四川省仁寿第一中学校南校区2019-2020学年高一5月月考英语试题

四川省仁寿第一中学校南校区2019-2020学年高一5月月考英语试题

仁寿一中南校区高2019级五月月考 英语试题 第I卷（选择题，满分100分）‎ 第一部分：听力理解(共两节,满分30分)‎ 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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. How will the man go to the airport tonight?‎ A. By car. B. By subway. C. On foot.‎ ‎2. How did the woman feel about her life?‎ A. Bored. B. Worried. C. Satisfied. ‎ ‎3. What has led Amy to success?‎ A. Her intelligence. B. Her effort. C. Her luck.‎ ‎4. How many times was the man late?‎ A. 3 times. B. 5 times. C. 6 times.‎ ‎5. How is Steven going to spend this weekend?‎ A. Going fishing.‎ B. Repairing his car.‎ C. Painting the apartment.‎ 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，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至第7两个小题。‎ ‎6. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. At a travel agency. B. At an airport. C. At a hotel.‎ ‎7. What day is it today?‎ A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Friday.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8至第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What do we know about Westminster Abbey?‎ A. It was built in various styles.‎ B. It’s the oldest building in London.‎ C. It’s the living place of the British prime minister.‎ ‎9. What is happening to the Tower Bridge?‎ A. It is moving down.‎ B. It is holding back a ship.‎ C. It is giving way to a ship.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What is the radio program for? ‎ A. Sharing personal feelings.‎ B. Discussing writing skills.‎ C. Improving speaking skills.‎ ‎11. What is the second point Professor Sheffield mentioned? ‎ A. To give details and facts.‎ B. To introduce main ideas.‎ C. To conclude the article.‎ ‎12. What makes an excellent article according to Professor Sheffield? ‎ A. Beautiful language. B. Detailed facts. C. Personal style.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. Who is likely to be at the top of his class this year? ‎ A. Jack. B. Jason. C. Mark.‎ ‎14. What is Jason hoping to do?‎ A. Become a professor. ‎ B. Make money from sports. ‎ C. Go to Harvard University.‎ ‎15. What is Mark interested in?‎ A. Football. B. Baseball. C. Law.‎ ‎16. What is the woman’s suggestion for the man?‎ A. To help Jason with his future plan.‎ B. To have a talk with his wife.‎ C. To have a talk with Mark.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. Why do some people say they never have dreams according to Dr. Garfield?‎ A. They forget about their dreams. ‎ B. They don’t want to tell the truth.‎ C. They have no bad experiences.‎ ‎18. Why did Davis stop having dreams?‎ A. He got a serious heart attack. ‎ B. He was too sad about his brother's death.‎ C. He was frightened by a terrible dream.‎ ‎19. What is Dr. Garfield’s opinion about dreaming?‎ A. It is very helpful.‎ B. It makes things worse. ‎ C. It stops the mind from working.‎ ‎20. Why do some people turn off their dreams completely?‎ A. To sleep better. ‎ B. To recover from illnesses. ‎ C. To stay away from their problems.‎ 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 NextFest is an unusual exhibition where you can meet the most creative minds and ‎ discover new technology from around the world and see the things that will change the way we live, work and play in the future. For example,......‎ Brainball is a computer game with a difference: if you’re too competitive, you'll lose. The more relaxed you are, the better you play. Brainball measures your brainwaves and the person who is the most relaxed can push the ball to the other side and win. I’m sure it will be a popular game with yoga teachers and nervous parents everywhere.‎ If you’re interested in fashion, NexlFest can show you the clothes of the future—cloth which you can change by downloading styles from the web, clothes which look after your health and a biometric (生物测量的) suit which watches over your body and gives you medicine when you need it.‎ Another hit is a humanoid (类人的) robot which can walk, turn, climb up and down stairs—and even dance. Asimo copies human movement and is friendly-looking. Its maker, Honda, believes it will be a big help to blind or elderly people and to those who can’t get out of bed.‎ The Skyear looks as if it could only appear in a Hollywood film. It certainly lives up to its name: it can fly. It can climb at more than 2.000 metres a minute and reach a speed of 365 mph. If you want one, it will cost you about $500,000!‎ If you want to see the future, come to NexiFest. It’s open all this whole week at the State Science Exhibition Centre.