江西省南昌市新建县第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷 13页

高二英语试卷 总分值：150分 时间：120分钟 卷面分：5分（5分：字体端正、卷面整洁、无涂改；4—3分：字迹清楚，卷面整洁； 2分：字迹较清楚、有少量涂改、卷面较整洁；1分：字迹潦草、卷面脏乱。0分：大多主观题没写或全部没写。）‎ 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。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What time does the museum close on Sundays?‎ A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 5:00 pm. ‎ ‎2. What does the man mean?‎ A. He’s willing to help out. ‎ B. He has his hands full. ‎ C. He almost loses the suitcase. ‎ ‎3. What is the man persuading the woman to do?‎ A. Have less meat. ‎ B. Buy him a burger（汉堡）. ‎ C. Eat out with him. ‎ ‎4. How will the woman probably go to the gallery（画廊）?‎ A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By car. ‎ ‎5. In what aspect is the man weak in Chinese?‎ A. Reading. B. Writing. C. Speaking. ‎ 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. What does the man think of horror movies?‎ A. Exciting. B. Frightening. C. Boring. ‎ ‎7. What new hobby will the woman start?‎ A. Skiing. B. Reading. C. Playing music. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. What is the man allowed to make for Thanksgiving?‎ A. The sauces（酱汁）. B. The salad. C. The desserts. ‎ ‎9. What does the woman say about Thanksgiving in her family?‎ A. No one takes it very seriously. ‎ B. Her parents try to do everything. ‎ C. Everyone shares the preparation work. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. Where are the speakers?‎ A. In Sydney. ‎ B. In Toronto. ‎ C. In Los Angeles. ‎ ‎11. What does Simon plan to do after graduation?‎ A. Study further. ‎ B. Run a hotel. ‎ C. Work in a company. ‎ ‎12. What does Lucy major in?‎ A. Law. B. Business. C. Management. ‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. Why are the speakers excited in the beginning?‎ A. They park near the shopping mall. ‎ B. They are lucky to take the umbrella. ‎ C. They find the shopping mall easily. ‎ ‎14. What would the man like to have for lunch?‎ A. Fries. B. Chicken sandwiches. C. The lamb burger. ‎ ‎15. What will the speakers do right after lunch?‎ A. Learn Spanish. ‎ B. Do some shopping. ‎ C. Go to the museum. ‎ ‎16. How will the speakers go to the museum probably?‎ A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot. ‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. How long have Earth Boxes been in market?‎ A. About 15 years. ‎ B. About 25 years. ‎ C. About 30 years. ‎ ‎18. What can Earth Boxes be used to do in poor countries?‎ A. Solve hunger problems. ‎ B. Improve soil conditions. ‎ C. Teach students science. ‎ ‎19. What is the advantage of Earth Boxes?‎ A. Saving much space. ‎ B. Purifying（净化）much water. ‎ C. Making crops grow fast. ‎ ‎20. Why are Earth Boxes used in middle school?‎ A. To learn math well. ‎ B. To grow vegetables. ‎ C. To do some experiments.‎ 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。‎ A Community Affairs ‎*Open Plans---Fixing the Great Mistake ‎6:00 pm, Center for Architecture, Tafel Hall ‎‎536 LaGuardia Place‎, ‎Manhattan Advocating（提倡） for livable streets and alternative transportation, Mark Gorton explores the history of transportation in New York with a focus on how urban planning policies that prioritize (优先考虑)the automobile have affected many other aspects of life in the city.‎ Admission: $10‎ For more information, please call 917-388-9080 or visit www.ftgmeventbrite.com.‎ ‎*River to River Festival---Extraordinary Moves: STREB Human Fountain ‎6:00 pm, ‎‎200 Vesey Street‎, ‎Manhattan Inspired by the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas, Human Fountain involves performers jumping from as high as 30 feet from an open honeycomb structure in order to create cascades (人工瀑布) of airborne liquid muscle. The outcome is a mixture of slam dancing, amazing human flight, and wild action sport, which captures kids, adults and the general public’s hearts, minds and bodies.‎ Admission: FREE For more information, please call 212-945-0505 or visit www. streb.org.‎ ‎*Scandinavia House---Nordic Summer Jam ‎6:30 pm, ‎‎58 Park Avenue‎, ‎Manhattan Contemporary（当代） singer and songwriter Anders Holst’s music shows roots in jazz, soul and European pop music.‎ Admission: $10‎ For more information, please call 212-847-9740 or visit www.scandinaviahouse.org.