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考试时间：2024.01.06 14:00-16:00
盐城市2023-2024学年第一学期高一年级期末模拟英语试题
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。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. How did the man go to the village
A. By car. B. By train. C. By bike.
2. What was the man doing last night
A. He was making a call.
B. He was doing his work.
C. He was repairing his computer.
3. Why was the woman waiting for her roommate
A. To return keys. B. To get into her room. C. To borrow textbooks.
4. Where do the speakers agree to go
A. To a theater. B. To a museum. C. To a beach.
5. What does the woman mean
A. It is hard to get tickets.
B. It is cheaper to buy tickets online.
C. It is necessary to buy the tickets at the door.
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。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 is the woman most likely to be
A. A librarian. B. A salesperson. C. A teacher.
7. What will the man do
A. Go to the city center. B. Check the computer again. C. Wait for the woman's call.听第7段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Fellow workers. C. Brother and sister.
9. What is the man drinking
A. Milk. B. Tea. C. Coffee.
听第8段材料，回答第 10至 12 题。
10. Who could the man most probably be
A. A salesperson. B. A marketing director. C. A computer repairman.
11. What will happen tomorrow
A. There will be a meeting.
B. A new computer will be bought.
C. Some customers will visit the company.
12. What is the man going to do next
A. Give a lecture. B. Attend a meeting. C. Go to the sales department
听第9段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. Where will the woman go this weekend if the weather is bad
A. To the beach. B. To a store. C. To a library.
14. What will the man do if he finishes his report
A. See some videos. B. Work out at the gym. C. Practice the guitar.
15. What would the woman do if she had lots of money
A. Buy a huge TV. B. Live on an island. C. Open a video store.
16. What does the woman think of their wishes
A. Realistic. B. Nice. C. Impractical.
听第10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What had people told the speaker to do
A. Eat something before running.
B. Go running in the park.
C. Watch out for thieves.
18. Why did the speaker take the young man by the arm
A. To help him stand up. B. To get his money back. C. To demand an apology.
19. How did the young man feel
A. Angry. B. Surprised. C. Frightened.
20. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His funny experience. B. His brave behavior. C. His fitness plan.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
It isn’t necessary to know everything before heading out into the wilderness, but studying a quality first-aid guide book and familiarizing yourself with the necessary skills can be enough to save someone’s life.
Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid by William W. Forgey
This book does a great job of breaking down how to examine, judge, and stabilize your patient or situation, manage the person’s physical symptoms(症状), and know what questions to ask. It covers a wider range of possible injuries and treatment options than some other wilderness first-aid books. This book costs $12.79 and is easy to read and understand.
Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills by The Mountaineers
In its 9th edition, the book, which costs $21.99, has become a gold standard for anyone planning to spend significant time in the backcountry. Written by climbers for climbers, this book has everything you need to know to stay safer, from basic first aid to staying safe in avalanche terrain (雪崩地形), and learning how to move forward without networking.
Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers by Alun Richardson
The book, which costs $13.59, not only contains information about wilderness first aid but also attempts to teach you safety and survival skills from hiking basics to winter adventures. This book stands out because of its detailed visual diagrams that illustrate the right and wrong ways to achieve different techniques.
Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities by James Wilkerson
The book, which costs $32.95, is a great addition to your collection if you've already read some of the other wilderness first-aid books, and maybe even taken a course already but are still wanting to learn more. Many doctors and nurses like this book because they practice basic medical diagnosis (诊断) regularly.
21. What does William W. Forgey introduce in detail in his book
A. The ways of comforting injured climbers.
B. The steps to determine a medical problem.
C. The advice on keeping away from potential dangers.
D. Visual diagrams showing treatment options.
22. How much is the book based on the real-life climbing experiences
A. $21.99. B. $13.59. C. $12.79. D. $32.95.
23. Which book especially suits climbers with a background in medicine
A. Wilderness Medicine: Beyond First Aid.
B. Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills.
