山东菏泽市2005—2006学年高二下期末考试(冀教版)[下学期]
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山东菏泽市2005—2006学年第二学期期末考试（冀教版）
高二英语试题
第一卷（三部分，共105分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5题，每题1。5分,共7.5分）
Where does the man want to go?
A.Police station B.Bus station C.Railway station
Why did the woman get a ticket?
A.Because he was speeding B.Because she ran a red light
C.Because she turned a corner too fast
What was the woman’s daughter doing when there was an earthquake?
A.she was reading a book B.She stayed at home alone
C.She was listening to her mother reading a book.
When does the conversation take place?
A.After the dinner B.During the dinner C.Before the dinner
What do you know about the man?
A.He drinks too much B. He bought a house C.He is a rich man
第二节(共15题,每题1.5分,共22.5分)
听第六段材料,回答6—8题。
What are they talking about?
They are talking about a second-hand car
They are talking about a machine.
They are talking about a new car.
What’s the most result of the dialogue?
A.The man didn’t buy it. B.The man bought it.
C.The man would discuss it with his wife before buy it.
What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A.They are friends B.Seller and buyer C.Husband and wife
听第七段材料,回答第9—11题。
9．Whose birthday is it today?
A.Mary’s B.Mike’s C.Peter’s
10.How will the woman get to the party?
She’ll get there by herself.
Mike will pick her up at ten.
She will go there with the man by taxi.
11.When will the party begin?
A.Before ten B.At ten C.After ten
听第八段材料,回答第12—14题。
12.Where is the conversation taking place?
A.At a bookstore B.At a library C.At a post office
13.How is the woman’s English?
A.Not too bad B.Not so good C.Good enough
14.Why does the woman have to come back again?
A.The assistant wants her to B.The assistant promises her new sales
C.She often comes here
听第九段材料，回答第15—17题。
15．Which statement referring to the man is Not true?
He is waiting for the same bus as the woman is.
He moved to New York because it was too cold in Indiana.
He missed the bus at last.
16.where was the woman born?
A.Florida B.New York C.Indiana
17.How long had the woman waited for the bus before it came?
A.About ten minutes B.About 20minutes C.About 30 minutes
听第十段独白，回答第18—20题。
18．What did the woman want to be at first when she was young？
A．A ballet dancer B.A daily helper C.A florist
19.What happened after the woman got married?
A.She was ill B.Her husband was ill
C.Her husband died and left her two little boys
20.Which is right according to the passage?
A.She is remarried B.She has to be a cleaning lady to support her family.
C.She owns a flower shop.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,共35分)
项填空(共15题,每题1分,共15分)
21.If you grow up in ________large family,you are more likely to develop ______ability to get on well with ________others.
A．a；the；/ B.a;the;the C.the;an;the D./;an;the
22.I shall never forget the year _______I lived with the great writer,________has a great effect on my life.
A.that;which B.which;that C.when;that D.when;which
23.If you do get my letter,please take the time to reply,_______your reply is very brief.
A.as if B.even if C.although D.if
24._______to Chinese painting,he spent many years ________the gongbi style of painting.
A.Having been introduced;practicing B.Having been introduced;to practice
C.Having introduced;in practicing D.Introduced;practiced
25.His painting were greatly _______and sold at a good price.
A.admitted B.permitted C.appreciated D.accepted
26.The boys _______at school yesterday,but they were lost playing games in the internet bars instead.
A.must have studied B.should have studied
C.might have studied D.could have studied
27.-------Why?Where is the key to the meeting-room?
--------Dear me!You ______it in the taxi!
A.had never left B.didn’t leave C.never left D.haven’t left
28.We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style ______in a personal style.
A.rather than B.better than C.more than D.less than
29.------How are you getting on with your work in the new company?
-------Quite well.Not so smoothly as I hoped,________.
A.either B.too C.though D.instead
30.-------It’s a good idea.But who’s going to _______the plan?
------I think all of the boys in our class will.
A.apply for B.take in C.get through D.carry out
31.------Could I help you with your English?
-------Thank you._______.
A.If you like B.It’s up to you C.It couldn’t be better D.You could,I think
32.-----How is the reference book that he brought you yesterday?
------It is no more than an ordinary one.It’s_________.
A.terrible B.valueless C.excellent D.attractive
33._______,the idea of having to work twelve hours a day defeated him.
A.Though he wanted the job very much B.He wanted the job very much
C.Although wanting the job badly D.Wanting the job badly
34.In such a hurry______to the railway station that they left their tickets behind at home.
A.had they gone B.did they go C.they had gone D.they went
35.----I tried to work out the problem in this way.But I failed.
-----Why not ______it_______in some other way?
A.to try to get;doing B.try getting;doing
C.try to get;done D.try getting;done
第二节 完形填空(共20题,每题1分,共20分)
For almost two months Dominic York,a 23-year-old haidresser,wandered about hospitals all night,wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor.Yesterday he proudly claimed in [36] that despite his complete [37] of medical experience or qualifications,he had saved many people’s lives.He had [38] been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was [39] to die on something she had swallowed.
“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospiatal and suddenly I [40] playing one of the roles myself.So I put on a [41] jacket and a stethoscope(听诊器) and walked around one of the biggest hospitals in London. [42] I just watched.Once [43] learn how doctors talk to patients,nurses and other doctors,it’s easy to [44] people in,” he said.
One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan.She had been [45] by a car and fainted(昏迷).When she [46] in hospital,York was standing over her.
“He looked very professional.He told me his name was Doctor Simon.Then he gave me some sort of injection,”she said. [47] he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was.She didn’t think there was anything wrong.“I would never have [48] he was a fake（冒牌货） if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his [49] a week later.When the policewoman told me who he really was,I could hardly believe my [50].”
Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “shocked and horrified”that he [51] with his cheating for so long.And then [52] him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.
“I can only hope that this will not lead to [53] problems.After all,you will have considerable opportunity to study the [54] of the psychiatrists(精神科医生) who will look after you while you are there.If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a [55] after you are set free,I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.”Judge Adams warned York.
