吉林省长春市“BEST合作体”2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题.doc

1、吉林省长春市“BEST合作体”2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题本试卷分主观题和客观题两部分共82题，共150分，共6页。考试时间为120分钟。考试结束后，只交答题卡。第卷 60题第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳 选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which country has the man already been to? A. Italy. B. Sweden. C. Fr

2、ance.2. What does the man want to do? A. Go to work. B. Have a dessert. C. Leave the restaurant.3. How many people are going to the show? A. Five. B. Six. C. Seven.4. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a kitchen. B. In a garage. C. In a grocery store.5. What are the speakers talking about

3、? A. Making new friends. B. Seeing old friends. C. Getting a new job第二节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15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. What is wrong with the woman? A. Her eyes hurt.B. Her vision has been goin

4、g dark.C. She has difficulty in seeing at night.7. What is the woman advised to do? A. Check her eyes immediately.B. Tell the assistant about her allergies.C. Set next Friday for meeting the doctor.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. How does the woman feel? A. Tired. B. Thirsty. C. Sleepy.9. How many miles did the

5、woman walk today? A. About four miles. B. About two miles. C. About one mile.10. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Uncle and niece. C. A couple.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where are the new houses the woman has looked at? A. On the main road. B. Close to a bus station. C. N

6、ear the sports center.12. What does the woman probably like most about the new houses? A. The gardens. B. The amount of space. C. The quietness.13. How does the man feel about the womans suggestion? A. Uninterested. B. Delighted. C. Disappointed.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Who is James talking to? A. His p

7、rincipal. B. His mother. C. His friend.15. Why doesnt James want to go to Northwestern University? A. Its too expensive.B. Its far from his family.C. None of his friends are going there.16. What is most important to James? A. Going to an inexpensive school.B. Going to a well-known teaching school.C.

8、 Going to an easy school.17. What is James like? A. Hes a hard worker.B. He makes friends easily.C. Hes confident hell make the right choice.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. When will people in the UK have a shorter working week? A. In two years. B. In five years. C. In ten years.19. Why is there concern about

9、 people working less? A. They will have less money.B. They might have bad habits.C. They may regret not working.20. Who are most likely to be interested in the talk? A. Workers. B. Business owners. C. Computer experts.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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AWind

10、mill Lake Wake & Eco ParkLocation ： Bayfield, OntarioOpen season： May 20th October 31stStarting prices ： $ 20 CADWebsite： www. windmill-lake, caWindmill Lake Wake & Eco Park is an environmentally conscious （有意识的）amusement park. The experts will teach you how to wakeboard and paddleboard, and you can

11、 also rent kayaks （橡皮船），canoes, and boats. The folks say by playing in the water you help refresh it for all the creatures that call it home.Tofino Sea KayakingLocation ： Tofino, British ColumbiaOpen season ： Year roundStarting prices ： $119 CADWebsite ： www. tofinoseakayaking. comDuring a five-hour

12、 kayaking tour, the folks will take you through the rainforests, the incoming tides and old forests. And, if you come during the right time of year, you could catch the migration （迁徙）season of the local birds.Lardeau River AdventuresLocation ： Meadow Creek, Kaslo, British ColumbiaOpen season： May 1s

13、t - September 30thStarting prices ： $ 169 CADWebsite ： www. lardeauriveradventures. comLardeau River Adventures offers a wilderness whitewater rafting experience and eco-tour. Youll ride the waters through a beautiful mountain valley providing class 2+ rapids and overlooking amazing scenery and wild

14、life. The trained experts will teach you about the area, take you on a picnic and show the great biological diversity （多样性）in these mountains.D TourLocation ： Mont-Tremblant, QuebecOpen season： May 13th - October 22ndStarting prices ： $ 87 CADWebsite ： www. dtourtremblant. comThe e-Bike Discovery to

15、ur allows even beginners to enjoy the vast, beautiful area of Mont- Tremblant in only a couple of hours with ease and pleasure. Thanks to this innovative （革新 的）bike, youll see more of this wonderful scenery in less time. Plus, its a unique experience youll talk about proudly for years to come.21. Wh

16、at is Tofino Sea Kayaking mainly about?A. Historical sites.B. British wildlife.C. Cultural remains.D. Adventure activities.22. Which activity should you join in if you are a cyclist?A. D Tour.B. Tofino Sea Kayaking.C. Lardeau River Adventures. D. Windmill Lake Wake & Eco Park.23. What time range is

17、offered by Lardeau River Adventures?A. Year round.B. May 13th - October 22nd.C. May 1st - September 30th.D. May 20th - October 31st.BHave you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace (普通的) question? Or have you stood in line waiting for a c

18、offee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather?This is small talk, and despite the name, its actually a big part of daily life. “Small talk may seem trivial (微不足道的), but its a natural way for people to connect. It may seem like a waste of time. But it s

19、erves a vital role in our social interactions (交往). Big relationships are built on small talk,” Lindy Pegler, who has a masters degree in psychology, wrote on Medium. In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk. Often, we find ourselves making small talk with the same people on a regular b

20、asis. Coming up with small conversations is the foundation (基础) of these relationships. The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole. In a study cited by The New York Times, researchers found that having a healthy number of acquaintance

21、s (相识的人) and maintaining these relationships contribute to ones sense of belonging to a community. So how does one start making small talk? It can be as simple as complimenting (称赞) ones shirt, asking about their day or commenting on the traffic. “First and foremost, small talk is an act of politene

22、ss,” Pegler noted. “Our small talk at our first meeting is our chance to show who we are,” she added. Who knows where this can lead? Nowadays, the small connections we make can lead to big results. You might find someone who has a common interest, or maybe even someone who turns out to be a close fr

23、iend. There is one thing for sure: making small talk can brighten our day even if its just a nice comment or a thoughtful question. So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line, take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you.

24、After all, it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.24. What does the writer intend to do by asking questions in paragraph one?A. To show his confusion on the theme B. To argue over the seriousness of talkingC. To attach importance to talking D. To lead to the topic of the passage25. What

25、 does Lindy Pegler think of small talk?A. It is a pointless conversation. B. It wastes too much time.C. It is connected with your social status. D. It contributes to good relationships.26. How do regular social interactions with acquaintances influence people according to researchers?A. They help pe

26、ople develop communication skills.B. They bring people happiness and a sense of belonging.C. They allow people to improve their manners.D. They help people find out who they are.27. What are people advised to do when making small talk?A. Start with casual topics. B. Start with serious topics.C. Make

27、 it important and deep. D. Choose pleasant surroundings.CDrinking tea at least three times a week could reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (心血管疾病) and is linked with a longer and healthier life, at least in China, a new study suggests. Chinese researchers found the health benefits

28、associated with tea were more obvious for drinkers of green, rather than black tea, and for those who had been drinking tea regularly over a longer period of time. The benefits were also clearer among men, the study indicated.Researchers looked at data from 100, 902 Chinese people with no history of

29、 heart attack or cancer and divided them into two groups: habitual drinkers who drank tea three or more times a week, those who never drank tea, and those who drank it less regularly. They followed up with them after a seven-year period.Their analysis found that regular tea drinkers had a 20% lower

30、risk of having heart disease and stroke, and a 22% lower risk of dying from heart disease and stroke. Specifically, they found that regular tea drinkers could expect to live 1.26 years longer at age 50 than those who did not regularly enjoy a cup of tea.We found that the protective effects of habitu

31、al tea consumption were very obvious and robust across different outcomes for men, but only mild for women, said Dr Dongfeng Gu from Chinas National Center for Cardiovascular Disease.One reason might be that the proportion of habitual tea consumers among men was approximately two and a half times as

