山东省济南市历城第二中学2019_2020学年高二英语12月月考试题201912250149.doc

1、山东省济南市历城第二中学2019-2020学年高二英语12月月考试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，时间120分钟第卷注意事项： 1答题前，考生在答题卡上务必用直径0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、代码、准考证号填写清楚。请认真核准准考证号、姓名和科目、姓名代码。 2每小题选出答案后，用2B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，在试题卷上作答无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 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.

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.例： How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B9.18. C9.15.答案是C。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 is the woman going to do? A. Leave early. B.

3、Make a speech. C. Join the discussion.2. Which color shirt will the man buy? A. Red. B. Green. C. White.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.4. What do you know about the man? A. Hes going to Mexico. B. Hes worried about the food. C. He

4、s been to the hotel before.5. What will the woman probably do for the man? A. Clean the house. B. Carry the boxes.C. Cook the dishes.第二节听下面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，各个小题将给出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题。6. What does Harris probably

5、 want to do with Olivia? A. Have lunch. B. Watch a movie. C. Go to her office.7. When will Harris and Olivia meet? A. At 6:50. B. At 7:10. C. At 10:00. 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。8. What does the woman like about the armchair? A. Its size. B. Its color. C. Its design.9. What do we know about the speakers arm

6、chair at home? A. It is badly broken. B. It is heavy looking. C. It is brown in color.10. What will the speakers probably do about the armchair? A. Wait for a sale. B. Buy it right away. C. Ask for a cheaper price.听下面一段对话，回答第11和第12题。11. Where does the woman live? A. Edinburgh. B. London. C. York.12.

7、 Where are the speakers? A. At the mans home. B. In the mans office. C. At the railway station.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Doing research.B. Looking for a job. C. Choosing a college major.14. Where will the man probably find information on incomes? A. From t

8、he woman.B. On the Internet. C. At the library. 15. Why does the man want to get a well-paid job? A. He wants to learn dancing. B. He wants to travel around. C. He wants to help the poor.16. What is the womans attitude toward the man? A. Supportive. B. Impatient.C. Critical.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。17. Wh

9、at is Londons West End? A. A street full of buses and cars. B. A well-known shopping area. C. A famous department store.18. When will people light the Christmas tree on Trafalgar Square? A. On 6 December.B. On 10 December. C. On 23 December.19. How do people in London celebrate the beginning of the

10、New Year? A. By setting off fireworks. B. By singing Christmas songs. C. By watching the parade on TV.20. What is the purpose of this speech? A. Introduce the best shopping district in London. B. Encourage people to buy the Christmas trees. C. Welcome people to visit London in December. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两

11、节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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。AWELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL REALITY CINEMA AMSTERDAMWorlds First Reality Cinema Going to the VR CINEMA offers you the opportunity to watch movies like youve never done before. You can see 360 degree movies using a VR headset.

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17、hat is the VR CINEMA like?A. It has a big white screen. B. It is full of noisy visitors.C. It is quipped with red chairs. D. It offers 360 degree movies.22.What can you do in the VR CINEMA?A. Join the swimming club. B. Experience the touching unimaginable stories. C. Act as magical characters. D. Lo

18、se yourself in VR documentaries only from America.23. Whats the main purpose of the text?A. To introduce new VR films. B. To present VR film schedules.C. To report development of VR films. D. To attract people to the VR CINEMA.BI didnt hear them call my name, explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens

19、 （AT） as she talked about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2018. Are you ready?” is what she heard. Then she said,” I shook my head no, and then they said yes and it was announced again. It was four days after that life changing moment for the seven

20、teen-year-old high school student from Destrehan, Louisiana. she was still on cloud nine.I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen. Present in the audience that day were her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher. Understanding why members

21、of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance teacher had traveled so far to see her competition. Shes always been my role model. Ive danced with her since I was six. Shes been through so many difficulties and came through them all. Ive learned to get over bad lifes experience

22、s and learned how to move on because of her. One of those bad lifes experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days. She said I write a lot about my brother .I write a lo

23、t, a lot, a lot As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens about the dangers of drinking and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Shelley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in addition to many other things to help the youthWhen AT asked Miss Teen USA i

24、f she had any advice for our readers, she said, Dont let anyone change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be yourself.24. What do the words on cloud nine in Paragraph 2 probably mean？ A. frightened B. troubled C. very happyD. very angry25. Shell

