2020-2021学年湖南省临澧县第一重点中学高二下学期期中段考英语试卷（Word版含答案，无听力音频含文字材料）
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2020-2021学年湖南省临澧县第一中学高二下学期期中段考英语试卷
第Ⅰ卷
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 doesn't the girl want to go to school according to the man
A. She is ill. B. She feels nervous. C. She lost her book report.
2. Who does the woman have to wait for
A. Her sister. B. The man. C. Her parents.
3. What is the man probably trying on
A. A tie. B. A suit. C. A pair of socks.
4. What might the man be doing now
A. Doing some cooking. B. Washing dishes. C. Setting the table.
5. What does the woman think about the book
A. She likes it very much. B. There are too many pages.
C. It will be hard to understand.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. House owner and repairman.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to a cinema. B. Turn up the TV. C. Fix up their house.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. How does the woman look
A. Excited. B. Optimistic. C. Stressed.
9. What does the man promise to do
A. Take care of the children more. B. Call off the children's a activities.
C. Go on a family trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where will the woman get soap
A. From the grocery store. B. From the supermarket. C. From the man.
11. Where was the woman swimming
A. In the pool. B. In the ocean. C. In the river.
12. How did the speakers travel to their destination
A. By car. B. By train. C. By motorbike.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers
A. In the doctor's office. B. In the ski field. C. In the drugstore.
14. What did the woman do the week before
A. She did some tests. B. She moved into a new place.
C. She helped her brother do something.
15. What happened to the woman according to the man
A. She hurt herself while skiing. B. She lifted something too heavy.
C. She stretched (拉伸) out her back too much.
16. What's the main reason for the woman to teach ski lessons
A. She loves skiing. B. Her office job is boring.
C. She needs holiday expenses.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. To whom is the speaker talking
A. New employees. B. Foreign tourists. C. International students.
18. What are girls advised to do in a café
A. Take care of their bags. B. Don’t talk to strangers. C. Leave the place quickly.
19. What is the best place to park a car
A. Beside a house. B. On a quiet road. C. In a public car park.
20. What should one do when walking home alone at night
A. Stop a police car for help. B. Walk in well-lighted areas.
C. Take a knife for self-defense.
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。
A
THEATER: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
From Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee comes a comedy that deals with the privilege problem through the story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clark and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed (played by Michael Winters), who reunite over Christmas drinks and light trash-talking that leads to something deeper.
Through Dec. 18. Studio Theater, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. $20-$ 85.
EXHIBIT: GATEWAYS/PORTALS
This exhibit explores the immigrant experience in America. By looking at community, social justice and gatherings, it aims to show how people come to adopt a new home in major metro areas like Washington, Baltimore, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 5 through Aug. 6. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort PI. SE. 202-633-4820. Free.
BLUES: PIEDMONT BLUES
As part of Strathmore’s Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring singer Rene Marie and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. This show, which highlights works by Piedmont Blues musicians, will combine music, film and photography.
8 p. m. Dec. 10. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100.
$30-$60.
INDOOR FUN: WINTERFEST
You don’t have to wait until spring training to get look at the Nats. The Washington Nationals host a two-day festival featuring games, activities and appearances by its great baseball players.
Dec. 10-11. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon PI. NW.
202-608-1110. $33, $23 children.
21. Who will give a performance at Studio Theater
A. Young Jean Lee. B. Michael Winters.
C. Rene Marie. D. Maurice Chestnut.
22. Where can people learn about American history
A. Studio Theater. B. Anacostia Community Museum.
C. Strathmore. D. Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
23. Which number should a sports fan call
A. 202-332-3300. B. 202-633-4820 C. 301-581-5100. D. 202-608-1110.
B
“Alexa, what’s 5 minus 3 ” A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a video, which was popular on Twitter. Alexa, Amazon’s voice-started assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2.
It’s cute, but it raises a question that’s been on the minds of many parents and educators lately: How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children’s learning experiences
Clint Hill, an English teacher, says in his classrooms he often sees “children quietly talking into their phones and asking Google or other services to spell some complicated words that they don’t know.” But Hill says he doesn’t mind. “I struggle with spelling, and spellcheck on my word processing has been a lifesaver for me.” he says. “I think being able to use those technological aids is not hurting anybody,” Hill adds.
But some experts say it’s not just about learning basic math or spelling. “One of the best gifts we can give our children is doing that kind of problem-solving together,” says Diane Levin, a professor of applied human development. Levin says it’s important for children to learn to struggle-even just a little-with challenges. “They will use those skills that they’re learning for all kinds of things that come along,” Levin says.
How much concern should parents have over Alexa and their children Every new wave of technology, from calculators to TV sets, causes a panic about its effect on children, and nostalgia (怀旧) for the past, says Dimitri Christakis, an expert in child health, behavior and development.
But he says that a child watching television is having completely passive experience. Because new technology is interactive, “it helps understand how the world works,” Christakis says. “But while watching television, you play no role in the content,” Christakis says.
Still, he agrees that this debate is about much more than knowing what 5 minus 3 is. It’s also about developing the patience to solve problems. “That ability to stay focused, “he says, “is one of the most important developmental skills that children acquire.”
