2019~2020 学年第二学期期中考试
高二英语试题
说明：1.本试卷共 12 页，满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
2.在答题卡／纸的规定区域内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等，否则无效。
3.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡／纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。
第一部分：听力（共两小节，满分 30 分）
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意，做题时，请先将答案标在试卷上，该部分录音内容结
束后，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 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.What does the man think of Barry?
A.Honest. B.Generous. C.Ambitious.
2.Where do you think this conversation take place?
A.At the airport. B.At a ticket office. C.On a plane.
3.What kind of dress does the man buy?
A.It's blue. B.It's made of silk. C.It's made by machine.
4.How will they go to the airport?
A.By bus. B.By taxi. C.By underground.
5.Why does the woman feel angry?
A.She was punished. B.Her son was beaten. C.The boy made a mistake.
第二节（共 15 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 8 题。6.Where did the man go last week?
A.New England. B.New Zealand. C.New Jersey.
7.How did he go there?
A.By plane. B.By ship. C.By train.
8.How much money did the man spend?
A.About$1,000. B.About$2,000. C.About$3,000.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。
9.What about Fujian apples?
A.Bigger and crisp. B.Crisp and fragrant. C.Sweeter and fragrant.
10.How much should the man pay the woman?
A.10 yuan. B.13.6 yuan. C.28.6 yuan.
11.Where do you think the conversation may take place?
A.In a market. B.On a farm. C.In a factory.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。
12.Which is added on the list?
A.Carrots. B.Onions. C.Potatoes.
13.How will the speakers pay probably?
A.By check. B.By credit card. C in cash
14.Where will they go after the conversation?
A.The bank. B.The shop. C.The restaurant.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。
15.Why did the man receive an operation?
A.He had an accident. B.He had a sore throat. C.He had a stomachache.
16.How long wasn't the man allowed to eat anything after the operation?
A.For one day. B.For two days. C.For 72 hours.
17.What can we know from the conversation?
A.The nurses are kind and strict.
B.Painkillers are bad for our health.
C.The man ate a lot of steak in hospital.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18.What is the most important to care for an elderly cat?A.Get them balanced diets. B.Change their eating habits. C.Give them the favorite food.
19.What should we do according to the speaker?
A.Check elderly cats 'teeth. B.Get elder cats more water. C.Get away from the sick cats.
20.How often should we take the elderly cats to see the vet(兽医）？
A.Once a month. B.Twice a year. C.Three times a year.
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
Now in its 84th year,the Waste Management Phoenix Open is a multifaceted experience that
combines golf music and dining in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.
Hosted by the Thunderbirds,the annual tournament raises funds for youth charities and
programs.As of 2019,it has raised $134 million for local non-profits including the Phoenix Children's
Hospital,St.Mary's Food Bank,Homeward Bound and Save the Family.Last year's tournament
accumulated $12.2 million.This year's competition features 132 golfers competing for a$7.1 million
purse,which comes with a$1,278,000 first-place check.
Here s a guide to the 84th entry.
When:Monday-Sunday,Jan.28-Feb.3.
Where:TPC Scottsdale,17020 N.Hayde en Road.
Admission:Free on Monday and Tuesday.$45 Wednesday,Thursday and Sunday;$60 Friday and
Saturday.Free for attendees aged 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult.
Coors Light Birds Nest
The Phonenix Open's entertainment tent gets the party started Wednesday through Saturday
evenings.It is located at the corner of 82nd Street and Bell Road.The 2019 lineup blends crowd-
pleasing country,hip-hop and EDM artists;headliners are expected to take the stage at about 8:30
p.m.each night.$120 two-for-one tickets are available for purchase for Wednesday and Thursday's
country show.There's a$400 VIP admission ticket with access to an exclusive area in front of the stage
available Wednesday and Saturday.
21.What can we learn about this year's Waste Management Phoenix Open?
A.Its admission reaches a peak on Sunday.
B.Those aged 16 should purchase full-price tickets.
C.The funds raised is used for fighting desertification.
D.The first prize winner is awarded over one million dollars.22.How much should a couple pay to watch Wednesday and Thursday's country show?
A.$400. B..$240. C..$120. D.$90.
23.In which section of a newspaper may this passage appear?
A.Entertainment. B.Sport. C.Education. D.Advertisement.