32、 high as that among women, Gu said. Some 48% of the men in the study were regular tea drinkers, compared with 20% of women.28. What can be learned about the research from Paragraph 1?A. Drinking tea regularly benefits peoples health.B. Drinking black tea brings more health benefits.C. Men always liv

33、e longer than women by drinking tea.D. People can prevent all diseases by drinking tea.29. What does the underlined word “robust” in Paragraph 4 mean?A. protective B. strong C. gentle D. beneficial30. What can we know from the last paragraph?A. Fewer men like drinking tea. B. Men spend more money on

34、 tea.C. Men drink more tea than women. D. Fewer women may live longer than men.31.Where is this text mainly from?A. an advertisement B. a poster C. a guidebook D. a magazineD.“The main surprise is how widespread the effects were,” says senior author Martin Genner, an evolutionary ecologist at the Un

35、iversity of Bristol. “We found the same trend across all groups of marine life we looked at, from small forms of plants and animals to marine invertebrates (无脊椎动物), and from fish to seabirds.”The new study builds on early evidence of the impact of climate changes on the distribution, diversity and s

36、easonality of marine species. Based on those findings, Genners team reasoned that marine species should be doing well at the leading (pole-ward) edge of their ranges but poorly at their trailing (equator-ward) side（向赤道的一侧）. They also realized that existing global species distribution databases could

37、 be used to test this idea.Based on a thorough search of available data in the literature, the researchers now report on a global analysis of diversity trends for 304 widely distributed marine species over the last century. The results show that just as predicted diversity increases have been most o

38、bvious where sampling has taken place at the pole-ward side of species ranges, while diversity declines have been greatest where sampling has taken place at the equator-ward side of species ranges.The findings show that large-scale changes in the diversity of species are well underway. They also sug

39、gest that marine species havent managed to adapt to warmer conditions. The researchers therefore suggest that projected sea temperature increases of up to 1.5C over pre-industrial levels by 2050 will continue to lead to shifts in the diversity of marine species, including those of importance for coa

40、stal livelihoods.“This matters because it means that climate changes are not only leading to diversity changes, but naturally affecting the performance of species locally,” Genner says. “Were seeing fewer and fewer species like emperor penguins as water becomes too warm at their equator-ward edge, a

41、nd we see some fish such as European seabass growing well at their pole-ward edge where historically they were uncommon.”The results show that the effects of climate changes on marine species are highly uniform and not a little. “While some marine life may benefit as the ocean warms, the findings po

42、int toward a future in which we will also see continued loss of marine life,” Genner says.32. According to the passage, what did Genners team conclude?A. Species data can be used to test the study.B. Marine species can adapt to the warm environment.C. Climate changes have a great effect on the growt

43、h of fish.D. Arctic marine species grow better than those at the equator.33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Some sea creatures may benefit from warming oceans.B. Marine life will benefit from ocean warming in the future.C. The effect of climate changes on marine life has

44、improved.D. Climate Changes have little to do with the richness of species.34. What does the underlined part of the last paragraph mean?A. similar and slight B. nothing and uneventfulC. nowhere and a little bit D. everywhere and enormous35. Which of the following might be the best title of the passa

45、ge?A. Study of the Disappearance of Marine life.B. Analysis of Species Distribution Database.C. Impact of Climate Changes on Marine Species.D. Comparative Analysis of Ocean Temperatures.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。Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain SharpEveryone is f

46、orgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit and that can be a very annoying thing. 36 Read on for some techniques worth trying.1. _37_People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimers disease (早老性痴

47、呆症)，according to a recent study. _38_Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. Theres evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.2.

48、 Go for a walk.Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain. _39_3. Learn something new.Take a Spanish class onl

49、ine, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time. _40_Or go dancing with your friends

50、.A. Focus on the future.B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.C. It should be something like learning gardening.D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.E. But dont worry if your schedule isnt filled with life changing events.F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do t

51、o avoid those momentsG. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.第三部分：语言知识运用第一节：完形填空（每题1.5分，共30分）Rob Kenneys dad abandoned him when he was just 14 years old. At a time when he was on the 41 to young adulthood, he had no father to 42 him on the way. In an interview

52、, Kenney not only explains his 43 experience as a young boy, but how seeking out God when his own 44 was in difficulty enabled him to 45 his dad just before his dad died in his 80s.Now, with a wife of 29 years and two 46 adult children, Kristine, a famous teacher, and Kyle, a great software engineer

53、, Kenney wants to pay it forward.“My goal in life was to 47 good adults-not good children,“ he explains.The fact that his kids have both grown up and 48 the house left him thinking how he might offer help to other kids. Quarantine （隔离）was actually the perfect time for him to 49 decide to share some

54、basic essentials（要点）with other 50 who might be growing up in difficult circumstances. Maybe theyve lost a parent or have parents who are 51 .52 , the devoted dad set up a heart-warming YouTube channel called “Dad, How Do I?” In this channel, he shares basic 53 , from tying a perfect tie knot（结）to re

55、pairing a sink.“I 54 it to be about everyday tasks. Also, I would like to pass some of the 55 Ive got along the way to 56 people,“ the dad says.His positive 57 tips have really touched his 58 , the number of whom is growing day by day. With 1. 9 million subscribers, Kenney is getting to share his “d

56、advice with more people than he 59 . The amateur DIY dad was surprised by the 60 and uploaded a “thank you” video.41. A. keyB. dietC. visitD. path42. A. interviewB. beatC. guideD. praise43. A. amusingB. heartbreakingC. pleasantD. relaxing44. A. marriageB. birthC. teachingD. holiday45. A. rescueB. ap

57、plaudC. forgiveD. educate46. A. wealthyB. modestC. generousD. excellent47. A. abandonB. raiseC. seekD. punish48. A. leftB. soldC. ruinedD. buried49. A. unwillinglyB. finallyC. hardlyD. strangely50. A. fathersB. wivesC. kidsD. adults51. A. popularB. poorC. strictD. absent52. A. ThereforeB. OtherwiseC

58、. HoweverD. Instead53. A. goodsB. commentsC. skillsD. presents54. A. begB. wantC. forbidD. force55. A. wisdomB. honestyC. moneyD. imagination56. A. persuadeB. respectC. trustD. encourage57. A. interestingB. complexC. practicalD. silly58. A. audienceB. familyC. teamD. class59. A. invitedB. expectedC.

59、 demandedD. trained60. A. adviceB. knowledgeC. assistanceD. response第卷 22题第二节 语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，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。At a time when we are all experiencing an extraordinary level of stress, science offers a simple and 61 (effect) way to improve our own emotional （情感的）health.T

60、o help yourself, start by helping others.As 62 matter of fact, our bodies and minds benefit in a variety of 63 （ way）when we help others. Some research has focused 64 the “ helpers high. Studies show that volunteering, donating money, or even just thinking about donating money can release （释 放）feel-

61、good brain chemicals.65 （feel）responsible for other people also can help us deal with whatever challenges life brings. Emily Greenfield, an associate 66 （consult）of social work at Rutgers University, studied a concept called “felt obligation （义务），” which 67 （measure） by asking people questions such

62、as how obligated they would feel to give money to a friend in need, even 68 it meant putting themselves in trouble.As it turned out, the people who had higher levels of “felt obligation” - meaning they were the type of people to sacrifice for others dealt 69 （well）with their own life challenges than

63、 others.She 70 （note） that caring for others helped us to regulate our own emotions and gain a sense of control.第三节 单词拼写(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 71.Id like to_ (祝贺）you on your wonderful performance.72. Her _ (雄心）is to become part of the national team for the next Paralympic Games.73.Most of them were in

64、_(赞同）of my opinion while David was against it.74. My pet dog always _ (陪伴）me when I feel lonely.75. He was taken to the police station because he _ (目击）the whole accident.76. The hut was dark inside so it took time for our eyes to _(调整).77. The When the suns rays hit the earth, a lot of heat is _(反射

65、) back into space.78. The gift is a _ (自愿的）contribution towards the lives of people who really need it.79. He was_ (推荐）for the post by a colleague.80. I have been so _ (占用）with work that I havent had time for social activities.第四部分 写作第一节 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同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有

66、10处错误，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：在错的词下划一横线，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。As a Senior Two student, my favorite sport is football. I was a member of our school football team. We practice for three times a week and often watc

67、h football match on TV or on the Internet together. Play football not only makes us grow tall and strong but also give us a sense of fair play and team spirit. We must keep in minds that we play for the team instead for ourselves. Also, sports teach us the important of obeying the rules in a match.

68、Each player must listen to the captain, which is the leader of the team. And they must not break the rules too often if we want to win the game.第二节：书面表达 (满分25分)为了帮助中学生健康成长，某中学英语报开辟了“HEART-TO-HEART”专栏。假设你是该栏目的编辑Jamie，收到了一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学想你诉说了自己的困扰：近日容易发脾气，使正常的学习和生活受到了影响。请用英文给该同学写一封100词左右的回信。内容要点

69、：1. 表示理解并给予安慰；2.提出建议并说明理由。注意：开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。Dear Worried,Im sorry to know that youre having such a bad time at the moment. . _Yours,Jamie长春市“BEST合作体”2020-2021学年度下学期期中考试高二英语试题答案 2021年5月一、听力（共20题，每题1分，满分20）1-5 ACBAB 6-10 CCBAB 11-15 CBAAC 16-20 BACBA二、阅读理解（共15题，每题2分，满分30）21-25 DACDD 26-30 BAABC 31-35

70、DDADC 三、七选五（共5题，每题2分，满分10分）36-40 FAEGC四、完型（共20题，每题1.5分，满分30分）41-45DCBAC 46-50 DBABC 51-55 DACBA 56-60 DCABD五、语法填空（共10题，每题1.5分，满分15分）61. effective 62. a 63. ways 64. on/upon 65. Feeling 66. consultant 67. is measured 68. if/though 69. better 70. noted六、单词拼写（共10题，每题1分，满分10分）71. congratulate 72.ambitio

71、n 73. favour/favor 74. accompanies 75. witnessed76. ajust 77.reflected 78. voluntary 79.recommended 80. occupied七、改错 （满分10分）1. was-am 2. practice 后for去掉 3. match-matches 4. Play-Playing5. give-gives 6. minds-mind 7. instead后+of 8. important-importance 9. which-who 10. they-we八、应用文（满分25分）Dear worried

72、, Im sorry to hear that youre having such a bad time at the moment. The truth is that everyone will have one of those periods when things seem to be going wrong, so you dont have to worry so much.Learn to control you temper so that you may not do or say anything youll regret.Here are three useful ti

73、ps.First, talk to someone you trust about how you feel. This is a good way of letting your anger out without hurting others or yourself. Second, go outdoors and play games with your friends, as physical exercise is an effective way to get rid of anger. And third, remain optimistic about your future.

74、I hope youll soon feel calmer and carry on as normal. Yours, Jamie 听力原文:Text 1W: Im thinking about taking a trip to Europe. Id like to visit France, England, and Italy. Would you like to come with me?M: Sure! Ive been to Italy, though. Ive always wanted to go to Sweden. Would you consider going ther

75、e, too?Text 2 M: Have you finished yet? Youre not having a dessert, are you? Look at the time. You know I have work tomorrow morning.W: Let me enjoy myself. Its not very often that we eat out at a restaurant.Text 3 W: Tony, Peter, John, Lucy, meis that everyone? We have to hurry. The show starts in

76、five minutes.M: No, wait. Heres Amy. Did you forget about her?W: I did, but dont worry. I have her ticket.Text 4 M: OopsIm sorry, Mom, I broke another plate. I should probably let you finish.W: No, you go ahead. I got those dishes at a garage sale. Just be more careful!Text 5 W: How was the party la

77、st night? You must have had a lot to say to those people, since you havent seen them for 20 years.M: I sure did! Everybody had exciting new jobs and had done so much. I was excited to see them again.Text 6 W: Hello, Id like to make an appointment to get an eye exam.M: Okay. What happened to your eye

78、s?W: Well, I cant see at night anymore, which is why Im coming in.M: Okay. Have your eyes been hurting? Or has your sight been going dark?W: No, nothing like that.M: Oh, I see. Then I suggest you meeting the doctor next Friday at 3:00 p.m. Is there anything youd like him to know before your visit?W:

79、 Next Friday works best for me. And nothing in particular, in fact. Thanks.Text 7 M: Hello, Susan. Where were you this morning? You look refreshed!W: I went for a walk around the lake. Great exercise for me, but it was so hot. I really need a glass of water.M: I havent been outside yet today, but it

80、 does look hot. How long were you out for?W: A few hours, at least. I walked around the entire lake, which is about four miles.M: Oh, I had no idea! I always thought that lake was smaller, like one or two miles around.W: No, its really big! Do you know where my aunt is?M: Shes still sleeping. I didn

81、t want to wake her.W: Youre a good husband to her. You should both walk around the lake with me next time.M: That sounds fun. Maybe well go tomorrow if its not as hot.Text 8 W: I went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon.M: Oh, OK.W: They are really nice. They have lots

82、of space. Each house has three bedrooms and a separate bathroom.M: Hmm.W: And there is a garden in the back of each house. John, would you put down your book? Arent you interested in what Im saying?M: Not especially.W: But why? I thought you wanted to move.M: You are the one who wants to move. I lik

83、e this apartment. I can walk to work from here.W: You could still walk to work if we moved near the sports center.M: Its further away, and itll be noisier.W: But its not exactly quiet living on this main road.M: Well, we chose this apartment together. And you didnt mind the noise from the main road

84、then. I seem to remember you liked the idea of being close to a bus station.W: I did, and still do. Its simply that we need more space. John, at least come and take a look at the house with me.M: All right.Text 9W: Where do you want to go to college, James?M: Well, Im not sure. I cant decide. Im wor

85、ried I will make the wrong choice. I want to be a teacher. I want to go to Columbia University in New York, but its so expensive. Its also very far from where my family lives. I also would like to go to Northwestern University, but none of my friends from high school are going there.W: Youll make ne

86、w friends when you go to college. M: Im worried about making new friends. Also, Im worried that I wont be smart enough to get good grades at a difficult college. I could go to the University of California, but I dont think they have good teaching. Most importantly, I want to go to a school that is f

87、amous for teaching.W: Those are all excellent schools, James. If youre accepted into all those schools, you should consider yourself very fortunate. When I went to school, I went to a very small college, and I still got a great job as a principal. You will be successful because you work very hard.M:

88、 Thanks for your help, Principal Skinner.Text 10 M: Good morning, everyone. When computers and intelligent machines first began to play an important role in our lives in the 1970s, many experts predicted that we were approaching a period when machines would do most of the work. It hasnt worked out l

89、ike that. It is true that fewer and fewer people are needed to produce goods. However, the workers affected have just had to find other less attractive jobs. Now, though, it looks like attitudes could finally be changing. It has been suggested in the UK that the working week could be reduced by five

90、 hours over the next decade. Of course, many people will be glad to hear this, but some concerns have been raised. A reduction in work might not be a good thing if it is replaced by more time spent on bad habits. Extra free time could be of great benefit if it is used for exercise and education. Business owners have also cautioned that industrial production would have to increase greatly to be able to pay for all this extra free time.