24. What can be inferred from Hill’s words
A. Technological aids are helpful. B. His students don’t use their brains.
C. His students aren’t focused in class. D. Spelling is really difficult for small children.
25. What can we learn about technological aids in Levin’s opinion
A. They fail to solve problems. B. They give children challenges.
C. They present a threat to teachers at school.
D. They are harmful to children’s development.
26. Which of the following would Christakis agree with
A. New technology affects children most. B. New technology tends to cause worries.
C. Television has been a thing of the past.
D. Today’s parents are too concerned.
27. What does Christakis stress about children in the last paragraph
A. Their ability to interact with others. B. Their ability to learn from the past.
C. Their ability to study technology. D. Their ability to pay attention.
C
From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.
But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate.
According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao--the plant from which chocolate is produced--may mean that it will soon become extinct.
Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator (赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.
The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity(湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.
“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (水分) loss, “ Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote.
To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News. In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion (6. 33 billion yuan) to help reduce the effects of climate change.
“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.
The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.
28. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future
A. the higher temperatures there B. the higher humidity there
C. the increase in rainfall there D. the moisture loss in the soil there
29. What did Barry Parkin suggest
A. thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. B. Always prepare for a rainy day.
C. United we stand; divided we fall. D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst.
30. What can we learn from the passage
A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao.
B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries.
C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky.
D. Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes.
31. What may be the best title of this text
A. Chocolate could become history B. Work together to fight climate change
C. How do we grow cacao in the future D. The history of chocolate.
D
Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19. 42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds.
“5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed.
Augmented reality glasses and virtual headset haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist -- or perhaps even replace--smartphones.
Ericsson stated at February’s Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power.
But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure (基础建设)construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities.
32. What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1
A. The lighting-fast speed of 5G. B. The expectation of 5G world.
C. The difference between 4G and 5G. D. The internet-connected devices in our life.
33. What does the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. exhibition. B. success. C. symbol. D. explanation.
34. We can infer from the text that
A. 5G world won’t come without AR glasses
B. 5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicle
C. Apple company is developing AR glasses worldwide
D. Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced
35. What will the author probably tell us next
A. How to fully expand 5G coverage.
B. Smart glasses will become faster and lighter.
C. Why 5G isn’t concentrated in big cities.
D. The importance of infrastructure construction.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Participating in high school extra-curricular activities is important for personal growth. They can teach you a lot, introduce you to good friends, and give you ideas about what to do in future. 36 .
The most important thing to consider before taking part in extra-curricular activity is: what do you like to do 37 Once you' ve made a list of interests, it's time to search for opportunities. Usually, your teachers and parents know more about what is going on in your community than you do. 38 And never underestimate the power of a simple online search!
Now you know how to find extra-curricular activities, there is one more problem most high school students have: how to find the time. You need to go to school, do your homework, and maybe even work a part time job. 39 However, time is not something too difficult to get. You have to make the time to do extra-curricular activities if you really want to get involved. You can sit down and make your schedule hour by hour and take an honest look at what you do with your free time. 40
Whether you give up one Saturday every month to volunteer or one hour every week to attend club meetings, you are making the time to make a difference and prepare for your future.
A. They won’t mind helping you out a little bit.
B. You’ll find a world of opportunities waiting for you.
C. You might be surprised by how much free time you "find. "
D. You don't need to travel far to find extra-curricular activities.
E. You feel there's not enough time to participate in extra-curricular activities.
F. So if you' re a high school student wondering where to get started, look no further.
E. If you’re going to spend hours every week doing something, you need to enjoy it.
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 dad was a serious amateur sailor. He and his friend Chuck 41 the North American Championship, sailing the beautiful wooden Dragons. One year they won the 42 to go to the Olympics.
Dad didn’t become 43 overnight. He had to work at his skill. As a kid, that first summer he had his own small sailboat, he 44 in all the races in the bay and came in last every time.
At the end of the season, when awards were being 45 , something happened. An elderly lady, who had watched Dad's slow but steady 46 , stepped out of her house. She generously 47 a prize made especially for him. “The Hope Cup,” she said. No other award could match the promise of hope — a quality fixed in my dad and 48 us.
As a parent ,he was a better sailing 49 . How well I remember him taking me out in our boat, the wind still 50 , the water smooth in the morning hours. “Where do you feel the wind coming from ” he asked. “Look at the flags and they’ll show the 51 in which it is blowing. However, every good 52 learns how to feel it. ”
"Now,” he said, “look at the sail." If the sail 53 back and forth, I needed to pull in it. If the wind was behind us, I was to let out the sail. Since then, sailing has been 54 to me. I’ve learned that we can sail 55 as long as we keep track of the wind.
41.A.lost B.gained C.challenged D. change
42.A.opportunity B.game C.fame D. trust
43.A.helpful B.cheerful C.successful D. wealthy
44.A.existed B.competed C.majored D. succeeded
45.A.given out B.made up C.sent away D.taken down
46.A.behavior B.smile C.gesture D. progress
47.A.reached B.offered C.handed D. transformed
48.A.left behind B.kept up with C.passed on to D.put forward to
49.A.instructor B.player C.guard D. lifter
50.A.quiet B.tight C.soft D. fierce
51.A.time B.way C.strength D. direction
52.A.swimmer B.sailor C.author D. learner
53.A.turned B.floated C.shook D. fell
54.A.impossible B.unbelievable C.valueless D.effortless
55.A.smoothly B.happily C.wildly D. aimlessly
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。
China Daily, __________ (56) (establish) in 1981 as the national English-language newspaper, has developed into a multi-function information platform combining newspapers, websites and apps with a strong __________ (57) (present) on Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo and WeChat. It is to its credit __________ (58) it serves more than 200 million readers all over the world and is a preferred choice for people who read about China in English. The news reaches an audience readership __________ (59) (far) than China. The group plays an important role as a channel for information exchanges __________ (60) China and the rest of the world. China Daily cooperates with __________ (61) (lead)global news organizations to publish China Watch, __________ (62) supplement(补充) published as an insert in major newspapers in more than 20 countries including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph etc. With a combined readership of more than 5 million, China Watch __________ (63) (publish) in English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese in the last five years. Popular as it is, China Daily is still serving __________ (64) an Asia News Network member by sharing and exchanging stories and staff with mainstream __________ (65) (medium)in other parts of the world.
