江苏省南通市海安高级中学2022-2023学年高二英语上学期11月期中考试试题（Word版附答案）

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高二期中考试
英 语
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. What was the hotel like in the past?
A. The meals were good but not the rooms.
B. The rooms were good but not the meals.
C. The meals and the rooms were terrible.
2. What time will the ship leave?
A. At 6：55. B. At 7：05. C. At 9：15.
3. What are the two speakers trying to do?
A. Call a taxi. B. Catch a bus. C. Find a timetable.
4. What did the man buy?
A. A briefcase. B. A suitcase. C. A cigarette case.
5. What day of the week is it?
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
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。听年段对话或独白前，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 至 8 题。
6. How old was the woman when she became famous?
A. Twenty. B. Fifteen. C. Sixteen.
7. Why has the woman given up swimming?
A. She can’t stand the hard training.
B. She cannot compete with others.
C. She cannot win any international competitions now.
8. How does the woman feel about her future?
A. Very excited. B. A bit lost. C. Very discouraged.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 9、10 题。
9. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a park. B. At a restaurant. C. In an office.
10. What is Alice doing now?
A. She’s looking for a new job.
B. She’s working for a company.
C. She’s studying at a university.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What are the man and the woman talking about?
A. A place where people can have a drink.
B. A time when people can have fun.
C. A friend they both like to talk with.
12. For how many hours is a pub usually open?
A. From morning till night. B. Four to eight hours a day. C. It depends on the owner.
13. Who is not allowed to go into a pub in England?
A. Young people. B. Children under 14. C. Students.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What is Robert?
A. A doctor. B. A director. C. A retired manager.
15. What is the man’s job?
A. A tennis instructor. B. A physical education teacher. C. A sports club manager.
16. How would the woman describe herself?
A. Easy-going. B. Agreeable. C. Unable to handle pressure.
17. What can be the relationship between the man and the woman?
A. Teacher and student. B. Colleagues. C. Husband and wife.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What does the speaker really want to do?
A. She wants to give some advice to middle school students.
B. She is announcing an advertisement.
C. She wants to tell us how to choose a university.
19. What is the speaker’s suggestion?
A. To earn money after middle school.
B. To go on to study.
C. She doesn’t know what to do yet.
20. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. The more years of school you attend, the more money you are likely to make.
B. The more educated you are，the more choices you have.
C. You can only choose colleges to study further beyond middle school.
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，从题中所给的A 、B 、C 、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The dazzling beauty of abandoned cinemas
Old and historical cinemas are all around us and yet so unnoticed. A new photobook reveals their often overlooked beauty.
Loew’s Palace Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut
Originally opened as the Poli’s Palace Theatre in 1922 by architect Thomas W. Lamb as one of a double theatre complex along with the nearby Poli’s Majestic Theatre. In 1934, both theatres were taken over by Loew’s and operated as film theatres. In the late 1970s, an attempt to turn the building into a Christian Revival Centre never came to fruition. The theatre is presently vacant and awaiting restoration.
Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia
Originally founded as the Philadelphia Opera House in 1908, it was designed by local architect William H. McElfatrick, who was in charge of the design of 40 theatres in his career. The Philadelphia Opera House was designed for opera impresario Oscar Hammerstein as his ninth opera house. In 1910, it was sold to the Metropolitan Opera of New York City and was renamed the Met. Through the 1920s, it showed silent films in addition to hosting various opera companies. In the late 1930s, it became a ballroom, and in the 1940s a sports area for basketball, wrestling, and boxing events. It finally closed in 1954 and was turned into a church.
Robin’s Theatre, Warren, Ohio
Opened in 1923, it had 1,500 seats, and was designed by architects I. J. Goldston and Detroit-based C. Howard Crane. It was operated by The Robins Theatre Enterprises Co. , a local company founded by Daniel Robins, who was an early partner of Albert Warner of Warner Bros. It closed in 1974 and was vacant until 2018, when it was renovated and reopened as a multipurpose venue in 2020.
