江苏省泰兴市蒋华中学2012届高三英语第一次质量检测试题牛津译林版.doc

1、江苏省泰兴市蒋华中学2012届高三年级第一次质量检测英语试卷(考试时间120分钟，试卷满分120分)第I卷(选择题，共85分)第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 does she suggest the travel by train? A. Its cheaper. B. Hell see more scenery. C. Planes are uns

2、afe.2. What are these two people talking about? A. A lightweight shirt. B. Things to wear. C. The warm weather.3. What is the relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Clerk and guest.4. When can the woman get the computer? A. On Friday. B. On Thursday. C.

3、 Half an hour later,5. Where did the man put his camera?A. On the steps. B. By the tower. C. In his car.第二节 （共15小题，每小题1分，共15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，每小题将给出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至第8题。6. What does the man usually do On Satur

4、day? A. Visit his friends. B. Visit his aunt. C. Go shopping.7. How is the mans aunt? A. She is quite old and in poor health. B. She has just had an accident. C. She is quite old but in good health.8. What do we know about the mans aunts left leg?A. She hurt her left leg in an accident.B. Her left l

5、eg hurts whenever she walks.C. Something is wrong with it because of old age.听第7段材料，回答第9至第1l题。9. What is the man? A. A cleaner. B. A volleyball player. C. A repairman.10. When will the man come?A. In a short while. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning.11. Who broke the window this afternoon?A.

6、 The woman herself.B. The womans children.C. Some children playing in the street.听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。12. Why is Han Mei going to the United States?A. To see her grandma. B. To see her parents. C. To work there.13. How long will Han Mei stay there?A. Seven months. B. Half a year. C. Fifteen weeks.14. H

7、ow will Han Mei probably travel in America?A. By train B. By car. C. By bus.听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。15. Which of the following is NOT the mans favorite?A. Basketball. B. Sailing. C. Surfing.16. Why is the man now more interested in surfing?A. Because it is a water sport.B. Because his friend is good at su

8、rfing.C. Because it is more challenging.17. How long is it since the man began to learn surfing?A. About one year. B. More than two years. C. Around three years.听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。18. What does the speaker mainly discuss?A. The history of cola. B. Soft-drink production.C. An experiment on cola.19. W

9、hat was cola originally sold as?A. A soft drink. B. A medicine. C. Cooking oil.20. Why did the speaker mention John S. Pamberton?A. He sold cola to doctors.B. He was a drugstore clerk.C. He developed cola as a drug.第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分)第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，

10、并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。21. Language gives us _ ability to communicate at _ much higher level than any other animals.A. an; / B. /; the C. an; the D. the; a22. Many young people decide to leave for _ is a good place to live in to seek their fortune.A. where B. what C. which D. that23. I offered the _ suggestion

11、s of spending the vacation in the mountains or by the sea, but neither was accepted.A. impressive B. competitive C. aggressive D. alternative24. How many more decades will have to pass _ scientists succeed in providing a cure for cancer?A. when B. before C. until D. since25. The performance had been

12、 intended to please the audience and draw their attention, only _ with a cold silence, however.A. to greet B. greeting C. to be greeted D. being greeted26. _ about this computer program, a huge amount of time and energy would have been saved.A. Had I known B. If I knew C. If I should know D. Would I

13、 know27. Beijing and Shanghai are among the most important cities in China _ their size and population.A. in favor of B. in case of C. in view of D. in terms of28. -Have you heard that Faye Wong is to perform in Taizhou Grand Theatre next month? -Of course. All her fans are _ at the exciting news.A.

14、 green with envyB. feeling blueC. over the moonD. hot under the collar29. -We shall take the conditions into careful account _ you have attached to this contract. -Thanks. Hope for further cooperation.A. as B. which C. where D. what30. -Ill be able to come to see your performance at 8:30 tomorrow ev

15、ening. -Im sorry, by then my performance _ and I _ reporters in the meeting room.A. will be ended; will meet B. is to end; will meetC. will have ended; will be meeting D. will end; am going to meet31. Liu Qian, a magician from Taiwan performing his tricks well, _ thousands of audiences on the CCTV S

