河北省唐山市2020届高三上学期期末考试英语试题

河北省唐山市2020届高三上学期期末考试英语试题

试卷类型：A 唐山市2019-2020学年度高三年级第一学期期末考试 英语试卷 注意事项：‎ ‎1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题 卡上，写在本试卷上无效。‎ ‎3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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。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 are the speakers talking about?‎ A. The weather. B. The TV program. C. The weekend plan.‎ ‎2. Why is May mentioned in the conversation?‎ A. Her birthday is coming. B. She wants a birthday gift. C. She'll hold a surprise party.‎ ‎3. What made the man unhappy?‎ A. Getting only one ticket. B. Having to pay the fine. C. Annoying his wife.‎ ‎4. How does the woman feel about playing volleyball?‎ A. It's tiring. B. It's challenging. C. It's beneficial.‎ ‎5. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Strangers.‎ 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 the man advise the woman to do?‎ A. Accompany her family more often.‎ B. Concentrate more on her work.‎ C. Take her family more lightly.‎ ‎7. Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A. In the office. B. At the police station. C. At home.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. What is the man doing?‎ A. Confirming an appointment.‎ B. Making an appointment.‎ C. Rearranging an appointment.‎ ‎9. When will Dr. Gupta be available in the morning?‎ A. On March 8. B. On March 2. C. On March 18.‎ ‎10. Why does the man want an early morning appointment?‎ A. To do paperwork. B. To play golf C. To check in.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What was the man good at?‎ A. Report writing. B. Model building. C. Astronomy learning.‎ ‎12. What does the man suggest to his daughter?‎ A. Doing a project about the earth.‎ B. Talking about the Big Bang.‎ C. Taking a trip through space.‎ ‎13. What's the man's attitude toward his daughter's idea?‎ A. Supportive. B. Uninterested. C. Opposed.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。‎ ‎14. Where did the man take a holiday?‎ A. In the mountains. B. On the beach. C. At the summer camp.‎ ‎15. What will the man's kids do at the beginning of the term?‎ A. Have a French test. B. Pass piano exams. C. Practice the violin.‎ ‎16. Why is the man tough on his kids?‎ A. To win their appreciation.‎ B. To make them stressed out.‎ C. To develop their best selves.‎ ‎17. What does the woman think of tiger parenting?‎ A. Wonderful. B. Reasonable. C. unwise.‎ 听第10段独白，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. What is the speaker doing?‎ A. Conducting a seminar.‎ B. Hosting a radio program.‎ C. Making an advertisement.‎ ‎19. What's the benefit of a healthy bedtime snack?‎ A. Providing the energy to exercise.‎ B. Keeping blood sugar levels low.‎ C. Making it easy to fall asleep.‎ ‎20. What will Rob probably talk about next?‎ A. Some proper foods.‎ B. Some famous experts.‎ C. Some troublesome feelings.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，•满分30分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Camp Odayin provides fun, safe and supportive camp experiences and community building opportunities for young people and their families this year.‎ Winter Camp February 15 - February 17‎ It is hosted in Amery, a two-hour drive from the Twin Cities and free round trip transportation is provided from Minneapolis and Madison. This camp is for children who have attended Residential Camp or Day Camp before. Campers can experience snowshoeing, skiing and snowboarding. Registrations are processed during December & January.‎ Moms Retreat May 16 - May 17‎ Scheduled in downtown Stillwater, Moms Retreat will seek to improve the quality of caregivers' life. It will include meals, boarding and yoga activities.‎ Registration will open in April for moms that receive the email invitation from Camp Odayin. If the limit is reached, we will start a wait list.‎ Residential Camp July 13 - July 18‎ Campers will have a chance to communicate with other young people sharing the same grade. Hosted in Lutherdale, it will include swimming, horseback riding and talent show. The approval by the Camp Odayin Director is necessary.‎ Registration will open in early March and is due May 1st.‎ Family Camp October 26 - November 1‎ Hosted in Camp Lake, the camp is a two-night commitment for families with children suffering from heart diseases, who will benefit from connecting with other families who have similar health, emotional and social concerns. Activities will include drawing, fancy dress balls and movies.