2017-2018学年福建省泉港区第一中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

2017-2018学年福建省泉港区第一中学高二上学期第一次月考英语试题

泉港一中2017～2018学年上学期第一次月考 高二英语试题 ‎（考试时间：120分钟　　总分：150分）‎ ‎ ‎ 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷和第Ⅱ卷两部分，共10页。‎ ‎ 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. How is the woman going to the airport? ‎ ‎ A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bus.‎ ‎2. What is the man’s favorite free-time activity? ‎ ‎ A. Watching TV. B. Reading a book. C. Listening to music.‎ ‎3. Why can’t the woman go to the West Coast? ‎ ‎ A. She has to have another training. B. She is busy with her new job.‎ ‎ C. She is still waiting for a job offer.‎ ‎4. What will the woman do first after work? ‎ ‎ A. See a film. B. Do some shopping. C. Have dinner with Ann.‎ ‎5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? ‎ ‎ A. Homework. B. Computers. C. Books.‎ 第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对活或独白。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秒钟的作笞时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What makes the woman look like a crazy person according to the man? ‎ ‎ A. The stupid hat. B. The yellow sweater. C. The pink dress.‎ ‎7. How does the woman feel at the end? ‎ ‎ A. Jealous. B. Happy. C. Hurt.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第第8至10题。‎ ‎8. How did the woman get the skirt? ‎ A. She bought it. B. It was a gift from her parents. C. She made it herself.‎ ‎9. What day is it today? ‎ A. Sunday. B. Monday. C. Tuesday.‎ ‎10. What does the man think of the woman? ‎ A. She has good judgment. B. She should be a tailor.‎ C. She spends too much money on clothes.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What is wrong with the speakers’ bed? ‎ A. It smells bad. B. It has a hole in it. C. One part of it is lower than the rest.‎ ‎12. How much does the man think a new bed will cost? ‎ A. $400. B. $700. C. $900.‎ ‎13. When does the woman want to shop for a bed? ‎ A. In a few days. B. This evening. C. When they have more money.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? ‎ A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Boss and employee.‎ ‎15. What is the woman interested in? ‎ A. Literature. B. Political science. C. Physics.‎ ‎16. What’s the man’s viewpoint? ‎ A. Physics and literature are both useful.‎ B. Physics is more important than literature.‎ C. It’s easier to find a job for physics majors.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第1 7至20题 ‎17. How many people in the United States have suffered hearing loss? ‎ A. 1/12 of its population. B. 1/20 of its population. C. 20% of its population.‎ ‎18. What decibels(分贝) can a jet plane reach? ‎ A. 55. B. 100. C. 118.‎ ‎19. Why do scientists say that city noise will increase? ‎ A. The population is increasing. B. There’re too many tall buildings.‎ C. People don’t realize the danger of noise.‎ ‎20. What is the talk mainly about? ‎ A. Introduction to noise pollution. B. How to avoid noise pollution.‎ C. How to measure the loudness of sound.‎ 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)‎ 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项。‎ A FOREIGN TEACHERS ARE NEEDED ALL OVER ‎CHINA Ad No.90347‎ Posted July 12,2016 14:00 by Amanda Expire Date August 12,2016‎ Tag: Beijing Language Teaching Part Time We are looking for teachers, whose native language is English, willing to teach in China. Most schools are in the south of China.‎ The benefit package for ESL teachers includes:‎ One-year contract: 1st September 2016 to 1st August 2017‎ Salary: ￥4,000 to￥5,000/mouth Teaching load & schedule: 20 teaching hours per week A rent-free, fully furnished apartment with a living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom Kitchen facilities provided, other electric appliances will be supplied: water, heater, microwave etc.‎ If you are interested, please read the information above and kindly send your application to attach the following documents (in doc or JPEG format).The subject to be mentioned, as "teach in China"‎ l).CV/Resume（简历）‎ ‎2).A copy of academic degree, diploma, certificate or college transcript ‎3).A photocopy of the data page of valid passport ‎4).A recent color photo ‎5).A letter of recommendation or release（解聘）letter from your previous Chinese school (Only if you worked in China previously)‎ ‎6).Any other relevant information that you think might help your application ‎21．This advertisement is about .‎ A. introducing a school B. taking on English teachers C. seeking a teaching position D. attracting foreign students ‎22．If you are employed, you will .‎ A. work full time B. work four months for two years C. prepare furniture yourself D. not have to pay the apartment rent ‎23．What is NOT needed to apply for the job if you come to work in China for the first time?