云南省玉溪市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题（含听力）

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云南省玉溪市2021-2022学年高二英语下学期期中试题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
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，选出每小题的正确答案后，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，写在本试卷上效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 I 卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

例：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。

1. Why does the woman invite the man?
A. To do homework together.
B. To meet her parents.
C. To practice English.
2. What is the man interested in?
A. The postcard. B. The letter. C. The advertisement.
3. Where are the speakers?
A. In a cafe. B. In a library. C. In a classroom.
4. Why is the woman making the call?
A. To ask for sick leave for Judy.
B. To check on her daughter.
C. To seek medical advice.
5. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A travel experience. B. A weekend plan. C. A travel destination.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman going to do?
A. Give Bill a surprise. B. Take Bill to a party. C. Pick Bill up from work.
7. Who will bring dessert?
A. Susan. B. Joe. C. Jim.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What are the speakers discussing?
A. A car accident. B. A car theft. C. A car park.
9. What is said about Howard’s car?
A. It was recently bought.
B. It is not insured.
C. It is a good deal.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man have to do?
A. Choose a course. B. Speak French at home. C. Give a talk in Spanish.
11. What does the woman suggest the man consider?
A. Whether it’s interesting. B. Whether it’s easy. C. Whether it’s useful.
12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man go to work on rainy days?
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
14. What does the man usually do on weekends?
A. He bakes something. B. He learns cooking. C. He buys sweets.
15. When does the woman eat out?
A. When she has a busy day at work.
B. When she doesn’t know what to eat.
C. When her husband is too busy to cook.
16. What does the woman think of the restaurants?
A. They are popular. B. They are diverse. C. They are expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What will the children do during the trip?
A. Admire artworks. B. Talk with scientists. C. Do voluntary work.
18. How long will ittake to get to the destination?
A. About half an hour. B. About one hour. C. About two hours.
19. What is free of charge?
A. The lunch. B. The bus ride. C. The entrance fee.
20. How many children is one volunteer parent required to take care of?
A. 10. B. 8. C. 5.

第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30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
The National Gallery of Art serves the nation by welcoming all people to explore and experience art, creativity, and our shared humanity. Find out more about what’s on view. There’s always something new, whether you visit in person or explore online.
Afro-Atlantic Histories:
April 10 – July 17, 2022, West Building, Main Floor, Galleries 72–79
For centuries, artists have told and retold the complex histories of the African Diaspora. Explore this enduring legacy in the exhibition Afro-Atlantic Histories, which takes an in-depth look at the historical experiences and cultural formations of Black and African people since the 17th century. More than 130 powerful works of art, including paintings, sculptures, photographs by artists from Africa, Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean, bring these narratives to life.
James Van Der Zee’s Photographs: A Portrait of Harlem:
November 28, 2021 – May 30, 2022, West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery 22
Photographer James Van Der Zee created an extraordinary history of life in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s and beyond. Residents of this majority Black neighborhood in New York City turned to Van Der Zee and his camera to mark special occasions.Some 40 works from the National Gallery’s collection feature Van Der Zee’s studio portraits, along with his photographs of Harlem’s rich social life.
Clouds, Ice, and Bounty: The Collection of Seventeenth-Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings:
October 17, 2021 – June 1, 2022, West Building - Dutch & Flemish Cabinet Galleries
Showing a rich cross section of 17th-century Dutch and Flemish life, culture and history, this exhibition brings together 27 paintings acquired through the generosity of the Lee and Juliet Folger Fund over the past two decades. Seen together, this collection offers a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the finest productions of Dutch and Flemish artists of the 17th century. 
NOTE: Opening time from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, weekends as well.
Admission is always free for all citizens!
For more info or online visit, please access our webpage at www.nga.gov.
21. If you are interested in Black neighborhood in New York City, when can you visit the gallery?
A. October 20, 2021. B. April 10, 2022.
C. May 31, 2022. D. June 1, 2022.
22.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. You can visit these collections only in person.
B. You can visit these collections only on weekdays.
C. You can visit these collections only at West Building.
D. You can visit these collections for free only if you’re a student.
23. What can be appreciated in all these three collections?
A. Black cultures. B. Flemish life.
C. Diverse histories. D. Social activities.

B
Everyone has their own way of dealing with heartbreak. Some turn to friends for support, some turn to TV streaming services and some turn to ice cream and sweets. But what if you could check yourself into a retreat for a long weekend of “therapy (心理治疗)” as well as scenic views, all with the purpose of healing your broken heart?
The Heartbreak Hotel, run by counseling psychologist Alice Haddon, is offering just that. Launched in late 2021, the residential retreats, specifically designed for women, are held at Barsham Barns, a private home located on the coast of UK county Norfolk.
The Heartbreak Hotel was dreamed up by Haddon, who had taken a break after the death of her mother, and found herself rethinking the way that therapy is conducted traditionally. Through her personal experience, Haddon realized that there were few services available for women struggling to overcome different types of heartbreak. She began exploring the possibility of a new concept in therapy that could provide what women really needed.
With her friends on board, Haddon put together the hotel with an all-female team. “This space is really a recovery and self-discovery away from the heartbreak and towards a fresh start.”
“We have a specialist working on helping our guests who need professional support,” Haddon adds. “We also encourage our guests with similar experiences to sit together and talk, which we call a group therapy session.”
Aside from that, those who check in to The Heartbreak Hotel will also benefit from a menu of plant-based, heart-healing nutritious and delicious meals, as well as fireside gatherings and walks along some of Norfolk’s beautiful beaches.
According to Haddon, every guest may hold a different story. But whatever their reason for checking in might be, the team ultimately have the same aim for every heartbroken guest who walks through their doors. “Our mission at The Heartbreak Hotel is for our guests to leave feeling strong and free to act according to their own love values and needs,” says Haddon.
24. What does “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Support offered by friends. B. TV streaming services.
C. Ice cream and sweets. D. A retreat for therapy.
25. How did Haddon come up with the idea of The Heartbreak Hotel?
A. After she had a dream about the hotel.
B. After she experienced her mother’s death.
C. After she saw many women struggling.
D. After she joined in an all-female team.
26. What can be learned from the last two paragraphs?
A. The Heartbreak Hotel offers food which can help their guests in healing.
B. Guests of The Heartbreak Hotel like gathering at fireside to have meals.
C. There are many plants in The Heartbreak Hotel which can benefit their guests.
D. Every guest of The Heartbreak Hotel will leave feeling strong and free.
27. Which of the following words can best describe Haddon?
A. Kind and humorous. B. Generous and curious.
C. Caring and understanding. D. Pessimistic and grateful.

C
A company in San Francisco, California, has found a way to turn used plastic bottles into women’s shoes.
Every day, millions of Americans drink water and other liquids from plastic bottles. More than 60 million of them are thrown away each day. Many of the plastic bottles end up inlandfills or are burned with other waste products.
A San Francisco start-up company called Rothy’s, however, turns this plastic waste into environmentally friendly shoes. Roth Martin, the company’s co-founder, explains how they turn plastic into soft material for women’s feet. They take the plastic, clean it, and break it down into small pieces. Then they press them through a device that makes soft fibers. Those fibers are then combined together. This is done by a 3D machine. It is designed to reduce waste while making the shoes. The processed stuff and the inner part of the shoes are then attached to the shoes’ outer part, called the sole (鞋底). This outer sole is also made fromeco-friendly material.
Rothy’s shoes are sold online. They are flat shoes, with different colors and designs. They cost either $125 or $145 per pair, depending on the design. After American actress Gwyneth Paltrow discovered them last year, the demand for the shoes grew. Martin says there is no shortage of material to fill that demand. “We’re not going to run out of water bottles any time soon, so we have a limitless supply of material, and I think that is a good sign for our future.” When the environmentally friendly shoes wear out, customers can return themat no cost to a company that uses the recycled material to make other products.
For now, the shoes are only available to be shipped in theUnited States. However, the company says it will add international transport in the near future.
28. How are used plastic bottles usually dealt with?
A. They are buried or burned.
B. They are used to make shoes.
C. They are changed into soft material.
D. They are returned to factories for reuse.
29. Which of the following directly helped to increase the sales ofRothy’s shoes?
A. The colors and designs.
B. The reasonable price.
C. The company’s advertisement.
D. The influence of Gwyneth Paltrow.
30. What does the underlined word “shipped” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Examined. B. Improved.
C. Delivered. D. Repaired.
31. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To advertise a new kind of shoes.
B. To describe the process of making shoes.
C. To stress the importance of environmental protection.
D. To introduce the number of plastic bottles thrown away.

D
Of the many safety measures that Disney Parks had to set up to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring guests to keep a six-foot distance from the costumed characters must have been one of the hardest.
For kids or kids at heart, running into the waiting arms of Mickey Mouse and other beloved characters had been such a fascinating and essential part of the experience, which makes hanging back terribly tough.
But finally, hugs are back on the horizon at US Disney sites.
As early as April 18, “Disney will start reintroducing traditional character greetings at Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World Resorts, as well as aboard Disney Cruise Line and at Aulani Resort in Hawaii,” according to a new post on the official Disney Parks blog. Getting autographs, shooting photos close up and sharing a laugh face-to-face with characters such as Mulan, Goofy, and Donald Duckwill all be back on the table.
“During the past two years, we’ve taken a very gradual, intentional approach to health and safety protocols,” wrote Shawn Slater, senior communications manager for Disney Live Entertainment, in the blog.“Recent trends and guidance have provided opportunities for us to bring back some of our most beloved magic, like character greetings and dining experiences. While not all locations will be available immediately, we anticipate reopening in stages throughout the spring and early summer.”
It’s not just character interactions that will be returning later this spring. At Disneyland in California, guests can look forward to the return of several nighttime spectaculars, including fireworks and Main Street Parade.
However, Disney still isn’t 100% back in some ways. Take face masks, for instance. Disney asks that visitors who are not fully vaccinated (接种疫苗) continue wearing face masks in all indoor locations.You can click here for their latest safety updates.
32. What makes it hard for Disney Parks to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic?
A. They have to require their fascinating characters to be costumed.
B. They have to ban visitors from getting close to beloved characters.
C. They have to ask guests to keep a six-foot distance from each other.
D. They have to make kids or kids at heart wait to meet Micky Mouse.
33. According to official Disney Parks blog, what will be brought back to Disneyland?
A. Taking pictures next to Donald Duck.
B. Having face-to-face conversations with Mulan.
C. Dining on the table with Goofy.
D. Watching performances given by characters.
34 Where can we probably find the text?
A. A magazine. B. A website.
C. A textbook. D. A novel.
35. Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
A. Disney takes safety measures for guests to keep a distance from characters.
B. Traditional character greetings will be back at all Disney Parks worldwide.
C. Disney asks visitors who are not fully vaccinated to wear face masks.
D. Character hugs and other interactions will return soon at US Disney sites.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
It’s no secret that exercising will improve your health. Working out on a regular basis is good for your body. But did you know that living the fitness lifestyle will improve your brain power and make you a more productive person?
●Exercising helps you handle stress better.
When you work out regularly, your body simply functions better and you are healthier and less likely to suffer painful physical condition. 36 .
● Exercising gives you more brain cells.
According to the process of neurogenesis (神经形成),the rate at which your brain cells are growing will decrease as you get older. 37 . In 2008, a study showed the brain cells of the people who exercise on a regular basis have a higher brain growth rate. That is, adults who don’t ignore the gym have more brain power than those who choose to be inactive.
● Exercising makes you happier.
When you do intense exercises, it releases a huge amount of endorphins (内啡肽) into your body. A study from Duke University showed that depressed adults who started to exercise had the same positive results as those who took medicine. This is why endorphins are known as a natural cure for depression. 38 . Endorphins improve your abilities to prioritize tasks. This helps you stay focus on urgent matters on the workplace.
● 39 .
Your memory works better when you are active. The American College of Sports Medicine published a study that proved this. 40 . Then, one part of the group was asked to go running and lift weights while the other part of the group was asked to stay put. When the students were tested on their memories, it turned out that the group who went exercising scored much better than the other one.

A. The benefits don’t stop there.
B. Luckily, this can be prevented.
C. Exercising improves your memory.
D. Exercising leads you to have more energy.
E. Exercising makes you ready to addressthe pressure problem.
F. Regular exercise helps lower high blood pressure and prevents heart attacks.
G. In the experiments,a group of students were given a list of letters to memorize.

第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题l.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I am very lucky because I enjoy my work very much.
I’m a fitness instructor at a gym near where I live. I 41 six aerobics (有氧运动) classes a week and also tell my students about 42 and nutrition. As they say, “You are what you 43.”To be honest, I worry about the 44 that many people have today. So many people are overweight. But why? Because they eat the 45 foods and they don’t do any exercise. When you work in an office all day, I know it is difficult to find 46 to keep fit, but you 47 need to do 20 minutes a day!It’s also very important to have a 48 diet, starting with breakfast in the morning. It’s not a good idea to 49 breakfast although many of us just have a cup of tea or coffee. Eat as much 50 food as possible — lots of fruit and vegetables — and 51 not to eat too much fried food. When you don’t have much time, it’s 52 to get a takeaway (外卖), but it certainly isn’t very good for you!One 53 why a lot of people feel less than 100% fit is that they don’t drink 54 water. You need to drink two liters a day — and water 55 water, not tea, coffee or sugary drinks.
Keeping fit is fun. However, a lot of people think it’s 56 to go jogging or cycling. They just want to 57 their food. Well, of course, it’s fine to have cakes and ice cream, 58 not every day! I would say we like what our bodies 59 and if you eat more healthy food, over time, you might find yourself wanting to eat them more than anything else. Try it, I think you’ll be 60!
41．A. design B. choose C. share D. teach
42．A. taste B. cooking C. health D. wealth
43．A. eat B. wear C. speak D. think
44．A. idea B. diet C. standard D. goal
45．A. cheap B. proper C. delicious D. wrong
46．A. time B. money C. space D. courage
47．A. only B. even C. ever D.never
48．A. special B. poor C. simple D. balanced
49．A. make B. skip C. get D. order
50．A. fast B. dried C. fresh D. expensive
51．A. beg B. try C. decide D. promise
52．A. safe B. smart C. hard D. easy
53．A. reason B. excuse C. result D. opinion
54．A. little B. hot C. enough D. clean
55．A. includes B. means C. needs D. produces
56．A. unusual B. natural C. boring D. interesting
57．A. enjoy B. show C. prepare D. research
58．A. so B. but C. or D. and
59．A. are devoted to B. are worthy of C. are used to D. are made up of
60．A. moved B. worried C. troubled D. surprised
第 II 卷
注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
We all need help from time to time. When we’re very young or very old, we often need help with just about everything. Sometimes that help comes from people 61 job is to provide certain types of 62 (assist). Sometimes that help comes from volunteers.
Volunteering has many benefits. Of course, making money is not one of 63 (they)! If you volunteer to help others, you’ll notice that it doesn’t really matter that you don’t get paid. The simple smile or “thank you” you receive is enough 64 (let) you know that your efforts 65 (appreciate). In addition, volunteering to help others can give you 66 (value) experience, help you gain new skills, and even lead to 67 (make) new friends.
Volunteering can also be very educational. Some teachers and communities have developed 68 (program) that specifically combine volunteering with educational goals. This unique combination of community service with teaching and learning is known 69 service learning.People can also learn the importance of volunteering and how they can make 70 positive influence on their communities. Besides, communication and leadership skills are developed too.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分）
假定英语老师上课要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线( \ ) 划掉。
修改：在错的词下面划一横线，并在横线下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改仅限一词。
2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m honor to share the topic “health” with you. As a saying go, health is above wealth. You must feel the same way. Without health, we can’t achieve that we set out to do. Without health, how can we catch up with the rapidly changed world? In brief, health is anything.
To keep health, we should have a balanced diet, form good living habits, take on enough exercises and keep a good state of mind. In conclusion, I personal believe a healthy life is the source of happiness. So let’s keep eye on our health and enjoy a healthy life. Thank you.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom听说你校要举办艺术节（Art Festival），他在邮件中表示对中国学生的艺术节活动很感兴趣，想进一步了解艺术节的相关情况。请你根据下列提示给他回复邮件：
1. 学校艺术节的简介（时间、地点、主要活动等）；
2. 你本人打算参加的活动及准备情况。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 邮件的开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Tom,
How have you been recently? I’m happy to know that you are interested in the Art Festival.
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Wish you could come here and cheer for me.
Yours,
Li Hua

















英语参考答案
听力：1-5 ABBAC 6-10 ACBAA 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 BAABC
阅读：21-23 BCC 24-27 DBAC 28-31 ADCA 32-35 BABD
36-40 EBACG
完形：41-45 DCABD 46-50 AADBC 51-55 BDACB 56-60 CABCD

语法填空：
61. whose 62．assistance 63．them 64．to let 65. are appreciated 66．valuable
67． making 68．programs 69．as 70．a

短文改错：
71. honor → honored 72. go → goes 73. that → what 74. changed → changing
75. anything → everything 76. health →healthy 77. on 去掉 78. exercises → exercise
79. person → personally 80. keep后加an

书面表达
Dear Tom,
How have you been recently? I'm happy to know that you are interested in the Art Festival to be held in our school. Now I am writing to share some relevant details with you.
Our Art Festival will be held in December in the lecture hall. Lots of students will take part in it and give wonderful performances. Some students will sing their favorite songs while others will dance together to show their unique class cultures. What's more, various kinds of artworks will be exhibited, including some wonderful paintings from teachers.
As for me, I plan to sing an English song with my classmates. We have prepared it for a long time and hope to impress the audience.
Wish you could come here and cheer for me.
Yours,
Li Hua



听力原文：
Text 1
W: Hi! I’m so glad you could come over!
M: Thank you very much for the invitation! Doing homework by myself is so boring.
W: No problem! Do you want to meet my parents?
M: Uh, OK, but I’m a little shy and I’m afraid that my English isn’t very good.

Text 2
W: The mail has arrived.
M: Did I get anything?
W: Let me see. You got something from thebank, an advertisement from a fitness centre and a postcard from your parents.
M: Give me the letter from the bank. It might be important.

Text 3
M: How many books am I allowed to check out at once?
W: You can have up to five books at one time. Anything else I can help you with?
M: That’s all for now. Thanks.

Text 4
M: Good morning, Washington Middle School. How may I help you?
W: Good morning, this is Alice Moore, I’m calling for my daughter, Judy. She’s not feeling well today and will miss school.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope it’s not too bad.
W: No, she has a little fever and a cough. Nothing too serious.

Text 5
W: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
M: I think I’d like to go to Egypt and see the Pyramids of Giza.
W: Really? Do you like Egypt?
M: Yes. Recently I’ve been learning about ancient Egyptianhistory. It’s really fascinating.

Text 6
W: Hi, Jim, it’s Alice.
M: Hi Alice, what’s up?
W: I’m planning a surprise party for Bill’s birthday. I’m hoping you can come.
M: Of course! When is it?
W: It’ll be on Saturday. Bill will be home from work at six, so I want everyone to be here at five.
M: Okay, can I bring anything?
W: Let’s see…Susan is bringing chips and Joe is bringing sandwiches. Do you want to be in charge of dessert?
M: Sure, I’ll bring some cupcakes.
W: Great, see you then!

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M: Did you hear about what happened to Howard?
W: No, what?
M: Someone stole his car!
W: Really? When did it happen?
M: Last night. He left it parked in front of his house and when he came out to go to work, it was gone.
W: Wow! That’s really tough. He just bought it last month,didn’t he?
M: Uh­huh. Fortunately, he’s got insurance and the policethink they already have a good lead.
W: Well, I certainly wish him luck.

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W: Hi Ken, how was school today?
M: It was good. My teacher gave me this form. I need to decide whether I want to take Spanish or French next year. I really don’t know which one I should take. What do you think?
W: Well, you know I speak French so I would be able to help you with French, but your dad speaks Spanish, so he could help you with that if you need it.
M: That’s good, but it doesn’t help me choose.
W: Well, which language do you think would be more useful to you?
M: Lots of people speak Spanish around here. And my friend Maria, her family speaks Spanish.
W: Well, that sounds like it would be a good choice then. Why don’t you take Spanish?
M: Okay, I will! Can you sign this form for me and I’ll hand it in tomorrow?
W: Sure.

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W: This is a lovely house! John. Thanks for having me over.
M: Thank you, Carol.
W: It’s very close to work, isn’t it?
M: Yes, it is. I always walk to work —even when it rains! The crowdedness on the bus is a deal breaker for me.
W: I usually drive my car. It takes so long!
M: How long does it take?
W: Oh, it takes about 20 minutes.
M: That is a long time. Well, have some cake. I usually bake something at the weekend. I like having sweets in the house.
W: This is delicious! You’re a wonderful cook!
M: Thank you, it’s nothing really. Do you cook at home?
W: I never cook. I’m just hopeless. My husband, David, usually does all the cooking.
M: Do you often go out to eat?
W: Yes, when he doesn’t have time to cook, we go out to eat somewhere.
M: There are some wonderful restaurants in the city that are not that expensive.
W: Yes. So many! You can eat at a different restaurant every day. Monday — Chinese, Tuesday —Italian, Wednesday — Mexican, on and on ...

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W: Hello! Welcome to our online parent teacher meeting. We are so excited to share information about our next field trip for first and second grade class. We will be going to the Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia where the kids will be able to see exhibits on art and science. The date for the field trip is Tuesday, 28th February. So we will leave the school at 10 am and arrive at the museum around 10:30, and head back to the school around 12:30 pm. We will get a free bus ride, which is awesome because it will save us a lot of money. The cost per child is still not confirmed because we are waiting for the museum to apply a discount, but it should not be more than 8 dollars. The museum requires one volunteer parent for every 5 children, so we will need at least ten of them. Also as a reminder that children need to pack their own lunch.If you wish to attend the field trip and volunteer, please let us know via email, by adding your name to the list linked below as soon as possible.