江苏省吴江汾湖高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语假期自主学习竞赛试题.doc

1、江苏省吴江汾湖高级中学2020-2021学年高二英语假期自主学习竞赛试题试卷分值：150分 考试用时：120分钟第一卷（共95分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）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 woman miss the music program?A. She had to meet her students.B. She was not interes

2、ted in it.C. She was busy with her work.2. Whats the womans attitude?A. Pleased.B. Impatient.C. Uncertain.3. What does the man think of the book?A. Theres nothing interesting in it.B. It actually is appealing to him.C. It should be lent to more people.4. What are they probably doing?A. Making a call

3、.B. Queuing up.C. Occupying seats.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Things to wear.B. The warm weather.C. Clothing materials.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What does the man think of getting a raise?A. Its almost impossible.B. It will come true soon.C. Its not been decided7. Wha

4、t does the man want to do?A. Taking on one more job.B. Hunting for another job.C.Staying in the company.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Where are the speakers?A. At the womans house. B. In the mans office.C. In a decoration shop.9. Which room needs decorating?A. The bathroom.B. The study.C. The childrens room.10

5、. What is the woman going to do?A. Wait for a phone call.B. Make a decoration plan.C. Choose new wallpaper and the curtains.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What does the man really want to do?A. Ask about prize.B. Mail a package.C. Complete a form.12. What does the man forget to fill out?A. His customs declara

6、tion. B. The items value.C. A return address.13. How much should the man pay?A. $8.60.B. $10.90. C. $14.00.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What probably makes Sharon interested in photographing the animals?A. What they see.B. How they move.C. Who they scare.15. What animals are easier to photograph?A. Those th

7、at are either lovely or striking.B. Those that dont move around a lot.C. Those that know the right position.16. What is the most difficult part of the work?A. Loads of work.B. Lack of confidence.C. Plenty of stress.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who employed the two chefs?A. Adam Leavy.B. Sukhdev Singh.C. Pe

8、ter Tite.18. How were the two chefs employed?A. They cooked a meal excellently with given ingredients.B. They were recommended by Manchester Restaurant.C. They were selected by the schools parents board.19. What is the problem the two chefs bring?A. Some pupils complain about the meals.B. The cost o

9、f the meal has risen by 2.35.C. Children get bored with the meals at home.20. Why are the two chefs so successful?A. They are from a famous restaurant.B. They pay attention to what pupils like.C. They often communicate with parents.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）第一节 阅读理解（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

10、给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。 ACanadians are blessed with an abundance of natural wonders with enough lakes, mountains and rivers to explore for a lifetime. Weve also got some of the most shocking waterfalls on Earth.Pissing Mare FallsGros Morne National Park, Newfoundland and LabradorPissing Mare Falls

11、may have a funny sounding name but theyre no joke: in fact, theyre one of the highest waterfalls in Canada. Located in the beautiful Gros Morne National Park, the falls are only accessible by boat tour.Takakkaw FallsYoho National Park, British ColumbiaTakakkaw translated from Cree loosely means the

12、“magnificent”, and its a suitable word for the second-highest waterfalls in Canada. After a steep drive up a winding road, these falls are only a short hike from the parking lot along a wheelchair accessible path.Niagara FallsNiagara Falls, OntarioNiagara Falls are the most famous waterfalls in Cana

13、da. Actually they are made up of three different fallsthe Horseshoe Falls, the most powerful in North America, are the only one located on the Canadian side. Melting glaciers(冰川) formed the falls thousands of years ago and the beautiful green colour is due to dissolved salt and finely ground(磨) rock

14、.Bridal Veil FallsBridal Veil Falls Provincial Park, British ColumbiaPretty and delicate, the Bridal Veil Falls are located just east of Chilliwack, British Columbia, and really do look like a bride with a beautiful veil(面纱), with water gently pouring over smooth rock. An easy 15-minute walk to the

15、falls takes you through rich leaves. Picnic tables are available, and there are lots of opportunities for viewing wildlife along the way.()21. Where are Pissing Mare Falls?A. Near British Columbia. B. In a beautiful small park.C. On the highest mountain in Canada. D. Between Newfoundland and Labrado

16、r.()22. How did Niagara Falls come into being?A. It remains a mystery.B. It originated from several rivers.C. It was formed by the melting glaciers.D. It was made by dissolved salt and finely ground rock.()23. What can you do in Bridal Veil Falls?A. Hunting wildlife. B. Having a picnic. C. Collectin

