2017-2018学年吉林省长春市第九教育联盟高二下学期期初考试英语试题 Word版

2017-2018学年吉林省长春市第九教育联盟高二下学期期初考试英语试题 Word版

体验 探究 合作 展示 长春市第九教育联盟2017-2018学年度高二下学期期初考试 ‎ 英 语 试 题 ‎ ‎ 本试卷分第一卷（选择题）和第二卷（非选择题），满分150分，测试时间110分钟。‎ 第Ⅰ卷选择题（满分100分）‎ 第一部分、听力（共两节，共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）在笔试结束后进行 第一节(共5小题）‎ 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，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What does the woman need to do this weekend?‎ A. To get her car fixed. B. To do her homework. C. To meet a friend. ‎ ‎2. What will the woman buy for the man？‎ A. Oranges and bananas. B. Apples and oranges. C. Grapes and oranges.‎ ‎3. What does the man mean?‎ A. The exam seems to be easier than it first appeared.‎ B. He thinks they made the exam difficult on purpose.‎ C. The exam is more difficult than he thought.‎ ‎4. What is the woman?‎ A. A waitress. B. A doctor. C. A teacher.‎ ‎5. What will the woman take?‎ A. A taxi. B. A bus. C. The underground.‎ 第二节（共15小题）‎ 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至第8题。‎ ‎6. What is the main topic of the conversation?‎ A. City life. B. Life abroad. C. The climate in California. ‎ ‎7. What does the man think of the people in the city?‎ A. Friendly. B. Hardworking. C. Humorous.‎ ‎8. Where does the man come from?‎ A. Japan. B. Canada. C. Britain.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第9至第11题。‎ ‎9. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Workmates. B. Boss and secretary. C. Manager and job hunter.‎ ‎10. Why did the woman fail to get the job according to the man?‎ A. She is a woman. ‎ B. She is improperly dressed. ‎ C. She is not fit for the position.‎ ‎11. What can we learn from the conversation?‎ A. Carl White is a good manager. ‎ B. The man thinks the woman is too proud. ‎ C. The woman thinks ability is the only important thing.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。‎ ‎12. When will the man graduate from college?‎ A. Next June. B. Next July. C. This June.‎ ‎13. What can we know about the man?‎ ‎ A. He has some experience in the job. ‎ B. He can speak several languages. ‎ C. He is good at his lessons at college.‎ ‎14. How much will the company pay the man for the first year?‎ A. $10,500. B. $12,500. C. $15,000.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。‎ ‎15. When did Tom write to his mother last time?‎ A. Last month. B. Last week. C. Yesterday.‎ ‎16. Who is Mr. Rogers?‎ A. Tom’s friend. B. Tom’s boss. C. Tom’s teacher.‎ ‎17. What did Tom tell his mother in his last letter?‎ A. He had made some money. ‎ B. He had lost his part-time job. ‎ C. He had just bought a car.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题.‎ ‎18. Which coaches were derailed (脱轨) from the train D3115 in the incident?‎ A. 1 and 4. B. 4 and 15. C. 15 and 16.‎ ‎19. Which statement isn’t the cause of this bullet train crash?‎ A. Big problems in emergency and safety management.‎ B. D3115 caught fire after being struck by lightning.‎ C. Due to the signal error.‎ ‎20. Which statement is incorrect about effects of the incident?‎ A. Visitors’ enthusiasm to the bullet train travel routes decreased.‎ B. The number of people who buy travel insurance is gradually reducing.‎ C. The incident has caused a national outrage(愤怒).‎ 第二部分、阅读理解（共两节,共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）‎ 第一节、阅读下面的短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A，B，C，D）中，选出最佳选项。(共 ‎15小题, 每小题2分，共30分）‎ A One Test for Graduate and Business School.‎ Getting an advanced degree can create many opportunities. The GRE revised General Test—the most widely accepted graduate admission test worldwide—can bring you one step closer to achieving your career goals. ‎ There has never been a better time to take the test that gives you more opportunities for your future. The GRE revised General Test features question types that closely reflect the kind of thinking you'll do in graduate or business school. ‎ Who Takes It?