‎ ‎*Hot Festival---Tickets to Manhood ‎7:30 pm, Dixon Place, 161A ‎Chrystie Street‎, ‎Manhattan What makes a man today? How do boys grow into men? Through humorous, touching stories, a glimpse is offered into the events that turn boys into men. Performed by Douglas Allen, Maximiliano Balduzzi, Spencer Scott Barros, Gerard Joseph and James Scruggs.‎ Admission: $15 in advance; $18 at door.‎ For more information, please call 212-219-0736 or visit www.hotfestival.org ‎21. Which of the following focuses on music?‎ A. Open Plans. ‎ B. Hot Festival.‎ C. Scandinavia House. ‎ D. River to River Festival.‎ ‎22. If John wants to take part in an activity for free, he should _______.‎ A. call 212-945-0505 ‎ B. call 212-219-0736‎ C. visit www.scandinaviahouse.org. ‎ D. visit www.hotfestival.org.‎ ‎23. Who explores of the transportation’s history in New York?‎ A. Anders Holst. ‎ B. Mark Gorton.‎ C. Douglas Allen. ‎ D. Gerard Joseph.‎ B A ten-year-old from Howell, Michigan is being praised as a hero thanks to his persistence (坚持) that led to saving the life of an old neighbor. The event happened late in an evening when ‎ Danny DiPietro was being driven home from hockey practice by his mom.‎ That’s when the young boy noticed an open garage (车库) and a figure (身影) that he believed was a dog outside an apartment building near his house. Given the freezing cold weather, the young boy got a feeling that something was not right. But instead of ignoring it like most kids his age would have, he insisted that his mother, Dawn, find out what was going on. Dawn tried to make Danny believe that no one would leave a dog out in such cold weather, but he refused to take no for an answer.‎ Dawn finally gave in and decided to drive to the area with the family dog and see if there was any truth to Danny’s hunch (直觉). Sure enough, as she got closer to the apartment building she noticed a garage that was wide open and someone waving madly for help. Upon getting there, she realized that it was not a dog the young boy had seen, but Kathleen St. Onge. The 80-year-old had fallen down on some ice in her garage and had been lying there for two hours, unable to get up.‎ Dawn rushed home to get her husband to help and called 911. The two then returned with some blankets to cover Ms. St. Onge, while they waited for the ambulance (救护车) to arrive. Though still in hospital, the old woman is recovering well and forever grateful to Danny, for following up on his hunch!‎ ‎24. When seeing a figure in an open garage, Danny ________.‎ A. knew it was an old man ‎ B. thought it was a homeless cat C. realized something was wrong ‎ D. believed it was nothing important ‎25. When Dawn got closer to the garage, she ________.‎ A. noticed the dog had gone away ‎ B. knew Danny’s hunch was wrong C. found an old lady waving for help ‎ D. felt something must have been stolen ‎26. Which of the following can best describe Danny?‎ A. Brave and patient. ‎ B. Friendly and honest.‎ C. Considerate(体贴的) and optimistic. ‎ D. Persistent and warm-hearted.‎ ‎27. What could be the best title for the text?‎ A. Follow your hunch forever.‎ B. Be ready to help save the old.‎ C. Unknown hero brings love and hope.‎ D. A 10-year-old boy saves old neighbor’s life.‎ C Millions of Americans sit behind a computer screen, chained to their desk all day because the vast majority of stable, high-paying professions(职业) are “office jobs”. However, having a successful career does not require you to sit behind a desk and plug away at a computer all day.‎ In fact, there are a large number of non-desk jobs in a variety of industries that are growing and offering workers a direct path to the middle class, according to a new analysis of labor market information from Career Builder. While most of the highest-paying non-desk jobs are medical professions that require a doctoral or professional degree, there are 170 non-desk professions that pay $15 per hour or more, do not require a bachelor’s degree(学士学位) for a typical entry-level(初级的) position, and have seen at least 6 percent job growth over the last four years.