‎ ‎21. What should you do if you want to win a game of Brainball?‎ A. Keep a cool head. B. Be strong enough.‎ C. Have a creative mind D. Be highly competitive.‎ ‎22. What is Asimo designed to do?‎ A. Direct human movement. B. Look after human’s health.‎ C. Give patients medical treatment. D. Help the elderly and the disabled.‎ ‎23. What can we learn about NextFest?‎ A. It lasts five days. B.It is held by Honda.‎ C. It is related to technology. D. It sells clothes and medicine.‎ B TIANJIN, Dec.12, 2018 (Xinhua)—Striking Chinese gongs(锣) for 50 years, Liu Zibin, a 70-year-old folk artist in Tianjin Municipality, is eager to introduce the traditional musical instrument used in Chinese opera to more people.‎ Liu became addicted to Chinese opera in his childhood when his grandfather frequently took him to watch performances. At the age of 13, he joined Hebei bangzi training team. Hebei bangzi is one of the oldest types of Chinese opera in northern China, which became popular in the Qing Dynasty. It is a traditional Chinese opera combining music, vocals, dance and acrobatics(杂技).‎ ‎“It took me hours to practice the basic skills of gongs,” he said. “This round piece of metal can help performers on the stage to express joy and sorrow when hit by a stick with different rhythms, so I must bear in mind all kinds of rhythms(节奏) for various situations. For example, striking gongs with a quick tempo(速度) can create a tense atmosphere for action scenes.”‎ In the 1960s and 1970s, the reorganization of opera troupes in Tianjin forced many members to switch their jobs to those in factories. Thanks to Liu’s brilliant skills, he was fortunate enough to go to one of the three biggest Beijing Opera troupes in Tianjin to continue his gong life.‎ Ten years ago, Liu retired, but he still goes to an opera tea house almost every afternoon to strike the gong for opera performances. In 2006, Hebei bangzi was listed into China’s national intangible cultural heritage. However, he worries about maintaining the art as fewer and fewer youngsters are learning percussion(敲打乐器), especially gongs. “People who strike the gong stay behind the scenes. It is hard for them to gain fame and fortune,” he said. Although many amateurs(业余爱好者) have learned from Liu over the years, some gave up easily. “It’s a bit dull and boring to continuously strike a gong for 40 minutes at the practice stage. It requires patience. Few can bear the hardship,” he said. ‎ Various kinds of Chinese gongs are neatly placed at Liu’s home. He is waiting for more people to take over his career and spread the traditional Chinese art.‎ 24. What can we know about Liu Zibin from the 2nd paragraph?‎ A. His grandfather founded Hebei Opera Troupe.‎ B. He showed interest in Chinese opera as a child.‎ C. He was the only one who could strike gongs in the troupe.‎ D. His grandfather taught him to sing Hebei bangzi.‎ ‎25. Why did some members of the opera troupes turn to factories in the 1960s and 1970s?‎ A. Because of the reform of the opera troupes.‎ B. Because no one showed interest in opera then.‎ C. Because they could earn more money in factories.‎ D. Because the opera troupe was badly lacking in funds.‎ ‎26. How old was Liu Zibin when he retired?‎ A. 55 years old.　 B. 60 years old. C. 65 years old. 　 　D. 70 years old.‎ 27. What can we conclude from the text?‎ A. People striking the gong will never become famous.‎ B. Grasping the skill of striking the gong is anything but challenging.‎ C. Liu expects the traditional Chinese art will draw more people’s attention. ‎ D. Hebei bangzi is now the world’s intangible cultural heritage.‎ C There are many differences in the way different cultures raise kids. International visitors can’t help but notice the fact that children are special in China. However, the way some Chinese people treat these very special kids may shock some foreign visitors.‎ When I told a Chinese mother her child was beautiful, I was nonplussed when she replied, “ No, she’s not; she’s ugly.” Since that time I have heard many similar comments, including, “No, he’s not bright; he’s stupid.” This is a huge cultural difference that needs to be understood when you talk about kids with your international visitors.‎ Someone explained it to me, “ We Chinese don’t want to appear too proud.” I’m sure there are other people in the world who feel the same way, but most people in my country would consider you a terrible parent if you said your kid was stupid or ugly. They would think you were destroying the child’s self-confidence. When we Americans say something good about our child we don’t think we are being proud because we are saying it about the child, not about ourselves. In this way, we separate the child from the parents as two different persons.