云南文山州马关县第一中学2019-2020学年高二月考英语试卷 21页

英语 考生须知：‎ ‎1.本试题卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，共8页，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。‎ ‎2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号。‎ ‎3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效。‎ ‎4.考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。‎ 第I卷 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节：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 Tom do now?‎ A.A teacher B.An editor C.A journalist ‎2.What is Linda's favorite hobby?‎ A.Watching TV B.Reading books C.Talking on WeChat ‎3.When is the barbecue?‎ A.On the 13th B.On the 23rd C.On the 30th ‎4.What will the man probably do to stay warm?‎ A.Turn on the heater B.Drink hot chocolate C.Cover himself with a blanket ‎5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A.Who to meet the boss B.When to finish the report C.How to meet the deadline 第二节：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.What do we know about the woman?‎ A.She can't find her way.‎ B.She is familiar with the place.‎ C.She went to the beach yesterday.‎ ‎7.What does the man offer to do for the woman?‎ A.Call a taxi B.Take her to the Beach Hotel C.Show her the way to the subway station 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题 ‎8.Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A.At a restaurant B.At the woman's house C.At the woman's office ‎9.What was the man's problem?‎ A.He didn't bring his notebook.‎ B.He couldn't make himself clear.‎ C.He knocked over a glass of water.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10-12题 ‎10.Why does Ted call Penny?‎ A.To invite her to his house B.To ask her to fix his computer C.To invite her to get a computer with her ‎11.What does Penny suggest Ted do?‎ A.Go with her brother B.Make a good choice C.Have his computer repaired ‎12.What will Penny do next?‎ A.Leave a message to Ted B.Tell Ted a phone number C.Give her brother a phone call 听第9段材料，回答第13-16题 ‎13.How long will the exhibition last in Italy?‎ A.Two weeks B.Four weeks C.Eight weeks ‎14.Where is the second stop of the exhibition tour?‎ A.Spain B.Greece C.Portugal ‎15.Why won't the speakers go to the exhibition on Saturday?‎ A.The woman has to go to classes.‎ B.The man has to work on his paper.‎ C.The museum will be crowded that day.‎ ‎16.Where will the speakers meet?‎ A.In the gallery B.In the library C.In the classroom 听第10段材料，回答第17-20题 ‎17.How was Jonathan's life in his hometown?‎ A.Adventurous B.Stressful C.Dull ‎18.Why couldn't Jonathan leave?‎ A.He was poor B.He had to work C.He didn't finish school ‎19.How did Jonathan's life change?‎ A.He won a writing competition.‎ B.He wrote two interesting books.‎ C.He worked for a large bookshop.‎ ‎20.What is Jonathan busy doing now?‎ A.Moving house B.Writing a book C.Going travelling 第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节（共10个小题，每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳项，并在答题卡将该项涂黑。‎ The regular editor of the agricultural paper was going off for a holiday,and I took his place.‎ It was an easy job since I've been in the editorial business for fourteen years.I worked all week with untiring pleasure and waited a day to see whether my effort was going to attract any notice.As I went to the office in the morning,a group of men stood outside,watching me with interest,and I heard one or two of them say,"That's him!”I was naturally pleased.‎ After a while,one of the men entered my office and asked me,"Are you the new editor?" ‎ I said I was.‎ ‎＂Have you ever edited an agricultural paper before?"‎ ‎“No.”＂I said,“This is my first try."‎ ‎“I'd like to read you this:"Turnips(大头菜）should never be pulled;it injures them.It is much better to send a boy up and let him shake the tree."‎ ‎＂Now,what do you think of that?”‎ ‎＂I think it is good.Every year millions and millions of turnips are damaged by being pulled.If they had sent a boy up to shake the tree......”‎ ‎＂Shake your grandmother!Turnips don't grow on trees!”‎ ‎＂Oh,they don't?Well,who said they did?The language was intended to be figurative(比喻的）。”‎ Then this old gentleman tore his paper into pieces,and went out.‎ Pretty soon after this,the editor came in,looking sad and confused.