2018-2019学年山东省新泰一中高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

2018-2019学年山东省新泰一中高二上学期期中考试英语试题 Word版

新泰一中2017级高二上学期期中考试 ‎ 英语试题 2018. 11‎ 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），时间120分钟 第Ⅰ卷 ‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1．答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎2．选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。‎ 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。 1. Where are the two speakers? A. In an office. B. In a bus. C. At a bus stop. 2. What does the man want to do? A. Park his car. B. Get out of the building. C. Find some old books. 3. Why does the woman want to put John to bed? A. John is tired. B. John has no friends. C. It’s Friday now. 4. What does the woman mean? A. She has finished the report already. B. She didn’t get the report. C. She doesn’t want to give her opinion. 5. What makes the restaurant a special one? A. The romantic meal. B. The lighting. C. The business atmosphere. 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。 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。 6. Why is the woman talking to the man? A. She wants to see the doctor. B. She didn’t remember the patient website. C. She needs an email from the doctor’s office. 7. When did the woman give her email address for the first time? A. Four years ago. B. Two years ago. C. Today. 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。 8. How does he man feel about movie reviews? A. He has doubts about them. B. He finds them ridiculous. C. He mostly agrees with them. 9. In the woman’s opinion, what makes a person become an expert? A. The ability to speak out his opinion. B. Years of experience in his field. C. Logic and influence on others. 听第8 段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is he man’s new project? A. To build a smaller house. B. To build a perfect house. C. To make furniture by himself. 11. What does the woman think of the man’s plan? A. It’s great. B. It’s reasonable. C. It’s crazy. 12. According to the man, what is necessary for him? A. Entertainment systems. ‎ B. A bed and a chair. ‎ C. Books and furniture. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Where did the woman wait for Bus 55? A. In a coffee shop. B. At the bus stop. C. In a bag store. 14.‎ ‎ When did the bus the woman was waiting for leave? A. At 4:15. B. At 4:35. C. At 4:45. 15. What is the man worried about? A. The woman’s safety. B. Their daily expense. C. The public transportation. 16. What will the speakers complain about to the 1ocal officials? A. The dangerous neighborhood. B. The rude manners of the bus driver. C. The public transportation. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did Ng grow up? A. In Hong Kong. B. In India. C. In Pennsylvania. 18. What is Celeste Ng’s first novel mainly about? A. A small town in America. B. A family with a missing child. C. The life of a teenager in America. 19. What do we know about Lydia? A. She has a white father. B. Her mother is Chinese-American. C. There are three children in her family. ‎ ‎20. How may most people feel after reading the book?‎ A. Sad. B. Happy. C. Disappointed.‎ 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 Look and feel better in 30 days, guaranteed!‎ Our proven workout system helps you reach your goals fast.‎ Many Americans are overweight for lack of physical activities. Many are struggling to lose weight, but most give up just within days. If you’ve struggled with diets and workout routines, only to feel like you aren’t getting anywhere, our gym is for you! Take a moment to read this page to find out what we can do for you.‎ Let us help you:‎ ‎● reach your fitness goals quickly and safely ‎● work out in a comfortable environment ‎● look and feel great Get the results you’ve been looking for Have you tried dieting and working out, only to be let down? Do you have trouble pulling yourself to the gym every day? Our program is designed for the “average Joe or Jane” to be able to lose weight and keep it off, with a combination(结合) of nutrition, motivation and fitness.‎ Our fitness method Our workout system will ensure that you lose weight and build muscles quickly and safely. We have developed a workout that targets all the right muscle groups, while at the same time burning unwanted fat. Our experienced trainers can help you with nutrition in between workouts to allow you to reach your goals faster.