江苏省南京市四校2012-2013学年高一上学期期中联考英语试题.doc

1、2012-2013学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷命题人： 陈菲说明：本试卷分第卷 (选择题) 和第II卷 (非选择题) 两部分，共120分。考试时间120分钟。第I卷 选择题 （三部分；共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. How does the man come here? A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By car.

2、2. Why isnt Helen present? A. She forgot to come.B. She changed her decision. C. She wasnt invited.3. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient.4. Whats the mans job? A. A shop assistant. B. A tailor (裁缝). C. A salesman.5.

3、 What does the man mean? A. He cant go to the cinema. B. He can go to the cinema on Saturday morning. C. He can go to the cinema on Saturday evening.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题将给出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

4、至7题。6.When will the man go on holiday? A. In spring. B. In summer. C. In winter.7.Where is the man going? A. Switzerland. B. Italy. C. Austria. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What is the man? A. A businessman. B. A salesman. C. A scientist.9.Where does this conversation most probably take place? A. On a train. B

5、. On a bus. C. On a plane.10.Why is the woman traveling? A. She is traveling on holiday. B. She is traveling on business. C. She is traveling to give some lectures. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why is the woman calling? A. To buy a table. B. To book a table. C. To serve lunch.12.When does this restaurant sto

6、p serving lunch? A. 1 pm. B. 2 pm. C. 3 pm. 13.How many people will come with the woman for lunch? A. One. B. Two. C. Four. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.What is the man? A. A nurse. B. A doctor. C. A chemist.15.What is wrong with the woman? A. She is wet all over. B. She has a bad headache. C. She has had a

7、cough for three days.16.What does the man tell the woman to do? A. Stay in bed for some time and take some medicine. B. Go around from time to time. C. Come to see him tomorrow morning.17.Where does this conversation most probably take place? A. In a garden. B. In the mans office. C. In the womans h

8、ouse.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What is the main topic of the passage? A. The Barcelona Olympic Games. B. TV programs on Chinese television. C. Effects of television on our lives.19.Where was the survey of 300 youngsters made? A. In Shanghai. B. In Wuhan. C. In Beijing.20.According to the passage, what is

9、 quickly taking the place of printed material(印刷的材料) as the major source of news (主要的新闻来源) for most Chinese? A. The Internet B. Television C. Radio第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分35分)第一节 单项选择(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)认真阅读下列各题，从题中所给的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。21. Going to _ British high school for one year was _ ve

10、ry enjoyable and exciting experience for me. A. / ; / B. a; a C. the; a D. a; the 22. The manager told me with great _ that he couldnt offer me the job.A. regret B. sadness C. kindness D. patience23. She forbids _ here, but she never forbids you _ a smoke.A. to smoke; to have B. smoking ; having C.

11、to smoke; having D. smoking ; to have24. They _ a harmful chemical that caused my liver to fail.A. control B. include C. cover D. contain25. Im trying to lose weight because Im so_ of my body.A. guilty B. ashamed C. proud D. patient26. Greg has his eyes _ and is sleeping.A. shut B. shutting C. to sh

12、ut D. be shut27. The children were left _ of a neighbor when they went on holiday. A. in charge B. in the charge C. under charge D. at charge28. _ hearing the good news, the girl jumped with joy. A. In B. At C.Upon D. For29. -How can you keep slim as a mother of two? - I have been _ in the gym for y

13、ears. A. working out B. carrying out C. getting out D. giving out 30. I found that the homework was _ I used to get in my old school.A. not heavy as what B. as not heavy as that C. not as heavy as that D. not as heavy as what31. Do be careful next time, _? A. will you B. do you C. dont you D. arent

14、you32. I can never forget the day _ we worked together and the day _ we spent together.A. which; when B. when; which C. what; that D. on which; when33. We need water and air ,_ we cant live. A. with which B. with whom C. without whom D. without which34. Is there anyone in your class _ family is in t