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，你的外国笔友Jeff得知你参加了你校学生会主办的 “The Chinese Scientist Admire Most”故事分享会，写信询问有关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的分享；2. 你的感想。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Jeff,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hu
第二节读后续写(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。
It was a lazy Sunday morning, the type of day that getting out of bed requires an effort. When Marilyn and I entered the kitchen, Lori was already at the table doing her homework. Seeing us coming, she suddenly stood and faced me. “Why are there more pictures of Lisa than there are of me ” she asked. Lisa is our older daughter.
I stared back, not understanding the question. Lori turned and left the room. Caught off-guard by the question, I looked at Marilyn “Are there more pictures of Lisa than of Lori “Marilyn shrugged and raised her eyebrows in a motion of puzzlement. “Are you aware that there are more pictures of Lisa than Lori ” I added.
Marilyn said, “I’ve never counted them. I don’t know.”
Marilyn’s answer was the same as my thoughts, “I hadn’t realized that there was any significant difference. Now why would Lori ask such a question ” I asked.
Marilyn just shook her head and stared back at me. After a few minutes of thought she said, “When Lisa was born, you were taking photographs. You hardly went anywhere without a camera. When Lori was born, you were involved in colored slides (幻灯片). There must be hundreds of slides of Lori somewhere in the house that Lori has never seen or doesn’t remember.
After digesting Marilyn’s remarks, I agreed. “After Lori leaves, we’ll look for those slides. Who knows, we may find more slides of Lori than pictures of Lisa, I joked.
Later that afternoon, when we were alone, we went into the basement where we had stored the boxes that we had brought from our previous home. It wasn’t long before we discovered the trays of slides, and for the rest of the afternoon we looked at each tray, pointing out those slides that highlighted Lori.
“What are you going to do ” Marilyn asked.
“It’s her birthday in a few weeks, I said, “We’ll select about one hundred slides with Lori and convert them into pictures, put them into an album and give to her as a gift. I don’t know if the album will answer her question, but at least she’ll know that we care enough to find her an answer.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Over the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides.___________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
On her birthday morning, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside.________________________________________________________________________
高二英语段考答案
听力答案
1-5 BCAAB 6-10 BACCC 11-15 BAACB 16-20 CCACB
阅读
21-23 BBD 24-27 ADBD 28-31 DCDA 32-35 ACDA
7选5
36-40FGAEC
完型
41-45 BACBA 46-50DBCAC 51-55 DBCDA
语法填空
56. established 57. presence 58. that
59. farther/further 60. between 61. leading
62 a 63. has been published 64. as/though
65. media/mediums
应用文写作
范文1
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your attention to the student activity themed “The Chinese Scientist I Admire Most”. I am more than delighted to tell you about the event.
I shared the story of Mr. Yuan Longping, an agricultural scientist distinguished as “Father of Hybrid Rice”. He developed the world’s first successful hybrid rice varieties, which dramatically increased rice production in China. His approach to rice breeding also serves as a solution to food problems around the globe.
The scientists’ stories shared by other participants truly inspired me. Could you please tell me about your favorite scientist
Yours,
Li Hua
范文2
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your attention to the student activity themed “The Chinese Scientist I Admire Most”. I am more than willing to share the event with you.
I recounted the story of Prof. Zhong Nanshan, a medical scientist awarded National Honorary title by President Xi Jinping . He risked his life of fighting against Covid-19 in order to save the lives of people, thus making outstanding contributions to global public health .He is currently leading the Chinese government’s efforts in the prevention and control work.
The scientists’ stories shared by other participants truly inspired me. Could you please tell me about your favorite scientist
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文
One possible version
Over the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides. We kept on selecting and rejecting pictures until we were satisfied. Those pictures brought back memories of the early years of our marriage and we hoped they showed how we felt about our daughter. Marilyn had them converted into photographs. Then, we placed them into an album with a birthday card explaining why her mother and I had put the album together. When the album was finally finished, we hid the book until her birthday.
On her birthday morning, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside. Then I left the house and drove to work. I was about to enter the office when the telephone rang. I picked up the receiver, and on the other end of the phone, a tiny voice spoke, “I love you, Daddy,” she said and hung up,the call disconnected. The receiver remained against my ear for a few more minutes before I placed it back on the phone. Our message of love had been delivered and acknowledged.
附听力原文:
Text 1
W: I'm not going to school. I feel sick and tired today.
M: You're not sick. You are just afraid of presenting your book report. Stop worrying. When you read it to me last night, it was really good. You will get a good grade on it.
Text 2
M: Hey, Naomi. Do you need me to come pick you up and take you to the party tonight
W: No, I have a car. I just have to wait for my mom and dad to come home, because I can't leave my little sister home alone.
Text 3
M: This matches that suit I have at home, doesn't it I don't know how to tie it, though.
W: Don't worry, I do. My dad taught me how to do it when I was little.
