河北省石家庄市二中学2021届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、河北省石家庄市二中学2021届高三英语上学期期中试题时间:120分钟 分值:150分注意事项：1. 答卷前，考试务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，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。3.在答题卡上与题号相对应的答题区域内答题，写在试卷、草稿纸上或答题卡非题号对应的答题区域的答案一律无效。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。

2、1. How was the weather last week?A. Cold. B. Warm. C. Wet.2. What do the speakers disagree with about the holiday?A. How to go. B. What to do. C. When to leave.3. What will the man do for the cell phone company?A. Look for customers. B. Advertise cell phones.C. Improve the image.4. Who is the woman?

3、A. A tourist. B. A tour guide. C. A hotel receptionist.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A meeting. B. A project. C. An artwork.第二节 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。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. Where does the conversation prob

4、ably take place?A. In a pet store. B. In the mans home. C. In the womans home.7. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Feed a cat. B. Buy a pet cat. C. Try another cat food.听第7段材料，回答第8 、9 题 。8. How does the man feel now?A. Upset. B. Nervous. C. Tired.9. Which month is it probably now?A. April. B

5、. May. C. June.听第8段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题 。10. How does the woman suggest the man travel to Paris?A. By plane. B. By coach. C. By train.11. Who will the man travel with?A. Lily. B. Peter. C. Dieter.12. Where are Alvaros friends?A. In France. B. In Germany. C. In Mexico.听第9段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题 。13. When has t

6、he man been studying at home?A. Since age four. B. Since age seven. C. Since age eight.14. What does the man think is difficult to do?A. Decide topics. B. Find material. C. Write a report.15. What subject does the man enjoy now?A. History. B. Biology. C. English.16. What does the man want to be in t

7、he future?A. A teacher. B. A film-maker. C. A tennis player.听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题 。17. What kind of rice absorbs the least water?A. European rice. B. American rice. C. Asian rice.18. When is the noodle museum closed?A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Sunday.19. Where can the visitors see the pro

8、cess of making noodles?A. On the first floor. B. On the floor B1. C. On the floor B2.20. What time does the noodle shop stop taking orders?A. At 10:00 pm. B. At 10:30 pm. C. At 11:00 pm.第二部分：阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。 AChoosing a univer

9、sityKazumiMy main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldnt decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. Ive always wan

10、ted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.VladimirI love maths. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I need

11、nt have worried because in the end I didnt have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.OsvaldoOne of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that

12、 they put into organising the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview (概述) of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the

13、 roomsthere seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.MariaWhen the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived,

14、I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.21. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university?A. Kazumi B. Maria C. Osvaldo D. Vladimir22. Why did Osvaldo choose his university?A. He found the courses

15、affordable. B. His university sold itself more convincingly.C. He was won over by the universitys reputation.D. His university offered excellent accommodation.23. What do we know about Maria?A. She takes great interest in community service.B. She made her choice from the very beginning.C. She feels

16、a sense of belonging at her university.D. She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others. B I was speaking to the faculty (全体教师) at John F. Kennedy Elementary School in Canton, Massachusetts, a couple weeks ago. I arrived early and decided to take a walk.There was a Little League field nearby. I spot

17、ted a sign on the fence .The sign, posted by the Canton Little League, read:PLEASE REMEMBERThese are kids.This is a game.The coaches volunteer.You dont play for the Red Sox (an American professional baseball team).I had to laugh, especially at the joke about the Red Sox. But I think the sign is a go

18、od reminder to everyone connected with youth sportskids, parents, coaches and the folks who run the leagueswhat is important about the games.First, kids who play are just kids. They are not mini professional athletes. So youth sports leagues and coaches should take it easy on them. Kids dont need lo

19、ng schedules and lots of faraway games or high-pressure tournaments.Adults should try to set up youth leagues so more kids play with and against kids from nearby schools and neighborhoods. They should make it easier for kids to play a sport for just a few months so that they can try other sports. Ki

