2018-2019学年福建省永春县第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题

2018-2019学年福建省永春县第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题

‎ ‎ ‎2018-2019学年福建省永春县第一中学高一下学期期中考试英语试题 ‎　试卷满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟 第一卷（选择题 共 100分）‎ 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 20 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。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 was the man’s vacation?‎ A. Pleasant. B. Exhausting. C. Terrible.‎ ‎2. When is the project due?‎ A. In one week. B. In two weeks. ‎ C. At the end of this semester.‎ ‎3. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In a cafe. B. On a plane. C. In an office.‎ ‎4. What is Mr. Oliver like?‎ A. Polite. B. Helpful. C. Frank.‎ ‎5. What do we know about Jane?‎ A. She is often late. B. She is a bad driver. C. She hates waiting.‎ 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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。‎ ‎6. What does the woman want the man to do?‎ A. Put off spring break. B. See some western art. C. Drive her to the exhibit.‎ ‎7. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Taxi driver and Passenger. B. Brother and Sister. C. Mother and Son.‎ 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。‎ ‎8. What happened to the woman?‎ A. She was robbed. B. Her house was broken into. ‎ C. She lost her purse somewhere.‎ ‎9. What color is the woman’s purse?‎ A. Blue. B. Yellow. C. Red.‎ 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。‎ ‎10. What does the man want to do?‎ A. He wants to withdraw his money. ‎ B. He wants to open an account.‎ C. He wants to buy some products.‎ ‎11. Which of the statement is true?‎ A. A Silver account can provide a interest rate of 5%.‎ B. A Gold account allows the card holder to withdraw money at any time. ‎ C. A minimum of $500 deposit is needed for both silver and gold account.‎ ‎12. Why does the man have to come back tomorrow?‎ A. He is not interested in the product. ‎ B. He doesn’t have enough money.‎ C. He forgets to take any proofs of ID.‎ 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。‎ ‎13. Which game does the man like best?‎ A. Chinese chess. B. Cards. C. Bridge.‎ ‎14. What does the woman think of Chinese chess?‎ A. Complicated. B. Simple. C. Boring.‎ ‎15. Why does the woman only play bridge occasionally?‎ A. She doesn’t like it. B. She isn’t good at it. ‎ C. It’s hard to find four players.‎ ‎16. What does the man look forward to?‎ A. Learning to play bridge. ‎ B. Setting up a cards game.‎ C. Arranging a bridge game with the woman.‎ 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。‎ ‎17. How long has the zoo been open?‎ A. For about 60 years. B. For about 110 years. C. For about 120 years.‎ ‎18. What is a feature of the zoo?‎ A. It has the largest collection of animals. ‎ B. The animals are displayed cagelessly. ‎ C. It covers an area of 120 hectares.‎ ‎19. What is forbidden in the zoo?‎ A. Opening the cages. B. Feeding the animals. C. Playing with animals.‎ ‎20. When does the zoo close on weekends?‎ A. At 4:00 p.m. B. At 5:00 p.m. C. At 6:00 p.m.‎ 第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节(共15小题:每小趁2分.满分30分)‎ ‎ 阅读下列短丈，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 Adult Education Courses Computer Studies Technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and we rely more and more on computers for everything from cooking to organising our taxes. This six-week course will give you an understanding of computer fundamentals, including the use of software packages (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) and how to use the Internet.‎ Woodwork Learn the basics of woodworking with simple hands-on projects to build your confidence and skills. Each lesson explores a different area of woodworking that will provide you with the skills needed for any woodworking project. Flexible learning allows you to choose only the lessons that interest you.‎ Start: May 2,2019‎ Time: Wed 7 pm-9pm Cost:$300‎ Length:6 weeks Place: Sydney College Start: April 15,2019‎ Time: Mon 5 pm-7pm Cost:$30 per lesson Length:12 weeks Place: Adult Learning Centre Web Design Provides advanced training in software, design, and coding for the web. Students must have already completed a recognised basic web design course or have at least 2 years' relevant work experience. Students completing the course will receive the Diploma in Advanced Web Design.‎ Start: June 1,2019‎ Time: Weekdays 9 am-4pm Cost:$4,990‎ Length:40 weeks Place: University of Technology Art This practical course is intended to help established artists take their creativity further. From sketching and colour, to composition, painting and experimenting with style, you will study and explore an engaging variety of creative media and subject matter.