36.A.court B.hospital C.bed D.prison
37.A.knowledge B.need C.lack D.loss
38.A.yet B.hardly C.ever D.even
39.A.certain B.about C.free D.quick
40.A.enjoyed B.suggested C.felt like D.avoided
41.A.white B.black C.red D.nice
42.A.As usual B.At first C.At once D.Once in a while
43.A.they B.we C.I D.you
44.A.invite B.follow C.bring D.take
45.A.knocked down B.picked up C.taken away D.dropped off
46.A.came to B.arrived C.hurried D.got
47.A.Meanwhile B.And then C.Therefore D.Again
48.recognized B.reported C.realized D.suggested
49.A.address B.jacket C.car D.photograph
50.A.eyes B.ears C.words D.heart
51.A.got away B.got up C.got down D.got in
52.A.put B.gave C.sentenced D.sent
53.A.physical B.mental C.serious D.further
54.A.behaviour B.appearances C.medicine D.expressions
55.A.policeman B.psychiatrist C.doctor D.professor
第三部分,阅读理解(共20题,每题2分,共40分)
A
The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire,making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.
Why not let Nottinghamshire’s buses provide you with a cheap,convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out?They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch,having a drink and then deciding who’s going to drive home.
Special Sunday ticket saves you money.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Day Ranger ticket give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle(授权)you to discounts at several visitor attractions.This means that you can save money by traveling by bus.Prices are--------currently:
Adults $7.50
Children& concessions $4.00
If you buy family Ticket( 2 adults & up to 3 children),your children can get free tickets.
Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.
Finding out about getting around the county couldn’t be easier.Information on bus service is widely available at:
Bus stations ▲Libraries ▲County contact points ▲Tourist information centers
You can also visit our website at:www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses
There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county.We also provide a journey planner and access to timetables for all the bus servies operating in the county.There are links to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.
Travel line
Public transport info
0870 608 2 608
www.traveline.org.uk
56.What can we do according to the ad?
We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.
We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price.
We can buy our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.
A ticket can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day.
57.Information on bus services is available at these places except_________.
A.university libraries B.the county Coun cil’s website
C.tourist information centers D.visitors attractions
58.How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children)goes on a special-Sunday-ticket trip?
A.$7.50 B.$15.00 C.$19.00 D.$23.00
59.If you ask for further information on fares of the individual bus oprators,you may as well______.
A.call 0870 608 2 608 B.refer to county contact points
C.go to the County Council D.browse www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses
B
Everyone loves the idea of travel-----or at least we think we do!All too often,though,we equate(使~~~等于)the idea of traveling with touring:a guide with a loudspeaker and a bright yellow flag,photographs,tour buses,bid dinners.Though tourists may visit some new historic landmarks,they probably experience nothing that changes how they interpret the world.They are still very much the same old person.
Traveling or exploring is a whole different feast.We want to see some new stuff----but we want to change ourselves and change how we see the world.Why?How does travel achieve this?
Travel is cathartic.This means that we are able to mature(成熟) as a person through the stress and anxiety,excitement and fear that travel invokes(引起).Culture shock or language barriers or anything can cause this.
Travel is all too human.Perhaps we rely too stongly on spoken language?(Just as language can explain,it can also confuse).Perhaps getting away from language we are finally able to experience different aspects of the human character?(A smile has so many meanings.)
Travel is unprejudiced,Travel can overcome so many of our stereotypes,prejudices(偏见)and ignorant hatreds.In traveling we must face many of our own cultural ideas and then either accept them or discard them. We get to choose how we want to see the world.
Yes,life is journey.Keep learning and keep loving,and remember that being a good person is the greatest success.
60.If we can really travel,_________.
A.we can change the world B.we can change the historic landmarks
C.we can change ourselves through changing the way in which we see the world.
D.we can only change the way in which we see the world.
61.The author thinks that _________.
travel helps us to understand and accept different cultures of different coutries.
through traveling,we learn a lot about beautiful landmarks.
travel helps us to learn foreign language.
through traveling,we learn a lot about foreign countries
62.We can infer from the passage that __________.
traveling leads to prejudices and ignorant hatreds.
if we want to overconme our prejudices,we must always stay where we were born.
if we want to overcome our prejudices,we must move to foreign countries.
living in the same place leads to prejudices and ignorant hatreds.
C
Across China ,students are sweating as they prepare for the tough January final exams.Many teenagers write to 21st Century Teens to complain that while they do well in their homework,they cannot get high marks in their exams.They are wondering why.
In a new study this month,US psychologists(心理学家)think they have found the answer.Their experiment will be published in the February issue of the magazine Psychological Science.It helps peope understand what restricts(限制)intellectual performance.
Researchers report that heavy exam pressure is actually more likely to affect the performance of very good students than average ones.Worried about pleasing others,these students can lose their most valueable intellectual weapon:short-term or working memory.This is their ability to recall numbers and thoughts,while focusing on the problem at hand.According to the study,when extra pressure is put on people with good skills,their performance drops off.
In recent years,psychologists have learnt more about short-term memory.It was on ce thought of as a store like a mental food processor(食品加工机)that helps shape ingredients(配料)while keeping the mind focused on the task at hand.
People with strong working memory skills tend to do well in intellectual ability tests.Their analytical skills and creative thinking depend on this short-term-cofused processor.
In the study,researchers tested the working memory of 93 students.They were divided into two groups,with a high and a low working memory.
The students then took two maths tests,under different conditions.One was called a practice test.In the other,the students were told they were part of a team that was depending on them to improve their score in order to win a reward.
The results were stiking:the group with high working memory scored about 10% higher than the others on the low-pressure practice test.But the two groups?Scores were about equal when the heat was on to perform.
The study shows how memory performance is affected by fear of failure and the ticking(滴答作响的)clock,according to the scientists.
63.Many gifted students can’t get high marks in the exam because ________.
they can’t cncentrate.
their memory suddenly becomes blank
they feel great anxiety that they may fail
they can’t fall asleep before exams
64.What’s the fun_ction of short-term memory mentioned in the passage?
It is a food processor
It helps people memorize a lot of things in a short time.
Its size determines one’s intellectual performance
It enables people to analyze and think creatively.
65.Which of the following is true?
People with low working memory do not suffer from high exam pressure.
“The ticking clock” mentioned in the last paragraph shows that whether the time limit is proper is also important in tests.
Psychologists used to believe short-term memory let people remember things just as they are.
Intellectual ability tests only show how well one’s short-term memory works
66.What do we know about the students who took part in the tests?
All of them got high scores in the second test.
They have good working memory.
They felt heavy pressure in the practice test.
Fear of failure had a greater effect on some students.
67.What’s the main subject of the story?
The relationship between heavy pressure and working memory
The reason why heavy exam pressure affects good students more.
What is working memory?
The recent experient done on working memory skills.
D
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality,yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform,whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general.Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms,one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(平民的)clothes.People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform.The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes.Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.What easier way is there for a nurse,a policeman,a hairdresser,or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical good points.They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.
Primary among the argument against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Though there are many types of uniforms,the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it,without change,until retirement.When people look alike,they are likely to think,speak,and act similarly on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems.Though they are long-lasting,often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maitain,requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
68.What surprises us is that Americans_________.
A.think highly of uniforms B.still judge a man by his clothes
C.less prefer wearing civilian clothes D.repect a lift operator in uniform
69.People are likely to think that a man in uniform________.
A.suggests quality work B.shows his social position
C.appears to be more practical D.looks more fresh and attractive
70.It can be concluded from the passage that___________.
people wear unforms to show their professions
people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform
the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people
people generally trust a person in uniform
71.The underlined sentence tells us that_________.
it’s impossible for people with jobs to lose their identity
people’s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms
Nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working
People in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms
E
What’s on
Stage
An acrobatic(杂技) soul:To celebrate its 50th anniversary,the China Acobatic Troupe will present“The Soul of China”,where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills(寒颤)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time:7:30 pm September 13—19
Place:Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng District
Exhibitions:
Joint Show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time:9:00a.m.---5:00 p.m. until September 15
Place:Huangshicheng Gallery,136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by ten young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works,which capture the wonderful variety of life in unique styles.
Time:9:00a.m.-----4:00 p.m. until September 12
Place:136 Nanchizi Street,Dongcheng District
Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers a deep study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time:9:00 a.m.----4:00 p.m. daily
Place:45Anyuan Donglu,Chaoyang District(shaoyanju area)
Concert
Beijing rocks:“The Night of Chinese Rock”is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert,including older generation bands,middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring a storm.
Time:September 16
Place:The Olympic Center
72.What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?
Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.
When you watch it,you will certainly feel cold.
Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.
Something strange will puzzle everyone,including scientists.
73.The most characteristic thing about“ The Night of Chinese Rock” is that______.
it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China.
it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians
it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes.
it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
74.Suppose it is September 15 today,how many activities can people choose to attend?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
75.On the whole,we can conclude:
there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month.
most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing
people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional
第二卷（共45分）
第四部分 写作（共两节，共45分）
阅读表达（共5小题，每题3分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，用英语简要回答文后的5个问题
While Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories，those were not the works he valued the most.In fact Conan Doyle once referred to them as “an elementary form of fiction”.He was very proud of his historical novels and considered themhis finest works.
While his Sherlock Holmes stories were hugely successful,Connan was concerned that they were keeping him from more important works.As early as 1891 he shared with his mother his concerns about Holmes.“He takes my mind from better things.”
As time went on,Conan Doyle found himself more closely identified with Sherlock Holmes to the exclusion(排斥)of his other works.“I weary（厌恶）of his name，”he told his mother.
In his own mind the matter was settled.Holmes must die.The only question was how?Conan Doyle wanted a dramatic finish for the great Sherlock Holmes.
In 1893 Conan Doyle visited Reichenbach Falls in the northern Swiss Alps.After seeing the magnificent falls he decided the place would make a worthy tomb for Sherlock Holmes.
The Adventure of the final Problem was published in December of 1893 in the Strand magazine.People were so upset that more than twenty thousand of them cancelled their subscription(订阅) to the Strand magazine.
It took a story of a ghostly hound to inspire Conan Doyle to bring the great detective back.In 1901 Sherlock Homles reappeared in The Hound of Baskervilles.Conan Doyle needed a strong central character for his ghostly novel.Why invent another one when he already had Sherlock Holmes?However,Conan Doyle made it clear that Holmes was not alive.This story took place before the incident at Reichenbach Falls.
The public’s response was phenomenal(了不起的).The Hound of the Baskervilles was also first published in The Strand.The magazine’s circulation rose by thirty thousand overnight.
76.How did Arthur Conan Doyle settle the matter?(please answer within ten words)
________________________________________________________________
77.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
He couldn’t get down to any other important works because of the story.
_______________________________________________________________
78.What happened when The Adventure of the Final Problem was published?(please answer within 15 words)
79.What can we infer from the last paragraph?(please answer within 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
80.Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
__________________________________________________________________________.
书面表达(30分)
中央电视台将要开播一个新的英语教学节目,请根据下表中的内容用英语写一篇100字左右的说明.
节目名称
对象及目的
开播日期
播出时间
频道
美国
生活
中国中学生。
帮助中学生
了解美国人如何
在日常生活
中表达自己。
同时帮助
提高英语水平
2006年7月
15日
每天下午
6：00---
6：30
次日上午
7：00---
7：30
重播
二频度
Channel Two
菏泽高二英语答案
听力 1-5 CBCAA 6-10 AABAA 11-15CABBC 16-20 ACACB
单选 21-25 ADBAC 26-30 BCACD 31-35 CBABD
完形 36-40 ACDBC 41-45 ABDDA 46-50 ABCDB 51-55 ACDAB
阅读 56-60 BDBAC 61-65 ADCDC 66-70 DBAAD 71-75 BACBC
76.He made Sherlock Holmes die.
77.The stories were keeping him from more important works.
78.More than twenty thousand peope cancelled their subscription to The Strand magazine.
79.Peope like Sherlock Holmes very much
80.他以他的历史小说而自豪,并且认为这是自己的精彩之作。
书面表达
A new English teaching programme “Life in America” will be broadcast by CCTV.In this program you will see how the Ameicans talk to each other and how they express themselves in their daily life.Simple English will be used in this program.It will help middle school students to know more about America and improve their English at the same time.This program will start on July 15,2006.We can watch it from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. every day and enjoy it again from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.the next day on Channel Two.
Welcome to the program.You’ll make great progress in English.
听力材料
Text 1
M:Excuse me.Could you tell me the way to the railway station?
W:Yes.Walk along this street until you see a traffic light.Then make a left and you will see the station in the distance.
Text 2
M:I don’t understand how you got a ticket.I always thought you were a careful driver.
W:I think I usually am.I didn’t expect the light to change before I got through.
Text 3
M:What were you doing when the earthquake hit the city?
W:I was at home reading to my daughter.
Text 4
W:Would you like some coffee,Jack?
M:Yes.thanks.That was a delicious dinner.I really enjoyed it.
Text 5
M:I’m so sick and have no money to see a doctor.
W:You could have bought a house if you had stopped spending all your money drink
Text 6
W:Um,yes.The car is in pretty good condition.I only use it to go to work and back.
M:Yes,but thr body’s rather rusty.Look at these bits here.It needs a lot of work.
W:Mmm.But it’s got a new battery and um,three new tires.Oh,and it’s just been serviced.The engine’s almost perfect.
M:All right.I’ll give you $2,000.
W:Oh,no.It’s worth a lot more.
M:2,000 in cash.Take it or leave it.
W:Um,I’m sorry.I’d rather wait for a better offer.
M:OK,it’s up to you.
Text 7
W:I hope it rains today.
M:Why?
W:Well,if it rains on your holiday,it means that you’ll make a lot of money this year.
M:How do you know that?
W:That’s what my grandmother says every time it rains on someone’s birthday.
M:We are having a birthday party for Mary tonight.
W:are we?
M:I’ve invited some friends.Mary doesn’t know about it yet.
W:Right.aren’t you taking Mary to a concert?
M:yes,and I’m taking her to the party afterwards.What about asking Mike to pick you up at ten?
M:Oh,no,that would be too much trouble.I can make it by myself.Where’s the party?
Text 8
M:good afternoon,may I help you?
W:Yes,I’m looking for Gone with thr Wind.It was recommended by my friends.
M:You are in the right shop.Just a minute.Here you are.
W:Oh,it’s in English.Do you have any in Chinese?I just started learning English a coulple of weeks ago.
M:We had some last week.Now I’m afraid they are all sold out.
W:Are you going to order more?
M:They are on order.Come back next week.We should have them then.
W:All right.I’ll be back.
Text 9
M:Excuse me,have you been waiting long?
W:about ten minutes.
M:Did you notice whether the No.7 bue has gone by?
W:Not while I’ve been standing here.I’m waiting for it too.
M:Good,Hot day,isn’t it?
W:Sure,This is unusual for March.I don’t remember if it has been so hot and dry in March before.
M:you were born in New York?
W:No,I was born in Florida,but I’ve been here for ten years now.
M:My mother and I just moved here from Indiana.
W:Very cold in Indiana,isn’t it?
M:Yes.That’s why we moved here.Do you think we’ve missed the bus?I’ve been here for 20 minutes already.
W:Don’t worry.Here it comes.
Text 10
When I was very young,I had very romantic ideas about my future.At first I wanted to be a ballet dancer.I ofen imagined myself on the stage at the Opera House with the audience cheering at the end of the show,and huge bunches of flowers at my feet.But it was soon obvious that I was too tall to be a ballet dancer.Then I thought about becoming a florist an working in a shop full of lovely flowers.However,when I left school,I fell in live and got married.I was very happy.Then suddenly it was all over.At the age of 23,my husband passed away and I had two little boys.I hadn’t learnt how to dance and I hadn’t learned how to plant flowers.The only thing I learned was about how to look after a home,so I became a cleaning lady,and now I go out to do housework.I am paid by the hour so I managed to eanrn enough to pay for us three.
高二英语试题
第一卷（三部分，共105分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5题，每题1。5分,共7.5分）
Where does the man want to go?
A.Police station B.Bus station C.Railway station
Why did the woman get a ticket?
A.Because he was speeding B.Because she ran a red light
C.Because she turned a corner too fast
What was the woman’s daughter doing when there was an earthquake?
A.she was reading a book B.She stayed at home alone
C.She was listening to her mother reading a book.
When does the conversation take place?
A.After the dinner B.During the dinner C.Before the dinner
What do you know about the man?
A.He drinks too much B. He bought a house C.He is a rich man
第二节(共15题,每题1.5分,共22.5分)
听第六段材料,回答6—8题。
What are they talking about?
They are talking about a second-hand car
They are talking about a machine.
They are talking about a new car.
What’s the most result of the dialogue?
A.The man didn’t buy it. B.The man bought it.
C.The man would discuss it with his wife before buy it.
What’s the relationship between the two speakers?
A.They are friends B.Seller and buyer C.Husband and wife
听第七段材料,回答第9—11题。
9．Whose birthday is it today?
A.Mary’s B.Mike’s C.Peter’s
10.How will the woman get to the party?
She’ll get there by herself.
Mike will pick her up at ten.
She will go there with the man by taxi.
11.When will the party begin?
A.Before ten B.At ten C.After ten
听第八段材料,回答第12—14题。
12.Where is the conversation taking place?
A.At a bookstore B.At a library C.At a post office
13.How is the woman’s English?
A.Not too bad B.Not so good C.Good enough
14.Why does the woman have to come back again?
A.The assistant wants her to B.The assistant promises her new sales
C.She often comes here
听第九段材料，回答第15—17题。
15．Which statement referring to the man is Not true?
He is waiting for the same bus as the woman is.
He moved to New York because it was too cold in Indiana.
He missed the bus at last.
16.where was the woman born?
A.Florida B.New York C.Indiana
17.How long had the woman waited for the bus before it came?
A.About ten minutes B.About 20minutes C.About 30 minutes
听第十段独白，回答第18—20题。
18．What did the woman want to be at first when she was young？
A．A ballet dancer B.A daily helper C.A florist
19.What happened after the woman got married?
A.She was ill B.Her husband was ill
C.Her husband died and left her two little boys
20.Which is right according to the passage?
A.She is remarried B.She has to be a cleaning lady to support her family.
C.She owns a flower shop.
第二部分 英语知识运用(共两节,共35分)
项填空(共15题,每题1分,共15分)
21.If you grow up in ________large family,you are more likely to develop ______ability to get on well with ________others.
A．a；the；/ B.a;the;the C.the;an;the D./;an;the
22.I shall never forget the year _______I lived with the great writer,________has a great effect on my life.
A.that;which B.which;that C.when;that D.when;which
23.If you do get my letter,please take the time to reply,_______your reply is very brief.
A.as if B.even if C.although D.if
24._______to Chinese painting,he spent many years ________the gongbi style of painting.
A.Having been introduced;practicing B.Having been introduced;to practice
C.Having introduced;in practicing D.Introduced;practiced
25.His painting were greatly _______and sold at a good price.
A.admitted B.permitted C.appreciated D.accepted
26.The boys _______at school yesterday,but they were lost playing games in the internet bars instead.
A.must have studied B.should have studied
C.might have studied D.could have studied
27.-------Why?Where is the key to the meeting-room?
--------Dear me!You ______it in the taxi!
A.had never left B.didn’t leave C.never left D.haven’t left
28.We are taught that a business letter should be written in a formal style ______in a personal style.
A.rather than B.better than C.more than D.less than
29.------How are you getting on with your work in the new company?
-------Quite well.Not so smoothly as I hoped,________.
A.either B.too C.though D.instead
30.-------It’s a good idea.But who’s going to _______the plan?
------I think all of the boys in our class will.
A.apply for B.take in C.get through D.carry out
31.------Could I help you with your English?
-------Thank you._______.
A.If you like B.It’s up to you C.It couldn’t be better D.You could,I think
32.-----How is the reference book that he brought you yesterday?
------It is no more than an ordinary one.It’s_________.
A.terrible B.valueless C.excellent D.attractive
33._______,the idea of having to work twelve hours a day defeated him.
A.Though he wanted the job very much B.He wanted the job very much
C.Although wanting the job badly D.Wanting the job badly
34.In such a hurry______to the railway station that they left their tickets behind at home.
A.had they gone B.did they go C.they had gone D.they went
35.----I tried to work out the problem in this way.But I failed.
-----Why not ______it_______in some other way?
A.to try to get;doing B.try getting;doing
C.try to get;done D.try getting;done
第二节 完形填空(共20题,每题1分,共20分)
For almost two months Dominic York,a 23-year-old haidresser,wandered about hospitals all night,wearing a white coat and pretending he was a doctor.Yesterday he proudly claimed in [36] that despite his complete [37] of medical experience or qualifications,he had saved many people’s lives.He had [38] been allowed to assist a surgeon during an emergency operation on a patient who was [39] to die on something she had swallowed.
“I watched one of those TV dramas about a hospiatal and suddenly I [40] playing one of the roles myself.So I put on a [41] jacket and a stethoscope(听诊器) and walked around one of the biggest hospitals in London. [42] I just watched.Once [43] learn how doctors talk to patients,nurses and other doctors,it’s easy to [44] people in,” he said.
One of the patients he treated was Laura Kennan.She had been [45] by a car and fainted(昏迷).When she [46] in hospital,York was standing over her.
“He looked very professional.He told me his name was Doctor Simon.Then he gave me some sort of injection,”she said. [47] he suddenly cleared off when a nurse asked who he was.She didn’t think there was anything wrong.“I would never have [48] he was a fake（冒牌货） if a policewoman hadn’t showed me his [49] a week later.When the policewoman told me who he really was,I could hardly believe my [50].”
Judge Raymond Adams told York that he was “shocked and horrified”that he [51] with his cheating for so long.And then [52] him to eighteen months in a special prison for criminal with mental disorders.
“I can only hope that this will not lead to [53] problems.After all,you will have considerable opportunity to study the [54] of the psychiatrists(精神科医生) who will look after you while you are there.If you try to persuade people that you yourself are a [55] after you are set free,I shall make sure that you are given a much longer sentence.”Judge Adams warned York.
36.A.court B.hospital C.bed D.prison
37.A.knowledge B.need C.lack D.loss
38.A.yet B.hardly C.ever D.even
39.A.certain B.about C.free D.quick
40.A.enjoyed B.suggested C.felt like D.avoided
41.A.white B.black C.red D.nice
42.A.As usual B.At first C.At once D.Once in a while
43.A.they B.we C.I D.you
44.A.invite B.follow C.bring D.take
45.A.knocked down B.picked up C.taken away D.dropped off
46.A.came to B.arrived C.hurried D.got
47.A.Meanwhile B.And then C.Therefore D.Again
48.recognized B.reported C.realized D.suggested
49.A.address B.jacket C.car D.photograph
50.A.eyes B.ears C.words D.heart
51.A.got away B.got up C.got down D.got in
52.A.put B.gave C.sentenced D.sent
53.A.physical B.mental C.serious D.further
54.A.behaviour B.appearances C.medicine D.expressions
55.A.policeman B.psychiatrist C.doctor D.professor
第三部分,阅读理解(共20题,每题2分,共40分)
A
The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire,making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.
Why not let Nottinghamshire’s buses provide you with a cheap,convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out?They even take away the worry of stopping for lunch,having a drink and then deciding who’s going to drive home.
Special Sunday ticket saves you money.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Day Ranger ticket give you unlimited travel on buses right across the county every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday and will entitle(授权)you to discounts at several visitor attractions.This means that you can save money by traveling by bus.Prices are--------currently:
Adults $7.50
Children& concessions $4.00
If you buy family Ticket( 2 adults & up to 3 children),your children can get free tickets.
Simply buy your ticket on the first bus you board on a Sunday and then travel wherever you want in Nottinghamshire for the rest of the day.
Finding out about getting around the county couldn’t be easier.Information on bus service is widely available at:
Bus stations ▲Libraries ▲County contact points ▲Tourist information centers
You can also visit our website at:www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses
There is extensive information on bus travel and the attractions of the county.We also provide a journey planner and access to timetables for all the bus servies operating in the county.There are links to the individual bus operators for further information on fares and special offers.
Travel line
Public transport info
0870 608 2 608
www.traveline.org.uk
56.What can we do according to the ad?
We can enjoy all of the attractions of the county by bus.
We may be able to visit some scenic spots at a fairly low price.
We can buy our tickets anytime we get on board the bus.
A ticket can offer us unlimited bus travel across the county every day.
57.Information on bus services is available at these places except_________.
A.university libraries B.the county Coun cil’s website
C.tourist information centers D.visitors attractions
58.How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children)goes on a special-Sunday-ticket trip?
A.$7.50 B.$15.00 C.$19.00 D.$23.00
59.If you ask for further information on fares of the individual bus oprators,you may as well______.
A.call 0870 608 2 608 B.refer to county contact points
C.go to the County Council D.browse www.Nottinghamshire.gov.uk/buses
B
Everyone loves the idea of travel-----or at least we think we do!All too often,though,we equate(使~~~等于)the idea of traveling with touring:a guide with a loudspeaker and a bright yellow flag,photographs,tour buses,bid dinners.Though tourists may visit some new historic landmarks,they probably experience nothing that changes how they interpret the world.They are still very much the same old person.
Traveling or exploring is a whole different feast.We want to see some new stuff----but we want to change ourselves and change how we see the world.Why?How does travel achieve this?
Travel is cathartic.This means that we are able to mature(成熟) as a person through the stress and anxiety,excitement and fear that travel invokes(引起).Culture shock or language barriers or anything can cause this.
Travel is all too human.Perhaps we rely too stongly on spoken language?(Just as language can explain,it can also confuse).Perhaps getting away from language we are finally able to experience different aspects of the human character?(A smile has so many meanings.)
Travel is unprejudiced,Travel can overcome so many of our stereotypes,prejudices(偏见)and ignorant hatreds.In traveling we must face many of our own cultural ideas and then either accept them or discard them. We get to choose how we want to see the world.
Yes,life is journey.Keep learning and keep loving,and remember that being a good person is the greatest success.
60.If we can really travel,_________.
A.we can change the world B.we can change the historic landmarks
C.we can change ourselves through changing the way in which we see the world.
D.we can only change the way in which we see the world.
61.The author thinks that _________.
travel helps us to understand and accept different cultures of different coutries.
through traveling,we learn a lot about beautiful landmarks.
travel helps us to learn foreign language.
through traveling,we learn a lot about foreign countries
62.We can infer from the passage that __________.
traveling leads to prejudices and ignorant hatreds.
if we want to overconme our prejudices,we must always stay where we were born.
if we want to overcome our prejudices,we must move to foreign countries.
living in the same place leads to prejudices and ignorant hatreds.
C
Across China ,students are sweating as they prepare for the tough January final exams.Many teenagers write to 21st Century Teens to complain that while they do well in their homework,they cannot get high marks in their exams.They are wondering why.
In a new study this month,US psychologists(心理学家)think they have found the answer.Their experiment will be published in the February issue of the magazine Psychological Science.It helps peope understand what restricts(限制)intellectual performance.
Researchers report that heavy exam pressure is actually more likely to affect the performance of very good students than average ones.Worried about pleasing others,these students can lose their most valueable intellectual weapon:short-term or working memory.This is their ability to recall numbers and thoughts,while focusing on the problem at hand.According to the study,when extra pressure is put on people with good skills,their performance drops off.
In recent years,psychologists have learnt more about short-term memory.It was on ce thought of as a store like a mental food processor(食品加工机)that helps shape ingredients(配料)while keeping the mind focused on the task at hand.
People with strong working memory skills tend to do well in intellectual ability tests.Their analytical skills and creative thinking depend on this short-term-cofused processor.
In the study,researchers tested the working memory of 93 students.They were divided into two groups,with a high and a low working memory.
The students then took two maths tests,under different conditions.One was called a practice test.In the other,the students were told they were part of a team that was depending on them to improve their score in order to win a reward.
The results were stiking:the group with high working memory scored about 10% higher than the others on the low-pressure practice test.But the two groups?Scores were about equal when the heat was on to perform.
The study shows how memory performance is affected by fear of failure and the ticking(滴答作响的)clock,according to the scientists.
63.Many gifted students can’t get high marks in the exam because ________.
they can’t cncentrate.
their memory suddenly becomes blank
they feel great anxiety that they may fail
they can’t fall asleep before exams
64.What’s the fun_ction of short-term memory mentioned in the passage?
It is a food processor
It helps people memorize a lot of things in a short time.
Its size determines one’s intellectual performance
It enables people to analyze and think creatively.
65.Which of the following is true?
People with low working memory do not suffer from high exam pressure.
“The ticking clock” mentioned in the last paragraph shows that whether the time limit is proper is also important in tests.
Psychologists used to believe short-term memory let people remember things just as they are.
Intellectual ability tests only show how well one’s short-term memory works
66.What do we know about the students who took part in the tests?
All of them got high scores in the second test.
They have good working memory.
They felt heavy pressure in the practice test.
Fear of failure had a greater effect on some students.
67.What’s the main subject of the story?
The relationship between heavy pressure and working memory
The reason why heavy exam pressure affects good students more.
What is working memory?
The recent experient done on working memory skills.
D
Americans are proud of their variety and individuality,yet they love and respect few things more than a uniform,whether it is the uniform of a lift operator or the uniform of a five-star general.Why are uniforms so popular in the United States?
Among the arguments for uniforms,one of the first is that in the eyes of most people they look more professional than civilian(平民的)clothes.People have become conditioned to expect higher quality from a man who wears a uniform.The television repairman who wears a uniform is likely to inspire more trust than one who appears in civilian clothes.Faith in the skill of a garage mechanic is increased by a uniform.What easier way is there for a nurse,a policeman,a hairdresser,or a waiter to lose professional identity than to step out of uniform?
Uniforms also have many practical good points.They are often more comfortable and more lasting than civilian clothes.
Primary among the argument against uniforms is their lack of variety and the loss of individuality experienced by people who must wear them.Though there are many types of uniforms,the wearer of any particular type is generally stuck with it,without change,until retirement.When people look alike,they are likely to think,speak,and act similarly on the job at least.
Uniforms also give rise to some practical problems.Though they are long-lasting,often their initial expense is greater than the cost of civilian clothes.Some uniforms are also expensive to maitain,requiring professional dry cleaning rather than the home laundering possible with many types of civilian clothes.
68.What surprises us is that Americans_________.
A.think highly of uniforms B.still judge a man by his clothes
C.less prefer wearing civilian clothes D.repect a lift operator in uniform
69.People are likely to think that a man in uniform________.
A.suggests quality work B.shows his social position
C.appears to be more practical D.looks more fresh and attractive
70.It can be concluded from the passage that___________.
people wear unforms to show their professions
people enjoy wearing comfortable uniform
the cost of the uniform is acceptable to people
people generally trust a person in uniform
71.The underlined sentence tells us that_________.
it’s impossible for people with jobs to lose their identity
people’s identity can be recognized more easily by their uniforms
Nurses and policemen must wear uniforms when working
People in those professions act in an easier way without uniforms
E
What’s on
Stage
An acrobatic(杂技) soul:To celebrate its 50th anniversary,the China Acobatic Troupe will present“The Soul of China”,where the seemingly impossible is made real.Chills(寒颤)will run down your spine(脊柱) as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time:7:30 pm September 13—19
Place:Capital Theatre,22 Wangfujing Dajie,Dongcheng District
Exhibitions:
Joint Show:A group ink painting exhibition is running at the Huangshicheng Art Gallery in Beijing.About 50 works by 25 young artists including Ge Yun and Yu Yang are on display.
Time:9:00a.m.---5:00 p.m. until September 15
Place:Huangshicheng Gallery,136 Nanchizi Dajie, Dongcheng District
Oil paintings:The Wanfung Art Gallery will host a joint show of oil painting by ten young and middle-aged artists.On display are more than 30 of their latest works,which capture the wonderful variety of life in unique styles.
Time:9:00a.m.-----4:00 p.m. until September 12
Place:136 Nanchizi Street,Dongcheng District
Literature museum:The National Museum of Modern Chinese Literature offers a deep study of the evolution of Chinese contemporary literature from 1919 to 1949.
Time:9:00 a.m.----4:00 p.m. daily
Place:45Anyuan Donglu,Chaoyang District(shaoyanju area)
Concert
Beijing rocks:“The Night of Chinese Rock”is set to bring rock fans out by the thousands next month.Nine Chinese rock bands will perform at the concert,including older generation bands,middle generation and some recent arrivals.The audience will be given a chance to decide what songs they want to hear,which is sure to bring a storm.
Time:September 16
Place:The Olympic Center
72.What do you think of the acrobatic show mentioned here?
Unexpected things will make you excited and surprised.
When you watch it,you will certainly feel cold.
Even the bravest ones will be too frightened to go on watching.
Something strange will puzzle everyone,including scientists.
73.The most characteristic thing about“ The Night of Chinese Rock” is that______.
it will certainly cause a rock storm throughout China.
it is to be held in memory of one of the greatest musicians
it is to bring thousands of rock fans out of their homes.
it will let the audience choose the performers and the music
74.Suppose it is September 15 today,how many activities can people choose to attend?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
75.On the whole,we can conclude:
there are usually more cultural activities in September than in any other month.
most of the cultural activities in Beijing are for foreign visitors only
we can enjoy a large variety of cultural activities in Beijing
people in Beijing prefer modern culture to something traditional
第二卷（共45分）
第四部分 写作（共两节，共45分）
阅读表达（共5小题，每题3分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，用英语简要回答文后的5个问题
While Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories，those were not the works he valued the most.In fact Conan Doyle once referred to them as “an elementary form of fiction”.He was very proud of his historical novels and considered themhis finest works.
While his Sherlock Holmes stories were hugely successful,Connan was concerned that they were keeping him from more important works.As early as 1891 he shared with his mother his concerns about Holmes.“He takes my mind from better things.”
As time went on,Conan Doyle found himself more closely identified with Sherlock Holmes to the exclusion(排斥)of his other works.“I weary（厌恶）of his name，”he told his mother.
In his own mind the matter was settled.Holmes must die.The only question was how?Conan Doyle wanted a dramatic finish for the great Sherlock Holmes.
In 1893 Conan Doyle visited Reichenbach Falls in the northern Swiss Alps.After seeing the magnificent falls he decided the place would make a worthy tomb for Sherlock Holmes.
The Adventure of the final Problem was published in December of 1893 in the Strand magazine.People were so upset that more than twenty thousand of them cancelled their subscription(订阅) to the Strand magazine.
It took a story of a ghostly hound to inspire Conan Doyle to bring the great detective back.In 1901 Sherlock Homles reappeared in The Hound of Baskervilles.Conan Doyle needed a strong central character for his ghostly novel.Why invent another one when he already had Sherlock Holmes?However,Conan Doyle made it clear that Holmes was not alive.This story took place before the incident at Reichenbach Falls.
The public’s response was phenomenal(了不起的).The Hound of the Baskervilles was also first published in The Strand.The magazine’s circulation rose by thirty thousand overnight.
76.How did Arthur Conan Doyle settle the matter?(please answer within ten words)
________________________________________________________________
77.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
He couldn’t get down to any other important works because of the story.
_______________________________________________________________
78.What happened when The Adventure of the Final Problem was published?(please answer within 15 words)
79.What can we infer from the last paragraph?(please answer within 10 words)
____________________________________________________________________
80.Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
__________________________________________________________________________.
书面表达(30分)
中央电视台将要开播一个新的英语教学节目,请根据下表中的内容用英语写一篇100字左右的说明.
节目名称
对象及目的
开播日期
播出时间
频道
美国
生活
中国中学生。
帮助中学生
了解美国人如何
在日常生活
中表达自己。
同时帮助
提高英语水平
2006年7月
15日
每天下午
6：00---
6：30
次日上午
7：00---
7：30
重播
二频度
Channel Two
菏泽高二英语答案
听力 1-5 CBCAA 6-10 AABAA 11-15CABBC 16-20 ACACB
单选 21-25 ADBAC 26-30 BCACD 31-35 CBABD
完形 36-40 ACDBC 41-45 ABDDA 46-50 ABCDB 51-55 ACDAB
阅读 56-60 BDBAC 61-65 ADCDC 66-70 DBAAD 71-75 BACBC
76.He made Sherlock Holmes die.
77.The stories were keeping him from more important works.
78.More than twenty thousand peope cancelled their subscription to The Strand magazine.
79.Peope like Sherlock Holmes very much
80.他以他的历史小说而自豪,并且认为这是自己的精彩之作。
书面表达
A new English teaching programme “Life in America” will be broadcast by CCTV.In this program you will see how the Ameicans talk to each other and how they express themselves in their daily life.Simple English will be used in this program.It will help middle school students to know more about America and improve their English at the same time.This program will start on July 15,2006.We can watch it from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. every day and enjoy it again from 7:00 to 7:30 a.m.the next day on Channel Two.
Welcome to the program.You’ll make great progress in English.
听力材料
Text 1
M:Excuse me.Could you tell me the way to the railway station?
W:Yes.Walk along this street until you see a traffic light.Then make a left and you will see the station in the distance.
Text 2
M:I don’t understand how you got a ticket.I always thought you were a careful driver.
W:I think I usually am.I didn’t expect the light to change before I got through.
Text 3
M:What were you doing when the earthquake hit the city?
W:I was at home reading to my daughter.
Text 4
W:Would you like some coffee,Jack?
M:Yes.thanks.That was a delicious dinner.I really enjoyed it.
Text 5
M:I’m so sick and have no money to see a doctor.
W:You could have bought a house if you had stopped spending all your money drink
Text 6
W:Um,yes.The car is in pretty good condition.I only use it to go to work and back.
M:Yes,but thr body’s rather rusty.Look at these bits here.It needs a lot of work.
W:Mmm.But it’s got a new battery and um,three new tires.Oh,and it’s just been serviced.The engine’s almost perfect.
M:All right.I’ll give you $2,000.
W:Oh,no.It’s worth a lot more.
M:2,000 in cash.Take it or leave it.
W:Um,I’m sorry.I’d rather wait for a better offer.
M:OK,it’s up to you.
Text 7
W:I hope it rains today.
M:Why?
W:Well,if it rains on your holiday,it means that you’ll make a lot of money this year.
M:How do you know that?
W:That’s what my grandmother says every time it rains on someone’s birthday.
M:We are having a birthday party for Mary tonight.
W:are we?
M:I’ve invited some friends.Mary doesn’t know about it yet.
W:Right.aren’t you taking Mary to a concert?
M:yes,and I’m taking her to the party afterwards.What about asking Mike to pick you up at ten?
M:Oh,no,that would be too much trouble.I can make it by myself.Where’s the party?
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M:good afternoon,may I help you?
W:Yes,I’m looking for Gone with thr Wind.It was recommended by my friends.
M:You are in the right shop.Just a minute.Here you are.
W:Oh,it’s in English.Do you have any in Chinese?I just started learning English a coulple of weeks ago.
M:We had some last week.Now I’m afraid they are all sold out.
W:Are you going to order more?
M:They are on order.Come back next week.We should have them then.
W:All right.I’ll be back.
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M:Excuse me,have you been waiting long?
W:about ten minutes.
M:Did you notice whether the No.7 bue has gone by?
W:Not while I’ve been standing here.I’m waiting for it too.
M:Good,Hot day,isn’t it?
W:Sure,This is unusual for March.I don’t remember if it has been so hot and dry in March before.
M:you were born in New York?
W:No,I was born in Florida,but I’ve been here for ten years now.
M:My mother and I just moved here from Indiana.
W:Very cold in Indiana,isn’t it?
M:Yes.That’s why we moved here.Do you think we’ve missed the bus?I’ve been here for 20 minutes already.
W:Don’t worry.Here it comes.
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When I was very young,I had very romantic ideas about my future.At first I wanted to be a ballet dancer.I ofen imagined myself on the stage at the Opera House with the audience cheering at the end of the show,and huge bunches of flowers at my feet.But it was soon obvious that I was too tall to be a ballet dancer.Then I thought about becoming a florist an working in a shop full of lovely flowers.However,when I left school,I fell in live and got married.I was very happy.Then suddenly it was all over.At the age of 23,my husband passed away and I had two little boys.I hadn’t learnt how to dance and I hadn’t learned how to plant flowers.The only thing I learned was about how to look after a home,so I became a cleaning lady,and now I go out to do housework.I am paid by the hour so I managed to eanrn enough to pay for us three.