泉州五中2006-2007届上学期英语科单元试卷（2）
December 29, 2006
本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)共四部分。第一卷1至9页。第二卷10至11页。共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第一卷(三部分，共115分)
第一部分：听力(共三节，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
How will Betty go to work today?
A. By bus B. By bike C. On foot
2. What is the man doing?
A. Working in the garden. B. Writing a report. C. Reading a newspaper.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. At a hospital. B. In a shop. C. At home.
4. What is the possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife B. Mother and son. C. Friends.
5. What will the two speakers probably do?
A. Go cycling. B. See a film. C. Go sailing.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段材料，每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听每段材料前，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，每段材料读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6-7题。
6. What sport did the man do last week?
A. Swimming. B. Basketball. C. Table tennis.
7. When will the two speakers go to the sports center?
A. Next Friday. B. Next Thursday. C. Next Wednesday.
听第7段材料，回答第8-10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Salesperson and customer. B. Old school friends. C. Fellow workers.
9. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is fond of her work. B. She is tired of traveling. C. She is interested in law.
10. What is the man probably?
A. A company manager. B. A salesperson. C. A lawyer.
听第8段材料，回答第11-13题。
11. What do we know about No. 6 Station Road?
A. It is far from the town. B. It has four bedrooms. C. It has a garage.
12. What is the advantage of No. 4 Candy Street?
A. It is in a quieter place. B. It has bigger rooms. C. It is closer to shops.
13. Which one have the speakers decided on?
A. The one with a big garden. B. The one next to the station. C. The one closer to town.
听第9段材料，回答第14-17题。
14. Where are the two speakers?
A. At a bus station. B. At a railway station. C. At a travel agency.
15. How many trains are there to Warwick this morning?
A. One B. Two. C. Four.
16. What will the woman do in Warwick?
A. See her doctor. B. Visit her relatives. C. Pay a visit to a castle.
17. How much does the woman pay for her tickets?
A. ￡40. B. ￡13.50. C. ￡20.
听第10段材料，回答第18-20题。
18. What is the purpose of setting up the museum according to Mr. Brown?
A. To promote his products. B. To help educate school children.
C. To attract more visitors.
19. Why does the speaker invite teachers before the museum open?
A. To get their advice. B. To introduce his company.
C. To teach them how to use computers.
20. What is Mr. Tom Silver?
A. A guide in the museum. B. A teacher in a high school.
C. The assistant of Mr. Brown.
第二部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. —Who do you think will write to us , sister ?
—I’m hoping to get important letter from father .
A．the; 不填 B．an ; the C．an ; 不填 D．the; the
22. $100 a month could hardly ______ the cost of his life in such a big city in this country.
A. spend B. take C. cover D. meet
23. —Oh, must you? Stay a bit longer. It’s been such fun having you.
—______, but I’ve got an early start tomorrow morning.
A. No problem B. All right C. Never mind D. Thanks anyway
24. —Is the meeting held in Room 302 or 303 ?
—It should be 302, but I hear that it till tomorrow .
A．was put off B．will put off C．has been put off D．is put off
25. The University of Tokyo is the oldest university in Japan and has always been in the lead when it comes to new challenges .
A．facing B．face C．be faced D．being faced
26. —I didn't tell my parents that I would leave home.
—You ______ when you left home since you are living with them.
A. ought to have B. might have C. could have D. must have
27. I welcome the news _______ attacks on women on the railways are 19 percent down.
A. which B. that C. when D. whether
28. I’d rather read than watch television, as the programs seem _ __ worse all the time.
A. to get B. to be getting C. to have got D. getting
29. Tom is unfit for such kind of matter as __ __ patience, courage and a quick mind.
A. asks for B. looks for C. cares for D. calls for
30. So loudly _ _ that even people in the next room could hear him.
A. did he say B. he talked C. did he speak D. he told
31. My sister, as well as her classmates who __ _ late for class, __ __ criticized by Mr. Hunt.
A. were, was B. was, were C. was, was D. were, were
32. It is ___ _ he often fails in exams __ __ makes his parents worried about him.
A. what, that B. that, what C. that, that D. /, that
33. They were all attractive, but she ____ from the others.
A picked out B stood out C made out D kept out
34. This is the product our manager wants __ _ in a different way from the ones of a similar kind.
A. to advertise B. being advertised C. advertising D. advertised
35. The bad experiences are ________ the most important ones, _______ can make you realize your strength.
A. probably; which B. likely; that
C. possible; that D. perhaps; as
第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
How could you fulfill (实现) your dream? Begin doing the work you love as soon as possible, 36 you don’t get paid for it, or you can only work at it in your spare time? When Albert Einstein failed to get a job as a physics professor, he could have said to 37 , “Now, I didn’t manage to have the work related to 38 . I should give it up and begin to settle for some other career.” 39 , he wrote the two well-known papers while 40 as a patent office worker. After that, there was not any major university in the world that would not have 41 him to work for them as a professor.
If you want to work as an artist while you are making a life as a(n) 42 , don’t think of yourself as a waiter who 43 one day to become an artist. That will put the work you experience somewhere 44 in the future. Rather, think yourself as an artist, 45 yourself by waiting the tables and paint or draw as much as you can. It is 46 to earn a living wage as a waiter working 20 hours a 47 . That will leave plenty of time to 48 to training or developing your skills in the 49 hours.
While seeking the work you love, you will find it 50 to expand your awareness (认识) into the universe of all possibilities. You don't want to be 51 the ideas of what you should do or what you have done before. Having 52 to all possibilities, you can make a final 53 and select the work you love as your own.
Doing the work you love requires that you should be 54 devoted to the imaginative and the 55 . That’s to say it requires not only the ability to dream big dreams but also the ability to face and master all the little details that make dreams come true.
