山东省泰安肥城市2020-2021学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高 二 英 语 试 题注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。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，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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

2、遍。1. Where are the speakers?A. In Singapore. B. In Canada. C. In America. 2. What would the man like to drink?A. Iced coffee. B. Red tea. C. Hot coffee. 3. What will the girl do with Holly?A. Wash their bikes. B. Do their homework. C. Shop for new skirts. 4. Why does the man want to move?A. To be ne

3、ar his office. B. To go to a good school. C. To live in a bigger house. 5. What is the man interested in?A. Education. B. Medicine. C. Technology. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回

4、答第6和第7两个小题。6. When will the speakers visit the national lab?A. At 10:00 am. B. At 3:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm. 7. What will the woman do on Saturday?A. Watch a game. B. Do some paperwork. C. Have a business dinner. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What does the man want to do?A. Color his hair. B. Reserve a room.

5、C. Shorten his pants. 9. How will the man go home?A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What is wrong with the woman?A. She has a cough. B. She cant feel her legs. C. She has a breathing problem. 11. What day is it today?A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Sunday. 12. Who is the man?A

6、. The womans uncle. B. The womans friend. C. The womans doctor. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What happened to the man last time he ate Chinese food?A. He had a headache. B. He had a stomachache. C. He had a toothache. 14. According to the woman, what is most Chinese food like?A. Spicy. B. Tasteless. C.

7、 Delicious. 15. What does the man want to eat?A. Soup. B. Fish and chips. C. Noodles. 16. Where will the speakers probably eat today?A. At a British restaurant. B. At a Chinese restaurant. C. At a French restaurant. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. What is the purpose of the talk?A. To announce changes of

8、 a race. B. To tell about a weekend event. C. To introduce some runners. 18. When should runners arrive at the Town Hall?A. At 8:30. B. At 9:15. C. At 9:45. 19. What are the prizes especially for the winners?A. Money. B. T-shirts. C. Running shoes. 20. Whats the special price for the whole family?A.

9、 $6. B. $5. C. $4.5. 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）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AMuseum Visitors Access RegulationsOpening hours Visitors must respect the opening times no earlier than 11.00 am and, in particular, leave before the closing time and, however, no later than 11.00 pm.

10、 Access for activities carried out by third parties applies the proper site Regulation, unless otherwise agreed between parties.Food and drinksIt is forbidden to introduce food and /or drinks as well as to eat and drink in the historical sites for cleanliness reasons as well as for safety and protec

11、tion of artworks.Mobile phones and other devicesPlease silence the ring tone and sound of mobile phones and other devices.Photo and video shooting It is forbidden to take photos and videos with flash. It is allowed to take photos and video that do not involve any physical contact with the artworks,

12、and for no profit purposes. It is possible to obtain digital images or carry out professional photo shoots, video shoots, film and television shootings by submitting a specific request for authorization (许可) to culturafondazioneveneziaservizi.it.Guided visits and groups Guided visits can be carried

13、out only by authorized people, providing they have one of the following certificates:*professional tour guides;*educational staff and museum guides of authorized third parties;*museum staff. Guided tours must take place in order to ensure the regular flow of visitors. In particular, explanations mus

14、t be provided in a tone of voice that does not disturb other visitors. In case of school groups and classes, teachers are directly responsible for the students behavior. Students must observe all the regulations indicated.21. When can visitors visit the museum?A. At 8.00 am. B. At 10.30 am.C. At 8.3

15、0 pm.D. At 11.30 pm.22. What is allowed in the museum?A. Drinking in the historical sites.B. Shooting a film with authorization.C. Taking photos of historical sites for profit.D. Providing a loud explanation of historical sites.23. What kind of people can be guides in the museum?A. Class monitors.B.