25、ey takes her dance teachers as a role model mainly because she is A. determined B. friendly C. strictD. experienced26. How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text？ A.1B.2C.3 D.427. What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens？ A. Be yourself with the support of friends B. Meet fri

26、ends whenever possibleC . Go easy on yourself and others D. Have a good role modelCAging happens to all of us, and is generally thought as a natural part of life. It would seem silly to call such a thing a “disease”.On the other hand, scientists are increasingly learning that aging and biological ag

27、e are two different things, and that the former is a key risk factor for conditions such as heart disease, cancer and many more. In that light, aging itself might be seen as something treatable, the way you would treat high blood pressure or a vitamin deficiency.Biophysicist Alex Zhavoronkov believe

28、s that aging should be considered a disease. He said that describing aging as a disease creates encouragement to develop treatments.“It unties the hands of the pharmaceutical(制药的) industry so that they can begin treating the disease and not just the side effects,” he said.“Right now, people think of

29、 aging as natural and something you cant control.” he said. “In academic circles, people take aging research as just an interest area where they can try to develop interferences. The medical community also takes aging for granted, and can do nothing about it except keep people within a certain healt

30、h range. ”But if aging were recognized as a disease, he said, “It would attract funding and change the way we do health care. What matters is understanding that aging is curable.”“It was always known that the body accumulates damage” he added. “The only way to cure aging is to find ways to repair th

31、at damage. I think of it as preventive medicine for age-related conditions. ”Leonard Hayflick, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, said the idea that aging can be cured implies the human lifespan can be increased, which some researchers suggest is possible. Hayflick is not am

32、ong them.“Therere many people who recover from cancer, stroke, or heart disease. But they continue to age, because aging is separate from their disease,” Hayflick said. “Even if those causes of death were removed, life expectancy would still not go much beyond 92 years.”28.What do people generally b

33、elieve about aging?A. It should cause no alarm whatever the circumstances. B. It should be regarded as a kind of disease.C. They just cannot do anything about it. D. They can delay it with advances in science. 29.How do many scientists view aging now?A. It might be prevented and treated. B. It can b

34、e as risky as heart disease.C. It results from a vitamin deficiency. D. It is an irreversible(不可逆转的) biological process. 30.What do we learn about the medical community?A. They now have a strong interest in research on aging.B. They differ from the academic circles in their view on aging.C. They hav

35、e ways to prevent peoples aging process.D. They can contribute to peoples health only to a limited extent. 31.What does Professor Leonard Hayflick believe?A. Aging is hardly separate from disease. B. The human lifespan cannot be lengthened.C. Few people live up to the age of 92. D. Heart disease is

36、the major cause of aging.DSea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands. A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University and Worldw

37、ide Fund for Nature Australia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the northern part of the reef was almost entirely female. While the southern population was 65 to 69 perc

38、ent female, females in the northern group accounted for 99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults. After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the northern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two deca

39、des and that the complete feminization（雌性化）of this population is possible in the near future. The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles children. Most sea turtle populations are now producing offspring above the most suitable temperature,

40、 making it clear that climate change causes a serious threat to the survival of these populations. The chief executive Of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot OGorman, said this is another sign of the impact of climate change, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) events

41、are occurring far more frequently than in the past. Weve had two years where weve had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef, he told Guardian Australia. Thats a very visible sign of the impact of climate change. But this is a quiet change. We cant see the impact its having on a turtle popu

42、lation until a study like this shows some long-term trends. The lead author of the paper, Dr Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental conservation issue. OGorman said more urgent action on climate change is clearly needed, adding that some conservationists have already taken

43、 practical measures, such as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches to lower the sand temperature, and reducing bycatch(误捕) in the fishing industry. Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but theres a limit to the scale you can do that, he said. Now every large male who can reproduce is goi

44、ng to be even more important. 32. According to the research on Great Barrier Reefs green sea turtles, _.A. about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are female B. 86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to adults C. the feminization of green sea turtles could become worse D. adult green Sea

45、turtles can change their sex in warmer places 33. Why did OGorman mention coral bleaching? A. To suggest that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles. B. To compare the living environments of turtles and coral. C. To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change. D. To

46、 stress this discovery about green sea turtles is very valuable. 34. Conservationists are taking action to _.A. keep the sea turtles nests cool B. stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtles C. expand the size of the green sea turtles nesting places D. build special nests for turtles to produce of