B
Imagine being handed a fake(假的）pill by your doctor to treat an illness.You would be pretty
mad if you found out the pill was not a real medication,wouldn't you?Better yet,imagine the doctor
tells you the pill is fake.At that point,you'd probably question whether the doctor even knows his staff
at all.But wait,there's more to the story.
Ted Kaptchuk of Harvard University conducted an experiment to help treat irritable bowel
syndrome( 肠 过 敏 性 综 合 征 ） pain in 2010,in which he clearly marked the patients 'pills as ＂
placebo"(安慰剂），or fake.Unbelievably,the group that was aware that it was receiving the placebo
reported significant improvement in their condition.
Many of you probably know about the placebo effect.It's the idea that giving patients an
ineffective treatment -such as a sugar pill-for their condition might actually produce beneficial effects.
Why does it work? We don't really know.One theory is that the placebo causes your brain to have
a response that flows down to other parts of the body.Placebos presented as stimulants（兴奋剂）
tend to increase the heart rate and blood pressure,and those presented as depressants do the opposite.
In fact,the placebo effect can be compared to the experience of watching a horror movie.
Although you know that what you're seeing isn't actually real,you most likely experience some pretty
real effects such as increase in the heart rate and sweating.
Kaptchuk's work differed from the traditional placebo effect,in that he told the patients that the
pill they were receiving was not real medicine.When the patients have this knowledge,the term"open-
label placebo”is used.The resulting improvement' proved that in many cases, patients don't need to be
tricked in order for the desired effects of a placebo to take place.In fact, the fake medication helped
some patients so much that they requested additional pills after the experiment was over.
Of course,the natural question is:was this an extraordinary medical phenomenon,or just plain
luck?That's why Kaptchuk and his team are attempting to do a seven-week trial before introducing the
results to cancer survivors to treat severe tiredness caused by the aftereffects of the disease.
24.The first paragraph of the article implies that_
A.doctors have poor medical ethics
B.fake medicines are sold in hospitals
C.patients don't really trust doctors
D.we may have a wrong idea of fake pills
25.According to the passage,"the placebo effect"refers to the idea of
A.taking fake pills to feel much better B.using sugar pills to treat the patients
C.benefiting patients with real medicines
D.treating patients in an ineffective way
26.What is the writer going to discuss next?
A.Why does the placebo effect work in real life?
B.How will they carry out the seven-week trial?
C.Will a fake medication really exist in the world?
D.Are patients being totally treated with fake pills?
C
Under Ohio law,a driver can have 12 points' worth of violations within two years before his
license is automatically suspended(失效）。That is,he could be caught going 30 miles over the limit
three times or cause several accidents resulting in careless-driving charges before losing the right to
drive.Should he commit vehicular manslaughter( 驾 车 过 失 杀 人 ） ， his license would be
suspended,but he could get it back in as little as six months.Other states have similarly forgiving
laws.Considering that 94 percent of crashes involve some form of driver error or injury immediately
before crashes you have to wonder.Are we too tolerant of bad driving-or is the problem more
basic?Are we,as humans,simply not suitable for the task?
According to one analysis,4 million of the nearly 11 million crashes that occur yearly could
potentially be avoided if distractions(使人分心的事物）were removed.But instead,we actively seek
out distractions,like texting.Analysis of 28 studies confirms that typing or reading on our phones while
driving badly affects reaction time,vehicle control,and,yes,collision rate.Some researchers have
concluded that texting while driving may cause more of an accident risk than driving either under the
influence of marijuana( 大 麻 ） or at the legal alcohol limit.And,contrary to a generally accepted
idea,teenagers aren't the primary offenders:A survey of more than 2,000 adults suggests that they are
just as likely as teens to have texted behind the wheel,and much more likely to have talked on their
cellphone.
That isn't to say we're all equally bad in the driver's seat.Perhaps unsurprisingly,people who
report becoming angry while driving are more likely than others to behave recklessly(不计 后果地）
on the road.So are people who drive fancy cars. In one pair of studies,researchers observed that drivers
of expensive cars were less likely than those with older,less expensive,or beat-up vehicles to give way
to other drivers and pedestrians.
Driverless cars are looking better and better.They won't text with each other,or get angry.And
they won't cut you off just for the hell of it.
27.If a driver is going 70 mph in a 40 mph zone in Ohio,how many points may he lose?
A.10 points. B.8 points. C.6 points. D.4 points.28.Which of the following causes the most accidents according to Paragraph 2?
A.Texting while driving.
B.Driving at the legal alcohol limit.
