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石首市2021——2022学年度下学期期中考试
高中二年级英语试题
时量：120分钟 总分：150分 命题人：管麟

注意事项:
1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、学校填写在答题卡上的指定位置。
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第I卷（选择题，共95分）
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。 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. Why did the man have a trip to India?
A. To find out the causes of AIDS.
B. To raise money for AIDS patients.
C. To draw attention to the spread of AIDS.
2. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Colleagues. C. Boss and employee.
3. What does the man advise the woman to do?
A. Work out. B. Sit at the desk. C. Put on some weight.
4. How much does the dress cost now?
A. $54. B.$60. C. $66.
5. What will the man do for his daughter’s birthday?
A. Buy a present. B. Plan a weekend trip. C. Have a barbecue.
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，各小题将出5 秒钟的作答时间每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6 和第7 两个小题。
6. When is the report due?
A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.
7. What does the man suggest Stephanie do with the report?
A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.
听下面一段对话，回答第8 至第10 三个小题。
8. Who did Michael like at the concert?
A. The pianist. B. The conductor. C. The violinist.
9. What did May do?
A. She bought some CDS. B. She visited her sister. C. She enjoyed a concert.
10. Where will the speakers go first?
A. A store. B. A park. C. A cafe.
听下面一段对话，回答第11 至第14 小题。
11. Who does James buy a gift for?
A. His father. B. His sister. C. His roommate.
12. What does James think of choosing a gift?
A. Interesting. B. Difficult. C. Easy.
13. What is the most important for a gift according to Linda?
A. Impressive. B. Decorative. C. Practical.
14. How does James choose the color in Linda’s opinion?
A. By referring to the receiver’s last backpack.
B. By choosing the most popular color.
C. By asking the receiver’s advice.
听下面一段对话，回答第15 至第17 三个小题。
15. Why is Henry going to China?
A.To take a holiday. B. To have a business trip. C. To receive some training.
16. What is Patricia Polacco ?
A. A soldier. B. A writer. C. A teacher.
17. Which book is based on the author’s own life experience ?
A.Pink and Say. B. The Blessing Cup. C. Thank You, Mr. Falker.
听下面一段材料，回答第18 至20 题。
18. Why is every customer given a clock?
A. To keep time when reading a novel.
B. To pay by the minute when leaving.
C. To remind himself to make full use of time.
19. What is Meetin’s coffee shop good for?
A. Creative inspiration. B. Saving money. C. Socializing.
20. What is the passage mainly about ?
A. A new type of coffeeshops.
B. The importance of social media.
C. The popularity of coffee shops in Russia.
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
The Best American National Parks to Visit for Christmas
The Christmas season can be stressful if you spend every moment cleaning, cooking, and hosting guests. Or the holidays can be a joyful celebration of beauty and peace if you plan an escape to one of America’s splendid national parks.
Yellowstone National Park
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Yellowstone, the country’s first national park, is your top choice. Your family can enjoy a quiet and private getaway（假日休闲地）at Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins. Sit by the fire with hot cocoa and look out at the vast wilderness all around you. Also you can photograph bison and other wildlife on a winter photo safari.
Rocky Mountain National Park
If you really want to get away from it all over the holidays, plan a trip to a park less traveled in the winter. Rocky Mountain National Park is quiet and uncrowded, but the wildlife is still active. Seeing a moose（麋鹿）in its natural habitat is an experience you won’t forget. Sledding and skiing are also exciting possibilities.
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park offers a fun holiday experience for families. Families can get on the Polar Express that runs from Arizona to the South Rim of the park through early January and enjoy a pleasant ride complete with hot chocolate and cookies. When you reach the “North Pole”, Santa Claus is waiting with a gift for each child. It’s the best way for your kids to enjoy the magic of Christmas.
Virgin Islands National Park
If snow isn’t your thing, don’t worry. Virgin Islands National Park is perfect for you to escape winter. With white sandy beaches, clear blue water, and more than 800 subtropical plants, you will feel like you traveled outside the U.S. to a tropical area. Cinnamon Bay is a major spot for Christmastime visitors looking for water sports like sailing, diving, and snorkeling（浮潜）.
21. In which park can you both see animals and go skiing?
A. Yellowstone National Park. B. Rocky Mountain National Park.
C. Grand Canyon National Park. D. Virgin Islands National Park.
22. Who would favor the Grand Canyon National Park?
A. Art lovers. B. Explorers.
C. Outdoor photographers. D. Families with children.
23. What makes the Virgin Islands National Park special?
A. Various water sports. B. Beautiful train rides.
C. The quiet environment. D. The snow-covered landscape.
B
Two days after eight e-sports（电子竞技）games were officially announced to be included in the 19th Asian Games, China’s Edward Gaming (EDG) team earned its first League of Legends World Championship title with a 3-2 win over South Korea in a tough battle on November 7th, immediately drawing cheers from people around the country. The topic “EDG wins” had been viewed more than 2.63 billion times as of press on Sina Weibo, ranking the top trending topic for a long time.
With the popularity of digital technology, new forms of cultural exchanges have been appearing, of which e-sports are the most popular. Unlike texts and videos, e-sports go beyond the barriers of language and are understandable around the world. E-sports mostly appeal to those in their early 20s, as shown by the carnival of college students. That in turn makes them a good bridge of communicationbetween young Chinese people and their counterparts（对应的人）around the world.
More importantly, the e-sports industry is sustainable in spreading Chinese culture, as the large audiences mean huge commercial potential. In 2020 alone, the sales revenue（收入) of the domestic e-sports industry exceeded 278.69 billion yuan, and involved 280,000 enterprises, which in turn created over 10 million jobs. According to a media report, nearly 95 percent of graduates from e-sports majors at the Communication University of China in Nanjing, succeeded in finding a job after graduation this year, with 62 percent of them devoted to the e-sports industry, including video game clubs, game design companies and game competition operation companies.
The inclusion of e-sports in major sporting events has been a much-discussed topic in recent years. With more Chinese gaming clubs and teams emerging, the industry is expected to further prosper and continue spreading Chinese culture to the world.
24. What did people on Chinese social media cheer for?
A. Eight e-sports would be included in Asian Games.
B. China’s e-sports industry was recognized by the world.
C. EDG won the League of Legends World Championship.
D. The 19th Asian Games were announced to be held in China.
25. What do we know about e-sports from paragraph 2?
A. They appeal to people of all ages.
B. They become a symbol of Chinese culture.
C. They result in the development of digital technology.
D. They strengthen the bond between young people around the world.
26. What do the numbers in paragraph 3 mainly indicate?
A. The high demands on e-sports players.
B. The difficulties of developing e-sports.
C. The importance of game design companies.
D. The contributions of e-sports industry to the economy.
27. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the e-sports industry?
A. Hopeful. B. Ambiguous. C. Doubtful. D. Conservative.
C
A major new facility to pull CO2 out of the atmosphere has started operating in Iceland, which is a boost to an emerging technology that experts say could eventually play animportant role in reducing greenhouse gases.
The plant in southwest Iceland is the biggest of its kind, its builder says. It is able to capture（捕获）900 tons of CO2 every year but it needs heat and electricity to work. It is using energy produced from waste and is built on the roof of a waste incineration plant, and through the burning of rubbish, energy is generated.
Human-sized fans are built into a series of boxes. They take CO2 out of the air, catching it in spongelike filters（过滤器）. The filters are blasted with heat, freeing the gas, which is then mixed with water and pumped deep into deep underground basalt caves（玄武岩洞穴）, where over time it turns into dark-gray stone.Pumping CO2 into the ground is just one way to deal with it. The makers are also selling the gas to be used again. The CO2can be captured just a few 100 miles away. It is pumped through an underground pipeline directly into a greenhouse. Vegetables and plants love CO2 and higher concentrations of the gas within the greenhouse improve the growth of plants.
By 2050, humanity will need to pull nearly a billion metric tons of CO2 from the atmosphere every year through direct air capture technology to achieve carbon neutral goals, according to International Energy Agency recommendations. The plant in Iceland will be able to capture 4000 metric tons annually — just a small amount of what will be necessary, but one that Climeworks, the company that built it, says can grow rapidly as efficiency improves and costs decrease.
“This is a market that does not yet exist, but a market that urgently needs to be built,” said Christoph Gebald who co-founded Climeworks. “This plant that we have here is really the blueprint to further increasethesize and really industrialize.”
28. What do we know about the carbon capture facility from paragraph 2?
A. It is built at high altitudes. B. It uses waste to produce power.
C. It makes Iceland free of air pollution. D. It produces lots of heat during operation.
29. What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A. The methods of breaking down CO2. B. The approaches to reusing waste gas.
C. The necessity of building greenhouses. D. The workings of the carbon-catching plant.
30. What can we expect from the future carbon capture technology?
A. It will decrease the cost of energy production.
B. It can help reach the carbon neutral goals in advance.
C. It will speed up the reduction of CO2 levels in the air.
D. It may replace the traditional carbon storage system.
31. What is Christoph Gebald’s attitude towards building the plants?
A. Supportive. B. Neutral. C. Disapproving. D. Uncaring.
D
A national engineering laboratory in Tianjin is the base of the world’s largest and most advanced sound source identification system for commercial use.At first glance, the equipment, known as a sound camera and consisting of a big wheel with a supporting frame, resembles a mini Ferris wheel that lacks seats and cannot rotate.A closer look at the 5-meter-diameter wheel reveals high-tech features like an array of 144 sensors（传感器）used to capture, identify and analyze the source of noise on railways.“It is like a sound radar（雷达）for discovering noise,” said Hu Wenlin, vice head of the National Engineering Laboratory for Noise Control and Reduction at China Railway Design Corporation.
Hu said that the data produced by the machine allows engineers to better understand the sounds generated when a train passes by, such as which part produces the most noise.After analyzing the data, engineers can draw up precise plans to reduce noise and make construction plans accordingly.For example, if a railway passes a residential area with stricter noise abatement requirements, engineers can come up with a plan to minimizenoise, usually at greater expense.But if a railway passes a place with more relaxed noise control requirements, designers can make a cheaper plan.
Noise control technologies have been applied to dozens of major railway projects across the country.The sound camera, fully developed in China, is advanced by world standards, said Wang Changjin, the director of the National Engineering Laboratory.Before the sound camera was available, engineers usually used a pole fitted with sensors to collect sound data along railway lines.“It cannot be compared to the technique we are using now, which is far more accurate,” Wang said.
The machine is just one of many innovations developed by the laboratory.It has conducted many research projects on railways, leading to the development of key noise control equipment for high-speed railways and bringing quieter lives to people living near the lines.
32. Whatcan we know about the sound camera from paragraph 1?
A. It is invented by Hu Wenlin.
B. It is a sound radar in the shape of a wheel.
C. Itis fitted with many sensors to study noise.
D. It transforms sound information into images.
33. What does the underlined word “abatement” probably mean?
A. Monitoring. B. Ranking. C. Reducing. D. Analyzing.
34. What highlights the sound camera according to paragraph 3?
A. It is very easy to move. B. It consumes little energy.
C. It is available for everyone. D. It operates far more precisely.
35. What is the best title for the text?
A. Technology Frees People from Noise
B. Sound Camera Makes Rail Lines Quieter
C. The Importance of Conducting Sound Research
D. The Influence of Noise Pollution on People’s Life
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，共12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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.
How to protect a home from a hurricane
A hurricane is one of Mother Nature’s most deadly creations. It takes place all over the world and can easily destroy unprotected homes. 36 Some should be done well before hurricane season, while other measures can be taken after a hurricane alarm is issued (发布).
Protect your home from falling trees and branches. At the beginning of each hurricane season, examine all of the trees surrounding your house carefully. 37 If a tree is weakened, remove the tree completely. You may choose to remove small branches yourself or hire a professional tree care service.
38Windows and doors breaking or opening during a hurricane can lead to great damage inside the home and possibly threaten the home’s structure. You can buy specially designed hurricane shutters for each of the windows and doors in your house, or you can make your own.
Secure (缚牢) your garage door. One of the fastest ways for a home to receive damage is from an unsecured or weak garage door. Check your door to see whether it meets local requirements. ________39
Remove unsecured items from around your house quickly.40 Go around your yard and secure, store or throw away any objects found. You can store furniture in your yard in a pool or place it indoors or other safe storage.

A. If not, replace the door or hire a professional service to strengthen it.
B. There are several things you can do to defend your home against this threat.
C. This can be done after a hurricane is predicted.
D Other common items to look for include trash cans and yard tools.
E. Measure the exact size of each window and door.
F. Cover your home’s windows and doors.
G. Remove all dead or diseased branches.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完形填空（共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（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。
My husband and I booked a fall leaf-sight tour up the Hudson River. We were really eager to see all the changing colors of the leaves in their full glory. We checked online when the peak colors were 41 to occur and planned our boat trip accordingly.
We were a little 42 that day, since none of the leaves in our backyard seemed to be changing color, but we assumed that as we went farther north, it would be a different story.
The Palisades Park on the Jersey side was beautiful but there was not a colorful leaf 43 . We remained hopeful as the journey 44 but other than the occasion glimpse of yellow and orange, it was not the tour we had 45 . It was fall and there were leaves but none of the other expected conditions were fulfilled!
Although our 46 unmet, we had really enjoyed a lot. Honestly, there was some 47 in the beginning, but I was able to 48 the positive. I love the time getting out and with my husband. I love the running waters beside the road.
If I just 49about money wasted and hopes ruined, I would have had a truly 50 day. Maybe there would be some reason for that but there would be little pleasure.
But if I tell myself that I had a beautiful day out, enjoyed some quiet time with my husband and came back 51 then it was money and time well 52 .
We couldn't change the circumstances of our 53 . We couldn't make the leaves suddenly change color, but we could still have a relaxing day out. Since there was nothing we can do to change the situation, all that was left was to change our 54 . We could have so 55 . spoiled it, but we ended up having a great day.
41.A. scheduled B. suspected C. supposed D. supported
42.A. inspired B. surprised C. concerned D. encouraged
43.A. in trouble B. in sight C. in advance D. in need
44.A. continued B. finished C. blocked D. shortened
45.A. booked B. imagined C. seen D. planed
46.A. expectations B. expeditions C. recognitions D. inspections
47.A. interest B. delight C. amusement D. disappointment
48.A. focus on B. apply for C. give up D. take on
49.A. realized B. calculated C. complained D. worried
50.A. wonderful B. meaningful C. terrible D. unforgettable
51.A. reunited B. refreshed C. tired D. bored
52.A. prepared B. adjusted C. spent D. saved
53.A. lives B. time C. relationships D. surroundings
54.A. work B. attitude C. plan D. decision
55.A. easily B. eventually C. clearly D. undoubtedly
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55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。
Two years ago, Nikki Tysoe rarely 56 (get) on a bike. Today, though, she’s become so 57 (addict) to the cycling world that she’s even helping to bring pedal power to mental-health nurses at the hospital 58 she works.
Nikki wanted to do something 59 （make）life a bit better for the staff. There’s a lot of focus on the hospitals 60 the coronavirus crisis which are having an awful time but this is also 61 extra-stressful time for mental health staff. The bikes provide a complement to a “wobble room” within the hospital. It’s somewhere the staff can go 62 they’re really stressed, and the bikes are an 63 （extend）of that.
Junior doctor Aiman is very grateful for the program. “Using the bike means I can get to work safely,” she says. “This has taken out a lot of 64 ( worry) from my daily life and allows me to focus on my patients. It’s 65 (definite) improved my mental well-being.” Stress levels are generally high in nursing and having bikes would make a big difference.
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）
假定你是李华，暑假你参加了以“运动和健康”为主题的夏令营活动。最近你的笔友Mike写信询问相关情况，请你问复邮件，内容包括：
1.参加夏令营前你的健康状况：
2.夏令营的活动情况：
3.你的收获注意：
1.词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节.以使行文连贯。
Dear Mike,




Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的字数应为150词左右.
A long time ago, when I worked in Ahmedabad, we would often drive to Mount Abu for short trips—it took us anywhere between seven to eight hours to drive up. That year, my close relatives were visiting from Lucknow during the holidays, and we made a plan to visit Abu for three days. Since there were seven of us, including my brother’s family who also lived in Ahmedabad, we hired two cabs. We picked ourselves into the vehicles, stacked (堆放) our luggage on the carriers on top and started out.
Soon it was time to return. During the journey back, we stopped at a Dhaba for tea and snacks near the Mehana district. That’s when I noticed suddenly that the rope with which the luggage was tied on and of the carriers had come loose and one of the suitcases was missing. It must have fallen off somewhere along the way.
Although it didn’t contain any valuables—just clothes and some cash, we decided to retrace our steps, drawing back four kilometers , looking for the bag. But luck wasn’t our friend: we could not locate it and returned to Ahmedabad depressed.
After about a month, one day, while in my office, I got a call from my assistant that a certain Mr. Shah wanted to see me. I was in the middle of a meeting so he was asked to wait. After I got done, I called him into my office.
I was looking after the development of small industries in the state at the time, so my immediate query was. “How can we help you? Do you want to set up an industry or are you facing any issues in your enterprise?”
To which he said, “No, sir. I have not come for any official help. It is a personal matter. Did you lose something recently?”
Of course, it all came back to me and I told him about the lost suitcase from the cab back from Mount Abu a month ago.
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。
Then Shah told his side of the story.
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But the gentleman insisted on delivering the suitcase to me in person.
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石首市2021——2022学年度第二学期期中考试
高中二年级英语试题答案
听力:CBAAC ABCBA CBCAB BCBCA
阅读理解:
A篇 BDA B篇 CDDA C篇 BDCA D篇 CCDB七选五 BGFAC
完型填空:CCBAB ADACC BCDBA
语法填空:
56.got 57. addicted 58.where 59.to make 60. during 61. an62.when 63.extension 64.worries 65.definitely
应用文
Dear Mike.
I am delighted to tell you something about the summer camp with the theme of Exercise and Health. Before getting involved in it. I hardly ever felt well,either physically or mentally. However,things changed for the better in the camp. All the participants were required to exercise every day, including variety of sports, such as playing table tennis,badminton and running. Besides,we are required to routinely keep a balanced diet,which enabled me to feel energetic and get refreshed.
Through the activity,not only have I gained an awareness of living a healthy life,but also enhanced the quality of my study as well as life.
Best wishes!
Yours sincerely.
Li Hua
【答案】Then Shah told his side of the story. While driving home, he noticed a suitcase lying by the side of the road. He left a message at the Lost and Found, but no one approached him for the suitcase. About a month passed, he could do nothing but break open the lock and found my name and address inside. Words failed me to convey my thanks for his kindness and generosity. Of course, I mentioned that I would visit his residence in the evening and collect my bag.
But the gentleman insisted on delivering the suitcase to me in person. In the evening he and his wife came to my house with the suitcase. We chatted over tea. I thanked them again. It was not for the belongings but for the efforts they spared to find me. We remained in touch for quite some time afterwards, but somehow we lost touch with each other. Hats off to him, the man who makes me realize that kindness still rules the world.
【解析】
【导语】本文讲述了很久以前，作者和亲人开车去旅行，把行李堆放在行李架上。旅行结束后，返程途中休息时，作者发现因为系着行李的绳子松了，导致一个行李箱不见了，作者沿途寻找，但并没有找到。大约一个月后的一天，当作者在公司时，一位先生请求见他，这位先生问作者最近是否丢了什么东西，作者想到了丢行李的事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后，沙阿讲述了自己的故事。”可知，第一段可描写沙阿是如何捡到作者的行李及找到作者的。
②由第二段首句内容“但这位先生坚持要把手提箱交给我。”可知，第二段可描写沙阿亲自把手提箱交给作者及作者对他的感谢，并描写通过这件事作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：沙阿发现手提箱——沙阿找到作者——沙阿把手提箱还给作者——作者表示感谢——作者的感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.除了做……外，别无选择：could do nothing but do/have no choice but to do
②.保持联系：remain in touch/keep in touch
③.与某人失去联系：lose touch with sb./lose contact with sb.
情绪类
①.表达某人的感谢：convey one’s thanks/express one’s thanks
②.向某人致敬：hats off to sb./pay one’s respect to sb.
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I mentioned that I would visit his residence in the evening and collect my bag.（由that引导的宾语从句作mentioned的宾语）
[高分句型2]. Hats off to him, the man who makes me realize that kindness still rules the world.（由关系代词who引导的限制性定语从句和that引导的宾语从句作realize的宾语）
听力材料：
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M: So, you’re just back from a trip to India. What were you doing there?
W: The trip was intended to bring to the world’s attention the fact that AIDS is not just an African disease; it’s also endangering other countries,notably India and Thailand.
Test 2
W: Hi, Jack , I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away ?
M: Congratulations, Susan! It’s said that you’ll be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss.
Test 3
W: Oh dear, my weight has gone up again.
M: Why don’t you go to a gym and take an exercise class? Sitting at the desk all day like this doesn’t help.
Test 4
M: Ok, 60 dollars for the dress.
W: Well, it’s kind of expensive. Isn’t there a sale or something ?
M: Actually, yes, there is a promotion going on for 10% off.
Test 5
W: Do you have plans this weekend ?.
M: Yes, it is my daughter’s birthday. We will have a barbeque.
W: Sweet, tell her happy birthday! I think my daughter will buy her a nice present.
Test 6
M: You look pale. Stephanie. What”s wrong? W: I don’t feel good. I have a bad headache.In fact, I haven’t got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don’t you go to see a doctor ?
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms.Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it’s Wednesday today. Why don’t you talk to Ms. Jenkins , and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning ?
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks.George.
M：If you need any help with the report, just let me know.
Test 7
W: Hi,Michael !
M: Oh , hello, May! I just came out of a classical concert.
W: Really ? How was the concert ?
M: Well..the first half wasn’t great. The conductor couldn’t keep time. And the piano sounded flat.
W: Oh, no. M: But I stayed for the second half of the concert, which was excellent. There was a violinist who played very well. The audience just couldn’t get enough of her.
W: Good. Are you heading home now?
M: Well , I don’t know. How about you ?
W: I just went for a walk in the park after I came out of my sister’s house. Now I’m going to buy some CDs.
M: I know, you like listening to light music in your spare time.I guess I can go with you. What do you think ？
W: Good idea. Shall we go to a cafe for a drink after that ?
M: Great. Test 8 M: Hi, Linda. W: Hi, James. What are you doing in the mall? I thought you said you avoidyou are.
M: Oh, I still do it but it’s my roommate’s birthday tomorrow and I am looking to get him a present. He’s not exactly the easiest person to find a present for.
W: Have you any idea what to get ?
M: Not really. You know, I hate buying gifts for somebody because it can never be perfect.
W: Perhaps you are trying too hard to get something very impressive or decorative. I always think a gift should be practical. Why don’t you think of something he might like or something that he will most likely get soon?
M: Oh, I know. His backpack is worn out. Maybe I should get him a backpack instead. W: Here you go. It sounds like a perfect gift.
M: Gosh, now I am wondering which colour I should pick. He is really particular about the color.
W: That’s not difficult. What was the color of the last one he chose? He obviously chose it for a reason.
Test 9
W: Henry, I heard you are going to China. Are you going there to take a holiday ?
M: No. I just took a holiday in Spain. I don’t have so many holidays. I’m going to the country to train some new employees. I’m afraid it’s going to be a long flight.
W: You bet. Why not read a book during your flight? It can make your trip more interesting. M: That’s a great idea. Do you have a book to recommend ?
W: Yes. It’s Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco. I read it last year and I read it with tears. It’s really worth reading.
M: It is a touching love story?.
W: No. It’s about two young Union soldiers. They become unlikely friends during the Civil War, experiencing physical wounds, heart-broken sacrifice, and the aching sadness of a beautiful friendship cruelly separated in a Confederate camp but never forgotten.
M: I love reading such stories. So what else books did the author writer?
W: The Blessing Cup and Thank You, Mr.Falker. Patricia Polacco writes from the heart, often drawing on family stories passed down through generations, such as in The Blessing Cup; She also tells her own moving story overcoming her difficulty in speaking in Thank You, Mr. Falker. M: Do you have all the three books ?
W: Yes. I’ll go back and fetch them for you now. Oh, nice tea. Thank you for it.
Test 10
W: What’s the attraction of coffee shops? It’s been said that J K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books sitting in one in Edinburgh. But you’re spending all day buying one expensive coffee after another and haven’t sold your first novel yet, the costs can really add up. For those who work outside of a traditional office or just want to take time out, there’s a new alternative in London: a pay-per-minute cafe. You’ll be given a clock when you come in to keep time. When you leave, you return the item and pay the bill. The cost of hanging out,eating , working and meeting new people in the place is 3 pennies per minute or &1.80 an hour. Customers help themselves to coffee and cookies. They can also bring their own food to eat while accessing the Internet through Wi-Fi. The new coffee shop’s atmosphere is relaxing. The shop’s owner, Ivan Meetin, believes his coffee shop is a bit like “social media”, but with a face. Like-minded people go there to socialize. Some feel so much at home that they wash the dishes. The concept of coffee shops, where you pay for the time and not for the cup, has proved popular in Russia. Only time will tell if the British will warm to the idea