山东省泰安市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（可编辑） PDF版含答案

山东省泰安市2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（可编辑） PDF版含答案

高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 试卷类型：A 高 二 年 级 考 试 英 语 试 题 注意事项: 1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答 题卡上。 2. 每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动,用橡 皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号。 不能答在试卷上。 第一部分 听力（共两节,满分 30 分） 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面 5 段对话。 每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最 佳选项。 听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段 对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man buy? A. A bag. B. A dress. C. Flowers. 2. When is the library closed nowadays? A. Around 6:00 pm. B. Around 8:00 pm. C. Around 10:00 pm. 3. Where are the speakers? A. In a building. B. On the street. C. In a parking lot. 4. What does Jaden mean? A. He dislikes traveling. B. He has to save money. C. He can’t afford the trip. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A life story. B. A newspaper. C. An advertisement. 2020郾7 1 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面 5 段对话或独白。 每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个 选项中选出最佳选项。 听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。 每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What does Susan do these days? A. Play with Jack. B. Read in the library. C. Work in the park. 7. What is the woman going to do next? A. Go to the park. B. Go to see an exhibition. C. Chat with the man at home. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。 8. Where does Tom usually have supper? A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a restaurant. 9. What does the woman do after work? A. Watch TV. B. Read news. C. Learn a language. 10. What day is it probably today? A. May 3rd. B. May 7th. C. May 10th. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。 11. What is Julia probably doing now? A. Visiting a friend. B. Watching a movie. C. Taking a message. 12. What does the man want to tell Julia? A. Lydia has to cancel the plan. B. Lydia has taken some pills. C. Lydia loves playing tennis. 13. Where is Lydia most probably now? A. In hospital. B. At home. C. At school. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。 14. What will Ted prepare for his mother’s birthday? A. A picture. B. A book. C. A handbag. 15. Why did Ted’s father go to New York City? A. To attend a meeting. B. To prepare a surprise. C. To celebrate his wife’s birthday. 2 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 16. When is Ted’s mum’s birthday? A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday. 17. What will Ted’s grandma do next? A. Call the man’s father. B. Read a magazine. C. Go to sleep. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. Where was Laura Bush born? A. In Dallas. B. In Midland. C. In Houston. 19. What did Laura Bush focus on doing after leaving college? A. Teaching pupils. B. Studying science. C. Serving the government. 20. Why did Laura Bush go to the University of Texas? A. To work at the school library. B. To receive further education. C. To do research in a science center. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 50 分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡 上将该项涂黑。 A Most of London’s national museums are completely free of charge. So without cost to worry about, these are the must-see museums for art lovers on their first trip to London. National Portrait Gallery PHONE +44 20 7306 0055 Where else but the National Portrait Gallery can you find oil paintings of the Bronte sisters and William Shakespeare alongside black and white photographs of the Spice Girls and a mixed media portrait of J.K. Rowling? Featuring a collection of famous British people from the Tudor period to the present day, the National Portrait Gallery is a must for those who like British culture. ·· 3 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） Science Museum PHONE +44 33 3241 4000 Ideal for left-brainers, London’s Science Museum celebrates scientific, technological, and mathematical achievements — but that makes it sound so serious. With interactive exhibits, flight simulators, an IMAX theater, and even a milkshake bar, a trip to the Science Museum is far from the boring science lessons from back in the day. Churchill War Rooms PHONE +44 20 7416 5000 The Imperial War Museum is a collection of five museums and sites. One of the collection’s most fascination inclusions is the Churchill War Rooms. Walking through the underground labyrinth (迷宫) of war rooms is literally walking in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and his war cabinet during WWII. Natural History Museum PHONE +44 20 7942 5000 Once the home to African elephant specimens and surprising casts of a Triceratops and Diplodocus, the museum’s main hall now floats the real skeleton of a blue whale high above visitors’ heads. Though no longer in the entry hall, you can still find dinosaurs here, such as the first fossil ever found from a T. rex. 21. Which is the best choice for J.K. Rowling’s fans? A. National Portrait Gallery. B. Science Museum. C. Churchill War Rooms. D. Natural History Museum. 22. What can people do in Science Museum? A. View the arts of the Tudor period. B. Enjoy a film in an IMAX theater. C. Learn about the war history of Britain. D. Watch the skeleton of a blue whale. 23. Which number should be called if you’re interested in dinosaurs? A. 44 20 7306 0055. B. 44 33 3241 4000. C. 44 20 7416 5000. D. 44 20 7942 5000. B This happened several years ago when I was still quite new in the city. I was doing my grocery shopping one day, and when I wanted to pay for my things, it turned out that I didn’t have enough funds on my bank account for the things I’d chosen. It seemed something had 4 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） been paid from my account that I had forgotten about. I was so embarrassed and ashamed. There was a queue forming behind me. I became very flustered （慌乱的） and very close to tears. I tried to quickly pick some things out that weren’t so urgent for me to buy. The cashier (收银员), a patient, elderly man, saw how upset I was and gently said, “Please, don’t worry about picking out groceries to leave behind and you can pay me back for the difference another day.” I immediately refused since I didn’t know him, but he insisted he would pay for the difference because he also had daughters and sometimes life could be hard. I thanked him greatly while I packed my things. I asked him what his name was so I could bring the money another day. He said, “Just ask for Baba (Father) and everyone calls me that here.” I came back a few days later with the money, a thank-you card, and some homemade cookies. I asked a young salesman if he’d seen the old man and he immediately told me, “Oh! That must be Baba! ” It was clear that he was very familiar with him. I explained what had happened and he nodded. “Yes, that is something he would do. He is a bit of an extra father to all of us working here, too. He isn’t working today but I will make sure he gets this.” Thank you, Baba, for looking out for me that day, and for taking good care of your coworkers, too! I think it is people like Baba that make the world beautiful. 24. What happened to the author as she went shopping? A. She forgot to bring money with her. B. She regretted choosing something expensive. C. She couldn’t afford the goods she had picked. D. She couldn’t remember the password of her account. 25. What did the author try to do to solve her problem? A. To make herself calm down. B. To give up some high-priced things. C. To remove some items less necessary. D. To take out all the goods she had chosen. 26. Which of the following probably can best describe the old cashier? A. Shy and honest. B. Talented and friendly. C. Generous and hardworking. D. Kind and warm-hearted. 27. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. Every job is meaningful. B. We need people like “Baba”. C. Giving is a kind of happiness. D. An embarrassing shopping experience. 5 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） C How many afternoons have you slowly moved over to the office coffee machine and wondered: Is this really my fourth cup of the day? Or wait, is it my fifth? We’ve all been there, but a new study shows refilling your cup too often could be hurting your health. The study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that drinking six or more cups of coffee per day may increase your risk of heart disease by up to 22%. Researchers from the University of South Australia also found a specific gene, called CYP1A2, which enables people to consume caffeine faster than those without it. Overall, the researchers found that people who drank six or more cups of coffee a day were 22% more likely to develop cardiovascular （心血管的） disease, compared to those who drank one to two cups daily. The study authors believe that coffee (in large quantities) and heart problems may be linked because excess caffeine consumption can cause high blood pressure, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Most people would agree that if you drink a lot of coffee, you might feel nervous and irritable （易怒的）. That’s because caffeine helps your body work faster and harder, but it is also likely to suggest that you may have reached your limit for the time being. That doesn’t mean that any and all coffee is bad for your heart, however. In fact, the researchers also found that participants who didn’t drink coffee at all — and those who drank decaf — also had higher rates of heart disease (11% and 7% higher, respectively) than those who drank one to two cups per day. Previous research has found coffee is rich in antioxidants （抗氧化物质） and may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. 28. What does the new study find? A. People like to drink coffee in the office. B. Coffee is more popular than tea among young people. C. People tend to drink more coffee in the afternoon. D. Too much coffee may be harmful to people. 29. What makes people take in caffeine faster? A. The healthy dietary pattern. B. The specific gene CYP1A2. C. The high blood pressure. D. The antioxidants in coffee. 30. What does the underline word “excess” mean in the third paragraph? A. Extra. B. Less. C. Proper D. Average. 31. What does the author consider most important for drinking coffee? A. The brand of coffee. B. The container of coffee. C. The amount of coffee. D. The flavor of coffee. 6 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） D An increase of just 2℃ in global temperatures could make the world considerably drier and more desert-like, new research has warned. More than a quarter of the world’s land surface, home to more than 1.5 billion people, would become more arid and droughts and wildfires could be widespread. Limiting global warming to 1.5℃ would dramatically reduce the percentage of the Earth’s surface affected, scientists found. “Aridification (干旱化) would emerge over 20 to 30 percent of the world’s land surface by the time the global temperature change reaches 2℃”, said Dr Manoj Joshi from the University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences and one of the study’s co-authors. The research team studied projections from 27 global climate models and identified areas of the world where aridity will greatly change. The most affected areas are parts of South East Asia, Southern Europe, Southern Africa, Central America and Southern Australia. These areas are home to more than 20 percent of the world’s population-that’s over 1.5 billion people. The study looked at the current rate of global temperature increase and compared it to data from before the industrial revolution. The world has already warmed by 1℃ since then. Two thirds of the affected regions could avoid significant aridification if warming is limited to 1.5℃, researchers found. The Paris Agreement, which was first signed in 2015, is an international agreement to control climate change. It hopes to hold the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2℃ and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5℃. But the local protectionism makes it possible that the world may become drier and the horrific scenes of the Californian wildfires may become more common. The fire burned more than 440 square miles of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and destroyed more than 1,000 structures after breaking out in early December. 32. What should we do to prevent aridification? A. We should limit the temperature rise to 2℃. B. We should limit the temperature rise to 1.5℃. C. We should limit the industrial development. D. We should limit the global population. 7 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 33. Which country is most likely to be affected by aridification? A. China. B. Russia. C. Canada. D. Philippines. 34. Why does the author mention the Californian wildfires in the text? A. To show the harm of aridification. B. To emphasize the loss of the fire. C. To support the local protectionism. D. To tell us wildfires are common. 35. What is Dr Manoj’s attitude towards the global temperature change? A. Indifferent. B. Approving. C. Concerned. D. Unclear. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为 多余选项。 How to Communicate as a Family In today’s busy world, many families struggle to see each other. That does not mean that our need for family has decreased. Most of us still long for a united family. 36 . Below are tips on it. Use effective communication skills Each member of the family should feel important and valued. 37 . In order for your family members to hear your needs, you have to express them. Be polite but honest with your family during discussions. Listen intently 38 . Your family members will feel loved if their point of view is heard and respected. Avoid talking over your family members, and instead, listen to what they are saying. Show appreciation for each other Taking family for granted is easily done. 39 . Make it a point to tell each family member that you are thankful for them, and that you enjoy being a family. 