江苏省东台市安丰中学2013-2014学年高一下学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、高一下学期期中考试英语试题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分，共120分。考试时间120分钟。请将选择题答案填涂在对应的机读答题卡上，在本试卷答题的一律无效。第一卷（四部分, 共80分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）请听下面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. What are the speakers talking about?A. A bag. B. A park. C. An ap

2、artment building. 2. Why cant the man leave on Thursday?A. He will visit his uncle. B. He will have a visitor. C. He has to go to New York.3. How many people were killed in the air crash?A. 15.B. 64. C. 70.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a cafe. B. In a hotel. C. In a restau

3、rant.5. What is the weather like yesterday?A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 请听下面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，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。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What happened to the man?A. He lost his friend.B. His friend mistru

4、sted him.C. He had a disagreement with his friend.7. What des the woman suggest the man do?A. Help David pay back money.B. Lend David some money.C. Have a talk with David.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Taxi driver and passenger. B. Policeman and passer-by

5、. C. Hotel clerk and customer.9. How will the woman get to Holton railway staion?A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By bike.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What language is the woman learning now?A. Russian. B. French. C. Spanish.11.What is the mans nationality probably ?A. Japanese. B. Chinese. C.Russian12. How does t

6、he man learn the language?A. From the native speakers. B. On the Internet. C. In evening classes.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What are the speakers mainly talking about ?A. A new film. B. A film review. C. A famous actress.14. What do we know about the man ?A. He likes Mel Gibhson very much. B. He thinks th

7、e film review is interesting.C. Julia Roberts is one of his favorite actresses.15. What will the speakers do next?A. Have a dinner. B. Watch a film. C. Watch TV.16. What did the woman say about the Oscars last night?A. They were impressed. B. Some were surprising.C. They were not as good as expected

8、.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does Richard want to open ?A. A camera shop. B. A movie theater. C. A candy store.18. What is the advantage of the place on Main Street?A. Central location. B. Next to the park. C. Cheap rent.19. How much is the fourth places rent for a month ?A. $400. B. $450. C. $500. 2

9、0. What location will Richar probably choose?A. The first place. B. The second place. C. The third place.第二部分：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，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。21. The driver was at _ loss when _ word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding.A. the ; the B. a ; / C. /; / D. a ;

10、 the 22. -Are you firmly against any independence move by Taiwan? -Of course. Thats _ our basic interest lies.A. why B. when C. where D. in which23. After working until midnight for two weeks, he finally _ and had to stay in the hospital.A. broke out B. gave in C. broke down D. gave up24. To his sur

11、prise, the lifestyle he was used to _ greatly in the past few years.A. change B. changing C. changed D. has changed 25. - What is upsetting you, dear?- _ it is necessary for us to move our home to the city.A. Why B. How C. That D. Whether 26. When he entered the hall, he found the big desk _with flo

12、wers and many people _at him kindly. A. covering, staring B. covered, stared C. covered, staring D. covering, stared 27. _made the school proud was _more than 90% of the students had been admitted to key universities.A. What; because B. That; because C. That; what D. What; that 28. The boy used to b

13、elieve that the police _ hard on people.A. is B. are C. was D. were 29. Thank you for your beautiful flowers. _ . Happy birthday to you!A. Its a pleasure B. With pleasure C. It doesnt matter D. No problem 30. We were surprised to hear that the reason_ she gave for her absence was_ her mother was ill

14、.Yes，we saw her mother was at the supermarket that morning.Awhy；that Bwhich；that Cthat；because Dwhy；because 31. Who did you see _ in the middle of the front row making that much noiseA. seated B. sit C. seat D. seating32. Parents _ much importance to education. They will do their best to give their

15、children that priceless gift.A. pay B. apply C. link D. attach33. The university estimates that living expenses for international students _ around $8,450 a year, which _ a burden for some of them.A. are；is B. are；areC. is；are D. is；is34. The traffic problem we are looking forward to seeing _ should

16、 have attracted the localgovernments attraction.A. solving B. solve C. solved D. to solve35. Forgotten something? I can keep an eye on your kids if you want to go and get it. _. Thank you all the same.A. Its very kind of you. B. Oh, how careless of me! C. I might as well go and get it. D. Well, I ca

17、n do without it.第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Chinese students always complain that theyre under great pressure(压力). But they may be 36 to learn that they are much luckier than their peers(同龄人) in South Korea and Japan, said a recently published 37 , c

