高二英语选修6教育集团树人学校期末考试

2009-2010-1 教育集团树人学校期末考试 2010-1-25 高二年级英语学科 Ⅰ.听力 第一节(共 5 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 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，有关小题和阅读下一 小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What's the most probable relationship between the two speakers? A. They are host and guest. B. They are waiter and customer. C. They are husband and wife. 2. Where did this conversation take place? A. At the hospital. B. At the airport. C. At the post office. 3. Why will the woman go to London? A. To have a look at London. B. To go with her friend. C. To spend the weekend. 4. What's the woman's job? A. She is a saleswoman. B. She is a waitress. C. She is a hotel clerk. 5. How is the weather now? A. It's snowing. B. It's raining. C. It's clear. 第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题将给出每题 5 秒钟； 听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 8 题。 6. Why was Paul angry with Jane? A. She told the others about his salary. B. She told Mrs. Wallace his salary. C. She always talks to everybody. 7. Why did Jane tell Mrs. Wallace the news according to her own explanation? A. Because she thought it doesn't matter. B. Because she knew everybody would know at last. C. Because she got too excited and wasn't thinking. 8. What does Paul mean by "Everyone in this town got a big nose"? A. People in this town have big noses. B. People in this town are always eager to know about others' things. C. People don't care about each other. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 9 至 11 题。 9. What is the man reading? A. A magazine. B. A Chinese play. C. A newspaper. 10. Where are they going at the weekend? A. Beijing Theater. B. Beihai Park. C. Beihai Cinema. 11. What are they going there for? A. For a visit. B. To see Beijing Opera. C. To learn Beijing Opera. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 12 至 14 题。 12. Why didn't Mike take an examination yesterday? A. Because he didn't want to do so. B. Because he got sick. C. Because he got the examination date wrong. 13. What did the professor permit Mike to do? A. Have all examination at home. B. Have an exam sometime later when he got better. C. Have an exam next term. 14. Why didn't Mike drive his car? A. Because the doctor told him not to. B. Because he liked taking a walk. C. Because he didn't think he was able to. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 15 至 17 题。 15. What does Rogers mean in this conversation? A. Tom's friend. B. Tom's teacher. C. The name of a person. 16. What does Tom tell his mother in yesterday's letter? A. He had made a new discovery. B. He had lost his new job. C. He had just bought a car. 17. Why does Tom tell his mother about his job? A. Because he doesn't want her to worry about his job. B. Because he doesn't want her to worry about his life. C. Because he doesn't want her to worry about his marriage. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。 18. Where did the fire probably start? A. On the first floor. B. On the second floor. C. On the third floor. 19. When was the building built? A. In 1930. B. In 1782. C. In 1718. 20. What was the building used as at the time of the fire? A. A history museum. B. A hotel. C. The old people's home. Ⅱ.单项选择（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分） 1.——John is not coming to the party tonight. ——But he . A. promises B. promised C. will promise D. had promised 2. The man has been arrested for the murder last month. A. advised B. attended C. attempted D. announced 3. My parents have been married for 20 years and never once with each other. A. they had quarreled B. they have quarreled C. have they quarreled D. had they quarreled 4. Americans eat as they actually need every day. A. twice as much protein B. twice protein as much C. protein as much twice D. protein as twice much 5. One of the reasons Billy Crystal has become so famous is _______ his outstanding ability to improvise. A. that; that B. why; / C. why; that D. /; because 6. The fans are interested in the entertainment news which the private lives of celebrities(名人). A. concerning B. concerns C. was concerned in D. were concerned with 7. He said he would come; He didn’t, . A. even if B. even though C. although D. though 8. If you continued working like this, you’d sooner or later. A. break up B. break down C. break off D. break out 9. the big snake, the girl stood under the tree out of her life. A. Seeing; frightened B. Seeing; frightening C. Seen; frightened D. To see; frightening 10. —Mum, I have got a headache. —You’d better go out and take a walk. You in front of the TV too long. A. have been sitting B. are sitting C. sit D. sat 11. —I am