‎ Prospective graduate and business school applicants from all around the world who are interested in pursuing a master's , MBA, specialized master's in business or doctoral degree take the GRE revised General Test. Applicants come from varying educational and cultural backgrounds and the GRE revised General Test provides a common measure for comparing candidates' qualifications. ‎ GRE scores are used by admissions or fellowship panels to supplement(补充) your undergraduate records, recommendation letters and other qualifications for graduate level study. ‎ When and Where Do People Take It?‎ The GRE revised General Test is available at more than 700 test centers in more than 160 countries. In most regions of the world, the computer delivered test is available on a continuous basis throughout the year. In Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea, the computer delivered test is available one to two times per month. In areas of the world where computer delivered testing is not available, the paper delivered test is available up to three times a year in October, November and February. ‎ Who Accepts It?‎ The GRE revised General Test is accepted at thousands of graduate and business schools as well as departments and divisions within these schools. ‎ ‎21. If you want to study for a master's degree in the USA, you'd better_______ .‎ A. achieve your career goals ‎ B. earn as much money as possible ‎ C. vary educational and cultural background ‎ D. take the GRE revised General Test ‎22. In a less developed area with very few computers, test takers probably can't take the GRE revised General Test in ________ .‎ A. February B. August C. October D. November ‎ ‎23. What is the purpose of this passage? ‎ A. To sell test papers. B. To introduce a kind of test. ‎ C. To get new students for schools. D. To compare two kinds of tests. ‎ B British air is far cleaner than it was a few decades ago. Fewer people use coal-burning stoves; old industrial plants have been abandoned. But since 2009 levels of nitrogen oxides (氮氧化合物) and particulate matter, or some particles that are linked to lung cancer and asthma(哮喘), have fallen more slowly. The exact number of deaths caused by dirty air is unknown. But in 2010 a government advisory group estimated that removing man-made particulate matter from the atmosphere would increase life expectancy for those born in 2008 by an average of six months.‎ Much of the slowdown is the result of diesel（柴油) cars, which were supported by governments because they use less fuel and thus produce less carbon dioxide than petrol cars. In 2001 only 14% of all cars ran on diesel; by 2013 it had increased to 35%. Greener “hybrid” and electric cars have increased nine times since 2006, but account for just 0.5% of the entire fleet. Second-hand cars are particularly poisonous, but even newer ones have not been as clean as hoped. Many cars that let out few pollutants in tests produced more when on the roads.‎ Government hesitation has not helped. Part of the problem is that several departments are responsible for air pollution. This means nobody has taken a lead on it, complains Joan Walley, a Labour MP who chairs an environmental committee that has released a series of complaining reports. And few politicians are keen to criticize drivers. Talking to Britons about car ownership is “like talking to an American about hand guns”,jokes one air-pollution scientist.‎ Some improvements have been made. In 2008 a “low-emission zone” was created in London, which targets large vans and coaches. A smaller “extremely-low-emission zone” has been proposed for 2020, which would charge all vehicles that are not of a certain standard ￡12.50 a day. European Commission fines for breaking limits may encourage cities to do more. But other countries are more active: 60 such zones exist in Germany, targeting private cars as well as vans. In December Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, announced that she wanted to ban diesel cars by 2020. Cities in Denmark and the Netherlands do more to encourage cycling.‎ ‎24. According to the passage, which of the following statements is true?‎ A. British air was once dirty due to coal burning and industrial gas emission.‎ B. Particulate matter is closely related to the levels of nitrogen oxides.‎ C. Data have proved the number of deaths caused by dirty air every year.