36. A. because B. although C. even though D. now that
37. A. the university B. himself C. the professor D. his family
38. A. science B. professor C. physics D. university
39. A. Therefore B. However C. Instead D. So
40. A. invited B. employed C. worked D. served
41. A. demanded B. hoped C. made D. wanted
42. A. waiter B. worker C. artist D. officer
43. A. decides B. supposes C. thinks D. hopes
44. A. far off B. close C. forward D. ahead
45. A. keeping B. supporting C. imagining D. enjoying
46. A. important B. impossible C. reasonable D. possible
47. A. day B. week C. month D. year
48. A. spend B. kill C. cost D. devote
49. A. off B. working C. valuable D. extra
50. A. interesting B. easy C. difficult D. helpful
51. A. worried about B. interested in C. limited to D. curious about
52. A. led B. opened C. shown D. referred
53. A. decision B. plan C. conclusion D. statement
54. A. honestly B. fully C. equally D. carefully
55. A. thoughtful B. possible C. necessary D. practical
第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题；每题2分，满分40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
I was born in Tuckahoe, Talbot County, Maryland. I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any record containing it. By far the larger part of the slaves know as little of their age as horses know of theirs, and it is the wish of most masters within my knowledge to keep their slaves thus ignorant(不知情的). I do not remember having ever met a slave who could tell of his birthday. They seldom come nearer to it than planting - time, harvesting, springtime, or fall time. A lack of information concerning my own was a source of unhappiness to me even during childhood. The white children could tell their ages, I could not tell why the same right ought to be taken away from me. I was not allowed to ask my master about it. He considered all such questions on the part of a slave improper and impolite. The nearest guess makes me now between twenty - seven and twenty – eight years of age. I come to this, from hearing my master say, some time during 1835, I was about seventeen years old. My mother was named Harriet Bailey. She was the daughter of Isaac and Betsey Bailey, both colored, and quite dark.
My father was a white man. The opinion was also whispered that my master was my father; but of the correctness of this opinion, I know nothing and I had no means to know. My mother and I were separated when I was only a baby – before I knew her as my mother. It is a common custom, in the part of Maryland from which I ran away, to part children from their mothers at a very early age. Frequently, before the child has reached its twelfth month, its mother is taken from it, and hired out on some farm a considerable distance off, and the child is placed under the care of an older woman, too old for field labor.
56. It can be learned from the text that
A. the slaves forgot the exact time when they were born
B. the writer didn't know whether his master was his father
C. the writer was about twenty - seven years old in 1835
D. the writer's mother left him as soon as he was born
57. The underlined word "it" in Paragraph 1 refers to
A. their birthday B. my age C. harvesting D. Maryland
58. According to the passage, when the writer was very young his mother
A. ran away B. died
C. had several children D. was sent elsewhere
59. The author was most probably raised
A. by his white father B. by an old woman slave
C. with his master's support D. together with his brother
B
Ⅰ
JAMAICA
There’s no place like home.
Here you are, at home in Jamaica in your very own villa(别墅), all comfort and privacy.
A waitress is going shopping soon after you live in, to surprise you with a lobster for dinner.
Madly extravagant? Not at all.
There are hundreds of villas for rent, all over Jamaica. Bring your family, or share one with your best friends and the cost becomes increasingly attractive. And what nicer way to experience the beautiful wonders of Jamaica than to have your own special place to return to each evening where you can sit back relaxedly, talk about tomorrow, and to yourself, “There’s no place like home.”
Make it Jamaica. Again.
Ⅱ
SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Girls from 5-18 years
A well established, selective girls school
Offering a broad academic curriculum (课程)
And a wide variety of extra curricular activities and clubs
Telephone: 081 7788737
60. The purpose of advertisement 1 is ______.
A. to advise you to set up your home in Jamaica
B. to persuade you to buy a villa in Jamaica
C. to persuade you to come to Jamaica for a visit
D. to advise you to rent a villa in Jamaica
61. Advertisement 1 implies that you _______.
can enjoy sightseeing in foreign places
don’t have to spend a lot of money
may require entertainment by well-known singers
can have a lot of excitement on your vacation
62. Traveling in Jamaica can satisfy your need for ______.
A. quiet pleasure and adventure
B. delicious food and relaxation
C. relaxation and appreciation of historical place
D. great fun with the family and best friends
63. What can you infer from the second advertisement?
A. This school offers only academic courses.
B. This school has a wide variety of curriculum for students of different ages.
C. Those who want to find a school for their daughters will be interested in reading it.
D. Students aged 5-18 can enjoy different activities and clubs in this school..
C
Recently, two professors of the University of Nebraska made a weekly television program in which they discussed worthwhile books. Even primary school graduates watched, listened and learned. Therefore, it is not true that ETV has not been taught in the United States. I doubt the statement that "programs which inform and enrich the mind in a general manner are wasted in schools". There is a need to teach directly by television if we take teaching in the broad sense of the term.
Direct teaching by television has been explained as a series of television lessons directly related to a particular classroom textbook to satisfy the needs of pupils and teachers in a particular subject. Each lesson will be prepared by a teacher-specialist who also knows television production techniques and uses the modern technology in a television studio to put across his subject .
Will such TV lessons do without the services of a classroom teacher or will they cost him his reputation (名誉) or job? No! In fact, without the classroom teacher to review the material, enlarge on it and answer questions that the students may bring up, such TV lessons would not be of very great value.
The children who watch ETV do so with different results - from very good to fair. Possibly, the programs are too similar or too serious. Generally, they are not too long. Very likely, the children who benefit least are the slow learners. However, it is believed that there is a bright future for ETV inside and outside the classroom. The time may come, when bigger and clearer screens will be used in the classroom, bigger and better programs will be exchanged between countries and more foreign experts will be brought in, listened to and followed by newcomers in the ETV field.
64. Which of the following suggests the program is popular?
A. It was shown every week.
B. Even children enjoyed watching it.
C. It was made by university professors.
D. Worthwhile books were discussed in it.
65. Which of the following is true about ETV according to the text?
A. It requires a good command of modern technology.
B. It can be valuable without classroom teachers.
C. It can meet all the needs of both teachers and students.
D. It is sure to help different students achieve good results.
66. The underlined phrase "to put across his subject" probably means __
A. to explain his subject B. to learn his subject well
C. to discuss his subject D. to know what he is talking about
67. What would be the best title for the text?
A. The Future of ETV B. ETV---A New Way of Teaching
C. The Excitement of ETV D. The Advantages and Disadvantages of ETV
D
Sometimes today—perhaps several times—Dick Winter will think about the 19-year-old who saved his life. Because of this young man, Winter enjoys things like friendships, colors and laughter every day.
The young man saved Winter’s life by signing an organ donor card（器官捐献卡）.
“I can’t say thank you enough,” Winter said yesterday at a news conference marking the tenth anniversary of the Multi Organ Transplant program at Toronto General Hospital in Canada.
