously C. carelessly D. eagerly ‎ ‎60. A. doing B. considering C. correcting D. reading 第II卷（共50分）‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Tom is a boy with physical 61.__________（disable）and he can’t walk as 62.__________ normal boy. In order to offer him more convenience, his mother bought him a robot 63.__________ name is Jimmy yesterday. Jimmy accompanies Tom every day after his parents leave for work, 64.__________（take）care of him. Tom suffers from a rare disease. He can’t stand up. Instead, he has to sit on an armchair all the day. Jimmy shows sympathy to Tom and 65.__________ (try) his best to make him happy. Some days ago, he took Tom to the park. He tried to protect him from 66. ___________(harm). He gave Tom encouragement to have a try to walk. So Tom 67.__________. But to Jimmy’s disappointment, Tom fell on the ground, causing some other boys nearby to make fun 68.__________ him. “Don’t laugh at the disabled!” Jimmy turned around, warning those boys. They felt sorry and ran away immediately. The next day, Jimmy took Tom to the park once again. This time, Tom was 69.__________ (adapt) to the circumstance and didn’t feel clumsy any longer. He gets back his own confidence 70.__________ he is still a disabled boy.‎ 第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35）‎ 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（∧），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。‎ ‎ Last week, I along with my classmates was asked to attend a lecture, the theme of what was environmental protection. It was given by an university professor. The professor first had us to come up with some problems the earth was faced with. Then he offered some suggestions on what they should do to save our planet in an effectively way. Late after the lecture, I searched the Internet for more informations on this topic. Up to now，I learnt that the problem of air pollution is universal and that we were likely to run out of some natural resources. To make things worse , climate change is becoming a great threat for human beings.‎ 第二节书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你校将于4月26日“世界知识产权日”（The World Intellectual Property Day）举办一次以“科技让校园生活更美好”（Science Makes Life Better on Campus）为主题的创意作品展。假定你是李华，请你代表学校学生会写封邮件，邀请美国交换生Henry参与展评活动。‎ 内容包括：‎ ‎1. 目的：尊重知识、崇尚科学；‎ ‎2. 展评时间，地点、内容；‎ ‎3. 报名方式及截止日期。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右，内容包括主要要点；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Henry,‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 厦门市湖滨中学2018---2019学年第二学期期中考 高二英语 答案 I. 听力 1-5BABCA 6-10ACCAB 11-15CBABC 16-20BBCCA II. 阅读21-23 CBA 24-27 DCBD 28-31 CCAB 32-35 DBAA 36-40 ACGEF III. 完形填空41-45 BACAD 46-50 CBDAC 51-55 DBCDA 56-60 ACBDA IV. 语法填空：‎ ‎61. disability 62. a  63. whose  64. taking  65. tries  66. being harmed  ‎ ‎67. did 68. of    69. adaptable/ adapted  70. though ‎ 书面表达 ‎ Dear Henry,‎ I’m delighted to tell you that our school is going to hold an exhibition that focuses on the theme “Science Makes Life Better on Campus”, so I am writing to invite you to join in it.‎ The exhibition will take place in our school art gallery on April 26th, the World Intellectual Property Day, aimed to encourage students to respect knowledge and advocate science. Everyone present will feel amazed to see lots of fantastic creative ‎ works from us students. I feel that you would have something unique to display in this exhibition. If you want to have a go, you are required to register online at Science@hotmail by April 1st.‎ Looking forward to your early reply.‎ Yours，‎ Li Hua听力原稿：‎ Text 1 ‎ W: It's funny how things change when you get older. When I was young, I hated vegetables. (1)‎ ‎ Now, I love them.‎ M: I agree. I used to love chocolate, but now I can't stand it unless it's in a cookie.‎ Text 2‎ W: Hello, I am here to apply for the sales job. Who should I speak to?‎ M: Why don't you talk to our manager Jack? (2) He's the one cleaning the store windows.‎ Text 3‎ M: Can I borrow a book? I am a newcomer to the college.‎ W: Sure, but first you :need to have a library card. After that, you can borrow any book.‎ ‎ There are many reading rooms here. (3)You can sit where you like to.‎ Text 4‎ M: Linda is very quiet. But her brother talks too much.‎ W: Yes, you are right. And he isn't friendly either. (4)‎ Text 5‎ M: I'm starting to worry. The cat hasn't come home yet, and it's getting dark. Should we call her again?‎ W: No need. When she wants to eat, she'll jump :in through the window. (5)‎ Text 6‎ W: Did you hear about that woman who went missing last weekend?