‎ D. Life expectancy would be lengthened for everyone if particular matter is removed.‎ ‎25. Diesel cars are encouraged by governments because___________.‎ A. they use cleaner fuels than petrol cars B. they produce less carbon dioxide than petrol cars C. they don’t produce carbon dioxide at all D. they account for the biggest market share ‎26. It can be inferred from the passage that_____________.‎ A. hybrid and electric cars are more environment-friendly B. second-hand cars are often dirtier than new ones C. new cars are designed to produce no emission D. tests on car pollutants are often reliable ‎ ‎27. What do we know about the government’s attitude towards pollution control?‎ A. It doesn’t have the intention to solve the problem.‎ B. Every department wants to play a leading role C. Its passive attitude partly accounts for the slowdown.‎ D. Politicians avoid blaming drivers for the problem.‎ C Teens who are preparing to take cosmetic surgery often have unrealistic expectations. The growing numbers of beauty treatment television shows which make cosmetic surgery seem simple have encouraged adolescents to pursue surgery to improve their physical appearance. As a result, more teenagers are going under the knife to achieve a desired look．‎ When teens feel the need to have cosmetic surgery, they believe that it is not a huge deal, but they may not be mature enough to make such a life changing decision. If teens feel inadequate before surgery, they will most likely feel disappointed afterwards. Not only is surgery complex and risky for mature adults, it is extremely dangerous for younger people, and some doctors are performing these procedures on kids as young as fourteen！ ‎ The cost of procedures can add up to thousands of dollars. Insurance does not cover the costs of these procedures. Teenagers often pay for surgery themselves ----- a very costly purchase for a young person. Not only can surgery become addictive for insecure teens, the consequence can be disappointing. When surgery takes an unexpected wrong turn, permanent damage can occur. Any surgery on a young, undeveloped person has a risk of complication (并发症) such as infection, which can lead to death. Even if there are no complications, there is no guarantee that surgery will provide the perfect nose or a desired shape body. No matter how minor the procedure, it is not as effortless as it appears．‎ Of course, there are cases where cosmetic surgery is appropriate. If a child has a serious injury or scarring from an accident, it can be beneficial. In all cases, parents ‎ must be involved in the process for the welfare of their child, and must guide them in the right direction. Fortunately, parents or legal guardians must sign documents allowing their child to have plastic surgery. Doctors also need to be a part of the decision. Most experienced and trust-worthy physicians turn down the opportunity to operate on a teenager unnecessarily．‎ Cosmetic surgery is a life-changing experience. Hopefully, more teens will realize that there is more to a person than physical beauty, and learn to accept themselves for who they are．‎ ‎28. Teenagers are encouraged to have cosmetic surgery by _________．‎ A. some surgeons        B. TV show hosts C. their teen friends       D. lots of TV programs ‎29. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?‎ A. Cosmetic surgery being too costly for teens．‎ B. The hidden danger in having cosmetic surgery．‎ C. The development of techniques of cosmetic surgery．‎ D. Cosmetic surgery making teens prettier without effort.‎ ‎30. The author may think a teenager can consider having cosmetic surgery if he/she   _______.‎ A. has an ugly scar               ‎ B. is not very beautiful C. is supported by their parents     ‎ D. has got a doctor’ s permission ‎31．What is the author’s general attitude towards teens having cosmetic surgery?‎ A. Disapproving．    B. Supportive．  C. Doubtful．   D. Curious．