17、g salt. D. Buying veils. B The world is getting older, fast. And as more people retire each year, fewer working-age people will be there to replace them. Bond rating agency Moodys says that will lead to a decline in household savings; reducing global investments-which in turn, will lead to slower ec

18、onomic growth around the world. But experts say its not too late to mitigate(减轻）the economic impact of the worlds aging populations.In Japan, there are special playgrounds for the elderly. In Italy, dance classes for seniors are part of the good life. And in Germany-the rapid pace of retirements has

19、 become a bigger issue than unemployment. They are the worlds Super Aged nations-the term for countries where at least 20 percent of the population is 65 years or older.In five years, six more countries will join the ranks of the super-aged. And by 2030, that number will rise to 34.“That will transl

20、ate into reductions in labor supply, and aging will have a significant negative impact on global growth, Elena Duggar, head of Moodys Sovereign Risk Division, said.Business research group, the Conference Board says aging could shave as much as one percent off global growth in the next 10 years. Igno

21、ring the coming changes is risky, says economist Fariborz Ghadar, author of Gloal Tectonics-What Every Business Needs to Know. Economic growth rates will slow down, jobs will not be available the young, and there is going to be conflict both internally in certain countries and externally. Therell be

22、 backlash（反冲） against immigrants and thats not the kind of world we really want, said Ghadar. But the solution may be as close as a nations borders.While consumer buying patterns will change as populations age, Kishore Kulkari believes targeted career training and productivity gains through technolo

23、gy could offset the decline in workers.It is a misalignment(未对准） of demand rather than a total and a drastic change in the demand. And it is a challenge which we can easily accept and tackle as it comes to us ,” he said. Kulkarni adds that aging will be less of a challenge in countries where elders

24、are seen as assets rather than liabilities(责任；义务).But nearly all the experts say young workers, in the future, will work longer and retire later than seniors today.()24. Which of the following is not the result of the aging population?A. Job opportunities may not be available for the young.B. It wil

25、l lead to a decline in household savingsC. Economic growth rates will slow down around the world.D. More and more immigrants will pour into the countries with aging populations.()25.What can we infer according to Fariborz Ghadar?A . People around the world should be aware of the risk involved in agi

26、ng .B. Aging will have a significant negative impact on global growth.C. Young workers, in the future, will work longer and retire later than seniors today.D. Aging will cause conflicts both internally and externally in certain countries.()26. The underlined word offset probably_A. compare with B. c

27、ancel out C. compete against D. set off()27. What is mainly talked in the article?A. Aging population will slow global economic growth. B. Consumer buying patterns will change as populations age.C. Elders are seen as assets rather than liabilities. D. The impacts of aging population are great. CTher

28、es a lot we know about eggs: they are great for breakfast and you can cook them in different ways. One topic of debate, however, is why brown chicken eggs usually cost more than white ones. According to Sharman Hickman, the director of Community Outreach and Education for Hickmans Family Farms, gene

29、tics(基因学) not nutrition determines the eggshell colour and thus the eggs price.The chicken breed(品种) and their genetics decide whether or not hens have pigment(色素) genes, which coat the egg and result in a coloured shell during the egg-laying process. Although all eggs start out white in colour, she

30、ll colour can range from white to brown and even blue in some rare breeds, Hickman adds. Breeds such as the Leghorn chicken lay white eggs, while the Orpington lays brown eggs and the Ameraucana produces blue eggs.Hickman notes that the Leghorn breed is the most efficient egg-laying hen, making it a

31、 popular choice for farmers. Hens that produce coloured eggshells, however, tend to be larger and require more feed and energy to create that painted layer. Since those breeds cost more to feed, their eggs are more expensive.Although eggs sometimes look different and are priced differently, its impo

32、ssible to know their nutritional make-up from the shell colour alone, according to Malina Linkas Malkani, media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Choosing between brown and white eggs is a matter of personal preference,” she says. “But its important for people to know that th

33、e colour of the eggshell has nothing to do with the eggs nutrient content or shell thickness.”What does affect the nutrient content is the specific diet the hen is on, according to Malkani. For example, hens fed with a diet with omega-3s and vitamin D produce eggs that are higher in those specific n