Text 4
W: Wow, this smells good. I never knew you were so helpful in the kitchen. Can I have some
M: Sure, but it's not ready yet. Why don't you get the dishes ready and put the tablecloth on the table
Text 5
M: You should read this. It's one of my favorite books of all time. I recommend it to all my friends who l ike to read.
W: Actually, I've always wanted to read that. But I can never finish books that thick. It looks like a dictionary.
Text 6
M: What is that awful noise It sounds like a bunch of people are running around up there.
W: I know. I was talking to the people in the apartment next door, and they said t hey could hear it too.
M: Turn up the television. I can't hear the movie.
W: I can't turn it up any louder.
M: What are they doing up there, anyway This has been going on all day.
W: Apparently, they’re putting in new floors. They'll be done soon; don’t worry.
M: I have an idea. Let's go out and see a movie.
W: You're right. I can't take this anymore.
Text 7
M: You're so jumpy and anxious. What's wrong
W: Every time I hear a baby cry, I think it's Annie.
M: But she is fast asleep in her baby bed.
W: I know...
M: Anyway, I didn't hear any noises. Did you
W: Yes! It must have come from outside on the street. It scared me. I'm a mother of four, so even when I hear someone say“Mommy”, I turn around to respond.
M: You need a vacation, dear.
W: That's nice of you to say so, but I have my hands full right now. Between Allie's soccer practices and David's music lessons, we really don't have any time to take off.
M: Hey, don't look so sad! I promise we'll go somewhere for a couple of weeks when school ends. We can even invite your mother, too. She loves taking care of the children, and she loves to travel.
Text 8
W: I can't believe I forgot to pick up soap again! This is the second time I went back to the supermarket to buy it and I still forgot!
M: You can just borrow some of my soap for now. It's the blue bottle upstairs in the bathroom. I can buy some more soap for you after I go shopping at the grocery store later.
W: Thank you. I really wanted to take a shower since we were at the beach all morning. I'm just so tired from swimming that I forget everything! I'm so glad to be home now.
M: Yeah, I'm tired too. I think swimming at the beach is even more tiring than in a pool or a river. It was a nice drive down there, though.
W: Yes, the weather was beautiful today. I was thinking of how nice it would be to take a train on a day like this.
M: I never like trains actually. I think on a day like this, I would prefer to ride a motorbike.
Text 9
W: The pain began when I was skiing. It was a dull pain in my back at first, but it has gotten worse now. Usually I love skiing, but that was a bad day.
M: Did you lift anything heavy in th e days before skiing You may have hurt it then and not known until you started doing something stressful.
W: I helped my brother move the week before. Maybe I hurt myself, lifting a sofa or a box. I think I would have felt the pain earlier, though.
M: It is probably how you got hurt. I'll schedule some tests before you go, but it is important that you take it easy until we know what happened. You should also stop in the drugstore and buy some mild pain medication. I'll refer you to a movement doctor as well. He will show you some movements to reduce your pain.
W: That would be great. I need to get back to work as soon as possible.
M: It says here on the sheet that you are a ski instructor. I don't recommend that you continue difficult activities like skiing until we know what is wrong.
W: Yes, I have been teaching ski lessons part time during the winter. I always need extra money for the holidays. My normal job is in an office though, so I have plenty of rest there. It's very boring.
Text 10
Hello everybody. My name is David Anderson. I’m glad to be invited by the International Student Centre to give you a talk on how to protect yourselves and avoid losses, both on and off campus. First, if you, especially the girls, are in a café or restaurant, make sure that your bag is where you can keep an eye on it. If you want to leave for a while, don’t ask a stranger to take care of it. Just take it with you. Second, if you drive, park in a public car park, or at least in a well-lighted area if it’s at night. Avoid the quiet dark roads, and don’t leave your passport, laptop, or cash in the car. Third, if you have to walk home alone late at night, stick to well-lighted areas. If you really think someone is going to hurt you, go to the nearest house and ask for help. If a car stops to ask for information, just keep well clear of the door. At last, I just want to say that in this country, it is not allowed to carry a knife, or anything that can be used as a weapon, even if it’s for self-defense. Actually, this isn’t a dangerous town if you’re careful enough.
第Ⅰ卷
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 doesn't the girl want to go to school according to the man
A. She is ill. B. She feels nervous. C. She lost her book report.
2. Who does the woman have to wait for
A. Her sister. B. The man. C. Her parents.
3. What is the man probably trying on
A. A tie. B. A suit. C. A pair of socks.
4. What might the man be doing now
A. Doing some cooking. B. Washing dishes. C. Setting the table.
5. What does the woman think about the book
A. She likes it very much. B. There are too many pages.
C. It will be hard to understand.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. House owner and repairman.
7. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to a cinema. B. Turn up the TV. C. Fix up their house.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. How does the woman look