‎ A. Your resume B. A release letter ‎ C. Your academic history D. Your personal passport data B Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946), is an American businessman and politician who became the President-elect of the United States on November 8, 2016. Since 1971 he has chaired The Trump Organization, the principal holding company for his real estate ventures and other business interests. During his business career, Trump has built office towers, hotels, casinos (赌场), golf courses, and other branded facilities worldwide. ‎ Trump was born and raised in New York City and received a bachelor's degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University‎ of ‎Pennsylvania in 1968. In 1971, he was given control ‎ of his father Fred Trump's real estate and construction firm. Trump has appeared at the Miss USA pageants, which he owned from 1996 to 2015, and has made cameo appearances(出场客串)in films and television series.‎ Trump and his businesses, as well as his three marriages, have received prominent media exposure. He hosted a popular NBC reality show, The Apprentice, from 2004 to 2015. As of 2016, he was listed by Forbes as the 324th wealthiest person in the world, and 156th in the United States, with a net worth of $3.7 billion in October 2016.‎ He was elected as the 45th U.S.‎ president in the 2016 election on the Republican ticket, defeating Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, and is scheduled to take office on January 20, 2017. At 70 years old, he will be the oldest person to ever assume the presidency.‎ ‎24．This passage is mostly probably taken from __________.‎ A. a story book B. a biography book C. a science book D. an advertisement ‎25．Where is Donald Trump’s hometown?‎ A. London B. Paris C. New York D. ‎Beijing ‎26．From the passage, we can know that Donald Trump was ____________.‎ A. wealthy and successful B. intelligent but mean ‎ C. good-tempered and tolerant D. forgetful and sensitive ‎27．We can learn from the passage that _______________.‎ A. Donald Trump was born in a poor family.‎ B. Donald Trump is in favor of illegal immigration.‎ C. Donald Trump is only successful in business field.‎ D. Donald Trump will be the oldest president of the United States. []‎ C Have you ever run into a careless cell phone user on the street? Perhaps they were busy talking, texting or checking updates on WeChat without looking at what was going on around them. As the number of this new “species”of human has kept rising, they have been given a new name —phubbers (低头族).‎ Recently, a cartoon created by students from China Central Academy of Fine Arts put this group of people under the spotlight. In the short film, phubbers with various social identities bury ‎ themselves in their phones. A doctor plays with his cell phone while letting his patient die, a pretty woman takes selfie in front of a car accident site, and a father loses his child without knowing about it while using his mobile phone. A chain of similar events eventually leads to the destruction of the world.‎ Although the ending sounds overstated, the damage phubbing can bring is real.‎ Your health is the first to bear the effect and result of it. “Constantly bending your head to check your cell phone could damage your neck,” Guangming Daily quoted doctors as saying, “the neck is like a rope that breaks after long-term stretching.” Also, staring at cell phones for long periods of time will damage your eyesight gradually, according to the report.‎ But that’s not all. Being a phubber could also damage your social skills and drive you away from your friends and family. At reunions with family or friends, many people tend to stick to their cell phones while others are chatting happily with each other and this creates a strange atmosphere, Beijing Evening News reported.‎ It can also cost you your life. There have been lots of reports on phubbers who fell to their death, suffered accidents, and were robbed of their cell phones in broad daylight.‎ ‎28．For what purpose does the author give the example of a cartoon in Para. 2?‎ A. To advertise the cartoon made by students.‎ B. To inform people of the bad effects of phubbing.‎ C. To indicate the world will finally be destroyed by phubbers.‎ D. To warn doctors against using cell phones while treating patients.‎ ‎29．Which of the following is NOT a risk a phubber may have?‎ A. His social skills could be affected.‎ B. He will cause the destruction of the world.‎ C. His neck and eyesight will be gradually harmed.‎ D. He might get separated from his friends and family.‎ ‎30．Which of the following may be the author’s attitude towards phubbing?‎ A. Supportive. B. Optimistic. C. Opposed. D. Objective.‎ ‎31．What may the passage talk about next?‎ A. Definition of phubbing. B. Consequences of phubbing.‎ C. People addicted to phubbing. D. Measures to reduce the risks of phubbing.‎ ‎ D I still remember the moment before boarding the airplane, my stomach was twisted in knots ,and my arms carried the burdens of not only my luggage, but also past painful memories. I was sobbing, my face wearing homesickness and hope. It was my first experience moving to another country. I was like a frog who had lived at the bottom of a well seeing the world for the first time. I didn’t want to leave home, but I didn’t have much of a choice.