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宁波市2023学年第一学期高一年级期末考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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，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。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. How long did it take the man to finish the paper
A. Four hours. B. Five hours. C. Six hours.
2. What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Pack for his flight. B. Leave early tomorrow. C. Check the time of the flight.
3. How does Nancy feel when she hears about the gift
A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Disappointed.
4. Why is the man leaving early
A. He wants to avoid a traffic jam.
B. He isn’t interested in the movie.
C. He doesn’t know the way to the theatre.
5. What does the man think of the canned fish
A. It has a strong smell. B. It has gone bad. C. It tastes good actually.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Where did the woman expect the man to meet her
A. At the mall. B. At her house. C. At the theatre.
7. What time is it now
A.7: 10. B.7: 00. C.6: 50.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the man think of self-service stores
A. Convenient. B. Unsafe. C. Time-wasting.
9. What wasted the woman’s time
A. Collecting shopping data.
B. Signing in before shopping.
C. Reading advertisement messages.
10. What will the speakers do next
A. Ask a salesperson for help.
B. Shop in the self-service store.
C. Look for a convenience shop.
听第8段材料 ，回答第11至13 题。
11. Why does Bill look troubled
A. He is short of money.
B. He has made a big mistake.
C. He is facing a difficult choice.
12. What is Bill now
A. A computer engineer. B. A college student. C. An army officer.
13. What does the woman suggest Bill do
A. Learn to repair cars. B. Refuse the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where are the speakers
A. In a bookstore. B. In a publishing house. C. In a library.
15. What do we know about the man
A. He is a famous artist. B. He doesn’t work today. C. He lives around the corner.
16. Why does the Spider-Man story impress the man
A. It deals with the kid theme.
B. It is very simple to understand.
C. It talks about society at that time.
17. When was Watchmen written
A. In 1987. B. In 1986. C. In 1981.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What language does Saint Mary’s school teach now
A. Japanese. B. Russian. C. Spanish.
19. How does China help in the program
A. By offering books. B. By fully paying teachers. C. By sending some teachers.
20. What is the talk mainly about
A. Teaching rules of Saint Mary.
B. Chinese teaching in America.
C. Japanese learning in the United States.
第二部分 阅读理解（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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Do you have a story to share
Traces welcomes article submissions（提交）from historians, genealogists（系谱学者）, family history researchers, and history lovers.
·Ancest or stories
·Historical research and news
·Research tips
·Character studies
·Historical building profiles
·Antiques, collections, and preservation
·Personal heirlooms
Please note that all article submissions will be reviewed by the editor. The editor has the right to refuse submissions.
Articles are between 1,000 and 1,200 words（except personal heirloom submissions, which are 100-200 words）. If imagery is available, it must be high resolution（300 dpi）.
Send your submissions to eden.cox@.au.
21. Who decides whether your article will be accepted
A. History lovers. B. Historians.
C. Genealogists. D. Editors.
22. What submission is likely to be accepted
A. An imagery with low resolution. B. A research tip of around 200 words.
C. An ancestor story of around 1,100 words. D. A personal heirloom of around 1,200 words.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A note. B. A story. C. An advertisement. D. An encyclopedia.
B
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had animals in my life. These days, there are four small companions: three dogs and an eight-year-old brown Burmese cat called Soo. I love them all dearly and they are the best company possible. They greet me warmly each time I come home, never complain and never get angry or argue with me. I have, though, discovered recently, after all these years of never being without a pet, there are unexpected risks of living with animals.
This year, I’ve spent four weeks in hospital, thanks to the cat. I felt such a fool telling the doctors that the terrible bruising（擦伤）and growing lump（肿块）in the middle of my right foot was due to my cat misbehaving.
It was a Sunday night. I’d had friends for lunch and was in the kitchen clearing up. I’d emptied and washed a heavy glass ashtray（烟灰缸）, which I’d placed on the side. Soo knows she’s not allowed on the kitchen surfaces. Yet, she jumped up, marched towards the ashtray, and knocked it off. I like to think she didn’t know my foot was directly in her line of fire, but it was. I cried with pain. I couldn’t see any obvious wound and the ashtray survived the fall. I thought nothing more of it.
