英语卷·2017届湖南省郴州市高三第四次质量检测（2017-04） 12页

湖南省郴州市2017届高三第四次质量检测 英语试题 第I卷 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，从题中给出的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，你都有秒钟的时间回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。‎ ‎1. What do we know from the conversation about the woman?‎ A. She will stop learning swimming.‎ B. She may go on with her swimming class.‎ C. She had once some difficulty with her swimming class.‎ ‎2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Patient and nurse. C. Driver and passenger.‎ ‎3. What are the speakers talking about?‎ A. Seeing a movie. B. Reading a book. C. Buying a book.‎ ‎4. What v/ill the man do next?‎ A. Help the woman scan the picture. B. Buy the woman a computer. C. Tell the woman a secret.‎ ‎5. Which has the woman decided to buy?‎ A. The city postcard B. The forest postcard. C. The lake postcard 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至8题。‎ ‎6. Why does the man think it is bad to take a taxi at first?‎ A. Because these suitcases are not heavy.‎ B. Because there are just a few suitcases. ‎ C. Because the traffic is heavy.‎ ‎7. How soon do the speakers have to get there?‎ A. In five minutes. B. In fifteen minutes. C. In fifty minutes. ‎ ‎8. How will the speakers probably go there at last?‎ A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。‎ ‎9. Why did the man look pale?‎ A. He didn’t sleep well last night. B. He didn’t have dinner last night. C. He has been seriously ill.‎ ‎10. What does the man think has caused his sickness?‎ A. Too much alcohol. B. Unhealthy food. C. Lack of sleep.‎ ‎11. Where did Jerry have his dinner last week?‎ A. In the man’s home on Fifth Street.‎ B. In an old restaurant on Fortieth Street.‎ C. In a new restaurant on Fourth Street.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第12至14题。‎ ‎12. When did the speakers meet each other last time?‎ A. More than 6 months ago. B. More than 10 months ago. C. More than 24 months ago.‎ ‎13. Who is Michael?‎ A. The woman’s husband B. The man’s manager. C. The woman’s chili ‎14. What is the problem with the woman’s job?‎ A. A strict five-day week at work. B. Working too long. C. Living far from work.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。‎ ‎15. What’s the man’s major subject this term?‎ A. Comparative Cultures. B. World Economy. C. Styles of Management.‎ ‎16. Why does the man plan to study Business next year?‎ A. To prepare for term paper. B. To share sources with others. C. To start his own company.‎ ‎17. When will they meet according to the conversation?‎ A. Next weekend B. Next Friday. C. Next Wednesday.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。‎ ‎18. For what purpose were dogs trained in the old days?‎ A. To protect people from robbery.‎ B. To play with their owners. ‎ C. To protect and hunt for people,‎ ‎19. What is the main reason for the city people to keep dogs at present?‎ A. For hunting. B. For companionship. C. For protection.‎ ‎20. Who will treat a dog as his best friend according to the speaker?‎ A. A child B. A young couple. C. An old couple.‎ 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 Broadway Junior Developed by famous educators and designed to suit school assemblies,Broadway Junior is perfect for students or teachers who are new to musical theater and seeking to introduce students to the joys of participating in a show.‎ Achieve your arts requirements Broadway Junior brings all of the art disciplines together. This efficient model for arts instruction is engaging for learners of all styles.‎ ‎● Visual Arts are explored through scenery^ costume design, poster creation and more. Visual learners will enjoy constructing the world of the play.‎ ‎● Music is studied and sung to tell a story. Music learners will appreciate the rhythms and melodies inherent to this project-based learning.‎ ‎● Dance is brought to life through the show’s choreography. Dance learners will learn the movement of shows.‎ ‎● Drama is investigated through character work and storytelling skills. Linguistic learners will study the written words.‎ Prepare students for college and careers Schools are preparing students for success in college and the workforce. Broadway Junior builds life skills through stage skills like these：‎ ‎● Cooperation: Just as they will need to work in teams in university and the workplace, students in a school musical must work together toward a common goal.‎ ‎● Determination: Determination is a major factor of academic and career success; their show enforces the discipline and practice necessary to build will.‎ ‎● Creativity: The 21st century workforce needs creative thinkers. Quality arts education allows students to see the possibilities in their world.