What Winter knows of the 19-year-old who saved his life is only that he died in a car accident and that his family was willing to honor his wishes and donate his organs for transplantation.
His liver（肝脏） went to Winter, who was dying from liver trouble. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of what a painful thing it must have been for them,” Winter said yesterday. “They are very, very special people.”
Winter, 63, is fitter now than he was 10 years ago, when he got the transplant. He has five medals from the 1995 World Transplant Games in swimming and hopes to collect some more next year in Japan.
The biggest change for Winter, however, isn’t that he has become a competitive athlete. The biggest change is how deeply he appreciates every little thing about his life now.
“I have no time for arguments,” said Winter. “You change everything. Material things don’t mean as much. Friendship means a lot.”
Also at yesterday’s news conference was Dr. Gray Levy, Winter’s doctor.
Levy knows that for every recipient（接受者）like Winter, there are several others who die even though they could be saved because there aren’t enough donated organs.
Levy said greater public awareness and more resources are needed. He noted that in Spain and the United States, hospitals receive ＄10,000 when there is a donation to cover the costs of the operating room, doctors, nurses and teams to work with the donors’ families.
68．What do we learn about Dick Winter?
A．He is becoming less competitive now.
B．He is always thinking about his early life.
C．He knows well about the young man.
D．He values friendships more than material things.
69．Dr. Levy would agree that .
A．Spanish hospitals have more favorable conditions for organ transplant
B．The Canadian public have realized the importance of organ transplant
C．Spanish hospitals received more money from the donors than those in Canada.
D．Canadian hospitals now have enough donated organs
70．What’s the author’s purpose in writing this article?
A. The public should give more support to organ transplant.
B. Transplant patients are thankful for the help they receive.
C. Spain and the US pay more attention to organ transplant.
D. It is not easy to get organs for transplant.
E
A new study says one part of the human brain may become smaller as the result of a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag results from flying long distances in an airplane. People with jet lag may feel extremely tired for several days. They may also have problems thinking clearly and remembering.
Recently a researcher at the University of Bristol in Britain reported the findings of his jet lag study, which involved twenty young women who worked for international airlines. They had served passengers on airplanes for five years. These flight attendants flew across many countries and at least seven time zones. In the study, the flight attendants had different amounts of time to recover from jet lag. Half the women spent five days or fewer in their home areas between long flights. The other half spent more than fourteen days in their home areas.
The researcher took some saliva(唾液) from the women’s mouths to measure levels of a hormone(荷尔蒙) that increases during stress. He tested them to see if they could remember where black spots appeared on a computer screen. And he took pictures of their brains to measure the size of the brain’s temporal lobes(脑叶).
It was found that the women who had less time between flights had smaller right temporal lobes. This area of the brain deals with recognizing and remembering what is seen. This group of women performed worse and had slower reaction times on the visual memory test. And their saliva samples showed higher levels of stress hormones.
The researcher believes the brain needs at least ten days to recover after a long trip. He says airline workers told him their ability to remember got worse after working on planes for about four years. Other studies have shown that increased feelings of stress can cause a loss of cells in the part of the brain that controls memory.
Scientists say more tests are needed to study the effects of jet lag on the brain. They want to find out if too much jet lag could permanently(永久性的)affect memory .
71. According to the text, jet lag .
A．can cause difficulties in speaking
B．can make people feel tired for a few weeks
C．can only be found in flight attendants
D．can be caused by flying for a long period
72. From the result of the research we can see that .
A．the women who have longer rest at home show better memory
B．the women who fly in short time have smaller right temporal lobes
C．the women who have longer flights fail the memory test
D．the women who rest more than 14 days produce more stress hormones
73. The area of the brain that deals with recognizing and remembering what is seen is .
the saliva
the hormone
the right temporal lobes
the left temporal lobes
74. It can be inferred from the text that .
A．the conclusion is refused by many scientists
B．scientists fear that this research is not done properly
C．every scientific conclusion needs the support from many tests
D．the women who were examined in the research were not healthy
75. What is the subject discussed in the text?
A．The cause of jet lag
B．A story of a group of flight attendants
C．The importance of having enough rest after flights
D．A research about the effects of jet lag on the brain
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第四部分：写作（共二节，满分为35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
此题要求你标有错号的每一行做出判断：如无错，在该行右边横线上画一个勾（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
此行多一个单词：把多余的词用斜线（﹨）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个单词：在错的词下划一横线，在改行右边横线上写出改后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
On March 5th, our class organized an activity to serve for 76. ____ __
the aging people in Fuzhou Nursing Home. Early in the morning, 77. ___ ___
we gathered in the school gate and went there together. When we 78. ____ __
arrived, the people there were too happy and gave us a warm 79. __ ____
welcome. After that, we chat with them. Then we began to do 80. ____ __
the clean. Some of us washed the clothes for them, others 81. ___ ___
cleaned the windows and rest swept the yard. At noon, we had 82. _____ _
lunch together. After a short rest, we gave them some performances, 83. _____ _
singing and dancing. When it was already later in the afternoon, we 84. ____ __
had to leave. Although we all felt tired, and yet we felt very happy, 85. ____ __
because the old men and old women spent a happy day.
第二节: 书面表达(满分25分)
面对中学生“出国热”，社会对此有不同的看法.请你以Studying Abroad为题，根据以下提示，用英语写一篇短文，向某英文报刊投稿，并谈谈你个人的看法.
Advantages
Disadvantages
Your own opinion
传播各民族间的不同文化
2．拓宽视野，学习国外先进
的科学技术
3．良好的语言环境，更利于
语言学习
年纪小, 缺乏生活经验，
自理能力差
情感孤独，思乡
3．生活学习费用高
?
注意：1）第一句已为你写好，不计入总词数.
2）词数100左右.
3）可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
4）参考词汇：媒介，中间人—mediator
Studying Abroad
In recent years, tens of thousands of Chinese students have gone to foreign countries to study.
KEYS
01. CBCBA 06. CABAC 11. BAABB 16. CABAC
21. CCDCA 26. ABBDC 31. ACBDA
36. CBCCB 41. DADAB 46. DBDAC 51. CBACD
56. BADBC 61. BBCBA 66. ABDAA 71. DACCD
On March 5th, our class organized an activity to serve for 76. __for__
the aging people in Fuzhou Nursing Home. Early in the morning, 77. __aged
we gathered in the school gate and went there together. When we 78. ___at
arrived, the people there were too happy and gave us a warm 79. __very
welcome. After that, we chat with them. Then we began to do 80. _chatted
the clean. Some of us washed the clothes for them, others 81. _cleaning
cleaned the windows and∧rest swept the yard. At noon, we had 82. __the
lunch together. After a short rest, we gave them some performances 83. ___√__
singing and dancing. When it was already later in the afternoon, we 84. __late
had to leave. Although we all felt tired, and yet we felt very happy, 85. and
because the old men and old women spent a happy day.
