江西省重点中学盟校2016届高三第一次联考英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高考资源网（） 您身边的高考专家江西省重点中学盟校2016届高三第一次联考英语试卷第卷 （选择题 满分100分）第一部分 听力理解（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. Why is the woman looking for clothes? A. Shes too warm in her clothes. B. She needs to attend a party

2、. C. Her clothes are too small.2. Why are the man and woman celebrating? A. Its the womans birthday. B. The woman got a new job. C. They recently got engaged.3. How does the man react to seeing the woman? A. Hes sad. B. Hes scared. C. Hes surprised.4. Why does the woman want to go to Paris? A. To st

3、udy dance. B. To open a studio. C. To go to college.5. What happened to the mans hand? A. He broke his finger. B. He cut his finger. C. He had an operation.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，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。

4、听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. How does the woman feel about owning a boat? A. It is fun. B. It is expensive. C. It takes up too much space.7. What is the man most concerned with? A. Getting a discount on a boat. B. Getting his parents to buy him a boat. C. Finding a place to keep his boat.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How

5、 many DVDs does the man have? A. About five hundred. B. About one thousand. C. About five thousand.9. What is the mans favorite movie? A. Batman. B. The Graduate. C. The Godfather.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. According to the man, what is the biggest part of the problem? A. Cars that go too fast. B. People

6、who walk into the traffic. C. Bikers who take over the street.11. How many accidents have there been in a month? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. 12. How does the woman think the leaders will react? A. They wont care. B. They will argue with her. C. Most of them will support her view.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What did

7、the man think of his boss? A. He was very relaxed. B. He was formal and polite. C. He was very young.14. Where does the man work? A. At a music company. B. At a financial company. C. At a newspaper.15. What does the mans boss advise him to do? A. Listen to music.B. Read the newspaper.C. Play sports

8、more often.16. What did the woman give the man? A. A book. B. A pen. C. A newspaper.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. At school, what did the speaker use to do after lunch? A. Play sports.B. Write short stories.C. Read inside the classroom.18. What did the speaker do in middle school? A. She started a book club

9、. B. She wrote for the school newspaper. C. She went out to parties frequently.19. When did she first get her writings published? A. In middle school.B. In high school.C. At college.20. What is the speakers favorite activity now? A. Traveling around the world. B. Reading books. C. Talking about her

10、writing.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l5小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。AI stood at the edge of the cliff. The wind stung my eyes, cutting into my skin. Dark-feathered birds circled the air, swooping low over the ocean every now and then to catch their dinner. Below me, hundreds

11、 of feet below, the deep ocean beat against the rough sandy shore. I took a deep breath, filling my lungs with anticipation and excitement and at the same time, fear.Behind me, I heard the rest of the crew start to whisper. I was here for the shooting of a movie as I was one of the leading actors in

12、 the film Dangerous Things, and this scene was right in the middle of the climax. It was vital that this went right.The director had talked to me about getting a stunt double（替身），but Id persuaded him that I could handle the dive. Id taken a diving course a few years before, and Id been taking swimmi

13、ng lessons since I was five years old, I had been pretty confident that I could do this up till now.Someone called out, “Keira, you dont have to do this! Are you sure you want to dive?” It was one of the producers, Callie Evans. I knew she meant well, but deep in my heart I knew I couldnt turn back

14、now. I couldnt bear to see the disappointed look on the directors face when he was told that I couldnt do it.At that moment, all my fears and worries broke free. The anticipation of adventure and triumph seemed to move all the hesitation. I swooped downwards. The air on either side of me cut into my

15、 extended arms. I knew that this wonderful feeling of flight would only last a few seconds, yet time seemed to slow down. I could hear the thrilled yell of my crew and a burst of applause that seemed to echo in my ears.21. By saying “It was vital that this went right”, the writer meant “_”. A. every

16、thing went well as planned B. it was important to satisfy the crew C. acting in the film was extremely pleasing D. what he was going to do really mattered22. The writer was confident in diving probably because he _. A. used to learn how to dive B. was stronger than other people C. took swimming less

