江苏省如皋市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学质量调研试题.doc

1、江苏省如皋市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末教学质量调研试题第一部分 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。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. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In the street.B. On the bus.C. At the bus station.2. What are the speakers talking

2、about?A. The weather.B. The mans clothes.C. The vacation plan.3. How much RMB will the man get?A. About 480 yuan.B. About 600 yuan.C. About 4,800 yuan.4. When does the woman usually get up?A. At 4:00.B. At 6:00.C. At 8:00.5. Why does the man think he will fail the exam?A. His listening is poor.B. Hi

3、s reading is poor.C. His writing is poor.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 during the holiday?A. Mary didnt go to Harbin.B. Jenny held a party.C. The man had moved hous

4、e.7. When can the woman meet Jenny?A. On weekends.B. On weekdays.C. In summer holidays.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the woman?A. A customs officer.B. A tour guide.C. A hotel clerk.9. Why does the man come to Britain?A. To attend a meeting.B. To take a vacation.C. To visit his friends.10. Where will th

5、e man stay?A. At a business partners house.B. At his house.C. At a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Who is Mr. Smith?A. A manager.B. A consultant.C. A secretary.12. Why does Elina leave a message?A. She doesnt know when shell be available.B. She wants Mr. Smith to call her back.C. She wants to tell someth

6、ing important.13. Whats the message about?A. Canceling some orders.B. Quitting the delivery of some orders.C. Stopping delivering orders to all companies.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Why does the man feel unwell?A. He eats something wrong.B. He lacks physical exercise.C. He always stays up late.15. What doe

7、s the woman suggest the man do?A. Go to bed on time.B. Pay attention to mental health.C. Have a balanced diet.16. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The woman sounds patient.B. The man thinks the advice impractical.C. The man is a doctor.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What did the landlord do for a m

8、onth?A. He visited his friends.B. He went on a business trip.C. He traveled alone.18. Where did the landlord keep his watch?A. On the bed.B. On the table.C. On the chair.19. Why was the landlord so angry?A. A servant didnt reach his requirement.B. His house was destroyed.C. A valuable gift was stole

9、n.20. How did the landlord find the thief?A. By a stick.B. By a bottle of water.C. By the footprints.第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。ACanyon Rock ToursSouth Rim Drive(555) 602-7548A unique look at the Grand Canyon from an experts perspective. Let our profe

10、ssional geologists give you the most informative Grand Canyon tour available.The RocksLearn about the amazing history of the Grand Canyon by looking at its many layers of rock. See trace fossils of animals and plants that lived millions of years ago. Touch Precambrian (前寒武纪的) rocks that are 2 billio

11、n years old. Find out which minerals give the rock layers their colors of red, yellow and green.The FormationsVisit different rock formations and witness how erosion and weathering have shaped one of the worlds most beautiful canyons.The ViewsEnjoy your lunch break at Yavapai Observation Station. Th

12、e station overlooks the canyon with a view that is breathtaking and unforgettable. Tour departs every day, except Sunday, at 9 A.M. from the Grand Canyon Village Visitor Centre. Tours return around 5 P.M. Cost is $30 per person. Unsuitable for senior citizens with special needs. Be sure to pack a sa

13、ck lunch and bring plenty of drinking water. Tours involve extensive hiking and require some rock-climbing experience. Please dress in layers and wear appropriate shoes.Note: Reservations are required at least two days in advance for groups of six or more.21. What is special about the tour?A. Touris

14、ts can bring home some colorful rocks.B. It is tailored to the needs of senior people.C. Tourists can see rare animals and plants.D. It combines sightseeing with learning.22. What are tourists required to do?A. Wear thick clothes to keep warm.B. Bring their own breakfast.C. Drink enough water in adv

15、ance.D. Wear shoes suitable for hiking.23. When might tourists need to book early?A. If they have a team of seven people.B. If they would like a private tour.C. If they want to go on a particular day.D. If they wish to have lunch at Yavapai Observation Station.BAs technology and supermarkets have ma

16、de buying food easier and more convenient than ever, researchers believe people are growing more distant from the food they eat. As knowledge about crops, food production, and healthy eating is lost over generations, some school districts are looking to reconnect children with their food by educatin

