吉林省辽源市友好学校七十六届2023-2024学年高三上学期1月期末联考英语试题（含答案，无听力音频有听力原文）

友好学校第七十六届期末联考
高三英语
说明：本试卷分第Ⅰ和第Ⅱ卷，共 12 页，考试时间为 120 分钟，满分 150 分。
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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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15. 答案是 C。
1. How did the man get the news
A. The teacher told him.
B. He got the news from the email.
C. He was informed by the woman.
2.When will the woman come to the man's party
A. At 7:40 pm. B. At 8:00 pm. C. At 8:20 pm.
3. How will the woman probably listen to music
A. On the net. B. On the CD. C. On the radio.
4.What is the woman like
A. Considerate. B. Helpful. C. Sporting.
5.What determined the woman's choice of the hotel
A. The comments. B. The food. C. The location.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7 题。
6. How does the man watch football matches
A. On TV. B. With football players. C. On live sports field.
7. What does the man think exciting for live football matches
A. The atmosphere. B. Football fans. C. Football songs.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What happened to the woman
A. She left her handbag on the bus.
B. She lost the No.22 bus yesterday.
C. She didn't find City Bus Company.
9. What did the man tell the woman
A. They didn't find anything like that.
B. Someone found it and gave it to them.
C. It was certain that someone took it away.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Who is Spotty
A. Spotty is the man's little brother.
B. Spotty is a human who isn't liked by the man.
C. Spotty is a dog belonging to the man's family.
11. What does the man think of Spotty
A. He likes him. B. He dislikes him. C. He appreciates him.
12. What can we learn from the conversation
A. Spotty will not be in the family picture.
B. Spotty will be in the family picture with a hat.
C. Spotty will be in the family picture with no hat.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What are the two speakers talking about
A. Foods and activities.
B. Foods that they don't like.
C. Activities or things they don't like to do.
14. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Boss and worker. B. Teacher and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
15. What can we learn about the woman
A. She prefers washing dishes to mowing the lawn.
B. She prefers mowing the lawn to washing dishes.
C. She likes both mowing the lawn and washing dishes.
16. What does the man think of cooking
A. He likes cooking. B. He dislikes cooking. C. He really minds cooking.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What kind of people are "early birds"
A. The people getting up around 5:00 or 6:00 am.
B. The people going to bed around 9:00 or 10:00 pm.
C. The people going to bed around 10:00 or 11:00 pm.
18. When do most teenagers go to bed
A. Around 9:00 pm. B. Around 10:00 pm. C. Around midnight or later.
19. How many teenagers sleep enough
A. One-fifth. B. Two-fifths. C. One-fourth.
20. What are night owls better at
A. Getting grades in school. B. Some intelligence tests. C. Getting good jobs.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Italy is a country that cannot be missed on your travel bucket list.
Things to Do in Italy
Owning 50 UNESCO approved World Cultural Heritage Sites, Italy is honored around the world for its ancient civilization and art. Being the epitome (典范) of the western art and culture, this remarkable land gave birth to the Renaissance, which affected the whole Europe, and obviously every corner of Italy bears a long history. Men are crazy about Italian football, while ladies can't move their eyes away from Italian fashion. Moreover, the world famous Italian cuisine will also delight you. Our Italy vacation packages could cover all these absorbing aspects.
Best Time to Go
Italy has a diverse climate, with continental climate in the north and Mediterranean climate in the south.
In summer, most areas in Italy are extremely hot, with the highest temperature over 35℃.Usually, the high temperature starts from the end of June and lasts till August. August is the national holiday month. Many Italian families will spend their holidays in coastal cities.
During the winter time, the northern Italy is relatively cold and accompanied by heavy snows. Many people will stay indoors. But it is highly recommended to go skiing and enjoy the snow﹣covered landscape of the mountains. The southern and island areas are relatively warm, with an average temperature of about 15℃.