‎ D Never before has so much money been made by a single firm in such a short period of time. On January 27th Tim Cook, the boss of Apple, announced that it had made $18 billion in its latest financial quarter. Apple's telephone-number-sized profit came largely from sales of its hugely popular iPhone, which accounted for over two-thirds of its $74.6 billion income. Chief executive officers (CEO) rarely admit to being shocked by their companies' performance, but Mr Cook said it was “hard to comprehend” the extent of the interest in Apple's products. He noted that, on average, 34,000 iPhones were bought every hour of every day during the latest quarter, which was more than market-watchers had expected.‎ Apple is the world's largest company by market capitalization(总值) as well as its most profitable. Strikingly, it has risen to greatness using a rather old-fashioned business model: selling highly desirable objects, which hit almost 40% in the latest ‎ quarter. The tech industry has given birth to numerous software-based firms, such as Google and Facebook, which don't have to worry about shifting goods around, yet they make much less than Apple. Amazon company handles lots of physical goods, but loses money.‎ Another thing that sets Apple apart from the tech pack is its success in conquering China. While other competitors have been frustrated there, Apple has just become the largest force in China's smartphone market measured by units shipped, according to Canalys, a market-research firm. ‎ Any failure in China could hurt Apple. The company's overall dependence on the iPhone is another risk. But these are early days for the iPhone X, Apple's latest device, which are wildly popular with customers. Some iFans also point out that Apple's share of the smartphone market is small compared with devices using Google's Android operating system. So it has plenty of room to grow.‎ ‎32. A large part of Apple’s profits comes from_________.‎ A. the sales of its smartwatch C. the sales of its service B. the sales of its software D. the sales of its iphone ‎33. The author quotes Mr. Cook’s words in Para.1 in order to___________.‎ A. show how popular iphone is C. show how smart chief executives are B. show how much money Apple makes D. show how the company is run ‎34. It is implied in the passage that___________.‎ A. Apple’s smartwatch will reduce its dependence on the iphone B. shifting goods around makes Amazon’s profits less C. the future of software-based firms is quite uncertain D.The market share of Apple’s smartphone is small compared with Android devices.‎ ‎35. What makes Apple stand out from other tech firms?‎ A. The total sales of iphones all over the world.‎ B. Its successful occupation of market share in China.‎ C. No shifting of goods around. ‎ D. Its constant developing of new products.‎ 第二节、七选五（共5小题, 每小题2分，共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。‎ Researchers have shown that your talent for happiness is, to a large degree, determined by your genes（基因）. 36 We can do this by overcoming negative emotions and developing positive emotions.‎ Strategy（策略）1: 37‎ The first step is to make a choice to be happy. In Seeking Happiness, Bertrand Russell said,“Happiness must be an achievement rather than a gift of the gods, and in ‎ this achievement, effort must play a great part.” Once you’ve decided to be happier, you can choose strategies for achieving happiness.‎ Strategy 2: Develop gratitude.‎ In Authentic Happiness, psychologist Martin Seligman encourages readers to perform adaily “gratitude exercise”. 38 ‎ Strategy 3: Remember, money can’t buy happiness.‎ Research shows: 39 Yes, “we always think that some things are wrong because they cannot bring us happiness,” writes Daniel Gilbert in Stumbling on Happiness.‎ Strategy 4: Take part in meaningful activities.‎ ‎“People are seldom happier,” says Jackson, “than when they’re doing meaningful activities”.Yet, he has found that the most common leisure（休闲）activity — watching TV — produces some of the lowest levels of happiness. 40 Active leisure that helps a person grow does not come easily, he writes in Finding Flow.‎ A. Achieve happiness.‎ B. Choose to be happy.‎ C. Happiness is decided by a good many aspects.‎ D. To get more out of life, we need to put more into it.‎ E. Yet, psychologists believe we can pursue happiness.‎ F. More money doesn’t necessarily bring extra happiness.