广东实验中学2021—2022学年（上）高二级期中考试
英语
命题： 审定： 校对：
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共11页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。
2．选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，
再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。
3．非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内的相应位置上；如
需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束后，将答题卷收回。
一、听力理解（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
第一节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
听下面3段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标
在试卷的相应位罝。听每段对话前，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。每段对话读两遍。
听第1段材料，回答第1至3题。
What is the main reason for the man to work so much according to him
He uses his salary for hobbies.
He thinks his work is valuable.
He wants to get a promotion.
How does the woman feel about the man’s lifestyle
A. She is jealous. B. She is confused. C. She is uncomfortable.
How does the man spend his two weeks in winter
A. Visiting his family. B. Preparing a hobby. C. Working other jobs.
听第2段材料，回答第4至6题。
Which type of sightseeing opportunity did the man miss
A. Some festivals. B. Some history. C. Some nature.
Which food did the man probably eat most
A. French. B. American. C. Chinese.
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Who did the man stay with
A. A friend. B. A co-worker. C. A family member.
听第3段材料，回答第7至10题。
What does the woman want the man to do
A. Eat something tasty. B. Eat something healthy. C. Eat something artificial.
Why doesn’t the man want to listen to the woman
He never eats chips.
He loves fast food at school.
He’s not hungry around 12 at noon.
Why does the man think he is healthy
A. He has good habits. B. The doctor told him so. C. His parent watches his diet.
What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Doctor and patient. C. Teacher and student.
第二节 听取信息（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面一段独白。请根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入标号为11-15的空格中。 听录音前，你将有5秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍。你有60秒钟的作答时间。
二、单项选择（共10题，每小题1分，满分10分） (
France:
In terms of (11) ____________, France will be better at football.
France has won twice in both the World Cup and the (12) ________________.
England:
The team’s biggest win was 13-0 while France recorded a 10-0 win.
France lost 1-17, whereas England 1-7, (13) _________________ 10 goals.
England enjoyed the more time at the very top of the (14) _________________ than France.
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16. ________ extracurricular activities is beneficial to broadening your horizons and enriching your campus life, having your comprehensive qualification ________ .
A. Getting involved in; strengthened B. Involving in; strengthen
C. Being involved in; strengthening D. Involved in; strengthened
The teacher commanded that the exercises________ in an hour.
A. was finished B. should finish C. were finished D. be finished
If your car were to________ while you were driving in America, someone would most likely stop to see if you needed help.
A. break out B. break up C. break into D. break down
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The only way to succeed at the highest level is to have total belief ________ you are better than anyone else on the sports field.
A. how B. that C. which D. whether
We choose this hotel because the price for a night here is down to $20, half of ________ it used to charge.
A. that B. which C.what D. how
His handwriting is so confusing that it’s difficult to make out ________ it is he is trying to express.
A.that B.how C.who D.what
By about 6000 BC，people________ the best crops to grow and animals to raise.
A. had discovered B. discovered C. have discovered D. discover
Not consistent with what they announced before, the government officials made another________ statement about the cause of the mine accident, which aroused great dissatisfaction among the public.
A．conventional B．contradictory
C．controversial D．contemporary
________, you should read the passage and grasp the main idea. Then, if there are too many new words, try to ________ your dictionary.
A．To start with; refer to B．To make a scene; look into
C．To start with; look into D．To make a scene; refer to
We should improve our ability to _________ international communication so as to tell China’s story well and make the voice of China heard.
A．adapt to B．engage in C．consist of D．subscribe to
It has been warned that _________ to the surroundings with people infected by Covid-19 without any protection can lead to a severe result.
A．being exposed B．exposed C．having exposedD．to expose
Determining where we are ____________ our surroundings remains an essential skill for our survival.
A．in contrast to B．in defense of C．in face of D．in relation to
Research found that children who drank mainly soda were _________ those who drank no soda to show signs of aggression.
A．twice more than likely as B．as more than likely twice
C．likely more than twice as D．more than twice as likely as
In order to __________ the police of his innocence, the suspect offered several __________ facts.
A．convinced; convincing B．convince; convincing
C．convince; convinced D．convincing; convinced
It is your wife as well as you that ____________ the spoiled child.