18、onducted（做，进行） by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on the physical(身体的) and mental（心理的） health of senior high school students in the three 38 countries.Chinese students 39 , but most 40 According to the report, among nearly 6,000 high school students surveyed in the three countries, Chinese stude

19、nts are the tallest but poorest in physical 41 . Chinese students are on average 168.17cm, compared with 167.61cm for South Korea students and 164.70cm for Japanese students.Chinese students have most sick leaveChinese students asked for sick leave more than students in the other two countries. Abou

20、t 72 percent of Korean students 42 asked for sick leave, 43 with 53 percent for Japanese students and 45 percent for Chinese students.South Korean students most stressed(加压力) Japanese and South Korean students 44 more pressure than their Chinese peers. Statistics(统计) 45 16 percent of students in Chi

21、na said they experienced 46 pressure, 47 the numbers in Japan and South Korea were 33 percent and 47 percent. Chinese students most 48 in themselvesMore Chinese students were satisfied 49 their physical appearance. Over half of the students in South Korea had tried to 50 weight in the past year, whi

22、le in China the figure was only 22 percent.36. A. surprised B. pleased C. disappointed D. worried37. A. problem B. issue C. topic D. report38. A. European B. Asian C. American D. African39. A. weakest B. strongest C. shortest D. tallest40. A. happy B. unhealthy C. energetic D. nice41. A. fitness B.

23、exercise C. practice D. education42. A. ever B. never C. often D. sometimes43. A. compare B. comparing C. compared D. compares44. A. suffer B. enjoy C. live D. handle45. A. assume B. believe C. show D. suggest46. A. mental B. physical C. light D. health47. A. when B. while C. however D. though48. A.

24、 confident B. unconfident C. useful D. useless49. A. to B. with C. at D. by50. A. put B. gain C. lose D. win第四部分阅读理解（共15题；每题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AToday, roller skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasnt easy at all. Before 1750, the idea of skating

25、didnt exist. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. Merlins work was making musical instruments. In his spare time he liked to play the violin. Joseph Merlin was a man of imagination, ideas and dreams. People called him a dreamer.One day Merlin received an invitation to attend a fancy dr

26、ess ball. He was very pleased and a little excited. As the day of the party came near, Merlin began to think how to make a grand entrance at the party. He had an idea. He thought he would get a lot of attention if he could skate into the room.Merlin tried different ways to make himself roll. Finally

27、, he decided to put two wheels under each shoe. These were the first roller skates. Merlin was very proud of his invention and dreamed of arriving at the party on wheels while playing the violin.On the night of the party Merlin rolled into the room playing his violin. Everyone was astonished to see

28、him. There was just one problem. Merlin had no way to stop his roller skates. He rolled on and on. Suddenly, he ran into a huge mirror that was hanging on the wall. Down fell the mirror, breaking to pieces. Nobody forgot Merlins grand entrance for a long time!51. The text is mainly about _.A. a stra

29、nge man B. an unusual partyC. how roller skating beganD. how people enjoyed themselves in the 18th century 52. People thought Merlin was a dreamer because he _. A. often gave others surprises B. was a gifted musician C. invented the roller skates D. was full of imagination 53. Merlin put wheels unde

30、r his shoes in order to _. A. impress the party guests B. arrive at the party sooner C. test his invention D. show his skill in walking on wheels54. What is the main point that the writer tries to convey(表达) in the last paragraph? A. The roller skates was dangerous and harmful.B. The party guests th

31、ought Merlin was a fool.C. Merlin succeeded beyond expectation.D. Merlin should never do that again. BIf youre not making mistakes, youre not trying hard enough.Its good to make mistakes. Thats not a typo, folks，and I have not lost my mind. It is good to make mistakes, and heres why.First of all, mi

32、stakes are a clear sign that you are trying new things. Its always good to try new things because when you are trying new things you are growing. If you never try anything new, how can you improve? How can you expand? How can you innovate? The simple answer is, “You cant.” Look around you. With very

33、 few exceptions, either everything you see in your physical world or every single detail of every single thing is the result of someone trying something new.Another good thing about mistakes is this: when you are making mistakes, you are learning. Consider this: Edison failed 10,000 times before he

34、perfected the light bulb. When asked how he felt to fail that many times, he remarked that he hadnt failed 10,000 times, but rather had learned 10,000 things that didnt work.Finally, when you make a mistake you are that much closer to success. Why? Because when all is said and done, you will have tr

