【英语】黑龙江省大庆市第四中学2020届高三上学期第二次检测试题 17页

黑龙江省大庆市第四中学2020届高三上学期第二次检测 英语试题 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。‎ 例: How much is the shirt?‎ A. ‎￡19.15 B. ￡9.18. C.￡9.15‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1. What does the woman want to do?‎ A. Ask for leave. B. Eat something. C. Talk with the man ‎2. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In a bookstore. B. In a restaurant. C. In a post office.‎ ‎3. Who saw the accident?‎ A. Kevin B. Kate C. Mike ‎4. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A. Travelling B. Local foods C. Dinner time ‎5. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Strangers. B. Friends. C. Colleagues.‎ 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。每和段对线独白后有几个小题，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。‎ 第6段材料，回答第6、7题。‎ ‎6. What’s the man’s attitude towards the woman?‎ A. Considerate. B. Rude. C. Cold.‎ ‎7. What’s the time most probably now?‎ A. 6:00 pm. B. 6:20 pm. C.7:00 pm.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎8. What did the speakers do just now?‎ A. They attended a party. ‎ B. They broadcast a program. ‎ C. They visited their friends.‎ ‎9. What was the man's job?‎ A. A TV presenter. B. An office clerk. C. A bank director. ‎ ‎10. What is the man’s attitude towards his present job?‎ A. Bored B. Dissatisfied C. Pleased 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题 ‎11. What can we know about Selena?‎ A. She knows the man well. ‎ B. She wants to borrow a book. ‎ C. She will graduate soon.‎ ‎12. Where is Selena’s school?‎ A. On Washington Street. B. On Maple Street C. On Rose Street.‎ ‎13. How is Stephanie Meyer’s latest novel?‎ A. Expensive B. Knowledgeable. C. Popular.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题 ‎14. Why is the woman calling the man?‎ A. To remind him of his classes. B. To borrow his class notes. ‎ C. To ask for a sick leave.‎ ‎15. What does the man ask the woman to do ?‎ A. Stay at home. B. Ask Mrs. Smith for help. C. Go to see a doctor at once.‎ ‎16. Where will the woman meet the man?‎ A. Outside their school. B. At Green Road Stop. C. At Blue-whale Station.‎ ‎17. How will the man go there?‎ A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By bike.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题 ‎18. How long does pupils study in the primary school?‎ A. four years. B. five years C. six years ‎19. At which stage do students begin to learn their first foreign language?‎ A. At primary school. B. At nursery school. C. At secondary school.‎ ‎20. What can we learn about the school uniforms in the UK?‎ A. Their colours are diverse. B. Their styles are the same. C. Their prices are so high.‎ 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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。‎ A This is always a busy time of year, but please don’t forget to recycle as much as you can.‎ Put in Your Recycling Bins:‎ Greetings cards and envelopes Cardboard --- this includes all the boxes your presents came in but please remove any plastic packaging.‎ Cans and tins --- empty food tins and drink cans.‎ Plastic bottles --- all plastic bottles including fizzy drinks and cider bottles, as well as milk, shampoo, cleaning and washing-up liquid bottles.‎ Newspapers and magazines --- don't forget to recycle the TV listings, yesterday’s newspapers.‎ Christmas trees can be recycled in your fortnightly Garden Waste Collection Service as long as they are small trees chopped into pieces no bigger than 3 inches or 75mm in diameter. For disposal of larger trees please take these to your local Household Waste and Recycling Centers.‎ Please note the Garden Waste Collection Service is suspended between 26th December and 6th January.‎ Glass bottles and jars --- empty wine bottles can be taken to the bottle bank together with beer bottles and pickle （泡菜）jars.‎ Clothes and shoes --- don't throw your old clothes away, and take them to your local clothing recycling bank.‎ Please Do NOT Place in Your Recycling Bin:‎ Gift wrap --- Christmas gift wrapping does not contain much paper. It is often layered with foil（箔纸）and plastic which can’t be recycled.‎ Plastic carrier bags --- please do not put your recyclables in these as it makes it difficult to sort the contents.‎ Drinks cartons --- owing to the costs and environmental impacts associated with transporting these, it is more cost-effective to recycle them right here.