A. is to blame for B. are to blame for
C. is to be blamed for D. are to be blamed for
三、阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 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。（共 12小题；每小题2.5分，满分30分）
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Suppose you’re in a rush, feeling tired, not paying attention to your screen, and you send an email that could get you in trouble.
Realisation will probably set in seconds after you've clicked “send”. You freeze in horror and burn with
shame.
What to do Here are four common email accidents, and how to recover.
Clicking “send” too soon
Don’t waste your time trying to find out if the receiver has read it yet. Write another email as swiftly as you
can and send it with a brief title explaining that this is the correct version and the previous version should be ignored.
Writing the wrong name
The sooner you notice, the better. Respond quickly and briefly, apologising for your mistake. Keep the tone measured: don't handle it too lightly, as people can be offended, especially if your error suggests a misunderstanding of their culture(i.e. incorrect ordering of Chinese names)．
Clicking “reply all” unintentionally
You accidentally reveal(透露)to the entire company what menu choices you would prefer at the staff Christmas dinner, or what holiday you'd like to take. In this instance, the best solution is to send a quick,
lighthearted apology to explain your awkwardness. But it can quickly rise to something worse, when everyone
starts hitting “reply all”to join in a long and unpleasant conversation. In this instance, step away from your keyboard to allow everyone to calm down.
Sending an offensive message to its subject
The most awkward email mistake is usually committed in anger. You write an unkind message about someone, intending to send it to a friend, but accidentally send it to the person you're discussing. In that case, ask to speak in person as soon as possible and say sorry. Explain your frustrations calmly and sensibly—see it as an
opportunity to clear up any difficulties you may have with this person.
If you have written the wrong name in an email, it is best to ________．
A．Apologize in a serious manner B．tell the receiver to ignore the error
C．learn to write the name correctly D．send a short notice to everyone
What should you do when an unpleasant conversation is started by your “reply all”email
A．Try offering other choices. B．Avoid further involvement.
C．Meet other staff members. D．Make a lighthearted apology.
How should you deal with the problem caused by an offensive email
A．By promising not to offend the receiver again.
B．By seeking support from the receiver's friends.
C．By asking the receiver to control his anger.
D．By talking to the receiver face to face.
What is the passage mainly about
A．Defining email errors. B．Reducing email mistakes.
C．Handling email accidents. D．Improving email writing.
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B
Bad news sells. If it bleeds, it leads. No news is good news, and good news is no news. Those are the classic rules for the evening broadcasts and the morning papers. But now that information is being spread and monitored(监控) in different ways, researchers are discovering new rules. By tracking people’s e-mails and
online posts, scientists have found that good news can spread faster and farther than disasters and sob stories.
“The ‘if it bleeds’ rule works for mass media,” says Jonah Berger, a scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. “They want your eyeballs and don’t care how you’re feeling. But when you share a story with your friends, you care a lot more how they react. You don’t want them to think of you as a Debbie Downer.”
Researchers analyzing word-of-mouth communication—e-mails, Web posts and reviews, face-to-face
conversations—found that it tended to be more positive than negative(消极的), but that didn’t necessarily mean people preferred positive news. Was positive news shared more often simply because people experienced more
good things than bad things To test for that possibility, Dr. Berger looked at how people spread a particular set
of news stories: thousands of articles on The New York Times’ website. He and a Penn colleague analyzed the “most e-mailed” list for six months. One of his first findings was that articles in the science section were much more likely to make the list than non-science articles. He found that science amazed Times’ readers and made them want to share this positive feeling with others.
Readers also tended to share articles that were exciting or funny, or that inspired negative feelings like anger
or anxiety, but not articles that left them merely sad. They needed to be aroused(激发) one way or the other, and they preferred good news to bad. The more positive an article, the more likely it was to be shared, as Dr. Berger
explains in his new book, “Contagious: Why Things Catch On.”
35．What do the classic rules mentioned in the text apply to
A．News reports B．Research papers
C．Private e-mails D．Daily conversations
36．What can we infer about people like Debbie Downer
A．They’re socially inactive. B．They’re good at telling stories.
C．They’re inconsiderate of others. D．They’re careful with their words.
