2018-2019学年江西省分宜中学高二上学期第一次段考英语试卷Word版含答案 19页

分宜中学2018-2019学年度上学期高二年级第一次段考 英 语 试 卷 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）‎ 注意事项： ‎ ‎1.本试卷由四个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题。第三部分的第二节和第四部分为非选择题。‎ ‎2.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎3.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；回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。‎ 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。‎ ‎1. What does the man want to do?‎ ‎ A. Look for his bag B. Find a seat C. Pick up a man ‎2. How long will the registration last?‎ ‎ A. One hour B. One hour and forty minutes C. One and a half hours ‎ ‎3. Where could the speakers most probably be?‎ ‎ A. In a classroom B. In a library C. In an office ‎4. What is the conversation about?‎ ‎ A. Why the tiger shark is scary B. What the tiger shark looks like ‎ C. How the tiger shark gets its name ‎5. What does the woman mean?‎ ‎ A. Tom makes a mistake B. Her sister loves villages C. She likes her sister 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。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. How does the woman feel about most sports?‎ ‎ A. Frightened B.Bored C. Excited ‎7. What does the woman suggest doing finally?‎ ‎ A. Skiing B. Skating C. Jogging 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What did the man do last Saturday?‎ ‎ A. Camped out B. Joined a club C. Studied a lot ‎9. Why do people join “Flash Play”?‎ ‎ A. To experience a crisis B. To earn money C. To make friends 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Why does the woman call Dr. Brown’s office?‎ ‎ A. To keep an appointment ‎ B. To delay an appointment ‎ C. To cancel an appointment ‎11. What should the woman do to avoid being charged?‎ ‎ A. Call a day in advance ‎ B. Call two days in advance ‎ C. Call three days in advance ‎12. What do we know about the woman?‎ ‎ A. She can’t meet Doctor Brown for her catching a bad cold ‎ B. She’ll be charged for 24 dollars for the delayed canceling ‎ C. She has made another appointment for her understanding 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. When will the man go to see the performance?‎ ‎ A. On the 25th B. On the 26th C. On the 27th ‎14. Where will the man go this Sunday?‎ ‎ A. To a post office B. To a theatre C. To his company ‎15. How much will the man pay for the tickets?‎ ‎ A. £15 B. £20 C. £25 ‎ ‎16. How will the man get his tickets?‎ ‎ A. The woman will send them to him ‎ B. His daughters will collect them ‎ C. He will fetch them in person 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What does the speaker say about private schools?‎ ‎ A. They are usually single-sex ‎ B. They have no rules about clothing ‎ C. They have special classes for every student ‎18. How long do the classes generally last every day?‎ ‎ A. About 9 hours B. About 7 hours C. About 5 hours ‎19. When does the school year generally start?‎ ‎ A. At the beginning of January ‎ B. At the beginning of September ‎ C. At the beginning of February ‎20. What can we learn about the education system in Australia?‎ ‎ A. Every classroom has different age groups ‎ B. Students with problems may be put into theater classes ‎ C. The school classes are followed by after-school activities 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黑。‎ A Restaurants in the U.S.A Steve's Pizza So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and he'll tell you about Steve's .This is New York-style pizza, hand-made with care and good ingredients .New branches ‎ of Steve's are opening elsewhere in Miami, all in non-tourist areas.‎ Opening hours: 11:00a.m.-3:00a.m.‎ Cattleman's Steakhouse This place is 20 miles east of the city ,but local folks would probably drive 200miles to eat here .The food is good ,and the scenery is even better. Come early and wander around the grounds of Indian Cliffs Ranch, where you'll see everything from rabbits to buffalo, then catch the sunset either before or after your meal.‎ Opening hours: 5:00p.m-10:00p.m.‎ Absolute Baking Cafe The screen door is always swinging open at this town spot with giant breakfast. Try the green chili on eggs-it's made from scratch, as are the organic bread. Lunch includes salads, big sandwiches and local grass-fed beef burgers. Don't miss a square of soft, fresh carrot cake.‎ Opening hours: 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m.‎ Walt's Wharf Everybody's favorite for fresh fish (some drive in from L.A.), Walt’s packs them in on weekends. You can't make reservations for dinner (though they're accepted for lunch), but it's worth the wait for the tree fire-grilled seafood and steaks in the many-windowed ground floor or upstairs in captain's chairs.‎ Opening hours: 11:00a.m.-3:00 p.m.‎ ‎21. The new branches of Steve's Pizza are mainly intended for .‎ ‎ A. New Yorkers B. tourists C. the locals D .foreigners ‎22. Cattleman's Steakhouse offers the wonderful as well as good food.‎ ‎ A. wine B. view ‎ C. discount D. service ‎23.Which restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch ?‎ ‎ A. Steve's Pizza B. Walt's Wharf.‎ ‎ C. Absolute Baking Cafe D. Cattleman's Steakhouse B ‎ A“talk show” is a show organized mainly around talk .Television talk shows have been around since the dawn of radio. Thus the start of talk show's golden age can be considered as 1948, even though televisions weren’t common in American homes until the 1950s .From 1949 to 1973, nearly half of all daytime programming was talk.‎ Why are there so many talk shows ?A talk show costs less than $100,000 per episode(一集) to produce whereas many of today's TV series cost more than $1 million an episode. Thus, if successful, it can produce handsome profits. Still, it takes a lot of work. Since1948, hundreds of talk shows have come and gone ,with only a few having true staying power.‎ ‎ There are several types of talk shows ,but while the styles might vary , the format is limited .‎ ‎ What we are most used to is the informal guest –host format, in which show's hosts welcome famous people or other talk-worthy persons for an informal discussion.‎ ‎ The second most common format is the public issues show , in which hosts interview people in the news or experts in a given field .Shows that follow this format include both morning news programs and “issue” talk shows.‎ ‎ The Museum of Broadcast Communication's Bernard M.Timberg notes two governing principles of all successful talk shows:‎ ‎ The host is everything: The host has a high degree of control over his show, from subject matter to comedic atmosphere .He is also the show's brand and is responsible for it. The host can attract and refuse guests ,organize his program and ,in many cases ,name a successor(继任者)when he retires .‎ ‎ Right here , right now :The second rule is that a talk show must be experienced in the present tense, whether it is broadcast live or taped in front of an audience earlier in the day .They should feel fresh ,as if they are happening in the moment ,even if the show is a 10-year-old rerun.‎ ‎24. What is Paragraph 1 mainly about?‎ ‎ A. How talk shows appeared B. Why talk shows appeared ‎ ‎ C. When talk shows appeared. D. Where talk shows appeared ‎25.What is an advantage of talk shows ？‎ ‎ A. They are easy to make. B. They are cheap to produce ‎ ‎ C. They come in varied formats D. They remain successful for a long time ‎26. The two formats of talk shows differ in .‎ ‎ A. the atmosphere they create B. the time they are broadcast ‎ C. whether they are broadcast D. whether they invite famous guests ‎27. What is the key to talk shows' success according to the second principle?‎ ‎ A. Dealing with the most popular issues.‎ ‎ B. Giving the audience an up-to-date feeling.‎ ‎ C. Inviting the audience o the place where the shows are made.‎ ‎ D. Running the shows several times to refresh the audience's memory.‎ C Love, success, happiness, family and freedom-how important are these values to you? Here is one interview which explores the fundamental questions in life.‎ Question: Could you introduce yourself first?‎ Answer: My name is Mickey, 27 years old .I was born in a war-torn area .Right now I'm a web designer.‎ Q: What are your great memories?‎ A: My parents used to take us to hunt birds, climb trees, and play in the fields. For me it was like a holiday because we were going to have fun all day long .Those are my great memories.‎ Q: Does your childhood mean a lot to you?‎ A: Yes .As life was very hard; I used to work to help bring money in for the family .I spent my childhood working, with responsibilities beyond my age. However, it taught me to deal with problems all alone .I alone to be independent.‎ Q: What changes would you like to make in your life?‎ A: If I could change something in my life, I'd change it so that my childhood could have taken place in another area .I would have loved to live with my family in freedom .Who cares whether we have much money, or whether we have a beautiful house? It doesn't matter as long as I can live with my family and we are safe.‎ Q: How do you get along with your parents?‎ A: My parents supported me until I came of age .I want to give back what I've got .That's our way .But I am working in another city ,My only contact with my parents now is through the phone ,but I hate using it filters(过滤)out your emotion and leaves your voice only .My deepest feelings should be passed through sight ,hearing and touch.‎ ‎28. In Mickey’s childhood, ____________‎ ‎ A. he was free from worry B. he liked living in the countryside ‎ C. he was fond of getting close to nature D. he often spent holidays with his family ‎ ‎29. What did Mickey desire most in his childhood?‎ ‎ A. A colorful life. B. A beautiful house.‎ ‎ C. Peace and freedom. D. Money for his family.‎ ‎30. How would Mickey prefer to communicate with his parents?‎ ‎ A. By chatting on the Internet. B. By calling them sometimes.‎ ‎ C. By paying weekly visits. D. By writing them letters.‎ ‎31. If there were only one question left, what would it most probably be?