Generally speaking, the best time to take Italy tours is spring from April to June and autumn from September to October.
Visa for Italy Tours
Italy is a Schengen country (申根国家), and international travelers can enter Italy with an available Schengen visa issued by any Schengen country. Travelers holding American, Canadian, Australian passports, and citizens of European Union (EU) countries are allowed to stay up to 90 days without a visa.
Currency & Payment in Italy
Italy uses the European Union's common currency Euro (?).Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc. are widely accepted. But for tobacco purchases, only cash is accepted. Some supermarkets do not support credit card payment.
21. What greatly appeals to female visitors in Italy
A. History. B. Football. C. Fashion. D. Cuisine.
22. What is advised to do in the winter of Italy
A. Go skiing in the north. B. Join in some indoor activities.
C. Enjoy family holidays in coastal cities. D. Climb snow covered mountains on islands.
23. Who can stay in Italy for three months
A. A traveler with a Chinese passport.
B. Any international traveler with a visa.
C. Any person living in Canada for many years.
D. A citizen from an EU country without a visa.
B
Twenty years ago, I became involved in pet therapy(疗法) work with our Angel. As she matured and went through professional training, we realized that she would be good at this new job.
Angel is ten now and works every week. She visits two hospitals, providing day care for the elderly, and our library’s PAWS for Reading program. At the library, six to ten dogs lie on the floor, and the kids pick a book to read to a dog. After they finish, they get a card with the dog’s picture and history. Angel also helps out at a special-needs camp. She is so popular that everywhere we go people recognize her, especially the kids she has worked with.
We have seen some very special things through our pet therapy work. I brought Angel to our local hospital to visit a woman who was completely unable to move the right side of her body from a stroke(中风). One day, my husband, Jack, got Angel up into a chair next to the woman’s bed, asking her if she wanted to give Angel a treat. She nodded. Angel gently took the treat. Then the woman raised her right hand and started petting Angel. Her friend couldn’t believe her eyes.
After that, every time we saw the woman, she lifted her left hand. We’d tell her she had to use her right hand, and she would. Next, you’ll fall in love with this woman’s story of rearing her own Angel later in her family and why she calls it the best decision she ever made.
24. Who is Angel
A. A pet trainer. B. A hospital C. The author’s kid. D. A therapy dog.
25. What does Angel usually do
A. Save seriously ill people. B. Pay visits to kids in hospital.
C. Help children at a special camp. D. Protect the elderly in their homes.
26. Why was the woman’s friend astonished
A. The woman moved her right hand. B. The woman treated Angel.
C. Angel helped the woman recover. D. Angel got along with the woman.
27. What does the underlined word “rearing” in the last paragraph mean
A. Raising. B. Assisting. C. Accompanying. D. Training.
C
Today, with most of us owning a smartphone that lets us post on social media wherever and whenever we want, oversharing has become harder to avoid. But the tricky thing is that people usually don’t realize when they’ re oversharing. The problem can only be triggered by our friends and family. A survey showed that every two in three people in the US think their friends share too much on social media.
Oversharing can have negative impacts. For instance, it can put your personal information at risk. When you update your status, or simply recall an experience on social networking sites like WeChat, chances are that you are revealing critical personal information.
According to a survey by Visa Canada, 45% of people aged 18-34 “overshare” their financial information online. “Young people shared payment card information via e-mail, loaned out their cards, and didn’t keep their PIN confidential,” reported CBS. This behavior mirrors similar habits of sharing personal information on social media sites. They’re really not totally aware of who has access to this information and who else can be seeing this information and what could be done with it.
“Oversharing contributes to a larger culture in which such behavior is considered acceptable or even desirable,” said Seidman, associate professor at Albright College in the US. Elizabeth Bernstein, a US-based educator, said that “the great increase of overshare is partially because of the wild use of social media as a subconscious attempt to control anxiety. We actually use a lot of mental energy trying to manage the other person’s impression of us by oversharing.”
