2017-2018学年广东省佛山市第一中学高二下学期期中考试英语试题 Word版 16页

佛山一中2017-2018学年度下学期期中考试高二级英语科试题 命题人：高一备课组 本试卷共 10 页，82小题，满分150分，考试时间120分钟。‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1．答题前，考生务必用黑色笔迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卷上。‎ ‎2．每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卷上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卷各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。‎ ‎3．作答选做题时，请先用2B铅笔填涂选做题的题组号对应的信息点，再作答。漏涂、错涂、多涂的，答案无效。‎ 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分10分）‎ 第一节：听力理解 （共6小题；每小题1分，满分6分）‎ 材料及问题播放两遍。每段后有两个小题，各段播放前有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题的问题，在5秒钟内从体中所给的A、B、C项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ 听第一段材料，回答1-2题。‎ ‎1. Question 1:‎ A. See a play. B. Watch a game. C. Go out to a pub.‎ ‎2. Question 2:‎ A. Make a call. B. Read a magazine. C. Make some coffee.‎ 听第二段材料，回答3-4题。‎ ‎3. Question 3:‎ ‎ A. Union Square. B. Battery Park. C. A bus stop.‎ ‎4. Question 4:‎ A. 10 Minutes. B. 15 minutes. C. 25 minutes.‎ 听第三段材料，回答5-6题。‎ ‎5. Question 5:‎ A. A sports suit. B. A pair of sunglasses. C. A pair of training shoes.‎ ‎6. Question 6:‎ A. He was too careless. B. He was very tired. C. He wasn’t very well.‎ 第二节 回答问题（共4小题，每小题1分，满分4分）‎ 听下面一段材料，然后回答问题，材料和问题读两遍，读完每个问题后你将有10秒钟的作答时间。请把答案填入答卷标号为7-10的空格中。‎ ‎7. Question 7: ‎ ‎8. Question 8: ‎ ‎9. Question 9: ‎ ‎10. Question 10: ‎ 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A When John was growing up, other kids felt sorry for him. His parents always had him weeding the garden, carrying out the garbage and delivering newspapers. But when John reached adulthood, he was better off than his childhood playmates. He had more job satisfaction, a better marriage and was healthier. Most of all, he was happier. Far happier. These are the findings of a 40-year study that followed the lives of 456 teenage boys from Boston. The study showed that those who had worked as boys enjoyed happier and more productive lives than those who had not. “Boys who worked in the home or community gained competence and came to feel they were worthwhile members of society,” said George Vaillant, the psychologist who made the discovery. “And because they felt good about themselves, others felt good about them.” Vaillant’s study followed these males in great detail. Interviews were repeated at ages 25, 31 and 47. Under Vaillant, the researchers compared the men’s mental-health scores with their boyhood-activity scores. Points were awarded for part-time jobs, housework, effort in school, and ability to deal with problems.‎ The link between what the men had done as boys and how they turned out as adults was surprisingly sharp. Those who had done the most boyhood activities were twice as likely to have warm relations with a wide variety of people, five times as likely to be well paid and 16 times less likely to have been unemployed. The researchers also found that IQ and family social and economic class made no real difference in how the boys turned out. ‎ Working—at any age—is important. Childhood activities help a child develop responsibility, independence, confidence and competence—the underpinnings (基础) of emotional health. They also help him understand that people must cooperate and work toward common goals. The most competent adults are those who know how to do this. Yet work isn’t everything. As Tolstoy once said, “One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love, to work for the person one loves and to love one’s work.”‎ ‎11. What do we know about John? A. He enjoyed his career and marriage. B. He had few childhood playmates. C. He received little love from his family. D. He was envied by others in his childhood.‎ ‎12. Vaillant’s words in Paragraph 2 serve as _____. A. a description of personal values and social values B. an analysis of how work was related to competence C. an example for parents’ expectations of their children D. an explanation why some boys grew into happy men ‎13. Vaillant’s team obtained their findings by _____. A. recording the boys’ effort in school B. evaluating the men’s mental health C. comparing different sets of scores D. measuring the men’s problem solving ability ‎14. What does the underlined word “sharp” probably mean in Paragraph 4? A. Quick to react. B. Having a thin edge. C. Clear and definite. D. Sudden and rapid.