17、ons when he was young D. didnt want to be a stunt double at all23. What happened while the writer was diving down? A. His arms were badly injured. B. Many birds circling the air happily. C. The crew cheered loudly for him. D. He lost consciousness all of a sudden.BTrip to Alaska National ParksThis f

18、our-day train trip, which traverses both Denali and Kenai Fjords National Parks, allows for true appreciation of Alaskas natural beauty. The route takes in peaks and forests, including a stop at the foot of 20,320-foot-high Mount McKinley, North Americas tallest mountain. Though the train has comfor

19、table seating and a luxurious dining car, nights are spent at off-train lodging like the Grande Denali Lodge and Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood.India Tour, Maharajas ExpressMaharajas Express is the most luxurious train in the world. Started in 2010, and limited to 88 passengers on each trip, the train fe

20、atures luxurious private suites with marble baths and panoramic（全景）windows. On the five-day, four-night trip, which starts and ends in Delhi, passengers make stops to visit the splendid Taj Mahal at Agra, take a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park, and shop and watch an elephant-polo match in

21、Jaipur.Tales of Laos Tour, Eastern & Oriental ExpressThe sister train to Europes Venice Simplon Orient-Express, the Eastern & Oriental Express offers the same level of service and comfort. Whats completely different about the Eastern, of course, is the scenery that passengers can see through the tra

22、ins large windows. Among the attractive sights on the four-day, three-night Tales of Laos Tour are green rice paddies（水稻梯田）and locals riding elephants.Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route, Hiram BinghamThe Hiram Bingham, a train operating in Peru, leads guests on a magical day trip from Cuzco to the ruins of

23、 Machu Picchu. During the three-hour trip which covers about 50 miles the train winds through the thick jungle, alongside the rapids of the Urubamba River and across two high mountains. Once it arrives at the city of Machu Picchu, passengers get a five-hour tour through the fascinating site before h

24、eading back to Cuzco.24. The underlined word “traverses” in Paragraph 1 probably means _. A. leaves for B. consists of C. moves across D. arrives at25. According to this passage, the longest journey may be _. A. Trip to Alaska National Parks B. India Tour C. Tales of Laos Tour D. Cuzco to Machu Picc

25、hu Route26. The Eastern & Oriental Express is different from Europes Venice Simplon Orient-Express in that _. A. it offers satisfying service B. travelers feel every relaxed C. the dining car has a good environment D. it provides a better view of the scenery27. Which of the following is TRUE accordi

26、ng to the passage? A. On the Trip to Alaska National Parks, visitors spend the night in the luxurious dining car. B. India Tour offers different attractions, varying from experiencing the cultural relic to doing some shopping. C. On the Tales of Laos Tour, visitors can enjoy wonderful rice paddies a

27、nd ride elephants. D. The Cuzco to Machu Picchu Route starts in Cuzco and ends in Machu Picchu.C What does it mean to cry over a book? “Im a reader who did not weep,” Ruth Graham, a well-known critic, wrote. “Does this make me heartless? Or does it make me a grown-up?” Tears have played a surprising

28、ly important part in the history of the novel. Readers have always asked about the role that emotion plays in reading: What does it mean to be deeply moved by a book? Which books are worthy objects of our feelings? In different times, people answered those questions in different ways. In the eightee

29、nth century, when the novel was still a new form, crying was a sign of readers virtue. “Sentimental” novels, full of touching scenes, gave readers an occasion to exercise their “finer feelings.” Your tear proved your susceptibility（易感性）to the suffering of others. At that time, sentimental novels wer

30、e hugely popular, but also easy to attack. Tears, after all, had no necessary connection to actual virtue, and they could be fake. There could also be too many of them. As the critic John Mullan points out, by the end of the eighteenth century, the word “sentimental” had acquired a new meaning “addi

31、cted to indulgence（沉溺）in superficial（肤浅的）emotion” bringing it closer to the meaning that it has for us today. In the nineteenth century, the meaning of tears evolved in two different directions. Some writers sought to waken “higher” feelings in their readers: Victorian sentimentalists wrote touching

