山东省滨州市2022-2023学年高二下学期2月期末英语试题

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试卷类型：A
2023.2
高二英语试题
本试卷分选择题、非选择题两部分，共12页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例: How much is the shirt?
A. $19.15. B. $9.18. C. $9.15.
答案是C。
1. How will the woman help the man?
A. By helping him paint. B. By handing in a painting.
C. By filling in a form.
2. What is the woman doing?
A. Asking the way. B. Giving directions.
C. Having a haircut.
3. What does Todd have to do alone?
A. Pick up the clients. B. Give a presentation.
C. Go on a business trip.
4. What does the man mean?
A. He gave Jane a ride. B. He took a bus home yesterday.
C. He didn't see Jane on the way home.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. Some songs. B.A car race. C. A video game.
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至7题。
6. How many languages can the man speak fluently now?
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six
7. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Classmates. B. Waiter and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。
8. When will Sally celebrate her birthday?
A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Friday.
9. Who will most likely help the woman?
A. Helen. B. Sara. C. Carmen.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题
10. What is the book about?
A. Traveling rules. B. Foreign languages.
C. Tourist attractions.
11. Where is the man going after his business trip?
A. To Saudi Arabia. B. To Italy. C. To France.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Give her some suggestions. B. Buy her a souvenir.
C. Make a plan for her.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. Why did Carla change the way she worked?
A. She didn't enjoy the work she did.
B. She spent little time at home.
C. She had health problems.
14. What is the reason why Carla runs her own business?
A. To have a flexible schedule. B. To take more holidays.
C. To earn more money.
15. What has Carla changed about exercise?
A. The amount. B. The time. C. The form.
16. Which time-saving idea does Carla find efficient?
A. Checking emails on the way to work.
B. Having a lot of similar clothes.
C. Making to-do lists.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the speaker?
A. In a hotel. B. In a travel agency. C. On a plane.
18. What is good about the Swan Hotel?
A. Its position is ideal for traveling abroad.
B. Its rooms are comfortable and low-priced.
C. Its surroundings are suitable for entertainment.
19. Where is the Backpacker Hotel?
A. Beside an airport. B. Close to a shopping center.
C. Near an underground station.
20. What can we learn about the Backpacker Hotel?
A. A fax machine is provided in a special room.
B. Cash and checks are both accepted there.
C. Internet service is offered in each room.
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 national park is an area of scenic beauty, historical importance, etc. owned and maintained by a national government. Here are some with the most breathtaking scenery and delicate ecosystems.
Acadia National Park
America has the largest system of national parks in the world—58 national parks are scattered all over the vast land with varied landscape. Almost completely surrounded by the sea, Acadia National Park is characterized by numerous valleys, lakes and peaks, and a wave-eroded coastline. A variety of land and sea life, both plants and animals are well protected in Acadia.
Etosha National Park
One of the top 10 African national parks is Etosha National Park in northwestern Namibia. The park is home to hundreds of species of mammals, birds and reptiles. including several threatened and endangered species such as the black rhinoceros. The Etosha Ecological Institute is responsible for research in the park. Classification of vegetation and ecological studies on wildebeest, elephants and lions were among the first ajor topics to be investigated.
Ort-Cros National Park
Ort-Cros National Park is a national park established on the Mediterranean island of Ort-Cros. It also administers natural areas in some surrounding locales. Established in 1963, Ort-Cros National Park is the first national park in Europe that unites land and marine protection zones. The protected area is about 1,700 hectares of land and 2,900 hectares of sea.
Shen Nongjia National Park
Shen Nongiia National Park is situated in the northwest of Hubei province. It is most famous for the subtropical rainforest ecosystem. The sphagnum(泥炭藓)wetland, known as “the earth's kidney”, has a rich collection of orictocoenosis (生物化石) and serves as a shelter of a great variety of rare species, which is named “a green wonder at 31 degrees north latitude”.
21. Which national park will interest an African wildlife fan?
A. Acadia National Park. B. Etosha National Park.
C. Ort-Cros National Park. D. Shen Nongjia National Park.
22. What do Acadia National Park and Ort-Cros National Park have in common?
A. There is an ecological institute for research.
B. They feature a subtropical rainforest ecosystem.
C. Sea life, as well as land life, are protected there.
D. They are the largest national parks in the country.
23. Where is the passage most probably from?
A. A biology textbook. B. A geography magazine.
C. A research paper. D. A travel brochure.
B
Why did I choose Uzbekistan for my first post-pandemic holiday abroad? Perhaps, in my mind, I had romantic images of the ancient Silk Road and the great cities along its route, especially Samarkand. Maybe I even entertained unlikely hopes of bumping into Joanna Lumley. Probably, I simply wanted to see a part of the world that was completely unknown to me. I was not to be disappointed.