20、ds shouldnt play one sport year-round.And everyone should stop worrying about which team wins or loses. A friend of mine who coached a lot of youth teams once told me, “When you coach kids, its not how many you win or lose, but how many sign up for next season.” According to the Aspen Institutes lat

21、est “State of Play” report, fewer kids are signing up. Research indicates a smaller percentage of kids ages 6 to 12 (37 percent) are playing team sports on a regular basis than in 2011 (42 percent).The aim of youth sports should be to have fun, learn some skills and enjoy being part of a team. When

22、we lose sight of those simple goals, the games suffer, and the kids stay away. Maybe in 2021 every field or gym where kids play should have a sign like the one in Canton. All you would have to do is change the name of the team.24. How might the author feel seeing the sign on the fence?A. Relieved. B

23、. Worried.C. Confident.D. Disappointed.25. Whats the authors advice for adults?A. Go easy on kids. B. Choose youth leagues carefully.C. Encourage kids to stick to one sport. D. Make a year-round schedule for kids.26. What can be inferred from the Aspen Institutes report?A. Kids today are less athlet

24、ic. B. Fewer youth leagues are being set up.C. Youth group sports are losing popularity.D. Kids are focusing more on succeeding than trying.27. What is the author trying to do in the last paragraph?A. Give praise. B. Express a wish. C. Offer sympathy.D.Show determination.CConservationists have long

25、known that using pandas, tigers and other charismatic(有号召力的) species to front their campaigns is a good way to raise money. But some people argue that focusing on these “flagship” animals can ignore equally threatened but less cute ones.Now Jennifer McGowan at Macquarie University in Sydney and her

26、colleagues suggest that we can have it both ways, after finding that funding for flagship species also helps other threatened species in the surrounding areas. McGowans team first drew up a list of 534 flagship species in wildlife-rich hot spots around the world. The biodiversity areas were each spl

27、it into grids (网格) of 100 by 100 kilometre squares. The researchers then compared two conservation approaches across eight simulated scenarios(模拟场景) which assumed different levels of human activity and protected areas.The first focused on protecting flagship species, while the second aimed to protec

28、t the maximum number of species in an area, regardless of their fundraising potential. Their study has found that targeting grid squares with flagship species also protected 79 to 89 per cent of the non-flagship species in that area. The figure rose to 97 per cent in some scenarios. “The findings co

29、uld help when choosing which species to promote. Flagship species are very effective at getting the public to care,” she says.Morgan Trimble, the author of a paper that has found scientists also have a bias towards charismatic animals, says the results dont surprise her. “While I think its important

30、 that we dont lose sight of the bigger picture - conserving species is about conserving all the component parts of ecosystems, even the not-so-cute species - I think highlighting flagship species in fundraising and education is a practical idea and appeals to human nature,” she says. Trimble also as

31、ks what the alternative to using flagship species would be: randomly picking species? McGowans study found a random approach to choosing where to spend conservation funds only protected 39 to 55 per cent of the non-flagship species.28. What kind of animals do conservationists usually use to raise fu

32、nds?A. Less attractive animals. B. Endangered flagship animalsC. Threatened but not necessarily cute species.D. Charismatic but not necessarily threatened species.29. What has McGowan and her teams study revealed?A. Its fair enough to focus on flagship species.B. There are very few flagship species

33、in grid squares.C. Non-flagship species are poorly protected in general.D. Flagship species are getting more than enough attention.30.What does Trimble think of the studys outcome?A. It needs to be further confirmed. B. It is in line with her expectations. C. It is beyond her comprehension. D. It go

34、es right against human nature.31. What would be the best title for the text?A. How to choose a charismatic species B. The effects of human activity on animalsC. How to best channel conservation efforts D. The role of fundraising in saving animalsDArtists always treat businessmen as money-obsessed (迷

35、恋金钱) bores. Or worse, many businessmen, for their part, assume that artists usually consider themselves to be more intelligent than others. Bosses may stick a few modern paintings on their office walls. But they seldom take the arts seriously as a source of inspiration.The prejudice starts at busine