16、 Young tour guides.C. Group leaders.D. Educational staff.BBria Neff, age 12, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been named a winner of the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. Each year, the Barron Prize celebrates 25 uplifting, socially concerned young people from across the U.S. and Canada who hav

17、e made a huge positive difference to people and the environment.Bria founded “Faces of the Endangered” to protect endangered species through the sale of her artwork. She has sold over 250 paintings of endangered animals and given away more than $34, 000 to animal conservation (保护) groups. Bria has a

18、lso published two educational coloring books; income helps support the zoos endangered species. She uses her website and Facebook page to present the challenges facing endangered animals, inspiring followers in 48 countries.Bria began her work as an 8-year-old, when she won an art competition hosted

19、 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. She was shocked to learn there are over 3,000 endangered species and decided to combine her enthusiasm for painting with her love of animals to show species in danger of extinction. She carefully researches each animal before painting it. “I hope I can

20、inspire kids like me to believe they can do great things,” says Bria.The Barron Prize was founded in 2001 by author T.A. Barron and was named after his mother, Gloria Barron. Each years 25 Barron Prize young heroes show the great diversity of America. They are female and male, and from various backg

21、rounds. Many of them have focused on helping their communities and fellow beings; many others have focused on protecting the environment. “We need our heroes today more than ever. That is the purpose of the Gloria Barron Prize: to shine a spotlight (聚光灯) on these amazing young people so that their s

22、tories will inspire others,” says Barron.24. Which of the following best describes Bria Neff?A. Inspiring and responsible.B. Honest and reliable.C. Brave and hard-working.D. Smart and patient.25. What was the reason for Bria Neff s publishing two coloring books?A. To show her gift for painting.B. To

23、 help endangered animals.C. To honor extinct species.D. To make herself a hero.26. What can be learned about the Barron Prize?A. It was intended for all Americans.B. It was named after a famous writer.C. It concentrates on the education for young kids.D. It encourages the young to make a difference

24、to the world.27. Where is this text most likely from?A. A research paper.B. A public speech.C. A news report.D. A history book.CEcuador may have a new tourism jingle (广告歌). But they dont want anyone to actually sing it. Indeed, the countrys latest national park is built on the belief that silence is

25、 golden. The South American country has become the first in the world to build a “quiet park” beside the Zabalo River where silence is protected like a natural resource.There are no transport routes here. Nor residential and commercial developments. You cant even hear the sound of power lines.Named

26、as Wilderness Quiet Park, the land is owned by the Cofn people of Ecuador. But hopes are high that this unique space in a world increasingly affected by noise will kickstart (启动) tourism in the region quiet tourism, that is.These days, its almost impossible to escape the human noise. And its a serio

27、us effect on the health of animals, including humans.“Science has made it clear that noise pollution is not just an annoyance, it causes health loss and impacts wildlifes ability to survive. By recognizing the Zabalo River as the worlds first quiet park, we are paving the way for many more quiet par

28、ks around the globe.” says Gordon Hempton, an ecologist and co-founder of Quiet Parks International, an organization which aims at spreading quiet across the globe.So, whats it actually like when nature is the only soundtrack? Heres how Sam Goldman, a journalist, describes it: “The monkeys roar; ins

29、ects buzz; and birdsong cackles ”But the park not only gives nature a chance to find its voice. The people who own the land the Cofn people have long regarded themselves as caretakers of the rivers and rainforests in the region but their numbers havedecreased to fewer than 2,000. Quiet Parks Interna

30、tional will help the Cofan Nation “defend their lands and preserve their culture.”28. Whats the purpose of this text? A. To introduce a special park. B. To explain a new living concept. C. To warn people of noise pollution. D. To recommend a travel destination.29. What do we know about Wilderness Qu

31、iet Park? A. It vaules natural quiet much.B. It develops rapidly in business. C. It can easily get rid of the human noise. D. It provides tourists with various transport routes. 30. According to Gordon Hempton, .A. wildlife in Ecuador are in danger of extinction B. noise pollution has become a serio

32、us problemC. the Zabalo River is the best quiet park in the worldD. there are already many quiet parks around the globe now31. What can we infer about the Cofn people from the last paragraph? A. They care little about environmental protection.B. They are in need of help to protect their safety. C. T

33、heir numbers have decreased due to noise pollution.D. They have long been protecting their living surroundings.DAs new technology is introduced, there are many who worry about its influence on our current and future lifestylesparticularly when it comes to jobs. It is a current belief that with the r

34、ise of automation and artificial intelligence (AI), many peoples jobs, and therefore theirlivelihoods, are likely to be lost.Automation in the workplace is nothing new. Machines have been performingdulltasks on our behalf for years, allowing us to escape many repetitivejobs. A recent report from the

35、 McKinsey Global Institute states that nearly two thirds of all jobs could have at least 30% of their activities automated by 2030. However, McKinsey also believes that this new technology will also create newoccupationsthat do not exist today, much as technologies in the past have done. As the hors

