2024-2025学年乾县第一中学高一第一次适应性测试
英语试卷
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟
注意事项：
1、答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like now
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
2. What is the man doing
A. Having lunch. B. Cleaning the yard. C. Washing hands.
3. What does the man’s brother do now
A. A cleaner. B. A cook. C. A waiter.
4. When does Tony’s party begin
A. At 3:10. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.
5. Where does the woman need to go next
A. To a store. B. To a park. C. To a gas station.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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、7题。
6. What are the speakers talking about
A. The school project. B. The weather. C. Some photos.
7. What photo will the boy show his teacher
A. Photos of the clouds. B. Photos of the stars. C. Photos of the moon.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why did the touring party play football on Friday
A. To have a competition. B. To know each other. C. To have fun.
9. What did the man do on Sunday
A. He learned to play basketball.
B. He had a running race.
C. He played volleyball.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Who is the man
A. A policeman. B. A taxi driver. C. A salesman.
11. What does the man want to do
A. Return a wallet. B. Pick up Richard. C. Clean a car.
12. How did the man know where Richard lives
A. He followed Richard.
B. Richard told him the address.
C. He knew the address from Richard’s card.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What did Pam’s hobby use to be
A. Cycling. B. Horse-riding. C. Boating.
14. Which part of Pam’s body is badly hurt
A. Her arms. B. Her legs. C. Her foot.
15. What will the woman do in the afternoon
A. Visit Pam. B. Buy some chocolate. C. Read magazines at home.
16. What relation is the man to Pam
A. Her classmate. B. Her husband. C. Her brother.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What language did the speaker learn from the teacher
A. French. B. English. C. German.
18. What did the speaker’s course book look like
A. It was very modern. B. It had a red back cover. C. It was full of pictures.
19. How does the speaker feel about having classes
A. Bored. B. Pleased. C. Tired.
20. What do we know about the speaker
A. She knew a lot of French.
B. She had some lessons at home.
C. She has a talent for learning languages.
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。
A
Enjoy art Take a glimpse at these.
Longboat Key Festival
Walking through the place, you’ll be amazed by the impressive paintings, unique jewels, and delicate porcelains. Plus, you’ll have the chance to meet and interact with both local and national artists about their creative inspiration and handmade e to feel the atmosphere of this incredible community event in the central neighborhood. We can’t wait to see you there!
When: Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: 600 Bay Isles Rd in Longboat Key, FL
Downtown Stuart Art Festival
Over the years, this festival has established itself as one of the main art fairs in Martin County. With over 70 gift shops, restaurants, and clothing stores, this peaceful downtown area sees locals and visitors alike who wish to enjoy the warmth of a small town coupled with all of the luxuries of a city.
When: Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: 26 SW Osceola St.
The Loveland Fine Art Festival
This attractive lifestyle center is located in the heart of Northern Colorado at the l-25 and Us Highway 34 interchange (互通式立交). The environment includes fountains, life-size sculptures, and impressive architecture, and offers over 70 specialty shops and restaurants.
When: Saturday, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: 5971 Sky Pond Dr in Loveland, CO
Frederick Festival of the Arts
We invite talented artists to join us for our annual outdoor art festival at Carroll Creek Park. The festival offers a fantastic riverside location in the city center that provides a beautiful backdrop for showcasing your art. We welcome all artists to apply to the Fine Art section using the application link provided. We will review each submission and select the best artwork to be displayed at the festival.