36、ss school, where “hard” things such as numbers rule. It is reinforced by everyday experience. Bosses constantly remind their employees that if you cant count on it, it doesnt count. Few read deeply about the arts. Sun Tzus The Art of War does not count while some tasteless business books are pleasin

37、g to them: consider Wess Roberts Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun.But lately there are welcome signs of a thaw (缓和) on the business side of the great cultural divide. Business presses are publishing a series of books such as The Fine Art of Success by Jamie Anderson. Business schools such as the

38、 Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto are trying to learn from the arts.Mr. Anderson points out that many artists have also been superb enterprises. Damien Hirst has been one of the most enterprising, He upturned the art world by selling his work directly through Sothebys, an auc

39、tion (拍卖) house. Whatever they think of this work, businessmen cannot help admiring a man who parted art lovers from 75.5 million on the day that Lehman Brothers collapsed.Studying the arts can help businessmen communicate more effectively. Most bosses spend a huge amount of time “messaging” and “re

40、aching out”, yet few are good at it. Half an hour with George Orwells Why I Write would work wonders.Studying the art can also help companies learn how to manage bright people. Rob Goffee of the London Business School points out that todays most productive companies are dominated by what they call “

41、clevers”, who are very hard to manage. They hate being told what to do by managers, whom they regard as being stupid. In short, they are prima donnas. The art world has centuries of experience in managing such difficult people. Directors persuade actresses to cooperate with actors they hate. Their t

42、ips might be worth hearing.32. Which book combines the arts with business?A. Why I Write B. The Art of War C. The Fine Art of Success D. Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun33. What kind of person is Damien Hirst actually?A. An artist who is good at doing business. B. A businessman who just cares ab

43、out money.C. An artist whose works changed the art world. D. A businessman who had prejudice towards the art.34. The underlined words “prima donnas” probably refer to those who are _.A. quite stupid B. rather proud C. quite bright D. very efficient35. What does the author mainly discuss in the text?

44、A. Good management takes skill and patience.B. Artists should show respect for businessman.C. Painting is a special form of communication.D. Businessmen have much to learn from artists. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 MountainA mountain is a landform that ris

45、es high above its surroundings. Taller than a hill, it usually has steep slopes (坡) and a rounded or sharp peak. Mountains are rarely found alone. _36_ Lines of ranges form mountain belts. Some mountains were formed by the activity of volcanoes. Scientists believe that most volcanic mountains are ma

46、de up of rock that melted deep within earth. The rock rose through Earths surface, or crust(地壳). It then flowed onto the surface in the form of lava. _37_ Volcanic mountains are typically steep. Mount Fuji in Japan, Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa, and Mount Rainier in the United States are examples of

47、volcanic mountains. Other mountains were formed by movements within Earths crust. The theory called plate tectonics(板块构造论) explains this type of mountain building. Earths crust is divided into huge pieces called plates, which move very slowly. The continents sit on top of the plates and move with th

48、em. At times the plates strike against each other, forcing the rock upward. The Himalayas of Asia are an example of this type of mountain chain. _38_Mountain ranges are natural barriers to travel. Roads are difficult to build across them. Railroads need expensive tunnels to cross even low mountains.

49、 _39_ They often form borders between countries. Life is hard in mountain lands. The high places of the world are cold and have little soil, making farming difficult. _40_ Skiing and climbing are popular mountain sports.A. Groups of mountains are called ranges.B. However, many mountain areas are vac

50、ation spots.C. The lava, along with volcanic dust, built up to form mountains.B. These colder climates strongly affect the ecosystems of mountains.C. E. Thus the continental crust is normally much thicker under mountains.F. Therefore mountain ranges tend to divide the people on either side of them.G

51、. They were formed when a plate carrying India struck against the Asian plate.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。My father used to judge restaurants by their bread baskets. His reasoning: If you cant get little things right, how can you

