河北省衡水市武强中学2025-2026学年高一年级上学期期中考试英语试题

高一英语答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分 30 分） 1~5 ACABC 6~10 BACCB 11~15 BABCB 16~20 CBACA 第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分) 第一节(共15小题:每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) A篇：21-23 C B C B篇：24-27 C B A D C篇：28-31 B C B A D篇：32-35 C C B B 第二节 七选五 (共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 36-40 FCDBG 第三部分语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 BCACA 46-50. BBDCD 51-55.ADBCA 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 56.a 57.Going 58.courses 59. and 60. fluently 61. tried 62. suitable 63. where 64. to get 65.with 第四部分 词汇题(满分15分) 词汇题 66.exchange 67. challenge 68.campus 69.outgoing 70.company 71. anxious 72.volunteered/volunteers 73.explore 74.to 75.up 第五部分 写作（满分：25分） Dear Jimmy, I’m sorry to hear that you have trouble fitting in your new school. It is not unusual for teenagers to have this problem. I quite understand how you feel now. Having survived my new school life, I am writing to offer you some suggestions. To begin with, it is highly recommended that you should communicate with your friends often. In that way, you can feel less anxious and they might help you with your problem. Additionally, you can try to make plans for your school life, which will make you more organized and confident. Most importantly, keeping a balance between study and rest is a good idea. As the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. I sincerely hope my suggestions are beneficial to you. Best wishes. Yours, Li Hua 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 武强中学2025--2026学年度上学期期中考试 高一英语试题 出题人：张莹 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What kind of fruit does Adam like best? A. Oranges. B. Apples. C. Pears. 2. Why does the man call Olivia? A. To invite her to a party. B. To cancel an appointment. C. To ask about the homework. 3. What are the speakers going to do next? A. Have a meeting. B. Wait for Mark. C. Go to the hospital. 4. What will the weather be like this afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A new measure. B. A car accident. C. City traffic. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Where did Cindy grow up? A. In England. B. In Germany. C. In Poland. 7. Why did Cindy come to Beijing? A. For study. B. For work. C. For sightseeing. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。 8. How old is Clark now? A. 10. B. 12. C. 22. 9. What will Clark do in New Zealand in September? A. Take a holiday. B. Visit his family. C.Receive some training. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。 10. What is the book mainly about? A. A writer. B. An artist. C. A parrot. 11. Who drew pictures for the book? A. Amy Guglielmo. B. Brett Helquist. C. Cezanne. 12. How does the man feel after reading the book? A. Encouraged. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。 13. What is Jennifer? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A tour guide. 14. What will Jennifer do first this summer? A. Do some volunteer work. B. Take a trip abroad. C. Visit her grandparents. 15. What subject will the man probably teach? A. English. B. Geography. C. Science. 16. When will the man finish his work in Nepal? A. On July 10th. B. On July 16th. C. On July 23rd. 听下面一段对话，回答第17至第20四个小题。 17. Who needs a babysitter now? A. The speaker’s relative. B. The speaker’s neighbor. C. The speaker’s friend. 18. Where do the couple most probably work? A. At a restaurant. B. At a hospital. C. At school. 19. When does the babysitter need to work? A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening. 20. What are the couple like according to the speaker? A. Easy-going. B. Serious. C. Interesting. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Four Beautiful Beaches In Singapore In Singapore, there are a range of special beaches where you can relax for a day. At these popular beaches, you’ll feel as if you’re in paradise (天堂) — like Bali. Here are four of the best beaches there. Tanjong Beach The white-sandy beach is man-made and it’s the perfect place to relax in the sun, read a book away from the crowds, or go for a swim in the ocean. Especially, the Tanjong Beach Club is a top nightlife spot for drinking cocktails (鸡尾酒) and enjoying water sports like surfing. St. John’s Island Beach You can enjoy a quiet beach on St. John’s Island. This pretty place has a beach that’s great for sunbathing, swimming in clear water, and having picnics away from the city. Visitors can also spot unique marine life (海洋生物), go fishing, and even rent cabins or bungalows to stay on the island. Make sure to bring everything you need — there are no shops on the island. Coney Island Coney Island beach is the perfect place to relax away from the crowds. This hidden destination offers a couple of sandy spots to relax — whether you’re walking or cycling around Coney Island. It is definitely one of the best beaches to visit alone for a therapeutic (治愈的) experience. Pulau Hantu This island has a quiet beach far from busy tourist spots. The island consists of two small islands that join at low tide. There’s soft white sand and clear blue-green water here, teeming with (充满) colorful corals and marine life. People often camp overnight on the island, as it is only accessible by boat. Enjoyed this? Click here The Best Island Getaways In and Around Singapore. 21. Which place is suitable for a person who enjoys cycling? A. St John’s Island. B. Tanjong Beach. C. Coney Island. D. Pulau Hantu. 22. What does the four beaches have in common? A. They are famous for the nightlife. B. They provide a quiet atmosphere. C. They have fishing nets for rent. D. They are popular with cyclists. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A magazine. B. A textbook. C. A website. D. A report. B Today was my first day at senior high and it was hard. In high school, you have 4 minutes to get to your next class. My high school is very big and those 4 minutes to go from one class to another really isn’t a lot of time. Today I had to go from one end of the building to the other to get from science class to math class. I wanted to go to my locker first and leave my science book there, but that took time. I was worried about being late, and I was. The math teacher said, “Just be on time tomorrow, or you’ll have detention (放学后留校).” After math, I went to art class. I like my art class a lot because I get to create things. The teacher there showed us how to make portraits (肖像). He explained, “A portrait is a way of communicating with a person. It does not just show how the person looks but what is important to understand the person.” We just did drawings today, but I know it’s going to be great. I like drawing. I like my English class, too. I think the teacher is really supportive. Today we wrote about ourselves. The teacher said to just write what you think, and we’ll pay attention to punctuation (标点) later. We could write a paragraph or a poem, and I wrote a poem about myself. I thought it was a good poem, and the teacher said I had used good images (意象) to communicate my feelings. Lunch was very hurried. I arrived at the dining room with 12 minutes to eat. I sat with people I didn’t know, and everyone was eating quickly. After lunch I signed up for a computer club. I need to learn how to use a computer well because my social studies teacher says it is the one skill you need in every class. 24. What happened to the author after science class? A. He lost his science textbook. B. He got lost on the campus. C. He was late for math class. D. He was given detention. 25. What did the author think of his art class? A. Difficult. B. Enjoyable. C. Boring. D. Annoyed. 26. What did the English teacher do after seeing the author’s work? A. He praised the author. B. He pointed out the author’s mistake. C. He asked the author to check punctuation. D. He encouraged the author to introduce himself. 27. Which can be the best title for the text? A. Learn useful skills in high school B. My new teachers in high school C. Make plans for high school life D. My first day in high school C Many people think that because freezing (冰冻) and then unfreezing food will break down vitamins (维生素), frozen vegetables and fruits must be less nutritious than fresh ones. When fruits and vegetables are picked from plants, they still do things like “breathing”, and over time, their vitamins start to break down. That’s just how nature works. Before fruits and vegetables get to supermarkets or local markets, they have to be carried, stored, and then finally brought to people’s homes. This whole trip often takes a long time, and during this period, their vitamins slowly disappear. But for frozen fruits and vegetables, right after they’re picked, they will be quickly frozen at -18°C. At this temperature, the “breathing” almost stops, and tiny living things can’t grow. Freezing helps keep vitamins in fruits and vegetables safe — it doesn’t hurt them, and it might even help. Experts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture looked at common things in fruits and vegetables, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, polyphenols, and carotenoids. They checked products sold in markets and found that while frozen and fresh vegetables might have small differences in some things, overall, they’re not that different. In fact, sometimes frozen fruits and vegetables keep more of these vitamins than fresh ones do. Scientists from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK studied 37 kinds of food and found that both frozen green beans and fresh green beans have high levels of beta carotene after being cooked. For these reasons, international health groups say that both frozen fruits and vegetables and fresh ones are acceptable. The old idea that “frozen fruits and vegetables are low quality” is no longer true. 28. What does the underlined word “nutritious” in the first paragraph mean? A. Popular. B. Healthy. C. Beautiful. D. Delicious. 29. What do we know about picked fruits and vegetables? A. They begin to protect peels. B. They stop breathing quickly. C. Temperatures affect their vitamins. D. Sellers care about their appearance. 30. What do experts and scientists find about frozen produce? A. They lose vitamins once cooked. B. They are more helpful to humans. C. They have more types of vitamins. D. They are delicious for a short time. 31. What is the suitable title for the text? A. Frozen vs. Fresh: Similarly Quality? B. Frozen Food: Less Safe Than Fresh? C. Storing Vegetables: Tips for Freezing. D. Markets: Selling More Frozen Foods. D Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar. In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st or January 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes dressed in formal clothes, and they may drink champagne （香槟）at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise. Many cultures also do special things to get rid of bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador, families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh （重新）. Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year. Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year. One widespread Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year's Day. The more grapes a person eats, the more good luck the person will have in the new year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black-eyed peas for good luck-but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them! 32. What do you know from the first two paragraphs? A. Different cultures celebrate the beginning and ending of a year in the same way. B. The Western people celebrate the New Year only by watching the sunrise. C. People around the world celebrate the New Year at different times. D. People hold parties, wear new clothes and drink champagne for a whole day. 33. In some cultures, why do people throw things into rivers or oceans? A. To bring good luck. B. To forget everything. C. To avoid bad luck. D. To plan for the next year. 34. Which can people do if they want to escape bad luck in some cultures? A. Families make big dolls filled with old clothes. B. Friends tell something special to each other. C. Some people get up early to watch the sunrise. D. Europeans eat 365 grapes on New Year's Day. 35. According to the passage, which of the following can be inferred? A. Spanish people eat the most grapes in the world on New Year's Day. B. A person who eats 365 black-eyed peas in the US may get one year of good luck. C. French pancakes are the most popular food for New Year's celebrations. D. Eating more black-eyed peas than grapes will bring more good luck. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Have a Successful Teenage Life Everyone dreams of success in their life , don't they ? Even as a teenager , you can achieve success in your life; it really isn't that hard. 36 • Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now , education will help you be a productive member in society . Try your best for excellence in school ; listen to the teachers , do your homework , study , and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future . 37 • Do good in your community（社区）. Volunteering can not only improve your community's status , but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression（抑郁）than people who don’t. 38 For example , if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter . If you love helping the environment , plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself. • 39 Remember, they're there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions , even if they annoy you sometimes. 40 You don't get to choose your teachers or your family ,but you still have to put up with them . Learn how to deal with people now , because when you're an adult ,you don't get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now. These points can help you enjoy success in your teenage life . A. Live life to the fullest. B. Be nice to your parents and teachers. C. School sets you up on the right track! D. Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you. E. It will help you pass time and develop your personality. F. Here are some important points that you may find helpful. G. Keep it in mind that they do the things they do because they care about you . 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was in the fifth grade, my teachers first 41 that I could not 42 read the first grade books. They didn’t think this kind of problem could 43 to me since my father was a famous scientist. My parents sent me to experts, trying to 44 what the problem was. My IQ was high, but I had 45 problems in learning. They discovered that I was dyslexic(诵读困难的). I was 46 that my parents cared enough to find a way out for me. When my 47 went to Ford Country Day School and sat down with Brent, a teacher in the school, he 48 to help without thinking twice. My family was not rich and I was 49 to go to school free of 50 because my mother 51 some students to school in the morning in her car. I was 52 of going to school with my difficulties in learning, but Brent’s kind and loving 53 helped me slowly learn to grow and overcome my learning 54 . Ford Country Day School has become the most important turning 55 in my life. I count myself as one of the truly lucky people having been touched by Brent’s caring and love. 41. A. arranged B. discovered C. produced D. recommended 42. A. again B. already C. even D. only 43. A. happen B. change C. matter D. help 44. A. worry about B. pick up C. find out D. focus on 45. A. serious B. beautiful C. convenient D. funny 46. A. shy B. lucky C. concerned D. awkward 47. A. climbers B. parents C. explorers D. friends 48. A . registered B. donated C. attended D. agreed 49. A. led B. expected C. allowed D. encouraged 50. A. hope B. style C. job D. charge 51. A. drove B. walked C. rode D.ran 52. A. confident B. patient C. familiar D. frightened 53. A. appreciation B. behavior C. survival D. adventure 54. A. difference B. strategy C. disability D. decision 55. A. point B. help C. mind D. side 第二节(共10小题:每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或用括号内单词的正确形式。 Many students think the beginning of senior high school may be a little confusing. Adam is one of them. He is 56 freshman at senior high school. 57 (go) from junior high school to senior high school seems to be a big challenge for him. At first, he was curious about all the 58 (course) at senior high school, but he didn’t know which to choose. After talking with the school adviser, he was recommended to choose Chinese 59 some other subjects. He hopes to speak Chinese 60 (fluent) when he graduates. He will choose advanced literature, for he likes English and is good at it. He 61 (try) out for the school football team but he didn’t make it. Finally he joined a 62 (suit) one—a volunteer club. He works at a soup kitchen 63 he hands out food to homeless people in the community. As a senior high school student, Adam has to study harder. It’s difficult for him 64 (get) used to all the homework, but he will try to keep up 65 his fellow classmates and be well prepared for university. 第四部分 词汇题 词汇题 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 66. We often （交换）ideas about books during our after-class discussions. 67. Learning a new language is a fun (挑战)for me. 68. The school holds a sports meeting on （校园）every October. 69. My new classmate is very (外向的) and makes friends easily. 70. Now, we have our smartphones to keep us （陪伴）at the table. 71. Jack can’t help being____________(焦虑)about his job interview. 72.Tang Ling___________(自愿)to help the welfare house. 73. Scientists are working to (探索) the secrets of the deep ocean. 74. He prefers listening to music playing video games in his free time. 75.We need to clean the classroom before we leave school today. 第五部分 写作(满分25分) 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友Jimmy来信说，进入高中后，自己不适应高中生活，学习和心理压力日益增大，学习和生活受到了影响。请你用英文给他写一封回信，要点如下：1.表示理解并给予安慰； 2.提出建议。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $null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ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。Adam, what kind of fruit do you want? There are apple's pairs and oranges in the kitchen. The last, please. They are my favorite fruit. Okay, a moment, please. Hello, is Olivia in? Sorry. i'm afraid SHE is not in. SHE is gone to kates birthday party. Oh, no. Well, i'll call someone else about the matter work. Has everybody arrived? No, mark sick today. He is in hospital now. Then let's get started without him. first. Let's go over . this week's work. Carl, are you going out this afternoon? Yes. i'm going to a concert with a friend. You'd Better take an umbrella. It's clear now, but the weather man said IT rain, cats and dogs. Why are there always so many vehicles in the city? Yeah, we often get stuck in traffic jams when we go out. I really hope measures will be taken to improve the situation. Me too. 第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hello, Sandy, are you in english? No, i'm not. My parents are from poland, but they got married in germany and have worked there ever since. So I grew up there. Why did you come to beijing? I always wanted to go to study abroad. I considered going to amErica or china, and I finally chose china because I was really interested in chinese culture. How long have you been in . city for almost ten months? I'm really enjoying my time here. Hello, Sandy, are you in english? No, i'm not. My parents are from poland, but they got married in germany and have worked there ever since. So I grew up there. Why did you come to beijing? I always wanted to go to study abroad. I considered going to amErica or china, and I finally chose china because I was really interested in chinese culture. How long have you been in the . city for almost ten months? I'm really enjoying my time here. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Clark, when did you first take a flight? IT was twelve years ago. I was just ten years old. Then where did you go? I went to new zealand and on holiday with my family. IT was a long flight, but I enjoyed IT very much. You must be excited. You said that I was really interested in planes. IT was my dream to take a flight. Then the trip made my dream come true. So do you dream of becoming a pilot one day? yes. As a matter of fact, i'm going to new zealand in september to receive some training for that. Clark, when did you first take a flight? IT was twelve years ago. I was just ten years old. Then where did you go? I went to new zealand and on holiday with my family. IT was a long flight, but I enjoyed IT very much. You must be excited. You said that I was really interested in planes. IT was my dream to take a flight. Then the trip made my dream come true. So do you dream of becoming a pilot one day? Yes, as a matter of fact, i'm going to new zealand in september to receive some training for that. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十二三个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。What are you doing? I'm reading a book titled seasons perit. It's written by amy google. What is the book about? It's about an artist named is on. He works slowly and is different from other artists of his day. Yet he doesn't give up doing art in his own way. Why is the book named his an's parad? That's because there's a paris in the story. Suzon tries to get his parents to say, season is a great painter. And finally, people see his art work and say, suzon as a great painter. Did amy google o draw the pictures in the book too? No, the pictures were drawn by bread. Hel quest is . IT interesting. Of course, I think everyone who has a dream should read IT. Before I read IT, I even thought about giving up my dream of becoming an artist. But now I know I should keep doing hard. What are you doing? I'm reading a book titled season's parrot. It's written by amy google mo. What is the book about? It's about an artist named season. He works slowly and is different from other artists of his day. Yet he doesn't give up doing art in his own way. Why is the book named designs? parad? That's because there's a parad in the story. Suzon tries to, yet his parents to say, season is a great painter. And finally, people see his art work and say, season is a great painter. Did amy google no, draw the pictures in the book too? No, the pictures were drawn by bread. Hel quest is . IT interesting. Of course, I think everyone who has a dream should read IT. Before I read IT, I even thought about giving up my dream of becoming an artist, but now I know I should keep doing art. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Jennifer, what's your plan for the school summer vacation? My grandparents really miss me. They want me to spend one or two weeks with them in the country this summer, so i'll go to visit them first. After I return, I think i'll do some volunteer work. Will you consider volunteering for a program in catman? Do nepal? No, I can't afford a trip abroad. What about you? That's my plan for this summer. What will you do in this program? Well, IT aims to provide quality education to some of the polls. children. Volunteers will work alongside local teachers to help with subjects such as english, math, science, history and geography. So what subjects are you most interested . in teaching geography? When will you begin to . work there on july temps? And i'll volunteer for two whole weeks there. After that, i'll do some traveling around the country. Well, I wish you a great time there. Jennifer, what's your plan for the school summer vacation? My grandparents really miss me. They want me to spend one, two weeks with them in the country this summer, so i'll go to visit them first. After I return, I think i'll do some volunteer work. Will you consider volunteering for a program in catman? Do nepal? No, I can't afford a trip abroad. What about you? That's my plan for this summer. What will you do in this program? Well, IT aims to provide quality education to some of the polls. Children, volunteers will work along side local teachers to help with subjects such as english, math, science, history and geography. So what subjects are you most interested . in teaching geography? When will you begin to . work there on july temps? And i'll volunteer for two whole weeks there. After that, i'll do some traveling around the country. Well, I wish you a great time there. 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第24个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Hi ella, this is Henry. Since you're not at home today, i'll just leave you a message. Last week you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple of mr. mrs. Smith living near my house, are looking for a babysitter now. They're both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one year old baby girl. She's really lovely. I'm sure you'll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from six thirty PM to nine thirty PM. Since you've looked after babies before, i'm sure you can do the job well. The couple say they can pay twenty dollars an hour. If you're interested in IT, please call me back. I'll introduce you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I'm sure you like the family. That's all. bye. Hi ella, this is Henry. Since you're not at home today, i'll just leave you a message. Last week you told me you were looking for a babysitting job. I have some good news for you. The couple of mr. mrs. Smith living near my house, are looking for a babysitter now. They're both cooks and they have to work at night. Neither of them can take care of their one year old baby girl. She's really lovely. I'm sure you'll love the little girl. If you do the work, you only need to take care of her and play with her from six thirty PM to nine thirty PM. Since you've looked after babies before, i'm sure you can do the job well. The couples say they can pay twenty dollars an hour. If you're interested in IT, please call me back. I'll introduce you to them. Believe me, they are very easy to get along with. I'm sure you're like the family. That's all. bye.