I’ve never seen such bruising as appeared the next day, but I carried on. I had work to do. It wasn’t too painful and surely the bruising would go away eventually. I carried on like that for a couple of weeks until a visit from my son, who thought the lump had grown and could be infected, so demanded I take a trip to the hospital.
As for forgiveness, there’s nothing to forgive. It’s my fault the ashtray was too close to the edge. There’ll still be treats and toys prepared for my pets under the Christmas tree.
24. What has the writer found recently about having pets
A. Pets are the best company possible. B. Pets may bring danger to their owners.
C. Pets never complain or argue with people. D. Dogs and cats are great pets in people’s life.
25. What was the result of the accident
A. I was grateful to my cat Soo. B. I was made fun of by doctors.
C. I only suffered some bruising. D. I stayed in hospital for several weeks.
26. What do we know about the accident
A. My son took my wound more seriously.
B. Soo didn’t knock off the ashtray on purpose.
C. It happened when I was cooking in the kitchen.
D. I took a trip to the hospital right after the accident.
27. Which can best describe the writer’s attitude towards pets
A. Love them all to bits. B. Hate their misbehaviors.
C. Understand their feelings. D. Complain about their company.
C
Of all the ways to define（定义）a challenge, the simplest works best: a call for special effort. It applies to everyone. It’s not enough to say that skiing a black diamond is a challenge; or that snowshoeing a 10-kilometr e route is a challenge. For some, neither may be. For others, both are unimaginable.
A call for special effort means only you know when you’re being challenged. If you’re red-faced and out of breath, it’s probably a challenge. If you have to focus and work hard to complete the task, consider yourself challenged.
This season, we sourced 10 of the most exciting winter challenges around Canada. Sure, there are some that even the writer has no intention of trying, but they all excite the imagination. They’re all about inspiring outdoor experiences at ExploreTM. We encourage adaptation as well as adoption.
When you read the feature（专栏）on page 28, you may give up the 6633 Arctic Ultra as well as the Ice Mile—but the Wapta Traverse, the famous Rocky Mountain ski tour, or the Pentathlon des Neiges, in Quebec City, may fit the bill nicely. Or maybe it’s a day-tour in the Rockies and sampling just one of the Pentathlon sports in a more relaxed setting. It’s up to you.
We wrote this article because we want you to see the possibility of winter: to look beyond a simple, though satisfying, day on the ski hill or skate on a nearby lake; to see winter as every bit as colorful as summer.
28. What does the writer think is the best way to define a challenge
A. Skiing a black diamond. B. A call for special effort.
C. Applying it to everyone. D. Snowshoeing a challenging route.
29. How does the writer feel about the 10 winter challenges around Canada in Paragraph 3
A. They are worth trying. B. They are the most challenging.
C. They are suitable for the writer. D. They fail to fire the imagination.
30. Which of the following will the writer avoid recommending
A. The Ice Mile. B. The Wapta Traverse.
C. The Pentathlon des Neiges. D. The Rocky Mountain ski tour.
31. What is the purpose of writing this article
A. To define a challenge. B. To introduce Canada’s sights.
C. To praise adventurous tourists. D. To encourage exploring winter challenges.
D
Computer-generated（产生）writers…writing computer-generated stories
Sports Illustrated is the latest media company to see its good name damaged—if not totally dishonest—about who or what is writing its stories at the beginning of the artificial intelligence （AI）age. The once-powerful media company said it was firing a company that produced articles for its website written by writers who clearly don’t exist.
This week, the Futurism website reported that Sports Illustrated used stories written by writers it could not identify. Upon questioning Sports Illustrated, Futurism said all of the writers with Al-generated photos disappeared from the magazine’s website. No explanation was offered. Futurism quoted（引用）an unnamed person at the magazine who said AI was used in the creation of some content as well—“no matter how much they say that it’s not.”
