福建省长汀、连城一中等六校2020届高三上学期期中考联考试题 英语 17页

‎ “长汀、连城、上杭、武平、永定、漳平”六县（市/区）一中联考 ‎2019-2020学年第一学期半期考 高三英语试题 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 总分：150分）‎ 本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分 第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共100分）‎ 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.What are the speakers going for?‎ A. A talk. B. A walk. C.A drink.‎ ‎2.What will Lily do in the summer holiday?‎ A. Go home.‎ B. Go and see her grandparents.‎ C. Help her dad work in the fields.‎ ‎3. How did the man move the desk?‎ A. He moved the desk alone.‎ B. His classmates helped him.‎ C. He had some workers move the desk.‎ ‎4. What is the woman going to do?‎ A. Do the typing again.‎ B. Read the paper aloud.‎ C. Check for typing errors.‎ ‎5. What was the weather like?‎ A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.‎ ‎·17·‎ 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。‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。‎ ‎6.What kind of person is the man?‎ A. Energetic. B. Weak. C. Warm- hearted.‎ ‎7. What qualities are necessary characteristics for people who work in a team?‎ A. Aggressive and energetic.‎ B. Enthusiastic and cooperative.‎ C. Cooperative and aggressive.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。‎ ‎8.Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In an office.‎ B. In a restaurant.‎ C. In a supermarket.‎ ‎9. What does the man order?‎ A. Roast duck.‎ B. Vegetables and duck.‎ C. Onion rings and chicken.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。‎ ‎10.Why does the woman want to travel after graduation?‎ A. To enrich her experience.‎ B. To find a good job while traveling.‎ C. To see different places described in the books.‎ ‎11. How can we suit the changing environment according to the woman?‎ A. We should be independent.‎ ‎·17·‎ B. We should be willing to change.‎ C. We should get to know different people.‎ ‎12. What will the woman learn while traveling?‎ A. To value people.‎ B. To help people.‎ C. To believe herself.‎ 听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16题。‎ ‎13.Which month is it now?‎ A. March. B. January. C. February.‎ ‎14. When should the woman finish her outline?‎ A. By February 7th .‎ B. By January 31st.‎ C. By January 25th .‎ ‎15. What should the woman do before starting writing?‎ A. Finish the research.‎ B. Talk with the man.‎ C. Have group discussions.‎ ‎16. How long will the woman spend doing the research?‎ A. Two weeks. ‎ B. Over a month.‎ C. Two months.‎ 听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20题。‎ ‎17.When did the written examination come into existence?‎ A. 19th century.‎ B. 18th century. ‎ C. 20th century.‎ ‎18. What’s the most important examinations in ancient times?‎ A. Written. B. Spoken. C. Dictation.‎ ‎·17·‎ ‎19.How did students in Middle Ages take a test?‎ A. They read poetry aloud.‎ B. They took objective tests.‎ C. They discussed questions with experts in a particular field.‎ ‎20.What might be the reason for the application of written examination?‎ A. There are more candidates than before.‎ B. The modern industry is developing slowly.‎ C. The written examinations are more objective than the spoken ones.‎ ‎　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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A Cheap hotels in Barcelona ideal for a budget-friendly city break Hesperia Sant Joan Although you're more on the outskirts of the city here, the hotel is close to a bus station so there are easy transport links to get to the biggest sights and city center.‎ Rooms are spacious and clean with bathrooms, and suites come with living areas and kitchenettes.There is also a 24-hour bar on the first floor and Free Wi-Fi is available. ‎ How much? Prices from £97.3 per night on TripAdvisor. Click here to book.‎ ibis Barcelona Molins de Rei Hotel Approximately eight miles from the city center, this ibis hotel is ideal if you're on a budget and don't mind travelling to the sights.‎ Rooms have large beds, bathrooms and Free Wi-Fi.There's also an restaurant on site. How much? Prices from £48.85 per standard double room. Click here to book.‎ Hilton Barcelona This elegant hotel boasts a handy location on Barcelona's Avenida Diagonal near the football stadium and shopping centres, as well as the central train station nearby.‎ ‎·17·‎ Rooms have contemporary decor, plenty of space and big bathrooms.There is also a restaurant and a souvenir shop on site.How much? Prices from £98 per night on Hilton. Click here to book.