河北省枣强中学2016届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、2015-2016学年高三第一学期期中考试英语试卷试卷说明：1.本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。2. 考试范围：必修一必修三第三单元；考试时间：120分钟；试卷满分：150分第I卷第一部分 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。每段对话仅读一遍。1. When will the military parade in Beijing start?A. In 15 mi

2、nutes. B. In 20 minutes. C. In half an hour.2. What will the woman do this afternoon?A. Visit her sister. B. Go to Wang Anshi Museum. C. Help with her sisters study.3. What are the two speakers mainly talking about? A. The mans Apple watch. B. The mans brother. C. The mans birthday.4. What was the w

3、eather like in Australia then? A. Rainy. B. Nice. C. Terrible.5. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a market. B. In a police office. C. At a bank.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

4、段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。6. How does the man feel? A. Happy. B. Upset. C. Excited.7. Whats wrong with the man? A. He had a car accident. B. He was knocked down by a car. C. He had an accident when walking on the street.听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至10 题。8. Whats the mans favorite fruit? A. Apples. B. Peaches.

5、 C. Bananas.9. When were peaches first planted in China? A. About 750 years ago. B. About 5,700 years ago. C. About 7,500 years ago.10. How many researchers did the study? A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。11. Whats wrong with the mans camera? A. Its missing. B. Its out of date. C. Its broken.

6、12. How do people usually take photos now? A. By using cellphones and iPads. B. By using cameras. C. By photographers.13. Whats the mans final decision? A. He will buy a new camera from eBay. B. He will go to a real store to buy a new camera. C. He decides not to buy a new camera.听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 1

7、6 题。14. Whats the trouble with Mrs. Wang and what does she need right now? A. Her pulse runs very slowly and needs an X-ray text. B. She gets tired after running and needs a rest. C. She has a stomachache and needs an operation immediately.15. What is NOT true according to the conversation? A. Mrs.

8、Wang is getting fatter and fatter. B. Mrs. Wang has been sick recently. C. Mrs. Wangs heart is in a bad state.16. Who has passed away in her family? A. Mrs. Wangs father. B. Mrs. Wangs mother. C. Mrs. Wangs grandfather.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17. In which country do children sing songs of spring on

9、May Day? A. France. B. Greece. C. Italy.18. How do children in England deal with the pennies? A. Buy some flowers. B. Buy gifts. C. Throw them into a well.19. What do children in the US do on May Day? A. Give each other gifts. B. Sing songs to each other. C. Leave flowers at the doors.20. Where is t

10、he text taken from? A. A class presentation. B. A TV program. C. A radio program.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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AEating at a slow speed may help reduce hunger, the U.S. researchers said on Monday. Previous research suggests that the ability

11、 to control energy intake may be affected by the speed at which we eat, and a high eating rate may damage the relationship between the sensory signals and processes that control how much we eat.In order to learn more about the link between eating speed and energy intake, researchers examined how eat

12、ing speed affects calories consumed during a meal in both normal-weight subjects as well as overweight or obese subjects.In the new study, a group of normal-weight subjects and a group of overweight or obese subjects were asked to consume two meals in a controlled environment. All subjects ate one m

13、eal slowly, took small bites, chewed thoroughly, and paused and put the spoon down between bites, and ate a second meal quickly, took large bites, chewed quickly, and did not pause and put the spoon down.At the conclusion of the study, the researchers found only normal-weight subjects had a statisti

14、cally significant reduction in caloric consumption by eating slowly. “A lack of statistical significance in the overweight and obese group may be partly due to the fact that they consumed less food during both eating conditions compared to the normal-weight subjects,” Professor Meena Shah said, “it

15、is possible that the overweight and obese subjects felt more self-conscious, and thus ate less during the study.”Despite the differences in caloric consumption between the normal-weight and overweight and obese subjects, the study found some similarities. Both groups felt less hungry later on after

16、the slow meal than after the fast meal, which indicates that greater hunger suppression（抑制）among both groups could be expected from a meal consumed more slowly. Also, both the normal-weight and overweight or obese groups consumed more water during the slow meal. “The higher water intake during the s