Sports Illustrated said the articles in question were created by a third-party company, AdVon Commerce, which made the magazine believe that they were written and edited by humans. AdVon had its writers use a pen name, “actions we don’t agree on,” Sports Illustrated said.
Earlier this year, experiments with AI went wrong at media companies. Many companies are testing the new technology at a time when human workers fear it could cost jobs. But it doesn’t work in journalism, which builds and markets its values-based products on truth. “Although there’s nothing wrong in media companies’ experimenting with AI, the mistake is in trying to hide it,” said Tom Rosenstiel, a University of Maryland professor who teaches journalism ethnics（新闻道德）. “If you want to be in the truth-telling business, you shouldn’t tell lies,” Rosenstiel said, “A secret is a form of lying.”
32. What can we learn about Sports Illustrated according to Paragraph 2
A. It was an honest media company. B. AI might do harm to its good name.
C. It fired a company started at an AI Age. D. Al made it the latest technology company.
33. Why did the Futurism question Sports Illustrated
A. Because Sports Illustrated used the same writers to create stories.
B. Because AI-generated stories were used on the magazine’s website.
C. Because Sports Illustrated quoted an unnamed person at the magazine.
D. Because AI-generated photos disappeared from the magazine’s website.
34. Which “cost” below is in the closet meaning to the “cost” in the last paragraph
A. This dictionary cost him 10 dollars.
B. The house cost my aunt an arm and a leg.
C. Such behaviour could cost you your place in the team.
D. I didn’t get my dream sports shoes because they cost a lot.
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. Media Companies that Use AI Tool.
B. Writing Computer-generated Stories.
C. Al Writing Ruining Media Company’s Fame.
D. Firing Companies that Produce Al-written Stories.
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。
We’re all human, and we know there are some days when we feel good and others when we get down in the dumps. But knowing how to keep things steady, or at least more positive than negative, is a smart move for your health, both mental and physical. 36 “Mood（情绪）awareness is a necessary part of keeping good mental health. It doesn’t mean you should feel positive all the time. 37 Instead, try to be aware of what your mood is, what events or environments can start it, and learn ways to find balance,” explains Himali Pandya, chief strategy and development officer at People USA, a mental health crisis prevention center.
At the first step, you’re supposed to try mood tracking. 38 Use one method per week, then think about which seemed to work best for you and consider building it into your routine going forward.
·Daily Journaling
Just let it flow! Each day, write down how you felt when you woke up in the morning, at midday, and in the evening. 39 It may also be helpful to write down anything that contributed to a change in your mood throughout the day. This is a great wellness activity that can help you process daily experiences.
·Mood Chart
This is similar to journaling, but it offers a bit more structure that can help show any patterns that seem to influence your mood. 40 And then draw columns（柱状图）for day of the week, mood, and mood-changing factors. Make it fun by using colored pens or emoji stickers for tracking.
A. Below are two popular ways to do this.
B. In fact, that is an unrealistic expectation.
C. And then there are times when our moods zip up and down!
D. Becoming aware of your mood trends can help you get there.
E. These are images you color in according to how you’re feeling.
F. Create a chart in your journal, on a whiteboard, or on a piece of paper.
G. If you notice mood changes between those time periods, write those down too.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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。
I remember vividly the moment the doctor told me my daughter Annabelle was severely disabled. A thousand 41 raced through my mind. Will she walk Will she talk Will she be able to read
“I couldn’t possibly 42 ,”said the doctor “But you should prepare yourself for the fact that she might never walk or talk.”
As well as 43 health, I wondered if she would have friends.
Now I know some of the answers. Although she has problems with the spine（脊柱）, she can walk huge distances. She can’t hold a 44 , but she can make her wants and needs known. And she has no friends.
Annabelle doesn’t get invited to birthday parties. To me, it’s this lack of inclusion（被接纳）that really 45 me. Therefore, I was 46 when I saw a post on social media from a little girl with Down’s syndrome（唐氏综合症）at her friend’s birthday party. She was 47 having the greatest time of her life. There were photos of her wearing a wide smile, 48 for the camera, her friend’s arms around her.
