江苏省泰州市姜堰区高二英语上学期期中试题.docx

1、姜堰区20222022学年度第一学期三星级高中期中调研测试高二英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟；总分：120分）第I卷 非选择题（共4大题；满分60分）第一部分 听力 （共两小节；20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5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. Where does the conversation take place?A. In an elevator.B. On a bu

2、s. C. In a taxi.2. How much does each ticket cost?A. 3.70.B. 4.70. C. 7.40.3. What item is needed the most?A. Batteries.B. Cell phones. C. MP4s.4. What do we know about Karen?A. She hasnt been in contact with the speakers.B. She has turned away from all her friends.C. She really likes her studies.5.

3、 Why did the woman change her job?A. She didnt like machines. B. She was not good at doing business.C. She didnt like accounting.第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。6. At what time will th

4、e speakers go to see the Smiths? A. 3:30. B. 4:00. C. 4:15.7. How will they go there? A. By bus. B. By bike.C. On foot.8. Where will they meet? A. At the bus stop. B. Opposite the factory. C. In front of the bookstore.听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。9. Why does the man like Joplins? A. Because of the location.B. Be

5、cause of the benefits. C. Because of the salary.10. What does the woman suggest? A. He should reconsider. B. He should ask for more benefits. C. He should apply for it.11. Why is the woman familiar with Joplins? A. Her husband was employed there. B. She lives near there. C. She once worked there.听第8

6、段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Whats Charles problem?A. He has to rent a room. B. He has to pay the rent. C. He has to leave his home.13. What do we know about the woman in the past?A. She always lent money to the man. B. She got financial problems.C. She always bought lotteries.14. How did the woman get so much

7、 money?A. She won the lottery. B. She found a good job.C. Her uncle left it to her.听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。 15. What is the womans first impression of the television?A. Its too big. B. Its beautiful.C. Its of high quality.16. How much did the TV cost the man? A. 1000. B. 1200.C. 2400.17. What does the woma

8、n suggest the man do? A. Watch less television. B. Have the old television fixed.C. Return the television and get his money back.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What roles do fathers play nowadays?A. They mainly stay at home looking after children.B. They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives

9、.C. Besides working they help with childcare as well.19. What do people often do on Mothers Day?A. Mothers and children go shopping together.B. They have outdoor picnics. C. They wear carnations.20. What is most important on these two days?A. What children write on cards. B. The value of gifts.C. Lo

10、ve and respect given to parents.二、单项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。21. President Xi announced in his speech during the commemoration (庆典)activities that China would cut the number of its troops _300 thousand _2022. A. to; in B. by; by C. to; by D. by; in22. Im a little bit nervous

11、. My essay hasnt been finished, but time is _. A. running out B. going out C. giving out D. losing out 23.What are we visiting next Monday? A modern city that has appeared in _ was a village ten years ago. A. that B. which C. what D. where24. Do you know the headmaster well? Not really, just a noddi

12、ng _. A. acquaintance B. administration C. consequence D. consideration25. Im calling to _ our lunch appointment. Its tomorrow at twelve oclock, right? Absolutely. A. confirm B. acknowledge C. determine D. recognize 26._ the doors were closed and that all the lights were off, the man left the office

13、 for home. A. CheckedB. Having checkedC. To be checked D. Checking27. Tu Youyou is the first Chinese _ the Nobel Prize in Medicine for her work in developing effective drugs against parasitic disease. A. winning B. won C. wins D. to win28. In no case _ you are a senior two student. My teacher has to

14、ld me thousand times. Anything fresh? A. you should forgetB. forget you C. should you forgetD. shouldnt you forget29. Could I use your car tomorrow morning? Sure. I _ a report at home. A. have writtenB. will have written C. will be writing D. have been writing30. Lucy, I got a ticket when I parked m

15、y car on the bicycle lane this morning. Oh, _. Its not the first time you have broken traffic rules. A. take it easy B. thats nothing C. no problem D. you deserve it三、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One day, an expert in time-management was speaking to a group of busines

16、s students. To make the point 31 , he used an illustration(例子). As he stood in front of the group, he said, “Okay, time for a quiz.” He then pulled out a wide-mouth jar and set it on the table. Then he 32 placed about a dozen fist-sized rocks, one by one, into the jar. When the jar was filled to the

