2017-2018学年山东省泰安市宁阳一中高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年山东省泰安市宁阳一中高二下学期期末考试英语试题 Word版

‎2017-2018学年山东省泰安市宁阳一中高二下学期期末考试 英 语 试 题 ‎ ‎ 2018．5‎ 本试卷分为第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷1至10页。第II卷11至12页。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。‎ 注意事项：‎ 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上。‎ 2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。‎ 3. 非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题纸上对应的答题区域内，写在试题卷、草稿纸上均无效。‎ 第Ⅰ卷（共100分）‎ 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，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。 ‎ ‎1. What’s the weather like today?‎ A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.‎ ‎2. Where was the man yesterday afternoon?‎ A. By a lake. B. In a café. C. In a cinema.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about? ‎ A. A term schedule. B. Their vacation plan. C. The optional courses.‎ ‎4. How long does the man plan to try teleworking?‎ A. A few days. B. A few weeks. C. A few months.‎ ‎5. What does the man mean?‎ A. He dislikes eating chicken.‎ B. He won't eat the burned chicken.‎ C. He forgets to cook the chicken.‎ 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。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. What does the woman offer to do?‎ A. Try to contact Mr.Crowe.‎ B. Give Mr.Crowe the paper.‎ C. Reschedule an appointment.‎ ‎7. What will the man do?‎ A. Sign the paper himself.‎ B. Cancel the appointment.‎ C. Report the situation to Mr.Brown.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What was the man supposed to do according to the woman?‎ A. Wear warm clothes.‎ B. Listen to the weather report.‎ C. Walk around the park with Poppy.‎ ‎9. How did the man deal with the problem at first?‎ A. He called a tow truck. B. He waited in the car. C. He tried to fix the car.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10.What is Malcolm？‎ A. An actor. B. A writer. C. A director.‎ ‎11.What is Malcolm's attitude towards work？‎ A. Serious. B. Casual. C. Negative.‎ ‎12.What is important in performing a part in the woman's opinion？‎ A. Being open to changes. ‎ B. Acting like the real person. ‎ C. Being close to the audience.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Father and daughter.‎ B. Husband and wife.‎ C. Classmates.‎ ‎14. When does the summer holiday begin?‎ A. On June 13th. B. On June 16th. C. On June 18th.‎ ‎15. What will Mary do first during the holiday?‎ A. Have a painting course in Paris.‎ B. Go camping with the man.‎ C. Start her summer job.‎ ‎16. What do we know about Lucy?‎ A. She hasn't met the man. B. She is younger than Mary. C. She is easy-going.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. Where was the boy playing?‎ A. In the park. B. In the forest. C. In the garden.‎ ‎18. What did the boy try to catch at first?‎ A. Butterflies. B. A squirrel. C. A cat.‎ ‎19. Why did the boy cry?‎ A. He fell off the tree.‎ B. He lost the squirrel.‎ C. He got hurt by the roses.‎ ‎20. What did the boy's mother tell him to do?‎ A. Protect nature.‎ B. Be careful.‎ C. Never tell a lie.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A LOCAL EVENTS A Few Good Men Drama（戏剧）Geek Studios will be continuing performances of A Few Good Men at the Student Center Theatre at Sussex County Community College on Nov 13, Nov 14,at 8 p.m., and Nov 15,at 2 p.m.. ‎ To obtain tickets, visit www.afgm.bpt.me or call 973-512-8251. Discounted ticket price for current serviceman and veterans（退伍军人）. ‎ Newton‎ Woman's Club Lunch ‎ The Woman's Club of Newton will hold its Red Stocking Lunch at noon on Dec.8, at the Newton Country Club. Members must return their reservation forms by Nov 13.Past-members and friends of Newton EMD, Juniors and Woman's Club are welcome. ‎ For reservations, call Barbara Santos at 862-268-5257. ‎ Alzheimer’s Seminar ‎ Alzheimer's Association Sussex County Caregiver Conference presents“Approaches to Care”,along with United Way of Northern N.J., Newton Medical Center, and Sussex County Division of Senior Services. ‎ The seminar will be held at Newton‎ Medical ‎Center on Nov. 7, from 8:‎30 a.m. to l2:30 p.m. The seminar is free and open to public, breakfast provided. ‎ Please call 973-586-4300. ‎ Greendell‎ Station ‎Museum‎ Meeting Greendell‎ Station Museum is hosting a membership meeting, open to all, on Nov.7, at 7 p.m. at the Green‎ Township Municipal ‎Building. Updates on the museum project at the Greendell train station will be discussed, and special presenter Bill Nelson will provide a digital photo presentation on area railroads and their histories. ‎ More information is available on Facebook under Greendell NJ Station Museum.