2022临沂罗庄区高一下学期5月期中考试英语试题（民办）含答案

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高一年级下学期期中质量检测（B卷）
英 语 试 题 2022.05
本试卷分选择题和非选择题。考试时间120分钟，满分150。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。

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. When is the two speakers’ mom’s birthday?
A. On July 10th. B. On July 12th. C. On July 11th.
2. What are the two speakers probably talking about?
A. A car driver. B. A careless mistake. C. A car accident.
3. What will the woman do tomorrow?
A. Pick up her mother. B. Go on a picnic. C. Go swimming.
4. What did Alice ask the man to do?
A. Borrow some books for her.
B. Give some books back to her.
C. Return some books to the library.
5. How does the man probably feel now?
A. Concerned. B. Regretful. C. Shocked.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给出的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，听完后各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
请听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. When will the train leave?
A. At 4:05. B. At 3:35. C. At 3:30.
7. What will the man do next?
A. Buy a newspaper. B. Read a magazine. C. Listen to music.
请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题
8. How often does the man eat out with his friends?
A. Once a week. B. Twice a month. C. Once a month.
9. Who often prepares food for the woman?
A. Her grandma. B. Her mother. C. She herself.
请听第8段材料，回答第10-12题
10. Where might the two speakers be?
A. At the woman’s home. B. In a restaurant. C. At the theater.
11. What kind of music does the woman like?
A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Jazz.
12. What day is it today probably?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
请听第9段材料，回答第13-16题
13. How old is Tom?
A. 14. B. 12. C. 10.
14. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
15. Who is Henry probably?
A. The man’s colleague. B. The woman’s son. C. The man’s neighbor.
16. What will the woman do next?
A. Prepare a meal. B. Look for umbrellas. C. Go to the park.
请听第10段材料，回答第17-20题
17. Who owned the pet dog mentioned at the beginning of the talk?
A. A soldier. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.
18. Where did Dorothy go to learn about the guide dogs?
A. America. B. Germany. C. England.
19. How long does it take to train a dog to be a guide dog?
A. Over 2 years. B. About 14 months. C. About 4 weeks.
20. What will the listeners do next?
A. Get a guide dog. B. Join the practice. C. Visit the center.

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。
A
Cincinnati Flower Show& Cincinnati May Festival
Every year Cincinnati celebrates the spring with flowers and music.
In late April, the city hosts the Cincinnati Flower Show, the only exhibition（展览） of its kind on the continent. It's a fashion week for the gardening set: Leading gardeners show new flowers and the air is filled with talks of the latest trends and new colors. A show– within– a– show gives hobby gardeners an opportunity to show off their works, and other exhibits feature fine flower arrangements, table settings, and plants in indoor design. The nine-day schedule includes an opening ceremony, wonderful professional lectures, lovely tea parties and gardening lessons.
The city welcomes visitors again a month later, to the Cincinnati May Festival, the oldest continuously held choral (合唱的) festival in the Western Hemisphere (半球). Historic Music Hall was built to house the event five years later. The May Festival Chorus was founded in 1880. and the well-known Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (交响乐团) (CSO) became part of the festival not long after its formation in 1895. Today the May Festival has few competitors across the world when it comes to presenting world-class performances. The concerts of two weekends in a row at Music Hall attract thousands of music lovers from all over the world.
Cincinnati Flower Show: 6201 Kellogg Ave.
Tel: 800-670-6808 or 513-872-5194
Cost: $20
When: 9 days in late Apr.
Cincinnati May Festival: Music Hall, 1241 Elm St.
Tel: 513-621-1919
Cost: Single concert $15
When: Over the last 2 weekends in May
Where to Stay: Cincinnatian Hotel
(800-942-9000 or 513-381-3000, from $160)
21. What do we know about the Cincinnati Flower Show?
A. It is held in late May.
B. It generally lasts a week.
C. It provides training in gardening.
D. It invites the CSO to give performances.
22. How much should you pay if you attend two concerts at Music Hall?
A. $15. B. $20. C. $30. D. $40.
23. Which number should you call to get accommodation（膳宿）information?
A. 800-942-9000. B. 513-872-5194.
C. 513-621-1919. D. 800-670-6808.

B
Candice Marie Benbow, 37, was pushed to her limit last week when her loud downstairs neighbor was putting on his music yet again, this time playing almost deafening songs until four in the morning. She didn't go next door to yell or call the police. Instead, she wrote her neighbor a short letter and baked him a cake, and was rewarded later with a good face-to-face conversation.
She shared how she dealt with the neighbor with a habit of playing music at 3:00 am on Twitter, which quickly earned widespread attention.
“Hi! I hope you're well. We haven't formally met,” the note began. "When you come home every evening and play music, I've come to expect it."
“But last night...I don't know if you were hosting a holiday party. 3:00 am is just too late to be that loud," she wrote."At 3:30, I decided to bake a cake for you. At 4:07, you settled down. I really liked that. In the future, as you're hosting your music party, please remember the rest of us. As a peace offering, I hope you will enjoy this cake.”
Later she saw both the letter and the cake were no longer there. And three days later, she met her neighbor. “He apologized for the noise, promised to invite me to the next party and most importantly...he said my cake was amazing!” she wrote.
“My neighbor is a music video producer,” she added. “While talking to Tommy, I learned that he's new to the area and this is his first Christmas without his wife, who passed away earlier this year in an accident. It was a gentle reminder that we never know what others are going through and it is always best to lead with kindness,” she concluded.
24. What was troubling Candice Marie Benbow?
A. She was under personal attack on the Internet.
B. Her neighbor often treated her in an impolite way.
C. Her neighbor kept making loud noise after midnight.
D. She couldn't fall asleep because she was very angry.
25. What can we say about the letter?
A. Strange but polite. B. Formal and long.
C. Angry but humorous. D. Friendly and heartfelt.
26. What happened at the end of the story?
A. Tommy moved to another area.
B. Candice and Tommy became friends.
C. Candice made an apology to Tommy.
D. Tommy held a holiday party for Candice.
27. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The power of kindness over anger. B. An unexpected friendship.
C. A cake baked early in the morning . D. The mysterious downstairs neighbor.

C
The journalists from home and abroad for Beijing 2022 were invited to an online city tour of Wuhan in Central China at the Main Media Center on Sunday. The theme of the online tour is "Visit the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan and taste the flavor of life by the Yangtze River."
During the tour, journalists were able to overlook the city landscape on the top floor of Yellow Crane Tower, one of the most famous towers that have long history. They also learned about Han embroidery（刺绣）and local food.
Video reporter of China Media Group Zhu Shuying said, "I'm very happy to participate in this activity which makes my life in the closed-loop more colorful."
This was the 19th online tour organized by the Beijing 2022 organizers since January 7, which has attracted more than 900 Chinese and foreign reporters. Previous tours included themes like visiting the Palace Museum to know the recovery techniques of cultural relics, exploring the traditions and music culture of China in Nishan, Qufu, Shandong, enjoying various "Fu" culture in Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, Fuzhou, Fujian.
Ian Whitbread of Getty Images said in an interview in January that the online tour gave him the chance to feel the charm of Chinese traditional culture and get a better understanding of Beijing and other Chinese cities despite the closed-loop management.
The online city tours would continue until the end of the 2022 Paralympic Games（残奥会）on March 13.
28. What do we know about the online city tour?
A. Only big cities like Beijing can be visited.
B. Themes of the tour vary from time to time.
C. All the city tours are scheduled on Sundays.
D. Chinese reporters are not allowed to attend.
29. What can journalists experience through the online tour of Wuhan?
A. Taste local food in person. B. Learn about Han embroidery.
C. Enjoy a view from the bottom. D. Tell the story of the Yellow Crane Tower.
30. What does the underlined phrases participate in in Paragraph 3 mean?
A. Take part in. B. Watch over. C. Get through. D. Try out.
31. What is Zhu Shuying’s attitude to the online tour？
A. Opposite. B. Unclear. C. Doubtful D. Positive.

D
Music is an international language. Popular music in America is what every student likes. Students carry small radios with earphones and listen to music before class, after class, and at lunch. Students with cars buy large speakers and play music loudly as they drive on the street. Adult drivers listen to music on the car radio as they drive to work. They also listen to the news about sports, the weather, politics, and activities of American people. Most of the radio broadcasts are music.
Pop or popular music singers make much money. They make CDs or tapes which radio stations use in every state. Once the popular singer is heard all over the country, young people buy his or her tapes. Some of the money from these tapes comes to the singer. Wherever the singer goes, all the young people want to meet him or her. Now the singer has become a national star.
There are other kinds of music that are important to Americans. One is called folk music. It has stories about the common life of Americans. Another is called western or country music. This was started by cowboys who would sing at night to the cows they were watching. Today, any music about country life and the love between a country boy and his girl is called western or country music. Serious music for the concert halls is called classical music. Music for instruments is called orchestra music, such as the symphonies of Beethoven.
32. What does every student in America like according to the passage?
A. Folk music. B. Popular music. C. Country music. D. Classical music.
33. What's the main reason why singers become national stars?
A. They can make much money.
B. Some people like their CDs or tapes.
C. They are followed by some young people.
D. Their CDs or tapes are used in every state.
34. What can we know about country music from the passage?
A. It is only sung by cowboys.
B. It is not played in the concert halls.
C. It has nothing to do with folk music.
D. It is a kind of music that is popular in America.
35. What may be the best title for this passage?
A. Music in America B. Music Listeners
C. Cowboys in America D. International Language

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5 分）
根据下面短文，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 Usually it is held in January or February. Of all our festivals, the Spring Festival is the most important to us Chinese. Before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. Several days before the lunar New Year, we clean our houses and decorate them. The old folk say that everything must be new and clean for the Spring Festival celebration so that the New Year will bring happiness and good luck.
37 We put up some New Year pictures. On the Festival eve, all the family members come back to their hometown. No matter how far away from home a person is, he will always try to get home in time for this big dinner. 38 It means “come together”. When we're enjoying the meal, we give each other the best wishes for the coming year.
On the first day of the holiday, we usually stay at home. We get up fairly early and, first thing, exchange New Year greetings. This is a happy moment for the children. 39 And then we let off firecracker and fireworks. We enjoy ourselves very much.
40 We sit around chatting and eating sweets and New Year Cakes and all kinds of delicacies(佳肴). Each family prepares something special. Sometimes we would see some lion and dragon dances. The celebration lasts about 15 days.

A. They can enjoy themselves.
B. They can get some pocket money.
C. Every family enjoys a wonderful dinner.
D. Every year there is a Spring Festival in China.
E. The celebration begins on the eve of the lunar New Year.
F. We often make a special kind of food called “dumplings”．
G. On the second and the third days, we go visiting relatives and friends.

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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Every year, there is a book festival in my city. I always make a list of all the books I'd like to read and wait for the 41 of the festival. What I like best is to search the whole ocean of second-hand books for what I need. I can always get good 42 at the festival.
Last Saturday, the book festival was held. I 43 there early. When it was 44 , I was the first one to get in... I looked through every single book until my legs couldn't 45 me. Then I decided to check out. The 46 in the book festival is five dollars for each filled-up bag of books, and one 47 dollar for each cloth bag. I filled three bags with all those pre-loved books, 48 very happy I would be the new owner of them.
However, when it was my turn to pay, I realized that I had 49 added up the cost of the books and hadn't 50 about the cost of the bags. I was three dollars short, but it was so 51 for me to take out any of the books
The man behind me saw my difficult 52 and asked. "Is it OK for me to 53 first, please? My car is quite close and I will put all the books in the car and come back with the 54 bags, which you can then use for your books."
I was so grateful for his kindness. This small act of kindness really 55 my day.

41. A impact B. arrival C. decoration D. celebration
42. A. results B. friends C. finds D. services
43. A. passed B. left C. lived D. reached
44. A. open B. clear C. noisy D. busy
45. A. help B. carry C. save D. punish
46. A. standard B. rule C. purpose D. trouble
47. A. extra B. secret C. successful D. signal
48. A. keeping B. appearing C. turning D. feeling
49. A. just B. also C. thus D. still
50. A. talked B. thought C. written D. reported
51. A. necessary B. rude C. hard D. possible
52. A. story B. trip C. task D. situation
53. A. turn back B. walk in C. give up D. check out
54. A. empty B. illegal C. special D. expensive
55. A. got B. ended C. made D. began
第二节（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式。
The United Kingdom has a long history. Everywhere you go in the UK, you will be surrounded by 56 (evident) of four different groups of people taking over at different times throughout history. The first group, the Romans, came in the first century. Some of their great 57 (achievement) included building towns and roads. Next, the Anglo-Saxons arrived in the fifth century, 58 introduced the beginnings of the English language. The Vikings came in the eighth century, and left behind lots of new vocabulary. The last group, the Normans were French, so many French words 59 (slow) entered into the English language and they had castles 60 (build) all around England.
There is so much more to learn about the interesting history 61 culture of the United Kingdom. Studying the history of the country will make your visit much more 62 (enjoy). The capital city London is a great place to start, as it is 63 ancient port city that has a history 64 (date) all the way back to Roman times. The UK is a fascinating mix of history and modern culture. If you keep your eyes open, you will be surprised 65 (find) that you can see both its past and its present.

第四部分 写作（共两节， 满分40分）
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是某校国际部的学生。今年3月你市在南部刚建成了一条古风商业街，请给你班新来的交换生Daniel以A New Commercial Street in ancient Chinese style为题写一个简要介绍，内容包括：
1. 建成的时间地点；
2. 大致特色（传统建筑、各地美食、京剧表演等）；
3. 邀请一起参观。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。

A New Commercial Street in Ancient Chinese Style





第二节 （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。
“Whoa! What are you doing?” I asked, shocked.
I had just walked into my daughter’s room as she was working on a science project. Normally, I would have been pleased at such a sight. But this time, her project needed sand, a lot of it. And, while she had put some plastic below her work area, it wasn't nearly enough. The sand was spreading all over our newly decorated floors.
My daughter, who immediately felt my displeasure, began to defend herself. “I used plastic!” she responded angrily.
I reacted more angrily, “But the sand is getting all over!”
“Where else am I supposed to do it?” she yelled.
Why won't she admit (承认) when she’s done something wrong? I thought to myself. I felt my fear, projecting into the future: What would her life look like if she couldn't admit her mistakes?
My fear translated into more anger, this time about how important it was for her to admit mistakes, and we began to argue. She said something that felt disrespectful to me and I raised my voice. It started to get out of control. This scene had happened in my family over and over again, a hysterical(歇斯底里的)daughter and a yelling mom. It usually started with unrealized expectations and ended in anger, frustration (挫败), sadness, and loss of confidence on both sides.
I tried my best to calm down, but somehow I stormed out of her room. Just at the moment, her door shut heavily behind me. How could she do this to me! So angry was I that I decided to give her a lesson. When my husband came back from work, seeing the look on my face, he figured out what had happened almost at once. “A rough fight again?” Eddie asked. After hearing me the whole thing, he said gently “Have you ever thought that maybe you should have given her a chance to explain the situation before you lost your temper?” His words set me thinking, I began to reflect on my behaviors.

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。
Just then, I heard footsteps coming.



I couldn’t believe what I just heard.









高一下学期期中检测（B卷）
英语参考答案 2022.05
第一部分 听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1～5 BCACA 6～10 ABCCB 11～15 CACBA 16～20 ABBAC
第二部分 阅读（每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 CCA 24-27 CDBA 28-31 BBAD 32-35BDDA 36-40 DEFBG
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）
41-45 BCDAB 46-50 BADAB 51-55 CDDAC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. evidence 57. achievements 58. who 59. slowly 60. built
61. and 62. enjoyable 63. an 64. dating 65. to find
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分） One possible version:
A New Commercial Street in Ancient Chinese Style
A new commercial street in ancient Chinese style was completed in the southern part of our city this March.
Walking through it, we can see all kinds of traditional Chinese buildings, which vary in design and styles. We can also try various kinds of local cuisine there, which will totally be a delight. Besides all these, the famous Peking Opera is a must-see place as well. It is one of the most charming art forms of our country.
So if you're interested in the new commercial street, let’s pay a visit to it together next Saturday. I believe we will have a wonderful time.
应用文写作评分标准
一、评分原则
1．本题总分为15分，按以下5个档次给分。
2．评分时，应主要从内容组织、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为：
（1）对内容要点的覆盖情况以及表述的清楚程度和合理性。
（2）使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
（3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3．评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
4．评分时还应注意：
（1）词数少于60或多于100的，从总分中减去2分。
（2）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写和词汇用法均可接受。
（3）书写较差以至影响交际的，将分数降低一个档次。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档：（13-15分）能写明全部要点；语言基本无误；行文连贯，表达清楚；
第四档：（10-12分）能写明全部或绝大部分要点；语言有少量错误；行文不够连贯，表达基本清楚；
第三档：（7-9分）能写明基本要点；语言虽有较多错误，但基本达意；
第二档：（4-6分）能写出部分要点；语言错误多，影响意思表达；
第一档：（1-3分）只能写出一两个要点；语言错误很多，只有个别句子正确。
第二节（满分25分）One possible version:
Just then, I heard footsteps coming. My daughter came into my room with her face looking a bit funny. I felt slightly puzzled, because normally our fight would end up with a silent treatment for days and I was always the one who gave in. “Sorry, mom! I wasn’t myself just now. I shouldn’t have talked to you like that. That was not nice. Can you forgive me?” My daughter stood there, looking at me with her clear big blue eyes.
I couldn’t believe what I just heard. I prevented myself from crying and hugged my daughter tightly. Never would I imagine that one day my daughter would admit her own mistakes with that attitude, it was unimaginable. I told her that I, as a mom, was also responsible for all those fights, and that I should have realized it earlier as an adult. We decided that we would turn this page over and change the way we treat each other. “Deal” We both agreed with smiles on our faces. Sometimes, being brave enough to admit your mistakes is the best solution to your problems.
读后续写评分标准
一、评分原则
1．本题总分为25分，按七个档次给分。
2．评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为：
（1）续写内容的质量、完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
（2）所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
（3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3．评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
4．评分时还应注意：
（1）词数少于120的，酌情扣分；
（2）书写较差，以至影响交际的，酌情扣分。
（3）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写和词汇用法均可接受。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档（21-25分）
（1）创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高；
（2）使用了多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，有个别小错，但完全不影响理解；
（3）有效地使用了语句间的衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯；
第四档（16-20分）
（1）创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度较高；
（2）使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，错误较少，但不影响理解；
（3）比较有效地使用了语句间的衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯；
第三档（11-15分）
（1）创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境有关联；
（2）使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误和不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解；
（3）基本有效的使用了语句间的衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。
第二档（6-10分）
（1）内容和逻辑有一些重大问题，续写不完整，与原文情境有一定程度的脱节；
（2）所用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，影响理解；
（3）未能有效的使用语句间的衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯；
第一档（1-5分）
（1）内容或逻辑有较多重大问题，或部分内容抄自原文，续写不完整，与原文情境基本脱节；
（2）所使用的词汇有限，语法结构简单，错误较多，严重影响理解；
（3）几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯；
零分：
未做答，所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；所写内容全部抄自原文或与题目要求
完全不相关。
附：听力原文材料
Text 1
M: It's already July 10th and we still haven't decided what to buy for mom's birthday.
W: Oh my God, We have only 2 days left. Let's make a decision right now.
Text 2
W: How terrible was it friends’ fault!
M: No, I don't think he was responsible for the accident. The man in the other car was at fault.
Text 3
M：How about having a picnic tomorrow morning?
W: Sorry, but my mom is coming tomorrow, and she needs me to pick her up from the airport.
M: Then I'll go swimming instead.
Text 4
M: Who put these books in my office?
W: Alice did. She said you were going to take them back to the library.
M: Oh, That's right. She did ask me to take some books back to the library for her. I completely forgot.
Text 5
W: What's on your mind, Tom?
M: I'm in the show tomorrow, but I have a sore throat.
W: I'm sorry to hear that. Did you go and see a doctor?
W: Yes, I just went to see a doctor and he told me I have to rest.
Text 6
M: What time is it now?
W: It's 3:30.
M: Why hasn't our train arrived yet? It's supposed to leave in just 5 minutes.
W: We'll have to wait a bit longer. There was a broadcast just now announcing that our train will be half an hour late. You were listening to music, so you didn't hear it.
M: Oh, This waiting is so boring. I think I'll go and buy a newspaper.
W: I have two magazines here. You can read them if you like.
M: Thanks, that's great.
Text 7
M: look at that long line of people waiting. I'm glad we've booked a table.
W: Yes. Do you often eat here?
M: No, I usually eat at home. I eat here just about once a month with my friends. This place is very popular, so we usually book a table before we come.
W: So，do you cook for yourself when you eat at home?
M: Hardly ever, I live with my grandmother. She prepares food for me.
W: You are so lucky.
M: Do you often cook?
W: Yes, I live with my mother, but she doesn't know how to cook, so I usually do it.
Text 8
M: This music is awesome. Don't you just love it?
W: You know, I've never listened to country music before, but I really like the food and the service here.
M: Really? You've never listened to country music before? You should download some to listen to, when you go back home. I'm sure you'll find that you love it. It's always been one of my favorites.
W: So, What other kinds of music do you like?
M: I also like classical music and I really like Jazz.
W: Really? I love Jazz too. Every weekend night there is a Jazz concert in the local theater, not far from my home. Sometimes, I drive there just to listen to the Jazz.
M: Sounds like fun. Could I go along with you some weekend?
W: Of course. This Saturday I have to visit my parents back home. What about the following night?
M: The day after tomorrow? Fine.
Text 9
W: The kids have been playing with the neighbors’ kids in the park for a long time. Why haven't they returned? I'm really worried.
M: Why are you worried? Jim is already 12 years old and Tom is just 2 years younger. I'm sure they can take good care of themselves.
W: But look at the sky. It looks like rain.
M: Oh, you are worried they'll get caught in the rain.
W: Yes. Could you take two umbrellas to them?
M: I would, but Henry will be arriving any minute to talk about our new project, and I really shouldn't keep him waiting. Are you busy with anything now?
W: No, I was just going to make some dumplings for our dinner. If you can't go, then I'll go.
M: And what about dinner?
W: I can make it after I get back. Oh look, two umbrellas are missing.
M: Now I remember, Jim and Tom took umbrellas with them when they left the house, they must have checked the weather.
W: How wonderful we have such smart boys. Well I'll just go ahead with dinner then.
Text10
Welcome to the Guide dog training center, boys and girls. First, let me tell you something about Guide dogs. One day in 1918，a doctor and his pet dog. We're walking with a soldier who was blind. The doctor went into the hospital for a few minutes, and when he came out he saw that his dog had safely guided the soldier to the other side of the hospital yard, that gave him the idea to start teaching dogs to Guide people. Germany was the first country to start a program to teach dogs to be guides. Dorothy an American woman went to Germany to find out more about the Guide dogs. When she came back to the USA, she wrote about it in an American magazine. Soon more people became interested in the Guide dogs and training centers were started in America too. The best dogs for the job are clever and fit. It takes more than 2 years to train a dog to be a Guide dog. When the dog is 14 months old, and is learned many instructions. The owner and the dog meet for the first time. They practice together at the center for 4 weeks, so the owner can get used to the dog. Any questions? Ok, I'll take you into the centre now. So you can see what we do.