16、pring Festival Show.A. applied for B. appealed to C. approved of D. arisen from32. The high housing price has become a serious problem among young people in China, _ the government hasnt yet found a better solution to.A. the one B. that C. one D. those33. -Excuse me, is this the way to China Pavilio

17、n? -Sorry, I am not sure. But it _.A. must be B. should have beenC. should be D. might have been34. If you have set a goal, _ yourself to it until you have achieved success.A. do devote B. dont devote C. devoting D. devoted35. -I know he is right, but I cant stand his saying so. -Oh, he is straightf

18、orward, but _.A. a bad workman always blames his tools B. a good medicine tastes bitterC. a constant guest is never welcomeD. a great talker is a great liar第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。A minister had been on a 10ng flight between church conferences

19、. The first 36 of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane 37 on: Fasten Your Seat Belts. Then, after a while, a calm voice said, “We shall not be 38 the meal at this time 39 we are expecting a little turbulence(气流). Please be 40 your seat belt is fastened.”As the minister looked

20、around the aircraft, it became 41 that many of the passengers were becoming frightened.And then the storm broke out. The cracks of thunder could be heard even 42 the roar of the engines. Lightning 43 the darkening skies. One moment the airplane was lifted on terrible 44 of air; the next, it 45 as if

21、 it were about to crash.The minister admitted that he 46 the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, “I could see that nearly all the passengers were 47 . Some of them even began to 48 . The future seemed unpredictable and many were wondering if they would 49 it through the storm.”“Then, I

22、 suddenly saw a little girl to whom apparently the storm 50 nothing. She was reading a book and, 51 within her small world was calm and orderly.”“The plane was being struck by the terrible storm when it swung this way and that, as it rose and fell with frightening severity, and when all the adults w

23、ere scared half to death, that child was completely calm and unafraid.” The minister could hardly believe his eyes.It was not surprising, 52 , that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying to get off the plane, the minister stayed behind to speak to the gir

24、l whom he had 53 for such a long time.Having 54 about the storm and the behavior of the plane, he asked why she had not been afraid. The sweet child replied, “Sir, my daddy is the 55 . Hes taking me home.”36. A. solution B. warning C. understanding D. part37. A. turned B. flashed C. showed D. went38

25、. A. serving B. cooking C. preparing D. enjoying39. A. before B. while C. though D. as40. A. sure B. confident C. careful D. urgent41. A. obvious B. strange C. essential D. vague42. A. above B. below C. on D. under43. A. cheered up B. lit up C. held up D. made up44. A. waves B. tides C. conditions D

26、. currents45. A. flew B. floated C. dropped D. landed46. A. survived B. infected C. ignored D. shared47. A. refreshed B. awakened C. alarmed D. rescued48. A. pray B. chat C. escape D. hide49. A. get B. make C. pass D. live50. A. conveyed B. mattered C. meant D. counted51. A. something B. anything C.

27、 nothing D. everything52. A. however B. even C. therefore D. otherwise53. A. admired B. waited C. searched D. watched54. A. hesitated B. commented C. predicted D. expressed55. A. pilot B. minister C. engineer D. passenger第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文, 从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该项

28、涂黑。AIndian and Chinese companies have signed business deals worth $16 billion on the opening day of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabaos three-day official visit to India. Mr Wen, who last visited India five years ago, brings with him one of the largest teams of Chinese business leaders ever to visit India.

29、The latest of a number of world leaders to visit India, Mr Wen is accompanied by some 400 Chinese business leaders.China is Indias largest trading partner-two-way trade volumes are set to hit $ 60 billion this year.Mr Wen is due to meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday. Indian and Ch

30、inese companies signed some 50 deals in power, telecommunications, steel, wind energy, food and marine products worth $16 billion at the end of a business conference attended by Mr Wen in the capital, Delhi, on Wednesday evening.This overtakes the $10 billion of business agreements signed between In

31、dian and American businessmen during the recent visit of US President Barack Obama to India.“There is enough space in the world for the development of both China and India and there are enough areas for us to cooperate,” Mr Wen told the business conference.The Chinese delegation dwarfs(使相形见拙) the nu

32、mber of trade chiefs led in recent weeks to India by US President Barack Obama (215), French President Nicolas Sarkozy (more than 60) and British Prime Minister David Cameron (about 40).Later this week, Mr Wen will travel to Indias nuclear-armed neighboring rival(对手), Pakistan, for a two-day officia