‎ ‎“The US workforce has gradually changed to office-based work because of the rise of the professional service economy and productivity（生产率） gains associated with information technology,” Rosemary Haefner, Vice President of Human Resources Officer at Career Builder, said in a statement. “But some of the healthiest areas of job growth year after year are in middle-skill professions that don’t require workers to sit in front of computer monitors and phones for 40 hours a week.”‎ Here are the top-paying jobs that don’t require you to work at a desk in various kinds — none of which require a four-year college degree — and their hourly salary and growth rate since 2010: professional assistants: $26.57, 14 percent; elevator repairers: $37.81, 6 percent; mechanical engineering technicians: $25.19, 10 percent; and electromechanical(电动机械的) technicians: $24.68, 8 percent.‎ While they tend to pay less than traditional office jobs, non-desk professions provide a variety of benefits. Haefner points to a 2014 CareerBuilder survey that discovered workers who don’t work at a desk all day are less likely to complain about their work environment and less likely to report being overweight.‎ ‎28. What does the underlined phrase “plug away” in the first paragraph probably mean?‎ A. Turn off a switch.   ‎ B. Look for a job.‎ C. Keep on working.               ‎ D. Give up working.‎ ‎29. What conclusion can we draw from the second paragraph?‎ A. A non-desk job may provide you with a middle-class life.‎ B. The last four years has seen desk jobs reduce.‎ C. The college degree is the ticket to a position.‎ D. A non-desk job cannot offer you a secure life.‎ ‎30. What is the key reason for the US workforce to change to office-based work?‎ A. High salary.         ‎ B. Medicine.‎ C. Information technology.              ‎ D. Service industries.‎ ‎31. Which job has grown the fastest since 2010?‎ A. Elevator repairers.            ‎ B. Professional assistants.‎ C. Electromechanical technicians.    ‎ D. Mechanical engineering technicians.‎ D Many college students turn to ADHD（注意缺陷障碍）medicine during the exam week, which is regarded as “smart drugs” that will help their academic（学术的）performance. The ‎ thinking is that if the drugs help students with ADHD improve their focus, they should provide the same benefit for people who don’t have the disorder.‎ But a new study shows that drugs can actually damage brain function of healthy students who take the drug hoping to boost their intelligence. “It’s not a smart drug which will suddenly improve their ability to understand information they read,” said Lisa Weyandt, a professor at the University‎ of ‎Rhode Island.‎ To test whether this effect is real or not, researchers organized 13 students to take part in two five-hour study sessions（一段时间）in the lab. The students took the standard 30mg ADHD drugs before one session, and a sugar pill before the other. Students on ADHD drugs did experience an increase in their blood pressure and heart rates. “The medicine was having an effect on their brain,” Weyandt said. The students also showed an improvement in their ability to focus, the researchers found.‎ However, students on ADHD drugs experienced no improvement in reading comprehension, reading fluency or knowledge reviews, compared to when they’d taken a sugar pill. “We read aloud stories to them and asked them to recall information from the stories, ”she said. “That didn’t improve.”‎ Worse, the ADHD drug actually harms students’ memory. It’s often misused because people pull all-nighters and they’re tired, and they think it’s going to keep them awake. Maybe it does, but it’s certainly not going to help their academic work. The brain is still developing until the mid to late 20s. It’s important to keep it healthy. There’s also a chance that ADHD drugs could endanger a student’s heart health.‎ ‎32. Why do some college students take ADHD drugs?‎ A. To improve their sleeping. ‎ B. To get higher marks.‎ C. To make them feel relaxed. ‎ D. To treat brain disorder.‎ ‎33. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “boost” in Paragraph 2?‎ A. Reduce. ‎ B. Affect. ‎ C. Improve. ‎ D. Understand.‎ ‎34. What effect did ADHD drugs have on the students in the experiment?‎ A. They became more focused.‎ B. Their blood pressure was reduced.‎ C. Their reading fluency was greatly raised.‎ D. They could remember better and more quickly.