‎ ‎21. We can get a ticket for drama performances by_______.‎ A. By calling 862-268-5257 ‎ B. By calling 973-586-4300 ‎ C. By visiting www.afgm.bpt.me D. By calling Barbara Santos.‎ ‎22. What can we do on Dec 8? ‎ A. Attend a medical seminar. ‎ B. Enjoy ourselves at Red Stocking Lunch. ‎ C. Pay a visit to Sussex‎ County ‎Community College. ‎ D. Discuss the museum project at the Greendell train station. ‎ ‎23.What can we learn about Alzheimer's Seminar? ‎ A. It will last for four hours. ‎ B. It will provide free lunch. ‎ C. It will be held at Newton Medical Centre.‎ D. It requires reservations in advance. ‎ ‎24. In order to listen to Bill Nelson's speech we should go to_______. ‎ A. ‎Sussex‎ County ‎Community College B. the Green‎ Township Municipal ‎Building ‎ C. the Newton‎ Medical ‎Center ‎ D. the Newton Country Club B One of the main reasons why human cloning turns out to be a debatable affair is that it would allow people to clone themselves. Just imagine that you could get a twin by cloning yourself. Parents may get tempted to clone their dead child. Some may think of cloning Einstein or Usain Bolt and give rise to a league of super humans or super sportsmen. Those against humanity may give rise to clones of the famous villains(恶棍)in history. The idea of having a clone sounds pretty attractive, right?‎ ‎ It has been found that the production of clone tissue is helpful in making aging people look young. According to Dr. Richard Seed, one of the leading supporters of human cloning technology, one day it should be possible to reverse(逆转) the aging process.‎ ‎ Today, heart attack is the number one killer in the developed as well as developing countries. Scientists believe that by cloning healthy heart cells and injecting them into the damaged heart area, they can treat heart attacks.‎ ‎ By switching cells on and off through cloning, it has been found that cancer can be cured. The phenomenon of cells differentiating(分化) into specific kinds of tissue was baffling the scientists. Cloning may hold the key in making them understand differentiation and cancer. Down’s syndrome, liver failure, kidney failure, spinal cord injury and genetic diseases can also be cured by cloning.‎ The success stories of human cloning and creating tissue cells have happened in different parts of the world. People have also been treated with the technology and have started realizing some benefits of cloning. The response and the feedback the Human Cloning Foundation has been getting are testaments (证据) to the popularity this form of science gains all over the world. However, many countries have not accepted this. Human cloning has not been given the legal status in many countries. However, the stem cell research has been accepted by some governments.‎ ‎25. The author’s attitude to human cloning is___________.‎ ‎ A. supportive B. objective C. concerned D. critical ‎26. What does the underlined word “baffling” most probably mean in Paragraph4?‎ ‎ A. Confusing. B. Pleasing.‎ C. Exciting. D. Threatening.‎ ‎27. It can be concluded from the last paragraph that ____________.‎ ‎ A. cloning has become a successful technology B. cloning hasn’t been accepted by human beings ‎ C. not all countries have accepted human cloning D. the stem cell research has succeeded entirely ‎28. What does the passage mainly talk about?‎ ‎ A. Benefits of Human Cloning ‎ B. Development of Human Cloning C. Meaning of Human Cloning D. Future of Human Cloning C Younger students experience school bullying (欺凌) more frequently than older ones, and male students are bullied more than their female peers, a survey found.‎ It also found that nearly half of students had been intentionally hit or knocked down by classmates. About 6 percent said they are targeted by bullies on campus every day. The survey also found that students from ordinary schools experienced more bullying than peers from key institutions, and children from poor families are more likely to be bullied at school.