2020丽水高二下学期期末考试英语含答案

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丽水市2019学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控高二英语试题卷本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)。第I卷1至8页，第II卷8至10页。第I卷注意事项：1.答第1卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。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. Where will the woman go first?A. To the post office. B. To the bank. C. To the restroom.2. What does the man say about the weather in Oklahoma'?A. It will rain this afternoon.B. It is changeable in the spring.C. It is not very nice out right now.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. New shops at the mall. B. Spending habits. C. Telling stories.4. Who will organize all the information collected?A. Dave. B. Angela and Helen. C. Daniel and Evan.5. What's the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Mother and son. C. Apartment manager and resident.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 was the boy supposed to do?A. Clean the house. B. Do his homework. C. Pick up his shirt.7. What does the boy suggest at the end of the conversation?A. He's proud of his effort.B. He's not good at housework.C. He's going to do well in school.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What does the man think about the woman's mother?A. He wants to help her. B. He is annoyed by her. C. He wishes she would visit more.9. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Fix her car. B. Pick up her mother. C. Lend her a vehicle.10. Where will the speakers probably meet?A. At the man's office. B. At a coffee shop. C. At the train station.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Why is the man unwilling to go out at first?A. It's quite cold outside. B. He is not very hungry. C. There aren't good restaurants nearby.12. What is the report on the news probably about?A. The dangers of heart disease.B. The effects of eating certain foods.C. The advantages of cooking at home.13. When will the speakers probably go out?A. At about 6:00 p.m. B. At about 6:30 p.m. C. At about 6:40 p.m.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Vivian's music turned up so loud?A. It helps her study. B. She is being silly. C. The sounds outside are hard to tolerate.15. What does Vivian do at first when her father asks her about the loud music?A. She turns it off. B. She turns down the volume. C. She plugs in her headphones.16. Why does the man want Vivian to be careful about the volume?A. He thinks it is bad for her hearing.B. He can't concentrate on his work.C. He thinks listening to music with a headphone is better.17. How does Vivian feel about her father's warnings in the end?A. Annoyed. B. Surprised. C. Amused.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Why has Ivanka been in the news recently?A. Her father is now on the political stage.B. She is running her own successful business.C. She had some developments in her personal life.19. What did Ivanka do before working in the land development business?A. She was a model. B. She was a politician. C. She had a fashion company.20. What was Ivanka criticized for?A. Forcing stores to carry her fashion brand.B. Wearing a$10,000 bracelet at the White House.C. Using the White House website to sell her products.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分35分)第一节(共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。ARecently, I said something like this to my 13-year-old son: "I've told you a thousand times just do your work and we can stop fighting. Why don't you just listen to me? I hate having to shout to get you to attention."Creating a peaceful relationship with our children is a huge test of emotional intelligence-and particularly empathy. In the above example, there are a number of emotional intelligence failures. I was angry, so I was reacting unconsciously instead of responding intentionally. Under my anger was a feeling of powerlessness and fear. I was scared that he is not self-motivated and won't do well. I reacted to the fear by attacking. I was trying to use my force of will to make him obey.The first rule of emotional intelligence: When people feel pushed, they resist. I was blaming him, interpreting his lack of interest in homework as a kind of personal attack on me and implying that he was making me behave the way that I behaved. I was focused on what I wanted and my perspective.I'd like to focus on this last point, because it turns out that this lack of perspective-taking-this lack of empathy-is the key to easing parent-child tension.When I increase empathy and relook at the situation with compassion, I see a different story. Perhaps he was afraid, too. Perhaps he felt powerless, too. Perhaps he's learned the exact same pattern I've modeled: When you're afraid, attack.That moment of curiosity is the doorway to empathy, and it's a game changer. Empathy is not actually a complex skill. It's a basic part of the social brain. That little pause of curiosity is a way to step out of the stress reaction, and step into being the person we choose to be.Hopefully, I'll remember to take that all-important pause and ask myself: I wonder what's really going on for him right now.21. What phenomenon is described in paragraph 1?A. The parent-child tension. B. The poor emotional intelligence of parents.C. The peaceful communication. D. The silent resistance from children.22. What emotional intelligence failures did the writer make in the relationship with his/her son?A. Lacking a sense of fear. B. Forcing his/her son to give in.C. Making personal attacks. D. Making intentional responses quickly.23. What's the best title for the text?A. Parent-Child Conflicts B. The Test of Emotional IntelligenceC. The Doorway to Empathy D. The Key to Easing Parent-Child TensionBEvery year, countless individuals are impacted by cancer. Our goal is to walk away from cancer as we give strength to those fighting this life-threatening disease. Walk Cancer Away invites everyone to participate in our annual family friendly walk event and join together to share the strong will power found inside each of us with those around us. With each step we take, with each story shared, and with each donation made we are one step closer to finding a cure. To date, we have raised over $700,000 for Dr. Nancy Kemeny's Colorectal Research Fund at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), together with thousands of people supporting this cause over the last 12 years we are committed to.Walk Cancer Away began as a walk in honor of James N. Rentas. Deeply influenced by his loss due to colorectal cancer, the Rentas family came together 12 years ago to help others who are suffering the disease. Dr. Nancy Kemeny at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who was the doctor treating James N. Rentas, mirrors that same goal. Her efforts and that of her team at MSKCC are focused on researching to overcome the disease and find a cure.Together they have made great advancements over the years and have provided years of life for those facing the disease. In many cases, their continued efforts have led to full relief of the cancer in patients. With the deepest gratitude we are thankful to all those who support and participate in the event each year, because without you this would not be possible.Although Walk Cancer Away started just 12 years ago, we are forever honored to be able to join in this event that so many of us find so close to our hearts. We ask you, your family, and your friends to join in this year's Walk Cancer Away Event.24. What does Walk Cancer Away intend to do?A. To contact those suffering from cancer. B. To give strength to cancer patients' family.C. To help find a way to defeat cancer. D. To share experiences from cancer victims.25. According to paragraph 2, James N. Rentas .A. lost his family B. died of cancerC. did research on cancer D. founded Walk Cancer Away26. Why does the author make this speech?A. To call on people to join in the activity. B. To raise money for cancer research.C. To express thanks to all the participants. D. To introduce the history of an event.CSea urchins(海胆)are small creatures, but what's really remarkable about them is that they eat anything that happens to float by. They have really sharp teeth they use to rid rocks of algae(海藻), which makes them pretty valuable especially in places like Hawaii where algae are threatening the coral reefs. In the summer of 2019, 500,000 of them were used to deal with the algae.The problem started when non-native algae were introduced to the ecosystem of Kāne 'ohe Bay in the 1970s. Because they had no enemies, they ended up taking over the bay, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The algae blocked sunlight from reaching the coral, which in turn affected the local fish because they changed the chemistry of the water. That's when the NMFS turned to sea urchins that loved to devour the algae. But they had to grow to the size of a cherry tomato before they could be used. Since 2011, sea urchins have been grown and used to handle the algae problem. Some of the funds are available due to an unfortunate incident.In 2005, a ship was grounded on a shallow reef near Kāne 'ohe Bay. When the ship was removed, 20 acres of reefs have been damaged. When there is environmental damage, the NMFS and other agencies receive funds from the wrongdoers and the funds are used to restore the damage. Some funds were spent on other projects like the sea urchins. When they are large enough, divers carefully place them on the reef.Algae isn't the only thing that threatens the coral reefs. Climate change and the effects of fishing and tourism in the area also endanger the coral reefs. But turning to sea urchins instead of man-made solutions seems like the best way to go.27. Why are sea urchins regarded as outstanding creatures?A. They arc tiny but have teeth. B. They can keep the ocean clean.C. They are useful in removing algae. D. They grow on coral reefs with algae.28. What happened after non-native algae arrived at Kane `ohe Bay?A. They helped the coral reefs to survive. B. They spread to every corner of the bay.C. They didn't fit in with the new surroundings. D. They fought against other species to get food.29. What does the underlined word "devour" in paragraph 3 mean?A. Eat. B. Block. C. Tease. D. Attract.30. What does the author suggest doing to save coral reefs?A. Relying on humans' solutions. B. Banning fishing and tourism.C. Employing divers to handle algae. D. Letting nature take care of nature.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。Facts about feversYou wake up one morning, and your head feels like burning. Right away, you think, "Oh, no! I have a fever!" However, when you take your temperature, you see that it's only 37.2℃. 31 Or, do you? From the standards in use for a long time, a fever starts at 380C.Some doctors now don't agree with that, though. 33 It's the same for normal body temperatures.They argue that everyone's normal body temperature isn't 37℃.It's 36.6 to 38℃ for kids and 36.1 to 37.2℃ for adults. 33 Besides, people's body temperatures don't stay the same all the time.When your body temperature is around 38℃，you have a fever. 34 Fevers show that the body is doing its job. It's fighting the bad viruses and bacteria in your body. The body attacks them by turning up the heat. That way, it's harder for the viruses and bacteria to make copies of themselves. When their numbers decrease, the fever does, too. 35 So, let them do their jobs and don't treat them. Instead, try to find the cause and treat that. If the fever reaches 39.4℃ or higher, call your doctor. Do the same if the fever lasts longer than three days. Fevers fight to protect us, so they're our friends, not our enemies.A. It means you have a fever.B. Mild fevers don't last long.C. So, you don't have a fever.D. Fever does great harm to your body.E. Women also have a higher number than men.F. Many people think it's a bad thing, but it's not.G. They feel our ideas about fevers are wrong and too old.第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Everyone wants to find happiness in life. No matter what our circumstances are, the search for true contentment is at the 36 of everyone's goals.The question, then, is how? How are we 37 to even begin looking for it? A group of people gathered in a room 38 a seminar about life and happiness to learn to find happiness in their 39 . They were being 40 various skills and lessons about life. Suddenly, the speaker 41 and started giving each person a balloon. He asked everyone to write thei 42 on it using a pen. All the balloons were then 43 and taken to another room.Now, these delegates were let in that room and asked to find the balloon which had their name 44 , within 5 minutes. Everyone was 45 searching for their name, pushing, crashing with each other, and there was a 46 . No one could find their 47 within the given five-minute time and they all had to return to the other room with their hands 48 .Then they were told to go to the other room and randomly choose a balloon and give it to the 49 whose name was written on it. Within five minutes everyone was 50 the balloon with their name on it.The speaker began: This is 51 happening in our lives. Everyone is hurriedly looking for happiness all around, not knowing 52 it is. Our happiness 53 the happiness of other people. Give them their happiness, you will get your 54 happiness.And this is the 55 of human life.36. A. bottom B. heart C. draft D. distance37. A. forced B. used C. supposed D. aimed38. A. attending B. attempting C. accompanying D. abusing39. A. contributions B. lectures C. trips D. lives40. A. appointed B. taught C. guaranteed D. adjusted41. A. continued B. urged C. stopped D. resigned42. A. names B. addresses C. ideas D. essays43. A. separated B. exchanged C. divided D. collected44. A. announced B. declared C. recommended D. written45. A. eventually B. steadily C. wildly D. flexibly46. A. mess B. potential C. threat D. disability47. A. rooms B. balloons C. exits D. sections48. A. full B. blank C. empty D. dirty49. A. teacher B. speaker C. person D. agent50. A. pumping B. choosing C. distributing D. carrying51. A. simply B. exactly C. automatically D. nearly52. A. where B. who C. what D. which53. A. results in B. decides on C. dates from D. lies in54. A. temporary B. own C. annual D. awful55. A. purpose B. consequence C. search D. existence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。It was my daughter's fifth birthday, 56 is also the fifth anniversary of her death, and I was having a hard time. Years passing doesn't make the loss less 57 (pain). In memory of the day, my husband and I drove to find 58 new hiking spot with our 3-year-old son.As we drove, suddenly some guy in a huge truck nearly 59 (run) us off the road. It was frightening, so I told my husband we should just turn back for home. 60 our son wasn't ready to give up. He asked if we could go to a playground instead. A fter some 61 (silent), we went off. My son usually just plays off to the side with his toy cars, never 62 (take) a trip down the slide.But maybe that day my son sensed that I was struggling. He climbed to the top of the slide and started racing his cars 63 it. Then he went down it 64 (he). All alone, for the very first time. He did it again and again, with the biggest smile. It brought so much joy to my heart. When I was ready to give up, my son taught me that the day could 65 (save). All it took was a small act of joy.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，你班来自英国的交换生Jack上周回到中国，现处于隔离期，请给他发封邮件，建议他调整好心情，做好返校准备，内容包括：1.表示关心；2.提出建议；3.期待重逢。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。参考词汇：隔离期quarantine 第二节 概要写作(满分25分)阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。Eighty-five percent of the jobs that today's students will do in 2030 don't exist yet, the Institute for the Future has predicted. That might seem like a high number to reach in only 10 years. But think about the non-mainstream careers that did not exist just a handful of years ago: social media manager, app developer and cloud computing engineer, etc. What role should colleges and universities play in preparing students for a workplace that is constantly changing? Educational institutions are trying to answer that question. "We hope they will not only be prepared for whatever the job market looks like in 10, 20 or 50 years but be the ones shaping it," said Jenn Stringer, professor at the University of Californian, Berkeley. Here are some of the approaches they're taking.Some experts argue that the four-year learning model needs to be rethought in a big way. They say education can no longer be seen as something that stops when a person graduates from college. If students could take a year or two off school, get a job, and then return to school a few years later, the education system would offer true life-long learning and better adapt to changing technology.Fewer employers are willing to train people on the job than the employers 50 years ago, largely as part of an effort to cut costs. To fill the job skills gap, some courses are offered as an add-on to a student's main degree. For example, the courses may include data analysis, web design and digital marketing. The goal is to offer students, a degree aside, some advantages when they seek jobs or promotions in the future.Other institutions are trying to imitate the workplace within the traditional classroom. Several colleges have partnered with private companies, such as the software company Adobe, to integrate their products into the classroom. Professors at schools who partner with the company are encouraged to use the product for assignments. The idea is that students learn how to create a project that can be used in the real world and the "soft skills" such as teamwork and creativity. 丽水市2019学年第二学期普通高中教学质量监控高二英语参考答案 2020.07一、听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-5 CBBAB 6-10 ACBCB 11-15 ABCAC 16-20 ABAAC 二、阅读理解（共两节，满分35分） 第一节（共10小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分25分） 21-23 ABD 24-26 CBA 27-30 CBAD 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分） 31-35 CGEFB三、语言运用（共两节，满分45分） 第一节：完形填空（共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分） 36-40 BCADB 41-45 CADDC 46-50 ABCCD 51-55 BADBA 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 56. which 57. painful 58. a 59. ran 60. But 61. silence 62. taking 63. down 64. himself 65. be saved四、写作 (共两节，满分40分)第一节：应用文写作(满分15分)Dear Jack,Welcome back to China! Learning that you’re anxious because you have to be in quarantine for fortnight, I’m writing to offer you some suggestions.Don’t panic as you are required to be isolated temporarily for your safety. Instead, you’re supposed to live positively, like exercising regularly indoors and having a balanced diet. Besides, contact frequently with your family and classmates on line so that you’ll feel their company and relieve your anxiety. Looking forward to our reunion soon! Yours, Li Hua内容要点表示关心；提出建议；期待重逢。应用文评分原则:1．上文仅为参考范文，学生可用不同的语言表达形式来表述要点。2．本题总分为15 分，按以下5个档次给分。评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。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；第二档：（4—6 分）能写出部分要点；语言错误多，影响意思表达；第三档：（7—9 分）能写明基本要点；语言虽有较多错误，但能基本达意；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。3．词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中减去2分；格式不正确的，从总分中减去1分。4．评分时，应注意的主要内容为：时态、人称、内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。5．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。6．如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。第二节：概要写作（满分25分）One possible version:To help students better suit and reshape the ever-shifting work landscape, colleges are taking various measures. (要点1) Firstly, life-long and adaptive learning model is expected to replace the present 4-year one. (要点2) Besides, additional training programs beneficial to acquiring practical job skills are provided for college students. (要点3) Moreover, some colleges cooperate with enterprises to make classrooms more like workplaces and enhance students’ all round capabilities. (要点4)一、评分原则1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2、评分时，先根据所写概要的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。3、词数少于40的和多于80的，从总分中减去2分。4、评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑： （1）对原文要点的理解和呈现情况； （2）应用语法结构和词汇的准确性； （3）上下文的连贯性； （4）对各要点表达的独立性情况。5、拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。6、如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。二、各档次的给分范围和要求第五档：（21—25）1、理解准确，涵盖全部要点。2、能准确使用相应的语法结构和词汇。3、有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑。4、完全使用自己的语言。第四档：（16—20）1、理解准确，涵盖绝大部分要点。2、所使用语法结构和词汇可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达。3、比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑。4、有个别整句抄自原文。第三档：（11—15）1、理解较为准确，涵盖大部分要点。2、所使用语法结构和词汇虽有些错误，但不影响意义表达。3、应用简单的语句间连接成分，使上下文内容连贯。4、出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。第二档：（6—10）1、理解有误差，仅涵盖半数要点。2、有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。3、较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。4、出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。第一档：（1—5）1、没有理解原文，造成概要内容与原文主题不符。2、有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达。3、缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。4、多个句子抄自原文。0分白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。附听力原文：Text 1 M: Hey, Josie. What’s up? Are you heading to Main Street, too?W: Yeah. I’m trying to get there as fast as I can. I need to deposit some money at the bank and mail some letters at the post office. But first, I’ve got to find a ladies’ room! (1) Text 2 W: Do you think it will rain this afternoon?M: I really have no idea. It’s such a beautiful day today. But who knows? Spring in Oklahoma is unpredictable. We can get four seasons in one day. (2)Text 3 W: I’m afraid I spent so much last month that I won’t be able to pay the rent on time.M: It’s the same story every month! I warned you last month that you were spending too much again. You really should stay away from the mall.W: I know. I’m trying, but the shops are just so tempting! (3) Text 4M: Okay…Daniel and Evan, you can handle the research for the assignment. And Billy, you can get started on the 3-D model. Angela…?W: Yes, Dave. I’ll work on the multimedia presentation with Helen. And you organize all the data we collect. (4) Text 5W: This neighborhood is full of young families like yourself. Your father and I are thinking of moving somewhere smaller and more appropriate for people our age. (5)M: That’s great. I hope you find somewhere nice and quiet, where you can live out your retired years in comfort.Text 6 (第6题为推断题) W: What’s this sock doing in the middle of the living room?M: I was doing laundry and I must have dropped it.W: And these dirty dishes in the sink?M: I was just about to get to them. I know you like the house to be clean when you get home, but I was doing my homework.W: You took out the trash, right?M: Not yet. I was going to do it after I made the beds.W: You haven’t even made the beds yet? What have you been doing for the last three hours?M: I’m sorry, Mom. But you’ll be proud of me when you see my grades. (7)Text 7 W: Hello, Sam. I’ve got a problem. My car broke down. I’ve checked the battery, the gas, and the oil, but I just can’t start it.M: I’m sorry, Stella, but I don’t know how I can help. I’ve never worked on cars. W: I’m not asking you to fix it. But could you help me with something else? I’m supposed to pick up my mom at the train station tonight. M: No way! My ears are still burning from the last visit. (8)W: I know you don’t like my mother’s talking all the time. (8) But I just want to use your car. (9)M: No problem. I’ll meet you at the coffee shop across from my office, and I’ll give you the key. (10)W: Her train gets in at 7:00, so can I get it around 5:00?M: Sure thing!Text 8 W: It’s already 6 o’clock. (13) Would you like to go out to eat? I’ll be finished with my work here in about half an hour.M: I don’t feel like going out this evening. It’s below freezing, and those streets will be icy. (11)W: So, will you cook something?M: I don’t like cooking. I think I’ll just make some instant noodles. W: Again? You had instant noodles for lunch. Didn’t you see that report on the news? Researchers have found that eating instant noodles too often increases your chances of developing heart disease. (12) You could have a heart attack!M: Really? I know that instant noodles aren’t exactly healthy, but I never knew they could be so dangerous.W: Well, it’s true. You shouldn’t rely on them just because they are convenient, especially when there are great restaurants all around us!M: You’re right. I’ll eat out with you tonight. But it’ll take me about forty minutes to finish writing this essay. (13) Can you wait that long? W: Sure. (13) I’m not that hungry. I’m still working, too. Just take your time.Text 9 M: What is that noise? How can you study in here, Vivian? (14)W: Sorry, Dad. I like to listen to loud music when I study. It helps me concentrate. (14)M: Well, it’s a little too loud, isn’t it? You’ll get us kicked out of our apartment if you keep playing your music that loud.W: Come on, don’t be silly! Anyway, I thought I had my headphones plugged in…there, is that better? (15)M: It definitely sounds better out here, but what about in those earphones? Do you still have the music turned all the way up?W: Well, yes. It helps me study.M: It might help you study, but it will ruin your hearing. (16) Do you want to be one of those people walking around with a hearing aid before you’re forty?W: Of course not. But is it really that dangerous?M: It is. I was reading an article about this a few days ago. The sounds in the city are so much louder than humans are built to tolerate. All these loud noises combined together contribute to stress, hearing loss, and even heart attacks.W: If that’s true, it’s more serious than I thought. (17)M: I just want you to take care of yourself.W: OK. I’m turning down the volume now.Text 10 As daughter of the new U.S. President, Ivanka Trump has received a lot of attention from the media. (18) The newspapers show her as a young woman who has attained success in her personal life, the business world, and now on the political stage. Because her father is a successful land developer, it is no wonder that she quickly moved from a brief modeling career to the real estate world. (19) While she has been presented to the world as a successful businesswoman, she has built her success on her father’s fame. She used the Trump name to launch a successful fashion brand. When her father entered politics, she stayed by his side. While she has no official role, she has been included in important meetings with world leaders. She has moved from New York to Washington, where the president runs the government. But her father’s unpopularity has caused people to demand that major stores stop carrying her brand. She was criticized for using her father’s fame to sell a $10,000 bracelet, and for using the White House website to sell her products. (20) Nordstrom has already said it will stop carrying her fashion brand, and more stores may follow their lead. Ivanka may want to rethink her business strategy to avoid losing more sales. It will be interesting to see if Ivanka’s business success will continue in her political career.