33、l visit.Though bilateral trade with China is booming, the relationship is not benefiting India as much as it might, say analysts.Delhi has been demanding greater access to Chinese medicine and IT markets as it seeks to level a large trade surplus(贸易顺差) in Chinas favor of up to 25 billion.56. We can

34、learn from the passage that _.A. some leaders of other different countries had been to India for visits before Mr Wen Jiaobaos visitB. other leaders including Barack Obama last visited India five years agoC. Mr Wen had visited India for the first time as Chinese PremierD. Barack Obama paid a visit t

35、o Pakistan after leaving India57. What does the underlined word “bilateral” in the passage mean _?A. successful B. two-sided C. later D. recent58. What information can you get from this passage?A. Pakistan is one of the good and cooperative neighbors of India.B. Pakistan and India are good competito

36、rs in the trade with China.C. There will be a nuclear war between the two countries, India and Pakistan.D. Pakistan has developed into one of the countries armed with nuclear weapons.BEngineers at a major aerospace company were instructed Io test the effects of bird-strikes on the windshield(挡风玻璃) o

37、f airliners and military jets. To simulate(模拟D the effect of a goose colliding with an aircraft traveling at a high speed, the test engineers built a powerful gun, with which they fired dead chickens at the windshields. The simulations using the gun and the dead chickens worked extremely effectively

38、, happily proving the suitability of the windshields, and several articles about the project appeared in the testing industry press.It so happened that another test laboratory in a different part of the world was involved in assessing bird-strikes-in this case on the windshields and the drivers cabs

39、(驾驶室) of new high-speed trains. The train test engineers had read about the pioneering test developed by the aerospace team, and so they approached them to ask for specifications of the gun and the testing methods. The aerospace engineers gave them details, and the train engineers set about building

40、 their own simulation.The simulated bird-strike tests on the train windshields and cabs produced shocking results. The supposed high-speed train windshields offered little resistance to tile high-speed chickens; in fact every single windshield that was submitted for testing was struck to pieces, alo

41、ng with a number of train cabs and much of the test-lab itself.The frightened train engineers were concerned that the new high-speed trains required a safety technology that was beyond their experience, so they contacted the aerospace team for advice and suggestions, sending them an extensive report

42、 of the tests and failures.The brief reply came back from the aero-engineers: “You need to defrost (解冻) the chickens. “59. The underlined phrase “colliding with” in the first paragraph can be replaced by _.A. hitting B. catching C. throwing D. leaving60. How did the test engineers simulate the effec

43、t of a goose colliding with an aircraft?defrosting the chickens building a powerful gunputting the chickens into the gun firing dead chickens at the windshieldsA. B. C. D. 61. The train engineers tests failed becauseA. the trains speed was too highB. the train windshields were not hard enoughC. the

44、testing methods were not suitable for the trainD. they didnt defrost the chickens before firing them62. What can we learn from the aero-engineers brief reply?A. The train engineers were not clever enough.B. The aerospace teams suggestions were not correct.C. The aero-engineers were playing tricks on

45、 the train engineers.D. The train engineers didnt pay attention to energy detailCOur grand China tour will show you a different China! But you are required to present a US passport when entering China. For some important information on how to apply for a passport, see the following forms.YOU MUST SU

46、BMIT(提交) FORM DS-11 IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ARE TRUE:You have never been issued(签发) a US passport or You are under aged 16 or You were under 16 when your previous passport was issued or Your most recent US passport was issued more than 15 years ago orYour most recent US passport was lost or stolen o

47、rYour name has changed since your previous US passport was issued.NOTE: If the above statements do not apply to you, you can apply for a US passport by mail! STEPS TO SUBMITING FORM DS-11: Read and understand Steps 1 and 2 before leaving this page.STEP 1: Complete and Print Form DS-11If completing F

48、orm DS-11 online, print the completed form using black ink on one-sided pagesIf completing Form DS-11 by hand, make sure that all the information is complete and correct. The form should be filled in black ink. Do so legibly(字迹清楚地) or the application processing time may be delayed.NOTE: Form DS-11 c

