江苏省石庄高级中学2007届高三进班摸底考试英语试题
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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 is the woman going to do?
A．Feel cool. B．Start soon. C．Stay there for five minutes.
2．How do you think of the man?
A．He is the happiest man. B．He is very rich. C．He is poor.
3．Which is true according to the dialogue?
A．The woman is not satisfied with her daughter’s engagement.
B．The woman is worried about her daughter’s sickness.
C．The man suggests that she should give more apples to her daughter.
4．What does the man mean?
A．He will be away for a long time.
B．He is willing to do everything for her.
C．He will take the woman to another world.
5．What does the man mean?
A．He tried to call the woman.
B．He was too busy to call the woman.
C．He spoke to the woman on the phone last night.
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，各个小题将给出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至7题。
6．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Parent and children. B．General and soldiers. C．Doctor and nurses.
7．What will the soldier get?
A．Completely new clothing. B．Nothing new. C．Good news.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题
8．Where did the conversation probably take place?
A．At Mr. French’s office.
B．At Miss Maggie’s house.
C．At Mr. Robinson’s office.
9．What was the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A．Husband and wife. B．Teacher and student. C．Manager and secretary.
10．Which of the following statements is true according to this conversation?
A．Miss Martin’s boyfriend lived near the office where she worked．
B．Mr. French asked Miss Maggie to bring him a cup of coffee.
C．Mr. French’s office might be in any country but France.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What are they talking about in the dialogue?
A．Basketball stars. B．NBA． C．Yaoming
12．What is the true according to the dialogue?
A．Michael Jordan won the value player last Saturday.
B．Yaoming is superior to the others.
C．Jordan is the best one in the woman’s opinion.
13．How many basketball stars have been mentioned in the text?
A．3 B．4 D．5
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is main topic of this dialogue?
A．Anxiety. B．Truth. D．Time.
15．Why is Polly worried?
A．He failed his last test. B．He missed his teacher. C．He's taking examinations soon.
16．Why does Polly turn to Sally for advice?
A．She is older than he is.
B．She has been through a similar experience.
C．She is a medical student.
17．What does Sally suggest Polly do?
A．Turn to the teacher. B．Have a good sleep. C．Stop taking the exam.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What were the boys doing?
A．They were having a contest with the dog.
B．They were deciding who would have the dog.
C．They were playing games with the dog.
19．What did the man want the boys to do?
A．To take the dog home. B．Not to tell lies. C．To give the dog to him.
20．Who told the biggest lie?
A．The man. B．The smallest boy. C．The dog.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节,满45分）
第一节：语法和词汇知识（共15小题，每小题1分,满分15分）
21．—Would you _____ a game of table tennis, Cathy?
—I’d love to, but I still have piles of homework to do.
A．care for B．care about C．care to D．take care of
22．—Does David often come to school ____ bus?
—Yes, but sometimes he comes ____ his father’s car.
A．take; in B．by; by C．by; in D．in; with
23．—What do you want to do next? We have half an hour until the basketball game.
—_____. Whatever you want to do is fine with me.
A．It just depends B．It’s up to you
C．All right D．Glad to hear that
24．Scientists say it may be five or six years ____ it is possible to test this medicine on human patients.
A．since B．after C．before D．when
25．We were in _____ when we left that we forgot the airline tickets.
A．a rush so anxious B．a such anxious rush
C．so an anxious rush D．such an anxious rush
26．The number of the stamps _____ limited, so a number of people _____ to have a look at them.
A．are; want B．is; wants C．is; want D．are; wants
27．Why don't you put the meat in the fridge? It will _____ fresh for several days.
A．be stayed B．stay C．be staying D．have stayed
28．—Mr. Johnson, would you have some more ice-cream?
—No, thanks. It’s very good, but I have to _____ my weight, you know.
A watch． B．remain C．notice D．care
29．_____ meet his sister at the airport, he had to get up early.
A．So as to B．In order to C．So that D．In order that
30．In the midst of utter devastation and chaos, a father left his wife safely at home and rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only that the building was as flat as a pancake.
A．to discover B．to be discovered C．discovering D．discovered
31．English is more and more important in our daily life. _____ of English is helpful if you are to _____ English literature.
A．Good knowledge; study B．A good knowledge; studying
C．Good knowledge; studying D．A good knowledge; study
32．Don’t leave the water ____ while you brush your teeth.
