高二英语第三次考试

　 班级 __ 姓名______________ 考场号 __ 座位号 __ 装　　　　　订　　　　线　　　内　　　不　　　要　　　　答　　　　　　题 ((((((((((((装(((((((((((((((((((订(((((((((((((((((线◆◆◆◆◆ 南昌二中2014—2015学年度上学期第三次考试 高二英语 命题人：熊  姿  审题人：唐思峰 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。满分为150 分。考试用时120 分钟。 第I卷（共 105 分） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节  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 should the man do now? A. Clean his room              B. Keep himself busy              C. Leave the room in a mess 2. Where is Elizabeth now? A. On TV.                    B. In the hall                    C. On the stage. 3. How much should the man pay to rent a car for a week? A. 80 dollars.                B. 100 dollars.                    C. 120 dollars. 4. What’s wrong with the woman’s car? A. Her car is being repaired.  B. Her car often breaks down halfway.    C. Her car is used as a taxi. 5. How did Louis go to Los Angeles? A. By plane.                  B. By car.                      C. By train. 第二节 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. What relationship do you guess the two speakers are? A. Friends.                  B. Workmates.                  C. Strangers. 7.By what means does the woman advise the man to get to the Huanghai Hotel at last？ A. Taxi.                      B. Bus.                      C. Bike. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How does the man feel now? A. Tired.                    B. Depressed.                C. Desperate. 9. How many courses did the man fail in the end-of-year exams? A. Two                      B. Only one.                  C. Three. 10. What will the woman do if she fails an exam in her country? A. Take the whole course again. B. Pay some money for it.  C. Get a chance to take it again 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What has been done for the party? A. A big cake has been ordered.    B. The invitations have been made.    C. The activities have been planned. 12. What will they serve at the party? A. Red wine.                B. French dishes.                C. Chicken and beef. 13. What does the woman plan to do so that she can have fun? A. The woman has planned the menu.  B. The woman has hired two people to help her. C. The woman has prepared some paper products. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. Where does the conversation most probably take place? A. At a hotel.                B. At a book store.                C. In a shopping mall. 15. What does the man consider first when choosing a suitcase? A. Its size.                    B. The material it is made of.      C. Its color and fashion. 16. Why does the woman recommend the wallet? A. Because it’s very cheap.        B. Because it’s popular and can be folded.        C. Because it’s big. 17. How much does the man pay the woman at last? A. 580 yuan.                  B. 720 yuan.                  C. 1,3000 yuan. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Between what ages were the people when questioned in the survey? A. 18 and 85.                B. 80 and 85.                  C. 22 and 25. 19. What questions were asked in the survey? A. Questions about emotions and mental stress.      B. Questions about emotional stress and physical health. C. Questions about living conditions and physical health. 20. How does the emotion differ between women and men? A. As they grow older, women are happier than men.    B. At all ages, women report more sadness, stress and worry than men. C. As they grow older, women and men experience the same level of happiness. 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；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。 A Yorkshire, England was the setting for two great novels of the 19th century. These were Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights. The youngest sister, Anne, was also a gifted novelist, and her books have the same extraordinary quality as her sisters'. Their father was Patrick Bronte, born in Ireland. He moved with his wife, Maria Bronte, and their six small children to Haworth in Yorkshire in 1820. Soon after, Mrs. Bronte and the two eldest children died, leaving the father to care for the remaining three girls and a boy. Charlotte was born in 1816, Emily was born in 1818 and Anne in 1820. Their brother Branwell was born in 1817. Left to themselves, the children wrote and told stories and walked over the hills. They grew up largely selfeducated. Branwell showed a great interest in drawing. The girls were determined to earn money for his art education. They took positions as teachers or taught children in their homes. As children they had all written many stories. Charlotte, as a young girl, alone wrote 22 books, each with 60 to 100 pages of small handwriting. Therefore, they turned to writing for income. By 1847, Charlotte had written The Professor; Emily, Wuthering Heights; and Anne, Agnes Grey. After much difficulty Anne and Emily found a publisher, but there was no interest shown in Charlotte's book (It was not published until 1859). However, one publisher expressed an interest in seeing more of her works. Jane Eyre was already started, and she hurriedly finished it. It was accepted at once; thus each of the sisters had a book published in 1847. Jane Eyre was immediately successful; the other two, however, did not do so well. People did not like Wuthering Heights. They said it was too wild, too animal-like. But gradually it came to be considered as one of the finest novels in the English language. Emily lived only a short while after the publication of her book, and Anne died in 1849. Charlotte published Shirley in 1849, and Villette in 1853. In 1854 she married Arthur Bell Nicholls. But only a year later, she died of tuberculosis(肺结核) as her sisters had. 21. What did the Bronte sisters do for Branwell Bronte? A. They helped him Write stories.            B. They helped him get trained in art. C. They taught him how to draw well.          D. They taught him how to educate himself. 22. Which was published after the death of its writer? A. Shirley.            B. Villette.        C. Agnes Grey.        D. The Professor, 23. The underlined words "the other two" in the 5th paragraph refer to_____. A. Shirley and Villette                    B. The Professor and Agnes Grey C. Agnes Grey and Wuthering Heights      D. The Professor and Wuthering Heights 24. What do we know about the Bronte sisters? A. Their novels interested few publishers.            B. None of them lived longer than 40 years old. C. None of them had more than two books published.     D. Emily was the least successful of the three. B Many women all over the world are in shock and upset – Sherlock actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 38, has announced that he is engaged (订婚) to be married.     The online mood was summed up by the user Evelyn Booth on Twitter, a social network: “Well Benedict Cumberbatch is off the market. Totally happy for him but inside I’m dying.”     However, his fans were still charmed by the traditionally British way that he announced his engagement to the 36-year-old theater director and actress Sophie Hunter. Instead of having his publicist pen a statement or posting a silly photo on social media, the actor instead chose to place a message in Britain’s The Times newspaper, the BBC reported.     Cumberbatch was following traditional British etiquette (礼仪), which states that a newly-engaged couple should tell their parents and friends first. The engagement “may then be announced publicly in the ‘Forthcoming Marriages’ column of a local or national newspaper”, according to the Debrett’s British etiquette website.     And indeed, the simple notice in The Times is headed “Mr B.T. Cumberbatch and Miss S.I. Hunter” and simply says: “The engagement is announced between Benedict, son of Wanda and Timothy Cumberbatch of London, and Sophie, daughter of Katherine Hunter of Edinburgh and Charles Hunter of London.”     So what happens next? Well, if tradition is to be followed, then the proud Mrs Cumberbatch may have some writing to do if she wants the relationship between the two families to get off on the right foot. The Debrett’s website explains: “Traditionally, the mother of the groom-to-be (准新郎) should write to the bride-to-be’s parents, expressing her happiness at the engagement.”     But the friends of the soon-to-be Mr and Mrs Cumberbatch may also have an engagement party to look forward to after they send their congratulations. And although the father of the bride traditionally makes a speech at the wedding itself, Mr Hunter may also be needed at the party: “The bride-to-be’s father, if he is a host of a party, should make an informal speech and toast the couple.”     So if you’re still a fan of Benedict Cumberbatch despite feeling heartbroken, perhaps you should dry your tears and send him a letter of congratulations. A man of such British traditions would surely appreciate it. 25. According to the article, a great many of Benedict Cumberbatch’s fans felt ______ at the news that he was engaged. A. annoyed             B. excited          C. happy and upset     D. confused and anxious 26. The underlined phrase “get off on the right foot” in Paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ____. A. make a good start    B. draw a lot of attention    C. settle down    D. be accepted or supported 27. Which is the correct order of the following events when a couple decides to get engaged, according to traditional British etiquette? a. hold an engagement party b. announce the engagement publicly in a newspaper c. tell your parents and friends about it d. receive letters or cards of congratulations from your friends A. a, b, c, d             B. c, a, b, d      C. c, b, d, a             D. b, c, d, a 28. The main purpose of the article is to ______. A. explain the reasons why Benedict Cumberbatch is so popular all over the world B. advise fans of Benedict Cumberbatch to send him letters of congratulations C. inform readers about Benedict Cumberbatch’s engagement and the relevant British etiquette D. compare Benedict Cumberbatch’s announcement of his engagement with those of other celebrities C   Miami Museum of Science Ticket price includes entrance to all museum galleries, planetarium (天文馆) shows, and the wildlife center. Regular Admission Prices Adults: $14.95 Seniors (62+): $10.95 Students (w/ID): $10.95 Children (3-12): $10.95 Children (2 and under): Free Hours Open: Daily from 10 am to 6 pm (box office closes at 5:30 pm) Closed: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day Current Exhibits Under the Sea!     Now on view through August are 26 award-winning photographs from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Annual Underwater Photography Contest. These delightful images provide Museum visitors a window into our hidden undersea world. The exhibition will be open exclusively on weekends, 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Hurricanes     Prepare to be blown away by this new exhibition! Climb inside the cockpit (驾驶员座舱) of a real P-3 Hurricane Hunter airplane, construct a house and test its strength against a storm, and see remarkable film and artifacts (人工制品) from the most deadly storm to affect our community in recent history, Hurricane Andrew. Wildlife Center     This unique outdoor experience exhibits alligators, crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, and amazing birds of prey including bald eagles, hawks, and owls. Why are they here? The Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey and Rehabilitation Center of the Miami Science Museum is a facility dedicated to the ecological research, rehabilitation (康复), and release of injured birds of prey. This behind-the-scenes space is now viewable to visitors and is dedicated to the treatment of local injured wildlife. Heart Smart     How do you treat your heart? Do you love it like it deserves to be loved?     At Heart Smart visitors investigate their own heart health and evaluate their own personal risks. Using a computer tracking system, measure your own blood pressure, height, weight, waist size and health habits, then get some advice to help you take control of your own health. The results are stored on the web where, once you get home, you can privately review your statistics. 29. To see the photograph exhibition at Miami Museum of Science, you should ______. A. come and visit on weekdays                B. arrive before 5:30 pm on weekends in August C. book the tickets online beforehand            D. wait until Thanksgiving Day 30. Those who are not interested in indoor exhibitions should visit ______. A. Under the Sea!         B. Hurricanes     C. the Wildlife Center         D. Heart Smart 31. You can do all the following in Heart Smart EXCEPT ______. A. measure your blood pressure                B. get some health advice C. store your results online                    D. play interactive health games 32. How much would it cost two middle-aged parents and a high school boy to visit the museum? A. $ 32.85.                 B. $ 36.85.          C. $ 40.85.                 D. $ 44.85 D     Can the way you stand or sit affect your success?     This is often discussed in business – “the importance of body language”, noted US news website Business Insider. “It actually has an impact on not just the way others look at us, but also how we actually perform.”     That’s perhaps why Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy shot to instant fame (一举成名) after giving a TED talk on the subject in 2012. According to The New York Times, Cuddy’s speech is among the most viewed TED talks of all time.     Cuddy and her team study body language, particularly what they call “high-power” and “low-power” poses. Their research showed that standing or sitting in a certain way, even for just two minutes, changes one’s body chemistry and self-perception.     “I wanted to equip people with tools that would help them feel stronger, less fearful, and better able to bring their full, spirited selves to stressful situations like speaking in class,” Cuddy told CNN.     “High-power” refers to the act of taking a posture of confidence, even when you don’t feel very confident. Typical high-power poses are about opening up. You stretch and expand your body to take up as much space as possible. For example, bosses are doing high-power poses when they lean back in their chairs, put their hands behind their heads, and kick their feet up onto their desks. Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, wrapping their arms around themselves and tucking their limbs in (缩起四肢).     “This isn’t about what your body language is communicating to others, it’s about what your body language is communicating to you. Your body language is changing your mind, which changes your behavior, which changes your outcomes,” said Cuddy.     The best-known high power pose is nicknamed the “Wonder Woman” pose. You just stand tall with your chest out and your hands on your hips. Why not give it a try, and see whether you feel more confident than before? 33. According to the article, Professor Amy Cuddy wanted her study on body language to ______. A. help people to become more confident B. make people fitter and stronger C. teach people how to make a better speech D. help distinguish between people of different social classes 34. Which of the following is probably a high-power pose, according to the article? A. Folding your arms. B. Looking down while in the presence of others. C. Sitting with your arm spread out around the chair next to you. D. Resting your chin on your hands as if wondering about something. 35. The main purpose of this article is to ______. A. explain what has made Amy Cuddy’s TED talk so popular B. give practical tips on how to communicate with others C. help the reader to tell the difference between a high-power pose and a low-power one D. tell the importance of body language in our success 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分) 根据短文,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。 Seeing with Sound According to a British news report，some blind people may finally get a chance to “see”． 36  Dr. Peter Meijer，a scientist at Philips Research Laboratories in the Netherlands，has developed a new system called the vOICe．The three middle letters in vOICe stand for “Oh，I see．” Meijer’s groundbreaking technology may change the lives of visually impaired people all over the world．     A wearable setup of vOICe system consists of a head-mounted camera，stereo headphones and a notebook PC．The system translates visual images from a camera into complex sounds．  37      The program is based on the theory that people can hear certain sounds and learn to translate them into meaningful mental images．Everything has its own unique sound．  38  The height of an object or person could be determined by pitch(音调)．And a built-in color identifier speaks out color names when it is turned on．What the vOICe users have to learn is which sound goes with which object．Meijer says that he is counting on the brain’s ability to adapt．     39  Within two weeks，most people who experiment with the vOICe system are able to identify objects such as walls and doors．They are also able to identify certain situations，including whether the lights in a room are on or off．  40  Meijer thinks that translating will eventually become automatic for many users of the vOICe，bringing a form of vision to them for the very first time． A．Brighter areas sound louder than darker areas． B．It then sends these sounds to a person through headphones． C．However, they are not learning to see with their eyes；they are learning to see with their ears． D．The vOICe system is aiming to treat blindness by translating images from a camera into audio signals． E．Meijer supposes that the brain is interested in the information “content”，but not the information “carrier”．    F． To evaluate the new system’s effectiveness, a number of visually impaired people were chosen to test the vOICe． G．Over time, some users have even learned to “watch” television or “recognize” the outlines of buildings as they walk 第三部分英语知识运用(共两节，满分35分) 第一节 单项填空 （共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 41. The man refused to admit that he was guilty, as the court had judged, and ____ the High Court. A．adapted to　   　    B．related to                C．appealed to      D．referred to 42. She went to the bookstore and bought ________. A．two scores books      B．two scores of books      C. score of books      D．scores of books 43. --- “Where have you been?”           --- “I got caught in traffic; otherwise _____ sooner.”  A. I would be here                  B. I have been here C. I had been here                      D. I would have been here 44. If it were not for the fact that you _____ ill, I would ask you to do this right now.  A. were                           B.  are                           C. had been          D. should be  45. The photographer needs to charge up the digital camera every day as the battery ____ quickly. A．shuts up              B．ends up                C．runs out          D．turns out 第二节  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、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。     My husband and I only have one car. So after work I always walk to his office and wait for him to drive me home.     One day, while I was waiting for him, a beautiful Cadillac   46  near me. I was busily admiring the car when I   47  the driver. Honestly, she was probably the   48  woman I had ever seen outside of a movie screen. Her eyes were as blue as the sea, and she had   49  like an even row of pearls. Minutes later, a man came out of the building and walked over to her. They kissed and drove off.     Sitting there,  50  in jeans and a T-shirt, I wanted to cry. It is so   51  that some people have it all.     The next week I saw her again, and after that it became almost   52  to see her. I would   53  if she and her husband ate out a lot and where they went. I wanted her to   54  the car so I could see her in full length. Did she   55  classy, high-heeled shoes?     A few weeks later this question was   56  for me.     I was waiting in my usual spot and the lady’s husband came over to their car. He opened the door.  57  the pretty woman walked around to the passenger side –   58  on a walking cane. She   59  one leg with her hands and then the other one; she had a prosthetic (假肢) on her left leg and a brace (支架) on her right one.     As they drove away I began to cry. When my husband arrived I told him about what had   60  . He said he knew her husband and that, when the lady was 12 years old, she had been   61  in a car that got stuck on the railroad tracks. Both her parents were killed. The rail company made a large   62  with her because the crossing had no   63  ; that is why she owned such a nice car. For weeks I had 64  this woman and her way of life. Now I realize how lucky I am. When you meet a person who seems to be much better off than you, don’t be   65  by appearances. 46. A. rang up             B. sped up              C. went up             D. pulled up 47. A. noticed             B. recognized          C. watched             D. greeted 48. A. proudest             B. prettiest              C. wealthiest             D. luckiest 49. A. ears                 B. hairs              C. teeth                 D. fingers 50. A. covered             B. wrapped          C. dressed             D. put 51. A. unfair                 B. lonely              C. surprising             D. touching 52. A. strange             B. boring              C. stressful             D. routine 53. A. ask                 B. doubt              C. wonder             D. expect 54. A. stay away from         B. get out of          C. pull up             D. pick up 55. A. purchase             B. like              C. wear                 D. take 56. A. raised                 B. presented          C. handled             D. answered 57. A. Immediately         B. Slowly              C. Angrily             D. Curiously 58. A. putting             B. turning              C. leaning             D. carrying 59. A. skipped             B. patted              C. pressed             D. lifted 60. A. disappeared             B. happened              C. mistaken             D. changed 61. A. limited             B. left                  C. knocked             D. trapped 62. A. arrangement         B. fortune              C. settlement             D. contract 63. A. signals             B. stations              C. pedestrians         D. announcement 64. A. ignored             B. envied              C. respected             D. understood 65. A. prevented             B. limited              C. blocked             D. fooled 第II卷（共 45 分） 第四部分：写作（共三节，满分45分） 第一节  语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） Art __66__ (influence) by the customs and faith of a people. Styles in Western art have changed many times. During the Middle Ages, the main aim of painters was to represent __67__ (religion) themes. A conventional artist of this period was not interested in showing nature and people _68__they really were. A typical picture at this time was full of symbols of religion. However, during the Renaissance, new ideas and values gradually replaced __69_ held in the Middle Ages. People began to concentrate less on religion and adopt a more __70__ (human) attitude to life. One of the most important discoveries during this period was how to draw things in perspective, which made pictures so __71___(real). As Europe changed a great deal from a mostly agricultural society to a mostly industrial one in the late 19th century, these changes __72__ (lead) new painting styles. The impressionists were the first painters__73__ (work) outdoors. There are a lot of modern art styles, but ___74___ the Impressionists, many of these painting styles might not exist. No one can predict __75_ painting styles there will be in the future. 第二节  短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）     英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下小短文为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词。 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 3．必须按答题要求做题。否则不给分。    Among the lesson I had in my schooldays, the one given by a American is the most unforgettably. One morning, our teacher told us he had been invited an American to give us a lesson. Then a man came in. He introduced him in English and began his class. It was different from those classes they had before. He told many funny jokes, teaching us English songs and helped us act out dialogues. He neither taught us English grammar or asked us to do written exercises. He was not serious and was always smiling us. Time went quickly and after we knew it, the class was over. I will never forget his smile and everything he did in class. 第三节  面达（共25分）     请将下面的英文短诗，以“I love reading books”为题改写成为一篇短文。 I love reading books， Which are my best friends. They are an important bridge to a new world， Always helping me avoid getting puzzled. They remove all troubles just like a sharp knife， And bring happiness to me in daily life. As for me a book is the angel’s sweetest kiss. 注意：1.词数：120左右； 2．展开合理想象，突出主题，但不得照抄短诗原文。 ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 　 班级 __ 姓名______________ 考场号 __ 座位号 __ 装　　　　　订　　　　线　　　内　　　不　　　要　　　　答　　　　　　题 ((((((((((((装(((((((((((((((((((订(((((((((((((((((线◆◆◆◆◆ 南昌二中2014—2015学年度上学期第三次考试 高二英语参考 听力理解：1-5 ABCBB  6-10 CABBC  11-15 BCBCA  16-20 BBAAB 阅读理解： A篇：21-24  BDCB  B 篇 25-28  CACC  C篇：29-32 BCDC  D篇：33-35  ACD 7选五  36-40 CBAFG 单项选择：41-45  CDDBC 完形填空：46-50 DABCC  51-55 ADCBC  56-60 DBCDB    61-65 DCABD 语法填空： 66. is influenced  67. religious  68. as  69. those  70. humanistic  71. realistic  72. led to 73. to work  74. without  75. what 短文改错： 1.lesson---lessons  2. a---an  3.unforgettably---unforgettable  4.去掉been  5.him---himself  6.they---we  7.teaching---taught  8.or-nor  9.smiling 后加at/to  10. after---before 书面表达： I love reading books     Although the Internet is becoming more and more popular，books are still very important to people. That’s why I love reading books so much.     Reading is valuable in many ways. Firstly，reading can help me solve many difficult problems and get me out of trouble. Secondly，when I feel depressed，some interesting books can make me happy. Thirdly，reading can increase my interest in study and therefore I can do well in exams.     All in all，I have benefited a lot from reading，which makes me a better person. I think books are the best gifts that God has given me. 听力原文 (Text 1) W: What a mess! You should keep your room tidy and clean. M：But you know I’ve been busy with my business. W: Clean your room first. (Text 2) W: Who is the woman sitting in the hall with a fashionable hairstyle? M：Didn’t you see her on TV? She is Elizabeth, a very famous singer. (Text 3) W:I want to rent this car. How much is it? M：Twenty dollars a day, and one hundred and twenty dollars a week. How long will you keep it? W: Four days. (Text 4) W: Oh, my god. There is only twenty minutes left. I’ve got an appointment at a quarter past eight. M：Why not drive your car? W: A taxi does not break down halfway. M: Oh, you’d better have your car repaired soon. (Text 5) W: Louis, tell me something about your trip to Seattle. M：I didn’t go there. But we’ve just come back from Los Angeles. Nothing special, we drove there and drove back. W: That doesn’t sound interesting. M: Yeah.We should have gone to Florida. (Text6) M：Excuse me, Madam. Can you tell me the way to the Huanghai Hotel? W: The Huanghai Hotel? It is in the south of the city, just off Tenth Avenue. M：How can I get there? W: Well, you can take the No.12 bus or take a taxi. M：Thank you very much. By the way, do you know how much the bus fare is? W: Six dollars. And a taxi runs from fifteen to twenty dollars. M：Wow, the bus is much cheaper. W: Yes, but it’s getting dark. I think you’d better take a taxi. (Text 7) W: What’s up? You look a bit down. M：I got results this morning for my end-of-year exams. I failed one. W: Oh, no. What happened? I thought you really worked very hard and went over everything carefully. M：I did. But the questions were too hard for me. W: Can you take it again? M：Yeah, but I have to take the course again next year. W: What? You have to repeat the whole year? M：Yes. It’s quite normal, isn’t it? W: Not in my country. If we fail in an exam at university, we usually get a chance to take it again, but we don’t have to do the whole course again. M：Well, here you have to repeat the whole course. And pay for it, of course. (Text 8) M：How are the party plans coming, Betty? W: Very well. I’ve asked several people to help out. M：Have you made the invitations? W: Yes. We haven’t planned the activities, but we’ve already planned the menu. We’re having chicken and beef, and everyone else is going to bring a dish. We’re going to order a big cake. M：How about the decorations? W: We’ve bought some colorful tablecloths and paper products. M：You can’t do everything yourself, Betty. You need time to talk with people and have fun yourself. W: Yes, I know. I have already hired two people to help cook, serve and clean up. M：What a great idea! (Text 9) W: Anything I can do for you, sir? M：Yes. I want to buy a suitcase. W: What style do you like? Do you want a large size or a medium size? M：This style, medium size, please. Are they all made of real leather? W: No. Some of them are made of artificial leather, and some are of real leather. How about this one? It’s real leather. M：Oh, no. It’s too small. W: And how about this one? M：Er…Let me see if it can hold all the stuff in the two bags. A single suitcase is easier to handle than two bags. W: Yes, please try. M：Oh! It’s so great. I’ll take it. How much is it? W: 580 yuan. M：And I’d like to buy a wallet. W: What size? What about this one? It is very popular. M：That’s great. I’ll take it. How much are they? W: 720yuan. (Text 10) Old age may not sound exciting. But recent findings offer good news for older people and for people worried about getting older. The findings came from a survey of more than 340,000 adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in 2008.At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five. The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress. The research team found that levels of stress were the highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five. Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, woman at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men.