35、ied some finite number of things before you succeeded. Every time you made a mistake you eliminated（消除）one of those things and are one step closer.But this all doesnt mean that you should forge ahead with disregard for the consequences of a mistake. Quite the contrary, when you try something new you

36、 have to be willing to set some reasonable limits so that, in the event that it doesnt work out the way you want it to, you will be in a position to try again.We all have limited resources in the form of time and money, so dont blow them all on one approach to a problem. Realize that it probably won

37、t be perfect the first time and allocate these resources appropriately so you can learn, modify, and try it again. Only by embracing and using your mistakes in this way can you make significant advances in your business and your career.There is an old axiom that goes, “If youre not making mistakes,

38、youre not trying hard enough.”So go forth and make mistakes. And learn. And grow. And prosper. 55. Which of the following isnt suitable for the passage?A. Mistakes suggest that people are trying something new.B. People can draw lessons from their mistakes.C. Mistakes mean that people are getting clo

39、ser to success.D. People can afford to make mistakes as long as they limit them. 56. The underlined word “typo” means _.A. printing mistake B. computer errorC. poor handwriting D. bad typing57. Its good to make mistakes as long as _.A. people use them positively B. people avoid them quicklyC. they h

40、elp people get well D. they dont have side effects58. What does the writer mainly tell us in the passage as far as mistakes are concerned?A. Dont be afraid of making mistakes. They are unavoidable.B. Try your best to make fewer mistakes. They are expensive.C. Dont be afraid of making mistakes. They

41、are beneficial.D. The more mistakes you make, the more advances youll make. CTourism Volunteer ProgramThank you for your interest in volunteering with the City of Melbournes tourism program. The Tourism branch generally conducts volunteer recruitment（招募）sessions twice a year. The next intake is like

42、ly to be around October or November 2011.If you would like to receive an email advising you of the next recruitment session, please email tourismmelbourne.vic.gov.au.Volunteering with Tourism MelbourneVolunteers play a vital role in the City of Melbournes tourism services. They provide information o

43、n Melbourne to around two million visitors each year. Their love and knowledge of the city and regional Victoria adds to Melbournes reputation as a friendly, welcoming and culturally vibrant（充满活力的）city.The volunteer programs include: City Ambassadors Melbourne Visitor Booth at Bourke Street Mall Mel

44、bourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square Melbourne Greeter ServicePlaces are limited and potential volunteers must participate in a selection process based around the following basis. Volunteers must be: interested in Melbourne customer service focused able to use computer available for one fourho

45、ur shift（either morning or afternoon）each week for a minimum of one year team players who love meeting people able to show a commitment to the City of Melbournes values（as outlined in the online application）An extensive training program and ongoing support is provided.More informationTo find out mor

46、e about becoming a volunteer, Contact_us_online or phone the City of Melbournes Volunteer Project Officer, Tourism Melbourne on (03)9658 9658.For other volunteering opportunities，see national volunteer recruitment website Go Volunteer.59. Where can you most likely find the passage?A. On a local gove

47、rnment website.B. On a street billboard near the City Hall.C. In the tourism column of a local newspaper.D. In a TV review of a tourism program.60. Which of the following BEST indicates a tourism volunteers qualification?A. “Volunteers must be team players who love meeting people.”B. “To find out mo

48、re about becoming a volunteer, contact us online.”C. “The next intake is likely to be around March or April 2011.”D. “Volunteers play a vital role in the City of Melbournes tourism services.”61. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. Go Volunteer is a website providing information about Melbo

49、urnes volunteer programB. the programs recruitments take place nearly every yearC. even though youre interested in the program, you cant be its member right nowD. if you love and know Melbourne well, youre sure to be admitted as a tourism volunteerD BEIJING - Since Mo Yan won the Nobel Prize in Lite

50、rature, the public has started to consider the way to improve Chinese literatures global presence.The prize indicates that Chinese contemporary authors and their works are getting the worlds attention, which inspires writers and amateurs to continue their work, according to Wang Meng, a famous Chine

51、se writer. But “the prize came a little late,” said Xue Yongwu, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Journalism and Communication with Ocean University of China (OUC). There have been many accomplished writers of modern and contemporary literature in China, including Lu Xun, Ba Jin and Mao Dun, who