‎ ‎● Confidence: The leaders of tomorrow must be confident in their decisions. By performing in a musical, young people build the self-assurance necessary for success.‎ You can get in touch with us by：‎ Dr. Ana White, Telephone：215—968—5253‎ Professor Dianna Green, dg24@nyu.edu ‎21. Which of the following subjects can students learn in Broadway Junior?‎ A. American history. B. Asian culture. ‎ C. Fashion design. D. Photographic art ‎22. Broadway Junior tries to help students to . ‎ A. earn much money in the future B. develop some good qualities to get success C. devote themselves to developing musical arts D. study how to organize a successful musical activity ‎23. After studying in Broadway Junior, students may know something about .‎ A. how to write an interesting story B. how to work together to finish a goal C. what can be used to create a good song D. what things can be done to become great ‎24. Who will show a special interest in Broadway Junior?‎ A. Jack who is a dance teacher working in China.‎ B. David who often goes to watch musical plays with friends.‎ C. Peterson who is creating a new song for a ceremony in his school.‎ D. Mary who wants to help students become interested in musical plays.‎ B On July 15，1797，young St. Claire Pollock died from a fall off the nearby cliffs onto the ‎ rocks below. He was buried where he fell off, for his dad George Pollock had bought the land. George Pollock laid a marble monument over his grave (坟墓). In 1800，he sold the property to a neighbor, with a request:‎ ‎“There is a small enclosure (圈占地) near your boundary fence -within -which lie the re-mains of a favorite child ^ covered by a marble monument. You will confer a peculiar and interesting favor upon me by allowing me to convey the enclosure to you so that you will consider it a part of your own estate, keeping it, however, always enclosed and sacred.”‎ Over time, the place became known as Claremont Hill, site of the Battle of Harlem Heights during the Revolutionary War, and later, the very popular Claremont Hotel, which eventually became a restaurant. Sadly, the building burned down in 1950 and was replaced by the Claremont Playground Unbelievably, over the years, little St. Claire’s grave was always respected In fact, at one point, the city attempted to move the remains for the construction of Grant’s tomb, the former president, only to be met with a wave of opposition from citizens, The monument has been replaced twice due to deterioration, the most recent having been done in 1967.‎ St. Claire’s grave is one of only three private graves on public land on the entire island of Manhattan. The first is Grants tomb. The second belongs to military General William Jenkins Worth. Despite sitting in the shadow of the two huge tombs, the grave of the little boy has almost an equal importance.‎ ‎25. In George Pollock’s request, the buyer should .‎ A. Pass on St Claire’s story to the next buyer B. tell the next buyer the truth about St. Claire ‎ C. allow him to visit St Claire’s grave all the time D. consider St Claire’s grave as a component of the land ‎26. From the text we can learn that .‎ A. all of the owners of this land have honored Mr. Pollock^ request B. St. Claire’s grave is the most famous monument in the city C. St. Claire’s monument has been replaced three times since it’s built D. the tombs for Jenkins Worth and Grant make St Claire’s grave famous ‎27. What’s the writer’s purpose in writing the text?‎ A. To tell people St Claire’s touching story. B. To prove that all men are born equal.‎ C. To praise what George Pollock did for his son. D. To show that a promise should be kept at all times.‎ C Children who are raised in households with dogs or farm animals during their first year of life may have a lower risk of asthma (哮喘)a few years later，a new study suggests.‎ In the study, the researchers looked at early exposure to dogs and farm animals and the rate of asthma among about 377,000 preschool-age and 276,000 school-age children in Sweden, Among the school-age kids in the study, those who had been exposed to dogs during their first year of life were 13 percent less likely to have asthma at age 6, compared with the school-age kids who hadn’t.‎ The researchers said they were at a loss to know what correctly may explain the link be-tween early exposure to animals and a reduced risk of asthma. “It might be due to a single factor, or more likely, a combination of several factors related to a dog ownership lifestyle or ‎ dog-owners’ attitudes, such as kids’ exposure to household dirt and pet dust, time spent out-doors or being physically active,” the study author Fall told Live Science.