A．run B．running C．being run D．to run
33．The boy has a handsome face _____ the scar on his forehead.
A．except B． besides C．except that D．except for
34．He hasn't come yet. What do you consider ____ to him?
A．happens B．has happened C．happening D．to happen
35．Though the weather was _____cold and windy, I came _____ to see you.
A．specially; specially B．especially; especially
C．especially; specially D．specially; especially
第三部分：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was five days before Christmas. Holiday music played over the sound system and my co-workers excitedly 36 their plans. "Doing anything special? "they asked me. I shook my head 37 . I was 3 ,000 miles from my family in Hawaii, pursuing my lifelong 38 of becoming a nurse. I attended classes all day, then went straight to my full-time 39 job at night. My weekly plan left me extremely tired and homesick.
I had 40 looked forward to the holidays. But this December I felt unable to go on. In my prayers(祷告) I told 41 that I could just get home to see my mum, dad and brothers. I could survive the next two years until I graduated. But 42 ? Rent, textbooks and other expenses left me with no 43 cash. Money to go home? I barely had money to eat. "I'm on my 44 .Cover for me, will you? "asked Maribelle, another waitress, as she passed me 45 her way to the employee' s room. 46 , there' s this guy at Table Five, "she said. "He' s been sitting there for more than an hour, not making any trouble but not 47 anything either." She paused, "It's like he's... 48 somebody".
I looked in the corner. 49 enough, there was a slim, pleasantly-looking man 50 in a worn shirt, and a black baseball cap, just sitting, 51 .I went over, trying to force a smile. "I'm Cory," I said, "please let me know if you want anything. "
I was turning to walk away 52 the man spoke. He had a soft, low voice, but somehow I could hear it clear and plain in the 53 restaurant. "I'd like an order of chips," he said, "and a glass of water. "My heart 54 . Chips were the cheapest thing on the menu, which meant I wouldn' t get much of a 55 . But maybe this guy was broken, and I sure know how that felt. So I tried my best to make him feel okay.
36. A. expressed B. changed C. discussed D. announced
37. A. okay B. yes C. not D. no
38. A. plan B. dream C. hope D. demand
39. A. waitress B. waiter C. assistant D. maid
40. A. seldom B. always C. never D. hardly
41. A. my parents B. Mum C. Dad D. God
42. A. how B. when C. why D. where
43. A. other B. rest C. enough D. extra
44. A. way B. duty C. break D. work
45. A. to B. by C. on D. at
46. A. By the way B. On the contrary C. Above all D. After all
47. A. saying B. eating C. drinking D. ordering
48. A. looking for B. waiting for C. waiting on D. longing for
49. A. Good B. Lucky C.A11 D. Sure
50. A. dressed B. wore C. devoted D. seated
51. A. angrily B. alone C. sadly D. enjoyably
52. A. before B. when C. as D. while
53. A. quiet B. large C. noisy D. wonderful
54. A. sank B. beat C. broke D. lost
55. A. praise B. tip C. dollar D. prize
第四部分：阅读理解（共20小题；满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather’s farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me. I used to tidy living rooms that seemed to whisper,“Not to be touched!”
I can still remember one afternoon when I was eight years old. Since my first visit to the farm, I had wanted more than anything to be allowed to climb the stone walls surrounding the houses. My parents would never approve. The walls were old；some stones were missing, others loose and falling. Still, my idea to climb across those walls grew so strong that finally, one spring afternoon, I had all my courage to enter the living room, where the adults had gathered after Sunday dinner.
“I, uh—I want to climb the stone walls,” I said. Everyone looked up.“Can I climb the stone walls?”Immediately voices of disagreement went up from the women in the room. “Heavens, no! You’ll hurt yourself!”I wasn’t too disappointed；the response was just as I’d expected. But before I could leave the room, I was stopped by my grandfather’s loud voice.“Now hold on just a minute,” I heard him say.“Let the boy climb the stone walls. He has to learn to do things for himself. ”
“Go,” he said to me, “and come and see me when you get back.” For the next two and a half hours I climbed those old walls—and had the time of my life. Later I met with my grandfather to tell him about my adventures. I’ll never forget what he said.“Fred,”he said, smiling,“You made this day a special day just by being yourself. Always remember, there’s only one person in this whole world like you, and I like you exactly as you are.”