‎ M: Yeah, she was walking her dogs in the forest, and didn't come back. Did she get lost?‎ W: No, she often goes there and knows the forest well. She fell down a hill and broke her leg. (6) She is in hospital right now.‎ M: Wow. How did she survive so long?‎ W: Her two dogs slept beside her to keep her warm.‎ M: That is amazing. I guess that's why people say dogs are "man's best friend".‎ W: I know. A hiker discovered her after he heard the dogs barking. (7)‎ M: Look! I think that is her husband on TV right now. Turn up the volume.‎ Text 7‎ M: Do you know what I noticed today? I spend more time learning about the past than I do about the present. (8)‎ W: That is why you should start watching the news to get to know the latest events. (8)‎ M: You're right. (8) What is that on TV?‎ W: Firemen are fighting forest fires in Los Angeles right now. (9)‎ M: That looks like something out of a movie.‎ W: Strange, isn't it? Fires on one side of the country, and snowstorms here in New York,‎ M: What about world news? Anything interesting?‎ W: World leaders are meeting in Paris to discuss climate change.‎ M: That seems appropriate, considering what is happening in the world. When will the sports come on? (10)‎ W: Near the end of the hour, just before the weather report. You should listen to the local news first. (10) Listen! It is about the snowstorm... ‎ Text 8‎ W: I'm stuck! Could you help get my car out of the snow, Mr. Brady? (11) I'm already late for school.‎ M: It's my pleasure, Anne. I was clearing the snow on the sidewalk, anyway.‎ W: So, when do your grandchildren get here? (12)‎ M: My daughter is bringing them down this weekend. (12) That means I only have three days to hang these Christmas lights.‎ W: I bet her kids will love this weather.‎ M: So, when do you get off for the Christmas break?‎ W: Monday. I just have a couple of tests at the end of the week, and I'm done.‎ M: Good for you. Do you have any plans for the holiday? (13) You went to a farm with your friends last year, didn't you?‎ W: Yes. This year, we were planning on going to a ski mountain, but the hotels were all booked. So, we will spend the holiday in the city instead. My aunt is lending ‎ me her apartment. (13)‎ M: That is nice of her. OK, it looks like you're ready to go. You step on the gas, and I'll give you a push.‎ ‎ W: It worked! Bye, Mr. Brady!‎ Text 9‎ ‎ W: Jeffrey! I'm glad I ran into you. I need some advice. (14)‎ ‎ M: No problem, Lili. I was just on my way to the science lab. What can I do for you? (14)‎ W: My neighbor invited me over for dinner tonight. Is there anything I should know about Western dining traditions? (15)‎ ‎ M: We are not too strict about these things, (15) so you needn't worry too much.‎ W: Are you sure? I've heard there are many roles about when to come, what to bring, and how to act.‎ ‎ M: OK, so what time did they say you'd be eating dinner?‎ ‎ W: She said to come "around five". Does that mean I should come half an hour early, or later? (16)‎ M: It means exactly what she said. (16)‎ W: OK. Do I have to bring gifts? I remember she likes collecting CDs.‎ M: If it was a larger dinner with many people, you could ask to make something. In this case, a bottle of wine is good enough. (17)‎ W: I remember my tutor saying that iii should eat whatever they serve me.‎ M: That's not really true. You may eat whatever you want. Just relax. You'll be fine.‎ W: OK, thanks. I'll let you know how it goes. ‎ Text 10 ‎ ‎ Kate McClure's car ran out of gas one night on her way into Philadelphia. She got out, of her car and started making her way towards the nearest gas station. That's when she met Johnny. Johnny, a homeless man, sat on the side of the road every day, holding a sign. (18) He saw Kate pull over and knew something was wrong. He told Kate to get back in the car and lock the doors. A few minutes later, he came back with a red gas can. He had used his last $20 to help Kate make it home safe Johnny wasn't expecting anything in return, but Kate was determined to pay him back:. She started by stopping by his spot and repaying him for the gas. She gave him a jacket, gloves, a hat, warm socks and $100. However, Kate wanted to do more. So, she created a GoFundMe page to help him out. (19) The donations started pouring in and it quickly ‎ went from zero to more than $379,000. It was just less than a week ago that Johnny was sleeping under a bridge. Now, he's been given what he calls a second chance. Johnny said he wanted to change his life. He wanted to give a lot of money away to help others.‎ ‎ ‎