32、 scenes in an effort to inspire social and political reform. However, the “sensation” novel, a different type of Victorian best-seller, showed that tears could be enjoyable in themselves. Sensation novels were the forerunners（先导）of the modern thriller and mystery. Heavy on secrets, and madness, they

33、 were known for creating physical “sensations” in their readers trembling, a fast beating heart, and tears. But these were tears without moral purpose or effect. Todays debate about crying while reading looks back on all of this history. The debate, in fact, is about why books matter to us, and what

34、 reading is “for.” Talking about what makes us cry is a way of talking about ourselves.28. What was peoples attitude towards crying over novels in the early 18th century? A. Doubtful.B. Positive.C. Uncaring.D. Worried.29. According to the text, “sensation” novels _. A. were similar to the modern thr

35、iller and mystery B. were the same as sentimental novels C. aimed for social and political reform D. tended to amuse the readers30. The author presents this text mainly _. A. by providing examples B. by making comparisons C. by following the order of time D. by following the order of importance31. W

36、hats the best title for the text? A. Crying while reading through centuries B. The history of the novel C. Sentimental novels & sensation novels D. Why books matter to us DYouve probably heard about sports coaches, fitness coaches, voice and music teachers, career counselors, psychiatrists (精神病医师) a

37、nd other specialists who teach skills and help us cope with daily life. But theres a rapidly growing kind of professional who does a little bit of everything. She or he is called a “life coach”. People who are at crossroads in their lives, and corporations that want to give certain employees a caree

38、r boost, are turning to them for help. The idea that one persons success story can change other peoples lives for the better goes back at least to the 1930s. Dale Carnegies famous self-improvement program “How to Win Friends and Influence People” came along soon thereafter. But this new style of lif

39、e coaches includes more than enthusiastic speakers or writers. They use their own experiences in business, sports, military service, or psychotherapy (心理疗法) to help others make critical life decisions. They often give their approach a slogan, such as “energy coaching” or “fearless living” or “workin

40、g yourself happy”. Dave Lakhani in Boise, Idaho, for instance, works with salespeople to develop what he calls a “road map”. He says an ongoing relationship with a coach is like having a personal fitness trainer for ones career and life outside work. Lakhanis Bold Approach coaching firm also donates

41、 some of its time to help people who are anything but successful including battered women and struggling single mothers. But others in the so-called “helping professions” are not thrilled about the life-coaching movement. They say that anyone, trained or untrained, can call himself or herself a life

42、 coach, and that slick (华而不实的) promoters who mess with peoples lives can do more harm than good.32. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Working Yourself Happy. B. Life Coaches Help with Tough Decisions. C. How to Cope with Daily Life with Life Coaches. D. The Life-Coaching M

43、ovement.33. The underlined phrase “life coach” in Paragraph 2 means “_”. A. The career counselor who teaches skills B. The psychiatrist who helps us cope with daily life C. The fitness coach who teaches us lessons D. The specialist who helps us make important life decisions34. The last paragraph is

44、mainly about _. A. the introductions of life coach B. the effects of life coach C. the disagreements of life coach D. the experiences of life coach35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. Life coaches avoid sharing their own experiences when helping others make life decisions.

45、 B. A personal fitness trainer is more likely to help others make life decisions. C. Dave Lakhani devotes his time to giving guidance to those struggling single mothers. D. Maybe those people who are not thrilled about the life-coaching movement advise readers to be cautious about life coaches.第二节 (

46、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。 The worlds fastest runners come from Jamaica. In the pastdecademost of thesprintevents have beendominatedby male and female runners from theCaribbeanisland. Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and Verona Campbell-Brown are among Jamaicasworld recordho

47、lders andOlympicgold medalists. 36 Informertimes sprinters were poor people who came from theslums. When they saw they had talent they gotscholarshipsat American colleges. They experienced world class training there but,nevertheless, did not feel at home. Today, Jamaica has the money toemploytopcoac