‎ When I first arrived in Fairfax, I found everything extremely different. To begin with, drivers there drive on the other side of the road, which really confused me. The area is often completely lacking in humans. I was also overwhelmed by the silence of the place, a huge contrast to the constant hustle and bustle in Singapore. And the mild weather and the subtleness of the season changes were things I had never met before. I underwent a culture shock and it took a while to adapt.‎ Now, when I look back, it was a remarkable experience. I learned so many things. Since the pace of life is much slower in Fairfax, I was able to invest my time in picking up new hobbies like skiing and softball. Perhaps it was a part of the growing up process, but I think I grew much more confident from living there. And the opportunity to meet new people was really rewarding. However, I can’t deny how scary it was to be taken out of my comfort zone like that.‎ ‎32. How did the author feel when she was leaving for Fairfax?‎ A.  Calm and peaceful.            ‎ B. Sad and unwilling.    ‎ C. Excited and hopeful.  ‎ D. Confused and disappointed.‎ ‎33. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. The author felt that the climate didn’t agree with her.‎ B. The driving habit in Fairfax is similar to that in Singapore.  ‎ C. It took the author some time to adapt to the newness in Fairfax.‎ D. The author was impressed by a Fairfax full of life when arriving there.‎ ‎34. How does the author feel now about her life in Fairfax?‎ A.   She quite enjoyed life comfortably.                  ‎ B.  She suffered a serious culture shock .  ‎ C.  She feels it changed her for the better.                ‎ D.  She experienced much trouble and felt terrible.     ‎ ‎35.  Which of the following can best describe the author?‎ A.  Humorous and mild.       ‎ B. Confident and outgoing.‎ C.  Energetic and changeable.  ‎ D. Emotional and courageous.  ‎ 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。‎ Creating a good study environment takes a little planning．It is well worth the time．Many ‎ people fail to do this and wonder why they cannot concentrate．After a couple of times of studying the right way，most people will be surprised at how much they can actually enjoy studying．（36）______ ‎ Know that concentration is the key．Reduce every possible distraction．Turn off the television and go in an area where you will not be interrupted by people．（37）______ If you are studying on your computer，don't get distracted by emails and social networking sites． ‎ ‎（38）______ If it is too dim（暗），your eyes will be strained and leave you tired and wanting to close your eyes．Sun is a light that naturally wakes you up and helps you think． ‎ Choose a comfortable seat．（39）______ Now a couch can work just fine for this as long as you don't find yourself laying flat after a few minutes．The whole point of studying is to be able to concentrate on the study matter and not on a sore back． ‎ ‎（40）______ Now this is for the person who needs the background noise to tone out all the little noises of life going on．If you find yourself thinking about the song then maybe silence is better for you． ‎ Keep something to drink and snack on close by to keep your blood sugar stable．Obviously sugary foods will give you a quick rush but you will also have a quick low afterward． ‎ A．Turn on some music． ‎ B．Find a place that is proper to read．‎ C．If you can，turn off your cell phone． ‎ D．Learn more to make study environment different． ‎ E．It should have a good back support and a good feeling． ‎ F．Some people can study with lots of activities going on． ‎ G．Read on to learn how to create a good study environment．‎ 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和D)中, 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ When I was about eight years old, I remember that my mom liked to prepare food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in  ( 41 )   when she made dinner after a long , hard day at work.‎ That Monday evening so long ago, my mom  ( 42 )   a plate of eggs, sausage, and extremely burnt toast in front of my dad. I remember  ( 43)   to see if dad noticed !  ( 44 )   all ‎ my dad did was reach for his toast, smile at my mom, and asked me how my day was  ( 45 )   . I don’t remember what I told him that night ,but I do remember watching him  ( 46 )   butter and jelly（果冻） on that toast and eat every  ( 47 )   . ‎ When I got up from the  ( 48 )   that evening, I remember hearing my mom ( 49)   to my dad for burning the toast. And I’ll never forget what he said, “ Baby, I love ( 50 )   toast .”‎ Later that night, I went to kiss Daddy goodnight and I asked him if he  ( 51 )   liked his burnt toast. He ( 52 )   me in his arms and said, “ Son, your mom put in a ( 53 )   day at work today and she’s very ( 54)  . Besides, a little burnt toast never  ( 55 )   anyone !”