‎ Families who have a child in 12th grade or younger (no minimum age) can attend. Camper registration is available online in late August.‎ ‎21. Which camp is intended for previous campers only?‎ A. Moms Retreat. B. Winter Camp.‎ C. Residential Camp. D. Family Camp.‎ ‎22. Where can you go if you choose to register on August 28?‎ A. To Amery. B. To Stillwater.‎ C. To Camp Lake. D. To Lutherdale.‎ ‎23. What is special about Residential Camp?‎ A. It offers a variety of activities.‎ B. It provides access to shopping.‎ C. It allows sick children to participate.‎ D. It requires the camp leader's approval.‎ B An unusual trip to Hawaii brought two strangers closer and closer and their story deserves a wide spread.‎ As her plane sliced through the sky above the ocean, there came a sudden thunderstorm. Five minutes later, Uemoto and her copilot McMahon heard a strange sound. Then, without warning, they lost power to both of the engines. It took them a moment to process the fact that they might crash. The pilots powered through the items on the emergency checklist. Nothing worked. As the plane was falling, they jumped into the ocean.‎ By ten that night, their bodies began trembling uncontrollably in the cool night air. Something must be done to pull them through. Swimming on her stomach, Uemoto had McMahon wrap his arms around her knees so he could rest his head on the back of her legs. To be with someone else and to feel another person's comforting presence in the darkness somehow made the suffering bearable.‎ When the sun rose the next morning, they caught sight of the island of Hawaii, the destination they had dared dream! Suddenly, Uemoto saw a shark, which made her breath catch in her throat. "What do we do? What do we do?" Uemoto asked, panicked. "Just keep looking forward! If it comes close, I'll kick it in the eye!" said McMahon evenly. Unexpectedly, the shark circled them for about 30 minutes. Then, as quietly as it had appeared, it swam off. Uemoto and McMahon breathed a sigh of relief.‎ After struggling in the water for over 20 hours, there came a US Navy helicopter. It flew overhead and next banked towards them. Uemoto and McMahon burst into tears. Alone, either of them would have died. But together, they made it.‎ ‎24. What caused the plane to crash?‎ A. A sudden thunderstorm hit the plane.‎ B. The engines of the plane broke down.‎ C. The pilots operated the plane improperly.‎ D. The emergency list failed to help the pilots.‎ ‎25. What do we know about McMahon in paragraph 4?‎ A. He calmed his partner down.‎ B. He kicked the shark in the eye.‎ C. He was scared to death at the shark.‎ D. He managed to drive the shark away.‎ ‎26. Which of the following best describes Uemoto and McMahon?‎ A. Ambitious and humorous. B. Clear-headed and generous.‎ C. Demanding and appealing. D. Strong-willed and considerate.‎ ‎27. What may be the best title of the passage?‎ A. A Race against Death B. A Test of Friendship C. A Wonder Made by Joined Hands D. A Struggle Fought in the Darkness C Mice and rats have long been used in medical research because of their biological similarities to humans. Recently scientists at the University of Richmond in Virginia have trained rats to drive small vehicles.‎ The research team built tiny cars out of plastic and other materials, which had an opening at one end to which electrical wires were attached. By touching one of three different wires, the rat could control the car in different directions-left, center and right. Sweet treats were placed inside the containers in an attempt to get the rats to drive the vehicle for the food. After several months' training, the animals could drive to get to the treats.‎ Kelly Lambert, who has long been interested in the way the brain changes to react to different experiences and difficulties, led the experiment. She told the French news agency AFP the research suggested rat brains might be more complex and flexible than once thought. The driving activity seemed to help the rats relax and the rats kept in what was called “enriched environments” performed far better than those in labs.