37．Which tended to be the most e-mailed according to Dr. Berger’s research
A．Sports new B．Science articles
C．Personal accounts D．Financial reviews
38．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Sad Stories Travel Far and Wide
B．Online News Attracts More People
C．Reading Habits Change with the Times
D．Good News Beats Bad on Social Networks
C
My mother always said, “You young men should explore your own country before stepping out into the world.” It seemed like a tough task. But luckily for me, Via Rail Canada offered youths between the ages of 18 and 25 the chance to ride the train across Canada for the month of July in 2017. I jumped at the opportunity and
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secured an inexpensive ticket.
Excitement was at its peak as I approached the train station on the morning when my 22-day adventure was
to begin. I jumped on board the passenger vessel （车厢）like it was the train to Hogwarts in Harry Potter. The train headed west in search of our first destination—the scenic town of Banff, Alberta. After just an hour on the train, desperation already came on me. The thought of three full days on those tracks broke my spirits. As I
gazed out towards Lake Superior’s glistening(shining)waves, I decided if I was to be stuck in here, I would need
to enjoy my time.
Those three days turned into a summer camp on rails. Real friendships with the crew were born within that train. Stops were made in small, remote railroad villages. A large group of strangers turned travelling companions would rush towards the villages to reward our endless patience with local cuisine. At night, we would walk to the glass-domed （玻璃穹顶）train car, which gave a scenic view of the night sky, untouched by
light pollution.
After three days, we arrived in Banff. Before my adventure of taking the train across Canada, if I could have skipped the travel and arrived at the destination, I would have. But that is no longer true. I’ve learned that the journey can be more enjoyable than the destination.
39．What made the author’s train trip possible
A．The encouragement from his mother. B．The attraction of the splendid scenery.
C．A time-limited ticket offer for youths. D．His determination to face the tough tasks.
40．What did the author experience after one hour on the train
A．Great joy B．A dream-like trip
C．Unrealistic hopes D．Faded enthusiasm
41．Which of the following best describes the author as a young man
A．Considerate B．Adaptable
C．Smart D．Determined
42．What has the author learned from his adventure
A．To enjoy travelling on his own. B．To be content with train service.
C．To skip to the final destination. D．To explore more in the process.
第二节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。（共 5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
Food is a deeply rooted expression of identity, values and ways of life. 43 That is, eating is an
element of common ground in terms of human existence and an experience that brings people together. Food is family treasure in the way recipes are passed on from one generation to another, maintaining family connection and cultural and geographical ancestral links.
Food is an expression. What we cook is an expression of who we are and where we come from. 44
The traditional meals of a place touch on identity and ancestry. Every destination has a dish or cuisine associated with it, which is fixed on culture and identity.
You may not know it, but that is why experiencing the local dishes of a new place usually tops one’s to-do
list in a foreign land. Eating a local dish is a way to connect with the local people. 45
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Food is symbolic. Home is where the heart is and in sensory response to food, familiar flavor arouses
homesickness. 46 The ordinary smell of food takes one back to particular times in the past. The
beautiful and merry essence of eating with family and friends from home adds to the pleasant tastes of meals.
47 Food and food habits serve as a culture channel of display of affection and emotional
association and the sharing of delicious, nutritional food signals a bridge of closeness and acceptance.
Eating food is a universal experience.
Accepting food is hard.
Food is therefore a reminder of fond memories of home.
Food is largely cultural as well as nutritional.
Food,however,sometimes gives us bad emotional experiences.
This is obvious in how seafood is popular with the coastal people.
It is one of the interactions and processes of connecting with the people.
四、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）
Most people believe they don’t have much imagination. They are 48 . Everyone has imagination, but
most of us, once we become adults, forget how to 49 it. Creativity isn’t always 50 with great works
of art or ideas. People at work and in their free time 51 think of creative ways to solve problems. Maybe
you have a goal to achieve, a tricky question to answer or you just want to expand your mind! Here are three techniques to help you.
Making connections This technique involves taking 52 ideas and trying to find links between them.
First, think about the problem you have to solve or the job you need to do. Then find an image, word, idea or
object, for example, a candle. Write down all the ideas/words 53 with candles: light, fire, matches, wax,
night, silence, etc. Think of as many as you can. The next stage is to relate the 54 to the job you have to do.
So imagine you want to buy a friend an original 55 ; you could buy him tickets to a match or take him out
for the night.
No limits! Imagine that normal limitations don’t 56 . You have as much time/space/money, etc. as you
want. Think about your goal and the new 57 . If your goal is to learn to ski, 58 , you can now
practice skiing every day of your life (because you have the time and the money). Now 59 this to reality.
Maybe you can practice skiing every day in December, or every Monday in January.
Be someone else! Look at the situation from a 60 point of view. Good businessmen use this technique
in trade, and so do writers. Fiction writers often imagine they are the 61 in their books. They ask questions:
What does this character want Why can’t she get it What changes must she make to get what she wants If
your goal involves other people, put yourself in their 62 . The best fishermen think like fish!
A．wrong B．unbelievable C．reasonable D．realistic
A．put up with B．keep track of C．catch up with D．make use of
A．compared B．covered C．connected D．equipped
A．skillfully B．routinely C．vividly D．deeply
A．familiar B．creative C．unrelated D．imaginary
A．presented B．marked C．lit D．associated
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A．achievement B．ideas C．ambitious D．technique
A．experience B．present C．object D．service
A．work B．last C．exist D．change
A．possibilities B．limitations C．tendency D．practice
A．in fact B．in particular C．for example D．as a whole
A．devote B．adapt C．keep D．lead
A．private B．global C．practical D．different
A．features B．creatures C．characters D．themes
A．positions B．dreams C．images D．directions
第二节 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分15分）
Do you know how often you use your smartphone I didn’t 63 I discovered my cellphone’s new
feature, Screen Time, which shows how much time you spend on certain apps. When I checked it out, I was
shocked 64 (find) that my usage was super high. It made me realize I might be 65 addict, too!
The 66 (scary) part about smartphone addiction is 67 it can affect our physical and mental
health, our relationships and our productivity. People’s addiction to smartphones has become so serious that
it 68 (compare) to the obesity problem. Just like drugs or gambling addictions, smartphones provide an
escape 69 reality.
70 (human), by nature, have a need for distraction. Always 71 (keep) smartphones at hand,
we actually indulge 72 (we) in a world of distractions. It’s time to recognize that our devices can
negatively impact our lives and make a change.
五、课内知识考察（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 词汇填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分 10分）
请根据句意，用选必一U1至选必二 U3所学词汇进行填空，每空填一词。（73-76题首字母提示、77-79 题中文提示、80-82题用所给词适当形式填空）
One characteristic of hybrids is that they usually attain a higher yield than c_______________ crops.
The w_______________ use of chemical fertilizers in agriculture has led to great harm to both the land and the people’s health.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a d_____________ decline in the number of people infected with the severe flu.
An increasing number of students s_______________ to the viewpoint that studying overseas may offer greater chances for personal growth.
To solve the complex problem, we need a ______________(最小量)of six students to help deal with it.
The first few weeks in the college were absolutely ________________ (令人不知所措的)because basically
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you had to handle all sorts of things on your own, from laundry to academic requirements.
________________(始终如一的) studying habits are fundamental to outstanding academic performances.
Being exposed to new _______________ strengthens my language competence, since I have to communicate in another language.(surround)
To be a _______________ teaching assistant, I must grasp more chances to speak up in class.(qualify)
______________ to a foreign culture can give exchange students great insights into the world.(expose)
第二节 词块翻译（共10小题; 每空1分, 满分12分。）
根据句意，用选必一U1至选必二U3所学词块进行填空，注意用其正确形式完成句子。
每天做好小事情有助于增强我们的信心，帮助我们在未来迎接更大的挑战。
Doing small things well _____________________________strengthening our confidence and helping us meet bigger challenges in the future.
多亏了约翰·斯诺的科学研究方法，霍乱最终被击败，因此，他被认为是现代流行病学之父。
_____________________ John Snow’s scientific research methods, Cholera was ultimately defeated and
for this reason, he is considered the father of modern epidemiology.
在自来水公司开始销售干净清洁的水后，世界各地的霍乱威胁大幅减少(see...)。
After the water companies began to sell clean water, the threat of cholera around the world ___________________________________ .
经过一段时间的调整，我开始在这个新的环境中感到舒服自在，并积极参与当地社区的社会活动。After a period of adjustments, I started to _____________________________________ in this new environment and actively ___________________________the social activities in the local community.