‎ Start: April 21,2019‎ Time: Thur 3 pm-6pm Cost:$750‎ Length:15 weeks Place: City Art ‎21.Which courses are suitable for beginners?‎ A. Web Design and Art.‎ B. Computer Studies and Art.‎ C. Woodwork and Web Design.‎ D. Computer Studies and Woodwork.‎ ‎22.Which course awards students an official certificate?‎ A. Art. B. Woodwork. ‎ C. Web Design. D. Computer Studies.‎ ‎23.How much will a student who attends only half of all the Woodwork lessons pay in total?‎ A. $30. B. $250. ‎ C. $180. D. $360.‎ B ‎ For most of her life, Suanne Laqueur’s passion for storytelling was shown on the dance floor. ‎ Although Laqueur began writing at a young age, dancing always took center stage. She majored in dance and theater at Alfred University and taught at her mother's dance studio in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, for years. But when her mother was ready to retire and an opportunity opened for Laqueur to take over the studio, she realized she had no interest in taking on the business side of her art: "Owning a studio is a lot of work-financially, logistically. I love the teaching, the choreographing(编舞)，the staging, but I didn't want to own it".‎ ‎ Yet Laqueur's disinterest in running the studio changed when she became a self-published author. In the fall of 2013, she decided to pursue self-publishing as a way of sharing her first completed novel with friends and family. During the process, she realized that following her true passion-telling stories through writing--made the business of the art worthwhile, and owning that business meant she could direct her writing career however she chose.‎ Starting with her second self-published novel, she began investing more time in marketing and building her audience. Her investment paid off. Since 2014, Laqueur, now 49, has self-published six novels, which collectively have hundreds of ratings and reviews on Goodreads. Her 2016 novel An Exaltation of Larks stole the show at the 25th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards, topping more than 2,300 entries to win the grand prize. "You have to write the most truthful story to you, and I think self-publishing allows that freedom," she says. "If you work with traditional publishing, it's more about what's marketable. There are trade-offs, which everyone will tell you, but by self-publishing I have control of the book, I have control of the story, and I'm cool with that."‎ ‎24. From Paragraph 2, we can learn that Laqueur_______.‎ A. wanted to own a publishing house ‎ B. didn't like teaching dancing in fact C. was a part-time writer when she was young ‎ D. was interested in running her mother's studio ‎25. What made Laqueur change her attitude to business?‎ A. Her mother's persuasion. ‎ B. Self-publishing her novels.‎ C. The desire to make money. ‎ D. Her own passion toward art.‎ ‎26. Which of the following can best replace the phrase "stole the show" in Paragraph 4?‎ A. became a failure. ‎ B. was shown to people.‎ C. got all the attention. ‎ D. was accidentally stolen.‎ ‎27. What can be inferred from what Laqueur's said?‎ ‎ A. She enjoys the way of self-publishing.‎ ‎ B. She will never use traditional publishing.‎ ‎ C. Traditional publishing only focuses on the market.‎ ‎ D. Self-publishing will replace traditional publishing.‎ C Positive thinking is a significant element of happiness. In order to become a positive thinker, determination and consistency are important. The first thing to know about positive thinking is that everyone can do it. With certain cognitive (认知的) and behavioral changes, we can all become positive thinkers. Another important factor is that being a positive thinker does not mean you become numb to anything that is not working properly in your life or is negative—it just means that you approach life and face challenges with a healthier outlook.‎ Instead of selectively attending to negative events, focus on the positive ones. Then pay attention to the delayed consequences of your behavior rather than the immediate ones. For example, if a job is not going like you want, focus on the fact that you have a job and how you can take your time to make the situation better.‎ Challenge any internal attributions and see if you compare your behavior to standards that are excessively rigid and perfectionistic. If so, change these and be reasonable with your. comparisons. For example, if you constantly compare your weaknesses with other people's strengths, then switch this and compare yourself with those who are doing poorer than you as well. Overall,‎ ‎ people who focus more on their strengths than their weaknesses but at the same time are aware of their weaknesses have a healthier self-evaluation result.