山东省青岛市4区市2022届高三英语上学期期中考试试题（附答案）.doc

1、青岛市4区市2022届高三上学期期中考试英语（时间:120分钟，满分:150分）注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。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

2、选项中选出最佳选项。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 woman say about Thomas Edison?A. He invented many other things.B. He is an interesting person.C. He was terrified of the dark.2. When does the conversation probably take place?A. In the early morning. B. In the late afternoon.C. At

3、 midnight.3. What are the speakers doing?A. Conducting an interview. B. Having a class.C. Selling products.4. What is the woman likely to do?A. Take Wayne to the hospital. B. Take a day off. C. Drive to work.5. Where do the womans grandparents come from?A. Germany. B. America.C. Turkey.第二节 (共15小题：每小

4、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. Where does the gado-gado come from? A. India.B. Thailand.C. Indonesia.7. What food does the man plan to try? A. Salad with peanut sauce.B. Vegetable c

5、urry.C. Noodles.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to buy for someone. B. When to have a birthday party. C. Whether to buy a briefcase.9. How does the man feel about the briefcase? A. Its special.B. Its useful.C. Its quite expensive.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the

6、 womans attitude towards plastic surgery? A. Disapproving.B. Ambiguous.C. Supportive.11. Why do most people have plastic surgery in the womans opinion? A. To change their fortunes. B. To become more confident. C. To follow the fashion.12. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The speakers are

7、probably co-workers. B. The woman had plastic surgery before. C. The man often watches the news.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman think of Michael? A. He is diligent.B. He is charming.C. He is very sociable.14. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbors.B. Husband and wife.C.

8、 Friends.15. What is Katrina? A. A writer.B. A teacher.C. A publisher.16. What does “a lark” stand for according to the man? A. A morning person.B. A crazy person.C. A lazy person.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does Anna do? A. Shes a policewoman. B. Shes a hostess.C. Shes an author.18. In how many situ

9、ations do people sweat according to Anna? A. 4.B. 5.C. 6.19. Why are crime shows mentioned? A. To persuade people to be honest. B. To show sweat suggests anxiety. C. To explain sweat relates to dishonesty.20. Why did Anna feel unhappy about the sale? A. She sold her roommates jacket accidentally. B.

10、 She lost a jacket that she liked. C. She only made a little money.第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）第一节 （15个小题，每题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AA brand of salami (萨拉米香肠) known as Galileo is celebrating 75 years of making the cured (腌制的) meats by welcoming salami fans into their family with a chanc

11、e to win a unique cooking experience in a seaside region of Italy.But dont worry; you dont have to speak Italian. All you have to do is simply share a photo of yourself on Instagram using the hashtags #GalileoFamily and #Sweepstakes and tag GalileoSalame. If you follow the rules of the contest, you

12、are automatically entered for a chance to win a weeklong trip for two to Italy to explore the history and cooking riches of the seaside region.“For the better part of a century, weve been curing authentic Italian salami with the idea of family and tradition,” said Jeremy Kross, Brand Manager at Gali

13、leo, a company that was started in 1945 by Frank Sorba in San Francisco. “The Welcome to the Family program celebrates our Italian heritage and, of course, the deliciousness of salami.”The winners will learn about the history of the Galileo brand and explore incredible destinations there like Ancona

14、, a city and seaport that sits along Italys Adriatic coast; Mount Conero, known as a “small piece of heaven” on the Adriatic Sea with some of the clearest water; and finally, San Marino, said to be the worlds oldest surviving republic. While in SantAngelo in Vado, the winners will visit La Tavola Ma

15、rche, a unique hands-on cooking experience where guests can immerse themselves in Italian culture and food. The trip for two will last for seven days, six nights, and is valued at $7,500 U.S. The contest ends on October 21, after which they will do a random drawing to determine the winner.21. What i

16、s essential if you want to win the chance?A. Learning to speak Italian.B. Sharing a photo online.C. Knowing Italian history. D. Having good cooking skills.22. What can we learn about the trip to Italy?A. It is more than sightseeing.B. It offers winners $7,500 U.S.C. It ends on October 21.D. It inclu