17、g them in a garden setting. Researchers observed one “school garden” in a rural Midwestern school district, in which teachers held classes outside in a garden one or two times per month.“We have lost touch with a lot of basic skills related to food, which raises concerns for the future of food produ

18、ction and the eating habits of our children. And we wanted to see if allowing children to taste their education in a garden setting could have the potential to reorient (重新定位) them toward environment and health issues that will only become more important as they grow. This case study showed that the

19、 answer is yes. The potential is there.” says Mary Hendrickson, an associate professor of rural sociology at the University of Missouris College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources.The idea of school gardens is not new, but most of these programs have occurred in wealthy urban settings. Begin

20、ning as an after-school club led by volunteers, the program eventually changed to the control of the school district. The district joined it into the school day an average of one or two times per month, when students would attend classes outside surrounded by fruits and vegetables. Each grade level

21、received their own garden.Researchers found that school garden education affected the children beyond the classroom, with students expecting healthier choices on the schools salad bar and starting their own gardens at home, as well as generally expressing more interest in food production and prepara

22、tion, encouraging them to develop an appreciation for fresh, healthy foods.“What we heard from the people involved in this program is that their children are more interested in eating healthier food and have choices of food systems like organics and farmers markets, giving children more control over

23、 their lives.” says Mary.“I think that people recognize that we are a rural community, but we are not healthy eaters,” one participant said. “We do have cattle and chickens, but we dont have gardens because when I was growing up we didnt talk about healthy food. Nobody really grew food.”24. What are

24、 some schools trying to do to their students?A. To teach them to build a school garden.B. To advise them to eat health food.C. To bring them together with food.D. To remind them to learn knowledge.25. What is Mary Hendricksons attitude towards the practice of building a “school garden”?A. Critical.

25、B. Favourable. C. ambiguous. D. neutral.26. What is the finding of the researchers about the students?A. They will have the abilities to make informed choices of food.B. They will learn some skills to prepare for their everyday food.C. They will probably eat more healthy salad than meat.D. They will

26、 take an active part in out-of-class activities.27. What is the passage mainly discussing about?A. The significance of developing healthy lifestyles.B. The change in peoples buying food in the future.C. The education of reconnecting students with food.D. The necessity of teaching students gardening.

27、CAustralian experts have expressed concerns that too many millennials (千禧一代) are hoping to use their social media accounts to build their careers.Their concerns follow the sudden rise in “insta-celebrities” who make money by posting sponsored (赞助的) photos online. For the lucky few who are not only t

28、alented photographers but also good-looking and business-savvy (有商业头脑的), making money off social media isnt impossible. Instagram is flooded with social media professionals paid to promote products and services. However, social scientist Lauren Rosewarne, from the University of Melbourne, says that

29、in reality, there are far fewer people making money off the platforms than one may think. She said many young Australians were getting sucked in by the appeal of making money on platforms like Instagram, describing it as “totally unrealistic” and extremely difficult to do. “Young people are hoping t

30、o be famous in numbers that were simply not there 20 years ago,” Rosewarne told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Saturday. “There are some people who can make fortunes out of monetizing (使具有货币性质) their Instagram posts, but that is not the norm.”She said it was up to parents and schoo

31、ls to discourage students from seeking Insta-fame, as many believe it is a possible career choice. “Theres the warning for parents; this is not a normal or even common occurrence that you can monetize your Instagram account.” Meanwhile Toni Eager from Australian National University said social probl

32、ems could arise from spending too much time with social media. “Where do the insta-celebrities go to separate the life people see on Instagram from their actual normal life?” Eager said. “All of a sudden, people own your private life.”28. Why is there a rise in “insta-celebrities”?A. Many young peop

33、le are good at taking photos.B. Many people see it as a shortcut to making money.C. People want to socialize by sharing photos online.D. Instagram offers a reliable career choice for millennials.29. What does the underlined phrase “getting sucked in” in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. Becoming involved

34、 in something.B. Benefiting from something.C. Taking advantage of something.D. Being satisfied with something.30. What message does the author convey by quoting Lauren Rosewarne? A. Young people today are more business-savvy than ever. B. Young people are becoming less interested in internet fame. C

35、. Instagram is not a good platform to promote new products. D. Its a bad idea for young people to try earning money on Instagram.31. What problem does Toni Eager think overuse of social media could cause? A. An over-reliance on Instagram. B. Inability to appreciate life.C. A loss of personal privacy

36、.D. An addiction to the virtual life online.DSpaceX, Elon musks rocket company, launched the newly designed Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts to space on Nov 16. The spacecraft successfully docked (对接) with the International Space Station (ISS) on Nov 17.This is the first time that NASA h

37、as sent a crew into orbit entirely via a privately-owned spacecraft. “Its the start of a new era in which routine astronaut journeys to low-Earth orbit are being conducted by commercial providers,” NASA said. NASAs commercial manned program has taken a lot of risks. Whether the funding is sufficient

38、 in the long term and whether the companies have the capabilities to solve all the technical difficulties have been repeatedly questioned by the US Congress.Before the launch, NASA had cooperated with SpaceX for more than a decade to build a manned spacecraft. Back in 2014, NASA was facing a viral d

39、ecision choosing the finalists to complete the task of developing alternative space shuttles. Eventually, it came down to Boeing and SpaceX. There was fierce competition between the two companies to complete the mission.In December 2019, Boeings manned spaceship, CST-100Starliner, conducted a test f

40、light, but due to multiple errors, the flight failed to reach the ISS. The recent launch of the Dragon capsule wasnt flawless, either. An air leak caused an unexpected drop in capsule pressure less than two hours before launch, a NASA official said. Thanks to the technicians, the launch wasnt affect

41、ed.In the coming year, US actor Tom Cruise will start a commercial space journey on the Dragon capsule to film a movie at the ISS. At the same time, Boeing is catching up. The company will conduct another unmanned flight in 2021, and its first manned mission will take place sometime in 2022. “It ver

42、y much follows the aviation (航空) era where airliners used to be government-run, and now of course theyve been commercial for a number of decades,” said one of the Dragon capsule crew members.32. What is the significance of the successful launch of Crew Dragon capsule? A. It carried four astronauts i

43、nto the space. B. It successfully docked with the International Space Station. C. It sent ordinary people to space for the first time. D. It marks the beginning of spaceflights being conducted by commercial providers. 33. Whats the main factor contributing to the successful launch of Crew Dragon cap

44、sule? A. SpaceXs long-term cooperation with NASA. B. Boeings failure in the test flight due to multiple errors. C. SpaceXs having sufficient funding. D. All the technical difficulties being timely fixed.34. What does the underlined “it” refer to in paragraph 5? A. Crew Dragon capsule launched by Spa

45、ceX. B. commercial space exploration. C. the competition between Boeing and SpaceX. D. commercial airliners.35. Which one can be the best title for this passage? A. Manned spaceflight was launched. B. Spaceflights go commercial. C. NASA faces lots of risks. D. SpaceX leads the way in spaceflights. 第

46、二节（共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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。Finding an outlet for emotionFinland is fertile (肥沃的) ground for heavy metal music. For every 100,000 people, there are 70 metal bands, according to Medium. Heavy metals characteristic aggression and loudness attack listene

47、rs with brute (粗暴的) force. 36 The cold and sometimes severe climate has contributed to the populations interest in heavier forms of rock. “When someone is surrounded by cold and dark for long periods of time, it is only natural that some form of depression will start to set in,” the website A Metal

48、State Of Mind noted. “How do many Finns combat the depression, release the negative energy, and make themselves feel more positive? 37 According to Medium, most Finnish people are emotionally restrained (克制的). Whatever emotions soft or hard they feel, they keep them inside. “I feel that the emotiona

49、l introversion (内向性) also has to do with the fact that we often want to keep things private. 38 One has to appear strong at all costs,” Ida-Katharina Kiljander, one of the lead singers of the Oulu-based metal band Mournful Lines, told Medium. 39 “The reason why heavy metal might reflect the Finnish

50、mentality is probably because we are so private that it is difficult to discuss our feelings, but still we need an outlet to deal with these negative emotions,” explained Kiljander. 40 Those who tend to keep their emotions inside may find themselves drawn to a medium or genre that allows them to do

51、the opposite something that Finland has made loud and clear with its growing number of heavy metal fans.A. However, heavy metal music offers a way to express these emotions.B. Every year, thousands of “metalheads” gather at Finlands many metal festivals, especially during summer.C. But why does this

52、 seemingly extreme form of music thrive in the Nordic country of Finland?D. It has not been socially acceptable to show great emotions, for example anger or sadness.E. Just as the Chinese proverb goes, “Where you live makes you who you are.”F. Emotional introversion is a form of learned behavior in

53、Finland and the roots go back quite far in history.G. There is no one form of music more tailored to the release of the negative more than metal.第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空 (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。I was diagnosed (诊断) at the age of 14 with a disease which the

54、 doctor said would 41 me in a wheelchair at 25 and dead at 40. Luckily, it didnt happen as 42 . The disease never spread to my legs, for which I am very 43 .Still, everything I did hurt, and my left hand was functionally paralyzed (功能性瘫痪的). I was in constant pain because I lack the muscle 44 require

55、d to do these simple tasks.After 45 40 years of this disease, I decided to step into the world of 46 healing. I learned to allow the flow of grace to heal and care for me.Healing is having the courage to love yourself, and trusting you 47 a better life and healthier existence. When I adopted that ne

56、w belief system, my entire being started to wellness.Slowly and steadily, I was 48 myself from the only existence I had known. I began to a 49 a new life filled with joy and acceptance. If my heart healed, my body would heal. As I became more in touch with the energy around me, I learned the incredi

57、ble power of words and how we receive 50 what we ask for. I came to understand that everything in life is an offering, an opportunity to grow.We always have a choice. We can remain 51 in the past belief patterns and behaviors that no longer 52 us, or we can create a new story, one that is truer to o

58、ur 53 self.I learned that 54 + compassion = healing. When we forgive ourselves, and others, we heal the hurt and discomfort. When we are compassionate and graceful, we attract the same. Healing is based in the heart, not the mind. As a result of my learning, I now live each day in joy and 55 .“If I

59、can heal, anyone can heal.” We are here to be in our hearts desire and live our purpose.41. A. leaveB. rescueC. takeD. spend42. A. expectedB. plannedC. predictedD. required43. A. cheerfulB. gratefulC. depressedD. scared44. A. energyB. forceC. powerD. strength45. A. undergoingB. evaluatingC. foreseei

60、ngD. spending46. A. traditionalB. desperateC. gradualD. alternative47. A. desireB. demandC. deserveD. determine48. A. preventingB. unlockingC. protectingD. discouraging49. A. avoidB. destroyC. imagineD. heal50. A. oppositelyB. exactlyC. particularlyD. rarely51. A. trappedB. absorbedC. involvedD. int

61、erested52. A. benefitB. serveC. workD. attract53. A. happyB. stubbornC. idealD. authentic54. A. graceB. joyC. forgivenessD. wellness55. A. purposeB. gratitudeC. courageD. regret第二节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The size of fish in the oceans is shrinking. A new report from

62、 Canada states fish may shrink by as much as a quarter in the coming decades, which mainly 56 (result) from global warming. The research team conducted tests on the effect of 57 (rise) ocean temperatures on the size and number of over 600 species of fish. They concluded that most fish are likely to

63、shrink by 14-24 percent by the year 2050. The biggest changes 58 (see) clearly in tropical regions. There is 59 (little) oxygen in warmer water so fish cannot grow normally and many will migrate to cooler waters. Lead researcher Professor William said: “We were surprised to see such a large decrease

64、 in fish size.Marine fish are generally known to respond to climate change 60 changing distribution andseasonality. But the unexpectedly big effect 61 climate change could have on body size suggests that we may be missing a big piece of the puzzle of understanding climate change effects in the ocean

65、. He added that overfishing and pollution will 62 (worse) the problem. Our work shows a very 63 (worry) future for the oceans, 64 it is very important to reduce greenhouse gasemissionsand develop better fish management policies 65 (adapt) to these changes, he said.第四部 写作（共两小节，满分40分）第一节 应用文 （满分15分）假设

