湖北省武汉市蔡甸区汉阳一中2020-2021学年高二3月月考英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、20202021学年度下学期3月月考高二英语试卷命题人第一部分: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. Where are the speakers?A. In a supermarket. B. In a restaurant. C. At home. 2. What will the woman probably do tomorrow afternoon?A

2、. See a doctor. B. Meet her brother. C. Watch a movie. 3. How will the speakers go to the bookstore?A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By taxi. 4. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Go to France. B. Give up the program. C. Take three months off. 5. What do we know about Dario?A. He feels hopeless. B.

3、He likes Coke very much. C. He was too busy to go shopping. 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，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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。6. What kind of room does the woman want?A. A single room. B. A double room

4、. C. A room for three. 7. How much will the woman pay per night?A. $100. B. $120. C. $150. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The coming party. B. The house owner. C. The condition of a house. 9. What was wrong with the house yesterday?A. Its pipe needed replacing.

5、B. Its electricity went off. C. Its light was broken. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Where does the conversation take place?A. At Customer Service. B. At Benson Software. C. Over the phone. 11. Why is the man talking to the woman?A. To place an order. B. To have CD players repaired. C. To complain about

6、a wrong order. 12. How many more CD players will be sent to the man?A. 50. B. 100. C. 150. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What does the man enjoy most about the course?A. Meeting famous musicians. B. Organizing every detail of it. C. Hearing young musicians play. 14. How does the man advertise the course

7、?A. Through the Internet. B. Through the university. C. Through the TV show. 15. What is required to join the course?A. Perfect performance. B. Basic English skill. C. Good looks. 16. Why isnt the countryside a good choice?A. The cost is high. B. The space is limited. C. The transport is inconvenien

8、t. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. When should parents pick up their kids at the latest on Thursday?A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 11:30 am. C. At 12:30 pm. 18. Whats the advantage of ordering supplies from school?A. It is very convenient. B. It has a free delivery. C. It will cost much less. 19. What does the comm

9、unity charity do?A. Help people in need. B. Look for missing things. C. Donate things to the schoo1. 20. Who will get a call the night before school starts?A. New students. B. Teachers. C. Returning students. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选岀最佳选项。A The books

10、we read stay with us for the lifetime. Our editors independently research and recommend the following for teens to enjoy!The Book Thief by Markus ZusakIn Nazi Germany, 11-year-old Liesel Meminger is living outside of Munich when she discovers a book in the snow and it changes her life forever. She b

11、egins stealing books from Nazi and the mayors library. As she becomes fascinated with words, she begins writing about her life during this dangerous time. Beautifully-written and deeply moving, this novel stands out in the crowded field of wartime literature. Despite the tragic and disturbing storyl

12、ine, The Book Thief is filled with warmth, humor, and hope.OCDaniel by Wesley KingThis first-person narrative is told from the perspective of Daniel a 13-year-old who tries to hide his obsessive compulsive disorder (强迫症) as he struggles to fit into the cruel world of middle school. Then he gets a no

13、te that puts him in the middle of a mystery. The plot revolves around the mystery, so its not too clinical and focused on OCD. Full of heartbreak and joy, as well as important lessons, OCDaniel is a thrilling novel that will definitely have you supporting Daniel and eagerly turning the pages.Courage

14、 to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance by Simone BilesAmerican Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles shares her inspiring and fascinating journey from her early childhood in foster care to the Olympic podium (领奖台). In her own words, Biles describes all hardships that she experienced along the wa

15、y. Her attractive stories give insight into her determined spirit and positive attitude, even when under pressure. When reading Biles words, its difficult not to be motivated and encouraged to dream big and work hard.A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony SnicketA series of 13 books, A Series of U

16、nfortunate Events, follows the Baudelaire orphans as they seek to reveal the mysteries of their family. Filled with many plot twists, appealing mysteries, and exciting adventures, this series manages to keep you hooked all the way through the last book. Lemony Snickets entertaining writing style and

17、 dark sense of humor make them fun reads.21. If you are interested in the story of war time, you may choose the book written by _.A. Markus ZusakB. Wesley KingC. Simone BilesD. Lemony Snicket22. When reading Daniels story, readers may find it _.A. humorous and mysteriousB. sorrowful and joyfulC. hop

18、eful and cheerfulD. thrilling and inspiring23. Which one of the books belongs to non-fiction?A. The Book Thief.B. OCDaniel.C. Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance.D. A Series of Unfortunate Events.BBoth my parents came from towns in Mexico. I was born in El Paso, Texas, and when I wa

19、s four, my family moved to a housing project in East Los Angeles. Even though we struggled to make ends meet, my parents stressed to me and my four brothers and sisters how fortunate we were to live in a great country with limitless opportunities. They taught us the concepts of family and faith. I g

20、ot my first real job when I was ten. My dad injured his back working in a cardboard-box factory and was retrained as a hairstylist. He rented space in a little shopping mall and gave his shop the fancy name of Mr. Bens Coiffure. The owner of the shopping center gave Dad a discount on his rent for cl

21、eaning the parking lot three nights a week, which meant getting up at 3 a. m. To pick up trash, Dad used a little machine that looked like a lawn mower. Mom and I emptied garbage cans and picked up litter by hand. It took two to three hours to clean the lot. Id sleep in the car on the way home. I di

22、d this for two years, but the lessons I learned have lasted a lifetime. I acquired discipline and a strong work ethic(道德), and learned at an early age the importance of balancing life-in my case, school and a job. This really helped during my senior year of a high school, when I worked 40 hours a we

23、ek making burgers at a fast-food joint while taking a full load of college preparation courses. The hard work paid off. I attended the U. S. Military Academy and went on to receive graduate degrees in law and business from Harvard. Later, I joined big Los Angeles law firm and was elected to the Cali

24、fornia state assembly(议会). In these jobs and in everything else Ive done, I have never forgotten those nights in the parking lot. The experience taught me that there is dignity in all work and that if people are working to provide for themselves and their families, that is something we should honor.

25、 24. How was the authors childhood life? A. It was tough. B. It was joyful. C. It was adventurous.D. It was ordinary. 25. What was the authors first real job? A. A worker. B. A hairdresser. C. A shop owner. D. A cleaner.26. What did the author benefit from the two years work? A. He developed communi

26、cative skills B. He learned to shoulder two things at a time. C. He earned enough money for college education. D. He realized the significance of school discipline. 27. What did the author intend to tell us? A. All work was important. B. Life was full of ups and downs. C. How successful he was in hi

27、s life. D. What family and belief meant to an individual.CEvery year from March to October, Christian Moullec, also known as “Birdman,” takes to the skies aboard his adapted light aircraft. However, the 58-year-old Frenchmans daily 30-minute flight is not just to enjoy the impressive views, but to g

28、uide flocks (鸟群) of lesser white-fronted geese (小白额雁) through safe migration paths which the birds can teach future generations.His deed began in 1995 when he noticed their declining population in the wilds of Lapland, Sweden. To prevent their numbers from dropping further, Moullec tried to get the

29、threatened species to follow him along migration routes that would protect them from bird hunters.However, getting grown geese to follow his lead proved challenging. As young geese imitate and follow whomever they view as their parent, Moullec decided to raise the geese from birth.To help raise fund

30、s and awareness of his job to protect not just the geese but birds worldwide, Moullec often allows paying tourists to join him on the 30-minute-long flights aboard his aircraft. In addition to the trained birds flying alongside them, visitors, who come from as far as a 15-hour plane flight away, are

31、 treated to a variety of crane and geese species as well as breathtaking views of castles and cities.He often brings his camera along for the flights, capturing photos not just for their beauty, but for what they describe. Moullec believes the use of agricultural chemicals has done harm to wild Euro

32、pean birds, with more than a third disappearing in the last 30 years. “It s a disaster,” he said. “My beautiful images with flying birds should be used to tell this story. ”28. Why does “Birdman” always fly to the sky on his aircraft?A. To observe geese along their migration routes.B. To follow gees

33、e through safe migration paths.C. To take visitors to operate his adapted aircraft.D. To guide geese fly safely during the migration.29. What do we know about “Birdman”？A. He is a nature lover.B. He is a bird watcher.C. He is a volunteer pilot.D. He is a bird hunter.30. What does Moullec often take

34、photos in his flights for?A. Recording the use of agricultural chemicals.B. Showing serious damage caused by chemicals.C. Describing his experiences with flying birds.D. Capturing the beautiful views of birds and cities.31. What can be the main idea of the text?A. It is about Birdman guides flocks t

35、o learn to fly.B. It tells us that Birdman finds birds disappearing.C. It describes that Birdman helps flocks safely migrate.D. It is about how Birdman protects birds from hunters.DSpaceXs first-ever passenger flight to the International Space Station (ISS) ended successfully on August 2,2020,when C

36、rew Dragon Endeavour landed into the Gulf of Mexico. After a series of safety checks, the recovery teams unlocked the capsule and moved NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to shore. During their total 64 days in space, they completed 1,024 orbits around Earth and traveled 27,147,284 miles.In

37、 a press meeting the astronauts described the final minutes of the historic mission when Crew Dragon fired its rocket pusher to slow its descent for re-entry into the outer atmosphere.It came alive,Behnken told of the 12-minute pusher burn. “It sounds like an animal coming through the atmosphere.Hur

38、ley told reporters that following the successful landing, the astronauts had to complete one final task-making satellite phone calls to whoever we can get a hold of”. The scientists said the fun attempt had a serious purpose-to ensure that future crews could use the emergency phone to contact missio

39、n control in case the spacecraft landed in an unexpected part of the ocean.Crew Dragon Endeavour was launched from NASAs Kennedy Space Center on May 30, 2020. Hurley and Behnken spent their 62 days aboard the station conducting scientific experiments and participating in numerous public tasks. Behnk

40、en also accompanied ISS Commander Chris Cassidy on four spacewalks to upgrade two power channels. The journey marked the first time astronauts have been launched to orbit aboard a privately-built spacecraft. It was also the first crewed orbital piloted launch from American soil since July 2011.With

41、the final test flight complete, NASA will spend the next few weeks analyzing all performance data. If everything is satisfactory,SpaceX will become the first private company to be given the right to transport astronauts to the ISS. Expecting the approval, Space-X is already preparing for its first t

42、wo operational missions.32. What does the underlined word “descent” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Crash. B. Launch. C. Falling. D. Burning.33. Which of the following best describes Behnken s mission?A. Orbit Earth,experiment,issue certificates. B. Experiment, improve channels, make calls.C. Spacewalk, repa

43、ir, analyze data. D. Interpret, spacewalk, interview.34.What is Space-X most looking forward to?A. Obtaining public recognition. B. Completing the final test flight.C. Getting licensed for manned flights to the ISS. D. Releasing their latest news about space technology.35.Whats the best title for th

44、e text?A. Crew Dragon Endeavour:A Private Spacecraft.B. First Manned Space Flight Ends in Success.C. NASA Astronauts: Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley.D. SpaceXs Spacecraft Returns NASA Astronauts to Earth. 第二节（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。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some Chinese experts advocate t

45、hat compulsory education should not be replaced by any other form of teaching last week in the national meeting of China. Should compulsory education be replaced by private schooling or homeschooling? Readers of our newspaper share their ideas.源Ted180 (Canada) An important function of public educati

46、on is to teach proper social habits and help children to see themselves as part of the community beyond their family. The private schooling cannot guarantee this. 36 Thats why I oppose private schooling.Hailtina (Australia)The government needs to make sure that private schools follow the required cu

47、rriculum. If the state does not control what young people are learning then who knows what they could be taught in private schools. But there is no need to worry about homeschooling for few parents choose that. And China has done good jobs in guaranteeing the required curriculum in private schools.

48、37 China is aware of every childs education . Julia(Swiss)Private education should not be banned. It is a far better educational opportunity than public school. As a product of the public school system, I learned very little from public school and spent most of the time repeating information that ha

49、d been taught in previous years. 38 I wish that my parents had made a wiser decision. Maxwell996(UK) I do not think that private education should be banned at all. Private education is mostly good. It is important for people to educate in the ways that they wish to be educated or have their kids edu

50、cated, regardless of the form of schooling they choose. 39 Chen Anna(China) All students have different mental level and background. Some slow students need one-to-one class to understand the lesson better. They will achieve less in a classroom of a large number of students. On the other hand, a gen

51、ius will get bored if they waste time listening to what is too simple for him in a big classroom. 40 A. This prevents children suffering from their improper arrangements. B. The children will fail to adapt to the wider society. C. That is freedom for them. D. There was no point in my public school e

52、ducation. E. Private education is a better choice for me. F. Public schooling shouldnt be substituted. G. So homeschooling or private education should co-exist with public education. 第三部分 语言知识运用（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。The worlds youngest DJ w

53、ho is just two years old has thousands of fans thanks to his ability. Oratilwe Hlongwane, whose DJ name is AJ, is _41_ learning to put together words, but the baby is already able to _42_ and play music from a laptop and has become famous in South Africa. His abilities have even _43_ him special app

54、earances, with fans _44_ to hear his bass-heavy house music.His recent _45_ at a supermarket in his home of Johannesburg _46_ a large crowd as he moved his head to the _47_, with large headphones around his neck. His mother, Refiloe Marumo, _48_ his success to his father Glen Hlongwanes decision to

55、buy an iPad for his then unborn son. Mr. Hlongwane, a gymnastics coach and _49_ DJ, had planned to download some educational apps for the child as well as a DJ app for himself.A mobile phone recording of him playing music was shared online and the youngster now has nearly 25,000 Facebook _50_. Howev

56、er, some people _51_ his parents of abusing and making money from their childs ability. Mr. Hlongwane said he would not “_52_ his kid” and said he wasnt allowed to play in clubs or at parties _53_ his age. The parents also insisted that they would not _54_ their son to be a DJ when he grows up, but

57、said they believed his interest in electronic equipment would probably decide his future. Mr. Hlongwane added, “I can see a _55_ Bill Gates here. ”41. A. neverB. stillC. thereforeD. merely42. A. createB. adoptC. selectD. tease43. A. earnedB. exchangedC. riskedD. updated44. A. desperateB. unwillingC.

58、 admirableD. appropriate45. A. movementB. competitionC. reputationD. appearance46. A. movedB. benefitedC. attractedD. disappointed47. A. rhymeB. flashC. patternD. beat48. A. exposedB. accustomedC. appealedD. owed49. A. allergicB. cautiousC. devotedD. ridiculous50. A. competitorsB. followersC. sponso

59、rsD. experts51. A. accomplishedB. acquiredC. accusedD. convinced52. A. take charge ofB. take possession ofC. take advantage ofD. take place of53. A. due toB. in spite ofC. rather thanD. even if54. A. demandB. allowC. doubtD. force55. A. realisticB. contemporaryC. futureD. predictable第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5

60、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。More and more intelligent robots 56 (use) in industrial fields at present, taking the place of humans to do many dangerous tasks, without 57 assistance, we wouldnt be living such a comfortable and convenient life. The robot Tony is a character in Issac Asimovs

61、 fiction, 58 that we are familiar with. Issac Asimov, an American author, wrote around 480 books, 59 (include) mystery stories，science and history books. But he is best known 60 his science fiction stories. He had a creative mind that gave him the ability 61 (explore) future worlds. Besides, he sear

62、ched for explanations of everything, in the present and the past. When he was eleven, his talent for fictions became obvious. In 1950, at the age of 30, he had his first novel 62 (publish).Throughout his life, Asimov received many awards. Numerous people wonder whether people may be out of work beca

63、use of the 63 (exist) of robots. Certainly not! Clever 64 robots are, they are made by humans and whatever they do, they just follow the instructions given to them. Therefore, robots will never 65 (complete) replace humans.第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假定你是李华，你的美国朋友David生日将至，你画了一幅中国画”牛”作为生日礼物寄给他，请你写封信

64、说明其寓意并表示祝福。内容包括：1. 祝福David生日快乐；2. 说明你的礼物中国画“牛”的寓意。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。Dear David,Knowing that your birthday is drawing near, _Yours, Li Hua第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A couple one day heard that one of their sons had beaten a child, Lucas, on the playground

65、of the garden. They thought it must have certainly been done by their naughty Caspar, but they didnt ask him directly, because they feared that he would deny it if they put the question to him. But the father had an idea. They soon went to the supper table, and Caspar was very still and quiet. He at

66、e little, and spoke still less. He seldom looked at his parents, who were very serious, and then only with stolen glances. About half an hour later, the sons were gone to sleep. They all slept in separate beds, but in the same room. Their father entered the room, and took pains to make a great noise

67、 in shutting the door. Caspar instantly sprang out of bed, and full of fear cried out, What is it? What is the matter? Nothing, answered the father, I was only wishing to see who among you was asleep.” The two other brothers were sleeping softly and sweetly, and did not awake until they heard Caspar

68、s cry. The father then went out . The next day the father called Caspar to him, and, before his mother and all the children, said to him, You beat a poor child yesterday, did you? Caspar, who thought that it had all come out, began to excuse himself, He struck me too, and. His father stopped him. Ca

69、spar! said he, Yesterday, we heard that one of our sons had beaten the poor child, but we did not know who had done it. When I saw you eating in so much fear and trouble, and still more, when you could not sleep from uneasiness and your guilty conscience drove you from your bed as soon as I opened t

70、he door, I was convinced that you were the guilty one. You have been punished by your anxiety and fear, but you must now try to do some good to the poor child, and make up for your faults. What will you do?”注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para1: Caspar acknowledged his fault, and promised to

71、 do everything that his father ordered him. _ Para2: A smile appeared on Lucas face, a little bit at first, and then bigger and bigger. _英语答案第一部分 听力15 BCAAC610 CABAC1115 CBCAB1620 CCAAC第二部分阅读:21-23 A B C 24-27 ADBD 28-31 DABC 32-35 CBCD 36-40 BADCG第三部分语言运用41-45 B C A A D 46-50 C D D C B 51-55 C C A

72、D C56.are being used57. whose58.one59.including 60. for61. to explore62. published63.existence64. as/though 65. completely第四部分写作（参考范文）Dear David: Knowing that your birthday is drawing near, I have prepared a gift for you. It is a Chinese painting ox ,which is the representative animal of year 2021.I

73、n Chinese culture, ox carries many best wishes and excellent qualities. It always remain physically strong, so I wish you as energetic as an ox. On the other hand, it is hard-working and reliable. If compared to an ox, one is usually considered to be a responsible person.When someone achieves a grea

74、t accomplishment, people often use niu”, meaning “awesome”, to describe him.So I sincerely wish you to have a happy birthday and a wonderful year !Yours, Li Hua【参考范文】 Caspar acknowledged his fault, and promised to do everything that his father ordered him. The next day was Sunday. Caspar went to the

75、 garden where kids played. After about half an hour, Lucas turned up. Caspar gathered his courage and went up to him. However, Lucas was still alarmed, stepping backward a little. Handing out a bar of chocolate to Lucas, Caspar said, “Sorry,would you excuse me for my rudeness the other day?” Lucas,

76、rooted to the spot, blinked and raised his head to look at Caspar doubtfully. We shall be friends. Come and play basketball with me? Caspar inquired with hesitation. A smile appeared on Lucas face, a little bit at first, and then bigger and bigger. Taking over the chocolate, as if it were an apology

77、 note, Lucas was so moved that he felt a lump in his throat. Instantly,he happily ran to the playground with Caspar. The two guys played basketball crazily for two hours. Then Caspar sincerely invited his new friend to his home, introduced Lucas to his families and told them how skilfully Lucas play

78、ed basketball. Caspars parents were really relieved to see their elder son had made up for his mistakes. Thanks to this unforgettable experience, Caspar became mature and learnt to get on with his peers.听力原文：Text 1W: So, what do you think of the lamb?M: Its pretty good, but I think the lamb you make

79、 at home is better. W: Youre sweet to say that. Oh, can you get the waiters attention for me?Text 2M: Do you have any special plans for tomorrow? If youd like, I can treat you to the movies tomorrow afternoon. W: Well, I have a doctors appointment at noon, and Im going to have dinner with my brother

80、 at six. I could probably enjoy a movie in between, since its your treat. Text 3M: Would you like to go with me to the new bookstore tomorrow morning?W: Id love to. But only if we go there by bike rather than by bus or by taxi. M: No problem. We can use mobike. Text 4M: Should I accept this exchange

81、 program and head off to France for three months?W: Are you serious? Everyone I know is lining up to go there and you are actually considering not going. Text 5W: I feel hungry, Dario. Do you have any food in your fridge?M: I think there is only a bottle of Coke in the fridge. W: You are hopeless. Y

82、ou cant survive on Coke. M: I know, but work was so busy last week that I didnt have time to go to the supermarket. Text 6W: Hello, its Emma MacDonald here from AB Electronics. Id like to book a room for the 25th please. M: Certainly. Would you like a single or a double room?W: A room for three plea

83、se. M: The rooms for three are$150 per night, including breakfast. W: Oh I see, but my company uses the hotel regularly. We normally get a discount. M: Oh sorry, that will be$100 per night then, $120 with breakfast. W: Oh, I dont want breakfast. Text 7M: Hey, Susan, hows it going?W: Terrible. Im rea

84、lly unhappy at Pat, the house owner. When I came home yesterday, the front door was wide open; the cat was hiding in the closet, and there was Pat. He came to change the pipe, but he didnt even tell me that he was coming. He does this all the time. Last month, one day I was throwing a dinner party f

85、or eight people. When I went out for a minute to buy some wine, Pat came to repair the broken light in my bedroom. I nearly had a heart attack when I walked in and found him there. M: At least he fixed the light. W: But its terrible not knowing when Pat is going to show up. Text 8W: Hello, Benson So

86、ftware. Youre through to Customer Service. M: Hello, this is Mike Williams from Smiths Retailers. Im phoning about the CD players you sent last week. Um, Im afraid you dont seem to have sent us enough. W: Oh dear. Im sorry about that. How many did you receive?M: Well, we received fifty, but Im prett

87、y sure we ordered a hundred and fifty. W: Just a moment. Ill check your order. Well, according to our records, you seem to have ordered fifty. M: Really? Oh, perhaps theres been a mistake. I feel certain we have ordered a hundred and fifty. W: Sorry about the misunderstanding. Well get the extra hun

88、dred to you as soon as possible. Text 9W: My guest today is Tim Jones, who organizes an international summer course for young musicians. Tim, tell us all about it. M: Well, Im lucky to have such a great job. Basically, young musicians come from all over the world and learn to play together to have a

89、 concert tour. By the end of the eight-week course, theyre really good, and hearing them play is what gives me most pleasure. Unfortunately, I dont get to know them all that well, as organizing every single small thing of the course keeps me busy. W: So, how do you find the young musicians?M: We adv

90、ertise online. Anyone between the ages of 16 and 20 can complete the application form and e-mail it to us. Were not looking for perfect performance or the good-looking stars of tomorrow. But the course is in English, so a basic level of spoken language is necessary. W: Where is the course held?M: Mo

91、stly in a university during the summer holidays. They have halls for practicing, and plenty of bedrooms and dining rooms, which is a low cost for us. And of course, convenient transport is a must, so somewhere in the quiet countryside is no good, even though it is more spacious there. Text 10W: Dear

92、 students, please pay attention to the following items: Thursday, July 15 is the last day of school. Students will be dismissed by 11:30 am. Please remind your parents to pick you up no later than 12:30 pm, and the school will be closed at 1:00 pm. Supplies for next year: in the school e-mail youll

93、find information on ordering all the supplies you need. Of course, its optional, but its a convenient way to start your next school year. Order now to guarantee delivery. If you dont buy the supplies from the school, you must make sure you have them by September 1st. Lost and Found: please check the

94、 school Lost and Found and take the things belonging to you back home by this Friday. Anything left will be donated to our community charity to support people who need our help. Tuesday, September 1st is the first day of school for 2017-2018. School begins for all students at 8:00 am. New students will meet in front of the office. Returning students will receive a phone call the night before school starts to learn who their teacher is and the classroom number.