‎ If working out on your own hasn’t produced the type of results you want, that’s why we’re here. Join today! We charge $500 for each membership, but people who join our gym today can get a 20 percent discount. Those who join in the following week can get a 10 percent discount. For more information, please click here.‎ ‎21. Who are the target readers of the text?‎ A. Those who like physical activities B. Those who want to lose weight C. Those who are interested in nutrition D. Those who want to save money ‎22. What can be inferred from the passage?‎ A. It does harm to health to lose weight quickly.‎ B. The workout system does not apply to everyone.‎ C. Nutrition is also an important part of getting fit.‎ D. Some people failed after the 30-day program.‎ ‎23. How much should a couple pay if they join the gym today?‎ A. $500. B. $800. C. $900. D. $1,000.‎ ‎24. Where is this passage most probably taken from?‎ A. A newspaper. B. A magazine.‎ C. A website. D. A textbook.‎ B A contest held in California to crown “The 20 17 World Ugliest Dog” may appear to be upsetting to dogs. However, that is not the purpose of the organizers of the Sonoma-Marin Fair where the popular event has been held for the past 28 years. ‎ Among the 17 dogs that walked across the red carpet was Second-time entrant(参赛者)Katana. The seven-year-old little wire-haired Dachshund, who now lives with her mom in Santa Rosa, was rescued from a cage at a pet store in Japan. She loves to eat and steal and hide her owner’s belongings. Also in competition was Lucky. Rescued from an animal collector in Butte County, the “ugly”dog has helped raise over $10,000 for AID-related charities and also been featured in various movies, commercials, magazines and newspapers.‎ Though all the dogs were winners in their own right, there could be Only one “The World’s Ugliest Dog”. That honor, which came with a big prize and a $1,500 cash prize, went to Sweepee Rambo. The four-pound Chinese Crested dog with an attractive blond Mohawk(莫霍克头) impressed both the judges and audience with her tongue and hairless coat.‎ Josie won the runner-up, while Rue, another Chinese-Crested dog from Linden, came in the third place. First-time entrant Rooby Roux, went home with the Spirit Award. Started in 2015, it honors dogs that have gotten over hardship. Given that Roux lost her original owner to a disease and lost her eyesight to glaucoma(青光眼), she certainly deserved it. The good news is that the new family loves her and is even trying to get her sight restored. ‎ Of course, while these dogs have found loving families, there are many dogs that are hot as fortunate. The fair organizers hope that this contest will help people realize that even the not-so-perfect dogs can also be loving and loyal(忠诚), and encourage more people to adopt them. ‎ ‎25. Which dog won “The 2017 World’s Ugliest Dog”?‎ A. Josie. ‎ B. Sweepee Rambo. ‎ C. Rue.‎ D. Katana. ‎ ‎26. Why was Rooby Roux given the Spirit Award?‎ A. She was ugly-looking.‎ B. She stayed devoted to her owner. ‎ C. She survived a deadly disease. ‎ D. She had overcome difficulties. ‎ ‎27. What does the underlined word “it” in Paragraph 4 refer to?‎ A. Rooby Roux.‎ B: The champion.‎ C. The organizer. ‎ D. The Spirit Award.‎ ‎28. What is the organizers’ purpose in holding the contest?‎ A. To reward the world’s greatest dog.‎ B. To help dogs and their owners have fun. ‎ C. To call on more people to adopt dogs. ‎ D. To raise more money for AIDS-related charities. ‎ C This past summer I participated in a Summer Abroad program with my university. I travelled to Oxford, England to take a Shakespeare course at Oxford University. Two of the best aspects about the program were that I completed a full year course in one month, and that as the course was taught by an instructor from my university. I didn’t have to worry about transferring credits(转学分)!‎ Completing a full year course in one month was intensive(强度大的). Even though I was overseas, I wasn’t on vacation. There was a lot of work to do, just like in a regular course: readings, assignments, a mid-term; and an exam. But it was an enriching experience because I got to see the material I was studying brought to life. Studying abroad allowed me to experience integrated(综合的) learning. I got to see plays at Shakespeare’s Globe in London and the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford. I love reading Shakespeare, and being able to see his works in action was great for my learning because it allowed me to understand the material better.