英语卷·2017届河南省豫北重点中学高三4月联考（2017-04） 11页

‎2017届河南省豫北重点中学高三4月联考 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.Where are the two speakers going?‎ A.To a zoo. B.To a shop. C.To a restaurant.‎ ‎2.How much does the woman weigh now?‎ A.153 pounds. B.160 pounds. C.163 pounds.‎ ‎3.Who will probably join the speakers for the trip?‎ A.Nancy. B.Linda. C.Mary.‎ ‎4.How old is the woman?‎ A.18 years old. B.26 years old. C.44 years old.‎ ‎5.What's the relationship between the speakers?‎ A.Husband and wife. B.Father and daughter. C.Brother and sister.‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ ‎ 听下面5段对话或对白，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 did the man do yesterday?‎ A.He wrote a letter. B.He had an interview. C.He took an exam.‎ ‎7.When will the man get the result from the director?‎ A.This Monday. B.This Sunday. C.By this Friday.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8.Where did the man and the woman first meet?‎ A.At a party. B.On campus. C.In a friend's house.‎ ‎9.What field does the woman major in?‎ A.Computer. B.Education. C.Tourism.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10.What is Lily doing?‎ A.Acting as a hostess at a dinner party. ‎ B.Acting as a guest at a dinner party. ‎ C.Talking with a foreigner on an issue.‎ ‎11.How is Mr.Green feeling?‎ A.Frightened. B.Worried. C.Curious.‎ ‎12.What is Mr.Green likely to be?‎ A.A businessman. B.A teacher. C.A scientist.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至1 6题。‎ ‎13.Which country does Mary probably travel to?‎ A.Canada. B.France. C.Japan.‎ ‎14.How many people will travel together?‎ A.Two. B.Three. C.Four.‎ ‎15.Where do Mary and her friends plan to stay?‎ A.Her friend's home. B.Expensive hotels. C.Youth Hostels.‎ ‎16.How long will Mary and her friends stay there?‎ A.Two or three days. B.Two or three weeks. C.One week.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17.Why do Americans often travel?‎ A.In order to enjoy themselves.‎ B.In order to improve their driving skill.‎ C.Because they don't like their own homes.‎ ‎18.What is the advantage of job-hopping（跳槽）?‎ A.Helping businessmen get new ideas.‎ B.Helping students enter business.‎ C.Helping people have holidays abroad.‎ ‎19.What has happened in some states?‎ A.Only one-fifth people travel from place to place.‎ B.In one-fifth areas houses have been built.‎ C.Only one-fifth houses have been occupied for over five years.‎ ‎20.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?‎ A.Americans like job-hopping.‎ B.Every American finishes their middle school in two or three cities.‎ C.Most Americans live in their hometown until they enter into business.‎ 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 Here are four wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring.If you want to know more about them,please click here or visit http://www.buddhanet.net/festival.htm/. ‎ SongKran—Thailand Dates: 13th -15th ,April ‎ In Thailand,people celebrate a festival called Songkran,when people head out to the streets with water guns to spray（喷，洒）everyone who walks past.‎ Naghol—Vanuatu Dates: Every Saturday from April to May Every year,villagers come together to celebrate the harvest of yams,an important part in the people's diet in Vanuatu.The festival is most famous for its "land diving ceremony".During the ceremony men and boys jump the ground from high wooden towers with only two thin ropes attached to their ankles.‎ Cherry Blossom Viewing—Japan Dates: The cherry blossom season is different from year to year depending on the weather forecast.‎ The festival is well-known.Japanese celebrate the days when the flowers finally blossom.Only a few days later, the petals（花瓣）fall to the ground,like pink snowflakes.That means the traditional festival only lasts for several days.In Japan,almost everyone has picnics in the parks to view the flowers.‎ Sinhalese New Year—Sri Lanka Dates: 13th or 14th,April Just like in many other countries in South or South East Asia,this is the time when the Sinhalese celebrate the traditional New Year,an ancient celebration which marks the end of the harvest season and is one of two times of the year when the sun is straight above Sri Lanka.There are a lot of delicious foods during the celebration.‎ ‎21.What will happen to a tourist walking in the street during the festival in Thailand?‎ A.He will get wet. B.He will hurt your ankles.‎ C.He will enjoy delicious foods. D.He will see some petals falling.‎ ‎22.Where can you go to enjoy dangerous performances during the festival?‎ A.Thailand. B.Vanuatu. C.Japan. D.Sri Lanka.‎ ‎23.How is Cherry Blossom Viewing different from the other festivals?‎ A.It is a traditional festival. B.It is a very famous festival.‎ C.It varies with weather conditions every year. D.It makes visitors eat foods during the festival.‎ ‎24.Where are you most likely to find the text?‎ A.On TV. B.In a report. C.On the Internet. D.In the newspaper.‎ B Bobby White works as a police officer in Gainesville, Florida.On January 15,he was told to investigate a noise complaint.A group of young men were playing basketball in the street.Instead of lecturing the boys or sending them home,White joined in on the game.‎ He said:"Can you believe someone's calling to complain about kids playing basketball in the street—can you believe that?"‎ White started shooting baskets with the kids.And a few minutes later,some more boys joined the game.Later,the police officer and the kids lowered the basketball hoop（篮筐）and were having a "slam-dunk" contest.The camera on White's police car recorded the event.The police department posted the video on Facebook.It was seen over 15 million times.‎ Before he left the boys,White said he would come back again "with back-up." That generally is what police officers say when they are requesting help from other officers.‎ As the video spread,a former basketball star became interested in what happened in Gainesville.That player was Shaquille O'Neal.He was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers when they won the National Basketball Association championship.He also played for the Orlando Magic,a team not too far from Gainesville.‎ The other day,O'Neal visited the Gainesville police and spoke with White.And then they went out to "the scene". That is what police officers call the area where a crime happened.But of course,there was no crime.This time,White told the boys, "Did I tell you I was going to bring some back-up,right?You guys ready?" And O'Neal appeared from a nearby SUV.‎ O'Neal played basketball with the boys and other officers as a crowd gathered.O'Neal eventually gathered the boys together and offered this wisdom:"Be a leader,not a follower;"‎ ‎ "Respect your peers and your elders;" and "You can be whatever you want to be." In addition,he passed out $100 to each boy—as long as he made one free throw shot.‎ ‎25.Why didn't Bobby White send the kids home?‎ A.He was also a basketball fan. B.The kids didn't play in the street.‎ C.He didn't think it was a problem. D.Nobody actually complained of it.‎ ‎26.We can infer that the department officials most probably .‎ A.built a basketball court for the kids B.also went to play basketball with the kids C.told White to be careful to deal with such things D.praised White for his reaction to the complaint ‎27.Why did O'Neal come to "the scene"?‎ A.To teach the kids a lesson. B.To encourage and help the kids.‎ C.To teach the kids to play basketball. D.To help the police look into the crime.‎ C Two rare one-cent coins from the earliest days of the U.S. Mint he sold for a pretty penny.‎ The copper coins,both dating to 1792,went for a combined total $869,500 at the auction ‎（拍卖）held Wednesday in Anaheim,California.One of them,known as the "Birch Cent," ‎ sold for $517,000.The other,known as the "Silver Center Cent," went for $352,500.‎ Eric Bradley,spokesman for Heritage Auctions,said that while the sales fell somewhat short of the combined $1 million the auction house projected they would go for,organizers are still pleased with the result.‎ It wasn't clear why one coin proved more valuable than the other,the market just responded differently to the two,Bradley said.‎ The coins have historical significance that goes beyond their collectible value,representing "the transition in American history from the colonies to a new republic," Bradley said, "these are coins that were developed and thought up by the Founding Fathers who were trying to differentiate themselves from British coinage and British rule."‎ The words "Liberty Parent of Science & Industry," which are engraved（雕刻）on both coins,also show how the United States was trying to distance itself from the religious persecution and monarchy it associated with Britain, Bradley said.‎ The origin of the Silver Center Cent was also referenced in a letter from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington,and it is among the very first coins ever struck by the U.S.Mint in Philadelphia,Bradley added.‎ According to the auction house,the coin went missing before eventually being discovered in an English pub in the 1960s.The man who discovered it,Nigel Willmott,kept hold of it until 1997,when he eventually auctioned it off for 28,750 British pounds,Bradley said.‎ The penny's name derives from the fact that it was produced with a small insertion of silver at its center, a feature which made its intrinsic（固有的）value equal to its face value.It is one of about a dozen surviving coins known to exist with this insertion,Bradley said.‎ ‎28.How much did the auction house want to sell the two coins for?‎ A.$ 352,500. B.$ 517,000. C.$ 869,500. D.$ 1 million.‎ ‎29.What words are impressed on both coins?‎ A.The United States. B.Thomas Jefferson.‎ C.George Washington. D.Liberty Parent of Science ＆ Industry.‎ ‎30.Which phrase can replace the underlined part "derives from" in the last paragraph?‎ A.contributes to B.results in C.comes from D.reminds of ‎31.What can be inferred from the passage?‎ A.Two coins sold for more than 43 million times their face value.‎ B.Nigel Willmott discovered the coin of the Silver Center Cent in 1997.‎ C.One coin proved more valuable than the other because of its silver insertion.‎ D.There are only two coins known to exist with a small insertion of silver at its center.‎ D We're taught as children to extend a helping hand to those in need,but few of us follow this advice.What sounds good in theory is rarely practiced,especially when self-interest is the driving force.‎ By nature,the Olympic Games are about achieving personal bests.Years of dedication and sacrifice lead to the ultimate（终极的）world stage of competition.If there were ever a time to be selfish and focus on winning,this would be it.Yet one surprising example of compassion and humanity warmed the hearts of millions around the world, unfolding in the least likely of places.‎ During the 2016 Olympic 5000-meter race,American distance runner Abbey D'Agustino stumbled（绊倒）, causing her to trip rival runner Nikki Hamblin from New Zealand.Under the bright glare of competition,most athletes would barrel ahead toward their own success: Track and field is a tough sport,after all.Yet Abbey showed her character was stronger than her competitive drive when she stopped running to help Nikki off the ground.‎ Abbey hadn't realized she'd suffered an injury of her own until she fell to the ground while assisting her competitor.As if scripted by Disney,Nikki returned the act of kindness by helping the injured athlete get back up and limp to the finish line.While neither came even close to a winning time,the two athletes who had never met embraced at the finish line before D'Agustino was whisked away in a wheelchair for medical attention.‎ You couldn't manufacture a better story of sportsmanship: two women sacrificing their medals to help their fellow human beings.The power of karma must have been present,as judges advanced both runners to the next round. They will also both soar economically given eager sponsors will want to endorse the two athletes with extraordinary hearts.‎ Pursuing our ambitious careers,it's easy to think we have to choose doing good OR doing well.We're either helpful and compassionate toward others OR we achieve great success.Truth is,it's an AND not an OR.By lending a helping hand when others are down,we not only do the right thing,but also end up enjoying more sustainable commercial success than had we selfishly focused on our own objectives.‎ While counterintuitive（违反直觉的）on the surface,doing the right thing actually leads to greater rewards in the end.While the compassionate runners will undoubtedly share the light of economic prosperity AND the comfort of knowing they made their countries proud.‎ Muster up the courage to do the right thing.Make it an AND instead of an OR,and you'll be well on your way to your own gold medal of doing well AND doing good.‎ ‎32.In what country did the story mentioned in the passage happen?‎ A.America. B.Brazil. C.New Zealand. D.the United Kingdom.‎ ‎33.Which is the correct order of the following events?‎ ‎①Abbey D'Agustino realized her own injury.‎ ‎②D'Agustino was whisked away in a wheelchair.‎ ‎③Nikki Hamblin and Abbey D'Agustino embraced.‎ ‎④Abbey D'Agustino stopped running to help Nikki off the ground.‎ ‎⑤Nikki Hamblin helped Abbey D'Agustino get back up and limp to the finish line.‎ A.④①⑤③② B.④①③⑤② C.①④③⑤② D.①③④⑤②‎ ‎34.What does the underlined part in the last paragraph refer to?‎ A.achieving great success and helping others B.getting a gold medal and gaining benefits C.realizing one's dream and enjoying oneself D.lending others a hand and getting oneself well-known ‎35.What is the purpose of the passage?‎ A.To explain self-interest in theory. ‎ B.To introduce how to educate children.‎ C.To remind us of giving a hand to those in need. ‎ D.To share a touching story happening in the Olympic Games.‎ 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。‎ Have you used "...um...like...you know..." in your speech? Crutch words are unnecessary words used to fill up dead spaces while you speak.Speaking too many crutch words is like a bad habit that we are unaware of.While most people tend to ignore it in everyday conversation,in a formal speech or an interview,too many crutch words can make even the best presentation look bad._36_‎ Stop when we are in doubt.Crutch words are used more often when a person is unsure about the sentence to use next._37_If you are lost or in doubt over what to say next,just stop speaking,take a long pause,breathe in,figure out what to say and start again.‎ Speak consciously and slowly.If the speech is too long and you talk continuously without thinking,then you might also be pushing in a few crutch words in between._38_It is best to memorize the tricky parts of the speech,like the introduction and conclusion which is where a majority of the crutch words are used.‎ ‎_39_Preparing for the speech is very important when trying to remove crutch words.Make it a point to pause when there is a comma or give two pauses at the end of the sentence.If certain words in the speech need to be emphasized then underline them and practice them as hey need to be said.‎ Avoid Crutch Words in Conversations.Get a friend or your partner to help you out when rehearsing（彩排）a conversation._40_Although it can be an unpleasant and often embarrassing process,but in the long run it helps in cutting down on crutch words.‎ A.Practice your speech when you can.‎ B.Remember the saying that silence is golden.‎ C.Therefore we can find our best friends to guide us well.‎ D.Anytime you use a crutch word,the friend can point it out.‎ E.So we should learn some ways to avoid speaking such words.‎ F.Structure the speech well to include as much information as is needed.‎ G.The mind is so busy trying to figure out what to say that there is a strong urge to speak such words.‎ 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。‎ My 3.5-year-old son Advait taught me a beautiful lesson today.It is amazing to watch him_41_up.‎ Today he asked me to sit down and_42_with him.I did so as he will not_43_calling out till I give in.He was playing with beads（珠子）,threading（穿过）them.‎ After he_44_playing it was time to put the beads in the box.He was_45_picking up each bead,looking at it as if it were made of chocolate and then putting it into its box.‎ With over a hundred beads to_46_,I was getting annoyed. "Why couldn't he pick up 10 every time or pour them in?" said my_47_mind.I noticed he did this with as much involvement as he had while playing.Actually,there was no_48_in his play and his putting the play away.‎ Suddenly it hit me that this boy was_49_the whole process.For him the_50_was in the process of the game. Every bit was as fun as the other.‎ I thought of myself as a kid when we would go out to play cricket.If I was not playing,I was_51_to wait for my turn._52_,I was only happy for the few moments I was playing.Only the_53_of doing something made me cheerful. The rest of the time was spent_54_for my turn or recalling the past.This is how I have so often_55_my life.‎ But_56_my son peacefully putting beads into the box after he finished his game taught me that the process is the _57_.The joy of travel is not in getting there but in every_58_of the journey.‎ Isn't this what living in the NOW is all about?My son showed me that it was about_59_enjoying every moment with_60_love and peace.‎ ‎41.A.grow B.get C.turn D.come ‎42.A.study B.talk C.act D.play ‎43.A.consider B.stop C.suggest D.avoid ‎44.A.enjoyed B.tried C.finished D.practiced ‎45.A.suddenly B.slowly C.busily D.quickly ‎46.A.go B.choose C.count D.find ‎47.A.calm B.mature C.angry D.careful ‎48.A.need B.difference C.meaning D.difficulty ‎49.A.sharing B.imagining C.completing D.enjoying ‎50.A.fun B.request C.impression D.creativity ‎51.A.energetic B.unhappy C.patient D.excited ‎52.A.By the way B.To my surprise C.As a result D.In the end ‎53.A.reason B.plan C.effect D.process ‎54.A.competing B.discussing C.calling D.waiting ‎55.A.lived B.changed C.proved D.expected ‎56.A.asking for B.looking at C.caring about D.depending on ‎57.A.end B.way C.goal D.research ‎58.A.direction B.chance C.time D.step ‎59.A.thoroughly B.finally C.personally D.briefly ‎60.A.free B.safe C.complete D.little 第Ⅱ卷（共50分）‎ 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）‎ 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或用括号内单词的正确形式。‎ In a cage,a tiger said to himself that I would break the cage and return to the real world.The other day _61_ tiger, still living in the cage,was moved to another place.‎ Arriviing there,he became a performing tiger of a circus.He_62_(feed) with unbelievable food.He became milder and milder.He was trained by a beast trainer_63_was skillful in training a wild tiger into a performable tiger.‎ He said to himself that I had to make changes; now that I was the captive（俘虏）and there was no way_64_(run) away,I had better adapt to_65_(I) new life.So he became a kitty-like tiger,pleasing people with extraodinary talents in playing_66_rings with fire.He was an adaptable tiger.‎ For years,he lived with the circus and other performing_67_(animal).He said to himself that it's enough.So he was trying to be as lazy as he could.In the trainings,he was unwilling to move.During meal time,he_68_(eat) as much as he could.He was_69_(final) kicked out of the circus.‎ Days later,some wolves were seen_70_(tear)a dead tiger on the broad grassland.‎ 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短文。短文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。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（∧），并在此符号下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ One afternoon,my father and I walk in the park near our home.We talked with some social problems.Sudden,my father saw a wallet on the ground.We picked it up and found there was much money in.My father told me that the one which lost the wallet must be worried.So we stood there or waited for the owner of the wallet to come back. About ten minute later,an old man walked by,he looked worrying and looked for things here and there.My father asked if he had lost a wallet and at the last we made sure the wallet was his.All the old man and we were very happy that afternoon.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华。Tina是你的英语外教。她来白英格兰，退休后作为志愿者到你们学校担任英语外教。请你给正在度暑假的Tina发一封e-mail。‎ 内容包括：‎ ‎ 1.她让同学们了解英国文化；‎ ‎ 2.大家享受到学英语的快乐；‎ ‎ 3.同学们想念她，期待她的英语课。‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；‎ ‎ 2.可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。‎ 河南省豫北重点中学2017届高三4月联考 英语试题答案 ‎1-5 CACCA 6-10 BCCBA 11-15 BABBC 16-20 BAACA ‎21-25 ABCCC 26-30 DBDDC 31-35 ABAAC 36-40 EGFAD ‎41-45 ADBCB 46-50 ACBDA 51-55 BCDDA 56-60 BCDAC ‎61.the 62.was fed 63.who/that 64.to run 65.my ‎ ‎66.with 67.animals 68.ate 69.finally 70.tearing One afternoon,my father and I walk in the park near our home.We talked with some social problems.Sudden,‎ ‎ walked about Suddenly ‎ my father saw a wallet on the ground.We picked it up and found there was much money in∧.My father told me ‎ it that the one which lost the wallet must be worried.So we stood there or waited for the owner of the wallet to come ‎ who and back.About ten minute later,an old man walked by,he looked worrying and looked for things here and there.My ‎ minutes worried father asked if he had lost a wallet and at the last we made sure the wallet was his.All the old man and we were ‎ ‎ 去掉the Both very happy that afternoon.‎ 书面表达：‎ One possible version:‎ Dear Tina,‎ My name is Li Hua,one of your students in China.I'm writing to thank you for teaching us English.‎ We know you have retired from England,and it is the first time that you have come to China.You taught us not only English but also English culture.All of us enjoy your teaching very much,for you are so humorous and your class is so interesting and lively.Besides,you taught us a lot of English songs and poems.We have begun to love reading English.Your teaching broadened our horizon.All the students and our parents are thankful to you for your hard-work.We do hope you will come back and meet us.‎ Best wishes !‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 听力部分录音稿 ‎( Text l )‎ M:The Golden Lion sounds like a good place to eat in.‎ W:OK.Let's go there.I hear they offer good service.‎ ‎( Text 2 )‎ M:Susan told me you were on a diet.How much weight have you lost?‎ W:Well,to start with,I weighed 160 pounds.The first two weeks I lost ten pounds,but then I gained three over the holidays.‎ ‎( Text 3 )‎ W:Oh,Terry,it will be nice if Nancy decides to join us for the trip.‎ M:Linda,I'm afraid the chance is for Mary.‎ ‎( Text 4)‎ M:Excuse me,Madam,but could you tell me your age?‎ W:My age? It is secret.‎ M:But I have to...‎ W:I am just kidding.I had my daughter when I was 26 and now she is 18.‎ ‎( Text 5 )‎ M:Who is that man sitting in the concert?‎ W:Don't you know him? He has attended our wedding party.‎ M:Oh,I remember now.Uncle Philip.Your father's co-worker.‎ W:You are right,dear.‎ ‎( Text 6)‎ W:Hi,Burt.I heard you're looking for a new job.‎ M:Yeah.I just had an interview yesterday.‎ W:Oh.How did it go?‎ M:I think I did well.They said they would make a decision by this Friday.‎ W:This Friday?Looks like they want to hire the person as quickly as possible.‎ M:Yeah! I think so,too.‎ W:What are your chances of getting that job?‎ M:I believe I have a very good chance.The director seems to like me.‎ W:Well,good luck,then.‎ M:Thanks.‎ ‎( Text 7 )‎ M:Hi.Uh,haven't we met before? You look so familiar.‎ W:Yeah.We first met in a friend's house last month,and we met again at a party last week.Both times you asked me the same question.‎ M:Oh,really? I'm sorry,but I'm terrible with names.But,but...Let me guess.It's Dora,right?‎ W:No,but you got the first letter right.‎ M:I know,I know.It's on the tip of my tongue.Wait.Uh,Della,Doris.Wait,wait.It's Denise.‎ W: You got it.‎ M:So,well,De...I mean Denise.How are you?‎ W:Not bad.And what's your name?‎ M:I am Archibald,but everyone calls me Archy.And,uh,what do you do,De...Denise?‎ W:I'm a graduate student majoring in TESIJ.‎ M:Uh,TESL...What's that?‎ W:It stands for "teaching English as a second language".I like traveling and want to go abroad to teach English.‎ M:Hey,that sounds really exciting.‎ ‎( Text 8)‎ W:Mr.Green,this is your seat.‎ M:Thank you,Lily.I'm really nervous.I have no knowledge of your table manners.‎ W:Don't worry,Mr.Green.As for table manners,you needn't fix much attention upon it.Make yourself at home.‎ M:I know Chinese are hospitable.‎ W:Would you like some beer or other drinks?‎ M:Just a glass of red wine,please.‎ W:Yes.I propose a toast to your health and success in business.‎ M:And to yours,too.‎ W:May I get some Beijing Roast Duck for you?‎ M:Thanks.These dishes are all delicious.‎ W:I'm glad you like them.Would you like some more?‎ M:Thank you.This is a marvelous feast.‎ ‎( Text 9)‎ W:Dad,I want to travel around Europe this summer holiday.Do you agree?‎ M:I am not sure,Mary.You are only seventeen.‎ W:But I won't be traveling by myself.John and Kate will go with me.‎ M:Where will you stay?‎ W:Youth Hostels.‎ M:They are not expensive,are they?‎ W:No,they are cheap.And we may meet a lot of young people there.‎ M:I don't know what to say.‎ W:Just say "yes",please.‎ M:How long are you going to stay there?‎ W:Just about two or three weeks.‎ M:I am still not sure.We ought to discuss it with your mother.‎ ‎( Text 10)‎ Most Americans enjoy moving from one place to another.They are always in constant motion.For example,they often drive their automobiles 120 to 160 kilometres away just to have dinner with a friend or even fly to Europe just for a football match.‎ In some states,only one house in five has people living in it for more than five years.One may be born in one city,and go to school in another.He may finish his middle school education in two or three cities,and then attend a college far across the country.When he has entered into business,he may possibly move form job to job.Moving from job to job,which is called "job-hopping" is a very common practice in the United States.‎ Job-hopping does good to workers,because every chance to change a job gives them an opportunity to move up to a higher position and to get better pay.And job-hopping also gives employers,bosses and managers the chance to benefit from the new ideas and skills that different people bring into their firms and factories.‎