‎ ‎ A. What was your childhood dream? ‎ ‎ B. What is your biggest achievement?‎ ‎ C. What is your parent's view of you? ‎ ‎ D. What was your hardest experience in the war?‎ D Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people .Shy people are anxious and self –conscious; that is, they are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much .Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?‎ ‎ It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably .A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives.‎ ‎ Shy people ,who have low respect ,are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others .They need faith that they are doing “the right thing ”.Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior(自卑).They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: “You're just saying that to make me feel good; I know it's not true.” It is clear that, while self-awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.‎ Can shyness be completely got rid of ,or at least reduced ？Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect .It is important for people to accept their weaknesses as well as their strengths .Each one of us has his or her own characteristics .We are interested in our own personal ways .The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.‎ ‎32. The first paragraph is mainly about .‎ A. the effect of shyness on people ‎ B. the cause of shyness. ‎ C. the feelings of shy people ‎ D. the questions in the minds of shy people ‎33. According to the writer, self-awareness is .‎ A. harmful to people B. a weak point of shy people C. the cause of unhappiness D. a good characteristic ‎34.What is the shy people's reaction to a praise ？‎ A. They are pleased by it. B. They are very sensitive to it ‎ C. They feel it is not true D. They feel they are worthy of it ‎ ‎35. We can learn from the passage that shyness can .‎ A. have nothing to do with lack of self respect.‎ B. help us to live up to our full development C. enable us to understand ourselves better ‎ D. block our chances for a successful life ‎ 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。‎ Do’s and Don’ts of Donating ‎ Giving up your unused or unwanted stuff is a great way to make space in your home for the items. 36 ? Here are some do’s and don’ts of donating your items.‎ ‎ Do Prepare Your Clothes and Do Donate More than Just Clothes.‎ ‎ Before you bag up a mountain of clothes waiting to be donated, inspect each one to ensure that they’re in good condition. 37 . Clothes aren’t the only household items that can be donated. Stuffed animals, unused candles, sports equipment, dishes, glassware, and exercise equipment are sought after donations.‎ ‎ 38 and Don’t Even Think of Donating Some Specific Items.‎ ‎ The NO.1 rule of donating is to make sure that it’s in good, usable condition. 39 .Nobody wants to inherit your damaged belongings. Find a local company to recycle these items instead.‎ ‎ 40 .But unfortunately, some people will throw away the contents of their homes without a second thought. As a gentle reminder, it’s never a good idea to donate car parts, flammable products, construction materials, weapons, or explosives.‎ A．Don’t Donate Damaged Items B. With a little common sense it’s easy to figure out items that are ideal for donation C. Not sure where to start ‎ D. Wash the items to make them fresh and ready for their new owner E. Don’t know why to do it F. Donate Good and Useful Items G. Don’t pass along clothes with stains, books that have missing pages ‎ 第三部分　语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ 阅读下面的短文，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。‎ A Dream of Red Chamber A Dream of Red Chamber is one of Chinese four 41 written by Cao Xueqin in Qing dynasty. The novel provides a detailed, episodic record of the two branches of the 42 and aristocratic(贵族的) Jia — the Rongguo House and the Ningguo House — who reside in two large, adjacent（邻近的）family compounds in the capital.‎ ‎ It begins as the story of the Stone, abandoned by the goddess Nuwa when she 43 the heavens, begs a Taoist priest and a Buddhist monk to bring it with them to 44 the world. Jia Baoyu— a carefree adolescent male heir of the Jia family, is the embodiment（化身） of that stone. He was born with a 45 piece of “jade” in his mouth. Lin Daiyu, a sickly cousin of Baoyu , is invited to stay with her grandmother— the 46 lady with authority in Jia Fu, after her mother 47 . Aunt Xue and her 48 Xue Baochai, come to join the household. Baoyu, in his innocent and naive fashion, loves both girls 49 ,although his strongest 50 is to Daiyu. The authorities in Jia Fu decide to 51 Baochai to be his wife for some feudal fatalism (封建宿命论)reasons.