17、des a random drawing.23. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A. Galileo Is Celebrating His 75th Anniversary of BirthB. Volunteers Are Wanted to Practice Cooking at Home C. Match Is Held to Promote Tourism in Italy.D. Food Family Invites Fans to Experience Traditional Cooking BH

18、alfway through the womens slalom (障碍滑雪赛) event at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, 18-year-old Mikaela Shiffrin held a commanding lead over the greatest womens slalom skiers in the world. On her final run, she burst from the start house at top speed, zigzagging (曲折行进) around the poles

19、. Suddenly, her left ski slid out, causing her to temporarily lose control. It seemed as if her dreams of a gold medal might slide down the mountain, out of her reach. But in the blink of an eye, Mikaela stopped her mini-skid and rocketed through the rest of her run. She became the youngest slalom s

20、kier ever to win an Olympic gold medal.Skiing has always been a big part of Mikaelas life. At two and a half years old, Mikaela made her first ski run down her steep driveway on plastic skis. From ages 8 to 11, she worked hard, repeating hundreds of training runs on small hills to learn the correct

21、techniques. When Mikaela was 11, she enrolled at the Burke Mountain Academy, a Vermont boarding school for skiers. According to headmaster Kirk Dwyer, “What separated Mikaela from others was the degree of her commitment to be the best. Mikaela practiced more than anyone and believed in herself then

22、and now.” At age 14, Mikaela began her international career when she raced in the world championships for 13-and 14-year-olds. And she won! By the time she was 17, she had already won her first World Cup race. For Mikaela, working hard is a full-time job. In the summer, when Mikaela is off the ski s

23、lopes and in the gym, her daily training consists of six to seven hours of weightlifting, core body work, and biking to improve her strength and agility. “If youre passionate about your goals, whatever they are,” she says, “theres no limit to what you can achieve. Give it your all!”24. What happened

24、 to Mikaela at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games?A. She fell behind others at first. B. She overcame the accident and completed her run. C. She lost control and slid down the mountain.D. She was the first slalom skier to win an Olympic gold medal.25. According to the text, how many times did Mikaela win

25、 in international competitions? A. One B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.26. Which of the following best describes Mikaela?A. Demanding and curious.B. Ambitious and diligent. C. Caring and brave.D. Patient and intelligent.27. What is the best title for the text?A. Zigzagging to SuccessB. The Strength of Con

26、fidenceC. The Value of FailureD. An Exciting Slalom EventCEver since the success of Apollo 11, when lunar travel was finally publicly acknowledged to be safe for humans, people have been waiting for the day when space would be opened up on a large scale to those who are not astronauts. It has finall

27、y become a reality, at least for people who have the means. The space flights are not cheapeach flight into outer space costs about U.S. $ 20 million. But space travel agencies now have a clever plan to offer suborbital (亚轨道的) flights, which cost about U.S. $100 000. A lunar mission is also made ava

28、ilable by space tourism agency, Space Adventures, where tourists, accompanied by one professional astronaut, would be able to reach within 100km of the Moons surface, enabling them to see the bright far-side of the moon and witness Earth rising above the surface of the moon. Further extending the id

29、ea of space tourism, plans are underway to open a resort in space. In Galactic Suite Space Resort, a space resort started by a Spanish entrepreneur, guests are promised a remarkable experience with an orbital stay onboard with first-class resort facilities; they can enjoy a weightless spa as they wa

30、tch 15 sunsets in one day; and tourists would be able to complete a single orbit in 80 minutesall this while staying in a bio-inspired space, similar to a tropical paradise island!Space tourism is, however, not environmentally-friendly. There are suggestions that black carbon emitted by the spacecra

31、ft could raise temperatures at the poles, contributing to global warming. An increase in space travel would mean that Man would not only leave his footprint in space but also his wastespace tourism can lead to pollution of the environment of the outer space. Without a doubt, space tourism opens up n

32、ew exciting possibilities. With time, the price would become more reasonable. Increasing commercialisation of space would also mean that a structure would be put in place for the disposal of rubbish. However, with no immediate solutions, space tourism would probably prove to be yet another controver

33、sial (有争议的) adventure of mankind.28. What does the word “means” in Paragraph 1 mean?A. Methods. B. Courage. C. Money. D. Dreams.29. What do we know about the Galactic Suite Space Resort?A. It enables guests to see the bright far-side of the moon.B. It offers high quality service to guests.C. It prom

34、ises guests can go around the world in one day.D. It is built on a tropical paradise island.30. What is the future of space tourism according to the last paragraph?A. Bright. B. Uncertain. C. Meaningless. D. Disastrous. 31. What is the purpose of this text?A. To talk about the topic of space travel.