40 Everyone in your family is not going to agree on every issue. As a family, you have to be flexible and accepting of each person’s point of view. Avoid arguing over little things such as 8 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） who should take the trash out. Instead, make a conscious effort to divide responsibilities and privileges （特权） fairly. A. Agree to disagree B. This includes you C. Give and accept apologies D. However, that unity does not always come easily E. Most of them have been around most of your life F. It is important that you hear your family members’ concerns G. Also remember that perfect unity will not exist all the time in any family 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分 30 分） 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分,满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 掌握其大意, 然后从 41—55 各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中选 出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Last night one of our 3 family dogs was hit and killed by a car in front of my mother’s house. The dogs became, more or less, my mother’s substitute 41 after her human ones grew up and moved out. The one that was killed had 42 with my mom far more than the others. She is shocked and upset. I loved the dog, 43 my true sadness currently comes from having to watch my mother endure another 44 after everything she has been through in her life. In the midst of all of this I have to sincerely 45 the driver. It was not his fault. The dog chased a deer into the 46 at night. In an effort not to hit the deer he suddenly changed 47 , not seeing the dog, resulting in her death. The driver 48 , carefully wrapped our dog in a blanket to 49 her dignity, and carried her up to my mother’s front door. He was 50 shaking and very upset. He informed my mother of 51 happened and she broke down immediately. He comforted her the best a stranger could. He left his 52 and offered assistance in any way he could. What he really did was 53 my mother from hitting on a 54 scene herself while searching for the dog. He could have very easily continued on his way, but he did something that I hope I never forget. Thank you, Stranger. You restored my 55 in humanity. 9 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 41. A. children B. pets C. property D. belongs 42. A. kept B. helped C. bonded D. touched 43. A. besides B. while C. or D. but 44. A. incident B. tragedy C. situation D. scene 45. A. criticize B. comfort C. applaud D. blame 46. A. field B. road C. square D. room 47. A. mind B. wheel C. idea D. direction 48. A. pulled away B. took off C. pulled over D. pulled off 49. A. preserve B. develop C. hide D. cancel 50. A. suddenly B. casually C. accidently D. obviously 51. A. that B. how C. what D. why 52. A. goods B. information C. car D. house 53. A. spare B. separate C. ban D. tell 54. A. wonderful B. pleasant C. unforgettable D. horrible 55. A. energy B. faith C. decision D. doubt 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分,满分15分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 A two-layered paint 56 reflects infrared light （红外线） while maintaining its colour could help keep buildings and vehicles cool under hot sun. This could help reduce energy used in cooling. This coating 57 (develop) by Yuan Yang at Columbia University in New York and his colleagues. It consists 58 a top layer, which provides the colour, and a bottom layer reflecting infrared light. When the sun shines on 59 object coated with this paint, the top layer absorbs certain light, while the bottom layer reflects infrared light, preventing the object from 60 (heat) up. A similar cooling effect can be achieved using white paint or metal mirrors, 61 Yang says the advantage of this new paint is that it can be any colour desired. 62 (usual) black paint absorbs heat, but painting an object with a black version of this new coating kept it about 16℃ 63 (cool) than when an object painted with commercial black paint was exposed to the same amount of sunlight. This new paint could be 64 (use) in tropical locations to help keep 65 (building) cool, as well as to prevent cars, buses and trains from getting too hot. 10 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华，正作为交换生在伦敦一所学校学习。 你的好友 Eric 邀请你在校文化 节上表演一段中国民族舞蹈或唱一首民歌。 请给他回一封信，内容包括： 1. 感谢邀请； 2. 介绍将表演的节目； 3. 表达期待。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 3. 信的格式已经为你写好。 Dear Eric Yours, Li Hua 第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写的词数应为 150 左右。 You never know the difference you might make if you take the time to encourage someone. I gave up the idea of being a writer the summer before I started college. I’d been writing since I was five years old. My little friends wanted toys at that time, but I just wanted paper. Childhood passed and a box of short stories gave way to my middle school days. I wrote for a magazine and by the time I was in my eighth grade, half of the annual publications were written by me. Sometimes I’d dream about being a novelist, writing books that everyone might read. My dad was always sure that it would happen. When he read my poems or stories, his eyes welled up. “That’s beautiful, honey,” he always told me. “One day, the entire world will know what a gift you have.” Those words encouraged me through high school to keep believing that writing was my calling. But somewhere along the months of