甘肃武威市天祝藏族自治县第一中学2026-2027学年高二上学期10月阶段检测英语试题

2026 ~ 2027学年度第一学期第一阶段考试 高二英语 （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、准考证号填写在答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，用0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3．考试结束后，请将答题卡上交。 4．本卷主要命题范围：北师大版选择性必修第一册 Unit 1。 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. What size silk pillowcase does the woman like? A. Small. B. Standard. C. Medium. 2. What would Allen like to order? A. Some orange juice. B. A cup of black tea. C. Some coffee. 3. What is the man? A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student. 4. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a clothing store. B. At a dry cleaner’s. C. At the hairdresser’s. 5. How does the woman feel now? A. Relieved. B. Worried. C. Angry. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbours. B. A couple. C. Workmates. 7. What may the man do in the afternoon? A. Telephone Mr. William. B. Begin an advertising campaign. C. Go to Mr. William’s office. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Which club is Kate in? A. A tennis club. B. A volleyball club. C. A reading club. 9. What does Kate advise Adam to do? A. Get along with his parents. B. Join a book club. C. Play tennis after school. 10. What do we know about Adam? A. He comes from Miami. B. He is in a difficult situation. C. He lives alone in London. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the woman experience during her trip? A. A delayed bus ride. B. A stomachache. C. An expensive meal. 12. How long did the woman’s trip last? A. Four days. B. Five days. C. Six days. 13. What does the woman ask the man to do? A. Give her a full refund. B. Provide a free city tour. C. Offer her discounts on future trips. 听9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. In which place did Joan find the wallet? A. A park. B. A supermarket. C. A parking lot. 15. What is inside the wallet? A. Some cheques. B. Some money. C. Some bank cards. 16. Who does the wallet probably belong to? A. An old woman. B. A businessman. C. A middle school student. 17. How will Joan get in touch with the wallet’s owner? A. By waiting where she found the wallet. B. By contacting the police. C. By making a telephone call. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. What is “Life of Johnson”? A. A romantic novel. B. A movie. C. A magazine column. 19. What makes Johnson well-known? A. His humorous writing. B. His education background. C. His athletic talent. 20. When did Johnson join the Denver Weekly? A. In 1985. B. In 1981. C. In 1983. 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 Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival in Peddler’s Village Peddler’s Village, an attractive destination in Pennsylvania, USA, hosts one of the most beloved festivals in the Northeast — Scarecrow Festival. During each autumn harvest season, the village transforms into an imaginative wonderland filled with handcrafted scarecrows, autumn decorations, and seasonal cheer. What to Expect During Scarecrow Festival Scarecrow Exhibits — The heart of the festival is the scarecrow display. Local residents and organizations design scarecrows. Themes range from classic farm-style scarecrows to pop culture works, superheroes, and even political figures. Competitions & Awards — A scarecrow competition is held and the scarecrows are judged in several categories. Visitors are invited to vote (投票) for their favourite scarecrows through the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Prizes encourage friendly competition and inspire incredible designs. Family-Friendly Activities — Beyond scarecrow viewing, other activities often include pumpkin carving and face painting, hayrides winding through the village, live music, dance performances, and storytelling. Workshops & DIY Stations — Visitors who want to bring their scarecrow ideas to life can try making their own scarecrows, perfect for a fun souvenir (纪念品), or entering them into the village’s scarecrow competition. Seasonal Shopping & Dining — Peddler’s Village is known for its boutique (精品的) shops, so visitors can enjoy fall-themed shopping. Local food stalls, restaurants and cafes offer autumn specialties like apple cider and pumpkin treats. Why Visit? Free Admission — Unlike some festivals, this one gives visitors free access. Pictures for Days — You’ll find perfect photo spots around every corner. Perfect Fall Atmosphere — If you love cool autumn air, colourful leaves, and seasonal fun, this festival is a must-visit. 21. What can visitors do during Scarecrow Festival in Peddler’s Village? A. Design unique scarecrows for the display. B. Create their own scarecrows to take home. C. Determine the judges for the scarecrow competition. D. Enjoy all the apple cider and pumpkin treats for free. 22. What is a tip for experiencing the Scarecrow Festival? A. The scarecrow designs are limited to traditional styles. B. Visitors pay to join in the scarecrow competition. C. Scarecrows from workshops are refused in the competition. D. Photography is encouraged due to its nice backgrounds. 