‎ ‎ 52 Baoyu’s wedding day, Lin Daiyu, sick in bed breathes her last in loneliness, grief, and 53 . Baoyu goes out of his mind. Bad things keep coming. Baoyu’s sister loses the emperor’s 54 ,so as the Jia Fu. Baoyu’s illness grows 55 ,and then a monk 56 with Baoyu’s lost 57 and saves him. He seems to be 58 ,and tries to save his family through official exam. The exam result is good. However, Baoyu suddenly decides to leave, leaving his pregnant wife, Baochai, 59 In the end, Baoyu just vanishes in his father’s 60 with a monk and a Taoist. ‎ 41. A. popular B. wonderful C. classics D. books 42. A. valuable B. wealthy C. precious D. priceless 43. A. created B. made C. mended D. designed 44. A. see B. look C. watch D. hear 41. A. beautiful B. rare C. scarce D. magical 42. A. nicest B. warmest C. eldest D. worst 43. A. passed away B. passed by C. dead D. left out ‎48. A. sister B. brother C. son D. daughter ‎49. A. likely B. equally C. same D. identical ‎50. A. mind B. will C. attachment D. thought ‎51. A. want B. find C. put D. choose ‎52. A. On B. In C. At D. By ‎53. A. love B. miss C. hatred D. regret ‎54. A.help B. favor C. support D. care ‎55. A. worse B. deeply C. well D. heavy ‎56. A. meets B. goes C. appears D. shows off ‎57. A. memory B. jade C. health D. lover ‎58.A.ordinary   B. regularly   C. common D. normal ‎59.A.sick B. lonely C. alone D. unhappy ‎60.A.scene B. sight  C. view D. scenery 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。‎ Last month, our yearly school sports meeting ___61___(hold) and the students of our class took ___62___active part in it. On the first day, we watched the impressive opening ceremony ___63___(perform) by energetic teachers and students. Soon, the games formally began. Some of my classmates ran to the track to cheer for the ____64___(athlete) while others remained ___65___(seat),watching them from a distance. I was ___66___(excite) because I would compete ____67___the 100-meter dash with my classmates cheering. Unfortunately, I fell on the ground, ____68__(miss) the chance to win. What a pity! Although I failed, I was still looking forward to a ___69___(good) performance the next day. However, as a result of the limited time, we had to finish the sports meeting in three days, ____70____made us disappointed. ‎ 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l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。每处错误仅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(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ The United Kingdom consists of four country: England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. England is a largest of the four countries, and for convenience it is divided rough into three zones. The zone nearest France is calling the South of England, the middle zone is named the Midlands and the one nearest to Scotland is known for the North. You find most of the population settled in the south, but most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Although these cities are not as larger as those in China, but they have world-famous football teams and some of them even have two. This is a pity that the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century ‎ does not attract visitors. Have a trip to the UK, and you will find out more about British history and culture.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，最近在某购物网站上购买了一双鞋子，但出现了一些问题。请你给网站写一封投诉信，内容包括：‎ ‎（1）写信目的；‎ ‎（2）投诉内容：颜色和码数错误，推迟10天到货。‎ ‎（3）要求重新邮寄或全额退款(a full refund)；对方承担邮费(postage)。‎ 要求：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 分宜中学2018-2019学年度上学期高二年级第一次段考 英 语 答 案 听力部分：1-5 BCCCA 6-10 ACACC 11-15 BABCC 16-20 AABCC 阅读理解：21-23 CBC 24-27 CBAB 28-31 CCCB 32-35 ADCD 36-40 CDAGB 完型填空：41-45 CBCAD 46-50 CADBC 51-55 DACBA 56-60 CBDCB 语法填空：61.was held; 61.an; 63.performed; 64.athletes; 65.seated; ‎ ‎66.excited; 67.in; 68.missing; 69.better; 70.which 改 错：.The United Kingdom consists of four:England, Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland. England is  largest of the four countries, and for convenience it is divided into three zones. The zone nearest France is the South of England, the middle zone is named the Midlands and the one nearest to Scotland is known the North. You find most of the population settled in the south, but most of the industrial cities in the Midlands and the North of England. Although these cities are not as as those in China, but they have world-famous football teams and some of them even have two. is a pity that the industrial cities built in the nineteenth century not attract visitors. Have a trip to the UK, and you will find out more about British history and culture.‎ 书面表达 Dear Sir,‎ I’m writing to complain about a pair of trousers I recently purchased from your ‎ website. What I ordered was a pair of black size-36 shoes but I received a pair of dark blue size-38 shoes instead. Worse still, there was a ten-day delay in delivering my shoes, which had been expected to arrive on May 15.‎ For the above reasons, I demand either a new pair of black size-36 shoes be posted to me immediately or I be given a full refund. Also, your company is supposed to pay for the postage for the wrong shoes I’ll send back.‎ Thank you for your consideration.‎ ‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ M: Excuse m, is this seat taken?