35、B. To warn people of the danger of space travel.C. To encourage people to travel in space.D. To call on people to protect outer space.DWatching humorous videos on the Internet at work isnt always a waste of time. According to Ruby Nadler, a Ph.D. student at the University of Western Ontario, “Genera

36、lly, positive mood has been found to enhance creative problem solving and flexible yet careful thinking.” She and her colleagues published new research in the Psychological Science. Students in the study were put into various moods before being given a category learning assignment to complete (they

37、learned to classify sets of pictures with visually complex patterns). The researchers used music and video clips to alter peoples moods; initially, they tested out a few to see which ones made individuals the happiest and saddest. The happiest music was a cheerful Mozart composition, while the happi

38、est video was a newborn laughing.The researchers then used them in the experiment, along with sad music and video (a piece of music from Schindlers List and a news report about an earthquake) and music and video that had no effect on mood. People were required to learn to detect a pattern after list

39、ening to the music and seeing the movie. Volunteers who were happy were better at learning a rule to categorize the patterns than those who were sad or indifferent.“If you have a project where you want to think innovatively, or you have a problem to carefully consider, being in a positive mood can h

40、elp you to do that,” Nadler says. And music is a simple method to put yourself in a good mood. Everyone responds to various types of music, so dont feel it a must to switch to Mozart, she adds.32. What is the research about?A. The effects of humorous videos. B. Positive mood and creative thinking. C

41、. Ways to solve creative problems. D. Types of learning. 33. What were the volunteers required to do at last in the research?A. Experience various moods.B. Decide which music made them the happiest and saddest.C. Classify pictures with complex patterns.D. Listen to music and see the movie.34. How di

42、d the researchers draw the conclusion?A. By making comparisons. B. By giving examples.C. By making explanations. D. By making classifications.35. What can we learn from the last paragraph?A. Mozart is a better choice than other types of music.B. Classic music is the easiest way to make people happy.

43、C. You cant think innovatively being in a bad mood.D. Listening to music enhances creative thinking.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，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。How to Efficiently Prepare for a TestExam taking is a demanding process.Preparing for it is even more challenging.Sometimes you have t

44、hat eagerness to stay glued onto the books and try to input everything into your brain. 36 Here are some tips in better preparing for a test. 37 Reviewing is useless if your heart is not into it.Focus and maintain that drive to prepare for the exam.Also, take note of your reasons for scoring highly

45、in the exam.Give yourself multiple positive objectives.It is like setting the mood for it. After motivating yourself, check how reliable your memory is. It can come in handy if you have lots of concepts to remember.Every day make it a point to memorize at least ten terms. 38 If you have the material

46、s, try to summarize them by listing down important points.Gather lessons, notes, and books about the subject you are to take an exam for. 39 It does not only test your skill in memory recall, but it also measures how well you have been studying.When you study, choose the perfect time and place for y

47、ou where there are no distractions.Likewise, you must determine your learning style. You might find it more comfortable studying in the library than at your own home.Remember that reviewing allows you to recount the lessons and process them more systematically. 40 When you know you have studied well

48、, then you wouldnt really have to worry about taking the test.A. Add more terms as the days succeed.B. Take memory-enhancing games and puzzles.C. One of the most important things is to motivate yourself.D. So give yourself enough time in studying, and beat the nervousness.E. Reread your notes and tr

49、y to recall how they were discussed by your professor.F. But other times you just dont know what to do with the loads of lessons to study about.G. You wouldnt expect yourself to be mentally and physically prepared for the test as well.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A、B、C和D

50、四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。After neighbors gathered together to save the life of an unidentified man earlier this month, he used a sign to thank everyone for coming to his rescue.Alphonso and Deborah Williams were surprised by the sound of a car 41 on their street as they were watching television at home.