23. What is the text? A. An announcement for a competition. B. A study about a tradition. C. An introduction to a festival. D. A report on a celebration. B When I was in graduate school, I admired a student named Peter. Smart, articulate and charming, Peter was the type of person I wanted to be like. One day in the library — his final quarter before graduation — I congratulated him. His reply shocked me: “I am excited, but I didn’t build my network well, so no jobs are lined up yet.” His words terrified me. If someone as impressive as Peter had no job prospects, what would happen to me? As the son of two immigrants, education was my ticket to success. I could not afford to waste this opportunity. I found myself feeling anxious and fearful. I had to secure my career — finishing school without a job was too risky. Then I recalled the repeated advice: “Network and build relationships. It’s who you know, not what you know.” They were right. Education wasn’t the highway to opportunity, just an on-ramp (入口匝道). The real highway was social capital — your network and the people who know you. Determined, I spent all my free time building relationships with potential employers. It worked — internships and jobs opened up — but it felt wrong. I treated people as transactions (交易), only asking, “What can I get from them?” Networking became a “necessary evil”. One day, I ran into a childhood friend at a café. He spent the whole time urging me to join his multi-level marketing scheme, promising I’d make enough money to quit working and support my parents — just by getting people to buy products they already needed. That moment changed everything. I realized: if networking feels unpleasant, you’re doing it wrong. Relationships are like a garden — tend them well, and they’ll grow and bear more fruit than you can consume. Instead of taking, invest in others, serve them, and connect them. Giving social capital doesn’t deplete (耗尽) it — it multiplies it. Becoming a generous relational investor is a lifestyle. So, what’s your approach? Are you a greedy consumer or a generous investor? It’s never too late to ask: “What can I give?” instead of “What can I get?” 24. What does the underlined phrase “lined up” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? A. Arranged. B. Canceled. C. Changed. D. Forgotten. 25. What can be known about the author? A. His parents were well-educated. B. He valued education highly. C. He grew up in a wealthy family. D. His parents worked in marketing. 26. How did the author change in thinking about networking? A. From believing “education is key” to “social capital is key”. B. From viewing networking as “necessary” to “unnecessary”. C. From treating others as “transactional partners” to “relational investees”. D. From focusing on “meeting employers” to “helping friends”. 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Education: A path to Success B. Networking: Give Rather Than Take C. Job-Hunting: A Goal for Graduates D. Friendship: A Source of Suggestions C For years, the US has been called a melting pot — a place where different individuals are mixed together. And the country’s food preferences show that. Many Americans learn about and enjoy different cultures through food. One study shows Mexican food is the most popular ethnic (有民族特色的) food in the largest number of states. It is especially popular on the US West Coast. But Chinese food is the top ethnic food nationwide. “Both cuisines (烹饪风格) have a rich history connected to the large immigrant (移民的) Chinese and Mexican populations in the US,” notes Georgie Mihaila. She is with a food-based blog called Chef’s Pencil. The website is the idea of professional chefs, who prepare meals for top restaurants. It uses information from search engine to identify the most popular ethnic food in the country. Mihaila said as generations of immigrants settled in the US, they made their food more readily available and less costly. Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese restaurants are also gaining fans across the country. Their popularity is no accident, either. In 2002, for example, Thailand’s government started training chefs and sending them out to share their cuisine with the world. The aim of the “Global Thai” culinary diplomacy (外交) programme was to increase the number of Thai restaurants worldwide. Millennials (千禧一代) are leading the push for more diverse food experiences. Millennials are now the nation’s largest age group. They are generally between the ages of 26 and 40. And they are likely to share their eating experiences on social media. “It’s not just about the food, but also the atmosphere, the culture, experiencing something fun and memorable,” Mihaila said. In general, she added, Americans are making more adventurous food choices. Often, Chinese, Mexican and other ethnic food restaurants are less pricey than other eateries. But that is also changing. Mihaila said, “You have restaurants opening up across the country that are serving ethnic foods like Mexican, Thai or Indian, that are positioned to serve the upper end of the market.” Such businesses, she added, have seen great success. 