15、he country?A. who B. whos C. whose D. which35. -Would you like to join me for a quick lunch before class? - _, but I promised Nancy to go out with her. A. Id like to B. I hate it C. I dont D.I will 第二节 完形填空 (共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分) 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。Four brothers left home

16、 for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers. Some years later, they 36 after having dinner together. They discussed the 37 they gave their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a 38 house built for Mama.” The second said, “I had my Mercedes-Benz d

17、ealer（经销商）send a 39 to her.” The third said, “I built a beautiful 40 for Mama.” The fourth said, “You know 41 Mama loved reading poems and you know she cant read anymore because she cant 42 very well. I met a 43 who had a parrot（鹦鹉）that can recite many poems. It took him 12 years to 44 it to speak a

18、nd he earns his living by renting it out. I had to pay him $100,000 a year for twenty years, 45 it is worth it.” On hearing that, the other brothers were 46 by his good thought. After the holidays their mother 47 her thank-you notes, which read:“Milton, the house you built is so huge. I only live in

19、 one room, but I have to 48 the whole house. Its a tiring job. Thanks anyway.”“Marvin, I am too old to 49 . I stay home and have my foods delivered, so Ill 50 use the car. The 51 was good, although not practical. Thanks.”“Michael, you gave me an expensive building for 50 people to 52 plays or watch

20、movies in it, but all my friends are dead. Ive almost 53 my hearing and Im nearly blind. I wont use it. Thank you all the same.”“Dearest Melvin, you were the 54 son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken tasted so 55 . I liked it very much. Thank you.”36.A. foughtB

21、. talkedC. studiedD. slept37.A. giftsB. chances C. wishesD. challenges38.A. warmB. bigC. safeD. lonely39.A. bookB. bikeC. carD. bag40.A. stationB. museumC. libraryD. theater41.A. whatB. howC. whyD. when42.A. listenB. feelC. seeD. walk43. A. nurse B. writer C. businessman D. lawyer44. A. protect B. b

22、eat C. raise D. teach 45. A. but B. so C. unless D. although 46. A. treated B. impressed C. threatened D. hurt47. A. sent out B. put up C. took out D. picked up48. A. sell B. borrow C. clean D. visit49. A. learn B. work C. exercise D. travel50. A. never B. often C. regularly D. sometimes51. A. futur

23、e B. hobby C. idea D. program 52. A. create B. enjoy C. bring D. record53. A. lost B. admired C. remained D. discovered54. A. same B. last C. next D. only55. A. strange B. unpleasant C. bitter D. delicious第三部分：阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题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。AWhen Ben deli

24、vered milk to my home one morning before Christmas，he wasnt his usual sunny self. He told me a customer had left without paying the bill，$79，nor leaving her new address. So it meant that he had to cover the loss. “She was a pretty woman，”he said，w*ww.k&s#5u.co*m“with six children and another on the

25、way. She was always saying. Im going to pay you soon when my husband gets a second job. I believed her，but she left. Isnt it annoying?” “Give her the milk. Make it a Christmas present to the kids who need it.” I said. The holidays came and went. On a sunny January morning two weeks later，Ben was rus

26、hing to deliver milk when he saw a woman running down the street，waving money. He recognized her immediately-the woman who didnt pay her bill. “Im so sorry.” she said. “I really have been meaning to pay you.” She explained that her husband had come home one night and announced he d found cheaper apa

27、rtment. He d also got a new job. With all that happened, she d forgotten to leave the new address. “But Ive been saving,” she said. “Heres $20 toward the bill. “That s all right,” Ben replied. “Its been paid.” “Paid!” she exclaimed (惊叫). “What do you mean? Who paid it?” “I did,” Ben said,“It went to

28、 the children as a Christmas present!”56. Ben was upset one morning because _. A. a customer left without paying the bill B. he lost $ 79 on the way of the delivery C. he had to buy a present for the children D. he was going to lose his job57. The author helped Ben by offering him _.A. a Christmas p

