2022潍坊四中高二上学期10月过程检测英语试题含答案

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2021-2022 学年度第一学期高二年级过程检测英语试题

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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What do we know about John?
A. He had an accident. B. He works in the hospital. C. He suffered from a headache.
2. Why is the man late?
A. He overslept. B. He lost his car key. C. He had no alarm clocks.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Health. B. Education. C. Environment.
4. How old is the girl?
A. 6 years old. B. 9 years old. C. 15 years old.
5. What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. Neighbors. B. Former classmates. C. Workmates.
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。
听第六段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6. Who needs a new dress?
A. Jenny. B. Ann. C. Lucy.
7. Where will the speakers go first?
A. A clothes store. B. The City Library. C. A bookstore.
听第七段材料，回答第8至第10题。
8. What is the party for?
A. A festival. B. A birthday. C. An anniversary.
9. Why does the girl talk to the man?
A. To ask for permission. B. To make an invitation. C. To get some advice.
10. What will the headmaster do before the party?
A. Sing an English song. B. Share his resolutions. C. Deliver a speech.
听第八段材料，回答第11至第13题。
11. What did the man think of the girl’s last paper?
A. Excellent. B. Ordinary. C. Poorly done.
12. Who helped the girl with her research?
A. Jean. B. Mr. Smith. C. Ms. White.
13. What will the girl do next?
A. Rewrite the paper. B. Ask for sick leave. C. Prepare for an oral presentation.
听第九段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What does the woman want to do?
A. Get fit. B. Kill time. C. Relax herself.
15. When can non-members enjoy the special offer?
A. This month. B. During holidays. C. On their birthdays.
16. How much does a swimming class cost non-members each time?
A. $ 35. B. $ 25. C. $ 10.
17. What class will the woman choose?
A. A weight lifting class. B. A swimming class. C. A yoga class.
听第十段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. Why did the reader feel lonely?
A. She had trouble with her studies.
B. Her best friend wasn’t around.
C. She was unable to look after herself.
19. What is the speaker trying to do?
A. Introduce a class. B. Share experiences. C. Give suggestions.
20. Whom is this passage written for?
A. Teachers. B. Parents. C. 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，选出最佳选项。
A
For some of us who long to travel, it can be difficult to find someone to journey with. Friends and family members are tied down in jobs, struggling to save money, and don't always want to go to the same places. The solution, of course, is to go alone.
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, which has beautiful beaches as well as busy and lively city life. Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo (单独的）travelers go there. Melbourne is incredibly easy to get around because you can walk or bike anywhere!
Thailand
Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mentality, which promotes equality among the sexes. Thailand is known for its friendly hospitality, and as a travel hot-spot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. Overall known for being very cheap, especially in the north, it's a good choice if you want to get away on a budget.
Bhutan
Bhutan is one of the most cultural countries in the world. It is also home to the world's highest unclimbed peak, Gangkhar Puensum. The mountain is sacred (神圣的）and entry is only possible on a pre-booked tour, where you are accompanied around by your own personal guide. Plastic bags have been banned in Bhutan since1999 and in 2004, it became the first country in the world to outlaw（宣布非法）tobacco.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a great place if you're looking for adventure, with surfing, volcanoes and other recreational activities. You'll never get a chance to feel lonely because there's an abundance of exciting adventures to experience! Costa Rica has never seen political unrest, class struggles or revolutions commonly associated with other Latin American Countries. What's more, it doesn't have or need an army because it's such a peaceful country.
21. Which place is suitable for travelers short of money?
A. Melbourne, Australia. B. Thailand. C. Bhutan. D. Costa Rica.
22. What can we learn about travelling in Bhutan?
A. You can climb the mountain without booking ahead.
B. You can prepare some plastic bags for your rubbish.
C. You can experience the rich culture there.
D. Smoking is allowed at the foot of the mountain.
23. Where does this text probably come from?
A. A historical document. B. A science magazine.
C.A travel guide. D. A book review.