52、 be 41 with big things?I feel that way about commas (逗号). One sign that something has gone wrong in a piece of writing is the sight of commas 42 used around the page, like sprinkles (彩糖) on a cupcake. My 43 students often insert a comma wherever they might pause between words to take in air. Then ag

53、ain, another sign of poor writing is the opposite: a comma desert, no pauses to be 44 .I always feel a bit disappointed when I see the innocent comma abused in these ways, because such abused 45 that my student dont grasp the usage of this mark. But commas are 46 . They are like the fine stitches (缝

54、线) on an expertly sewn garment: invisible, yet vital to holding the _47 together. Commas separate ideas. They indicate logical relationships. In dialogue, commas can 48 life or death: “Kill ducks!” vs “Kill,ducks!” Their absence or 49 creates or destroys a great article. Then again, I shouldnt judge

55、 my students so severely. I also failed to _50 the quiet dignity of the comma unit, in graduate school, 51 I taught writing to first-year students. I remember the program head, a firm, white-haired woman, fixing me with her stare and saying, “You have no idea where the commas go or why.” I felt 52 .

56、 How could I have misunderstood something so basic? Well, the thing is, commas arent so basic and learning to 53 them to their full potential takes years. Oscar Wilde once joked about what a 54 day of writing involved: spending the morning 55 a comma, and in the afternoon, on mature reflection, putt

57、ing it back in. That sounds about right.41. A. forcedB. trustedC. inspiredD. persuaded42. A. rarelyB. properlyC. carelesslyD. consistently43. A. lawB. historyC.writingD. engineering44. A. foundB. ignoredC. discussedD. removed45. A. expectB. ensureC. indicateD. deny46. A. simpleB. strangeC. confusing

58、D. important47. A. bodyB. pieceC. caseD. show48. A. proveB. includeC. meanD. support49. A. progressB. conceptC. restrictionD. presence50. A. explainB. questionC. possessD. recognize51. A. whenB. onceC. unlessD. whether52. A. amusedB. scaredC. ashamedD. exhausted53. A. useB. selectC. identifyD. remem

59、ber54. A. freeB. hardC. shortD. common55. A. pointing atB. looking forC. picking upD. taking out第二节 （共10小题，每小题1.5分，共15分）阅读下面短文，在空格处填入1个适当的单词或括号中单词的正确形式。This billboard designed by Daan Roosegaarde and his studio in partnership with the University of Monterrey 56._(be) just one of the billboards curre

60、ntly set up in Monterrey, Mexico. Each ad space has been coated with a specialized resin(树脂) that attracts nearby air pollutants andtransforms them into oxygen when 57. _ (expose) to direct sunlight.Since the heavily-polluted Mexican city is located in a valley where 58._ is very little space for tr

61、ees or greenery, the billboards are considered a 59. _ (complete) new tool for urban health. This is not the first project that Daan Roosegaarde 60. _(launch) over the last few years. He is also responsible 61._the Smog Free Tower: the worlds 62._(large) air cleaner which has been fixed at various i

62、nternational 63._(location) so it can turn urban smog into diamonds. The 23-foot tall metal structure is capable of 64._ (produce)30, 000 cubic meters of clean air per hour by filtering (过滤) 75% of harmful PM2.5 and PM10 particles(粒子) from the surrounding air. Plus, the tower uses very little electr

63、icity - about as much as 65._ electric kettle. The electricity that it does use, however, comes from wind power.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你市博物馆将举办“苏轼主题书画特展”。请给你的英国交换生朋友Alice写一封邮件，邀请她参加，内容包括：1. 时间、地点；2. 展览主题；3. 期待回复。注意：词数为80左右。 提示：书法 calligraphy 书法家 calligrapher第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头

64、语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Holidays are not necessarily for fun or rest. Doing something meaningful can also gain special pleasure. When the final bell rang, the students were reminded that there was no school on Mondaythe Labor Day. “Enjoy your extra day off,”said the teacher to her class.An extra day of