29、resent B. the debtor s new address C. some money to cover the lossD. a suggestion to cheer him up58. We can probably infer from the passage that the woman _. A. cheated to raise her children B. moved to escape paying back the debts C. was a person with honesty D. wanted to give her children a Christ

30、mas gift59. What is the best title of the passage?A. An Unhappy Christmas B. An Unusual PresentC. A Poor Couples Life D. A Helpful Customer BBooks for ChildrenFleabag and the Rings EndBeth WebbMore stories of Fleabag, the talking catstar of this wonderful set of 3 books.Ages 813, 208 pages, paper-ba

31、ck07459 44116, 3.99The little White HouseElizabeth GoudgeA fairy tale and winner of the Carnegie Medal.Ages 812, 240 pages, paper-back07459 45783, 4.99My Very First Christmas BookLois Rock and Alec Ayliffe高&考%资(源#网A big, bright book, which presents the story simply, and delightfully for very young c

32、hildren.Ages 03, 12 pages, 200mmx200mm, board07459 40560, 4.99First Festival: ChristmasLois RockAn all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs.Ages 58, 48 pages, 290mmx250mm, hardback07459 39074, 8.99Star of WonderPat

33、AlexanderA wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy.Ages 712, 224 pages, paperback07459 39323, 4.99The Not-So-Wise ManAlan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 Wise Men who traveled to Bethlehem（伯利恒）and discovered the baby Jesus Chri

34、st. This is the tale of another one, who always missed the point.Ages 59, 32 pages, 270mm210mm, hardback.07459 38922, 8.9960. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children, which book do you prefer？A. Star of WonderB. The Not-So-Wise ManC. First Festival: Christmas D. My Very Firs

35、t Christmas Book61. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?A. 07459 40560. B. 07459 38922.C. 07459 45783. D. 07459 44116.62. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will be your choice?A. Pat Alexander.B. Beth Webb.C. Lois Rock.D. Elizabe

36、th Goudge.CHave you ever had the strange feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you!Parapsychologists (灵学家) say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research whether such a “sixth sense” really

37、exists, Robert Baker, a psychologist (心理学家) at the University of Kentucky, did two experiments.In the first one, Baker sat behind unknowing people in public places and stared at the backs of their heads for 5 to 15 minutes. The subjects（受试者）were eating, drinking, reading, studying, watching TV, or w

38、orking at a computer. Baker made sure that the people could not tell that he was sitting behind them during those periods. Later, when he questioned the subjects, almostall of them said they had no sense that someone was staring at them.For the second experiment, Baker told the subjects that they wo

39、uld be stared at from time to time from behind in a laboratory setting. The people had to write down when they felt they were being stared at and when they werent. Baker found that the subjects were no better at telling when they were stared at and when they werent. Baker concludes that people do no

40、t have the ability to sense when theyre being stared at. If people doubt the outcome of his two experiments, said Baker, “I suggest they repeat the experiments and see for themselves.”63. The aim of the two experiments is to_.A. explain when people can have a sixth senseB. show how people act while

41、being watched in the labC. study whether humans can sense when they are stared atD. prove why humans have a sixth sense64. The underlined word “outcome” in the last paragraph most probably means_.A. value B. result C. performance D. connection65. In the second experiment, the subjects _. A. could te

42、ll when they were stared at and when they werent. B. could tell when they were stared at but couldnt tell when they werent. C. couldnt tell when they were stared at but could tell when they werent. D. couldnt tell when they were stared at or when they werent.66. What can be learned from the passage?