‎ G. This shifts people away from bitterness, and promotes happiness.‎ 第三部分、英语知识运用 (共3节，满分50分)‎ 第一节、完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分,满分30分）‎ 阅读下面的短文，掌握其大意，然后从41－60各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C ‎、D）中选出最佳选项。‎ My Last First Day of High School It seems like just yesterday when I was going to kindergarten with my twin. I remember vaguely(模糊的) learning about 41, the appearance of an object’s outside edges or surfaces.My days were not spent worrying about which 42 I would be going to.Instead,things were much 43. It was all about who had the nicer backpack and if my hair was in pigtails.‎ When I woke up this morning I did not feel nervous.I felt a sense of 44 .This is the moment I have waited for all my life.One more year and I will be 45 my favorite major, journalism.‎ Today was not like any other 46 day.I drove with my sister to school.Gone are the days when my mom would take my sister and me to school at 8 am.We are 47our ‎ own.Going back to school and seeing everyone 48 it was a teacher or a friend from previous years,made me think 49 about the past.I never knew 50I missed them.‎ Everyone was happy to be back even though the state of being excited will 51 in the coming weeks.Teachers were 52 ,students were laughing and I was taking it all in.‎ This year is 53 .My senior year will be filled with classes that I am interested in,not classes that I am 54 to take.I have put a lot of 55 into my future and cannot think of a better way to end my last year of high school.‎ I am over the moon to 56 have the opportunity to do what I want,in a way.Despite all of this 57 ,it is still weird to me that I will be 58 in June.I have no idea what the 59 holds,but the only thing that is certain is that I am ready.‎ I am ready to take on the world.I am 60 .I am confident.And I owe everything to my wonderful teachers.Good luck to everyone in school this year,study hard and enjoy it.‎ ‎ ‎ ‎41. A.numbers B.shapes C.letters D.colors ‎42. A.shop ‎ B.country C.company ‎ D.college ‎43. A.simpler ‎ B.worse C.cheaper D.busier ‎44. A.trust B.humour C.anxiety ‎ D.excitement ‎45. A.changing B.dropping C.studying ‎ D.supporting ‎46. A.common B.easy C.first D.worrying ‎47. A.of B.by ‎ C.on D.for ‎48. A.because B.wherever C.unless D.whether ‎49.A.definitely B.happily ‎ C.hopefully ‎ D.completely ‎50. A.how much B.how long ‎ C.how many D.how often ‎51. A.occur ‎ B.burst ‎ C.fade D.spread ‎52. A.working B.waving ‎ C.shouting D.smiling ‎53. A.similar B.different C.curious D.variable ‎54. A.forced ‎ B.allowed ‎ C.invited D.limited ‎55. A.pressure B.time ‎ C.money D.thought ‎56. A.hardly B.merely C.finally D.naturally ‎57. A.reason B.plan C.freedom D.decision ‎58. A.graduating B.working C.travelling D.removing ‎59. A.career B.class C.schedule D.future ‎60. A.shocked B.prepared ‎ C.occupied D.addicted 第II卷非选择题卷（满分50分）‎ 第三部分、第二节、单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） ‎ 请根据汉字或英文首字母或单词提示写出符合语境的词形，每空一词，仅限选修六4单元—选修七1单元词汇表。‎ ‎61. He was a___________ to be the president of the club. He was really fit for the position.‎ ‎62. The boss showed his a______________ of Tom’s work by raising his pay.‎ ‎63. He prefers q______ to quality when food is concerned.‎ ‎64. The old man s______ to New Culture newspaper every year.‎ ‎65. The new credit card will be _______ (benefit) to our customers .‎ ‎66. An __________(adapt) of a book or play is a film or a television program that is based on it.‎ ‎67. They have a _____________ (趋势，倾向) to show off.‎ ‎68. My parents _______ (许可,赞成)of smoking cigarettes because it is harmful to ourhealth.‎ ‎69. She has _______(售票)on London buses for 20 years.‎ ‎70. _______(察觉) of being followed, the man was at the risk of being robbed.‎ 第三部分、第三节、课文重点句式仿写。（注意观察划线部分结构，语法结构不一致不得分）（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎71. ….. and that it is human activity that has caused this global warming rather than a random but natural phenomenon.‎ 是那位老师而非学生们反对他的观点。‎ ‎______________________________________________________________ his view.‎ ‎72. ……are called ‘greenhouse’ gases, the most important one of which is carbon dioxide.‎ 据报道，那两个正在修建的游乐园明年即将对公众开放。