51、 As they ran to their door to 42 the sound of the noise, they found an unconscious man sitting beside the wheel of a crashed car. As more people joined them at the 43 of the crash, he stopped 44 and started turning blue.After they dialed 911, the neighbors then took 45 performing CPR (心肺复苏) on the m

52、an while Deborah brought them 46 to prevent the heat. An ambulance 47 arrived and took the man to the hospital. Fearing the worst, she and the other Good Samaritans worried that the man wasnt going to 48 . “Everybody was out there, we were all 49 ,” she said.One week after the incident 50 , a sign a

53、ppeared in the neighborhood. It read: “Good Samaritans of Potomac Ave you saved my life! Your quick, immediate, steady CPR action saved me. Forever grateful, Joe.”Police 51 to identify Joe after the accident, but the 52 say that they are simply happy to know that the incident had a happy 53 and they

54、re grateful to know that they live in a community where people are ready to 54 at a moments notice.Alphonso toldThe Post: “When theres an accident, they will always pull 55 .”41. A. crashB. race C. exhibition D. fair42. A. hearB. produce C. investigate D. stop43. A. edgeB. scene C. thought D. expens

55、e44. A. cryingB. driving C. waving D. breathing45. A. troubleB. pains C. turns D. charge46. A. waterB. food C. oil D. medicine47. A. suddenlyB. slowly C. definitely D. eventually48. A. returnB. survive C. escape D. admit49. A. concernedB. satisfied C. desperate D. curious50. A. took placeB. remained

56、 C. lasted D. began51. A. offeredB. tried C. decided D. declined52. A. doctorsB. police C. neighbors D. witnesses53. A. titleB. ending C. development D. clue54. A. know B. comfort C. help D. pay55. A. togetherB. up C. off D. over第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Originally cons

57、tructed around 256 BCE by the State of Qin 56 an irrigation and flood control system, Dujiangyan is a remarkable example of ancient engineering skill and is still 57 use today. During the Warring States period, people who lived along the banks of the Min River 58 (trouble) by annual flooding. Qin go

58、vernor and irrigation engineer Li Bing investigated the problem thoroughly. He led a team 59 (construct) a levee(堤坝) to redirect a part of the rivers flow. Then they cut 60 channel through Mount Yulei to let the water flow through it. After the system was finished , no more floods 61 (occur). Whats

59、more, it made Sichuan one of the most productive agricultural 62 (region) in China because the redirected water from the Min River could be used for irrigation. If you visit Dujiangyan, you will see an 63 (usual) construction that looks like a fishs mouth. This famous attraction, Yuzui, together wit

60、h two other important parts, namely, Feishayan and Baopingkou, was 64 (scientific) designed to control the water flow throughout the year. 65 (recognize) as a UNESCO heritage site, Dujiangyan has irrigated farms while preventing floods for over 2,000 years.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，上周你班举办了英

61、文歌曲演唱大赛。请你为校英语报写一篇报道，内容包括：1. 时间、地点；2. 比赛情况；3. 活动反响。注意: 1.词数80左右； 2.请在答题卡的相应位置做答。第二节: 读后续写（满分25分） 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Taylor opened her sleepy eyes and looked out the window at the foggy field below. “NO!” she cried, now fully awake. Buttermilk, the cow, was in Mamas daisy(雏菊) field.I must

62、have forgotten to fasten the gate last night, Taylor thought as she pulled a sweatshirt over her head. Mama was planning to sell daisy bouquets at the fair next week. But Buttermilk was eating the flowers.Taylor hurried outside and grabbed the lead rope hanging on the porch. “Why cant you stay in th

63、e field?” she shouted at Buttermilk as she headed across the yard to the daisy field.Buttermilk stood nipping (啃咬) tender flowers off their stems. Taylor leaped to her feet and rushed to the cow. Angry and anxious, she thought to herself: “When I grow up, Ill be an artist and paint pictures all day.

