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黑龙江省哈师大附中、东北师大附中、辽宁省实验中学2018届东北三省三校高三第二次模拟考试英语2018届东北三省三校(哈师大附中、东北师大附中、辽宁省实验中学)

英语试卷

本试卷分第i卷(选择题)和第n卷(非选择题)两部分。考试结束,将本试卷和答题卡一并 交回。满分150分,考试时间120分钟。

注意事项:

  1. 答第I卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在本试卷和答题卡相应位置上。
  2. 选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净
    后,再选涂其他答案标号,不能答在本试卷上,否则无效。_
    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。
    例:How much is the shirt?
    1. £ 19. 15.B. £ 9. 18.C. £ 9. 15.

答案是C。

1.What is the man looking for?

  1. His pen.B. His book.C. His phone.
    2.What does Carol ’ s father ask her to do?
    1. Talk with her friends.B.Go out with him.C.Put on warmclothes.
      3.How many members are there in Alice ’ s group now?
      A. Two.B.Four.C.Six.
      4.What are the speakers talking about?
      1. Ways ofcooking.B.Healthy food for kids.C.Kids helpingin the kitchen.

5.What is the woman?

A. She ’ s ashop assistant.B.She ’ s a receptionist.C.She ’ s a secretary.

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。听毎段对话或独白前,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。

英语试卷第1页(共8页)

6.Why does the man sound surprised?

A.Because Lily rejected a job offer.

B.Because Lily was absent from school.

C.Because Lily turned down a scholarship.

7.What has Lily decided to do?

A.Travel to Dubai.B.Stay with her mom.C.Start a business.

听第7段材料,回答第8—10题。

8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?

A.Colleagues.B.Relatives.C.Classmates.

9.What is Sabrina * s sister doing?

A.Touring in Africa.B.Teaching in a village.C.Working in a company.

10.How can Sabrina reach her sister now?

A.By phone.B.By email.C.By letter.

听第8段材料,回答第11 一13题。

11.What does Maria think of the soup?

A.Tasteless.B.Just fine.C.Thick.

12.What does Karl say can be added to the soup?

A.Salt.B.Onions.C.Pepper.

13.Where are the speakers?

A.At home.B.At a restaurant.C.At a friend’s house.

听第9段材料,回答第14一 16题。

14.When will someone come to check the hot water?

A.This afternoon.B.Tomorrow.C.At the weekend.

15.How did the students kno^v about the flat?

A.From a friend.B.From a newspaper.C.From a house agency.

16.What will the woman do to settle the problem about the fridge?

A.Pay the students for the new one.

B.Get someone to fix the old one.

C.Order one on the Internet.

听第10段材料,回答第17 — 20题。

17.Who is the speaker?

A.An invitedguest.B.A news reporter.C.A radio host.

18.In what way has the speaker changed?

A.He speaksfaster.B.He becomes heavier.C.He cooks more often.

19.What is difficult for the speaker to get used to?

A.The food.B.The weather.C.The language.

20.What does the speaker think of the French people?

A.A bit cold.B.Generous.C.Easy-going.

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A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂

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A

South Ayrshire Council holiday clubs have a jam-packed, exciting and fun-filled program of activities and outings for your child to participate in.

The holiday clubs operate at the following locations :

Mossblown Care Club, Mauchline Road, Mossblown. Tel*079-7112-0465 Dundonald Care Club, Castle Drive, Dundonald. Tel*077-7294^-225

The holiday clubs are operated by qualified staff and registered with the Scottish Care Inspectorate.

Information

Open: Monday to Friday 8-00 am—6-00 pm, from Monday 14 to Monday 21 October (inclusive) Costs: £ 18 per day (8-00 am—6:00 pm)

£ 10 per half day (8*00 am —1:00 pm or 1:00 pm—6:00 pm)

£ 80 full week

Please note that bookings MUST be made 2 weeks in advance and paid ifl FULL.

Information is available in your local Care Club by email from ChildcareServices@ south-ayrshire. gov, uk or alternatively by contacting the Childcare Services Team. Call 012-9261 -2029, if you wish a booking form to be mailed to you.

Holiday Childcare Program

Dundonald Care Club (available at Dundonald only)

DateType of bookingActivity amActivity pm
Monday 14 OctoberFull dayEglington Park, Irvine
Tuesday 15 OctoberFull dayWest FM Studio Tour
Wednesday 16 OctoberHalf day or Full dayAthletics and BadmintonDundonald Castle
Thursday 17 OctoberFull dayRouken Glen Country Park
Friday 18 OctoberHalf day or Full dayHalloween CraftsCold baking—some sweet treats
Monday 21 OctoberFull daySpooky storytelling, Halloween decorations then Halloween party including cooking for apples

Please check the program on whether a full or half day booking is available. Weather not permitting. a suitable alternative activity may be provided.

21.If you go to the Dundonald Care Club on Monday and Friday, you at least pay.

A. £ 36B. £ 28C. £ 98D. £ 90

22. What will visitors do at 8:00 am—1*00 pm, 16 October?

A.Make Halloween crafts.B.Do some sports activities.

C.Prepare some sweet treats.D.Have a West FM Studio Tour.

23.What information can we learn from the passage?

A.There are no activities at weekends.B.Outings are the center of the program.

C.The activity will be cancelledinbad weather. D.The booking is available from 14to21 October.

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B

The morning she left for Camp Kanawa, Maria awoke with an ache in her stomach. She had gone on plenty of parties. She ’ d even spent a whole weekend at Aunt Jolie and Uncle Ed ’ s. So what happened to her?

No breakfast today, she thought, imagining the ache turning into throwing up and a horrible road trip after a full meal. As usual, Maria felt hungry as soon as the room smelled of French toast. On the other hand, maybe a good breakfast was exactly what she needed.

“There’ s my big camper!’’ said her mom. Then, she walked to the stove, placed two pieces of French toast on a plate and powdered sugar snowing down. “Just like you like it. ’’ At the meanwhile, Maria was already in position, armed with knife, fork, napkin and full glass of milk.

‘‘Get started while it ’ s hot. Your father ’ s coming down in a minute. I told him to shave. Don’t want the bear—I mean, the bushy black beard.,?

“Okay,okay,” Maria’s dad said with a smile. “Clean as a whistle. Just like you ordered. ”

“ Really?” Maria ’ s mom shrugged (耸肩)•

“ I think it ’ s fashionable,” Maria said,dipping a bite in some syrup (糖楽).

“Well,your old man is fashionable,,’ her dad said, moving his head the way he did when he wanted to look like a cool surfer man but looked more like an Egyptian robot. “ In fact,I was the most popular kid at my camp.,’

“For the record,it was a science camp,,’ Maria’s mother reminded her, looking her straight in the eyes. “In all seriousness, Maria, popularity is not important and finding the people who like you for you—that ’ s what matters. ”

“Your mom speaks the truth, Sugar,” said Maria’ s dad,wiping his thick beard with a napkin. “Just be yourself. You’ 11 definitely enjoy it.

24.What probably led to Maria’s hesitation to eat breakfast?

A.The lack of adequate nutrition.B.The concern about feeling sick.

C.The inviting smell of Frenchtoast.D.The worry about getting overweight.

25.What is Maria’s attitude towards her father’s beard?

A. Favorable.B. Disapproving. C. Concerned.D. Uncaring.

26.Why did Maria* s mother remind her that her father went to a science camp?

A.To advise Maria not to focus on popularity.

B.To share her similar experience with Maria.

C.To emphasize the importance of science to Maria.

D.To persuade Maria not to discuss subjects except science.

27.What is the best title for the text?

A.Father ’ s beardB.A wonderful breakfast

C.Family talk about a campD.Maria ’ s dream to be a big camper

C

Spending money on time-saving services reduces stress and boosts(增进)happiness,according to a new research, but shockingly, few of us do it.

Whillans, a professor at HBS said, “ Buying time helps to protect us from the stress in our lives caused by time pressure, and the feeling that we don’ t have enough minutes in the day to complete our tasks. ’’

The effect was clearest in the Canadian experiment, in which 60 working adults were given $40 to spend in two different ways. One weekend, they were told to spend the money on a material purchase—a gift for themselves. The next weekend, they were instructed to spend the $40 on anything that saved them time,from paying the neighbor ’ s kid to run errands (跑腿)to taking an Uber instead of a bus.

u〇n the day they made the time-saving purchase, they felt happier, in a better mood, and lower feelings of time stress than on the day they bought a material purchase,’’ said Whillans.

The biggest surprise to the researchers was how few people would spend money on time-saving services. When they asked 98 working adults how they would spend a “windfall” of $40,only two percent named a purchase that would save them time.

“ One reason,’’ said Whillans,u is that we * re very bad at remembering how much we hate doing certain tasks once the suffering has passed. That makes us less likely to take active steps to avoid that overburdened feeling in the future. ” But another possible cause is good old-fashioned guilt. “If you feel guilty about getting someone to clean your house for you, then you might get less happiness from outsourcing (夕卜包)that task,” said Whillans,u or you might just be less likely to spend your money in that way. ’’

28.In the Canadian experiment, the participants.

A.were divided into two groups

B.were given $ 40 every two weeks

C.were asked to give money to a neighborJ s kid

D.were asked to spend the money in different ways

29.According to the author, what can make people less time-stressed?

A.Paying much for a concert ticket.

B.Taking a regular bus to get to work.

C.Employing someone to clean the garden.

D.Buying themselves an expensive present.

30.When it comes to spending money on ‘‘buying time”,.

A.no people would like to do it

B.a small percentage of people choose to do it

C.more people will do it if extra money is given

D.most people like the idea but don ’ t practice it in life

31.What do the underlined words “that overburdened feeling”in Paragraph 6 refer to?

A.The good old-fashioned guilt.

B.The feeling of spending’money on goods.

C.The stress of having someone clean your house.

D.The discomfort when completing tasks we hate doing.

D

We Brits love the idea of a real Christmas tree—but not so many of us like the realities of dragging a 7ft Norway Spruce through the house and leaving needles all over the place.

If you count yourself among the reluctant group,then it may be time to go fake (假白勺).After all, buying an artificial Christmas tree needn, t mean accepting defeat. ThereJ s a huge range of options and sizes, including pre-lit trees, which will save you the frustration of trying to string your own lights.

Another big bonus of choosing an artificial Christmas tree is cost : artificial trees can last for decades, so they work out cheaper than paying for a real tree every year. Like now retailers (零售商)are offering great deals at the moment: at Tesco, there J s 25 percent off artificial Christmas trees. Meanwhile, you can take advantage of the current 3 for 2 offer at Argos to fill your house with not one, not two, but three. You may perhaps partner up with friends who are also looking to invest.

Of course, keep your tree for years and years and it will start to pay you back in terms of carbon footprint; however,a “real” one will always have to be transported,used and dealt with every year.

Are there any downsides? Yes. You might think you, re saving the planet, but a fake tree is actually not an environmentally friendly option. Most are made in factories in Asia, resulting in some serious air miles to reach the UK. They’ re made from metal and plastic,and many end their lives in landfill.

英语试卷第5页(共8页)

Another problem with a fake tree is that they don' t look very natural—and of course you won ’ t get that lovely pine smell either. You ’ 11 also need to find space for storage.

32.What does the underlined word “reluctant” in paragraph 2 probably mean?

A.Passive.B. Related.C. Unwilling.D. Supportive.

33.Which is the benefit of buying an artificial Christmas tree?

A.Abundant choices.B. The lovely pine smell.

C. Cheaper than a real one.D. Free for transportation.

34.What can we learn from the passage?

A.Fake Christmas trees are environmentally friendly.

B.British people like to drag a real Christmas tree home.

C.People need to find space to store a fake Christmas tree.

D.People may get 3 more if they buy two fake Christmas trees.

35.What is the passage mainly about?

A.Different reasons for choosing fake Christmas trees.

B.Valuable suggestions on choosing fake Christmas trees.

C.Efficient ways of saving money on choosing Christmas trees.

D.Advantages and disadvantages of choosing fake Christmas trees.

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。

Most people have practiced some form of hobby at a point in their lives, whether it is some form of sports, playing a musical instrument, creating art, cooking or something else. There are many different reasons and skills for taking up a hobby.

Realize you have more time than you think.

This is probably the one thing that keeps most people back from practicing a hobby. 36 But we waste so much time on social media, television commercials and worrying about life which we could have used to practice a hobby. Schedule some time for a hobby into your day. Plan ahead and just do it. Involve other people.

Why? Well, have you ever noticed that you stick to something longer when you feel that you cannot let another person down? So, get-someone to jog with you, or make music with you, or share recipes with you. Plus, you will inspire them to keep on practicing their hobby. 37 Put your money where your mouth is.

38So give out a bit of your budget to your hobby of choice so that you cannot blame a lack of “materials” for not doing anything.

39

For me, this has been the most important step in going out and doing a hobby. If you jog, decide which races you want to do this year. If you practice music, organize a concert.

Find the pleasure in what you do.

As with most things, starting of getting something ready to start can be difficult. But don’ t give up. 40

A.It is a total win-win.

B.Work towards something.

C.Think of a hobby that might interest you.

D.Others* help will definitely do you good.

E.You think that you don ’ t have enough time to even start.

F.The fact is that people spend money where their heart is.

G.Once you have started you * 11 find the beauty and relaxation in it.

英语试卷第6页(共8页)

第三部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)

第一节(共20小题;每题1.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,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。

For years, our family Christmas feast has consisted of a standing ribroast. But it wasn ’ t

always that way. Before that we 41 a big roast turkey. The 42 changed one Christmas when the bird was placed in salted water in the sink to soak (浸洗)•

The bird was a beauty, almost thirty pounds. It would be a true 43 for all. However, due to its 44 size, it was difficult to soak the whole bird. The salted water only came 45 up its body.

Suddenly, my three girls came running out 46 that the bird’ s ghost was there and it was going to get them! Their 47 and I ran into the kitchen to see the “dead bird” jumping all over the place and splashing water everywhere.

My husband approached the bouncing bird with 48 and made a grab for it. It 49 from his hands and fell onto the floor where it continued to bounce.

The girls continued to scream while our two dogs started 50 and jumping at the bird. I managed to push them out while their father continued to try to 51 the giant bird. 52,it was caught in a

comer. It continued to bounce, breast side down, 53something started poking (束lj) through the

54 of it. A set of whiskers (胡须)and a paw 55 Our little cat Johnny had actually climbed into the open cavity (胸腔)of the bird and was happily 56 his way out.

Of course, we could have removed the cat, washed the bird out and 57 the dinner plans but somehow, none of us wanted to eat 58 after that. We 59 it with a large standing rib roast. Thus 60 the new family tradition.

41. A.affordedB. requiredC.washedD.served
42. A.formB. traditionC.structureD.regulation
43. A.giftB. burdenC.feastD.sorrow
44. A.tinyB. hugeC.properD.normal
45. A.halfwayB. wellC.insideD.simply
46. A.whisperingB. jokingC.informingD.yelling
47. A.fatherB. dogC.brotherD.cat
48. A.forceB. cautionC.concernD.shock
49. A.flewB. slippedC.landedD.struggled
50. A.listeningB. workingC.bouncingD.barking
51. A.cookB. removeC.controlD.kill
52. A.UsuallyB. GraduallyC.FinallyD.Immediately
53. A.untilB. in caseC.ifD.so that
54. A.headB. neckC.backD.breast
55. A.flashedB. appearedC.shookD.scratched
56. A.laughingB. sniffingC.chewingD.feeling
57. A.ruinedB. acceptedC.rejectedD.saved
58. A.turkeyB. foodC.supperD.salt
59. A.filledB. connectedC.startedD.replaced
60. A.expandedB. beganc.existedD.changed

英语试卷第7页(共8页)

第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)

阅读下面材料,在空白处填人适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

People today take lots of photos. Some photographs are really memorable. They either capture important events, such as birthday parties or weddings, 61 show beautiful places. Years later, people may look at these special photos to remember 62 past.

However, how did people record important moments without cameras long ago? Some people told 63( story) about old times, and others wrote down 64 they remembered. There were also a lot

of people 65 (make) special drawings to help them recall important moments. Among those people were Native Americans of the Lakota tribe.

Every year, Lakota leaders decided which event was most important. A Lakota 66 (art) was then asked to draw a special picture of that event. Because each year ’ s picture was decided on during the winter, the drawings became 67( know) as winter counts.

For a long time, winter counts were drawn on animal skins. Later, the drawings 68 (do) on paper. The pictures told the history of the tribe. Each year, the newest winter count was added 69 the Lakota collection of pictures from 70 (early) times. That helped people keep track of the years. Today,winter counts are important records of the Lakota ’ s past.

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。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(A ),并在其下面写出该加的词。s

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。

My dream was to become a school teacher in the future. In fact, I have had the dream since my childhood. In my opinion, with teachers, no society could make progresses. There is no doubt whether teachers play an important role in children’ s growth. Not only teachers pass on knowledge to children, but we also teach children how to behave themselves. Comparing with other jobs, teaching is hard and the pay is lower. And to me, what a great fun it is to be with children! They make me feel young forever so I' 11 study hard and try my best to realize my dream.

第二节书面表达(满分25分)

假定你是高三学生李华,还有一个月就要离开母校,请你写一份毕业典礼发言稿,内容包括以 下要点:

1.列举高中生活的难忘片段(如学习、活动等);

2.表达感激之情及美好祝愿。

注意:1.词数100左右;

2.可适当发挥,以使内容连贯。

Dear friends,

Thank you. From Li Hua.

2018年三省三校二模英语参考答案

第I卷

第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)

1-5 ACBCB6-10 CBABC11-15 ACBAB16-20 AABCA

第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)

21-23 BBA24-27 BAAC28-31 DCBD32-35 CACD36-40 EAFBG

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)

41-45 DBCBA46-50 DABBD 51-55 CCACB 56-60 CDADB

第II卷

第二节语法填空 (共10个小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)

61. or62. the63. stories64. what65. making

66. artist67. known68. were done69. to70. earlier

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)

71. was改为is72. with 改为without73. progresses改为progress

74. whether改为that75. Not only加上do 76. we 改为they

77. Comparing 改为Compared 78. hard改为harder或lower改成low 79. And改为But或Yet

80. a去掉

第二节 书面表达(满分25分)

参考范文

Dear friends,

How time flies! It’s about a month before we graduate from this school and we’ll go to separate universities. It is my great honor to stand here and deliver a speech.

Looking back on the old days, I can still remember we were quite curious about everything when we first met. And I like the spring outing best, as we were so delighted exposed to nature. Additionally, what impressed me most was the time when we were completely absorbed in preparing for the university entrance examination. Tired but determined, we fight for our dream without any hesitation.

Words fail me when I want to express my gratitude for the care and love from you. I sincerely hope that after graduation our friendship will last forever.

Thank you!

From Li Hua.

听力原文

录音稿(Text 1)

M: I can’t find my pen anywhere. It was on the desk with my book a moment ago.

W: Look! Here it is. You left it by the phone.

(Text 2)

W: Can I go out with friends, Dad?

M: Yes, Carol, but you can’t go out in those clothes. It’s freezing today.

W: Okay, Dad. I’ll wear something warmer.

(Text 3)

M: How big is your research group, Alice?

W: Well, there were six of us to begin with. Then two people left.

(Text 4)

M: Do you often ask your kid to help in the kitchen?

W: Yeah, Sarah enjoys pouring, mixing, and serving her creations to family members.

M: Good! According to an article I’ve just read, that encourages healthy eating in kids.

(Text 5)

W: Front Desk. Can I help you?

M: Oh, may I ask for a wake-up call, please?

W: Yes sir, what time do you want?

(Text 6)

M: Lily, don’t you think the scholarship from New York University is something great? Why did you decline this offer?

W: I do realize the value of the scholarship. But, if I could explain, my mother doesn’t want me to go overseas.

M: Why?

W: You know, I’m the only child in the family. My mother will be living alone most of the time for three years in my absence. She cannot even think of it.

M: Nobody to take care of her?

W: My father travels a lot to many countries and he is doing business in Dubai now. I have to do a lot for my mom at home.

M: Oh, I see. You are very considerate.

(Text 7)

M: Anna just emailed to say that the managers’ meeting is put off till next Monday. Will you have everything ready by then, Sabrina? Hey, Sabrina, what’s wrong?

W: I’m so worried. I haven’t heard from my sister for two weeks.

M: How often do you call each other?

W: Normally at least once a week, but she’s now a volunteer teacher at a mountain village in Africa. I can only write her.

M: The mail can be really slow sometimes. I’m sure you’ll hear from her soon.

W: I hope so.

M: You know the saying, “No news is good news.” If something were wrong,someone would have called you.

W: Maybe you’re right. Thanks, Jason.

(Text 8)

W: I’m not sure about this soup, Karl. It has no taste.

M: No! I don’t think so, Maria. It tastes fine to me. We’ve been to this place before, and I don’t feel the soup tastes any different.

W: Well, I still think it needs something. Salt?

M: No, certainly not. What about pepper? If anything, I think it could use a little more of that.

W: Now you’re talking. That’s exactly what it needs. And how about some more onions too?

M: I don’t know about that. You seem to be starting to like food with strong tastes recently.

W: Oh, really?

(Text 9)

M: Good morning, I’m one of the students who rented your flat. It’s 55 Park Road.

W: Oh, yes. Everything all right?

M: Not exactly. I’m afraid there are a couple of problems.

W: Oh! I’m sorry to hear that. What kind of problems?

M: Well, we haven’t had any hot water for a couple of days now. I wonder if you could send someone to have a look at it.

W: Of course. I’ll get someone to come around at the weekend.

M: Well, could he come around a bit sooner? I don’t think we can manage until the weekend.

W: I see. Okay. I’ll send someone over this afternoon then.

M: There’s also the matter of the fridge. We all assumed there would be one in the flat when we moved in, because that’s what we read from the advertisement in the newspaper.

W: Ah, yes. Sorry about that. I got rid of the old fridge, but I didn’t get around to ordering a new one yet. I’m really sorry. I’ll order one today and get it delivered to you tomorrow.

M: We bought one on the Internet actually. But could you pay us back?

W: Of course. Just tell me how much you paid for it.

M: It’s 260 pounds. Thank you.

(Text 10)

M: Hello everyone! I’m very happy to be invited to this program today. I’d like to share with you my impression of Paris. Actually, there’s something interesting to see in every corner of Paris: the old buildings, neighborhoods, and the historical monuments. The weather’s been great too, cool and dry. Some aspects of life here are different from those in the United States. The most obvious thing is that there is much more activity in the streets than in a typical US city. People gather together in open markets, cafés, parks, and squares. Then, of course, there’s the food. Food seems to be more important here. It’s beautifully shown in windows and markets. Everything is fresher and better tasting than at home. I’ve gained five pounds since I arrived. There are a few things that bother me though. I’m still having a hard time with the language. People speak very fast and it’s hard to get them to repeat things. People, in general, are less warm here and it’s hard to make friends. I guess that can be true in any big city in a new country, but the French do seem to be less friendly than the people back home.

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