因此，中国需要更多具有全球视角的优秀年轻人，他们语言技能过硬，具有领导能力和组织能力，
具有较强的文化意识。
Therefore, China needs more talented young people ________________________________ who _____________________________________ languages, have leadership and organizational skills, and have strong cultural awareness.
不管后果如何，我将会与他们合作，并从不同的角度来处理这个棘手的问题。
________________________________ I will cooperate with them to handle the overwhelming
problem from a different angle .
哭没有意义，重要的是找到出路。
________________________________ crying and what is important right now is to find a way out.
既害怕又紧张，汤姆呆若木鸡，不知道该做什么。（形容词短语作状语）
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________________________________ , Tom was rooted to the spot, not knowing what to do.
健康的饮食由大量的新鲜材料组成，这些材料不是加工食品，富含维生素和纤维。
A healthy diet _____________________ large quantities of fresh ingredients, which are full of vitamins and fibre, rather than processed foods.
在大城市，自行车正在成为替代私家车出行的短途交通工具。
In big cites, bikes are becoming ________________________________ private cars as a means of
short-distance transport.
第三节 默写句子（共4小题；每空1分，满分8分）
93. 但是，我们可以确定的是，文化和美食这两者息息相关，如果你没有体验过其中的一个，你就永远无法真正了解另一个。
What we can say, however, is that ______________________________________________________, and ______________________________________________________, you can never really know the other.
第一次写论文时，她的导师向她解释说，如果引用他人的观点就必须要注明，不过他主要还是想了
解她本人的观点！
_______________________________________________________________, her tutor explained that ________________________________________________________if she cited their ideas, but that he mainly wanted to know what she thought!
如今，大多数人把这条谚语与健康饮食联系起来。然而，布里亚-萨瓦兰实际上指的是我们的个性、
品格及文化。
Most people today _______________________________________________. However, Brillat-Savarin _____________________________________________ our personality, character, and culture.
刚开始的时候，谢蕾不知道该说些什么，但令她惊喜的是，仅仅几周时间，她就能在课堂上大胆发
言了。
At first Xie Lei ______________________________________________________, but what surprised her was that __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________.
六、应用文写作（满分20分）
China Daily在Cultural Exchange版块上就近年来我国学生出国留学低龄化的现象展开讨论，希望广
大读者畅所欲言，就此事发表自己的看法。假设你是中学生李华，请用英语给编辑写一封信，谈谈你的看法，赞成或反对，并说明理由。
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注意：1. 词数120左右；
2. 注意理据充足，行文连贯。
Dear editor, _________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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选择题部分 80 分；非选择题 50 分；作文 20 分
一、听力理解（每题 1 分）
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. A
6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. A
11. winning 12. European Cup 13. a difference of 14. football rankings 15. in recent years
二、单项选择（每题 1 分）
16-30 ADDBC DABAB ADDBA
三、阅读理解
第一节（每题 2.5 分）
31-42 ABDC ACBD CDBD
第二节（每题 2 分）
43-47 AFGCD
四、英语知识运用
第一节（每题 1 分）
48-62 ADCBC DBBCA CBDCA
第二节（每题 1.5 分）
63. until 68. is compared
64. to find 69. from
65. an 70. Humans
66. scariest 71. keeping
67. that/how 72. ourselves
五、课内知识考察
第一节（每题 1 分）
73. conventional 74.widespread 75.dramatic 76.subscribe/subscribed
77. minimum 78.overwhelming 79.Consistent 80.surroundings
81.qualified 82.Exposure/Being exposed to
第二节（每空 1 分）
83.contributes to
84.Thanks to
85. saw a substantial/huge/great decrease
86.feel at home; engaged in/participated in
87.with a global perspective; are (highly) competent with
88.Regardless of the consequence(s)/result(s)/outcome(s)
89.There is no point in
90.Scared and nervous
91.consists of
92.an alternative of/to
第二节（每空 1 分)
93. culture and cuisine go hand in hand; if you do not experience one
94. The first time that she had to write an essay; she must acknowledge what other people had said
95. relate this saying to healthy eating; was actually referring to
96. had no idea what she should say; she found herself speaking up in class after just a few weeks
六、写作（20 分）
Dear editor,
Learning that the Cultural Exchange section in your newspaper is organizing a heated debate concerning the
social phenomenon of Chinese students going abroad for further studies at an early age, I am writing to voice my
viewpoint on this issue.