‎ ‎“My take-home message from this study is that parents at this point do not need to worry about keeping their dog when expecting a baby for fear of asthmatic disease,” Fall said “I do want to be clear that this recommendation is valid only for families without a child already having allergies. If they already have a furred-animal-allergic child，we do not recommend them to get a furred pet.”‎ ‎“Being exposed to bacteria early in life is vital for shaping a healthy immune system, and may play a role in modifying a person’s risk of developing asthma and allergies. With allergies and asthma, it is partially genetic, but studies like this do show us that the place where you live does play a key role in the development of your immune system, and the development of allergies and asthma,” Parikh told Live Science.‎ ‎28. According to the text, the school-age kids exposed to farm animals at one year old will .‎ A. not have asthma B. grow up stronger C. have more chance to stay with dogs D. have less possibility of suffering from asthma ‎29. Which of the following will Fall probably support?‎ A. Asthma is still a serious disease for most children.‎ B. Dirt and dust in the family are bad for children’s health.‎ C. The reasons for the lower risk of asthma aren’t exact.‎ D. Most parents can’t always keep their house very clean.‎ ‎30. Who shouldn’t have a pet?‎ A. Children that don’t have asthma. B. Children that are allergic to animals.‎ C. Children that have some allergic animals. D. Children that don’t like outdoors activities.‎ ‎31. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that .‎ A. both allergies and asthma are totally genetic B. most bacteria are good for the immune system C. .it’s easy for people to develop asthma and allergies D. surroundings can influence the immune system greatly D Definitions of adult learning vary, but for the purpose of the Commission’s 2001 Communication it is defined as all forms of learning undertaken by adults after having left initial education and training, however far this process may have gone.‎ Education and training are important factors for achieving the strategy objectives of raising economic growth, competitiveness and social inclusion. However, with some exceptions,implementation remains weak Most education and training systems are still largely focused on the education and training of young people and limited progress has been made in changing systems to mirror the need for learning throughout the lifespan.An additional 4 million adults would need to participate in lifelong learning. Recent research confirms the importance of investing in adult learning. Research on older adults indicates that those who engage in learning are healthier, with a consequent reduction in healthcare costs.‎ Europe’s key economic challenge is to raise its growth and employment performance while ‎ preserving social cohesion (凝聚力). Rapid progress in other regions of the world shows the importance of creative，advanced and quality education and training as a key factor of economic competitiveness. General levels of competence must increase, both to meet the needs of the la- hour market and to allow citizens to function well in today’s society.‎ Europe is facing big demographic changes that will have a major impact on society and on the economy and consequently on education and training provision and needs. The European population is ageing: over the next 30 years the number of younger Europeans (up to 24 years) will fall by 15%. One in three Europeans will be over 60 years old, and about one in ten will be over 80.‎ Raising the overall level of skills of the adult population by offering more and better learning opportunities throughout adult life is important for both efficiency and equity reasons given the challenges identified above. Not only does adult learning help make adults morn efficient workers and, better-informed and more active citizens, it also contributes to their personal well-being.‎ ‎32. What can we learn from the second paragraph?‎ A. Lifelong learning has not yet been given adequate attention.‎ B. Young people should be better trained and educated for their future.‎ C. Young people ought to help their parents carry out lifelong learning.‎ D. More and more adults have found the importance of investing in adult learning.‎ ‎33. What should we do if we want to do well in modem society according to the text?‎ A. Get more knowledge from others.‎ B. Improve general levels of our abilities.‎ C. Take part in lifelong learning in a famous educational unit.‎ D. Understand and use advanced information in our everyday activities.‎ ‎34. The underlined part “demographic changes” in Paragraph 4 refers to “ ”. ‎ A. changes in job market B. changes in social system C. changes in population D. changes in education ‎35. What would be the best title of the text?‎ A. Adult learning: It is never too late to learn B. Progress has been made in lifelong learning C. The challenges to be faced with in lifelong learning D. The importance of investment in the ageing population 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极佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Unhealthy health goals are not uncommon. They often involve focusing too much on the outcome and not enough on the process of getting healthy. To avoid unhealthy health goals, you should focus more on the process of getting healthy. 36 This way you’ll gradually move towards your overall health goals.‎ Aim for moderation rather than perfection. If you try to be perfect in your new diet and eating habits, you may end up being so hard on yourself that you give up on the diet entirely. 37‎ Check whether your diet is negatively influencing your social life. 38 If your new diet is stopping you from attending social events with friends and family, perhaps you should change your dietary goals so that you can still have a social life.‎ Consider whether you are routinely cancelling social events to exercise. Cancelling a lot of ‎ social events with friends and family to get to the gym may be a sign of unhealthy exercise goals. 39 Make sure you aren’t sacrificing a healthy social life to get to the gym, since you need both social ties and an active lifestyle to be healthy.‎ ‎40 You should not aim to exercise so you can eat more chips or other junk food. An exercise plan built around making up for poor eating habits will not make you healthier. You should focus on a well-rounded, healthy diet and a regular exercise routine.‎ A. Focus more on your bad eating habits and less on a strict diet.‎ B. These efforts usually lead to weight gain if you do not continue them.‎ C. Instead, focus on small improvements in your diet and try to stick to them.‎ D. Direct your attention to small changes in your eating and fitness behavior.‎ E. Reflect on whether you view exercise as a form of compensation for poor.‎ F. You may want to re-consider your new diet if it is stopping you living your favorite kind of life.‎ G. The strength of social connections with friends and family is an important factor in your health. ‎ 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。‎ On a cold night in January of 1935, New York City mayor, Fiorello LaGuardia turned up at a night court. He 41 the judge for the evening and took over the bench himself. Within a few minutes, a 42 old woman charged with stealing a loaf of bread was brought before him. She 43 to the mayor that she was indeed guilty of the crime, 44 she added, “My daughter’s husband 45 her; she is sick now and my two grandchildren are 46 .”‎ However, the shopkeeper, from whom the bread was stolen, refused to drop the 47, “It’s a bad neighborhood，your honor; she’s guilty,” he shouted 48 . “The law must be 49. She has got to be punished to teach other people around here a(n) 50 .”‎ LaGuardia sighed He turned to the woman and said, “In the name of 51, I’ve got to punish you. The 52 makes no exceptions. I can do nothing but sentence you to a fine of ten dollars.” But as he 53 the sentence, the mayor was 54 his pocket. He pulled cut a bill and threw it into his hat，saying, “Here is the ten-dollar fine, which I now remit (缴纳); and 55 , I am going to fine everyone in this 56 fifty cents for living in a town where a person has to steal bread 57 her grandchildren can eat.”‎ ‎58 in the courtroom that night were about 70 criminals, a few New York policemen, and the storekeeper. The poor old grandmother, both 59 and thankful, left the court-room with $47.50, fifty cents of which was 60 by the storekeeper himself. That was enough money to buy groceries for several months.‎ ‎41. A. criticized B. rescued C. dismissed D. blamed ‎42. A. poorly-dressed B. cold-hearted C. brave D. proud ‎43. A. lied B. shouted C. showed D. admitted ‎44. A. but B. so C. for D. or ‎45. A. found B. deserted C. saved D. excused ‎46. A. growing B. studying C. starving D. troubling ‎47. A. chance B. charge C. shop D. court ‎48. A. embarrassedly B. carefully C. helplessly D. confidently ‎49. A. supported B. made C. ignored D. discussed ‎50. A. friendship B. agreement C. lesson D. story ‎51. A. freedom B. reform C. protection D. justice ‎52. A. history B. customer C. law D. mayor ‎53. A. recited B. pronounced C. imagined D. outlined ‎54. A. reaching into B. picking up C. taking off D. hunting for ‎55. A. what’s more B. as a result C. if so D. to be honest ‎56. A. row B. zone C. city D. courtroom ‎57. A. so that B. unless C. even if D. after ‎58. A. Watching B. Interviewing C. Sitting D. Working ‎59. A. discouraged B. puzzled C. interested D. bored ‎60. A. collected B. contributed C. raised D. lent 第II卷 第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 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。