‎ Being bullied can have a negative impact on a child’s personal development and academic performance, according to Zhou Jinyan, a researcher who led the study at Beijing‎ Normal ‎University. “Children being bullied will find it hard to trust others,” Zhou said. “They may often feel anxiety, anger, resentment or depression. These emotions will further undermine their ability to control their own life.” ‎ In recent years, bullying on Chinese campuses has been frequently reported and has attracted widespread attention and concern. The most recent incident to arouse heated discussions took place in December at Beijing’s Zhongguancun No.2 Primary School. A fourth-grade student was bullied and laughed at by classmates, causing him acute stress disorder.‎ The Supreme People’s Procurator ate (最高人民检察院) received about 1,900 cases related to school bullying in 2016. Meanwhile, there was a notable increase in bullying reports involving middle school students from 14 to 18 years old.‎ Zhou came up with some ways to solve the problem, including boosting communication between teachers, parents and students and trying to establish more harmonious relationships among children. She said it was strongly suggested that parents try to be involved in their children’s educational experience, as their presence and companionship have proved effective in reducing bullying and its negative effects. ‎ ‎29. Who is the most likely to become the target of bullying? ‎ A. A 17-year-old boy from a rich family ‎ B. A 17-year-old girl from an ordinary school ‎ C. A 10-year-old girl from a key school D. A 10-year-old boy from a poor family ‎30. Being bullied will cause students to go through the following EXCEPT _____. ‎ A. a lack of trust in other people ‎ B. a drop in the sense of depression ‎ C. a drop in academic performance ‎ D. a lack of confidence in themselves ‎31. We can learn from the text that _____.‎ ‎ A. bullying at school usually leads to acute stress disorder ‎ B. students who enjoy parents’ companionship will be bullying-free ‎ ‎ C. bullying on campus has been brought into sharp focus by the media ‎ D. the government should consider taking further action against bullying at school D Are you at least 17 years old? Do you weigh more than 110 pounds? Do you consider yourself fairly healthy?‎ ‎      If you answered yes to all of these questions, you should be donating blood every two months. In my survey of my schoolmates, I found that only 50 percent of them have ever donated blood and that only 1 out of 13 of them donates regularly. The lack of blood donors is a serious problem that requires immediate action.‎ ‎      According to the American Red Cross Web pages, in the United States alone someone receives a transfusion(输血) once every three seconds. People who benefit from donations include cancer patients as well as babies. The need for blood never takes a vacation and neither should donors.‎ ‎     Let me tell you about Brooke, a three-year-old girl with cancer. Brooke has spent about half of her life in the hospital receiving treatments. Her treatment will require about 500 units of blood in total, of which only 250 units have been replaced. She still needs the other half of the total ‎ amount to continue her treatment. If she doesn’t receive this blood, she will not live to start kindergarten.‎ ‎     Examples like Brooke’s are becoming all too common these days, with only 1 in 20 Americans donating blood and this number keeps dropping each year. These facts are extremely worrying considering that nearly half of us here will need blood sometime in our lives.‎ ‎      You can now see the seriousness of the problem with the lack of blood donations. Fortunately, it is a problem that can be easily solved. Each and every one of you can be part of the solution. All you have to do is go to the nearest Red Cross and donate your blood.‎ ‎32. How does the author explain the problem mentioned in Paragraph 2 ?‎ A. By presenting research findings.‎ B. By making comparisons.‎ C. By answering questions.‎ D. By describing his own experiences.‎ ‎33. What can we learn from the American Red Cross Web pages? ‎ A. The suffering of patients.‎ B. The strong need for blood.‎ C. The efforts of the Red Cross. ‎ D. The benefits of taking vacations.‎ ‎34. The three-year-old girl Brooke________.‎ A. doesn’t get fair treatment in the hospital B. can't wait to start kindergarten C. stays alive by receiving blood daily D. will need another 250 units of blood ‎ ‎35. What is the purpose of the text?‎ A. To call on people to save a little girl.‎ B. To present some new medical results.‎ C. To persuade people to donate blood.‎ D. To explain the risks of blood donation.‎ 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。(选项E涂AB，选项F涂AC, 选项G涂AD)‎ Weight loss is a hard topic. Lots of people aren't satisfied with their present weight, but most people aren't sure how to change it. You may want to look like the models or actors in magazines or on TV, but those goals might not be healthy or realistic for you.    36   ‎ So what should you do about your weight control?     ‎ ‎   37  The best way to find out if you are at a healthy weight or if you need to lose or gain weight is to talk to a doctor or dietitian(营养学家)     38    If it turns out that you can benefit from weight loss then you can follow a few of the simple suggestions listed below to get started.‎ ‎   39  People who lose weight quickly by crash dieting or other extreme measures usually gain back all of the pounds they lost, because they haven't permanently changed their habits.‎ ‎ Therefore, the best weight management ways are those that you can maintain for a lifetime.‎ Small changes are a lot easier to stick with (坚持) than large ones. Try reducing the size of what you eat.    40  Once you have that down, start gradually introducing healthier foods and exercise into your life. ‎ It's a good idea to maintain a healthy weight because it's just that healthy.‎ A. Try giving up regular soda for a week.‎ B. Try to pay attention as you eat and stop when you are full.‎ C. Being healthy is really about being at a weight that is right for you.‎ D. Weight management is about long-term success.‎ E. Besides, no magical diet will make you look like someone else.‎ F. They will compare your weight with healthy standards and help you set goals.‎ G. Changing from whole to nonfat or low-fat milk is also a good idea.‎ 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。 ‎ On June 17, 2012, my daughter gave me a new wallet as a Father’s Day present. It was a perfect gift considering that my purse used for nearly a decade was much 41 . I took the opportunity as well to 42 some cards, notes, or small pieces of paper in it that were no longer needed. As I 43 out the old wallet, I was amazed at how much it 44 . Carefully I went through its 45 piece by piece and 46 them to their new home. As I was looking at them, I 47 the organ donor card (器官捐赠卡) that I had signed nine years ago. 48 , it hadn’t yet been called into use. Still, it felt good knowing that 49 something should happen to me, I would be able to give another person a second chance of 50 .‎ As I 51 the card into my new wallet, I started thinking about all the 52 things we can donate to help others today. We can donate our time, our talents or our wisdom. We can 53 our kindness. We can 54 our light into the darkness. We can donate every bit of love and joy inside of us. And the greatest thing of all is that when we do, we 55 that we have even more to share than when we start.‎ Maybe you wish to 56 an organ donor card so you can give something after you 57 .But don’t be afraid to give something now while you are still 58 .Be a donor. Make your entire life a (n) 59 to others. Donate all your 60 things to make this world a better and brighter place.‎ ‎41. A. vivid B. small C. expensive D. worn ‎ ‎42. A. keep back B. throw away C. set aside D. put aside ‎43. A. wiped B. sorted C. emptied D. handed ‎44. A. held B. owned C. calculated D. sold ‎45. A. papers B. contents C. pockets D. belongings ‎46. A. attached B. moved C. fixed D. contributed ‎47. A. brought about B. went over C. came across D. got through ‎ ‎48. A. Unfortunately B. Unexpectedly C. Thankfully D. Regretfully ‎49. A. if B. though C. unless D. since ‎50. A. will B. risk C. length D. life ‎ ‎51. A. dipped B. turned C. pushed D. placed ‎52. A. spare B. other C. vital D. leftover ‎53. A. give B. afford C. perform D. cast ‎54. A. seek B. identify C. shine D. explore ‎55. A. guarantee B. predict C. find D. stress ‎56. A. purchase B. sign C. make D. write ‎57. A. agree B. retire C. return D. die ‎58. A. alive B. faithful C. elegant D. reliable ‎59. A. award B. load C. target D. gift ‎ ‎60. A. awesome B. wonderful C. dreadful D. plain ‎ 第 II 卷（共 50 分）‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 第二节（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 CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among citizens by asking people 61 they were happy. The responses to the question were 62 (variety), even some quite funny ones included. Although people played jokes on the answers, it did not ‎ take long  63 they began to figure out the true meanings of happiness.‎ It is certain that people’s views on happiness 64 (affect) greatly by their own life experience. Unfortunately, too many people refer to being rich as happiness and there is no sign of 65 decrease in the number of those who are voluntarily at the mercy of wealth. Some people whose intention is 66 (make) big money appreciate being given any chance to multiply their income, believing that is 67 their happiness lies. Some are eager to inherit their parents’ property, especially those who  68 (be) known as silver-spoon kids. Even worse, some would rather break the law to satisfy their financial desire or seek their fortune 69 (legal).‎ In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life 70 the fullest and be happy.‎ 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.每处错误及其修改仅限一词。‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ I brought up by my grandmother. She was one of the people that I loved them most. I didn’t know what to pay her back except spending more time on her. My grand-mother had a poor memory. One Sunday, we took a walk in the park. When her neighbor greeted her, she just stared at them, unable to recognize who they are. It made me feel quite sadly. It was like take a little child for a walk. But that day I enjoyed our walking as I held her hand. That was a last walk we ever took together in the park before she was taken to hospital. Less than a year late, she was gone.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） ‎ 假如你是李华，现作为交换生就读于英国一所中学。你从该校论坛上得知音乐俱乐部正在招收新社员。请你用英文写一封希望加入该俱乐部的申请信，要点如下：‎ ‎1. 提出申请； 2. 自身优势； 3. 期待回复。‎ 注意：‎ 1. 词数100左右；‎ 1. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Sir or Madam， ‎ I’m Lihua, a senior two exchange student. ______________________________________‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿‎ ‎ Yours sincerely，‎ ‎ Li Hua 高二年级考试 英语试题答案 ‎2018.5‎ 第一部分 听力 ‎1~5BBACB 6~10ACACC 11~15ABAAB 16~20CCACA 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎21 -24 CDCB 25-28 BACA ‎29-31DCC 32-35 ABDC ‎36—40 ECFDA 第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分 45） ‎ 第一节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）‎ ‎41-45 DBCAB  46-50 BCCAD 51-55 DBACC  56-60 BDADB 第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. whether 62. various 63. before 64. are affected 65. a 66. to make 67. where 68. are 69. illegally 70. to 第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分 35）‎ 第一节：短文改错 ‎71. 第一句brought前加was 72. 第二句去掉them ‎73. 第三句what改为how 74. 第三句on改为with ‎75. 第六句neighbor改为neighbors 76. 第六句末尾are改为were ‎77. 第七句sadly改为sad 78. 第八句take改为taking ‎79. 第十句a改为the 80. 最后一句late改为later 第二节 书面表达 ‎ ‎【参考范文】‎ One possible version Dear Sir of Madam,‎ I’m Li Hua, a senior two exchange student. I’m very glad to find that your club is recruiting new members. I am writing this letter to apply to be a member of your club.‎ Being optimistic and outgoing, I have taken part in various activities in my school in China. What’s more, I am skilled at playing the piano and singing songs. I once won first prize I a singing competition. In addition, I attach great importance to team spirit so I always cooperate with others well.‎ I really hope to join your club and play music together with other members. I would appreciate it if you could give me a chance to prove myself. I’m looking forward to your reply.‎ ‎ Yours sincerely, ‎ Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: It's so hot.I hope the bus comes on time.‎ W: Well,at least it's not rainy and windy like yesterday.‎ M: Yes,it is nice to see the sun out.‎ Text 2‎ W: Did you have a good time yesterday? ‎ M: Yes,I went fishing with my friend by the lake,but it rained at noon,so we stayed in a café before we went to the cinema at 7:00 pm.