A. Excited. B. Optimistic. C. Stressed.
9. What does the man promise to do
A. Take care of the children more. B. Call off the children's a activities.
C. Go on a family trip.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where will the woman get soap
A. From the grocery store. B. From the supermarket. C. From the man.
11. Where was the woman swimming
A. In the pool. B. In the ocean. C. In the river.
12. How did the speakers travel to their destination
A. By car. B. By train. C. By motorbike.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where are the speakers
A. In the doctor's office. B. In the ski field. C. In the drugstore.
14. What did the woman do the week before
A. She did some tests. B. She moved into a new place.
C. She helped her brother do something.
15. What happened to the woman according to the man
A. She hurt herself while skiing. B. She lifted something too heavy.
C. She stretched (拉伸) out her back too much.
16. What's the main reason for the woman to teach ski lessons
A. She loves skiing. B. Her office job is boring.
C. She needs holiday expenses.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. To whom is the speaker talking
A. New employees. B. Foreign tourists. C. International students.
18. What are girls advised to do in a café
A. Take care of their bags. B. Don’t talk to strangers. C. Leave the place quickly.
19. What is the best place to park a car
A. Beside a house. B. On a quiet road. C. In a public car park.
20. What should one do when walking home alone at night
A. Stop a police car for help. B. Walk in well-lighted areas.
C. Take a knife for self-defense.
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。
A
THEATER: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
From Korean American playwright Young Jean Lee comes a comedy that deals with the privilege problem through the story of three brothers (Jake by Bruch Reed, Drew by Avery Clark and Matt by Michael Tisdale) and their father Ed (played by Michael Winters), who reunite over Christmas drinks and light trash-talking that leads to something deeper.
Through Dec. 18. Studio Theater, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. $20-$ 85.
EXHIBIT: GATEWAYS/PORTALS
This exhibit explores the immigrant experience in America. By looking at community, social justice and gatherings, it aims to show how people come to adopt a new home in major metro areas like Washington, Baltimore, Charlotte and Raleigh, N.C.
Dec. 5 through Aug. 6. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort PI. SE. 202-633-4820. Free.
BLUES: PIEDMONT BLUES
As part of Strathmore’s Shades of Blues festival, jazz pianist and composer Gerald Clayton leads the nine-piece Assembly band in a performance featuring singer Rene Marie and tap dancer Maurice Chestnut. This show, which highlights works by Piedmont Blues musicians, will combine music, film and photography.
8 p. m. Dec. 10. Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, Md. 301-581-5100.
$30-$60.
INDOOR FUN: WINTERFEST
You don’t have to wait until spring training to get look at the Nats. The Washington Nationals host a two-day festival featuring games, activities and appearances by its great baseball players.
Dec. 10-11. Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon PI. NW.
202-608-1110. $33, $23 children.
21. Who will give a performance at Studio Theater
A. Young Jean Lee. B. Michael Winters.
C. Rene Marie. D. Maurice Chestnut.
22. Where can people learn about American history
A. Studio Theater. B. Anacostia Community Museum.
C. Strathmore. D. Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
23. Which number should a sports fan call
A. 202-332-3300. B. 202-633-4820 C. 301-581-5100. D. 202-608-1110.
B
“Alexa, what’s 5 minus 3 ” A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a video, which was popular on Twitter. Alexa, Amazon’s voice-started assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2.
It’s cute, but it raises a question that’s been on the minds of many parents and educators lately: How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children’s learning experiences
Clint Hill, an English teacher, says in his classrooms he often sees “children quietly talking into their phones and asking Google or other services to spell some complicated words that they don’t know.” But Hill says he doesn’t mind. “I struggle with spelling, and spellcheck on my word processing has been a lifesaver for me.” he says. “I think being able to use those technological aids is not hurting anybody,” Hill adds.
But some experts say it’s not just about learning basic math or spelling. “One of the best gifts we can give our children is doing that kind of problem-solving together,” says Diane Levin, a professor of applied human development. Levin says it’s important for children to learn to struggle-even just a little-with challenges. “They will use those skills that they’re learning for all kinds of things that come along,” Levin says.
How much concern should parents have over Alexa and their children Every new wave of technology, from calculators to TV sets, causes a panic about its effect on children, and nostalgia (怀旧) for the past, says Dimitri Christakis, an expert in child health, behavior and development.
But he says that a child watching television is having completely passive experience. Because new technology is interactive, “it helps understand how the world works,” Christakis says. “But while watching television, you play no role in the content,” Christakis says.
Still, he agrees that this debate is about much more than knowing what 5 minus 3 is. It’s also about developing the patience to solve problems. “That ability to stay focused, “he says, “is one of the most important developmental skills that children acquire.”
24. What can be inferred from Hill’s words
A. Technological aids are helpful. B. His students don’t use their brains.
C. His students aren’t focused in class. D. Spelling is really difficult for small children.
25. What can we learn about technological aids in Levin’s opinion
A. They fail to solve problems. B. They give children challenges.
C. They present a threat to teachers at school.
D. They are harmful to children’s development.
26. Which of the following would Christakis agree with
A. New technology affects children most. B. New technology tends to cause worries.
C. Television has been a thing of the past.
D. Today’s parents are too concerned.
27. What does Christakis stress about children in the last paragraph
A. Their ability to interact with others. B. Their ability to learn from the past.
C. Their ability to study technology. D. Their ability to pay attention.
C
From the loss of wildlife to rising sea levels, we’re all well aware of the problems that climate change could cause.
But while it may seem like such issues won’t affect most of us directly, it looks like future generations could grow up without something that many of us now take for granted: chocolate.
According to an essay published by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, changes to the climate in the regions that produce cacao--the plant from which chocolate is produced--may mean that it will soon become extinct.
Most of the world’s cacao grows in countries close to the equator (赤道), with over half of it growing in the African nations of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It’s predicted that by 2050, climate change will have accelerated the rate at which temperatures in these countries rise, making it extremely difficult for cacao to grow there.
The problem doesn’t lie in increased heat, however, but in lower humidity(湿度), as it’s believed that rainfall will stay at the same level if the temperature rises.
“In other words, as higher temperatures squeeze more water out of soil and plants, it’s unlikely that rainfall will increase enough to offset the moisture (水分) loss, “ Michon Scott, the essay’s author, wrote.
To help fight this problem, researchers from Berkeley University in the US are working on changing the DNA of cacao plants to allow them to survive in dryer conditions by using gene editing technology, according to US News. In the meantime, US company Mars, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of chocolate products, announced in January that it would spend $1 billion (6. 33 billion yuan) to help reduce the effects of climate change.
“This is a world issue, and it requires everyone to work together,” Mars spokesperson Barry Parkin told Business Insider.
The message here is that if we all do our part, we may be able to prevent some of the worst impacts of climate change. Or if we’re unlucky, chocolate will become a thing of the past.
28. What could make it hard for cacao to grow around the equator in the future
A. the higher temperatures there B. the higher humidity there
C. the increase in rainfall there D. the moisture loss in the soil there
29. What did Barry Parkin suggest
A. thousand-mile journey begins with the first step. B. Always prepare for a rainy day.
C. United we stand; divided we fall. D. Wish for the best; prepare for the worst.
30. What can we learn from the passage
A. UC Berkeley is trying to find a substitute for cacao.
B. Cacao can only be found in most African countries.
C. Climate changes can be controlled if we are lucky.
D. Mars will financially support the fight against climate changes.
31. What may be the best title of this text
A. Chocolate could become history B. Work together to fight climate change
C. How do we grow cacao in the future D. The history of chocolate.
D
Slowly but surely, we’re moving closer and closer to 5G world. From smart-home security to self-driving cars, all the internet-connected devices in your life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speeds with reduced delay. Objectively speaking, the fastest 4G download speeds in the U. S. top out at an average of 19. 42 Mbps. But by comparison 5G promises gigabit (千兆) speeds.
“5G is one of those signs, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age,” said Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association. “The self-driving vehicle is a great emblem of this data age, and that is to say, it is a sign of time, because with one single task, driving, you have massive amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a variety of sensors are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves. It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about road conditions down the lane. It could be weather information, but also connected infrastructure construction. There’s lots of data behind that task, which is why we need high speed.
Augmented reality glasses and virtual headset haven’t yet broken the mainstream, but tech companies are joyfully betting that these devices will eventually replace our smartphones. With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are reportedly developing AR glasses to assist -- or perhaps even replace--smartphones.
Ericsson stated at February’s Mobile World Congress how smart glasses could become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with components, the glasses could rely on hardware for processing power.
But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including various trials to make sure the radios play nicely with hardware and infrastructure (基础建设)construction so 5G isn’t concentrated only in big cities.
32. What does the author want to stress in Paragraph 1
A. The lighting-fast speed of 5G. B. The expectation of 5G world.
C. The difference between 4G and 5G. D. The internet-connected devices in our life.
33. What does the underlined word “emblem” in Paragraph 2 mean
A. exhibition. B. success. C. symbol. D. explanation.
34. We can infer from the text that
A. 5G world won’t come without AR glasses
B. 5G helps to create the artificial intelligence vehicle
C. Apple company is developing AR glasses worldwide
D. Tech companies will face the fact that smartphones may be replaced
35. What will the author probably tell us next
A. How to fully expand 5G coverage.
B. Smart glasses will become faster and lighter.
C. Why 5G isn’t concentrated in big cities.
D. The importance of infrastructure construction.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Participating in high school extra-curricular activities is important for personal growth. They can teach you a lot, introduce you to good friends, and give you ideas about what to do in future. 36 .
The most important thing to consider before taking part in extra-curricular activity is: what do you like to do 37 Once you' ve made a list of interests, it's time to search for opportunities. Usually, your teachers and parents know more about what is going on in your community than you do. 38 And never underestimate the power of a simple online search!
Now you know how to find extra-curricular activities, there is one more problem most high school students have: how to find the time. You need to go to school, do your homework, and maybe even work a part time job. 39 However, time is not something too difficult to get. You have to make the time to do extra-curricular activities if you really want to get involved. You can sit down and make your schedule hour by hour and take an honest look at what you do with your free time. 40
Whether you give up one Saturday every month to volunteer or one hour every week to attend club meetings, you are making the time to make a difference and prepare for your future.
A. They won’t mind helping you out a little bit.
B. You’ll find a world of opportunities waiting for you.
C. You might be surprised by how much free time you "find. "
D. You don't need to travel far to find extra-curricular activities.
E. You feel there's not enough time to participate in extra-curricular activities.
F. So if you' re a high school student wondering where to get started, look no further.
E. If you’re going to spend hours every week doing something, you need to enjoy it.
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 dad was a serious amateur sailor. He and his friend Chuck 41 the North American Championship, sailing the beautiful wooden Dragons. One year they won the 42 to go to the Olympics.
Dad didn’t become 43 overnight. He had to work at his skill. As a kid, that first summer he had his own small sailboat, he 44 in all the races in the bay and came in last every time.
At the end of the season, when awards were being 45 , something happened. An elderly lady, who had watched Dad's slow but steady 46 , stepped out of her house. She generously 47 a prize made especially for him. “The Hope Cup,” she said. No other award could match the promise of hope — a quality fixed in my dad and 48 us.
As a parent ,he was a better sailing 49 . How well I remember him taking me out in our boat, the wind still 50 , the water smooth in the morning hours. “Where do you feel the wind coming from ” he asked. “Look at the flags and they’ll show the 51 in which it is blowing. However, every good 52 learns how to feel it. ”
"Now,” he said, “look at the sail." If the sail 53 back and forth, I needed to pull in it. If the wind was behind us, I was to let out the sail. Since then, sailing has been 54 to me. I’ve learned that we can sail 55 as long as we keep track of the wind.