When: Saturday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: 50 Carroll Creek Way
21. What can visitors do during the Longboat Key Festival
A. Chat with some artists. B. Attend a lecture on art creation.
C. Participate in a photography contest. D. Watch ceramic-making demonstrations.
22. Where will a sculptor most probably prefer to go
A. 50 Carroll Creek Way. B. 26 SW Osceola St.
C. 5971 Sky Pond Dr in Loveland, CO. D. 600 Bay Isles Rd in Longboat Key, FL
23. What do the four festivals have in common
A. Interaction between visitors and artists. B. The same artworks on display.
C. Location in the central part of the city. D. The same time to hold festivals.
B
As night fell on the first day of the semester, I knew I should go to bed. Instead, I opened my laptop to revisit a difficult research problem that had been taking up my attention other tasks piled up. Something wasn't adding up in a vital data set, and I was under pressure to figure it out as quickly as possible. If I could just make a little headway before bed, I was sure I would sleep better and awake ready to tackle all those other tasks— lectures to polish, grants to write, emails to send. But it was not to be. My work was rushed and fruitless, and by the time I gave up, I had lost all but 3 hours of sleep. As a new assistant professor, I figured nights like this were just part of the job. But I' ve since learned that busy periods don't have to spin out of control.
So I decided to establish a scheduled reset for work. Every Saturday night through Monday morning, I would shut off all email notifications to my phone and strive to keep my laptop shut. I knew it wasn't much, but I thought the once-a- week commitment would be a possible starting point. Almost instantly, my Saturday night of disabling email notifications became a weekly highlight. I was able to keep my head clearer and more present on Sundays, which allowed me to enjoy time with family and engage with personal interests that nurtured(滋长) the nonwork parts of my identity. On Mondays, I found myself returning to the office with a sense of liveliness. The quality of my work improved during the day, giving me freedom to decide whether I wanted to continue with anything in the evening.
There were setbacks. Even today, there are times when I give work too much of my attention. But the weekly reset gives me a way to regain my balance quicker than I otherwise would.
24. Why did the author stay up late on the first day of the scamster
A. He had to send important emails.
B. He needed to gather more data.
C. He was anxious about the new semester.
D. He wanted to make progress on the research.
25. What can we infer about the author from paragraph 1
A. He slept an average of 3 hours.
B. He was energetic and demanding.
C. He managed to complete his research before bed.
D. He was occupied with tasks and wanted a change.
26. What was the primary benefit the author got from the reset
A. It helped him maintain a clear mind and feel refreshed.
B. It reduced his overall stress and anxiety levels.
C. It allowed him to choose exactly when to work.
D. It enabled him to protect his eyes much better.
27. How did the author change to manage his work
A. He began to struggle with an unsustainable work pace.
B. He turned to his family and friends for help more often.
C. He became more strict and disciplined in his work habits.
D. He found a better balance between work and personal life.
C
Every time two people talk to each other, an opportunity for relationship growth is unfolding. Many times, that opportunity isn’t taken; we aren’t about to have an in-depth conversation with the waitress who asks for our order. But connect ion is always theoretically possible, and that’s true whether we’re interacting online or face-to-face.
Close relationships are the bread and butter of happiness — and even health. Lonelines s is a stronger predictor of death rate than smoking multiple cigarettes a day. If we want to understand the role technology plays in our well- being, we need to start with the role it plays in our relationships.
And it turns out that the technology- mediated interactions that lead to positive outcomes are exactly those that are likely to build stronger relationships. Spending your time online by scheduling interactions with people you see day in and day out seems to work out in increased social integration. However, using the Internet to make up for being lonely just makes you lonelier; using the Internet to actively seek out connection has the opposite effect.
Research has found that technology- mediated interactions that don’t really address our close relationships don’t seem to do us any good — and might, in fact, do us harm. Passively scrolling (刷屏) through your Facebook feed without interacting with people has been linked to decreased well- being and increased depression post- Facebook use.
That kind of passive usage is a good example of “social snacking”. Like eating junk food, social snacking can temporarily satisfy you, but it’s lacking in nutritional content. Looking at your friends’ posts without ever responding might make you feel more connected to them, but it doesn’t build relationships.
Passive engagement has a second downside as well: social comparison. When we compare our messy lived experiences to others’ selected self-presentations, we are likely to suffer from lowered self-esteem, happiness, and well- being. This effect is exacerbated when we consume people’s digital lives without interacting with them, making it all too easy to miss the less photogenic moments of their lives.
28. What does the example of the waitress imply
A. Waitresses are often disrespected. B. Public places enhance relationships.
C. Many relationship-building chances are lost D. In-depth conversations frequently take place.
29. What might be the result of making up for loneliness through the Internet
A. Loneliness will not be relieved. B. Interaction skills will improve.
C. More connections will be made. D. Relationships will be strengthened.
30. Which of the following is an exception to “social snacking”
A. Reading a friend’s posts in silence. B. Watching online videos constantly.
C. Checking Facebook to pass the time. D. Video chatting with Mom every weekend.
31. What does the underlined word “exacerbated” probably mean in the last paragraph
A. worsened B. weakened C. realized D. improved
D
Holding the large and heavy “brick” cellphone he’s credited with inventing 50 years ago,Martin Cooper talks about the future.
Little did he know when he made the first call on a New York City street from a heavy Motorola prototype(原型)that our world would come to be encapsulated on a sleek glass sheath where we search，connect,like and buy.
Cooper says he is an optimist. He believes that advances in mobile technology will continue to transform lives but he is worried about risks smartphones pose to privacy and young people.
“My most negative opinion is we don’t have any privacy anymore because everything about us is now recorded someplace and accessible to somebody who has enough intense desire to get it,” the 94-year-old said in an interview in Barcelona at MWC, the Mobile World Congress, the world’s biggest wireless trade show, where he was getting a lifetime award.
Cooper sees a dark side to the advances, including the risk to children. One idea, he said, is to have“various Internets intended for different audiences.”
Cooper made the first public call from a handheld portable telephone on a Manhattan street on April 3,1973,using a prototype device his team at Motorola had started designing just five months earlier.
Cooper used the Dyna-TAC phone to famously call his opponent at Bell Labs, owned by AT&T. It was literally the world’s first brick phone,weighing 2.5 pounds and measuring 11 inches.
Cooper spent the best part of the next decade working to bring a commercial version of the device to market.
The call helped kick-start the cellphone revolution (革命).
Cooper said he’s “not crazy” about the shape of modern smartphones. He thinks they will develop so that they’ll be “distributed on your body,” possibly as sensors“measuring your health at all times.”
Batteries, he said, might be replaced by human energy.The body makes energy from food,he argues, so it could possibly also power a phone.Instead of holding the phone in the hand, for example, the device could be placed under the skin.
32. What does the underlined part “a sleek glass sheath” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. A smartphone. B. A Motorola prototype.
C. A “brick” cellphone. D. An original cellphone.
33. What is Cooper’s attitude about the future of the mobile phone
A. Most negative. B. Very subjective.
C. Doubtful and Disapproving. D. Optimistic but also concerned.
34. What can be inferred about children from paragraph 5
A. They should be provided with a different Internet from adults.
B. They should have easy access to various Internets.
C. They should be introduced to different audiences.
D. They should use various Internets for learning materials.
35. According to Cooper, how might smartphones be powered in the future
A. By body sensors. B. By human body.
C. By solar energy. D. By advanced batteries.
第二节：七选五 (共5小题,每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容,选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Teach Respect
Respect is one of the most important, fundamental skills a child can ever learn. A sense of respect is important for succeeding in school, holding down a job, and having adult relationships. 36 . So it is parents' responsibility to teach their kids these skills.
You should set a good example to your kids. When it comes to teaching children respect, it all boils down to this. Children are easily affected by what they see. 37 . Live a kind, caring, respectful life and your children will learn that this is the way adults are expected to behave.
You should encourage activities that require sharing and cooperation. One of the reasons that respect is so important is that it's needed to form helpful friendships and relationships with others. Teach your children that respect allows them to build bridges by giving them fun opportunities to work with teammates and partners toward a mutual(共同的)goal. If they get rude, warn them. 38 .
You should control your own negative emotions. Children don't have the argumentative skills that adults do. 39 . Worse, it can teach them that it's OK to yell or threaten other people when they become frustrated. Show them that difficult situations are best conquered with a cool head.