34、utrients. No matter what your preference is, dont judge an egg by its shell colour.()28. Which of the following is one of the arguments about eggs?A. Which eggs are difficult to break. B. How eggs can be cooked healthily.C. Why coloured eggs are more expensive. D. What the best time to eat eggs shou

35、ld be.()29. What makes the eggshell colour different?A. The hens breed. B. The size of the hen.C. The colour of the eggs inside. D. The length of the laying process.()30. Why do farmers love the Leghorn breed more?A. They lay brown eggs. B. Their eggs are larger.C. Their eggs sell better. D. They ar

36、e productive.()31. What can we learn from Malkanis words in the last paragraph?A. It takes efforts to test eggs nutrition.B. Its meaningless to study an eggs colour.C. Personal preference matters a lot in choice-making.D. An eggs nutrition is closely related to the hens feed.DEvery year. the Joint M

37、athomatics Meeting brings more than 5,000 math lovers together. Its the largest math meeting in the world. In January 2019, mathematicians flew to the meeting in Baltimore, Md., to learn about new ideas and talk about their work. Many even came to admire the latest in mathematical art.The meeting in

38、cluded an entire art exhibition. Visitors felt amazed at sculptures made from metal, wood and folded paper. One was based on a supersized Rubiks cube. Many like triangles, were arranged in strange and surprising sizes and colors. The collection also included drawings and paintings inspired by the st

39、udy of numbers, curves (曲线) and patterns.Art and math may seem like a strange pairing. People usually experience art through their senses. They see a painting or listen to music. If this art moves them, they will have an emotional response. Working at math problems is usually viewed as something you

40、 think aboutnot feel. But connections between the two fields reach far back in time. Sculptors and architects in some ancient civilizations included numbers and math ideas into their works.Henry Segerman is a mathematician and artist. When he was in high school, in England, he was good at math and a

41、rt. But he had to choose. “I went in the math direction back then,” he says. He thought it difficult to succeed as an artist.Still, Segermans math studies led him into the visual areas of math, such as geometry. In 2015, Segerman and some math art friends created a virtual-reality artwork. Participa

42、nts can put on a pair of VR goggles to float around and through four-dimensional shapes. Art makes it possible to interact (互动) with these shapes, which would be impossible to create in our three-dimensional world. As beautiful as it is to see, Segermans work also offers a new view on mathematical i

43、deas.()32. What distinguishes the exhibits at the meeting?A. They are art works with high technology. B. They reflect the long history of math.C. They are made based on math ideas. D. They turn visual art into specific math.()33. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 mean?A. They seem ext

44、remely hard to appreciate.B. Theyre experienced in different ways.C. Theyve been separated since ancient times.D. They fail to bring about peoples responses.()34. What can we learn from Henry Segermans story?A. Math learning promotes the creation of art. B. Math makes art easier to understand.C. Mat

45、h is actually the origin of fine art. D. One cant easily succeed in math.()35. What is the main idea of the text?A. Real artists will stand the test of math. B. Math and art turns out a great combination.C. Modern artists turn into mathematicians. D. Artists make math make a kind of art.第二节 七选五阅读（共

46、5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 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。36 You probably think you will never be a top student. This is ot necessarily so, however. Anyone cab become a better student if he or she wants to . Heres how :Plan your time carefully. When planning your work, you should make a list

47、 of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a schedule of your time. First your time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide a good, regular time for studying. 37 A weekly schedule may not solve all your problems, but it will force you to realize what is happenin

48、g to your time.Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study area. Keep this space, which may be a desk or simply a comer of your room , free of everything but study materials . No games , radios or television . When you sit down to study , concentrate on the subject .Make good

49、use of your time in class. 38 Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says.Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher mentioned in class. If you know what your teac

50、her is going to discuss the next day, read that material. 39 If you do these things regularly , the material will become more meaningful , and youll remember it longer .Develop a good attitude towards tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. They help you rememb

51、er your new knowledge. The world wont end if you dont pass a test, so dont be over-worried.40 You will probably discover many others after you have tried these .A . There are other methods that might help you with your studying .B . Dont forget to set aside enough time for entertainmentC. Take advan

52、tage of class time to listen to everything the teacher says.D. No one can become a top student unless he or she works hard.E . Maybe you are an average student .F . Make full use of class time to take notes of what the teacher says in class .G . This will help you understand the next class .第三部分 语言知