36、e gave way to the car, hostlers (马夫) became mechanics and mechanised fields drove up wages andcreated more long-termrolesthan it destroyed. “Its an evolution of work,” says Ian Barkin, a robotic process automation specialist. As low-skilled jobs aretaken onby AI, people will need to learn new skills

37、. “This calls on us to focus onup-skilling. Technology can lead to job reductions but it doesnt have to,” says Barkin. Whether or not robots and AI will leave us alljoblessremains to be seen. Current views on the subject are mixed. Increased automation could indeed lead to a loss of some jobs, but a

38、t the same time is likely to create many more as new skills are required. Will they balance out? 32. How do many people feel about the influence of AI?A. Quite delighted.B. Quite surprised.C. A sense of fear.D. A sense of pride.33. What might be McKinseys attitude to the rise of automation?A. Doubtf

39、ul.B. Negative.C. Critical.D. Approving.34. What does the underlined word “up-skilling” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Taking risks.B. Improving ourselves. C. Adapting to the world.D. Thinking positively.35. Which can best express the authors view on automation?A. Every coin has two sides.B. Where there is

40、 life, there is hope.C. Its better to do well than to say well.D. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.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可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。To think positively, you have to stop saying something to yourself that can make you become negative. Here are some examples: Im

41、 worthless. You were born for a reason. Feed it in your mind, and this naturally makes you worthy. Actually, even something as tiny as an ant has an impact on keeping environmental balance. 36 Remember that being worthy is never a choice. It is a birthright. I can never be like them. 37 Why do you e

42、ven want to become like someone else, when youre perfect at being you? Everybody is unique. Everybody has their own set of challenges. If you dislike something about yourself and like something about others, learn to develop that thing in you. But do not try to mimic (模仿) them or change yourself. Im

43、 not good enough.Says who? Not good enough for whom? 38 Its not going to benefit you in any way. Start believing in yourself. Instead of saying “Im not good enough”, try saying “Im smart enough and I have what it takes to be”. Im a loser.Youre a loser if you say so. Stop hurting yourself. 39 Every s

44、uccess story has a trial of failures. So you should learn from them and try again. 40 No matter what you do, people always have something to talk about you when you leave the room. So, why care? Dont give them the chance to destroy your dreams. For once, do what your heart wishes for, and youll feel

45、 free.A. I cant believe what happened.B. Be grateful for the little things in life.C. So you have no need to doubt yourself.D. What they think and say about me matters.E. Saying such things to yourself will just put you down.F. Every mistake you make teaches you ways of what not to do.G. The biggest

46、 mistake we make is to compare ourselves with others.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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I was standing across the lady in the laundry (洗衣店). I got angry as I thought she had 41 my pants. The woman stated 42 that I hadnt dropped my pants there.“Cant yo

47、u just check to 43 if there are some blue pants lying around somewhere?” I asked. She said that I didnt bring any pants 44 she always double checked peoples orders. She went to try one more time and I thought about the last time I had seen them. When she 45 empty-handed, I suddenly had a(n) 46 . “Ho

48、ld on a second,” I said nervously. “I need to 47 my wife.” I asked my wife to look in the drawer (抽屉) where I usually collect the dirty clothes. Then I 48 until my wife got back on the phone. “Yeah, youve got some blue pants in here,” she said.Its not the first time Ive 49 made negative assumptions

49、(假定). Once I got 50 with a waiter who ignored me when I spoke to him from behind. When he finally 51 , I realized he was deaf. I always give myself 52 to read peoples minds and make assumptions with very little 53 . We apparently think we dont need to check our assumptions. Were always 54 to give th

50、e thing a little bit of 55 , which people need regardless of whether our assumptions are right.41. A. sold B. hiddenC. lost D. stolen42. A. firmlyB. slowlyC. quicklyD. rudely43. A. guessB. requestC. implyD. see44. A. ifB. becauseC. though D. when45. A. returned B. cameC. left D. joined46. A. noteC.

