陕西省镇安中学2025-2026学年高二上学期1月期末英语试题

2025—2026学年度第一学期期末考试 高二英语 考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分 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。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。每段对话读二遍。 1.Where are the speakers? A.In a classroom. B.In a library. C.In a bookshop. 2.What did the woman think of the movie? A.Interesting. B.Frightening. C.Boring. 3.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A.Teacher and student. B.Husband and wife. C.Doctor and patient. 4.What are the speakers talking about? A.café . B.Their paper. C.Their hobbies. 5.What food will the speakers have? A.Salad. B.Hamburgers. C.Meat pie. 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。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 do we know about the accident? A.Mark was badly hurt. B.Mark's car hit another car. C.It took place on Park Road. 7.What is Mark's purpose of making the call? A.To cancel the meeting. B.To describe the accident. C.To change the meeting time. 听第7段材料，回答第8到10题。 8.Why does the man want to save some money? A.For a trip. B.For a gift. C.For a course. 9.How will the woman get money? A.By doing a part-time job. B.By asking from her parents. C.By borrowing from her brother. 10.What do the speakers decide to do together? A.Study in China. B.Travel to America. C. Work in Japan. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11.What was the program about? A.The uses of horses. B.The species of horses. C.The importance of horses. 12.What seems to surprise the man? A.Horses are used for entertainment. B.Horses are still used for hard labor. C.Horse races take place everywhere. 13.What will the woman do this weekend? A.Attend a wedding. B.Work on a farm. C.Go horse-riding. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14.Where are the new houses? A.On the main road. B.Close to a bus station. C.Near the sports center. 15.What does the woman like most about the new houses? A.The space. B.The location. C.The quietness. 16.Why does the man sound uninterested? A.He is reading a book. B.He doesn't want to move. C.He has to finish his work first. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17.What role did Alice Fisher play in Green Valley? A.A policewoman. B.A teacher. C.A farmer. 18.How long has Alice Fisher worked in comedies? A.For 3 years. B.For 7 years. C.For 10 years. 19.What does the first section of the classes focus on? A.Voice control. B.Performance skills. C.Body movement 20.When will The Passenger be on? A.On July 7th. B.On July 13th. C.On July 20th. 第二部分阅读理解(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 Choice of Walks for Beginner and Experienced Walkers The Carlow Autumn Walking Festival is a great opportunity for the beginner, experienced or advanced walker to enjoy the challenges of Carlow’s mountain hikes or the peace of its woodland walks. Walk 1 — The Natural World With environmentalist Éanna Lamhna as the guide, this walk promises to be an informative tour. Walkers are sure to learn lots about the habitats and natural world of the Blackstairs. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 09:00 Start Point: Scratoes Bridge Walk Duration: 6 hours Walk 2 — Introduction to Hillwalking Emmanuel Chappard, an experienced guide, has a passion for making the great outdoors accessible to all. This mountain walk provides an insight into the skills required for hillwalking to ensure you get the most from future walking trips. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 09:00 Start Point: Deerpark Car Park Walk Duration: 5 hours Walk 3 — Moonlight Under the Stars Walking at night-time is a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Breathtaking views of the lowlands of Carlow can be enjoyed in the presence of welcoming guides from local walking clubs. A torch (手电筒) along with suitable clothing is essential for walking in the dark. Those who are dressed inappropriately will be refused permission to participate. Date and Time: Saturday, 1st October, at 18:30 Start Point: The Town Hall Walk Duration: 3 hours Walk 4 — Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest This informative walk led by Richard Smyth introduces you to the basic principles of photography in the wild. Bring along your camera and enjoy the wonderful views along this well-surfaced forest path. Date and Time: Sunday, 2nd October, at 11:45 Start Point: Kilbrannish Forest Recreation Area Walk Duration: 1.5 hours 21．Which walk takes the shortest time? A．The Natural World. B．Introduction to Hillwalking. C．Moonlight Under the Stars. D．Photographic Walk in Kilbrannish Forest. 22．What are participants in Walk 3 required to do? A．Wear proper clothes. B．Join a walking club. C．Get special permits. D．Bring a survival guide. 23．What do the four walks have in common? A．