48、hes, so Jamaican sprinters stay at home. Here they are morerelaxedand can performbetter. In Jamaica, children start running at a very early age. When they get to school, teachers and athleticcoacheswatch them run and walk. Then,dependingon their talent they are sent totrack and fieldclubs. 37 At sch

49、ool trackmeetscrowds of teenagers get together tocompetewith each other. Running is very important in Jamaica and winning anational titleor a schoolchampionshipis something really big. 38 Another reason for Jamaicassuccesson tracks around the world isfood. A typical breakfast includessaltfishwithyam

50、s,bananasand maybe a cup of tea.It contains carbohydrates which runners need toperformwell. 39 They have long legs and little fat. Theirnarrowhipsallow them to lift their knees higher when they run. Manyscientistshave been researching African and Caribbean runners in order to find out if they have a

51、 specialgenethat makes them faster than the others. 40 The success of Bolt, Powell and others hastriggeredhype（天花乱坠的广告宣传）among Jamaican children. These are their idols and they want to be just like them. A. Atoughcompetitionmay be one of the reasons why Jamaicans are so good.B. Nutritionistsargue th

52、at thedietof Jamaican children is one of the keys to success.C. Jamaican athletes are also built differently from non-blacks.D. Running has changed in Jamaica.E. Most of the countrys world class runners started out in the two leadingtrack clubs.F. Hard training andiron willisessentialto be among the

53、 best in the world.G. However, there is noevidenceof such a gene.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l.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项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Liz sighed, “You have no good reason to make me 41 Saras party next Friday, Mom,” she42 . “You dont even know her, and I think youre very

54、43 . “No, I dont know her.” said Mom. “I dont know her 44 , either, and thats 45 why I cant let you go to the party. Im not trying to 46 your fun. Im just trying to 47 you from a possible bad influence.” She smiled at Liz, “Why dont you invite Sara over for dinner 48 ? Then I can get to know her bet

55、ter.”Liz agreed to her mothers 49 , and a few days later, Sara came for dinner. As Mom cleared the table after the dinner, she 50 hearing the giggles and chatter of the two girls in the next room.“Sara seems like a 51 girl,” said Mom after Sara had been taken home, “but I still need to meet her pare

56、nts or at least know more about them before I can 52 you to spend the night there.”As Mom spoke, the 53 came up the house, and Lizs dog, GG short for Good Girl ran to the door. She barked and growled 54 . “GG, be quiet!” 55 Liz. She turned to her mother. “Mom, what is wrong with GG? She should know

57、the mailman.” She asked. “Because she has just had her 56 , she wants to be sure theyre 57 , so she doesnt quite 58 anyone she doesnt know really well.” Mom paused, then added, “I guess a lot of 59 are like that and fathers, too. So please be 60 with GG and with me as we mother our children. Okay?”

58、Liz looked at her mother in surprise, then slowly nodded. 41. A. attend B. hold C. miss D. enjoy42. A. promised B. insisted C. threatened D. suggested 43. A. unfair B. generous C. considerate D. aggressive 44. A. parents B. teachers C. classmates D. friends 45. A. fully B. deeply C. simply D. wholly

59、46. A. create B. ignore C. tolerate D. ruin47. A. warn B. free C. protect D. prevent48. A. sometime B. somewhere C. somewhat D. somehow 49. A. evaluation B. explanationC. conclusion D. suggestion 50. A. considered B. enjoyed C. hated D. escaped 51. A. careless B. romantic C. nice D. innocent52. A. p

60、ersuaded B. expected C. advise D. allow 53. A. postman B. policeman C. dustman D. spaceman 54. A. gratefully B. angrily C. cautiously D. happily55. A. realized B. scolded C. wondered D. recognized 56. A. babies B. relatives C. masters D. neighbors 57. A. safe B. Happy C. healthy D. clean 58. A. both

61、er B. permit C. follow D. trust 59. A. dogs B. mothers C. adults D. partners 60. A. angry B. bored C. patient D. strict第卷（非选择题 满分50分）第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45）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。 Fireworks are used to celebrate the new year around the world. In China, fireworks ar

62、e used to drive away evils. Right after midnight on New Years Eve, fireworks are set off. It 61 (believe) that the person who launches the first firework of the new year will have good luck. Dubai is hosting a fireworks display from Burj Khalifa(哈利法塔), the worlds 62 (tall) building. The event will a

63、lso be live broadcast, 63 (offer) visitors the choice between three camera angles. Fireworks by Grucci will feature a spectacular display at Atlantis, the Palm Hotel and Resort in Dubai. The company plans to spell Atlantis in the sky with fireworks. It will use the reflections of the fireworks in th

64、e water to enhance the display. “One of their 64 (idea) is to create a shimmering red carpet, 65 will light up the sky as well as reflect in the water below,” wrote the Khaleej Times. Berlin is celebrating the new year with 66 open-air party at the Brandenburg Gate. Hundreds of thousands of people a

65、re expected 67 (attend). 68 will be an international program of live music, light and laser shows, and plenty of food and drink. Some cities will not be celebrating the new year with fireworks. Belgium cancelled its 69 (tradition) fireworks display in central Brussels due 70 fears of the continuing

66、terror threat.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l分，满分10分) 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文, 请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(), 并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线, 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l0处, 多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Compared with traditional ones, sel

67、f-organized tours are rapidly gaining a popularity among the youth.During a self-organized tour, arrangements of sightseeing can be flexible and changeable depend on our own interests. Thus, we can spend the time free and head for our favorite destinations directly, only in which way are we fully ex

68、pose ourselves to the local cultures and customs.Besides, self-arranged tours can bring about great inconvenience in the arrangements of transportation and accommodation. At the same time, the discounts which a groupoftourist can oftenenjoy in restaurants andhotels may not be available. Also, lack o

69、f safety makes easy to get hurt.In my opinion, the advantages of a self-organized tour seems to outweigh its disadvantages. Howawisechoiceitistogoon a self-organized tour, that helps us enjoy ourselves to the fullest.第二节 书面表达 (满分25分) 你是红星中学高三(1)班的学生李华，下面四幅图描述了你们家上周收留流浪狗的真实故事，请根据图片的先后顺序，为校刊“英语园地”写一篇短

70、文。注意：1. 文章的开头已为你写好，不计入总词数。 2. 词数不少于100。LastFriday,an experience changedmeandmyfamilyslifegreatly._江西省重点中学盟校2016届高三第一次联考英语试卷 答 案第一部分 听力理解（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 ABCAB 6-10 BCACB 11-15 CCABB 16-20 CCACB第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）21-23 DAC 24-27 CBDB 28-31 BACA 32-35 BDCD 36-40 DEACG第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满

71、分45分）第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题l.5分, 满分30分)41-45 CBAAC 46-50 DCADB 51-55 CDABB 56-60 AADBC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. is believed 62. tallest 63. offering 64. ideas 65. which66. an 67. to attend 68. There 69. traditional 70. to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l分, 满分10分)1. 去掉gaining后面的a 2. depend改为depe

72、nding 3. free改为freely 4. are改为can5. Besides改为However 6. tourist改为tourists 7. makes后面加it 8. seems改为seem9. How改为What 10. that改为which第二节 书面表达 (满分25分) LastFriday,an experience changedmeandmyfamilyslifegreatly.After school, I was about to enter my apartment building when a little dirty dog, lying beside

73、the dustbin, caught my eye. Immediately the homeless dog filled me with sympathy. So I bent down and held him in my arms. I rushed him upstairs and fed him some food. Then I gave him a bath. After the bath he looked energetic and refreshed. When my parents got home, I asked if I could keep the dog.