On my first day in the capital. Tashkent, my wallet bulging with money, I headed for the nearest metro station. With the help of a student keen to practice her English, I reached the Chorsu Bazaar, and was impressed during my journey to see Uzbek youngsters cheerfully give up their seats to elderly passengers. Located in and around several large
domes, the bazaar(集市) provided an exciting start to my holiday, the colorful national dress of the local women further enlivening the scene. The stallholders(摊贩)offered a vast range of goods, including meat, fruit. vegetable and car parts for locals and souvenirs, such as ceramics and textiles, for tourists.
The rest of my time in Uzbekistan was a cavalcade of sights and experiences, as I visited Khiva. Bukhara and Samarkand. Each has its architectural masterpieces— mosques, minarets and madrassas—but, for me, the most impressive was probably the world-famous Registan Square in Samarkand. With magnificent madrassas on three sides, it is splendid by day and magical when illuminated by night.
Each journey was varied and interesting: dry desert contrasted with fertile areas where crops thrived. The weather, however, it was the first half of October) didn't vary: it was sunny and warm every day and chilly at night. For all but vegetarians, the food was another highlight of the holiday. Tapioca pudding at breakfast came as a surprise but the home produced fresh fruit and vegetables were delicious.
Ten days in Uzbekistan passed too quickly but I will always remember my first visit to this fascinating, friendly country.
24. Why did the author make the journey to Uzbekistan?
A. He once had romantic experiences there.
B. He was fascinated by its mysterious history.
C. He made an appointment with Joanna Lumley.
D. He was driven by his curiosity about the unknown.
25. What does the underlined word “enlivening” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Distracting. B. Restricting. C. Activating. D. Multiplying.
26. What can we learn about Uzbekistan?
A. The food there is appealing to most of people.
B. Bukhara is the most attractive sight to the author.
C. Crops are hard to grow because of the variable weather.
D. This is the second time for the author to visit Uzbekistan.
27. What's the purpose of the text?
A. To share a travelling experience.
B. To show the benefits of travelling.
C. To introduce the ancient Silk Road.
D. To advise readers to visit Uzbekistan.
C
New research dispels(消除) the myth that the time of day you eat your biggest meal can help with weight loss-though eating earlier may still have health benefits.
Two studies from 2013 suggested that consuming more calories early in the day and fewer calories in the evening helps people lose weight. Yet a major new study has found that while the relative size of breakfast and dinner influences self-reported appetite, it has no effect on metabolism(新陈代谢)and weight loss.
To investigate the link between the size of breakfast and dinner and their effect on hunger, a team of researchers at the universities of Aberdeen and Surrey conducted a controlled study in healthy but overweight people. The participants were fed two diets, each for four weeks: a big breakfast and a small dinner, and a small breakfast with a big dinner. We kept lunches the same. All study participants undertook both diet conditions so that the effect of meal patterns could be compared in the same people.
The results of the experiment found no differences in body weight or any biological measures of energy usage between the two meal patters. The only difference was a change in the self-reported feeling of hunger and related factors, such as the quantity of food they wanted to eat. Across the day, the meal pattern of big breakfast and small dinner caused participants to report less hunger throughout the day. This effect may be useful for people looking to lose weight, as it may help them better control their hunger and eat less.
As with all research, there were some limitations to our study. We only studied participants for four weeks for each meal pattern. Past research has shown the largest differences in the effects of early versus late energy intake after four weeks. However, the fact that neither calories eaten nor calories burned changed over four weeks shows that body weight is unlikely to have changed if the study was longer.
28. What does the new research suggest?
A. Eating earlier won't do any good to your health.
B. It was best to eat a large meal at the beginning of the day.
C. When to eat your biggest meal is not so important for weight loss.
D. Right timing for your meals can make a difference in weight loss.
29. How did the researchers carry out the study?
A. By analyzing the previous data.
B. By conducting a questionnaire survey.
C. By observing the behavior of the participants.
D. By comparing the impacts of two meal patterns.
30. What difference may a “big breakfast” make?
A. People are more likely to feel hungry.
B. People burn calories at a faster pace.
C. People feel it easier to control food intake.
D. People tend to lose more weight in a month.
31. What is the author's attitude towards the result of the research?
A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Indifferent.
D
Coral creates reefs, structures in the ocean that support entire ecosystems. However, climate change is threatening the existence of such reefs. The Great Barrier Reef has suffered four bleaching (白化) events in the last seven years.