“This is amazing!” I wrote, “I am so glad she gets 49 in everything. My little girl was born with a spine problem. She hasn’t been invited to a single party in the last four years. 50 my heart.”
Later that day, a woman called Caroline, who I’d never met, sent me a message. Her so n Luca was having a fifth birthday party and he wanted to 51 Annabelle.
As Annabelle set off for the party, she felt 52 and became hesitant. But once inside, she was relaxed and felt included in every element by two 53 —a five-year-old boy and his mum. It was highly 54 .
My daughter now has memories that will last her a lifetime 55 that, she has her first ever friend.
41. A. means B. questions C. focuses D. opinions
42. A. discover B. lecture C. predict D. suffer
43. A. attracted to B. concerned about C. impressed with D. confused about
44. A. party B. debate C. meeting D. conversation
45. A. upsets B. affects C. surprises D. excites
46. A. stressed B. disappointed C. overjoyed D. frightened
47. A. obviously B. generally C. gradually D. immediately
48. A. debating B. checking C. explaining D. posing
49. A. reminded B. included C. observed D. funded
50. A. Hardens B. Breaks C. Steals D. Opens
51. A. forgive B. rescue C. invite D. shelter
52. A. worried B. excited C. calm D. powerful
53. A. volunteers B. teenagers C. strangers D. parents
54. A. emotional B. professional C. wise D. suitable
55. A. Less than B. Rather than C. Fewer than D. More than
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。
China is well-known for its long and amazing civilization. Many factors make it possible, one of 56 is the Chinese writing system.
Starting as a picture-based language, written Chinese dates back several thousand years to the use of longgu—animal bones and shells with 57 （carve）symbols on them. By the Shang Dynasty, the symbols had become a highly developed writing system 58 time went by, a wide variety of dialects and characters came into being because of geographical 59 （difference）Later on, Emperor Qinshihuang united the Chinese people and culture, 60 （lead）to the singular（单一的）development of the writing system. As a result, Chinese people, regardless of location or dialect, now almost have no 61 （difficult）in communicating in writing.
Written Chinese also serves as a great way 62 （connect）China’s present with its past Because of it, people can read the classic works written in ancient times. People think highly of the Chinese writing system 63 feel proud of the Chinese calligraphy, which is 64 art form enjoying great popularity now.
As China is becoming stronger and more powerful, recently, the number of international students learning Chinese 65 （increase）rapidly.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是某国际学校的学生李华。你校上周邀请专家Mr. Smith给学生做了一个有关野生动物保护的讲座。请你为校英文报写一则报道，内容包括：
1.讲座时间和地点；
2.讲座内容；
3.活动反响。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
A Lecture on “Wildlife Protection”
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Through the dining room window, the rays of the setting sun glowed orange and gold. It looked like a huge traditional lantern（灯笼）lit in the sky for the whole world to see, as Ramadan（斋月）, the Muslim（穆斯林）holy month, came to an end.
During Ramadan, Muslim children dance in the streets, swinging traditional lanterns of all sizes. This year, Ayasha’s grandparents in Egypt had sent a lantern to Kamil, Ayasha’s younger brother. Kamil’s lantern was bright blue, with a battery-powered flashing light instead of a candle. Ever since Kamil had opened the package, he had been joyously swinging（旋转）his flashing lantern.
“His lantern is really just a holiday toy,” Ayasha said to herself as she watched him, “My lantern is special, something I want to keep forever”. Her lantern, made of beautiful shiny glass, was a loving touch of home. Her grandparents had sent it to her when her family moved to America for her dad’s new engineering job. Ayasha smiled proudly as she lit the candle inside her lantern.
Tomorrow would be a day for celebration—for wearing new clothes to morning prayers（祷告）for sharing gifts and sweet treats and for showing love to family and friends. Ayasha couldn’t wait.