21. At present, which cinema are you likely to go to for a concert?
A. Poli’s Palace Theatre.
B. Robin’s Theatre, Warren, Ohio.
C. Metropolitan Opera House, Philadelphia.
D. Loew’s Palace Theatre, Bridgeport, Connecticut.
22. What do the three cinemas have in common?
A. All of them were renamed.
B. All of them are currently in use.
C. All of them have been restored.
D. All of them have undergone some changes.
23. Where is the text probably taken from?
A. An illustrated magazine. B. A campus poster.
C. An advertising brochure. D. A research paper.
B
A terrible thing happened to me while I was watching TV recently: I realized that I had aged. Now of course I know that I am aging; it’s just that I hadn’t realized quite how old I was until I saw a participant who I recognized on a reality TV show. Well, I didn’t recognize her, but I recognized her name. I’d slightly known her in my 20s when she’d been the celebrity who had stolen my roommates’ boyfriends.
However, here’s the thing that shocked me — I hadn’t recognized her because rather than the beauty I remembered, on my TV was a middle-aged mum cooking. And then it hit me: that’s what I look like too.
It’s a particularly cruel change of nature that we can’t see ourselves as others do. We see our own face so often that the wrinkles that start to cut through it just go unnoticed. Occasionally, we might get a rude awakening when suddenly our bodies stop working as expected but, for the most part, we’re left to get on with growing old without too many reminders. But when you get a reminder...oof! Since that show aired, I have sat in front of the mirror analyzing my face and wondering how I came to look so like my mother without noticing. I’ve also realized that my waist no longer fits into baby fat but a middle-aged spread.
I also fear that I don’t know what middle age looks like for my generation. Did my mother still feel 24 when in reality she was 15 years older? And why do I not feel like I’m where I should be as I approach 40? I definitely remember writing a list of things I will have achieved by the time I’m 40 at 19. Where is the house in the South of France or the Porsche 911 she so desperately wanted?
Since then, I’ve started to redefine myself. I don’t want to put everything down to age, but I can’t quite stop myself. Tired again? Must be my age. Thank God then for social media. All around me I see amazing women at the other end of their 40s. They’ve accepted their age and seem to love it, so I’m hopeful that as I move into the next decade, that will be me too. And maybe I’ll get the Porsche before I’m 50.
24. What is implied in Paragraph 1?
A. The author was once very familiar with the TV celebrity.
B. The TV celebrity used to be popular among boys.
C. The TV celebrity now lives a life of extreme luxury.
D. The aging process doesn’t affect the TV celebrity.
25. In most cases, how do we perceive the aging process?
A. We clearly know what happens. B. It is very likely to slip our mind.
C. We can accept it quite peacefully. D. It always brings about hopelessness.
26. The underlined word “that” in the last paragraph refers to ________.
A. a lady denying being old B. the ambitious self aged 19
C. a woman accepting her age D. the celebrity on the TV show
27. What is the theme of this article?
A. It matters not how long we live but how.
B. Wrinkles are just evidence of great wisdom.
C. Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
D. The best tunes are played on the oldest violins.
C
The people who called into the help hot-lines and domestic violence shelters said they felt as if they were going crazy. One woman said the code numbers of the digital lock at her front door changed every day and she could not figure out why. Still another said she kept hearing the doorbell ring, but no one was there.
Their stories are part of a new pattern of behavior in domestic abuse cases tied to the rise of smart home technology. Internet-connected locks, speakers, lights and cameras marketed as the newest conveniences are now also being used as a means for monitoring, revenge and control.
In more than 30 interviews with The New York Times, domestic abuse victims, their lawyers, shelter workers and emergency responders described how the technology was becoming an alarming new tool. Abusers—using apps on their smartphones, which are connected to the Internet-enabled devices—would remotely control everyday objects in the home, sometimes to watch and listen, other times to scare or show power. Even after a partner had left the home, the devices often stayed and continued to be used to threaten and confuse.
For victims, the experiences were often aggravated by a lack of knowledge about how smart technology works, how much power the other person had over the devices, how to legally deal with the behavior and how to make it stop.
"People have started to ask what to do about this," said Erica Olsen, director of the Safety Net Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence. When it came to discussing the misuse of emerging technologies, she said: "we don't want to introduce the idea to the world, but now that it's become so common—the cat's out of the bag.”
Connected home devices have been increasing in domestic abuse cases over the past year. Several lawyers said they were arguing about how to add language to the current restraining orders to cover smart home technology.
28. What is the problem with the Internet-enabled devices?
A. They give rise to complaints in the help hot-lines.
B. They are being employed in domestic abuse.
C. They are unaffordable as newest conveniences.
D. They threaten the market of smart home technology.
29. The underlined word "aggravated"in Paragraph 4 means_______.
A. worsened B.broadened C.reflected D.guaranteed
30. According to Erica Olsen, the discussion of the misuse of emerging technologies IS________.
A. insignificant B. unavoidable C. controversial D. optional
31. What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A. Officials have trouble drawing up laws to protect people's privacy.
B. Smart home technology has made people's houses unsafe to live in.
C. Connected home devices lead to the increase in domestic abuse.
D. Laws need to be revised to restrict the use of smart home technology.
D
As a young child, I was painfully shy. I'd watch other children play in the park, wishing I could join them, but I was too scared to approach. Eventually, my mother would come to the rescue. She'd ask the other kids if I could play, too. Today, I feel comfortable giving public lectures in large halls and having conversations in small groups, but I still tend to avoid situations in which I'm expected to spend time with a roomful of strangers.
There could be many reasons. For one thing, I might be carrying some childhood fear of rejection. But beyond that possibility, one likely element is that I tend to underestimate how much people like me after I meet them, as most of us do.
A new research paper reports that the common concern that new people may not like us, or that they may not enjoy our company, is largely unfounded.
Erica Boothby of Cornell University and her colleagues conducted a series of studies to find out what our conversation partners really think of us. In doing so, they discovered a new cognitive illusion（认知错觉）they call “the liking gap”: our failure to realize how much strangers appreciate our company after a bit of conversation.
The researchers observed the gap in a variety of situations: strangers getting acquainted in the research laboratory, first-year college students getting to know their dormitory mates over the course of many months, and community members meeting fellow participants in personal development workshops. In each circumstance, people consistently underestimated how much others liked them. For much of the academic year, as dormitory mates got to know each other and even started to develop enduring friendships, the liking gap persisted.
The data also revealed some of the potential reasons for the illusion: we are often more severe with ourselves than with others, and our inner critic prevents us from appreciating how positively other people evaluate us. Not knowing what our conversation partners really think of us, we use our own thoughts as a proxy（代理人）. This is a mistake, because our thoughts tend to be more negative than reality.
32.Why does the author mention his childhood experience?
A. To show how his character changed.
B. To explain what he was like when he was young.
C. To show an example of why people are shy of communication.
D. To emphasize the important role of a mother in one's childhood.
33.What does the underlined word “unfounded” probably mean?
A. Careless. B. Baseless. C. Selfless. D. Meaningless.
34.What do we know about the liking gap from the text?
A. It indicates what strangers really think of us.
B. It begins and ends quickly among strangers.
C. It disappears when strangers get to know each other.
D. It states our misunderstanding of how much others like us.
35.Which of the following is the best title for this text?
A. People Like You More than You Know
B. How to Get Along Well with Strangers
C. The Way to Know What Others Think of Us
D. Having Conversations with Strangers Benefits Us
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分，满分 12.5分 )
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Many people might feel lost during a major transition(转折)in life. Life coaching, however, is the best choice for anyone who is looking for ways to get through the tough path of life.
—___36___Some life coaches might focus only on certain types of situations, like advancing careers, while others may be willing to help with nearly any life transition.
A life coach will often act as an advisor for his clients(客户).___37___ Many times, he will also be able to look at a client’s life with a fair eye and offer fresh ideas on certain situations. In doing so,the life coach will usually be able to help his client work through any problems he may face.
___38___ During this interview, the life coach should find out what the client’s wants, needs and goals are in life.
How to help each client is different to everyone, and it is a very individualized process.___39___ Because of this, a life coach must develop plans based on each client’s strengths, weaknesses, abilities and so on. A life coach will also usually take each client’s morals and values into consideration.
Some life coaches may be able to find employment with a few select universities and corporations. There are also a handful of large life coaching firms that hire life coaches as well. The majority of life coaches, however, work for themselves, opening their own life coaching practices. ___40___
A. Methods that work for one client may not work for another.
B. A good life coach should try to satisfy all the needs of his clients.
C. He is often expected to listen closely to their concerns and problems.
D. Before a life coach can help a client, he first needs an in-depth interview.
E. Life coaches offer guidance to all types of people in different stages of their lives.
F. In some cases, life coaches may work together and offer a wider range of services.
G. Generally, there are no strict education requirements for starting a life coaching career.
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分30 分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1 分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was New Year's Night. An ___41___ man was standing at a window. He raised his ___42___ eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the stars were ___43___ like water lilies on the surface of a clear calm lake. Then he ___44___ them on the earth, where a few more hopeless people than himself now moved towards their certain goal---the ___45___. He had already passed sixty of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his Journey ___46___ but errors and regrets. Now his health was poor, his mind vacant and his heart sorrowful.
The days of his ___47___ appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the ___48___ of the two roads--one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, the other leading to a deep, dark cave. He looked towards the sky and cried ___49___, "Oh youth, return! Oh my father, place me once more at the entrance to life, and I will choose the ___50___ way! " But both his father and the days of his youth had ___51___.
The clock in the church tower ___52___ and the sound made him remember his parents’ early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his ___53___.
But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and with a despairing ___54___, he burst out a cry, “Come back, my early days!”
And his youth did ___55___, for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year’s Night.
41. A. admirable B. optimistic C. inspiring D. aged
42. A. mournful B. shining C. charming D. sharp
43. A. swimming B. floating C. sleeping D. lying
44. A. threw B. cast C. put D. caught
45. A. tomb B. family C. lounge D. office
46. A. everything. B. nothing C. anything D. something
47. A. death B. birth C. growth D. youth
48. A. entrance B. middle C. end D. exit
49. A. manly B. painfully C. sympathetically D. peacefully
50. A. shorter B. worse C. better D. harder
51. A. passed away B. passed by C. passed down D. passed out
52. A. struck B. rang C. beat D. knocked
53. A. guilt B. health C. good D. wealth
54. A. effect B. force C. effort D. power
55. A. fade B. leave C. disappear D. return
第二节(共 10小题;每小题 0.5分，满分5分)
根据中文提示，在空白处填入适当的单词。
56. Access to these buildings is restricted when school is in________（学年）.
56. The Ming suffered a lot by troubles from ________（少数民族） tribes.
57. Fears grew that the number of deaths could reach 5 according to the figures________（发布）by emergency agencies.
58. Thousands of highly trained and talented athletes gather together in the Olympics , hoping to gain _________（认可）as the best of the best.
59. In fact, reading early has very little to do with whether a child is successful________（学业方面）.
60. When searching on line, you should cross-check the information available to guarantee its __________（准确性）.
61. This disease is surprisingly difficult to catch as most people are naturally ________（抵抗力）to it.
62. ________back to （追溯）as early as 2000 BC, one of the most famous Chinese medical treatments is the art of “magic needles”.
63. The governments of Shanghai and Jiangsu _________（联合）launched this campaign , which facilitates the high-quality development of the region.
64. More nature-centred tourist attractions, where man and nature live________（和谐地）, can be greatly impacted or even destroyed by the flood of tourists.
第三节(共 10小题;每小题 1分，满分10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。
By far, the most ___66___(technology) challenging railway ever built was probably the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, completed in 2006, which connects Xining to Lhasa. The railway was first planned in the 1950s, but the technical difficulties were too much ___67___ (overcome). It was not until 1984___68___the first 814-kilometer section of the railway, from Xining to Golmud, was completed.
The biggest issue was the permafrost（冻结带）-frozen earth. In the summer, usually melting at a fast speed, the top layer of the permafrost turns to mud,___69___(make) the ground unstable. A___70___(various) of solutions were used to get around this. In some cases, railway bridges ___71___(build). In other cases, engineers installed pipes under the ground to keep it frozen during the summer. Finally, in some areas, it was impossible to build the railway over the permafrost, ___72___engineers tunneled through it.
It is hoped that the experience of building the Qinghai-Tibet Railway can be used in___73___ new project, linking China with Pakistan. This railway___74___(travel)1,000 kilometers through the Pamir Mountains, which are nicknamed the Roof of the World. Building such a railway will be___75___(doubt) a technical challenge. It has not yet been announced when construction on this project will start.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校英语学习社团（English Club）将举办“读名著，学英语（Read Classics, Learn English）”活动。请你代表该社团写一封倡议书，发表在校报上。内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 号召积极参与。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下各式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Read Classics, Learn English
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Emily White came to the world 17 years ago, with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive long. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance.
In her hometown, a yearly outdoor performance was held in the school auditorium （礼堂）. It had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town's people.
Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field.
Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens-her music teacher-to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a glance at Emily's body and said, “Child, you are just not suitable. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.”
Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral （合唱的）room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired.
This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Butler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try.
Emily didn't want to be rejected again, so she hesitated about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Butler called, “Emily, you're next.” Kind of nervous as she was, Emily did as Mr. Butler told her to. Mr. Butler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Butler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day.
Emily couldn't sleep that night. She tossed and turned in bed one thousand times.
She was suffering from the feelings that she didn't fit and the great need to be accepted.
By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain due to stress.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Emily hurried to school and anxiously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room.
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Finally, the day for the performance came. ________
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高二期中考试
参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1-5 CBBAC 6-10 BCBAB 11-15 ACBBA 16-20 CBABC
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）
21-23 BDA 24-27 BBCA 28-31 BABD 32-35 CBDA
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 ECDAF
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 DABBA 46-50 BDABC 51-55 AACCD
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分5 分）
56. session 57. minority 58. released 59. recognition 60. academically
61. accuracy 62. resistant 63. Dating 64. jointly 65.harmoniously
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）
66. technologically 67. to overcome 68. that 69. making 70. variety
71. were built 72. so 73. a 74. will travel 75.undoubtedly
第四部分 写作（满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
One possible version:
Read Classics, Learn English
Dear fellow schoolmates,
Aimed at appreciating the charm of English classics and promoting English learning, the school English Club will host the “Read Classics, Learn English” activity.
This activity will last roughly 2 weeks, scheduled from April 1st to 14th. Various activities have been designed, ranging from attending a lecture on reading tips to recommending the favorite English classics, followed by exchanging reading experiences as well as reading skills.
Anyone who shows interest in reading English classics is welcome. Looking forward to your participation.
第二节（满分 25分）
One possible version:
Emily hurried to school and anxiously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. The fear of being rejected came to strike again.“Jeff Green，Rose Black..”she murmured as her eyes moved upward."Wow! ”Emily abruptly covered her wide-opened mouth，feeling as if her heart would jump out. There, at the top of the list was posted her name. The leading singer! However，whispers around her pulled her back to earth.Just then, she felt a pat on the shoulder. It was Mr. Butler. "We selected you for our faith in your abilities and voice.” Inspired,Emily worked even harder for the final performance.
Finally，the day for the performance came. Emily's eyes danced with excitement as she stepped on to the stage.Standing still she heard noises among the crowd. Obviously not cheers! Emily felt nervous again and even her legs began trembling. At that moment，her eyes parked on Mr. Butler at the corner. He nodded and exchanged a determined glance with her，which timely put her heart back in place. With the music rising，Emily began her singing.Her sweet voice poured and the audience fell into an abrupt silence. When she finished, the auditorium erupted into a sea of cheers. Emily White in tears, with so many birth problems in her body, became the shiniest star!
听力录音稿
（Text 1）
M: I hear this hotel has got a new manager.
W: That’s why the rooms and the meals are better now.
（Text 2）
M: The ship leaves in twenty-five minutes.
W: Oh，it’s only six forty now.
（Text 3）
M: Hurry，I see it coming!
W: We must make it. If we miss this one，we’ll have to wait for another ten minutes.
（Text 4）
W: Did you buy anything when you went to Paris?
M: Yes. I bought a briefcase.
W: What’s it like?
M: It’s a large, leather one.
（Text 5）
M: I went to the art gallery the day before yesterday, but it was closed. I wonder why.
W: Oh, it’s always closed on Saturday, but it stays open on Sunday.
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M: Is it true that you don’t swim at all now?
W: I’m afraid so. I’m too old.
M: But you’re only twenty!
W: That’s too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now，I wouldn’t win. So I’d rather not swim at all.
M: But don’t you enjoy swimming?
W:I used to，when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 am to go to the pool. I had to train before school，after school and at weekends. I swam 35 miles every week.
M: But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups.
W: Would you like to polish them? It’s true that I have some wonderful memories. I enjoyed visiting other countries，and the Olympics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up，I was swimming. What can I do now?
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W:Oh，it’s a fine day，isn’t it? And the food smells nice. It’s a perfect day for a picnic.
M: Yes, it is. I’m glad it didn’t rain. My name’s Mike Gattes, by the way.
W: Oh, hi! I’m Alice. Nice to meet you.
M: I’m studying medicine.
W: Really? Where?
M: At Harvard. What about you?
W: I’m working for IBM. M:Oh，are you? That sounds interesting.
W: Yeah. I like it. Hey, it looks like the food is ready.
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M: What are pubs?
W: Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal. M: What kind of drinks do people get?
W: You can get wine in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drink.
M: When do people go to the pubs?
W: Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6：00 pm~11：00 pm. In busy areas，pubs may stay open from 11：00 am~11：00 pm. Are there pubs in China?
M: Yes. Most of the goers are young people. They like to stay with their friends after work and have an enjoyable time.
W: It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of 14. So many pubs provide a special room for children.
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M:Hey，have you heard? Robert is retiring.
W: Oh, really? Well, maybe you’ll be made sports director. Keep your fingers crossed.
M:Oh，I hope not. Whoever they choose is fine as long as it’s not me. I’m the wrong person for that job!
W: Why do you say that? I mean，what kind of person does it take?
M: Someone with a more easy-going personality.
W:Oh，come on. You seem like someone who could handle anything.
M: Me? You’ve got be kidding. That job would make me much too nervous. Besides，I’m happy with things the way they are. I consider teaching tennis a challenge. It’s a chance to get people interested in sports.
W: So you really don’t think you’re cut out for it?
M: No. I really don’t. I just can’t imagine myself managing a staff and worrying about finances. I can’t handle pressure well.
W:You know，that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s how I’d describe myself.
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It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do yet，but plan ahead for college—it just makes sense. Why is college a good idea? Because education is the key to your future. It provides knowledge and skills that you can use for the rest of your life. Education can help you get and keep your dream job.
Here are more reasons why education will be an important part of your future：
The more you know，the better you understand the world around you.
The more educated you are，the more choices you have about what to do with your life.
The more years of school you attend，the more money you are likely to make.
There are many opportunities for education beyond high school，including state and private colleges and universities, local community colleges, and technical schools. Think about what is available and what is right for you.