2017-2018学年福建省福州市闽侯第二中学等五校教学联合体高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

2017-2018学年福建省福州市闽侯第二中学等五校教学联合体高二下学期期中考试英语试题（Word版）

‎2017-2018学年福建省福州市闽侯第二中学等五校教学联合体高二下学期期中考试英语学科试卷 ‎(考试时间:2018年5月4日下午)‎ 分 值： 150 分 完卷时间： 120 分钟 命题者：陈秋玉 审核人：陈姬纹 第I卷 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.Why is the man working late?‎ A. He has to do some extra work. ‎ B. He wants to ask for leave tomorrow.‎ C. His boss is not at work today.‎ ‎2.What does the woman want to do?‎ A. Clean the window. B. Get a job. C. Wait for the man.‎ ‎3.What does the woman mean?‎ A.She will watch a film tonight.‎ B.She won’t go to the film festival.‎ C.She will attend the opening ceremony tomorrow.‎ ‎4.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A.Waiter and customer.‎ B.Policeman and passer-by.‎ C.Shop assistant and customer.‎ ‎5.What does Jim say about Mike?‎ A.He is warm-hearted. B.He isn’t worth trusting. C.He always keeps his word.‎ 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.When is Emi’s party?‎ A.On Saturday night. B.On Saturday afternoon. C.On Friday night.‎ ‎7.What’s the party for?‎ A.Graduation. B.Emi’s birthday. C.House warming.‎ 听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8.Where does the conversation take place?‎ A.At home. B.On the phone. C.At a computer lab.‎ ‎9.What will the man do next?‎ A.Set the alarm clock. B.Dial the number. C.Wait for a call.‎ 听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10.Where did the woman get the realistic analysis?‎ A.In the newspaper. B.In the magazine. C.On TV.‎ ‎11.What are the speakers worried about?‎ A.The rising price. B.The low wages. C.Poor conditions of labors.‎ ‎12.What does the woman think of the situation this summer?‎ A.It will get better. B.It will stay the same. C.It will get worse.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13.Why does the woman see the man?‎ A.To return a book. B.To make an invitation. C.To ask for help.‎ ‎14.How does the woman find the book?‎ A.Boring. B.Interesting. C.Just so-so.‎ ‎15.Where are the speakers?‎ A.In the library. B.At the door. C.In the shop.‎ ‎16.What will the woman do next?‎ A.Wait for the man. B.Give the man a lift. C.Buy some food.‎ 听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17.What was the man going to do?‎ A.Drive to work. B.Pick up his daughter. C.Go swimming with his friend.‎ ‎18.Why did the man stop off at a shop?‎ A.To get drinks. B.To buy a swimsuit. C.To buy some food.‎ ‎19.Why did the man slow down?‎ A.The cars in front of his shook. B.His car was out of gas. C.His car broke down.‎ ‎20.What happened according to the passage?‎ A.The man’s car hit a big tree. B.An earthquake happened. C.Several cars crashed.‎ 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 Greece keeps tradition of kindness to strangers alive There is an ancient Greek word, “philoxenia”, which means “friend to a stranger”. It stands for a practice that was widespread (广为流传的) in Greece thousands of years ago. People of the Greek world regarded it as a duty to hold out a hand of friendship to strangers when they came to visit their land. Many works of Greek literature, such as Homer’s poetry, have examples of people giving this kind of friendship and receiving it in return. Even though modern Greece is going through hard economic (经济的) times, the whole country – especially Athens – is still a friendly place. Today, Athens, the capital of modern Greece, still has a reputation for philoxenia. Visitors from abroad can find many cheap places to stay, such as the many “Filoxenia” hotels, and the many private homes that form a network of places where strangers can spend a night or two. One of the most moving examples of this idea is the friendship that this poor country has shown to refugees (难民) from war-torn (饱受战争侵袭的) Syria and other places. People who run away from war zones are not always treated kindly by their host countries, but Greece has made refugees more welcome than most. This fits a popular Greek saying: “Friends show their love in times of trouble, not in happiness.” It is true that there is an implication（含意） of reciprocity in philoxenia. Guests are expected to behave well, and a person who has received friendship must offer friendship in return. Philoxenia also worked as a political concept (政治概念) in ancient times. City-states would make friendship pacts (契约) with each other. These were thought of as examples of philoxenia. Perhaps, given the importance of Greek political thinking in world history, the modern practice of alliances (结盟 ‎) between nations shows the long-lasting influence (影响) of philoxenia.‎ ‎21.What can we learn about Greece from Paragraphs 1 and 2? A. It is the friendliest country for strangers to visit. B. It has a tradition of being friendly toward strangers. C. Its people are open to new things. D. It is home to the greatest number of “Filoxenia” hotels.‎ ‎22. The underlined word “reciprocity” in Paragraph 4 most probably means ______. A. hosts treating guests kindly B. behaving well when you are in a foreign country C. offering friendship in times of need D. treating others the way they have treated you ‎23. In the author’s opinion, the best example of philoxenia is the kindness Greece has displayed toward ______. A. refugees B. tourists C. students D. athletes B What's On?‎ Electric Underground ‎7.30pm—1.00am Free at the Cyclops Theatre Do you know who's playing in your area? We're bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract(合同)？ If so, come early to the talk at 7.30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He's going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.‎ Gee Whizz ‎8.30pm—10.30pm Comedy at Kaleidoscope Come and see Gee Whizz perform. He's the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. Gee Whizz really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 7.00pm for drinks and snacks（快餐）.‎ Simon's Workshop ‎5.00pm—7.30pm Wednesdays at Victoria Stage This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years' experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Simon will give you the confidence to be funny.‎ Charlotte Stone ‎8.00pm—11.00pm Pizza World Fine food with beautiful jazz music; this is a great evening out. Charlotte Stone will perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with James Pickering on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta(面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer, and white wine.‎ ‎24.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?‎ A. Gee Whizz. B. Jules Skye.‎ C. Charlotte Stone. D. James Pickering.‎ ‎25.At which place can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh?‎ A. The Cyclops Theatre. B.Victoria Stage. C. Kaleidoscope. D. Pizza World.‎ ‎26.What do we know about Simon's Workshop?‎ A. It requires membership status. B. It lasts three hours each time.‎ C. It is run by a comedy club. D. It is held every Wednesday.‎ ‎27.When will Charlotte Stone perform her songs?‎ A. 5.00‎pm—7.30pm. B. 7.30pm—1.00am.‎ C. 8.30pm—10.30pm. D. 8.00pm—11.00pm.‎ C Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds (体重增加)or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan.‎ Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious (难为情) when they're in poorly lit places — and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn't have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.‎ Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites(食欲). In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it's time to repaint, go blue.‎ Don't forget the clock — or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories (卡路里) per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you're at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.‎ Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent ‎ more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake (摄入) jumps by 14 percent. And we'll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.‎ ‎28.The text is especially helpful for those who care about ____.‎ A. their body shape B. their home comforts ‎ C. house buying D. healthy diets ‎29.A home environment in blue can help people ____.‎ A. digest food better B. regain their appetites ‎ C. burn more calories D. reduce food intake ‎30.What are people advised to do at mealtimes?‎ A. Use smaller spoons. B. Play fast music.‎ C. Eat quickly. D. Turn down the lights.‎ ‎31.What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing?‎ B. Ways of Serving Dinner C. Effects of Self-Consciousness D. Is Your House Making You Fat?‎ D Grandparents Answer a Call As a third-generation native of Brownsville, Texas, Mildred Garza never planned to move away. Even when her daughter and son asked her to move to San Antonio to help with their children, she politely refused. Only after a year of friendly discussion did Ms. Garza finally say yes. That was four years ago. Today all three generations regard the move as a success, giving them a closer relationship than they would ‎ have had in separate cities.‎ No statistics show the number of grandparents like Garza who are moving closer to adult children and grandchildren. Yet there is evidence suggesting that the trend is growing. Even President Obama's mother-in-law, Marian Robinson, has agreed to leave Chicago and move into the White House to help care for her granddaughters. According to a study by grandparents, 83 percent of the people said Mrs. Robinson's decision will influence grandparents in the American family. Two-thirds believe more families will follow the example of Obama's family.‎ ‎"In the 1960s we were all a little wild and couldn't get away from home far enough or fast enough to prove we could do it on our own,"says Christine Crosby, publisher of Grand, a magazine for grandparents."We now realize how important family is and how important it is to be near them, especially when you're raising children."‎ Moving is not for everyone. Almost every grandparent wants to be with his or her grandchildren and is willing to make sacrifices(牺牲), but sometimes it is wiser to say no and visit frequently instead. Having your grandchildren far away is hard, especially knowing your adult child is struggling, but giving up the life you know may be harder.‎ ‎32.Why was Garza's move a success?‎ A. It improved her living conditions.‎ B. It strengthened her family ties.‎ C. It enabled her to make more friends.‎ D. It helped her know more new places.‎ ‎33.What was the reaction of the public to Mrs.Robinson's decision?‎ A. 17% expressed their support for it.‎ B. Few people responded sympathetically.‎ C. The majority thought it was a trend.‎ D. 83% believed it had a bad influence.‎ ‎34.What did Crosby say about people in the 1960s?‎ A. They were unsure of themselves.‎ B. They wanted to live away from their parents.‎ C. They were eager to raise more children.‎ D. They had little respect for their grandparents.‎ ‎35.What does the author suggest the grandparents do in the last paragraph?‎ A. Get to know themselves better.‎ B. Ask their children to pay more visits to them.‎ C. Sacrifice for their struggling children.‎ D. Make decisions in the best interests of their own.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）　　[]‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。‎ How to Become a Morning Person?‎ Here are some habits you can focus on that can help you become a better morning person:‎ ‎ 36 .‎ For five minutes each morning, write three things you are grateful for today. Practicing gratitude about what we have going for us can restructure our brain to focus on positive things.‎ Always have breakfast If you're pressed for time, pick something. A breakfast gives you energy and it’s fuel for your brain. ‎ Try reflecting Reflecting early in the day, even for 10 minutes, helps to “clean” your brain of any disordered thoughts. 37 . With an app called Headspace you can try a guided 10-minute reflection.‎ Get moving To really wake your entire body up, pick any type of physical activity. 38 . or it can be ‎ something shorter and even simpler: a morning yoga routine.‎ Light Leave your bedroom curtains open. 39 , holding back melatonin (褪黑素) production and waking you up. Try to expose yourself to as much sunlight as possible.‎ Enough sleep This might seem obvious but most Americans don’t get enough sleep these days. And if you're short on sleep, you'll tend to sleep late. With time, that will push you into a later and later sleep cycle.‎ ‎ 40 . Some people seem to be morning people, some night people.‎ A. Keep a gratitude diary B. Force yourself to get up in the morning ‎ C. Develop a positive attitude D. It's not as difficult as it sounds E. It can be an exercise at the gym F. And finally remember that people differ ‎ G. This will allow natural sunlight to come in 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、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。‎ Around twenty years ago I was living in York. 41 I had a lot of experience and a Master’s degree, I could not find 42 work.‎ I was 43 a school bus to make ends meet and 44 with a friend of mine, for I had lost my flat. I had 45 five interviews (面试) with a company and one day between bus runs they called to say I did not ‎ ‎46 the job. "Why has my life become so 47 ?" I thought painfully.‎ As I pulled the bus over(把车停下） to 48 a little girl, she handed me an earring (耳环) 49 I should keep it 50 somebody claimed (认领) it. The earring was painted black and said "BE HAPPY".‎ At first I got angry. Then it 51 me — I had been giving all of my 52 to what was going wrong with my 53 rather than what was right! I decided then and there to make a 54 of fifty things I was happy with. Later, I decided to 55 more things to the list. That night there was a phone call for 56 from a lady who was a director at a large 57 . She asked me if I would 58 a one-day lecture on stress (压力) management to 200 medical workers. I said yes.‎ My 59 there went very well, and before long I got a well-paid job. To this day I know that it was because I changed my way of 60 that I completely changed my life.‎ ‎41.A. As B. If C. Though D. When ‎42.A. satisfying B. extra C. convenient D. successful ‎43.A. repairing B. driving C. taking D. designing ‎44.A. working B. travelling C. living D. discussing ‎45.A. prepared for B. held C.asked for D. attended ‎46.A. get B. like C. lose D. find ‎47.A. busy B. hard C. serious D.short ‎48.A. wave at B.call on C. drop off D.look for ‎49.A. ordering B. promising C. showing D. saying ‎50.A. as if B. or else C. in case D. now that ‎51.A. hit B.moved C. caught D. hurt ‎ ‎52.A. feelings B. strength C.attention D.interests ‎53.A. opinions B. education C. life D.experiences ‎54.A. book B. list C. check D. copy ‎55.A. connect B. add C.keep D.turn ‎56.A. her B. me C. a passenger D. my friend ‎57.A. restaurant B. factory C. hotel D. hospital ‎ ‎58.A. listen to B. review C.talk about D. give ‎59.A. plan B. day C. choice D. tour ‎60.A. thinking B. speaking C.employment D. operation ‎ 第II卷 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。‎ The art of paper-cutting in China may date back to the second century, since paper 61 (invent) by Cai Lun in the Eastern Han Dynasty in China. As paper became more affordable, paper-cutting became one of the most important 62 (type) of Chinese folk art. Later, with different regions 63 (adopt) their own cultural styles, this art form spread to other parts of the world. 64 (usual), the artworks are made of red paper, as red is associated with 65 (happy) in Chinese culture, but other colors are also used.‎ With 66 (it) long history, paper-cutting, 67 originated(起源) in China, has been very popular among the ordinary Chinese people. People put up papercuts on walls, windows and doors at wedding ceremonies or festivals 68 (strengthen) the cheerful atmosphere.‎ Chinese papercuts are rich in content. The auspicious (吉祥的) designs symbolize good luck and the avoidance of evil. The child, lotus and bat designs suggest a family with 69 large number of children and grandchildren. Birds, livestock, fruit, fish and worms are also familiar objects accepted by Chinese farmers. In a word, papercuts 70 (use) in different occasions have different meanings.‎ 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. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；     2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Looking back to the National English Speaking Competition I take part in several days ago, I have a lot to share to you.‎ Firstly, I feel real delighted that I've won the first prize in the competition, which makes me to understand the true meaning of the proverb “No pains, no gains”. Besides, I’ve established the friendship with students from all over our country, from which I've learned a lot. More importantly, participate in this competition has enabled me to overcome my fear of speaking in public, thus developing my self-confidence. Additionally, I owe much thanks to my teachers and judges. Without his help, I couldn’t have done such excellent job.‎ To sum up, I will always treasure this meaningful and memorable experiences.‎ 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是某国际学校高中生李华，最近你发现你校图书馆阅览室中存在高声喧哗和乱丢垃圾的现象。请用英语给馆长Mr. Smith写一封信，要点如下：‎ ‎1. 说明写信目的；2. 提出合理建议。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 信的开头和结尾已给出，但不计入总词数。‎ Dear Mr. Smith, ‎ I am Li Hua, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎       Thank you for your consideration.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 闽侯二中五校教学联合体 ‎2017—2018学年第二学期高二年段英语学科半期考 联考试卷答案 第一部 分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ ‎1—5ABBCB 6—10ACBBC 11—15AAABB 16—20CBCAB 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）‎ ‎21-23 BDA 24-27 BCDD 28-31 ADAD 32-35 BCBD 第二节 ‎（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）　‎ ‎36-40 ADEGF 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）‎ ‎41-45 CABCD 46-50 ABCDC 51-55 ACCBB 56-60 BDDBA 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61 was invented 62 types 63 adopting 64 Usually 65 happiness ‎ ‎66 its 67 which 68 to strengthen 69 a 70 used 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）‎ Looking back to the National English Speaking Competition I take part in several days ago, I ‎ ‎ took have a lot to share to you.‎ ‎ with ‎ Firstly, I feel real delighted that I've won the first prize in the competition, which makes me ‎ really to understand the true meaning of the proverb “No pains, no gains”. Besides, I’ve established the ‎ friendship with students from all over our country, from which I've learned a lot. More ‎ whom importantly, participate in this competition has enabled me to overcome my fear of speaking in ‎ participating public, thus developing my self-confidence. Additionally, I owe much thanks to my teachers and many judges. Without his help, I couldn’t have done such ∧ excellent job.‎ their an ‎ ‎ To sum up, I will always treasure this meaningful and memorable experiences.‎ ‎ experience 第二节：书面表达（满分25分）‎ One possible version:‎ Dear Mr. Smith,‎ ‎       I am Li Hua, a student from Class Five, Senior Two. I am writing to draw your attention to two improper behaviors among students in the reading rooms of the school library: making noises and littering. As you know, it is difficult for readers to focus while some students are whispering to each other or making cell phone calls. Besides, a dirty environment is not only bad for our health but also has a negative effect on our studying.‎ ‎       Therefore, in my opinion, some measures should be taken to solve these problems. First, put up some signs which forbid such improper behaviors. Second, ask all the students to pick up their rubbish when they leave.‎ ‎       Thank you for your consideration.‎ ‎                                               Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua Listening Text ‎ ‎ Text 1‎ W: Why are you working so late?‎ M: I don’t like the rush hour traffic. Besides, the boss asked me to do some extra work for him today.‎ Text 2‎ W: Good morning. I was just walking by and saw the sign in the window, “Waitress Wanted”.[来源:]‎ M: That is right.‎ Text 3‎ M: Do you want to watch the opening ceremony of the film festival tonight?‎ W: Well, it doesn’t start until 9:00, and I have to get up early tomorrow.‎ Text 4‎ M: What can I do for you, madam? Maybe you like this pearl. The color matches your skin and it’s of good quality.‎ W: Yes. It’s really a good pearl. But I’m just looking around. Thank you all the same.‎ Text 5‎ W: Hi, Jim. Good news for you. Mike says that we’ll have a four-day holiday at the end of this month.‎ M: Reliable news? You can’t depend on Mike to tell you anything true.‎ Text 6‎ W: Are you going to the party tomorrow night?‎ M: ⑥Oh, it’s Friday today. Tomorrow night’s party.⑥⑦You mean Emi’s house warming party? Absolutely. I’ll be there.‎ W: Great. It’ll be so much fun.‎ M: Yeah. Who else is going to be there?‎ W: Oh, probably a million people! Emi has so many friends.‎ M: Yeah, she does. Are you going to bring a present?‎ W: Sure.I’ll bring something.‎ Text 7‎ W: ⑧Hello. This is the operator speaking. May I help you?‎ M: Yes. I’d like to have a morning call tomorrow morning.‎ W: Certainly, sir. What time?‎ M: At 7:30.‎ W: ⑨We have a computer wake-up service. Please dial 5 first and then 0730 for the time. There must be five digits in the final number.‎ M: ⑨50730. I see.‎ W: That’s right, sir. Our computer will record the time and your room number.‎ M: Thank you.‎ Text 8‎ W: The economic news doesn’t look good, does it?‎ M: Not according to the newspaper yesterday.⑩I saw a similar report last night on TV.‎ W: ⑩I saw that, too.The analysis seemed to be quite realistic.‎ M: I hope they’re wrong. We really need to get the rising price structure under control.‎ W: Well, costs seem to be rising in so many sorts that it appears to defeat any efforts.‎ M: That’s my feeling, too. Raw material now costs more. Labor is demanding higher wages and production costs continue to rise very quickly.‎ W: There may be some relief this summer. I understand the price of some foods will reduce.‎ Text 9‎ M: Nice to see you, Mary. Come in, please.‎ W: Thank you, Tom. But I am afraid not now. I’ve come only to return the book borrowed from you.‎ M: Wonderful. I’ve been waiting for you a long time and longing to know what you think of it.‎ W: It is very interesting. And I’ve learned a lot from it.‎ M: Well, so it is with me.‎ W: Oh, sorry. I can’t go on talking about it with you any longer.‎ M: It doesn’t matter. Better stay here for another ten minutes.‎ W: No. I’ll go and buy some food in the shop. And I have to say goodbye to you.‎ M: Goodbye.‎ Text 10‎ M: I was driving along the road to fetch my daughter from school. We were going to go swimming together. I’d finished working at about 4 o’clock and then gone to the post office. Then I’d stopped off at a shop for some fruits and bread. We liked to have some fruits and bread to eat after our swim.‎ I was driving fast when suddenly I saw the cars in front of mine start to move from side to side. I slowed down. Then my car started to shake! Perhaps something had gone wrong with my car, I thought. I stopped and got out of the car. And at the same moment a big tree by the side of the road fell down onto the car in front of me. I understood it was an earthquake.                               ‎