‎ W: I don’t think so. The man got his bag and left a few minutes ago.‎ Text 2‎ M: Hi, Mary, I just wanted to go over the schedule for the meeting, you know, just to be on the safe side.‎ W: OK. The registration starts at 9:00 and goes to 10:30. Then the meeting will begin at 10:40‎ Text 3‎ W: Hi Marco, come in.‎ M: Thanks, Ms. Whitton. I’ve got a bit stuck trying to choose courses for next term. Could you help me, please?‎ W: Of course. Sit down.‎ Text 4‎ M: Betty, do you know why these animals are called the tiger shark?‎ W: That’s easy. They have a frightening nature as tigers.‎ M: Well, in actual fact, that’s because they have dark narrow areas similar to those on a tiger’s body.‎ Text 5‎ M: Cindy, I can’t believe we’ll visit England next week. I want to see the famous churches.‎ W: Well, I’d like to see the lovely villages.‎ M: Really? But you said you hate villages.‎ W: Oh, Tom, it’s my sister who said that.‎ Text 6‎ M: We should start playing sports more. How about swimming?‎ W: Yeah, I want to get in shape. But I’m afraid of water.‎ M: Really? How about skiing?‎ W: I can’t. I’m afraid I’d break my leg.‎ M: Oh, well, how about biking?‎ W: No way. I think I’ll get hit by a car.‎ M: You tell me what you think is safe!‎ W: How about jogging?‎ Text 7‎ W: Hi, Tom. What did you do last Saturday?‎ M: I camped out in the suburbs of Beijing by joining a making-friend group.‎ W: Oh, really? Is it do called “Flash Play”?‎ M: Yeah. I had doubt about it before. But now, I think it is a good way to make friends.‎ W: Absolutely. Some of my friends have such experiences. But is prefer to go out by myself.‎ M: Ha-Ha, you are out. Now it is economic crisis. Everyone wants to save money but also wants to go out for fun. “Flash Play” can keep your money in your pocket. If you are upset, Maybe they can make you happy.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hello, Dr. Brown’s office. How can I help you?‎ W: Hi, this is Susan Smith. I’m calling about my appointment with Doctor Brown today at 3:30 p.m. I’m sorry to say that I can’t be there by then.‎ M: What happened?‎ W: I got the flu. I have a fever and a headache. Can I cancel my appointment?‎ M: Sure, you can, but you’ll be charged for ＄10.‎ W: Oh, there’s charge? Why?‎ M: This is for the delayed canceling. Because this time is reserved for you, if you are unable to keep an appointment, you should call us 48 hours in advance. Otherwise, the charge will be made.‎ W: I see. That’s OK. I’ll pay.‎ M: Thanks for your understanding. Do you want to make another appointment?‎ W: No, not right now. Thank you. Bye.‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello, Theatre Royal Plymouth.‎ M: Hello. I’d like to make a booking, The Summer Rain this Friday the 25th.‎ W: Oh, sorry, we’re fully booked for that performance.‎ M: What about the following day then?‎ W: Yes, that’s OK, but there’s only one at 9:30 in the morning on that day. We’ve got two on the 27th in the afternoon.‎ M: Well, I’d choose the 27th if I didn’t have a sales meeting in the company that day.‎ W: I see. So the one in the morning. OK. How many people?‎ M: Well, three of us, me and my tow daughters.‎ W: £10 for adults and £5 for children. How old are your daughters?‎ M: One is 15 and the other is 12, Do they get a price reduction?‎ W: Only the 12-year-old I’m afraid. So that’s one child and two adults. OK, how do you want to collect your tickets? Shall I put them in the post? Or do you want to get them from the box office yourself?‎ M: Could you post them please?‎ W: No problem.‎ Text 10‎ ‎ The education system in Australia consists of a total of 12 years. Primary schools and high schools are based on the age of the student, so that every room has the same age group, with a student hardly ever having to repeat a year. The students with problems in their studies may be put into special classes. Most of the children start primary school at the age of 5. Then the student goes for secondary school at the age of 12 or 13. Well, the subject of the education system is too broad. Today I’d like to focus on the school system in Australia. The school system in Australia does depend on whether you go to a private or a public school. In the state, there are a lot of private schools, and generally they’re single-sex high schools. The public high schools are generally mixed. All of the private high schools insist that you wear their school uniforms, and that might mean a school tie and a school jacket. However, the public high schools often give you a choice of whether you want to wear ‎ a uniform of not. The school challes generally start anywhere between 8:30 and 9 o’clock in the morning, and run until 3:30 in the afternoon, and they’re followed by after-school activities like sports and music and theater. The school year generally starts in the beginning of February, after the summer vacation. The summer vacation lasts about six weeks, and it’s around the Christmas period.‎