‎ ‎35. Where can we read this text?‎ A. In a drug instruction. ‎ B. In a biology textbook.‎ C. In a travel magazine. ‎ D. In a news report.‎ 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。‎ Last week when I was reading at home, my younger sister rushed in and told me an old man was lying on the ground in front of our building. I immediately took my first-aid kit（急救包） and ran downstairs. He was suffering a slight heart attack. And I performed CPR(心肺复苏) on him. Luckily, an ambulance came soon and he was taken to hospital. Later that day I was told by the hospital what I did helped rescue the old man's life. I was happy to hear that. 36 There were many people who wanted to help around the old man at that time. Yet no one performed first aid on him as they hadn’t attended a first-aid course.‎ ‎ 37 Here are my reasons.‎ You can gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to act in an emergency. You never know when you might need them—you could be at home, at work, at school or on holiday. If you have the skills, you can act whenever you're needed.‎ ‎ 38 For your family, your neighbors or the wider community, having more people with first-aid skills helps build a stronger and more harmonious community（和谐社区）.‎ You can stay safe at work. 39 With first-aid knowledge you can create a safe work environment and help meet your workplace’s safety requirements.‎ It’s helpful to your future career. The first-hand experience you gain through learning first aid and using your skills could help you decide if you want to pursue（追求）a career in the health profession. 40 ‎ A. Yet at the same time I felt a bit sad.‎ B. I received a phone call from the hospital.‎ C. You can be a resource for your community.‎ D. Illness and injury can happen anywhere, anytime.‎ E. You will take first-aid courses in your community for free.‎ F. I think everyone should learn at least some basic first-aid techniques, which can be very important.‎ G. It also shows your commitment(投入) to a career in the health profession when it comes to applying for jobs.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ My mom only had one eye. I hated her. She was such an embarrassment（尴尬). I 41 one day she came to school. I was so embarrassed. How could she do this to me? I threw her a 42 look and ran out. I 43 that I would grow up and become successful, staying away from her.‎ Then I 44 really hard. I was accepted by Seoul‎ National ‎University and left my mom. Then I got married and had kids, too. Now I’m living a 45 life as a successful man.‎ ‎ 46 , this happiness came to an end when 47 my mother came to see me. Upon seeing my mom’s eye, my children ran away. I shouted at her 48 , “How can you come to 49 my kids!” Hearing this, she looked at me for a while and then 50 .‎ A few days later I received a letter from my mom.‎ ‎“My life has been long enough now. And I won’t 51 Seoul anymore, but would it be 52 for you to come to visit me once in a while?”‎ ‎“You see, when you were very little, you 53 an accident, and lost your eye. As a mother, I couldn’t 54 watching you having to grow up with only one eye, so I gave you mine. I was so 55 of my son who was seeing a whole new world for me. I was never 56 with you for anything you did. I really 57 you.”‎ My 58 fell apart. I hated myself and cried for my mom. I didn’t 59 any way that will make up for the most 60 things I’ve done to her.‎ ‎41.A. remember B. admit C. expect D. understand ‎42.A. different B. hateful C. concerned D. determined ‎43.A. realized B. learned C. feared D. decided ‎44.A. suffered B. studied C. burst D. trained ‎45.A. happy B. special C. lonely D. boring ‎46.A. Still B. Instead C. Besides D. However ‎47.A. secretly B. frequently C. hurriedly D. unexpectedly（意外的）‎ ‎48.A. doubtfully B. curiously C. angrily D. excitedly ‎49.A. cheat B. surprise C. frighten D. command ‎50.A. remained B. disagreed C. shouted D. disappeared ‎51.A. visit B. miss C. leave D. mention ‎52.A. hard B. strange C. possible D. necessary ‎53.A. got into B. looked into C. talked into D. dig into ‎54.A. stop B. stand C. avoid D. help ‎55.A. careful B. afraid C. proud D. sick ‎56.A. honest B. upset C. patient D. strict ‎57.A. love B. believe C. ignore D. doubt ‎58.A. eye B. family C. world D. marriage ‎59.A. dream B. know C. use D. track ‎ ‎60.A. unfair B. careless C. terrible D. dangerous 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10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。