书面表达：
One possible version:
Studying Abroad
In recent years, tens of thousands of Chinese students have gone to foreign countries to study.
There are many advantages in attending schools abroad. First, students who have studied abroad can act as mediators between people of different cultures. Second, they can learn much more advanced knowledge of science and technology from foreign countries. Third, they can learn foreign languages more quickly.
However, there are some disadvantages. Most of the students are too young to live by themselves without any living experience. Besides, being far away from their home country, they may feel lonely and homesick. Also, the costs are much higher there than in the native country. In spite of these, there are more advantages than disadvantages. In my opinion, it is advisable to attend schools abroad.
录音底稿
(Text 1)
M: How do you go to work, Betty?
W: I usually go by bike, and when it’s rainy I’ll take a bus. But today I’d like to walk there.
(Text 2)
M: Do you think you could stop making noise while washing up? I’m trying to write a report for tomorrow’s meeting.
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you were in the garden.
(Text 3)
W: What’s wrong?
M: I have a pain in my back.
W: Why not go to see your doctor?
M: Yes, darling.
W: Let me drive the car out of the garage; then let’s go.
(Text 4)
W: I’m afraid I have to leave as your father is waiting for me to prepare supper. See you.
M: Well, give him my regards. Hope to see you both on Saturday.
(Text 5)
W: There was a storm warning on the radio this morning.
M: Oh, no! I guess we’ll have to change our sailing plans then. Would you rather go cycling?
W: Good. I thought you wanted to go to see a film.
(Text 6)
M: Hello, Julie. Have you been to the new sports center yet?
W: Not yet. Bob. Where is it?
M: On Hill Road, you know, near Mill Street behind the station.
W: Oh, is it good?
M: Yes, it’s great. You can do a lot of sports. I played table tennis last Thursday and watched the basketball match there, too.
W: What about swimming?
M: There is a very good swimming pool there, too. Do you want to go with me next week?
W: Sure. Any day except Wednesday.
M: Well, why don’t we go on Friday? Then we can stay late.
W: OK. Let’s meet after school.
(Text 7)
M: Hello, it’s … it is Cathy, isn’t it?
W: Oh, Michael? Oh, my goodness! I haven’t seen you for ages!
M: Nice to see you again after all these years. What have you been doing?
W: Well, I tried many things after we left school. I’m now working for a large oil company, oh, in charge of sales, mainly. So I travel a lot.
M: Oh, that’s great! You must really enjoy that.
W: Oh, I do. Yeah, it’s exciting. It’s quite tiring, though. But, um, what about you, Mike? What about you. Mike? What do you do?
M: I work in a law firm. I’m practicing business law, you know.
W: Oh! That’s interesting.
M: Yeah, I’m happy doing what I do.
W: Good.
M: Anyway, it’s great to see you. We must get together sometime.
W: Yes, we should. Look, give me your address and phone number. UM… and then I’ll give you a ring and we can fix something up.
(Text 8)
W: Well, honey, which one do you prefer? Number 4 Candy Street or Number 6 Station Road?
M: Well, it’s difficult – they’re both very nice and they’ve both got the four bedrooms we need. Station road is close to town so it would be very convenient for work and shopping. But Candy Street is much quieter because it is much further out.
W: Well, we could get to town easily though.
M: That’s true. One thing that worries me about Station Road is that it hasn’t got a garage. And then there are the gardens, the one at Station Road is tiny but the one at Candy Street is huge. Could we keep it looking good?
W: Yes, of course, it would be hard work but I love that garden and I think it is a much nice house.
M: You’re right -- and four is my lucky number.
W: OK. Let’s give them a call. I want to move in as soon as possible.
(Text 9)
M: Good morning. Can I help you?
W: Is there a train to Warwick this morning?
M: Yes. One train arrives at 10.05 and leaves at 10.10. Another comes at 11:00 sharp and leaves ten minutes later.
W: How much does the ticket cost?
M: A single ticket is ￡13.50 and a return is ￡20.
W: You mean we can return on the same train?
M: Oh, no, you can return either this afternoon or tomorrow. There are lots of trains coming here from Warwick.
W: Oh. I understand. Do I need to take a bus if I want to visit the Warwick Castle?
M: No you needn’t. The Warwick Castle is not far away from the railway station.
W: Thank you very much. I want two return tickets.
(Text 10)
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I’m pleased to meet all of you here because you are my special guests. Welcome to the museum of our company. My name is Brown, well, George Brown. I am the general manager of the company. As you know, we mainly make computers in our company, as well as some other electronic products. But we are also quite interested in education. That’s why we have founded this museum, where, we hope, children can learn how computers have been developed, how they are made and how they are used in industry, agriculture, scientific research, and many other areas. Children can operate the computers, they can push buttons and listen to stories about computer, and they can enjoy video shows. I know you are all teachers, and you know what school children really need. So I hope you can give me suggestions after you have been shown around. I want my museum to be the best of its kind when it opens to all school children. This is Mr. Tom Silver, my assistant. He will be your guide now. I’ll be with you again in one hour and a half. Enjoy yourselves. See you!
泉州五中2006-2007届上学期英语科单元试卷（3）
本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。第一卷1至12页，第二卷13至14页。共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（三部分，共115分）
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例： How much is the shirt?
A.￡19.15. B.￡9.15. C.￡9.18.
答案是B
1. What can we conclude from the conversation?
A. The woman went to the meeting last night.
B. The man went to the meeting last night.
C. The man had a fever and didn’t go to the meeting.
2. What does the woman mean?
A. Tom is too tired to study any more.
B. She told Tom not to study late at night.
C. She had often advised Tom to study hard.
3. What will they do?
A. They will eat in that restaurant. B. They will eat in another restaurant.
C. They will eat at home.
4. How will Harry and his wife go to Egypt?
A. They’ll go there by ship. B. They’ll go there by plane.
C. They’ll go there by train.
5. Where does this dialogue take place?
A. At the cinema. B. At the police station. C. At the railway station.
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，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. Where is the dinning room?
A. It is on the ground floor. B. It is on the first floor.
C. It is on the second floor.
7. Where does the conversation most likely take place?
A. In the restaurant. B. In the hotel. C. At the woman’s house.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why is it easier for the woman to learn English?
A. She often talks to English people. B. She speaks two languages already.
C. She always does her homework right after class.
9. Which of the following is suggested by the woman to be a good way of learning English?
A. Reading newspaper. B. Keeping diaries. C. Reading aloud.
10. Why is it difficult for the man to learn English?
A. He doesn’t talk to his English teachers. B. There are no native speakers around him.
C. He is too shy to speak English.
听第8段材料，回答11至13题
11. What are Mrs. Miller and Mary doing when Uncle George calls?
A. They are going to get Uncle George. B. They are preparing dinner.
C. They are setting the table.
12. Who answers the telephone first?
A. Mary. B. Mrs. Miller. C. Uncle George.
13. Where does Mrs. Miller live?
A. At King Road. B. At Main Street. C. In the middle of the block.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why has the woman decided not to work at the boy’s camp?
A. She hasn’t worked there before. B. She knows little about the camp.
C. She wants to be better paid.
15. Who once worked at the Evergreen Hotel?
A. A friend of the man’s. B. The man’s sister. C. The man himself.
16. How does the man’s brother earn a lot of money?
A. Working at the boy’s camp. B. Riding around on a machine.
C. Cutting somebody’s grass.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What was Miss Richards?
A. A science teacher. B. A physics teacher. C. A chemistry teacher.
18. Which classes did she teach?
A. The lowest classes. B. Both the lowest and the highest classes.
C. All the classes in the school.
19. How did Miss Richards feel before Dick raised his hand?
A. Disappointed and unhappy. B. Angry and annoyed. C. Happy and excited.
20. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Dick was the top student in class. B. The students were active in class.
C. Miss Richards was rather patient.
第二部分 英语知识运用
单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
第一节：单项填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
21. —What do you think if I learn the erhu when many others are learning the piano?
—If I were you, I would just ________ my own interest.
A. make B. follow C. take D. find
22. —Which city do you like to live in?
—Xi’an, ________ walls remain as good as before.
A. which B. that C. whose D. where
23. It is strange that some people will never believe something is a fact ________ they are given lots of evidence.
A. even though B. as though C. that D. if
24. Pausanias, who was a Greek living in _______ we call “Ancient Greece”, used to write about the Olympic Games more than 2,000 years ago.
A. which B. when C. where D. what
25. —I read from a book that every year, countless fish die of plastic bags thrown about by human beings.
—It’s really terrible. I think it’s ________ to people to stop using plastic bags.
A. due B. up C. owing D. on
26. The Chinese Government has made it clear that at no time and under no circumstances ________ the first to use nuclear weapons.
A. will China be B. China will be C. China has been D. China must be
27. ________ you might have, if you search on the Internet, there is a good chance that you’ll find someone willing to talk to you.
A. Whatever unusual interest B. However unusual interest
C. What an unusual interest D. How an unusual interest
28. Lin Qiaozhi, ________ woman doctor who lived in the early 20th century and became a specialist in ________ women’s illnesses, encouraged many other women to become doctors.
A. a; 不填 B. the; 不填 C. the; the D. a; the
29. —The paper says 2,000 volunteers from Changchun made a beautiful lie to a dying blind girl.
—I read it. It struck me like lightning how difficult it _______ for her parents these years.
A. must have been B. should have been C. could be D. must be
30. —People many find it funny seeing someone else sliding on a banana skin.
—Yes. Some humor ________ be cruel sometimes.
A. can B. shall C. must D. will
31. The Smiths are very happy these days because they got a baby and _______ was a 10-pounder.
A. it B. that C. he D. she
32. —Different banks provide different credit cards. It’s really hard to ________ the best one.
—Yes, but I think you need to check out the rewards programmes of the card providers.
A. pick out B. put out C. bring out D. find out???
33. As it turned out, Mr. Anderson judged the marketplace very well, and the new book, by a young writer born in the 1980s, ________ better than the last one by this week.
A. was sold B. has sold C. sells D. is sold
34. Science has proved that there is no such a thing as en engine that, once ________, would keep running forever.
A. started B. starts C. was started D. is stared
35. Parents and educators are greatly concerned with so many young students ________ computer games and dropping out of schools.
A. stick to B. sticking to C. stuck to D. being stuck to
36. —I’m so sad, Mum. I treat John as my friend but he keeps saying something bad about me.
—James, we must live and learn. I hope your next friend will be ________ worth keeping.
A. well B. better C. most D. much
37. —Tony, you have the ________.
—I have what?
—I mean you have the creativity to think of all kinds of things you can possibly do.
A. present B. gift C. goal D. intention
第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
It was the night of the year that few children can sleep. The night when everyone 36 that snow will fall. It was Christmas Eve.
37 many had hoped, snow was falling. It slowly covered the houses and streets in a thick blanket. The moon 38 her silver light down on the white world, and but for one, there is nobody to 39 this kind of beauty that things such as love and dreams are 40 . The only one there to see the 41 was a small boy of five, or six years old.
On this night of 42 , the little boy wandered sad and alone through a 43 so beautiful no one could ever paint it. The 44 frozen to his cheeks told a 45 , but it is one that is lost to us. No one will ever know 46 the boy was alone, and there is no one to even 47 that he was. He walked through the snow hoping only that someone would come and 48 him from the cold and loneliness. And maybe, just maybe, someone would 49 him. That was what the boy 50 most in the world on that cold night. On the night that every other child wished for 51 , this little boy wished for love. And 52 more.
He wandered through the streets, and finally he stopped, 53 on the steps and slept under the 54 sky. A poor boy! The next day he was 55 dead, covered in snow that he wore like a shining white garment.
36. A. believes B. hopes C. thinks D. considers
37. A. For B. Since C. Because D. As
38. A. shone B. gave C. flashed D. lit
39. A. see B. view C. glance D. describe
40. A. made from B. made up C. made of D. made into
41. A. situation B. chance C. environment D. sight
42. A. sadness B. surprise C. happiness D. experience
43. A. painting B. photo C. paper D. curtain
44. A. snow B. tears C. smiles D. cries
45. A. story B. wonder C. promise D. reason
46. A. how B. when C. whether D. why
47. A. care B. argue C. suppose D. determine
48. A. prevent B. take C. save D. stop
49. A. support B. discover C. love D. greet
50. A. wanted B. liked C. appreciated D. worried
51. A. wealth B. peace C. presents D. luck
52. A. everything B. something C. anything D. nothing
53. A. stood B. threw C. lay D. fell
54. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter
55. A. beaten B. believed C. found D. left
第三部分 阅读理解 (共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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
Albert Schweitzer was born in Alsace on Jan.14th, 1875. At that time, it was a part of Germany. His generous spirit was first awakened through his training as a Lutheran minister. Besides gaining a reputation as a minister, he also became respected for his ability to play the organ（风琴）. He was a man of many talents. His concern for other people turned his attention to medicine. He had also received doctoral degrees in philosophy and music. His wife took an interest in medicine too and became a nurse. Many people thought that he should remain and lecture in Europe to have a strong influence on Western civilization. Though he listened to their suggestions, he finally decided to follow his own mind. This led him to Africa. Albert had felt that all men should accept the responsibility of helping others. He felt particularly concerned for black Africans who had been treated unfairly by white men. He earned the money he needed by performing on the organ and by lecturing. With this money he bought equipment and opened a hospital in Africa. He was a man of great strength who faced great problems with courage. The threat of war, the reality of imprisonment during World War I, one as a German citizen, and the unbearable heat in Africa did not worry him at all. He believed that man could overcome these obstacles if he had a sense of idealism. He died in 1965.
56. Albert Schweitzer had talents for _______.
A. training his wife to be a nurse, giving concert and lecturing
B. giving medical care, lecturing, playing the organ
C. taking care of sick people, fighting as a soldier, lecturing
D. giving concert, making equipment, helping others
57. In spite of people’s suggestions, Albert decided to go to Africa because ________.
A. he was born there
B. he wanted to help black Africans badly treated by white men
C. he wanted to give a concert to African people
D. he wanted to make money there
58. Why did the author think he was a man of great strength?
A. He always faced great problems with courage.
B. He was a welcomed minister and gained a reputation.
C. He was good at playing the organ.
D. He turned his attention to medicine for loving of other people.
59. The underlined word “obstacles” in the passage can probably be replaced by ________.
A. disabilities B. objects C. matters D. difficulties
B
England has a longstanding problem with youngsters dropping out of training.
Almost half of 17 year olds in some parts of England have dropped out of full-time education or training, government figures show. The data show 49% in Thurrock and 44% in Salford have opted out of school or professional training. Across England, 31% of 17 year olds are not in education or training.
The figures also show deep regional divides, with wealthier areas such as Richmond and Harrow recording 18% of 17 year olds out of official education.
The data confirms England’s poor international standing for staying-on rates in education. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ranks England’s drop-out rates as among the worst among industrialised countries.
Regionally, the data show Yorkshire and the Humber has the highest rate of 17 year olds not in full-time education or work-based training at 35%. Outer London has the highest staying-on rate, with 27% of 17 year olds having opted out of official learning. In the East of England this figure stands at 31% and at 29% in the South West.
Edward Davey, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, said the government should be ashamed that so many youngsters were dropping out of school.
Mr. Davey said lessons need to be made more related to young people and reiterated（重申）his party’s supporting for the curriculum reforms proposed by the Tomlinson committee.
A spokesman for the Department for Education and Skills said the government had implemented a series of reforms, with a ￡2.5bn rise in funding for further education
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), which was introduced in September 2004, was also encouraging young people to stay in education, he added. The EMA is a weekly payment of ￡10, ￡20 or ￡30, paid directly to eligible（符合条件的）young people who stay on in, or return to, further education after they reach the legal school leaving age.
60. The underlined words “opted out” in the second paragraph probably mean ________.
A. dropped out B. moved out C. run out D. helped out
61. We learn from the passage that ________.
A. England’s drop-out rates are the worst worldwide
B. the wealthier an area is, the lower its drop-out rate is
C. Mr. Davey’s opinions stand for the government
D. teenagers’ dropping out is a new problem in England
62. According to the passage, which of the following places has the lowest drop-out rates?
A. Yorkshire. B. Outer London. C. East England. D. Southwestern England.
63. How has the English government dealt with the problem of teenagers’ dropping out?
A. Make the lessons more related to young people.
B. Carry out a curriculum reform.
C. Encourage young people to stay in education with allowance.
D. Raise the legal school leaving age.
C
Whether you are a long way from our campus and would like to further your education through distant learning opportunities, or you live right in Lethbridge and want to take courses that fit in with your schedule, we can help you reach your goals. Distant Learning allows you to take individual courses, a portion of a program or a complete certificate or diploma program - all without coming on campus.
Through Distant Learning, you can:
●Earn College credits without coming on campus
●Choose courses and timelines that suit your goals
●Complete a college program while still working
●Take courses which complement on-campus courses
Our friendly registration staff will help you register, send out your course materials, and process your final grade.
For more information, call the Lethbridge Community College (LCC) Student Services at 320-3323 or toll free at 1-800-572-0103 (ext. 3323).
Application Process
Distant Learning students may apply to a College program, where applicable, following the procedures outlined in the Apply Now page. Once students have been admitted, they can register for Distant Learning courses by contacting LCC Student Services.
Registration
Registrations for Distant Learning are accepted at any time of the year, however students will be assigned a specific term to complete the course (Jan — Apr; May — Aug or Sept — Dec). New students are encouraged to contact their Program Leader for course advisement.
Course Materials
Course materials will be mailed to students within one to two weeks of registration in a course. Materials will include policy and procedure information for completing the course within a given timeframe.
Costs
Distant Learning course costs are varied. Costs include tuition, fees, materials and textbooks. Please contact LCC Student Services for updated course prices and availability.
Instructors
Learners will be assigned an instructor for each course at the time of registration. A letter of introduction will be included with course materials. Your instructor will connect directly with you to receive/grade your homework and to answer any questions.