41.A.lost B.gained C.challenged D. change
42.A.opportunity B.game C.fame D. trust
43.A.helpful B.cheerful C.successful D. wealthy
44.A.existed B.competed C.majored D. succeeded
45.A.given out B.made up C.sent away D.taken down
46.A.behavior B.smile C.gesture D. progress
47.A.reached B.offered C.handed D. transformed
48.A.left behind B.kept up with C.passed on to D.put forward to
49.A.instructor B.player C.guard D. lifter
50.A.quiet B.tight C.soft D. fierce
51.A.time B.way C.strength D. direction
52.A.swimmer B.sailor C.author D. learner
53.A.turned B.floated C.shook D. fell
54.A.impossible B.unbelievable C.valueless D.effortless
55.A.smoothly B.happily C.wildly D. aimlessly
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：英语知识运用
第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或所给单词的正确形式。
China Daily, __________ (56) (establish) in 1981 as the national English-language newspaper, has developed into a multi-function information platform combining newspapers, websites and apps with a strong __________ (57) (present) on Facebook, Twitter, Sina Weibo and WeChat. It is to its credit __________ (58) it serves more than 200 million readers all over the world and is a preferred choice for people who read about China in English. The news reaches an audience readership __________ (59) (far) than China. The group plays an important role as a channel for information exchanges __________ (60) China and the rest of the world. China Daily cooperates with __________ (61) (lead)global news organizations to publish China Watch, __________ (62) supplement(补充) published as an insert in major newspapers in more than 20 countries including The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal The Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph etc. With a combined readership of more than 5 million, China Watch __________ (63) (publish) in English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Portuguese in the last five years. Popular as it is, China Daily is still serving __________ (64) an Asia News Network member by sharing and exchanging stories and staff with mainstream __________ (65) (medium)in other parts of the world.
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，你的外国笔友Jeff得知你参加了你校学生会主办的 “The Chinese Scientist Admire Most”故事分享会，写信询问有关情况。请你回复邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的分享；2. 你的感想。
注意：1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯
Dear Jeff,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hu
第二节读后续写(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。
It was a lazy Sunday morning, the type of day that getting out of bed requires an effort. When Marilyn and I entered the kitchen, Lori was already at the table doing her homework. Seeing us coming, she suddenly stood and faced me. “Why are there more pictures of Lisa than there are of me ” she asked. Lisa is our older daughter.
I stared back, not understanding the question. Lori turned and left the room. Caught off-guard by the question, I looked at Marilyn “Are there more pictures of Lisa than of Lori “Marilyn shrugged and raised her eyebrows in a motion of puzzlement. “Are you aware that there are more pictures of Lisa than Lori ” I added.
Marilyn said, “I’ve never counted them. I don’t know.”
Marilyn’s answer was the same as my thoughts, “I hadn’t realized that there was any significant difference. Now why would Lori ask such a question ” I asked.
Marilyn just shook her head and stared back at me. After a few minutes of thought she said, “When Lisa was born, you were taking photographs. You hardly went anywhere without a camera. When Lori was born, you were involved in colored slides (幻灯片). There must be hundreds of slides of Lori somewhere in the house that Lori has never seen or doesn’t remember.
After digesting Marilyn’s remarks, I agreed. “After Lori leaves, we’ll look for those slides. Who knows, we may find more slides of Lori than pictures of Lisa, I joked.
Later that afternoon, when we were alone, we went into the basement where we had stored the boxes that we had brought from our previous home. It wasn’t long before we discovered the trays of slides, and for the rest of the afternoon we looked at each tray, pointing out those slides that highlighted Lori.
“What are you going to do ” Marilyn asked.
“It’s her birthday in a few weeks, I said, “We’ll select about one hundred slides with Lori and convert them into pictures, put them into an album and give to her as a gift. I don’t know if the album will answer her question, but at least she’ll know that we care enough to find her an answer.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右： 2. 开头已给出。
Paragraph 1:
Over the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides.___________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
On her birthday morning, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside.________________________________________________________________________
高二英语段考答案
听力答案
1-5 BCAAB 6-10 BACCC 11-15 BAACB 16-20 CCACB
阅读
21-23 BBD 24-27 ADBD 28-31 DCDA 32-35 ACDA
7选5
36-40FGAEC
完型
41-45 BACBA 46-50DBCAC 51-55 DBCDA
语法填空
56. established 57. presence 58. that
59. farther/further 60. between 61. leading
62 a 63. has been published 64. as/though
65. media/mediums
应用文写作
范文1
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your attention to the student activity themed “The Chinese Scientist I Admire Most”. I am more than delighted to tell you about the event.
I shared the story of Mr. Yuan Longping, an agricultural scientist distinguished as “Father of Hybrid Rice”. He developed the world’s first successful hybrid rice varieties, which dramatically increased rice production in China. His approach to rice breeding also serves as a solution to food problems around the globe.
The scientists’ stories shared by other participants truly inspired me. Could you please tell me about your favorite scientist
Yours,
Li Hua
范文2
Dear Jeff,
Thank you for your attention to the student activity themed “The Chinese Scientist I Admire Most”. I am more than willing to share the event with you.
I recounted the story of Prof. Zhong Nanshan, a medical scientist awarded National Honorary title by President Xi Jinping . He risked his life of fighting against Covid-19 in order to save the lives of people, thus making outstanding contributions to global public health .He is currently leading the Chinese government’s efforts in the prevention and control work.