C. Mountaineering: Essential Skills for Hikers and Climbers.
D. Medicine for Mountaineering & Other Wilderness Activities.
B
It’s commonly thought that boys perform better than girls in math and science. Researchers have challenged that stereotype (刻板印象) for a long time, and a recent study, published in the journal Nature Communications in September, found a new way to attack it.
The study found that women are better than men at sustaining (维持) their performance on longer tests, including math and science.
Researchers Pau Balart, from the University of the Balearic Islands in Spain, and Matthijs Oosterveen from Erasmus University in the Netherlands, analyzed (分析) data collected every three years from 2006 to 2015. The data came from 74 countries and regions, for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). This is a standardized test of 15-year-old students’ performance in reading, math and science.
Their earlier results agreed with earlier findings that boys do better than girls in math and science. But when they compared the two groups’ scores at different stages of the test, girls tended to perform more stably (稳定地) in math and science, while boys started getting fewer correct answers.
Although boys seemed to show advantages from the start in math and science, the authors wrote, “This finding suggests that longer tests shrink it in math and science,” according to Nature. To prove this, the researchers analyzed another database with over 400 math tests, which lasted longer than PISA’s two hours. They found that, at least for math, the scoring gap between boys and girls decreased.
This isn’t the observation of better test endurance (忍耐力) in women. Oxford University used to add an extra 15 minutes to its math and computer science exams. They found female students’ scores improved.
Olga Shurchkov, an associate professor at Wellesley College in the US, told Newsweek: “This study is important because it provides cross-country evidence that suggests these gender (性别) gaps can be reduced.”
In her earlier study, she found that, given more time, women tended to be more careful and make fewer mistakes. They also were less likely to quit a task early. This also supports the finding of the present study.
24. What did the new study find
A. Boys are better than girls at math and science.
B. Girls usually do better than boys in shorter tests.
C. Girls prefer longer math and science tests than boys.
D. The length of a test affects girls and boys’ scores.
25. What does the underlined word “shrink” probably mean
A. Make something smaller.
B. Make something larger.
C. Keep something the same.
D. Make something appear.
26. As to the findings about female students on tests, which of the following is true
A. They were more likely to give up on longer tests.
B. They were not as quick at thinking as male students.
C. They tended to perform better at the beginning of a test.
D. They tended to be more patient and careful on longer tests.
27. According to the text, what is the importance of the study
A. It answered questions raised by earlier studies.
B. It could help to reduce gender gaps on tests.
C. It could attract girls to study math and science.
D. It is the first cross-country study of gender gaps on tests.
C
What impresses you most when you think back to your years at university For me, it is my first Greek philosophy class from Dr. Degenaar at Stellenbosch University.
Dr. Degenaar came into the lecture room on the first Friday morning of the term and asked us to write down our own definition of the “soul”. Here was the “teacher” asking us what we thought—it was an almost unexpected experience. He was not telling us what he thought but asking us how we saw something. The following discussion was interesting. That was my first experience of real learning in a classroom.
Almost 50 years have passed since that experience. Of the other lecturers who “taught” me during that year, I remember they “taught” me the history of Greek philosophy, but I remember little of that history and absolutely nothing of those lecturers. And most of what I remember about Greek philosophy is what I learned in Dr. Degenaar’s class, for my own interest.
I took further courses with Dr. Degenaar in the following years. Like the first class, there was little “lecturing” at us, but far more involvement of us all in a process of mutual (共同的) discovery in which we learned a lot about each other and the important issues of the day. The excitement of discovery stays with me. Then it took me almost another 20 years to get a deeper understanding of what had happened in that lecture hall: experiential learning.
Traditionally, learners have been seen as “empty containers” waiting to be “filled” with learning given them by the teacher. The learner is, therefore, dependent on the teacher for what to think and how to pliance(遵从) is rewarded and so independent and original thinking is not developed.
In contrast, in experiential learning, the learner is encouraged to think for himself or herself not to repeat the thought patterns of the teacher. The learning happens not because of what a “teacher” or “lecturer” says but because of what the learner does. In this sense, I think this is the best way to learn and everyone should try it and learn from it.