‎ Plastic Packaging--- Although plastic packaging may have symbols which suggest it can be recycled, it is made of different types of plastic and there are no cost-effective ways to recycle it at present.‎ ‎21. What should we do before putting the cardboard into recycling bins?‎ A. Taking out the gifts. B. Separating it from plastic packages.‎ C. Emptying the packages. D. Collecting the boxes.‎ ‎22. Why shouldn’t we put plastic packaging into recycling bins?‎ A. Because it can’t be recycled at present.‎ B. Because the symbols on it advise us not to do so.‎ C. Because it is made of different types of plastic.‎ D. Because cost-effective ways to recycle it have not been founded.‎ ‎23. What can we learn from the text?‎ A. The Christmas is the season for recycling.‎ B. All empty bottles can be put into the recycling bins. ‎ C. There is a recycling center for the old clothes and shoes.‎ D. Christmas trees must be kept for future use.‎ B According to a study, only one in three parents leave work on time. As a mom of two boys, I have something to say.‎ I am 38, an analyst. There is no culture of presenteeism （出勤主义） at my company --- no one gets prizes for staying late. If I chose, I could work at home more (I currently do one day per week at home), and leave earlier. However, I would miss out on social and professional contact, and the career and development opportunities, as well as feeling more part of the team. ‎ No one is directly discriminating, but if I am not there, I don’t get the opportunities that others do. ‎ My kids would love it if I could pick them up from school. My son was asked recently what he would change if he were boss of the school, and he said: “No after-school club, the parents come every day. ” When I do make it, they are so happy to see me there. If I could get home on time I would be with the kids more, to play with them, teach them things and help them with their development. It would give me more time to feel on top of things in life, not just scraping by day to day. ‎ My mother gave up work to bring up three kids. She went back when I was about 11. We clearly benefited enormously from all her input in terms of our education and development. I feel like kids of parents who are around more get a head start in life. It may seem strange coming from a family where both parents have good jobs and are relatively well paid… but small kids don't need you to earn lots of money, they need you to spend time with them.‎ ‎24. What will happen if the author always works at home?‎ A. She’ll have more motivation to produce better results.‎ B. She’ll have the same chance to be treated as others C. She’ll miss many chances to be promoted D. She will be paid lower pay with less work ‎25. What is the son’s wish?‎ A. Having more money to set up more clubs.‎ B. Having his mother come earlier to pick him up.‎ C. Having the ability to be a real boss of a big firm.‎ D. Having the power to arrange his mother's schedule.‎ ‎26. How does the author find her mother’s giving up work to look after children at home?‎ A. It’s good for her mother’s future work experience.‎ B. It had little effect on her sibling’s education.‎ C. It’s good for her sibling’s growing in many aspects.‎ D. It had little good effect on her sibling's development.‎ ‎27. What does the author advise moms to do?‎ A. Balance their work and life.‎ B. Try not to work overtime.‎ C. Earn enough money before their kids are born.‎ D. Don’t work out when kids are too young.‎ C The European Commission (EC) has ordered a recall of a smartwatch for children because it has a "serious" privacy risk.‎ The watch, called Safe-KID-One, is a product of the German electronics manufacturer Enox. On its website, Enox describes the Safe-KID-One as a tool for parents. The watches have a simple, colorful design that seems appealing to children. The device has a built-in microphone and speaker to permit two-way communication.‎ The company says the smartwatch can be used by parents to learn where their children are at all times and contact them. It says this can be done with a computer software program or an app. The Enox website says children wearing the watch can place a telephone call with just one touch of a number. The site claims that “ only pre-listed parties” can call a child through the device.‎ However, the European Commission recently reported that it found major security concerns with the Safe-KID-One system. The EC wrote that the risk level of the smartwatches was “serious” and called for an immediate recall of the devices.‎ The warning said the app linked to the Safe-KID-One device could permit non-secure communications with the system’s computer server. “The server’s security issues make it possible for people to break into the system and steal private information, ” the EC said.‎ Officials said the devices had microphones that let parents listen in on teachers and school activities. The government said the system violated German laws aimed at limiting surveillance （监视）.‎ The report said that in a few simple steps, a stranger could easily take control of the watches and then find, listen to and communicate with a child. At the time, the council said there was an urgent need for manufacturers to increase security of the system or face forced recalls of the devices.‎ ‎28. Which of the following best describes the smartwatches in its maker’s opinion?‎ A. It is useful for parents. B. It is a device for study.‎ C. It is an ordinary watch. D. It is harmful for children.‎ ‎29. What can parents do with the smartwatches?‎ A. Join in school activities. B. Observe their kids’ behavior.‎ C. Keep in touch with their kids. D. Connect with their kids' teachers.‎ ‎30. What’s the problem with the smartwatches according to the EC?‎ A. The system may break down. B. Personal details may be stolen.‎ C. Communications may be disturbed. D. Strangers can steal the phones easily.‎ ‎31. Which of the following best explains “violated” underlined in Paragraph 6?‎ A. Turned to. B. Belonged to.‎ C. Stood for. D. Went again.‎ D Can the way you stand or sit affect your success?‎ This is often discussed in business --- “the importance of body language”, noted U.S. news website Business Insider. “It actually has an impact on not just the way others look at us, but also how we actually perform.” ‎ That’s perhaps why Harvard Business School professor Amy Cuddy shot to instant fame after giving a TED talk on the subject in 2012. According to The New York Times, Cuddy’ s speech is among the most viewed TED talks of all time.‎ Cuddy and her team study body language, particularly what they call “high- power” and “low-power” poses. Their research showed that standing or sitting in a certain way, even for just two minutes, changes one’s body chemistry and self-perception.‎ ‎“I wanted to equip people with tools that would help them feel stronger, less fearful, and better able to bring their full, spirited selves to stressful situations like speaking in class,” Cuddy told CNN.‎ ‎“High-power” refers to the act of taking a posture of confidence, even when you don’t feel very confident. Typical high-power poses are about opening up. You stretch and expand your body to take up as much space as possible. For example, bosses are doing high-power poses when they lean back in their chairs, put their hands behind their heads, and kick their feet up onto their desks. Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, wrapping their arms around themselves and tucking their limbs in.‎ ‎“This isn’t about what your body language is communicating to others; it’s about what your body language is communicating to you. Your body language is changing your mind, which ‎ changes your behavior, which changes your outcomes,” said Cuddy.‎ The best-known high-power pose is nicknamed the “Wonder Woman” pose. You just stand tall with your chest out and your hands on your hips. Why not give it a shot, and see whether you feel more confident than before?‎ ‎32. According to the article, Professor Amy Cuddy wanted her study on body language to ______.‎ A. make people fitter and stronger B. help people to become more confident C. teach people how to make a better speech D. help distinguish between people of different social classes ‎33. Which of the following is probably a high-power pose according to the article?‎ A. Folding your arms when talking with others.‎ B. Looking down while in the presence of others.‎ C. Sitting with your arm spread out around the chair next to you.‎ D. Resting your chin on your hands as if wondering about something.‎ ‎34. The main purpose of this article is to ______.‎ A. give practical tips on how to communicate with others B. explain what has made Amy Cuddy’s TED talk so popular C. explain why Amy Cuddy considers body language important D. help the reader to tell the different emotions from different poses ‎ ‎35. Which of the following can be the best title?‎ A. Posturing for Success B. High Power and Low Power C. Cuddy’s Researches on Behavior D. The “Wonder woman” Speech 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。‎ Think your husband is afraid when it comes to pain. It turns out that men feel more pain than women, 36 .‎ A team of researchers from Canada has discovered that men are more sensitive and stressed if they know they are about to go through a painful experience that’s happened to them before. For ‎ the study, 41 men and 38 women were placed in a room where they were exposed to low levels of pain from heat on their forearm. After the initial low-level pain test, the subjects were exposed to higher levels of pain.‎ To determine if memory plays a role in pain tolerance, the same participants were asked to return the next day to the same room. 37 . And men reported higher levels of pain compared to women.‎ ‎“This is an important finding because pain is a problem to the extent that you remember,” explained Loren Martin, co-author of the study and an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga. “ 38 , we may be able to help some sufferers by researching the mechanisms（机理）behind the memories directly.”‎ ‎ 39 . A 2014 Austrian study found that men experience more pain after major surgery, while women feel more pain following minor procedures.‎ For the four-year study, researchers interviewed 10, 000 men and women within 24 hours after surgery. 40 . The participants answered questions about their operation, the anesthesia they received and their level of pain.‎ A. They experienced the same tests B. When we study the principle of brain C. The forearm is easy to respond to pain D. If we understand how pain is remembered E. when the pain is caused by a similar method experienced before F. Of the patients surveyed, 42 percent were men and 58 percent were women G. However, there are some instances when women are more sensitive to pain than men 第三部分 英语知识运用 （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）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ One minute, I was singing “A Groovy Kind of Love” along with Phil Collins. The next, I was 41 the steering wheel. Pulling into the first parking lot I found, I stopped the car and climbed out to assess the situation. My heart 42 as I discovered that one of my tires was 43 .‎ I’d bought this second-hand car several months before, but it didn’t include a 44 tire. ‎ Although I knew I needed to purchase one, my schedule was so 45 that I hadn’t done it yet.‎ My 46 grew darker by the minute as I checked the 47 around the area. Each one was closed. The only vehicle in the parking lot was a red truck. It was getting dark. I had two 48 : stay in my car until morning or start walking in 49 of finding a pay phone. But neither option 50 me.‎ Just then a man appeared from one of those closed businesses. The sign over the door indicated it was a law office. I must have looked 51 for he headed straight toward me and asked if I needed 52 .‎ His face clean-shaven, and his clothes stylish, so I decided I could 53 him.‎ I told him my trouble. He volunteered to 54 the flat and drove his red truck to a tire shop to get it 55 . It cost eighty-five dollars because they had to 56 the tire itself. The hole was too 57 to repair. I had no cash. He paid for me, saying I could return him later. I was shocked by his 58 .‎ Actually, to say I was shocked was putting it 59 . For months, I stopped by that parking lot, looking for the truck. But no red truck ever 60 .‎ ‎41. A searching B. removing C. fighting D. reaching ‎42. A. expanded B. sank C. beat D. hurt ‎43. A. missing B. stuck C. loose D. flat ‎44. A. good B. cheap C. spare D. common ‎45. A. organized B. packed C. flexible D. reasonable ‎46. A. spirits B. eyes C. clothes D. surroundings ‎47. A. apartments B. restaurants C. cars D. businesses ‎48. A. decisions B. wishes C. choices D. opportunities ‎49. A. search B. hope C. case D. danger ‎50. A. appealed to B. focused on C. waited for D. depended on ‎51. A. helpless B. embarrassed C. surprised D. angry ‎52. A. phone B. money C. food D. help ‎53. A. trust B. employ C. follow D. leave ‎54. A. find B. change C. lend D. remove ‎55. A. swapped B. cleaned C. fixed D. checked ‎56. A. repair B. replace C. sell D. examine ‎57. A. deep B. small C. dark D. big ‎58. A. generosity B. honest C. courage D. carefulness ‎59. A. obviously B. mildly C. slowly D. absolutely ‎60. A. passed by B. broke down C. showed up D. pulled out 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Recently there has been a heated debate on whether the university should charge a fee to the public who use 61 (it) sports field. People’s attitudes toward it vary from person 62 person. ‎ Most people think that universities should not serve the public. They think universities are not 63 ( complete ) open spaces for the public to use, so charging a fee 64 (be) the most effective way of controlling access and 65 ( make) the most value out of the university’s resources. A high fee would filter (滤除) out most of the visitors who have no desire 66 (use) the sports field for its intended purpose. Besides, universities and their assets are expensive investments, funded by the government and the public, for the education of students and 67 (science) research. It will make sense that members of the public should pay a price 68 they want to use these facilities, 69 might cause stress on the university’s resources. They also think neighboring residents have other 70 (option) for recreation, such as public parks, if they do not want to pay money to use the sports field.‎ 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（Λ），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：在错的词下面画一横线，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。‎ Success consists in the ability to continue efforts through countless failure. Instead of getting discouraged after failures, we should keep trying with enthusiasm. ‎ At an age of twelve I got a nice bike as a birthday gift. So excited was I that I could wait to try my hand at riding it. However, it was hard than expected. The bike seemed so heavy and difficult to control. Worse still, I took many falls from the bike. I was about to give up while my father came and encouraged me to keep going. With more practice, I did better and better. ‎ Looked back, I feel that if I had lost my heart, I wouldn’t be able to ride a bike. Actually, we couldn’t succeed in everything we try, but what’s important is that we should stick to it.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华，你的美国网友 Peter 参加中国象棋网络挑战赛（the Chinese Chess Network Challenge）获得了一等奖。请根据以下提示写一封英文电子邮件向他表示祝贺。‎ ‎1）祝贺他获奖；‎ ‎2）肯定他付出的努力；‎ ‎3）询问何时方便，在网上切磋棋艺。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1）词数 100 左右；‎ ‎2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3）开头和结尾已为你写好。‎ Dear Peter, ‎ I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Congratulations again.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎【参考答案】‎ 听力：‎ ‎1-5 CBCBA 6-10 ABACC 11-15 BACBA 16-20 BCCAA 阅读：‎ ‎21-23 B D C 24-27 C B C D 28-31 A C B D 32-35 B C D A 36-40 E A D G F 完形填空：‎ ‎41-45 C B D C B 46-50 A D C B A 51-55 A D A D C 56-60 B D A B C 语法填空：‎ ‎61. its 62. to 63. completely 64. is 65. making ‎66. to use 67. scientific 68. if 69. which 70. options 短文改错：‎ Success consists in the ability to continue efforts through countless failure. Instead of getting discouraged ‎ failures after failures, we should keep trying with enthusiasm. ‎ At an age of twelve I got a nice bike as a birthday gift. So excited was I that I could Λ wait to try my hand ‎ the not at riding it. However, it was hard than expected. The bike seemed so heavy and difficult to control. Worse still,‎ harder too I took many falls from the bike. I was about to give up while my father came and encouraged me to keep going.‎ ‎ off when With more practice, I did better and better. ‎ Looked back, I feel that if I had lost my heart, I wouldn’t be able to ride a bike. Actually, we couldn’t succeed Looking ‎ can’t in everything we try, but what’s important is that we should stick to it.‎ 参考范文：‎ Dear Peter, ‎ I am writing to offer my sincere congratulations to you on your winning the first prize in the Chinese Chess Network Challenge. As your friend, I just want you to know how glad I am at your success.‎ ‎“Everything comes to him who waits.” For these years, you’ve shown great interest in Chinese chess and kept on practicing it every day. Not only have you read many books about Chinese chess strategy, but also you have competed in all kinds of Chinese chess contests. Finally, you succeeded in winning the online competition!‎ So I' m so happy that you become champion of this network challenge. At last, I hope to play Chinese chess with you so that we can make progress together. Please tell me when you have time.‎ Congratulations again.