They involve difficult climbing. B．They are for experienced walkers. C．They share the same start point. D．They are scheduled for the weekend. B Some of my earliest memories involve sitting with my dad in his study every night when he came home from the office, I’d watch as he put his personal items away; his watch, wallet, comb and car keys They would always occupy the same spot on the table every time. Dad’s comb was jade green. I heard he bought it when he married Mum. Every night, he would smile, hand me the comb and say, “Be a good girl and help Daddy clean it, OK?” I was more than happy to do it. At age five, this kind of task brought me such joy. I would excitedly turn the tap on, and then brush the comb with a used toothbrush as hard as I could. Satisfied that I’d done a good job, I would proudly return the comb to Dad. He would smile at me, and place the comb on top of his wallet. About two years later, Dad left his sales job and started his own wholesale business. I started primary school. That was when things started to change. Dad’s business wasn’t doing so well, and our stable life started getting shaky. He didn’t come home as much as he used to. And when he did come home, it was always late and I’d already be in bed. 1 started to get mad. Why didn’t he listen to Mum and just stick to his old job? Why did he take the risk and place the whole family in trouble? Over the years, I stopped waiting for him to come home, and stopped going downstairs to check on him. Now 28, I’ve graduated from college and got a job. Dad’s business has also started to get back on track. Yet the uncomfortable silence between Dad and me went on. Two days before my birthday last year, Dad came home early. On that evening, I helped him carry his bags into his study as usual. When I turned to leave, he asked me to clean his comb. I looked at him for a while, then took the comb and headed to the sink. It was the same comb. After cleaning it, I passed it back to Dad. He looked at it and smiled. But this time, I noticed something different. My dad had aged. He had wrinkles next to his eyes when he smiled, yet his smile was still as heartwarming as before. 24．From the first three paragraphs, we can learn___________. A．the author would study with Dad every evening B．the precious green comb of Dad was made of jade C．the earliest memories with Dad were full of joy D．the author was unwilling to clean the comb for Dad 25．What probably made Dad decide to start his own business? A. He was eager to get everything on track. B.He wanted to keep his family life stable. C. He was laid off and had to make a living. D.He hoped to earn a better life for the family. 26．What emotional changes did the author experience when staying with Dad these years? A．Cheerful→mad→warm. B．Mad→satisfied→warm. C．Satisfied→worried→angry D．Warm→concerned→uncomfortable. 27．Which could be the best title for the text? A．My Dad’s Comb B．Dad’s Wholesale Business C．Changes of My Dad D．My Earliest Memories with Dad C Stress is common in modern society. When you decide to do something about your stress levels it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to turn your whole life upside down — quit your job, file for divorce, move to another country. Among all the stress management strategies out there we are forgetting one essential treatment — taking time for rest. For a long time, psychology was based on a clear division between body and mind. Psychologists focused almost only on what went on between our ears. The body was the responsibility of medical doctors and gym instructors. Recently, however, there has been a growing realization within psychology circles that the body and mind are closely connected with each other, far more than anyone ever imagined. You suffer more from stress when you are feeling run down or are suffering from a flu. If you have a bad night’s sleep, everything is more stressful the next day. While you are more likely to suffer from stress when you are feeling poorly, you can alleviate it by looking after your body. Rest is actually good for both body and mind. We all need at least a little time to think, to reflect on life and even just to be bored. Your free time is meant for relaxation and recovery, and that is impossible when you have too much to do. We need to relearn the art of rest, especially in these busy times. Getting enough rest is not just something we should do when we are exhausted. It is only when we take a good rest that we will be able to take a stand against stress. I like to imagine that in a few years from now it will be entirely acceptable to say, “Given how hard I worked last week on our project, this week I am going to take a day off.” 28．Which statement will the author probably agree with? A．Only modern people feel stressed. B．