‎ You may think I sound too proud when I freely say to another westerner: “ My daughter is smart and pretty.” Of course, I still have to teach her not to be proud, but I can be proud of her. It’s just the way she was made, and I’m thankful for that. So, in the US when we say something nice about our own kids, it is not considered being too proud but rather, being thankful and being a good parent.‎ 27. What does the underlined word “nonplussed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?‎ A. Hopeful B. Worried C. Regretful D. Surprised 28. When US parents praise their child in front of others, they _____‎ A. often feel proud of themselves 　 B. try to build the kid’s confidence C. just say something nice about the kid　　 D. have similar feelings as Chinese parents ‎30. What can we infer about the author?‎ A. He is from the US. 　 B. He is visiting America　 　‎ C. He is a Chinese parent. 　 D. He is an expert in education.‎ ‎31. What is mainly discussed in the text?‎ A. How different cultures in the world raise kids. 　 ‎ B. How Chinese and US parents talk about kids.‎ C. How US parents feel about themselves.‎ D. How different countries treat kids.‎ D The past 70 years have been good for corn production in the Midwestern United ‎ States, with yields increasing fivefold since the 1940s. Much of this improvement has been credited to advances in farming technology but researchers at Harvard University are asking if changes in climate and local temperature may be playing a bigger role than previously thought.‎ In a newspaper, researchers find that a prolonged(延长的) growing season due to increased temperatures, combined with the natural cooling effects of large fields of plants, have had a major contribution to improved corn production in the U.S. “Our research shows that improvements in crop yields depend, in part, on improvements in climate,” said Peter Huybers, professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences. “In this case, changing temperatures have had a beneficial impact on agricultural production, but there is no guarantee that benefit will last as the climate continues to change. ‎ Understanding the detailed relationships between climate and crop yields is important as we move towards feeding a growing population on a changing planet. ” The researchers modeled the relationship between temperature and crop yields from 1981 to 2017 across the so-called Corn Belt. They found that as temperatures increased due to global climate change, planting days got earlier and earlier, shifting by about three days per decade. Early planting means the corn has more time to mature before the end of the growing season.‎ There is also a second, more surprising trend that has benefited corn yields. Whereas the vast majority of temperatures have warmed over the last century, the hottest days during the Midwestern growing season have actually cooled.‎ The researchers estimate that more than one quarter of the increase in crop yields since 1981 can be attributed to the twin effects of a longer growing season and less exposure to high temperatures, suggesting that the crop yield is more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought.‎ The researchers also show that the planting and harvest dates farmers currently use is significantly better adapted to the present climate than it would be to climates in earlier decades.‎ 32. What is previously thought to be the reason for the increase of corn production?‎ A. Local temperature change.　 B. Advanced farming technology.‎ ‎ C. Climate change.　　 D. Production efficiency.‎ ‎33. Why is it important to understand the relationships between climate and crop yield?‎ ‎ A. The climate has a beneficial impact on agriculture.　    ‎ ‎ B. We can change the climate to improve crop yield.‎ ‎ C. We depend on the climate to get food. 　    ‎ ‎ D. Crop yield relies less on the climate.‎ ‎34. How many factors that benefit corn yields are mentioned in the text?‎ A. 4.　 　 B. 3.　 　C. 2.　 　 D. 1.‎ ‎35. What is the main purpose of the text?‎ A. To explain a mystery.　　 B. To question a common sense.‎ C. To show a new trend.　　 D. To introduce a research result. ‎ 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。‎ Let’s take a minute to think about the water we use. The human body is 60% water and we need to drink lots of water to be healthy. When we are thirsty we just go to the kitchen and fill a glass with clean water.