‎ It is reported that the two amusement parks, both________________________________, will be open to the public next year.‎ ‎73.Having collected and evaluated the information, I help other scientists to predict where lava from the volcano will flow next and how fast.‎ 没能说服父母，我没能上成戏剧学院。‎ ‎_____________________________________, I failed to go to the drama school.‎ ‎74. …but this being my first experience , I stayed at the top and watched them.‎ 因为没有公交车，我们只好走回家。‎ ‎_______________________ no bus, we had to walk home.‎ ‎75. Every time I returned after an absence, I felt stupid because I was behind the others.‎ 当他第一次来到这座大城市就被它的美丽吸引了。‎ ‎___________________________ the big city, he was really amazed by his beauty.‎ 第四部分、写作（共2节，满分30分）‎ 第一节、短文改错（共10处；每处1分，满分10分）‎ 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。‎ I once took part in a speech contest. Such difficult was the topic that I completely had no idea about it. Even a time for preparation was so limited. I felt hopeful and wanted to give up. And deep in my heart I didn’t want to be a failure. So I recovered my courage and take the contest seriously. I kept remind myself, “If I try my best, I won’t feel regretful, whichever the result is.” In the following days I struggled my goal. In the end, all my efforts paid back. I won the first prize, which was much better than what I had expected it.‎ 第二节、书面表达 (满分20分)‎ 假定你是希望中学将要毕业的高三学生李华，想去香港大学（Hong Kong University）学习，因此你打算给该校写一封电子邮件，就一些相关事宜进行咨询。 ‎ ‎1．你对环境科学(Environmental Science)很感兴趣，如何才能够被该学校录取；‎ ‎2．是否需要参加英语考试；‎ ‎3．该校的奖学金、学费、食宿安排和生活费用等情况怎样。‎ 注意：1．词数120左右；‎ ‎ 2．文章的开头和结尾已给出，不计人总词数；‎ ‎ 3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Sir or Madam，‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________Yours sincerely, ‎ Li Hua ‎ 长春市第九教育联盟第一学程高二英语（文科）参考答案 ‎ ‎ 听力： 1-5 ABCAB 6-10 BACAB 11-15 CACAC 16-20 BCCBB ‎ 阅读21-23DBB 24-27 ABAC28-31 DBAA 32-35DABB 36-40EBGFD 完形填空41-60 BDADC CCDBA CDBAD CCADB 单词61-70: appointed; appreciation; quantity; subscribes; beneficial; adaptation ; tendency; disapprove ; conducted; Unconscious/Unaware ‎71. It is/was the teacher rather than the students that/who is/was opposed to ‎ ‎72. of which are being built ‎73. Not having persuaded my parents ‎74. There being ‎75. The first time he came to ‎ 第二句：such--so 第三句：a--the 第四句：hopeful--hopeless ‎ 第五句： And--But 第六句：take--took ‎ 第七句：remind--reminding whichever--whatever ‎ 第八句：struggled后加for ‎ 第九句： back-off 第十句： expected it删去it 写作：‎ Dear Sir or Madam,‎ ‎ I’m Li Hua, a Senior Grade Three student from Hope / Xi Wang High School. Soon I will graduate and I plan to study in your university so I’m writing to ask for some information.‎ ‎ I am interested in Environmental Science, which is especially famous in your university. As far as we know, the environmental protection is becoming increasingly important all round the world. I really want to do something in this field so I wonder how I can be admitted into your university. Is it necessary for me to take an English test? How much will I have to pay for my education in your university? How can I apply for the scholarship? What I am concerned about is whether you can arrange accommodation for mainland students. What about the usual living costs in your university?‎ ‎ Looking forward to hearing from you soon.‎ Yours sincerely,‎ Li Hua 听力材料 Text 1 ‎ M: Why can’t we go for a trip this weekend?‎ W: First, I’m busy this weekend. I need to get my car fixed. Second, you have a lot of homework to do.‎ Text 2‎ W: I’m going to the supermarket. What would you like me to buy for you?‎ M: Well, please buy some oranges and apples for me.‎ Text 3‎ W: You said you’d be finished in an hour or two, but you’ve been working since noon.‎ M: This exam isn’t as easy as it appears.‎ Text 4 ‎ W: May I take your order now, sir?‎ M: Yes, a cup of milk and two pieces of bread, please.‎ W: OK. Just a moment.‎ Text 5‎ M: If you are in a hurry, you can take the underground. If you want to go sightseeing, take a bus.‎ W: Now I want to go sightseeing.‎ Text 6‎ W: Michael, I’d like to ask you some questions about your life in our country.‎ M: Sure, what do you want to know?‎ W: You have stayed here for five months. What’s your impression of the city?