Coral bleaching happens when extreme temperatures and sunlight force corals to release algae living in their tissue. This causes them to lose their color and turn white. The experience greatly weakens the coral and can kill them.
Scientists working on Australia's Great Barrier Reef have successfully tested a new method for freezing and storing coral larvae (幼体)—the very young form of the small ocean animal.
The science project in Australia involves freezing and storing coral larvae to use later for rewilding. A new material called “cryomesh” is helping the scientists in the effort. Coral is frozen using a special method called cryogenics. This permits the young animals to be stored until they can be unfrozen and placed in the wild. The process currently requires high-tech equipment including lasers and is costly. But, the team in Australia says cryomesh can do a better job of saving the coral and for much less money. The mesh technology helps to store coral larvae at-196 degrees Celsius.
The scientists used the cryomesh to freeze Great Barrier Reef coral larvae at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences, or AIMS. Workers collected the coral during the animal's brief yearly reproductive period.
Mary Hagedorn, Senior Research Scientist at Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute explained, “If we can secure the biodiversity of coral...then we'll have tools for the future to really help restore the reefs.” She added, “...this technology for coral reefs in the future is a real game-changer.”
The cryomesh had been tested earlier on smaller and larger kinds of Hawaian corals. A test on the larger failed. Tests are continuing with larger-size Great Barrier Reef coral. The tests involve scientists from four organizations. Together they are part of the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program.
32. What's the passage mainly about?
A. A comparison of two experiments.
B.A new method for restoring coral reefs.
C. The Great Barrier Reef under great threat.
D. Scientists' joint efforts to support the ecosystem.
33. What's the advantage of cyomesh over cryogenics?
A. It is easier to store. B. It is less expensive.
C. It freezes larvae faster. D. It is environmentally friendly.
34. What's Mary Hagedorn's point in paragraph 6?
A. People can do more about the biodiversity of corals.
B. The scientists barely have tools to help the reefs restore.
C. The cryomesh technology has changed the corals' situation.
D. The mesh technology will play a vital role in restoring the reefs.
35. What can we infer about the cryomesh technology?
A. Tests on larger corals are more important.
B. It is going to be applied widely to more corals.
C. Only scientists of AIMS are involved in the tests.
D. More experiments are needed to prove its efficiency.
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。
Homecare is health care or supportive care provided by a professional caregiver in the individual home where the client is living, as opposed to care provided in group accommodations like clinics or nursing homes. 36
Homecare includes a range of activities, especially paramedical aid by nurses and assistance in daily living for ill. disabled or elderly people. 37 Home health nurses also assist patients with activities of daily living (ADL.s) consisting of bathing, toileting. and feeding. Or they direct and supervise the aide in providing ADL. care.
The caregivers not only help clients with everyday tasks but try to develop a caring relationship with them. 38
Meanwhile, homecare nurses communicate between the patient, family, and physician. Jennifer Stapelburg, aged 57, recovering from major surgery, said, “If you are looking for some compassionate, caring people, I highly recommend homecare. Their friendliness and professionalism is what I love.”
39 Some homecare centers provide one-on-one attention and develop an individualized care plan that fits clients' specific needs. This can't be found in other settings.
Health care is gaining popularity with the ageing population. Besides the comfort of their home, clients receiving home health care may enjoy lower costs and receive equal to better care. 40
A. Not one care plan fits all.
B. Nursing homes are also popular.
C. Homecare plans are carefully made.
D. They are having increased satisfaction.
E. Companionship is key to a trusted relationship.
F. Nurses keep track of vital signs, carry out physician orders and draw blood.
G. Clients choose it mostly because they feel better in the comfort of their own home.
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、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
After university I decided to volunteer for the Special Olympic Games. In fact I had no experience working with people with intellectual 41 , and little did I know that would 42 me so deeply.
When I arrived at the event, the director of the Special Olympic Games showed me to meet Vernon, a 24-year-old young man with Down syndrome(唐氏综合症).I introduced myself and 43 how much I enjoyed sports. But Vernon looked down most of the time and didn't say much. I wondered if he was 44 or didn't understand what I was saying. 45 , I just tried to inspire him.
He started to make his way around the 46 one lap after another. I would cheer him on, yelling “Go. Vernon!” I never thought something remarkable would happen. He 47 toward the finishing line and then ran toward me with big bear hug. While feeling his 48 , I held him in my arms. He looked up at me with 49 eyes, yelling
“Coach! Coach! You inspire me! I made it.” At that moment, all of my misconceptions about him suddenly 50 . It seemed that Vernon was the one who 51 me.
That day, Vernon did not win any 52 in the competitions, but his 53 passion for life won over my heart as he demonstrated life is not about being the smartest, the strongest, or the best-looking. It's about 54 who they are and not drawing conclusions about what they cannot do because, given the 55 , people can surprise you in a good way.
41. A. qualities B. talents C. disabilities D. capabilities
42. A. beat B. delight C. catch D. impress
43. A. shared B. imagined C. indicated D. consulted
44. A. disinterested B. annoyed C. worried D. concerned
45. A. Therefore B. Anyway C. Additionally D. Instead
46. A. line B. clock C. stadium D. track
47. A. dashed B. walked C. hiked D. departed
48. A. warmth B. motivation C. excitement D. inspiration
49. A. attractive B. mysterious C. shining D. magical
50. A. emerged B. disappeared C. formed D. deepened
51. A. seized B. blessed C. committed D. inspired
52. A. leaderships B. respects C. praises D. medals
53. A. infectious B. legendary C. mature D. innovative
54. A. rejecting B. neglecting C. accepting D. generating
55. A. investment B. opportunity C. compassion D. teamwork
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形式。
More than 20,000 individually packaged ready-to-cook fotiaoqiang, a traditional Chinese dish, have recently been boxed up in the coastal county of Lianjiang before departing for the United States and Canada. This is the first time that the signature meal of Juchunyuan 56 (export) to North America.
Fotiaogiang 57 (date) back to the reign of Emperor Tongzhi (1862—1875) of the Qing Dynasty. The recipe was 58 (original) created at Juchunyuan restaurant inFuzhou, capital city of Fujian. In 2008, the recipe of Juchunyuan fotiaoqiang was listed 59 a State-level intangible cultural heritage.
The meal is prepared with ingredients from Lianjiang, processed following the standards for ready-to-cook foods, 60 distributed via a cold chain system so that 61 traditional flavor is preserved. It would have been very difficult to make and export Chinese delicacies like fotiaoqiang in large quantities, given the 62 (complex) of the traditional cooking method. The maturing of the ready-to-cook food business has presented new 63 (opportunity) for Chinese catering companies to break into overseas markets.
In June, Fujian province hosted a special event for more than 40 suppliers of ready-to cook foods 64 (connect)both online and offline with representatives of over 10 buyers from the US and Canada. In the future. ready-to-cook Chinese delicacies will speed up their global expansion, 65 (take) the country's food culture further to the world.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是高二学生李华。最近一段时间的线上学习，令你感到非常迷茫，请写信向Agony Aunt 求帮助。内容包括：
1.你的问题；
2.寻求建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Agony Aunt,

Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Linda was very excited, “Dad. I am going back home for Thanksgiving. Can you pick me up after school tomorrow?”
“No problem.”
It's been over three months since Linda moved to board at school. She missed her mom and dad so much that she couldn't even wait to pack and leave for home.
The class was over at 3 and all the after-class activities were cancelled. The minute the bell rang, all cheered and disappeared from the classroom immediately. So did Linda. Within 20 minutes, she made it to the school gate and waited there. Linda heard people hilariously talking about plans for the coming holiday. What's awaiting her?
Linda waved them goodbye as her classmates left one by one. Crowds became scarce when Linda got anxious. Her phone was dead and she forgot to charge it. Dad had never been late! She had to borrow a phone to make a call before she was the only one left.
“Hi, dad? What's holding you up?”
“I am sorry, Honey! The car broke down halfway and it was more serious than it seemed. Will you wait up for me there?”
“OK, but when can you come?”
“I am not sure. You shall find yourself a place to stay as it is so cold outside. I will be there as soon as I can"
“Where could I go?” Linda wondered. She needed a drink and what's more important, to charge her phone. There was a fast food restaurant nearby, only 10 minutes' walk. Yet, not until she walked a few yards did she realize she had to drag such a big and heavy suitcase. What's worse, the severe cold numbed her hands. It was getting dark and Linda became worried. But she didn't stop.
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。
Suddenly, a car pulled over in front of her.

On Thanksgiving Day, Linda decided to do something to show her gratitude to the driver again.
高二英语试题参考答案
2023.2
第一部分听力
1-5 CABCC 6-10 BCBAA 11-15 CABAB 16-20 BCACA
（第一部分每小题1.5分，与答案不符者不得分）
第二部分阅读
第一节
21-25 BCBDC 26-30 AACDC 31-35 ABBDD
第二节
36-40 GFEAD
（第二部分每小题2.5分，与答案不符者不得分）
第三部分 语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41-45 CDAAB 46-50 DACCB 51-55 DDACB
（第三部分第一节每小题1分,与答案不符者不得分）
第二节 语法填空
56. has been exported 57. dates 58. originally 59. as 60. and
61. the 62. complexity 63.opportunities 64.to connect 65.taking
（第三部分第二节每小题1.5分，与答案不符但符合文意及答题要求且语法无错误的可酌情得分）
第四部分 写作
高二英语试题听力录音稿
2023.2
Text I
W: Your painting is fantastic, Roger!
M: I'm happy you like it. I'm going to enter a competition.. Here's the form. Could you help me fill it out please? My hands have paint all over them.
W: OK
Text2
W: Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me.
M. Sure. What is it?
W: I want to have my hair cut but I can't find a barber shop.
M: I know where one is. Come on—I'll show you.
Text3
W: Hey. Todd. This is Sarah. My flight has been delayed. I won't be there on time.
M: I guess I'll have to do the presentation alone.
W: Can we postpone the meeting?
M: No. The clients are catching a flight right after the meeting.
Text4
W: Jane's car was in the repair yesterday, so she had to take the bus home.
M: If I had seen her on my way home, I would have given her a ride.
Text5
W: Have you tried playing City Driving yet?
M: Yes, but I was a bit disappointed with it, actually.
W: Me too. But the songs that play while you're driving add to the action at least.
M: I only got to the fifth stage of the game—the racing itself was fairly exciting.
Text6
W: We reviewed your application. You are a perfect fit for our restaurant. Just curious. how many languages do you speak?
M: I used to be able to speak six, but I lost two of them completely because I didn't practice at all.
W: I am still impressed. I can only speak two. Can you speak the rest fluently?
M: Yeah. They are all close to native levels.
Text7
W: I need a photographer for Sally's birthday. Any recommendations?
M: Isn't she celebrating it this Friday I don't think it's possible to find one in a day.
W: She postponed the celebration for three days.
M: I see. Can Carmen help?
W: No, she won't be back from Ireland until next Friday. I also asked my neighbor Sara. She is always busy with work.
M: Did you ask Helen??
W: Great idea! She usually has time.
Text8
W: What are you reading?
M: A book about traveling rules in foreign countries.
W: Why?
M: I'm going on a business trip next week.
W: Where are you going?
M: To our branch offices in Italy and Saudi Arabia. I'm also planning a trip to France for sightseeing after that.
W. That should be interesting.
M: Have you been to Saudi Arabia?
W: No. I'm scheduled to go there next month. Give me some tips after you return from your trip.
Text9
M: This morning we're talking to Carla Smith, who's made some changes to her lifestyle. Carla, the first thing you did was change the way you worked. Why?
W: I used to have a busy job. It was interesting, so I never got stressed or needed time off like some of my colleagues who became ill. I traveled all over the world. Then, suddenly I realized I was living in hotels and I thought “You know what? I'd like to spend more time in my own house!”
M: And now you run your own business.
W: Yes, and I choose which hours I work. I can stop when I want to. And I still don't go on holidays often—but that's my choice instead of my company's. Some people who leave big companies miss the big salaries, but that doesn't bother me.
M: Do you do more exercise now?
W: I spend about the same amount of time exercising as I did before. However, instead of doing it between work and dinner, I get up at 5 a.m. and exercise then, I'm into yoga, because it relaxes my body and mind. I've never really enjoyed team sports or athletics.
M: You're still a busy person. Do you have any time-saving advice?
W: Many people think checking emails or messages on the bus to work or school and making a list of things to do can save time. But the thing that works well for me is having lots of clothes which are similar, so you don't have to think about what to put on in the morning!
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M: Ladies and gentlemen, your attention, please! I'll recommend two hotels to the passengers who are going to London on this flight. The Swan Hotel is a pretty small hotel. The good thing about it is that it's not far from the airport, which is handy when you're traveling abroad. Of course, that means it's not ideal for tourists who want to see a film or enjoy a concert. All 35 rooms are double rooms. Though the hotel charges a big fee, all the rooms are very comfortable. Each room has a TV and a safety box for keeping your valuables in. Every room has a broadband Internet connection, although you have to pay a small charge for that. I suppose it's a typical business travelers' hotel, but it is also OK if you're just staying overnight to take an early flight. You can book rooms online. All major credit cards are accepted. You can pay in cash or by check too. The Backpacker Hotel is pretty near the center of London. They say they're only 10 minutes' walk from the underground station. So you can take the underground when our flight lands, although it'll take more than an hour to get there. They've got 60 rooms. They don't have an Internet connection in each room, but they have a little room which they call their business center. It has a fax machine and an Internet connection. That's pretty good for a cheap hotel. They take cash only.