28. What foreign food is the favourite in the most US states? A. Chinese food. B. Thai food. C. Mexican food. D. Japanese food. 29. Why did Thailand start its culinary programme in 2002? A. To train local chefs for top restaurants. B. To open more Thai restaurants globally. C. To compete with Chinese cuisine. D. To reduce food prices in Thailand. 30. What can we learn about Millennials from the text? A. They dislike traditional American food. B. They prefer costly dining experiences. C. They drive the demand for various food choices. D. They seldom share food online. 31. What is the purpose of the text? A. To advise readers to try foreign food. B. To compare Chinese and Mexican food in America. C. To show the importance of culinary diplomacy. D. To introduce the popularity of diverse ethnic foods in the US. D A new study has found ozone (臭氧) pollutants in Earth’s lower atmosphere increased across the Northern Hemisphere over the past 20 years. Ozone is a form of oxygen. In Earth’s upper atmosphere, it acts as a barrier to block harmful radiation from the sun. But closer to Earth’s surface, ozone is a common pollutant. At ground level, high levels of ozone can harm people’s lungs and damage plants. A European research programme collected the data. The programme equips commercial aircraft with instruments to measure atmospheric conditions during flight. The researchers used ozone observations from 60,000 flights worldwide. They centred on five areas of the Northern Hemisphere — the northeastern US, Germany, India, Southeast Asia and Northeast China and Korea. The Northern Hemisphere was studied because it contains a large percentage of the human population affected by air quality. The researchers did, however, report lower ground-level ozone in some areas, including North America and Europe. But they said those results were canceled out by increases in ozone higher up in the atmosphere. Audrey Gaudel, the lead writer of the study, said the data collected by international aircraft was valuable in creating a clear picture of ozone levels over the Northern Hemisphere over long periods. To explore what was causing the changes, the scientists examined levels of nitrogen oxides (氮氧化物). They are considered to be atmospheric pollutants often resulting from human activities. The researchers used the aircraft data to create models to estimate how nitrogen oxide releases affected atmospheric conditions. The team said it found some of the sharpest increases in areas where ozone levels were once the lowest. These included Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as other parts of Southeast Asia, and India. Those areas had very low ozone values between 1994 and 2004, but very high levels in recent years, between 2011 and 2016. Next, Gaudel said her team plans to take a closer look at ozone levels in the tropics (热带). She thinks Africa will be one area to watch as a possible “hot spot” of increasing pollutive releases in coming years. 32. How is the text mainly developed? A. By giving examples and arguing. B. By raising questions and solving them. C. By following time order and space order. D. By presenting facts and research results. 33. What do we know about the ozone changes in some areas? A. Europe’s low level ozone loss was balanced out by its upper air ozone rise. B. Ozone rose both near ground and higher in North America. C. India and Malaysia had top ozone levels from 1994 to 2004. D. All Northern Hemisphere nations saw steady ozone growth. 34. What is Gaudel’s attitude towards the data got by aircraft? A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Favourable. 35. What can we infer about the team’s future research? A. It will focus on ozone in the tropics. B. It will stop studying nitrogen oxides. C. It will prove Africa has no air pollution. D. It will cover all countries in Northern Hemisphere. 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。 Practical Methods to Improve Daily Communication Have you ever argued with your family or friends just because you failed to express yourself well? 36 It helps us clear up misunderstandings, build close relationships and settle disagreements peacefully. The following practical ways can help you improve your communication skills step by step. Before talking to others, take a minute to sort out your core ideas. It’s wise to pick two or three key points for your talk. When you get off track, these key points can bring you back easily. You can write down your main ideas on a notebook if necessary. 