17、 33 and no more rocks would fit inside, he asked, “Is this jar 34 ?”Everyone in the class said, “Yes.” “Really?” Then he 35 under the table and pulled out a bucket of gravel（沙砾，石子），poured some in and 36 the jar, causing pieces of gravel to work themselves down into the space 37 the big rocks. Then h

18、e asked the group the same question. “Probably not.” One of them answered. “Good!” he replied. He reached under the table and 38 a bucket of sand. He started dumping the sand in the jar and it went into all the 39 left between the rocks and the gravel. 40 he asked the question. “No!” the class shout

19、ed. “Good!” Then he grabbed a can of water and began to pour it in 41 the jar was filled to the brim(边缘). Then the expert in time-management looked at the class and asked, “What is the 42 of this illustration?” It is such a seemingly easy question that one 43 student raised his hand and said, “It is

20、, however full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can always 44 some more things in it.” “No,” the speaker replied, “The truth it teaches us is that you will 45 get them in at all if you dont put the big rocks in first. 46 the big rocks in your life are , do things that you love and 47 for

21、 yourself. In your schedule if you value the little stuff(东西) ,then youll fill your life with 48 things and you will never have the real quality time you need to 49 on the big, important stuff. So, tonight, or in the morning, when you are reflecting on this short story, ask yourself what are the big

22、 rocks in your life? Then put those in your 50 first.” 31. A. harder B. clearer C. rougher D. wiser 32. A. carefully B. firmly C. actively D. unwillingly 33. A. edge B. bottom C. wall D. top 34. A. enough B. pure C. full D. smooth 35. A. reached B. sent C. managed D. felt 36. A. delivered B. shook C

23、. dropped D. held 37. A. beneath B. across C. beyond D. between 38. A. put out B. came out C. brought out D. set out 39. A. spaces B. caves C. blanks D. holes 40. A. At last B. Shortly after C. Once more D. Later on 41. A. until B. unless C. before D. while 42. A. meaning B. opinion C. point D. comm

24、ent 43. A. calm B. awkward C. nervous D. eager 44. A. add B. fit C. include D. collect 45. A. never B. even C. still D. ever 46. A. Whether B. However C. Which D. Whatever47. A. conclude B. encourage C. value D. achieve48. A. more B. little C. much D. less 49. A. use B. spend C. take D. cost50. A. p

25、acket B. can C. jar D. luggage 四、阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。ATEACH DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN QUITO IN ECUADORTeach in nice and beautiful Ecuador（厄瓜多尔）! The government school we work with has about 200 pupils aged from 5 to 14 years old. The children come from many different eco

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27、k with disadvantaged children who will benefit greatly from your help! You will be able to teach English and many other subjectsIT, sports, music, art, drama, anything you have a good knowledge in! Please let us know if you have a special interest and we will do our best to tailor-make (定制) your pro

28、ject!SUMMARY FACTFILEPrice: From 775, excluding flightsDuration: From 2 weeks to 6 months subject to visa requirementsStart Dates: All year roundyou choose your start and finish datesRequirements: At least aged 17, no qualifications necessary, but youll have to be enthusiastic. Youll need to know a

29、little Spanish to do this project, but if you have no knowledge of Spanish at all, you can combine your project with 1-week intensive (强化的) Spanish course in Quito before starting your project.WAHT YOULL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT: An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure in the fascinating cu

30、lture of Ecuador The great satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and adults and knowing that you made a difference to them New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional development An entry on your CV that makes you stand h

31、ead and shoulders above others in the job market And best of all.an unforgettable experience!51. Which of the following correctly describes the pupils in Quito? A. They are all weak at learning. B. They are all disabled children. C. They are all from rich families. D. They are all from poor families

32、.52.Amembertobeadmittedintotheprojectshould_.A.knowEnglishandSpanishwell B.havecollegecertificatesC.beover17withenthusiasm D.affordaholidayofoneyear53. This passage is written with the purpose of _.A.callinginsomevoluntaryteachers B.tellingthereaderswheretocampC.providinginformationonthejobmarket D.

33、introducinghowtojoinatailor-madeprofessionBLast week I visited one of my old neighborhoods in Washington D.C.I had not been there for twenty years and as I walked along the street, my mind was flooded by memories of the past. I saw the old apartment building where I had lived and the playground wher

34、e I had played. As I viewed these once familiar surroundings, images of myself as a child there came to mind. However, what I saw and what I remembered were not the same. I sadly realized that the best memories are those left untouched. My old apartment building, as I remember, was bright and alive.