‎ ‎ 36 For example, farmers, who produce the food we eat, use water to make the plants grow. When we turn on a light or switch on a TV or a computer we use energy and we need water to produce this energy.‎ The truth is that we are lucky enough to have clean water whenever we want, but this is not the case for many people around the world. 37 That’s around one in 10 people in the world. If we drink dirty water, we can catch diseases from the bacteria and become ill. Every year over 500,000 children die from diarrhoea (腹泻) from dirty water. That’s around 1,400 children every day! Also, in some countries children walk many kilometres every day to get water. 38 Therefore, they don’t have time to learn how to read or write and don’t get an education.‎ ‎ 39 On this day every year, countries around the world hold events to ‎ educate people about the problems of dirty water and that clean water is something that everyone should have around the world. At one school in the UK, children between the ages of 10 and 15 walk 6km with six litres of water. 40 People give them money to do this and all the money helps get clean water to as many people as possible around the world.‎ A. We use water indirectly too.‎ B. Every system in our body depends on water to function.‎ C. It is to inspire people to learn more about water-related problems.‎ D. If children walk many hours a day to get water, they can’t go to school.‎ E. Did you know that around 750 million people do not have clean water to drink?‎ F. In 1993 the United Nations decided that March 22nd is the World Day for Water.‎ G. In this way, they know how it feels to walk a long distance carrying heavy bottles.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分) ‎ 第一节 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（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。‎ When I was a young boy growing up in North Dakota, my grandparents were farmers. And I remember the huge garden that my Grandma 41 . I promise you it was about 4,000 square metres. Well, 42 it seemed that way to me! She 43 the garden all by hand, with a hoe (锄头) and some water. Each spring the garden took shape from cold flat earth, which she changed through much hard work into rows and hills ready for 44 . ‎ I especially remember 45 Grandma plant potatoes. Grandma had 46 potatoes from last year. She stored them with the rest of the harvest in the outdoor cellar (地窖). There vegetables kept safely all 47 . When spring came, we 48 last year’s potatoes and planted each piece into hills of soil in the garden. I thought we would never 49 the end of the long hills for planting!‎ Before long the garden became fully 50 because of sunny days,warmer temperatures and rain. 51 it needed lots of hoeing and watering by Grandma and her helper to have a harvest. It provided vegetables throughout the summer, until the final harvest when 52 weather set in.‎ By the time Thanksgiving dinner 53 , the ground at my grandparent’s farm often would be covered with snow and we’d be 54 for a long winter. Warm inside the house around Thanksgiving dinner, we looked through windows at bare (光秃的) tree branches (树枝) in the 55 garden. Our whole family would 56 potatoes and other vegetables from the 57 . And of course wonderful pumpkin (南瓜) pie... I can smell it now! It's 58 how a pumpkin pie can make me 59 years of Thanksgiving dinners, and how that warmth 60 in my heart.‎ ‎41. A. shared B. controlled C. owned D. found ‎42. A. at first B. at last C. at most D. at least ‎43. A. looked after B. showed off C. took over D. knew about ‎ ‎44. A. watering B. planting C. moving D. giving ‎ ‎45. A.helping B. watching C. making D. hearing ‎ ‎46. A. sold B. saved C. chosen D. brought ‎47. A. spring B. summer C. autumn D. winter ‎ ‎48. A. ate B. washed C. cut D. grew ‎49. A. reach B. see C. use D. cover ‎50. A. important B. popular C. active D. peaceful ‎51. A. for example B. of course C. in return D. after all ‎52. A. fine B. dry C. cold D. hot ‎53. A. continued B. followed C. ended D. arrived ‎54. A. right B. ready C. fit D. safe ‎55. A. sleeping B. changing C. tiny D. poor ‎56. A. want B. enjoy C. buy D. send ‎57. A. garden B. market C. store D. farm ‎58. A. difficult B. doubtful C. amazing D. crazy ‎59. A. accept B. understand C. realise D. remember ‎60. A. races B. passes C. stays D. jumps 第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，满分50分）‎ ‎ 第一节：（共10小题；每题1.5分，共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。