my senior year, I became disappointed. The crazy injustice in this world — bad guys getting back out on the street and doing harm again and 11 高二英语试题 第 页（共 12 页） again, changed my mind. “I’m going to be a lawyer in the future,” I told my parents. My dad’s face fell, but he kept his smile. “Whatever you do, you’ll be brilliant at it,” he said to me. One of my first classes at college was Journalism 100. One day, the professor, Bob Scheibel, assigned us a story about an apartment fire. He gave us the facts and we had a few days to write a news story. I was sure that I had gotten the facts right when I wrote the story. I didn’t expect much feedback. But a few days later, Bob Scheibel asked me to talk to him after class. Questions raced through my mind. What had I done wrong? Had I gotten the facts mixed up? Did I miss anything critical in the details? Five minutes after the class, I found myself in front of the professor. His eyes met mine with great seriousness. 12 高 二 年 级 考 试 英语试题参考答案及评分标准 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1-5 ACBCB 6-10 BACCA 11-15 BABCA 16-20 ACBAB 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分） 第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分） 21-23 ABD 24-27 CCDB 28-31 DBAC 32-35 BDAC 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分） 36-40 DBFEA 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 15 分） 41-45 ACDBC 46-50 BDCAD 51-55 CBADB 第二节 (共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分) 56. that/which 57. was developed 58. of 59. an 60. heating/being heated 61. but 62. Usually 63. cooler 64. useful/used 65. buildings 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分） 第一节 (满分 15 分) 评分原则： 1. 本题总分为 15 分，按三个档次给分。 2． 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量 确定或调整档次，最后给分。 3. 评分时应考虑：内容是否完整，条理是否清楚，交际是否得体，语言是否准确。 4． 拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。 英、美拼写及词汇 用法均可接受。 5．词数少于 70，从总分中减去 2 分。 第三档（11-15 分） 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 ·内容完整，条理清楚； ·交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际的需求；体现出较强的语言运用能力。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档（6-10 分） 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 高二英语试题参考答案 第 1 页（共 6 页） 2020郾7 ·内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求； ·所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求； ·语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。 基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第一档（1-5 分） 未恰当完成试题规定的任务。 ·内容不完整； ·所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。 未能清楚地传达信息。 0 分 未能传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。 第二节 (满分 25 分) One possible version: Paragraph 1: “You should never, ever stop writing,” he said. “Believe in yourself and never change your mind. You are bound to be an excellent writer.” His words were as warm as the sunlight pouring in. That day, I seemed to be a different person. My back felt a little straighter and my steps became a little quicker. I would be a good writer. Professor Bob Scheibel had told that to me. From then on, I followed his advice and was determined to impress the whole world with my gift. Paragraph 2: Two years ago, my first bestseller came out. I went to visit my old professor and he immediately recognized who I was. He congratulated me on my writing success, and I told him that I wouldn’t have become a writer if he hadn’t encouraged me. Professor Scheibel was very glad and felt moved after hearing that. The words my parents said to me all the time and the words Professor Bob Scheibel said to me that day really made a difference to my life. 各档次的给分范围和要求： 评分原则 1. 本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。 2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量， 确定或调整档次，最后给分。 3. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右（词数少于 130 的，从总分中减去 2 分）。 4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑： （1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度； （2）内容的丰富性； （3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性； （4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。 高二英语试题参考答案 第 2 页（共 6 页） 5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考 虑。 英、美拼写和词汇用法均可。 6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。 各档次给分范围及要求: 第五档（21-25 分） - 与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理； - 内容丰富； - 所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达； - 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。 第四档（16-20 分） - 与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理； - 内容比较丰富； - 所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达； - 比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。 第三档（11-15 分） - 与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接； - 写出了若干有关内容； - 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达； - 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。 