51、problem B. plan D. idea47. A. save B. call C. find D. help48. A. apologized B. agreedC. argued D. explored49. A. honestly B. bravelyC. unfairly D. finally50. A. annoyed B. happyC. frightened D. excited51. A. went around B. looked aroundC. came around D. turned around52. A. time B. energiesC. permiss

52、ion D. opportunities53. A. information B. order C. translation D. instruction54. A. easy B. unwilling C. uncertain D. ready55. A. ignorance B. kindnessC. mercy D. inspiration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。When we talk about body language, we think about communication. When

53、we think about communication, we think about 56 (interact). So what is our body language demonstrating to others? In the past years social scientists 57 (spend) a lot of time looking at the effects of our body language. We make assessments and inferences from body language. And according to those ju

54、dgements we approve of 58 person and dislike another. So body language provides external clues that 59 (influence) by internal thoughts and feelings. Scientists have found that when we feel proud and powerful, we usually 60 (straight) up to make ourselves bigger. By contrast, when we feel 61 (power)

55、, we tend to slump, making ourselves smaller. It is obvious 62 our minds can influence our bodies. But is it also true that our bodies can affect our minds? Scientific experiments show that if we make powerful 63 (gesture) long enough, we may actually feel more powerful. People who remember to use p

56、ositive body language are more likely 64 (feel) positive by comparison, so some scientists suggest that we use our bodies to try power posing to help break 65 our feelings of shyness and powerlessness. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）最近你市建成了一个健康主题公园, 请写一篇短文介绍该公园的情况，并发表在某英文网站上。内容包括： 1. 基本情况：位置、环境等；2. 主要

57、项目：娱乐、健身、健康知识教育。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 开头一段已为你写好，不计入总词数；3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Health Theme Park Want to keep fit? Then visit Health Theme Park. 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。Many years ago, I thought I was adopting a mini pig, but it turned out that I was wrong when it reached 650 pou

58、nds. One night, about five years ago, I was surfing the Internet in the living room. Then I received a message from a former classmate. We hadnt communicated for a long time, so I felt a little surprised.“Hey Steve,” she said. “I know you love animals very much. I have a mini pig that is not getting

59、 along with my dogs. I cant keep it. Do you want it?”Its true that Ive always loved animals. My first best friend was my childhood dog. So I was quite excited. A mini pig sounded lovely. The whole situation seemed a little strange, but Ive always been a trusting person.I replied casually, “Let me do

60、 some research and I will give you an answer later.”But I knew I wanted the pig. I just had to figure out how to make it happen, because I had many pets and a roommate.A few hours later, I got another message from her:“Someone else is interested. If you dont want her, this other person will take her

61、.”Youre probably smart enough to recognize this as a manipulative tactic (巧妙的策略), andnormally Im smart enough too. But I wouldnt let that pig go. So I told her that Id take theanimal. I gave her my address, and we agreed to meet near my house the next day.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。I kne

62、w nothing about mini pigs.I felt joyful when I drove home with the newest member of our family.高二英语试题参考答案及评分标准第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）15 BCACA610 BACAC 1115 CBBCB1620 ABAAB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）2123 CBD 2427 ABDC2831 AABD 3235 CDBA第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）3640 CGEFD第三部分 语言运用

63、（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）4145 CADBA 4650DBACA 5155 DCABB第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. interaction57. have spent58. one59. are influenced60. straighten61. powerless62. that63. gestures64. to feel65. down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，按三个档次给分。2评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求

64、来衡量确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 评分时应考虑：内容是否完整，条理是否清楚，交际是否得体，语言是否准确。 4拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。5词数少于70，从总分中减去2分。第三档（11-15分）完全完成了试题规定的任务。内容完整，条理清楚；交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际的需求；体现出较强的语言运用能力。来源:Zxxk.Co完全达到了预期的写作目的。第二档（6-10分）基本完成了试题规定的任务。内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求；所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求；语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。基本达到了预期的写作目的。第一

65、档（1-5分）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。内容不完整；所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。未能清楚地传达信息。0分未能传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。第二节 (满分25分)One possible version:Paragraph 1: I knew nothing about mini pigs. I didnt know what they ate; I had no idea how big they got. Once I started doing some Internet research, I found a few people saying that

66、 “theres no such thing as a mini pig,” but I didnt pay attention. When we met the next day, I watched my former classmate handle the pig, and I could tell she didnt like it any more. The pig was tiny, maybe eight inches from nose to tail. The poor thing had pink nails. When I returned to my apartmen

67、t, the only positive thing I could say to my roommate was, “Shes a mini pig! Shell stay small!”Paragraph 2: I felt joyful when I drove home with the newest member of our family. And luckily, my roommate also liked it. But there was one thing that we hadnt expectedthe pig grew very fast. Now, I accep