‎ He said,"What put it into your head that you could edit a paper of this nature?You talk of the moulting（换羽毛）season for cows;and you say that clams(蛤蜊）will lie quiet if music were played to them.‎ Nonsense!Clams always lie quiet and they care nothing whatever about music.Ah,heavens and earth, friend!Why didn't you tell me you didn't know anything about agriculture?"‎ ‎21.How did the author feel at the first sight of the men?‎ A.Angry B.Confused C.Happy D.Frightened ‎22.What can we infer about the author?‎ A.He was full of creative ideas.‎ B.He was a newcomer to the editing business.‎ C.He had no experience in editing agricultural papers.‎ D.He couldn't tell the difference between certain plants.‎ ‎23.Why did the old gentleman read the article to the author?‎ A.To ask for the author's opinion.‎ B.To point out the author's mistake.‎ C.To find out if it was written by the author.‎ D.To discuss the use of language with the author.‎ B The victims were carried in one by one,their paws burned and fur charred,suffering from heavy loss of water and fear.Their caretakers bandaged their wounds and laid them in baskets with the only thing that was familiar-the leaves of eucalyptus trees(桉树）。‎ As destructive fires have burned more than 2 million acres in Australia,dozens of koalas have been rescued from burning trees and ashen ground."They are terrified."said Cheyne Flanagan,clinical director of the Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie.The only one in the world,koalas,unlike kangaroos,birds or snakes,do not flee from fires but instead climb trees to the top,where they can roll themselves up into a ball for protection and wait for the danger to pass.But during the destructive fires,such as those that have burned in recent weeks,the animals are far less likely to survive.Even if the fire itself does not reach the tree top,the animals may overheat and fall to the ground,where they can be burned to death.‎ While koalas have evolved(进化）to exist alongside wildfires,the animals are facing new threats not just from climate change but also from human development,which will impair their ability to survive fires.‎ ‎＂We have these unique animals not found anywhere else on this planet,and we're killing them, Flanagan said,"This is a big wake-up call."‎ ‎24.What do we learn about koalas from this passage?‎ A.They are good at climbing trees.‎ B.Their population drops for illegal hunting.‎ C.They are less adaptable than birds and snakes.‎ D.They protect themselves from fires by remaining high up on the trees.‎ ‎25.The underlined word"impair"in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to A.shorten B.weaken C.strengthen D.sharpen ‎26.Where is the text probably from?‎ A.A news report B.A textbook C.A journal D.A guidebook C The Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院）fire has been put out,but its spire and a large portion of its wooden roof have been damaged.The terrible destruction causes a sudden sharp pain to people around the world. ＂What a pity that we cannot see the damaged parts of the wonder anymore.”‎ But the good news is that there is at least one way of seeing them,namely through a video game called Assassin's Creed:Unity.In this game,the player can travel to one city after another and enter the buildings exactly like what they are in reality,and see Notre Dame as it was before the fire.Further,with virtual(虚拟的）reality technology,which is already quite mature,one can even look around the undamaged Notre Dame as if it is still there.Maybe digital(数字的）technology could help to better protect architectural cultural heritage.‎ The idea of making digital models of ancient buildings to save their data dates back to the 1990s and the necessary technology has continued to advance since then.By scanning the ancient buildings with lasers(激光），building 3D models with multiple images,as well as measuring everything precisely, engineers can make a copy as accurate as the real one.‎ As computers and smartphones are hugely popular,the digital model has great useful value.First,it allows tourists to feel the cultural relics without touching them.The virtual tour of Dunhuang Grottoes in Gansu Province is a good example of this as tourists can view the paintings without standing near them.Furthermore,it can make the digitized cultural relics more famous by spreading awareness about them via the Internet.In 2000,a virtual tour of the Great Wall became very popular at the Hannover World Expo, which increased the number of foreign tourists visiting the site in the following years.Above all,it preserves all the information of the cultural relics.‎ of course,however precise a model is,it is not the original.Maybe we will have better technologies in the future,but the digital technology offers a practical way to preserve architectural cultural heritage at the moment.‎ ‎27.What can we see about Notre Dame in the game?‎ A.The big fire B.Its wooden shape C.Its original look D.The damaged Notre Dame ‎28.What will engineers do to create a digital copy of the ancient buildings?‎ A.Draw 3D models by hand B.Measure all the parts exactly C.Take apart the ancient buildings D.Scan the photos of the buildings ‎29.How does the author prove the digital copy has vital practical importance?‎ A.By comparison B.By classification C.By listing data D.By giving examples ‎30.What is the author's attitude towards the present application of the technology?‎ A.Supportive B.Satisfied C.Worried D.Indifferent 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。‎ When you have a tension(紧张性）headache,you may feel like there are some flies around your head. You may also experience pain in your head.Though the tension headache is the most common type of headache,its causes aren't well understood. 31 With the right treatment,you are able to reduce the pain at home.‎ Rest in a dark,quiet room.Stress is one of the main causes of headaches.Once you have a tension headache,you may be easily affected by light or sound.32 Close your eyes and try to relax your back,neck and shoulders.Turn off sources of noise like a television,computer,or cellphone. our Do a deep breathing exercise.Deep breathing can help you relax and reduce any stress in your body, including your head.Take slow,deep breaths and try to relax.Close your eyes and take several deep breaths. Imagine a beautiful scene. 33 Repeat this exercise until you feel relaxed.‎ Apply a hot or cold towel to your head.Heat and cold can help to reduce pain in your neck and head. You can also take a long hot shower.34 After the shower,you will feel more relaxed.‎ ‎35 As soon as you feel tension in your head,drink several glasses of water.You can also drink some tea to put yourself in a relaxed state of mind.Lack of water in your body may cause headaches.‎ Remember that you must avoid drinking alcohol as it will only make your body short of water more.‎ A.Water is important.‎ B.Keep a healthy lifestyle.‎ C.Be sure to have enough water.‎ D.Experts believe it may be caused by stress or worries.‎ E.To fight this,sit or lie down in a dark room with no noise.‎ F.It can be a sandy beach,a bright sunny garden,or a country road.‎ G.Remember to run water down your head and on the back of your neck.‎ 第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节：完型填空（共20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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ I felt very depressed the other day.The weather had been dark and rainy,and I just didn't feel so 36.‎ As I was sitting at my desk,1 37 it was the birthday of a dear long-time friend-a single, middle-aged woman who has devoted the past 30 years to nursing and loving her 38.‎ Knowing that she didn't have family in town,I 39 to give her a call.Sure enough,she was on her shift(轮班），40 to work late into the evening,and wouldn't have 41 of a birthday this year. As always,though,she 42 cheerful and was delighted that I 43.‎ After I hung up,I couldn't 44 the feeling that she would really appreciate a little attention on her special day.45 feeling a little depressed myself,I tried to put it out of my mind,but as the day passed, I couldn't 46 the thought.I 47 gave in,and set off to the hospital with a card,a cheese cake,and some balloons that evening.My friend's grateful smile and joyful surprise 48 me that I'd done the right thing,and they were a generous 49 for the little effort it had taken.‎ When I got home,I realized that not only had I cheered up a(n)50 friend on her birthday,but my own negative feelings had also disappeared.Making her day had made my own!Isn't that the way it is 51 we take the time and make the 52 to do something for someone else?It's just like the saying, ＂Loving kindness is twice blessed;it blesses him who gives,and him who 53."‎ Cheering up people on their birthdays isn't the only thing we can do to make their day.Life constantly presents us with 54.to take an extra step or do a kind deed that will make a difference to 55. And the wonderful thing is that as we do,it changes things for the better for us too.‎ ‎36.A.positive B.impressive C.cautious D.delightful ‎37.A.flashed B.informed C.complained D.remembered ‎38.A.family B.school C.training D.profession ‎39.A.rejected B.decided C.continued D.demanded ‎40.A.thrilled B.absorbed C.prepared D.disappointed ‎41.A.much B.many C.little D.few ‎42.A.looked B.sounded C.grew D.became ‎43.A.suspected B.visited C.called D.confirmed ‎44.A.experience B.imagine C.shake D.pour ‎45.A.Almost B.Still C.Even D.Seldom ‎46.A.get rid of B.get along on C.get away with D.get hold of ‎47.A.finally B.previously C.unhappily D.temporarily ‎48.A.advised B.accused C.reminded D.convinced ‎49.A.response B.contribution C.approval D.reward ‎50.A.greedy B.lonely C.optimistic D.enthusiastic ‎51.A.why B.when C.where D.how ‎52..A.call B.effect C.effort D.suggestion ‎53.A.receives B.expects C.tried D.cares ‎54.A.cases B.barriers C.challenges D.opportunities ‎55.A.everyone B.everything C.someone D.something II卷 第二节（共10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。‎ Kevin Carter was an 56_______（admire)professional photographer,who was famous for an photo57______(publish)in 1993.It was because of the photo 58 _____he was awarded the Pulitzer Feature Photography.In the photo,a hungry eagle was concentrating59_____ a starving African girl,waiting for her death.Readers were shocked by 60_____ photo.Meanwhile,they were sceptical about Kevin's motivation.Some thought Kevin61______(deliberate)placed the girl there so as to shoot the photo.Many accused him of 62_____(kill)the poor girl.They all agreed that Kevin should feel 63_____(guilt) about the girl's death.Faced with the 64______(accuse),Kevin was in a dilemma.He denied his purpose for money and fame 65 _____he couldn't return to his normal work because of too much stress.Troubled by the conflict between professionalism and morality,in the end,he made suicide three months after the famous photo came out.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假设你是李华，你得知美国感染新冠状病毒（COVID-19)的人数与日俱增，很担心你的美国笔友Jim,请给他写封电子邮件，内容要点如下：‎ ‎1.表达同情与宽慰；‎ ‎2.预防建议：1)不要聚会，尽量不外出；‎ ‎2)外出时务必戴口罩并勤洗手；‎ ‎3)适量室内运动，增强体质；‎ 注意：词数80左右；可适当增加细节使行文连贯 第二节：续写（满分25分）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ She got up early to be ready for the post.From the second floor flat she could see the postman when he came down the street,and the little boy,Johnnie,from ground floor brought up her letters on the rare occasions when anything came.‎ Today she was sure there would be something.Her daughter,Myra,wouldn't forget her birthday,even if Myra seldom wrote at other times.Of course,Myra was busy.The old lady was proud of Myra,who was Successful both in her company and family.‎ The old lady was eighty today.She had put on her best dress.Perhaps--perhaps Myra might come. After all,eighty was a special birthday.‎ Even If Myra did not come,she would send a present.The old lady was sure of that.Two spots of color brightened her cheeks.She was excited－like a child.She would enjoy her day.‎ Mrs.Morison upstairs had brought a card and a bunch of flowers to her.Mrs.Grant downstairs had made a cake,and in the afternoon she was going down there to tea.Johnnie had brought up with a packet of sweets,and said he wouldn't go out to play until the post had come."I guess you'll get lots of presents."he said.‎ What would she like?A pair of comfortable shoes perhaps.Or a new coat.A coat would be lovely.‎ Blue is such a pretty color.Or a table lamp.Or a book,a travel book,with pictures,or a little clock,with clear black numbers.So many lovely things.‎ 注意： ‎ ‎1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；‎ ‎3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好：‎ ‎4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ Paragraph 1: ‎ She stood by the window,watching..‎ Paragraph 2:‎ Almost unwillingly,she tore the envelope open.‎ 英语学科参考答案 一：听力 1-20: BCACB AABAC ABABC BCAAB 二：阅读理解 21-30: CCB DBA CBDA 三：七选五 31-35: DEFGC 四：完形填空 36-55: ADDBC ABCCB AADDB BCADC 五：语法填空 ‎56. admirable 57. published 58. that 59. on 60. the ‎61. deliberately 62. killing 63. guilty 64. accusation 65. but 六：应用文 参考范文一(83 words)： ‎ Dear Jim,‎ I’m sorry to learn that more and more Americans are suffering from COVID-19. Don’t worry.‎ I will share with you some tips on prevention.‎ First, don’t get together and try your best not to go out. Second, wear a mask if going out and remember to wash your hands frequently. Third, do some exercise indoors, which will build up your body to fight against the virus.‎ I hope my ways are of some help to you. Best wishes.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 参考范文二(91 words)：‎ ‎ Dear Jim,‎ Sorry to know that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in America. Here I am writing to give you some suggestions to prevent yourself from being infected.‎ Firstly, don’t gather with friends and stay indoors to avoid unnecessary contact. Secondly, it’s necessary to wear a face mask when you go out and wash hands frequently to protect yourself from the scattered virus. Besides, it’s of vital importance to exercise more to strengthen your body, boosting the immune system.‎ I hope these suggestions are helpful to you. Best wishes.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 参考范文三(100 words)： ‎ Dear Jim,‎ I’m sorry to learn that an increasing number of Americans are suffering from COVID-19. I’m worried about you. But don’t panic. Here are some suggestions to prevent infection.‎ Firstly, don’t get together and try to go out less often as the virus spreads mainly from person to person. Besides, wear a mask when out and wash hands more frequently since exposed directly to the virus, you are more likely to get infected. Finally, proper indoor exercise is necessary, which will improve your immunity against virus.‎ I hope my suggestions are of some help. Best wishes.‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua 七：读后续写 ‎(按浙江省高考英语试题读后续写评分标准分档打分)‎ 参考范文一： ‎ She stood by the window, watching. The postman turned round the corner on his bike. Her heart beat fast. Johnnie had seen him too and ran to the bike. After a while Johnnie ran up and knocked at her door. “Granny, granny,” he shouted, “I've got your post.” He gave her four envelopes. Three were un-sealed cards from old friends. The fourth was sealed in Myra’s writing. “No parcel, Johnnie?” “No, granny.” Maybe the parcel was too large to come by letter post. That was it. It would come later by parcel post. She must be patient. (91words)‎ Almost unwillingly, she tore the envelope open. Folded in the card was a piece of paper. Written on the card was a message under the printed Happy Birthday -- Buy yourself something nice with the cheque, Myra and Harold. The cheque fluttered to the floor like a bird with a broken wing. Slowly the old lady ‎ bent to pick it up. Her present, her lovely present. With trembling fingers she tore it into little pieces. (68words)‎ 参考范文二：‎ She stood by the window, watching. The street had just come to life, still empty. Her legs only allowed her to stand for a while. She knew she’d better sit and wait patiently. But today was her birthday, she could be a little capricious. As her mind was wandering, the postman came into her sight. Johnnie ran up and it seemed that he was handed something. The next minute, an envelope was brought up to her. It was from Myra. “Is it the present?” asked Johnnie. She forced a smile, not knowing what to answer. (89words)‎ Almost unwillingly, she tore the envelope open. It was a birthday card, on which Myra wished her a happy birthday and apologized for not being with her. Instantly tears welled up and the card slipped onto the floor. “Granny, there is another line at the bottom.” She cast a glance. “We are to arrive at 2 p.m., millions of love.” Overcome with a mixture of relief and joy, she couldn’t hold back tears. This was definitely the best present she had ever expected. (76 words)‎ 听力原文：‎ Text 1:‎ W: Hi, Tom. Long time no see! Are you still a teacher?‎ M: Not any more. I taught for five years, then I worked as a journalist, but now I’m an editor. ‎ Text 2:‎ M: I’m keen on American TV series. What is your hobby, Linda? W: Well, although I read a lot, what I love best is to chat on WeChat.‎ ‎ Text 3:‎ W: Are you going the Shelley’s barbecue?‎ M: It’s on June 30th, isn’t it? I can’t. We’re on holiday then.‎ W: No, it’s on the 13th. Shelley told me yesterday. Which day are you going away?‎ M: We’re leaving on the 23rd. ‎ Text 4:‎ M: It’s very cold in here. I’m going to turn the heater on to warm this place up a little.‎ W: Why do you think I’m drinking hot chocolate? Here, take this blanket. The heater isn’t working right now.‎ Text 5:‎ M: Hello.‎ W: Hello, Edmund. It’s Cindy here. I’m phoning about the report. M: But you told me the deadline was next week.‎ W: Yes, but the boss says it’s a rush job. She wants it now. ‎ Text 6:‎ W: Excuse me. I’m afraid I may have lost my way. I need to find the way back to the Beach Hotel. M: The Beach Hotel? It’s quite a long way from here. Do you know the subway station?‎ W: No, I’m a tourist. I got here only yesterday.‎ M: Well, in that case, I’d advise you to take a taxi. You want me to call a taxi for you? W: Yes. Thank you very much.‎ M: My pleasure.‎ Text 7:‎ M: Good evening, Susan. I’m sorry to be late.‎ W: It’s OK. I’m glad you managed to get here. Did you have any problems finding the way?‎ M: Oh, yes. I couldn’t find your house. I mean, I didn’t quite remember the number of your house. W: Sorry to hear that. Maybe I didn’t make myself clear to you.‎ M: No, it was all my fault. I wrote down your address in my notebook, but I forgot to bring it along.‎ W: All right. Come in and sit down. Want something to drink? M: Well, just some water, please. Iced water would be better. ‎ Text 8:‎ W: Hello?‎ M: Penny? Hey, it’s Ted.‎ W: Hi, Ted. What’s up?‎ M: Well, my computer has crashed again and I can’t get it to start.‎ W: Sorry to hear that. Do you want me to come over and try to help you fix it?‎ M: No, I’ve decided to get a new one. I’m going to try a place downtown tomorrow. Can you come with me?‎ W: Sorry, but I can’t. I’ve got class. But listen. I think my brother can go with you. He knows everything about computers and can help you make a good choice.‎ M: That’d be great.‎ W: What are you looking for?‎ M: Something small…portable, oh, and affordable, of course. W: OK. I’ll leave a message with my brother.‎ M: Thanks a lot, Penny. Tell him I’ll call him around eight tonight. What’s his number again? ‎ Text 9:‎ W: Would you like to go to the National Gallery of Modern Art sometime this week? M: Sounds good. Is there any special exhibition going on at the moment?‎ W: Yes. They are showing Vincent van Gogh’s paintings in the main gallery. M: Really? That’s super cool! How long will this exhibition last?‎ W: Two weeks. All the paintings are borrowed from the Van Gogh Museum in Holland. M: Nice. I wish it could last longer.‎ W: Me too. But this special exhibition is actually part of a Southern Europe tour. So after being shown here in Italy, these paintings will go to Greece, Spain, then Portugal before going back to Holland.‎ M: So how long is the entire tour?‎ W: Eight weeks. The exhibitions in Greece and Spain will be four weeks long. M: OK. So when should we go?‎ W: I was thinking this Saturday, but the museum must be very crowded over the weekend. M: How about Friday? I don’t have any class on Friday.‎ W: Sure. Though I do have two classes in the morning. So let’s go in the afternoon. M: All right. Then I will work on my paper in the school library. Meet there at noon? W: OK.‎ Text 10:‎ W: Dreams can come true! Jonathan Tingles lived in a small town in Texas and life wasn’t easy for him. The town was too quiet and boring for him. There were few cafes and shops, and there weren’t any cinemas or department stores. Jonathan wanted to leave but he never had enough money to do so. He worked as a shop assistant in a small bookshop. It was a part-time job, so he didn’t get much money. When he had a little extra money, he spent it on travel magazines. He loved travel books too, but they were too expensive for him to buy. One day, he read about a short story competition in a magazine. As soon as he read it, he decided to take part. The prize was $5000. Jonathan had a lot of ideas and he wrote a very interesting story. And guess what? He won! He bought a car with the money and moved to Los Angeles to start a new life. Today, Jonathan is a well-known writer. He has already written two books and he’s writing another one at the moment. He hasn’t been back to his hometown since the day he left.‎