53、识运用（共两节，满分 55 分）第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 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， 并在答题纸(卡)上将该项涂黑。On a recent sunny, dry fall morning, I found the last outdoor table at my favourite caf. Reading as I nibbled my breakfast, I was enjoying the feeling of the cool breeze and the warm sun when a t

54、able next to me 41. A woman who had been standing nearby, 42 waiting for a seat, stepped toward the table. But from the other direction straight from the parking lot, came a man who got to the table first. The woman, with a 43 on her face, explained that shed been watching that table for several min

55、utes and had been on her way over. The man, also smiling but 44, told her she was out of 45; he had happened upon the table first. “You snooze(不注意), you lose!” he said cheerfully. She stood off to the side, clearly disappointed, and 46 her friend with the frustrating news. I sat at my table, 47 the

56、scene, when suddenly it occurred to meI had a(n) 48 here to be kind. I stood up and 49 her over to my table. Quietly, I told her I had seen what had happened, and I was happy to give her my table. I was only going to be there a few more minutes anyway so I was happy for her and her friend to have th

57、e 50. “But where will you sit?” she asked. I was almost done eating, I said, and I would find a seat at the counter 51. She thanked me and beamed(笑容满面) as she 52 for her friend to sit down. Thinking about it as I finished up, I realized that whether or not the woman had fair claim to the table was u

58、nimportant. The emotion of the situationthe look of hurt on her facehad 53 me, and I had the ability to do something about it. That isnt always the case with every feeling, situation, or injustice we 54 unexpectedly in our days. But as the early 20th century writer Orison Swett Marden once said, “Do

59、nt wait for extraordinary opportunities. 55 common occasions and make them great.” I just hope that womans morning at the caf was great. I know mine was.()41. A. closed up B. opened up C. looked up D. showed up()42. A. hesitantly B. clearly C. seemingly D. steadily()43. A. smile B. shock C. glare D.

60、 gaze()44. A. firm B. impatient C. elegant D. reluctant()45. A. order B. luck C. shape D. place()46. A. served B. compared C. loaded D. greeted()47. A. taking downB. taking up C. taking in D. taking over()48. A. scene B. opportunity C. access D. passion()49. A. followedB. guided C. signalled D. rush

61、ed()50. A. floor B. spot C. moment D. kindness()51. A. downstairsB. upstairs C. outside D. inside()52. A. gesturedB. headed C. waited D. sent()53. A. shamedB. surprised C. struck D. scared()54. A. repeat B. hate C.tolerate D. meet()55. A.Mark B. Hold C. Celebrate D. Seize 第二卷 (共 55 分)第二节 短文语法填空（共 10

62、 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。One morning I sat on a bench in a park and watched a little boy 56 (run) freely on the grass as his mother watched from a short distance away. The boy would fall to the grass, get up, and without looking back 57 his mother, run as fast as he co

63、uld as if nothing had happened.When the kid fell down, he didnt think of the fall as 58 failure. Instead, he considered 59 learning experience. He tried and tried again 60 he succeeded. I 61 (touch) by the boys strong mind and the way he ran. With each attempt, he looked so 62 (confidence) and natur

64、al. He only wanted to n freely and to do it as well as he could. He was just being a child-just being himself-being completely in the moment. He never 63 (give) up. Each time he fell, he got himself back up again, as if he knew that falling down was simply a part of life. He was not looking for othe

65、rs 64 (smile), or worrying about whether someone w watching or not. He only wanted to run and to feel the experience of running fully and freely. I learned a lot from that experience, and have 65 (success) brought that lesson with me in many parts of my life.第三节 单词填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）66. We c

66、annot (保证) that our flights will never be delayed.67. The two countries are going to meet to break down some (障碍) to trade between them.68.There are some areas of (贫穷), but the country as a whole is fairly prosperous.69. He was _(不予录用) by the army because of his poor eyesight.70. We cant take _(拥有)

67、of the house until all the papers have been signed.71. He was lucky enough to spot a v seat, so he quickly sat down.72. The mayor awarded the soldier a medal of honour for his heroic deed in rescuing the earthquake v.73. Agriculture has developed rapidly, thus providing light industry with a_ raw ma

68、terials.74. Undernoc_shouldwedo anythingagainstthewillof thepeople.75.Its universally a_ that rich imagination can to a great extent make up for the lack of materials. 第四部分 写作（满分 35 分）第一节应用文写作（满分 15 分）假定你是李华,在你校学习的英国交换生Tim发邮件说他下学期要选修一门艺术课,学校共开设两门课程:中国书法(Chinese Calligraphy)和中国绘画(Chinese Painting),希望