40 . Patience is a sign of respect. It may take some children longer to learn how to behave respectfully around others. Becoming impatient with children only teaches them to become impatient people, so instead take time to explain the problem to your children.
A. You should be patient
B. If they keep it up, end the activity
C. You should read some stories about respect to your kids
D. Using your own behavior to teach your kids needs much time
E. The number one place that children learn respect is in the home
F. Losing your temper can be a scary, confusing experience for them
G. In addition, they naturally look up to their parents and imitate them
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。
As a growing family, we gathered lots of stuff, especially toys. After our first boy was born, friends and family ___41___ him with gifts, flooding our once ___42___ rooms with many colorful playthings.
___43___ my son’s seemingly countless possessions robbed me of the mood to enjoy life. My spare time melting away, my ___44___ began to mount up.
Then one day, the weight of the mess became too much to bear. I ___45___! It was time to make a change. I ___46___ trash bags and rushed into my son’s bedroom, ___47___ the toys everywhere on the floor quickly. Then I took those bags of toys immediately to the basement (地下室). Of course, there was the initial crying over losing his toys, but gradually he managed to ___48___ it.
Days went by. Then weeks. ___49___, the absence of disorder seemed to promote a deeper sense of appreciation for the toys that ___50___. With fewer toys, my son had to rely on his imagination, like ___51___ a paper box into a spaceship and going on a fantasy adventure in it. It’s been months, and those packed toys are still in the basement.
With each passing day, the ___52___ of our minimalist lifestyle became more apparent. Freed from the burden of cleaning up the house, we ___53___ a world where less really became more. Minimalism allows me to see more ___54___ in life, and my boy is becoming more ___55___ when playing with a reduced number of toys.
41. A. helped B. filled C. showered D. equipped
42. A. spacious B. modern C. bright D. quiet
43. A. Selling B. Sorting C. Counting D. Delivering
44. A. laziness B. anxiety C. regret D. guilt
45. A. retired B. escaped C. cheered D. exploded
46. A. spotted B. placed C. stretched D. grabbed
47. A. playing with B. putting aside C. picking up D. throwing away
48. A. accept B. believe C. share D. remember
49. A. Originally B. Hopefully C. Unexpectedly D.Unfortunately
50. A. waited B. remained C. increased D. appeared
51. A. placing B. turning C. dividing D. mixing
52. A. benefits B. symbols C. impressions D. patterns
53. A. missed B. disconnected C. imagined D. unlocked
54. A. problems B. predictions C. preparations D.possibilities
55. A. generous B. courageous C. creative D. supportive
第二节 语法填空 (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。
China’s food delivery industry, proud of its nationwide coverage, now offers drone delivery to the Great Wall. Meituan’s drones can transport food and medication to the Badaling section of the Great Wall, allowing tourists to receive packages while exploring the ___56___ (culture) relic.
This is Beijing’s first drone delivery route, with drones flying from a depot (仓库) to a ___57___ (land) site on the wall, and delivery workers completing the final leg. Drones are much ___58___ (fast), taking 5 minutes compared to a worker’s 50-minute hike from the depot to the watchtower. Each trip can carry up to 2.3 kilograms of goods and operate in mildly windy and rainy ___59___ (condition). During the trial period, delivery will be free, with fees ___60___ (expect) to be similar to regular services afterwards. The drop site is at the top of a watchtower along the Badaling section of the Great Wall, ___61___ area previously untouched by commercial activities as it ___62___ (protect) by planning regulations.
While drone delivery is new to Beijing, the technology ___63___ (exist) in other parts of China for several years. began trialing drone delivery in 2016, and Meituan already operates 30 drone delivery routes, ___64___ have handled more than 300,000 orders. China’s government has identified the low-altitude economy ____65____ a “new growth engine” and set targets for expanding aerial delivery in logistics (物流).
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，你班计划在周末组织农家乐旅游( agritourism)。请给你的外教 Chris写封邮件邀请他参加。内容包括：
1. 活动时间和内容；
2. 注意事项。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右(开头句已为你写好，不计入总词数)；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Chris, How is everything going
Yours,| Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In June’s room stands a bright blue clay vase. Not a perfect or beautiful vase, it is broken in several places. It has been mended, but spiderlike cracks (裂痕) remain. It tells a story of two girls’ friendship.
Amy and June met on a plane returning from Bangkok, where their fathers, business partners, attended meetings. June sat behind Amy. Midway, Amy hesitantly turned around and gave June a bright blue clay vase. It was a small gesture, but a simple friendship between two 4-year-olds was established.
Years flew by. Amy and June grew up together, played together, studied together and became each other’s closest friend.
However, people change as they grow up. Even the most special friendships can be destroyed. As Amy’s interest s broadened, she started to see loss and loss of June. Though hurt, Jun e tried to be understanding. She was still there for Amy when Amy needed support. But when she tried to bring up her difficulties, Amy brushed her off by saying, “Later.”
June couldn’t take it anymore. So one day she invited Amy to her house, hoping to figure their problem out. Instead, a terrible quarrel broke out. “What am I to you Your friend or just your little dog ” June cried. To her shock, Amy was defensive and screamed back.
“June, I hate you!” With these words, Amy stormed out of June’s room, shutting the door hard behind her. A blue vase on the shelf jumped and fell onto the floor, crashing into several pieces. A friendship of ten years was broken, just like the vase.
One year passed. It was June’s fifteenth birthday. Instead of feeling happy, June only felt depressed. She remembered her fourteenth birthday. It’d been a great one, and they’d been so happy. Bittersweet tears filled June’s eyes. She could still remember the image of four- year-old Amy holding out the blue vase to her. Suddenly, the doorbell rang. June jumped up and rushed to open the door.
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。
At the doorstep stood Amy, holding a small package.
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Going to her room, June sat down on her bed and opened the gift.
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26—30 ADCAD
31—35 AADAB
36—40 EGBFA
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51—55 BADDC
56. cultural
57. landing
58. faster
59. conditions
60. expected
61. an
62. is protected
63. has existed
64. which
65. as
第四部分
第一节
【参考范文】
Dear Chris,
How is everything going I'm writing to invite you to join us for an exciting agritourism this Saturday, which promises to be both educational and enjoyable.
As scheduled, we will gather at the school gate at 8:00 a. m. and depart promptly at 8:30 a. m. by bus. This agritourism event covers a wide range of agricultural activities, including enjoying a farm- to- table meal. You can not only gain much hands- on experience in interacting with farm animals, but also explore the natural surroundings. Remember to wear hats for outdoor activities, and to protect the environment, we encourage everyone to bring reusable water bottles and minimize waste.
Your participation will be highly appreciated and we' re all looking forward to your favorable reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
【答案】At the doorstep stood Amy, holding a small package. Amy looked nervous and hesitant, but she managed a small smile. “Happy birthday, June,” she said softly. June was taken aback but quickly stepped aside to let Amy in. They stood awkwardly for a moment before Amy handed over the package. “I know we haven’t talked in a while, but I wanted to give you this,” Amy said, her voice trembling slightly. June took the package, feeling a mix of emotions. A few minutes，Amy left.
Going to her room, June sat down on her bed and opened the gift. It was a notebook. Attached to it was a note that read, “Dear June, I'm sorry. I hope we can still be best friends” June finally felt relieved. She called Amy and then they decided to repair the vase together. That's why the vase told the story of two girls and a friendship.
【听力原文】
1. W: Pete, it’s stopped raining. Shall we go out for a bike ride
M: I’m watching TV now. Anyway, it’s still cloudy. I think it’s going to rain again.
W: Oh all right. Shall we go tomorrow if it’s sunny
M: Yes, OK.