‎ Ilunion Auditori Hotel If you're on a budget then this comfortable hotel might be ideal. It's a little further out than other hotels at 15km from the city centre, but there are transport links that can easily get you to all the biggest sights.‎ Expect comfortable rooms with all the basics for a comfortable sleep. How much? Prices from £43.62 for a standard double room per night. Click here to book.‎ ‎21.Which hotel is located in the city center?‎ A. Hilton Barcelona.‎ B. Hesperia Sant Joan.‎ C. Ilunion Auditori Hotel.‎ D. ibis Barcelona Molins de Rei Hotel.‎ ‎22.What’s special about Hesperia Sant Joan?‎ A. It offers alcohol.‎ B. It has bathrooms.‎ C. It offers Free Wi-Fi.‎ D. It can be booked on line.‎ ‎23.How much will it cost if you want to book Ilunion Auditori Hotel for four nights?‎ A. About £392.‎ B. About £389.‎ C. About £195.‎ D. About £174.‎ B I was at the funeral of my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. I heard a door open and shut at the back of the church. Quick footsteps hurried along the floor. A young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. He folded his hands and placed them on his lap. His eyes were filled with tears. He began to sniffle.‎ ‎“I’m late,” he explained, though no explanation was necessary.‎ After several eulogies (悼词), he asked, “Why do they keep calling Mary by the name of ‎ ‎·17·‎ Margaret?”‎ ‎“Because, that was her name, Margaret. Never Mary, no one called her Mary.” I whispered.‎ I wondered why this person couldn’t have sat on the other side of the church. Who was this stranger anyway?‎ ‎“Isn’t this the Lutheran Church?”‎ ‎“No, the Lutheran Church is across the street.”‎ ‎“Oh.”‎ ‎“I believe you’re at the wrong funeral, Sir.”‎ The seriousness of the occasion mixed with the realization of the man’s mistake burst inside me and came out as laughter. I cupped my hands over my face, hoping it would not be noticed. Sharp looks from others only made the situation seem funnier. He was laughing too, as he glanced around, deciding it was too late to leave.‎ ‎“I do believe we’ll be the talk of the town,” he smiled.‎ His name was Rick and, since he had missed his aunt’s funeral, he asked me out for a cup of coffee. That afternoon began a lifelong journey for me with this man who attended the wrong funeral, but was in the right place. A year after our meeting, we were married at a country church. This time we both arrived at the same church, right on time.‎ ‎24. What’s the cause of death of the author’s mother?‎ A. She took her own life. B. She died in an accident.‎ C. She died of old age. D. She died of cancer.‎ ‎25. What is the name of the author’s mother?‎ A. Margaret. B. Mary. C. Maggie. D. Rick.‎ ‎26. Whose funeral was the man supposed to attend?‎ A. His mother’s. B. His aunt’s. C. His teacher’s. D. His wife’s.‎ ‎27. What is the main idea of the passage?‎ A. How the author came across her husband.‎ B. Why the man went to the wrong funeral.‎ C. How much the author missed her mother.‎ D. Where the author’s wedding was held.‎ C For fans who have waited their whole lives to attend the Super Bowl to watch their team play but have never had the chance to, there is one place: PRIMESPORT. PRIMESPORT is a ‎ ‎·17·‎ leader in providing direct access to major sporting events around the world. Whether it’s the Ryder Cup, the NCAA Final Four, or the Super Bowl, PRIMESPORT has made it its mission to help sports fans cross items off their bucket lists.‎ Over the years, PRIMESPORT has worked closely with NFL teams to ensure that its loyal fans have a chance to attend more than just regular-season games. Through its parent company, On Location Experiences, the official hospitality partner of the NFL, PRIMESPORT is able to help fans experience the biggest game of the year.‎ If you’re looking to attend Super Bowl LIII, which will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 3, PRIMESPORT will make planning your trip easy. NFL On Location offers ticket and hospitality packages that include guaranteed authentic Super Bowl tickets but also hotel accommodations and admission into pregame parties.‎ Over the last five-plus decades, the Super Bowl has become America’s annual most-watched television program. You don’t need to be a movie star, high roller, or CEO to go to Super Bowl LIII. PRIMESPORT offers ticket and hospitality packages that are catered(迎合） to fit your budget and hospitality needs.‎ For sports fans, attending the Super Bowl is a dream experience. Getting there doesn’t have to be painfully difficult. PRIMESPORT and On Location Experiences will make your trip to Super Bowl LIII both smooth and unforgettable.‎ Members of the editorial and news staff of For The Win were involved in the creation of this content.‎ ‎28. What is the PRIMESPORT?‎ A. A television program called Super Bowl.‎ B. A place where major sporting events are held.‎ C. A company which helps the fans to attend games.‎ D. A travel agency which helps the fans to book tickets and hotels.‎ ‎29.What does the underlined sentence mean?‎ A. Get rid of buckets.‎ B. Buy some buckets.‎ C. Realize one’s dreams.‎ D. Reduce one’s budget of daily life. ‎ ‎30.Which of the following statements is true?‎ ‎·17·‎ A. PRIMESPORT is the parent company of the NFL.‎ B. All movie stars, high rollers and CEO like to attend Super Bowl LIII.‎ C. Attending Super Bowl LIII will be easy with the help of PRIMESPORT.‎ D.On Location Experiences will make your trip to Super Bowl LIII uncomfortable.‎ ‎31.Where does this article most probably come from?‎ A. A sports text book.‎ B. A sports newspaper.‎ C. A tourist brochure.‎ D. A tourist advertisement.‎ D My PhD supervisor used to jokingly tell me that he had passed his prime(鼎盛时期) and that it was up to me to make the Nobel Prize winning discovery for our group. After all, Albert Einstein was just 26 years old when he wrote his paper on Special Relativity. But are we really at our smartest in our 20s? When does our intelligence peak?‎ It’s an unavoidable fact that our cognitive（认知） abilities are destined to decline at some point. We will have a harder time remembering where we placed our keys or recalling the details of our favorite family story. However, our intelligence is multi-faceted. We have fluid intelligence—that’s our ability to think creatively, solve new problems, and identify patterns, independent of any knowledge from the past. We also have what psychologists call crystallized intelligence, which reflects our learned knowledge and ability to relate to our surroundings. This improves somewhat with age, as experiences tend to expand one’s knowledge. These two forms of intelligence are thought to peak at different times in our lives.‎ Recently, researchers at Harvard and MIT carried out a study. The results of the study showed that we don’t have to put ourselves out to pasture just yet. For example, 50,000 test participants showed that our ability to process information quickly peaks at around age 18 or 19. Our short-term memory tops out around the age of 25. Likewise, our skill at recognizing faces is greatest when we are in our early 30s. The peak age for creativity in physics appears to be around 48 years old on average. Our overall knowledge, including vocabulary, don’t stop out until we are around 50 years old on average.‎ ‎32.What do we learn about the writer?‎ A. He used to be a PhD supervisor ‎·17·‎ B. He probably got a doctor degree.‎ C. He has made great breakthroughs.‎ D. He has a good knowledge of physics.‎ ‎33.Fluid intelligence includes the following EXCEPT_______.‎ A. creative thinking.‎ B. pattern recognition.‎ C. problem-solving.‎ D. knowledge accumulation.‎ ‎34.Crytallized intelligence probably peaks when a person is ______.‎ A. weaker B. younger C. stronger D. older ‎35.What’s the right order of the behavior of our intelligence peak according to the study ?‎ A. recognize faces→ process information→short-term memory→‎ creativity in physics→overall knowledge. ‎ B. recognize faces→ process information→ creativity in physics→‎ short-term memory→overall knowledge.‎ C.process information→short-term memory→recognize faces→‎ creativity in physics→overall knowledge.‎ D. process information →short-term memory →creativity in physics→‎ recognize faces →overall knowledge . ‎ 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。‎ Most of us are filled with regrets. We wish we did things differently. If we could go back in time and change our actions or reactions, we would. But the truth is, what’s gone is gone.‎ What we have is the present moment and the good news is that it is never too late to change. So, stop complaining and asking, “How do I change for the better?” 36 .‎ ‎1.Train your brain to be optimistic. ‎ Everything that life throws at us is not in our control. 37 . Would you rather be cynical(愤世嫉俗的)about the world or adopt a positive attitude and live a more peaceful life instead? Being optimistic is a step towards a happier you. In this imperfect world we live in , the least we can do is to have hope and believe that the best will happen.‎ ‎·17·‎ ‎2. 38 ‎ We are constantly progressing and there should never be an end to learning. Being lifelong learners opens us up to so many possibilities. It makes life exciting and lets us look beyond our preconceived(预想的)ideas.‎ ‎3. Treat people with respect.‎ ‎39 . You surround yourself with positive people who truly love and respect you and that certainly is a healthy environment to be in.‎ ‎4. Learn to forgive.‎ How do you forgive someone for wronging you? It takes great effort and courage to do so but it is important because if you don’t, you will just be holding on to too much anger and hurt which affect your mental health. 40 .‎ Life is what we make of it--the choice is in our hands.‎ A. Make progress.‎ B. Be open to learning.‎ C. So it makes us feel depressed.‎ D. But we can control our thoughts, attitudes and reactions.‎ E. So, set yourself free and learn to forgive--you will be glad you did.‎ F. Treating people with respect sows the seeds of a healthy relationship.‎ G. Here are 4 little things to help you become a better version of yourself.‎ 第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节 (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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ There are many reasons that students don’t do well in school. It is  41  to learning challenges, an inability to connect with instructors, or simply being bored.‎ These  42  are relevant to me as a former at-risk student.‎ In the 10th grade, I failed 6 of 7 classes because I didn’t connect to the teaching method used, and  43   with students who didn’t care about school. As a  44  , I repeated 10th grade and was assigned to Ms. Felder’s office.‎ Ms. Felder made it clear that my  45   behavior wouldn’t be allowed. She also provided  46  direction that I didn’t want, but really needed at that time. Our conversations ‎ ‎·17·‎ didn’t   47  change my behavior, although it was the first time an educator showed any  48  for me.‎ The previous school year I didn’t receive any offers of  49   from my teachers. The  50  during my second attempt at the 10th grade was Ms. Felder — who was everywhere I didn’t want her to be. She was always in my  51  :  checking-in, providing guidance, and supporting my growth. I didn’t want her  52  , but it’s one of the best things that happened in my life. This seemingly  53  year with Ms. Felder made a change in my thinking and behavior,   54  unfortunately it would take many years before my performance and expectations for myself would slowly change.‎ My  55   journey was very difficult. Part of the reason that I  56  pushing forward was that I  57   that Ms. Felder told me to do better and have higher expectations for myself.‎ After many years of   58  , I graduated with my undergraduate degree from a famous school — American University.‎ Ms. Felder: Thank you for being there, supporting this once 59  youth. Please know that the lessons you taught me are now  60  with at-risk students through my work to help them do better, too.‎ ‎41. A. devoted B. referred C. related D. admitted ‎42. A. feelings B. reasons C. relations D. remarks ‎43. A. associated B. exchanged C. argued D. competed ‎44. A. group B. rule C. whole D. result ‎ ‎45. A. violent B. bad C. strange D. distinct ‎ ‎46. A. tough B. unfair C. improper D. simple ‎47. A. luckily B. regularly C. immediately D. clearly ‎48. A. concern B. comment C. doubt D. duty ‎49. A. compromise B. examination C. assistance D. explanation ‎50. A. difference        B. opportunity C. problem D. challenge ‎51. A. plan B. system C. business D. career ‎52. A. introduction   B. involvement C. influence D. information ‎53. A. universal B. useless C. unbearable D. unique ‎54. A. so B. but C. if D. because ‎55. A. educational B. spiritual C. professional D. technical ‎56. A. suggested B. kept C. considered D. avoided ‎ ‎·17·‎ ‎57. A. recorded B. remembered C. noted D. determined ‎58. A. struggles B. application C. performances D. research ‎59. A. absent-minded   B. hard-working C. kind-hearted D. at-risk ‎ ‎60. A. shared            B. compared C. agreed D. combined 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。‎ In 2018, Veronica Wirges and her husband feared they might be   61  the end of their music careers. Their   62  (project) had all broken up or finished and with no more work on the horizon, they considered   63  (quit)for good. Then Veronica had a small stroke of good luck, winning a radio contest from WFMC Jams. The prize? Two tickets to Bonnaroo, a music festival in Tennessee. The couple took in the shows   64  (glad)and filled extra time by busking (街头卖艺） at one of the campgrounds. They were hoping to just sell a few of their remaining CDs but instead, they   65  (attract) the attention of a writer  66  put their story on MTV.com. That story led to more work and the couple started  67  band they named Monsterboy. They’re now playing festivals of their own, including Austin’s SXSW. “  68  (Win)that contest was like fate had stepped in and pointed us back towards music,” she says. Want some more  69  (inspire)to get you moving on your big goals? Please visit   70  (us) website at www.rd.com.‎ 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)‎ 第一节 短文改错(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，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。‎ Today I’d like to share a lesson I learned it in my life: If you just sit around and wait for your life to turn out how you want it to be, it won’t. Three years ago, I just dreamed that one ‎ ‎·17·‎ day I will become a person without a sense of achievement.‎ However, I spent few time on my studies. That’s because I ended up being a loser. Then I decided to make a change and study hardly. I have made great progresses and I do have a sense of achievement now. Remembering that you must come out of your comfort zone if you want achieve something.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，你校组建了慢跑俱乐部。请给你的留学生朋友Peter写信，邀请他加入。内容包括：‎ 1. 组建俱乐部的目的；‎ 2. 俱乐部的主要活动；‎ 3. 报名的时间和地点；‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右 2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ 3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好，不计入词总数。‎ Dear Peter, ‎ How is everything going? __________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours, LiHua ‎ 参考答案 听力 1-5 CBBCC 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 BABAA 16-20 BABCA ‎·17·‎ 阅读理解 21-23 AAD 24-27 DABA 28-31 CCCB 32-35 BDDC ‎36-40 GDBFE 完形填空41-45 CBADB 46-50 ACACA 51-55 CBCBA 56-60 BBADA 语法填空 ‎61. at 62. projects 63. quitting 64. gladly 65 attracted ‎ ‎66. who/that 67. a 68. Winning 69. inspiration 70. our 短文改错 Today I’d like to share a lesson I learned it in my life: If you just sit around and wait for your life to turn out how you want it to be, it won’t. Three years ago, I just ‎ what dreamed that one day I will become a person without a sense of achievement.‎ would with However, I spent few time on my studies. That’s because I ended up being a loser. ‎ little why Then I decided to make a change and study hardly. I have made great progresses ‎ hard progress and I do have a sense of achievement now. Remembering that you must come out of ‎ Remember ‎ your comfort zone if you want∧ achieve something.‎ to 参考范文 Dear Peter,‎ ‎ How is everything going? I’m writing to tell you some good news. A jogging club has been founded in our school, which aims at enriching our after-class life. Since you are crazy about jogging, I’d like to invite you to join us.‎ ‎ Club members meet every Friday afternoon for mass learning. Regular courses are provided on how to strengthen your body by jogging. And chances are also available for exchange activities.‎ ‎ If you’re interested, please turn to the student union office, which is situated at the east end on the ground floor of the office building. It opens from3:00 to 6:30 pm on weekdays.‎ ‎·17·‎ ‎ I’m looking forward to your quick reply.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua ‎ 听力参考材料 Text 1‎ W: We’re just going around the corner for a drink. Won’t you join in us?‎ M: Well, I’d like to, but I’m not sure I have time.‎ W: oh, come on! Just a quick one!‎ Text 2‎ M: The summer holiday will begin next month. What are you going to do, Lily?‎ W: Dad will take me to my hometown and visit my grandparents.‎ Text 3‎ W: How on earth did you move that heavy desk to the room upstairs?‎ M: My classmates carried it with me.‎ Text 4‎ M: Are you sure you have corrected all the typing errors in this paper?‎ W: Perhaps I’d better read it through again.‎ M: I hope there are no more mistakes.‎ Text 5‎ M: The train was supposed to get here at 8 :00‎ W: I don’t think that’s possible. Today’s TV news said that the heavy snow stopped the train last night.‎ Text 6‎ W: What kind of person do you think you are?‎ M: Well, I am always energetic and enthusiastic. That’s my strongest personality.‎ M: Em, as I have said, I’m diligent and industrious. On the other hand, sometimes. I’m too hard-working and I put myself under too much pressure to make things perfect,‎ W: What qualities would you expect of persons working as a team?‎ M: To work in a team, in my opinion, two characteristics are necessary fro a person. That is, the person must be cooperative and aggressive.‎ W: How do you spend your spare time?‎ M: I like playing games and having sports,‎ W: So, what kind of sports do you like most?‎ M: Oh, it’s hard to narrow it down to just one.I mean, I like all kinds of sports, basketball, swimming, bike riding and so on. Maybe it is just the reason why I am so energetic and vigorous,‎ Text 7‎ W: My name is Mary, and I will be your waitress,‎ ‎·17·‎ M: Thank you, Mary. We have been looking forward to trying out this restaurant.‎ W: Before your main course, would you like to order an appetizer?‎ M: Sure,that sounds great. Where are your appetizers listed?‎ W: There is a special appetizer menu right here in the center of the table.‎ M: The chicken looks good. Is that pretty good?‎ W: You know, that is one of my favorites!‎ M: Ok, I’ll take one order of that.‎ W: You could choose another appetizer for half price to share,‎ M: Perfect! Please add on an order of onion rings.‎ Text 8‎ M: Maria. Can you tell us about your plans for the future?‎ W: Well, I’ve been considering taking a year out after I graduate. You know, maybe travel around the world and visit some different countries,‎ M: What do you hope to gain from traveling?‎ W: I’ve always been interested in seeing different places, and experiencing different cultures, so it will give me a chance to experience these things at first hand rather than read about them in a book. But I also think that the experience I gain will help me find a good job when I come back,‎ M: Why do you think so?‎ W: Well, the way I see it, a modern business environment is changing. Therefore, to be successful in one’s life, it is important to be able to accept changes.‎ M: What do you mean?‎ W: I mean that you should be willing to change your attitudes, and even working habits to suit the ever-- changing environment. And if you’ve spent some time traveling, it means that you have to get used to different ideas and ways of doing things,‎ M: Er... It sounds reasonable.‎ W: I also believe that traveling will teach me to be independent, as well as to value other people.‎ M: Why do you believe traveling will help you to value other people?‎ W:As you know, when you’re traveling you can’t get help from your family, so you have to depend on your friends, or even turn to unknown people.‎ M: Oh, I see. You’re right, Maria.‎ Text 9‎ M: Before the end of this semester, you’re supposed to hand in your research report. I will writhe the deadlines on the blackboard. First of all, you have to do some discussions, and that’s due by January 31st, which is two weeks away,‎ W: Do we have to have our outline by then?‎ M: No, your outline is due to on February 7th, which is a week later,‎ ‎·17·‎ W: When do we have to be doing the research?‎ M: That should be done over a month, basically from February to March.‎ W: And what about the writing?‎ M:Well, you can’t really get going on your writing until you’ve finished the research, so that’s really from March to May, with the due date on the 21st. Any more questions?‎ Text 10‎ ‎ In ancient times, the most important examinations were spoken, not written. In the schools of ancient Greece,testing usually consisted of saying poetry aloud or giving speeches. In the European universities of the Middle Ages, students who were working for advanced degrees had to discuss questions in their field of study with people who had made a special study of the subject. This custom exists today as a part of the process of testing candidate for the doctor’s degree.‎ ‎ Generally, however, modern examinations are written. The written examination, where all students are tested on the same questions, was probably not know until the nineteenth century. Perhaps it came into existence with the great increase in population and the development of modern industry. A room full of candidates for a state examination, timed exactly by electric clocks and carefully watched over by manages, resembles a group of workers at an automobile factory. Certainly, during examinations teachers and students are expected to act as machines.‎ ‎·17·‎