49、an be obtained from your local Passport Agency. STEP 2: Submit Completed Form in PersonYou must submit Form DS-11 and other required documents in person at a Passport Agency, Form DS-11 may not be submitted by mail.NEED A US PASSPORT IMMEDIATELY?You should make an appointment to be seen at a Passpor

50、t Agency only if:The US passport is needed in less than 2 weeks for international travelThe US passport is needed within 4 weeks to obtain a foreign visaCall the National Passport Information Center to make an appointment or visit a Passport Agency. If you are overseas and need to apply for or renew

51、 your US passport, please follow the instructions in Tips for Americans Traveling Abroad. 63. What is most probably talked about before this passage?A. International travel information.B. An introduction to a journey to China.C. The great changes happening in China.D. Matters needed to be dealt with

52、 before going to China.64. You can apply for a US passport by mail if you _.A. have never had a US passport beforeB. got your most recent US passport 17 years agoC. were 17 when you received your previous passportD. changed your name after getting your passport last time65. Before submitting Form DS

53、-11, you should _.A. fill in all information on the formB. fill the form in either black or blue inkC. print the form on both sides of the paperD. connect the local agency by telephone first66. If you want to get the passport within half a month, you should _.A. not pay a visit to Passport AgencyB.

54、be an adult of more than 18 years oldC. offer to present your foreign visa to a Passport AgencyD. call the National Passport Information Center or visit a Passport AgencyD Much of Canadas forestry production goes towards making pulp(纸浆) and paper. According to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association

55、, Canada supplies 34% of the worlds wood pulp and 49% of its newsprint paper. If these paper products could be produced in some other way, Canadian forests could be preserved. Recently, a possible alternative way of producing paper has been suggested by agriculturalists and environmentalists: a plan

56、t called hemp.Hemp has been grown by many countries. It produces fiber which can be made into paper, fuel, oils, textiles, food, and rope. For centuries, it was essential to the economies of many countries because it was used to make the ropes and cables used on sailing ships; colonial expansion and

57、 the establishment of a world-wide trading network would not have been possible without hemp. Nowadays, ships cables are usually made from wire, but scientists are now suggesting that the growing of hemp should be revived(恢复) for the production.According to its supporters, four times as much paper c

58、an be produced from land using hemp rather than trees, and many environmentalists believe that the large-scale growing of hemp could reduce the pressure on Canadas forests.However, there is a problem: hemp is illegal in many countries of the world. This plant, so useful for fiber, rope, oil, fuel an

59、d textiles, is a species related to the plant from which marijuana(大麻) is produced. In fact, marijuana cannot be produced from the hemp plant, since it contains almost no THC(the active ingredient in the drug).In recent years, a movement for legalization has been gathering strength. It is concerned

60、only with the hemp plant used to produce fiber; this group wants to make it legal to grow the plant and sell the fiber for production.67. Why is pulp and paper production important to Canada?A. Hemp is a traditional plant of Canada.B. Canada publishes a lot of newspapers and books.C. Canada needs to

61、 find a way to use all its spare wood.D. Pulp and paper export is a major source of income for Canada.68. Why was the plant hemp essential to worldwide trade in the past?A. Ships ropes were made from it. B. Hemp was a very profitable export.C. Hemp was used as fuel for ships. D. Hemp was used as foo

62、d for sailors.69. Why do agriculturalists think that hemp would be better for paper production than trees?A. Hemp produces higher quality paper.B. It causes less pollution of the environment.C. It is cheaper to grow hemp than to cut down trees.D. More paper can be produced from the same area of land

63、.70. Why was hemp banned in many countries of the world?A. It was destructive to the land. B. It was no longer a useful crop.C. It is related to the marijuana plant. D. It can be used to produce marijuana.第II卷（非选择题，共两大题，35分）第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题l分，满分l0分） 请认真阅读下列短文, 并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意: 每个

64、空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。Becoming a fireman is a challenging and competitive job today. A firemans main duty is being scheduled according to the fighting and extinguishment(熄灭) of fire which definitely requires being a strong man, both mentally and physically.The duty of a fireman involves protec

65、tion of life and property of the public. They are the servicemen who are decisively selected by an organization to handle situations like fire. The duty of a fireman intentionally consists of helping innocent people in their time of need. Such type of jobs is one of those few jobs where service is p

66、rovided for people when they need help immediately. This may include rescuing people from a building at fire, providing them with medical facilities, extinguishing fire in a house or in a large commercial building. Serving people is the main intention of these professionals. The satisfaction which a

67、 fireman gets from this type of job cannot be compared to any other profession in the world.Such profession demands top-level commitment and professionalism from .those who have chosen it as a career. Fireman should possess the highest level of courage and patience to put their lives in danger for t

68、he sake of others. They undergo lessons of maintaining patience for long hours and go through complete preparation to become successful and well-organized professional firemen. There are certain tests that are recommended before becoming a fireman.Its not that easy to become a fireman nowadays. A fi

69、reman is supposed to deal with unexpected situations, and they should have good communication skills and be self-disciplined at the same time.In order to be a good fireman, one must undergo strict local fire departments training program after passing all the tests. All the fire departments conclude

70、a two-to-four-month course, including classroom training and practical training that cover firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and urgent situation medical actions. Completing this training, trainees go through the departments trial period of service that can last from three

71、 to six months, depending on the methods of selection.Firemen usually work both indoors and outdoors. They have to be on duty at all times and mostly work in shifts of at least 8 hours. They are also provided with several benefits which include medical aid plan, pension fund, annual leave and many m

72、ore.Title: FiremanDefinitionThe servicemen decisively selected by an organization to (71) urgent situations like fire.(72) Helping innocent people (73) they need help. Rescuing people from a building at-fire and providing them with medical facilities. (74) out fire in a house or in a large commercia

73、l building.Requirements Having top-level commitment and professionalism. Being courageous and (75) . Being strong both in the body and (76) . Having good (77) skills. Being self-disciplined.(78) Firefighting techniques, fire avoidance, dangerous materials and urgent situation medical actions. The de

74、partments trial period of service which possibly (79) 36 months.(80) Medical aid plans, pension fund, annual leave and many more.第五部分：书面表达(满分25分) 最近，你班就“90后的成长”话题进行了一项社会调查，调查显示，人们对“90后”青少年的现状褒贬不一。请根据以下要点用英语写一篇文章，介绍调查结果，并谈谈你自己作为一名“90后”的感想。优点缺点你自己的感想1思想独立、有志向2乐于接受并尝试新事物3自信、热情4珍惜友情，善于交流1依赖性强2心理抗挫能力不足3缺

75、乏责任感4自控力差(至少两点)注意：1对所给要点逐一陈述，适当发挥，不要简单翻译。 2词数150左右。开头和结尾已经写好，不计入总词数。 4参考词汇：挫折frustration 3文中不得提及考生所在学校和本人姓名。Recently our class has conducted a survey about “The growth of post-90s generation”. People have different opinions on it.江苏省泰兴市蒋华中学2012届高三年级第一次质量检测英语试卷英语参考答案及听力原文1-5 BBCCA 6-10 BACCA11-15 ABB

76、CA16-20 CAABC21-25 DBDBC 26-30 ADCBC31-35 BCCAB36-40 BBADA 41-45 ABDC46-50 DCABC 51-55 DCDBA56-58 ABD 59-62 ACDD 63-66 BCAD67-70 DADC71. handle/approach 72. Duties/Responsibilities73. whenever/when 74. Putting 75. patient76. mind 77. communication/communicating78. Training/Courses 79. lasts 80. Bene

77、fitsOne possible version:Recently our class has conducted a survey about The growth of post-90s generation. People have different opinions on it.Some people think that the post-90s generation are confident, ambitious and independent in thinking. They are fond of new things, ready to accept and try t

78、hem. Whats more, they have many new ideas, which makes them more creative. Its especially worth mentioning that they are enthusiastic and caring. They treasure friendship and are good at communicating with others.However, others argue that the post-90s generation are too self-centered and dependent

79、on their parents in life or teachers in study. They tend to live a comfortable life but are less able to overcome frustration. Besides, some of them lack the sense of responsibility and dont know how to show gratitude to others. Worse still, many are so weak in controlling themselves that they are o