68、t that theres nothing all that peaceful about being woken at 3 a.m. by a 650-pound pig. But we still love it.各档次的给分范围和要求：第五档（21-25分）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；内容丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语；所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第四档（16-20分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；内容比较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的

69、关键词语；所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第三档（11-15分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；写出了若干有关内容，应用了4个以上短文中标出的关键词语；应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但完全不影响意义表达；第二档（6-10分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；写出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语；语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内

70、容缺少连贯性。第一档（1-5分）与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；产出内容太少，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语；语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。0分白卷，内容太少，无法评判。所写内容与所提供内容无关。听力录音原文Text 1M: Hi, Jane. Havent seen you for a long time. Where have you been? W: I studied in Singapore for two years and then came back to work here in Toro

71、nto. Next month I will be sent to a branch in Los Angeles. M: You are really lucky traveling around. Text 2W: Do you want some iced coffee? M: No way! I never drink super cold stuff. They make my stomach hurt. But regular coffee would be fine. Text 3W: Wheres Holly, Dad? Shes finished with her homew

72、ork. M: Shes upstairs. Shes putting her new skirt on. W: OK. Ill go and find her. Were going to clean our bikes!Text 4M: Im thinking about moving out of my place. W: How come? Is it far from your workplace? M: No. With three kids growing up and reaching school age, my house is too small. Text 5W: I

73、saw an ad for a medical assistant job the other day, and I thought you should apply. Or did you say you wanted something more related to technology? M: Im actually looking for a job in education. Medicine and technology dont interest me much. Text 6W: What is the schedule for tomorrow? M: Let me see

74、 a meeting with Bill Lyons at 10:00 in the morning and all the paperwork is ready. Then a trip to the national lab at 3:00 in the afternoon and at 7:00 in the evening, well have dinner with Mr. Cooper, manager of LG Company. W: Another busy day, but please dont plan anything for Saturday. Im going t

75、o a basketball match with my family. Text 7W: Hi, there. How can I help you? M: Well, Im in town visiting for a few days, and I need to get some things done while Im here. W: Sure. What do you need? M: I need to get my hair cut. I also need to have my new pants shortened. W: OK. Heres a map of the c

76、ity. Theres a good hair salon here which is just a block away. And theres a tailor right here. Is there anything else? M: Yes. Ill need to have my car serviced before my long drive home!W: No problem. Theres a good mechanic a few blocks away. Text 8W: Ive been having trouble breathing lately, so I m

77、ade a doctors appointment for Monday morning. M: I thought you just went to the doctor for that same problem. W: No, I went last Tuesday because I had a cough. The time before that, I couldnt feel my legs, but it turned out that I just stood for too long. M: That happened to my uncle once. Well, I h

78、ope it turns out okay for you. Let me know if you need me to bring anything over for you tomorrow after the appointment. W: Thanks. Youre a good friend.Text 9M: Where should we eat? W: Id like some Chinese food. M: Hmm I dont know about that. Last time we went to a Chinese restaurant, and the food w

79、as very spicy. I got a stomachache afterward. W: Oh, not all Chinese food is spicy. Most of it is just tasty not hot at all! Ill take you to a different place this time. They make good soup at this restaurant. M: Maybe I kind of want some real British food, though. Maybe fish and chips. Lets go to a

80、 restaurant that serves local food. W: Why would you want British food? Its all tasteless to me. M: Youre wrong. Traditional British food can be very good. There was a time when British food was very boring. I dont know why. But now, people are trying to cook good food like they used to in this coun

81、try. Many restaurants in London are cooking in the new style now, which is really the old style! W: OK, well go and get some British food this time. But next time I want to take you to that soup place. M: Deal! Text 10W: Good morning, everyone. Now if youre looking for something to do this weekend,

82、why not join in the Bartlow town race on Saturday? The race starts at Bartlow Town Hall and finishes at the football stadium; thats five kilometers. And dont worry if you cant run all that way. Walkers are welcome too! The race begins at a quarter past nine but you should arrive at the Town Hall for

83、ty-five minutes before, at half past eight, to check in and get your race number. There are money prizes for the winners in different age groups and everybody will get a free T-shirt when they finish. Adults pay$2 each to run in the race. It is only$1. 50 for children and students and if the whole family decide to run there is a special price of $5 per family. Make sure to wear comfortable running shoes. And dont forget to bring some water with youSaturday is going to be a lovely warm day and you may get thirsty. But itll be lots of funsee you there!