37 38 Speaking is only half of communication. Listening carefully matters equally. When you listen attentively, you can know whether others fully understand your ideas. If they seem confused, you can ask questions to check their thoughts and adjust your words in time. Eye contact creates trust and shows your sincerity during talks. You’d better keep natural eye contact instead of staring all the time. 39 Some groups feel uncomfortable with long eye contact. Your gestures and faces send silent messages to listeners. Try to use relaxed facial expressions to show kindness and warmth. Stop negative expressions like tight lips or cold stares. 40 If you will communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, learn related communication customs ahead of time. A. Yet different cultures have different rules about eye contact. B. Communication requires both speaking and listening. C. Poor expression always leads to unnecessary conflicts in daily life. D. This simple action keeps your speech clear and focused. E. Some groups ignore body language while focusing only on their words. F. Whether a gesture is proper mostly depends on cultural background. G. Good communication lets people exchange ideas without unnecessary fights. 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 Mum was 86, she moved to our city. My husband, Kevin, and I found a lovely apartment for her. I was happy to help 41 her until she arrived. The day after she moved in, she called me to 42 about the food nearby. “The pizza was like rubber. I couldn’t 43 it.” “Mum, you’re complaining to me. Wouldn’t it make more sense to tell someone who can 44 the problem?” We hung up. This was only her second day here! And week after week, Mum found more to complain about. When with my friend Beth, I spent 20 minutes sharing how Mum’s attitude 45 me. “She seems 46 . After everything Kevin and I do for her, all we hear is what she doesn’t like.” As the words spilled (泄露) from my lips, I realized that I’d developed the same 47 of complaining that annoyed me so much in Mum. I decided to keep a better 48 on my tongue (说话方式). Things went fine for a few weeks. But soon I felt powerless to 49 by myself and couldn’t help complaining to Beth about Mum’s 50 again. A few days later, I received a journal from my friend Torry. On the first page, he had written, “Jeanette, I use such a journal every day to 51 things I’m thankful for.” I wrote three things I was grateful for. When I looked at them, 52 filled my heart. Maybe this was it. It was a joyous replacement that helped me overcome the complaining — 53 . Over the next few months, as I continued, I noticed little things I’d 54 . Life was handing out gift after gift, including Mum, complaints and all. I couldn’t change her; I could only 55 her. 41. A. talk with B. take care of C. depend on D. put up with 42. A. argue B. worry C. complain D. inquire 43. A. eat B. approve C. refuse D. keep 44. A. analyze B. fix C. discuss D. raise 45. A. confused B. comforted C. scared D. annoyed 46. A. inactive B. independent C. ungrateful D. uncaring 47. A. habit B. custom C. idea D. routine 48. A. watch B. record C. view D. hand 49. A. communicate B. question C. reflect D. change 50. A. visits B. calls C. apartment D. pizza 51. A. write B. prove C. share D. spread 52. A. confidence B. patience C. satisfaction D. tiredness 53. A. consideration B. forgiveness C. happiness D. gratitude 54. A. forgotten B. mentioned C. appreciated D. ignored 55. A. teach B. guide C. love D. praise 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。 Words and sentences are important in communication, but we communicate not only in 56 (speak) and written words, but also in body language. We often see unconscious body language, which 57 (vary) from culture to culture. When introduced to 58 (stranger), we use “learned” body language. Like other animals, we are on our guard until we know it is safe 59 (relax). So every culture has developed a formal way of 60 (greet) others, which helps show we are not aggressive (好斗的). 61 (traditional), Europeans and Americans shake hands 62 each other, meaning they trust each other. Greetings are different around the world. In China, people put the right hand over the left and bow slightly in ancient times. Today, people still use their hands in formal greetings, 63 also means trust. American youths often greet each other with 64 expression, “Give me five!” Body language can convey (传递) more information than words, 65 people easily give themselves away by their gestures. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，请你写封信邀请你校的留学生Mark一起观看有关袁隆平的纪录片Working the Land。