17、low eating condition may have affected food consumption,” said Shah. According to Shah, slowing the speed of eating may help suppress hunger levels and “may even improve the enjoyment of a meal”.The findings were published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.21. What does the pr

18、evious study have in common with the new one?A. There is a link between eating speed and energy intake.B. Eating at a slow speed may help feel hungry.C. Eating too fast may damage your stomach.D. Eating rate may affect processes controlling how much we eat.22. What should the subjects do during the

19、research?A. Both groups could totally eat the meals at any speed as they liked.B. Both groups had to consume one meal in controlled eating conditions.C. Both groups were asked to eat one meal slowly while the other quickly.D. One group should eat slowly while the other one quickly.23. What caused th

20、e lack of statistically significant reduction in the overweight and obese group?A. They were told not to eat a lot.B. In the study they had no appetite to eat.C. They lost consciousness in the study.D. They ate less food on purpose.24. What is the passage mainly about?A. New research findings about

21、how to control eating rate.B. A study about the link between eating speed and energy intake.C. One may feel less hungry later on after the slow meal than after the fast meal.D. Water intake may have affected food consumption.BCleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy theyre giv

22、en after all. Choices can be hard.I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2,300 percent per year. Id never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of building an online bookstore with millions of titles was very e

23、xciting to me. I had just turned 30 years old, and Id been married for a year. I told my wife MacKenzie that I wanted to quit my job and go to do this crazy thing that probably wouldnt work since most start-ups dont, and I wasnt sure what to expect. MacKenzie told me I should go for it. As a young b

24、oy, Id been a garage inventor. Id always wanted to be an inventor, and she wanted me to follow my passion.I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people, and I had a brilliant boss that I much admired. I went to my boss and told him I wanted to start a company s

25、elling books on the Internet. He took me on a long walk in Central Park, listened carefully to me, and finally said, “That sounds like a really good idea, but it would be an even better idea for someone who didnt already have a good job.” That logic made some sense to me, and he convinced me to thin

26、k about it for 48 hours before making a final decision. Seen in that light, it really was a difficult choice, but finally, I decided I had to give it a shot. I didnt think Id regret trying and failing. And I suspected I would always be haunted by a decision not to try at all.After much consideration

27、, I took the less safe path to follow my passion, and Im proud of that choice. For all of us, in the end, we are our choices.25. What inspired the author with the idea of building an online bookstore?A. His dream of being an inventor. B. The support of his wife.C. The greatly increasing usage of the

28、 Internet. D. Millions of exciting titles.26. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined sentence?A. The idea of not trying would keep coming to his mind and disturb him. B. He would be very excited if he tried it out. C. He would be always having a doubt if he didnt try. D. The

29、decision not to try the online bookstore would terrify him.27. We can know from the passage that _.A. the boss thought the idea was suitable for the authorB. the author wanted someone else to try the ideaC. the author might not regret if he failed the ideaD. the author might go back to his boss if h

30、e failed28. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A. Cleverness and Kindness B. The Starting of AmazonC. Following My Passion D. We Are What We ChooseCGuide to Stockholm University LibraryOur library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying envi

31、ronment.ZonesThe library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own computer. The reading places consist mostly of tables and chairs. The ground floor is the zone where you can t

32、alk. Here you can find sofas and armchairs for group work. ComputersYou can use your own computer to connect to the wi-fi specially prepared for notebook computers; you can also use library computers, which contain the most commonly used applications, such as Microsoft Office. They are situated in t

33、he area known as the Experimental Field on the ground floor. Group-study PlacesIf you want to discuss freely without disturbing others, you can book a study room or sit at a table on the ground floor. Some study rooms are for 2-3 people and others can hold up to 6-8 people. All rooms are marked on t

34、he library maps. There are 40 group-study rooms that must be booked via the website. To book, you need an active University account and a valid University card. You can use a room three hours per day, nine hours at most per week. Storage of Study MaterialThe library has lockers for students to store

35、 course literature. When you have obtained at least 40 credits, you may rent a locker and pay 400 SEK for a years rental period. Rules to be FollowedMobile phone conversations are not permitted anywhere in the library. Keep your phone on silent as if you were in a lecture and exit the library if you

36、 need to receive calls. Please note that food and fruit are forbidden in the library, but you are allowed to have drinks and sweets with you. 29. Library computers on the ground floor.A. help students with their field experimentsB. contain software essential for schoolworkC. are for those who want t

37、o access the wi-fiD. are mostly used for filling out application forms30. A student can rent a locker in the library if he.A. can afford the rental feeB. attends certain coursesC. has nowhere to put his booksD. has earned the required credits31. What should NOT be brought into the library?A. Mobile

38、phones.B. Orange juice. C. Candy.D. Sandwiches.DThe story began with a young mother who had three sons. Unfortunately, the youngest son developed slow thinking skills, not having the intelligence of his brothers.With double duty as the mother of the household, she was exhausted, so that the youngest

39、 was often the target of anger and annoyance. Bad words, such as “you little fool” and the like, served as a daily meal for the youngest.The words and curses he got from the mother and ridicule from friends convinced him that he was distressing and embarrassing his family. Every morning he woke up w

40、ith his own face staring from the mirror reflection, he started to say quietly and sadly, “The fool is going to school.”As adult citizens, there was compulsory military service which should be lived. Thus, the youngest son also signed up and started to follow the various tests: a medical, physical a

41、bility test and other tests. On the day of the announcement, he was called into the board of examiners.In his mind, he convinced himself that he was the fool and couldnt pass the tests this time as he entered the room with his head down. It was not expected at all. The tests turned out to have the h

42、ighest praise from the board of examiners.“Congratulations, young man! Your test results are incredible! You are really a great and talented young man. ”Words from the board of examiners became the discovery of a new side of himself that was not known in advance. Voice kept echoing in his mind, such

43、 as “I, the great man, am in the shower”, “The great man washes his face”, “The talented young man again brushes his teeth” and so on. Confidence and improved self-image came beyond usual.20 years later, the youngest established himself as a successful businessman who was admired and respected, and

44、received many awards.The mindset and belief are the power behind the success that is within us. Whatever we think and believe in or minds continuously, it will eventually materialize in reality. Thats the universally applicable law.32. Why was the youngest often scolded by his mother?A. He was not a

45、s clever as his brothers. B. He considered himself to be a fool.C. He didnt behave himself at school. D. He didnt cook meals for his mother. 33. From the story we know that the young mother is _. A. selfish and lazy B. gentle and caring C. ill-tempered and impatient D. kind-hearted and diligent 34.

46、What happened to the youngest son later on?A. He received aid from others. B. He became an admirable psychologist. C. He became confident and successful. D. He developed strange mental diseases.35. From this passage, the author tells us that_. A. military service can change a person completelyB. mot

47、hers attitude toward children is important C. even a fool can become a successful businessman D. think big and you will get big results 第二节 （共五小题；每题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。 Although many Chinese students say that their knowledge of English grammar is good, most would admit

48、that their spoken English is poor. Whenever I speak to a Chinese student, they always say, “My spoken English is poor.” 36 I would like to suggest that there may be some reasons for their problems with spoken English.First, they fail to find suitable words to express themselves due to a limited voca

49、bulary. 37 However, you can speak with a limited vocabulary, if you choose a positive attitude. Others will follow you as long as you use the words that you know._38 Sometimes they make mistakes when they are speaking because they are shy and nervous. Yet students should remember that their goal sho

50、uld be FLUENCY NOT ACCURACY. Your aim in writing is to be accurate following the rules for grammar and using them to get your message across. But to talk to someone in English, as quickly and well as you can, even though sometimes you may use a wrong word or tense, but it doesnt matter. 39 The third

51、 reason is that not enough attention is paid to listening. You have one mouth but two ears! All the hearing is necessary for you to start speaking.Fourth, most Chinese students are reactive rather than proactive(主动的) language learners. Instead of actively seeking out opportunities to improve their s

52、poken English they passively wait for speaking opportunities to come to them and wonder why their English always remains poor. 40 A. Second, they are afraid of making mistakes.B. They may try to avoid making similar mistakes next time.C. Obviously the better answer is to expand their vocabulary.D. H

53、owever, their spoken English does not have to remain “poor”!E. The second reason lies in the reluctance (不愿) of using what has just been learned.F. The person you are speaking to will understand you and make allowances for any mistakes he hears.G. If you have this proactive outlook, then you will se

54、e English opportunities wherever you go.第三部分 英语知识应用（共四节，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） 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A, B, C, D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Americans prefer to try every way to have fun, for example, they drive their own cars, some even tow （拖）a small boat after vehicle. They start fr

55、om Los Angeles, California under sun, 41 through four or five hundred miles to go to La Fulin, Colorado to spend weekends while Chinese people are still 42 with work, and have dinner at home together with families in weekends or 43 time watching TV.The difference is mainly due to cultural customs an

56、d traditions 44 the two countries. It is said that Chinese people are living for others, while Americans are for 45 . When Chinese people come to the United States, they fight for 46 first, and then desperately make money after they are recognized by others. It seems that, the purpose to earn money

57、is not to enjoy life, 47 for their following generations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren. Chinese people prefer to save money 48 emergency, such as illness. Although Chinese people with 49 in the United States dont need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance, they wo

58、rk still very hard, as they hope that they can 50 more money.Chinese peoples interest is in the amount on the passbook（存折）, so they spend 51 money usually. Most of Chinese are very thrifty（节约的）, and they are 52 to spend money, but there are exceptions. They are willing to spend money on their 53 . M

59、any Chinese people think that, they endure（容忍）many 54 , so they wish that their children could live much better. Therefore, in the United States elementary schools, you can see that those who 55 the best, with more pocket money are Chinese students. In contrast, American children dress very simply,

60、with just a little pocket money. 56 Chinese, Americans believe in living for themselves. They do everything for their own. 57 , they earn money to enjoy a 58 life, and pursue a higher quality of life. As for their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social wel

61、fare, and children should live a(n) 59 life when they are 18 years old. So they could boldly spend money on themselves. 60 , Americans save little money. In the street, it is easy for Chinese to take out 300-400 dollars, but it is hard to say for Americans.41. A. running B. driving C. going D. walki

62、ng42. A. boring B. pleasant C. busy D. angry43. A. spend B. take C. cost D. pay44. A. through B. for C. among D. between45. A. themselves B. theirs C. them D. others46. A. survival B. remainder C. existence D. material47. A. or B. nor C. but D. and48. A. in possession of B. on account of C. in spite

63、 of D. in case of49. A. identity B. force C. fame D. power50. A. borrow B. give C. use D. save51. A. large B. few C. much D. little52. A. easy B. reluctant C. willing D. happy53. A. children B. relatives C. parents D. friends54. A. hardships B. problems C. difficulties D. sufferings55. A. match B. d

64、ecorate C. dress D. wear56. A. Different from B. Interested in C. Similar to D. Thanks to 57. A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Since 58. A. better B. well C. good D. rich59. A. single B. independent C. different D. comfortable60. A. In that case B. As a whole C. In this way D. As a result第II卷

65、第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每题1分，满分10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。British families started going on holiday to the seaside around the middle of the 19th century. The _61 (invent) of the railways made this possible. The first holiday makers 62 (be) quite rich and went for their health and education. The

66、seaside was a place to cure people of illness. And doctors recommended bathing in the sea and drinking sea water. At that time ordinary working people had very little time off work. 63 , in 1871 the government introduced four “Bank Holidays”, that is national holidays. This allowed people 64 (have)

67、a day or two out now and then, 65 gave them a taste for leisure and seaside. At first, they went on a day trip, taking advantage 66 special trip tickets on the railways. By the 1880s, 67 (rise) incomes meant that many ordinary workers and their families could have holiday at the seaside. Welfare was

68、 reduced and cheap hotels 68 (build) for them. Holiday makers enjoy 69 (sit) on the beach, bathing in the sea and eating ice cream. Cheap entertainment was on offer and holiday makers went to have fun. Today 70 English seaside remains popular with more than 18 million holidays taken there each year.

69、 第三节 单词拼写（共5小题，每题0.5分，满分2.5分）71. It is not easy for a Chinese person to speak English as _(流利) as a native speaker.72. She appeared to be angry. _(实际上), she was pleased.73. In some places there are many laws against _(cruel) to animals.74. You may be _(admit) to Beijing University next year if you m

70、ake full efforts.75. He was just unable to satisfy his daughters _(curious).第四节 完成句子（共5小题，每题0.5分，满分2.5分）76. 李明是由爷爷奶奶养大的。Li Ming _ _ _ by his grandparents.77. 王老师负责这个班级。Mr. Wang is _ _ _ the class.78. 如今，他的表现受到老师和同学的高度赞扬。Nowadays, his performance _ _ _ _ by his teachers and classmates.79. 他没有灰心，而是全身心

71、地投入到了学习中去。He _ _ _ and devoted himself to his studies.80. 这个国家经历了太多的战争。This country has _ _ too many wars.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10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅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: 在错词下划一横

72、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。Nowadays, the majority of students prefer to using electronic dictionaries because they considered electronic dictionaries smart and convenient to carry. Besides, it has many other potential function, such as taking photos, calculati

73、ng, playing music, getting on line and play games. However, others hold total different views, saying printed dictionaries are equipped with a large vocabulary. And more detailed examples are given when the electronic dictionaries provide limited information. However, the printed dictionaries cost m

74、uch less than electronic ones. Personally, I prefer electronic dictionary because it not only serve as a dictionary but also a calendar, media player, camera and timekeeper.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假如你叫李华，是一名中学生。家乡的古刹历史悠久，闻名遐迩，游客如织，你为此而自豪。但你最近很苦恼，因为有些人打起了古刹的主意，想把它拆掉建成工厂。为保护古刹，你给某英语报社写一封信，提出以下几点建议：1. 限制游客数量以保护

75、古刹；2. 建立网站，供人们网上欣赏；3. 另选其他地点建立工厂。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 信的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总数。Dear Editor,Im a student. Ive been proud of Gucha, an old temple in my village. _Im looking forward to your early reply. Yours Li Hua高三英语期中考试参考答案听力（1.5*20）：1-5 ACABC 6-10 BACCB 11-15 CABCA 16-20 CBCCC阅读理解（2*20）：21-24 ACDB 25-28: CA

76、CD 29-31 BDD 32-35ACCD 36-40DCAFG完形填空（1.5*20）：41-45BCADA 46-50 ACDAD 51-55 DBAAD 56-60 ACABD语法填空（1*10）：61. invention 62. were 63. However 64. to have 65. which 66.of 67. rising 68.were built 69. sitting 70 the单词拼写（0.5*5）：71. fluently 72. Actually 73. cruelty 74. admitted 75. curiosity 完成句子（0.5*5）：76

77、. was brought up 77. in charge of 78. is thought highly of 79. didnt lose heart 80. gong through短文改错（1*10）：1. using-use 或去掉to 2. considered-consider 3. function-functions 4. play-playing 5. total-totally 6. large-larger 7. when-while 8. However-Moreover 9. prefer electronic dictionary-prefer an elec

78、tronic dictionary 10. serve-serves书面表达（25）：One possible version:Dear Editor, Im a student, Ive been proud of Gucha, an old temple in my village. Its a cultural relic with a long history, which makes it so famous that many tourists visit it every year. But now I feel worried about it. Though much mon

79、ey is brought in, part of it has been badly destroyed. Worse still, some people in my village want to pull it down and build a new factory where the old temple is. It represents the past of my village, so it should be protected well. The number of the visitors should be limited to protect the old te

80、mple. Also, a website should be built where people can look at the pictures of the temple without destroying its beauty. As for the factory, it should be built in some other places. Do you think so? Im looking forward to your early reply. Yours, Li Hua高三英语听力原文Text 1W: When will the military parade i

81、n Beijing start?M: Its scheduled to begin at ten oclock, and my watch says 9:45. It wont be long. Text 2M: What a beautiful day today! What about taking a walk in Wang Anshi Museum this afternoon?W: Id like to, but my sister has asked me to help with her math.Text 3W: Your Apple watch is very beauti

82、ful. Where did you buy it?M: Actually I didnt buy it. It is a gift from my brother. He gave me on my 20th birthday.Text 4W: Was the weather nice when you were traveling in Southern China?M: No. It kept pouring all the time. I went there during the wrong season. I should have gone to Australia instea

83、d.Text 5M: Hello, Id like to open a savings account.W: A fixed deposit or current account?M: Whats the interest rate on a one-year deposit account?W: 2.25%.Text 6W: Hi, David, you look awful. Whats the trouble?M: Well, believe it or not, I had an accident in the car this morning. Someone drove into

84、the back of my car.W: No! How did it happen?M: I was just turning into my drive when another car came round the corner and drove into the back of mine.W: Didnt you see him?M: No, I didnt. I looked in my driving mirror and there was no one coming. Not only that, I also looked in the big mirror on the

85、 other side of the road.M: Thats right. Text 7M: What do you want to eat, Maria? We have apples and peaches.W: Id like a peach, please. Its my favorite fruit. What about you, James?M: I prefer bananas. By the way, have you read the news report about peaches? It explains when peach trees were first p

86、lanted in China.W: No. When were they first planted in China?M: According to the report, peach trees were first planted in China about 7,500 years ago. But it took three years for peaches to the ones we eat today.W: Where were they first planted?M: Somewhere in the lower area of the Yangtze River. I

87、t was near Shanghai.W: Who did the study?M: Two Chinese researchers and a Canadian researcher. By the way, why do you like eating peaches so much?W: I like their taste. Theyre really sweet. And, they can help me have better skin.Text 8M: My camera is broken. Im thinking about buying a new one.W: You

88、re really living in the Stone Age. Few people use cameras to take photos now.M: Then how do people usually take photos now?W: By using cellphones and iPads. I havent used a camera for a long time. I usually take photos using my iPhone. It takes very goods photos.M: Do you think cameras will totally

89、disappear one day?W: That depends. If cellphones can take photos as well as the best cameras, then Im afraid theyll completely disappear.M: But I like using cameras.W: So you still want to buy a new camera?M: Yes. I want to go downtown tomorrow.W: Why not just buy one from eBay? Its much more conven

90、ient and it can save you a lot of money.M: Well, I like shopping around in a real store. Different people like different things, you know.Text 9M: Well, Mrs. Wang. Do you have a pain in your stomach?W: Yes, particularly after meals.M: Let me see your X-ray result. Im afraid you need an operation rig

91、ht now.W: Is it so serious?M: Im afraid so.W: operation? What about my heart?M: Let me feel your pulse. Have you been weak recently?W: Yes, I get tired rather easily.M: Have you been losing any weight?W: I suppose so. The mirror tells me that.M: Has anyone in your family got heart trouble?W: Well, b

92、oth my parents have high blood pressure, and my grandfather died of a heart attack.M: Your heart is in a rather bad state.W: You mean I should have another operation some day?M: Yes, very likely.Text 10 People in different countries have their own ways of celebrating May Day. In todays program, Ill

93、share some ways of celebrating May Day in some countries. In France, people touch cows that are walking on the street. They also drink milk directly from cows on the morning of the day. They do that for good luck. In Greece children go from door to door and sing songs of spring on May Day. They usua

94、lly receive something to eat from their neighbors. In England, children visit from house to house. They bring flowers in exchange for pennies. But they dont use the money to buy anything. They throw them into a wishing well. In Italy, boys often sing to the girls they love. So how do people in our country celebrate it? Well, in the US, children ring doorbells of relatives and friends then run away leaving flowers there as a surprise. Thats all for today. Thanks for your listening.