47、fspring 35. Which would be the best title for the article? A. How climate change affects ocean creatures B. Invisible change caused by global warming exposed C. Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat D. Global green sea turtle populations in greater danger 第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）根

48、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。Radar is an electronic device that detects planes, ships, coastlines, landmarks, and even storm clouds. The name radar comes from the first letters of the words radio direction and ranging. As the human eye uses light waves to see, radar “sees” with radio wave

49、s. Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog. 36_.In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be reflected from objects. But scientists did not make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened

50、 by war. 37_ It has been used widely in almost every conflict since then.Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes on an object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television screen. On the scree

51、n an observer sees a flash, or a blip, that shows the direction and distance of the object. 38_Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almost all large ships depend on radar to prevent collisions with iceberg or other ships. 39 Weather forecasters see the size, directi

52、on, and speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance to the moon. Thus, the device has generated major advancements._40 Huge radar antennas have been installed all over the United States. They guard the U.S. against possible enemy attacks. We ha

53、ve ballistic missiles (弹道导弹) warning systems that can alert us to attacks when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems warn us against enemy aircraft and even spying space satellites.A .Police track speeders in radar-equipped cars.B. These measurements are now highly accurate.C.

54、 The device can be used in a wide range of fields.D. It is therefore especially valuable to shippers and travelers.E. During World War Two many countries used radar effectively.F. Today, radar is used by commercial airliners and weather forecasters.G. Strengthening national defense is one of radars

55、most important functions.第三部分：语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：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（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。The snow was falling and the roads had become dangerous. The schools were dismissed early, but much to my surprise, my_41_ wasnt canceled. So I went, feeling especially heroic. As

56、far as I could see, I was risking my life to keep my_42_. Snow or no snow, I would be on time for my scheduled donation at the local_43_ center.When I got there, I discovered I wasnt_44_. Four more “hero-types” were already lying back in donor chairs with lines_45_to their veins(静脉), and machines qu

57、ietly pumping away to_46_ their life-saving gifts.Seeing my fellow donors honoring their own commitments, I realized why I was there. I lay back in my donor chair, ready to make a_47_ to the life of someone I would never_48_.To be honest, Id never really thought about why I donate. I just did it._49

58、_a few months ago, during one of my_50_ donations I learned that my blood was specifically for a cancer patient and for a newborn baby both patients needed what I would give in order to live. Ive viewed my visits to the blood center_51_ ever since.My wife Karen is a_52_, too. And more importantly, s

59、he has been on the bone marrow(骨髓) list for fifteen years, ever since she_53_ to provide bone marrow to a kindergartner with leukemia (白血病). That little girl died before Karens bone marrow could help her, but Karen was called again recently. Her test results were still on file, and it turned out she

60、 was a potential_54_ for someone else. The caller asked Karen if she would still be willing to become a bone marrow donor. “Yes,” she said and then immediately began answering questions on the pages of paperwork for further testing. It was a _55_ against time.I wish I could say that this race was_56

61、_. Unluckily, it wasnt. The caller later thanked Karen for her participation and asked a few more questionsincluding whether or not shed_57_ on the donor list. “Of course,” Karen answered.Last week Karen gave blood and next week Ill make my usual donation. Ill clear an afternoon from my schedule and

62、 make an appointment. I dont know whose life my donation may_58_. Most likely it will be a_59_, but on any day the person needing blood could be you or me or maybe a loved one. It is worthwhile to_60_our time to donate.I really do feel proud every time I donate. And I like the feeling.41. A. trainin

63、g B. classC. appointmentD. flight42. A. secret B. balance C. shape D. word43. A. blood B. research C. service D. care44. A. alone B. welcomeC. late D. lucky45. A. exposed B. attached C. applied D. added46. A. check B. produce C. collect D. clean47. A. meaning B. decision C. difference D. choice48. A

64、. recognize B. meetC. miss D. forget49. A. And B. Because C. So D. But50. A. regular B. unexpectedC. special D. pleasant51. A. differently B. wisely C. hesitantly D. carefully52. A. receiver B. doctor C. patient D. donor53. A. built up B. signed upC. gave up D. took up54. A. risk B. customerC. match