‎ The Summer Abroad program is, of course, mainly centered around academics. However, there was time for fun and time to explore. Classes were on Monday to Thursday mornings, so that Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday were left as free time although there was a lot of studying to do during those hours! Some people took trips to different countries within Europe because travelling is much cheaper there. I chose to spend a few days in London, exploring the typical tourist attractions such as Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. ‎ Studying abroad was an amazing experience, and I made some new friendships that will last a lifetime. ‎ ‎29. It can be inferred from the passage that .‎ A. not all courses of the Summer Abroad program have valid credits B. the Summer Abroad program is the best way to earn credits C. it’s a waste of time to finish the Shakespeare course in a year D. only in Oxford can we learn the Shakespeare course well ‎30. What can we learn from Paragraph 2?‎ A. The author liked to watch plays. ‎ B. The author was busy with academics.‎ C. Studying abroad was too challenging for the author. ‎ D. Many of Shakespeare’s works were brought to life.‎ ‎31. During free time the author .‎ A. visited some places of interest in London B. read Shakespeare’s works in libraries C. made as many new friends as possible D. traveled to different European countries ‎32. How did the author feel about his summer vacation abroad?‎ A. It was unexpected. B. It was troublesome.‎ C. It was boring. D. It was rewarding.‎ D An eco-friendly Danish company has come up with a new product—plantable pencils, as a way of highlighting the concept of sustainability(可持续性). The creations made by Danish company Sprout focus on things you can recycle and plant like pencils, cards and stickers. ‎ Their plantable pencils are one of their hot products. As the name suggests, plantable pencils are fitted with a small capsule at the end that contains seeds. Michael Stausholm, Sprout’s chief manager, says once the pencil is too short to use, it can be planted in soil instead of being thrown away. “It shows people—kids, grownups—in a very easy way what sustainability is all about. Don’t just use things and throw them away. Use things, and then use them for something else. In this case, we give it new life. ”‎ The seeds inside the capsules range from flowers to herbs and fruiting plants. The ‎ botanist says they are testing out more varieties, especially those difficult to grow in cooler northern European homes to ensure their pencils contain the best possible variety of a particular seed. ‎ Stausholm said, “People seem to really love the eco pencil and the fact that it has so many practical uses. I also think the fact that it is 100 per cent sustainable and is handmade from only natural materials makes it more appealing. ‎ Sprout now sells between 300,000 and 400,000 pencils a month. IKEA, Disney, Pepsi, and Bank of America, as well as public bodies and citizens, are all on Sprout’s customer list. ‎ They are also developing small waterproof boxes called “Tiny Gardens”, targeted at people who don’t want to keep soil in the kitchen. ‎ Though some are ignoring their importance when it comes to longer term sustainability, Stausholm says the plantable products can still make an impact. “We don’t think that we save the planet at all, but it’s a small thing, it’s the small things that we do in our everyday lives, step by step. We can all make a difference in the way we think when we consume.”‎ ‎33. What’s special about the plantable pencil?‎ A. It can grow into different plants. ‎ B. It can be made into different seeds. ‎ C. It can be planted in special soil. ‎ D. It can be kept in waterproof boxes. ‎ ‎34. What can we learn from the passage?‎ A. Plantable pencil is the only successful product of Sprout. ‎ B. Only handmade products will have sustainability. ‎ C. The plantable pencils have become popular in many countries. ‎ D. The eco pencil are refused in northern European countries. ‎ ‎35. The author writes the passage in order to .‎ A. advertise the plantable pencils to the world B. introduce a new and sustainable way of writing C. make a difference in the world step by step D. introduce a new and eco-friendly product 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。(注意：E涂AB；F涂AC；G涂AD)‎ One of the greatest times in my life began in the professional baseball world. My son, Marcus, was seven then. What we had in common is that he and I both enjoyed watching games. 36 ‎ We caught games in several cities. 37 There were cheerful audience at the gate and mostly there was the thrill of being close to the action. Seeing this, I got the idea that Marcus and I could have our own baseball season the next summer when my work as a music professor was finished for the year. We could spend a few weeks on the road going to professional games. Furthermore, I might even try to play the national anthem(国歌) at some ballparks(棒球场)‎ ‎ 38 That summer I performed the national anthem for several teams as my son stood next to me. From second year on, Marcus joined me behind the microphone. 39 Some newspapers wrote stories about us, resulting in pleasant meeting with others who came out to hear us play. ‎ Over the course of five summers, we played 70 anthems at 59 baseball parks. We covered 22,000 miles in the car and stayed in 35 states and two Canadian provinces. 40 It was a nickname given by a baseball player. We did enjoy ourselves every summer. ‎ A. And I was deeply attracted by the atmosphere. ‎ B. It was the start of a great adventure. ‎ C. Marcus and I were in favor of the idea. ‎ D. The trips make a good impression on us. ‎ E. Marcus and I were called the Anthem Guys. ‎ F. People responded warmly to our father-and-son shows. ‎ G. I decided to take him to see some professional teams play. ‎ 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。‎ There are many brands of chocolate. If you love it, you can’t forget DOVE—the most famous chocolate brand. But do you know what the meaning of DOVE is?‎ Dove chocolate is born because of 41 . One day in 1919 Princess Bazaar of ‎ Luxembourg's royal family first met the royal kitchen helper Leon. Many nights Leon slipped into the kitchen and 42 various ice creams for Bazaar. They soon fell in love. Unfortunately owing to their quite different social 43 , both of them had to 44 the deep feelings in heart.‎ Afterwards Bazaar was made to 45 an arranged royal marriage against her wishes. For many days Leon could not see Bazaar, and he was burning with 46 . Finally Bazaar turned up at the table a month later. While serving desserts, Leon 47 the letters "DOVE" which is an abbreviation of DO YOU LOVE ME with hot chocolate on Bazaar's ice cream. Leon 48 that Bazaar could understand his feeling.‎ A few days later, Bazaar got 49 . Leon, broken-hearted, could not 50 the mental suffering and left for America, where he and his own family 51 a candy store years later but lived unhappily.‎ Many years later, they met again before Bazaar’s death. Bazaar 52 that she did eat the ice cream that afternoon but didn't see the 53 letters and also didn't receive any promise from Leon and she had to 54 to her fate and missed him all her lifetime.‎ Hearing this, Leon broke down in tears. If that chocolate had been __55__, those letters would never have melted and he would not have lost his last 56 . Leon decided to create a solid chocolate which can 57 a long time.‎ After lots of research, he succeeded and each piece of chocolate was 58 engraved (刻) with the letters – DOVE. It is a 59 of the love between Leon and Bazaar.‎ Now more and more people fall in love with this chocolate. Giving someone DOVE means sending the 60 of love: DO YOU LOVE ME?‎ ‎41. A. love B. sorrow C. anger D. envy ‎42. A. served B. made C. drew D. heated ‎43. A. opinion B. view C. attitude D. status ‎44. A. discover B. forget C. bury D. struggle ‎45. A. accept B. know C. try D. practice ‎46. A. sympathy B. impatience C. joy D. humor ‎47. A. mixed B. sent C. wrote D. pressed ‎48. A. allowed B. promised C. declared D. expected ‎49. A. married B. sick C. bored D. changed ‎50. A. repeat B. tolerate C. reduce D. keep ‎51. A. supported B. found C. ran D. sold ‎52. A. recalled B. learned C. heard D. believed ‎53. A. annoying B. confusing C. interesting D. melting ‎54. A. give up B. give in C. give out D. give away ‎55. A. powerful B. liquid C. solid D. frozen ‎56. A. belief B. promise C. courage D. chance ‎57. A. eat B. miss C. preserve D. sell ‎58. A. quickly B. firmly C. happily D. strongly ‎59. A. study B. sign C. survey D. symbol ‎60. A. whisper B. trouble C. rumor D. story 第II卷 第二节 语法填空（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。‎ In the 1830s, William Procter and James Gamble started a small factory in Cincinnati, in which candles and pieces of soap 61 (produce). However, the market for candles suddenly fell as a result of Thomas Edison’s 62 (invent) of the electric light. The situation appeared to be hopeless for Mr. Procter and Mr. Gamble，63 an accident saved their company.‎ One day in 1879, a forgetful worker forgot 64 (stop) his machine when he went to lunch. A lot of air made its way into the mixture. Instead of 65 ‎ ‎(throw) away the mixture, he made it into soap. The soap was cut, packed and shipped. Filled with air bubbles (气泡), the new soap was 66 (light) than water.‎ ‎67 (nature), it floated. The soap was given the name “Ivory Soap”.‎ To 68 (they) surprise, Mr. Procter and Mr. Gamble received lots of letters 69 the buyers for that “accidental” soap. They wanted more of 70 ‎ soap, which floated!‎ You may wonder why that product was so popular. In Cincinnati, many people bathed in the Ohio River and the floating soap would never get lost. Ivory Soap became a best selling thing because of the worker’s mistake.‎ 第四部分 写作 第一节 单词拼写（共10个小题，每题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎71.Being (暴露) to the chemical will make it difficult for the old men to breathe.‎ ‎72.This kind of material (吸收) water easily.‎ ‎73. The new railway is still under (建设).‎ ‎74.What I have said doesn’t (应用) to everyone.‎ ‎75.The boss of the company quickly (批准) the proposal.‎ ‎76.The garden offers a v of flowers.‎ ‎77.Mount. Tai is (吸引人的) to tourists for its beautiful scenery and historical sites.‎ ‎78.There are four parts (组成) of the text.‎ ‎79.His neighbor a him of stealing the car.‎ ‎80.Jenny was always (乐观的), even when things were at their worst.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 假设你是李华， 你的美国朋友Jack 来信询问你校开展的“光盘行动”（Clear Your Plate Campaign）的有关事宜。请根据提示给他写一封回信。内容包括：‎ ‎1.“光盘行动”的目的；‎ ‎2.“光盘行动”后学生的变化；‎ ‎3. 你的体会。‎ 注意：‎ 1. 词数100左右； ‎ ‎2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Jack,‎ I am writing to tell you something about the activity Clear Your Plate Campaign you referred to in your last letter. ‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ‎ I’m looking forward to having your opinions of the campaign. ‎ ‎ Yours， ‎ Li Hua 新泰一中2017级高二上学期期中考试 英语试题答案 2018. 11‎ 听力： 1—5 CBACB 6—10CAABA 11—15 CBABA 16—20 CCBCA 阅读理解：(A) BCBC (B) BDDC (C) ABAD (D) ACD ‎ 七选五: GABFE 完型填空:  41-45ABDCA   46-50BCDAB    51-55CADBC 56-60DCBDA ‎ 语法填空:‎ ‎61. were produced 62. invention 63. but 64.to stop 65. throwing ‎66.lighter 67. Naturally 68.their 69.from 70.the 单词拼写：‎ ‎71.exposed 76. variety ‎72.absorbs 77.attractive ‎73.construction 78.consisting ‎74.apply 79.accused ‎75.approved 80.optimistic 书面表达：‎ Dear Jack,‎ ‎ I am writing to tell you something about the activity Clear Your Plate Campaign you referred to in your last letter.‎ ‎ Clear Your Plate Campaign is intended to reduce food waste and help students realize how important it is to save food. Many students, unaware of their wasting of food, bought much more than they could eat and even threw the leftovers without a second thought. But encouragingly, knowing the significance of saving food after the campaign, more and more students are beginning to buy a proper amount of food. ‎ ‎ Personally, it is of great benefit to join in the campaign and form a good habit of clearing the plate. And it is essential to start with ourselves and start from now. ‎ ‎ I’m looking forward to having your opinions of the campaign.‎ Yours, Li Hua 附：听力录音材料 ‎1. W: Oh, no! I'm going to be in trouble with Mr. Jones if I’m late again. Excuse me. Have you been waiting here long?‎ M: No, I’ve only been here a few minutes. The last bus was just leaving when I arrived, so we'll probably just have to wait three minutes for the next one.‎ ‎2. M: Can you help me? But I can't seem to get out of this building. I push the button for “1” on the elevator, but it takes me to a big dark room.‎ W: That's where we store our old books. Try the second floor for the parking lot. ‎ ‎3. W: Did you put John to bed yet? He’s been so tired lately.‎ M: No, but it's Friday night. And I don't think he's tired. He is out playing with his friends, like any normal kid. Let’s give him another few minutes.‎ ‎4. M: Did you finish reading the report yet? I can't send it until you give me your opinion.‎ W: I have enough to do! Why can't you do your own work and stop bothering me?‎ ‎5. M: This is a very nice restaurant you have here. The lighting gives it a really lovely atmosphere. It’s a great place for a romantic meal or a business meeting. ‎ W: Actually, we are planning to put in different lighting next month. The restaurant will have a brighter and more family-friendly feel when it’s all finished.‎ ‎6. M: May I help you?‎ W: Yes, I was trying to log in to the patient website, but it seems that I need an email from you.‎ M: Did you register when you were in the clinic today?‎ W: Register? I don't know what you mean. ‎ M: Did you give them your email address? ‎ W: Well, I did four years ago, and again two years ago, but I never got an email from the doctor's office after that. And I went in today for a checkup, but nobody seemed to remember me. ‎ M: Oh, I’m sorry about that. Why don't you give me your email address? I’ll help you get everything set up.‎ ‎7. W: Did you check out the reviews for the new movie this weekend, or were you too busy grading papers?‎ M: I saw the reviews, but I don't always agree with the movie experts. I'd rather be my own judge. I don't need their opinions. ‎ W: Yeah, but they make a living by doing what they do. If someone spends most of their life doing a certain thing, doesn't that make them an expert in it? ‎ M: I’ve heard that argument before. But based on that logic, I’m an expert in eating.‎ W: That's a bit ridiculous. Do you write columns for the newspaper on food? Have you studied the arts of cooking?‎ M: True, but I don’t use my personal judgment to influence others, either. ‎ ‎8. W: Bill! How’ve you and Sandy been doing? I haven't seen you around the neighborhood recently.‎ M: We're fine. We’ve been busy with our new project.‎ W: What is it this time?‎ M: We’re building a tiny house. We’re reducing costs, actually. ‎ W: Why would you want a smaller place to live? Your place is perfect. ‎ M: We think it's too much for one family. ‎ W: That's crazy. What will you do with all your things? And how will you live without comfortable furniture, books, entertainment systems, and all the necessities of modern life?‎ M: I don't think those things are really needed. At the end of the day, you just need a bed to sleep in and a chair to sit on. We’re selling almost everything we own now. ‎ W: And Sandy went along with this?‎ M: Well, it took some discussion, but she understands now.‎ ‎9. M: Why did you get home so late, Sara? I was worried sick!‎ W: I had everything timed perfectly. I sat in the coffee shop, waiting for Bus 55. It is supposed to leave at 4: 45 sharp. I take it every day at that time.‎ M: And you lost track of time, didn't you?‎ W: No, Ken, not this time. I was at the bus stop on time, and I was picking up my bag and getting to my feet at 4: 35. I was two feet from the bus when it suddenly left! ‎ M: Ten minutes early?‎ W: Yes. By then, there were no more buses leaving from Waterson. ‎ M: How did you get here, then?‎ W: I walked. Can you imagine---me, a young woman, walking in the dark for an hour by herself?‎ M: And in this neighborhood! Next time, please call me. That was so dangerous.‎ W: I know. I’m lucky to be alive. What’s wrong with the public transportation in this city? Don’t they care about people who can’t afford cars? ‎ M: We should write a letter to our local officials.‎ W: And the newspaper. ‎ ‎10. Celeste Ng, a new writer, has gained recognition for her first novel, Everything I Never Told You. Ng's parents emigrated from Hong Kong in the 1960s. Ng grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania. The story is about Lydia, a teenage girl. She is the favorite of three children born to a white mother and a Chinese-American father. The story is about Lydia’s disappearance, and the emotions the family goes through. The whole family deals with grief, regret, and exposed secrets as they search for their lost daughter. The book has taken off, especially on Amazon, where it won the Editor's Pick for No. 1 Best Book of the Year in 2014. With so many readers, it's safe to say this is a book you should read. But if you're looking for a simple mystery, this book might not be for you. Most readers warn that you should not read this book unless you're prepared to cry.‎