B
If you were asked to imagine a scientist, what image would come to your mind? The idea that most of the kids have is a man wearing a white lab coat with messy hair, big glasses, and cups of colorful liquids giving off clouds of smoke. As for adults, the majority regard scientists as strange people who spend a lot of time working in a lonely lab. However, the reality is quite different.
Recently I’ve had a chance to take part in a scientific experience far from my lab and into Costa Rica. It has a large amount of wildlife due to its geographical placement between North and South America. It is home to more than 500,000 species, which represents nearly 4% of the species worldwide!
First we worked to protect wildlife at a leatherback turtle (棱皮龟) protection center. We helped the volunteers to remove rubbish from the beach to create a safe environment for turtle eggs to come out. After that we stayed at Mount Arenal where we studied seismic (地壳的) activity relating to earthquakes. During our stay at Arenal, we rode over the mountainous areas and took a long walk through the rainforest. On the last day we got a professional introduction of rocket (火箭) science and learned about new rocket technology that will be used on the international space station.
During my Costa Rica experience, I know that being a scientist doesn’t mean working in a lab all day and night. A scientist is the one who loves learning and getting a better understanding of the world from helping protect wildlife, learning about earthquakes or inventing rockets. I think that science is so much more than wearing a lab coat and mixing chemicals. Kids need to be aware of the excitement and adventures science can bring!
24. According to Paragraph 1, scientists are often believed ________.
A. to do experiments in messy labs B. to spend too much time in labs
C. to wear clothes in a different way D. to work in dangerous conditions
25. In Costa Rica, the author ________.
A. experienced an earthquake B. took part in rocket experiments
C. picked up rubbish on the beach D. helped the volunteers collect turtle eggs
26. What does the author learn about science from his experience?
A. Science is full of boring experiments.
B. Science is related to chemical liquids.
C. Science is more than working in a lab.
D. Science is about wildlife and earthquakes.
27. What is the best title for the passage?
A. What a Scientist Is Like B. Where a Scientist Works
C. How I Travelled in Costa Rica D. Why I Chose to Study Science
C
Do you think alien beings exist somewhere in the universe? It seems like Mars, our closest neighbor, has inspired the most science fiction as the place where aliens are most likely to come from. Recent Mars probes (探测) have shown us that there is no life on that planet—at least not now. But that does not mean that life does not exist elsewhere—after all, the universe is really big. A lot of scientific research is going on in the search for “extraterrestrial life”.
Think about it—why should the seven billion people on this little planet be the only living beings in the universe? It would, in fact, seem logical that this is not the case. So scientific research in this matter is based around the idea of finding other planets that have environments that can support life —environments similar to the Earth. The search is on for the evidence of the existence, or earlier existence of life: from very wise beings to simple organisms (有机物).
So far, there have been a number of theories as to which planetary bodies may have an atmosphere that can support such life and therefore deserve closer attention. As for places within our own Milky Way Galaxy, it has been assumed over the decades that Mars and Venus, as well as some of the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, may have been hosts for life. Now, as technologies have improved and we can obtain measurements of the composition of the atmosphere on extra-solar planets, the chances of finding “alien” life forms are increasing.
There has been a theory that some of the planets in the habitable zone of the red dwarf star Gliese 581 may be able to support life. In 2007, scientists discovered exoplanet Gliese 581c—and felt that its atmosphere was most suitable for supporting life. But further research revealed that it would not. Now, attention has been turned to Gliese 581d, at the outer edge of the star’s habitable zone. The main standards for deciding whether a planetary body can be life-supporting are atmospheric conditions which allow the existence of water. Gliese 581 is about 20.4 light years away from the Earth, so even if life does exist there, the distance would mean that communication would be unlikely.
Having said this—who says alien life forms (if they exist) need water?
28. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Life existing outside of the Earth.
B. The evidence of the existence of life.
C. Other faraway planets in the universe.
D. Creatures known from science fictions.
29. What makes it possible for people to find “alien beings”?
A. Modern scientific theories. B. Atmospheric conditions.
C Environments similar to the Earth. D. Advanced technologies.
30. From the passage, we know that _________.
A. the atmosphere of Gliese 581c was most suitable for life
B. it is not certain whether alien life forms need water or not
C. the 7 billion people on the Earth are the only beings in the universe
D. the distance of 20.4 light years makes it impossible to find life on Gliese 581d
31. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. Do Aliens Exist? B. Is Mars Suitable for Life?
C. Are Alien Life Forms Various? D. Can We Communicate with Aliens?
D
Convincing someone to change their mind is really the process of convincing them to change their tribe (部落). If they abandon their beliefs, they run the risk of losing social ties. You can’t expect someone to change their mind if you take away their community too.
The way to change people’s minds is to become friends with them, to combine them into your tribe, to bring them into your circle. Now, they can change their beliefs without the risk of being abandoned socially.
The British philosopher Alain de Botton suggests that we simply share meals with those who disagree with us: “Sitting down at a table with a group of strangers has the incomparable and odd benefit of making it a little more difficult to hate them without punishment. Prejudice and conflict between groups of people from different nations or races feed off abstraction. However, during a meal, something about handing dishes around, unfolding napkins (餐巾纸) at the same moment, even asking a stranger to pass the salt makes us less likely to hold the belief that the outsiders who wear unusual clothes and speak in distinctive accents deserve to be sent home or attacked. For all the large-scale political solutions which have been proposed to ease racial or cultural conflict, there are few more effective ways to promote tolerance between suspicious neighbours than to force them to eat supper together.”
Perhaps it is not difference, but distance that produces tribalism and unfriendliness. As proximity increases, so does understanding. I am reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s quote, “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” Facts don’t change our minds. Friendship does.
The Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once wrote, “Always remember that to argue, and win, is to break down the reality of the person you are arguing against. It is painful to lose your reality, so be kind, even if you are right.”
When we are in the moment, we can easily forget that the goal is to connect with the other side, cooperate with them, befriend them, and integrate them into our tribe. We are so caught up in winning that we forget about connecting. It’s easy to spend your energy labeling people rather than working with them.
The word “kind (family and relatives)” originated from the word “kin (old fashion of family and relatives).” When you are kind to someone, it means you are treating them like family. This, I think, is a good method for actually changing someone’s mind. Develop a friendship. Share a meal. Gift a book. Be kind first, be right later.
32. People are likely to change their mind when they _________.
A. change their beliefs B. are made friends with
C. move to a new community D. are given somewhere to go
33. What does the underlined word “proximity” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. Nearness. B. Action. C. Communication. D. Politeness.
34. The author quotes from Haruki Murakami to imply that _________.
A. breaking down one’s reality is easy
B. kindness is more important than right
C. arguing and winning are not important
D. losing one’s identity is a painful process
35. According to the passage, sharing meals is effective in building connections
because it ________.
A. pleases people with different beliefs or accents
B. makes people focus on eating rather than conflicts
C. brings benefits to the people having dinner together
D. promotes understanding and tolerance among people
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。
You put a great deal of effort into reaching the college of your dreams. It’s time to get started. But what’s next? The beginning of college life can be an exciting but awkward time. Follow these tips to adapt to your new life rapidly and make the most of your college experience.
● To save time and money, use the college’s bus system. Taking the bus to school is quick, easy and free in most college towns. 36 It’s also a good way to be environmentally aware.
● 37 You might not even need all of the recommended books. New textbooks cost an arm and a leg. Try buying used textbooks — it’s a good way to save money and serves the purpose as well. 
● Do never look at college life as endless parties and social activities. There is a whole lot more to college if you’re serious about graduating. 38
● Be aware that your living environment can largely affect your studies. If the dorm doesn’t suit you, consider living at home with your family or renting your own apartment. 39 Find a quiet area, like the library, to do your work. Alternatively, buy some headphones that block out noise.