Moreover, oversharing online can damage effective communication in real life. “Having such easy access to so many people makes communication superficial,” said Chen, a psychologist at South China Normal University. “In the end, the lack of deep communication hurts strong social bonds, particularly friendships.”
28. Why is oversharing hard to avoid
A. Most people are unaware of the problem of oversharing.
B. Close friends and family members are eager to know our updates.
C. Social media welcome oversharing to make profits.
D. Most people have the habit of oversharing on social media.
29. What does the author think of oversharing
A. Acceptable. B. Desirable. C. Disturbing. D. Dangerous.
30. How did the author support his/her argument
A. By sharing his/her personal experience.
B. By analyzing advantages and disadvantages.
C. By giving experts’ opinions and research findings.
D. By presenting some classic cases in history.
31. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Sharing personal information on social media.
B. Trying to avoid oversharing on social media.
C. Updating your status constantly on social media.
D. Communicating deeply on social media.
D
What would you think if someone suggested pulling down Big Ben to make way for a car park It would be ridiculous, right But when it comes to devastation (毁灭) of the natural world, we aren’t so easily shocked. But we should be...or we’ll be in a lot of trouble.
Nature is shrinking by the day. Ancient forests are destroyed. Wetlands are becoming dry. Woodland is disappearing. And all in the name of progress. This is bad in itself, but it’s devastating for biodiversity.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plants, animals and other living things which are all inter-connected. The ecological services provided by biodiversity are vital to everyday life. The air we breathe is a product of photosynthesis (光合作用) by green plants. In fact, all life on earth exists thanks to the benefit of biodiversity. More than 90 percent of the calories consumed by people worldwide are produced from 80 plant species. And 30 percent of medicines are developed from plants and animals. Maintaining a wide diversity of species in each ecosystem is necessary to preserve all living things.
The loss of biodiversity could be devastating. “It is wrong to think that biodiversity can be reduced indefinitely without threatening humans,” said Harvard University biologist Edward O. Wilson, known as “the father of biodiversity”. He warned, “we are about to reach a critical point beyond which biodiversity loss will be unavoidable.”
But what can we do The problem is that the concept of biodiversity is so vague. People might care about giant pandas, but it is much harder to excite them about the fate of tiny sea creatures which are being boiled to death in the cooling systems of power stations along coastlines. The Guardian newspaper is trying to help. It has started the Biodiversity 100 campaign to try to convince governments around the world to take action to deal with the widespread concerns about biodiversity. This includes persuading the UK government to create a series of marine reserves to reverse the decline in sea-life caused by industrial fishing, banning the fishing sharks by the Japanese fishermen and stopping the killing of dingoes in Australia, among many other things.
There is a lot to do. And we’d better get a move on if we don’t want to end up with a planet that can’t support life!
32. What does the author want to tell us by the comparison in paragraph 1
A. It is unreasonable to pull down Big Ben.
B. The great trouble we have been faced with.
C. The differences between Big Ben and nature.
D. People take devastation of nature for granted.
33. What can we infer from Edward O. Wilson’s words
A. It doesn’t matter to reduce biodiversity.
B. The situation of biodiversity is very serious.
C. People have done enough to preserve biodiversity.
D. Biodiversity loss has become unavoidable.
34. What does the underlined word “It” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. The Guardian newspaper. B. The UK government.
C. The action to deal with problem. D. The concept of biodiversity.
35. Which of the following can be the suitable title for the text
A. Biodiversity Loss B. Biodiversity Battle
C. Planet Conservation D. Planet Changing
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。
Perhaps you’ve stopped doing what you want because you’re afraid of what others think of you. You feel that you must do what they expect and that you must meet their expectations, otherwise you’ll lose their approval. 36 Then, you’ll be able to do what you want freely.
Think about yourself, about what you really like and are interested in. You must lead your life independently, 37 However, you might feel afraid to do it because you’ve always done everything to gain the approval of others. You need to get out of that zone, move to new places, and explore your full potential.
By surrounding yourself with people who think like you, you’ll realize that you don’t feel judged. Then, you’ll start doing what you really want. 38 Your new friends will integrate into your life and you’ll also keep your genuine friends. On the other hand, those who are always ready to see the negative and question what you’re trying to do will drift away.
To overcome your fear of what others think and of their non-approval, you should start talking about your plans, For instance, you might want to tell a handful of friends about your wishes and dreams. 39 You’ll feel confident in yourself and you’ll be able to go on your new path without any fear.
It’s unavoidable that not everything will be plain sailing, and you’ll find obstacles along your way. 40 People in your environment often don’t understand what you do no matter how much you explain it, so ignore them.
A. You don’t have to change your circle of friends.
B. Your life belongs to you, as well as your actions.
C. There is no need to think about what you want.
D. If this is the case, it’s time to start working on your self-esteem (自尊).
E. By talking to them, you’ll be able to organize your plans and ideas.
F. You must do what you want without being affected by what others think.
G. However, you must trust in yourself and seek the necessary strength to move forward.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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。
Today’s birthday gift was to my friend Oscar in Portland who is unhoused. I got him a $50 Kroger 41 so that he can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Oscar and I have been talking a lot about his health and how important 42 is. It’s really 43 for Oscar to get good food. Most of what is 44 to him are not fresh foods. As he has an immune (免疫的) disease, these kinds of foods are really making it 45 . Now that spring is here, 46 , he can get fresher produce.
I 47 him to the book called Fiber Fueled. After reading it, I started learning to make meals just from plants. The more I learn about plant-fueled eating, the better I feel about this decision. And this book is specifically about 48 the body’s capacity to cure itself. So my friend 49 the book from the library and it will come in soon. He wants to learn about this too since he has serious immune issues. That’s how he lost his job and then his 50 .
I want him to 51 , and find a job and a home again. And I won’t stop helping him until that 52 .Once my social security checks come in, I plan to make sure he gets Kroger cards every time I get paid so that he has plenty of fresh produce.
Oscar’s page on Twitter is @MyHomelessMeals. More than anything, he shows 53 for every single person who helps him on a daily 54 . He always shares what we send if he can, too. He recently joined Service Space because he said their mission statement is 55 with his values. He’s quite an exceptional young man.
41.A.cake B. card C. book D. dinner
42.A. medicine B. treatment C. nutrition D. communication
43.A. splendid B. impossible C. incredible D. difficult
44.A. turned in B. sorted out C. given out D. focused on
45.A. worse B. better C. easier D. healthier
46.A. definitely B. desperately C. hopefully D. endlessly
47.A. introduced B. distributed C. presented D. devoted
48.A. making up for B. taking hold of C. making room for D. taking advantage of
49.A. packaged B. preferred C. ordered D. searched
50.A. family B. apartment C. plants D. friends
51.A. emerge B. recover C. shine D. tolerate
52.A. passes B. varies C. happens D. updates
53.A. affection B. passion C. confidence D. gratitude
54.A. basis B. range C. target D. pursuit
55.A. content B. consistent C. concerned D. familiar
第二节(共10小题; 每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 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。
Huangshan, 56 (locate) in the south of Anhui province, is a must-see sight for Chinese people. Just like all popular tourist attractions in China, it is very crowded during peak seasons and national holidays, during 57 time reservations are a must. Each season offers 58 unique aspect of this beautiful mountain.
Summer is one of the peak seasons, when the mountain is green and refreshing and temperatures are cool and comfortable. In the fall, the colors are at their brightest, and blue skies and red maples are picture-perfect. Autumn is also a peak season, 59 (particular) during the October National holidays. Winter is one of the 60 (fine) seasons and the best time to appreciate the icy peaks surrounded by the sea of clouds. Also, this is the most economical time 61 (travel). The promise of spring brings fresh greens and wild flowers, and waterfalls and streams are at their best—a beautiful time to visit and not as crowded as in the peak 62 (month) of summer and autumn.
It was in this beautiful place that some of the scenes from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 63 ( film). Wear comfortable shoes, 64 most of all, enjoy the beauty of nature that 65 (surround) you in this amazing Chinese mountain!
56. _________ 57.__________ 58.__________ 59.__________ 60.__________
61.__________ 62.__________ 63.__________ 64.__________ 65.__________
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）
假如你是李华，你们学校下周将举办首届茶文化交流节，英国罗素中学（Rossell School）的部分师生受邀来参加活动。你作为学生代表，将在为他们举办的欢迎会上发言，请你写一篇发言稿。要点如下：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 介绍交流节活动；
3. 邀请对方分享英国茶文化。
注意：1. 词数不少于 80 词；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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，续写的词数应为 150 左右
Christmas Day was coming. I was just a kid then, and my big sister told me there was no Santa Claus. I fled to my Grandma because she would be straight with me. l knew Grandma always told me the truth. Grandma was home, and I told her everything. She was ready for me. “No Santa Claus!” She shouted. “Ridiculous! Don’t believe it. That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad.”
“Now, put on your coat, and let’s go.”
“Go where, Grandma ” l asked. “Where” turned out to be Kerby’s General Store. the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. “Take this money.” she said, “and buy something for someone who needs it. I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked out of Kerby’s.
l was only eight years old. I’d often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people competing to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, holding that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy and who to buy it for. I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker, who was a kid with bad breath and messy hair. He sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobby Decker didn’t have a coat. l knew that because he never went out for recess(休息) during the winter. His mother always wrote a note, telling the teacher that he had a cough, but we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn’t have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat. I fingered the ten dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red one, which looked really warm, and he would like that.
“Is this a Christmas present for someone ” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down. “Yes.”
The nice lady smiled at me, put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
注意:
1.续写词数应为 150 左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper.
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Grandma and I waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open.
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友好学校第七十六届期末联考
高三英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分，共 30 分）
1-5 BCACA 6-10 CAAAC 11-15 ACCCB 16-20 BBCAB
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）
21-23 CAD 24-27 D C AA 28-31A D C B 32-35 DB AB
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 DFAEG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 BCDCA 46-50 CADCB 51-55 BCDAB
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
56. located 57. which 58. a 59. particularly 60. finest
61. to travel 62. months 63. were filmed 64. and 65. surrounds
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）
【答案】
Hello, everyone! We are more than delighted to have teachers and students from British Rossell School visiting us. They are going to join us in the following first Tea Culture Exchange Festival held by our school. Welcome, my friends.
As planned, the festival is to take place on the campus on December 10th. During the event, you can have a good taste of all kinds of Chinese tea and learn Chinese tea culture. Also, we have invited our friends from Britain to share their tea and tea culture with us, which I’m really looking forward to.
I’m sure this event will broaden our horizon and we’ll have a better understanding of tea culture. Thank you!
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
参考答案
One possible version:
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in Christmas paper. She wrote “To Bobby, From Santa Claus” on it, after which she drove me over to Bobby Decker’s house, explaining l was officially one of Santa’s helpers. Grandma parked down the street from Bobby’s house, and l took a deep breath, and dashed for his front door. Seeing no other people notice us, l put the Christmas present down, pounded his doorbell and then Grandma and l hid in the car.
Grandma and l waited breathlessly in the bush for Bobby Decker’s front door to open. Out went Bobby Decker. Seeing the coat in the bag, he looked very astonished and then called his mother to go out. After hearing them say “Thanks” to Santa Claus, I felt very proud of what l had done. At that time, I decided to be Santa’s helper forever. It was on that night that l realized the truth that he who has no Christmas in his heart will never find Christmas under a tree.