52、should have won the prize earlier, he noted. Chinas splendid ancient literature, which extends thousands of years, has been widely acknowledged across the world. However, the contemporary literature failed to get enough recognition from outside the country due to its short history and complex politi

53、cal influences, he explained. Language has also been a barrier. Only a small proportion of Chinese literature has been translated into foreign languages, mainly English. The quality of some translated editions needs improvement, said Xue. In addition to language skills, translation requires high-lev

54、el comprehension and explanation of culture and art. Its hard for people without any literature background to produce a translation that fully reserves the aesthetic(美学的) sense of the original version, according to Ren Dongsheng, professor with the College of Foreign Languages of OUC. The 57-year-ol

55、d writer is known for his description of Chinese rural life. The settings for his works range from the 1911 revolution, Japans invasion to Cultural Revolution. Mo combines hallucinatory(幻觉的) realism with folk tales, which is more appealing to the taste of Western readers than the styles adopted by m

56、any of his peers, such as Yu Hua, Su Tong and Wang Shuo, said Zhang Hongsheng, dean of the Literature Department of the Communication University of China. However, “Nobel Prize is not the unique standard to judge the achievements of a writer. Prizes presented by different organizations adopt various

57、 evaluation criteria,” said Xu Yan, a literature critic. The quality of a literary work is always judged by the topic, language, structure, the way of story-telling, imagination and some other significant elements. Peoples tastes vary from different social background and cultural mechanism, she adde

58、d. Chinese contemporary literature, which appeared in 1949, has seen a trend of diversification since the country adopted the market economy in 1992. “The prize is a positive sign that the West begins to recognize Chinese literature. But its an acknowledgement of individual efforts, and Chinese lite

59、rature revival still has a long way to go,” said Zhang. Xue called upon Chinese writers to produce quality works with international perspectives. Good literature should reveal social problems and peoples concerns while create the beauty of art. “The society should provide favorable environment for t

60、he growth of Chinese writers,” he stressed. Seeking increasing world attention requires Chinese writers to maintain the national characteristics and uniqueness. “Chinese elements are the last to lose in successful writings,” Zhang said. Chinas book market has witnessed booming sales of Mos masterpie

61、ces over the past days. Zhicheng Classic Bookstore, registered at T-Mall of Chinas largest online retailer T, said 1,500 volumes of Mos latest novel Frog were sold out in six hours after Mo won the prize. The store has received 1,200 reservation orders by 3:30 pm Friday. The book, about Chinas famil

62、y-planning policy, also moved up to 14th from 560th on the list of the most populous book at the A withinin two days. Cao Yuanyong, deputy editor-in-chief of Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing Group, said the company is producing the new edition of a collection of Mos 16 works, which is expected

63、 to refill the empty shelves of many book retailers in a week.62. Which of the following is NOT the reason for Chinese contemporary literature failed to win the Nobel in the past from the opinions of Xue Yongwu?A. Short history B. Individual efforts C. Political influences D. Language translation63.

64、 According to Zhang Hongsheng, what is the main characteristic of Mo Yans works? A. Combining hallucinatory realism with folk tales.B. His description of Chinese urban life.C. Settings from the 1911 revolution, Japans invasion to Cultural Revolution.D. Providing different social background and cultu

65、ral mechanism.64. In order to make Chinese contemporary literature better acknowledged across the word, what is the most important from the opinions of Zhang Hongsheng? A. International characteristics B. International perspectives C. Chinese elements D. Favorable environment65. What can we learn fr

66、om the last paragraph?A. New edition of a collection of Mos 16 works has been sold out.B. Only online bookstores sold out his works after Mo won the prize.C. The novel Frog was listed the most populous book at the A.D. Mo Yans works are bestsellers in the bookstores at present.第卷（非选择题共四部分共40分）第五部分 任

67、务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请阅读短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填一个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。Reading is useful and it can improve and enrich(充实) your life because it provides fun and knowledge. However, sometimes it can be a hard habit to develop. Therefore, its important to take some steps to form th

68、e habit of reading throughout your life. First, find books youre fond of. You can think about what movies and television shows you like, and try to find books that are similar. If you start a book, and a couple of chapters(章，回) in it still havent caught your attention, give it up. Dont waste time in

69、 reading something you hate just because you believe you should. Reading for pleasure will make reading easier. Next, establish a time to read. Most people find that reading right before bed is the best. However, if you dont like reading in bed, try enjoying a book while you eat lunch. The quiet tim