内容包括： 1．放映的时间和地点； 2．简要介绍袁隆平及其成就。 参考词汇：纪录片 documentary 杂交水稻之父 Father of Hybrid Rice 注意： 1．写作词数应为80个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Mark, Yours, Li Hua 第二节（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。 On that cool autumn afternoon in the supermarket, the lights gave out a cold and lifeless light on the people there. My mind was full of the math problems I had to finish that evening, so I pushed a shopping cart and put daily food into it mechanically (机械地): pasta, a jar of tomato sauce, two apples, a piece of cheddar cheese, a cheap chicken breast (my mum told me to buy it specially), and my sister’s favourite yogurt. At the checkout counter, the cashier — a woman with tired eyes — scanned the items quickly, just like she had done hundreds of times before. The beeping noise kept ringing in my ears. “That’ll be $128.75,” she said in a flat voice. I took out my wallet, but I felt deeply embarrassed when I found I was $12 short. My face turned red immediately. “I… I’m so sorry,” I stammered, not daring to look at her. I could feel the impatient stares from the people waiting in line behind me. “I thought I had more money. I’ll just… I can take the cheese back.” Just as I started taking things out of the cart, a calm and gentle voice came from behind: “Wait.” I turned around and saw a man about 50 years old standing in line. He had kind eyes and a soft smile, and he didn’t look annoyed at all — instead, he looked understanding. “Please don’t take it back,” he said, holding out a $20 bill to the cashier. “It’s not a big deal at all.” “No, really, I can’t accept this,” I said firmly. I felt more hurt to my pride than embarrassed. “It’s my mistake. Thank you, but I’ll manage.” The man smiled more warmly. “Young man, we’ve all been in this kind of situation. Honestly, it’s just a few dollars. Just help someone else in need when you get the chance later.” His voice was so sincere that I couldn’t refuse anymore. I saw no pity in his eyes, only simple kindness between people. “Let me tell you a story,” he said. “My mum is fighting cancer at City Hospital,” his voice was calm but with a small, hard-to-notice shake. “I always bring her fresh roses every day when I visit — they’re her favourite. But this morning, she got angry and refused to take my flowers, no matter what I said. She told me I should use the money to help people who really need it,” he paused and looked at me seriously. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150个左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 My eyes were filled with tears when I accepted his kindness. I resolved to figure out how to put promises into action. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2026 ~ 2027学年度第一学期第一阶段考试·高二英语 参考答案、提示及评分细则 1 ~ 5 CCAAB 6 ~ 10 CAABB 11 ~ 15 ABACB 16 ~ 20 BCCAB 21. B 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. D 33. A 34. D 35. A 36. G 37. D 38. B 39. A 40. F 41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. D 54. D 55. C 56. spoken 57. varies 58. strangers 59. to relax 60. greeting 61. Traditionally 62. with 63. which 64. the 65. so 第一节 One possible version: Dear Mark, How’s everything going? I’m writing to invite you to watch a documentary about Yuan Longping. Here are some details. Yuan Longping is known as the Father of Hybrid Rice. Devoted to boosting yields in the fields, Yuan helped feed not only China, but also many other countries. The documentary called Working the Land will be shown at the school’s auditorium on Friday evening at 7 o’clock, which is mainly about Yuan’s invaluable contribution and dedication to the agriculture. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Yours, Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: My eyes were filled with tears when I accepted his kindness. “I… I don’t know what to say. Thank you. Really, thank you and your mother, so much,” I managed to say, my voice thick with emotion. “I’ll pay this kindness forward, I promise.” “That’ll be great,” he smiled warmly, giving my arm a brief, reassuring pat, “Have a good night.” I stood there, my eyes following him until he faded into the glow of the exit. That evening, as I told my family about the incident, they were deeply moved. I resolved to figure out how to put promises into action. I started volunteering regularly at a local food bank every weekend. At school, whenever I noticed my classmates struggling, I offered a helping hand. Besides, I donated unused items to the charity, offered my seat on the bus, helped my neighbours with their groceries, and bought a coffee for the homeless when chances came. Every time I paid forward, I knew the kindness didn’t end with me but was passed on, just as the man had hoped and just as I had promised. 