河北省涞水波峰中学2016-2017学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、波峰中学2016-2017学年度第二学期期中考试 高二英语试题 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 第I卷（选择题100分）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。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. Why did the man

2、go to see a doctor? A. He is going blind. B. His glasses no longer work. C. He can only see things up close.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Basketball practice. B. The mans basketball. C. Training games.3. How many people are probably eating with the man? A.Three. B. Two. C. Four.4

3、. Where are the speakers? A. At a health store. B. At a gym. C. In a doctors office.5. How does the woman describe her dog? A. Hes good at protecting her. B. Hes not very nice sometimes.C. Hes too small to do any harm.第二节( 共15 小题; 每小题1.5 分, 共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

4、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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A computer museum. B. Advances in computer technology.C. A library with examples of old technology.7. What is the PowerBook 100? A. A $700,000 computer. B. A machine from

5、 1976. C. The original portable computer.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Who will be on the face of the $20 bill? A. Susan B. Anthony. B. Harriet Tubman. C. Alice Paul.9. What did Susan B. Anthony do? A. She saved many slaves. B. She helped pass a new law. C. She started an important discussion.10. Why are the s

6、peakers excited? A. Women will be featured on U.S. money. B. The 19th Amendment just passed. C. Alexander Hamilton wont be on the $10 bill.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How did the speakers find out about the restaurant? A. From a friend. B. From a website. C. From the newspaper.12. What does the woman want

7、to do after the meal? A. Talk to the owner of the restaurant. B. Get another drink. C. Eat some pizza.13. What will the woman probably do this week? A. Get some money from Brian. B. Go back to the restaurant. C. Talk to Susan. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. When does the man need to turn in his application? A

8、. By January 2nd. B. By May 1st. C. By September 3rd.15. How many people applied last year? A. Fifty. B. Twenty. C. Seventeen.16. Who might the woman be? A. An administration assistant. B. A current student. C. A professor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did Milton do? A. He caught a thief. B. He went to

9、 a theme park. C. He traveled over 3000 miles.18. What happened on Monday? A. Some cars were stolen. B. A roller coaster stopped working.C. The Johnson family moved to New York.19. Where is Six Flags located? A. In Orange County. B. In Union City. C. In New York.20. What will viewers see next? A. An

10、 advertisement. B. An interview. C. A weather report.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（ABCD）中，选出最佳选项。A Safety and Security Procedures Your safety and the security of your personal property(财产) are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urg

11、e you to take advantage of the following suggestions. YOUR VEHICLE Lock your vehicle and do not leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their loss.TRAVELING Be good at noticing things around you when sightseeing or traveling. Stay in heavily traveled areas. Dont display larg

12、e amounts of cash.GUEST ROOM SECURITY For additional security, use the deadbolt (插锁) provided on your door and make sure the windows are locked. As an additional precautious measure, please secure the secondary locks provided. Do not admit anyone to your room without first making identification. A o

13、ne-way viewer is provided in your door to assist with identification. If there is any doubt about the persons identity, please contact the Front Desk.SAFETY BOXES Do not leave money or valuables in your room or vehicle. We provide free safety boxes for you. We are not responsible for items left in r

14、oom valued over $200.KEYS Safeguard your key. Please do not leave it in the door. Do not give your key to others or leave it unattended. Please leave your key at the Front Desk when you check out.FIRE Please familiarize yourself with the nearest fire exits. Report fire or smoke to the hotel operator

15、. In the unlikely event of a fire, please move quickly and calmly to the nearest safe exit and leave the building. Avoid the use of the elevator.REPORTING Please report any suspicious activity, or safety concerns to management.21. What should you do when a fire breaks out according to the passage?A.

16、 Try your best to put out the fire. B. Report fire to your leader first.C. Leave the building through the safe exit.D. Use the electric lift to leave as fast as possible. 22. What should you do with a suspicious-looking stranger who knocks at your door?A. Pretend you are not in the room.B. Send him

17、to the police station.C. Get in touch with the Front Desk.D. Let him in to make sure of his identity.23. Where are you advised to put your valuable things when you go out?A. In your cars. B. In the room.C. At the Front Desk.D. In the free safety box. 24. Where might you see these suggestions?A. At a

18、 gym. B. At a hotel. C. At a shop. D. At a bank.BWhen Chinese womens volleyball team took on Serbia for the Olympic title, 70 percent of Chinese families watched live broadcast on TV, easily beating the audience rating for Lunar New Year Gala.Pushed to the fourth place in group, China met the powerf

19、ul and two-time Olympic champions Brazil who had unreserved support from capacity home fans in the quarterfinals.When almost no one believed they could win, the Chinese team came rallied from one set down to beat the hosts 3-2 before they avenged their group loss on the Netherlands in the semifinals

20、.Among all the Chinese sports teams, the womens volleyball remain the most special one, whose victories had fueled Chinese confidence in the 1980s and still represent the best things that sports can offer to the Chinese: perseverance, courage and unity.They endured extremely arduous training and dis

21、played never say die spirit en route to becoming world champions, which made the Chinese believe the country, recovering from political turmoils at that time, could be as strong in the world one day as the volleyball players are in sports.After over 30 years of reform and opening up nowadays, China

22、believes the “womens volleyball spirit” is never outdated.My father leapt in the air when China won. He told me with tears in his eyes that great spirit has been with the Chinese volleyball team for years, wrote an internet user.25. What can we learn from the passage?A. Chinese families love sports

23、more than literary programs.B. Many people didnt expect Chinese Womens Volleyball team would win.C. The Brizils sports fans did give the biggest support to the Chinese players.D. Chinese Womens Volleyball team beat the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.26. Which of the following can replace the under

24、lined word“fueled”in the 4th paragraph?A. strengthened B. weakened C. fulfilled D. limited27. What does the writer want to show by quoting an Internet users words in the last paragraph?A. The father is a volleyball fan.B. The father is an emotional person.C. Chinese womens volleyball team is the gre

25、atest in the world.D. The great spirit of Chinese womens volleyball team inspires Chinese people.CYellowstone is host to many different species of plants. However, the park is most special because of what lies underneath it. It sits on top of an ancient super volcano, known as The Yellowstone Calder

26、a. The caldera is 48 by 72 kilometers. And it remains an active volcano.It is believed that the last time the volcano exploded or erupted was one half million years ago. The area has had three major eruptions in the last three million years.Experts say it may erupt again in another 1,000 to 10,000 y

27、ears. But each year, there are thousands of earthquakes at Yellowstone. Most are too small to be felt by people visiting the park.Yellowstone is filled with the beauty of many thermal or hot water springs. Of all the geothermal places in the world, half are in Yellowstone.In places of geothermal act

28、ivity, hot water and gasses are trapped under the earths crust. In places like Yellowstone, they rush to the surface in the form of hot water and steam to form geysers（间歇性喷泉）.There are more geysers and hot springs in Yellowstone than anywhere else on Earth. The most famous geyser is Old Faithful. It

29、 erupts about every hour or hour and a half. The eruption can last from one and a half minutes up to 5 minutes. The amount of hot water it expels in that time can be as much as 31,000 liters or more. In addition to its beauty and wonder, Yellowstone is an animalshelter. It is home to the largest gro

30、up of wild animals in the United States. As you travel through the park, you can sometimes see them in their naturalhabitatand hear their calls to mate and defend themselves.28. What is that makes Yellowstone the most special park？A. Many different species of plants. B. Thousands of earthquakes ther

31、e.C. The hot water there. D. The super volcano Caldera.29. Its unlikely for people to see _in Yellowstone.A. the eruption of the Yellowstone Caldera. B. the eruption of Old FaithfulC. wild animals D. different kinds of plants30. What can be the best title for the text？A. Travel guide of Yellowstone

32、B. The earthquakes of YellowstoneC. Yellowstone, a Natural and Miraculous park D. Plants and Animals in Yellowstone31. Where is the text probably taken from？A. A science fiction B. A geography journal C. An education report D. A book reviewDIn todays world of smart phones and laptops, most people ha

33、ve at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-year-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many

34、 young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than ten years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads. However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem popularity when consumers rea

35、ch their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory(配饰) business. And today, the image a wat

36、ch conveys has become more important than the time it tells.“Complications” features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functi

37、ons that measure the effectiveness of golf swings! Creativity also plays a key role in designing todays watches. For example, Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more li

38、ke a fashionable bracelet than a watch. Whether a watch conveys fashion sense, creative talent or a love of sports, consumers want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget（小玩意） in their bags, so people want to make a statement with whats on their wrists. Will this i

39、nterest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!32. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. As most people see, watches are out of fashion. B. Some people feel that watches have been of no use.C. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.D. There are so many choices of watches for t

40、eenagers today.33. According to the passage, what image does a watch convey nowadays? A. It simply tells time. B. It appeals to many teenagers. C. It has many complex functions. D. It has an impact on creativity and imagination.34. Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _.A. s

41、how why Shinshoku watches are popular B. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash C. tell that todays watches need more imagination D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets35. What may be the best title for the passage? A. Watches Tell More Than Time B. Japanese Watches Stand Out C.

42、Watch Industry Is in a Bad SituationD. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular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。Everyone has memories, but not all of the memories are sweet. Violence and traffic accidents can leave people with terrible physical and emotional scars. Often they

43、 relive (再体验) these experiences in frightening dreams. Now American researchers think they are close to developing a pill, which will help people forget bad memories. The pill is designed to be taken immediately after a frightening experience. 36 In November, experts tested a drug on people in the U

44、S and France. 37 Thus, the emotional effects of memories may be reduced. 38 Some think it is a bad idea, while others support it. Supporters say it could lead to pills that prevent or treat soldiers troubling memories after war. They say there are many people who suffer from terrible memories. “ 39

45、They come back to you helplessly, and you dont want to leave them in a frightening dream. They usually come with very painful emotions,” said Roger Pitman, a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, “and this could relieve a lot of that suffering.” But those who are against the research sa

46、y that changing memories is very dangerous because memories can give us our identity. 40 A. But they are significant to all of us.B. Sometimes memories can ruin peoples lives.C. However, the research has caused a great deal of argument.D. Besides, memories sometimes help us all avoid the mistakes of

47、 the past. E. Some people spend all their lives trying to bring back those sweet memories. F. They hope it might reduce, or possibly wipe out, the effect of painful memories.G. The result showed that the drug stopped the body releasing chemicals that fixing memories in the brain. 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分4

48、5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和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。I just had two lovely conversations with my long-term friends. First,I was pleased to have an _41_ meeting with Bryan. Hes CEO of a government agency and one of the first people I _42_when I moved to Medicine Hat. I_43_ to

49、 work that morning eighteen years ago and he quickly began introducing me to other employees.His _44_was appreciated and we began a close friendship right then as he gave me a comfortable _45 _in my new workplace. Over the next few days, Bryan would _46_me at the office.There were many new times whe

50、n we _47_ together. We didnt see each other very _48_after I moved on with other career paths. Late this afternoon, we unexpectedly met at a store and stood in the cold beside our_49_in the parking lot for an hour.We _50_ memories and inspired each other with tales of our experiences.One day I saw t

51、he light on my phone flashing and then saw the _51_message left for me by another _52_Chris, who has been in my life since 1975.Hes returned to retire and _53_in his hometown of Whitewood, where we first met. _54_not having lived in the same town or city since then, weve held each other in our_55_fo

52、r the past four decades. Even when were all _56_and dont make contact with each other for months, it always feels like time hasnt passed since our last_57_. We understand and care about each other and thats all that_58_. Most dictionaries _59_a friend is someone you “know, like and trust ”. Im grate

53、ful that many of my friendships go well _60_that.41. A.unfair B.unlucky C.unplanned D.unpleasant 42. A.met B.hated C.taught D.hurt 43. A.forgot B.refused C.wanted D.reported44. A.experience B.kindness C.courage D.praise45. A.end B.bed C.past D.start46. A.visit B.notice C.attract D.punish 47. A.cried

54、 B.sang C.laughed D.danced48. A.secretly B.rarely C.nervously D.frequently 49. A.taxis B.cars C.buses D.houses 50. A.stored B.cleared C.shared D.lost 51. A.sweet B.anxious C.terrible D.ordinary 52. A.leader B.friend C.brother D.employee 53. A.hid B.worked C.died D.lived 54. A.If B.When C.Though D.Be

55、cause 55. A.rooms B.hearts C.offices D.families 56. A.busy B.patient C.regretful D.tired 57. A.practice B.success C.talk D.show 58. A.lies B.works C.differs D.matters59. A.require B.state C.contain D.know60. A.beyond B.against C.beneath D.without第II卷（非选择题，50分）第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题

56、1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 【原创】As an old Chinese saying goes, “There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below.”With_61_(it) beautiful lakes, mountains and many attractions, the West Lake has become the world-famous tourist destination and is known_62_the “Paradise on earth

57、” in the world. the West Lake _63_(locate) in the south-west of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is elected as one of the first group of Chinas key _64_(nation) 5A-level scenic spots_65_were opened to the public and it is one of Top 10 China Attractions. With its_66_(accumulate) of years of history,

58、its unique southern charm and a large number of outstanding cultural landscapes help it to be selected into the world cultural heritage list, and it is_67_only Chinas world cultural heritage in the class of lakes. The West Lake is like a shining pearl inlaid(嵌入的） on the vast land of China, famous fo

59、r beautiful scenery, a mass of historical sites, brilliant cultural relics, and a lot of native_68_(product).Legend has it that the West Lake was a heavenly jewel_69_(fall) to earth. Pragmatists(实用主义者）insist that it_70_(be)a mere lake on Hangzhous western edge. In any case, West Lake has inspired pa

60、inters for centuries.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。【原创】One day, Xiao Ming saw a little girl fa

61、ll down. He wanted to help the girl up, but his mother stops him and said,“Dont do that, or others will thought it was you who knocked her down.” Another day, Xiao Mings mother was shocking to see him just let a fallen oil bottle be,so she said to him angry,“Cant you see fallen oil bottle ? Why didn

62、t you straighten it up?”But Xiao Ming said to her mother,“If I had been straightened the bottle up, you would have thought that I did it.”I disagree with how the mother did in the stories. I think parents should set a good example on their children. They should care for not only their childrens heal

63、th,but their minds.【原创】第二节 书面表达（满分25分） 春节是中国传统的节日，也是一年中最重要的节日。假如你是李华，你的外国笔友Jenny很想知春节你们都有什么习俗。请给她回一封信，在饮食和活动方面对中国的春节做简单介绍。 注意：1.次数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总次数。 参考词汇：鞭炮和烟花(crackersandfireworks)DearJenny, IamgladtotellyousomethingaboutourtraditionalfestivaltheSpringFestival._ Bestwis

64、hes! Yoursfaithfully, LiHua波峰中学2016-2017学年度第二学期高二年级期中考试 英语试题参考答案听力：1-5 CBBAC 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 BCCBA 16-20ACABA阅读理解：21-24 CCDB 25-27 BAD 28-31 DACB 32-35 BCCA 36-40 FGCBD完形填空：41-45 CADBD 46-50 ACDBC 51-55 ABDCB 56-60 ACDBA语法填空：61. its 62. as 63. is located 64. national 65. that 66. accumulation 67. t

65、he 68. products 69. fallen 70. is短文改错：One day, Xiao Ming saw a little girl fall down. He wanted to help the girl up, but his mother stops him and said,“Dont do that, or others will thought it was you who knocked her stopped thinkdown.” Another day, Xiao Mings mother was shocking to see him just let

66、a fallen oil bottle shockedbe,so she said to him angry,“Cant you see fallen oil bottle ? Why didnt you straighten it angrily the up?”But Xiao Ming said to her mother,“If I had been straightened the bottle up, you would hishave thought that I did it.”I disagree with how the mother did in the stories.

67、 I think parents should set a good what story example on their children. They should care for not only their childrens health,but totheir minds.书面表达：Onepossibleversion:DearJenny, Iamgladtotellyouaboutourtraditionalfestival-the SpringFestival. TheSpringFestivalisthemostimportantfestivalinChina.During

68、theSpring Festival, peoplevisittheirrelatives, sendingtheirbestwishes,ChildrenarethehappiestintheSpring Festival.TheywillreceivemoneyasNewYearspresents.Theycanalsoplaycrackersandfireworks.Alsotherewillbeplentyofdeliciousfood.Thetraditionalfoodjiaozihaseven been acceptedbyforeigners.TheSpringFestival

69、usuallycomesinJanuaryorFebruary.Itsafestivalfullofhopeandgoodwishes.ItsasymbolofChineseculture. Bestwishes! Yoursfaithfully, Li Hua各档次的给分范围和要求第五档 (21-25分)完全完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有内容要点。应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。第四档 (16-20分)完全完成了试题规定的任务。虽

70、漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。 达到了预期的写作目的。第三档 (11-15分)基本完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。第二档 (6-10分)未恰当完成试题规定的任务。漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。

71、有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档 (1-5分)未完成试题规定的任务。明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。 信息未能传达给读者。0未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。听力材料：Text l W：How was your appointment, dear?M：Wellunfortunately, the d

72、octor thinks I need to start wearing glassesW：Thats no surpriseYou hold the newspaper right up to your face when you read itIve been saying that you need glasses for years!Text 2 W：What kind of basketball is that? M：Its a Wilson X Connected Basketball. It can track the shots I make. It lasts up to 1

73、00，000 shots, and it has training games to help me improve my skillsBasketball tryouts are next month，so I want to get good!Text 3 W：Can I bring you anything else to drink? Your coffee will be right outM：My wife would like a glass of orange juicepleaseAnd my daughter will have lemonade. Text4M：What