64. If you want to have more information about distant learning, you can ________.
A. dial 1-800-572-0103 for free B. surf the Internet on the APPLY NOW page
C. contact the Programme Leader D. contact your instructor
65. We know from the passage that _________.
A. Distant Learning is intended for people living outside Lethbridge only
B. Distant Learning students can finish the course anytime they want
C. students may register by contacting their Program Leader
D. Distant Learning course costs may be different for different courses
66. Distant Learning students may apply to a College program ________.
A. by contacting LCC Student Services B. following the outline on a certain web page
C. after registering at LCC Student Services D. only at certain time of the year
67. Where is the above passage likely to appear?
A. A news story in a newspaper. B. An article from a magazine.
C. An ad on the Internet. D. A speech by an LCC professor.
D
Finding a job in a distant market can be tough, as employers are less likely to give a break to someone who has no experience in the market, or who must be flown in for an interview. To make matters even trickier, what holds true in one country often doesn’t apply in another, says job recruiter Lawrence Wang, a California native, author of the job-hunt book “Know the Game, Play the Game” and managing director of Beijing-based Wang & Li Asia Resources.
For starters, he says, remember that while the Internet is good, legwork is better. With the proliferation of specialized online job sites, it is easy to get your resume to the market you are interested in. “But there’s really no substitute for being there,” says Mr. Wang.
He suggests planning a trip to the area and letting the companies you are interested in know you are coming to town and would like to stop by. Contacting local job centers, or stopping by bars and clubs frequented by professionals in the area, can give a job searcher more ideas and contacts, Mr. Wang says. If you don’t know anyone in the city you are targeting, check your university alumni（校友录）directory to see if any classmates live in the area.
Often, this process can help people decide whether they really want to reconsider their choice. “For example, Beijing is a real exciting place, but it’s not for everyone,” he says. “People sometimes come here a few times and decide it’s not for them—which is good. Now they won’t spend the next five years wondering what could have been.”
Mr. Wang suggests talking to anyone who knows something about the job market you are looking at: “What are the trends, what is the current market mindset? What kind of skills are employers really looking at right now?” he says.
Job seekers must also be realistic about their chances in a market where they have no language skills, Mr. Wang adds.
68. The main purpose of this passage is to ________.
A. tell jobseekers what to do when hunting for a job in a foreign country
B. advise jobseekers on going abroad for a job interview
C. warn jobseekers of the problems they might have in hunting for a job abroad
D. inform jobseekers of some job information in a foreign market
69. What does Mr. Wang mean by saying “But there’s really no substitute for being there”?
A. The jobseeker had better pay a visit to the place intended to work in.
B. The jobseeker should call on anyone he/she knows in the area.
C. The jobseeker should try to contact local job centers.
D. The jobseeker may try visiting local bars and clubs.
70. It’s implied in the passage that ________.
A. a real ideal place is not necessarily suitable for every jobseeker
B. a good language knowledge determines the success of job hunting abroad
C. it’s easy for people to get jobs with the specialized online job sites
D. what holds true in a job market is widely accepted by all employers worldwide
71. What is the best title for this passage?
A. Talking to Others About Your Job B. Being Realistic About Your Job
C. A Trip Abroad Can Help You Win a Job D. Finding a Job in a Distant Market
E
A growing number of young doctors and medical students in the city are publishing online diaries, or blogs, discussing their work and offering advice and occasionally a diagnosis to readers.
While some hospital managers are worried about young doctors diagnosing people who they have never met face to face, the doctors say blogs help them communicate with industry insiders and share their knowledge with a larger audience.
“Since I have become known by more people, there are some 600 visitors to my blog every day,” said Lu Jia, a doctor in Zhongshan Hospital’s surgery department, who goes by the online name bluefoxmd. “Blogs are convenient for my classmates and friends in hospitals to contact each other and discuss problems during our practice and work.”
He said many people ask questions about their diseases, and the proper hospital or doctor to visit for treatment. He also wrote about his daily work and his feelings on being a doctor.
“It is good to give others medical information. If I can’t answer the question, I will check books or consult my colleagues,” he said. “Some patients even come to the hospital for me to treat them.”
Chen Huifen, an administrative official at Zhongshan Hospital, said such blogs are normally created by young doctors or medical students.
“Young doctors are more interested in the Internet and have more spare time to write a blog,” Chen said. “It is effective to improve the relationship between doctors and patients and allow the public to know more about the medical industry.”
Other doctors use their blogs to promote traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and introduce new treatments that combine Western medicine and TCM.
Medical blogs have their critics, however.
“The Internet can’t evaluate a doctor’s qualifications, and diagnosing an illness involves a complicated process—you can’t simply depend on a patient’s dictation,” said Yu Zhuowei, president of Huadong Hospital. He couldn’t say if any doctors at his hospital keep a blog.
According to Chinese law, medical school students are not qualified to offer a diagnosis or prescription.
72. The underlined words “industry insiders” in the second paragraph probably refer to ________.
A. patients B. close friends C. medical workers D. internet surfers
73. This passage mainly tells us about ________.
A. a new way of medical treatment B. new medical progress
C. some medical knowledge D. some information about the blog
74. According to the passage, the following are advantages of the blog EXCEPT ________.
A. it offers a good chance for doctors to help clear up some patients’ problems
B. it is convenient for doctors to hold discussions about their work on the Internet
C. it offers the public more information about the medical industry
D. it allows young doctors more spare time after work
75. What do you think the author’s attitude towards the blog is?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Neutral. D. We don’t know.
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
注意：第二卷的答案均须写在答题卡上。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误.对标题号的每一行做出判断：如无错误，在该行右边的横线上划（√）；如有错误（每行只有一个错误），则按下列情况改正：
此行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
此行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
此行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
I was enjoying a holiday in Malaysia with my families last
76. ________
summer. One day, I went out alone for walk. I walked
77. ________
through several villages, followed a path, but soon I saw
78. ________
a small hill that looked interested. Leaving the path, I set off
79. ________
up on the hill. There was a good view from the top, and I stood
80. ________
there for some time. I was about to return to the path while
81. ________
I saw a river nearby, I went to have a closer look. Suddenly
82. ________
there was a loud noise, but I looked up surprisedly. It was an angry
83. ________
mother bear. I realize that I was walking very close to a baby
84. ________
bear, and that the mother thought I was going to hurt it.
85. ________
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是李华,2006届高中毕业生。你校拟于6月11日举办美国老师Bryan 先生欢送会暨毕业班学生与英语组教师座谈会。会上，你将作为学生代表首先发言。请你根据以下提示写一篇英文发言稿。
感谢学校为我们提供一个良好的学习环境；
感谢Bryan 先生和老师们的辛勤劳动和关怀；
感谢同学们的友爱和帮助；
对学校英语教学提出一些建议：
如加强英语口语训练等，……
注意：1、发言稿应包括提示的主要内容，并做适当的发挥，使文章内容连贯、完整;
2、发言稿的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数；
3、词数：100左右;
4、参考词汇:on behalf of 代表
Good evening, dear Mr. Bryan, teachers and fellow students,___________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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That’s all. Thank you very much!
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 CCABC 6—10 ABBAC 11—15 BACCA 16—20 CACAC
第二部分 语言知识运用
第一节 单项选择
第二节 完形填空
36—40 BDABC 41—45 DCABA 46—50 DACCA 51—55 CDCDC
第三部分 阅读理解
56—59 BBAD 60—63 ABBC 64—67 ADBC 68—71 CAAC 72—75 CDDC
第一节 改错
I was enjoying a holiday in Malaysia with my families last
76. _family__
summer. One day, I went out alone for ∧ walk. I walked
77. ___a____
through several villages, followed a path, but soon I saw
78. _following
a small hill that looked interested. Leaving the path, I set off
79. _interesting
up on the hill. There was a good view from the top, and I stood
80. ____on___
there for some time. I was about to return to the path while
81. ___when__
I saw a river nearby, ∧ I went to have a closer look. Suddenly
82. ___so ____
there was a loud noise, but I looked up surprisedly. It was an angry
83. _and
mother bear. I realize that I was walking very close to a baby
84. realized___
bear, and that the mother thought I was going to hurt it.
85. _ √___
第二节 书面表达
One possible version
Good evening, dear Mr. Bryan, teachers and fellow students, I’m glad to be here on behalf of all my fellow students to express our thanks to our school for providing us with such a good learning environment. I’d like to say thank you to Mr. Bryan and all the other teachers for the instruction and help as well as the great efforts they have made for us. Mr. Bryan is leaving for America soon. Let’s wish him a pleasant journey.
I hope our school will offer us students more opportunities to improve our spoken English in the future and give us more time for sports and games.
Thank you very much!
附：听力录音文字稿
（Text 1）
W: Didn’t you go to the meeting last night, either?
M: No, I had a light fever and I had to go to sleep quite early.
（Text 2）
M: Why is Tom tired and upset?
W: He’s been studying day and night for his final exam. I warned him many times to prepare earlier, but he wouldn’t listen.
（Text 3）
M: Do you mind if I ask you to eat in that restaurant?
W: Certainly not.
（Text 4）
W: Where are you going to spend your holidays, Harry?
M: My wife wants to go to Egypt. I’d like to fly there, too.
W: I’m sure you will enjoy yourselves.
（Text 5）
W: Tickets, please.
M: We want to catch the eight nineteen to London.
W: You’ve just missed it!
M: Goodness me! What should we do then?
W: You can come in the afternoon and catch the three sixteen.
（Text 6）
W: This is the second floor. Here are your rooms.
M: Thank you. Take the suitcases into my rooms, please.
W: Yes, sir.
M: Where is the dining room?
W: It is on the ground floor.
M: When is breakfast?
W: Eight o’clock to ten o’clock.
M: I would like breakfast in the room.
W: Yes, sir. When?
M: Nine o’clock, please.
（Text 7）
M: It’s so hard for me to learn English. Why is it so easy for you?
W: I didn’t know you were having problems. Maybe it’s easier for me because I already speak two languages. But also, I really work at it.
M: Well, I always do my homework and go to classes. What else do you think would help?
W: Well, you might try reading newspapers. And I always talk to Americans when I get a chance, though sometimes it’s hard.
M: But, how do you meet Americans? I only know other foreign students.
W: How about sitting next to an American at lunch, or have you ever thought of asking someone over to your house for dinner?
M: Those are good ideas. But I’m a little shy to speak English.
W: You won’t learn if you don’t try and speak. If I were you, I’d talk to your English teacher. He might have some good ideas.
（Text 8）
Girl: Hello. Is that Uncle George? Where are you? Wait a minute, please. I’ll call Mother. Mother, It’s Uncle George.
W: George, dear. Where are you? At the corner of Pine and State Street? Wait there, Michael can come and get you.
M: No. It’s not necessary. We drove the car. Give me the directions. I’ll find my way.
W: Go north on State Street to Main Street. There’s a large square there. Turn left. Continue to King Road. Turn right. Continue on King Road to Seventh Street. Turn left. We are in the middle of the block. Can you repeat the directions, George?
M: I think so. I have to go north on State Street to Main Street. I turn left to King Road. I continue on King Road. I turn right to Seventh Street. I turn left and go to the middle of the block.
W: That’s it. I’ll see you soon, George. Mary, is the table set?
Girl: Yes, Mother. Come and look.
W: It looks very pretty. Thank you, Mary.
（Text 9）
M: It is almost vacation time. Have you found a summer job yet?
W: No, I don’t think I will work at the boy’s camp where I worked last summer. Camp jobs don’t pay much.
M: I think I can find a job at the Evergreen Hotel. A friend of mine was a waiter there last summer. The pay wasn’t good, but the tips were.
W: My sister worked there last summer, making beds and cleaning bathrooms. She didn’t like it but she earned a lot of money.
M: That sounds really good.
W: Yes. And I want a job outside. After sitting in college classes all winter, I’d like a job in the open air.
M: The high school kids earn a lot of money every summer cutting grass. My brother is only fourteen, but he gets five dollars every time he cut somebody’s grass, and it only takes him an hour. He just rides around on the machine that he bought, and the machine does all the work.
W: That’s pretty good. I used to cut grass when I was in high school. But now I think I might work for a road building company, or something like that.
M: It would be a good experience. And you could earn a lot too.
（Text 10）
Miss Richards was a teacher at a school for boys and girls. She taught chemistry and physics from the lowest to the highest classes in the school. Sometimes the new classes learned rapidly, but sometimes they were very slow, and then Miss Richards had to repeat the things many times.
One year, the first class had been studying chemistry for several weeks when Miss Richards suddenly asked, “What is water? Who knows? Hands up.”
There was silence for a few seconds, and Miss Richards felt sad but then one boy raised his hand.
“Yes, Dick?” said Miss Richards encouragingly. He was not one of the brightest students in the class, so she was glad this boy could answer.
“Water is a liquid which has no color until you wash your hands in it, then it turns black,” the boy replied.