Many years have passed since then, and today I host the television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, seen by millions of children throughout America. There have been changes over the years, but one thing remains the same：my message to children at the end of almost every visit.“There’s only one person in this whole world like you.”the kids can count on hearing me say,“and people can like you exactly as you are.”
56. When the writer was small, he lived ________.
A. in the city B. on the farm
C. with his grandparents D. away from his parents
57. The writer enjoyed his visits to the farm because ________.
A. there were old stone walls B. it was an exciting place for him
C. he liked his grandfather D. the living room there was clean
58. We can learn from the passage that the writer was ________.
A. adventurous B. funny C. smart D. talkative
59. What did the writer learn from his grandfather and his own experience on the farm?
A. To do things for others. B. To do whatever he liked.
C. To be proud of himself. D. To be himself.
B
Throughout history soldiers have fought bloody battles in order to control the high ground. There is no doubt that this is a tactical (战术的) necessity. Standing above your enemy is an advantage that often leads to victory.
Nowadays, high ground does not just mean hill-tops. It also means space, which has become an increasingly important part of military strategy (军事战略).
With its more advanced satellite technologies, America is the major power in space. And now the US Air Force has put into service a new weapon designed to jam enemy satellite communications. It is an important step toward US control of space.
The so-called Counter Communications System(反卫星通信系统)was declared operational on November 1. The ground-based system uses electromagnetic radio frequencies (无线电磁波) to stop enemy satellites working on a short-term basis.
“A short-term effect ensures that during the time of need, the enemy’s space-based capability (能力) is reduced,” said a US military official. “Following the time of need, their capabilities can return to its original state.”
The system is made up of an antenna (天线), transmitters (发射机) and receivers and can be easily transported around in a vehicle.
To control space was one of four aims of a national space policy started by former president Bill Clinton in 1996. The goal is to make sure US forces can rely on space-based services and to deny an enemy any similar benefits.
The US military has experimented with several “anti-satellite” weapons, including lasers, to destroy or damage enemy units.
Theresa Hitchens, vice president of the Centre for Defence Information in Washington, welcomed the new system as long as it does not create rubbish that could threaten global use of space. She believed it should not destroy satellites, only stop them working for a while.
Unfortunately, it seems that we are not going to limit our goal for ‘space control’ to non-violent systems,” she said, raising the danger of a space arms race.
To change the balance of power in space the EU and China are working together on the Galileo project. By 2008 the system will be in place as an alternative to the Americans’ global positioning service.
60. What’s the significance（意义）of the Counter Communications System to the US?
A. It can help avoid bloody battles.
B. It can bring the US closer to its goal for “space control”.
C. It can ensure the US forces to depend on space-based services.
D. It can destroy enemy equipment.
61. How does the new system work? It affects the enemy by ______.
A. being transported around easily in a vehicle
B. controlling the high ground
C. damaging them
D. blocking their satellite communications
62. One thing that seemed to worry Theresa Hitchens is that the new weapon _____.
A. could increase the danger of a space arms race
B. is not effective enough
C. is not threatening enough
D. might produce dangerous waste
63. What can we infer from the passage?
A. New space weapons may be on the way.
B. The US military have never stopped experimenting with anti-satellite weapons.
C. The Galileo Project, when in effect, can match the Counter Communications System in power.
D. In future wars, space battles will decide human’s fate (命运).
C
Road research experts, puzzled by “motorway madness”, are to make an attempt to discover why drivers continue to take deadly risks in mist and fog. Studies of motorway accidents have given us surprising fact that 98% of drivers ignore all warning of coming danger, particularly fog.
After two years of computerized research into driving and crashes, Dr Peter Lewis, a lecturer at Birmingham University Department of Transportation, says: “the positive fright of a crash appears to be the only thing that will make a driver more careful.”
His findings agree with those of experts in the Department of the Environment, who have persuaded R. John Gilbert, Minister of Transport, to give the right to the latest of a series of projects to stop the killer resulting from many crashed on motorways.
Next month, a 5000-pound American automatic speed-recording machine that photographs vehicle exceeding a set speed will be installed on a stretch of the M4 near Reading. The machine, called Orbis takes a photograph of the vehicle and its number plate, and records its speed, the time and the date. It can record up to 900 vehicles an hour in a 24-hour period.
