2017-2018学年山东省武城县第二中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年山东省武城县第二中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

‎2017-2018学年山东省武城县第二中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题 ‎2017.11‎ 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分 第I卷 第一部分　听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 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。‎ ‎1. Where will the meeting be held?‎ A. In Room 203. ​​​​B. In Room 303.​​​ C. In Room 302.‎ ‎2. What did Lily’s brother do?‎ A. He damaged the cards. B. He helped make Christmas cards.‎ C. He did the laundry for the first time.‎ ‎3. What is the change to the house?‎ A. The guest room is bigger.‎ B. There’s more space in the living room.‎ C. The wall in the bathroom was knocked down.‎ ‎4. What time did the woman finish typing the report?‎ A. At 6:00. ​​​​​B. At 8:00.​​​​ C. At 10:00.‎ ‎5. What does the boy find boring?‎ A. P.E.​​​​​​ B. Math.​​​​​ C. Biology.‎ 第二节 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. When did the woman decide to go on a diet?‎ A. In the winter.​​​​ B. In the fall.​​​​ C. In the summer.‎ ‎7. How often does the man go to the gym?‎ A. Three times a week.​​ B. Twice a week. ​​​C. Once a week.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What does the woman think about her former boss?‎ A. He’s serious.​​​​ B. He’s rude.​​​​ C. He’s successful.‎ ‎9. What does the man do right now?‎ A. He’s a dancer ​​​​B. He’s a businessman.​​ C. He’s a dance teacher.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why are the animals tearing up the man’s yard?‎ A. To find some insects to eat.‎ B. To eat the roots of the grass.‎ C. To eat the food in the garbage cans.‎ ‎11. What is the first thing to do to solve the problem, according to the man?‎ A. Put a fence around the yard. B. Replant the grass.‎ C. Put some chemicals on the grass.‎ ‎12. How does the man feel?‎ A. Upset.​​​​​ B. Nervous.​​​​ C. Relieved.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. Where did the woman hear about the news?‎ A. On the radio.​​​​ B. On television.​​​ C. From her friends.‎ ‎14. What is the woman warning the man about?‎ A. Well-known brands and companies.‎ B. Fake phones.‎ C. Phone apps.‎ ‎15. Which services should the man be worried about?‎ A. Wal-Mart apps. B. Apps for deals and discounts only.‎ C. Apps that ask for personal information ‎16. What does the woman suggest the man do?‎ A. Call his bank. B. Phone Wal-Mart.‎ C. Pass the message along to others.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What did Mr. and Mrs. Jones do last Saturday night?‎ A. They went out for a walk.‎ B. They went to the movies.‎ C. They watched TV at a friend’s house.‎ ‎18. What did Mr. and Mrs. Jones see on their way home?‎ A. Nobody in the street. B. Two people running on the road.‎ C. Lots of cars coming and going.‎ ‎19. Why was the woman running so fast?‎ A. She tried to catch a car. B. She had to catch her husband.‎ C. She did not want to wash the dishes.‎ ‎20. What are Mr. and Mrs. Jones like?‎ A. They are funny. B. They are serious. C. They are kind-hearted.‎ 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。‎ A Bookstores are a traveller’s best friends: they provide convenient shelter in bad weather, and they often host readings and other cultural events. Here is a look at the world’s six ‎ greatest bookstores.‎ Adrian Harrington－since 1971. Rare books; rare first editions; leather－bound sets and general antiques(古玩). Address: 64A Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London, England, U. K.‎ Another Country－ Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany. Another Country is an English language second-hand bookshop which is mostly used as a library. They have about 20,000 books that you can buy or borrow. Some regular events are held at the shop, such as readings, cultural events, social evenings and film nights.‎ Atlantis Books － Oia, Santorini, Greece. Atlantis Books is an independent bookshop on the island of Santorini, Greece, founded in 2004 by a group of friends from Cyprus, England, and the United States. Throughout the year it has hosted literary festivals, film screenings, book readings, and good old-fashioned dance parties.‎ Bart’s Books － Ojai, California, U. S. A. “The World’s Greatest Outdoor Bookstore”, a bookstore founded by Richard Bartinsdale in 1964. Shelves of books face the street, and regular customers are asked to drop coins into the door’s coin box to pay for any books they take whenever the store is closed.