65、 D. partner55. A. struggle B. raceC. test D. write56. A. fixed B. finished C. shifted D. won57. A. rank B. signC. appear D. remain58. A. move B. affectC. create D. enrich59. A. stranger B. childC. hero D. friend60. A. waste B. saveC. take D. kill第卷第三部分：语言知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材

66、料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。Natural herbal medicines have been a part of the medicine world for a long time, and different cultures have used them in 61._(variety) ways. Many people use them for therapeutic (治疗的) purposes 62._ for medicinal purposes. The use of herbs is widely known to be safe because

67、the ingredients are natural and therefore have very few side effects when they 63._(take) . The main purpose of natural Herbal medicines is to help the body return to its normal state so that it can be restored 64._(complete). Different herbs when taken will work differently in the body system and t

68、herefore bring the desirable healing effects. They work by 65._(make) the immune system function well and also promote the well-being of the body before any illness 66._(set) in. Additionally, natural herbal medicines can reduce anxiety, depression, exhaustion, stress, etc, as they help your 67. _(n

69、erve) calm down. Despite many advantages of natural herbal medicines, you should take something 68._ consideration when you use them. For instance, dont use them in cases 69._ the conventional drugs are supposed to be used. Its important to seek medical advice before taking any herbal drugs 70._(avo

70、id) any harmful effects on the body. Moreover, its also good to consult your doctor to get the correct amount and also the exact type of drug for the particular disease you have.课文语法回顾 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）All scientists subscribe to the view that the increase in the earths temperature is due to the bur

71、ning of fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil to produce energy. Some byproducts of this process_71_ (call) “greenhouse” gases, and the most important one of_72_is carbon dioxide. Dr. Janice Foster explained “There is a natural phenomenon_73_is called the greenhouse effect. This is when small

72、amounts of gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, methane and water vapour trap heat from the sun and therefore warm the earth. _74_for the greenhouse effect, the earth would be about 33 degrees Celsius cooler than it is. So, we need those gases. The problem begins when we add huge quantities

73、 of extra carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. It means that more heat energy tends to be trapped in the atmosphere _75_ (cause) the global temperature to go up.第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节：单词拼写（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）76. There are many art g_in New York.77.An a_country is always ready to start a war78.Youll soo

74、n be c_that she is right , though you think not now.79.The prisoners a_to escape, but failed.80. My friends were wearing two or three sweaters for extra _(温暖).81.No word can c_ my thanks to you at the moment.82. English is a _(分支) of Germanic family of languages.83.The accident is d_ to your careles

75、s driving.84.My children have become hopelessly a_ to television.85.M_health is as important as physical health.86.In spite of the heavy rain, she m_ to get there on time.87.So I did the wrong thing! Well, nobody is _(完美的)88.My father has q_ smoking.89. I _ (比较) the copy with the original, but there

76、 wasnt much difference.90. The _ ( 范畴,范围 ) of his interests may be seen from the subjects on which he has written books.第二节 作文续写（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。Carl lost his job. He tried to find another one but it wasnt easy. As a result, the poor fellow couldnt pay his bills and he couldnt e

77、ven find anybody to lend him any.Carl spent most of his days at home. Sometimes he looked out of the window and watched his neighbors house. An old professor lived there alone. Strangely, he hardly talked to his neighbors. Carl could see into the professors house because he never drew the curtain. T

78、he rooms were full of antique (古董) furniture and vases. Carl thought, “If I got an antique vase, I could sell it for a lot of money.”Every day Carl saw the professor. He left at 10 oclock in the morning and came back home at 4 oclock in the afternoon. He had a dog. Carl often went to the fence and p

79、layed with it or gave it a piece of meat.One day Carl thought, “I will go into the professors house and steal a vase. I will break the window and climb in. The dog is not a problem.”There was an old gun in the cellar(地下室). It had been his great grandfathers favorite thing a long time before. Carl di

80、dnt want to use the gun but he thought, “Anything could happen.”He wanted to hide the gun under his coat but it was too long so he had to cut the end off with a saw（锯）. The next morning he watched the professor leaving home at 10 oclock. Carl climbed over the fence. The dog ran to him and Carl gave

81、it a big bone. He threw a piece of stone through the window, which broke. It wasnt high. He could climb into the house easily.He looked around inside. There were paintings on the walls, small figures and vases on the shelves and the floor. Carl didnt know much about arts. He couldnt choose. He reach