听力原文
Text 1
W: You look so excited. What is the good news
M: I was informed that I was admitted to my dream university.
W: Congratulations to you. By the way, who told you the good news
M: The staff in the university sent me an email.
Text 2
M: Will you come to my birthday party
W: Can I come a little later I've got something important to work on tonight.
M: How late will you be The party will begin at 8:00 pm.
W: I will be late for 20 minutes.
Text 3
M: Do you like listening to music And how
W: Yes, I usually listen to music on my phone or my computer.
M: How much time a day do you spend listening to music
W:As long as I am free, such as riding a bike, taking a bus and so on.
Text 4
M: What do you think of Lily
W: She's not only thoughtful but also very understanding. She's always by my side to cheer me up whenever I'm in trouble.
M: Do you share anything in common with her
W: Yes, a lot. We both love shopping and playing sports.
Text 5
M: Where did you stay last summer when you travelled in Xiamen
W: I stayed in a family hotel near the sea.
M: Why did you choose to stay in that hotel instead of a five-star hotel
W: It is comfortable, and all the reviews online about the hotel are positive.
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W: Do you like going to live football matches
M: Oh, yes, I love it.
W: Is it better than watching them on TV
M: Well, you don't really see as much as you do on TV.
W: Oh, why do so many people go to live matches
M: That's different. On TV you don't really feel the atmosphere. You can't sing along with the chants and songs at home.
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M: Good morning. This is City Bus Company.
W: Good morning. I wonder if you could help me. I've lost my handbag.
M: Oh, when did it happen Are you sure you've lost it on our bus
W: Well, yesterday afternoon I went home from work on the No.22 bus. When I got off the bus, I left my handbag on the bus.
M: Can you describe it
W: Well, it's a brown fur handbag. Err, there is a bank card and some change in it.
M: I am afraid we haven't got anything like that. Perhaps someone took it away when you got off the bus. But we'll try our best to look for it for you.
W: Thank you very much.
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M: Mom, I have something to say. Can Spotty be in the family picture, too
W: Oh, he cannot. You know, dogs are pets; they are not family.
M: But Spotty is older than I am!
W: So what That still doesn't make him a human.
M: Sometimes it seems like he can talk. Why not regard him as a member of our family
W: I said no, so the answer is no.
M: What if we put a hat on him
W: Why would you want to do that
M: Because if he puts a hat, he'll just look like my little brother.
W: You're really attached to him, aren't you
M: Yes! I like him. And he's like a part of the family, too.
W: All right, he may be in the photo, but no hat!
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M: Jenny, in another interview we were talking about foods that we don't like. Now let's talk about activities or things we don't like to do.
W: Okay.
M: Washing dishes, ironing clothes, mowing the lawn, things like that.
W:Alright.
M: Are there any other activities you really dislike doing
W: Well, you mentioned washing dishes. I don't like that one.
M: Oh, really
W: I'd much rather mow the lawn than wash dishes.
M: Why
W: I guess, it's just the idea of touching dirty plates that everyone ate off and then they sat at the sink for a couple of hours. And, it grosses me out.
M: Yeah. That's interesting because I'm actually… like… I don't like cooking. I hate to cook but I don't mind doing the clean-up.
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Everyone has a natural sleep routine. You go to bed and wake up at a certain time. But everyone's routine is not the same. Some people--the early birds--go to bed early at night (around 9:00 or 10:00 pm). In the morning, they wake up easily and are energetic. Others--the night owls--stay awake late (until midnight or later). For them, it is difficult to wake up early. What do we know about early birds and night owls Here is what studies show.
Teenagers are natural night owls. Also, most need nine to ten hours' sleep a night. But in many places, the school or work day starts at 8:00 am. For this reason, only one in five teenagers sleeps enough. More early birds get good grades in school, but night owls do better on some intelligence tests, according to a study of 1,000 Spanish teens. People with high scores on these tests usually get good jobs.