“Time for dinner! The food smells delicious!” Dad announced. “My favorite cake!” Kamil cried excitedly, swinging his lantern in circles. “Be careful, Kamil!” Mom cried and carefully avoided the swinging lantern as she carried a large bowl of so up to the table. But Kamil was too excited to calm down. The blue light kept swinging until unfortunately, he knocked into Mom. His lantern fell onto the sofa and was intact（完好无损的）, but the bowl Mom was holding fell to the floor, spilling（洒）he soup and sending broken pieces everywhere!
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: To make things worse, Kamil stumbled（绊倒）against the table, knocking over Ayasha’glass lantern.
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Paragraph 2: Ayasha opened the door and saw Kamil standing there with his most-treasured lantern.
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宁波市2023学年第一学期高一期末考试
英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分；每题1.5分）
1-5 BCAAB 6-10 CAABC 11-15 CBBAB 16-20 CACAB
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
21-23 DCC 24-27 BDAA 28-31 BAAD 32-35BBCC
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 DBAGF
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）
41-45 BCBDA 46-50 CADBB 51-55 CACAD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. which 57. carved 58. As 59. differences
60. leading 61. difficulty 62. to connect 63. and
64. an 65. has increased /has been increasing
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
A Lecture on “Wildlife Protection”
Last Friday witnessed a fascinating lecture with the theme of “Wildlife Protection” in the Lecture Hall.
The lecture, which was given by Mr. Smith, a famous biologist, started at 9: 00 a. m., running for two hours. Through presenting specific facts, figures and stories, Mr. Smith introduced the challenges faced by various species worldwide and highlighted the importance of preserving natural habitats. He also proposed effective measures young people can take to safeguard wildlife.
The lecture received an overwhelmingly positive response from the students. They were deeply moved and motivated to take action in their own lives and contribute to wildlife conservation.
第二节（满分25分）
To make things worse, Kamil stumbled（绊倒）against the table, knocking over Ayasha’s glass lantern. Its breaking glass sounded like a warning bell, and the candle inside blew out immediately. The room was very quiet for a moment. “Accidents happen,” Mom broke the silence with a sigh as she wiped up the spills. In a fit of anger, Ayasha stormed into her bedroom with her broken lantern, slamming the door behind her. The bright Ramadan sunset faded to darkness, and her excitement faded with it. For her, the celebration was spoiled before it even started. Ayasha cried herself to sleep. Suddenly, she was waken up by a knock on the door.
Ayasha opened the door and saw Kamil standing there with his most-treasured lantern. With his head drooping, he said softly, “You can have my lantern since I broke yours.” Knowing how much his first lantern meant to him, Ayasha was touched by his offer. Ramadan was a time for family and forgiveness, and lanterns were only symbols. The real light and warmth came from acts of kindness. Ayasha embraced her brother and answered, “Thank you, Kamil, but keep your lantern. Go to bed early tonight. We don’t want to be late for morning prayers tomorrow.” Ayasha smiled, determined to give thanks for strength, health, and all the blessings in life.
听力原文：
Text 1
W: You look tired and sleepy. Do you have trouble falling asleep
M: No, I had to finish the paper for history class from 9: 00 last night to 2: 00 in the morning, （1）because I didn’t remember it until I finished watching TV.
Text 2
W: You should check the airline’s website before you leave tomorrow, just to make sure your flight is on time.（2）
M: Good idea. But let me just finish packing first.
Text 3
M: Happy Valentine’s Day, Nancy! Would you like some chocolate
W: Oh, I really wasn’t expecting a Valentine gift.（3）But I love chocolate! Thank you so much!
Text 4
W: Why are you leaving so early The movie doesn’t start till seven.
M: You know, it’s a nightmare on the expressway during rush hour.（4）
Text 5
M: Does this canned fish taste funny to you I think it might be time to throw it out.（5）
W: This is a special kind of canned fish from Sweden. It has a really strong flavor, but it hasn’t gone bad.
Text 6
M: Come in! Come in!
W: Hi, Gary. What happened I was waiting for you at the theater. Why didn’t you meet me there （6）
M: I thought we were supposed to meet at my house.
W: Didn’t you know the movie starts at 7: 00 （7）We were going to meet at the theater at 6: 50. It doesn’t make sense to meet here.
M: I’m sorry. We must have misunderstood each other.
W: Why don’t you try to be clearer next time
M: You’re right. I am sorry. Let’s just go and watch the movie.
W: I don’t want to go now. We’ve already missed ten minutes of the movie.（7）I don’t want to see it without watching the beginning. Let’s go to the shopping mall instead.
Text 7
W: It’s so hot, Andrew. Where can I buy some water
M: Look, there is a self-service store there.
W: I got into trouble there last time. Let’s find a convenience store instead.
M: Really Self-service supermarkets are becoming popular now. You can go shopping without asking for help from the salesperson. It’s really convenient as far as I know.（8）What happened
W: Of course, it is not that simple. As a new user, I had to sign in first. That was a waste of time.（9）What’s worse, customers are asked for their phone number. It’s possible for them to receive advertisement messages or calls, because their shopping data is collected.
M: Anyway, you don’t need to sign in this time.
W: Worse still, nobody offered help when I had problems. I was at sea with the functions of the product. If I had been in the convenience store, the salesperson would have given me a hand immediately.（10）
M: OK. Let’s go along the street to see if we can find one.（10）
Text 8
W: Hi, Bill. You look troubled. What’s the matter （11）
M: Hi, Grace. I have a big decision to make.（11）My uncle offered me a job as the lead engineer at a service station and with good pay.
W: That’s wonderful, but are you going to quit college （12）
M: That’s exactly the problem. One side of me says, “Oh, go ahead! You can go back to college anytime. What job could you get after college that would pay you $15 an hour That’s $30,000 a year!”
W: And then
M: And then, the other side says, “Hold it, not so fast! For all those years you were in the army, you planned to go to college so that you would have many job possibilities to choose from. You’ve planned your whole life around going to college.” And now...
W: I can see it. It’s true that with your experience in the army, you could do excellent work repairing cars if you accept the job. But you are doing very well now. Just think of the future. You will get better jobs.（13）
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M: Hey, what are you doing here
W: Oh, there’s a book I want to buy, so I came to this shop.（14）My office is right around the corner from here, so I came here during my lunch hour. What about you
M: I have the day off,（15）so I came here to buy a new book edition of some Spider-Man stories that were published in the 1980s.
W: Really I didn’t know you liked those kinds of books. I thought they were for kids.
M: Most of them are. But in 1986, a really famous artist made a Spider-Man book that is for adults. It is very well written and it really impresses me. （16）
W: What is so good about the Spider-Man story
M: Well, it’s about Spider-Man, but it’s also about society at the time.（16）Things are never as simple as they seem.
W: Sounds interesting. What other stories like that do you like
M: I also like Watchmen by Alan Moore from 1987, （17）and The X-Men by Chris Claremont from1981. They also deal with adult themes.
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W: Some schools in the United States and other countries offer Chinese language classes with the government support from China.（20）Saint Mary’s School is a private college preparatory school in Medford, Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest. Saint Mary teaches Spanish, German and Latin.（18）It added Mandarin in 2005. In 2008, it became the first school in the country to join the Confucius classroom program. The program pays about half the costs of a teacher sent to a school in the United States. China’s Education Ministry also provides books and other materials.（19）Saint Mary’s principal, Frank Phillips, says knowing Chinese will help students in a world where China is quickly gaining economic power. The Confucius classroom program is in about forty countries, including more than fifty American schools and universities. A recent report said more schools in the United States are teaching Chinese,（20）although the numbers are still low. But it said foreign language teaching in public elementary and middle schools dropped sharply in recent years. Fewer schools teach French, German, Russian or Japanese. There are language teacher shortages, but some schools say a law that only measures progress in math and reading has hurt language teaching.

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