82、ed his hands towards a big vase when he heard a noise. The front door opened and someone entered the house.注意:1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右;2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头已为你写好;Paragraph 1: It was the professor. He had forgotten to take an important document(文件) with him. _Paragraph 2:The professor was scared. _ 英语答案听力：1-5

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84、77. aggressive 78. certain 79. attempted 80. warmth 81. convey 82. branch 83. due 84. addicted 85. Mental 86. manage 87. perfect88. quit quitted pare 90. range 录音原文：Text 1W: Would it be all right if I left a bit early? I dont feel very well today.M: Yes, yes, by all means. The second part of the mee

85、ting is just free discussion.Text 2M: Do you have this shirt in other colors, maam?W: Well, they come in white, yellow, red, and green. Will a white one do?M: Yes, thatll be nice. Ill take one.Text 3W: Hi, Kent. Can you give me a lift? Im late for work. My cars broken down. It wont start.M: Im sorry

86、. Im not going into town. But I can give you a lift to the bus station.Text 4M: Im calling to ask if your hotel still serves Mexican food. I havent been there for years.W: Im afraid not, but you can easily find a Mexican restaurant close by.Text 5W: Hey, Bob. Would you please help me with these boxe

87、s?M: Yes, if you promise to help me tidy up the house.W: No problem. Ill even do the dishes.Text 6M: Hi. Is Olivia there, please?W: Im sorry. Shes out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?M: Yes, this is Harris. Could you tell Olivia that Ill wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10

88、?W: Sure, Harris. Youll wait for her at the box office at 10.M: No, at 7:10.W: Oh, sorry. At 7:10. Ill tell Olivia.M: Thank you!Text 7M: Look at this armchair. What do you think?W: Oh, Im not sure I like the design. Its too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?M: Try it.W: Hmm. Its really comfortable! A

89、nd Id like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too small. This size is perfect.M: What do you think of the color?W: Well, green isnt my favorite color, but its better than that terrible brown one we have now. Its okay, I guess. But blue would be perfect.M: How much is it?W: Oh, no.

90、Its $999. Thats really too expensive. We cant afford it right now.M: I know. Why dont we wait till next month for their mid-year sale? It might be cheaper then.W: Hey, thats a good idea!Text 8W: Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help. And thanks to Jean

91、as well for showing me around.M: Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?W: Two days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Jean with you and we can all get together again.M: Yes, Ill do that. Thats your train, isnt it?W: Yes, Id bett

92、er go. OK. Thanks again. Bye!M: Bye, Sue. Dont forget to give my regards to John.W: I wont. Bye!Text 9M: Mom, Im a little worried about college. I just dont know what to study. I dont know what my major should be.W: That can be a difficult decision, John.M: How can I decide?W: Well, Id start with yo

93、ur interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in. What do you like to read and learn about or do?M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interests, I guess.W: What do you mean by helping people?M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them.

94、Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that make them feel better.W: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine, then.M: Uh, I dont knowW: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you want to make.M: How do I figure that out?W

95、: You can research different jobs at the library, and there are reports and data on how well different jobs pay.M: I want to have a well-paid job so that I can have the money to travel.W: Well, there you go! Income is going to influence you most in your choice of major. There is one other thing you

96、should consider, too. M: Whats that?W: You knowscholarships, the money given to you for college. You might want to pick a major that will allow you to get a special scholarship. I know youll make the right decision.M: Thanks, Mom.Text 10 M: Welcome to London this December! Theres plenty going on thi

97、s month. For example, on 1 December, Londons West End, the capitals best shopping district, has its largest ever traffic-free day. More than a million visitors are expected to shop and enjoy various activities while Oxford Street and Regent Street are completely closed to cars and buses. Shoppers wi

98、ll be able to move around the streets, visiting our famous department stores, and having a bite at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area. Trafalgar Squares Christmas tree, a gift to London from Norway, will be lit at 6 p.m. on 6 December to the sounds of traditional Christmas songs. Then

99、, every evening from 10 December until 23 December, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., people will sing Christmas songs in this beautiful setting. Lastly, ring in the New Year with the capitals largest fireworks show. Although the fireworks will be set off at the British Airways London Eye, they can be enjoyed from across London and will also be broadcast on television at the same time. Then, just a few hours later, come out and see Londons colorful New Years Day parade, when marching performers from around the world pass through the capitals streets. Enjoy your time in our city.