‎ There are three types of burns. Burns are called first, second or third degree burns, depending on 61 layers of the skin are burned.‎ First degree burns These affect only 62 top layer of the skin. These burns are not serious and should feel 63 (good) within a day or two. Examples include mild sunburn and burns caused by 64 (touch)a hot pan, stove or iron for a moment.‎ Second degree burns These affect 65 the top and the second layer of the skin. These burns 66 (be) serious and take a few weeks 67 (heal). Examples include severe sunburn and burns caused by hot liquids.‎ Third degree burns These affect all three layers of the skin and any tissue and organs 68 the skin. Examples include burns caused by electric shocks, burning clothes, 69 severe petrol fires. These burns cause very severe 70 (injure)and the victim must go to hospital at once.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。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：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ It was my 17th birthday and I was looking forward to see my friends. I arrived at my favorite restaurant, waiting for him. We would have the special birthday dinner. I looked for a familiar face but failed. Soon the restaurant was filled customers, none of which were my friends. An hour later, I went back home, lonely and disappointing. To my great surprise, I found the door was wide open while I arrived home. Nervously, I walk into the dark room. Suddenly, all the light ‎ went on and my friends were appeared shouting ‘‘surprise”. I had an unforgettable birthday.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，从互联网(the Internet)上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡(Singapore) 举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。(夏令营summer camp)‎ 内容主要包括:‎ ‎1. 自我介绍(包括英语能力)；‎ ‎ 2. 参加意图(介绍中国、了解其他国家)；‎ ‎ 3. 希望获准。‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 高二英语试卷参考答案 听力 ‎1—5 ABCBC 6—10 AABCC 11—15 CAABB 16—20 CBAAC 第二部分 阅读理解 ‎21—23 C A B 24 —27 CC DD 28—31 C A C B 32—35 B C A D ‎ ‎36—40 A F C D G ‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用 ‎41—45 A B D B A 46—50 DD CCD ‎51—55 A C A B C 56—60 B A C B C which 62.the 63. better 64. touching 65. both ‎ ‎66. are 67. to heal 68. under 69. or 70. injures 第四部分 写作 ‎71.see改成seeing 72. him改成them 73. the改成a 74. filled后面加with ‎ ‎75. which改成whom 76. disappointing改成disappointed 77. while改成when ‎ ‎78.walk改成walked 79. light改成lights 80. 删去were 第二节 Dear Sir or Madam,‎ ‎ The other day I happened to read your advertisement on the Internet, saying that you are holding a summer camp aimed at students from around the world, and I’m interested to participate in it.‎ ‎ I’m Li Hua, a middle school student in China. As a teenager, I’m interested in making friends with kids of my age from around the world. Your camp will provide a good chance for me to know a lot about other countries and tell them something about China. What’s more, I can improve my English, communicating with people from other countries. ‎ ‎ I do hope that I can be lucky enough to be admitted to your camp. ‎ ‎ Looking forward to your reply.‎ Li Hua 听力材料 Text 1‎ W: Hello, this is the National‎ ‎Museum. ‎ M: Hi, can I visit your museum after 4 o’clock in the afternoon?‎ W: It depends, sir. We open at 9:00 am and close at 5:00 pm on weekdays but on Sundays we close two hours earlier. ‎ Text 2‎ W: Brian, could you carry this suitcase too? It’s too heavy. I can’t carry it. ‎ M: How many hands do you think I have?‎ Text 3‎ M: Do you want to grab a burger with me?‎ W: No, I don’t eat meat. I’m a vegetarian. ‎ M: You should come with me, anyway. The restaurant I’m heading to sells amazing vegetarian food. ‎ Text 4‎ W: Does the No. 25 bus go by the Hillside Gallery?‎ M: Yes, but I suggest you not take a bus or drive there. You will be stuck in a traffic jam at weekends on this street. The underground is easy and fast. ‎ W: OK. Thank you. ‎ Text 5‎ W: Have you decided to take that position in China? I heard the salary is good. ‎ M: No. ‎ W: Why? You took Chinese in high school, didn’t you?