As far as I am concerned, it is unwise for teenagers to further their study abroad too early since they may be
overwhelmed with tremendous pressure in daily life and academic learning. Being exposed to an unfamiliar
environment with limited language skills is likely to leave them confused and depressed, which will consequently lead
to a negative self-assessment. In other words, they are far from mature enough to handle the challenges in a foreign
country by themselves.
Beyond this, as China has boomed, the domestic educational environment has improved significantly with great
teaching facilities and exceptional professors available. In other words, young people who study in China also can
benefit from the advanced teaching resources at home, hence contributing to the economy after graduation.
To sum up, the disadvantages of studying abroad at an early age far outweigh its advantages, so as middle-school
students, we should devote our time to studying harder in our own country and improving ourselves. Thank you for
your time reading my letter.
Yours,
Li Hua
听力原文
Text 1
W: I just don’t know how you do it. How do you work three jobs Don’t you get tired
M: I definitely get tired, but I like being busy. If I didn’t have three jobs I wouldn’t know what to do with my free
time.
W: You could start a hobby. I’m sure you have plenty of money saved up.
M: Yes, but working at a company and seeing how my work helps the customers and my co-workers give me
happiness. (1)
W: As long as you’re happy and not stressed out, I am happy for you too. I really don’t understand, though. (2) I find
comfort in my free time.
M: Well, I have found that if I have too much time I just sit down and watch television or movies. I do take two weeks off
during the winter to see my brother and sister, though. (3)
Text 2
W: How was your trip to Canada Did you go sightseeing everywhere you wanted to
M: I saw so much in the cities. I was amazed by the festivals I attended and the museums about the natives. However,
I didn’t get to visit the mountains that I really wanted to see because it was just too cold. (4)
W: That’s okay. It sounds like you had a good time. I bet you’ll be back there someday. What kind of food did you eat
there (5)
M: I was so surprised at how many different cultures live in Canada. They have typical western food, like we do here,
but they specialize in different things. There are far more French and Chinese restaurants. I mainly went to the
European-style restaurants because my cousin, Gene, really likes them. (5) (6)
W: I thought you went out there for a business trip with your manager, and to meet up with an old friend
M: Yes. That is why I went there, but not the only thing I did while there. Because I was moving around a lot, instead
of paying for a hotel I stayed with Gene. (6)
Text 3
W: You can’t just eat potato chips for a meal. It’s not enough. (7)
M: Why not I love the taste of them. Besides, I only eat one small bag for lunch. It’s quick and easy.
W: Your body needs more than just artificial flavors and junk food. (7)
M: I eat plenty of vegetables with my dinner. Besides, I have a big breakfast every morning. I’m not really hungry at
noon. (8) I don’t have much time in between my university classes this year. It’s not like when I was growing up
and you made me food to bring to school. (10)
W: You’re not done growing yet, though. If you want to grow up to be big and strong you should think more about the
food you eat.
M: I understand what you’re saying, but I don’t think it will affect me that much.
W: I just want you to live a long life.
M: I know, but I just went to the doctor and she said I was very healthy. (9) I exercise three times a week for that
purpose. When I am out of school and have more time and money, I can change my habits for something better.
Text 4
Which country is better at football, England or France In terms of winning, it would have to be France. England
has only won a single World Cup, and it was back in 1966. France has won two, first in 1998 and then twenty years
later in 2018. This is a good indication because both teams have featured in the World Cup 15 times.
However, if you look at the European Cup, both teams have appeared 9 times. Once again, France has won the
Cup twice, in 1984 and later in 2000. The highest England has reached was third place in 1968 and again in 1996.
However, there are other numbers that show England’s strength. The team’s biggest win was 13-0, while France
recorded a 10-0 win in 1995. France once lost 1-17, whereas England’s biggest defeat was 1-7, a difference of 10
goals.
England has also enjoyed the more time at the very top of the football rankings than France. At their lowest they
were ranked 17th, while at one point France dropped as low as 40th. The majority of England’s players also play in
their national league, while French players play in leagues all around the world.
Historically, England may be the better team, but in recent years France has been champions twice.