C.Talking on a cellphone while driving.
D.Driving under the influence of marijuana.
29.Which of the following statements is True according to Paragraph 3?
A.People driving older vehicles are more likely to behave recklessly.
B.People driving fancy cars are more likely to behave recklessly.
C.People driving beat-up vehicles are more likely to behave recklessly.
D.People driving less expensive vehicles are more likely to behave recklessly.
30.What might be the author's attitude to driverless cars?
A.Cautious. B.Doubtful. C.Uninterested. D.Supportive.
D
As prices drop and their functionality expands,you can expect to see humanoid( 类 人 的 ）
robots in more places,including schools,airports,and hospitals.Will they influence human behavior?
In a study published recently,scientists found that mean robots can help people concentrate.The
experiment,published in Science Robotics,was based on something called the Stroop Task, which is
widely used in psychology and described as the"gold standard"of attentional tests.It challenges
participants to name the colors of words and ignore their meanings while calculating
reaction time.
The researchers put a modern twist on the task,though-this time,there was a robot in the
room.The goal was to see if the presence of a robot would affect cognition( 认 知 ） ， and the
researchers found it did,but only when the robot was mean.
How do you make a robot mean?In this case,a meter-tall toy robot called a Meccanoid G15KS
was made to respond to seven questions.The good robots told jokes,spoke about friendship,and
described test subjects as nice.The bad robots replied to questions with passive aggressive
comebacks,such as"I enjoy doing analysis programs but you would not understand"and statements
like"I do not value friendship."Then the participants rated the robots."The more participants thought
the robot made them uncomfortable,the greater the improvement of their Stroop performance was,"the
researchers wrote."Not surprisingly,the bad robot was rated as less warm,friendly and pleasant than
the good robot."
The study authors argue that robots are crossing the line in some situations from machines to
social agents.That will change how humans interact with(与。，，相互作用）and behave around
them.
“Similar to a human's presence,the presence of a robot might not be neutral(无倾向性的）1nsituations like school or in the office when you are working."Nicolas Spatola,one of the study authors
said in an email,"So before your boss decides to introduce a robot in your office,1t could be a good
idea to evaluate how you feel about it and how it can positively or negatively impact your work,how
comfortable you may feel with it or if you feel it to be a threat."
Just 58 students from University Clermont Auvergne in France participated in the experiment but
the researchers found an increase in the speed of correct answers among those in the presence of a
mean robot when compared to those who were with a nice robot or alone.
In the future,robots will almost certainly become more and more common in nursing homes,hotel
check-in desks,behind the wheel,and elsewhere.“If we want to improve the use of robots in our daily
life,there seems to be a need to first understand how Human Robot Interaction can impact human
psychology,”Spatola said.
31.What was the finding of the new study?
A.The use of robots is rising.
B.Humanoid robots can be mean.
C.Unkind robots can sharpen our focus.
D.Robots are becoming more functional.,.
32.According to the passage,how did the participants judge the robots?
A.By their words.
B.By their actions.
C.By their appearance.
D.By the Stroop Task.
33.Which of the following might Nicolas Spatola agree with?
A.Be careful about using robots.
B.Leave the robot if it presents a threat.
C.Robots will have a good impact on offices.
D.Robots may replace humans in the workplace.
34.What was the drawback of the study?
A.The participants were too young.
B.The study method wasn't scientific.
C.There was a slight difference in speed.
D.The number of the participants was too small.
35.What can we infer from the last paragraph?
A.Scientists have already developed humanoid robots.
B.Humanoid robots have already found its way into our daily life.
C. Humanoid robots will certainly come into our daily life sooner or later.D.There is no difficulty we'll meet with before humanoid robots are widely used.
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。
When going to a foreign country,you often enter a new culture.The differences between
Cultures may make you feel stressed and you often find it difficult to adjust to the new
environment,which is usually called"culture shock”。
The psychological and physical symptoms of culture shock may appear depending on the
individuals.Some often feel anxious while adapting to a new culture-even more so when the cultural
distances are wide. 36 They remain so homesick and feel so sad about being separated from their
friends back home that they long to return,especially within the first year.
37 People adjusting to a new culture often feel lonely because the language barrier makes it hard
to create new relationships.Moreover,having trouble with the native
language often makes them unwilling to communicate with other people.
38_You may do some research on the cultural aspects of the new country such as the
history,customs,and religious beliefs,rather than on what to see and where to go,so you may get
prepared for a culture that is different from yours.Studying the language is also a great way to help
bridge the gap between the cultures. 39
A local club provides the perfect environment to get to know people who have a similar focus so
join one so that you can meet some locals and develop new friendships. 40 There are other travelers
who have the same experiences in a foreign country.Talk with them, sharing feelings,tips and insight.
A.They may lose appetite and have sleep problems.
B.Still,the most important change is communication.
C.They make a lot of effort to get used to the new environment.
D.The more of it is understood,the more of the new culture can be understood.
E.Learning about your future destination is a great way to get over culture shock.
F.Plus,remember that you aren't alone in your struggle to adjust in a new country.
G.Actually,staying in a foreign country helps you to know more of the new culture.
第三部分：完形填空（共 15 题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
认真阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中，选出
最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I remember it as if it were yesterday.I was 11 then,thinking,if my parents weren't going to tell
me,I would 41 what was going on myself.I slowly walked up to my teacher and asked, ＂
Mrs.Marcus,do you know what prostate cancer is?"She looked at me in 42 ,“Why do you ask,
Rachel?" I responded,"I 43_my parents talking about it.”Mrs.Marcus taught us health and nutrition.If there was anyone who had information on the
topic,it was her.The next day,she 44 me an envelope in which was an article that answered my
question.I read the article and learned it was a cancer with a low survival rate as it was 45 found early
on.
My father had gone for a yearly check-up.Results came back and everything looked great.He
looked at the reports and saw that some levels were 46 elevated(升高），yet still within the normal
47.
However,I was determined to talk with him seriously after careful 48.I told him,＂You'd better
check again just to be 49.These levels aren't concerning,but you know..." ＂ Why not?"That"why
not"50_my father to live for another 22 years.It 51 my father did have early prostate cancer.In addition
to traditional medicine,my parents tried every type of 52 treatment they could get their hands
on.53_,he chose to operate.The operation proved successful and just weeks after they 54 the
cancer,my father went skiing all day long.
I couldn't imagine what would have occurred if the borderline results had been ignored. With
time,I understood,realizing my dad had cancer as a child was challenging and 55 the way I view
health.
41.A.leave out B.bring out C.set out D.figure out
42.A.shame B.amazement C.relief D.panic
43.A.imagined B.followed C.overheard D.visited
44.A.bought B.handed C.awarded D.promised
45.A.rarely B.exactly C.probably D.merely
46.A.completely B.frequently C. slightly D.equally
47.A.speed B.range C.world D.pattern
48.A.understanding B.description C.selection D.consideration
49.A.safe B.honest C.perfect D.available
50.A.forced B.enabled C.inspired D.convinced
51.A.went up B.went out C.turned out D.turned up
52.A.alternative B.regular C.initial D.urgent
53.A.Automatically B.Unfortunately C.Gradually D.Eventually
54.A.recognized B.removed C.caught D.named
55.A.shaped B.cleaned C.mended D.crossed
第四部分：选词填空（共 10 题；每题 1 分，满分 10 分）
选择适当的词或短语并用其正确形式填。
wind up undertake acknowledge drop off subscribe to arise from provecorrespond to split up put through
56.This year I plan to_________more magazines and novels for reading.
57.You'd better drive your car in such a windy day with the windows___________
58.Her point that they should take the first step________to be right finally.
59.The deaths abroad__________the COVID-19 have increased in the past two months.
60.Many firefighters_________responsibility to put out the fire in Xichang,nineteen of whom lost
their lives.
61.He is looking for a part-time job to____________school.
62.The price of oil______________last month,contributing to more people buying new cars.
63.It has been universally___________that the whole world is a stage,and all the people are players.
64.I don't think what he says_____________what he does.
65.We walked together for a while and then______________to go home.
第五部分：语法填空（共 10 题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Push for online employment is on the way!The government will take (66)（practice)steps to
promote online employment services.Meanwhile,campus job fairs for college graduates will pause(67)
（avoid)large gatherings of people during the ongoing novel coronavirus epidemic,an official said(68)
Wednesday.
The employment platforms will share job(69)_（inform)with those of provinces, universities
and employment services,so that they can (70)＿（joint)offer online employment services,said Wang
Hui,director of the ministry's Department of College Students Affairs.
About 8.74 million college students(71)_(graduate)from colleges and universities around
China this June, (72) ＿ accounts for an increase of 400,000 as many graduates (73)_ last
year.Springtime employment is one of the most important(74) （ opportunity)for graduates seeking
jobs.
The ministry will strictly review employer and employment information (75)_(post) online to
ensure it is true,and promote online interviews,signing of contracts and employment procedures at
universities across the country.
第六部分：书面表达（共两题；满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文（满分 15 分）
假定你是学生会主席苏华。学生会打算举办“颂扬身边人和身边事”的演讲比赛，请根据以
下信息写一份英文通知。内容包括：1.报名时间：截止到 4 月 30 日；
2.活动时间：5 月 5 日下午 2:00-5:00;
3.活动地点：学校会议室；
4.颁奖：评出前 15 名并颁奖。
注意：
1.词数 100 词左右；颂扬身边人和身边事：Sing Praises to People and Things around
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Notice
——————————————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————————————
——————————————————————————————————————
The Students' Union
第二节 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。（满分 25 分）
On the night of the play,Jack was at the theatre early and he was already dressed in
policeman's clothes long before the first two scenes.He certainly looked like the part all right, he
thought as he admired himself in the mirror.
Then he suddenly felt nervous.After all,it was his first time to have a part in a play.How could he
face the people watching the play?He put his head in his hands and tried to remember his lines(台词
），but nothing came to his mind.
A knock on the door made him look up.He was to go on stage in the third scene.“Have I missed
my part and ruined( 破 坏 ） the play for everybody?"he thought to himself.But it was only the
manager.She noticed how nervous he was and suggested he should stand near the stage where he
could watch and follow the play.She was right;it seemed to work.In fact the more he watched the
play,the more he felt himself part of it.
Everything was going on when the manager came to him again,looking worried as she placed a
hand on his arm anxious,"she said."One of the actors in the second scene suddenly felt sick,but we
must continue the play.Could you come onto the stage instead of him?”注意：
1. 所续写的短文词数应为 150 左右；
2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3.续写部分分为二段，每段的开头语已经为你写好；
4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。
Paragraph 1:
On hearing what the manager said,Jack
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
It's time for him to go on stage._
2019～2020 学年度第一学期期末考试
高二英语试题参考答案及听力录音稿
第一部分：听力（每题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
l-5 CABBC 6-10 BABBC 11-15 ABBBC 16-20 BAAAB
第二部分：阅读理解（每题 2 分，满分 40 分）21-23 DCB 24-26 DAB 27-30 DABD 31-35 CAADC 36-40 ABEDF
第三部分：完形填空（每题 1 分，满分 15 分）
41-45 DBCBA 41-45CBDAB 46-55 CADBA
第四部分：选词填空（每题 1 分，满分 10 分）
56. subscribe to 57. wound up 58. proved 59. arising from 60. undertook
61. put through 62. dropped off 63. acknowledged 64. corresponds to 65. split
up
第五部分：语法填空（每题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
66. practical 67. to avoid 68. on 69. information 70. jointly
71. will graduate 72. which 73. as 74. opportunities 75. posted
第六部分：书面表达（共两篇，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文（满分 15 分）
Notice
In order to improve the students’ spoken English and encourage them to learn
from the people around who do lots of voluntary work. An English contest, Sing
Praises to People and Things around, will be held in the school meeting room from 2
p.m to 5 p.m on May 5. The contest is organized by the Student Union. Those who
want to participate in the contest, please sign up in the Student Union office before
April 30. The first 15 winners will be given prizes. Everyone is welcome to take part in
it.
The Students’ Union
April 26, 2020
第二节 读后续写参考范文（满分 25 分）On hearing what the manager said, Jack felt even more nervous. He didn’t
even finish his part in the third scene. How could he play the part in the second one?
He couldn’t imagine it and felt less confident. Just at that moment, the manager
handed over the script to Jack and encouraged him to remember the lines. Jack had
no option but to have a go. He then start his preparations. He determined to act it
well and didn’t want to let the manager down.
It’s time for him to go on stage. The manager said “Come on!”. Jack raised
up his courage and went on stage. To everyone’s surprise, the play went smoothly.
Jack performed extremely well and the audience gave him a long and warm applause.
The manager came and cheered, “Jack, you did it! Congratulations!”. Jack smiled
and said, “I just did what I could to continue the play. If not, where was my part in
third scene without the second?” People around all laughed.
听力原文：
Text 1
W: Do you like Barry?
M: No, not very much. He’s too ambitious and dishonest.
Text 2
W: Good morning. Can I help you, Ms. ?W: Yes, please. What is the air fare to London?
M: Two thousand and three hundred yuan.
W: Return?
W: No. How many do you want?
W: Two for Flight EA806 on Nov. 6.
Text 3
W: One moment please. Sorry, we are out of the blue dresses in large. Would you
please look at this one? It’ s a new arrival, silk and handmade, 200 dollars.
M: It’s a little expensive. But I think I’ll take it.
Text 4
W: Hurry up. I’m afraid we’ll be late, for it will take us more than forty minutes to
go to the airport by bus.
M: No. We’ll take a taxi and it will take us fifteen minutes only.
Text 5
W: I can’t stand that. Do you know why I’ll punish you severely?
M: I don’t know.
W:Because you beat the younger child. I’ll never let it happen again.
W: But I’m younger than you, you can beat me anyway!
Text 6
W: Where were you and your wife last week?
M: We were traveling in New Zealand.
W: How did you go there?M: By air.
W: What’s the weather like there?
W: Very cool.
W: What do you think of that country?
M: Very beautiful and clean and the people are very friendly.
W: What about the food?
W: It is not very expensive but delicious.
W: How much did you spend?
M: Not too much. About one thousand dollars each.
W: I hope to go there some day too.
Text 7
W: Can I help you?
M: Yes，please. I’d like some apples. How much is it?
W: The apples from Shandong are 5.5 yuan a kilo and those from Fujian are 6.8
yuan a kilo. Which kind would you like?
M: Which do you think are better?
W: The apples from Shandong are big and sweeter, but those from Fujian are soft,
crisp and fragrant.
M: OK. I’ll take two kilos of Fujian apples.
W: Anything else?
W: How do you sell the grapes?
W: 5 yuan a kilo. They are very sweet.M: OK. Three kilos of grapes.
Text 8
W:Are you ready to go shopping?
W: Just a minute. I need to make a list of the things that we need.
W: Good idea. Have you written down potatoes, carrots, and onions?
M:I don’t have onions on my list. I’ll add them. We should get some tea. Is green
tea OK or should we get the same tea that we usually get?
W: Let’s get both. We need some coffee too. Is that on your list?
M: Yes, it is. Here’s my list. Is there anything that I’ve forgotten?
W: I want to get some chocolate and some cheese.
M: What kind of cheese do you want?
W: I’m not sure. I’ll decide at the cheese counter, when I can see what they have.
Have we got enough money?
M: We don’t have enough cash, so I’ll take my credit card and we can pay with
that.
Text 9
W: I’ve heard you went into hospital for a few days to undergo surgery. I hope
everything’s OK.
W: Yes, fine. I had something wrong with my stomach, and it often ached, but it
wasn’t serious.
W: I really dislike going to a doctor or to a hospital.
M: I think most people are a little nervous about it. I was really nervous just before I
had the operation, but I felt like sleeping during the operation.W: It must have really hurt afterwards.
W: Well, the nurse gave me plenty of painkillers, but it did feel uncomfortable. I
wasn’t permitted to eat anything for 48 hours. That was the worst thing. .
W: I bet you were ready for a thick juicy steak when you got out of hospital.
M: I certainly was! However, the doctor gave me a list of food I couldn’t eat for
another 72 hours, and steak was on the list!
W: Is there any pain now?
W: No. I stopped taking painkillers after a couple of days.
M: Did they take good care of you in the hospital?
W: Oh, yes. The nurses were very kind, though they were strict about what I could
drink.
Text 10
Today，we’re going to talk a little bit about how to care for an elderly cat. To start
off, the most important thing is to get them enough nutrition. As cats get older, they
do change. How much they need, how much they’ll eat. And so, there are different
diets that are specifically made for elderly cats. Sometimes elderly cats need can food;
sometimes cats just need the dry food. There are different diets, so we should know
what’s best for our cat.
The second thing is seeing your vet regularly. As animals get older, they should be
seen about every six months. They should have routine blood work done. As cats
become older, or as they become past the age of seven, blood work yearly is a good
idea to check their organ function. They should keep up to date on their vaccines. But,
one other thing you should look for, as an owner, is to check their teeth. We have a
really big problem with dental disease in small animals. If you find elderly cats have
different behavior changes, as in drinking more water or maybe losing a rapid
amount of weight, you should take them to see your vet.So, those are a few things that we would have you look for in case there was a
problem with an elderly cat.
微信/支付宝扫码支付