69、你能向他推荐其中一门课程。请你给他回一封邮件,内容包括:1. 推荐的课程; 2. 推荐的理由; 3. 你的祝愿。注意:1. 词数80左右;2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Tim, _ Yours,Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分20分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。My Dads Best FlowerI remember my first home was a small apartment on the second floor and lovely apartment on the台）. When my mom was busy in the

70、 kitchen, she let me stay on the balcony watching the kids playing in the street. On that balcony I played sometimes with my elder sister, Maria. She was seven years old and when my mom was absent she was like a mother to me. The balcony was a great hobby place for my father. After his work he used

71、to grow carnations(康乃馨）in flower boxes. His carnations were red, pink and white, and everyone appreciated them for their beauty.He took care of them with so much love and devotion. He dealt carefully with his flowers like a mother taking care of her baby. Many times I sat on the floor of the balcony

72、 for hours observing him and his lovely flowers with patience. He was always doing something on that balcony. He was watering them every day, cleaning the balcony floor, changing the potting soil and were thick, strong and high enough, he started his improvement operation like a doctor.My dad took a

73、 tiny knife and with his left hand he held the stem of the carnation and measured the height. Then he made a small mark on the stem with his finger. Afterwards he made a sharp cut with the knife just enough to fit in a grain of barley(芽）. Then he wrapped the stem with a small bandage. His job was th

74、en to water the plants and to take care of them. No one should touch them, he said to mom. Every day, when he came home from work he went straight to the balcony.Mom used to tell us :“Do not touch daddys flowers .”For us it was a fascinating experience to watch how the small stems were growing and m

75、aking flowers. When the carnations had grown big enough, my dad enjoyed watching them every day. We the kids did too.注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:One day, my elder sister, who loved dad very much, had a great idea._ _Paragraph 2:When my dad arrived, he went as usual, strai

76、ght to the balcony and saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals. _英语答案 听力（20*1.5=30分）15 CBBBA610ABACA1115 BCCBB1620 BCACB阅读（15*2.5=27.5分）21-35 BCB DABA CADD CBAB七选五（5*2.5=12.5分36-40 EBCGA完形（15*1=15分）41-55 BBAAB DCBCB DACDD语法填空（10*1=10分）56 running 57 at 58 a 59 it 60 until 61 was touched

77、62confident 63 gave 64 smiles 65 successfully单词填空（10*1=10分）66. guarantee 67 barriers 68 poverty 69 rejected 70 possession 71 vacant 72 victims 73 ample /abundant 74 circumstances 75 acknowledged第一节应用文写作（15分）Dear Tim,Knowing that you havent decided which course to choose between Chinese Calligraphy a

78、nd Chinese Painting. I am writing to offer my recommendation.Chinese Calligraphy is highly recommended, which serves as a window into Chinese profound culture. The course, a combination of theory and practice, is given by a famous master, Professor Zeng, and ranks number one among our school coursed

79、 in terms of popularity. Besides, the course includes weekly workshops for calligraphy lovers to practise calligraphy and to communicate. Seize the chance and you wont be disappointed!Wish you a rewarding voyage of discovering the beauty of Chinese calligraphy!Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写（20分）Possible versio

80、n 1:One day , my elder sister , who loved dad very much , had a great idea . Wanting to help dad , she cut the flowers from their stems and arranged them on the floor. She believed that dad would be very pleased to see them that way . When mom realized what my sister had done , she didnt say a word

81、. My sister didnt understand why we were so quiet without a word of appreciation.When my dad arrived, he went as usual, straight to the balcony and saw his flowers lying on the floor like dead animals. He looked towards the street to see if there was one from the neighbors children who could have do

82、ne it. Then he entered the living room and looked at mom in silence. We all waited for a punishment . Mom , who always taught us to tell the truth , looked at Dad and said , We have no bad neighbors in our area.Then with a nice tone she continued, No outsider did this great job, only our lovely daug

83、hter Linda. Dads face changed from tense to a smile and then he said, Do I have a better flower than my lovely daughter ? My sister smiled and gave dad a big hug .听力原文Text 1M: Did you listen to the music program last night? W: I didnt because I was kept busy answering the students questions.Text 2M:

84、 Hello there. Id like to take a few minutes of your time. Our company is currently offering a promotion on laptops. W: Im busy. Please remove me from your calling list.Text 3W: Im not sure whether the book I lent you is the kind you have any interest in. M: To be honest, I can hardly tear myself awa

85、y from it.Text 4M: Can you save my place for me, please? Natures calling.W: Sure. But hurry. The line is moving fast.Text 5M: What kind of skirt are you looking for? W: Since its getting warmer this time of the year, I want something light weight. Text 6W: What are the chances of getting a raise thi

86、s year?M: Chances are slim!W: Wow! You havent gotten a raise for how many years now?M: Its been three years! The company keeps losing money and they cant afford to give anyone a raise.W: Thats too bad. Did you ever think of working somewhere else?M: Yeah. In fact, I have an interview next Monday.W:

87、Good luck!Text 7M: Which room were you talking about on the phone yesterday?W: That room there, beside the bathroom, opposite the study. Its our childrens room.M: I see. Lets take a look. . . Well, the wallpaper and the curtains are quite out of date.W: I agree. Its time to make some changes.M: Besi

88、des the wallpaper and the curtains, what other changes would you like to make? W: Im not really sure. Thats why I was hoping you would look at this room first and give me some suggestions.M: Here are a lot of possibilities. I can send you a first draft of our plan and the estimate within two days.W:

89、 OK. Give me a call when theyre ready. Text 8M: Id like to mail this package to Hong Kong. How much will it be, please?W: Do you want to send it first class or parcel post?M: How much is first class and how long does it take?W: Its light. First class would cost $8. 00. I guess it will take about eig

90、ht to ten days to arrive. M: And parcel post? W: Sending it parcel post would be cheaper, but it wouldnt arrive for about a month. The rate for parcel post is $4.90.M: Oh, I want it to arrive earlier than that. Ill mail it first class. W: Whats in the package? I need to know in order to complete the

91、 form.M: A pair of glass earrings. I packed them well, so Im sure they wont break. Are there any other forms I need to fill out?W: Yes, one more. Its a customs declaration on which you declare what item or items are in the package or their value. M: Here it is. W: Oh, you forgot to put a return addr

92、ess on this package. Its not a post office regulation, but we strongly recommend that all mails have a clear return address.M: OK. Ill do it right now. Ill also buy ten 60 cent stamps.W: OK. Heres your change.M: Thank you. Have a nice day.Text 9M: Hi, Sharon. I havent seen you for ages. Are you stil

93、l working in the studio?W: Yes. I like photographing the best moments of the animals in studios and sell prints online. M: Whats your goal during each shoot?W: Catching the animals attractive featuresit can be something in their eyes or the way they move.M: Since you have long been working with anim

94、als, can you tell me something about them?W: The animals generally fall into two categories: some are lovely, and some are striking, like the American buffalo.M: Do you get scared when you photograph animals like lions and bears? W: No, it even doesnt occur to me to be scared. I have confidence in t

95、he animal trainers I work with. And focusing on shooting can totally take my attention away from anything around. M: Are certain animals easier to photograph than others? W: Some animals like buffalo and cow dont do much, which makes it easy for me while animals like chicks and cats move around. I h

96、ave to focus and be ready for the split second and the right position.M: What are the difficult parts that people wouldnt expect? W: Its a lot of work plus stress, but self-doubt that comes with any creative pursuit is the most challenging.Text 10Listeners, you will envy the pupils of Loreto High Sc

97、hool. Thanks to two new excellent chefs in the school kitchen, meals are five-star quality. And they cost only 2.35. After students complained about boring lunch, the school recently called in Adam Leavy and Sukhdev Singh, both formerly from the famous Manchester Restaurant.The two chefs went throug

98、h a competition against other top-quality chefs, each cooking up a two-course meal from the ingredients given to them. And the pair impressed the judges so much that Headmaster Peter Tite instantly hired them.Now, all the kids are excited about dining at school and the only problem now is that paren

99、ts have to keep up with the chefs high standards when cooking for their children at home. One mother said, “My son used to complain that the food at school was boring. Now he comes home and turns his nose up at the burger I make.”The most important secret to the chefs success lies in their attention on students preference. Every week they do tests to know what food would win over students and put it on the menu. No wonder the new lunch has given the whole school a lift with only the price of 2.35.