64、 Ill never own a cow. Too much trouble.”Just as Taylor was about to snap the lead rope onto Buttermilks collar, the family dog, Red, rounded the corner of the house. The cow couldnt stand Red.Buttermilk took off, tearing through the daisies and across the yard. She finally ran through the open gate

65、and into the field.“Thank goodness!” Taylor said as she closed the gate and secured the latch (门栓).She turned to look at the flower garden. Most of the daisies were either eaten or crushed.Mama came out of the house. “Whats going on?” she asked. She looked sadly at her garden.“I forgot to latch the

66、gate,” Taylor said.“ Im so sorry.”“I know you are.” Mama sighed and gave Taylor a hug. “You learned an important lesson today.”Taylors heart was heavy as she went back into the house. She had to think of a way to make it up to her mother. 注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；A painting on the wall caught Taylors eye.

67、“Thats it,” she whispered.On the morning of the fair, Taylor said, “Mama, I have a surprise for you upstairs.”2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。高三英语参考答案第一部分 听力（共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 CBACA 6-10 CBABC 11-15 BACBA 16-20 ABACB第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）21-23 BAD24-27 BCBA28-31 CBBA32-35 BCAD第二节（共5

68、小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）36-40 FCAED第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）41-45ACBDC 46-50 ADBAA 51-55 DCBCA第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. as57. in 58. were troubled 59. to construct60. a61. occurred62. regions 63. unusual 64. scientifically 65. Recognized第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）评分原则：1. 本题总分为15分，按5个

69、档次给分； 2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次是否合格（9分），然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分； 3. 词数少于60酌情减分； 4. 评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性； 5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美 拼写及词汇用法均可接受； 6. 书写较差以至于影响交际，酌情减分。评分细则：1. 优秀（13-15分）要点齐全，表达流畅清晰。合理使用了多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，有几处语言错误，但完全不影响理解。有效使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯

70、。完全达到了写作目的。2. 良好（10-12分）要点齐全，表达较为清晰。合理使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，有些许错误，但不影响理解。比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。达到了写作目的。3. 一般（7-9分）要点基本齐全，有个别表达不够清楚。基本合理有效地使用了恰当的词汇和语法结构，语言有一些错误，但基本不影响理解。基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。基本达到了写作目的。4. 较差（4-6分）内容要点不齐全或一些内容与写作目的无关。所用词汇有限，语法结构简单，错误较多，影响理解。几乎未能有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，

71、意义不够连贯。5. 差（1-3分）遗漏或未清楚表达大部分内容要点或大部分内容与写作目的不相关。所用词汇非常有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解。几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。 6. 0分未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；与题目要求 完全不相关。第二节（满分25分）评分原则 评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为：l 1.创造内容的质量，续写的完整性，以及与原文情境的融洽度；l 2.词汇和语法结构的准确度、恰当性和多样性； 3.上下文衔接和全文连贯性。评分细则 1. 五档：（21-25 分） 创造了丰富合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完

72、整，与原文情境融洽度高； 使用了多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解； 有效的使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。2. 四 档：（16-20 分） 创造了比较丰富合理的内容，比较富有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度高； 使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响理解； 比较有效的使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。3.三档：（11-15 分） 创造了基本丰富合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关； 使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解； 基本有效的使用了语句间衔接手段

73、，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。4. 二档：（6-10 分） 内容或逻辑有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文情境有一定程度脱节； 所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，影响理解； 未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够。5. 一档：（1-5 分） 内容或逻辑有较多重大问题，续写不完整 ，或有部分内容抄自原文，与原文情境基本脱节； 所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调 ，错误很多，严重影响理解； 几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。6.（0分） 未作答, 或者所写内容太少 ； 或无法看清以致无法判断评判，所写内容全抄原文或与题目要求完全不相关。录音原文Tex

74、t 1W: Have you heard of Thomas Edison?M: Sure. He was an inventor who invented the light bulb.W: Thats right. He invented the worlds first long-lasting light bulb. And actually he had an inspiration because hes afraid of the dark!M: Really? Interesting!Text 2M: Mom, its getting dark. Where is our ca

75、t? Does he stay out at night?W: Dont worry. Hell come back when he gets hungry.Text 3W: Welcome to our show, Mr. Johnson. So what advice do you give to young people on starting a business?M: Well, most of my failures have come from trying to sell something that people didnt want. So my advice is to