Psychologists don’t have to focus on the body. C．Quitting your job is the best way to reduce stress. D．Body and mind are strongly interacted with each other. 29．What does the underlined word “alleviate” in Paragraph 3 probably mean? A．Develop. B．Increase. C．Relieve. D．Maintain. 30．What can we know about rest? A．Rest contributes to mental relief. B． Rest will surely make people bored. C．The idea of rest is well accepted now. D．Rest is needed only when people are tired. 31．Which is the most suitable title for the text? A．Physical Health Affects the Mind B． Rest is the Secret to Stress Relief C．Brain Processes Psychological Pain D．Good Life Starts with Stress Management D How long does it take for a reader to get a book after placing an order in a library of over 8 million? The answer from a new library in suburban Beijing is less than 15 minutes. Located in the eastern district of Tongzhou, Beijing Library has become a popular destination since it opened. It received over 80, 000 visits during the three-day New Year holiday. Book lovers are attracted not only by the library’s architectural design, but also by its large collection of books and smart services. Covering some 75,000 square meters, Beijing Library houses over 8 million books. The towering stacks (书库) on the library’s basement floor contribute to its massive capacity. They are part of the largest single automated storage and retrieval (检索) system for books in China. The stacks have a total storage area of less than 3,000 square meters, yet they can store up to 7.1 million books largely due to their special design. Besides, the smart system includes various types of smart equipment like robots, which enable intelligent book delivery and sorting. The automated book storage and retrieval system functions like the smart brain of the library, enabling an array of highly efficient services that reduce manual labor. Beijing Library is not alone in adopting innovative storage methods. The Suzhou No. 2 Library, which opened in late 2019, was the first Chinese library to apply the smart book storage and retrieval system. To make borrowing books easier, visitors to Beijing Library can register for a seamless (无缝的) borrowing service empowered by facial recognition and other technologies. A digital guide at the library’s entrance also offers on-demand interactions with visitors. Readers who want to avoid travel to the library can use the online borrowing service, which will deliver the book to their doorstep. The library’s online borrowing service is open to readers not only in Beijing but also in neighboring areas. “It’s quite a refreshing experience to visit the library,” says Meng Fan, a local sixth-grader. “The books here enrich our mind, and some of the smart services here can blow our mind.” 32．Which of the following is a reason for Beijing Library’s popularity? A．Its location is convenient. B．Its outer walls are unique. C．It has a large collection of books. D．It is the largest library of Beijing. 33．What do Beijing Library and Suzhou No. 2 Library have in common? A．They both offer a digital guide. B．They both use the facial recognition technology. C．They both adopt special architectural designs. D．They both use the smart book storage and retrieval system. 34．What do we know about the online borrowing service of Beijing Library? A．It is open to readers nationwide. B．It can deliver books in and around Beijing. C．It can only be used by the librarians. D．It still needs to be upgraded. 35．What can be a suitable title for the text? A. The Smart Service of Beijing Library B．The Popularity of Beijing Library C．The History of Beijing Library D．The Future Development of Beijing Library 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。 While the key to success in both personal and professional relationships lies in your ability to communicate well, it’s not the words that you use but your nonverbal cues or “body language” that speak the loudest. Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively rather than consciously. 36 . Facial expressions. The human face is extremely expressive. 37 . And facial expressions are universal. The facial expressions for happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, fear, and disgust are the same across cultures. Body movement and posture. Consider how your perceptions (看法) of people are affected by the way they sit, walk, stand, or hold their head. 38 . This type of nonverbal communication includes your posture and your unnoticeable movements. Gestures. You may wave, point, or use your hands when arguing or speaking energetically, often expressing yourself with gestures without thinking. However, the meaning of some gestures can be very different across cultures. 