河北省武邑中学2017届高三下学期第一次质检考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、河北武邑中学2016-2017学年下学期高三第一次质量检测英语试题 命题：鲍海建 审核：魏军霞本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案一并交回。第I卷注意事项：1. 答第I卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 选出每小题答案后，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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。.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7.5分） 听下面5段对话

2、。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的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. Whats the relationship between the two speaker?AStrangers BCouple CWaiter and customer2What are the two speakers talking about?AVocation BFood CFavour 3What can we infer from the conversation?A. Joe feels it a

3、 shame to rely on his parents BJoe graduated from college this yearCJoes life relies on his parents4What doesnt the man want to do according to the conversation? ATo have the air conditioner repaired BTo buy an air conditioner CTo have the air conditioner returned5Why doesnt John like his Chinese te

4、acher?AShe is too young BHer class is too boring CChinese isnt his favorite class第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或对白，每段对话或对白后有几个小题，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至7题。6Why is the man very happy?A. He can return the CD player wi

5、thout a charge in 30 days BHe has already kept the receipt in the safe placeCHe signed his name and got refund7What should the man take to return the CD player?AThe money BThe restocking fee CThe receipt听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8What is the topic of the dialogue?AHeadache BToothache CInsurance9. What should t

6、he man do according to the woman? ALearn how to prevent pain BKnow how to stand the pain CTake good care of his teeth听第8段材料，回答第10至1 2题。10. Who do you guess made the man unhappy? AA nice guy BA new roommate CBobs girlfriend11Whats the attitude the man tried to take towards the girls voice? ASilent bu

7、t angry BPolite CExcited and sorrowful12. What can we learn from the conversation? AThe mans new roommate is a nice and polite girl BIt will take some time for the man to get used to Bobs girlfriends voice. CThe man doesnt know how to tolerate the girls action听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13Whats the womans prob

8、lem when she speaks in class? AShe can express herself fluently BShe doesnt speak a word in class. CMany ideas never seem to come out of her mouth.14What does the man advise the woman to do?APrepare what she would like to say in advance BBe realistic before preparation for top. CFind a chance to pra

9、ctice speaking frequently15How did the woman feel about speaking in class after the mans explanations? AExhausting BNot a bit difficult CGossipy16What difficulty must the woman face?ATo respect others statements BTo predict what others will say CTo express ideas in different ways听第10段材料回答第17至20题。17W

10、hat choice will the man make between a book and a movie?ABoth a book and a movie BNot a book but a movie CEither a book or a movie.18When did the man watch the film Titanic for the first time? ADuring primary school. BIn junior schoo1 CDuring high school.19What got the man shocked terribly when the

11、ship was sinking? AThe love between men and women BThe horrible catastrophe CThe dead people20What can we infer from the conversation? APeople are brave when facing great disaster BHuman should conquer nature completely if necessary.CIt is a must that human respects nature第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共1

12、5小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，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。AHow did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient

13、 times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties. “Wen Ding”, ancient rice cookerOne of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The “Wen Ding”, an ancient c

14、ooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heart by burning fuels like charcoal.The “Wen Ding” unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is t

15、hought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the “Wen Ding” was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures. “Ran LU”, ancient small hot potThe “Ran LU” is a s

16、mall size cooking vessel(器皿)made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessels structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot

17、pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475221 BC)Bronze You, ancient kettleThe Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design,

18、unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today cant do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drinkBronze Yan, ancient steamerAlthough the “Wen Ding” was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people

19、later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer.21. When did the “Ran LU” become

20、 popular? A. In the Zhou Dynasty B. In the Warring States Period C. In the Eastern Han dynasty D. In the Stone Age22. The Bronze You, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening to_. A. store wine B. pour water C. place charcoals D. hold charcoal ashes23. What is the unique advantage of the Bronze

21、 Yan? A. It is warm B. It is convenient C. It is environment-friendly D. It is useful24. Among the following products, which one may have the longest history? A. The “Wen Ding”. B. The “Ren LU”. C. The Bronze You D. The Bronze YanBThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the eleve

22、nth largest nation in Europe. England, Wales and Scotland make up the island of Great Britain, which takes up（占据） most of the Britain Isles. Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are mountainous. The highest mountain is Ben Nevis in Scotland. Plains and valleys cover much of England. The British clim

23、ate is mild. About 58 million people live in the United Kingdom. Few other countries are so crowded. Four out of five people live in cities such as Belfast, Glasgow, and London. London is the capital. Great Britain grows half of the food it needs. Its industries help to pay for the food that is boug

24、ht from abroad. The United Kingdom manufactures（制造商） a wide range of goods. Service industries, such as tourism, that provide services rather than producing goods, are increasing. Traditional industries, such as coal mining, are declining.25. There are many mountains in _.A. Northern Ireland, Scotla

25、nd and England B. England, Wales and ScotlandC. Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland D. Northern Ireland, Wales and England26. In the United Kingdom, about _people live in big cities.A. 58 million B. 48.8 million C. 38.8 million D. half 27. According to the passage, which of the statements is true?

26、_ .A. Great Britain grows all of the food it needs.B. The United Kingdom manufactures a narrow range of goods.C. The speed of tourism in UK is increasing faster than producing goods.D. The coal mining is also increasing fast.CAt a primary school in a small town in the east of South Carolina, second-

27、grade teachers Carneau and Lynne are convinced that separating primary boys and girls produces immediate academic improvement in both genders (性别) David Chadwell, South Carolinas coordinator (协调人）of single gender education says, “Boys and girls learn，hear and respond to their surroundings differentl

28、y. We can teach boys and girls based on what we now know.”Male and female eyes are not organized in the same way, he explains. The composition of the male eye makes it sensitive to motion and direction. “Boys interpret (理解)the world as objects moving through space,” he says.The male eye is also draw

29、n to cooler colors like silver and black. Its no accident that boys tend to create pictures of moving objects instead of drawing the happy colorful family, as girls do in class.The female eye, on the other hand, is drawn to warmer colors like red, yellow and orange. To attract girls, Chadwell says,

30、the teacher doesnt need to move as much as in boys class. Using descriptive phrases and lots of colors in presentations or on the blackboard gets their attention.Boys and girls also hear differently. “When someone speaks in a loud tone，girls interpret it as yelling,” says Chadwell. “They think youre

31、 mad and can shut down.” Girls are more sensitive to sounds. He advises girls teachers to watch the tone of their voices. Boys teachers should sound more forceful, even excited.A boys nervous system causes him to be more cautious when he is standing, moving, and the room temperature is around 6F. St

32、ress in boys，he says, tends to increase blood flow to their brains, a process that helps them stay focused. Girls are more focused when they are seated in a warmer room around 75F. Girls also respond to stress differently. When exposed to threat and conflict, blood goes to their guts (内脏), leaving t

33、hem feeling nervous or anxious.These differences can be applied in the classroom, Chadwell adds.“Single gender programs are about maximizing the learning.”8. What is David Chadwells attitude towards separating primary boys and girls while learning? A. Pessimistic.B. Supportive.C. Neutral. D. Indiffe

34、rent.9. Which of the following shows the proper organization of the passage?(=Paragraph 1 = Paragraph 2 =Paragraph 3 =Paragraph 8)10. Which of the students is most likely to stay focused?A. A boy sitting in a warm room.B. A girl facing a lot of pressure.C. A girl standing in a cold room.D. A standin

35、g boy faced with stress.11. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A. Different Ways Of Attracting Boys And GirlsB. The Differences Between Boys And GirlsC. How Boys And Girls Learn DifferentlyD. How To Teach More EffectivelyDAdding math talk to story time at home is a winning

36、factor for childrens math achievement, according to a new research from a university. The study from psychologists Sian Beilock and Susan Levine shows a marked increase in math achievement among children whose families used Bedtime Math, an iPad app that delivers engaging math story problems for par

37、ents and children to solve together. Even children who used the app with their parents as little as once a week saw gains in math achievement by the end of the school year. The apps effect was especially strong for children whose parents tend to be anxious or uncomfortable with math.Previous researc

38、h from this group has demonstrated the importance of adults attitudes about math for childrens math success. For example, a recent study found that math-anxious parents who help their children with math homework actually weaken their childrens math achievement. The new findings demonstrate that stru

39、ctured, positive interactions around math at home can cut the link between parents uneasiness about math and childrens low math achievement.“Many people experience high levels of anxiety when they have to solve a math problem, with a majority of adults feeling at least some worries about math,” said

40、 Beilock, professor in Psychology and author of Choke, a book about stress and performance. “These math-anxious parents are probably less likely to talk about math at home, which affects how competent their children are in math. Bedtime Math encourages a dialogue between parents and kids about math,

41、 and offers a way to engage in high-quality math interactions in a low-effort, high-impact way.” Study participants included 587 first-grade students and their parents. Families were given an iPad installed with a version of the Bedtime Math app, with which parents and their children read stories an

42、d answer questions involving math, including topics like counting, shapes and problem-solving. A control group received a reading app that had similar stories without the math content and questions related to reading comprehension instead. Childrens math achievement was assessed at the beginning and

43、 end of the school year. Parents completed a questionnaire about their nervousness with math. The more times parents and children in the math group used the app, the higher childrens achievement on a math assessment at the end of the school year. Indeed, children who frequently used the math app wit

44、h their parents outperformed similar students in the reading group by almost three months in math achievement at years end.12.Bedtime Math is an iPad app that _.A. requires parents and children to answer reading comprehension questions B. encourages children together with their parents to solve math

45、 story problems C. teaches children how to count, recognize shapes and solve practical problemsD. assesses childrens math achievement and parents nervousness with math 13.The previous study found that _.A. childrens math achievement is related to parents attitude about math B. help from math-anxious

46、 parents improves childrens math achievementC. interactions around math at home will cut off the family relationshipD. children can achieve more success if they see the importance of math14.We can infer from the passage that _.A. children using the app for three months can see gains in math achievem

47、entB. children whose parents are uneasy about math outperform other studentsC. it is the math problems related to the stories that make the great difference D. the frequency of using the app has nothing to do with childrens achievement15.Which is the best title for the passage? A. High-anxiety paren

48、ts influence childrens attitude about math.B. Frequent use of app can develop problem solving ability.C. Low-effort activities create good parent-child relationship.D. High-quality math interactions improve math performance.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。 There are so

49、 many things we do in our daily lives that have become a habit -36一 How you answer the phone is a habit. The way you sit in the car when you drive is a habit. Have you ever tried to change the way you do something, after youve done it in a certain way for so long. Its not very easy to do. The minute

50、 your mind drifts to something else, you go right back to the old way of doing things._ 37- Its a way of doing things that has become routine or commonplace. To change an existing habit or form a new one can be tedious task.Lets pick something fairly easy to start with, like spending 15 minutes in t

51、he morning reading the Bible. If you want to turn something into a habit that you do every day, you have to WANT to do it.38- Make a firm decision to do this on a daily basis.Imprint it in your mind. Write several notes to yourself and put them in places where you will see them By the alarm clock, o

52、n the mirror, on the refrigerator door, in yourbriefcase, and under your car bathroom keys are good places to start. After the newness wears off, then you will have to remind yourself, Hey, I forgot to. Keep using the notes if you have to._ 39_ Some people say it will take over a month to solidify i

53、t and make it something you will do without having to think about it. 1 tend to agree with the last statement. Two to three weeks will help you to remember. but thirty day or mnre will make it a part of your everyday rourine. 40A. What is a habit anyway?B. Is doing things in an old way good?C. Brush

54、ing your teeth is a habit.D. Forming a bad habit is easy.E. It takes 16 to 21 times of repeating a task to make it a habit.F. If you dont, you will find a way to do everything but that.G. Thats something you wont necessarily have to think about before you do it-habit.第二节 (共5小题：每小题2分, 满分l0分)根据短文内容, 从

55、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。Forgiveness(宽恕) To forgive is a virtue（美德）, but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your hate. However, forgiveness is possible, and it can be surprisingly beneficial and mental health. People

56、 who forgive show less sadness, anger and stress and more hopefulness, according to a recent research._36 Try the following steps:Calm yourself. _37 You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love .Dont wait for an apo

57、logy. Many times the person who hurt you doesnt intend to apologize. They may have wanted to hurt you or they just see things the same way. _38 Keep in mind that forgiveness does not necessarily mean becoming friends again with the person who upset you.Take the control away from your offender. Rethi

58、nking about your hurt gives power to the person who caused you pain . Instead of focusing on your wounded feeling, learn to look for the love ,beauty and kindness around you._39 If you understand your offender, you can realize that he or she was acting out of unawareness , fear, and ever love. You m

59、ay want to write a letter to yourself from your offenders point of view.Dont forget to forgive yourself. _40 But it can rob you of your self-confidence if you dont do it.A. Why should you forgive? B. How should you start to forgive?C. Recognize the benefits of forgiveness. D. Try to see things from

60、your offender angle .E. For some people, forgiving themselves in the biggest challenge.F. To make your anger die away, try a simple stress- management technique.G. If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting an awfully long time.第二部分 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l. 5分；满分30分)阅读下

61、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, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。It was pouring outside . We all stood there 41 , some patiently , others annoyed 42 nature messed up (弄糟) their hurried day . I got lost in the sound and sight of the heavens 43 away the dirt and dust of the world .“Mom , lets run through the

62、 rain,” a girls voice 44 me .“No, honey . Well wait until it 45 down a bit,” Mom replied .The young girl waited about another minute and 46 “Mom , lets run through the rain .”“Well get wet if we do,” Mom said .“No , we wont , Mom. Thats not what you said this morning ,” the young girl said as she 47

63、 her Moms arm .“This morning ? 48 did I say we could run through the rain and not get wet?”“Dont you remember ? When you were talking to Daddy about his cancer , you said ,” If God can get us through this , he can get us through 49 .”The entire crowd turned 50 . Mom paused and thought for a moment a

64、bout 51 she would say . Now some would laugh it off and scold her for being 52 . But then we heard , “Honey , you are 53 . Lets run through the rain . If we get wet , maybe we just need washing ,” Mom said . Then 54 they ran .We all stood 55 , smiling and laughing as they ran past the cars . Yes , t

65、hey got wet . But they were 56 by a few who screamed and laughed like children all the 57 to their cars . Circumstances (境况) or people can take away your material possessions , and they can even take away your 58 . But no one can ever take away your precious 59 . So, dont forget to make time and tak

66、e the 60 to make memories every day ! I hope you still take the time to run through the rain .41Atalking BwaitingCcomplaining Dexpecting 42Aas if Beven if Cbecause Dwhen 43Ataking Bputting Cdriving Dwashing 44Acaught Bbroke Cimpressed Dcalled 45Aslows Bcomes Cpushes Dcalms 46Aasked Brepeated Crequir

67、ed Dadded 47Apulled Btouched Cwaved Dfelt 48AWhy BHow CWhen DWhere 49Athe rain Bthe disease CanythingDsomething 50Astill Bsilent Cserious Dangry51Awhat Bhow Cwhether Dif 52Adishonest Bsilly Cdaring Dforgetful53Aright Bwrong Cstupid Dclever 54Aoff Balong Con Dover 55Asighing Bjoking Cdiscussing Dwatc

68、hing 56Afollowed Bguided Crespected Dpraised 57Atime Bway Csame Dbest 58Ahouse Bmoney Chealth Dtime59Achildren Bmemories Ccourage Dexperience 60Apossibilities Bopportunities Crisk Dchallenge第II 卷考生注意事项：请用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容

69、（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。In Hangzhou, borrowing books from the library is now as simple as shopping online: click, pay 61 wait for delivery.The citys public library recently launched a program on WeChat, 62 popular Chinese messaging software, enabling its readers to check out books online and get them 63 (

70、deliver) to their homes at low prices.To enjoy the “Hangzhou enjoyable reading” service, one first needs to follow the librarys official WeChat account, 64 provides a list of books. After picking books, borrowers are required 65 (present)the information such as their library membership cards, cell p

71、hone numbers and so on. The selected items will be delivered by express within three days after payments. Each reader can borrow up to 5 books once and 20 books at most 66 total. The books can be borrowed for up to 40 days. Reading now can borrow the librarys most popular books in this way. The onli

72、ne books will be renewed and enriched 67 (gradual) according to readers borrowing habits and 68 (prefer). At the end of December, the librarys old and classic books 69 (put) online too, making the total number of books available and bringing borrowers a lot of 70 (convenient)第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分1

73、0分） 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（），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 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11处起）不计分。How is everything going with you? As for me, I have a great news to shareI will finally get to be in a book!Last Saturday morning, Dad

74、and I were eating breakfast while we heard a knock on the door. I rushed to open the door. It was our neighbor Miss Lydia, that draws pictures for childrens books. Miss Lydia greeted me with a smile, looking happily to see me. Remembering my best manner , I said, “Hello, Miss Lydia. Wont you come in

75、?” Miss Lydia came in, sitting at the breakfast table, and said to my dad that he would like both of us to be her models in one of her books! I jumped off my chair and run to give Miss Lydia a big hug.I hope my first model experience will be both enjoyable or unforgettable. Im looking forward to hea

76、ring you soon第二节书面表达(满分25分) 据央视新闻12月22日消息，江西省安福县一名15岁少年，因长期遭受同学殴打欺凌，情绪和精神上出现了异常，吞食了大量铁钉自杀。经手术救治后，该少年吞食的异物被取出。假设你是China Daily的一名记者李华，请你对该事件进行新闻报道。写作要求:1.简要描述该事件经过。 2.对该事件发生的原因进行分析。注意:1.词数100词左右; 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 3.标题已为你写好，不计入总词数。参考词汇: 铁钉:iron nailAnother Tragedy of School Violence: A 15-year-old St

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78、tting-sat 2.while-when 7.he-she3. that-who8.run-ran4. happily-happy 9.or-and5. manners 10. hear后加from范文Another Tragedy of School Violence: A 15-year-old Student Committed Suicide On Dec. 22d, a 15-year-old student from AnFu town, Jiangxi Province committed suicide by swallowing plenty of iron nails,

79、 after having fallen victim to school violence for long. Though he pulled through after a surgery, it iswhich uncertain whether he can walk away from such a miserable experience. Both parents and schools are to blame for such tragedies as school violence. For one thing, parents neglect how much dama

80、ge has been done to their kids owing to their improper guidance. Being the only child in a family, kids often fail to learn how to get along with his or her peers. Therefore, when there听力材料Text 1W：Im busy year after year，but Ive done nothingM：Youve done a lot, my darling!Text 2W：Please help yourself

81、 to whatever you likeDont be shyM：Yes，thank youText 3W：Doesnt Joe feel it a shame to depend on his parents since he has graduated from college?M：He has no senseText 4W：Hi，what can I do for you today，sir?M：Good morningI bought this air conditioner here a few months agoIt doesnt work nowCan I return i

82、t or get it fixed?Text 5W：What do you think about the teachers，John?M：Honestly，I like most of them，except my Chinese teacherShe is quite young,but her class is too boring!Text 6W：Is there anything else that you would like to buy?M：No，thank youI guess thats itBy the way，in case theres a flaw in this

83、CD player，Can I return it?W：Yes：But you must return it within 30 daysM：Is there a charge for that?I know other stores have a restocking feeW：There will be no charge at a11M：Im glad to hear thatW：However，you must show us the receiptCould you sign it here，please?M：OKW：All rightKeep your receiptIf some

84、thing comes upyou can show it to us and Well give you a refundM：ThanksI11 put it in a safe placeText 7W：Hi，Robert，what happened to your face? It looks swollenM：I have to go and get my teeth filledW：Did it hurt?M：I dont even want to talk about itIt killed me!W：Well，I guess youve learned a good lesson

85、，huh! You have to take good care of your teethM：No kiddingI cant stand the pain，but the bill is too large!W：Dont you have a dental insurance?M：I do，but it doesnt cover everythingText 8W：I heard you got a new roommateWhats he like?M：Yeah，Bob moved in last weekHe is a nice guy and so far everything is

86、 cool except his girlfriendW：Oh? Whats wrong with his girlfriend?M：She came to see him last weekendShe is a nice girl but theres something wrong with her voiceI tried to smile and be po1ite，but the whole time all I could think was“whats wrong with her voiceW：Well，I guess it might take some time to g

87、et used toM：I doubt itListening to her talk is terribleW：Oh，come on，its not that badM：No，its so much bad. And they invited me out to dinner tonightI really have no idea how Im going to pull it offText 9W：I find it really hard to express myself in classI have lots of ideas，but they never seem to come

88、 out of my mouthM：Let me give you a little adviceYou know what the topics are，so prepare what you would like to say ahead of timeW：I often do like that，but Im worried about the responses from other peopleM：You have to be realisticNot everyone is going to agree with you，but people will respect your o

89、pinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussionW：Im worried that what I say will not make senseM：We could chat about the topic before classI could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speakingW：Thats a

90、good ideaWhat should I do if I have two minds about a topic?M：Thats easy. Express possibilitiesPeople will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angleW：I didnt realize that speaking in class could be so easyM：The most difficult thing is to predict what other people

91、will sayThey will reply to your statementsbut you cant be sure howText 10W：Which impresses you morea book or a movie?M： The latter one would be my favoriteA great many movies have impressed meBut the first time what I watched was TitanicIn my memory，I first watched Titanic when I was a pupil in the

92、second grade，though I didnt know too much about the love between men and womenI was terribly shocked by the horrible catastrophe when it is sinkingSome are screaming，some are too scared to say a word，some are murmuring prayers in the Bible and begging for the Gods mercyAll in all, that was the first time I had viewed peoples psychological status when confronted with the great disasterAnd I learnt that men, including me, should always show respect to nature or properly reduce our confidence when saying men can conquer the worldKEYS: 1-5 BBCBB6-10 ACBCC11-15 BBCAB16-20 BBABC