‎ ‎10 Corso Como － Milan, Italy. Extensive selection of publication on art, architecture, design, graphics and fashion, along with a strong emphasis on photography. It was founded in 1990 in Milan, Italy, by Carla Sozzani.‎ The Bookworm － A bookshop, library, bar, restaurant and event space, now with five locations in three cities in China—— Beijing, Suzhou and Chengdu. The interconnecting rooms with floor-to-ceiling books on every wall are light and airy in summer, yet warm and comfortable in winter.‎ ‎21.Which of the following bookstores has the longest history?‎ A. Adrian Hanington B. Bart’s Books C. Atlantis Books D. 10 Corso Como ‎22.What can you do in Atlantis Books?‎ A. Buy books anytime B. Learn photography C. Enjoy rare books D. Attend a festival ‎ ‎23.How is The Bookworm different from the other bookstores?‎ A. It is used as a library B. It has branches in some cities C. It focuses on photography D. It hosts all sorts of activities ‎ B The medicine that I take for my rheumatoid arthritis (风湿性关节炎) causes me to wake up in the middle of the night with a dry mouth. January 15, 2016, was no different. I woke up at 2:30 a.m. needing water. I was walking back upstairs from the kitchen when I heard my American bulldog, Rock.‎ Whatever Rock was doing down there, it made enough noise for me to go to him. By the time I made it to the bottom of the stairs, he was running up, and he never came down the stairs, no matter what. I think that was his way of telling me, “We’ve got to go back up.”‎ When I got to the top of the stairs, I turned around and saw a light on, but I didn’t remember leaving one on. I walked downstairs again, and that’s when I saw fire. I immediately shouted to my wife to wake up and get our three kids. I then broke the window, got everybody out on the roof and threw a blanket out there so we wouldn’t slip off. Then I started screaming for help. But help never came.‎ I’m scared of heights and have physical issues, because of my rheumatoid arthritis, but I couldn’t let my family burn up. So I jumped off the roof and got the wind knocked out of me when I landed.‎ I found our ladder, placed it against the house, and climbed back up to the roof. I wrapped my arms around my daughter and carried my nine-month-old son with my teeth, by his little sleeper. Then I climbed down the ladder. Once on the ground, I had my little girl hold her brother. Then I went back up again and got my wife. I tried to get my dog, but I never saw him again.‎ I’m not a hero. I’m just an ordinary person who would help anybody. This happened to be the time when I helped my own family. I live to protect my family. Just like Rock － he lived to protect us.‎ ‎24.Why did Rock behave unusually?‎ A. To upset the author B. To hope to stay upstairs C. To express his dissatisfaction D. To inform the author of the fire ‎25.When did the author realize a fire had happened?‎ A. When he got up to get some water B. When he heard the bulldog barking C. When he caught sight of a light downstairs D. When he walked downstairs a second ‎26.What most probably drove the author to save the family in danger?‎ A. His responsibility to the family B. His strength to escape from the fire C. His ability to put out the fire D. His confidence to overcome the difficulty ‎27.What can we infer from the text?‎ A. Rock didn’t survive the fire B. Nobody would like to help the author’s family C. The author wouldn’t like to stay with Rock any longer D. The author’s wife was so scared that she couldn’t say a word C The Creation of A dam is Michelangelo’s fresco(壁画) painted during 1508 to 1512. The painting is based on the Biblical story of creation and presents more than the artist’s brave point of view. It might only be a part of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, but something about this painting makes it stand out.‎ In the painting, Adam is located on the left side in a relaxed fashion, and God is presented as a white-bearded elderly man. God’s right arm almost touches Adam’s left hand. Here Adam is receiving life directly from God, and through the life given to him － he will, in turn, give life to all humans.‎ Michelangelo made The Creation of A dam in such a way that the figure of Adam imitates the figure of God. Adam’s body is curved(弧形的) as he reaches out to God, taking one’s mind to the idea that man is made in similar appearance to God himself. The man’s image appears a mirror reflection of God.‎ In Michelangelo’s time, creation scenes were a common subject. But The Creation of A dam broke the rules that were set in the field of art. God has always been thought of as a powerful ruler of mankind. One would expect such a personality to be painted wearing royal clothing and such, but Michelangelo reduced him to a simple old man in simple clothes with most of his body exposed. God is shown to be accessible, touchable, and close to his creation.‎ There are still many explanations regarding the meaning of the painting. Geographers have considered it to be similar to two lands joined but separated by a huge canal. Scientists have analyzed the picture might symbolize (象征) the birth of mankind. Why did Michelangelo make the hands in that way? Why was a space left between two fingers? It is hard to think about it. This one detail is the entire reason why this painting is famous.‎ ‎28.The image of God and Adam reaching out to each other symbolizes .‎ A. love to be passed B. life to be passed C. the struggle of life D. equality of humans ‎29.How did Michelangelo paint God in a creative way?‎ A. He painted God as a poor old man.‎ B. He painted God as an ordinary man.‎ C. He described God as a powerful ruler.‎ D. He made God touched by humans.‎ ‎30.According to the author, what makes the painting so famous?‎ A. Its location in the Sistine Chapel B. Its theme that was commonly used C. Its special color that was seldom used D. Its secret meaning that is hard to understand ‎31.What is the text mainly about?‎ A. A Biblical story of creation. ‎ B. The talents of Michelangelo.‎ C. The value of The Creation of A dam.‎ D. An introduction to The Creation of A dam.‎ D Part drama, part dark comedy, new film To the Bone talks about a young woman’s struggle with anorexia(厌食症). Though the film already got generally positive reviews at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, it has caused a hot Twitter debate around whether the film romanticizes anorexia and whether it could be harmful for those with eating disorders.‎ Critics of the film have focused on the leading role Ellen: a young, thin, white woman with anorexia. They think there’re some plots that have made eating disorders look like trends instead of life-threatening illnesses. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anorexia has the highest mortality rate (死亡率) of any mental illness. Thirty million Americans struggle with eating disorders at some point in their lives.‎ Director Marti Noxon based the film on her own battle with anorexia. She was aware of the film’s potential to trigger harmful effects and then tried to be really careful in the way she showed how Ellen looked. “You want to help other people understand something that they’ve never experienced, but you also want people who have experienced it to feel understood and seen and to give people hope,” she added. “We were balancing a lot. I wanted to avoid the idea that the perfectionist quality of anorexics is their most obvious character.”‎ The film caught the attention of Liana Rosenman, who founded Project Heal, an organization that helps eating disorder sufferers afford treatment. “I thought it was very powerful,” Rosenman said. “There is a sense of humor and wittiness in it as well as just understanding what it’s like to have an eating disorder.” Project Heal recently played To the Bone in New York and Los Angeles, but it has faced sharp criticism from members of their community on social media.‎ ‎32.What do we know about the film To the Bone from Paragraph 1?‎ A. It tells the growth story about a girl.‎ B. It has received mixed comments.‎ C. It is popular among young people.‎ D. Twitter users have no interest in it.‎ ‎33.What does the underlined word “trigger” in Paragraph 3 mean?‎ A. Fight B. Avoid C. Cause D. Remove ‎34.What do Noxon’s words suggest?‎ A. She admitted the film is harmful to people B. She tried hard to make the film benefit people C. All those suffering from anorexia want to be perfect D. People who haven’t experienced anorexia can’t understand it ‎35.What’s Rosenman’s attitude towards the film?‎ A. Supportive B. Negative C. Uncertain D. Unconcerned 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。‎ Encouraging others is an important part of being part of a family, a group of people and a community. Everyone is doing his / her best in this world and sometimes, a kind word of encouragement can help others realize that they’re not alone. 36 Take some time out today to encourage someone who crosses your path.‎ Encourage even the smallest effort. Small efforts may appear little for most of the time. 37 It can be enough to produce the motivation to continue with a challenge. It could even be a way of helping a small effort grow into something large.‎ ‎ 38 Certificates, gifts and notes are nice ways to encourage employees, friends, students, family members, etc. A photo of the two of you doing something good together, by way of both memory and acknowledgment, can be a great way to encourage another person and show that your are on the side of them.‎ Make positive comments. Tell people how well they have performed at something, faced their fears, and succeeded at even the smallest things. Even if you feel dislike for a person or feel competitive towards him / her, there is always at least one thing about him/ her that you can honestly say is positive. 39 Remember that it may encourage more of the positive and less of the things that bother you!‎ Keep it honest. 40 They’ll also know when you’re flattering(奉承) rather than admiring from the heart. So get into the habit of speaking only honest compliments(称赞).‎ A. Write encouraging comments.‎ B. So dig for that and tell this person.‎ C. People know the truth about themselves.‎ D. Look for different ways to encourage a person.‎ E. For example, you can point out how kind or caring a person is.‎ F. But to the doer, having the effort recognized can mean a great deal.‎ G. Moreover, encouragement is a way of recognizing the good others do.‎ 第三部分　英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节　完形填空（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ In my childhood, I envied my classmates very much as my absence from school was not allowed due to my strict parents. I had to be 41 in order to stay at home. My parents 42 to say that they were leading me to have a 43 work ethic(职业道德). Not until last week did I see the 44 .‎ I was on a bus, and behind was a man who was 45 to his friend about his life. His dream was to become a director but he wouldn’t continue to 46 it because he had no 47 if he could make enough money. And he didn’t want to waste 48 because it probably would take months or years to 49 it big. Then he admitted to thinking about becoming a(n) 50 because he thought he could 51 make six figures within one year. His friend agreed because as he put it, “I have no 52 to work long hours and not make much money. Taking pictures is good because you can make big money and only work short hours.”‎ Many people these days don’t 53 that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of 54 , determination and time have gone into it. Someone once told me that you may know 55 someone is an expert in his given field by how easy he makes it look. The 56 it looks, the more hours go into it.‎ There is no 57 for laziness. In the television show Fame, the dance teacher told her ‎ students, “If you want fame, fame 58 and here’s how you start paying for it, in sweat.” Every time I watch that show, my dad would repeat how 59 she was because in order to 60 you have to work hard. He would go on and on about how bad it is to be lazy.‎ ‎41.A. smiling B. shaking C. lying D. shouting ‎42.A. ought B. agreed C. used D. needed ‎43.A. standard B. good C. different D. reliable ‎44.A. significance B. answer C. result D. evidence ‎45.A. complaining B. reflecting C. explaining D. writing ‎46.A. follow B. change C. make D. support ‎47.A.doubt B. idea C. sign D. evidence ‎48.A. money B. time C. opportunity D. luck ‎49.A. create B. take C. promote D. make ‎50.A. lawyer B. photographer C. dancer D. actor ‎51. A. easily B. eagerly C. carefully D. gently ‎52.A. desire B. chance C. time D. choice ‎53.A. guarantee B. recognize C. realize D. admit ‎54.A. effort B. pressure C. intelligence D. decision ‎55.A. when B. whether C. why D. how ‎56.A. lighter B. better C. harder D. easier ‎57.A. statement B. explanation C. possibility D. excuse ‎58.A. works B. costs C. matters D. arises ‎59.A. right B. natural C. kind D. beautiful ‎60.A. rest B. finish C. develop D. succeed 第II卷 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。‎ Will it matter if you don’t take your breakfast? A short time ago, 61 test was given in the United States. People of different 62 (age), from 12 to 83, were asked to have a test. During the test, these people 63 (give) all kinds of breakfasts, and sometimes they got ‎ no breakfast at all. Scientists wanted 64 (see) how well their bodies worked when they had eaten different kinds of breakfasts.‎ The results show that if a person eats a right breakfast, he or she will work 65 (well) than if he or she has no breakfast. If a student has fruit, eggs, bread and milk before going to school, he will learn more 66 (quick) and listen more carefully in class.‎ The result is opposite 67 what some people think. 68 (have) no breakfast will not help you lose weight. ‎ This is because they are so hungry at noon 69 they eat too much for lunch. They will gain weight instead of losing 70 . You will lose more weight if you reduce your other meals.‎ 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。错误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。‎ In my closet, there is a wooden box where is filled with clothes. For years, the size of the clothes has been using as a weight-loss goal by me. One day, my 13-year-old daughter begged have a look at it. Excited to save money on my back-to-school clothes, I told her to pick a few piece. She pulled out the old jacket and put it on. It was not suitable for her so it was too big. I was just about to comment when she buried with her face in the jacket and breathe deeply. “It smells like you,” she said happy. I no longer care if I ever fit into those clothes again.‎ 第二节　书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，进入高二后，你发现学校学习生活有了很大的变化。请就此给你的笔友Steven写一封信。内容包括：‎ ‎1.学习生活的变化；‎ ‎2.你的感受。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数：100字左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ ‎ ‎ 高二阶段性测试英语试题答题卷 提示：本次考试有卷面分，最高扣20分 ‎2017.11‎ 班级 姓名 考号 考场号 ‎ 密 封 线 内 不 得 答 题 ‎ 语法填空 ‎61. 　62. 　63. 　64. ‎ ‎65. 　66. 　67. 　68. 　‎ ‎69. 70. ‎ 短文改错 In my closet, there is a wooden box where is filled with clothes. For years, ‎ the size of the clothes has been using as a weight-loss goal by me. One day, my ‎ ‎13-year-old daughter begged have a look at it. Excited to save money on my ‎ back-to-school clothes, I told her to pick a few piece. She pulled out the old ‎ jacket and put it on. It was not suitable for her so it was too big. I was just about ‎ to comment when she buried with her face in the jacket and breathe deeply. “It ‎ smells like you,” she said happy. I no longer care if I ever fit into those clothes ‎ ‎ again.‎ ‎‎ 书面表达 Dear Steven,‎ ‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 座号 高二阶段性测试英语试题答案 ‎2017.11‎ 第一部分　听力 ‎1－5CABBC　 6－10ABBAA　 　11－15BAACC　 　16－20ABBCC 第二部分　阅读理解 ‎21－25BDBDD　 26－30AABBD　 31－35DBCBA　 36－40GFDBC 第三部分　英语知识运用 完形填空 ‎41－45CCBAA　 46－50ABBDB　 51－55AACAB　 56－60DDBAD 语法填空 ‎61.a 62. ages 63.were given 64.to see 65.better 66.quickly ‎67.to 68.Having 69.that 70.it 第四部分　写作 短文改错 In my closet, there is a wooden box where is filled with clothes. For years, the size of ‎ ‎ that/which the clothes has been using as a weight-loss goal by me. One day, my 13-year-old daughter ‎ ‎ used beggedhave a look at it. Excited to save money on my back-to-school clothes, I told her to ‎ ‎ to her pick a few piece. She pulled out the old jacket and put it on. It was not suitable for her so it ‎ ‎ pieces an because was too big. I was just about to comment when she buried her face in the jacket and breathe deeply. “It smells like you,” she said happy. I no longer care if I ever fit into ‎ ‎ breathed happily those clothes again.‎ 书面表达(One possible version)‎ Dear Steven,‎ How time flies! Having been in senior two for weeks, I have much to share with you.‎ Over the past few weeks, I find the teachers as well as my classmates have changed a lot. The teachers are stricter than before and it seems that they want to teach us all that they have learned. There’s no doubt that we are working harder, creating a positive learning atmosphere where we help each other. Busy as we are , we still take full advantage of our spare time to do some after-school activities, like doing sports and sightseeing.‎ All in all, we are busy, but happy.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 听力材料 Text 1‎ M: Is the meeting held in Room 302 or 303?‎ W: It should be in Room 302. But I heard that it has been put off until tomorrow.‎ Text 2‎ M: Can I take a look at your Christmas cards you bought this morning, Lily?‎ W: Impossible.‎ M: Well, what happened?‎ W: I put them on the table and then left to do the laundry. And when I came back, my little naughty brother had torn them to pieces. I am so mad!‎ Text 3‎ W: I like what you have done with your living room. It seems to be a lot bigger than before. ‎ M: Yeah, we like it, too. We knocked down the wall in the living room and turned the guest room into a bathroom. It cost a lot, though.‎ Text 4‎ M: Did you finish typing that report?‎ W: Yes, I did. It is really a long report. It is ten pages long. I started to type it at 6 o’clock, and it took me two hours to finish it. ‎ Text 5‎ W: What are you studying in school these days, Matthew? Anything interesting?‎ M: We’re learning about red and white blood cells right now, which is pretty boring. Gym class is fun, though.‎ W: Well, I remember hating math class, but now I’m a math teacher.‎ Text 6‎ M: Hey Mary, you look great! You’ve changed a lot!‎ W: Really? Maybe it’s this new diet that I am on. I’m hoping to lose ten pounds by the summer.‎ M: Well, whatever you are doing, it’s working. When did you decide to go on a diet? ‎ W: Last month. I made a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier and exercise more. ‎ M: Good for you. Is this your first time here?‎ W: No, I’ve been to this gym once before. How long have you been a member? ‎ M: Just three weeks. I come here every Thursday and Saturday. ‎ Text 7‎ M: Hi, Susan. I haven’t seen you for ages. How are you getting along with your work?‎ W: Hi, David. Not as well as I had expected. I’ve left my position. I can’t bear the rudeness of my boss any longer. ‎ M: What are you going to do, then?‎ W: Maybe I’ll start my own business. But it isn’t easy for me. I have to give it some serious thought. What about you, David?‎ M: I’ve become very successful as a dancer. I like this kind of life. It’s really exciting.‎ W: You can’t do that forever, though.‎ M: But I’ve decided to open a dance school once I’m over the hill. Our younger dancers need better training.‎ W: That’s a wonderful idea!‎ Text 8‎ W: Oh! What happened to your yard? It’s all torn up.‎ M: This happened over the last two weeks, actually. It was birds and other small animals hunting for their winter food.‎ W: What? Why are they digging up the grass? I thought they just ate leftover(残余的) food from the garbage cans.‎ M: They’re looking for the little insects that eat the roots of the grass and lay their eggs in the soil. ‎ W: I guess there’s not much you can do about that. Once they’re in, they’re in.‎ M: I think the only way to stop the problem is to have the entire yard replanted first. Then I have to treat it with chemicals so the insects don’t come back.‎ W: Wow, that is going to take a lot of work…and cost a lot of money.‎ M: Why do you think I’m in such a bad mood? ‎ Text 9‎ W: I just heard on the radio that there are a lot of fake apps for your phone. They allow people to get your personal information.‎ M: Really? That’s pretty scary. I don’t usually download apps that I haven’t heard of.‎ W: Yes, but these ones appear to come from well-known brands and companies.‎ M: So, which ones should I be careful about? ‎ W: Basically anything that says they provide deals or discounts, and then ask for your personal information. And make sure you don’t give away any of your banking information, either.‎ M: Oh, no! I think I just signed up for something like that today. But it was for Wal-Mart, and I thought it looked real.‎ W: That’s how they get you. You’d better remove that app, call your bank right now, and change your password. ‎ M: Thank you for telling me all this. I’ll pass the message along to my friends, too.‎ Text 10‎ Mr. and Mrs. Jones seldom go out in the evening. They often stay at home and watch TV after supper. Sometimes they take a walk in the garden. But last Saturday, Mrs. Jones said to her husband, “There’s a good film showing at the King Theater tonight. Shall we go and see it?” Mr. Jones was quite happy. When they got out of the theater, it was already eleven o’clock. It was quite dark. There were few cars on the road and they saw hardly anyone outside. ‎ Suddenly, Mrs. Jones saw a woman running fast with a man following her. She said to her husband, “Look, Bill. A woman is running along the road very fast and a man is running after her... Can you see them?” Mr. Jones answered, “Yes, I can.” He drove the car slowly near the woman and said to her, “Can we help you?” “No, thank you,” replied the woman, but she did not stop running, “My husband and I always run home after going to the movies and the latter one back has to wash the dishes at home.” ‎