43、A. People are born with a sixth sense.B. The experiments support parapsychologists idea.C. The subjects do not have a sixth sense in the experiments.D. People have a sixth sense in all places.DWhere and how you eat are just as important as what you eat. Take this test to find your eating style to ma

44、ke sure youre getting the nutrition (营养) you need.Which statements sound like you?Group 1: I like to make my plate look pretty before I dig in for the first bite. I often help my parents make recipes. I could win the first prize in the “Worlds Slowest Eater” contest.Group 2: The crumbs (面包屑) in the

45、sofa are mine I eat while watching TV. I can finish a whole box of snacks quickly while Im doing something else. Sometimes Im surprised to find my plate empty. Where did all the food go?Group 3: Sometimes I eat my dinner standing up. I spend more time in the drive-through than at the dinner table. B

46、reakfast? Who has time for breakfast?If you answered mostly Group 1: You enjoy everything about food, from cooking it to enjoying it at the table. Eating slowly is a good thing it gives your brain time to know when you are full. If you answered mostly Group 2: You can do lots of things at once. But

47、if you eat while youre distracted (精神不集中), you wont really enjoy your food and might eat more than you need. Instead of snacking while you watch TV or do homework, look for other things to do with your hands.If you answered mostly Group 3: Youre really busy. Try to make time for at least one sit-dow

48、n meal a day. When youre on the go, dont eat salty, high-fat foods just because theyre convenient. Pack healthy snacks in small bags that you can eat on your way out the door.67 The passage is mainly about _.A. how to keep healthy B. whether you eat a balanced dietC. what your eating style is D. how

49、 to form a good eating habit68. Which of the following matches Group 1?A. I like washing plates. B. I love buying cookers.C. I enjoy doing cooking by myself. D. I do everything slowly and carefully.69. If Tom answered mostly Group 2, which advice will you give him? A. Place healthy snacks at hand wh

50、ile doing homework. B. Hold a ball in his hand while watching TV.C. Eat high-fat foods slowly and carefully.D. Help his parents make recipes now and then.70. The underlined word “drive-through” (in Group 3) refers to _.ZA. a place where you can buy food without leaving your carB. a dining car from w

51、hich you can buy foodC. a company which can send food to your homeD. a restaurant where people eat at the dinner table第卷 非选择题（三部分，共35分）第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入恰当的单词。注意：每空限填1个单词Many people think dreams are full of messages that may not be clear to us common people. B

52、ut if we think about what is going on in our lives, we can usually come up with an answer. Lets look at some of the most common dreams. What do these dreams mean?FallingYoure falling, falling, falling and then you wake up. This dream is said to mean you are afraid of something or worried about somet

53、hing. There may be something in your life that is out of control and there is nothing you can do to stop it. Another explanation is that you may fail in something. Maybe youre not doing well in school or work.Taking an exam(or forgetting that you have one)You suddenly realize you have to take an exa

54、m at that very moment. You might be running here and there to find your classroom. Experts say this dream may mean youre being tested about something or maybe you are facing a challenge.FlyingDreaming that you are flying means you are on top of things. You are in control of the things that matter to

55、 you. It may also mean you have confidence in yourself and think no one and nothing can beat you.Trying to run, but going nowhereYoure trying to run, but either your legs wont move or you simply arent going anywhere. Some experts think this dream means youre trying to do too many things at once and

56、cant catch up or move forward. In fact, unlike these dreams, there are also many strange dreams that experts may not be able to explain.Topic: What do dreams mean ?Descriptions of dreams(71)_ to dreamsFallingYou have something to fear or (72)_ about.You (73)_ in something like schooling or work.Taki

57、ng an exam(or forgetting that you have one)Youre being tested about something or facing something (74)_.FlyingYoure able to control what (75)_ to you.You believe in yourself and think you can (76)_ anyone and anything. Trying to run, but going (77)_Youre trying to do too many things at the same (78)

58、_, which prevents you from (79)_ forward.Conclusion: We can come up with (80)_ about some dreams, but not all the dreams.第五部分：单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）注意：每空限填1个单词,且用该词的正确形式。81. As students, we should show r_ for our teachers.82. I began to make p_ for the coming exam.83. She does exercise every morni

59、ng to keep her f_.84. They d_ to be punished for what they had done.85. We are kept i_ of what is happening in the world by reading newspapers and watching television.86. I was under _ (压力) from my parents to become a teacher.87. When I began to sing, he laughed and made me _（尴尬）.88. If you have a c

