江苏省镇江市吕叔湘中学2019-2020学年高二上学期开学考试英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高二英语试卷 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分第 I 卷（选择题，共 110分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What does the man think of his work? A. Busy. B. Interesting. C. Boring.2. What does the woman plan to do this eve

2、ning? A. Go out for dinner. B. Phone the restaurant. C. Go to the airport.3. Where are the two speakers? A. In a bookstore. B. In a shop. C. In a post office.4. Who is coming for tea? A. John. B. Mark. C. Tracy.5. What are the two speakers talking about? A. Seafood. B. Fried chicken. C. The food the

3、y like.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 last weekend? A. He watched TV. B. He stayed at home. C. He visited a friend.7. What will the woman probably d

4、o this weekend? A. Play tennis. B. Do some shopping. C. Go to a dance party.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is Tom busy doing? A. Watching TV. B. Playing computer games. C. Chatting on the phone.9. How long does Tom plan to spend on his vacation homework? A. Three days. B. One week. C. Ten days.听第8段材料，回答第10至

5、12题。10. Why is the woman making the call? A. To ask where the man is.B. To inform the man of a meeting.C. To tell the man to call the headmaster.11. When will the man be back from London? A. This evening. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow evening.12. What does the woman want to do? A. To read the man

6、s report first.B. To help the man with a report.C. To write a report.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman doing? A. Attending a meeting. B. Having a job interview. C. Making a self-introduction in a show.14. What is the womans major? A. English. B. Sales management. C. Public administration.15. Wh

7、y was the woman out of school during high school? A. She was badly ill. B. She had to act in a film. C. Her father took her to America. 16. What part-time job did the woman do at college? A. A travel guide. B. A designer. C. A tutor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How much should children pay to enter the cen

8、ter? A. $3.7. B. $2. C. $1.5.18. Which group can get a special guided tour? A. A group of four or more people.B. A group of five or more people.C. A group of six or more people.19. What should people do to get a special guided tour? A. Tell someone at the information desk when they arrive.B. Answer

9、the questions about the center.C. Make a call before they come.20. What can be found in the northern part of the center? A. A family dining room. B. An exhibition hall. C. A big glass tunnel.第二部分： 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分40分）第一节：单项填空（共10题，每题1分，共10分）21. Dont worry about your future. As long as you try your bes

10、t, a great future _ wait for you on the way. A. would B. should C. can D. must22. Word comes _ free souvenirs will be given to _ comes first. A. what; no matter whom B. which; whomever C. that; whoever D. that; no matter who23. Deliberately push yourself out of your_. Try things that you do not norm

11、ally try. A. origin B. budget C. routine D. identity24. Alvin, are you coming with us? - Id love to, but something unexpected _. A. has come up B. was coming up C. had come up D. would come up25. She tried to be brave, but her courage _ her. A. conquered B. urgedC. failedD. encouraged26. Never shoul

12、d we forget the war and sufferings _ caused to the people. A. that B. which C. it D. what27. Every 40 minutes we will take a 20-minute break, _ your guide will give a short talk on different aspects of the Great Wall. A. during which time B. during that C. and when D. which28. “No,” she insisted, he

13、r voice becoming grating now as she _ him. “Just keep quiet about it, Bruno.” A. took to B. appealed toC. applied toD. catered to29. The TV sets made by our factory sell best, but 10 years ago no one could have guessed the place in the markets that they _. A. were having B. had had C. had D. were to

14、 have30. All the scientific evidence _ that increasing use of chemicals in farming _ damaging our health. A. show; are B. shows; is C. show; is D. shows; are第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 It was 9 P.M. on a cold night in November 2015. Powell w

15、as walking home along an emptyroad when he noticed a person, probably in his 20s, 31on the bridge railing (栏杆), legs hanging over the Merrimack River.“At first I thought he was just 32. But as I got closer, I clearly heard Im just gonna jump,” says Powell.“Hey, buddy, what are you doing?” Powell ask

16、ed. He kept his 33, standing about six feet away so as not to 34the stranger. “Im gonna jump,” the guy said. “His voice had 35in it, but I could tell he didnt really want to do this.” says Powell. Powell tried to draw his attention. “You have any 36?”Without 37 to look at Powell, the stranger pulled