‎ W: Wow,you had a wonderful day.‎ Text 3‎ M: What visits are planned this term? ‎ W: Well,I'm afraid the schedule hasn't been printed out yet,but we have confirmed the dates and planned the optional extra visits which you can also book in advance if you want to.‎ Text 4‎ W: My assistant,Sam,told me you're doing some work from home.‎ M: Right,my department started a teleworking program in April.I'm interested in it.I'll see how things go for a few months,then I'll decide whether or not to continue.‎ Text 5‎ M: What's the terrible smell? ‎ W: Oh,I forget about the chicken!Look,it must be burning.‎ M: Well,we can't eat that for dinner.‎ Text 6‎ M: Mr.Crowe hasn't signed the paper yet,and Mr.Brown from Jenkins Electronics will meet with us this afternoon to go over the paper.‎ W: ⑥Well,Mr.Crowe was on a business trip for a week,and he's been in meetings ever since.He probably won't have time until Friday.Should I call him and ask his opinion on the matter? ‎ M: In that case,that won't be necessary.⑦I'll call Mr.Brown to inform him of the situation and ‎ reschedule the appointment.‎ Text 7‎ W: Oh,my gosh,Mark!You made it home in one piece（安然无恙）!I was worried sick about you!What happened? ‎ M: I was walking around the park with Poppy when suddenly the weather became terrible.I didn't expect it to get so cold so quickly.‎ W: Mark!What were you thinking? ⑧You should have worn warm clothes before you went outside.The weatherman said it was going to snow 10 inches tonight.‎ M: Yeah.It turned into a blizzard(暴雪)!Anyway,⑨the car wouldn't start when it was time to leave.I spent about 30 minutes in the bitter cold trying to figure out what was wrong.Finally,we ended up calling a tow truck(拖车).‎ W: Well,I'm glad you're okay.‎ Text 8‎ M: Jane,your new play is going on next week.Are you anxious? ‎ W: Well,I'm very pleased to have Malcolm Rush as a director.He doesn't care whether you're tired or not.He'll just continue pushing until every scene is simply perfect.You don't just learn the part—you live it,which takes away any fears you might have of not being able to persuade an audience you're real.That's very important.‎ M: Malcolm does have a reputation of being quite the ruler.No one dares speak their opinions,I hear.‎ W: Well,once you've proved yourself,it's all about being open to changes.‎ Text 9‎ M: Do you know when your summer holiday starts,Mary? ‎ W: It's the middle of June,the 13th.Why? ‎ M: Well,you know when your mum goes on her painting course in Paris the week of the 16th… I've decided to go to Scotland.‎ W: Yeah? ‎ M: My friend Jim has asked if I want to go with him and spend a week camping there.‎ W: Sounds great.Go for it!I suppose you want me to stay and look after the house,don't you? ‎ M: Actually,I was wondering if you wanted to come with me.And Jim has got a daughter of your age.Her name is Lucy and she is coming too.I thought you might enjoy doing a few things together,and it would be good to have a proper break before you start your summer job.‎ W: I'd love to come.Have you ever met Lucy?‎ M: Yes.She's easy to get on with.I'm sure you'll find plenty to talk about.‎ W: Great!‎ Text 10‎ M: One fine day,a boy was playing in the garden.He was running after butterflies and trying to catch them.When he saw a squirrel(松鼠),he started to run after it and he reached the bed of roses.He tried to pick some of the roses,but the sharp stings of the roses thrust(刺，戳)his fingers.It was very painful.The boy started crying and ran to his mother. His mother asked him, “What is the matter? Why are you crying? ” The boy said, “The sharp stings of the roses thrust my fingers while I was picking them and now I feel a lot of pain.” His mother said, “It is your mistake.You should not have tried to pick the roses.The flowers are meant to be seen and not meant to be picked.Besides,natural beauty should never be harmed.One should not destroy ‎ natural beauty.Instead,we should help to protect the natural beauty.” The son said, “I will follow what you have just told me,Mom.” The mother said, “Let me know what you have learnt today.” Her son explained, “We should protect all living beings,whether they are animals or plants.We should never harm them.Disturbing nature is harmful.It may harm the human beings in the long term.” ‎