76、do your homework to find out what people want.Text 4M: Wayne is sick today. Can you come to the office?W: But its my day off today.M: I know. Ill pay you extra.W: OK, OK. Im going to walk to my car. See you soon.Text 5W: Where do your grandparents come from?M: My moms parents were born in the US, bu

77、t my dads parents come from Turkey. How about you?W: I think all my grandparents come from Germany.Text 6W: Look, theres a snack bar. Lets go now!M: Okay, what food do you want to try?W: I am going to eat the gado-gado.M: Whats that?W: Its a traditional Indonesian salad with peanut sauce. What about

78、 you?M: Hmm I have no idea.W: Do you want noodles, vegetables, or rice?M: Id like to have some vegetables. Do you know if there are any spicy vegetable dishes?W: You could get an Indian or Thai vegetable curry.M: Ill have a shot.Text 7M: So, what are you getting Thomas for his birthday?W: I havent c

79、ome up with anything yet. If you were me, what would you buy?M: What about a T-shirt? You can go to buy a special T-shirt for him. Its comfortable enough to wear for work and travel as well.W: But I got him one last year. I want to get something different for him this year.M: All right. Let me think

80、. How about a briefcase? He can use it to carry his documents. And its not so expensive.W: Good idea. His briefcase is getting too old.M: And its something he can use every day, I guess.W: Of course. Why not do some shopping right now?Text 8W: I heard the news that someone who had plastic surgery is

81、 unable to make certain facial expressions now.M: Oh my goodness. I dont suppose plastic surgery is the way to get better, which may have side-effects.W: Im sorry I cant agree with you. Everyone has the right to be beautiful, whether it is to gain confidence or to repair a flaw in oneself.M: Sounds

82、reasonable. Nowadays many people judge a book by its cover. So why do you think many people would like to have plastic surgery?W: I guess some may change their fortunes through plastic surgery and some may pursue the trend of it in order to keep up with others. But for most people, it is to gain con

83、fidence.M: Well, coffee time is over. Lets stop to work.Text 9W: What did you think of Katrina next door?M: She was very quiet compared to her husband.W: Oh yeah. Michael is a party animal.M: Do you mean he behaves like an animal? I think hes charming.W: No. I mean he likes to go to parties and make

84、 friends. He calls his wife a bookworm. Apparently his wifes academic standard is high.M: Yes. Katrina reads a lot too. She likes Russian literature.W: Yes, we had a long conversation about Tolstoy. She had just read Anna Karenina. And I heard her next novel would be published next month.M: Oh, amaz

85、ingly. I thought she taught at a school.W: She used to be a teacher at our little boys school. But now she works at home. She often looks tired. She always gets up early in the morning to prepare food. And Michael always has an excuse to refuse to do housework.M: Oh, man! Katrina sounds like a lark.

86、 And Michael is a cuckoo.W: Ive never heard these expressions before. What do you mean?M: A lark gets up early. Its a cuckoo that means a crazy person.Text 10W: And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.Sweat. Those tiny drops of liquid that make up part of our bodys cooling system

87、.We sweat when we do hard physical work. For example, running is a great way to work up a sweat.We also sweat when its hot outside.Sweating can also be a sign that you are unsure of your ability. That is why one popular advertisement for underarm deodorant had this famous expression: “Never let them

88、 see you sweat.”Finally, sweating could be seen as a sign that you are lying. If you watch crime shows, sweating is one thing police look for when they question a suspect of a crime.Here is another strange expression: “Dont sweat it.” This is a way of saying “no problem” or “dont worry about it.” On

89、e time, my roommate and I decided to get rid of stuff and make a little money. It was a really hot day. So, I took off my favorite jacket and set it aside. By the end of the morning, I couldnt find it. My roommate asked me, “Was it the black jacket with lightning on it?” “Yes,” I answered. She quiet

90、ly said, “I think I sold it.” I could tell that she felt badly. So, to make her feel better I said, “Dont sweat it! Its not a big deal. Come on, lets order pizza and drinks!” Inside, though, I must admit. I was a little upset. It was my favorite jacket.And thats it for this Words and Their Stories. Im Anna Matteo.