65、fun suited Kayla just fine. She loved breaks. She wanted to go out to play with her friends. When the school bus dropped Kayla off, she ran into the house happily.“How was school, Kayla?” asked her mom.“It was great, Mom. I am excited about no school on Monday. ”“You just started back to school two

66、weeks ago. Already in need of a break, huh?” asked Kaylas mom with a laugh.Kayla slept in the next morning. Saturday was her favorite day of the week. It rained most of the day, so Kayla enjoyed playing video games inside. On Sunday, her friends came over and they played basketball for several hours

67、.Then it was Labor Day, you know, the extra day off that Kayla was so looking forward to. But Kayla was awakened early that morning by her dad. He told Kayla that in honor of Labor Day, the family would be cleaning both inside and outside the house. Kayla couldnt believe it. This was a holiday. A da

68、y when she was supposed to be enjoying freshly squeezed lemonade while playing in her tree house. As Kayla wiped her eyes, she began to wonder if this was just a bad dream.“Kayla, your breakfast is ready. We have a lot of work to do today. Lets get a move on, ”said Kaylas mom. As she sat down at the

69、 kitchen table, Kayla asked her parents, “Are you serious about working today? Isnt Labor Day a holiday?”“Yes, Kayla. It is,” replied her dad. “But your mom and I thought working hard today would make you appreciate why Labor Day was observed in the first place. ”注意:1. 续写词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置

70、作答。Paragraph1：At first, Kayla felt disappointed at her parents plan for the holiday. _Paragraph 2：But things began to change as she was doing the chores. _2020-2021学年度上学期期中考试英语答案听力：（每小题1.5分）1-20 ABCAB BCAAC CACCB BCAAB阅读：（每小题2.5分）21-40 (A) DBC (B) AACB (C) BACC (D) CABD 七选五 ACGFB完形：（每小题1分）41-55 BCCA

71、C DBCDD ACABD 语法填空：（每小题1.5分）36. is 57. exposed 58. there 59. completely 60. has launchedE. for 62. largest 63. locations 64. producing 65. an书面表达 (25分）：第一节Dear Alice,Im glad to tell you that there will be a special exhibition on Su Shis calligraphy and paintings this Saturday in the City Museum. Su

72、Shi, also called Su Dongpo, was one of Chinas greatest poets, as well as an accomplished calligrapher of the Song Dynasty. The exhibition will display his artistic attainments, which are of great value to our understanding of 11th-century Chinese travel literature. I bet you will definitely find thi

73、s exhibition fascinating.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节One possible version:Paragraph 1：At first, Kayla felt disappointed at her parents plan for the holiday. How eagerly she wanted to go out to play with her friends! She was against the annoying plan from the bottom of her heart, but

74、 she had no choice. First, Kayla was arranged to wash the breakfast dishes. After that, she was asked to give their puppy a bath. She knew it was a hard task, which needed a lot of tiring, careful and patient work. She began the work with great unwillingness.Paragraph 2：But things began to change as

75、 she was doing the chores. Brushing the puppy, she found it was a lot of fun with so many soap bubbles. Then it was on to yard work where Kayla helped to pick up sticks. She pretended the small sticks were basketballs, and shot them into a large trash can. So the work was done with great pleasure. K

76、ayla felt proud to see how much better the yard looked. When she finished her meaningful chores, Kayla enjoyed relaxing in her tree house. The lemonade tasted wonderful after a hard day of work.听力文本：(Text 1)W: How was your camping last week? Anything you found disappointing, Jason?M: Yeah. I wish we

77、d stayed in a hotel. Campings all very well when its warm, but last weeks weather certainly wasnt ideal. I was shaking even when I was in my sleeping bag.(Text 2)M: You see, I like going off and doing my own thing. You know, history and museums thats what interests me.W: Well, I love markets and loo

78、king for bargains. We all want a particular kind of holiday. The trouble was it wasnt the same!(Text 3)W: So, how was the first day working at the advertising agency?M: Actually, it was really interesting. Our agency was just hired by a new customer. Its a cell phone company and they want to change

