四川省苍溪实验中学校2020-2021学年高二英语9月月考试题.doc

1、四川省苍溪实验中学校2020-2021学年高二英语9月月考试题 (时间：120分钟满分：150分)（说明：本卷满分150，考试时间为120分钟。请将答案写在答题卡上。）注意事项：1 答题前，考生务必在答题卡上将自己的学校、姓名、班级、准考证号用 0.5 毫米黑色签字笔填写清楚，考生考试条码由监考老师粘贴在答题卡上的“条码粘贴处。2 选择题使用 2B 铅笔填涂在答题卡上对应题目标号的位置上，如需改动，用橡皮擦擦干净后再填涂其它答案；非选择题用 0.5 亳米黑色签字笔在答题卡的对应区域内作答，超出答题区域答题的答案无效；在草稿纸上、试卷上答题无效。3 考试结東后由监考老师将答题卡收回。第I卷 (1

2、00分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 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。第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)1. What time is it now?A. 9：10. B. 9：50. C. 10：00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. Its nice. B. Its warm. C. Its cold.3. What will the

3、man do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office.4. What is the womans opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)6. How l

4、ong did Michael stay in China?A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India.听第 7 段材料,回答第 8、9 题。8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.听第

5、8 段材料,回答第 10 至 12 题。10. Where are the speakers?A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home.11. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听第 9 段材料,回答第 13 至 16 题。13

6、. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one

7、bedroom apartment?A. 350. B. 400. C. 415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.听第 10 段材料,回答第 17 至 20 题。17. What percentage of the worlds tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea ta

8、sters taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk. C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea?A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon

9、 tea in Britain. C. The London Tea Trade Centre.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，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。AMany visitors to the United States find that the fast pace at which people move is very troubling. Ones first impression is likely to be that everyone is in a rush. City peop

10、le always seem to be hurrying to get where they are going. And they are very impatient if they are delayed even for a brief moment.At first this may seem unfriendly to you: people will push past you as they walk along the street. You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop

11、 or dine in a restaurant. Do not think it is because Americans are in such a hurry that they are unfriendly. Life is often much slower outside the big cities, which is true in other countries as well.Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, often think that everyone is

12、 equally in a hurry to get things done. But when they discover that you are a stranger, most Americans become quite kind and will take great care to help you.21In American big cities, people rarely_.Asmile to each otherBmove at a fast paceCchat with each other in a shopDdine away from home22Which of

13、 the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?ALife pace is different inside and outside big cities.BLife pace is quite slow in other parts of the world.CLife pace is the same in different parts of the world.DLife pace is similar in American cities, big or small.23It seems that American

14、s are cold to you because they think_.Ayou are a foreignerByou know their way of lifeCyou are as busy as they areDyou are a stranger thereBEvery day, in all kinds of weather, thousands of men and women jog. Why has jogging running slowly for long distances become so popular? Most joggers begin becau

15、se they hear it is a very good exercise. Jogging makes the heart stronger and helps people lose weight. It can also help them feel better about themselves.Donald Robbins, who is fortytwo years old and works in an office, began jogging a few years ago because he felt he was too fat. At first he could

16、 only run about 100 yards. It took him three months to be able to run a mile. But two years later, he ran in a marathon over twentysix miles. Many joggers, like Donald Robbins, feel that if they can succeed in jogging, they can succeed in other things, and quite often this feeling helps them in thei

17、r jobs.Should you jog too? If you do, be sure to ask your doctor for advice. Jogging may be too much exercise for you.Does jogging cost much? No, it costs almost nothing. But it is very important to have a good pair of shoes that are made especially for jogging. They protect your feet and legs from

18、the shock of running on the hard surface.How fast should you go? Jog with a friend and talk to each other as you run. If you have difficulty in talking, youre going too fast.How far should you jog? Remember not to go too far too soon. In fact, you should walk, not run, the first few times. Then do s

19、ome short jogs, but no more than what you can do comfortably. After that, increase your distance a quarter or half a mile every two weeks or so. Maybe in a few years, you can run in a marathon too.24The article is mainly about_.Ajogging as a sportBjogging as an exerciseCjogging in a safe wayDjogging

20、 as a way to the marathon25Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?AJogging should be done in the early morning.BMany people think that jogging needs ones will power.CJogging is time consuming.DYou should not talk while jogging.26Which piece of advice is NOT mentioned in t

21、he article?AHave a good pair of shoes.BHave a sports suit.CRemember not to go too far too soon at the beginning.DAsk your doctor for advice.27Why is jogging so popular according to the passage?AIt doesnt cost much.BOne can start jogging at any time and in any place.CIt is a very good exercise.DOne c

22、an talk with ones friend while jogging.COnce there was a king in England.His officials were always saying that he was the greatest man in the world.“Youre the greatest man that ever lived，” one would say.Then another would say，“Great king，theres nothing you cant do.”And another would say，“Oh, king！E

23、verything will obey your orders.”The king was very clever. He grew tired of hearing such foolish words.One day he was sitting in a chair by the sea, and his officials were with him.They were searching for good words to tell the king, as they usually did. He thought that now he would teach them a les

24、son, and so he asked them，“Am I the greatest man in the world？”“Oh, king！”they cried，“there is no one so great as you.”“Do all things obey me？”he asked.“Oh, certainly, certainly, my king，” they said.“Will the sea obey me？”he asked, and he looked down at the water.The foolish officials were afraid to

25、 say “No.”“Tell it what to do, oh, king！And it will obey，” said one.“Sea，” cried the king, “Stop moving！”But the sea went on coming and going. Then the king turned to his officials.“You see, the sea doesnt obey my orders. You foolish men! Dont tell me such things again, or Ill drive all of you into

26、the sea! ”28The officials said_would obey the kings orders.Anothing Ball thingsCmost things Dsomething29The king_.Abelieved them Bwas very happyCdidnt believe them Dwasnt happy30The king ordered the sea to_.Acome and go Bmake a noiseCbe quiet D.listen to the officials31From this story we know that e

27、ven a great man_.Acant do everythingBcan do everythingCcan be foolishDis glad to have foolish officialsDIn the United States in recent years, camping has become very popular. Every summer, thousands of families leave the city behind to spend weekends and vacations outdoors. Some families take along

28、trailers(拖车). Others load their cars with tents, small stoves, and airfilled sleeping mattresses(床垫). Then they head for one of the countrys many campgrounds.Some campgrounds offer campers little more than clean water and places to pitch their tents or park their trailers. People who go to these pla

29、ces like to “rough it.” Other campgrounds offer campers such comforts as electricity, outdoor fireplaces, and even showers.In the United States, most campgrounds are publicly owned. The national parks and many national monuments and national forests have land set aside for campers. State governments

30、 also run campgrounds in stateowned parks and forests. Even countries and cities may have their own campgrounds. A few years ago, campers could always find room to camp in a public campground. But today, governmentowned campgrounds are often overcrowded. To meet the needs of the evergrowing number o

31、f campers, some businessmen are opening privately owned land to campers.More private campgrounds are opening across the country. The campers usually pay a higher fee than they pay at governmentowned grounds. But many private parks also offer more comforts. And as public parks and forests become grea

32、tly overcrowded, private campgrounds will give more people the chance to enjoy camping.32The story is mainly about _.Anew campgrounds that will give more people a chance to campBthe problems of running the national parks and national forestsChow countries and cities can have their own campgroundsDwh

33、y camping has become so popular in the USA33Most campgrounds are _.Anational monuments Bgoverned by citiesCprivately owned Dpublicly owned34The word in the last paragraph that means “payment or charge” is “_”Acampgrounds BfeeCcomforts Dcampers35Which statement does the story lead you to believe?AEac

34、h country and city will have to build its own campgrounds.BAll people who go camping like to “rough it”CMany people who go camping live in big cities.DFewer and fewer people like to camp in the country.第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Developing healthy eating habitsChi

35、ldren develop a natural preference for the foods they enjoy the most, so the challenge is to make healthy choices attractive. Of course, its always going to be difficult to make your eightyearold believe that an apple is as sweet a treat as a cookie. However, you can make sure that your childrens di

36、et is as nutritious(有营养的) and healthy as possible, even while allowing for some of their favorite treats.Children are good at imitating. _36_ Its no good asking your child to eat fruit and vegetables while you eat potato chips and drink soda.Top tips to form healthy childhood eating habits：_37_ Know

37、ing dinner is served at about the same time every night and that the entire family will be sitting down together is comforting and increases appetite(食欲). Breakfast is another great time for a family meal, especially since kids who eat breakfast tend to do better in school.Cook more meals at home. E

38、ating home cooked meals is healthier. _38_ Save dining out for special occasions.Get kids involved. Children enjoy helping adults to shop for groceries and preparing dinner. _39_Make a variety of healthy snacks available instead of empty calorie snacks. _40_ Kids will become used to reaching for hea

39、lthy snacks instead of snacks like soda, chips, or cookies.AEat the new food yourself.BHave regular family meals.CServe new foods with favorite foods.DRestaurant meals tend to have more fat, sugar, and salt.ESo its important that you act as a role model for your kids.FIts also a chance for you to te

40、ach them about the nutritional values of different foods.GKeep plenty of fruits, vegetables and healthy drinks such as milk and pure fruit juice around.第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)In a small village, there lived a potter (陶工) who had a donkey. Every day his donkey would carry s

41、oil from the field to his house. _41_ the field was quite far off, the potter would _42_ under a tree midway, _43_ his donkey nearby.One day, the potter _44_ to take the rope with which he tied the donkey every day. When he reached the _45_， he thought, “How do I tie this donkey today? He might _46_

42、 if I sleep.” The potter decided to lie down holding the donkeys _47_ while sleeping.But this way, neither the donkey nor the potter was able to take a rest. A saint (圣人), who _48_ to be passing by, saw the potter holding on to the donkeys ears. When the potter told the saint what the _49_ was, the

43、saint said: “Take the donkey to the place where you tie him every day. _50_ to tie him using an imaginary rope. I _51_ you he wont run away.” The potter did what the saint had said.He left the donkey and went to take a nap. When he woke up, to his _52_ and relief, he found the donkey standing in the

44、 _53_ place.Soon the potter prepared to leave for _54_. But the donkey did not _55_. “What is wrong with this donkey？！” _56_ the potter in frustration(苦恼)_57_， the potter saw the wise saint again. He ran up to the saint and told him about the donkeys _58_ behavior. The saint said: “You tied up the d

45、onkey, but did you untie him? Go and pretend to untie the rope.” The potter _59_ the saints advice.Now the donkey was ready to leave for home. The potter understood that his donkey was a _60_ donkey. The potter thanked the wise saint and went home happily with his donkey.41A.Though BUnless CSince DW

46、hile42A.stand Brest Csing Ddance43A.training BwalkingCfeeding Dtying44A.forgot BdecidedCstopped Dagreed45A.stone BtreeCbridge Dhouse46A.walk around Blie downCrun away Dmake noises47A.ears BnoseClegs Dtail48A.failed BtriedChappened Dmanaged49A.animal BproblemCplace Dresult50A.Learn BConsiderCWish DPr

47、etend51A.promise BbelieveCwarn Dremind52A.anger BsurpriseCregret Ddisappointment53A.similar BspecialCsame Dwrong54A.home BfieldCfactory Dvillage55A.stand BmoveCrun Dunderstand56A.laughed BcheeredCreplied Dcried57A.Strangely BLuckilyCFinally DUnfortunately58A.funny BfoolishCcommon Dstrange59A.offered

48、 BfollowedCrefused Drecognized60A.crazy BwiseChorrified (恐惧的) Dbonded (被束缚的)第二节：语法填空(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。Some people live in the world for body while others for dignity.I once took a walk along the street 61._ a Saturday dusk，with a Pepsi can in my hand.An old wom

49、an in ragged clothes，who was living on collecting 62._ (use)cans，jars and tins，moved slowly towards me，with a bag on the back！63._ (walk)nearer，she looked up at me and then fixed her eyes on my can.At that time，I hadnt finished my cola，so I gave 64._ several coins instead.She stared at me for a few

50、seconds 65._ handed back the money.Quite confused，I asked: “Why not? Isnt that 66._ you want？”“I am not a beggar，” she said 67._ (serious)，word by word.Instantly，I felt so sorry.I had intended 68._(help)her，completely misunderstanding her.Thus I hurt her.What I could do at that moment was only to dr

51、ink up the cola and handed her the emptied can.This time，she gave me a smile with 69._ (satisfy)and gratitude in her eyes.The woman is poor in material life but is so 70._ (respect)as a man.I am not only moved but also have learned a good lesson.第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假定英语课上老师要求

52、同桌之间修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号( )，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分第二节：书面表达(满分25分)假如你叫邬一帆，暑假即将来临，你班同学在口语课上讨论假期计划，提出了不同看法。请根据提示写一篇记述讨论内容的短文，并谈谈你的假期打算。优点缺点待在家中舒适、能好好休息，和亲人

53、、同学相聚失去开阔眼界的机会外出旅游有机会和不同的人交流，丰富自己的经历花费多，旅途不便注意： 1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3参考词汇： 眼界horizon。参考答案第一部分：听力（30分）答案：1. A 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. B11. A 12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. C 17. B 18. A 19. A 20. C第二部分阅读理解(共两节，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。A答案

54、与解析：1解析：细节理解题。题干中的rarely意为“很少，难得”，同时根据文中第二段第二句“You will miss smiles and brief conversations with people when you shop or dine in a restaurant.”可知C项正确。答案：C2解析：推理判断题。因为文章第二段最后一句话做了美国大城市内外生活节奏的对比，从句中可以看出A项正确。答案：A3解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Americans who live in cities such as New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles,

55、often think that everyone is equally in a hurry to get things done.”可知答案为C。答案：CB答案与解析：本文介绍了慢跑对人的身体的好处，以及慢跑时需要注意的一些问题。4解析：主旨大意题。exercise意为“运动、锻炼”，如散步、跑步、划船等，主要是为了锻炼身体，不以竞技为目的，所以排除A项。只有B项符合文意。答案：B5解析：细节理解题。根据第二段人们慢跑的成功经验可知，慢跑需要恒心、毅力。B符合文意。答案：B6解析：细节理解题。第四段提到A项，最后一段提到C项，第三段提到D项。B项在文中没有被提到，故选B项。答案：B7解析：

56、细节理解题。由第一段第三句可知选C。答案：CC答案与解析：8解析：文中提到的“everything ”即“all things ”，可知B为正确答案。答案：B9解析：推理判断题，由文中国王很聪明，他厌恶了听这些愚蠢的话，可推知国王并不相信他们的话。故选C。答案：C10解析：词义猜词题，“be quiet”和“stop moving”同义，表示保持平静。C符合文意。答案：C11解析：主旨大意题，本文讲明即使是国王也不可能让一切都遵从他的命令，从而告知我们再伟大的人也不能做一切事情。A符合文意。答案：AD答案与解析：12解析：主旨大意题。综合全文内容可知A符合文意。答案：A13解析：细节理解题。从

57、第三段第一句可知D符合文意。答案：D14解析：词义理解题。payment or charge 指“费用”，故只有fee 才相当。答案：B15解析：推理判断题。用排除法并结合第一段第二句可知C符合文意。答案：C第二节：(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。Developing healthy eating habits答案：1620EBDFG第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)答案与解析：21解析：根据句意可知，因为田地比较远，所以陶工都会在半道上休息，

58、所以这里要填表示因果关系的since。答案：C22解析：由下文“.He might _26_ if I sleep. The potter decided to lie down holding the donkeys _27_ while sleeping.”可知他是停下来休息，故选B。答案：B23解析：由下文的“with which he tied the donkey every day”可知这里表示把驴子拴在树上，故选tying。答案：D24解析：正是因为忘记带绳子了，才会有后面的没法安心休息的问题，故选A。答案：A25解析：这里对应上文的“the potter would _22_

59、under a tree midway”，故选B。答案：B26解析：根据常识，没有绳子拴着驴子，当然是担心驴子跑走了，故选C。答案：C27解析：这里对应下文的“A saint (圣人), who _28_ to be passing by, saw the potter holding on to the donkeys ears”。答案：A28解析：happen to do sth.表示“碰巧做某事”。其他选项都不符合语境。答案：C29解析：由上文可知故事里的陶工遇到了问题，所以他把自己的问题告诉这位圣人。答案：B30解析：由下文“You tied up the donkey, but di

60、d you untie him? Go and pretend to untie the rope.”可知这里圣人告诉陶工，让他假装用一个想象中的绳子去拴驴子，故选D。答案：D31解析：圣人向陶工承诺，驴子不会跑掉的，故选A。promise “许诺，承诺”；warn “警告”；remind “提醒”。答案：A32解析：没有拴绳子，可是他一觉醒来，驴子竟然没有跑掉，他感到既吃惊又很欣慰，故选B。答案：B33解析：根据语境可知，没有拴绳子的驴子没有跑走，还在原地，故选C。答案：C34解析：这里对应下文的“Now the donkey was ready to leave for home.”答案：

61、A35解析：根据下文圣人让陶工给驴子假装解开绳子可知，没有解开之前驴子不肯走开，故选B。答案：B36解析：根据语境可知到回家的时候，驴子却不愿意走，陶工有点沮丧地叫道，选项中只有D符合语境。答案：D37解析：在陶工再次遇到问题的时候，幸运的是，他又看到了那位圣人，故选B。答案：B38解析：到回家的时候了，没有拴绳子的驴子却不愿意走，当然是奇怪的行为了，故选D。答案：D39解析：follow ones advice 表示“听从建议”。答案：B40解析：纵观全文，在没有绳子的情况下，用假想的绳子可以拴住驴子，如此之后还必须假装给它解开绳子才肯走开，所以可以推知这是一头被束缚的驴子，故选D。答案：D

62、第二节：语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)【答案】41.on42.used43.Walking44.her45.and46.what47.seriously48.to help49satisfaction50.respectable第四部分写作(共两节，满分35分)第一节：短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)答案：Dear Editor, Im writing to tell you how we students use computers in our daily lives. Some use them in a good way some others don

63、t. As far as I am concerned, more and more students now use computers help with their study. If meet some difficulties when they are doing their homework, they always help from the Internet. To spend their spare time, they look for more with the computers to have much more knowledge. At the same tim

64、e, however, great number of students are still so interested in PC games and with others on the Internet that they can not return to their study. They are really in . Computers can either do good harm to us.Best wishes.Yours truly, Li Hua第二节：书面表达(满分25分)范文：【参考范文】The_summer_holiday_is_coming.Our_class

65、_has_had_a_discussion_about_what_to_do_during_the_holiday.But different people have different ideas.Some are in favor of staying at home.After a tiring term，they believe it a convenient and comfortable way to relax.Besides，its traditional for them to get together with friends and relatives during th

66、e Spring Festival.But they will lose the chance of getting experience of the outside world.However，others prefer to go out for travelling.They think meeting different people will increase their knowledge and broaden their horizons.However，it will surely take a lot of money and the trips may cause so

67、me inconvenience as well.In my opinion，it would be better to stay at home，for I can do whatever I like and help my parents with the housework.听力原文：第一节Dialog 1:W: What time is your train leaving?M: It leaves at 10. Ive got 50 minutes left.W: Youd better hurry, or you wont be able to catch it.Dialog 2

68、:M: Nice weather were having! Dont you think?W: No, it is too cold.M: I think it is just right. W: Id prefer a few degrees warmer.Dialog 3M: Now, lets stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or Ill be late for a meeting.W: OK. Bye!Dialog 4M: This course is really difficu

69、lt.W: I dont think its all that bad. And well benefit a lot from it.M:So youre taking it, too.W: Thats true.Dialog 5W: Could you turn that off? I cant hear myself think！M: What? W: The radio. M: Oh, sorry.第二节Dialog 6W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday?M: Yes. I stayed for a wee

70、k in China and 5 days in India.W: You do travel a lot, dont you? Last year, you went to Norway, right?M: Well, Ive been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.Dialog 7M: Sally, do you like seafood?W: Yes, of course.M: Is there anything you especial

71、ly like?W:Well, I really dont know. I can never remember the name.M: Ok. Is there any food you dont eat?W: Well, I dont eat chicken, and I dont like eggs, either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetable.M: Then, lets look at the menu , and see what theyve got for us.Dialog 8M: You look pale, Step

72、hanie! Whats wrong?W: I dont feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I havent got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.M: Why dont you go to see a doctor?W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins means it for the board meeting next Monday.M: Well, its

73、Wednesday today. Why dont you talk to Ms. Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, Gorge.M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.Dialog 9W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?M: Well, yeah. Th

74、ere are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. Its a real bargain. Only 350 dollars. But it doesnt ha

75、ve any furniture.M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. Its on South Street. Thats a nice area!M: Yes, its quiet. Did you say two bedrooms?W: Yes, at 415 dollars.M: Why dont we go and have a look?W

76、: OK, Ill give them a call.Monolog 10Look at this picture. Its the London Tea Trade centre. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child

77、 over ten years of age, has on average over four cups a day, or some one thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the worlds export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world.Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted

78、in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each weeks tea sale. Its amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on a long table. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea. After that, they