‎ Actually, life is full of imperfect things and imperfect people. We can’t be  ( 56 )   at everything we do. What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to (57 )   each other’s faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s ( 58 )   is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing , and lasting  ( 59 )  .‎ If you learn to take the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of your life as they are, you can ( 60 )   your life to the fullest.‎ ‎41.A. particular B. general C. brief D. detail ‎42.A. supplied B. placed C. managed D. offered ‎ ‎43.A. longing B. standing C. waiting D. sitting ‎44. A. And B. So C. Then D. Yet ‎45.A . at school B. at home C. at work D. at church[]‎ ‎46.A. cover B. spread C. extend D. deliver ‎47.A. egg B. sausage C. bite D. toast ‎48.A. chair B. bed C. sofa D. table ‎49.A. apologize B. talk C. whisper D. report ‎50. A. frozen B. burnt C. dry D. fresh ‎51. A. exactly B. certainly C. really D. specially ‎52. A. raised B. pulled C. surrounded D. touched ‎53.A . hard B. comfortable C. simple D. plain ‎54. A. sad B. tired C. impatient D. careless ‎55. A. damages B. destroys C. hurts D. bothers ‎56. A. ready B. clever C. skillful D. good ‎57.A. accept B. receive C. admit D. allow ‎58. A. tempers B. differences C. characters D. personalities ‎59. A. circle B. scholarship C. company D. relationship ‎60.A. love B. adapt C. enjoy D. devote 第II卷（共50分）‎ 注意：将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)‎ ‎ 阅读下列句子，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。 ‎ ‎61. I am glad that my aunt could afford _____( visit) me next month. ‎ ‎62. If one is too proud, he will lose; if (modesty), he will win.‎ ‎63. We should make a （distinct）between right and wrong.‎ ‎64. The news of their engagement _______ (announce) to the family last week.‎ ‎65. In Britain, the “quality” newspapers are large and ________(convenient) to read. ‎ ‎66. BRICS stands ______ five countries : Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.‎ ‎67. Quangang has changed so much that how it looks a (complete) different district.‎ ‎68 The paparazzi sometimes sell photographs of famous people for good ______ . ( profit)‎ ‎69. Adults have always tried to keep bad language away from _______ (innocence) people.‎ ‎70. People don’t mind bad language on television as long _____ it is not used in Children’s programs.‎ 泉港一中2017～2018学年上学期第一次月考 高二英语答题卷 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）‎ 第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）‎ 第一节单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同学们交换修改作文，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（∧），并在其下面写上该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。‎ People are not so honest as they once were. The attempt to steal is greater than ever before — especial in large shops. A detective recently watched  well-dressed woman who always went into a large store in Monday mornings. One Monday, there were few people in the shop than usual when the woman came in, but it was easier for the detective to watch her. The woman first was bought a few small things. After a short time, she chose one of the most expensive dress in the shop and handed it to a shop assistant who wrapped it up for him as quickly as possible. Then the woman simply took the parcel and walked out of the shop without pay. When she was arrested, the detective find out that the shop assistant was her daughter. The girl 'gave' her mother a free dress once a week!‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 第二届“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛将于2019年在中国举办。组委会向社会征集志愿者。要求：1.热情、有礼；2.熟悉中国传统文化；3.英语口语流利。假设你是新华中学学生李华，请按上面的要求给组委会写一封应聘信。‎ 生词：“一带一路”国际合作高峰论坛the Belt and Road Forum for international Cooperation 注意：1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好。‎ Dear Sir or Madam,‎ Thank you for reading my letter._____________________________________ ___________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ ‎ 泉港一中2017～2018学年上学期第一次月考 高二英语答案 第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)‎ CABBA BCCBA CCBBA ABBAA 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)‎ A篇BDB B篇BCAD C篇BBCD D篇BCCD 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10 分) ‎ ‎36-40 GCBEA 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) ‎ ‎41-60 ABCDA BCDAB CCABC DABDC 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)‎ ‎61. to visit 62. modest 63. distinction 64. was announced 65 inconvenient ‎66. for 67. completely 68.profits 69. innocent 70.as ‎ 第四部分写作（共两节；满分35分）‎ 第一节单句改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎71. especial改为especially 72. watched后加上a 73. in改为on 74.few 改为 fewer ‎ 75. but改为so 76. 删除was 77. dress改为dresses 78. him改为her ‎ ‎79. pay改为paying 80.  find 改为found 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ Dear Sir or Madam,‎ Thank you for reading my letter. As the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is coming, I’d like very much to be a volunteer.‎ All our citizens are looking forward to this special event. First of all, I promise I will, with great passion, try my best to serve our distinguished guests from home and abroad politely. Besides, I have a rich knowledge about Chinese history and especially traditional culture, which enables me to spread our splendid culture. What’s more, I’m good at English and Chinese, which will play an ‎ important role in communication during the forum.‎ To sum up, I believe I can be a qualified volunteer. I will try my best if I’m accepted.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: How are you going to the airport on Wednesday, Betty?‎ W: I’m going to take the bus. (1) I can get off just outside the airport. A taxi is too expensive.‎ Text 2‎ W: Can you tell us what you like doing in the evening?‎ M: Well, I like music. I listen to a lot of pop music, but most of all, I like watching TV. (2) It’s much better than reading a book.‎ Text 3‎ M: When will you be leaving for the West Coast?‎ W: I won’t be able to go now because I’ve just started a new job. I won’t get a single free moment until my training is over. (3)‎ Text 4‎ M: Are you going straight to the restaurant from work tonight?‎ W: Actually, I’m leaving work early because I need to do some shopping in the market. (4) After that, I’m going to meet Ann outside the movie theater. She doesn’t know where the restaurant is, you know. ‎ Text 5‎ M: Wow, your homework looks great! (5)‎ W: Thanks. I did it on my computer.‎ M: But come to think of it, didn’t Mrs. Sofia tell us we had to write it in our books?‎ W: Oh, no, you are right. Oh, what am I going to do now?‎ Text 6 (第7题为推断题)‎ W: Why is Barbara always wearing that stupid hat everywhere? It looks awful. I think she looks like a crazy person when she wears it.‎ M: Well, I think you look like a crazy person when you wear that ugly yellow sweater with ‎ the pink dots all over it. (6)‎ W: How dare you! That was from my grandmother!‎ Text 7‎ M: What a beautiful new skirt you’re wearing!‎ W: You really think so?‎ M: Of course. When did you buy it?‎ W: It was not bought.‎ M: Oh, a gift from your parents, then?‎ W: No. I made it myself. (8)‎ M: Really? I can’t believe it.‎ W: I’m not kidding. It was Sunday yesterday. (9) I went to do some shopping with my mother. On the way back home, we went into a store where a lot of clothes and cloth are sold. I happened to see this kind of cloth. The colors and designs struck me as suitable for a skirt. And I bought it.‎ M: You have excellent judgment. (10)‎ Text 8‎ W: This bed is sinking.‎ M: What do you mean, honey? ‎ W: Don’t you feel it? Right here, in the middle. It’s lower than the rest of the bed. (11) I get very uncomfortable at night. We should buy a new bed.‎ M: Uh-uh, I don’t think so. We don’t have the money to get a new one. I’m sorry you aren’t sleeping well, but we can’t really do anything about it right now. They’re just too expensive. It would take $900 to get a good bed. (12)‎ W: You’re wrong. I saw some on sale for only $400. They’re as good as the other ones, just a different brand. We can afford that much. Can we please go check them out tonight? (13)‎ M: All right. I admit I’ve been a little uncomfortable, too. ‎ Text 9‎ W: Hi, Mr. White. Do you know who I am? (14)‎ M: Of course. Everyone knows the most outstanding student at our school. What can I do for you today, Anne? (14)‎ W: Can I speak to you for a few minutes?‎ M: Sure.‎ W: Well, the entrance exams are coming up. I have some questions about what to study in the future.‎ M: OK. What are you interested in?‎ W: I’m interested in literature, (15) especially world literature. But my parents want me to study physics. They said physics is more useful than literature. What’s more, it would be easier for me to find a job after graduation.‎ M: It’s too early to think about finding a job now. And physics and literature are both useful, (16) even though they’re quite different. There are many outstanding scientists, and there are also many great writers. You can’t say which is more important. All of them have made great contributions.‎ W: If only my parents could see things this way!‎ Text 10 (第20题为总结题)‎ Noise is actually a kind of pollution. Very loud noises can cause serious harm to people’s hearing. In the United States, one person out of twenty has suffered some hearing loss. (17) And the situation is getting worse all the time.‎ The decibel(分贝) is the unit used to measure the loudness of sound. A normal conversation reaches 55 decibels, a jet plane can be at least 100 decibels, (18) and a train arriving at the station can be twice as loud as the loudest jet. Pop music concerts reach around 118 decibels. At 120 decibels, the ear stops hearing sound and starts to become damaged.‎ In America, the drivers in some cities are fined $50 for honking(按喇叭). They may lose their right to drive if they do it again. People who carry noisy radios in public places may lose them if they are caught with them.‎ In fact, it will take everybody’s hard work to keep city noise from increasing. Scientists say that in twenty years, cities will be twice as loud as they are today because of increases in population. (19)‎