‎ M: I’d be all right if they only required a reading or writing knowledge of it. But you see, I have to speak there. ‎ Text 6‎ W: Er, do you have any hobbies, Jack?‎ M: Mm, I like going to the movies if I’m free. I know it’s not much of a hobby but I don’t have a lot of time for hobbies. ‎ W: What are your favorite films?‎ M: I like thrillers. That’s my favorite. ‎ W: Oh, I’m no good with those. They’re too frightening. I don’t watch any of them because I have my hands over my eyes. ‎ M: So what are your favorite hobbies, Rebecca?‎ W: I want to take up skiing. I’m starting new hobbies because I haven’t got any at the moment apart from reading and music. ‎ Text 7‎ W: I can’t believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Who usually does the cooking in your family?‎ M: My mother and my two aunts don’t let anyone else do anything except for the salad and the drinks. That includes all the sauces, desserts, and place settings. ‎ W: Wow. It sounds like they take Turkey Day pretty seriously. ‎ M: Listen, if Thanksgiving were an Olympic sport, they would be kicked out for winning too many gold medals! What about you?‎ W: Well, my parents and I do everything together. It’s better than one person trying to do too much. ‎ Text 8‎ W: Hi Simon. I hope you like our school!‎ M: Yes, I do! Los Angeles is great. I’ve made lots of friends and I really enjoy my courses. ‎ W: Good! Me too! By the way, you didn’t tell me what you are studying here. ‎ M: Didn’t I? I’m doing business studies. ‎ W: Really? That’s great. Are you working in a company after graduation?‎ M: Maybe. I was born in Canada. My parents are in Toronto and I hope to find a job in a company there. ‎ W: What about your friend Zoe? ‎ M: She’s from Sydney‎, ‎Australia. Her father runs a hotel there and she is studying hotel ‎ management. ‎ W: Wow, both of you have your plans. ‎ M: Yes, we do. What about you, Lucy?‎ W: Well, I’m studying law. ‎ M: Great! So I know who to call if I need a lawyer in the future. ‎ W: Sure. Classes are going to start. Let’s go. ‎ Text 9‎ W: Wow! We are so lucky to find a parking space so close to the shopping mall. ‎ M: Do you remember last time we had to park four blocks away and run to the mall in the rain? That was so crazy. ‎ W: Don’t worry. I always keep an umbrella in the car these days!‎ M: Good. Oh, it’s already lunchtime. What would you like to get for lunch?‎ W: The lamb burger and fries. They are famous in the Burger’s! How about you?‎ M: I think I’ll get what I always order, chicken sandwiches. ‎ W:What about going shopping after lunch? ‎ M: Great. Well, do you think there will still be time to catch the new Spanish exhibit at the Art Museum?‎ W: Yes, of course. There will be two hours left for us. And the museum is within walking distance. ‎ M: Let’s go and have lunch first. ‎ W: OK. ‎ Text 10‎ M: Growing crops in containers saves water. It needs little fertilizer(肥料). In addition, the chemicals cannot run off into nearby waterways. The same earth mixture can be used for five or six years. ‎ Since Earth Boxes went on sale in 1994, many people around the world have used them. Other people have made their own vegetable growing boxes. Some use two large plastic containers. One container has holes in the bottom and sits inside the other box. Earth mixture goes into the top container, and water goes through a tube into the bottom box. A plastic trash bag is then used to cover the top container. ‎ Some people think this kind of gardening will be important to people in poor countries where hunger is a problem. A lot of food can be grown in a small space for a small amount of money. ‎ The people who make Earth Boxes are interested in educating young people. They have developed a program aimed at teaching students science and agriculture. When children first enter elementary school, they learn about water, soil, light, and nutrition. In middle school, they do experiments and collect information. In high school, they learn how to use math to better understand what happens when plants grow. The learning program includes written materials for teachers and students. And it uses an Earth Box in the classroom as a small laboratory for experiments. ‎