35、 It was more than just a place to live. It was a movie house, a space station, or whatever my young mind could imagine. I would steal away with my friends and play in the basement. This was always exciting because it was so cool and dark, and there were so many things there to hide among. There was

36、a small river in the back of the building. We would go there to lie in the shade of trees and enjoy ourselves. However, what I saw was completely different. The apartment building was now in disrepair. What was once more than a place to live looked hardly worth living in. The windows were all broken

37、. The once clean walls were covered with dirty marks. The river was hardly recognizable. The water was polluted and the trees and flowers were all dead. The once sweet-smelling river now smelled terrible. It was really heartbreaking to see all this.I do not regret having seen my old neighborhood. Ho

38、wever, I do not think my innocent childhood memories can ever be the same. I suppose it is true when they say, “You can never go home again.”54. In the first two paragraphs of the passage the writer tells us that _. A. he was very imaginative when he was a child B. he came from a very poor neighborh

39、ood C. he lived in Washington D.C. for twenty years D. he had pleasant memories of his old neighborhood55. How did the writer feel when he visited his old neighborhood in Washington D.C.? A. Quite excited. B. Very sad. C. Very regretful. D. Greatly surprised.56. “You can never go home again” in the

40、last sentence of the passage means that _. A. a visit to ones hometown will bring back many sad memories B. one should never revisit his hometown after many years of absence C. one will never find his hometown the same as it was in his childhood memory D. a visit to ones hometown will bring back one

41、s pleasant memories of homeCWhen Zhang Ning , whose pen name was Misha, started drawing manga（漫画） in junior high school, it was a time when Japanese cartoonists occupied most of the Chinese market. She was warned about the poor wage cartoonists earn and the risk of pursuing a career in an industry w

42、here China is not yet competitive.But with the growth of domestic animation and manga industry in recent years, Zhang managed to draw her way up to become one of the countrys top cartoonists. In 2022, the 29-year-old won the Golden Dragon award, one of the most influential awards in Chinas manga ind

43、ustry.Looking back, the graduate of Zhejiang University of Technology said: “It was a dream come true.” Zhangs success boomed along with the industry. In 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, Chinas animation and manga industry was worth 47 billion yuan. It has seen annual growth rat

44、es of more than 20 percent in recent years.These big numbers seem a far stretch from Zhangs in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. But she thinks the very reason why cartoonists can enjoy a decent life is the countrys decision to well develop the industry. “The country is not giving us money directly, but

45、its creating a market in which we can succeed,”said Zhang.Apart from government investment, Zhang is also benefiting from technology advances. The Internet has provided a wider platform for cartoonists to publish their work. The electric edition of Zhangs work ranked the 6th among free book apps on

46、the Apple Store. “I think the Internet has encouraged new cartoonists and given them more chances. Before we could only contribute to magazines and it was difficult to convince the editors to publish our work”, said Zhang. “But when you release your work online, you receive encouragement and support

47、 from many netizens. It increases your confidence. ”said Zhang.New technology has also attracted more people to read comics. “China has entered 3G era. Its very convenient for people to read on their smart phones when traveling around. It opens comics to a bigger readership,” said Zhang. Only last w

48、eek, Zhang published her new manga based on the ancient classic Tangzi(汤子) which set during the warring states period. According to Zhang, the inspiration came from wall painting in Dunhuang, Gansu province. She hopes her works will encouraged more people especially the young, to explore the cultura

49、l treasures of ancient China. “Chinese youths now need a spirit to help them to realize their dreams,” said Zhang. “Like Kua Fu(夸父) chasing the sun - people can accomplish great things by choosing to something seemingly beyond their ability. I think thats my “Chinese dream” and I want to share it wi

50、th the public through my cartoons.”57. When Zhang Ning started drawing manga,_. A. she nearly finished her study in junior high school. B. Chinese cartoonists could earn so much money. C. Japanese cartoonists took up the majority of Chinese market. D. She was encouraged by her teachers.58. Which sta

51、tement can be inferred from the passage? A. Before the widespread use of the Internet, cartoonists could send the works to magazines and have them published easily. B. The Internet has been a wonderful platform only for Chinese cartoonists works. C. Chinas animation and manga industry will have a pr

52、omising future. D. New cartoonists have received support from the people from across China. 59. All of the following except _ have contributed to Zhang Nings success. A. her new manga Tangzi B. technology advances C. widespread use of Internet D. government support. 60. This passage is mainly about

53、_. A. that Chinese cartoonists are the greatest in the world. B. that a Chinese cartoonist has chased her dream and lived it. C. that technology alone helps cartoonists to achieve success. D. that Chinas dream of being the top animation and manga nation. 第II卷 非选择题（共5大题；满分60分）五、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分

54、） 根据首字母和汉语意思完成单词，使句意完整。1. Over the past years, scientists have made many great b_ in science and technology.2. Tourists are not allowed to take photographs here without p_.3. My father coughs frequently as a c_ of smoking.4. Some people have wrong a_ towards people with disabilities.5. In society, s

55、ome greedy businessmen hide from their r_ and only worry about money.6. In general, girls are more _ （敏感的）to what comments other people will make on them.7. He is such a _ (可信赖的) young man as everyone can depend on.8. Its really annoying to be _(背叛) by your close friend. 9. He is so determined a boy

56、 that he must have enough courage to _ (克服)the difficulty.10. In her _ (判断),it was a wrong thing to give children so much pocket money.六、动词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）用括号中所给动词的适当形式填空，每空不一定只填一个词。1. More highways have been built in China, _ (make)it much easier for people to travel from one place to another.

57、2. When the teacher came in, the students pretended _(read) the text.3. When deeply _ (absorb) in work, he always forgets all about eating or sleeping.4. Sarah regretted_ (chat) online after her online friend turned out to be a boy from her class playing a joke on her.5. At weekends, the little boy

58、always has nothing to do but _(sleep).6. You cant imagine what difficulty we had _ (walk) home in the snowstorm.7. If you try to remember everything you will end up _ (remember) nothing.8. The time I had been looking forward to _ (come) at last.9. The experiment shows that proper amounts of exercise

59、, if _(carry) out regularly, can improve our health.10. He travelled on the plane like this, keeping the tortoise _ (hide) in a blanket.七、句型转换（共10小题；每空0.5分，满分10分）在改写后的句子中填入适当的词，使该句与原句意思相符或相近。每空一词。1. We will consider your recent illness when marking your exams. We will _ your recent illness into _ wh

60、en marking your exams.2. Our club is open to everyone no matter what age, sex or educational background is. Our club is open to everyone _ _ age, sex or educational background.3. As for your suggestion, we shall discuss it fully. _ _ to your suggestion, we shall discuss it fully.4. The school should

61、 respond immediately to the students request that they should have more time to relax. The school should _ immediate _ to the students request that they should have more time to relax.5. The fat lady threw her sick pet into a river. She is the cruelest woman I have ever seen. The fat lady threw her

62、sick pet into a river. I have _ seen a _ woman.6. I feel it is your husband who should take the blame for the spoiled(宠坏的) child. I feel it is your husband who is _ _ for the spoiled child.7. The tiger population in this forest is three times larger than that of ten years ago. The tiger population i

63、n this forest has grown to three times _ _ _ ten years ago.8. Dad, Where Are We Going, a popular TV reality show on Hunan Satellite TV, leaves a deep impression on me. Im _ a lot _ Dad, Where Are We Going, a popular TV reality show on Hunan Satellite TV 9. It is said that John stole a car last week.

64、 If it is true, he will be charged with theft.John is said _ have stolen a car last week. If true, he will be _ _ theft.八、任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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最恰当的单词。注意：每空格只能填一个单词。Visiting a new place can be a scary experience for a lot of people because it could include speaking in

65、 a language that most people are not comfortable with - English. So how can you keep away from this kind of situation? Learn how to speak English fluently. Here are 4 English speaking tips you must know to become a more confident English speaker.1. Listen first.One of the best English speaking tips

66、is to listen carefully to understandable English EVERY DAY. Most people turn to textbooks to study English grammar rules, but you cannot learn the correct English pronunciation of the words merely by reading them. You do not need to learn grammar in detail because this can prevent you from speaking

67、English fluently.Instead, listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe their mouth movements. Also watch English shows and movies to build on your English accent and improve your vocabulary.2. Practice makes perfect.Studies show that youll probably spend three months of practice every

68、 day in order to have strong mouth muscles. Read aloud in English for 15 to 20 minutes a day in front of the mirror, which helps in accent reduction and improves your English communication skills.Also, practice with your friends and family. Talking with a good English speaker can help improvise (即兴发

69、挥) your usage of words and formation of sentences.3. Think in English.One of the most effective English speaking tips is to think in English. What most English learners do in the early stages of learning is that they think of what they have to say in their native language, translate and then say it

70、in English. This can be mentally tiring.If your goal is to speak English fluently, you need to learn “thinking” in English. Make up the sentences in English as you think about them before saying them. With practice, you will be able to respond automatically in English.4. Be more confident.All these

71、English speaking tips will be in vain if you are not that confident in your English speaking skills. It is quite natural to commit errors when learning a new language.Try to relax if youre speaking in English. When you speak at a normal speed, youll discover that you will be able to pronounce the wo

72、rds correctly and people will understand you. Most of the time, the person you are talking to is not even aware of your errors.In a word, learning English does not happen overnight. It takes a lot of time, effort and practice. Dont get too frustrated and never give up. Follow these English speaking

73、tips and practice daily. Soon, you would learn to speak English fluently as if it is your own language.English speaking tips you must knowIntroductionIts many peoples dream to 1_ the discomfort from being unable to speak English in a new place.TipsListen first.v Seeking help from textbooks wont enab

74、le you to learn the 2_ English pronunciation.v Listen to how native English speakers pronounce and observe how their mouths 3_.v Watch English shows and movies to improve your English accent and 4_.Practice makes perfect.v Practice three months to 5_ your mouth muscles.v Regular reading 6_ can reduc

75、e accent and improve your English communication skills.v Practice with your friends and family.Think in English.v Thinking in your native language makes you 7_ mentally.v Thinking in English will reward you with automatic 8_ in English.Be more confident.v Committing errors is a necessary part of lan

76、guage learning.v Try to relax to speak at a normal speed and make yourself 9_.10_Learning English does not happen overnight.九、书面表达（满分20分）近年来许多名校成为旅游景点，这引起了广泛的公众关注。为此你班展开有关“Should university campuses be open to tourists?”的讨论。请你根据下表所提供的信息，给China Daily报社写一封信，介绍讨论情况并发表白己的看法。反对者影响在校学习的学生，分散其注意力；大量游客涌入校园，

77、会带来安全隐患。赞成者拉近学生和社会距离，利于文化交流；一些大学已成为社会文明的象征，应该让人们去感受那里的气氛。你的建议看法(至少谈两点)注意：1词数：150左右。信的开头和结尾已经给出，但不计人总词数；2短文须包括表中的全部内容，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；Dear Editor, Recent years have witnessed the factthat campuses of famous universities have become one of the popular tourist destinations, which has aroused great publ

78、ic concern. _Best regards, Li Hua高二英语参考答案一、听力 1-5 BABAC 6-10 CBCCA 11-15 ABBCA 16-20 BCCCC二、单项选择 21-25 BACAA 26-30 BDCCD 三、完形填空 31-35 BADCA 36-40 BDCAC 41-45 ACDBA 46-50 DCBBC 四、阅读理解 51-53 DCA 54 -56 DBC 57- 60 CCAB五、单词拼写 1. breakthroughs 2. permission 3. consequence 4. attitudes 5. responsibilities

79、6. sensitive 7. reliable 8. betrayed 9. overcome 10. judgement /judgment六、动词填空 1. making 2. to be reading 3. absorbed 4. chatting 5. sleep 6. walking 7. remembering 8.came 9. carried 10. hidden七、句型转换 1.take;consideration 2.regardless of 3.In/With regard 4.make;response(s) 5.never;crueler 6.to blame

80、7.what it was 8.impressed;with/by 9.to;accused of 八、任务型阅读1. avoid2. correct3. move4. vocabulary5. strengthen6. aloud7. tired8. response/reaction9. understood10. Conclusion九、书面表达Dear Editor,Recent years have witnessed the factthat campuses of famous universities have become one of the popular tourist

81、 destinations, which has aroused great public concern. Im writing to tell you about the discussion weve had about whether the university campus should be open to tourists. Some students argue that tourists should bedenied accessto university campuses. They think the tourists visiting the campuses wi

82、ll make it harder for students to focus on their studies. Worse still, with so many tourists entering the campuses, some safety problems will probably arise. However, others hold opposite opinions. They insist that this can bring students and society closer together and is good for cultural exchange

83、 between people. Besides, some universities have become a symbol of social civilization and people should be allowed a chance to experience the atmosphere. . In my opinion, several factors should be considered before opening university campuses to tourists. First, campuses should only be open to tou

84、rists on weekends or during holidays. Second, the number of tourists should be strictly limited to guarantee safety. (150 words) Best regards, Li Hua听力原文：Text 1M: At which stop will we get off?W: We still have three more stops to go,Text 2W: Yes?M: Id like two single tickets, please.W: Where to?M: T

85、o kings Street.W: Thats seven pounds forty.M: Thanks.Text 3W: Mr. Johnson. I am running out of inventory(存货).M: What items are you short of?W: I am low on batteries, cameras and MP4s, but worst of all, cell phones.Text 4M: I havent heard from Karen since she went to Spain for further study.W: Neithe

86、r have I.Text 5 M: Well, I thought you were working for a large office-machine company.W: I was for a few months, but I decided that accounting wasnt what I wanted to do.M: Thats why you changed your job.Text 6M: Id like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 p.m. Will you go with me, Mary?W: Id love

87、to, but I wont be off work from my factory job until 4:00 p.m. How about 4:15? Ill be free then, Jack.M: Ok. Lets meet at the bus stop and take the No.5 bus to go there.W: Why not go by bike? The bus will be crowded at that time.M: But my bike is broken.W: You can use your sisters new bike, cant you

88、?M: Yes. Ill wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.Text 7M: Im going to apply for a job at Joplins. I heard theyre paying 12 an hour. Thats the best starting salary Ive found!W: Yes, that is a good working salary, but their benefits are terrible. If I were you, Id think twice be

89、fore working for them.M: How do you know so much about Joplins?W: My husband used to work there. They give no health insurance benefits to their part-time workers, but theyre on call for all the major holidays!Text 8W: Whats wrong, Charles? You look like you have a lot on your mind.M: Oh, its nothin

90、g.W: Come on, theres something wrong. Its written all over your face.M: Well, OK. Since youre my best friend, I guess I can tell you.W: Yes, Im ready.M: Well, my rent was due yesterday, and I couldnt pay it.W: Really? How much are you short? M: I still need to come up with 1000.W: Well, I could lend

91、 it to you.M: Really? Thanks. Youre my savior.W: No problem. And you can pay me back whenever you can.M: Youre kidding! Wait a minute, theres something fishy going on here.W: What are you talking about?M: Now, why would you lend me money? I thought you were broke.W: Well. My bad days are over.M: Did

92、 you win the lottery or something?W: No. My rich uncle passed away last week and left me his fortune.M: Are you serious?W: I sure am. Im set for life.Text 9W: Hey, you got a new television!M: Yes, it was delivered yesterday. What do you think of it?W: Its huge. It takes up practically the entire sid

93、e of the room.M: I know, I know. You dont think its Well, unreasonable, do you?W: I didnt say that. I mean if you enjoy it, why not? What happened to your old TV anyhow?M: It just stopped working last Friday. It was pretty old and didnt work well. I thought I could afford it, so I thought, why not g

94、et a new one?W: It must have been expensive.M: Well, not as much as you might think. I got it on sale for 50% off.W: Really? Where?M: At a Stereo City on Road 20. You know, at first, I just wanted to replace what I hada TV about the same size and quality, but the salesman was pushing these because o

95、f the 50% off sale.W: Yeah, but 50% off what?M: 2400 dollars.W: You spent 1200 dollars on a TV?M: Its got a lot of special features. Look at this remote control.W: Im sure it does. But thats still a lot of money for a television. I didnt think you watched TV that much.M: Well, I dont. Do you think I

96、 ought to return it? If I do it within a week of purchase, I can get my money back.W: Yes. And you know what? I think you ought to read up on TV first and choose the make and model you want before you go to the store. That way, youll get what you want.Text 10 People in the United States honor their

97、parents with two specific days: Mothers Day, on the Second Sunday in May, and Fathers Day, on the third Sunday in June. During these days, Americans show love and respect for their parents. Parents raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give their children love and ca

98、re. These two days give us a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare.These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mothers Day, people often wear carnations. And families get tog

99、ether at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor picnics for Fathers Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories. Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children can make them in school. Many people make cards for their own parents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts.”- 15 -