74、kind of vitamins are you looking for?W：Id just like some vitamin CMy doctor says that I should be taking more vitamins and exercising every dayM：Hes rightThose can be found at the end of Row 4. Text 5 M：Maam，your dog just attacked me! You need to keep him on a chainHes very meanW：My dog weighs only

75、two poundsHe couldnt attack you even if he wanted to(5)Text 6W：So，get thisTheres now a Mac MuseumM：What do you mean?W：This boy and his father are showing 200 Apple computers in an old library that they turnedinto the Maine Technology MuseumTheres a computer from 1 976 that still worksM：I didnt even

76、know that computers were made before 1980W：There are fewer than 70 of those-ones left，and theyre selling for around$900.000 on the InternetM：What else do they have?W：Something called an Apple Lisa 25Lisa is the daughter of Steve Jobs，the founder OfApple. Theres also a PowerBook 100，which is said to

77、be the first laptop(7)M：Wow, Id love to go to see them a11Text 7W：Did you hear? Harriet Tubman，the famous AfricanAmerican woman who helped recue about 70 slaves，is going to be on the new $20 bill(8) She11 replace Andrew JacksonM：Wow! Thats fantasticIts about time a woman was on the face of 0ur money

78、. W：I knowIts really exciting newsSusan BAnthony, Alice Paul，and a few other womenwill also be on the back of the$10 bill，although Alexander Hamiltons image will still appear on the frontM：Remind me what those women are known forW：Susan B. Anthony began the conversation that women should be allowed

79、t0 vote，(9) and Alice Paul helped pass the 19th Amendment(修正案)to the USConstitutionwhich gave women the fight to voteM：Im glad that we are able to appreciate women like them by putting them on our money(10)Text8M：This food tastes terrible! I cant believe this restaurant is SO highly recommended On Y

80、elp(11)W：I knowWere going to pay fin arm and a leg for this mealtooI wish we had gone somewhere elseWe should have known not to trust a website when picking out a restaurant(11) My best luck with places to eat has always been from talking to friendsM：Oh，wellEven though the food is badwere here now,

81、so we might as well enjoy ourselvesMy drink is pretty goodI think Ill order another oneW：We can always just leave our food and grab a piece of pizza on the way home(12)M：Thats a good ideaLets finish our drinks firstW：OkayHey, did Brian ever pay you back the money he owed you?M：Yeah，he finally didHes

82、 a good friendbut hes very forgetful sometimesWe should invite him and Susan over for dinner soonI havent seen them in agesW：Ill give Susan a call this week(13)Text 9W：This is the admissions officeHow can I help you?M： Im looking for information about applying to school for the fall semesterWhen is

83、the application deadline?W：Your application should be in no later than May 1st(14)We review applications in the month of May, and then invite people to have interviews in JuneAfter the interview, you should know within two weeks if you have been acceptedThe program start date is September 3rd.M：Okay

84、How many people usually apply for the program, and how many are accepted each year?W：It really dependsSome years，we have a large number of applicants，and some years，we hardly have anyone applyingLast year, we had fifty applicants，(15)and we accepted twentyOf those twenty, seventeen decided to come t

85、o our schoolM：And do you offer financial aid?W：We doWe have a scholarship program，which you can find out about on our websiteYou can also apply for federal student loansWere having an open house at the beginning of the month，if youd like to join usIts on January 2ndat 7：30pmM：1 will definitely be th

86、ereText 10Good morningThis is Michael Jones here with the 1 000 News ReportEarlier this week，we heard about Milton，the dog that traveled over 3000 miles to reunite with his family(17)When the Johnson family moved from California to New Yorkthey couldnt find their dog and they were sad to leave him b

87、ehindAbout a month later, Milton showed up at their doorstep in New YorkWe cannot believe how far this dog traveled! The family will be doing an interview in the studio tomorrow morningIn other newstheres been an outbreak of car thefts in Orange County this weekAbout ten cars have been stolen from o

88、utside their owners homes since Monday(18) If you see or hear anything，please call 911About ten people found themselves stuck on a roller coaster after it broke down at the Six Flags theme park on Tuesday in Union City(19)The victims swung upside down for around three minutes as staff worked to restart the roller coasterFortunately, no one was hurtSix Flags has said that they check their rides very seriously, and that this was simply an unfortunate accidentThats it for the newsWhen we come back from a commercial break, Michelle Smith will be here with the weather report(20) 版权所有：高考资源网()