39 , for example, usually conveys a positive message in English-speaking countries, it’s considered offensive in countries such as Germany, Russia, and Brazil. So, it’s important to be careful of using gestures so as to avoid misinterpretation. Space. Have you ever felt uneasy during a talk because the other person was standing too close? 40 , although that need differs depending on the culture, the situation, and the closeness of the relationship. You can use it to communicate many different nonverbal messages, including signals of closeness and affection or aggression. A．The way you move and carry yourself communicates a wealth of information B．There are many different types of nonverbal communication or body language C．While the “OK” sign made with the hand D．It is able to convey countless emotions without saying a word E．Do you still remember the most embarrassed moment you have ever experienced F．Everyone should pay more attention to physical behavior in a formal occasion G．We all have a need for physical space 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese. This year, I decided to participate in all the activities organized for 41 students to celebrate the Spring Festival. The preparation began a month ago, 42 our rooms with Spring Festival couplets (对联) and New Year paintings. Later we 43 an activity to write Spring Festival couplets. When I saw my teacher bring a special kind of pen, I became 44 to know what it was called. In addition, we were going to use a brush to 45 Chinese characters on red paper. Besides, there was another 46 thing called ink. After 47 the tools needed for Spring Festival couplets, we started our 48 journey. The teacher taught us how to hold a writing brush. I tried to hold it, 49 it in the ink, and start writing carefully, but the 50 of the pen was too soft and I couldn’t 51 it at all. I was disappointed but I did not give up. I carefully studied the teacher’s 52 . After several attempts, I wrote a line of words. At this time, I found that my sleeves (袖子) were already filled with ink as I was too focused on 53 . Even so I was very happy, because I felt that I had learned the 54 of writing calligraphy, that is, to hold the pen in the correct 55 . Then I realized sometimes I have to experience something in order to understand it. 41．A．minority B．foreign C．local D．low-income 42．A．cleaning B．decorating C．designing D．building 43．A．won B．described C．launched D．restricted 44．A．curious B．miserable C．upset D．ashamed 45．A．learn B．carve C．draw D．write 46．A．magical B．global C．affordable D．useless 47．A．using B．mixing C．recycling D．understanding 48．A．repetitive B．easy C．creative D．effective 49．A．dip B．hang C．cover D．set 50．A．figure B．material C．ink D．tip 51．A．correct B．make C．accept D．solve 52．A．goal B．method C．reaction D．course 53．A．improving B．reading C．practising D．listening 54．A．difficulty B．form C．meaning D．way 55．A．posture B．emotion C．attitude D．habit 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The natural beauty of Fanjingshan ensures its place among the country’s top nature reserves. Flowers are coming out pretty at 56 foot of Fanjingshan in early April, while white snow is still attached to the mountaintop. 57 (it) green and fresh vegetation(植被)is a major feature of Fanjingshan, 58 stands northeast of Tongren city in southwestern China’s Guizhou province. Fanjingshan is home to more than 7,100 species of wild plants and animals. There are more than 40 different 59 (type) of forests as well as endangered animals. The Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve was established in 1978. It 60 (recognize) as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1986. The reserve covers an area 61 more than 77,500 hectares and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018. To protect biological activity more 62 (effective), the Fanjingshan administration has set up observation stations and put in 63 (monitor) equipment. Experts say Fanjingshan has an advantage in its application to become a 64 (nation) park in that it is the only natural habitat for the Guizhou snub-nosed monkey and the Fanjingshan fir, both of which have been rated as 65 (threaten) species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作(满分15分) 假定你是李华，你校将举办音乐节。请写封邮件邀请你的英国朋友Allen参加，内容包括：1.时间； 2.活动安排；3.欢迎他表演节目。 注意：1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节读后续写(满分25分) 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段、使之构成一篇完整的短文。 8-year-old Evan was standing by the sidewalk when he noticed Mrs. Carter opening her shop again. Several days ago, when Evan was passing by her store, he saw a closed sign on the store’s door. When the shop remained closed for not just two days, Evan was worried he’d never be able to get his “dream job”. 