taking my family to Hangzhou for vacation next month. — . A. take it easy B. All the best C. Why do you go there D. It’s a pity I can’t go with you 12. —Have we water? —Yes, . We’d better get some. A. given out; we have run it out B. run out of；our water has run out C. used up; our water has been run out D. run out；our water has run out 13. If the thief _______ around, the policeman wouldn’t have suspected him. A. hadn’t looked B. had looked C. looked D. didn’t look 14. I in New York for many years, but I’ve never regretted my final decision to move back to China. A. lived B. was living C. have lived D. had lived 15. He insisted that he really very tired and that he to have a rest． A. was；be allowed B. was；must be allowed C. should be；must be allowed D. should be；be allowed Ⅲ.完形填空（共 20 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 20 分） Pelle Ahlerup is an economics researcher at Sweden's University of Gothenburg. His research 1 that trust between people is more important in countries with a 2_ legal system. And in societies 3_ there is less trust between people, the quality of the legal system plays a larger _4__. He says projects designed to increase interpersonal trust can have a 5_ effect in poor countries with undependable legal systems. Earlier research has shown that countries 6_ greater trust between people generally do 7 _ in economic growth and other areas. What about trust in government --- could it even 8_ murder rates? Randolph Roth, a historian at Ohio State University argues yes. He studied murder rates 9_ the past four hundred years in the United States and western Europe. The Justice Department says although rates in recent years 10 levels of the nineteen sixties, murder rates in the United States have 11 been among the highest among Western democracies since the middle of the nineteenth century. Professor Roth says poverty and unemployment do not lead to higher murder rates. 12 do stronger punishments and more police keep murder rates 13_ . He found four things that _14 murder rates. One is a belief that a government is stable and that the justice and legal systems are fair and 15 _. Another is a feeling of trust in government officials. The third factor is a sense of _16_ in country and unity with other citizens. And the fourth is a __17_ that a person's position in society is satisfactory and that getting respect does not require _18__. When these feelings are strong, he says, murder rates are generally _19_. Rates are higher when people do not __20__ their leaders or feel protected or connected to society. But Professor Roth says even the best political leaders cannot unite a country once a society's problems get out of control. 1. A. insists B. proposes C. advises D. suggests 2. A. strong B. firm C weak D. hard 3. A. which B. where C. what D. when 4. A. position B. station C. part D. partner 5. A. major B. minor C. active D. important 6. A. by B. with C. in D. beyond 7. A. best B. worse C. better D. worst 8. A. effect B. affect C. impacts D. influences 9. A. since B. over C. behind D. among 10. A. grew to B. increased to C. rose to D. fell to 11. A. fortunately B. personally C. generally D. occasionally 12. A. Either B. So C. Also D. Nor 13. A. backward B. up C. down D. forward 14. A. relate to B. have nothing to do C. involve in D. remind of 15. A. less effective B. weak C. effective D. imperfect 16. A. proud B. pride C. envy D. comfortable 17. A. emotion B. belief C. trust D. expression 18. A. respect B. peace C. violence D. concern 19. A. high B. strong C. forceful D. low 20. A. trust B. believe C. request D. construct Ⅳ.阅读理解（共 13 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 26 分） A Martha’s Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses – you’ll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. When the former First Family, the Clintons, chose to vacation on the island several years ago, it became a more popular tourist attraction. Martha’s Vineyard got its name from its discoverer, Bartholomew Gosnold, who gave it the name of his wife Martha and was in memory of the thick growth of wild trees on the land. The island of Martha’s Vineyard lies south of Cape Cod off the southeastern coast of Massachusetts，United States. It is nearly 20 miles long and runs from 2 to 10 miles in width. There are wide, hard beaches on the southern side. The north is hilly, but in the south and eastern parts there are wide areas of open land covered with wild flowers. The island was discovered early in the 17th century. The Indians were quiet and friendly, and the newcomers fished for a living, making a lot of money from whaling (捕鲸). With the decline (衰 落) of whaling and sailing ships, Martha’s Vineyard was almost forgotten until about 60 years ago when people began to buy the old houses of the whaling captains and the small buildings of the fishermen near the beaches. Now people go there year after year for their summer holidays. 1. What is Martha’s Vineyard famous for? A. Lighthouses. B. A long history. C. Friendly Indians. D. Fishing industry. 2. Which of the following maps tells where Martha’s Vineyard is？ （Mas = Massachusetts；C = Cape Cod；M = Martha's Vineyard） 3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. How the island got its name. B. The population of the island. C. The scenery of the island. D. When the island was discovered. B China Coal mines claim more lives. A coal mine blast（爆炸）in Jixi, Heilongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday. Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards. MIDDLE EAST Bombers continue to kill. PALESTINISANS killed 32 Israeli in three major attacks between Tuesday and Thursday. There were two suicide bombings and a militant （武装的）attack on a Jewish settlement. They yielded one of the highest Israeli death tolls（死亡人数）in such a short period over the last two years. CHINA Young people stand tall. THE average height of Chinese young people has risen by 6 centimeters compared to that of 20 years ago. This far exceeds（超过）the word’s average growth speed. A survey on health conducted by a panel（调查组）of Chinese students found the results. According to the world average level, youths get taller by 1 cm every 10 years. CANADA Talking about world issues. The Group of Eight（G8）—the US, Japan, Germany, Britain, France, Italy, Canada and Russia – will hold a summit on June 26 and 27 in Kananaskis, Canada. The G8 are the richest and most powerful countries in the world. G8 leaders and some African presidents will discuss strengthening global economic growth and helping Africa. United Nations Secretary – General, will also attend. 4. Thousands of mines have been shut because . A. they have blast B. they produced less coal C. they are very small D. they don’t meet the safety standards 5. How many Israelis died in the three major attacks by Palestinians? A. 23 B. 32 C. 100 D. We don’t know 6. In the last 20 years, the average growth speed of Chinese youths exceeds the world’s average level by . A. 1 cm B. 4cm C. 5 cm D. 6 cm C A mysterious “black cloud” approaches the earth –-- our planet’s weather is severely affected. Throughout the rest of June and July temperatures rose steadily all over the Earth. In the British isles the temperature climbed through the eighties, into the nineties, and moved towards the hundred mark. People complained, but there was no serious disaster. The death number in the U. S. remained quite small, thanks largely to the air-conditioning units that had been fitted during previous years and months. Temperatures rose to the limit of human endurance throughout the whole country and people were obliged to remain indoors for weeks on end. Occasionally air-conditioning units failed and it was then that fatalities occurred. Conditions were desperate throughout the tropics as may be judged from the fact that 7943 species of plants and animals became totally extinct(灭绝). The survival of Man himself was only possible because of the caves and cellars (地窖) he was able to dig. Nothing could be done to reduce the hot air temperature. More than seven hundred million persons are known to have lost their lives. Eventually the temperature of the surface waters of the sea rose, not so fast as the air temperature it is true, but fast enough to produce a dangerous increase of humidity (湿度). It was indeed this increase that produced the disastrous conditions just remarked. Millions of people between the latitudes of Cairo and the Cape of Good Hope were subjected to a choking atmosphere that grew damper and hotter from day to day. All human movement ceased. There was nothing to be done but to lie breathing quickly as a dog does in hot weather. By the fourth week of July conditions in the tropics lay balanced between life and total death. Then quite suddenly rain clouds appeared over the whole globe. The temperature declined a little, due no doubt to the clouds reflecting more of the Sun’s radiation back into space. But conditions could not be said to have improved. Warm rain fell everywhere, even as far north as Iceland. The insect population increased enormously, since the burning hot atmosphere was as favorable to them as it was unfavorable to Man and many other animals. 7. In the British Isles the temperature_______. A. stayed at eighty B. ranged from eighty to ninety C. approached one hundred D. reached beyond the hundred mark 8. Few people in the United States lost their lives because__________. A. the temperature was tolerable B. people remained indoors for weeks C. the government had taken effective measures to reduce the hot temperature D. people were provided with the most comfortable air-conditioners 9. By the fourth week of July conditions in the tropics were such that . A. human survival would be impossible B. more and more people would lose their lives C. fewer people could be saved D. survival or death was still undecided 10. The insect population increased due to__________. A. the hot air B. the tropical climate C. the rain clouds D. the damp atmosphere D “We’re going,” Mimi called out to her mother in the family’s grocery store next to her house. This was her first date, and Robert Rovere had just arrived to take her to a dance. She could hardly believe it was happening. During the long wait she had wondered again and again what to wear, finally putting on her favorite blouse. Now at last Robert was here. He looked beautiful to her. His hair was neatly combed and he wore a yellow sweater she hadn’t seen before. Mimi felt wonderful. As they stepped out of the door, Mimi’s mother popped out of the store and said hello to Robert. Then she put a package wrapped in white paper into Mimi’s hand. “Limburger cheese for Sally Thompson, Mimi. We got a case of imported Limburger in today. I promised Sally you’d deliver it tonight.” “Tonight!” Mimi echoed, staring down at the cheese. “Why not tomorrow?” “Sorry, but I promised Sally,” her mother said. “Well, have fun, you two.” “Oh well, Robert, let’s go,” she said. Her first date ever, her first date with Robert Rovere, and she was stuck with a large, smelly, messy package of cheese! She tried to forget it. “Here I am,” she said to herself, “going to a dance with Robert Rovere.” She glanced up at him. “That cheese smells,” he said. She held the cheese in the hand farthest from him, but the smell seemed to be crawling up her arm. They turned onto Montcalm Street. Mimi didn’t know the house number, but she thought she’d recognize the house because she’d passed there once before. “Oh, here it is.” She rang the bell but nobody answered. Then she noticed that the name under the bell wasn’t Thompson. She had come to the wrong house. Oh, how embarrassing, she thought. She dropped the cheese into her coat pocket and rejoined Robert. “Wrong house,” she said. “I was sure she lived there.” “What do we do now?” Robert asked. Mimi bit her lip. She couldn’t bring the cheese home again now. It would just have to go to the dance with her. “Let’s go,” she said. She was so miserable she couldn’t think of anything else to say, and she and Robert walked the rest of the way in a silence as thick as the bad smell of the cheese. When they arrived at the dance, the place was full of people and there was no room to hang their coats. Mimi wanted to wash her hands, but Robert led her straight onto the dance floor. Mimi noticed that Robert smelled sweet, like lily of the valley. She smelled of Limburger cheese. Mimi danced with all her heart. Robert’s eyes were closed, probably trying to forget her and her smell, she thought. … 11. What particular point suggests that Mimi was nervous about her date? A. She could hardly believe she had taken such a long time to get ready. B. She kept Robert waiting for a long time until she was ready. C. She spent a long time making herself look nicer. D. She wondered many times whether Robert would like the yellow sweater. 12. Why did Mimi bring the cheese with her into the dance hall? A. Robert said nothing about the cheese on the way to the dance. B. She couldn’t find any place to leave it. C. She thought the cheese was not as smelly as the lily of the valley. D. The room for hanging coats was full of people. 13. Which of the following was most likely to happen in the end? A. Their first date was a success. B. The smell ruined the date. C. Robert took all the cheese after the dance. D. They quarreled over the smelly cheese. V.任务型阅读 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入最恰当的单词。注 意：每空格 1 个单词。(将答案誊写到答题纸上) There are two types of people in the world．Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life，one becomes happy and the other becomes unhappy．This arises from the different ways in which they consider things，persons，events and the resulting effects upon their minds． People who are to be happy pay their attention to the convenience of things，the pleasant parts of conversation，the well prepared dishes，the goodness of the wine，the fine weather．They enjoy all the cheerful things ． Those who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite things．Therefore，they are continually dissatisfied．By their remarks，they sour(使变坏) the pleasure of society，hurt many people，and make themselves disagreeable everywhere．If this turn of mind was founded in nature，such unhappy persons would be the more to be pitied．The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation．It grows into a habit，unknown to its possessors．The habit may be strong，but it may be cured when those who have realized its bad effects on their interests and tastes．I hope this little warning may be of service to them，and help them change this habit． Though in fact it is chiefly an act of imagination，it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck．Those people offend many others；nobody loves them，and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect．This frequently puts them in bad temper and draws them into arguments．If they aim at getting some advantages in social position or fortune，nobody wishes them success．Nor will anyone start a step or speak a word to favor their hopes．If they bring on themselves public objections，no one will defend or excuse them，and many will join to criticize their wrong doings．They should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing，without worrying needlessly about themselves and others．If they do not，it will be good for others to avoid any contact with them．Otherwise, it can be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient，especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels. Types of people The happy The 1. ▲ Similarities They are 2. ▲ healthy and wealthy and have other comforts of life. 3. ▲ 4. ▲ their attention on the convenience of things Thinking and speaking only of the 5. ▲ things Analysis about the unhappy Present situation Being continually dissatisfied 6. ▲  Offending many others  Nobody wish them to 7 ▲  No one treats them 8 ▲ and respectfully 9. ▲  Changing this bad habit  Being pleased with what is pleasing  Don’t 10. ▲ needlessly about themselves and others VI.补全句子（共 18 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 9 分）(将答案誊写到答题纸上) 1. 我谨代表我们代表团的所有成员, 对你们的热情欢迎表示衷心的感谢。 ________ ________ ________ all the members of our mission, I would like to express our sincere thanks to you for your warm welcome 2. 他有一个很小的房间，一架钢琴就占去了大部分空间。 He has a very small room and most of the space is ________ ________ ________ a piano. 3. 总的说来,我赞成这个提议。 On the whole, I'm ________ ________ ________ the proposal 4. 你们一月二十八日在中国日报上刊登广告招聘秘书，我现在写信应征。 I’m writing ________ ________ ________ your advertisement in China Daily of January 28 for a secretary. 5. 他们兴高采烈，因为他们又获得了好收成。 They were ________ ________ ________ as they had got another good harvest. 6. 政府已采取了一系列环保措施，由此在全国各地出现了许多公园和公共绿地。 The government has ________ a series of environmental protection measures, as a result, many parks and public green areas have ________ ________ all over the country. Ⅶ.书面表达（20 分） 请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报道，并阐述手机给人们生活带 来的利和弊。 1．方便，可以随时随地互相联系； 2．许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信，上网等。 3．有时接到打错了的电话并为之付费； 4．电磁中辐射有害健康； 注意： 1．150 字左右 2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数 3．请结合自身，谈谈你自己的观点 Mobile phone use in China As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones. 2009-2010-1 教育集团树人学校期末考试 2010-1-25 高二年级英语学科答题纸 V.任务型阅读 (共 10 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 10 分) 1.___________ 2.__________ 3.__________ 4.__________ 5.__________ 6.___________ 7.__________ 8.__________ 9.__________ 10._________ Ⅵ.补全句子（共 18 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 9 分） 1. 我谨代表我们代表团的所有成员, 对你们的热情欢迎表示衷心的感谢。 ________ ________ ________ all the members of our mission, I would like to express our sincere thanks to you for your warm welcome 2. 他有一个很小的房间，一架钢琴就占去了大部分空间。 He has a very small room and most of the space is ________ ________ ________ a piano. 3. 总的说来,我赞成这个提议。 On the whole, I'm ________ ________ ________ the proposal 4. 你们一月二十八日在中国日报上刊登广告招聘秘书，我现在写信应征。 I’m writing ________ ________ ________ your advertisement in China Daily of January 28 for a secretary. 5. 他们兴高采烈，因为他们又获得了好收成。 They were ________ ________ ________ as they had got another good harvest. 6. 政府已采取了一系列环保措施，由此在全国各地出现了许多公园和公共绿地。 The government has ________ a series of environmental protection measures, as a result, many parks and public green areas have ________ ________ all over the country. Ⅶ.书面表达（20 分） 请你根据以下图表和提示写一篇关于我国手机拥有量变化的报道，并阐述手机给人们生活带 来的利和弊。 1．方便，可以随时随地互相联系； 2．许多功能满足不同要求，如发短信，上网等。 3．有时接到打错了的电话并为之付费； 4．电磁中辐射有害健康； 注意： 1．150 字左右 2．开头已为你写好，不计入总词数 3．请结合自身，谈谈你自己的观点 Mobile phone use in China As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones. 参考答案 听力：1-5BACCC 6-10BCBCB 11-15BBBCC 16-20CBCCC 单选：1-5BCCAB 6-10BDBAA 11-15 BBAAA 完形：1-5DCBCA 6-10BCBBD 11-15CDCAC 16-20BBCDA 阅读：1—4 ACB 5—8 DBB 9—12 CDDA 13—15 CBA 补全句子： 1. On behalf of 2. taken up by 3. in favour of 4. in response to 5. in high/good spirits 6. taken; sprung up 任务型： 1. unhappy 2. equally 3. differences 4. Fixing / Focusing / Concentrating 5. opposite 6. Results\Consequences 7. succeed 8.politely 9. Tips \ Advice \ Suggestions\ Solutions 10. worry 书面表达： As can be seen from the chart, great changes have been taking place in the ownership of mobile phones in China. A lot of Chinese citizens now have mobile phones and the number of mobile phone users has been on the rise steadily. At the end of 2006, there were already 300 million mobile phones users. By this year, the number has reached up to 700 million. People have found mobile phones very convenient, with which they can get in touch with each other whenever and wherever they like. What’s more, they have various functions for different needs，such as sending text messages and surfing the Internet. However, it may also bring us some troubles. For example, you will have to pay for a wrong call, and the radiation from the phone may do harm to your health. As for students, some use mobile phones to cheat in exams and some play games on their mobile phones or send text messages while having classes. All the misuse of mobile phones will lead to serious consequences. Despite all these problems, mobile phones are still gaining popularity in the society. But we have to be wise as to the use of mobile phones. 听力原文 Text 1 W: I think I’ll have the duck, please. M: I'm very sorry, Madam. I'm afraid there isn't any left. Text 2 W: Excuse me, visiting hours are over. It's time for you to leave. M: I'm sorry, I didn't know the time or I would have left earlier. Text 3 M: Are you going to London next weekend? W: Yes, I will visit a friend of mine while I am there. Text 4 M: I want a single room with a bath, what's the rate? W: It's 25 a day. Your room number is 213. It is on the second floor. Here is your key. Text 5 M: You'd better take your coat with you. It looks like it's going to snow. W: You may be right. Thank you for mentioning this. Text 6 M: Aw, Jane! What did you have to go and do that for? W: Do what? M: You know what I am taking about. Why did you go and tell Mrs. Wallace how much money I am going to make? Now she will go and tell the whole world! W: Well, I am sorry, Paul. M: Yeah, but you know she talks to everybody and their brothers. W: Well, I apologize. I guess I wasn't thinking. I got all excited. M: Oh, well, it’s done now. I guess it doesn't matter that much, anyway. They will know in the end. Everyone in this town got a big nose. W: You know, it is really a lot of money for a first job... Text 7 M: Susan, Please pass me a copy of China Daily. W: Here you are. M: I want to find what’s on this weekend. W: Is there anything good on? M: The Beijing Opera is showing on Saturday evening. Do you like Beijing Opera? W: Oh, yes, very much. When and where will it be? M: At 7:30 in Beihai Park. W: Let's go and see it, OK? M: Good idea! Text 8 W: Where were you yesterday? M: I was at home asleep. W: Asleep! I thought that you had to take an exam. M: I was sick. I had a fever. I couldn't get out of bed. W: You still look a little sick. You couldn't go back to bed. M. I' m going now. I just came here to speak to my professor. W: What did he tell you? M: He said that I' d be able to take a make-up. W: Well, that’s all right then. Are you going straight home? M: I have to stop at the drugstore on the way. I need some aspirin. W: Do you think that you should walk that far? M: I have to walk. I didn't bring my car. 1 didn't think I'd be able to drive today. W: Well, take care of yourself. M: OK. Thanks. 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 one nearly three months. Have you been fired by 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 letter. Text 10 Now, here is news: An early morning fire damaged the Historic Geller House today. It destroyed the third floor of the building, but fire-fighters saved the first and the second floors. There were a few elderly people living in the building at the time and they were carried to safety. The Geller House was built in 1718, and was used as a hotel for over 150 years. George Washington stayed here in 1782. The Gellers owned the house until 1930’s. Then they sold it to Mill’s family. Five years ago, it was made into a building for the elderly. Several fire departments were called to the scene. When we asked Fire Chief Andrew Barnes how the fire started, he answered that most likely a burning cigarette caused it. Chief Barnes promised a further investigation into the cause.