17、 up a picture of his daughter on his cell phone. “Think about how 38 her dad at a young age will affect her,” Powell suggested.“My heart was 39, but I stayed calm,” says Powell. By doing so, he learned about the strangers trouble.“I am having a 40time,” the stranger said, “I cant make any 41, I am h

18、ungry, and I cant live without heroin (海洛因).” Powell, who by this point had 42closer to the stranger, made him believe that he43 if he jumped into the river. The stranger 44turned and looked at him. Powell, now about two feet from him, held out his hand and 45it there. To his surprise, the stranger4

19、6his hand and climbed down.Fifteen minutes later, Powell watched the police 47 the stranger away. He never did get his name, 48 does he know what became of him. But Powell will always 49 the last words the stranger said to him._ 50_ he climbed into the police car, he turned to Powell. “Thank you,” h

20、e said. “You really are a hero to me.”31. A. standingB. lyingC. jumpingD. sitting32. A. hanging outB. checking outC. reaching outD. giving out33. A. promiseB. patienceC. attemptD. distance34. A. tolerateB. frightenC. convinceD. challenge35. A. confusionB. angerC. painD. surprise36. A. kidsB. changeC

21、. friendsD. job37. A. hesitatingB. planningC. turningD. agreeing38. A. missingB. believingC. hurtingD. losing39. A. racingB. beatingC. sinkingD. closing40. A. greatB. peacefulC. preciousD. rough41. A. guessB. decisionC. moneyD. difference42. A. runB. inchedC. climbedD. wandered43. A. staredB. strugg

22、ledC. caredD. ignored44. A. finallyB. hopelesslyC. normallyD. rudely45. A. putB. madeC. gotD. left46. A. shookB. tookC. raisedD. replaced47. A. keepB. scareC. driveD. throw48. A. andB. norC. soD. but49. A. recognizeB. regretC. repeatD. remember50. A. UntilB. AsC. OnceD. Though第三部分: 阅读理解（共两节; 满分 40 分

23、）第一节 （共15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 30 分）请阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。A The warm months have arrived, bringing with them longer days and the promise of new family memories to be made. Centrally located and naturally beautiful, Arkansas is the ideal location for all types of families. As

24、 you begin planning your next family adventure, keep these top destinations in mind:Blanchard Springs Caverns: Located in northern Arkansas Ozark National Forest, Blanchard Springs Caverns is a living cave constantly growing and changing. This attraction features beautiful views of the caves formati

25、ons, an underground river and the worlds largest flowstone. With a year-round temperature of 58 degrees, its a great place to explore during hot weather season.Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse: Sitting in southwest Arkansas, the attractive botanical (植物学的) gardens represent Arkansas at its best.

26、Garvan Woodland Gardens provides an unforgettable escape to the paradise. The gardens also feature an engaging Childrens Adventure Garden, including a uniquely modern treehouse designed to teach children about nature through engaging and interactive exhibits.Johnny Cash Boyhood Home: Fans of America

27、n music icon Johnny Cash are invited to explore the 11-mile stretch of music greatness on Highway 67 in eastern Arkansas where Cash and other artists such as Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Jerry Lee Lewis started their careers. Visitors will also have the chance to see Cashs restored childhood home

28、in Dyess, which was featured in the film Walk the Line.Crater (火山口) of Diamonds State Park: Located in Murfreesboro, Crater of Diamonds State Park is the worlds only diamond-producing site open to the public. Visitors get a true experience the adventure of hunting for real diamonds in the parks 37-a

29、cre field that is the surface of the worlds eighth largest diamond-bearing volcanic crater. The park also includes five walk-in tent sites with free Wi-Fi, a gift shop, and a play pool for visitors of all ages.51. What can children do in Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse? A. Escape from the paradi

30、se.B. Purchase some exhibits. C. Do some nature exploration.D. Tour a traditional treehouse.52. Which might be the best destination for a music lover? A. Blanchard Springs Caverns.B. Johnny Cash Boyhood Home. C. Crater of Diamonds State Park.D. Garvan Woodland Gardens & Treehouse.53. The author writ