85-year-old Mrs. Carter was a woman selling flowers for a living and Evan had befriended her when he helped her cross the street one day. Now seeing her again, Evan ran up to her and greeted her. “Can I help you today, Evan? Do you want flowers?” Mrs. Carter asked. Evan smiled, “I’m looking for a job! Can you please hire me?” “A job?” the elderly lady laughed, thinking Evan was too little for that. But Evan proudly replied he knew many things, like making sandwiches and helping his mom get grocery bags from the car. Mrs. Carter laughed and asked Evan how much money she would have to pay him if she hired him. Evan shook his head. “All I want is a big bouquet (花束) for my mom. Her name is Stacey and her birthday is one week away. Mom says we should work hard for what we want. I want to work hard for that bouquet. Can you hire me?” Evan asked. Mrs. Carter was impressed and nodded. Then for a whole week, Evan would come to Mrs. Carter’s store in the evenings and help her, and having Evan around relieved Mrs. Carter’s boredom while she was working. Some customers thought Evan was lovely and entertaining, so they bought more flowers. Mrs. Carter’s business became better. A week later, on Evan’s last day on the job, Mrs. Carter was emotional. They had grown close for working together, and Evan had become like a grandchild to her. While making a huge bouquet for Evan’s mother, Mrs. Carter secretly placed one envelope into the bouquet. The envelope contained $200. When handing him the bouquet, she said, “Will you come to see me someday, Evan? I’d be delighted to have you here.” “I will!” Evan smiled and waved goodbye to Mrs. Carter. 注意：1.续写词数应为150左右; 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Carrying the flowers, Evan rushed home to surprise his mom. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then, Evan and his mom hurried to return the money to Mrs. Carter. 2025-2026学年第一学期高二英语期末考试答案 选择题 第一部分听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分) 1-5 BACAB 6-10 CCACB 11-15 ABACA 16-20 BCBAC 第二部分阅读理解(共20小题，每小题2.5分，满分50分) 21-23 DAD 24-27 CDAC 28-31 DCAB 32-35 CDBA 36-40 BDACG 第三部分第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 41-45 BBCAD 46-50 ADCAD 51-55 BBCDA 第三部分第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 56．the 57．Its 58．which 59．types 60．was recognized 61．of 62．effectively 63．monitoring 64．national 65．threatened 第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节应用文写作(满分15分) Dear Allen, I’m Li Hua, president of the Student Union. It's my great honour to invite you to take part in our school's upcoming music festival. Here is some detailed information. Firstly, this festival will start at 9:00 a.m. on April 15th at the school hall, lasting 3 hours. At the beginning, our headmaster will deliver the opening speech. Following this, students from different clubs will stage singing, dancing and drama performances. We'd be thrilled if you could showcase your amazing guitar skills or any musical talent you'd like to share. Just let me know in advance so we can schedule your performance. Can’t wait to share the joy of music with you. Looking forward to your positive reply! Yours, Li Hua 第二节读后续写(满分25分) Carrying the flowers, Evan rushed home to surprise his mom. “Happy birthday, Mom!” he cried, running up to her. Stacey was shocked at the huge bouquet. “Where did you get it?” she asked. When Evan told the whole story, Stacey was delighted and hugged her son closely. Evan smiled and was about to give her the bouquet when he suddenly noticed the envelope. He pulled it out and found the money in it. “But I told Mrs. Carter not to pay me! I think this got here by mistake!” said Evan. Then, Evan and his mom hurried to return the money to Mrs. Carter. When they reached her shop and were about to return the money, Mrs. Carter smiled and said, “It’s my pay for Evan. He did a very good job. Keep it. The flowers are my gift for you.” Stacey was grateful for Mrs. Carter’s kindness and invited her home for dinner that night to celebrate her birthday together. From then on, Stacey started to join Evan in helping Mrs. Carter in her shop and they became friends. 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了8岁的Evan想要去卡特夫人的花店帮忙，卡特夫人觉得Evan太小了，不适合工作，但是在得知Evan只是想用工作换取一束鲜花送给妈妈当礼物时候，卡特夫人很感动，于是同意Evan在花店工作。工作一周后，卡特夫人为Evan的妈妈制作了一大束鲜花，并偷偷放在花里一个装有200美元的信封，Evan同卡特夫人告别。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“Evan捧着花冲回家，想给妈妈一个惊喜。”可知，第一段可描写Evan把花送给妈妈，妈妈得知事情经过后非常开心，并且发现200美元的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后，Evan和他的妈妈赶紧把钱还给卡特夫人。”可知，第二段可Evan和他的妈妈去找卡特夫人还钱并且最后邀请卡特夫人一起回家并成为朋友的过程。 2.续写线索：给妈妈惊喜——妈妈很开心——发现200美元——去卡特夫人家还钱——卡特夫人拒绝拿回钱——邀请卡特夫人一起庆祝生日——成为朋友 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.得到：get/obtain/gain/recieve ②.拥抱：hug/hold in one's arms/embrace ③.返还：give back/return 情绪类 ①.感谢：be grateful for/showing one’s appreciation/show one’s gratitude ②.高兴的：delighted /happy /glad 【点睛】[高分句型1]. When Evan told the whole story, Stacey was delighted and hugged her son closely.（由连词when引导的时间状语从句） [高分句型2]. From then on, Stacey started to join Evan in helping Mrs. Carter in her shop and they became friends.（动名词做宾语） 听力原文材料 Text 1 M: Are all these books on the list here for me to check out?I need them for my report. W:No,just some of them.The others are lent out. Text 2 W:I saw a movie called Detectives yesterday. M:The name sounds a little scary. W:In fact we laughed a lot.We really enjoyed it. Text 3 M: What seems to be the trouble,young lady? W:I used to sleep well,but now things are quite different.I can't sleep at night.Do I need to take some pills? Text 4 W:How do you like the new café? M:The coffee there is so-so. W:Is it quiet there?I need a quiet place to write my paper. M:Then you've found it. Text 5 M:I was thinking of making salad and meat pie,but the only vegetables we have are lettuces. W:I could buy some vegetables on my way home if you want. M:Let's just have hamburgers instead.We've got everything we need for those. Text 6 M:Hello,Rose.This is Mark.I’m afraid I’m going to be late for our appointment.I got into a minor accident. W:Oh,how did that happen?Are you OK? M:I’m fine.A car crashed into mine when I was driving along Park Road.But don't worry.didn't get hurt.I’m wondering if we could arrange the meeting at another time. W:Certainly.How about 2:30 this afternoon in my office? M:That would be fine.See you then. W:See you! Text 7 W:Do you have any plans for this summer? M:Well,I want to get a job. I'd like to save some money for a vacation. W:Really?Where would you like to go? M:I'd love to travel to America.What about you,Melissa? W:Well,I’m not going to get a job right away.First,I plan to take courses in Chinese and Japanese. M:Sounds great;but how are you going to pay for them? W:I know I can't ask my parents for money anymore,so I'll borrow some money from my brother.He knows I want to tour China and Japan.He supports me. M:Oh,I’m tired of studying! W:Not me.But I also hope to take people on tours to America.Why don't you come on my first tour? M:Count me in! Text 8 M:What were you doing when I called you last night? W:I was watching a TV program.It was about how people use horses for various purposes. M:Oh,I love horses.I think they are very useful. W:Yeah.People use them for sports and entertainment,and horse races take place in many countries. M:What else can horses help people do?Did the program tell you about that? W:Yes. The program also pointed out that horses are still used in some countries to do farm work. M:Really?What a hard job!By the way,can you ride a horse? W:Yes,I can.But I don't ride regularly.How about you? M: I can ride,too.Perhaps we can go horse- riding together this weekend. W: I'd love to,but my friend has invited me to his wedding.How about next weekend? Text 9 W:John,listen to me.I went to look at those new houses near the sports center this afternoon. M:Oh,yes. W:They are really nice.There is a lot of space and each house has got three bedrooms and a separate shower room. M:OK,I see. W:And there is a garden at the back.John, will you put down your book?Aren't you interested? M:Not especially. W:But why?I thought you wanted to move. M:You are the one who wants to move. W:But you said the last time your brother stayed,it is impossible to live without an extra bedroom. M:I didn’t say that.I like this flat.I can walk to work. W:You could still walk to work if we move. M:It is farther away,and it is far more noisy near the sports center. W:But it is not exactly quiet living on this main road.It is simply that we need more space. John,will you at least come and have a look at the new houses? M:Very well,then, but do not expect to change my mind. W:OK.We will just look. Text 10 Hello,everyone!I'd like to tell you about this wonderful acting club I joined recently. The best thing about it is the teacher,Alice Fisher,who plays a policewoman in a play at Town Theater now.But you probably know her better as the farmer,in the series Green Valley that was on last year She's worked as a professional theater actress for about ten years.As well as having three years' experience of appearing in serious drama,she's spent seven years working in comedies,so she has lots of different talents. The classes are always fun and have two sections.In the first part,rather than practicing anything to do with movement of the body,we focus instead on how to control the voice as an actor.In the second part,we practice our performance skills. At the moment,we're practicing for a play,The Passenger,which will be on at Town Theater soon.We've got our last practice for the new play on July 13th,with audiences able to come and see it from July 20th for one week. 第 1 页 共 5 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $