湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2023-2024学年高一上学期期末联考英语试卷（含答案 无听力音频 含听力原文）

武汉市部分重点中学2023-2024学年度上学期期末联考
高一 英语试卷
本试卷共10页，67题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2024年1月25日下午14：00一16：00
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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。
1. How soon will the party begin
A. In 5 minutes. B. In 10 minutes. C. In 30 minutes.
2. What does the woman offer to do
A. Help the man with his study. B. Send the man to the hospital. C. Help the man ask for leave.
3. What do we know about the man
A. He arrived before 3: 00 p. m. B. He didn’t make a reservation. C. He can’t check in at the hotel.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do on Mother’s Day
A. Stay in. B. Eat out. C. Go to the movies.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A gift. B. The weather. C. Their friend.
第二节 (共15小题：每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A, B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has recently been done to the space
A. The walls have been painted. B. A private office has been built. C. A new bathroom has been added.
7. What is the man most interested in about the space
A. The size. B. The rent. C. The position.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman think of the man’s paper
A. It’s interesting. B. It’s easy to finish. C. It’s hard to understand.
9. Why doesn’t the man want to write about clocks or umbrellas
A. He knows nothing about them. B. He is unwilling to do research on them.
C. He thinks everybody is going to write about them.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long are most shops open in New York
A. 9 hours. B. 10 hours. C. 12 hours.
11. Where are the speakers
A. In Paris. B. In London. C. In New York.
12. What is the woman’s opinion on Americans
A. Normal. B. Direct. C. Interesting.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When does the conversation take place
A. In the late morning. B. At noon. C. In the early afternoon.
14. What is the weather probably like
A. Windy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
15. What does the woman like best about the new job
A. The salary. B. The working time. C. The working conditions.
16. Where are the woman’s family living now
A. In Australia. B. In Britain. C. In Mexico.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When did Bill Wales leave his parents
A. At the age of 18. B. At the age of 20. C. At the age of 23.
18. How does Bill Wales pay his tuition
A. By working in his spare time. B. By asking his parents for money.
C. By borrowing from his roommates.
19. What did Bill Wales do after his second year at university
A. He moved to another place. B. He left London and found a job.
C. He left school and worked for a year.
20. Why did Bill Wales decide to move the second time
A. The rent of his room was raised. B. He couldn’t stand his roommates.
C. He didn’t get along well with the house-owner.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共20小题，每小题2. 5分，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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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21. What is an advantage of Adventure Camp
A. It has the best equipment. B. It is suitable for the inexperienced.
C. It offers both indoor and outdoor activities. D. It is the first traditional summer camp in Ohio
22. Which of the following is included in Adventure Camp
A. Overcoming the fear of swimming. B. Collecting plants species in the open air.
C. Learning volleyball in professional stadiums. D. Riding mountain bikes to waterfalls and caves.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A travel brochure. B. A news report. C. A book review. D. An online website.
B
It was a warm evening in August in 1995. Robert Blocker was driving to Yale University after being appointed as the university’s Dean (院长) of Music. He didn’t expect to see many people, but a couple of students met him and showed him around.
“When I looked at the history of the university and how people are devoted to the school’s art programs, I was honored by the chance to work there. I could not wait for the next day to start my job. And that excitement never changed because every day was different. My job as dean was not scheduled. I walked around the campus and students talked to me. I went to rehearsals (排演) by the students and teachers and got inspired by them,” he adds.
After nearly three decades as the Dean of Music at Yale, the 77-year-old retired from the position on Aug 31. Also an expert pianist, he remains a professor of piano at the music school, as well as professor of leadership strategies at Yale School of Management. Among his countless contributions as dean, Blocker developed long-term relationships with fellow musicians in China. He once toured cities, including Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hangzhou, giving lectures to the youngsters.
“China is a very special place for me. I am very happy to be back after the pandemic (疫情) to meet my friends and colleagues,” Blocker says, adding that he is particularly excited about being with young students.
Yang Suxian, director of the Shenzhen Piano Music Festival, says, “He has been very supportive and has participated in the Shenzhen Piano Music Festival for years, even during the pandemic.”
Blocker’s vision of a more hopeful world is reflected in his belief that music bridges the understanding between people.
“Music brings hope. People may speak different languages and have different ideas but music speaks to each other’s heart, and that’s why we keep this work going on and why the work never ends,” he says, “Our job is to let music heal the world by allowing us to understand and find a common place in our hearts.”