31、es the passage mainly to _. A. provide some travel tips for childrenB. list the locations of some tourist spots C. explain the benefits of family adventureD. recommend tourist destinations for familiesB White chocolate, German chocolate, ice cream: There are hundreds of types of birthday cake in the

32、 world, each beautiful in its own sugary way. You are likely to enjoy one during at least one (hopefully all) of your birthday parties. But in between delicious bites of cake, have you ever stopped and wondered, “Why am I eating this? What makes this dessert fit to celebrate the day of my birth?” It

33、s because you are as important and beloved as the gods. Kind of. The ancient Egyptians are thought to have “invented” the celebration of birthdays. They believed when pharaohs (法老) were crowned, they became gods, so their coronation (加冕) day was a pretty big deal. That was their “birth” as a god. An

34、cient Greeks borrowed the tradition, but realized that a dessert would make the celebration all the more meaningful. So they baked moon-shaped cakes to offer up to Artemis, goddess of the moon. They decorated them with lighted candles to make the cakes shine like the moon. Hence, it is the reason wh

35、y we light our birthday cakes on fire. Modern birthday parties are said to get their roots from the 18th century German celebration “Kinderfeste”. On the morning of a childs birthday, he or she would receive a cake with lighted candles that added up to the kids age, plus one. This extra candle was c

36、alled the “light of life,” representing the hope of another full year lived. And then, torture because no one could eat the cake until after dinner. The family replaced the candles as they burned out throughout the day. Finally, when the moment came, the birthday child would make a wish, try to blow

37、 out all the candles in one breath, and dig in. Like modern tradition, the birthday girl or boy wouldnt tell anyone the wish so it would come true. Since the ingredients (原料) to make cakes were pretty expensive, this birthday custom didnt become popular until the Industrial Revolution. More ingredie

38、nts were available, which made them cheaper, and bakeries even started selling pre-baked cakes.54. What is the passage mainly about? A. The origin of birthday cakes.B. The significance of birthday cakes. C. The history of birthday parties.D. The introduction of cake production.55. Who established th

39、e tradition of celebrating birthdays with cakes according to the passage? A. Germans. B. Pharaohs.C. Ancient Greeks.D. Ancient Egyptians.56. The underlined word “torture” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _. A. pleasureB. replacementC. sharingD. suffering57. Why was the birthday cake custom un

40、popular before the Industrial Revolution? A. The transport was inconvenient. B. The ingredients of cakes were expensive. C. The cake could not be eaten before dinner. D. The bakeries would not sell pre-baked cakes.CAhead of the summer travel season , airlines in the United States usually compete to

41、sell tickets and fill seats. But the airlines that operate the grounded Boeing 737 Max planes have a new problem : there are not enough seats to meet the demand .The revenue(收益)is right in front of them . They can see it , but they cant meet it , said Mike Trevino. He is an airline industry expert f

42、or Southwest Airlines Pilots Association .The grounding of Boeings 737 Max came after two deadly crashes in five months. Southwest Airlines is the worlds largest 737 Max operator. The company has 34 of the planes .American Airlines operates the second-most, with 24. These planes have been removed fr

43、om use until at least August, The grounding of the planes has led Southwest to cancel 160 of its 4,200 daily flights between June 8 and August 5.American Airlines will cancel 115 daily flights, or 1.5 percent of its total summer flights. Southwest only flies Boeing 737s. It had estimated $ 150 milli

44、on in lost revenue between February 20 and March 31 - mostly because of MAX cancellations .The 737 Max was grounded worldwide in March following a deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash . It came five months after a Lion Air crash in Indonesia. All on board both planes died .Boeing is under pressure to pro

45、vide additional software. Experts are examining the original software as a possible reason for the crashes .Boeing must prove to worldwide regulators that the plane is safe to fly. That process may take more than 90 days. Planes in the United States are usually mostly full during the months of June

46、, July and August .58. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that_. A. the competition among the airlines is becoming more and more fierce B. Boeing needs some time to prove to the world that their 737 Max planes are safe C. after the two deadly crashes, more and more have decided not to trav

47、el by air D. Southwest Airlines suffers the most in revenue59. What is the total number of the daily flights of American Airlines in summer? A. About 4,200.B. About 115. C. About 160. D. About 7,600.60. What is it that possibly led to the two deadly crashes according to experts? A. The terrible mana

48、gement of the airlines. B. The inexperience of the pilots. C. A bug in the operating system. D. The pressure from Boeing.61. What will be probably discussed in the next paragraph? A. some ways to fill the seats B. how to earn enough with each seat C. how long the problem will last D. how to deal wit

49、h the increasing costDDear Teenage Self, Oh, how I wish you could see what I see now. Im older, and life has made me wiser. Nothing is the way I thought it would be. Its so much better. When I look back, I see you as one person but I know there were two of you: one that the world saw and the private

50、 one that only you knew. I remember the nights and days filled with worry, sadness, and confusion. I remember being both of you. I remember the smile I would show to my friends and then I remember the tears no one knew that I cried behind my closed bedroom door. Oh, how I wish I knew that everything

51、 would be okay someday. But, I probably wouldnt have believed it at the time. Oh, how I remember those teenage years as the most painful years of my life. Living under a microscope. Everything was magnified (放大). I know its hard to believe, but your teenage feelings, friendships, family, and appeara

52、nce are way out of proportion (比例). You think that whatever happens will stay that way forever. Nothing is farther from the truth. Steve Carrell said it best in Little Miss Sunshine after Paul Dano told him that he just wants to go to sleep and wake up when hes 18. Steve Carrell answered, “What? Hig

53、h school those are your prime suffering years. They dont get better suffering than that.” “Do you know Marcel Proust? He had a painful life. He gets to the end of his life and he looks back and decides that all those years he suffered, those were the best years of his life because they made him who

54、he was. All those years when he was happy, you know . a total waste. He didnt learn a thing. Sleep until youre 18? Think of the suffering youll miss.” Its hard to believe, but its true. Your teenage years were the best suffering of your life. Those painful breakups, lonely nights, and tears cried ar

55、e the times that make you stronger, smarter and sculpt (塑造) you to become the rock-solid adult that you will become.62. Who might be the writer of the letter? A. Paul Dano.B. Marcel Proust.C. An adult.D. A teenager.63. By “Nothing is farther from the truth”, the writer means that _. A. nothing stays

56、 the sameB. teenage feelings are easy to hurt C. everything remains unchangedD. teenage years are hard to tolerate64. What can we infer from Steve Carrells words? A. Adolescence is disappointing. B. Adolescence promotes personal growth. C. Blaming others is meaningless. D. Sleeping late benefits tee

57、nagers health.65. Which of the following sayings best expresses the main idea of the passage? A. It is never too late to learn.B. A friend in need is a friend indeed. C. Actions speak louder than words.D. There is a rainbow after every storm.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

58、为多余选项。Whats in a logo?What attracts customers? (66) It is not only the image provided by the packaging that counts but the whole corporate identity (企业形象) of the company.There are now many products and services on the market which are similar in content though produced by different companies. It is

59、important, therefore, for a company to distinguish itself from its competitors by having a strong company image which is immediately recognizable.Logos are part of this image. (67) The logo establishes a visual identity for the company, just as different groups of young people express their identity

60、 through hairstyles and clothes. All groups from all cultures and throughout the ages have used colours and symbols to show their identity.(68) Some colours may be connected with coldness in one culture and with warmth in another; some colours represent life in one culture but death in another. Inte

61、rnational companies have, therefore, to make sure that their logos will not be misunderstood or misinterpreted in different countries.The logos of large international companies are instantly recognizable throughout the world. (69) The design of the words “Coca Cola” has not changed since 1886, altho

62、ugh the surrounding design has been changed from time to time.Companies need to have a strong corporate identity. The logo helps to promote this image and to fix it in the minds of the consumers. (70) A. One of the most famous logos is that of Coca Cola. B. Colour isnt a strictly visual element; its

63、 very psychological. C. In different cultures, different colours carry different meanings.D. Logos, therefore, need to be original and to have impact and style. E. There was a time when Coca Cola was struggling a bit with brand recognition.F. Obviously the quality of a product does, but visual image

64、s contribute a great deal.G. They are symbols which often include a name or the first letters of it to identify a company.第卷（非选择题，共三大题， 40 分）第四部分：单词拼写（共10题，每题0.5分，满分5分）阅读下列句子，根据中文或首字母提示，写出正确单词，每空仅填一词。71. I had all the usual s_ of someone giving up smoking: a bad temper and an enormous appetite.72. O

65、ver the years her beauty had f_ a little, but she still felt good about herself.73. The s_ for college students of doing a part-time job means more than money and experience.74. This course is beyond the _ （理解）of lower-class pupils.75. The costume, c_ only of a sheet, was very effective, though.76.

66、Everybody is waiting _ (焦虑) for the doctor.77. For most parents, _ (养育) a family is a positive challenge.78. The college is not an _ (官方) recognized language school.79. Lisa made Toms secret known to all, which made him _ (尴尬) in public.80. The lecture mainly deals with the trouble young children ha

67、ve d_ right from wrong.第五部分：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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。Has anybody ever told you that you shoul

68、dnt sneeze（打喷嚏）with your eyes open and your eyeballs will pop out？This might sound reasonable, because our eyelids（眼皮）always close when we sneeze. But is that true？Actually, this is highly likely. Although a sneeze can burst from your nose in a speed of 320 kilometers per hour, it cant transfer（转移）t

69、hat pressure to your eyes. Plus, theres no muscle directly behind the eye with which could push the eyeballs outward. Thus, your eyelids dont have much muscle power, so even if they are responsible for keeping your eyeballs in place, they would fail.But then why do we always close our eyes when we s

70、neeze？Its simple a reflex（反射）of the body, just like how our legs kick when our knees tapped. The nose and eyes are linked by nerves. so the stimulation（刺激）from the sneeze travel up one nerve to the brain then down another nerve to the eyelids, cause a blink（眨服）for most people. Its just an involuntar

71、y reaction with no real purpose.第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 下图体现了人工智能时代人们的生活方式，请根据你对图片的理解用英语写一篇短文。优点1. 帮助摆脱枯燥无味的工作；2. 推动科研领域发展；3. .弊端1. 导致失业；2. 纵容懒惰；3. .【写作内容】（1）简要描述图片所反映的一种趋势；（2）根据上述表格简要分析人工智能的优点和弊端；（3）举例说明如何运用人工智能帮助我们学习。【写作要求】（1）作文词数150左右；（2）作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息，如校名、人名等。参考词汇：人工智能：artificial intelligence (AI)

72、 时代：era_ 答案第一部分 听力（满分30分）（共20小题:每小题1.5分, 满分30分）1-5 CCCBC 6-10 CABAB 11-15 BABCC 16-20 CBCAA第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分 40分）第一节 单项填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）21-25 BCCAC 26-30 CABDB第二节 完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）31-35 DADBC36-40 ACDAD41-45 CBCAD46-50 BCBDB第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）第一节 阅读理解（共 15 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 3

73、0 分）51-53 CBD54-57 ACDB58-61 BDCB62-65 CABD第二节 七选五（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）66-70 FGCAD第四部分：单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 5 分）71. symptoms 72. faded 73. significance 74. comprehension 75. consisting 76. anxiously 77. raising 78.officially 79. embarrassed 80. distinguishing第五部分：写作（共两节，满分 35 分）第一节 短文改错（共 10

74、 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）1. andor 2. likelyunlikely 3. inat 4. 去掉with 5. ThusMoreover6. arewere 7. simplesimply 8. tapped前加are 9. traveltravels 10. causecausing第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）As is vividly shown in the picture, with the development of artificial intelligence, people depend heavily on robots for everythi

75、ng in daily life like shopping, playing, and walking the dog.Undoubtedly, AI will make a big difference to tomorrows world. On one hand, with the widespread application of AI, people are freed from daily routine, and some scientists can push the boundaries of human achievements in fields like space

76、exploration. On the other hand, some people are concerned that not only will AI take over work done by humans, putting an end to the human race but the overuse of AI will make us lazier and less intelligent.With robots available, we students will have a personal tutor expert in everything. Whenever

77、running into difficult math problems or practicing our oral English, we can turn to it instantly without worrying about disturbing it, which improves our study efficiency and effectiveness. 听力原文Text 1 W: Is there any position available in your office?M: My office? Doing the same work day after day!

78、You think that would be interesting?Text 2 M: If youd like to go there for dinner this evening, Ill phone the restaurant.W: Thank you, but I promised my sister Id take her to the airport.Text 3 W: Good morning, Sir. What can I do for you?M: Good morning. How much is it to send this letter to the US?

79、W: Three dollars.Text 4 W: John, is Mark coming for tea tomorrow?M: Yes, I told you yesterday, Tracy.W: Oh, did you? Sorry, I must have forgotten.Text 5 W: Do you like fried chicken?M: Yes, I like it very much. What about you?W: I dont care much for chicken. I prefer seafood.M: But seafood is expens

80、ive, I should say.Text 6 W: What did you do last weekend, Bob? Stayed at home again?M: No, I visited a friend. Then I went to a dance party.W: Did you enjoy the dance?M: No, I didnt. There were too many people. And what about you, Ann?W: I watched TV on Saturday morning and went shopping in the afte

81、rnoon. I played tennis on Sunday.M: Ah, did you win?W: Yes, I did.M: Great. Can I have a game with you sometime this weekend?W: Sure.Text 7 W: Tom, come here! I need to talk with you.M: Whats wrong, Mom? Im busy.W: What are you busy doing? Playing computer games, watching TV or chatting on the phone

82、?M: Well, its the holidays. Im relaxing by playing computer games.W: How about your vacation homework? There is only one week left, but you havent finished it yet.M: Take it easy. After the game, Ill make a start on it and finish it within three days.W: No. You shouldnt do it all in three days. You

83、should take your time and do it carefully!Text 8 W: Hello, Mr Strong. This is Jenny speaking.M: Hello, Jenny. Is there anything I can do for you?W: Well, Im calling to tell you there is going to be a meeting in the hall this evening.M: Do you know what the meeting is about?W: Yes. The headmaster wil

84、l tell us what we will do in the new school year.M: Well, Jenny, 11Im now in London and I cant get back until early tomorrow morning. So I wont be able to attend the meeting. Will you tell the headmaster about that?W: OK, Mr Strong. By the way, have you finished your report on how to help foreigners

85、 to learn English?M: Not yet, but Ill finish it in about three days.W: Will you please tell me when you finish it? 12I want to be the first one to read it.M: No problem.Text 9 M: Hello, Miss Wang.W: Hello! Glad to meet you.M: 13Tell me something about yourself, please.W: I am a student of Beijing Un

86、iversity. 14I have majored in public administration. I like traveling very much and enjoy sports. I am in the tennis club at my university.M: Your application form says you were out of school for half a year during high school. What was the reason? Were you ill?W: Oh, no. 15My fathers job took him t

87、o America for six months then, and he decided to take the whole family along.M: So during that time you went to high school in the United States?W: Yes, it was just for a few months. I attended Johnson High School in Chicago.M: 13Tell me why you are interested in working for this company, will you?W

88、: I think working in this company would give me the best opportunity to use what Ive learned at college. I think this company has a great future. So for a long time Ive been thinking Id like to work for this company.M: Have you ever worked during your university days?W: Yes. 16I worked as a tutor to

89、 teach English to a middle school student.M: Theres a good chance for you to come to work for this company. Thank you for coming. Well let you know the result as soon as possible.Text 10 Welcome to the Sea Life Center. This is a really exciting place. There are so many things to see here. It costs $

90、3.70 for grown-ups, 17 $2 for children and only $1.50 for people who are over sixty and school groups.18If you are in a group of six or more people, we can give you a special guided tour of the center. 19But you need to talk with someone at the information desk when you arrive.The latest attraction

91、is a big glass tunnel you can walk through. It is right in the middle of the center. All around you, you will see fish swimming sometimes even over your head. You certainly have the clearest view of the undersea world. 20When you get hungry, there is a relaxed family dining room in the northern part of the center serving food.Thats all. For more information, please phone 017-5642. We hope you enjoy your time here. Thank you.