‎ When faced with too much fear about a situation, imagine the worst case and visualize a solution for it, then let go of fear. This way, you will be prepared for anything and your fear will not block you from being open and creative to different solutions. For example, if you are constantly worried about losing your job up to a point where it is creating a lot of anxiety and fear and is effecting your performance and your happiness negatively, then think of losing your job, visualize how you will handle it, find solutions in your mind and then let go of the thought and the fear attached to it.‎ So positive thinkers are better problem solvers and have better interactions. In addition to that, people who are positive thinkers are happier and more satisfied with their life.‎ ‎28. Why is positive thinking a significant element of happiness?‎ A. It means that one is blind to the troubles and difficulties that exist.‎ B. It means that one constantly compares everything with other people's.‎ C. It means that one is strong in mind and has nothing to be afraid of.‎ D, It means that one approaches life and faces challenges more healthily.‎ ‎29. What does the text suggest about the job you don't like?‎ A. Quitting it and finding a better one.‎ B. Challenging yourself with a new outlook.‎ C. Being negative and numb to it.‎ D. Keeping and trying to make it better. ‎ ‎30. What does the author intend to tell us in paragraph 4?‎ A. Be prepared for the worst and let go of fear.‎ B. Being constantly worried will lose your job.‎ C. Fear will not prevent you being open and creative.‎ D. There is nothing to fear if well prepared.‎ ‎31. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. How to focus on the positive events B. How to be a positive thinker C. What to do when faced with fear D. What to know of self-evaluation D ‎ Blue Planet II's latest episode focuses on how plastic is having a devastating effect on the ocean and slowly poisoning our sea creatures. Researchers recently also found that sea creatures living in the deepest place on Earth, the Mariana Trench, have plastic in their stomachs. Indeed, the oceans are drowning in plastic.‎ Though it seems now that the world couldn't possibly function without plastics, consumer plastics are a remarkably recent invention. The first plastic bags were introduced in the 1950s, the same decade that plastic packaging began gaining in popularity in the United States. This growth has happened so fast that science is still catching up with the change. Plastics pollution research, for instance, is still a very early science.‎ We put all these plastics into the environment and we still don't really know what the outcomes are going to be. What we do know, though, is disturbing. Ocean plastic is estimated to kill millions of marine animals every year. Nearly 700 species, including endangered ones, are known to have been affected by it. One in three leatherback turtles, which often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, have been found with plastic in their bellies. Ninety percent of seabirds are now eating plastics on a regular basis. By 2050, that figure is expected to rise to 100 percent. ‎ And it's not just wildlife that is threatened by the plastics in our seas. Humans are consuming plastics through the seafood we eat. I could understand why some people see ocean plastic as a disaster, worth mentioning in the same breath as climate change. But ocean plastic is not as complicated as climate change. There are no ocean trash deniers(否认者), at least so far. To do something about it, we don't have to remake our planet energy system.‎ This is not a problem where we don't know what the solution is. We know how to pick up garbage. Anyone can do it. We know how to dispose(处理) of it. We know how to recycle. We can all start by thinking twice before we use single—use plastic products. Things that may seem ordinary, like using a reusable bottle or a reusable bag—when taken collectively, these choices really do make a difference.‎ ‎32. Why is plastics pollution research still a very early science?‎ A. The plastics pollution research is too difficult. ‎ B. Plastics have produced less pollution than coal.‎ C. The world couldn't possibly function without plastics.‎ D. Plastics have gained in popularity too fast for science to catch up.‎ ‎33. How did the author support his opinion in Paragraph 3?‎ A. He presented statistics.‎ B. He cited quotes from leading experts.‎ C. He used examples from his own experience.‎ D. He used the strategy of comparison and contrast.‎ ‎34. What can we infer about climate change?‎ A. Climate change is caused by human activities.‎ B. Some people cast some doubts about climate change. ‎ C. Climate change is less important than ocean pollution. ‎ D. Ocean plastic is more complicated than climate change.‎ ‎35. What is the main idea of this passage?‎ A. Ocean plastic is a global issue.‎ B. The oceans become choked with plastic.‎ C. Blue Planet II has left viewers heartbroken. ‎ D. Plastics gain in popularity all over the world.‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。 ‎ Gift giving has been a long tradition and is rooted in our DNA. In the past, gift giving was popular with our ancestors. 36 ‎ There has been a considerable amount of research over the years into the feelings when we give gifts to those we care about. The reasons why gift giving can stand the test of time are as follows: Make people feel happy. In studies where people were asked to give gifts as a part of an experiment, the result was that people actually felt better and happier about their own lives.‎ ‎ 37 Research suggests that giving gifts may improve a person's state of mind. If gift giving makes you feel happier with a sense of purpose, then this may inevitably improve your state of mind.‎ Establish greater social connection. By giving a gift, you not only express your feelings but ‎ also build a stronger connection to that person as well. 38 This greater social connection also means an improvement in the state of being as well as overall happiness.‎ Influence others to imitate it. 39 When a person starts giving gifts, not only will the receiver become more likely to give, but also those around them who see this act will start giving as well.‎ Gift giving is spread across all cultures around the world, from celebrating birthdays, anniversaries offering good luck, showing love and affection, to just saying thanks. Gifts are given to family members, friends, those we work with and even neighbors. 40 ‎ A. Improve state of mind.‎ B. Help people contact others.‎ C. It is better to give than to receive.‎ D. The act of giving has an effect on others around.‎ E. In brief, gifts are given to everyone for all occasions.‎ F. The receiver as well as the giver feels closer to each other.‎ G. Today, gift giving exists nearly every corner throughout the world.‎ 第三部分：语言知识运用（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，从每题所给的A、B、C、和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎ My father always told me: "All work is noble." He wasn't 41 , but he earned a reasonable living. Thanks to his 42 , I was able to go to Art College. I, however, wanted to do something 43 , something more interesting—I was special！‎ After graduation, I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job. It was winter and, ever the optimist, I'd only brought enough money to 44 myself for about a month. I wasn't 45 —I was sure I'd find a fantastic job immediately.‎ Within a few weeks, though, I found myself wandering around the streets having been 46 by every design office in town. My hostel 47 was almost gone and I hadn't eaten in days.“How had I reached this point？""I wondered as I 48 in my thin jacket.‎ I was just about to 49 when my dad called. He suggested that I get a job in a 50 until something else came along. At first, pride made me 51 . But I was cold, hungry, and ‎ unwilling to go home feeling 52 and defeated.‎ I entered an expensive-looking cafe near one of the design offices that had turned me away and asked the manager if they were 53 . She said they were 54 , and offered me a job right away.‎ ‎ 55 , I found that I really enjoyed serving people. I started making big 56 right away. Later, the manager learned that I had a design 57 and asked me to design the cafe menus. That led to a part-time job at an advertising company.‎ Previously, I'd have never considered being a 58 , but there I was. I 59 got my dream design job, but that winter I learned not to make 60 about work.‎ ‎41.A. concerned B.wealthy C.generous D.caring ‎42. A. education B.time C.power D.effort ‎ ‎43.A. different B.simple C.strange D.safe ‎44.A. entertain B.protect C.support D.identify ‎45.A. disappointed B.worried C.helpless D.alone ‎46.A. rejected B.annoyed C.restricted D.invited ‎47.A. host B.room C.contract D.rent ‎48.A. waited B.trembled C.regretted D.sweated ‎49.A. show off B.settle down C.give up D.set out ‎50.A. library B.gallery C.factory D.restaurant ‎51.A. hesitate B.agree C.continue D.reply ‎52.A. relieved B.ashamed C.secure D.lonely ‎53.A. hiring B.working C.serving D.checking ‎54.A. reasonable B.popular C.overstaffed D.shorthanded ‎55.A. Hopefully B.Undoubtedly C.Surprisingly D.Obviously ‎56.A. designs B.contacts C.meals D.tips ‎57.A. hobby B.company C.background D.task ‎58.A. waiter B.designer C.director D.manager ‎59.A. simply B.nearly C.eventually D.temporarily ‎60.A. preparations B.assumptions C.changes D.suggestions 第二节 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。‎ When scholars of international relations predict that the 21st century will be a “Chinese century”, they are full of reasons. 61 America remains the only superpower, China is responsible for an important share of global change. Since 62 start of the financial crisis in 2008, for example, China has accounted 63 45% of the gain in world GDP. In 1990 about 750 million Chinese people lived in extreme poverty; today 64 (few) than 10 million do. Its GDP per person, in the terms of purchasing-power, 65 (rise) ten times since 1990.‎ China’s 66 (amaze)performance has greatly affected the world's economic output. The Economist has worked out 67 geographic centre of the global economy by taking an average of each country's latitude and longitude(经纬度),measureed by 68 (it) GDP. At the height of America's control, this point previously sat in the north Atlantic. But China has pulled it so far east 69 the global centre of economic gravity 70 (be) now in Siberia.‎ 第三节　单词拼写（共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分）‎ 根据所给的汉语提示或者首写字母写出句子中所空缺的正确单词形式。‎ ‎71. Being public f (人物), leaders are supposed to be intelligent and full of ambition.‎ ‎72. The aim of time management is not to （安排）every moment or we become slaves of a timetable.‎ ‎73. She blew up the f tyre with a bicycle pump.‎ ‎74. (主修) in science can help me achieve my childhood ambition of becoming a scientist. ‎ ‎75. She dropped her handbag and the c fell out on the floor.‎ ‎76. Only ticket holders will be a (允许进入) to the stadium.‎ ‎77. The local government raised large sums for highway (建设).‎ ‎78. One student performs the experiment, while his partner (观察).‎ ‎79. The Hubble Telescope has allowed astronomers to make important (发现).‎ ‎80. A government spokesperson make a (state) to the press.‎ 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）‎ 此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。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：‎ 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。‎ 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ ‎ My classmates and I were to graduate next month. We were determined to do something. After a heating discussion, we decided on making a video to record our experience at school.‎ ‎ It took us a whole week to collect materials, during that we interviewed our teachers or took photos of every aspect of school life. The editing part before that was tough. We discussed what to put into the video. Some compromises are unavoidable, but the video turned out perfectly. Several days later, when the video was playing on the graduation ceremony, it was well received. The teachers and students shared a great time. That surely gave to us a great sense of achievement.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （满分20分）‎ 假定你是李华，你的美国朋友Tom 想来中国旅游并体验中国高铁。请你给他写封电子邮件，推荐一个他可能感兴趣的景点。内容包括：‎ ‎ 1.推荐景点；‎ ‎ 2.推荐原因;‎ ‎ 3.简介中国的高铁。 ‎ 参考词汇： CRH（China Railway High-speed）中国铁路高速列车 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 永春一中高一年级期中考英语参考答案（2019.4）‎ 听力1—5 ACBCA 6—10 CBACB 11—15 ACBAC 16—20 CABBC 阅读理解：（A）DCC （B）CBCA （C）DDAB （D）DABB 七选五36-40. GAFDE 完形填空：41-45 BDACB 46-50 ADBCD 51-55 ABADC 56-60 DCACB 语法填空：61. Although/Though/While 62.the 63.for 64.fewer 65. has risen ‎ ‎ 66. amazing 67.a 68.its 69. that 70.is 单词拼写：71.figures 72.arrange/schedule 73.flat 74. Majoring 75.contents ‎ ‎76.admitted 77. construction 78.observes 79.discoveries 80.statement 短文改错 My classmates and I were to graduate∧ next month. We were determined to do something. ‎ ‎ the After a heating discussion, we decided on making a video to record our experience at school.‎ heated experiences ‎ It took us a whole week to collect materials, during that we interviewed our teachers or took which and ‎ photos of every aspect of school life. The editing part before that was tough. We discussed what ‎ after to put into the video. Some compromises are unavoidable, but the video turned out perfectly. ‎ ‎ were perfect Several days later, when the video was playing on the graduation ceremony, it was well received. ‎ ‎ played The teachers and students shared a great time. That surely gave to us a great sense of ‎ achievement.‎ 参考范文 Dear Tom, ‎ I am more than delighted to learn that you are coming to China for a visit. And I’m writing to recommend a historic site that may interests you. That is Beijing. ‎ As you know, Beijing is a capital city with a history of over 3 ,000 years, passing down numerous cultural heritages. What attracts visitors most is the Summer Palace. It is the most ‎ famous imperial garden , where you can get to know about the life of the ancient emperors. And you can visit the Great Wall and enjoy Peking Opera, too.‎ ‎ As for your choice on CRH, I like to express my appreciation for it. CRH is the best means of transportation in China. China’s advanced technology contributes to its high speed, comfort and safety, which also enjoys great fame abroad.‎ ‎ I hope you will have a good time in China and I am expecting to see you soon.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hu 附：听力原文材料 Text 1‎ W：Hi. Welcome back. Did you have a good time during your vacation?‎ M：Well，we found it was so crowded when we finally got there. But all in all，it was a satisfying trip.(1)‎ Text 2‎ W：It’s going to take another two weeks to get all the data needed for our research project.‎ M：Good that it’s not due until the end of the semester(2).‎ Text 3‎ W：Sir，is there still any time for a cup of coffee?‎ M：Yes，but you have to drink it fast，because we’ll be landing(3) in 10 minutes.‎ Text 4‎ W：What do you think of our new manager Mr. Oliver?‎ M：Well，he always shows what he is thinking and feeling clearly and directly(4).‎ Text 5‎ W：I wish Jane would call when she knew she would be late. This is not the first time we’ve had to wait for her(5).‎ M：I agree. But she does have to drive through very heavy traffic to get here.‎ Text 6‎ M: Didn’t you want to go to the western art museum? I thought you were interested in cowboys.‎ W: I only wanted to go there because it’s free. Oh, and it’s really close to home. But now I’m interested in the modern art exhibit.‎ M: That’s a three-hour drive from here! And it’ll be so crowded there.‎ W: But Mom gave me fifty dollars to spend on my spring break. And I really want to go.‎ M: I’m not sure I can drive you there, Linda. My spring break is a week later than yours. ‎ W: I know. But we could go on the weekend. Come on! It’s a nice drive(6), Sam.‎ M: OK. I guess that’s what big brothers are for(7).‎ Text 7‎ W：Somebody just took my purse.(8) My money，my credit cards and everything is gone.‎ M：All right，just calm down...OK. Now, how much money was in it？What did the person look like?‎ W：Around 350 pounds. The man was quite tall and thin. Around 1.75 meters tall. Something like that.‎ M：How old was he?‎ W：I’m not sure. He was fairly young，I think...Seventeen or eighteen.‎ M：And what was he wearing?‎ W：He was wearing old jeans and a yellow T¬shirt and boots. Oh, yes, and he was wearing glasses.‎ M：Fine. Now tell me about your purse. What did it look like?‎ W：Well，it was red (9) and it had a shoulder strap. It was made of leather.‎ M：Now，please write down your name and your telephone number.‎ Text 8‎ W：Good morning，can I help you?‎ M：Yes, I’d like to open an account.(10)‎ W：Certainly sir. Would you like a Silver or a Gold account?‎ M：What’s the difference?‎ W：You can open a Silver account with just US 5.The account comes with a cash card so that you can withdraw your money at any time. The Silver account currently pays 5%interest (11). For the Gold account you need a minimum of US 500, and you have to give 14 days’ notice to withdraw money. The interest rate is 6.5%.‎ M：I’ll go for the Silver account.‎ W：How much would you like to put into the account?‎ M：US 500.‎ W：And we’ll need two proofs of ID：driver’s license，credit card statement，and so on. ‎ M：Sorry, I don’t have any of those on me(12).I’ll come back tomorrow.‎ Text 9‎ M：Which games do you like?‎ W：I like board games，like Chinese chess.‎ M：I’ve never played Chinese chess before, but I’ve seen old men playing it in the streets. It looks difficult.‎ W：Yes. Although the basic rules and moves are simple enough，there are many strategies that players need to learn.(14) Which kind of games do you like?‎ M：I like playing cards best(13).I’m pretty good at poker. Do you play cards?‎ W：I’m terrible at cards.‎ M：Then do you play bridge?‎ W：Yes, I do. It’s hard to find four players(15)，so I only play it occasionally. Do you know anyone who plays？If so，we could set up a game.‎ M：I play quite well. I have a friend who likes playing，but she’s not very good at it. Shall I invite her to play?‎ W：Sure, I have a friend who can play fairly well. When we are all free, we should arrange a game(16).‎ M：I’m looking forward to it.‎ Text 10‎ Hello. Welcome to Green Park Zoo. It was opened in 1958.(17)And it covers an area of 110 hectares. Over 120 different types of animals are kept at present in the zoo. This number does not include the different types of fish，birds and snakes which are also kept here.‎ This zoo has one of the largest collections of deer in the world. There are 24 different types here at present. You will notice that there are no cages in this zoo(18). The animals are free to run around in separate groups in different fields.‎ Please do not feed any of the animals.(19)Here are some reasons for this. First，all the animals have enough to eat. Some visitors have in the past fed the animals with kinds of food ‎ which is not suitable. This sometimes used to cause illness and even death to the animals. Second，some of the animals have very sharp teeth. It is not safe to get close to them.‎ Please note that the gates close at 5：00 pm on weekdays and an hour later on weekends(20).We hope you will make your visit more enjoyable and interesting.‎