74、To my surprise and happiness, they agreed. From that day, he has become a member of our family. Everyone has enjoyed his company. My parents walk him often. He and I play joyfully. Hehasbroughtusgreathappinessandlaughter.听力原文：Text 1M: Can I help you find something?W: Im looking for summer clothes. T

75、he weather changed very suddenly, and I am too hot in my spring and fall clothes.Text 2M: Please let me pay for the meal.W: Nope. Its not my birthday Its on me tonight.M: But we are here to celebrate your new job.Text 3M: I didnt know you worked at this pizza place, Carrie.W: Really? Ive worked here

76、 for two years.M: Wow, I cant believe its been that long and Ive never run into you.Text 4M: Which college will you be attending, Jasmine?W: Im not going to college. Im going to move to Paris and learn all I can about dancing.Text 5W: What happened to your finger?M: Its just a paper cut.W: How did y

77、ou do that?M: I was putting some papers away for my boss and one scratched me. Its no big deal.Text 6M: I want to buy a boat.W: Why do you need a boat?M: Well, if I had one, we could take it out on the lake during the summer. Doesnt that sound fun?W: It does. But wont it be expensive?M: Im not worri

78、ed about that. The only thing I havent figured out is where Ill keep it.W: Im sure you could leave it outside your parents house. They wouldnt mind.Text 7W: Are these all your DVDS?M: Yeah, Ive been collecting them ever since I got my first DVD player.W: You must have thousands of them!M: No, I have

79、 about five hundred in total.W: Have you seen all of them?M: Of course.W: Do you watch them on your TV?M: No. I project the image from my computer onto the big wall right there.W: Wow. That must be nice What is your favorite movie?M: Well, I watch Batman over and over. But nothing tops the Godfather

80、.W: Do you have The Graduate? Thats always been my favorite movie.M: Sure. Want to watch it?W: That would be great! Do you have any snacks for us to eat while we watch?Text 8W: This is awful! Did you read the newspaper this morning?M: No, I usually catch the news on TV before I leave for work.W: The

81、n you must have heard that another person was hit by a car yesterday.M: Yeah, it was all over the news.W: Thats the fourth accident like that in a month! And two of them happened in the same place! I wonder if the city will start to make intersections safer for walkers to cross. I know Im scared to

82、death to cross some of these streets. The cars just fly by at twice the speed limit!M: Yeah, its getting pretty bad especially when the people who are walking dont pay attention to the signs and signals. They seem to just step right out into traffic all the time! They just expect drivers to see them

83、.W: Something needs to be done. Im going to the next city council meeting. Ill bring up our concerns there.M: Do you think our city leaders are going to care? It could be an expensive project.W: Im sure most people at the meeting will agree with me.Text 9W: Oh, youre home from work already. How was

84、it? Did you meet your new boss today?M: Yeah. I met him at the office this morning.W: What did you think of him?M: I was actually surprised. He didnt seem like a boss at all.W: What do you mean?M: He wasnt dressed professionally. He wore jeans and a regular shirt that didnt quite for him.W: Thats su

85、rprising. Youre working for a financial company I would expect everyone to wear suits.M: I guess hes so rich he doesnt care. Hes also in his sixties, so maybe he figures hes lived long enough to do whatever he wants.W: Maybe. Did you talk to him?M: Yeah, we talked. I tried to ask him about my new jo

86、b, but he just made a lot of jokes and asked me what singers I like.W: Did he give you any advice at least?M: Yeah, he did say I should read the newspaper every day. He said that will help me understand the economy.W: Well, here. You can take my copy of the Times. Im done reading it.Text 10 I was al

87、ways the quiet kid in my class. After lunch, when most of the kids played sports, I used to go inside and read in the classroom. In middle school, I started a book club. No one else joined, so I just did it by myself. In high school, most of my classmates were busy going out to the movies or having

88、parties. I wrote for the school newspaper and worked as a teachers assistant in the English department. When I got to college, I met a lot of other people who were just as into books as I was - people who didnt care about the football team of drinking on the weekends. This was the first time in my l

89、ife that I started to feel like I fit in. It was also when I got serious about my own writing. I wrote a series of short stories that were based on my own life, and during my senior year, I got them published! Now that Im a successful writer, I travel around the world and give talks almost every day. But my favorite activity is still sitting in a comfortable chair and reading a good book.高考资源网版权所有，侵权必究！