2. W: Lunch time! Come in and wash your hands.
M: I’ll come in five minutes. I have one small area to clean and I’ll finish tidying up this yard.
3. W: Mark, does your brother still work at the expensive hotel
M: He’s still there but he’s not a cleaner any more. He is a waiter at the moment, and he hopes to be a cook one day, because he really loves it.
4. M: Are you going to Tom’s party on Saturday
W: What time does it start I’ve got a football match at 3:30 that day.
M: 7 o’clock. But I’m going at 7:30 because I don’t want to be early.
5. W: Excuse me. My son needs a bathroom. Is there one around here
M: Well, there’s a store on Main Street. You may find a public restroom there. It’s just between a park and a gas station.
6. W: How’s your school project going, Tim I haven’t finished it yet. I am so upset.
M: The one about the sky in the evening OK, I guess. (7) I took some good photos of the moon last week, but then yesterday it was really cloudy. So I couldn’t see anything—not even any stars.
W: That was a pity.
M: Yeah, (7) but at least I’ve got some pictures to show my teacher.
7. W: How was your holiday
M: Great. I joined an outdoor touring party and spent my holiday in a vacation village. We did something different each day.
W: Wow! When did you arrive
M: On Friday afternoon. (8) We started with a game of football, to get to know the other people.
W: And what did you do on Saturday
M: There was a beautiful pool and we had races and played volleyball in the water.
W: Did you go out into the country
M: Yes. (9) We did go out into the country on Sunday, to a basketball club for some lessons. I loved it. And I also went running along the country road every day to keep fit.
W: I’m sure that was really interesting.
8. M: Excuse me, madam. Does Richard live here
W: Yes, he is my husband.
M: Sorry to trouble you. I’m Alexander Pappas. Your husband, Richard, (10) left his wallet in my taxi yesterday. I happened to pick it up when I cleaned my car this morning. (11) I just come here to give it back to him.
W: Oh, he was really too careless. He’s not at home at this moment. You can give it to me. Thank you very much for your help.
M: It’s my pleasure.
W: But I’m still wondering how you found us here.
M: Luckily, (12) the wallet contains Richard’s card. And I just followed the address. Here it is.
W: I’m really grateful… The wallet is very important to him, you know. It would bring about lots of troubles if you hadn’t found the wallet. You are so kind-hearted.
9. W: Hi Tom. I haven’t seen Pam for a few days.
M: Haven’t you heard She had an accident yesterday.
W: (13) Not on her horse
M: (13) She doesn’t ride it now. Boating is her latest hobby. She fell off her bicycle while going to the boat club.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope she wasn’t badly hurt.
M: Her arms are OK and she’s cut her legs a bit. (14) But she can’t walk because she’s broken something in her foot, so the doctor is keeping her in hospital until tomorrow.
W: Will she go home when she leaves hospital
M: (16) Mum and Dad are not at home, and my flats’ too small so she’ll stay at our aunt’s house.
W: (15) Can I visit her at any time today
M: After two o’clock. The hospital doesn’t let visitors in until after lunch.
W: (15) I’ll go this afternoon. Shall I take her some chocolate
M: She doesn’t feel like eating much.
W: I’ll get her some magazines then. The latest sports magazine has been out.
M: That’d be great!
W: I’m Lee Minwoo from South Korea. (17) When I was little I was very interested in English. I learned English at school. There was a good teacher who was not a native English speaker. He taught French and German, but he really spoke English quite well. It was funny because I was the only student in his class—it was really a private lesson. I had an excellent course book. I still keep a copy of it. The front cover was red with a lovely picture, and (18) it was very modern. Learning English was quite easy for me because the teacher was so good and he helped a lot. Also, (20) I’m quite good at learning languages. (19) It was really enjoyable to have classes. I loved the sound of the words. I felt really proud when my spelling improved day by day and I could read a short story. In middle school, English was still my favorite subject. I even stayed in America for one year as an exchange student. I learned a lot there, not only English but different cultures.