79、their whole image. Its a huge project, so my boss is putting together a team of people to work on it.(Text 4)M: Do you think the trip is worth going on?W: Id say so. It lasts all day and you get picked up from the hotel and they take you around the island to look at the sights. The price includes ev

80、erything.(Text 5)W: So, do you have any idea when youll have finished everything? For a project like this, those details should be finalized by now.M: We had a meeting on making some changes to it. Perhaps we wont need to replace all the artwork. In that case, itll definitely be finished by the end

81、of next week.(Text 6)M: Hi, Laura! What a surprise! Wont you come in?W: Hi, Eric! And hello to you too, Mittens! Oh! Mittens is getting thin, isnt she?M: Yes, Im afraid so. She just isnt eating like she used to.W: What are you feeding her?M: Oh, you know, whatever cat food is on sale.W: You should t

82、ry Meow Chow. Its a little more expensive than the other brands, but cats love it because it tastes great!M: OK, Laura. Ill give it a try!(Text 7)W: Why the long face, Tony?M: Well, you know my job at the design studio? Today the boss called me into his office and told me they had to lay me off.W: O

83、h, Tony, Im so sorry. You said you really liked working there.M: Yeah. You know, Ive only been working there for ten months, so if theyre going to lay someone off, its always going to be the newer employees first.W: What are you going to do?M: Like I said, Ive still got a job until the end of the mo

84、nth. Starting in May, I plan to apply for jobs online and go on some interviews. (Text 8)M: I am going to Paris next weekend or the weekend after that. Whats the best way to do it?W: Oh, dont fly. Theres no point. Go by train; its much quicker than flying.M: What about buses?W: Oh no, the coach will

85、 take ages.M: Yeah, I guess youre right.W: So, is Lily arriving soon then? Youre going to Paris with Lily and her family, arent you?M: Shes travelling to Mexico with some other people.W: You could go with Peter instead. I bet hed like to go with you.M: Actually, Im going with some friends from colle

86、ge. Dieter, a German guy. And Alvaro. Hes got friends there, so we might visit them.W: Cool. (Text 9)W: James, have you ever been to school?M: Oh, yes. I started at nursery school when I was four, and when I turned seven, I went on to junior school. I left when I was eight, and my mothers been teach

87、ing me at home ever since. I do a lot of projects on particular topics.W: What do you think is the hardest part of doing projects?M: Mm, deciding topics isnt too difficult. Then I have to search for material by using the Internet, interviewing people or doing experiments. After that, I have to write

88、 a report and I find that quite hard.W: What subjects do you study?M: Well, theres history Im not keen on that. And I know English is necessary, but I don t look forward to the lessons. Um, I didnt like biology at first, but after a while I really took to it.W: And what about when you finish your ed

89、ucation?M: I used to want to be a tennis player, but now Ill just go on playing for pleasure. I might go into film-making Id like to do something creative. It doesnt appeal to me to be a teacher like my mother. One in the family is enough!(Text 10)Today on the food program, Im going to tell you abou

90、t two interesting websites which give you information about two very important foods rice and noodles. First of all, lets look at the Pagewise website. This site will tell you about the history of rice, the different types of rice and how to cook it. For example, European and American rice is grown

91、in dry fields. But it absorbs more water than Asian rice, which is grown in flooded fields. Nowadays, more than 550 million tonnes is produced around the world each year, 92% of that being produced in Asia.Now, moving on to the Yokohama Noodle Museum site. The museum stays open later than most museu

92、ms from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, with the last admission being 10:00 pm. The museum is open every day except for Tuesday, with Sunday being the busiest day and Thursday being the least busy. The first floor of the museum has a souvenir shop. It sells bowls for eating noodles out of, equipment for making noodles even curtains with pictures of noodles on them! You can see a display showing how noodles are made. On B1F and B2F, there are different noodle shops, which take orders until 30 minutes before closing time.