‎ The researchers examined levels of two hormones （荷尔蒙）in the rats — one that causes stress and the other that counters it. All the rats that took part in the training had higher levels of the hormone that reduces stress. The research suggests the increased relaxation levels could be linked to the enjoyment of successfully completing a new skill. The team also found the rats that drove themselves showed higher levels of the stress-fighting hormone than those that simply rode ‎ in small cars controlled by humans.‎ Lambert's team is planning to further the research to learn more about how the rats learned to drive. This research may open new areas of non-drug treatments for people suffering from mental health conditions.‎ ‎28. Why have scientists chosen rats for the research?‎ A. They can build tiny vehicles on their own.‎ B. They are biologically similar to human beings.‎ C. They are clever enough to be trained to drive cars.‎ D. They can be used as non-drug treatments for humans.‎ ‎29. What does the underlined word "counters" in paragraph 4 mean?‎ A. Removes. B. Substitutes. C. Resists. D. Transforms.‎ ‎30. What can we learn about the experiment?‎ A. The brains of rats might be more complex and flexible than those of human beings.‎ B. The increased relaxation levels led to the rats' enjoyment of learning a new skill.‎ C. All the rats involved in the training had higher levels of the hormone causing stress.‎ D. The rats in cars controlled by humans had lower levels of the stress-fighting hormone.‎ ‎31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear?‎ A. Science. B. Sports. C. Education. D. Entertainment.‎ D Student loan （贷款）debt has become a worldwide problem. In America, the country's overall student debt reached a record of $1.6 trillion in 2019. The average person with student loan debt owed between $20,000 and $25,000. A recent Japanese government report says it has been lending over $9 billion yearly to students since 2010. Similar conditions exist in Africa and South America.‎ Several factors account for high student loan debt. One is that employers everywhere have increased their demands for skilled workers, making higher education a requirement for many jobs. The students, however, after graduation, often find that their country's economy is not strong enough to support their financial needs, so their ability to pay back the loan becomes a problem.‎ To solve the problem, many countries are seeking their ways. Australia has developed a system where students do not have to pay anything back until they are earning at least $‎40,000 a year. In America, several candidates running for president in the 2020 election have offered more extreme solutions that all or at least some of these loans will be forgiven.‎ Some professors in several universities recently studied what the effects of debt forgiveness might be. They found that, overall, sudden debt relief greatly improved the borrowers' lives. Not only did they have more money, but they were more likely to move to a new area and seek better ‎ paying work.‎ Yet the professors' research doesn't include what might happen to financial institutions or the overall economy if debt were totally forgiven. It only looks at how debt forgiveness would help the borrowers. They warn of some other possible negative effects. If a borrower knew that if he ran into any trouble he would be saved because he could get the debt relief, then he might actually become more reckless （轻率的）with his borrowing in the future.‎ No matter what, the professors agree that if countries do decide to approve some student debt relief the neediest students should be helped first.‎ ‎32. How does the author introduce the problem of student loan?‎ A. By making a comparison. B. By making classifications.‎ C. By presenting some statistics. D. By setting down general rules.‎ ‎33. What can we learn about student loan debt relief?‎ A. It will surely provide some benefits to borrowers.‎ B. It has already been carried out in the United States.‎ C. It aims to encourage more students to borrow money.‎ D. It will prevent a person from landing a well-paying job.‎ ‎34. What is the professors' attitude to debt forgiveness?‎ A. Uncaring. B. Positive. C. Disapproving. D. Cautious.‎ ‎35. What's the main idea of the text?‎ A. Student loan debt is the most serious problem worldwide.‎ B. Growing global student debt fuels search for solutions.‎ C. Student loan debt tends to pull the needy out of trouble.‎ D. People hold different opinions on debt forgiveness.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。‎ Few things feel as painful as rejection. Rejection means not being invited to a friend's party. Rejection means having your actions criticized. Rejection means failure when you're trying to sell your idea. Every "no" indicates a door closed to you. 36 ‎ Developing your self-confidence is key. Rejection is simply the reaction or opinion of another person. 37 Never think you are worthless or unlovable. What you should do is make a list of things you have done well or contributions you have made. Review them every day. Fill your nighttime and early morning brain with confidence.‎ Rejection will enhance （增加）whatever negative things you say to yourself. Even the most successful and confident people feel downhearted when rejected, but most of them never tell ‎ themselves how terrible they are. 38 Make sure what you say to yourself builds yourself up instead of tearing yourself down.‎ ‎39 Instead, they view it as an opportunity to further understand human relationships and inner strength. They avoid the pain of rejection and put rejection into context （情境）.Using rejection to your advantage involves looking on every blow as a learning experience. It also involves learning and growing from negative voice.‎ ‎40 You can feel the pain as you like, crying or locking yourself in, but don't let it become a long-term visitor. It is wise for you to respond positively and effectively.‎ A. Rejection is a learning experience.‎ B. It's powerless without your cooperation.‎ C. So you should practice positive self-talk.‎ D. It's normal to feel upset about rejection.‎ E. Therefore, it is vital to develop effective responses.‎ F. Rejection is beneficial to those who make full use of it.‎ G. Those who transform rejection understand it is not about experiencing loss.‎ 第三部分语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白 处的最佳选项。‎ I went to a nursing home to visit Marsha every week. She had only months to live. Every time she said 41 “I hate my father", I would 42 to persuade her to forgive. ‎43 a voice inside me was forcing a question: Isn't there somebody you need to 44 ?‎ When I was young, my elder brother John 45 everything I did. In his eyes, nothing I did was right. I suffered from years of emotional 46 from him.‎ After college graduation, I began my career as a manager in another city, which gave me a （(n）)47 not to go back home often 48 I could avoid seeing John. Whenever I phoned Mom, she always provided 49 on what was going on with him. He didn't have a happy marriage. He lost his job as a bus-driver... But I 50 to feel sorry for him.‎ In my spare time, I chose to be a 51 . I really fell I was helping 52 I met Marsha. I told myself to help Marsha, but I was 53 to help myself first.‎ Finally, I 54 the courage to call my brother. There was 55 for what seemed a century and I had a strong desire to hang up, but I 56 . "Correcting you was the 57 way to show that I cared about you." he 58 . Then, something brother to brother returned.‎ We have stayed in touch and visited each other 59 since.‎ The last time I saw Marsha, she was too weak to talk, but her face was 60 . I knew ‎ what it felt like.‎ ‎41. A. anxiously B. happily C. angrily D. curiously ‎42. A. manage B. pretend C. promise D. attempt ‎43. A. Yet B. So C. And D. Or ‎44. A. call B. help C. forgive D. visit ‎45. A. supported B. corrected C. ignored D. appreciated ‎46. A. response B. abuse C. relief D. connection ‎47. A. excuse B. chance C. advantage D. privilege ‎48. A. now that B. even if C. in case D. so that ‎49. A. comments B. updates C. instructions D. assessments ‎50. A. refused B. offered C. agreed D. regretted ‎51. A. bus-driver B. manager C. volunteer D. nurse ‎52. A. when B. after C. though D. until ‎53. A. thrilled B. desperate C. hesitant D. depressed ‎54. A. gathered B. lacked C. lost D. recovered ‎55. A. interruption B. complaint C. silence D. talk ‎56. A. broke in B. held up C. broke down D. held back ‎57. A. first B. only C. last D. same ‎58. A. explained B. shouted C. added D. whispered ‎59. A. rarely B. briefly C. casually D. regularly ‎60. A. troubled B. honest C. relaxed D. blank 第二节（共10小题;‎ 每小题1.5分，‎ 满分15分）‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ ‎"Climate emergency" was picked by Oxford Dictionaries as the word of the year for 2019 after 61 (use) on average 100 times more than in 2018.‎ Defined as “a situation 62 urgent action is required to reduce or stop climate change and avoid environmental damage resulting from it ”，the word became one of the most important 63 (term) of 2019. "Climate" did not have a place in the top words 64 (typical) used to modify (修饰)"emergency" in 2018. Instead, the top types of emergencies that people wrote about 65 (be) health, hospital and family emergencies. But with climate emergency, people saw something new, 66 extension of emergency to the global level. The choice was reflective, not just of the rise in climate awareness, but the focus specifically 67 the language used to discuss it. Oxford said the rise of "climate emergency" 68 (show) an intentional push towards language of urgency.‎ The dictionary's word of the year is chosen 69 (reflect) attention of the passing year and should have lasting potential as a term of 70 (culture) significance. Previous winners of word of the year include "toxic" in 2018 and “youthquake" in 2017.‎ 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）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧）,并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，得知某英文报社就“如何关爱老年人”征集想法。请给编辑写一封信， 内容包括：‎ ‎1.写信目的； 2.个人或社会能做的事情； 3.发出呼吁。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数100左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Editor,‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 唐山市2019-2020学年度高三年级第一学期期末考试 英语试题参考答案 卷A 第一部分 听力 ‎1. C 2. A 3.B 4. C 5.B 6. A 7.A 8.B 9.C 10. B ‎11.C 12.B 13.A 14.B 15. A 16.C 17.C 18.B 19.C 20. A 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D ‎31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B 36. E 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. D 第三部分 语言知识运用 ‎41. C 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. D 49. B 50. A ‎51. C 52. D 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. D 57. B 58. A 59. D 60. C 卷B 第一部分 听力 ‎1. A 2. C 3.C 4. C 5.B 6. A 7.B 8.A 9.C 10. B ‎11.A 12.B 13.C 14.A 15. B 16.C 17.C 18.C 19.B 20. A 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. B 29. D 30.C ‎31. A 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B 36. E 37. B 38. C 39. G 40. D 第三部分 语言知识运用 ‎41. A 42. D 43. C 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. B 48. D 49. B 50. A ‎51. D 52. C 53. B 54. A 55. C 56. B 57. D 58. A 59. D 60. C 语法填空：‎ ‎61. being used 62. where 63. terms 64. typically 65. were ‎66. an 67. on/upon 68. showed 69. to reflect 70. cultural 短文改错 I still remembered my working experience in a café last summer. One day, I entered into it ‎ ‎ remember to get a drink. However, what attracted my attentions was not the menu, but a notice ∧said, ‎ ‎ attention that/which或saying ‎ ‎“NOW HIRING”. I took ∧look at the requirements but thought maybe I could have a try. On ‎ ‎ a and arriving home, I talked to my parents about get a part-time job in the café during the summer ‎ getting ‎ vacation and he strongly supported me. Determine to challenge myself, I went to the interview. ‎ ‎ they Determined Fortunate, I passed it and I was really proud of myself!‎ Fortunately ‎ ‎ One possible version Dear Editor, ‎ I’m writing to express my concern about the life of the senior. ‎ It’s a good idea for us students to visit seniors at weekends to keep them company, from whom we can benefit a lot at the same time. Besides, we can organize some activities such as singing, dancing and traveling, thus enabling them to lead a more socially active life. What’s more, convenience should be provided in public places like supermarkets and hospitals. ‎ Caring for the elderly is a traditional virtue, which will contribute to not only a happy family but also a harmonious society. Therefore, let’s do something to make a difference.‎ Yours, ‎ ‎ Li Hua 听力文稿 Text 1 ‎ M: Hey, Jane. Great weather today. What are you going to do for the weekend? You would not like to stay indoors, yeah?‎ W: I hate the hot weather. I’d rather watch TV at home with the air conditioner.‎ Text 2 ‎ W: Shall we buy May a present or let her choose one for herself?‎ M: I think a surprise party may be better for her coming birthday.‎ Text 3 ‎ W: Hi, Michael. What’s wrong? You look so unhappy. ‎ M: I broke traffic regulations yesterday and got a ticket. Do keep it a secret from my wife, please. ‎ ‎ ‎ Text 4 ‎ M: Hey, Kate. It’s you! You look so well and energetic!‎ W: Thanks. I play volleyball with a bunch of friends twice a week. It’s of great benefit and interesting as well. Why not come and join us?‎ M: Sounds great. ‎ Text 5 ‎ M: I’m terribly sorry. Late again. My alarm didn’t go off. ‎ W: Good timing! Our boss phoned to ask you to send the documents to the sales department.‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Jenny, better go home. You need to spend more time with your loved ones before they report you missing.‎ W: But this is the busy season. Do you think I have time to get away from work when I have a lot to do?‎ M: It’s true we’re busy, but you have been extremely absorbed in your work. By the way, how old are your daughters?‎ W: They’re six and nine.‎ M: Before you know it, they’ll be grown and you’ll have missed out on their childhood. Don’t ‎ take your family lightly.‎ ‎ ‎ Text 7 ‎ W: Hello, Western Medical Group. This is Clerk No. 4. What can I do for you?‎ M: I’d like to make an appointment with Dr. Gupta. I’m a new patient. ‎ W: Let me have a look. Dr. Gupta is booked up for the next three weeks. She has an opening on March 2nd, at 4:30 p.m. And the next morning appointment won’t be until March 18th, at 10:‎30 a.m. and you’ll need to check in 15 minutes earlier to fill out paperwork. Which one would you prefer?‎ M: Well, is it possible to get an earlier appointment for March 18th?‎ W: Dr. Gupta isn’t available until 10:30.‎ M: 10:30? Isn’t that pretty late?‎ W: Dr. Gupta likes to play golf in the mornings.‎ M: Why do you think I want an early morning appointment? Doesn’t she know that some of her patients prefer late-morning golf? ‎ Text 8 ‎ M: What are you working on, honey?‎ W: It’s a school project about the earth and its place in the universe. I have to write a report and build a model of what scientists can see with a telescope in space.‎ M: I can help you with that. I was always good at science at school, especially astronomy. Well, is that the report you’re writing right now?‎ W: Yes, Dad. Have you got any suggestions?‎ M: Make sure you include all of the planets in the solar system. Don’t forget to talk about the Big Bang. Oh yeah, and talk about traveling through space and how many light years it would take. ‎ W: Dad, I do plan to. Guess what? I’m also going to include some other stars and bodies in the Milky Way in my model, but the teacher didn’t say we had to, so…‎ M: Good idea! Including some of those would set your project apart from the others, don’t you think? Just do it, and I believe your project would be out of this world.‎ W: Sure. Thank you, Dad. I’ll give it a try. ‎ Text 9 ‎ W: Hi, Neil. Good holiday?‎ M: Lovely, thanks. You know I adore the beach instead of the mountains.‎ W: Your kids must have loved it too?‎ M: Ah, they didn’t go. They were at summer music camp. They have piano exams to pass. And then there’ll be a French test when the new term starts again, so they’ve been having their French lessons every evening.‎ W: Wow, you really are a tiger parent!‎ M: Tiger what?‎ W: I mean you push your kids to achieve success at school. “Tiger parenting” describes a particularly strict way of bringing up kids.‎ M: Well, let’s say we just want what’s best for our kids even if they don’t appreciate it yet! I never ‎ got to relax as a kid. My tiger mother had me up at ‎7 a.m. practicing the violin at weekends.‎ W: We’ve decided to let little Bruno do whatever he wants, whenever he wants. I’m worried tiger parenting would make him stressed out.‎ M: Well, Feifei, how to be a good parent is always a subject of debate. Tiger parenting is no exception. It all depends on your values, really.‎ Text 10 ‎ Hello, listeners. Welcome once again. I’m Rob. In this program, we are talking about what we can eat before going to bed. Traditional wisdom says that we shouldn’t eat before bed, but that’s not necessarily true. Some experts are now recommending that you go ahead and make a habit of having a healthy bedtime snack in order to keep your blood sugar levels steady and provide the energy necessary to keep burning fat all night long. Eating before bed can help you fall asleep as well. Feelings of hunger can be uncomfortable and can make it difficult for you to fall asleep. However, wrong foods before bed can be troublesome. Anyway, as long as you make a good choice, there’s a good reason to have a little bedtime snack.‎