24. How did Robert Blocker feel after being appointed as the university’s Dean
A. Anxious. B. Thrilled. C. Terrified. D. Challenged.
25. What is included in Robert Blocker’s work at Yale
A. Teaching leadership skills.
B. Reviving art programs of the school.
C. Giving concerts when touring cities in China.
D. Organizing rehearsals for students and teachers.
26. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Yang Suxian’s words
A. To advertise the festival in Shenzhen.
B. To stress Robert’s preference for music.
C. To review the hardships during the pandemic.
D. To show Robert’s care about Chinese musicians.
27. What do we know about musicians’ job from the last paragraph
A. Spreading music to the whole world.
B. Translating music into a common language.
C. Helping people to reach an agreement on music.
D. Guiding people to know themselves better through music.
C
Adaptations () are the currency of the movie industry. It’s common to see that the latest hit movie or thrilling drama is inspired by a novel, video game, or perhaps even a comic book. The journey of the page being adapted to the screen has been covered a lot. But little is the process spoken about in reverse.
The most well-known version of a film making its way into the publishing industry is through the classic novelization. Movie novelizations went through a popular period before the Internet existed. Fans wanted to keep learning more about the fictional worlds they had stepped. into and needed to experience the story again in a new way. They couldn’t simply google it, nor could they immediately get the production on tape. Therefore, the novelization was a great solution.
Novelizations were usually written by authors who were not in the movie-making process. Instead, they would receive the most complete version of the screenplay to hand and would begin to write their adaptation based on that document. Although changes could be made, there were times where a novelization didn’t actually reflect what happened on the screen because scenes could be cut or replaced and the novelizations were left outdated. But there’s also an advantage. The novelizations were a small piece of movie-making history in their own right. Massive films like Star Wars, ET, Back To The Future, and Alien all received their own page adaptation. It was a completely unique experience before the films were even available to watch. For a time, they were everything for cinema lovers.
Regardless of the influences on the tales, movie adaptations provide a creative outlet for new concepts to be developed. That’s a wonderful idea. which should be encouraged for those movies that never got a chance to continue on their path.
28. What does the underlined phrase “in reverse” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Equally. B. Oppositely. C. Similarly. D. Completely.
29. Why were movie novelizations popular before the Internet existed
A. They took the place of productions on tape.
B. They were adapted from up-to-date novels.
C. They satisfied fans’ curiosity in a different way.
D. They created a fictional world for people to first step in.
30. What is probably the disadvantage of a novelization
A. Its choosing the wrong story. B. Its missing the point of the screenplay.
C. Its cutting and replacing movie scenes. D. Its failing to match the original movie.
31. Which of the following can be the best title for the text
A. Novel-based Movies. B. Fast-developing Industries.
C. Film-to-book Adaptations. D. Well-known novelizations.
D
About a decade ago, a female reporter. Ms. Dunlop, attended a banquet (宴会) in Guangzhou. The bird’s nest soup was gentle, the sea cucumber was delicious and the fish was fresh and perfectly steamed. Ending a banquet with soup may seem unusual to Westerners, for they are familiar with desserts at a meal’s close. The most memorable dish, however, was the plain white cup of broth (肉汤) served at the end. Made from chicken, probably with ham as well, it was simple but perfect.
Invitation to a Banquet, based on this journey, is Ms. Dunlop’s seventh book. Unlike those for which she is best known, including The Food of Sichuan and Revolutionary Kitchen, this is not a cookbook. Instead, she has chosen 30 dishes and used each to present different parts of Chinese cuisine---and, in turn, Chinese life and history.
Compared with other authors who spend their lives focused on a foreign cuisine-as Diana Kennedy, an English food writer, did in Mexico, or Paula Wolfert, an American, did in the Middle East---she is more a gatherer than an inventor of recipes (食谱). Readers will not learn how to make Chinese dishes but how and why Chinese chefs have long preferred unusual ingredients, such as a bitter citrus (柑橘) fruit. Westerners. Ms. Dunlop argues, have traditionally believed that the Chinese eat specific animal parts out of being poor and desperate, which shuts the door on a variety of foods wonderfully created.
In general, Ms. Dunlop lists examples for the superiority of Chinese cuisine in a delighted way. She shows how it has been affected by foreign cultures, how it has changed with China’s increasing economy and how central it is to the country’s cultural history. She also mentions that what Westerners think of as “Chinese food” is wrong. Globalization has made the real one more reachable than ever outside China. Western eaters couldn’t miss that.
32. What is paragraph 1 of the text mainly about
A. The adventure of Ms. Dunlop. B. The arrangement of a banquet.
C. The inspiration of Invitation to a Banquet. D. The uniqueness of Chinese cuisine.
33. What will a reader learn from Ms. Dunlop’s seventh book
A. The method of gathering similar recipes.
B. The ways to make 30 different Chinese dishes.
C. The difference between Chinese and Western cuisine.
D. The reason for Chinese chefs’ ingredients preference.
34. What docs Ms. Dunlop think of Westerners’ traditional views on Chinese food
A. Narrow. B. Supportive. C. Objective. D. Unconcerned.
35. What is the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To recommend a book. B. To promote a culture.
C. To introduce a person. D. To describe an experience.
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能填人空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow () , the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 21. 36 Here are several things you should know about Major Snow.
Snowy winter
The sow in North China may last a whole day, breaking tree branches and blocking the. Snowflakes fall and the world turns white. 37 That is why an old saying goes like this, “A timely snow promises a good harvest”.
Appreciating plum blossoms
Plum blossoms usually flower in mid-to-late December in some southern cities of China, and sometimes bloom even earlier. 38 Along with the pine (松木) and bamboo, the plum blossom is considered one of the Three Friends of Winter.
Eating lamb
Lamb is a favorite food for Chinese people during Major Snow. It’s excellent for nourishing (滋养) the body and providing protection against the cold. People in Chongqing like to have potted lamb soup with their families and friends. 39 Though cooked in different ways, lamb remains the main dish on this day.
40
During Major Snow, Chinese people watch for outbreaks of illness, which can be prevented by wearing a scarf to protect the neck and properly drinking water. When it is getting drier and colder, people should drink more water; but do not drink too much at once or drink cold water after exercise.
A. Drinking water.
B. Preventing illness.
C. It is valued in Chinese culture for its character during cold winters.
D. As the snow covers the ground, the low winter temperature kills pests
E. During the period, the snow becomes heavy and the temperature drops significantly.
F. In addition, eastern residents would prepare it with vegetables to make it more nutritious.
G. But even today, Chinese people are likely to refer to the solar terms when guidance is needed.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
“Is this all Where arc the rest of the presents ”asked my twelve-year-old daughter, Allison, and Blake, one year older than his sister.
Money was 41 . There was a time when my husband was alive and my children could receive almost everything on their wish lists, but that was not the 42 now.
“Next year we will celebrate Christmas in a whole new way!” I announced, 43 to teach them a lesson.
44 went by quickly. My kids thought I would forget all about their actions on last Christmas. In fact, I 45 agencies and found a family that desperately needed help. There were four children aged three to eight. The father had lost his job and remained 46 since.
As Christmas 47 closer, there were still no presents under the tree. Blake and Allison were 48 , and then told the gifts would be given to who truly needed them. The kids weren’t satisfied with the situation, but still prepared things for the family to 49 the winter.
On Christmas Eve, we reached the house of the family and were welcomed with smiles and homemade bread. We accepted the 50 , asking for the recipe, which seemingly delighted the mother.
The parents let their children put the 51 under a small Christmas tree, where they shook boxes and guessed what was inside. 52 , Allison and Blake began joining the children and laughing together. Blake was even rolling a ball with the youngest kid. We all enjoyed the day.
When saying goodbye to the family, I could tell our visit had 53 Blake and Allison, whose eyes were full of tears that they didn’t let fall.
The way home was quiet. On arriving, Allison and Blake turned to me, “Thanks, Mom.”
54 accomplished. The gifts 55 in my closet could now go under the tree, I thought.
41. A. tight B. loose C. enough D. available
42. A. case B. view C. reason D. problem
43. A. moved B. delighted C. embarrassed D. determined
44. A. Months B. Years C. Ages D. Decades
15. A. referred B. arranged C. promoted D. contacted
46. A. addicted B. separated C. forgotten D. unemployed
47. A. set B. drew C. mounted D. scheduled
48. A. amazed B. excited C. confused D. frightened
49. A. last B. escape C. survive D. congratulate
50. A. treat B. effort C. request D. accommodation
51. A. toys B. lists C. snacks D. packages
52. A. Strangely B. Gradually C. Generally D. Extremely
53. A. struck B. unified C. shocked D. identified
54. A. Event B. Point C. Mission D. Challenge
55. A. lost B. buried C. trapped D. hidden
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。
In response to growing concerns over the worsening state of the Great Wall, China’s cultural heritage department recently issued measures to safeguard the iconic (标志性的) structure.
As ____________ (56) unique symbol of Chinese culture, the Great Wall faces threats from ____________ (57) (variety) of human factors, such as improper protection methods, illegal industrial projects and overtourism. According to five cases uncovered by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently, the Zhao Great Wall, a section which ____________ (58) (date) back to the Warring States Period (475-221 BC), has suffered huge damage.
The National Cultural Heritage Administration has directed lower-level authorities to team up with other local governments in conducting ____________ (59) (relate) surveys, collecting reliable resources ____________ (60) making suitable protection plans. The authorities require the efforts ____________ (61) (preserve) historical information as well. For the areas ____________ (62) buildings have disappeared or been destroyed, the focus should be on preserving the site as it stands, ____________ (63) (specific) marked, with organized rebuilding or restoration.
The administration has ordered more management efforts, including ____________ (64) (advanced) monitoring and stricter project processes. Timely reporting of actions that may affect the Great Wall is on its way, and those contributing ____________ (65) damage should be prevented.
第四部分写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华，你校英文报正在开展以School Clubs为主题的征文活动。请写一篇短文推荐你喜欢的一个社团，内容包括：
1. 社团名称：
2. 杜团活动；
3. 推荐理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右，
2, 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
School Clubs
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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。
Sports bring us together
Sports are more than competitions.
I used to be very shy and often felt lonely. Although I did well in all the academic subjects, I was afraid of physical education. Even kids in the neighborhood would laugh at me. “Look at that girl,” they said. “Her feet don’t leave the ground when she runs!” Their words embarrassed me. At school, whenever the teacher organized some competitive games, no one in the class would choose me as their partner or team member. As a result, I often ended up looking at others enjoy their games.
Things would go on like that if not for a sports meet in my high school. By mistake, my name was put on the list of those who would compete in the women’s 1500 meters race. By the time people found the mistake, it was too late to change.
My deskmate, Mary, was a natural athlete. She said to me, “I couldn’t run that race in your place, because I have signed up for three items already.” I nearly broke down. 1500 meters! Running against the best runners in front of the whole school! It would be the worst nightmare I’d ever have!
“You still have time to catch up because there is still one month before the sports meet,” Mary patted me on the shoulder, “That is cool! You will run for our class! And we will do training together.” Yes, this is not just for myself, but for my class. But still, 1500 meters to me was like Mount Everest (珠穆朗玛峰) to a beginning climber. I had no idea even how to start my preparation.
Mary invited me to join in their training. Every afternoon after class, several of us ran together. When the fear of being laughed at flooded over me, I saw others running right beside or stand by the tracks cheering for us. They gave me strengths.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet.
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As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. _________________________________________
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武汉市部分重点中学2023-2024学年度上学期期末联考
高一 英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分听力
1-5 CACBA 6-10 ABBAC 11-15 BBACB 16-20 BAACA
第二部分阅读理解
21-23 BAD 24-27 BADD 28-31 BCDC 32-35 CDAA
36-40 EDCFB
第三部分语言运用
第一节 完形填空
41-45 AADAD 46-50 DBCCA 51-55 DBACD
第二节
56. a 57. varieties 58. dates 59. related 60. and
61. to preserve 62. where 63. specifically 64. more advanced 65. to
第四部分写作
第一节
School Clubs
I’m Li Hua from Class 3. When it comes to school clubs, my recommendation is the Chinese Traditional Culture Club.
The club was established last year with the purpose of encouraging the students to know more about Chinese traditional culture. Since the day it was set up, many interesting and meaningful activities have been held, like Chinese poems, calligraphy, Chinese tea art and so on. The participants will be offered a great opportunity to admire Chinese culture, and thus have a better understanding of cultural diversity.
I firmly believe that everyone will have a wonderful time there and find it rewarding.
第二节 读后续写
参考例文
Before I could realize how fast one month went by, I was standing behind the start line of the sports meet. Seeing my classmates waving their hands as if about to run beside me, I no longer felt lonely or afraid. With the shot of the starting gun, I dashed out and ran as fast as I could, as if it were a 200-meter race. Soon I was out of breath and slowed down. Other runners passed me one by one, and gradually I had no idea how many of them were still behind me. My legs were getting heavier and heavier, and I might fall down at any moment. However, I suddenly heard Mary calling my name. My deskmate even ran along the track beside me and cheered for me at the same time, just like the month- long training we did together. Gritting my teeth, I pushed myself on step by step.
As expected, I was almost the last to cross the finish line. When I was wondering how to apologize for my poor performance, my classmates came around to hold my arms, helping me walk on my feet and not to sit down. I was surrounded, with all kinds of drinks handed to me. The kind of warmth that I felt at the very moment stayed fresh on my mind. Obviously, one month certainly couldn’t make me a good runner, but I was full of confidence that I would improve in the future. Sports are not about winning or losing competitions, but bringing me close to my classmates and helping us grow together.
听力材料
第一段：
W: Hurry up. Danny. It’s 6: 00 now. Are you ready for the party
M: Don’t worry. The party begins at half past six. It only takes us 10 minutes to arrive there by taxi. I promise I’ll be ready within 5 minutes.
第二段：
M: Hi, Cathy.
W: Hi, Tom. What’s wrong with you You look pale.
M: Just a little stomachache.
W: Come on. I think you should ask the teacher for leave and go to the doctor. Later I’ll send you my class notes.
第三段：
M: Excuse me, I’m late. I have a reservation here. My name is Teddy Williams.
W: It’s a pity. You planned to arrive at the hotel at 3: 00 p. m. today, but now it’s already midnight, so we canceled your reservation.
第四段：
M: What do you like to do on Mother’s Day See a movie
W: I usually just stay home and rest.
M: Why don’t you eat at a restaurant with your kids
W: Well, I’m busy all year being a mother. I deserve my rest on Mother’s Day.
第五段：
M: I know what to get Linda for her birthday.
W: A computer
M: No, even better. A dog
W: That’s a bad idea. Look outside. It’s snowing. Do you think she wants to walk a dog in the snow
第六段：
W: Hello! Thanks for meeting me here today. This space seems perfect for your new office needs, doesn’t it
M: It does look great. What can you tell me about it
W: Well, the walls have all been recently painted. There are two separate bathrooms, one for men and the other for women. The main area is 300 square feet, and the private office is about 20 square feet.
M: Well, that does match what we’re looking for, but my main concern is the rent.
W: 1, 000 dollars per month.
第七段：
W: What’s wrong You don’t look very happy.
M: Oh, I have to write a paper about the most important invention ever made. It’s for my history class.
W: That’s not too hard. There are lots of good inventions
M: Yeah, but it’s due tomorrow.
W: Well, what invention are you going to write about
M: Hmm, the computer, I guess.
W: Hmm. Isn’t everybody going to write about that Maybe you should choose something older, like clocks or umbrellas.
M: No, I can’t. I don’t know anything about them, and I don’t have much time to do research.
W: OK. Well, I’m sure you’ll come up with something good.
M: Hey! What do you think is the most important invention ever
W: Me Let’s see, uh, chocolate!
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M: How long did you live in the States
W: We were there for two years, in New York. We had a wonderful time there. What we liked best was that we could work and yet still lead a normal life. I mean, the shops are open till ten o’clock, such as food shops, chemists. And some supermarkets are open 24 hours a day. Most shops don’t open as early as in England. They don’t open until about 10: 00 in the morning.
M: Did you make many friends
W: Well, that’s what’s interesting. We made more friends in our two years there than we have after two years of living back here in London. I think Americans are more open. They speak their minds directly, not like the British, who might think one thing and say another.
第九段：
W: Yeah, the traffic was terrible and the rain, it took me ages to get here. I’ll just put my umbrella in the corner here, shall I Anyway, I’m really sorry I’m late.
M: Well, I’m glad you got here in the end. Now we should probably get going as fast as we can, because I’ve got another interview at 12: 00. Why do you want to work for us
W: Well, I’m a bit bored where I’m working at the moment, so I’d really like a change. Your company is bigger, and the salary’s better than the job I’ve got. Most importantly, I like the unfixed working hours, because I find it really hard to get up in the morning!
M: And where do you want to be in five years’ time
W: Australia, I hope! I don’t want to leave my family in the long term. I’m planning to stay here in Britain for a year or two, but to be honest I really want to move somewhere hot and sunny, like Mexico. But my mom won’t let me go.
第十段：
Bill Wales is a 23-year-old student in his third year at London University in Britain. His parents also live in London, but he left home when he was eighteen and has been on his own ever since. He works full time during holidays and takes all jobs at weekends on the campus to pay for his tuition and support himself. After his second year at university he had to stop his studies at London for a year in order to earn enough money to take up his studying again. In the five years since he left home he’s moved house twice. The first place he got was a room rented from a family with three young noisy children. After he started going to university he found he couldn’t study at home so he moved to another place. He shared an apartment with two other students and paid for his own room. This place was good. But he was constantly short of money, so when his landlord raised the rent of his room by 10 dollars two months ago, he again decided he had to find a new place.