80、ften addicted to the Internet.As a member of them, I think we post-90s generation should be aware of our own strengths and weaknesses, so that we can put emphasis on perfecting ourselves. Only in this way can we gain respect and faith from others.附：听力原文Text 1M: Im planning to go to New Mexico.W: Why

81、 not take the train? Youll see more scenery than from a plane.Text 2 W: What kind of dress are you looking for?M: Since its getting warmer this time of the year, I want something lightweight. What do you think would be the best?Text 3W. Id like a room for myself and my husband.M: For how many nights

82、?W: Well stay three nights.M: Two people for three nights, fine. Ill give you Room 302.Text 4W: Can we get the computer before Friday?M: It depends. If it is less than 10 kilometers, we can deliver it on Thursday.W. But my office is just at the corner of the street.M: OK. I am sure you can get it in

83、 half an hour themText 5M: Oh, no, I havent got my camera.W: But you used it just now to take a photograph at the tower.M: Oh, I remembered. I put it on the stairs while I put on my coat.W: OK, lets draw it back quickly. It might still be there.Text 6W: What do you usually do on Saturday?M: Well, I

84、usually visit my aunt. She lives alone and hasnt many friends.W: Do you visit her every Saturday?M: I try to. She is quite old and cant walk very far so I often do some shopping for her.W: Does she live near the shops?M: Yes, but she finds it difficult to carry heavy things because of her poor healt

85、h. There is something wrong with her left leg.W: Did she have an accident?M: Oh, no. I think its just because she is old.Text 7W: Hello, Id like to speak to Mr Rick Stone.M: This is Rick speaking.W: Oh, this is Jane Black. My living room window was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?M: Sure, I

86、 will come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?W: Could you come now?M: OK, Ill come over and take a look in a little while.W: You charge about $100, dont you?M: Usually, if its a small window. Say, didnt I repair a window for you a few weeks ago?W: Yes, you did.M: Oh, your children have broken the

87、window again? Were they playing ball in the house?W: Well, no. I told them not to do that again. This time I broke it. I was practicing volleyball.Text 8M: Hello, Han Mei. I hear youre going to the United States.W: Yes, Im going with my grandma. Were going to see my parents in New Jersey.M: When are

88、 you leaving then?W: This Friday evening.M: How long will you stay there?W: Six months.M: Six months! Are you going to travel to many places?W: Of course. I want to see as many places as I can. Now youve been there twice. Can you tell me how I can travel there?M: Most people travel by car. The roads

89、 are very good.W: But I dont have a car and I cant drive. Is there any other way to travel?M: You can travel by bus. Its very cheap.W: Cant I travel by train?M: Yes, you can. But the train is too expensive in the States.W: Oh, I see. Thank you.Text 9W: I hear youve given up sailing.M: Not completely

90、. I still go every now and Ten, but Im much more interested in surfing nowadays. Its more of a challenge, but I still go out in a boat occasionally.W: When did you begin to show interest in surfing?M: It was last summer. My friend invited me to go with him. He is an expert in surfing. At first I jus

91、t watched. But he kept encouraging me to have a try. So I did it. I felt it was fantastic. Always up and down with the waves, and it was just one race after another between the surf rider and the waves. I like the sport. Because it can always keep me in high spirits.W: Do you like any other sport? L

92、ike football?M: I have no interest in ball games or any other sports. But I like all water sports. Besides sailing, surfing, in the future, I may try water skiing, windsurfing or something else.Text 10How many of you drink coca-cola? Nearly everybody. Did you know that cola started out not as a soft

93、 drink, but as a cure for headache back in the late eighteen hundreds?John S. Pamberton, a doctor from Atlanta, had experimented for many months to find a cure for the common headache. He worked at his home mixing and heating oils with other materials until he found one mixture that seemed to have g

94、ood effect on headache.He began to sell the mixture in drugstores. The customers had to mix it with water before drinking.Then, how did cola change from a drug to a soft drink? That came about quite by accident. One day a patient who was suffering from headache came into a drugstore. He asked for a

95、bottle of cola. He wantedto take it fight away, so he asked the clerk to mix the medicine while he waited. It so happened there was no boiled water at the store. The clerk suggested mixing the drug with soda water. The customer agreed. After drinking it, the customer said it tasted wonderful. The clerk continued offering the mixture, and cola gradually became popular.