● 40 Make healthy food choices and watch what you eat. Avoid foods that are processed or high in sugar. The “freshman 15” is real. Many college students gain at least 15 pounds during their freshmen year.
● While electives (选修课) can be helpful when figuring out your major, you shouldn’t entirely rely on them. Clubs and other organizations exist around. Get involved. Make sure, though, that you still have time to study. Having too much on your plate can hurt your grades.
A. Be mindful of your diet.
B. Take relaxed attitudes to your diet.
C. Don’t take part in too many after-class activities.
D. Save pennies on books by waiting until class starts.
E. You won’t have to locate or afford a place to park either.
F. The best location for your studies isn’t always your dorm.
G. Having a good college experience is all about balancing work and fun.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
When life hands you lemons — well, don’t even bother. Sixth-grader Jamaria Crump has already set an example. It took her one year to perfect her 41 ___ lemonade recipe (食谱) along with some desserts that made her business, LemonTopia, a 42 . And what is even more amazing is that, with some help from her 43 , Jamaria built LemonTopia herself.
“She had 44 for a lemonade stand for a year before I let her do it,” said her mom, Jasmine Hall. When Jamaria’s previous school announced a bake sale (烤饼义卖), it was the perfect 45 . But the school told her she had to offer baked food 46 lemonade. So Jamaria added cookies and cheesecake. After the bake sale, she kept 47 at school and community events.
“It continued in different places 48 she served a party at the city hall,” Jasmine said. “We made a fortune at the party.” And with that money, Jamaria _49__ her mother for working at the stand. “She’s a kid, so sometimes she wants to_____ 50 such as going to the concert,” Jasmine said. “If I have to 51 for her, she will offer me money hourly.” The market manager said, “Jamaria’s drinks and snacks are the special, cheerful presence in the market.” 52 , the market is competitive so Jamaria has to 53 ways to drum up business. Fortunately, she has shown her 54 as she developed lemonade with new flavors.
“I’m very 55 of my daughter for sticking with it,” said Jasmine.
41. A. complex B. expensive C. unique D. familiar
42. A. hit B. reality C. record D. test
43. A. dad B. mom C. friends D. classmates
44. A. applied B. looked C. acted D. begged
45. A. challenge B. phenomenon C. opportunity D. achievement
46. A. in spite of B. rather than C. in addition to D. in place of
47. A. selling B. wandering C. exhibiting D. advertising
48. A. when B. until C. unless D. after
49. A. praised B. pleased C. paid D. persuaded
50. A. study B. succeed C. play D. work
51. A. fill in B. show up C. turn out D. come along
52. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides
53. A. appeal for B. deal with C. come up with D. take over
54. A. responsibility B. choice C. wish D. expectation
55. A. fond B. ashamed C. aware D. proud
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。
Cholera used to be one of the most feared diseases in the world. It caused severe diarrhoea, dehydration and death. In the early 19th century, when 56 outbreak of cholera hit Europe, millions of people died from the disease. As a young doctor, John Snow became 57 (frustrate) because no one knew how to prevent____58 treat cholera. In general, doctors in those days had two contradictory 59 (theory) to explain how cholera spread. Snow subscribed to the second theory. It was correct, but he still needed proof. 60 (consequent), when cholera hit London in 1854, Snow began to investigate. He began 61 marking on a map the exact places where all those who died 62 (live). He suspected that the water pump was 63 (blame). Through this 64 (intervene), this disease was stopped in its tracks. We now know how to prevent cholera, thanks to the work of John Snow. So Snow 65 (consider) the father of modern epidemiology.

第三节 单词拼写（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
66. Sports clothes are not a_____________（合适的）for a formal wedding.
67. If you are looking for ocean e___________（娱乐活动），come to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.
68. His e___________（尴尬的）look showed that he might have cheated in the exam.
69. Many scientists s____________(同意，赞同)to the view that it is human activity
that has caused global warming,
70. The drought was so s___________（严重的）here that many animals died from it.

第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你收到了美国朋友Peter寄来的期待已久的英文小说。请给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.收到小说，表示感谢；
2.回赠礼物，并说明其意义；
3.期待对方亲自来中国体验中国文化
注意:1、词数80词左右；
2、可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 little boy selling magazines for school walked up to a house that people hardly visited. The house was very old and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out he would not say hello to neighbors or passers-by but simply just glare(瞪眼看)at them.
The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy's parents told him to stay away from the house. A lot of the other neighborhood children were told the same from their parents.
As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. "What do you want?" the old man said. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota(份额) to meet for school with selling the magazines.
"Uh, sir, I uh am selling these magazines and uh I was wondering if you would like to buy one." The old man just stared at the boy. The boy could see inside the old man's house and saw that he had dog figurines(小狗雕像) on the wall. "Do you collect dogs?" the little boy asked. "Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here. They are all I have." The boy then felt sorry for the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul. "Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much." The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, "No boy, I don't need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye."
The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the big house that he owned. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.
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:
The boy headed back down to the old man's house with the figurine. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
From that day on something changed inside the old man. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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2021-2022 学年度第一学期高二年级过程检测英语试题
参考答案
2021.10
第一部分 听力
1-5 AACCB 6-10 CAABC 11-15 CACCA 16-20 CCBCC
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 BCC 24-27 BCCA 28-31 ADBA 32-35 BABD 36-40 EDGFA
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空 41-45 CABDC 46-50 CABCC 51-55 ABCAD
第二节 语法填空
56. an 57. frustrated 58. or 59. theories 60. Consequently
61. by 62. had lived 63. to blame 64. intervention 65. is considered
第三节 单词拼写
66.appropriate 67.entertainment 68.embarrassed 69.subscribe 70.severe

第一节 应用文写作
参考范文：
Dear Peter,
I am glad to receive the novel. Thank you so much for the lovely gift, which I have been expecting for a long time. It will surely help me have a better understanding of American society and daily life.
I know you are interested in Chinese festivals and therefore I choose some paper-cuts for you. Paper cutting is a unique form of Chinese culture, which are often used as decorations for a joyful atmosphere. I hope they will bring happiness and luck to your family as they always do in China.
Best wishes. Expecting you to come to China and experience the rich culture in person.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
The boy headed back down to the old man’s house with the figurine. He knocked on the door again and the old man opened the door. “Boy, I told you no magazines.” “No, sir. I just want to give you a gift.” The boy handed him the figurine. “This is for you.” Looking at the boy, the old man was too surprised to say anything but his face lit up because no one had ever given him such a gift and shown him so much kindness.

Paragraph 2:
From that day on something changed inside the old man. He started coming out of the house and talking to his neighbours. Soon, he and the boy became friends. The boy visited the old man frequently and even brought his real live dog to the house once in a while. Gradually, the old man developed the habit of smiling at everyone and showed his precious collections to children actively and warmly. With the boy’s company, the old man was no longer a lonely soul.

听力原文
Text 1
W: Did you hear John’s in the hospital with head injuries and a broken arm?
M: Yes. Apparently he was struck by another vehicle and turned completely over.
Text 2
W: You’re late again. Did your car break down?
M: No, I forgot to set my alarm clock, so I slept overtime.
Text 3
M: I wonder if our children will still be able to breathe clean air, drink clean water and see a blue sky.
W: Yes. I think it’s time man learned to live in harmony with the earth instead of destroying it.
Text 4
M: You are a good piano player. How long have you been playing the piano?
W: I’ve been playing the piano since I was 6 years old. About 9 years ago.
M: Really? That’s a long time. I’m also planning to learn to play these days.
Text 5
W: Gary, hello. How are you? You look taller and stronger than before. I remember little Gary, the best student in the class.
M: No, you were a better student than I was, but I remember a little girl with glasses. You’re different, too.
Text 6
M: Lucy, are you going out?
W: Yes. I need a new dress for Jenny’s birthday party.
M: I’m going downtown, too. Could you give me a lift?
W: Sure. By the way, do you have a membership card for the Pretty Girls Store?
M: Yes. I often buy dresses for Ann in that store. I can get a 20 percent discount on everything there.
W: Great. Could we go there first? I want to use your card.
M: Why not? It’s still 2:00. I’ll still have enough time to choose some books.
W: So you are going to the City Library, aren’t you?
M: No, I’m going to buy some books for Ann. She likes reading.
Text 7
W: Hi, Mr. Smith. I wonder if you’re free on New Year’s Eve. We’d like you to come to our New Year’s party.
M: Thank you. I’d love to come. Where will it be?
W: In our classroom at 6:00 pm. By the way, could you sing a song for us at the party?
M: I’m afraid I’m not that good at singing, but I’ll try. How about an English folk song?
W: That would be wonderful. Our monitor has been wanting to ask you to sing. We’ll also invite several other teachers to the party. Each of them will perform something for us, and I think the headmaster will give a speech before the party.
M: Sounds great. I hope there will be some fun games at the party.
W: Oh, of course, and we’ll all share our New Year resolutions at the end of the party.
M: I’m sure it’ll be a great party.
W: Yes, I hope we’ll all have a wonderful time.
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W: Mr. Smith, may I talk with you for a moment?
M: Of course. Come in, please.
W: I’ve come to talk to you about my grade on my last paper. I want to know why I was given an “F”.
M: Well, yours was so similar to that of another student in the class, and I think that you’d not done it yourself.
W: I did work closely with my roommate Jean, but let me explain why. A week before the paper was due, I was too sick to do my research. Jean agreed to help me. But it was really on my own.
M: Well, you’d been given a month to work on the paper. Wouldn’t it be better to get ahead rather than to wait until the last minute? Each student was supposed to prepare it individually. I’m afraid my decision remains the same. However, if you’re willing to make an oral presentation about the government’s role in running the economy, I’ll give you extra credit.
W: Thank you. I’ll do that. But when?
M: My assistant Ms. White will inform you as soon as it is decided.
W: OK. Goodbye!
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M: Good morning. This is Spa Heaven. How can I help you?
W: Well, basically, I think I’m too tired and looking for some way to relax.
M: OK, sure. Did you know that we recently have a special offer which allows non-members to use our facilities without having to pay the membership fee?
W: Oh, that’s great.
M: Yeah, but the offer is just until the end of this month. Anyway, let me tell you a little about the facilities at Spa Heaven. First, we have a fitness center where you can have a weight training so that you can lose some weight.
W: And that sounds good, but I’m not really interested in getting fit. I just want to get rid of my tiredness. Mm, well, I’d like to go swimming and I find that helps me relax.
M: We have two 25-meter pools here.
W: Can you tell me how much that costs?
M: Well, for non-members, it costs just $ 10 for each time.
W: OK. I think I need to do something more relaxing, you know, like yoga. Do you have anything like that?
M: Well, yes. And during the special offer period, non-members can take part for just $ 35 per class.
W: OK. Thanks very much for your help. I’ll come down this afternoon and arrange a yoga class.
M: Sure, I’m looking forward to seeing you then.
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W: A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling left out at break because her best friend wasn’t around. Here’s our advice to her, and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It’s hard when a best friend isn’t around, maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class. You may feel lonely at break or lunchtime. You want to have new friends. But how do you make them? Maybe it seems like everybody else already has their friends. But remember, there’s always room for more friends.
Start by looking around your classroom — thinking about which kids you’d like to play with at break. Look for chances to say hi to them, smile and be friendly. Offer to share something with or express your appreciation to them, invite someone to play with you or say “Do you want to sit here?” at lunchtime. If you have trouble doing this or if you’re feeling shy, ask your teacher to help you make new friends. Teachers are usually pretty good at matching up friends. The best way to make friends is to be a friend. Be kind, be friendly, share, say nice things, offer to help, and pretty soon you’ll have one, or two, or even more new friends.