听力部分录音材料 (Text 1) M: We have an extensive selection of silk pillowcases! They’re available in 5 sizes: Small, Medium, Standard, Queen, and King. W: I’m interested in the second size. What colours do you have? (Text 2) W: I’d like to order a cup of black tea. How about you, Allen? M: I usually drink orange juice, but I am so sleepy. So I’d like to have some coffee today. (Text 3) M: I’m so grateful to you for helping out with my classes yesterday. I had a terrible cold and didn’t feel like teaching. W: Oh, it’s the least I could do for a friend. M: Anyway, thank you all the same. (Text 4) M: I was looking at some of your trousers, but they are all a bit too long. Can you help shorten them here? W: Yes. It costs $7, and it takes one day. M: Great. Thanks for your help. (Text 5) M: Tracy, the house is in chaos! You’ve turned almost everything upside down! What on earth have you been doing in here? W: Oh, Peter! I think I lost the ring Mum gave me. I want to wear it to the party, but I can’t find it anywhere. Mum will be very angry with me if she finds out. (Text 6) W: Hey Frank. Has Mr. William sent you the figures for next year’s advertising campaign yet? M: No, I haven’t received anything from him. If we don’t get those figures today, we won’t be able to draw up our work plan. W: We simply cannot afford to wait any longer. Maybe you should ring him and find out what has happened. M: Okay, I will. If I don’t hear from Mr. William by 2:00 p. m. , I’ll try calling his office. (Text 7) W: Hi, Adam. How are you? How is it going in London? M: Hello, Auntie Kate. Well, things aren’t going very well for me here, you know. I’m in a new school. I have no mates and I’m constantly having arguments with my parents. We just can’t seem to get along. W: Oh, Adam, I’m so sorry. I didn’t realize you were so unhappy. Listen, it took me a year to settle into life in Miami. I’ve made some really good friends by joining a tennis club. You just need to give it some time. What efforts are you making to meet new people? M: Well, none actually. W: You were on the volleyball team at your old school. There must be a team in your school. Why don’t you try out? M: I guess I could. W: And you are into books; why not join a book club? Go to your local library and ask. M: That sounds interesting. I’ll do that. (Text 8) M: Good morning. Victoria Travel Agency. How can I help you? W: I would like to discuss some problems that I met on the trip last week. M: I’m sorry. Could you tell me exactly what they are? W: The bus of your company didn’t take us to the hotel on time, so we had to wait for over thirty minutes in the burning heat. M: Sorry, we’re trying to fix that. Are there other things? W: Actually, on the first day, some of my companions had a stomachache. And everyone thought it was because of the bad lunch we ate that day. So I had to eat out for the remaining four days of my trip even though meals were included in my holiday package. M: I do apologize for that bad experience. We can offer you discounts on future trips or a free city tour as compensation. W: They won’t really make up for my bad experience. The only fair solution is to have the full sum I paid for the trip returned. (Text 9) M: What did you find there, Joan? W: Oh Dad, it’s a wallet. I found it in the parking lot near the supermarket just now. There was nobody nearby, so I brought it home. It looks very pretty. M: Yes, it’s a really beautiful wallet. What’s in it? W: Oh, about sixty dollars in cash. M: Sixty dollars? What are you going to do with it? W: I don’t know. Maybe I should try to find the person who lost it. But how can I find the owner? M: Check to see if you can find any information about the person who lost the wallet. W: Ah, yes. There are some business cards with a man’s name and telephone number on them. M: Okay, you should call that man. He will be really glad to get his wallet back. W: Yes, I’m sure he will. I will call him after dinner. M: I think that man is probably very worried now, so you’d better call him right away. W: Okay, I will call him immediately. (Text 10) M: Welcome to Meet the Author. Well, many readers of Sports Times turn to the last page of their magazine first in order to read Jacob Johnson’s weekly article under the title Life of Johnson. The articles along with his novels and essay collections have earned Johnson the reputation as one of the funniest humans on the planet. Johnson began writing about sports as a second-year student at the University of Colorado, covering high school volleyball games for his hometown newspaper. After graduating in 1981, he moved on to work at the Denver Weekly for 2 years and the Los Angeles Post for two more years before landing at Sports Times. He has been voted national sports writer of the year 11 times. So now let’s welcome the funny man with serious tone, Jacob Johnson. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $