吉林省吉林市普通中学2018届高三第二次调研测试英语

吉林市普通中学2017—2018学年度高中毕业班第二次调研测试

英 语

本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）。第I卷1至10页，第II卷10至12页。共150分。考试时间120分钟。

注意事项：请按照题号顺序在答题纸上各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效。

第I卷

第一部分：听力（共两节, 满分30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. How often should the woman walk the dogs?
   1. Once a day. B. Twice a day. C. Three times a day.
2. What course did the man and the woman have together?
   1. Physics course.B. Chemistry course. C. Computer course.
3. How long has the man been in America?
   1. 5 years.B. Over 5 years. C. Less than 5 years.
4. What did the woman do last night?
   1. She went to a party.
      B. She had an operation.
      C. She visited her grandmother.
5. How long has the woman been waiting for the man?
   1. Thirty minutes. B. Ten minutes. C. Five minutes.
      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和第7两个小题。
6. Why did the woman come to the city?
   1. For a party.B. For her study.C. For a meeting.
7. When will the woman leave the city?
   1. In one day.B.In two days. C.In three days.
      听第7段材料，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. Why does the man think living in the country is better for Jenny?
   1. There are trees and grass.
      B. There are a lot of cinemas.
      C. There are good tomatoes.
9. What are the conveniences of living in New York?
   1. Entertainment and environment.
      B.Fresh air and green food.
      C.Transportation and entertainment.
10. Where do the speakers choose to live?
    1. In the city.B.In the country.C.It hasn’t been decided.
       听第8段材料，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. Where can the man find all the necessary information?
    1. At the airport.B.On the plane.C.On the Internet.
12. What is important for all countries?
    1. Being honest about the luggage.
       B. Paying a major fine for water.
       C.Remembering all the regulations.
13. When can a passenger buy water?
    1. Whenever necessary.
    2. Afterthe luggage inspection.
       C. Before boarding the plane.
       听第9段材料，回答第14至第17四个小题。
14. What does the woman enjoy?
    1. Singing.B.Cooking.C.Playing chess.
15. When does the woman experience flow experience?
    1. When she’s trying a new dish.
       B. When she’s cooking an old dish.
       C. When she is having a rest.
16. What’sthe requirement of flow experience?
    1. Challenging.B. Fun.C. Relax.
17. Which activity isn’t fit for flow experience?
    1. Reading.B. Rock climbing. C. Watching TV.
       听第10段材料，回答第18至第20三个小题。
18. When did the speaker meet the doctor?
    1. At 10:00. B. At 9:40.C. At 9:30.
19. What did the nurse do before the doctor came in?
    1. She asked some questions.
       B.She examined him carefully.
       C.She took his temperature and blood pressure.
20. Where did the speaker pay the bill?
    1. In the examination room.
    2. In the reception area.
       C. In the doctor’s office.
       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
       Below are top three most popular Christmas movies:
       It’s a Wonderful life
       This film is about a man who is going through hard times to the point of wishing he had never been born. When he fulfills his wish for a short period of time, he is given the opportunity to look and see how things would have been if he really was not born. Hope is the main subject of this movie. It allows us to realize that no matter how small we may be, still we have something to offer. And that any very small deed we might consider can mean a lot bigger to others.
       How the Grinch (精灵) stole Christmas
       This movie, adapted from Dr. Seuss’ book, is a hit to both kids as well as adults. This Christmas movie is about a grinch who is rejected as a child because of his physical disability. As he grows up, he takes on revenge (报仇) against the people and plans to prevent the coming of Christmas by stealing all the gifts. Fortunately, there is a young girl who understands his feelings and teaches him the real meaning of Christmas, so he cancells his evil plans.
       A Christmas Carol
       The story, written by Charles Dickens, is about an old merchant, Ebenezer Scrooge, whose only concern is to earn more and more money. He refuses everybody who gets in the way of his desire to make money. In his old age, he imagines being visited by Christmas ghosts showing him his wrong ways and hoping he would change his mind and walk the good path in his remaining days on earth.
21. Whatdo we learn from the movie It’s a Wonderful life?
    1. Life is made up of little things.
       B.Imagination is more important than knowledge.
       C.Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.
       D.Each of us contributes to society.
22. The author of How the Grinch stole Christmas is__________.
    1. George BaileyB.James Stewart
       C.Dr. SeussD.Charles Dickens
23. Which of the following can best describe Ebenezer Scrooge?
    1. Sympathetic.B.Greedy.C.Kind.D.Generous.
       B
       It was a few years ago, and I got a part-time job in a book store. An elderly woman came into the store along with a younger woman who I guessed was her daughter. The daughter was rolling her eyes, sighing and checking her watch every few seconds.
       The older woman parted from the younger one and began to look through the books on the shelf. After the slightesthesitation,I walked over and asked if I could help. The woman showed me a title on a worn piece of paper. Rather than rush to locate the book for the woman, I asked her to walk with me. Looking back, IthinkI wanted to enjoy her company for a moment, the kind that I missed a lot.
       The woman seemed glad of the unrushed company and casual conversation. We found the book. ThenI had to return the elderly woman to her keeper, who was still tapping her foot impatiently. As the cashier tucked up the book, I walked over to the younger woman.
       “Is that your mom?”Iasked.
       Rollingher eyes, she said, “Yeah.”There was annoyance in her reply.
       Still watching the mother, Isaid,“Mind some advice?”
       “Sure,” said the daughter.
       I smiled to show her Iwasn’t criticizing. “Cherish her,”Isaid.Andthen I answered her curious expressions by saying, “When she’s gone, it’s the little moments that’ll come back to you. Moments like this. Iknow.”It was true. I missed my mom still and remembered the moments with her when I was a little boy.
       The elderly woman moved slowly back to her daughter. Together they made their way toward the store’s exit. They stood there for a moment, side by side, watching the rush of the holiday current. Then the daughter glancedover and regarded her mother at once. And slowly she placed her arm with obviously unaccustomed affection around her mother’s shoulders and gently guided her back into the crowd.
24. Why did the author enjoy the company of the elderly woman?
    1. The author was lonely.
    2. The author wanted to get to knowher.
    3. The elderly woman reminded the author of his mother.
    4. The elderly woman was very kind and patient.
25. Whatcan we know from the end of the story?
    1. The younger woman took the suggestion.
    2. The younger woman would enjoy reading.
    3. The elderly woman refused the author’s help.
    4. The elderly woman would often visited the store.
26. Which can replace the underlined phrase“tucked up” in the passage?
    1. wrapped up.B.dressed up.
       C.fixed up.D.gave up.
27. Thepassage is mainly about ___________.
    1. a part-time job experience
    2. a mum and her busy daughter【来源：全,品…中&高*考+网】
    3. life wisdom of cherishing mother
    4. company from an elderly woman
       C
       Feifei, an 11-year-old boy from Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province, suffered from a sudden serious eye disease which has almost led to blindness. The disease was caused by excessive(过度的)eye fatigue(疲劳) during the winter vacation, during which he played computer games for continuous 10 days and nights.
       Many youngsters in China nowadays are increasingly addicted to computer games and other electronic products. This is followed by a series of health problems, with the most typical case being nearsightedness.
       According to the latest research report by the World Health Organization(WHO), the nearsightedness rate among Chinese teenagers ranks first in the world—70 percent of high school and college students. The rate is nearly 40 percent in primary school students, while it is only 10 percent for the teenagers in the United States.
       There are at least 10 million people in China with severe nearsightedness and they are likely to get pathological(病理性的)nearsightedness in middle age. Pathological nearsightedness can’t be treated with glasses or surgery, and it is one of the biggest factors that lead to blindness, XuXun,professor at Shanghai General Hospitalpointed out.
       Experts explain that two major factors lead to the high rate of nearsightedness among Chinese people. One is high academic pressure, and the other one is excessive use of electronic devices over a long period of time. Genetics, on the other hand, are not the main reason, as only 20 percent of Chinese people had nearsightedness in the 1960s.
       “Teenagers are now faced with severe academic pressure, which means they often study without natural light. This increases their risk of becoming nearsighted,” Xu said.
       Experts suggest that youngsters should keep a proper balance between study and rest so as to protect their eyesight, and parents should play an active role in the process.
28. Why does the author mention Feifei’s experience in the first paragraph?
    1. To advise people to check their eyes.
    2. To introduce the topic of nearsightedness.
    3. To inform people of the cause of blindness.
    4. To show that Feifei developed an eye disease.
29. What can be learnt from the passage?
    1. Nearsightedness may cause other health problems.
    2. There are more nearsighted students in the United States.
    3. 70 percent Chinese students in primary school are nearsighted.
    4. Pathological nearsightedness is most likely to cause blindness.
30. Which of the following can be a main reason for nearsightedness?
    1. Genetics factors.B. Low academic pressure.
       C. Overuse of electronic devices.D. Reading in natural light.
31. What will be probably discussed in the following paragraph?
    1. The significance of protecting eyesight.
    2. Youngsters’bad behavior leading tonearsightedness.
    3. The relationship between youngsters and their parents.
    4. Parents’role in helping youngsters protect their eyesight.
       D
       What makes you grow? While rolling many ideas around in my head to write this piece, I narrowed my focus a bit and chose: family and sense of purpose.
       My family keeps me excited to be alive —beginning the day with a morning kiss from the man Ilove.He is there to listen and guide, to laugh and sigh, to explore and relax, and to make each day meaningful. Together we have three delightful children. Even though they caused various gray hairs over the years, they have also provided love and laughter.
       Friends fall into the family category as well. Although they are not cut of the same cloth, they are part of the same quilt.True friends are often as giving and maybe even more giving as family. Even though our friends enter our life later than our family, strong relation exists. In fact, sometimes friends know us better than family.
       The second drive is a sense of purpose. While impossible to describe, it is very easy to picture as we think of everything of value that touches us. A purpose may be a happy family, home life, and so on. Actually in most cases it is a combination of all these as they affect our lives deeply.
       Purpose is new, fresh, exciting and always changing. You’re taking up the same job each day except that sometimes you are challenged. I always wanted to be a teacher, for example, and I chose junior high French. However, over the years my tasks changed so that I had various chances to teach K-12 and beyond in a wide range of subjects, levels and school districts. Iremainedin the same profession for more than 40 years but never in the same setting.
32. What did the author do before writing this article?
    1. She chose her own family as the main topic for writing.
               B. She studied many families in detail for some ideas.         
       C.She took some concerned drives into consideration.                    
       D. She had a quick mind in writing.
33. What’s the author’s attitude to her marriage?
    1. Curious.    B.Puzzled.            C.Sad.       D.Satisfied.
34. What is the closest meaning of the underlined sentences in Paragraph 3?
    1. Though not born into a family, friends are considered life mates.   
       B.Friends wear different clothes but sleep on the same bed.
       C.A friend in need is a friend in deed.          
       D.Blood is thicker than water.
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
    1. Everyone has his own purpose.      
    2. Purpose needs to be flexible.
    3. Teachers must be knowledgeable.
    4. Teaching is very difficult in America.

 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。

How to deal with your homework

Write it down.36 Make a note on your notebook. Always be sure to write down all your homework for school so you won’t forget anything.

Create a homework station.Find somewhere comfortable and quiet to work. 37 It will take twice as long to get the homework done. Shut off your mobile phone, log off your computer (unless you will need it for your homework) and close the door.

Do it as early as possible.Don’t leave homework to the last minute. 38 The earlier you start doing your homework, the sooner you will finish! Do all your homework as early as you can, so you don’t have a pile of homework the next day.

39 Think about how long it will take you to complete each subject. For example: English– ten minutes, science – ten minutes, maths – forty minutes, history – twenty minutes.

Treat yourself.You can easily get tired of your homework by sitting through an hour or two without stopping. Once you finish homework for a subject, take a small break. Just make sure it’s quick (no more than 15 minutes). Do not turn on the TV, or you will never go back and finish your homework. 40.

A.Use your time wisely.

B. Start as soon as you get home.

C.Start with your hardest homework.

D. Never do your homework in front of the TV.

E. You can take a walk or find something to eat.

F. After short breaks, return to finish up the rest of your homework.

G. Keep a homework notebook where you record all your homework.

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。

One day when I was 13, my family was working in the fields to clear away old brush when somehow the electric fence sparked(冒火星) and41a fire. We didn’t see the fire42it had blocked the way to the only gate. I43to jump over the fence to safety but the fire was all around us. I could only watch in44 as the flames continued to rise. Little did I know that my father had once been a(an)45and knew what to do.46with only a pump sprayer, buckets, and his boots, he47down to the nearby pond, filled the buckets and the sprayer, and began spraying the48while my older brother threw water with the buckets. Soon the wind49,but with the Fire Department too far away to arrive in time, my father began to stomp(踩) out the flames as he moved to the50, so that my family was able to move inch by inch toward the gate.51he arrived at the gate, he jumped into the truck, rolled up the windows, and drove52the fire. Later the fire was put out, and my mother was looking at my father with her53eyes.

After that, my father began telling us about his days as a firefighter, and my brother and I became54, asking him what other jobs he had done before he55. Well, it turned out that he had done just about56except brain surgery!

He had been in the military as a carpenter, carpet layer, and electrician, and had built B2 bombers before being poisoned in an accident that had57him to retire. My father has a blood disorder as a result of that58, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a full-time electrician.

To all those people whose fathers have worked in the military and in other dangerous jobs, be59of them, and remember that some day their60 might saveyour life.

41. A. prevented B. permitted C. witnessed D. started

42. A. because B. unless C. after D. until

43. A. wanted B. managed C. promised D. happened

44. A. anger B. horror C. excitement D. embarrassment

45. A. carpenter B. electrician C. firefighter D. educator

46. A. Armed B. Satisfied C. Shared D. Identified

47. A. slid B. fell C. dashed D. walked

48. A. trees B. grass C. flames D. flowers

49. A. died off B. took on C. turned out D. picked up

50. A. fence B. truck C. furniture D. bucket

51. A. If B.ImmediatelyC. Since D. While

52. A. through B. away C. over D. across

53. A. high B. wide C. fast D. far

54. A. curious B. suspicious C. concerned D. anxious

55. A. moved B. resigned C. retired D. suffered

56. A. everything B. nothing C. something D. anything

57. A. allowed B. encouraged C. invited D. forced

58. A. fire B. accident C. attempt D. explanation

59. A. afraid B. proud C. careful D. ashamed

60. A. culture B. learning C. skills D. languages

第II卷

注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。

第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

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。

YIWU, China, April 29 (Reuters)—The first freight train (货运列车) to run from Britain to China arrived in the city of Yiwu in eastern China on Saturday,61 (complete) its 12,000km (7,456mile) journey.

The train,62 carried items such as vitamins and baby products,63 (greet) by traders and shipping company officials when it arrived at Yiwu West station after departing London on April 10. The first freight train from China arrived in Britain in January.

64 (operate) by Yiwu Timex Industrial Investment, the Yiwu-London freight service makes London 65 15th European city to have a rail link 66 (direct) with China after the 2013 beginning of the “One Belt, One Road” initiative (倡议) by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

“This freight train is a 67 (reflect) of the achievements of trade,” Yiwu Timex Chairman Timmy Feng told Reuters Television.

After leaving London the bright red train passed through seven 68(country)— France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan—before arriving in Yiwu.

For Britain，the train 69 (be) part of an effort to strengthen trade links with the rest of the world as it prepares to leave the European Union 70 two years’ time.

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短文。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（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。

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。

LastFriday my aunt went to attend a meeting. After the meeting, she went to a restaurant for a lunch. Therefore, when it was time to pay the bill, she couldn’t find her purse. She thought it must have stolen. Just then, a man in his early twenty came up and paid for her. My aunt was very gratefully.They talked about each other for a while and my aunt finally realize who he was. About ten years before, my aunt collected some money to helping a boy. That young man was the boy. My aunt didn’t recognize her, but the kindness had never been forgotten.

1. ：书面表达（满分25分）
   假如你是李华，请你给你的英国笔友Tom写一封电子邮件，邀请他来吉林市共度春节并体验满族文化。要点如下：
   1. 吃乌拉火锅；
   2. 穿旗袍；
   3. 参观满族民居；

注意：

1.词数100左右；

2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；

3.开头语和结束语已为你写好；

参考词汇：满族：Manchu乌拉火锅 Wula hot pot 旗袍：cheongsam

民居：dwellings

DearTom,

How is everything going now?

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Yours,

Li Hua

吉林市普通中学2017—2018学年度高中毕业班第二次调研测试

高三英语参考答案

听力：1—5BCBCA6—10CBACA11—15CABBA16—20ACACB

阅读：21—25 DCBCA26—30 ACBDC31—35 DCDAB

36 --- 40 GDBAF

完形填空：41 --- 45 DDABC 46 --- 50 ACCDB 51 --- 55 BABAC 56 — 60 ADBBC

语篇填空：61 completing 62. which 63. was greeted 64. Operated 65. the

66. directly 67. reflection 68. countries 69. is 70. in

短文改错：

LastFriday my aunt went to attend a meeting. After the meeting, she went to a

restaurant foralunch.Therefore, when it was time to pay the bill, she couldn’t find

去掉 However

her purse. She thought it must have ∧stolen.Just then, a man in his earlytwenty

been twenties

came up and paid for her. My aunt was very gratefully.They talked about each other

grateful with(to)

for a while and my aunt finally realize who he was. About ten yearsbefore, my aunt

realized ago

collected some money to helping a boy. That young man was the boy. My aunt didn’t

help

recognizeher, but the kindness had never been forgotten.

him

部分答案详解

阅读理解

21.D. 推理判断题。关键句：It allows us to realize that no matter how small we may be,

still we have something to offer. And that any very small deed we

might consider can mean a lot bigger to others.

22. C. 细节理解题。关键句：This movie, adapted from Dr. Seuss’ book, is a hit to both kids

as well as adults.

23. B. 推理判断题。关键句：The story, written by Charles Dickens, is about an old

merchant, Ebenezer Scrooge, whose only concern is to earn more

and more money. He refuses everybody who gets in the way of his

desire to make money.

24. C. 细节理解题。关键句：Looking back, IthinkI wanted to enjoy her company for

a moment, the kind that I missed a lot. 及I missed my mom still and

remembered the moments with her when I was a little boy.

25. A. 推理判断题。关键句：Then the daughter glancedover and regarded her mother

at once. And slowly she placed her arm with obviously

unaccustomed affection around her mother’s shoulders and gently

guided her back into the crowd.

26. A. 短语猜测题。根据cashier一词可知到了交款的地方，交款后通常是把书包起来。

27. C. 主旨大意题。文中的“Cherish her,”Isaid.Andthen I answered her curious

expressions by saying, “When she’s gone, it’s the little moments

that’ll come back to you. Moments like this. Iknow.”是关键，也是作

者的写作目的。

28. B. 推理判断题。作者通过这一段来引出要说明的主题。

29. D. 细节理解题。关键句：Pathological nearsightedness can’t be treated with glasses or

surgery, and it is one of the biggest factors that lead to blindness.

30. C. 细节理解题。关键句：Experts explain that two major factors lead to the high rate of

nearsightedness among Chinese people. One is high academic

pressure, and the other one is excessive use of electronic devices over

a long period of time.

31. D. 推理判断题。关键句：Experts suggest that youngsters should keep a proper balance

between study and rest so as to protect their eyesight, and parents

should play an active role in the process.

32. C. 细节理解题。关键句：While rolling many ideas around in my head to write this

piece,I narrowed my focus a bit and chose: family and sense of

purpose.

33. D. 推理判断题。根据文章的第二段内容可推出。

34. A. 句意理解题。需考虑含有此句的段落和全文的含义。

35. B. 推理判断题。关键句：Iremainedin the same profession for more than 40 years but

never in the same setting.

完形填空

41.D不知怎么的，电围网引起了火。故选D。

42.D直到挡住通往唯一大门的路，我们才看到火。not---until直到---才。

43.A我想爬过围墙到安全的地方，但火在我们周围。

44.B根据but the fire was all around us可知，我只能惊骇地观看，因为火继续上升。

45.C我不知道父亲曾经是一名消防队员，知道要做什么。

46.A用仅有的一个喷雾器、水桶和靴子武装起来，他冲进附近的池塘。

47.C紧急状况下的动作，冲进附近的池塘，用水填满水桶和喷雾器。

48.C他开始喷射火焰。

49.Dpicked up捡起，偶然学到，加速。不久风加速。

50.B根据he jumped into the truck可知。父亲开始踩着火焰移动，因为他要向卡车移

动。

51.B一到他到达大门口，他就跳进卡车，卷起窗户，开车穿过大火。

52.A开车穿过大火。

53.B火被扑灭了，我的妈妈睁大眼睛看着父亲。

54.A我的父给我们讲他当消防队员时的那些日子，我和哥哥都很好奇。

55.C我们问他退休前还做过什么其他工作。

56.A他除了没做过脑外科手术，其他什么都做过。

57.D一次事故中毒迫使他退休。

58.B由于那次事故父亲血液紊乱。

59.B对那些父亲在军队和其他危险地方工作过的人，都以他们而自豪。

60.C记得他们的技能有一天可能会挽救你的生命。

书面表达参考范文

Dear Tom，

How is everything going now? With the Spring Festival approaching, I’m writing to invite you to join us in the celebration and experience Manchu culture here in Jilin.

Jilin is famous for its various traditional activities featured in Manchu customs. During the Spring Festival, what you can’t miss is to have a taste of a well-known Manchu dish---Wula hot pot, which is really a feast for all senses. Besides, dressed in a red cheongsam and wandering in the streets decorated with red lanterns, you may feel as if you were back in ancient times. What’s more, it’s also great fun visiting some typical Manchu dwellings.

I do hope you can come here to celebrate this colorful and meaningful festival with us.

Looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

Yours,

Lihua

录音原文：

Text 1

M: It’s a pretty easy job. You just take people’s dogs out for a week twice a day.

W: Well, I’ve never done it before, but it does sound pretty easy.

Text 2

W: Hi, Jeff! Remember me?

M: Sue? Sue Thomas?

W: That’s right. We were in that computer course together.

M: Yeah. Boy, it was that boring!

W: So it was. So how have you been?

M: Oh, not bad, thanks.

Text3

W: How long have you been in America?

M: For more than five years.

W: Do you think it’s easy for a Chinese to get accustomed to the western culture?

M: It’s no picnic.

Text4

M: Why didn’t you come to the party last night?

W: I’m sorry I couldn’t make it. I had to go visit my grandmother in the hospital.

M: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Is she Ok?

W: The doctor just completed a small operation and said she would recover.

Text5

W: Well, you finally got here. I have been waiting in the restaurant for thirty minutes.

M: Sorry, Jeannie. You know me. I’m always late.

W: Everybody knows, and everybody’s getting tired of it. Five, ten, thirty minutes all

the time.

Text6

M: Hi, I’m Tony.

W: Hello. I’m Cindy.

M: Do you know a lot of people here?

W: Yeah, I know most of them.

M: Are you studying here?

W: No, I’m here for a conference.

M: What kind of conference?

W: It’s a computer conference. Most of these people are also attending it.

M: I see. Do you all stay in the town?

W: Yeah, we all stay at the conference center downtown.

M: So, how long will you be here?

W: We will finish in two days. Then I will head back to Chicago.

M: Well, enjoy the rest of your visit.

W: Thanks. Nice talking to you.

Text7

M: You like living in New York, don’t you?

W: Oh, I love it. It’s so convenient. I can take the bus to work … or a taxi. And

there’s so much to do. Lots of cinemas, and theaters.

M: I know what you mean. I’d like to live in the city, but living in the countryside is

better for Jenny, because there are trees, grass, and fresh air.

W: There are a lot of good things about country living. I grew up in the country,

remember? So I know. But , as a working woman, I think New York has all the

convenience --- including the best tomatoes.

M: The truth is that I’d like to live in the city. Jenny’s young. There are lots of things

for her here.

W: You’re right, James. There’s so much for young people to see and do.

Text8

M: I haven’t traveled many times and need to know what I can carry in my luggage.

W: There are different considerations. You have to consider airline rules and rules for

customs.

M: How do I find out about each country’s customs regulations?

W: You can look through a website for the particular countries you are interested in.

M: Is there anything that I should keep in mind for all countries?

W: Do not ever lie about what you are carrying in your luggage. If you get caught, there

is a major fine just for lying.

M: How about regulations for what you can carry on the plane?

W: The Internet is a good source for special regulations for particular airports and

airlines.

M: I heard that I can’t bring my own bottled water on the plane.

W: You can buy water at the airport once you pass luggage inspection.

Text9

M: Do you have an activity that you really enjoy?

W: Well, I like lot of sports and I love cooking.

M: OK, take cooking. Think about making a meal. If you ever get so absorbed in

preparing the food that you lose all awareness of time and other things around you

--- when you are concentrating so deeply that you completely forget all your

problems. That’s called flow experience.

W: Oh, I have had that happen, especially when I’m trying a new dish.

M: Yes, you are more likely to experience flow experience with a new dish because that

challenges you. One of the requirements is that the activity has to be challenging and

requires skills. So, you would use our cooking skills in a new dish and it would be

challenging because you hadn’t done it before. Other requirements are deep

concentration, a mixing of action and awareness, a sense of control, clear goals, and

immediate feedback.

W: Are there only certain types of activities where this can happen, or can it happen

with any activity?

M: Well, flow experience can happen with a lot of different activities, such as reading,

playing chess, rock climbing; however, if you look at the requirements we just talked

about, some activities wouldn’t fit. Thinking of watching TV, for example. You

might concentrate deeply on watching a TV program, but there’s really no skill

involved and it’s unlikely to be challenging.

Text10

M: I felt a little under the weather the other day, so I decided to visit my doctor before things would get worse. I called her in the morning, and I made an appointment for 9:30 a.m.. When I arrived at her office, I had to fill our some insurance paperwork and a sheet describing my current medical condition, along with the symptoms I was feeling. At 9:40 a.m., the nurse called my name and took me to one of their examination rooms. She took my temperature and blood pressure, and then I waited until the doctor came in at 10:00. she looked me over and asked a few questions. The doctor’s diagnosis was that I had a bacterial infection. She wrote me out a prescription for some medicine, which I was supposed to take twice a day. After the examination, I went back to the reception area and paid the bill. It was 10:30 when I was on my way home.