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宜城一中 枣阳一中
襄州一中 曾都一中
2019—2020 学年上学期高三期中考试英语试题
时间：120 分钟 主命题学校：曾都一中
分值：150 分 命题老师：
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。
例如：How much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是 C.
1. What does the man prefer to do on Sundays?
A. Go shopping. B. Do some reading. C. Go swimming.
2. What does the woman mean?
A. The refrigerator doesn’t work.
B. They will probably run out of food.
C. More than enough food has been prepared.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
4. When will Professor Davidson talk with the woman?
A. After his class today. B. The next day. C. Before office hours.
5. What subject does the woman think less difficult?
A. Literature. B. History. C. Mathematics.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选
项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小
题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
6. How much does a key chain cost?
A. Two. B Five. C. Ten.
7. What will the woman do?
A. Help the man. B. Close the store. C. Go home.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. When did Keiko start to live in America?
A. In 2011. B. In 2013. C. In 2016.
9. What was Keiko’s trouble?
A. He didn’t look like Japanese.
B. He was not Japanese any more.
C. He acted a little different from other Japanese.
10. Why does Keiko like Japanese culture?2
A. Because Japanese people have different opinions from others.
B. Because of the good relationship between Japanese people.
C. Because Japanese take each other for granted.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Husband and wife.
C. Neighbors.
12. Where did the man go to college?
A. In Texas. B. In Washington. C. In Nebraska.
13. What is the woman’s job?
A. She is a computer programmer.
B. She is a banker.
C. She is an artist.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14. What did Fitbit say about the recent study?
A. It was false. B. It hurt their business. C. It was reasonable.
15. When does the man use his Fitbit?
A. Only when he’s exercising.
B. During the daytime.
C. All the time.
16. What does the man think of his Fitbit?
A. It’s uncomfortable to wear.
B. It isn’t useful.
C. It’s worthwhile to buy one.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What does the Golden Rule ask people to do?
A. Study hard and seek truth.
B. Respect their families and ancestors.
C. Treat others as they wish to be treated.
18. Which is one of the teachings of Confucius?
A. People should develop their own personal rules.
B. Husbands should respect wives.
C. People should memorize rules of behavior.
19. How did Confucius teach lessons?
A. Through arguments.
B. Through reasoning.
C. Through personal examples.
20. What does the speaker say about Confucius?
A. He used to be even more popular.
B. He has influenced many cultures.
C. He has little effect on people today.
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）3
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
It can be tough for kids to tear themselves away from their computers and mobile devices these
days. While they’re playing games, wouldn’t it be great if they could be learning at the same time?
Good educational apps offer fun challenges that teach specific grade-level skills. Here are four that
combine fun and learning.
Understanding Math（$3. 99; iOS）
Understanding Math goes beyond basic comprehension to gain a deeper understanding of the
whys and hows of math. The app tracks your child’s progress to determine strengths and
weaknesses in different skill areas, and you can customize（订制）your child’s learning experience to
suit the needs.
WordCreativity Kit（$2. 99; iOS）
Word Creativity Kit aims not only to make creative writing fun but also build up grammar rules.
The app presents a series of words from seven categories, such as space or fantasy. Kids add their
own words to finish the complete thoughts that these words have inspired.
Barefoot World Atlas（$4. 99; iOS）
Barefoot World Atlas helps kids learn about geography and world cultures with a touch of the
screen. Each region features a set of sub-topics, from wildlife and natural features to native people,
landmarks, and architecture. These facts and illustrations are delivered in photographs, sounds, and
hundreds of mini videos.
My Grades & Homework（$0. 99; iOS）
A combination of grades and homework tracker, My Grades & Homework can help your child
stay organized and on top of the progress in school. A convenient calendar and course list format
offer a glance at your child’s assignment schedule that he or she might not normally get from
standard homework planners.
21. Which app is beneficial to children’s writing skills?
A. Understanding Math. B. Word Creativity Kit.
C. Barefoot World Atlas. D. My Grades Homework.
22. What is the similarity of the four apps?
A. They need purchasing when downloaded.
B. They help children improve their grades.
C. They make studies fun because of mini videos.
D. They inform parents of their children’s progress frequently.
23. What is the purpose of the text?
A. To wish readers to bring in more similar apps for children.
B. To encourage parents to allow their students to play apps.
C. To design the educational apps to combine fun and learning. D.
To introduce four educational apps for readers to buy and use.
B
Desiree was only four when she lost her Dad. Instead of gradually adjusting to his death,
Desiree refused to accept it and even wanted to die so as to be with her father. Concerned about her
daughter, Rhonda turned to her mother, Trish Moore, for help.
November 8 of 1993 would have been Ken’s 29th birthday. So Trish advised Desiree to send
her father a card. Desiree’s eyes lit up as she dictated a letter, “Happy birthday, Daddy. I love you4
and miss you. I hope you get this and can write to me on my birthday.” Trish wrote the message and
their address on a small piece of paper and tied it to the end of the string on a balloon with a
drawing of the Little Mermaid（美人鱼）. Finally, Desiree released the balloon.
On November 12 in eastern Canada, Wade MacKinnon was duck-hunting. Suddenly something
in the bushes caught his eye. Curious, he approached to find a silver balloon. The letter finished
with a mailing address in Live Oak, California. The balloon traveled 3, 000 miles. What a
coincidence! A Little Mermaid balloon landed at Mermaid Lake. To help Desiree, the MacKinnons
wrote her a letter with a birthday card and an adaptation of The Little Mermaid.
The MacKinnons’ package arrived later on Desiree’s birthday. The letter read, “Happy birthday
from your daddy. You must be wondering who we are. Well, it all started… There are no stores in
heaven, so your daddy picked us to do the shopping. We know your daddy loves you very much and
wants you to be happy and not sad. Lots of love, the MacKinnons.”
Tears in eyes, Desiree said, “I knew Daddy would find a way not to forget me.” Next, Trish
began to read the Little Mermaid to her, in which the mermaid was finally carried away by angels.
“The mermaid goes to heaven just like Daddy!” Desiree said with delight. She understood then her
father was with her always.
24. Why did Rhonda ask her mother for help?
A. Her husband passed away too young.
B. She wanted to free Desiree from sorrow. C.
Desiree kept her distance from her father. D.
She had no time to read books to Desiree.
25. What do we know about the balloon?
A. It travelled a long distance for several days.
B. It was decorated with some silver strings.
C. It landed just at the MacKinnons’ house.
D. It was tied with the book the Little Mermaid.
26. Which of the following best describes the MacKinnons?
A. Demanding. B. Humorous.
C. Caring. D. Generous.
27. What does the author intend to tell us in the text?
A. A Fantastic Adventure of a Balloon.
B. A New Story of the Little Mermaid.
C. A Heartbreaking Experience of a Girl.
D. A Magic Response from “Heaven”.
C
Record fires sweeping across the Amazon this month have been grabbing global headlines as
scientists and environmental groups are worried that they will worsen climate change crisis and
threaten biodiversity.
As the largest rainforest in the world, the Amazon is often called “the lungs of the world”. It is
also home to about 3 million species of plants and animals, and 1 million native people. The vast
areas of rainforest play an important role in the world’s ecosystem because they absorb heat instead
of it being reflected back into the atmosphere. They also store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen,
ensuring that less carbon is released, mitigating the effects of climate change.
“Any forest destroyed is a threat to biodiversity and the people who use that biodiversity,”5
Thomas Lovejoy, an ecologist at George Mason University told National Geographic. “The
overwhelming threat is that a lot of carbon goes into the atmosphere,” he stressed. “In the midst of
the global climate crisis, we cannot afford more damage to a major source of oxygen and
biodiversity. The Amazon must be protected,” U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres said.
Data from the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) show that the number of forest fires
in Brazil quickly increased by 82 percent from January to August this year from a year ago. A total
of 71,497 forest fires were registered in the country in the first eight months of 2019, up from
39,194 in the same period in 2018, INPE said. “We estimate that the forest areas in the Brazilian
Amazon have decreased something between 20 and 30 percent compared to the last 12 months,”
Carlos Nobre, a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo, told German broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
Brazil owns about 60 percent of the Amazon rainforest, whose degradation could have severe
consequences for global climate and rainfall. The extent of the area ruined by fires has yet to be
determined, but the emergency has transcended （ 超 出 ） Brazil’s borders, reaching Peruvian,
Paraguayan and Bolivian regions.
28. What is the second paragraph mainly talking about?
A. The effects of climate change.
B. The role of the Amazon rainforest.
C. The results of the Amazon rainforest fires.
D. The causes of the decreasing biodiversity.
29. What can we learn from Thomas’s and Antonio’s words?
A. The biodiversity makes the rainforests unique.
B. The rainforest fires result in serious consequences.
C. The global climate crisis brings more rainforest fires.
D. The dry weather leads to the rainforest fires.
30. Why does the author list the numbers in Paragraph 4?
A. To prove the importance of rainforest.
B. To show the influence of forest fires. C.
To explain the process of the research.
D. To present the reduction of rainforest areas.
31. What is the bset title of this passaage?
A. The climate change crisis is worsening.
B. The forest areas are on the decline.
C. “The lungs of the earth” is burning.
D. The world’s ecosystem is under attack.
D
Being able to take advantage of truly unlimited data is a smartphone user’s dream, but everyone
I’ve talked to about 5G is more excited about the usage unlocked by next-generation wireless
devices. From smart home security to self-driving cars, all the Internet-connected equipment in your
life will be able to talk to each other at lightning-fast speed with reduced delay.
“5G is one of those forerunners, along with artificial intelligence, of this coming data age.” said
Steve Koenig, senior director of market research for the Consumer Technology Association.
“Self-driving vehicles are emblematic in this data age — they show application of data completely.
With one single task, driving, you have large amounts of data coming from the vehicle itself, and a
variety of sensors（传感器）are collecting a lot of information to model its environment as it moves.6
It’s pulling in data from other vehicles about conditions down the road. There’s lots of data behind
that task, which is why we need the speed and lower latency（延迟）.
AR glasses and virtua（l 虚拟的）reality headphones haven’t yet been inside the mainstream, but
tech companies are joyfully saying that such equipment will eventually replace our smartphones.
With 5G, that could actually happen. This is notable because companies such as Apple are
reportedly developing AR glasses to improve — or even replace — smartphones.
Ericsson showed at February’s Mobile World Congress in 2019 how smart glasses could
become faster and lighter with a 5G connection, because instead of being weighed down with
components, the glasses could rely on outside equipment for processing power.
But don’t get too excited. There’s still a lot of work to be done in the meantime, including some
necessary testing to make sure the radio plays nicely with basic systems and service construction so
that 5G isn’t only concentrated in big cities, but universally.
32. What does the first paragraph focus on?
A. The potential of 5G.
B. The super speed of 5G.
C. Usage of smart equipmen.
D. The future of smart equipment.
33. Which word can replace “emblematic” underlined in paragraph 2?
A. available. B. productive.
C. representative. D. popular.
34. What is tech companies’ attitude towards the replacement of smartphones?
A. indifferent. B. Optimistic.
C. Cautious. D. Disapproving.
35. Why does much work still need to be done according to the last paragraph?
A. To make radio play nicely. B. To construct big 5G cities.
C. To do 5G trials effectively. D. To expand 5G coverage fully.
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。
Real-life Room Escape Games
Real-life room escape games are a type of physical adventure game in which people are locked
in a room with other participants and have to use the things in the room to settle a series of puzzles,
find clues, and escape the room within a set time limit.
The game are based on Escape the Room video games, such as Crimson Room and QP-Shot,
created by TAKAGISM Ine. by Toshimitsu Takagi in 2005, in which the player is locked inside a
room and must explore his or her surroundings in order to escape. 36 Other inspirations
include adventure board games and movies. Real-life room escape games are becoming popular in
the United States, Japan, and China. 37 For example, some games require you escape
prison cells while others require you escape space stations.
38 Soon, they were exported to North America, Asia and Australia. Examples include
the two pioneer companies Hint Hunt and Adventure Rooms.
The games were so successful that new locations began opening up across China, in cities big
and small, according to Want China Times. In the southern city of Shenzhen, for example, the first
escape game location opened last August. 39 “These real-life escape games can help those
who stay at home on their computers and iPads all day to experience real social circles,” Tian7
41. A. fluently B. carefully C. slowly D. frequently
42. A. ill-treated B. bad-tempered C. warm-hearted D. good-natured
43. A. remind B. annoy C. tease D. abuse
44. A. delayed B. deserted C. prohibited D. unemployed
45. A. laughing B. whispering C. cheering D. clapping
46. A. absorbed B. amused C. fooled D. struck
47. A. atmosphere B. situation C. address D. reason
48. A.difference B. profit C. fortune D. living
Xiaochuan, who owns two room escape game stores in Jinan, told Want China Times. Earlier this
year, The South China Morning Post said the real-life escape games are a hit among “highly
stressed students and overworked young professionals”. 40 Some players get so involved
that they tear down equipment or decorations inside their “prisons”, as Zhu Yumeng, chief operating
officer of Beijing room escape game store Taoquan told China Daily.
A. Players must be observant and use their critical thinking skills to escape the room.
B. They should also be brave enough to face their fears.
C. Permanent real life escape games in a fixed location were first opened in Europe.
D. Sometimes the excitement becomes a bit much, though.
E. Weekend or day event escape games have been held in some stores.
F. And seven new game locations quickly followed.
G. Each game adds local themes to settings.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I grew up in a small village in Ohio, where everyone knew a man called Tom. Uneducated, he
couldn’t talk 41 . And because he was 42 and not very smart, everyone teased him. I
guessed he was an easy mark.
One day, he came walking by. I was about 12 and thought it would make me feel grown-up to
43 him like the adults did.
He asked how I was doing. I told him my father was 44 , and that we lacked money. I
could hear my friends 45 in the background so I went on with the lie. I had him 46
so completely that every time he inquired about the 47 , I would make it seem increasingly
worrying.
I knew he made a 48 by doing odd jobs（打零工）, so it seemed 49 when he
asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would 50 . He
responded, “You poor thing, I will 51 for you. ”
That night I heard the 52 rattle（作响）softly. Thinking it was the wind beating against
it, I 53 it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I found a box of 54 . I knew
who had given the food. I 55 the small box of canned food with tears in my eyes. I felt
56 , and wanted to return the groceries.
My father would not let me take the box 57 . He said it would hurt Tom. Each day when
we were to have dinner, my father would ask, “What side dish are we having from the 58
box today? ”
It was 59 for me to eat the food. I knew Tom had given sacrificially. He gave the best
he had, but I did not 60 the gift.8
49. A.funny B. impossible C. practical D. moving
50. A. panic B. starve C. remain D. succeed
51. A. pray B. manage C. operate D. purchase
52. A. window B. door C. fence D. box
53. A. investigated B. explored C. fastened D. ignored
54. A. vegetables B. groceries C. snacks D. fruits
55. A. held up B. took over C. looked through D. packed up
56. A. frustrated B. thrilled C. touched D. ashamed
57. A. out B. away C. back D. apart
58. A. ice B. gift C. money D. check
59. A. hard B. amazing C. pleasant D. precious
60. A. get B. refuse C. deserve D. appreciate
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，并将
答案填写在答题卡相应的位置上。
When foreigners negotiate, or register in certain areas of China, they may be 61
(surprise) at Chinese’s special fondness and preference for seals. To Chinese, seals are an art of deep
cultural roots, 62 combines the essence of both calligraphy （ 书 法 ） and sculpture and
inspires generations to study, to appreciate and to collect.
It is believed that seals came out as early 63 8, 000 years ago after our ancestors could
make pottery wares（陶瓷）and had private property. They were assumed to make marks on 64
(they) own possessions to prevent them from being stolen. When the first dynasty 65 (found),
the king began to use seals to empower（授权）and to show lordly credits. Only the king’s special
seal was then called “Xi”, 66 (represent) the highest authority. The first emperor of China,
Qin Shi Huang, had his “Xi” 67 (make)out of the invaluable and beautiful jade “Heshi Bi”.
Then the local governments also needed seals for 68 same function. Meanwhile,
private seals were carved in a variety of lucky 69 (character) and vivid animal patterns.
70 (gradual), the sphragistics（印章学）came into being.
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。每次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(＼)划掉。 修改：在错的词下画一横线，
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。
One day, when I was on the train, there were a crowd at one of the stations. A old man and a
little girl tried to get on. Just as she stepped on the train, the guard shut the gate and leave the girl
outside. The girl ran after the train and cried, “Mister, let me to go with him. My grandpa is blind. ”
Not knew where he was, the old man felt through the air for the gently hand of the girl. I took care9
the old man and got him off at the next station, which we waited till the girl came. That was the
most touched thing I had ever experienced.
第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）
假定你是李华，是一名高中学生。为庆祝新中国成立 70 周年，你校将举行合唱比赛。请
给你的外教 Mr. Smith 写一封电子邮件，邀请他参加。邮件的内容包括：
1. 合唱主题：歌唱祖国和改革开放政策实施以来祖国的巨大变化；
2. 比赛的时间、地点以及参加者；
3. 注意事项：不得将零食和水带入活动现场。
注意：
1. 词数 100 左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：合唱比赛 chorus competition 改革开放 the reform and opening-up
Dear Mr. Smith,
Yours,
Li Hua1
宜城一中 枣阳一中
襄州一中 曾都一中
2019----2020 学年上学期高三期中考试英语参考答案
听力：1~5BCABA 6~10 BAACB 11~15 CBBAC 16~20 CCACB
阅读理解：21~30 BAD BACD BBDC ACBD 36~40 AGCFD
完形填空：41~60 ADCDA CBDAB ABDBC DCBAC
语法填空：
61. surprised 62. which 63. as 64. their 65. was founded
66. representing 67. made 68. the 69. characters 70. Gradually
短文改错
One day, when I was on the train, there were a crowd at one of the stations. A old man and
was An
a little girl tried to get on. Just as she stepped on the train, the guard shut the gate and leave the
he left
girl outside. The girl ran after the train and cried, “Mister, let me to go with him. My grandpa is
blind. ” Not knew where he was, the old man felt through the air for the gently hand of the girl.
knowing gentle
I took care ∧ the old man and got him off at the next station, when we waited till the girl came.
of where
That was the most touched thing I had never experienced.
touching
评分总则：
英语作文评分标准
1、本题总分为 25 分，按 5 个档次给分。
2、评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定是否达到及格线（15 分），然后确定其
所属的具体档次，以该档次的要求来衡量，最后给分。其所属档次，然后以该档次的要
求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3、词数少于 80 和多于 120 的，从总分中减去 2 分。
4、评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及
上下文的连贯性。
5、若缺少要点，分数降一档处理。
6、拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考
虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
7、书写较差以至于影响交际，将其分数降低一个档次。
评分细则：
优秀（22--25）：紧扣主题，覆盖所有要点，内容充实；语法结构多样，词汇丰富，行
文流畅，显示出较强的语言运用能力，允许有个别语言错误，但不影响意思表达。2
良好（18--21）：紧扣主题，覆盖所有要点，内容较充实，行文较流畅，语言有少量错
误，但基本不影响意思表达。
一般（15--17）：紧扣主题，基本覆盖所有要点，语言错误已影响了部分意思的表达，
但多数句子基本正确；基本达到预期写作目的。
较差（11--14）：要点不全，内容不完整，行文不够连贯；语言错误较多，半数句子基
本正确。
差（6--10）：内容混乱，或主要内容偏离主题，尚能够写出少数与内容相关的可读句。
极差（0--5）：只能写出与内容相关的词语，没有有效信息；抄写其他文章，或只是写
出与作文无关的内容。
书面表达（25 分）
Dear Mr. Smith,
In honor of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of New China, our school is going to
organize a chorus competition. As a student of yours, I’d like to invite you to join us in the
celebrations.
With the purpose of promoting students’ patriotism, on the night of Sept. 29th, there is going
to be a chorus competition among all the classes from Grades One and Two, singing songs for our
great beloved motherland, and singing high praise of the great changes having taken place in
China since the reform and opening-up policy’s being carried out. It will start at 19: 00 in the
musical hall.
By the way, all the students are told not to bring any snacks or water to the competition site. I
sincerely hope that you will join us and share the happiness with us. Looking forward to your
early reply!
听力材料
Text 1
M: I usually do some reading instead of going shopping on Sundays.
W: But I enjoy going swimming.
Text 2
M: Do you think we have made enough food for the party?
W: The refrigerator is about to explode.
Text 3
M: Have you got a single room for two nights?
W: Yes. You can have a room facing the sea.
M: What’s the price?
W: $34 a night with a shower.
Text 4
Yours,
Li Hua
W: Excuse me, Professor Davidson, but I was hoping to talk to you about my class project for
physics.
M: I have a class in a few minutes. Why don’t you come and see me during office hours
tomorrow?
Text 5
M: According to the report, about 90 percent of the students did quite well in history, but only 703
percent in literature.
W: Well. I still think that history is a little more complicated than literature.
Text 6
M: I’ve counted this money three times, but I can’t get the right amount.
W: Well, what did you start with, Fred? $120?
M: Yes. We have two fifties, a ten, and two fives.
W: OK, and you sold a key chain — that’s five dollars...and two notebooks — that’s another
two dollars, right?
M: Yes, that’s right. But no matter what I do, I always have an extra dollar.
W: Well, we can’t close the store until the numbers are right. Let me have a look.
M: Be my guest, Stephanie.
Text 7
W: Now, Keiko, how long did you live in America for?
M: I lived there from 2011 to 2016.
W: That’s a long time. What was it like when you came back to Japan?
M: It was quite difficult because I looked like Japanese and obviously I am Japanese but I acted a
little bit different from other people. For example, there’s no hug between friends. Those little
things in daily life shocked me a little bit.
W: Have you got used to that culture now?
M: Yes. I think it’s one of the good things about Japanese cultures and Japanese people because
they really do respect the other people’s opinions, even with friends. They don’t take each
other for granted so I’m getting used to it.
Text 8
W: Hello. My name is Christina. I’m just stopping by to bring you some cookies and to introduce
myself.
M: Hi, Christina. I’m Bryce. It’s very nice to meet you. Please come in.
W: Sure.
M: Thank you for the cookies. Would you like something to drink?
W: Water is fine. Thank you.
M: Here you go. Take a seat. So, where were you living before?
W: My husband and I were living in Nebraska, but he got a job out here, so that’s why we moved.
I’ve never been to the West Coast before. I love Washington so far.
M: I’ve been in Washington for ten years now. I was born in Texas and came out here for college.
I’ve stayed ever since.
W: What do you do for work?
M: I’m a computer programmer. It’s a good job, but my real passion in life is making furniture.
W: That’s interesting. I do a lot of painting in my spare time, although I’m a banker during the
day.
Text 9
W: What are you wearing?
M: A Fitbit. It’s a watch that helps me keep track of my health.
W: How accurate do you think it actually is?
M: I’m not sure. I read a study recently that said the Fitbit’s heart rate monitor doesn’t do a great
job at measuring your heartbeat during physical activity. It gives a higher reading than it4
should.
W: Oh, I thought it would have been the other way around.
M: Me too. Of course, Fitbit was very upset by the study and said it wasn’t true.
W: Well, a study like that will probably really hurt its business.
M: Well, their products are very popular, so people will still most likely buy them.
W: Do you wear your Fitbit often, or just when you’re exercising?
M: I wear it all day, every day. I even wear it when I’m sleeping.
W: Wow, that’s impressive. Isn’t it uncomfortable?
M: No, not at all.
W: Maybe I should get one.
M: You should. I really like mine. There are many different kinds you can choose from. They’re
expensive, but I think they’re worth the money.
Text 10
Have you heard of the Golden Rule? The great Chinese philosopher Confucius taught this
principle. It is a very important and well-known idea. The rule says not to do anything to other
people that you would not want them to do to you. It is a very simple yet deep truth. Confucius
possessed a lot of important wisdom like this.
He encouraged many values like children respecting elders, people respecting their ancestors,
and wives respecting husbands. He desired for these moral principles in people’s lives and in the
government of the country. He believed that people should develop their own personal rules
instead of simply memorizing rules of behavior to follow. He also had a thoughtful way of
teaching. Instead of presenting his ideas through arguments and reasoning, he taught his rules
through personal examples. He himself studied hard and sought truth, dreams and a perfect
personality. In short, Confucius aimed to establish a world of great harmony. For over two
thousand years, his teachings and beliefs still have a great effect on Chinese culture. Many other
cultures around the world have also been influenced to this day by these important moral
teachings.
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