70、e with your food will make lunch feel more like a break instead of a rush, and soon youll associate(把联系起来) lunch with reading. Whenever you choose to read, make sure youre comfortable. In general, dont lie down because you dont want to fall asleep, but you also dont want to sit in a hard, uncomforta

71、ble chair. Find a quiet place to read. Television and other people will give you an excuse to give up your book. However, peace and quiet will encourage your concentration. Finally, try different things until you find what works for you. Some people take notes on whatever they read, even if its not

72、for work or school. They simply find that it helps them remember what theyve read. Some people make a list of words from the book to look up in the dictionary or research later. Some people need to challenge themselves, choosing books that teach them concepts far different from their daily lives. Ex

73、periment and youll find what books and habits work for you.Title: How to form the habit of reading regularly.StepsDetailed explanationFind books youre 66 _ in.l Find books 67 to your favorite movies and television shows.l Choose books whose first few chapters can 68 your attention.l 69 for pleasure.

74、Establish a time to read.Read a book before 70 to bed or at lunchtime.Make sure you are 71 l Dont lie down so that you can stay 72 .l Dont sit in a hard uncomfortable chair while reading.l Read in a 73 and quiet place.Try to find a proper way of reading for you.l Take notes on whatever you read. l M

75、ake a list of words from the book to 74 the dictionary or research later.l Read books that introduce concepts 75 from your daily lives.66. _ 67. _ 68. _ 69. _ 70. _71. _ 72. _ 73. _ 74. _ 75. _第六部分 单词拼写 根据首字母和中文意义完成下列各题中的单词拼写，注意形式的适当变化 （共5小题，每题1分，满分5分） 76. You need to have a large v_ as well as a go

76、od knowledge of grammar in order to learn English well.77. As an English learner, you need to know how to _(辨别) between American English and British English. 78. President Xi Jinping paid an _(官方的，正式的) visit to France recently to improve the friendly and cooperative relations between the two countri

77、es.79. My teacher r_ me some new books on this subject. 80. After several years hard work, I was _(升职) to editor and then editorial director.第七部分 根据课文内容填空（共10空，每空1分，共10分）1. Old English is very 81_ from the English we speak nowadays. In fact, we would not be able to82_ it if we heard it today. Before

78、 the middle of the 5th century, people in Britain all spoke a language 83_ Celtic. Then two Germanic groups from the European mainland-the Angles and the Saxons- 84_ Britain. Old English 85_ of a mixture of their languages.2. Not all ads play 86_ on us though. PSAs use some of the same methods, like

79、 87_pictures and clever languages, but they are made to serve the public. PSAs 88_ to teach us andhelp us lead better lives. Our government understands this and has been using PSAs to educate peoplefor many years. China began a 89_ public service advertising 90_ in 1996.第八部分 书面表达(满分15分)请用英语根据下图给你校校报

80、写一篇文章，回顾你小时候父母对你的关爱和对家庭的付出，谈谈当前和未来你将怎样做以回报父母对你的爱。注意:词数150左右, 开头已为你写好, 不计入总词数。Recently a public service advertisement Family has impressed and moved me deeply._ 答案写在答题纸上 东台市安丰中学2013-2014学年度第二学期高一英语期中试卷答案 21-25 BCCDD 26-30 CDDAB 31-35 ADACD第二节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）36-40 ADBDB 41-45 ABCAC 46-50 ABABC

81、第三部分：阅读理解（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）51-54 CDAC 55-58 DAAC 59-61 AAC 62-65 BACD第四部分 任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)66. interested 67. similar 68. catch/draw/attract 69. Read 70. going71. comfortable 72. awake 73. peaceful 74 consult 75. different第五部分 单词拼写（共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分）76. vocabulary77. distinguish 78. official 7

82、9. recommended 80. promoted第六部分 根据课文内容填空（共10空，每空1分，满分10分）81. different 82. understand 83. called 84. occupied 85. consisted86. tricks 87. attractive 88. aim 89. nationwide 90. campaign第七部分 书面表达(满分15分)Recently a public service advertisement Family has impressed and moved me deeply.In my childhood, my

83、 father went through hardships to support the whole family while my mother always worked without complaint and she would always try her best to protect me. She would get me up for school, feed me with nutrient food and assist my father in family chores. Years after, I grew tired of their suggestions