Similar machines are used in Germany and the USA as speed traps, but Dr Gilbert is determined that Orbis will be used only for experiment by the Transport and Road Research Laboratory.
Dr Gilbert said last week, “We shall use the machine to identify drivers who drive fast in fog.” The department will then write to them and invited them to complete a questionnaire and perhaps take part in some physical tests. He added, “One of the most interesting aspects of the research so far is that some motorists can see better than others in fog.”
It is already known that the driver who can see best is not necessarily the fastest, but a well-sighted driver frequently gathers behind him a group of vehicles whose drivers are madly trying to keep his tail lights in view, despite the advice which states, “Don’t hang on to someone else’s tail light. It gives a false sense of security.”
64. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. In spite of all warnings of coming danger, many drivers keep on driving fast in fog.
B. severe punishment and a fine will stop drivers from driving fast in fog.
C. To make a driver more careful in fog a speed limit has to be set.
D. To stop traffic accident, more warnings should be given, especially in bad weather.
65. The machine Orbis can do all of the following except ______.
A. identifying drivers who drive fast in fog B. recording the time and the date
C. recording a vehicle’s speed D. stopping a vehicle from running fast
66. Why do many drivers follow closely the vehicle whose drivers can see better?
A. They are poor sighted and cannot see clearly what lies before them.
B. They think in this way they can avoid being caught when driving fast.
C. They believe by doing so they would feel much safer.
D. They think they can avoid a false sense of security.
67. According to the passage, the driver who can see better______.
A. always drives the fastest
B. often follows the tail lights of a car before
C. always gives other drivers a false sense of security
D. often has many vehicles following him
D
Dr Wiseman started “the laugh lab” project in September 2001. It is the largest study of humour. Participants（参加者）are invited to log on to the laugh lab website, give a few personal details, tell their favourite jokes and judge the jokes told by other people.
The project will last for a year, and the organizers hope to finally discover the world’s funniest joke. But there is also a serious purpose. The researches want to know what people from different nations and cultures find funny. And they want to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour. The idea is that if we want to understand each other, we have to find out what makes us laugh.
This is a subject that has long interested psychologists（心理学家）and philosophers（哲学家）. Most of the time, people are not completely honest. We do things that society expects us to and say things that help us get what we want. But laughing cannot be controlled. When we laugh, we tell the truth about ourselves. By December 2001 over 10, 000 jokes had been submitted. This gave the scientists enough evidence （证据）to make early conclusions. It seems that men and women do have different senses of humour, for instance.
“Our findings show the major differences in the ways in which males and females use humour, ”said Dr. Wiseman. “Males use humour to appear superior（优越）to others, while women are more skilled in languages and prefer word play. ”
Researchers also found that there really is such a thing as a national sense of humour. The British enjoy what is usually called “toilet humour”. But the French like their jokes short and sharp: “You’re a high priced lawyer. Will you answer two questions for $500?” “Yes. What’s the second question?”
The Germans are famous for not having a sense of humour. But the survey found that German participants were more likely to find submitted jokes funny than any other nationality. Perhaps that proves the point. Is this joke funny? I don’t know, but let’s say yes, just to be safe.
Dr Wiseman and his workmates also submitted jokes created by computer. But none of those who took part in the survey found any of them amusing. Perhaps this is relief. Computers already seem like they can do everything. At least they should leave the funny stuff to us.
68. Scientist started“ the laugh lab” project________
A. to find the funniest joke in European countries
B. to know what funny people are from different nations and cultures
C. to find out the differences between the male and female sense of humour
D. to get more personal details about participants
69. We can infer from the passage that________.
A. most of the people all over he world are completely honest
B. psychologists and philosophers take interest in the “laugh lab” project
C. ordinary people are not interested in “the laugh lab” project at all
D. people tell the truth about themselves only when they laugh
70. The writer gave the examples of the British, the French and the Germans________.
A. to show the French people have a better sense of humour
B. to prove the British people have a sense of “toilet humour”
C. to show people from different nations have different senses of humour
D. to prove that the Germans have no sense of humour
71. Which statement is true according to the passage?
A. The jokes by computer are less funny than those by humans.
B. The Germans cannot find the submitted jokes amusing.
C. Males are better at word play compared with women.
D. Females like to use humour to show that they are superior.
E
In the 18th century New York was smaller than Philadelphia and Boston. Today it is the largest city in America. How can the change in its size and importance be explained?
To answer this question we must consider certain facts about geography, history and economies. Together these three will explain the huge growth of America’s most famous city.
The map of the Northeast shows that four of the most heavily populated areas in this region are around seaports. At these points materials from across the sea enter the United States, and the products of the land are sent there for export across the sea.
Economists know that places where transportation lines meet are good places for making raw material into finished goods. That is why seaports often have cities nearby. But cities like New York needed more than their geographical location in order to become great industrial centers. Their development did not happen simply by chance.
About 1815, when many Americans from the east coast had already moved toward the west, trade routes from the ports to the central regions of the country began to be a serious problem. The slow wagon of that time , drawn by horses or oxen, were too expensive for moving heavy freight(货运) very far. Americans had admitted Europe’s canals. In New York State a canal seemed the best solution to the transportation problem. From the eastern end of Lake Erie all the way across the state to the Hudson River there is a long trip of low land. Here the Erie Canal was constructed. After several years of work it was completed in 1825.
The canal produced an immediate effect. Freight costs were cut to about one –tenth of what they had been .New York City, which had been smaller than Philadelphia and Boston, quickly became the leading city of the coast .In the years that followed, transportation routes on the Great Lakes were joined to routes on the Mississippi River. Then New York City became the end point of a great inland shipping system that extended from the Atlantic Ocean far up the western branches of the Mississippi.
72. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A . The Development of Transportation in New York.
B . Export and Imports of New York .
C . How New York became America’s Largest City .
D . How New York Exchanged with Europe.
73. All of the following respects except ___ help New York became the most famous city.
A . culture B . history C . economies D. geographical location
74. According to the passage , which of the following statements is true?
A. The Erie Canal connected Lake Erie with the Hudson River .
B. Economists are of the opinion that place where farming is done are good for making raw materials into finished goods.
C. Wagons drawn by horses and oxen soon proved to be better and cheaper than canal transportation.
D. The seaports usually have less population but more business.
75. Freight costs were reduced to 10% of what they have been because of .
A. cheap and fast wagons. B. the new sea routes.
C. the construction of the Erie Canal. D. the development of industry.
第II卷非选择题（共45分）
阅读下面对话，掌握其大意，并根据所给首字母的提示，在标有题号的右边横线上写出一个英语单词的完整、正确形式，使对话通顺。
| A: Are you OK? B: I think (76)s______. I’m just a little frightened. A: I think you are. That looked (77)l______ a pretty bad accident. B: It was. I guess I was lucky. A: You bet you are. What (78)h______? B: Well, I was just (79)d______ around that corner back there and I lost control of my car. I must have hit an icy patch. A: I can’t believe you survived. B: What happened to the driver of the (80)o______ car? A: I’m not sure. B: I saw him being carried away to the (81)h______ in an ambulance. He didn’t look (82)g______. A: I don’t think he was as (83)l______ as you were. B: How terrible! I can’t believe this is happening. A: Calm down. You are OK. We don’t know (84)a______ the other man. He might be just fine. B: I should call my family. A: Take it (85)e______. Don’t try and do anything too fast, You’ve just been through a bad time | (76)_________ (77)_________ (78)_________ (79)_________ (80)_________ (81)_________ (82)_________ (83)_________ (84)_________ (85)________ |
第二节：书面表达（满分25分）
春节期间，你同你父母回乡下老家看望你爷爷奶奶，这是你时隔五年后的又一次回乡下，下面是你在乡下的所见所闻，请根据图画内容，写一篇120字左右的英语短文，描述乡村的变化。
注意：短文应包括图中所提供的主要信息，并作适当发挥，使短文内容连贯完整。
参考词汇：沼气marsh gas
参考答案
第一部分：听力
1—5 BCABA 6—10 BBACC 11—15 BCAAC 16—20 BABBA
21-25ACBCD 26-30CBABA 31-35DBDBC
36—40 CDBAB 41—45 DADCC 46—50 ADBDA 51—55 BBCAB
56—60 ABADB 61—65 DDAAD 66—70 CDCBC 71—75 ACAAC
76.so 77. like 78. happened 79. driving 80. other 81. hospital 82. good 83. lucky 84. about 85.easy
书面表达
During the Spring Festival, I, together with my parents, went to the mountain village where my grandparents live. It is five years since I last went there. Great changes have taken place in the past five years. It is far better than I expected.
Hardly had I got off the bus when a high water tower came into my eyes. Now every family can drink fresh running water. Villagers no longer use firewood for cooking. Marsh gas, a new cheap clean energy, makes it very convenient to cook and light. All families have color TV sets. Their pastimes are enjoyable and colorful. What impressed me most was that the best building in the village is the school, where all children can receive good education.
I was greatly shocked to have seen all the changes in the countryside. I believe they’ll make even greater achievement with the new countryside policy.
听力录音材料
Text 1
M: Hurry up! Or we’ll be late.
W: Play it cool! There are still five minutes.
Text 2
W: I think the poorest people are the happiest.
M: Then marry me and we'll be the happiest couple.
Text 3
W: I'm worried about my daughter. She keeps being chased by the doctor.
M: As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Has she tried an apple?
Text 4
M: I would go to the end of the world for you!
W: Yes, but would you stay there?
Text 5
W: Why didn't you call me last night?
M: I did. Your line was busy.
Text 6
M: My men, we have been marching and fighting for a whole day. I have some good news and some bad news for you. Which one would you like first?
W（众声）: The good news!
M: OK, The good news is that you will each be receiving a complete change of clothing.
W（众声）: Hurrah!
M: And now for the bad news. Jack, you will change with John. John, you will change with Tom. Tom, you will change with Robert. Robert ....
Text7
M: Miss Maggie?
W: Yes, sir?
M: Did you speak to Mr. Robinson?
W: Yes, I did．I asked him to call later. He said he would call again in about an hour.
M: That’s fine. By the way, has Charlie photocopied my report yet? I need it this afternoon.
W: Not yet. I told him to finish it by 11 this morning.
M: Good．Did you tell Miss Martin not to call her boyfriend from here?
W: Oh, yes? I told her not to use the office phone for personal calls. She says she won’t do it again.
M: I hope she won’t? Her boyfriend lives in France!
W: I’m sure she won’t. Is there anything else, Mr. French?
M: Hmm. Could you bring me a cup of tea?
W: Sure.
Text 8
W: Excuse me, can you tell me what the letters NBA stand for?
M: It’s short for “National Basketball Association”.
W: I’m very sorry for the famous NBA star-Michael Jordan’s being out of service.
M: So am I.
W: But anyhow, I like the NBA．After all it is an admiring place for all famous basketball stars all over the world．
M: YA. I think so. Now some new stars like O’ Neal and Yaoming light up the stadium again. Last Saturday, in the East VS West National Star competition, O’ Neal won the value player, and Yaoming is also the bright star in the world now. He is so tall.
W: I watched the whole competition. They really played wonderfully. But in my personal opinion, in skill none of them is superior to Michael Jordan.
M: He’s really a myth in basketball.
Text 9
W: Hello.
M: Hi, Sally. This is Polly.
W: Great to hear from you, Polly. How have you been doing?
M: To tell the truth. I'm very worried about our final examinations next month. For one thing, I can't sleep.
W: I am sorry for that. I went through the same thing last year.
M: That's exactly why I'm calling you. Do you have any suggestions for dealing with anxiety? You know how I hate exams.
W: Well, last year the teacher offered a lesson about it. Have you been in contact with the teacher?
M: No. I haven't had time.
W: Funny, isn't it? Just when students need help most we can't afford time to get it.
M: Well, perhaps I should turn to the teacher.
W: I suggest you call the teacher tomorrow. He may give you some advice.
M: Thanks, Sally. I'll let you know how it goes.
W: Best of luck. And have a good night sleep.
M: That's easier said than done.
Text 10
A man was walking down the street when he came upon a group of a few boys about 10 years of age, surrounding a dog. Concerned that the boys were hurting the animal, he went over and asked them what they were doing.
One of the boys replied, "This dog is a lost one. We shall take him home with us, but only one of us can take him home. So we’re having a contest: whichever one of us tells the biggest lie can take him home today."
Of course, the man was shocked．"You boys shouldn’t be having a contest telling lies!" he exclaimed．He then gave 10-minute talk against lying, beginning, "Don’t you boys know it’s no good to lie?" and ending with, "Why, when I was your age, I never told a lie."
There was complete silence for about a minute. As the man smiled with satisfaction, the smallest boy gave a deep sigh. "All right," he said, "give him the dog."