2017-2018学年河北省邯郸市高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省邯郸市高二上学期期中考试英语试题

河北省邯郸市2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试 英语试题 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，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. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15.‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1. What will the weather be like tomorrow?‎ A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Rainy.‎ ‎2. What does the woman plan to do this afternoon?‎ A. Go to her classes.‎ B. Get a new pair of glasses.‎ C. Watch a movie.‎ ‎3. What happened to the woman?‎ A. She was warned not to be late for work.‎ B. She was asked to work longer hours.‎ C. She lost her job because of her laziness.‎ ‎4. Why does the man need a receipt?‎ A. It is the rule of the shop.‎ B. His partner asked him to do so.‎ C. He wants his boss to return the money to him.‎ ‎5. How much does the woman weigh now?‎ A. 150 pounds. B. 145 pounds. C. 140 pounds.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对活或独白。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 does the conversation take place?‎ A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a police station.‎ ‎7. What does the man advise the woman to do?‎ A. Wait where she is.‎ B. Make a request for the loss.‎ C. Give him her telephone number.‎ 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What will the woman do this evening?‎ A. Attend a party. B. Visit her grandma. C. Do some shopping.‎ ‎9. What does the man advise the woman to do?‎ A. Make a skirt. B. Buy a handbag. C. Wear a necklace.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the man like about YouTube?‎ A. Watching funny home videos.‎ B. Learning about the special TV channels.‎ C. Putting his own videos on the website.‎ ‎11. What kind of meals do the guys make in Epic Meal Time?‎ A. Low-fat meals. B. Unhealthy meals. C. Vegetarian meals.‎ ‎12. What happens to the meals in the end?‎ A. They are tasted by the audience.‎ B. They are given to the homeless.‎ C. They are eaten by the cooks and their friends.‎ 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. Their vets.‎ B. Money spent on pets.‎ C. Ways‎ to buy dogs’ medicine.‎ ‎14. What is the man’s dog’s name?‎ A, Brett. B. Fargo. C. Ferguson.‎ ‎15. What does the woman dislike about her vet?‎ A. The limited services.‎ B. The prices her vet charged.‎ C. The difficulty of getting an appointment.‎ ‎16. What isn’t one of the man’s suggestions?‎ A. Going to the pet hospital. B. Looking online. C. Going to a special pet store.‎ 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What is Mr white?‎ A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A worker.‎ ‎18. How old is Mr White?‎ A. 20 years old. B. 22 years old. C. 24 years old.‎ ‎19. What do we know about Mr White?‎ A. He comes from England.‎ B. He is unwilling to work here.‎ C. He will stay here for at least two years.‎ ‎20. What is one of the school’s goals?‎ A. To teach English.‎ B. To teach American history.‎ C. To teach how to get on with foreigners.‎ 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 Keeping the kids busy over the school holidays can be discouraging and cost parents a lot. But we’ve found some cheap and cheerful ways to enjoy family time this Easter from free days out to fun-filled theme parks which won’t cost you much. We’ve done the homework so you can get started on having a great time.‎ Theme Parks ‎♦ Save from 10% to 25% off the price of tickets for Legoland in Windor by booking in advance online. A ‎ family of four can save up to £ 45.90 on a one-day ticket, paying £ 137.70.‎ ‎♦ Book seven days in advance and save £ 43 off the price of a family of four ticket for Drayton‎ Manor ‎Theme Park. Cali 0844-472-1950 or book online and you’ll pay £ 65 on the day.‎ ‎♦ You can pick up a family of four ticket for a day at Alton‎ ‎Towers in Staffordshire for £ 43.80 off the day price.‎ ‎♦ Save £ 16 off the price for a family trip to The Making of Harry Potter by buying a family ticket (two adults and two children) online. Family of four £ 101, compared to £ 117. ‎ Activities Students looking for a cut-price trip to see the animals can save 15% off the ticket price at Bristol Zoo and pay £ 12.71 rather than the full adult price £ 14.53. Teens should show their identity as students.‎ Freebies Let your kids discover what it’s like to be an animal on the African Plain or in the ocean. Or, they can learn to love leaf beetles or become a scientist for the day at the Natural History Museum in London.‎ ‎21. In which theme park can visitors save most this Easter?‎ A. Drayton‎ Manor ‎Theme Park. B. The Making of Harry Potter.‎ C. Legoland in Windsor. D. Alton‎ ‎Towers.‎ ‎22. What is a must for enjoying a cut-price trip at Bristol Zoo?‎ A. Parents’ company.‎ B. Student ID card.‎ C. Driving license.‎ D. Age over 8.‎ ‎23. Which place should Tom visit if he wants to know detailed things about whales?‎ A. Legoland in Windor.‎ B. Alton‎ ‎Towers.‎ C. The Making of Harry Potter.‎ D. The Natural‎ History ‎Museum.‎ ‎24. The text is intended to .‎ A. show some funny activities B. introduce some places of interest C. show how to enjoy a cut-price trip D. introduce some ways to enjoy family time B John and Mary had a nice home and two lovely children. John had just been asked to go on a business trip to another city for several days and Mary would go with him too. They hired a reliable woman to care for their children and returned home a little earlier than they had planned.‎ As they drove into their hometown, they found a home on fire. After having a look, Mary said, “Oh well, it isn’t our fire. Let’s go home.” But John drove closer and said, “That home belongs to Fred Jones who wouldn’t be off work yet. Maybe there is something we could do.”‎ John noticed an old lady screamed to him, “A children! Get the children!” John grabbed (抓住) her by the shoulder saying, “Get a hold of yourself and tell us where the children are!” “In the basement,” cried the lady.‎ In spite of Mary’s disagreement, John soaked (浸湿) his clothes and ran to the basement which was full of smoke. He found the door and grabbed two children. As he left he could hear some more cry. He sent the two badly frightened children into the waiting room and asked how many more children were down there. The told him two more and Mary grabbed his arm and screamed, “John! Don’t go back! It’s dangerous! That house will fall down in any second!”‎ But he shook her off and went back. It seemed a very long time before he found both children and started back. As he climbed up the endless steps the thought went through his mind that there was something strangely familiar about the little bodies next to him, and at last when they came out into the sunlight and fresh air, he found that he had just rescued his own children. The baby-sitter had left them at this home while she did some shopping.‎ ‎25. The old lady screamed to John to .‎ A. ask him to get away from the fire B. ask for his help to save the children C ask him to rescue her from the fire D. ask him to take out valuable things from the fire ‎26. What was Mary’s response to John’s action?‎ A. She disagreed with it. B. She supported it C. She was unconcerned about it. D. She misunderstood it.‎ ‎27. What was the house like before John went back once again?‎ A. It was clean. B. It was burned down.‎ C. It was dangerous. D. It was under repair.‎ ‎28. Which of the following can be concluded from the story?‎ A. Two heads are better than one.‎ B. Where there is a will, there is a way.‎ C. Helping others means helping ourselves.‎ D. God helps those who help themselves.‎ C Octopuses (章鱼) are sea animals famous for their rounded bodies, bulging eyes, and eight long arms. They live in all the world’s oceans but there are especially more octopuses in warm, tropical (热带的) waters. Octopuses, like their cousin, the squid (乌贼), are often considered “monsters of the deep”, though some species, or types, occupy relatively shallow waters. ‎ Most octopuses stay along the ocean’s floor, although some species are pelagic, which means they live near the water’s surface. Other octopus species live in deep, dark waters, rising from below at dawn and dusk to search for food. Crabs and shrimps rank among their favorite foods, though some can attack larger prey (猎物), like sharks. Octopuses typically drop down on their prey from above and, using powerful suctions that line their arms, pull the animals into their mouths. The octopus performs its famous backward swim by blowing up water through a muscular tube on the body called a siphon. Octopuses also crawl (爬) along the ocean’s floor, putting their arms into small openings to search for food Seals, whales, and large fish prey on octopuses.‎ If threatened, octopuses shoot an inky liquid that darkens the water, confusing the other animals. The octopus can also change to gray, brown, pink, blue, or green to mix with its surroundings. Octopuses may also change color as a way to communicate with other octopuses. Octopuses are solitary creatures that live alone in dens (巢穴) built from rocks, which the octopus moves into place using its powerful arms. Octopuses sometimes even fashion a rock “door” for their dens that pull closed when the octopus is safely inside.‎ ‎29. In which place can we find more Octopuses?‎ A. The ocean near Hainan. B. The river near Canada.‎ C. The Arctic Ocean. D. The South Pole.‎ ‎30. What is a way for Octopuses to communicate with each other?‎ A. Using special signals. B. Making special sounds.‎ C. Living together in a group. D. Changing their own colors.‎ ‎31. What do we know about Octopuses?‎ A. They just stay in deep ocean.‎ B. They eat food by using their teeth.‎ C. They don’t like hunting large animals.‎ D. They shoot an inky liquid to avoid dangers.‎ D Because of the financial crisis in the US and UK, college students are beginning to struggle to find ways to pay their tuition fees and accommodations.‎ Recently, two major US student loan (贷款) lenders, Citibank and JPMorgan Chase, announced they were leaving the student loan industry altogether. Because banks currently have a lack of credit, they are reluctant to offer students low-interest loans that need a several-year wait for any return of interest.‎ In the US, many undergraduates fill up their financial needs with a private loan, although the majority can get government-funded loans. In the 2015-2016 academic year, $ 17 billion in private student loans was used to finance higher education. The lack of private funding has yet to be covered and will hit many US students hard.‎ Across the Atlantic, UK students have been less troubled by the crisis. Most undergraduates in the UK cover their university expenses with government-funded loans and grants. Their biggest concern is a sudden increase in student rent.‎ Most young professionals now rent houses, since 80 percent of UK mortgage schemes (按揭计划) have disappeared—a direct result of the credit crisis. This has boosted the house rent market.‎ In large cities, UK students are paying almost 6.5 percent more in rent than the previous year. Figures from the UK organization Accommodation for Student show students in big cities such as London paying an average weekly rent of $ 203.‎ Yet, despite students’ suffering, the number of this year’s university applications is expected to grow. During economic slumps, people regard further education as a way to survive tough job market.‎ ‎32. What does the underlined word “reluctant” in Paragraph 2 mean?‎ A. Forced. B. Unwilling. C. Determined. D. Pleasant.‎ ‎33. What is a big challenge to the American students according to the text?‎ A. A lack of education.‎ B. The low-interest loan.‎ C. The short fall in private funding.‎ D. A lack of government-funded loan.‎ ‎34. What are the UK students most concerned about?‎ A. House rent.‎ B. Further education.‎ C. Mortgage schemes.‎ D. Government-funded loans.‎ ‎35. What may be the best title for the text?‎ A. College students in the US and UK are faced with their financial crisis B. It is the duty for the governments to solve college students’ financial crisis C. Further education is a good way for college students to survive tough job market D. The private student loan is a good way for college students to overcome the difficulties ‎ 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。 ‎ Cycling is a good form of sports, here are some tips on how to do it safely and comfortably.‎ ‎ 36 . Pushing with the wrong part of the foot can raise your risk of developing a painful injury of the heel, says Rob Werstine, a sports physiotherapist (理疗师) and board member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. You should push with the ball of your foot, he says.‎ Put on clothes. While it’s warm, wear layers of clothing, with clothing close to the body that breathes and outer layers that do not absorb water. 37 .‎ Be reasonable. 38 , don’t sign up for a 50-kilometre ride. And while cycling is great for people who want to get into shape, if your doctor advises you not to do tiring exercise for people who want to get into shape, if your doctor advises you not to do tiring exercise, cycling shouldn’t be your starting position, Werstine says. Walk to begin getting into shape and then graduate to cycling.‎ Fix the fit. If you develop lower back pain or numbness in your hands and fingers from cycling, it could because your bike isn’t adjusted properly for your height. 39 , but if you have continuing problems, consider consulting a bike fit physiotherapist, Werstine says. ‎ Be mindful. You have to pay attention on the roads to vehicles, other cyclists and pedestrians. 40 . Or do some reading about how to avoid dangerous cycling situations, bicyclesafe.com, for instance, listing 10 types of car-bike accidents and how to avoid them.‎ A. Watch your feet B. Ask experts for help C. Stop there and let others pass by first D. Go for bright colors that help you be seen E. If you are just starting out and aren’t in good shape F. Consider taking a cycling safety course to practise your skills G. A good cycle shop can help you find the right height for the seat ‎ 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。‎ Under a very fearful storm, floods began to submerge (淹没) a small village. A priest (神父) in the church 41 and watched the flood submerge his knees. A lifeguard driving a boat came to 42 the priest and said: “Father, come on as soon as possible! 43 you will die in the flood!” The priest said: “No! I am 44 that God will save me. You can go to save others.”‎ But soon the 45 have come to the priest’s chest. At that time, a man was driving a speedboat to the priest. He said: “Father, fast up, otherwise you really will be submerged!” The priest said: “No, I would like to 46 my church. I 47 that God will save me. You’d better start to save others.”‎ And after a while, floods have submerged the 48 church. A helicopter flew over 49 , the pilot dropped a rope 50 and shouted: “Father, 51 . This is the last 52 !” Father firmly said: “No, I would like to keep my church! God will save me.” Rolling in the flood, the priest finally 53 .‎ Father went to the heaven and asked God the question: “Lord, I give my life to 54 you. Why do you 55 to help me!” God said: “Are you 56 ? The first time I sent a boat to save you, you refused it—I thought you were 57 about the risk boat; the second time I sent a speedboat to go, you refused it too; the last time I send a helicopter out, you were 58 to accept the results. Therefore, I thought you wanted to hurry back to my 59 .”‎ In fact, too many obstacles in life, mostly because of extreme 60 are caused by ignorance.‎ ‎41. A. hesitated B. searched C. prayed D. smiled ‎42. A. kill B. rescue C. punish D. raise ‎43. A. But B. Because C. Otherwise D. So ‎44. A. kind B. selfish C. brave D. confident ‎45. A. floods B. sights C. answers D. wishes ‎46. A. ruin B. defend C. repair D. decorate ‎47. A. doubt B. admit C. trust D. permit ‎48. A. minimum B. previous C. extra D. entire ‎49. A. slowly B. instantly C. quietly D. frequently ‎50. A. desk B. bench C. basket D. ladder ‎51. A. hang on B. give in C. hurry up D. break out ‎52. A. ability B. fact C. evidence D. chance ‎53. A. died B. left C. cried D. returned ‎54. A. call B. serve C. remind D. warn ‎55. A. agree B. reject C. remember D. plan ‎56. A. happy B. lucky C. hungry D. serious ‎57. A. content B. curious C. anxious D. crazy ‎58. A. unwilling B. pleased C. able D. easy ‎59. A. side B. army C. school D. work ‎60. A. foolishness B. carelessness C. weakness D. stubbornness ‎ 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。‎ A rainforest is an area 61 (cover) by tall trees with the total high rainfall spreading quite equally through the year. Rainforests have a great effect on the world environment because they can take in heat from the sun and adjust the climate. 62 the forest cover, these areas would reflect more heat into the atmosphere, 63 (warm) the rest of the world. Losing the rainforests may also influence wind and rainfall patterns, potentially causing certain natural disasters all over the world.‎ In the past hundred years, humans 64 (begin) destroying rainforests in search of three major resources: land for crops, wood for paper and other products, land for raising farm 65 (animal). This action affects the environment as a whole. For example, a lot of carbon dioxide in the air comes from burning the rainforests. People 66 (obvious) have a need for the resources we gain from cutting trees, 67 we will suffer much more than we will benefit.‎ Rainforests are often called the world’s drug store. More than 25% of the medicines we use today come from plants in rainforests. However, fewer than 1% of rainforest plants have been examined for their 68 (medicine) value. It is extremely likely 69 our best chance to cure diseases 70 (lie) somewhere in the world’s shrinking rainforests.‎ 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。‎ Halloween is on first day of November, and it was very popular in some western countries. On that day, people, especial kids, dress in horrible styles. We knock from door to door. Where people don’t give them to sweets, the kids will play tricks on them. In China, more and more young people like to follow this trend. They’d like to join on some activities on that day. They wear strangely clothes and find some funs. When the night comes, they always have a party, sing and dancing together.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，本周日你爸爸计划组织一场家庭聚会。请你写封邮件给外教Steven，邀请他来你家一起参加。主要内容如下：‎ ‎1.聚会时间和地点；‎ ‎2.聚会人员介绍；‎ ‎3.其他注意事项。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Steven,‎ I’m writing to invite you to join in a family party held this Sunday. ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 河北省邯郸市2017-2018学年高二上学期期中考试 英语试题答案 ‎1〜5 CBACB 6〜10 BCACA 11〜15 BCCBB 16〜20 AABCA ‎21〜24 CBDD 25〜28 BACC 29〜31 ADD 32〜35 BCAA 36〜40 ADEGF ‎41〜45 CBCDA 46〜50 BCDAD 51〜55 CDABB 56〜60 DCAAD ‎61. covered 62. Without 63. warming 64. have begun 65. animals ‎ ‎66. obviously 67. but 68. medical 69. that 70. lies ‎ 短文改错 Halloween is on ∧ first day of November, and it was very popular in some western countries. On that day, ‎ ‎ the is people, especial kids, dress in horrible styles. We knock from door to door. Where people don’t give them to sweets, ‎ ‎ especially They If/When 删除to the kids will play tricks on them. In China, more and more young people like to follow this trend. They’d like to join on some activities on that day. They wear strangely clothes and find some funs. When the night comes, they always ‎ in strange fun have a party, sing and dancing together.‎ ‎ singing 书面表达 One possible version:‎ Dear Steven,‎ I’m writing to invite you to join in a family party held this Sunday. The party will begin at 5:00 pm in my home. There will be many people to show up in the party，including my parents and my sister. The man who is tall and has thick beard is my father, and my mother has long hair with a big smile on her face. The girl who takes charge of cleaning is my sister. All of them can’t wait to see you.‎ There are other things I want to tell you. Firstly, you should take a No. 218 bus to go to my home. Secondly, I hope you can tell me the food you like, and in that case, I can prepare it better. I’m looking forward to your coming.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力部分录音材料 ‎(Text 1)‎ W: It’s too hot and dry. I don’t want to go out.‎ M: It is going to rain tomorrow. Have you listened to the weather report for tomorrow?‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ M: I’m calling to see if you’d like to go to the cinema this afternoon W: I really would. But I just broke my glasses and I’ve got to do something about getting another pair before tomorrow’s classes.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ W: You wanted to see me, Mr Johns?‎ M: Yes? Miss Green You have to start going to work on time, or your service will no longer be needed here.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ M: Could you please write out a receipt for each of the things I bought?‎ W: No problem. But why do you need receipts?‎ M: If I don’t get receipts, my boss won’t pay me back for them.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: Jane told me you were on a diet.‎ W: Yes, I am.‎ M: How much weight have you lost?‎ W: Well, to start with, I weighed 150 pounds. The first two weeks I lost 10 pounds. But then I gained back 5 pounds over the holiday.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Hi, I just arrived on Flight 245 from London. I waited until all the luggage came out, but my suitcase wasn’t there.‎ M: Well, I guess it might have been put on the wrong flight. There’s a chance that it won’t arrive until tomorrow.‎ W: Tomorrow?!‎ M: I’m very sorry about this. Leave us your phone number so that we can reach you, and the airline will call you as soon as we get your suitcase.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Hi, I’m looking for a dress for Jane’s party this evening. Can you give me some advice?‎ M: How do you like this skirt? It goes well with your skin,‎ W: Really oK, I would try it.‎ M: And 1 believe this necklace would make you more attractive.‎ W: OK. Should 1 take a bag with me?‎ M: Of course.‎ W: How about the brown bag you and I bought last week?‎ M: I can’t agree more. And hurry up, grandma is waiting for us.‎ W: OK.‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ W: Hey, are you watching YouTube?‎ M: Yeah. I love all the funny videos that people post.‎ W: Have you ever seen the YouTube show Epic Meal Time?‎ M: Uh, no. I didn’t know YouTube had shows. I thought it was only home videos and music videos... stuff like that.‎ W: Well, YouTube also has channels, just like regular TV. There are many different kinds of shows every week. Most of them are shorter and cheaper to make than regular TV, though.‎ M: You Tube is even cooler than I thought! So, what’s Epic Meal Time?‎ W: There’s a group of guys who make the unhealthy meals they can possibly cook. Everything has bacon on it. Most things are fried, and there is a ton of cheese on everything. We’re talking tens of thousands of calories in one meal! In this show, the main guy introduces the meal, and then you see them shopping for the ingredients. You watch them cook everything. And at the end, they all eat it with their friends!‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: Brett, can I ask you a question about your dog?‎ M: Sure. What’s up?‎ W: Well, I have to get my little Ferguson some medicine.‎ M: Oh, is everything all right?‎ W: Yes, of course. It’s not like he’s sick or anything. I give him medicine every month as part of his regular care, so he doesn’t get any diseases from insects or other dogs.‎ M: Oh, right. I do that for Fargo, too.‎ W: Yeah. That was what I was going to ask you about. Where do you buy your dog’s medicine? I asked my vet, and she told me the prices. I almost dropped dead right there!‎ M: Yeah. Unfortunately, most special pet stores sell them at fixed prices that are set by the companies that make ‎ them. You can usually find discounts of ten or fifteen percent for a lot of those stores, though.‎ W: Well, that’s not a huge help for something that’s two hundred dollars per year! Isn’t there any other way? ‎ M: Well, you can order some medicines from websites that are based in other countries where the prices are lower. ‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ Ladies and gentlemen, It’s my pleasure to welcome our new member, Mr Tony White, who has just come here from America. Mr White has recently graduated from the University‎ of ‎Chicago where he majored in English Literature and Teaching English as a second language. He is 22 years old. Mr White will be working mostly in our day-time classes and he will also take some of our evening classes. He will be with us here for at least two years. One of the goals of our school, in addition to teaching English, is to promote understanding and cooperation between the young people of our two countries. By having people like Mr White, who is willing to work in a strange and unknown country, we feel we are very lucky and that our goals will be easily realized. Mr White, the other teachers and all the workers in our school have joined with me in welcoming you. We are indeed happy to have you here and we wish you all the best during the time when you will be with us. Thank you.‎