66、你是李华，本学期你阅读了小说了不起的盖茨比(The Great Gatsby)，请根据提示用英语写一篇书评，80-100词。基本信息作者：美国作家 F. Scott Fitzgerald背景：20世纪20年代、美国故事情节主人公Gatsby，靠非法经营实现了他的美国梦，爱上了Daisy。 在Gatsby看来，Daisy是美好生活的象征，而实际上，Daisy自私、肤浅，并最终导致了Gatsby走向了悲剧的结尾。评价_第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）Early one weekend morning, I was sleeping like a log when the telephone ran

67、g. When I answered I heard my Grandmas voice “Hey, sweetheart. I have missed you so much lately. Why dont you come to the countryside and enjoy some fine views?” she asked. “Dad, Grandma is inviting us to her home,” I shouted to my father who was busy in the kitchen. “Fine with me,” he responded in

68、a casual tone. After a quick breakfast, we drove to Grandmas.Once we arrived, we were both thrilled by the breathtaking landscape. The plum trees in the backyard were ripe with fruit, while millions of wildflowers colored the valley. Grandma prepared delicious lunch including her special homemade ap

69、ple jam, which was my favorite. Seeing my greedy eyes, grandma said “Take some when you leave, and Ive got plenty stored in the cellar (地窖) .” Talking and laughing, we didnt even notice that it was late in the afternoon, though somewhat cooler than it had been that morning. Grandma suggested that we

70、 take her homemade wooden boat for a tour along the nearby river.Seated in the boat, looking up at the sky, I felt like the clouds were greeting us cheerfully from above. In the vast fields, the golden trees were like brides in the sun. The breeze skimmed over the surface of the field, carrying the

71、sweet smell of the flowers. It was like a picture painted by one of the Dutch masters. “It is so nice to spend some quality time with family,” Dad murmured. “It feels like were on an adventure,” I added. “Its been so much fun!”While we were admiring the splendid setting around us, the weather starte

72、d getting hot and humid again. At first, we ignored this change, but when dad looked up at the sky, he saw dark, low clouds were approaching us. Then a fierce gale (大风) sprang up. Lightning flashed within the black clouds, followed by a roar of thunder. “Row!” Dad shouted, trembling, “A tornado (龙卷风

73、) is coming!”There was no time to think. We rowed as fast as we could. _Grandma opened the door for us._202101高二英语参考答案听力15 BACCA610 BAABC1115 ACBBC1620 ACBCA阅读21-23 DDA 24-27 CBAC 28-31 BADC 32-35 DDBB七选五36-40 CGDAE完形填空 41-45 ACBDA 46-50 DCBCB 51-55 ABDCB语法填空56. results 57. rising 58. will be seen 5

74、9. less 60. through/ by61. that/which (或/) 62. worsen 63. worrying 64. so 65. to adapt应用文The novel The Great Gatsby is the representative work of American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is a true reflection of the 1920s and universally acknowledged as a literary classic.The Great Gatsby shows the tr

75、agic story of Gatsbys pursuing his dream. He realizes his dream by illegal business. He falls in love with Daisy, who represents a beautiful life. However, in real life, she is far from what Gatsby imagines. She is a selfish and shallow girl and finally leads Gatsby to a sad ending. In my opinion, t

76、he tragedy of Gatsby reflects the theme of the novel the decline of the American dream. But then again, although Gatsbys efforts do not pay off, his spirit of struggling to realize his dream and change his fate touches me deeply.读后续写There was no time to think. We rowed as fast as we could. Although

77、I didnt dare to look，I could feel the tornado getting closer as hail started to fall, hitting the creaky old boat hard. Chased by the relentless nightmare, I couldnt afford to let up for a moment. I didnt even wipe the sweat away as it streamed in my eyes and blurred my view. Finally Grandmas house

78、appeared before my eyes. We jumped out of the boat and ran towards it. Gasping for breath, we buzzed the doorbell again and again.Grandma opened the door for us. We dripped water on her floor as we went inside, our shoes and clothes soaked through. Grandma said we needed to find a safer place to rid

79、e out the tornado, and we followed her into the cellar. Dad helped close off the entrance while I huddled in the dark corner, quivering from the cold and the fear. We stayed down there, waiting for the tornado to pass over us. We didnt wait very long, for it was over in a matter of minutes. However,

80、 after this experience, I appreciated every day with my family.听力原文Text 1M: Excuse me. Does this bus go to the newly built cinema?W: No, youll have to get off at the bookstore, and then take the No.39 bus.M: Thank you.Text 2W: What a nice day!M: That is true. I hope it wont rain again. Last time, I

81、forgot to bring the umbrella and my clothes got wet.W: Itll be sunny for the 7-day vacation according to the weather forecast.Text 3M: Can you change euros into RMB?W: Yes, one euro is equivalent to(等于，相当于) about eight yuan. How much do you want to change?M: Six hundred euros, please.Text 4W: What t

82、ime do you get up every day?M: I get up at about 6:00.W: Thats early, isnt it? I usually get up 2 hours later than you.M: Yes, but the early bird catches the worm(早起的鸟儿有虫吃).Text 5M: Im absolutely sure Im going to fail my English test.W: What makes you so sure?M: Because it is impossible to improve l

83、istening skills within a week.Text 6M: Hi, Mary. Hows your winter vacation?W: Well, its wonderful! I went to Harbin! Oh, did I miss something when I wasnt here?M: Yes. Jenny had moved out, and she wont come to our school again. She held a party on the last day of winter vacation.W: What! I cant beli

84、eve it! Oh, I wish I hadnt been to Harbin!M: Oh well, its already happened. You can still call her and meet her on weekends even if shes not coming to our school again.Text 7 (第8题为推断题)W: Good morning, sir. Your passport, please.M: Good morning. Here you are.W: Thank you. Are you here on business or

85、on vacation?M: Im here on holiday.W: How long are you going to stay? And where will you be staying?M: About 10 days, and Ill be staying at the Regent Hotel in Oxford.W: Do you have a return ticket, sir? May I have a look at it, please?M: Yes, of course. Here you are.W: Thank you, sir. Enjoy your sta

86、y in Britain.Text 8M: Hello, CAA Company.W: Hello. May I speak to Mr. Smith, the manager of the Export Department?M: Im sorry. Mr. Smith has just gone out. Who is calling, please?W: This is Elina Field. Would you please tell me when I could get in touch with him?M: As a matter of fact, I dont know w

87、hen Mr. Smith could be in the office. Could you call back later or would you mind leaving a message?W: I think Id better leave a message. But its important and urgent. Please make sure he receives this message.M: I see. Im sure to pass your message to Mr. Smith.W: Good. Would you please tell him tha

88、t due to an unexpected change, dont fill out any orders for James Corporation until further notice? Its very important. Ill explain later.M: Okay, let me repeat your message to see if Ive got it allText 9 (第16题为总结题)W: Hello, Henry! You dont look very well. What happened to you?M: Nothing serious, bu

89、t I feel very weak.W: It seems to me that(在我看来) you are very careless about your health. Maybe you dont take physical exercise regularly.M: Yes, you are absolutely right. Im not used to taking exercise.W: But you should know that physical exercise is very important to keep us fit. Because a sound mi

90、nd lives in a sound body(健全的精神寓于健康的身体).M: Yeah, I agree with you. So, could you tell me what I should do?W: You should take physical exercise regularly. Apart from this, you should have a balanced diet.M: What do you mean by a balanced diet? Please tell me in detail.W: A balanced diet means taking r

91、egular food containing all the necessary ingredients(成分) needed for health in right proportion(比例，占比).M: I see, both taking physical exercise regularly and eating a balanced diet are very important for good health.W: Exactly! I hope you will follow both of the rules.Text 10M: There lived a landlord

92、named James Smith in a certain province in Bengal. He had nearly fifty servants to look after his household. One day, while the landlord traveled alone for a month, one of his servants stole his precious wrist watch kept on his table. The watch was a gift from the King of Mysore. The landlord couldn

93、t afford losing it. When the landlord returned, he was mad about not finding his watch at his home. He doubted that one of his servants must have done that. He made a plan. He gave each of the servants a stick of equal length saying, “The thiefs stick will grow an inch longer tomorrow”. The thief was full of stress at the thought of getting caught. He cut an inch from the stick that night. The next day, the landlord checked the sticks given to the servants and found one stick was short by an inch. He identified the thief immediately and caught him. The thief got severe punishment.