84、 and even behaved badly towards my parents, feeling an urge to get rid of the control and be independent.But with time going on, I noticed that they were bent with age. It was not until one day when I saw their white hair that I realized that our parents had been devoting all the energy to making su

85、re of our healthy development. Now it is time for us to do what we can in return for their hard work. What we shall do now is study hard and make progress in our study. Only in this way can we live up to their good wishes and take better care of our loving parents in the future. 高一英语期中考试听力原稿 (Text 1

86、)M: Where did you find this bag?W: It was lying under a big tree between the park and the apartment building. (Text 2)W: Friday is a public holiday. Shall we spend our weekend in New York? We could leave Thursday night.M: Id rather go on Friday. My uncle will drop by on Thursday evening. I havent me

87、t him for severalyears, you know.(Text 3)W:How you heard abou the air crash that occurred last Wednesday?M:Yes.The newspaper said six crew members and sixty-four passeners were killed, and fifteen passengers were injured.(Text 4)M: What time do you start serving breakfast, please?W: At 7 :00 in the

88、dining-room. But you can get it earlier in your room if you wish. (Text 5)W: I went shopping without my umbrella yesterday morning.M: Yesterday morning was beautiful I thought the sunning was going to continue.W: So did I. Thats why I didnt take my umbrella. I got cold in the rain in the afternoon.

89、It was raining cats and dogs.(Text 6)M: I had a big argument with David yesterday.6 I hope hes not still mad at me.W: What did you argue about?M: He borrowed some money from me and I needed it back. He said he didnt have the money yet.W: Well, he should pay you back. Its only fair.M: Yes, but I got

90、angry with him too quickly. He probably thought that I mistrusted him. I shouldnt have got angry.W: Did you lend him a lot of money?M: Not much. I had to pay an unexpected bill, so I needed the money back.W: Well, talk to him about it next time you see him.7 He probably feels as bad about it as you

91、do.Close friends sometimes have disagreements. Its nothing unusual. (Text 7)W: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to Holton railway station?8M: Sure. Its quite far from here. Dont worry, though. Its not difficult to get there. W: I think Im going in the wrong direction, arent I?M: Yes. First, you ne

92、ed to turn around. Do you remember passing some traffic lights further up this road?W: Yes, I do. They are about two miles away, right?M: Thats right. Drive back to the traffic lights and turn right.9Follow the road for about a mile, until you see the plaza hotel. Its a really big hotel. You cant mi

93、ss it. Turn left at the hotel.W: So, right at the traffic lights two miles up the road, then left at the plaza hotel, a mile along that road. Got it.M: Then you just go straight on until you see the station ahead of you. W: OK. Got it. Thanks for you help.M: No problem.(Text 8)M: Which language do y

94、ou speak?W: Well, I studied French at school, but Ive forgotten most of it. I learnt some Russian while I was studying there and now I study Spanish in evening classes.10 Do you speak Japanese at home with your parents?11M: Yes, I do. Im learning Chinese now on the Internet.12W: How do you find stud

95、ying a language on the Internet?M: Its not easy, particularly with listening and speaking, because sometimes the connection isnt too good. W: I bet you find the characters difficult to write!M: Actually, many of the characters are the same or very similar in both Chinese and Japanese, so theyre easy

96、 for me.W: So, you can read and write much better than you speak and understand other speakers, right? M: Yes. How are the Spanish classes going?W: In a way, its similar to your experience of learning Chinese. Some Spanish words are very similar toEnglish ones. But I need to practise listening to na

97、tive speakers and saying the words myself. (Text 9)W: Shall we go to cinema this evening? The new blockbuster(宣传影片) starring Mel Gibhson is showing. Its supposed to be really good.M: What kind of movie is it? I dont like many of his movies, actually. W: Its a thriller. It has Julia Roberts playing t

98、he female lead.M: I like thrillers and I like Julia Roberts,14 so it might be interesting. I read a review today and the critic didnt seem to be very impressed.W: What did the critic say?M: He didnt say it was bad, but he said that it wasnt as good as it could have been, particularly as there were s

99、ome good actors and actresses in it.W: The movie starts at eight oclock, so we have plenty of time to eat and get ready.15M: Good. Dinner is nearly ready15 and Id like to watch the news before we go. The Oscars were last night and I want to see the results.W: I wont spoil your enjoyment by telling you who won. There were a few surprises.16(Text 10)