第二档（6-10 分） - 与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接； - 写出了一些有关内容； - 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达； - 较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。 第一档（1-5 分） - 与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差； - 产出内容太少； - 语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义 的表达； - 缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。 附：听力原文 Text 1 M: The flowers are lovely. Do you think Mom will love some? W: I think she would prefer a bag or a dress. M: OK, I’ll pick up a bag for her as a present. W: Then I’ll send her a dress. 高二英语试题参考答案 第 3 页（共 6 页） Text 2 W: Jack, is the library closed around 6: 00 pm? M: No, it was closed at 6:00 pm during the summer holiday. But now it opens from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. W: OK. That’s good. Text 3 M: It’s hard to find a place to park in this area. W: Yes. It’s the most crowded part of the city center. I’m afraid we’ll have to park the car a bit farther from here. M: Yes. I think so. Text 4 W: Jaden, I’d like to take a trip to China during the summer vacation. Do you want to come along? M: I really want to, but you know, a trip to China can be very costly. Text 5 W: Why do you like reading this newspaper? M: Well, I can learn what happened locally. Also there are life stories about local people. W: Don’t you read the ads? They can be helpful. M: Not for me! Text 6 M: Hi, Susan. How is everything? W: Nothing special. I’m just reading in the library every day. M: You know, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. You should do something for fun to relax this afternoon. Would you like to go to an art exhibition? W: I’d rather not. I just want to chat with you. M: Then what about going to the park? We can chat as we enjoy the warm sunshine. W: Good idea. It’s a lovely day after all. Text 7 W: Tom, what do you usually do after work? M: I usually play ping-pong with my friends. Then I go to have dinner at a restaurant with them. After supper, I go back home. W: So do you like watching TV? M: No. I just look through some news on the Internet. What about you? W: You know! I’m learning French now. Actually I’m very busy with it for about two hours every day after work. M: Why? W: Because I’m going to take a French exam on May 10th. It’s just a week away. M: Well, I do hope you’ll do well in it. 高二英语试题参考答案 第 4 页（共 6 页） Text 8 W: 2768172. Who is this, please? M: Hello. This is Adam calling. May I speak to Julia, please? W: Sorry, but she is not in at the moment. She went to the cinema with a friend about an hour ago. The movie won’t be over until about an hour later. I’m her mother. May I take a message? M: Yes, of course. Julia and my sister Lydia have planned to play tennis together this afternoon. But I don’t think Lydia can make it W: What happened? M: She’s in bed now. She has a temperature. W: I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ll tell Julia about that. Has Lydia seen a doctor? M: No. But she has taken some medicine. I hope she’ll be fine soon. W: I hope so, too. M: Thanks. Text 9 W: Ted, your mom’s birthday is around the corner. M: Goodness me! I’ve almost forgotten it. I haven’t prepared a present yet. W: Really? M: Yes, but don’t worry, Grandma. I’ve got an idea now. I think I can get a red handbag for Mom. W: Why do you decide to buy a handbag for her? M: I saw her reading a magazine last Sunday. She stared at the picture of that handbag for quite a while. I’m sure she’ll love it. W: Oh, you are such a caring boy. M: Will Dad come back in time for Mom’s birthday? W: I don’t think so. He’s still attending a meeting in New York City. It won’t be over until this Saturday. But your mother’s birthday is right on this Friday. M: I’m afraid Mom will be disappointed. W: But I believe your father has already prepared a surprise for her. OK. It’s late. Time to go to bed. M: OK, good night. Text 10 W: Laura Lane Welch Bush is commonly known as Laura Bush. She was the First Lady of the United States of America from 2001 to 2009. Laura Bush was born in the Texan town of Midland on 4th November in 1946. Laura Bush attended the James Brownie Elementary School. In high school, she went to Robert E. Lee High School in Midland. Afterward, she attended a university in Dallas. Here she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Laura 高二英语试题参考答案 第 5 页（共 6 页） began her career as a second -grade school teacher. She taught at Longfellow Elementary School in Dallas. Later on, she moved to Houston and taught at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School. Laura Bush finished her Master’s Degree in Library Science from the University of Texas in 1973. In the same year, she was able to work at the Houston Public Library. In the next year, she went to work at the Austin Independent School District. We’ll talk more about Laura’s life in tomorrow night’s program. If you’re interested, come back at the same time tomorrow. 高二英语试题参考答案 第 6 页（共 6 页）