‎ I stood on the deck, 61 ( stare) at the huge waves. From the moment we had left port and sailed into the English Channel, 62 weather had got worse and worse. Now, lightning flashed across the sky , 63 was covered in dark clouds.‎ ‎ Suddenly, the noise of the engines stopped. The ship slowed, rolling heavily in the rough sea. A voice over the loudspeaker told us 64 (remain) calm — then added that a fire ‎ ‎ 65 (start) in the engine room, and said that all passengers must go 66 (immediate) to the nearest lifeboat station.‎ We all ran onto the deck, following the signs to the lifeboats. The ship’s officers arrived, made sure we had life jackets and showed us 67 to put them on.‎ I looked again in horror at the wild, stormy sea. The 68 (think) of being out there in a tiny boat was 69 (terrify). Minutes passed like hours, until at last a voice announced that everything was 70 control and the danger was over.We all cheered as the engines started again and the ship moved forward into the waves.‎ I still couldn’t believe it was over, though — not until we had reached port and I was standing on solid ground again!‎ 第二节：短文改错 (共10分;每小题1分,满分10分) ‎ ‎ 文中共有10处错误，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(Λ)，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 the past five years, there had been a lot of new buildings in my city. As the ‎ result, parks, farms and open spaces have been destroyed. In many new neighborhoods, people live so much far from public transportation(交通), workplaces, stores, and schools that they depend great on their cars. Driving a lot are a waste of time. It also causes more pollutions to the air. So how can we do? First, we should stop all new buildings, that will protect our open spaces. Then we should support a law that providing money for public transportation. This will encourage people leave their cars at home.‎ 第三节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友 Martin 给你发来电子邮件，请你帮忙购买一些口罩。请给他回复，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 已经买到，明天寄出；‎ ‎2. 给他一些防疫建议（至少两条）；‎ ‎3. 问候与祝愿。‎ 注意： 1. 词数 100 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3. 口罩 mask ‎_____________________________________________________________________________‎ 仁寿一中南校区2019级2020年5月月考 英语试题答案 听力1—5 BABCA 6－10 CAACB 11－15 ACBCB 16－20 CABAC 阅读21-23 ADC 24-27 BABC 28-31DCAB 32-35 BCCD 七选五 36-40 AEDFG 完型填空41-45 CDABA     46-50 BDCAC     51-55 BCDBA  56-60 BACDC 语法填空：1. staring 2. the 3. which 4. to remain 5. had started ‎ 6. immediately 7. how 8. thought 9. terrifying 10. under ‎ 短文改错 In the past five years, there had been a lot of new buildings in my city. As the result, parks, ‎ ‎ 改为have 改为a farms and open spaces have been destroyed. In many new neighborhoods, people live so much ‎ ‎ 去掉much far from public transportation, workplaces, stores, and schools that they depend great on their ‎ ‎ 改为greatly cars. Driving a lot are a waste of time. It also causes more pollutions to the air. So how can we ‎ ‎ 改为is 改为pollution 改为what do? First, we should stop all new buildings, that will protect our open space. Then we should ‎ ‎ 改为which support a law that providing money for public transportation. This will encourage ‎ people Λ leave ‎ ‎ 改为provides 添加to their cars at home.‎ 书面表达：‎ Dear Martin,‎ ‎ I have learned from your email that you are in need of masks. I am writing to tell you that I have bought some for you and that I will mail them tomorrow. ‎ ‎ Here are some tips for you to protect you from the virus. First of all, you are supposed to avoid going outside, especially crowded places. When you are out, be sure to wear a mask. In addition, remember to wash your hands frequently with soap under running water. What’s more, doing some sports and drinking more water will be helpful. ‎ I hope you and your family are doing fine there. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to tell me. ‎ All the best!‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 听力录音材料 Text 1‎ W: Would you like me to drive you to the airport this evening?‎ M: No, thanks. I'll take the subway. But now I must walk to my office.‎ Text 2‎ M: So how did things go today, dear?‎ W: The same old thing. Did some washing. Fetched the kids from school. Made dinner. Waited for you to come home. Nothing exciting.‎ Text 3‎ W: Mike, do you know that my sister Amy was admitted to Peking University?‎ M: Is that so? Her hard work finally paid off.‎ Text 4‎ W: I was late for school three times this month.‎ M: I was late twice that often, but I will get up earlier from now on. ‎ Text 5‎ W: Could you please help me paint my apartment this weekend, Steven?‎ M: Oh, sorry, I’m going fishing. I decided to enjoy myself for a change. I spent last weekend helping my mom do her garden and I need to repair my car next weekend.‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Excuse me. Could you please check to see if we could stay till the day after tomorrow? We've found some extra things we'd like to do in this area.‎ W: OK. But maybe you need to change to another room on the second floor.‎ M: All right. We'd like it if we could put off our checkout till Thursday, the day after tomorrow. ‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Now, this is Westminster Abbey. It's one of the oldest buildings in London, and in its architecture you will recognize different styles.‎ W: Wow, it's really splendid.‎ M: There, to the left, you will see a small street called Downing Street. No. 10, the last of its ten houses, has always been the living place of the British prime minister.‎ W: Oh, is that the Tower Bridge?‎ M: Yeah. Look! The bridge is parting in the middle, and the two halves are moving upwards. A big ship is passing under it.‎ Text 8‎ W: This is Word Master on Radio 4. Today we have Professor Danny Sheffield. Okay Danny, could you tell us how to produce a good piece of writing?‎ M: Well, one of the basic things about any writing is to remember three key points: number one, say what you’re going to say. So you’re telling the readers what you’re going to write about, and maybe also your main opinion in the beginning part. The ‎ second thing is: say it. And here’s where you provide details and facts to support what you have stated. And the third part is: say it again. Conclude the main parts of your article and re-state the key points that you’ve made, and what you want your readers to understand.‎ W: Uh, what really separates an excellent article from the average ones?‎ M: I would say it’s a personal voice. Because people respond to such an article much more easily. So if you want to touch the reader’s feelings, your personal style will help, which puts your writing into the excellent type.‎ Text 9‎ W: Jack, how have your two sons been doing at school recently?‎ M: Don't ask! Mark never starts studying, and Jason never stops studying.‎ W: You're joking! I heard that Jason is likely to be at the top of his class after the exams this year.‎ M: Yes, so his teachers say. He's been buried in his books every evening for months recently. He is hoping to go to Harvard University.‎ W: Great. Maybe he'll become a university professor himself in the future.‎ M: Maybe. But sometimes I wish he'd go out and enjoy himself for a change.‎ W: How about the younger one?‎ M: Well, Mark's teachers say he has ability, but he rarely does his best. He does his homework in ten minutes every day and then rushes out to play baseball. ‎ W: But he can make his fortune at baseball. People can make a lot of money from sports now.‎ M: My wife always worries about his future. She wants Mark to study law. I don't believe in forcing him, but I wonder how Mark will progress over the next few years.‎ W: Perhaps you can have a talk with him now to find out what he is thinking about his studies and future plans.‎ M: Good idea. I'll take your advice.‎ Text 10 ‎ M: I’m Dr. Garfield. Today we’ll talk about dreams. Let me start by asking the first question. Does everyone dream? It appears that everyone does. Mostly when people say that they never dream, what they really mean is that they don’t remember their dreams or they don’t think their dreams are important. The reason behind is that ‎ they might have been made fun of when they first shared their dreams with others or it was so frightening that they just turned off dreaming completely. The other day, someone named Davis came to me and said that he used to be a great dreamer, but suddenly he stopped having dreams. I asked him what happened. It turned out that his brother died by heart attack, which was such a terrible thing happening to a young person. Generally, when there was some frightening event and dream about it was too terrible, people prefer not to dream about it. But actually the worst thing you can do is stop dreaming. Because it means that the bad experience would be too painful to even appear in dreams. As long as you dream about it and even the dream is frightening, your mind is working on it. My personal opinion about what dreams do is that they help us deal with our problems. We see certain patterns take place in dreams. When a person is hurt deep inside, when a person is seriously ill or when a person has been really sad, if people turn off their dreams totally, it means they don’t think about solving the problems actively.‎