28. What did the author think of his first Greek philosophy class
A. Boring. B. Amazing. C. Confusing. D. Challenging.
29. Why does the author compare Dr. Degenaar and the other lecturers
A. To prove Dr. Degenaar’s devotion to his career.
B. To stress Dr. Degenaar’s great influence on him.
C. To point out Dr. Degenaar’s popularity among students.
D. To show the author's deep interest in Greek philosophy.
30. How does experiential learning differ from traditional learning
A. It combines theory with practice. B. It has no limit on learning places.
C. It encourages independent thinking. D. It focuses more on the result of learning.
31. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To introduce his respected teachers.
B. To share his favorite university lesson.
C. To explain the factors of experiential learning.
D. To recommend an effective learning approach.
D
The number of adults worldwide with dementia (痴呆) could rise from about 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million by 2050, driven by factors like midlife obesity (肥胖), smoking and social isolation, according to a study published Thursday by the Lancet.
While improvements in education are forecast to reduce dementia cases by 6.2 million in 2050, researchers said this would be canceled out (抵消) by trends in obesity, high blood sugar and smoking, which are estimated to cause an additional 6.8 million cases, the Guardian reported.
Risk factors for dementia also include stress, depression, physical inactivity, diabetes (糖尿病), heavy alcohol consumption, head injury, exposure to air pollution and low education, researchers said.
The rate of dementia is estimated to rise in every country, ranging from a 1,926% increase in Qatar to a 27% increase in Japan, while dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to increase by about 99.67%.
Researchers estimated that dementia cases would increase by roughly 117% by 2050 due to growth of the elderly population alone, a factor forecast to have the severest impact in East Asia.
To reduce the risk of dementia, policymakers must support low-cost programs promoting exercise, a healthy diet and quitting smoking, lead author Emma Nichols, a researcher at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, told the Guardian.
Dementia is a syndrome(综合症), usually progressive, which harms memory and other functions of thought beyond what would usually be expected from aging. Though dementia can result from Alzheimer’s disease or a stroke, it is not an unavoidable result of aging, the World Health Organization said. A 2020 study published by the Lancet suggested that low education might be a risk factor for dementia, because improved health education helps decrease the risk of head injury or of too much alcohol drinking. $818 billion is the annual global cost of treating dementia, the WHO estimated in 2017. Famous figures who were diagnosed with dementia include actress Rita Hayworth, actor James Stewart, former President Ronald Reagan and former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
32. What can we learn from the Guardian report
A. The effects of education on dementia are ignored.
B. There will be 6.8 million cases of dementia in 2050.
C. Education alone can’t change the worsening trend in dementia.
D. Obesity, high blood pressure and smoking are the main causes of dementia.
33. Who might have the best lifestyle according to the text
A. Qataris. B. Chinese. C. Americans. D. Japanese.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Dementia can’t be avoided as a result of aging.
B. Aging has the similar effect on people as dementia does.
C. We can cure dementia if we spend $818 billion every year.
D. Dementia influences people equally whatever their social position.
35. Where is the text probably from
A. A government report. B. An education paper.
C. A health magazine. D. A product brochure.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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。
Finding the time to practice is one of the hardest things about learning a language. These activities don’t take longer than 10 minutes and they provide a great way to slip in some daily language practice even on the busiest of days. Plus, taking the time to practice for 10 minutes here and there will be of great benefit to your progress. 36
Play a game.
Learning a language should be fun. Games are fun. Take five minutes or so to complete a level or run through one round of questions or whatever. 37 There is no point in playing something that’s easy, ─ trust me, I’ve made this mistake.
Read a newspaper.
You can learn many things from reading a newspaper, from serious situations taking place around the world to less serious things like who was the best-dressed at the Oscars. 38 Obviously, it’s near impossible to buy a newspaper in your target language if you are not in a native-speaking country, but that’s where the beauty of the internet comes in.
Run through some flashcards
Whenever you learn a new word, make sure you write it down on a flashcard along with an explanation that you will understand and remember. 39 While you’re waiting for your coffee or your lunch to heat up in the microwave, run through a few of these flashcards and test your memory.
Watch commercials(广告) in your target language
Everyone hates commercials. 40 The best thing about ads is that they are short and to the point, so you can watch a few in 10 minutes, or watch one over and over again until you have mastered its meaning.
How about it Think you have a spare 10 minutes free every day I challenge you to choose at least three of these activities and incorporate them into your coffee break (or while you are waiting for the bus, or while you are waiting in line at a store) in the coming week.
A. Use colors and images if you need to.
B. Here are the ways to learn a language on your coffee break.
C. You can also learn and practice a language by reading a newspaper.
D. Remember to choose a game that you can actually practice and learn from.
E. If you think about it as if you are writing a to-do list, then it’ll seem like a much easier task.
F. But despite their bad qualities, they are a great way to pick up a language because they offer lots of keywords and are often repeated.
G.With our increasingly busy lifestyles and the never-ending list of things to do, it’s often pushed to the sidelines in favor of something else.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was painful and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and 41 all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved another one soon follow.
Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each other on a high 42 . Once the three pots began to boil, he placed 43 in one pot, eggs in the second and ground coffee beans in the third. He then let them 44 and boil, without saying a word to his daughter. The daughter complained and 45 waited, wondering what he was doing.
Twenty minutes later, he took the potatoes out of the pot and put them in one bowl and the eggs in another. He then ladled (舀) the coffee out and placed it in a cup.
The daughter 46 that the potatoes were soft. Her father then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she 47 the hard-boiled egg. 48 , he asked her to drink the coffee. Its rich pleasant smell brought a 49 to her face. “Father, what does this mean ” she asked.
He then 50 that the potatoes, the eggs and coffee beans had each faced the same adversity (逆境) — the boiling water. However, each one reacted 51 . The potato went in strong, hard and unrelenting, but in boiling water, it became soft and weak. The egg was fragile (易碎的), with the thin outer shell 52 its liquid interior (内部) until it was put in the boiling water. Then the inside of the egg became hard. Yet, the ground coffee beans were 53 . Exposed to the boiling water, they changed the water and 54 something new.
“Which are you,” he asked his daughter. “When adversity 55 on your door, how do you respond Are you a potato, an egg, or a coffee bean ”
A. spending B. wasting C. struggling D. arguing
42. A. shelf B. pan C. table D. fire
43. A. tomatoes B. potatoes C. noodles D. corn
44. A. sit B. blow C. skip D. remain
45. A. nervously B. impatiently C. devotedly D. willingly
46. A. declared B. noticed C. concluded D.promised
47. A. sorted B. observed C. maintained D. launched
48. A. Luckily B. Instead C. Gradually D. Finally
49. A. regret B. tear C. change D. smile
50. A. suggested B. proved C. explained D. ensured
51. A. similarly B. differently C. passively D. actively
52. A. ruining B. protecting C. damaging D. covering
53. A. common B. unique C. rare D. clear
54. A. discovered B. changed C. created D.imagined
55. A. centers B. calls C. knocks D. counts
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 the mid-1800s, people began thinking about better approaches to 56.___________(enjoy) music anytime and anywhere. Music boxes were very popular, 57. ____________ they could not recreate the human voice, so inventors set about creating a new sound recording device.
In 1860, a Frenchman, Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville, invented a device 58._________(call) a “phonautograph”. It was able to record sound on paper, but was not able to play it back. Because of this problem, it was never commercially 59. ___________ (success). However, scientists used it to explore the nature of sound and speech.
Next, in 1877, an American inventor named Thomas Edison made a new 60._________(invent) called the “phonograph”, which could record sound and play it back. However, only certain sounds could 61. ___________ (record) by the machine. Very low sound couldn’t be reproduced, and very loud sounds would make the recording jump. 62. _________, Edison thought it would be best used for capturing (捕捉) people’s speech.
Inventors still wanted to record singers and musicians performing together. They finally made great advancements and invented flat disks. These disks were much 63. ___________ (strong) and more useful than before. As 64. ___________ result, the sound of music and voice was able to be captured and played back in high quality.
In the 1890s, new digital musical formats(数字音乐格式) began to compete with the phonograph record for sales. Nowadays, the phonograph is only popular with a small number of enthusiastic audio fans 65. ________ love the way that they look, feel and sound.
第四部分 基础知识（共三节, 满分25分）
第一节 从方框中选出合适的单词，并用其正确的形式填空，其中有两个词是多余的
（共5小题，每小题1分，计5分）
convenient approach flexible apologize explore frequent adapt
66. Jenny had to make an ____________ to Amy for her not making it to the cinema.
67. Tai Chi helps stretch your muscles and improve your body’s _______________.
68. The new movie is an ___________ of a famous novel written by Charles Dickens.
69. We would appreciate it if you could reply at your earliest ______________.
70. Space ____________ is of great significance, which provides a platform for us to look into the origin of the universe.
第二节 用短语的正确形式填空（共10小题；每小题1分，共10分）
71. Friends are people who share common values and support you ______________(同甘共苦).
72. Many teenagers skip meals to lost weight but most of them _______________(最终处于) putting on weight again.
73. Good writers usually ____________(凭借，利用) their personal experiences in their writing.
74. Nowadays it is not allowed _______________(使爆炸) firecrackers because they might cause accidents.
75. Remember to drink water throughout exercise _______________(弥补) water lost to sweat.
76. There is a merry atmosphere ________________(可感觉到) with the approach of the Spring Festival.
77. You may feel anxious that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, ________________ (快速长高) in height or getting left far behind.
78. We must fight against inequality and ________________(公平对待) the weak.
79. Most people assume that regular exercise _____________(创造奇迹) for the body and mind.
80. She managed _____________(克服) her shyness, which, in turn, helped her to get promoted.
第三节 单句句法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
81. We have reached a point ____________ we wish to enjoy and understand literature.
82. Your parents have experienced something similar and do not want you to go __________ the same pain.
83. Literature is the expression of life __________ forms of truth and beauty.
84. It is normal for teenagers to be slightly overweight and there is no reason ___________ they should be worried.
85. To start with, physical activity increases the ___________(efficient) of your heart and lungs. During exercise, your heart and lungs must work harder.
86. Tai chi has taught me to relax my mind, ___________(enable) me to stay cool in stressful situations.
87. Then there was an _____________ (explode) of bright colours and lively music, and the group jumped into action.
88. I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day, and I still don’t feel like _____________(respond) to any of her online messages.
89. _____________ the cold outside, their happy faces fill the air with warmth while merry laughter rings throughout the house.
90. Scenes ______________(require) CGI are filmed in front of a green screen in the studio.
第五部分 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你校的外教要在中国过春节，请你根据以下内容，用英文写一篇短文介绍我国的春节，并祝他春节愉快。
时间：一般在阳历二月份，中国农历正月初一，前后要持续半个月。
风俗：1．春节前人们要大扫除，大年夜全家人聚集在一起吃年夜饭；
年夜饭后人们看春晚，燃放烟花，包饺子;
年初一、初二走访亲友，给孩子们压岁钱。
注意：1. 字数100左右;
2. 可以适当增加情节，以使行文连贯。
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_____________________________________________________________________________盐城市高一英语期末模拟试题答案
听力 ABBCB ACBBC ACBAB CCBCA
阅读 BAD DADB BBCD CDDC BDCAF
完型 CDBAB BBDDC BBBCC
语法填空
56. enjoying 57. but 58. called 59. successful 60.invention
61. be recorded 62. Thus/Therefore 63. stronger 64. a 65. who/that
词汇
66~70 apology /flexibility/ adaptation/ convenience/ exploration
71~75 through thick and thin / end up / draw on/ to set off/ to make up for
76~80 in the air/ shooting up/ do justice to/ does wonders/ to get over
81~85 where / through/ in / why / efficiency
86~90 enabling/ explosion / responding / Despite / requiring
书面表达
The Chinese Spring Festival falls on the first day of the Chinese Lunar Year, which is usually in February and lasts for half a month.
Before the first day of the lunar year, the Chinese people usually do a thorough cleaning. On the Chinese New year’s Eve, all family members will get together to have a big dinner, after which they watch the Spring Festival Gala, set off fireworks and make dumplings. Furthermore, on the first or second day, people usually visit their relatives and friends and give some lucky money to children.
May you have a happy Spring Festival in China.
听力材料
(Text 1)
W: You had a wonderful holiday in the village. That sounds like fun.
M: Yes, it was.
W: How did you get there Did you go by train
M: No, we wanted to take our bikes with us so Dad drove us there.
(Text 2)
W: I phoned you last night at 8:00 but you didn’t answer. What were you doing
M: I was doing my work on my computer and I didn't hear the phone ring. Sorry!
(Text 3)
M: Why are you late for class
W: Oh, I locked the keys in my room. I had to wait until my roommate got back so that I could get my textbooks.
(Text 4)
W: I think we should go to the theater.
M: But we all like different kinds of films. And I don't think anyone will choose the museum, do you W: Mm, so that just leaves the beach.
M: That's a great idea!
(Text 5)
M: Do we have to get the tickets for the exhibition on the Internet in advance
W: Certainly. What's more, tickets at the door are usually sold at a higher price.
(Text 6)
W: What can I do for you
M: I'm trying to find this book. But it doesn't seem like this library has it.
W: Have you checked the computer
M: I have already. It says the book is on the shelf, but I didn't find it there.
W: We can always borrow books from the library in the city center.
M: You can do that
W: Yes. I’ll make the call and let you know when it gets in. Could you give me your phone number
M: OK. I'll write it down here.
(Text 7)
W: Tom, can I get past you to the fridge I need some milk and sugar.
M: Sure. Have you tried this tea It tastes good.
W: No, I'm not fond of tea. I like the coffee they give us.
M: Yeah, I love working here. There are so many great benefits! Did you hear about the new vacation policy
W: Yes, it's great!
(Text 8)
W: I just received a call from the sales manager on the 2nd floor. He said their Internet is down again. Can you go there and find out what the problem is
M: Well, I’m really busy fixing a problem with the marketing director's computer. He asked me to get this repair work finished today. I heard he has to give a lecture at the meeting tomorrow. Can that wait
W: I don't think so. The members of the sales department on the 2nd floor are preparing some reports. They have to meet important customers this afternoon.
M: All right. Then, I'll take care of that first.
(Text 9)
M: So, what are you doing this weekend
W: It depends. If the weather is good, I think I'll go to the beach.
M: And if it isn’t
W: Then I'll do some shopping. What about you
M: If I finish my report in the library, I’ll rent a few videos to watch at home. But I don't think I'll finish it. Do you ever wish you had more time, for everything
W: Of course. There's never enough. So what would you do if you had more time
M: I guess I'd practice the guitar and work out at the gym more. How about you
W: I'll go to concerts or do more shopping. But that takes money, too. And I really wish I had more money
M: So what would you do if you had lots of money
W: I'd live on an island.
M: Sounds nice. I’d buy a huge TV and open a video store.
W: Well, I guess we should be realistic. Without hard work, our wishes may never come true.
(Text 10)
M: A few years ago my wife and I were living in New York. Our apartment was next to Central Park, and every morning I went for a run before I went to work.A lot of people had told me to be careful of thieves in the park, so I didn’t usually take anything with me. But one morning my wife asked me to buy some bread on the way home, so I put $10 in my back pocket.While I was running through the park, a young man knocked into me. He apologized and continued running. I thought it was a bit strange, so I checked my pocket and found that the money was missing. I immediately ran after the young man and took him by the arm. I started shouting and demanding that he give me the $10. I'm not usually a hot-headed person but I was really angry. This frightened him and he quickly put his hand in his pocket and gave me the money. Then he ran away as fast as he could. I bought the bread and went home. As soon as I got there, I began to tell my wife my story. "You won't believe what happened to me!" I started. She immediately interrupted, “I know, you left the money for the bread on the kitchen table.”

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