The scientists’ stories shared by other participants truly inspired me. Could you please tell me about your favorite scientist
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写参考范文
One possible version
Over the next few days, we secretly went through all of our slides. We kept on selecting and rejecting pictures until we were satisfied. Those pictures brought back memories of the early years of our marriage and we hoped they showed how we felt about our daughter. Marilyn had them converted into photographs. Then, we placed them into an album with a birthday card explaining why her mother and I had put the album together. When the album was finally finished, we hid the book until her birthday.
On her birthday morning, before leaving for work, I opened her door and slipped the album inside. Then I left the house and drove to work. I was about to enter the office when the telephone rang. I picked up the receiver, and on the other end of the phone, a tiny voice spoke, “I love you, Daddy,” she said and hung up,the call disconnected. The receiver remained against my ear for a few more minutes before I placed it back on the phone. Our message of love had been delivered and acknowledged.
附听力原文:
Text 1
W: I'm not going to school. I feel sick and tired today.
M: You're not sick. You are just afraid of presenting your book report. Stop worrying. When you read it to me last night, it was really good. You will get a good grade on it.
Text 2
M: Hey, Naomi. Do you need me to come pick you up and take you to the party tonight
W: No, I have a car. I just have to wait for my mom and dad to come home, because I can't leave my little sister home alone.
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M: This matches that suit I have at home, doesn't it I don't know how to tie it, though.
W: Don't worry, I do. My dad taught me how to do it when I was little.
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W: Wow, this smells good. I never knew you were so helpful in the kitchen. Can I have some
M: Sure, but it's not ready yet. Why don't you get the dishes ready and put the tablecloth on the table
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M: You should read this. It's one of my favorite books of all time. I recommend it to all my friends who l ike to read.
W: Actually, I've always wanted to read that. But I can never finish books that thick. It looks like a dictionary.
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M: What is that awful noise It sounds like a bunch of people are running around up there.
W: I know. I was talking to the people in the apartment next door, and they said t hey could hear it too.
M: Turn up the television. I can't hear the movie.
W: I can't turn it up any louder.
M: What are they doing up there, anyway This has been going on all day.
W: Apparently, they’re putting in new floors. They'll be done soon; don’t worry.
M: I have an idea. Let's go out and see a movie.
W: You're right. I can't take this anymore.
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M: You're so jumpy and anxious. What's wrong
W: Every time I hear a baby cry, I think it's Annie.
M: But she is fast asleep in her baby bed.
W: I know...
M: Anyway, I didn't hear any noises. Did you
W: Yes! It must have come from outside on the street. It scared me. I'm a mother of four, so even when I hear someone say“Mommy”, I turn around to respond.
M: You need a vacation, dear.
W: That's nice of you to say so, but I have my hands full right now. Between Allie's soccer practices and David's music lessons, we really don't have any time to take off.
M: Hey, don't look so sad! I promise we'll go somewhere for a couple of weeks when school ends. We can even invite your mother, too. She loves taking care of the children, and she loves to travel.
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W: I can't believe I forgot to pick up soap again! This is the second time I went back to the supermarket to buy it and I still forgot!
M: You can just borrow some of my soap for now. It's the blue bottle upstairs in the bathroom. I can buy some more soap for you after I go shopping at the grocery store later.
W: Thank you. I really wanted to take a shower since we were at the beach all morning. I'm just so tired from swimming that I forget everything! I'm so glad to be home now.
M: Yeah, I'm tired too. I think swimming at the beach is even more tiring than in a pool or a river. It was a nice drive down there, though.
W: Yes, the weather was beautiful today. I was thinking of how nice it would be to take a train on a day like this.
M: I never like trains actually. I think on a day like this, I would prefer to ride a motorbike.
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W: The pain began when I was skiing. It was a dull pain in my back at first, but it has gotten worse now. Usually I love skiing, but that was a bad day.
M: Did you lift anything heavy in th e days before skiing You may have hurt it then and not known until you started doing something stressful.
W: I helped my brother move the week before. Maybe I hurt myself, lifting a sofa or a box. I think I would have felt the pain earlier, though.
M: It is probably how you got hurt. I'll schedule some tests before you go, but it is important that you take it easy until we know what happened. You should also stop in the drugstore and buy some mild pain medication. I'll refer you to a movement doctor as well. He will show you some movements to reduce your pain.
W: That would be great. I need to get back to work as soon as possible.
M: It says here on the sheet that you are a ski instructor. I don't recommend that you continue difficult activities like skiing until we know what is wrong.
W: Yes, I have been teaching ski lessons part time during the winter. I always need extra money for the holidays. My normal job is in an office though, so I have plenty of rest there. It's very boring.
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Hello everybody. My name is David Anderson. I’m glad to be invited by the International Student Centre to give you a talk on how to protect yourselves and avoid losses, both on and off campus. First, if you, especially the girls, are in a café or restaurant, make sure that your bag is where you can keep an eye on it. If you want to leave for a while, don’t ask a stranger to take care of it. Just take it with you. Second, if you drive, park in a public car park, or at least in a well-lighted area if it’s at night. Avoid the quiet dark roads, and don’t leave your passport, laptop, or cash in the car. Third, if you have to walk home alone late at night, stick to well-lighted areas. If you really think someone is going to hurt you, go to the nearest house and ask for help. If a car stops to ask for information, just keep well clear of the door. At last, I just want to say that in this country, it is not allowed to carry a knife, or anything that can be used as a weapon, even if it’s for self-defense. Actually, this isn’t a dangerous town if you’re careful enough.
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