‎ ‎15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. Competent adults know more about love than work. B. Emotional health is essential to a wonderful adult life. C. Love brings more joy to people than work does. D. Independence is the key to one’s success.‎ B Papa, as a son of a dirt-poor farmer, left school early and went to work in a factory, for education was for the rich then. So, the world became his school. With great interest, he read everything he could lay his hands on, listened to the town elders and learned about the world beyond his tiny hometown. “There's so much to learn,” he'd say. “Though we're born stupid, only the stupid remain that way.” He was determined that none of his children would be denied an education.‎ Thus, Papa insisted that we learn at least one new thing each day. Though, as children, we thought this was crazy, it would never have occurred to us to deny Papa a request. And dinner time seemed perfect for sharing what we had learned. We would talk about the news of the day; no matter how insignificant, it was never taken lightly. Papa would listen carefully and was ready with some comment, always to the point.‎ Then came the moment—the time to share the day's new learning.‎ Papa, at the head of the table, would push back his chair and pour a glass of red wine, ready to listen.‎ ‎“Felice,” he'd say, "tell me what you learned today.”‎ ‎“I learned that the population of Nepal is ....”‎ Silence.‎ Papa was thinking about what was said, as if the salvation(拯救) of the world would depend upon it. “The population of Nepal. Hmm. Well…” he’d say. “Get the map; let's see where Nepal is.” And the whole family went on a search for Nepal.‎ This same experience was repeated until each family member had a turn. Dinner ended only after we had a clear understanding of at least half a dozen such facts.‎ As children, we thought very little about these educational wonders. Our family, however, was growing together, sharing experiences and participating in one another's education. And by looking at us, listening to us, respecting our input, affirming our value, giving us a sense of dignity, Papa was unquestionably our most influential teacher.‎ Later during my training as a future teacher, I studied with some of the most famous educators. They were imparting(传授) what Papa had known all along—the value of continual learning. His technique has served me well all my life. Not a single day has been wasted, though I can never tell when knowing the population of Nepal might prove useful.‎ ‎16. What do we know from the first paragraph?‎ A. The author's father was born in a worker's family.‎ B. Those born stupid could not change their life.‎ C. The town elders wanted to learn about the world.‎ D. The poor could hardly afford school education.‎ ‎17. The underlined word “it” in the second paragraph refers to “____________”.‎ A. one new thing B. a request C. the news D. some comment ‎18. It can be learned from the passage that the author ____________.‎ A. enjoyed talking about news B. knew very well about Nepal C. felt regret about those wasted days D. appreciated his father's educational technique ‎19. What is the greatest value of “dinner time” to the author?‎ A. Continual learning. B. Showing talents.‎ C. Family get-together. D. Winning Papa's approval.‎ ‎20. The author's father can be best described as ____________ .‎ A. an educator expert at training future teachers B. a parent insistent on his children's education C. a participant willing to share his knowledge D. a teacher strict about everything his students did C ‎“Did you hear what happened to Adam Last Friday?” Lindsey whispers to Tori.‎ ‎ With her eyes shining, Tori brags, “You bet I did. Sean told me two days ago.”‎ ‎ Who are Lindsey and Tori talking about? It just happens to be yours truly, Adam Freedman. I can tell you that what they are saying is (a) not nice and (b) not even true. Still, Lindsey and Tori aren’t very different from most students here at Linton High School, including me. Many of our conversations are gossip(闲话). I have noticed three effects of gossip: it can hurt people, it can give gossipers a strange kind of satisfaction, and it can cause social pressures in a group.‎ ‎ An important negative effect of gossip is that it can hurt the person being talked about. Usually, gossip spreads information about a topic---breakups, trouble at home, even dropping out---that a person would rather keep secret. The more embarrassing or shameful the secret is, the juicier the gossip it makes. Probably the worst type of gossip is the absolute lie. People often think of gossipers as harmless, but cruel lies can cause pain.‎ ‎ If we know that gossip can be harmful, then why do so many of us do it? The answer lies in another effect of gossip: the satisfaction it gives us. Sharing the latest rumor(传言)can make a person feel important because he or she knows something that others don’t. Similarly, hearing the latest rumor can make a person feel like part of the “in group.”In other words, gossip is satisfying because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感).‎ Gossip also can have a third effect: it strengthens unwritten, unspoken rules about how people should act. Professor David Wilson explains that gossip is important in policing behaviors in a group. Translated into high school terms, this means that if everybody you hang around with is laughing at what John wore or what Jane said, then you can bet that wearing or saying something similar will get you the same kind of negative attention. The do’s and don’ts conveyed through gossip will never show up in any student handbook.‎ ‎ The effects of gossip vary depending on the situation. The next time you feel the urge to spread the latest news, think about why you want to gossip and what effects your “juicy story” might have .‎ ‎21. The author uses a conversation at the beginning of the passage to______________ .‎ A. introduce a topic B. present an argument C. describe the characters D. clarify his writing purpose ‎22. An important negative effect of gossip is that it______________.‎ A. breaks up relationships B. embarrasses the listener C. spreads information around D. causes unpleasant experiences ‎23. In the author’s opinion, many people like to gossip because it______________.‎ A. gives them a feeling of pleasure B. helps them to make more friends C. makes them better at telling stories D. enables them to meet important people ‎24. Professor David Wilson thinks that gossip can ______________.‎ A. provide students with written rules B. help people watch their own behaviors C. force school to improve student handbooks D. attract the police’s attention to group behaviors ‎25. What advice does the author give in the passage?‎ A. Never become a gossiper B. Stay away from gossipers C. Don’t let gossip turn into lies D. Think twice before you gossip. ‎ 第二节：选句填空（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。‎ We’ve all experienced peer pressure (同伴压力). It happens to everybody. However, people have different reactions. Confident people refuse to do things they don’t want to do, but shy and anxious people often give in. It may be because they want to be liked. It may be because they worry that their friends will make fun of them, or perhaps they're just curious about trying something new.‎ ‎ 26 .‎ It’s hard being the only one who says no and the question is: how do you do it? 27 . If you think that missing maths, or smoking, or going somewhere you know your parents wouldn’t 'like is a bad idea then the answer is simple: don’t do it. It’s your decision, nobody else’s. You don’t need to be aggressive. You don’t need to shout and scream, but you must be confident and you must be firm. You need to say, “No thanks. I don’t want to do that.”‎ Being on your own against everybody else is very hard, so it can really help to have at least one other peer, or friend, who will say no too. 28 . You want friends who will support you when you’re in trouble. You don’t want people who will always agree with the majority. Remember, the most popular people aren’t always the most trustworthy.‎ ‎ 29 . You can learn a lot from people your own age. They can teach you great football skills or the best way to do your maths homework. They can recommend music and advise you on fashion. And don’t forget you can tell them things too, and that always feels great. So, find friends who have similar interests. And remember, friendship isn’t about feeling depressed and guilty. 30 . ‎ A. Choose your friends carefully.‎ B. Firstly, you must decide what you believe in.‎ C. It’s about sharing experiences and having fun.‎ D. Of course, peer pressure isn’t completely bad.‎ E. It may be because they were all born to be stubborn.‎ F. Depression and guilt will surely give you peer pressure.‎ G. Whatever the reason, some people end up doing things they really don’t want to.‎ 第三部分：语言知识及应用（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、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。‎ My wife and I were attending a wedding at St. John’s Church. The sound of 31 rang to the heavens as the ceremony continued.‎ At the church, I 32 an old friend, Casper, who happened to be at the 33 . Now 73, Casper was a brilliant and 34 softball pitcher (投球手) back in the Men’s Leagues of Philadelphia in the mid-60s. I did not 35 the now silver-haired fellow until my brother-in- law John mentioned his name to me! After a very pleasant 36 , Casper asked if I remembered a letter of 37 I had written to him back in 1964. It appeared Casper fell on hard times, as professional pitchers 38 do, and he wasn’t pitching too well for a period of time. I did not ‎ ‎ 39 the letter, but he said, “Yes, I still have it, and I read it any time 40 aren’t going too well.” He said that he had read the letter many times, and the situation always seemed to improve. I was 41 and speechless!‎ He continued, “You don’t remember?” I said, “Sadly, no, I don’t.” But I did ask if I could have a(n) 42 of the letter. He said he would email it to me. After the 43 , we met on the steps of the church. Casper came up to me and 44 the letter. He lived a block from the 45 and had run home to get it. The envelope was 46 and turned yellow, and so was the letter inside. That letter had to be nearly 50 years old.‎ In 47 terms, the letter read:‎ ‎“These hard times are 48 ! Keep your enthusiasm for the 49 . Never quit and you’ll be back on top again 50 . Hang on there!”‎ ‎31. A. music B. wind C. traffic D. fireworks ‎32. A. took over B. ran into C. picked up D. called on ‎33. A. meeting B. service C. scene D. position ‎34. A. limited B. balanced C. devoted D. talented ‎35. A. invite B. recognize C. disturb D. inform ‎36. A. discussion B. shaking C. journey D. greeting ‎37. A. encouragement B. appreciation C. apology D. introduction ‎38. A. sometimes B. entirely C. rarely D. forever ‎39. A. receive B. write C. remember D. preserve ‎40. A. jobs B. things C. stages D. effects ‎41. A. pleased B. disappointed C. puzzled D. annoyed ‎42. A. address B. copy C. record D. opinion ‎43. A. party B. break C. wedding D. incident ‎44. A. dropped B. delivered C. opened D. presented ‎45. A. theatre B. church C. office D. station ‎46. A. faded B. folded C. painted D. divided ‎47. A. gentle B. patient C. modest D. simple ‎48. A. reasonable B. relative C. temporary D. impressive ‎49. A. game B. prize C. glory D. lesson ‎50. A. casually B. properly C. totally D. shortly 第二节：语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Scientists have discovered that 51 (stay) in the cold could help us lose weight.‎ ‎ Researchers at the University of California found that exposure to the cold increases levels of a protein that helps form brown fat—the type of fat that produces heat and keeps us warm. Brown fat burns energy, 52 helps us lose weight. White fat stores extra energy, which results 53 weight gain. The researchers said that because air conditioning and heating give us constant, 54 (comfort) temperatures, our body's need for brown fat has decreased. They found that:“Outdoor workers in northern Finland who 55 (expose) to cold temperature have 56 significant amount of brown fat when 57 (compare) to same - aged indoor workers.”‎ The research was conducted on two different control groups of mice. 58 group was injected with the protein that helps create brown fat. This group later gained 30% less weight after both groups were fed high-fat diets. The researchers say this could be good news in the fight against obesity（肥胖）. People who are obese have 59 (low) levels of brown fat than thinner people. Head researcher Hei Sook Sul said: "This protein could become an important target for research into the treatment and prevention of obesity and obesity-related diseases.” She added: “If you can somehow increase levels of this protein, you could 60 (possible) lose more weight even if eating the same amount of food.”‎ 第四部分：词汇句型与写作 （共三节 满分55分）‎ 第一节 词汇基础（共10小题；每空1分，满分10分）‎ 根据下列各句句意及所给单词的首字母、汉语提示或英文释义，写出该单词的正确形式。请在答案卷上写出完整的单词。‎ ‎61. When he came out of the water, he was t with cold.‎ ‎62. If you want tickets, you’ll have to join the q .‎ ‎63. Andrew wrote a letter and s it in a blank envelope.‎ ‎64. She w__________ all her savings and left the country.‎ ‎65. Some people will gain weight, no matter how hard they try to s .‎ ‎66. The thought of how much work she had to do (使泄气) her.‎ ‎67. She is usually (认可) to be one of our best artists.‎ ‎68. She made a(n) (不顾一切的) attempt to escape.‎ ‎69. I can’t stop __________ (打哈欠) — I must be tired.‎ ‎70. Such problems are a(n) (普遍的) feature of old age.‎ 第二节 句型结构（共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分） ‎ 阅读下列各小题，用所给的中文提示完成句子。并将正确答案写在答题卷的相应位置。‎ ‎71. It is said that the island (是以其发现者的名字命名的). (name)‎ ‎72. She (要求给予更多时间) to think all this over. (ask)‎ ‎73. Two factories were closed (为削减费用). (attempt)‎ ‎74. Nothing can (补偿一个人健康的失去). (compensate)‎ ‎75. I have already decided to (延迟去他家拜访). (delay)‎ ‎76. The party was going on well until my parents arrived, and then_________________________ (一切就都不对头了). (wrong)‎ ‎77. Jack has (广泛的) interests. (range)‎ ‎78. The bird (已濒于灭绝) because its habitat is being destroyed. (die)‎ ‎79. I (总爱唠叨) when I’m nervous. (tendency)‎ ‎80. The lake_________________________ (看见那个湖) as we turned the corner. (view)‎ 第三节 短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 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(＼)划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎2．只允许修改l0处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。‎ On a snowy winter night, a bus with 45 passenger had an accident because the wet road. And all of them were trapping in the bus and what is worse, the bus ran out of gas and it was very cold in it. They could do nothing but to wait for help . A man who lived nearby saw that had happened . He and some villagers succeeded in open the door and helped all of them out of the bus .He took them to his home but offered food, water and even some warm clothes to the children . They spent two days in their home and finally help came. All of them were thankfully for their help.‎ 第四节 书面表达（共1小题；满分25分）‎ 假设你是李华，得知你班来自德国的一位交换生Leon因文化差异与同学发生了一件不愉快的事情，心情一直很不好。请你给他发一封电子邮件，劝他走出低落情绪，早点快乐起来。‎ 注意： 1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；‎ ‎3. 开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Leon,‎ I’m sorry to hear...‎ ‎......‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 佛山一中2017-2018学年度下学期期中考试高二级英语科试题 参考答案 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分）‎ 第一节：听力理解（共6小题；每小题2分，满分12分）‎ ‎1-6 BABACB 第二节：回答问题（共4小题；每小题2分，满分8分）‎ ‎7. In Scotland. 8. A (university) professor.‎ ‎9. His childhood best friend. 10. By teaching himself.‎ 第二部分： 阅读（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节：阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分）‎ ‎11-15 ADCCB 16-20 DCDAB 21-25 ADABD 第二节：选句填空（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎26-30 GBADC 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）‎ ‎31-35 ABCDB 36-40 DAACB 41-45 CBCDB 46-50 ADCAD 第二节：语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎51. staying 52. which 53. in 54. comfortable 55. are exposed ‎ ‎56. a 57. compared 58. One 59. lower 60. possibly 第四部分：词汇、句型与写作（共四节，满分45分）‎ 第一节：词汇基础（共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分）‎ ‎61.trembling; 62. queue; 63. sealed; 64. withdrew; 65.slim; ‎ ‎66. discouraged; 67. acknowledged; 68.desperate; 69. yawning; 70. universal 第二节：句型结构（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎71. was named after its discoverer 72. asked for more time ‎73. in an attempt to cut/reduce costs/expenses 74. compensate for the loss of one’s/a person’s health ‎75. delay my visit to his home 76. everything went wrong ‎77. a wide range of 78. has nearly died out ‎79. have a tendency to talk too much 80. came into view 第三节：短文改错（满分10分）‎ On a snowy winter night , a bus with 45 passenger had an accident because the ‎ passengers of wet road .And all of them were trapping in the bus and what is worse, the bus ran out ‎ trapped was of gas and it was very cold in it. They could do nothing but to wait for help . A man who ‎ ‎ ‎ lived nearby saw that had happened . He and some villagers succeeded in open the ‎ what opening ‎ door and helped all of them out of the bus .He took them to his home but offered food ‎ ‎ and and water and even some warm clothes to the children . They spent two days in their ‎ his home and finally help came . All of them were thankfully for their help.‎ ‎ thankful 第四节 写作（满分25分）‎ One possible version:‎ Dear Leon,‎ I’m sorry to learn an unpleasant thing happened to you, which put you in a bad mood. It is normal that cultural differences could lead to misunderstanding. I suggest you should deal with all your difficulties with smiles since laughter is the best medicine, which can make you get rid of your misfortunes and troubles. First, I advise you to read at least one funny story every day to amuse yourself. Besides, stay together with ‎ optimistic classmates so that you will burst out laughing at their jokes from time to time. Often laughing can offer you a good mood, which is good for your health.‎ I hope my suggestions will be of great help to you.‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎(113w)‎ ‎听力原文 Text 1:‎ W: So, what are we going to do tonight, Dave?‎ M: Let’s watch TV. There’s a soccer match on between the US and Brazil.‎ W: No way! We are on VACATION. I refuse to sit in a hotel room and watch soccer on TV. I want to go to see a play. Then we maybe can have a coffee in the pub.‎ M: Come on. I’m sure it’s too late to get tickets now.‎ W: But you won’t know for sure without trying.‎ M: All right, all right. Which shows are popular right now?‎ W: I read in New York Magazine yesterday that Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin are co-starring in A Streetcar Named Desire. Isn’t that great? Let me first call the ticket agent to see if there are any tickets.‎ Questions:‎ ‎1. What does the man want to do tonight?‎ ‎2. What will the woman do next?‎ Text 2:‎ W: Taxi! Oh, thank you for pulling up!‎ M: You’re welcome. Where to go, ma’am?‎ W: Battery Park, please-- but can you make stop at Union Square? I want to pick up my friend there.‎ M: Of course. They’re in the same direction and are quite near each other.‎ W: Good. How long will it take to get to Union Square?‎ M: Well, that depends on the traffic, you know. It’s pretty heavy this afternoon.‎ W: Can you make it in fifteen minutes? I’m already ten minutes late.‎ M: OK, I’ll try. Where exactly is your friend waiting?‎ W: On the side of 14th Street. Oh, we’re already at 16th Street. You’re fast. Can you make a left turn at the next corner?‎ M: OK, you got it.‎ W: I think she’s around here. Can you slow down? Ah, there she is! Do you see the woman in pink overcoat? Just in front of the bookshop. Sally!‎ Questions:‎ ‎3. What is the woman’s destination?‎ ‎4. How long has the woman been late?‎ Text 3:‎ M: Excuse me. Could you help me?‎ W: Yes. What seems to be the problem?‎ M: Well, I was wondering if anyone has turned in a passport.‎ W: I’m afraid not. Have you lost your passport?‎ M: I think so. I can’t find it anywhere in my hotel room, and I remember the last ‎ place I used it yesterday was in this department store.‎ W: Where exactly did you use your passport in our store?‎ M: I wanted to buy a pair of sunglasses first, though I couldn’t find a suitable pair. Then in the sports department I had to show it when I paid for a pair of training shoes with my traveler’s checks.‎ W: Well, would you please fill in this lost property report? I’ll keep an eye out for it. Those kinds of things usually turn up eventually, but I suggest you contact your embassy and tell them about your situation, so they can issue you a new passport in case it doesn’t show up.‎ M: OK. Do you have a pen?‎ W: Here you are. And here is a piece of paper.‎ M: Thank you. Oh, I always take good care of my things. I don’t know what happened to me yesterday. Maybe I was so tired after that one-hour swimming in the sea.‎ Questions: ‎ ‎5. What did the man buy in the department store yesterday?‎ ‎6. Why did the man lose his passport according to the conversation?‎ Text 4:‎ Alexander Graham Bell, born in Scotland, an inventor, scientist and engineer, is one of the most famous people to ever live in the United States. He is famous for the first practical telephone in the world, an invention which changed the way people communicate. Born on March 3, 1847, Bell was influenced greatly by his grandfather and father, who were both involved in work related to speech. His father was a university professor. ‎ Bell’s first invention was a simple machine he built for his childhood best friend. Bell also had many other talents. He possessed a talent for music, and with no formal training, learned to play the piano by teaching himself. Bell’s greatest invention, of course, was the telephone, but he refused to have a telephone in his work area because he felt telephones would bother him because of their noise, an opinion which his colleagues found very amusing.‎ Questions:‎ ‎7. Where was Bell born?‎ ‎8. What was Bell’s father?‎ ‎9. Who was Bell’s first invention built for?‎ ‎10. How did Bell learn to play the piano?‎