河北省沧州市任丘市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题.doc

1、河北省沧州市任丘市第一中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期第一次阶段考试试题本试卷分为第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分。考试时间120 分钟。第 I 卷（客观题，共 95 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 do we know about John?A. He had

2、an accident.B. He works in the hospital.C. He suffered from a headache.2. Why is the man late?A. He overslept.B. He lost his car key.C. He had no alarm clocks.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Health.B. Education.C. Environment.4. How old is the girl?A. 6 years old.B. 9 years old.C. 1

3、5 years old.5. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors.B. Former classmates.C. Workmates.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。6. Who needs a new dress?A. Jenny.B.

4、Ann.C. Lucy.7. Where will the speakers go first?A. A clothes store.B. The City Library.C. A bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 三个小题。8. What is the party for?A. A festival.B. A birthday.C. An anniversary.9. Why does the girl talk to the man?A. To ask for permission.B. To make an invitation.C. To get some

5、advice.10. What will the headmaster do before the party?A. Sing an English song.B. Share his resolutions.C. Deliver a speech.听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至第 13 三个小题。11. What did the man think of the girls last paper?A. Excellent.B. Ordinary.C. Poorly done.12. Who helped the girl with her research?A. Jean.B. Mr. S

6、mith.C. Ms. White.13. What will the girl do next?A. Rewrite the paper.B. Ask for sick leave.C. Prepare for an oral presentation.听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至第 17 四个小题。14. What does the woman want to do?A. Get fit.B. Kill time.C. Relax herself.15. When can non-members enjoy the special offer?A. This month.B. Duri

7、ng holidays.C. On their birthdays.16. How much does a swimming class cost non-members each time? A. $ 35.B. $ 25.C. $ 10.17. What class will the woman choose?A. A weight lifting class.B. A swimming class.C. A yoga class.听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第 20 三个小题。18. Why did the reader feel lonely?A. She had trouble

8、with her studies.B. Her best friend wasnt around.C. She was unable to look after herself.19. What is the speaker trying to do?A. Introduce a class.B. Share experiences.C. Give suggestions.20. Whom is this passage written for?A. Teachers.B. Parents.C. Students.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2

9、.5 分，满分 37.5 分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARave-on!How about learning new skills on the guitar, drums and keyboard by video? Follow the touch-screen instructions to find lessons on each instrument, or search for a song to practice playing along to. Try our Professional Selectio

10、n, with video clips of band members who will explain the techniques that make their recordings so individual.Show-in-a-day!Be a star singer or dancer for the day in a one-time-only special performance! Experts in international music and dance styles will train you, and costumes provided for the perf

11、ormance help create a really special, individual show. Get your friends and family to come and see you perform, as no videoing or photography is allowed.Archived ImagesWant to find out about a new band, or just want more information about an old favourite? Visit our collection to find out facts and

12、figures, or see the actual possessions of famous bands and musicians you are interested in. You can actually get to touch things worn on stage at major rock and pop events, and there are plenty of other concert souvenirs.Rhythm-studioGet your body moving in the studio and learn to move to rhythms an

13、d sounds from the past to now, including Soul and Disco. Learn your steps from our professional onscreen dance instructor, then watch yourperformance and become the star in your own video recording which you can take away!21. James likes collecting information about his favourite bands, which will h

14、e choose?A. Rave-on!B. Show-in-a-day!C. Archived Images.D. Rhythm-studio.22. In what way is Rhythm-studio different from Show-in-a-day?A. Rhythm-studio offers free gifts from musicians.B. Rhythm-studio has experts to teach face to face.C. Rhythm-studio allows people to bring videos home.D. Rhythm-st

15、udio gets family members to enjoy the shows.23. Where can you most probably read the above information?A. In a newspaper.B. In a report.C. In a science magazine. D. In a travel brochure.BIf you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have

16、 is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.Recently Ive had a chance

17、 to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species (物种), which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!First we worked to prot

18、ect wildlife at a leatherback turtle ( 棱 皮 龟 ) protection center. We helped thevolunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay a

19、t Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.During my Costa Rica experience, I know tha

20、t being a scientist doesnt mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat a

21、nd mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed .A. to do experiments in messy labsB. to spend too much time in labsC. to wear clothes in a different way D. to work in dangerous conditions25. In

22、 Costa Rica, the author .A. experienced an earthquakeB. took part in rocket experimentsC. picked up rubbish on the beachD. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?A. Science is full of boring experiments.B. Science is related to chemi

23、cal liquids.C. Science is more than working in a lab.D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.27. What is the best title for the passage?A. What a Scientist Is LikeB. Where a Scientist WorksC. How I Travelled in Costa RicaD. Why I Chose to Study ScienceCFree Haircuts on a Red ChairLast summer, K

24、atie Steller was on her way to work. She stopped at a traffic light, where a man, in his 60s, looking out of luck, was sitting alone. She rolled down her window.“Hey!” she shouted. “ Im driving around giving free haircuts. Do you want one right now?”The man, missing a few teeth, paused and laughed.

25、“Actually,” he said, “I have a funeral (葬礼) to go to this week. I was really hoping to get a haircut.”Then, Steller unloaded a red chair from the car. The man, named Edward, took a seat. As Steller was cutting his curly graying hair, he told her about growing up in Mississippi, about moving to Minne

26、sota, and how he still talked to his mom over phone every day.To date, Steller has given 30 or so such haircuts to people around the city. They are all living on the margins, and she is aware of the power of her work.“Its more than a haircut,” she says. “I want it to be a gateway, to show value and

27、respect, but also to get to know people.”Steller knows that a haircut can change a life. One changed hers: As a teen, she suffered from ulcerative colitis ( 溃疡性结肠炎) that was so serious, her hair thinned severely. Seeing this, her mother arranged for Stellers first professional haircut.“To sit down a

28、nd have somebody look at me and talk to me like a person and not just an illness, it helped me feel cared about and less alone,” she says.After that, Steller knew she wanted to have her own hair salon so she could help people feel the way shed felt that day. Not long after finishing cosmetology scho

29、ol (美容学校) in 2016, she realized her dream. Two years later, she began what she now calls her Red Chair Project, reaching out to people on the streets.Steller said, “I cant fix their problems, but maybe I can help them feel less alone for a moment.” Steller listens to peoples stories of loss, addicti

30、on, and struggle to get back on their feet.An offshoot of the Red Chair Project is the Steller Kindness Project, in which people who promise acts of kindness are invited for a free makeover (美容) at Stellers salon. In exchange, they tell their stories, which Steller shares on her website. Her hope is

31、 that by reading about kind acts, others will be inspired to do their own.So far, its working. “You have no idea what people are going to do with the kindness that you give to them,” says Steller.28. Edward agreed to have a haircut by Steller because .A. he wanted to talk with Steller about his life

32、B. he wanted to look good for a special occasionC. he was too old to go to a hair salon by himselfD. he was just waiting for a free haircut on the street29. In paragraph 5, the underlined words “living on the margins” can probably be replaced by .A. living with little care and attentionB. living far

33、 from downtown areasC. living with serious illnessesD. living in untidy conditions30. What made Steller want to set up her own salon?A. Her excellent haircut skills.B. Her mothers encouragement.C. Her experience of a formal haircut.D. Her dream to offer people free haircuts.31. Whats the purpose of

34、Steller Kindness Project?A. To make contributions to charity.B. To encourage people to spread kindness.C. To reward kind people with free makeovers.D. To collect moving stories for Stellers website.DWeve all heard the same warning: looking at your phone or another screen before bed is very bad for y

35、ou. It may make it harder for you to fall asleep and prevent you from getting a good nights rest. Most sleep doctors suggest turning off screens an hour before bedtime. The reality is that, for the majority of us, cellphones, tablets, or TVs are the last things we look at before we close our eyes. O

36、ur smartphones can sometimes feel like an extension of our bodies because were so physically connected to them. Screens in general have become such a prominent part of our lives that it can feel completely unrealistic to put them away earlier in the evening. But according to sleep doctors, its a sma

37、rt idea to at least give it a try.At night, your brain starts to produce a hormone called melatonin（褪黑素）which keeps your circadianrhythm（生理节律）on track and helps you fall asleep, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Being exposed to bright light suppresses( 抑 制 )

38、 melatonin production, says Philip Richard Gehrman, a behavioral sleep specialist and associate professor of clinical psychology in psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “Blue light has the strongest impact,” he adds, “and the types of LED lights used in most elec

39、tronic devices are strongest in the blue part of the spectrum.”Why is blue light particularly bad? Dr. Gehrman explains that the very specialized cells in the eyes that fed into our sleep system and circadian rhythms, called retinal ganglion（ 视网膜神经节） cells, respond strongly to blue light in comparis

40、on to other types of light.“Beyond the light youre exposing yourself to, theres also the simple truth that its easy to get caught up in what youre reading or watching, which leads to staying awake a lot later than you should,” says Shelby Harris, clinical psychologist in private practice in New York

41、. Even if youve got the self-control to switch off Netflix after a reasonable number of episodes, depending on what you just watched or read, you may be too mentally stimulated to fall asleep anyway.”32. How does bright light “work” at night?A. It will help us fall asleep very quickly.B. It will mak

42、e our brain produce a hormone.C. It will keep our circadian rhythms on track.D. It will affect the production of melatonin.33. What is special about blue light?A. It has the longest effect on our sleep.B. It is mostly used in electronic devices.C. It causes the eye cells to react greatly.D. It is th

43、e strongest one among all the lights.34. What can we learn from Shelby Harris words?A. Self-control will help us escape the influence of television.B. What we are reading and watching can help us sleep longer.C. Light is the most important factor affecting our sleep quality.D. What we watch or read

44、before bedtime will influence our sleep quality. 35.Where is this text most likely from?A. A diary.B. A guidebook.C. A novel.D. A magazine.第二节 （共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your dreams. Its time to get

45、 started. But whats next? The beginning of college life can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adapt to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience. To save time and money, use the colleges bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most

46、 college towns. 36 Its also a good way to be environmentally aware. 37 You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks its a good way to save money and serves the purpose as well. Do never look at college life as endless parties an

47、d social activities. There is a whole lot more to college if youre serious about graduating. 38 Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your studies. If the dorm doesnt suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. 39 Find a quiet area, like the l

48、ibrary, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise. 40 Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year. While electives

49、 (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldnt entirely rely onthem. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.A. Be mindful of your diet.B. Take relaxes attitud

50、es to your diet.C. Dont take part in too many after-class activities.D. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts.E. You wont have to locate or afford a place to park either.F. The best location for your studies isnt always your dorm.G. Having a good college experience is all about balanci

51、ng work and fun.第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项， 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future. Lets read Hervey Bay teenager Mark Farrells 41 story. At the age of 14, he took a d

52、ive into a swimming pool, which would 42 his life forever.“I jumped into the pool and broke my 43 ,” he says, “Its a very unusual story because I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱的) injuries 44 .”Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, at 27, is very calm

53、about any 45 life might throw at him. In fact, he finds i t 46 to name any challenge. “ I just l ive my l i fe and 47 it day by day,” he says.For the past few years, Mark has worked with the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT) whose aim is to 48 students to prevent spinal injuries, telling his 49

54、 to young people in the Hervey Bay region. “If I can 50 one kids life, it makes my 51 worthwhile,” he says.Mark stresses the importance of checking the 52 of water before diving in and being more 53 in general. He says that if his talks can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, hes 54 . Marks

55、 contribution to preventing spinal injuries was 55 in 2017, when he was named Young Australian of the Year.41. A. exciting42. A. startB. inspiringB. benefitC. amusingC. changeD. worryingD. shorten43. A. neckB. legC. armD. wrist44. A. appearB. recoverC. happenD. last45. A. competitionB. challengeC. s

56、uccessD. responsibility46. A. necessaryB. hardC. worthwhileD. important47. A. realizeB. acquireC. believeD. take48. A. begB. allowC. forceD. educate49. A. storyB. expectationC. doubtD. hobby50. A.riskB. controlC. saveD. enrich51. A.effortB. disabilityC. responseD. praise52. A.widthB. depthC. lengthD

57、. height53. A.nervousB. optimisticC. cautiousD. patient54. A.outstandingB. creativeC. confidentD. delighted55 A.suspectedB. recognizedC. stoppedD. limited第 II 卷（主观题，共 55 分） 第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。Kyrgyzstan（吉尔吉斯斯坦）is a mountainous country where nearly two

58、 thirds of the people live in rural areas. The UN notes that the local economy depends 56 (heavy) on farming. So it is rare for any Kyrgyz to choose technology 57 a career path.The UN Development Programme studied records about the countrys college 58 (graduate) in science, technology, engineering,

59、mathematics, construction and manufacturing. It found that women make up less than 10 percent of those graduates.Nineteen-year-old Alina Anisimova, 59 is a computer programmer, says some girls dont have the courage to take on such studies because it is not common in their country. And, she also says

60、 a majority of parents discourage their daughters from 60 (study) these subjects. Girls in her country are expected 61 (marry) instead of having careers. Nearly one in 10 girls in Kyrgyzstan is married before the age of 18, notes the international aid group Girls Not Brides. She wishes that in the f

61、uture people will not consider it so 62 (surprise) to see young women get involved in engineering and metal working.Actually, the number of women in science, technology, engineering and math areas 63 (increase) in recent years. For example, in the US, there has been a push to get more girls interest

62、ed in such subjects at 64early age. Still, the UNs cultural agency UNESCO notes that only about 30 percent of the worlds researchers 65(be) women.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 （满分 15 分）假设你是李华，日前参加了在加拿大举行的为期四周的国际中学生生存训练营活动，并将作为中国学生代表在闭幕式上发言。请你用英语写一篇发言稿，要点包括：1. 遇到的挑战（语言、文化冲击等）；2. 你的收获；3. 感谢组织者。注意：1. 词数 80

63、左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear friends, I am honored to deliver a closing speech on behalf of all the Chinese students in the camp. 第二节（满分 25 分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为 150 左右。A. J. shut the door of the truck. “Ready,” he said. His dad started the truck. It was six

64、oclock and freezing, but the strong morning sun promised warmer temperatures. It had been colder than normal over the past week, and the ground and ponds were already frozen.“After we check on the cows,” Dad said, “you should have some time to practice roping cattle.” A. J. wanted to enter the rodeo

65、s (牛仔竞技表演) in which cowboys rode wild horses, and caught cattle with ropes.The best professionals could break from the gate on horseback, rope a calf (小牛), and hog-tie（捆绑) thecalf(牛犊) in less than ten seconds. So far, A.J. needed nearly a minute and a half, but hed only been at it for a few months.T

66、he truck bounced down the dirt road. In a few minutes, they passed through the field gate.A. J. pulled a pair of telescopes( 望 远 镜 ). The black spots of cows on the far hill took shape. The cows gathered around the pond. A. J. guessed they wanted the water locked under the ice. Suddenly, they heard

67、extremely frightened shouts from one cow. Dad stopped the truck, and he and A. J. stared at the frozen pond anxiously.A calf lay on the ice in the middle of the pond. A cow, no doubt the calfs mother, stood onshore, shouting desperately. The calf struggled to get up but slipped and fell each time.Th

68、e morning sun seemed warmer. Too warmer. A. J. knew that the situation was urgent. If the calf lay there too long, she could fall through the ice and drown. Dad eased the truck down the hill and stopped at the edge of the pond. “No telling how long shes been there,” he said. “The ice could be about

69、to melt. I dont think we can risk it.” Dad shook his head, “Its just not safe.”注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；2. 开头已给出。Paragraph 1:A. J. watched the calf, whose eyes were wide with fear. Paragraph 2:It would be just like rodeo practice, A. J. thought, trying to stay calm. 参考答案第一部分 听力1-5 AACCB 6-10 CAABC 11-15

70、CACCA 16-20 CCBCC 第二部分 阅读理解 21-23 CCA 24-27 BCCA 28-31 BACB 32-35 DCDD36-40 EDGFA 完型填空 41-45 BCACB 46-50 BDDAC 51-55 ABCDB 语法填空 56.heavily 57.as 58.graduates 59.who 60.studying 61.to marry 62.surprising 63.has increased 64.an 65.are 第三部分 写作第一节 应用文写作参考范文：Dear friends, I am honored to deliver a closin

71、g speech on behalf of all the Chinese students in the camp. Before I came to Canada, I had made full preparations for this camp. However, I still experienced some unexpected challenges, such as the difficulty in making myself understood and dealing with culture shock. With great patience and kindnes

72、s, the organizers helped me out. Not only did I improve my oral English, but also I built lifelong friendships. Most importantly, I became more confident. So now I would like to express my great thanks to all the people who contributed to the camp.Thats all. Thank you for listening. 第二节 读后续写参考范文：Par

73、agraph 1:A. J. watched the calf, whose eyes were wide with fright. Though frightened, the calf gathered all her strength to get up but slipped over and over again. Seeing the danger, the mother cow let out shouts with horror and cast helpless glances at A. J. and his dad as if begging them for help.

74、 An atmosphere of sadness blanketing the whole world, every nerve in A. J.s body screamed at him that he must save the poor calf. All of a sudden, an idea came into his mind like a flash. Paragraph 2:It would be just like rodeo practice, A. J. thought, trying to stay calm. He rushed to the truck to

75、grab the rope quickly, aimed it at the calf and let it go. Luckily, he made it at the first attempt! With palms sweating, he and his dad struggled to pull the calf out of the frozen pond. After what seemed like a century, they managed to save the calf. Seeing the calf running to her mother happily,

76、A. J. felt comforted and glad that what he had learned helped save a life. 听力材料Text 1W: Did you hear Johns in the hospital with head injuries and a broken arm?M: Yes. Apparently he was struck by another vehicle and turned completely over. Text 2W: Youre late again. Did your car break down?M: No, I f

77、orgot to set my alarm clock, so I slept overtime. Text 3M: I wonder if our children will still be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water and see a blue sky. W: Yes. I think its time man learned to live in harmony with the earth instead of destroying it. Text 4M: You are a good piano player. Ho

78、w long have you been playing the piano?W: Ive been playing the piano since I was 6 years old. About 9 years ago. M: Really? Thats a long time. Im also planning to learn to play these days. Text 5W: Gary, hello. How are you? You look taller and stronger than before. I remember little Gary, the best s

79、tudent in the class. M: No, you were a better student than I was, but I remember a little girl with glasses. Youre different, too. Text 6M: Lucy, are you going out?W: Yes. I need a new dress for Jennys birthday party. M: Im going downtown, too. Could you give me a lift?W: Sure. By the way, do you ha

80、ve a membership card for the Pretty Girls Store?M: Yes. I often buy dresses for Ann in that store. I can get a 20 percent discount on everything there. W: Great. Could we go there first? I want to use your card. M: Why not? Its still 2:00. Ill still have enough time to choose some books. W: So you a

81、re going to the City Library, arent you?M: No, Im going to buy some books for Ann. She likes reading. Text 7W: Hi, Mr. Smith. I wonder if youre free on New Years Eve. Wed like you to come to our New Years party. M: Thank you. Id love to come. Where will it be?W: In our classroom at 6:00 pm. By the w

82、ay, could you sing a song for us at the party?M: Im afraid Im not that good at singing, but Ill try. How about an English folk song?W: That would be wonderful. Our monitor has been wanting to ask you to sing. Well also invite several other teachers to the party. Each of them will perform something f

83、or us, and I think the headmaster will give a speech before the party. M: Sounds great. I hope there will be some fun games at the party. W: Oh, of course, and well all share our New Year resolutions at the end of the party. M: Im sure itll be a great party. W: Yes, I hope well all have a wonderful

84、time. Text 8W: Mr. Smith, may I talk with you for a moment?M: Of course. Come in, please. W: Ive come to talk to you about my grade on my last paper. I want to know why I was given an “F”. M: Well, yours was so similar to that of another student in the class, and I think that youd not done it yourse

85、lf. W: I did work closely with my roommate Jean, but let me explain why. A week before the paper was due, I was too sick to do my research. Jean agreed to help me. But it was really on my own. M: Well, youd been given a month to work on the paper. Wouldnt it be better to get ahead rather than to wai

86、t until the last minute? Each student was supposed to prepare it individually. Im afraid my decision remains the same. However, if youre willing to make an oral presentation about the governments role in running the economy, Ill give you extra credit. W: Thank you. Ill do that. But when?M: My assist

87、ant Ms. White will inform you as soon as it is decided. W: OK. Goodbye!Text 9M: Good morning. This is Spa Heaven. How can I help you?W: Well, basically, I think Im too tired and looking for some way to relax. M: OK, sure. Did you know that we recently have a special offer which allows non-members to

88、 use our facilities without having to pay the membership fee?W: Oh, thats great. M: Yeah, but the offer is just until the end of this month. Anyway, let me tell you a little about the facilities at Spa Heaven. First, we have a fitness center where you can have a weight training so that you can lose

89、some weight. W: And that sounds good, but Im not really interested in getting fit. I just want to get rid of my tiredness. Mm, well, Id like to go swimming and I find that helps me relax. M: We have two 25-meter pools here. W: Can you tell me how much that costs?M: Well, for non-members, it costs ju

90、st $ 10 for each time. W: OK. I think I need to do something more relaxing, you know, like yoga. Do you have anything like that?M: Well, yes. And during the special offer period, non-members can take part for just $ 35 per class. W: OK. Thanks very much for your help. Ill come down this afternoon an

91、d arrange a yoga class. M: Sure, Im looking forward to seeing you then. Text 10W: A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling left out at break because her best friend wasnt around. Heres our advice to her, and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes. Its hard when a best friend isnt around, maybe b

92、ecause she moved to a different school or a different class. You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime. You want to have new friends. But how do you make them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has their friends. But remember, theres always room for more friends. Start by looking around you

93、r classroom thinking about which kids youd like to play with at break. Look for chances to say hi to them, smile and be friendly. Offer to share something with or express your appreciation to them, invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” at lunchtime. If you have trouble do

94、ing this or if youre feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually pretty good at matching up friends. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share, say nice things, offer to help, and pretty soon youll have one, or two, or even more new friends.