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力原文：‎ Text 1 ‎ W: Hi, Mike. Come here. I have something to share with you. ‎ M: Oh? Something nice to eat? ‎ W: No. I’d like to have a word with you. I’m feeling upset about it. ‎ Text 2 ‎ W: Good night. Here are your changes and receipt. Hope to see you again. ‎ M: Thank you. This is your tips. ‎ W: Thanks. ‎ Text 3 ‎ M: Kate, what were you doing when the car accident happened? ‎ W: I was having lunch with my friends Kevin and Mike. And Mike saw it and called the police at once. ‎ Text 4 ‎ M: I’d like to try some local foods while travelling. ‎ W: No problem. At dinner time, there are lots of choices for you. ‎ Text 5 ‎ M: What are you looking for? The concert is about to begin. ‎ W: Oh, my ticket. I can’t find it. ‎ M: I have an extra one and I can give it to you for free though I meet you for the first time. ‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Mrs. Yorkin, when do you need these things? ‎ W: Can I have them today? ‎ M: Oh, we close the shop at 7:00 pm on Sundays. ‎ W: Well, it’s not important. I can drop by tomorrow. ‎ M: OK，you’re one of our best customers. I’ll have them for you by the time we close. ‎ W: Thank you so much. ‎ M: No problem. ‎ W: I’ll do some shopping. ‎ M: See you in forty minutes. ‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Great party, isn’t it? ‎ W: Yes, it is. ‎ M: By the way, my name is Jack. I am from Toronto, Canada. Nice to meet you. ‎ W: Nice to meet you, Jack. I’m Rosiana Simatupang. Just call me Rosy. ‎ M: What do you do, Rosy? ‎ W: I’m a TV presenter. What about you, Jack? ‎ M: Now I work for the United Bank. I’m in charge of the marketing section. ‎ W: That sounds interesting. Do you often work extra hours? ‎ M: Well, three times a week. But I have got used to it. I’m satisfied with my present work. Before working in the bank, I worked as a clerk in an office of a trading company. I felt bored with not much work to do every day. ‎ W: It seems that you love working. I should follow suit. ‎ Text 8 ‎ M: Hi! How can I help you? ‎ W: Uhm… I’d like to borrow a book. What should I do first? ‎ M: Well, you have to fill out this form first. ‎ W: OK. ‎ M: What’s your name? ‎ W: Selena. ‎ M: What’s your address? ‎ W: I live at 26th Maple Street. And I am studying at Holyname Senior High School. ‎ M: Where is your school? ‎ W: It is on Washington Street. ‎ M: OK. Sign here, please. ‎ W: Sure. Here you are. ‎ M: Now, what kind of book are you going to borrow? ‎ W: The latest novel of Stephanie Meyer. ‎ M: Well, a teacher has borrowed it this morning. But you can borrow the other novels of hers. ‎ W: But I have read all of her novels except the latest one. ‎ M: Well, you can go to the library on Rose Street. ‎ W: I have gone there, but none is left there. People are so interested in her books. ‎ Text 9 ‎ W: Hi, George. This is Mary speaking. I’m calling you to ask whether you can lend me your Chinese class notes of last Friday. You know, I coughed a lot and I wasn’t able to attend the Chinese and chemistry classes. ‎ M: Oh, Jim told me about that. Are you getting better now? The head teacher Mrs Smith and we all show great concern for you. ‎ W: Much better now. But the doctor told me to stay at home for two more days. ‎ M: Mm…, just follow the doctor’s advice. After class, I’ll take my notes to your home. By the way, how can I get to your home? ‎ W: Well, you can take the No.3 bus outside our school and get off at Green Road Stop. Or you may ride a bike to that stop. Or you can take the subway and get off at Blue-whale Station, then walk five minutes to Green Road bus stop. I’ll be there to meet you. My home is near the stop. ‎ M: OK. I’ll ride a bicycle to go there and before starting out, I’ll call you to remind you to meet me. ‎ Text 10 ‎ ‎     In the UK, children under five can go to a playgroup or a nursery school. Pupils first attend primary school, which lasts for six years. After that, students go to secondary school until they are sixteen or eighteen. At primary school, there are between 25 and 35 pupils in a class. They primarily learn how to read, write and count. They also begin to study their first foreign language. ‎ ‎    At secondary school, classes run Monday to Friday. Typical subjects are English, math, natural science, modern language, religion, physical education, geography and history. Students in the UK must wear school uniforms. At some schools, students are required to wear a shirt and a tie, and other schools only require a T-shirt or sweater. The colour of the uniform depends on the school-trousers, sweater, and skirt are usually blue, grey, green or brown. They are not very expensive.‎