‎ M: You see, people are nice. They are warm-hearted and they always lend their hands to me when I’m in need. It’s a nice city.‎ W: It’s very kind of you to say so. Now since you come from London, don’t you mind the fire, earthquakes and the sunshine in California?‎ M: Not really. I used to be out on business a lot.‎ W: Great! Many strangers often say that they can’t stand those things.‎ M: I just feel at home here. California is suitable for me.‎ Text 7 ‎ W: We’ve got a new manager in our department. ‎ M: Who is it? Who got the job, I mean?‎ W: Someone called Carl White. He’s been with the company only two years. I’ve been here longer. And I know more about the job, too!‎ M: Hmm, why do you think they gave the job to him but not to you?‎ W: Because I’m a woman, of course.‎ M: By the way, what sort of clothes does he wear?‎ W: A dark suit, white shirt and a tie. Why?‎ M: Perhaps that had something to do with it.‎ W: You mean I didn’t get the job because I come to work in jeans and a sweater.‎ M: Yes.‎ W: Do you really think I should wear different clothes?‎ M: Well, you should think about it.‎ W: Why should I do that? I’m good at my job! That’s the only important thing!‎ M: Hmm, but it isn’t. Not in our company.‎ Text 8‎ W: Please sit down. Let me see. You are Mr. Reagan, right?‎ M: Yes, I’ll graduate from college next June.‎ W: Have you ever done any work in this field?‎ M: No, nothing. I just did some practice work in class.‎ W: You seem to be doing well at college, as Mr. Thomas said. What kind of pay are you hoping to get?‎ M: From what I’ve read in your advertisement it seems that the pay at the beginning will be around $12,500 a year.‎ W: Here we’ll start at $10,500 for the first year, a kind of training period. Then you will get $15,000. After that your raises depend on how well you work.‎ M: That sounds fair enough. What about the other things, such as vacations and medical insurance?‎ W: Those are explained in this paper. You can take it along and look at it at home.‎ M: Thank you, bye.‎ Text 9‎ W: What are you doing, Tom?‎ M: I’m writing to my mother.‎ W: But you wrote to her only yesterday.‎ M: Yes, but I have something new to tell her.‎ W: Something new?‎ M: Yes. I am telling her I’ve decided to take up a part-time job as a shop assistant.‎ W: What do you mean? You’ve been working at that shop nearly three months. Have you been fired by Mr. Rogers?‎ M: No. My mother doesn’t know I have a part-time job.‎ W: You mean you didn’t tell her before?‎ M: No. I didn't want her to worry about my study.‎ W: But why are you telling her now?‎ M: I don’t want her to worry about my life here. You see, I told her that I’d just bought a car in my last letter.‎ Text 10 ‎ At 8: 34 pm July 23, a deadly train accident occurred at the section of Xiaoao Shuangyu town near Wenzhou. The incident has confirmed total of six coaches were derailed(脱轨), the first four coaches of D301 and the 15th and 16th coaches of D3115. The death rose to 40 until July 29.‎ What caused such a terrible incident? Ministry of Railways confirmed that the cause of the accident after their preliminary investigation, it was due to the train D3115 suffered a power failure after being hit by lightning and stopped on the track, then the train D301 ran into it from behind and caused the derailment. On July 28, an investigation team plenary meeting held by the State Council. The Shanghai Railway Bureau said the accident caused by the wrong signaling. State Administration of Work Safety Member, Chief Engineer, spokesman Huang Yi attended People’s Strong Nation Forum, indicate that the 7.23 bullet train accident definitely not a natural disaster, it was a serious and avoidable railway accident. The accident has revealed big problems in emergency and safety management.‎ After this train accident, visitors’ enthusiasm to the bullet train travel routes decreased. Journalists learned yesterday, passengers who still travel with bullet trains began to purchase travel insurance. The accident has leaded outrage across the country. There are many bloggers pray for the victims of this terrible disaster via micro blog, wish the dead of all the best!‎ ‎ ‎