60、ar, you are probably _(不依赖) of buses or trains.89. Ive tried, but I cant open the door _（无论如何）90. My advice is that you should accept the plan without _（争辩）第六部分：书面表达（满分20分）假如你是李华， 你的笔友Jane最近总是感觉身体不适，因此写信向你询问如何保持身体健康， 请你根据以下要点提示用英文给他回信。要点提示： 1. 合理饮食，避免吃脂肪高及含糖多得食物，多吃新鲜蔬菜和水果 2. 锻炼身体，合理锻炼有助身体健康 3. 保证充足睡

61、眠，不要熬夜。 4. 你的其它建议字数： 120词左右（信的开头和结尾已给但不计入总数,可适当增加细节）。 Dear Jane, Im glad to receive your letter. But at the same time, Im sorry to hear that you are not very well these days. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 学校： 班级 姓名 考试号 座位号 2012-2013学年度第一学期期中考试高一英语试卷答题卷第四部分 任务型阅读（每空1分）71. _ 72. _ 73. _ 74. _ 75. _76. _ 77.

62、 _ 78. _ 79. _ 80. _第五部分 单词拼写（每空0.5分）81. _ 82. _ 83. _ 84. _ 85. _86. _ 87. _ 88. _ 89. _ 90. _第六部分 书面表达（20分）Dear Jane, Im glad to receive your letter. But at the same time, Im sorry to hear that you are not very well these days. _ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 高一英语参考答案听力： 1-5 ABCBC 6-10 ABBCC 11-15 BCABC

63、 16-20 ACCAB单项选择： 21-25 BADDB 26-30 ABCAD 31-35 ABDCA完形填空：36-40 BABCD 41-45 BCCDA 46-50 BACDA 51-55 CBADD 阅读理解： A篇:ADCB B篇： CAB C篇：CBDC D篇 CCBA任务型阅读：71.Answers72. worry73.fail74. challenging/difficult/hard75. matters76. beat/defeat77. nowhere 78.time79. moving80. explanations单词拼写81. respect82. prepa

64、rations83. figure 84. deserved85. informed 86. pressure 87. embarrassed88. independent 89. anyhow 90. argument书面表达：Dear Jane, Im very glad to receive your letter. But at the same time, Im sorry to hear that you are not very well these days. In your letter you asked me how to stay healthy. Here is my

65、 advice. Firstly, you should keep a balanced diet. You should avoid eating food high in fat and too much sweet food. Youd better eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Secondly, taking exercise every day helps building (up) a strong body. Why not take more exercise in your spare time? As we all know,

66、 regular exercise is an important part of keeping us healthy. Finally, make sure you have enough sleep and you mustnt stay up too late at night. By eating properly and exercising regularly, you can keep your body at a proper weight and stay healthy. I truly hope my advice is helpful and youll get we

67、ll soon.Best wishes! Yours sincerely. Li Hua书 面 表 达 评 分 标 准1评分原则：1）本题总分为20分，按5个档次给分。评分时先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。词数少于110从总分中减去2分。2）评分时应注意的内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性，拼写和标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。3）评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受，如书写较差，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。2各档次的给分范围和要求：第五档（1720分

68、）1）完全完成了试题规定的任务。2）准确、清楚地表达了所要求的内容，要点无遗漏，应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。3) 语法结构和词汇有少许错误，但为尽可能使用较复杂表达方式所致；具备较强的语言应用能力。4) 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（1316分）1）完成了试题规定的任务。2) 比较准确、清楚地表达了所要求的内容，应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务要求。3）语法结构和词汇方面应用基本准确，少许错误主要是因为尝试较复杂语言结构或词汇所致。4）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（912分）1）基本完成了试题规定的任务。

69、2) 能说出所要求的基本内容，但逻辑关系较混乱，要点有遗漏，没有写自己的观点。3）应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。4）应用简单的语句间连接成分，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（58分）1）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。2) 未能清楚地描述所要求的内容，写了一些无关内容。3）语法结构简单，词汇项目有限，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。4）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（14分）1）未能完成试题规定的任务。2) 未写出所要求的内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可

70、能是未理解试题要求。3）语法结构简单，词汇项目有限，语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。4）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分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内容无法看清。3说明：1）内容要点可用不同方式表达。2）对紧扣主题的适当发挥不予扣分。听力原文：（Text 1） W: How do you get here？ M: I come here by bus. Theres something wrong with my car.（Text 2） M: Helen isnt here yet. Did you fo

71、rget to invite her？W: She was going to come，but then changed her mind.（Text 3） M: Do you have a temperature？W: I dont know. I havent taken it. Can you take my temperature now，sir？ （Text 4） M: May I help you？W: The collar on this jacket is too small. Can you make it larger？M: Let me look at it. I can

72、 do it for twenty dollars.（Text 5） W: Will you go to the cinema this Saturday，Bob？M: Im afraid I cant. Ill have my music lessons then.W: I didnt mean in the morning or afternoon. I meant in the evening.M: Oh，thats quite a different thing.（Text 6） M: When shall I go on holiday？W: When do you want to

73、go？ You can go in spring，summer，autumn or winter.M: Winter？W: Yes. You can go to Switzerland or Austria or. South America in December or January.M: No，Id like to go away in spring，in May，to Italy.W: How long will you be away？M: For three weeks.W: Look！Heres a good holiday in Italy. From the 10th of

74、May to the lst of June.M: All right. Id like to go on that trip.（Text7） W: I hope well have a good flight. M: So do I. I dont like flying. W: Are you going on holiday？M: No, I am traveling on business. Im a salesman. work for a computer company. W: How interesting！M: And you?W: I am a physicist. I a

75、m going to give some lectures.M: Really?In English?W: Yes，of course. Scientists all over the world speak English. M: Would you like to have a drink?W: No, thank you. （Text 8） M: Paulanar Restaurant. Head waiter. Good morning.W: Id like to book a table for two.M: And is that for today，madam?W: Of cou

76、rse.M: At what time，madam?W: Oh，about three oclock，I suppose.M: Im afraid we only serve lunch till 3 pm，madam.W: Oh，well，two oclock then，and it must be by a window.M: Very good，and what name，please？W: White. Mrs Linda White.M: Very good，Mrs White. A table for two at 2 pm. Today.（Text 9） M: Hello，Car

77、ol. What seems to be the trouble？W: So kind of you to come to see me. I dont know whats wrong. Three days ago，while planting roses in the garden，it rained and I got completely wet，and Ive had a cough since that night. Now I ache all over. M: Well，let me take a look at you. Are you still coughing ver

78、y much？ W: Yes, and my stomach has been upset. In addition, I always feel sick. M: Hmmm. Youre running a high fever, Im afraid. W: Oh，no wonder Ive got a hot face. M: Well, Carol, I think youve got the flu. These days there has been a lot of flu going around. I want you to stay in bed for at least t

79、wo days, drink plenty of water, and take the medicine three times a day. Ill look in on you tomorrow morning. W: Very good. Thank you so much.（Text 10） How does television affect our lives? It can be helpful to those who carefully choose the programs that they watch and harmful to those who watch it

80、 too much. In China，many people worry that children and young people are watching too much television. A survey of 300 youngsters in Shanghai last year showed that， on average， they spent half of their free time， that is two and a half hours watching television. And two-thirds of an hour reading sto

81、ries. Another survey of school-age children in Wuhan found that half of them said they read very little.During the Barcelona Olympic Games， tens of millions of Chinese viewers stayed up late to watch the opening ceremonies and other programs. And television is quickly taking the place of printed material as the major source of news for most Chinese. A recent survey in Beijing found that 63% of those surveyed got their news from television through CCTV and TV stations.