‎ High in thick bamboo forests in the misty, 61 (rain) mountains of southwestern China 62 (live) one of the world’s rarest mammals: the giant panda, also called the panda, Only about 1，000 of these black-and-white 63 (relative) of bears survive in the wild.‎ Pandas eat almost nothing 64 bamboo shoots and leaves. 65 (Occasion) they eat other plants, fish, or small animals, but bamboo accounts 66 99 percent of their diets.‎ Pandas eat fast; they eat a lot, and they spend about 12 hours a day 67 (do) it. The reason is that they digest only about a 68 (five) of what they eat. Overall, bamboo is not very nutritious. To stay healthy, they have to eat a lot—up to 15 percent of their body weight in 12 hours—so they eat fast.‎ Pandas’ molars (臼齿) are very broad and flat. The shape of these teeth helps the animals crush the bamboo shoots, leaves, and stems they eat 69 (get) the bamboo to their mouths, they hold the stems with their front claws, which have enlarged wrist bones that act as thumbs for grasping things. A panda should have at least two bamboo species where it lives, or it will starve. Pandas are shy; they don’t go into areas 70 people live. This restricts pandas to very limited areas.‎ 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节：短文改错（共l0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（∧），并在其下写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的同下划一横线，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。‎ I used to hate studying, and my score always was belonged to the last rank.One day, when I was having a English class, I thought about other things. Then my teacher ask me to answer her question. I just did not know what to answer it and felt so embarrassing. I was very afraid of being laughed. However, she led me to get the answer, but at last, I made them. I was so happy, and my ‎ teacher said I was a talented student. From then on, I became confidence and made great progresses. The teacher’s inspiration was so important to me.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，将代表你校参加市里组织的英语诗歌朗诵(recitation of poems)比赛，你打算写信向你的美国朋友Tom咨询以下事宜：‎ ‎1.诗歌主题内容；‎ ‎2.朗诵语速和时间；‎ ‎3.穿着打扮，面部表情。‎ 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，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Tom,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 湖南省郴州市2017届高三第四次质量检测 英语试题答案 ‎1～5 CABAB 6～10 CBCAB 11～15 CCABB 16～20 CCCBA ‎21～24 CBBD 25～27 DAD 28～31 DCBD 32～35ABCA ‎36～40 DCFGE 41～45 CADAB 46～50 CBDAC 51～55 DCBAA 56～60 DACBB ‎61. rainy 62. lives 63. relatives 64. but 65. Occasionally ‎66. for 67. doing 68. fifth 69. To get 70. where 短文改错 I used to hate studying, and my score always was belonged to the last rank. One day, when I was having a ‎ ‎ 去掉was an English class, I thought about other things. Then my teacher ask me to answer her question. I just did not know ‎ ‎ asked what to answer it and felt so embarrassing. I was very afraid of being laughed∧. However, she led ‎ me to get the ‎ how embarrassed at ‎ answer, but at last,I made them.I was so happy, and my teacher said I was a talented student. From then on,I became ‎ ‎ and it confidence and made great progresses. The teacher’s inspiration was so important to me.‎ confident progress 书面表达 One possible version: ‎ Dear Tom，‎ There will be a competition about recitation of poems held in our city. I’m honored to join in this event on behalf of my school. In the meanwhile I feel very nervous, so I hope you can dome a favor. The first thing I want to know is what topic about the poem I should choose. You know it is my biggest problem. Besides, I wonder what speech rate I should keep in my recitation and how long it will take me to finish my show. Last but not least，what clothes should I wear to show my own style and how can I keep right facial expressions? I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ 听力部分录音材料 ‎(Text 1)‎ M: I’m thinking of dropping my swimming class. I am just not catching on.‎ W: Stick with it. I did and I learned how to swim eventually.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ M: I can，t get that washing machine downstairs to work, Do you have any suggestions?‎ W: Try washing just half of the normal load.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ M: Have you ever read Harry Potter?‎ W: I’m afraid I haven’t.‎ M: What a pity! You really should. It’s fantastic. I have a copy here. If you like, I’ll lend it to you.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ W: Would you please help me scan this picture into the computer?‎ M: Yes. But why don’t you do yourself?‎ W: I don’t know how. To tell you the truth, I just want to learn from you.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: Are you getting a postcard for your sister? Here’s a beautiful one of the lake.‎ W: But I only send cards of places I know. This one of the city at night looks good.‎ M: I agree, but your sister doesn’t like cities!‎ W: Well, I’ll get her the forest one. We went there two days ago, remember?‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Fifteen minutes to get there! And these suitcases too! I think we ought to take a taxi.‎ M: Not at this moment. Look at the traffic. It is moving very slowly. We can get there just as quickly on foot.‎ W: Well, I can’t possibly carry this suitcase any farther.‎ M: Let me take it.‎ W: Don’t be silly. You can’t carry your case and mine as well.‎ M: Yes, I can The cases aren’t that heavy. —Hum!‎ W: You see! They, re heavier than you thought!‎ M: Perhaps it is not a bad idea to take a taxi after all.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: You look rather pale, Mr Williams. Aren’t you feeling well?‎ M: It’s nothing serious actually. I was sick most of the night. I didn’t sleep very well.‎ W: What seems to be the matter? Is it the flu?‎ M: No, I think it’s something I ate. We ate at that new restaurant last night, and I must have eaten something that didn’t agree with me.‎ W: Was it that new restaurant over on Fourth Street? Opened only two weeks ago?‎ M: As a matter of fact, it was. Why do you ask?‎ W: Because Jerry ate there last week and had the same kind of problem. He was sick the next day, too.‎ M: That’s interesting. Maybe the health authorities should look into the matter.‎ W: That’s what I think. Two people with similar problems in such a short time can’t just be coincidence!‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ W: Hi, John! Long time no see.‎ M: Julia! It must be over two years. The last time we met was at Kate’s birthday party，wasn’t it?‎ W: Oh, yes. That’s right. How is life with you?‎ M: Not too bad. You’re getting a little fat. Your husband must be feeding you too much.‎ W: Yeah. He enjoys cooking and the dishes he cooks are very delicious. But that’s not the reason. The only trouble is that I have no time for exercise. Anyway I should lose some weight from now on M: Are you still working in that factory? You ought to have taken the job at our place when the manager offered the job to you. We have a strict five-day week and you，re free at weekends.‎ W: I ought to have. Michael often complains about my working too long. Often when I come back home from work，our children have already fallen asleep.‎ M: Michael is right. You should spend more time with your family. Think it over，Julia. I could ask our manager; maybe he’ll offer you a job.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?‎ M: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.‎ W: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?‎ M: Well, I'm planning to study Business in graduate school next year. After that, I hope to start my own company.‎ W: It’s amazing enough! I’m also doing a paper on how Japanese management styles are being adapted by American firms for my Comparative Cultures class.‎ M: Why don’t we sit down and share some of our sources after we’ve each been to the ‎ library?‎ W: Great idea! Should we meet at the snack bar next Wednesday at this time?‎ M: That’s fine with me. See you then ‎(Text 10)‎ When you take a walk in any of the cities in the west, you often see a lot of people walking with dogs, ft is still true that the dog is the most useful and faithful animal in the world. But the reasons why people keep a dog have changed. In the old days, people used to train dogs to protect themselves against the attacks by other beasts. And later they came to realize that the dog was not only useful for protection but willing to obey their master. For example，when people used dogs for hunting , the dogs would not eat without permission what they caught. But now people in the city need not protect themselves against attacks of animals. Why do they keep dogs then? Some people keep dogs to protect themselves from robbery，but the most important reason is for companionship. For a child, a dog is his best friend when he has no friends to play with; for a young couple , a dog is their child when they have no children; for old couples, a dog is also their child when their real children have grown up. So the main reason why people keep dogs has changed from protection to friendship. ‎