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永春一中高二年10月份月考英语试卷（2018.10）
总分150分。考试时间120分钟。
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
第I卷（三部分，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 is the man doing now?
A.Applying for a job. B. Interviewing the woman.
C. Asking for a pay raise.
2.How does the woman sound?
A.Excited. B.Surprised. C.Annoyed.
3.What seems to be Peter’s problem?
A.He came late for a class. B.He took the wrong seat.
C.He failed to borrow books.
4.Where are the speakers going?
A.A toy store. B.A restaurant. C.A bookstore.
5.What did the woman regret?
A.Watching the soap opera. B.Paying for the tickets. C.Seeing the film.
第二节
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7两个小题。
6.Why won’t the boy go to the sales?
A.He has no interest in it.
B.He has run out of money.
C.He has to do a part-time job.
7.What does the girl decide to do this weekend?
A.Accompany the boy. B.Do the shopping. C.Stay at home.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8.Who bought the tickets for the football game?
A.Tom’s father. B.Tom’s mother. C.Tom’s uncle.
9.What is Tom going to do tomorrow morning?
A.Watch the football game. B.Do the shopping with Mary.
C.Help his mother with the housework.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10.Where did the woman get the news?
A.From the radio. B.From the newspaper. C.From the Internet.
11.How did the soldiers help the flood-affected families?
A.Rebuild their houses. B.Offer them free food. C.Take them to safe places.
12.What do the speakers plan to do?
A.Work as volunteers. B.Check the weather online. C.Donate some money.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13.What does the man think of western table manners?
A.It’s important. B.It’s hard to learn. C.It reflects western culture.
14.Why did Sara book the western restaurant downtown?
A.It is comfortable. B.It is not expensive. C.It is near her house.
15.What does the man ask the woman to do?
A.Iron his black suit. B.Withdraw some money. C.Make a budget.
16.What does the man prepare $80 for？
A.The main course. B.The wine. C.The dessert.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17.How many clean energy records did the UK break in 2017?
A.7. B.13. C.15.
18.What is the ranking of the UK’s power system in the world?
A.The fourth. B.The fifth. C.The seventh.
19.What target does the UK want to meet?
A.Greenhouse gas reduction.
B.The biggest world wildlife fund.
C.The world’s cleanest power system.
20.What is the passage mainly about?
A.The UK’s celebration of its first coal-free day.
B.The UK’s plan for environmental protection.
C.The UK’s achievements in new energy.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Plan your dream vacation to one of these excellent destinations.
St. Lucia
Abundant rainforests and splendid mountains are all reasons to visit this Caribbean island. St. Lucia offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. To take in the breathtaking scenery, plan to hike the Piton Mountains or dive in the waters of Anse Chastanet.
Banff. Alberta
This Canadian destination will bring out the explorer in anyone who visits. From hiking and whitewater rafting to skiing and snowboarding, Banff offers travelers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities. The Lake Louise Ski Resort is one of the largest in North America and the striking photo opportunities of the Canadian Rockies from Moraine Lake can’t be underestimated (低估).
Machu Picchu
According to travelers, a visit to this Peruvian UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) site is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Located in the Andes Mountains, it is the most familiar icon (象征物) of Inca civilization. Spend a few days accustoming yourself to the altitude in the neighboring city of Cusco, where you can experience a mix of Incan and Spanish cultures.
Great Barrier Reef
It’s easy to see why the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World – it stretches nearly 1,500 miles along the eastern coastline of Australia and features about 3,000 reefs, 900 islands and more than 1,500 species of fish. Travelers can see these amazing natural structures from the air or underwater. However, large amounts of coral bleaching (褪色) caused by rising ocean temperatures put this place’s continued existence at risk, so plan your visit soon to see this awesome sight up close.
21. What can you enjoy both in St. Lucia and Banff?
A. Skiing. B. Hiking. C. Diving. D. Snowboarding.
22. Where may a historian choose to go?
A. Great Barrier Reef B. Banff. Alberta. C. St. Lucia. D. Machu Picchu.
23. What do we know about the Great Barrier Reef?
A. It’s on the western coast of Australia.
B. It’s famous for coral reefs rather than fish.
C. It may disappear if temperature keeps on rising.
D. People must take a plane to enjoy its beauty.
B
In the 1980s, I took a part-time weekend job as a hospice(收容所) nurse, visiting fatally sick patients in their homes. My first visit was to a young man dying of AIDS. His chart showed he had been a patient for only a short time and was near death. As I drove to his house I wondered what I could do for him. Had he gone to college? What kind of work had he done? Had he been successful? Did his family disown him when he was diagnosed with this dread disease? AIDS in the1980s. So many fears. So much still to learn.
As I got closer to his house, my anxiety kicked in. What would I be facing? Would
he welcome me or be cross? I wondered about the wisdom of taking this hospice job. I knocked and walked inside. Slowly I climbed the stairs，wishing for more stairs. I heard a woman whisper, “He’s here. ”The bedroom door was partly open. I was shocked to see a skeleton of a man
Walking into the room, I felt like a robot. When I introduced myself, he gave a moan, never opening his eyes. I drew up the pain medication, praying that there would be enough flesh to give the injection. He moaned again as I gently turned him on his side. "So sorry, "I said, as he frowned with pain. This man, not yet thirty-five years old，was actively dying.
I asked him if I could ease him into the chair and straighten the sheets on his bed. He didn't speak but nodded his head and opened his eyes. Could he see the compassion in my eyes above the mask? When I asked if he wanted a sip of water, he nodded. I was grateful I could provid some comfort to him.
Preparing to leave, I went to my patient to say goodbye. He murmured something, and I bent down closer to hear him. His words surprised me. Where did he get the strength to utter them? He whispered, “There must be a special place in heaven for people like you. ”
24. It is implied in the first paragraph that in the 1980s_______.
A. people had prejudice against AIDS patients.
B. people learned too much about AIDS.
C. people had AIDS patients treated at home
D. people were not afraid of dying of AIDS
25. Why did the writer wish for more stairs?
A. She was tired of caring for an AIDS patient.
B. She was afraid of making the man feel ashamed
C. She didn't know the reactions of the man
D. She was worried about being affected with AIDS
26. In the last paragraph, why did the man say that?
A. Because he expected the writer to be an angel.
B. Because he was grateful for the writer's service.
C. Because he promised a place in heaven for the writer.
D. Because he thought heaven to be a special place.
27. What might be the best title for the text?
A. The Service of a Hospice Nurse.
B. The Skill of Caring for a Patient
C. The Pain of a Man with AIDS
D. The Words from an AIDS Patient
C
A young woman sits alone in café sipping tea and reading a book. She pauses briefly to write in a nearby notepad before showing her words to a passing café waiter: “Where are the toilets please?” This is a familiar scene in Tokyo’s so-called “silent cafes”, where customers are not allowed to speak, and only communicate by writing in notepads.
The concept rises by a desire to be alone among youg Japanese, a situation brought by economic uncertainty, a shift in traditional family support structures and the growing social isolation(隔离). The phenomenon is not limited to coffee shops but covers everything from silent discos, where participants dance alone wearing wireless headphones connected to the DJ, to products such as small desk tents designed for conversation-free privacy in the office. One Kyoto company even offers single women the opportunity to have a “one woman wedding” – a full bridal affair, complete with white dress and ceremony, and the only thing missing is the groom. The trend has its own media expression – “botchi-zoku”, referring to individuals who consciously choose to do things completely on their own.
One recent weekday afternoon, Chihiro Higashikokubaru, a 23-year-old nurse, travelled 90 minutes from her home, to Tokyo on her day off in order to enjoy some solo time. Speaking quietly at the entrance of the café, Miss Higashikokubaru said: “I heard about this place via Twitter and I like the idea of coming here. I work as a nurse and it’s always very busy. There are very few quiet places in Tokyo, and it’s a big busy city. I just want to come and sit somewhere quietly on my own. I’m going to drink a cup of tea and maybe do some drawings. I like the idea of a quiet, calm atmosphere.”
The desire to be isolated is not a new concept in Japan, home to an estimated 3.6 million “hikikomori” – a more extreme example of social recluses（隐士）who withdraw completely from society.
28. What is special about the “silent café”?
A. It provides various tea and books.
B. People are not allowed to communicate.
C. It has attracted many popular young people.
D. It offers service by writing not by speaking.
29. Which of the following accounts for the idea of being alone in Japan?
A. The rising demand for privacy
B. The stable economic situation..
C. The rapid development of internet.
D. The increasing social isolation.
30. What do we know about Higashikokubaru?
A. She doesn’t like to be a nurse.
B. She enjoys her solo time in a quiet place.
C. She doesn’t like the life in big cities.
D. She travelled to Tokyo on her work days.
31. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Lonely Japanese B. One woman wedding
C. Silent cafes D. Social recluses in Japan
D
If your cellphone suddenly stops working, don't blame service provider. The malfunction(故障)might have been caused by something bigger---a solar storm. Experts expect that earth will see more solar activities in the near future .The malfunction of electronic devices is just one of the effects.
Sunspots(太阳黑子) serve as an indicator of the sun’s activity. For the past two years, sunspots have mostly been missing. Their absence，the longest in nearly 100 years，has taken the sun watchers by surprise.
When the number of sunspots drops at the end of each 1l-year-cycle, solar storms die down and all become much calmer. This “solar minimum” doesn’t last long. Within a year, sunspots and solar storms begin to build toward a new crescendo，the next solar maximum.
What's special about this latest cycle is that the sun is having trouble starting the
next solar cycle. The sun began to calm down in late 2007, so no one expected many sunspots in2008. They should return in 2010. Scientists have predicted that the next solar cycle could be the most active on record : more sunspots and more solar storms. However, sunspots are mostly missing now. Since the earth is in close contact with the sun, strong solar activities can bring trouble to our life. People of the 21st century rely on hightech systems for the basics of daily life. Air travel and radio communications can be affected by strong solar activities. A big solar storm could cause 20 times more economic damage than Hurricane Katrina
What the sun will do next is beyond our abilities to predict. Most astronomers think that the solar cycle will go on but at low level. However, there is also evidence that the sun is losing its ability to produce sunspots. By 2015, they could be gone altogether.
32. The sun watchers feel surprised at__________.
A. the serious damage by sunspots
B. the largest sunspot number
C. the malfunction of electronic devices
D. the longest sunspots’ absence
33. What does the underlined word“crescendo”in Paragraph 3most probably mean?
A. small number B. usual cycle C. high level D. fresh star
34. We can infer that in the past two years
A. our cellphones have seldom been interrupted by the solar storm
B. the number of sunspots has increased to a large extent
C. the solar minimum took the place of the solar maximum
D. solar activities have brought much trouble to our life
35. Which statement does the text lead you to believe?
A. Solar activities do no harm to our daily life.
B. It's difficult to predict sunspots.
C. Hurricane Katrina is also a type of solar storms
D. From now on there’re no sunspots
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。
“No man is an island” is a well-known line from John Donne’s Devotions upon Emergent Occasions, written more than three hundred years ago. Even now people still
agree with him.
36 So we all need to have friends. For some of us, though making friends is not difficult, we may not want to make the first move. It is also difficult at times to keep the friends we already have.
There are many books about friendship, but Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, written in 1936, is the most famous. 37 It was later put into 28 languages.
Here is the list of advice from his book:
★ Be friendly and polite.
Always greet with a smile. Begin with “excuse me” or “would you please”, when you want to ask somebody. 38
★ Go out of your way to be nice.
39 Making some soup for a sick neighbor may seem like a little thing to you, but it will make your neighbor feel a lot better.
★ Remember names.
They say that the sweetest music to a person’ ears is the sound of his or her own name.
★ 40
Try to understand other people’s ways and ideas and learn something from them.
A. Be open-minded.
B. Without other people, life became empty and sad.
C. Try to help your friends get out of trouble.
D. Remember to say “thank you” and try to be as helpful as you can.
E. It’s also important to keep close friends in our daily life.
F. Find some time to do some things for other people.
G. This “How to” book about getting along with other people became a best seller.[]
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
At a gathering, we were all telling stories of our most embarrassing moments. It came around to Frank.
Frank began to tell us of his childhood. "I 41 in San Pedro. My Dad was a fisherman, and he loved the sea. He had his own boat, but it was 42 making a living on the sea. He worked hard and would stay out until he caught enough to 43 the family."
He looked at us and said, "I 44 you could have met my Dad. He was a big man, and he was strong from pulling the nets and fighting the seas for the 45 . When you got close to him, he 46 like the ocean. He would wear his old coat and his overalls. No matter how much my mother 47 them, they would still smell of the sea and of fish."
Frank's voice dropped a bit. "When the weather was bad he would 48 me to school. He had this old truck that was older than he was. As he would drive toward the school, I would shrink down into the seat hoping to 49 . He would 50 right in front of the school gate, and it seemed like everybody would be 51 around and watching. Then he would 52 over and give me a big kiss on the cheek and tell me to be a good boy. It was so 53 for me. I was twelve years old, and my Dad would lean over and kiss me goodbye!"
He 54 and then went on, "I remember the day when I said 'No' "
It was the first time I had ever talked to him that 55 , and he had this surprised look on his face. I said, "Dad, I'm too 56 for a goodbye kiss."
My Dad looked at me for the longest time, and his eyes started to tear up. I had never seen him 57 .
He turned and looked out the windshield(挡风玻璃). "You're right," he said. "You are a big boy....a man. I won't kiss you anymore. "
Frank got a sad look on his face, and the tears began to 58 in his eyes, as he spoke. "It wasn't long after that when my Dad went to sea and never came back." Tears were running down Frank's cheeks. He spoke again. "Guys, you don't know what I would 59 to have my Dad kiss me just one more time on the cheek....to feel his
rough old face...to smell the ocean on him...to feel his arm around my neck. I wish I had been a man then. If I had been a 60 , I would never have told my Dad I was too old for a goodbye kiss."
41.A.kept up B. came up C. grew up D. started up
42.A. necessary B. absurd C. easy D. tough
43.A.remove B. support C. reach D. urge
44.A wish. B. request C. suggest D. prefer
45.A. glory B. favorite C. benefit D. fish
46.A.sounded B. smelled C. looked D. felt
47.A.processed B. handled C. washed D. managed
48.A. devote B. limit C. adapt D. drive
49.A . disappear B. emerge C. fade D. rise
50.A.back up B. pull up C. pick up D. speed up
51.A.seating B. sobbing C. standing D. seizing
52.A. watch B. hold C. run D. lean
53.A.frightening B. embarrassing C. challenging D. entertaining
54.A.recovered B. requested C. paused D. admitted
55.A. way B. time C. aspect D. day
56.A. shy B. delighted C. anxious D. old
57.A.sigh B. cry C. shout D. yell
58.A.break down B. well up C. hold back D. start off
59.A.demand B. rush C. give D. infer
60.A. man B. seaman C. backbone D. boy
第Ⅱ卷
第一节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
People have all turned to sad music to make themselves feel better at some point in
their lives, 61 why does the music with double or even triple sadness help drag people out of low spirits?
A new study throws light on what's going on inside people's brains when they match their music to their feelings, and it looks as if sad music can be enjoyable, rather than 62 (simple) depressing. Music of this sort can arouse positive memories in people's life, thus 63 (lift) their mood.
Psychologist Adrian North from Curtin University in Australia says there 64 (existence) two groups of possible explanations for why people enjoy listening to sad music like this---one from social psychology, and the other from cognitive neuroscience(神经学).
65 terms of social psychology, one idea about this is that people will feel 66 (good) about themselves if they focus on someone who's doing even worse. Everything's going to be okay, because this person is having 67 even worse day than they are.
Another idea from social psychology is that people like to listen to the very music 68 shows their present life circumstances, because this kind of music makes them feel they are understood. With their emotions 69 (share), they definitely get a certain amount of comfort.
So, the 70 (conclude) again—sad music does cheer people up, and it works far better than happy music, in most cases.
第二节：单词拼写(77-80用恰当的短语填空) 每题1分，共10分。
71.As a teacher, I get ______ (满足)from being warmly accepted by my students.
72.The building is regularly ___________ (审查)by the fire-safety officer.
73. Have you ____ （咨询）your lawyer about the case?
74. While doing this job, you need to be more __________（灵活的）to deal with different cases. 75. I have an a with the doctor ,but I need to change it.
76. He did not h for a minute to save the drowning child.
77.He tried hard to ______________(弥补)the lost time.
78.His hard work in college （得到好结果）at last. He has become a famous scientist.
79.The department was badly organized until she ____________（接管）it.
80.He refused to ______________（详细讲述）about his plans.
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分30分）[]
第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
下面短文中共有10处语言错误，请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。
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、每句不超过两个错误； 2、每处错误及其修改均限一词；
3、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Is it necessary to practice handwriting? Some students consider handwriting least important than before. They preferred the keyboard to the pen now, for the former is fast, convenient and clear. They think it is waste of time practicing handwriting. However, others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.
Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
第二节 书面表达（满分20分）
假如你是李华，你校英语俱乐部正在招聘一名兼职摄影师，你很感兴趣。请你用英语给该俱乐部负责人Angela写一封求职信，内容主要包括：
1.说明写信目的；2.介绍个人情况；3.表达希望及感谢。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Angela,
Yours sincerely,
Li hua
永春一中高二年10月份月考英语参考答案（2018.10）
一、听力 1—5CCABC 6—10BACBA 11—15CCBAA 16—20BBCAC
二、阅读理解
21-25.BDCAC 26-30BDDAB 31-35CDCAB 36-40BGDFA
41-45CDBAD 45-50BCDAB 51-55CDBCA 56-60DBBCA
三、语法填空
61.but 62.simply 63. lifting 64. exist 65.In
66. better 67.an 68.that 69. shared 70. conclusion
四、单词拼写
71.satisfaction 72.inspected 73.consulted 74.flexible 75.appointment
76.hesitate 77.make up for 78.paid off 79.took charge 80 go into detail(s)
五、短文改错
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prefer
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others think Chinese handwriting is an important part of our traditional culture.
Though computers are very convenient, but handwriting still plays an important role in the
modern world. Beside, beautiful handwriting makes a good impression in others. It shows
Besides on
your attitude to do things. Chinese character are very beautiful and rich in culture. As for
doing/do characters
me, when reading a neat written article, you will feel pleased and relaxed.
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书面表达
Dear Angela，
I’m Li Hua, a student from Class 2, Grade 2. I am writing to apply for the position of a part-time photographer.
As a photography lover, not only do I have a great passion for taking photos, but also I often take courses to update my skills. Besides, I once worked as a photographer for our school newspaper, so I am familiar with the job. What’s more, I am easy to get along with and very eager to assist others. I am confident that I can live up to your expectations.
Thanks for your time. I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Li hua
附听力原文
Text 1
W: Could you please tell me how much I will be paid for the job?
M: Well, may I know what starting salary you’re expecting?
Text 2
M: This is a great game，isn’t it？ Everyone’s so excited. This is the best game ever.
W: I’m not sure about that. I can’t see anything because these people in front of us are always standing up. Argh!
Text 3
W: Peter, what’s the matter?
M: Sorry. Just now I went to the library to borrow some books. It cost me quite a long time.
W: That’s OK. Go back to your seat. The class is beginning.
Text 4
M: OK, we’ve been to the toy store, the bookstore, and the music store. Where should we go next?
W: Why don’t we go to the restaurant to get something to eat?
M: That’s a good idea.
Text 5
W: I don’t like this movie. It’s boring. I told you we’d better stay at home watching the soap opera.
M: Look, I’ve already paid for the tickets, so whether you like it or not, we’re going to finish it.
Text 6
W: There is a sales event at the shopping center this weekend. Let’s go and have a look.
M: I don’t want to go.
W: What’s wrong? Don’t you always go check out these things?
M: Yes, ⑥but I’ve spent all my pocket money this month.
W: Oh no. You’re always running out of money. How about asking your parents for some?
M: That’s not a good idea. My parents have given me enough money. It is I who spend money like water. I must change this habit. ⑦I’ve decided to find a part-time job and learn to be independent.
W: ⑦Good. I’ll be with you to find one instead of going to the sales this weekend.
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M: Hello, Mary. This is Tom speaking. Would you like to watch the football game in the stadium tomorrow afternoon? ⑧I have two tickets, which my uncle bought last week.
W: That’s wonderful. But I have to help my mother buy some food in the afternoon. You know, my father has gone to Shanghai.
M: Well, ⑨I think I can give you a hand if you want. I can go shopping with you tomorrow morning.
W: Wow! That’s very kind of you. In that case, I will have enough time to do housework for my mother. Then I can watch the game in the afternoon. By the way, when will the game begin?
M: At 2:00 pm. I will pick you up at 1:30 pm.
W: That’s great.
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W: Oh, Steven, have you heard the news?
M: You mean the floods? Yes, I’m just reading the paper. It is reported that there was a heavy rain in some places in the south.
W: ⑩I got the news on the radio while driving to the office just now. The news says it was raining hard for several days and the streets in many cities were covered with deep water.
M: What’s horrible is that the rainwater flooded into many houses. Many families could not run away in time and had to wait for people to help them from danger.
W: (11)The broadcast says soldiers arrived in time, set them free and helped settle them down in safe places. And many volunteers also took part in it.
M: If we were there, we would be volunteers, too. Do you think so?
W: Yes. (12)How about donating some money?
M: (12)That’s a good idea. But where can we donate money?
W: Just find the answer through the Internet.
M: Yes, let’s do it now.
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M: Honey, since you are American, which hand should I use to hold the fork?
W: Left for the fork and right for the knife.
M: Got it. (13)It’s so troublesome to have western food. I’ve been learning the table manners since we got married, but I still can’t…
W: Well, having western food is more about western culture.
M: Which restaurant are we going to tonight?
W: Sara has booked a table at a newly-opened western restaurant downtown. (14)She said the environment there is really pleasant.
M: Fine. I believe in her taste. Oh, what should I wear?
W：(15)The black suit. But I’m afraid you have to iron it first.
M：(15)Well, please do it for me. I’m going to the bank to cash some money.
W: Er, the restaurant accepts credit cards， but making a budget is necessary.
M: OK，then. Well, 100 dollars for the main course and (16)80 dollars for wine. Anything else?
W: Don’t forget about the dessert.
M: OK, then 40 dollars for dessert.
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M: The UK is using more green energy, like wind, nuclear and solar energy. New figures show that the UK had its greenest year ever in 2017 for producing electricity. In 2017, the UK had its first coal-free day for over 150 years. (17)The UK broke 13 clean energy records in 2017. In June, wind, nuclear and solar power produced more electricity than gas and coal. It is the first time this has happened. (18)The UK’s power system is now the fourth cleanest in Europe and the seventh cleanest in the world. (19)The UK has been trying to reduce how much coal it uses. Coal now supplies less than 7% of the UK’s electricity. The government wants to use less gas to meet its greenhouse gas target. The World Wildlife Fund is pleased that the UK is moving towards greener energy. It said, “We have never been cleaner or greener, and we are on target for an even better year in 2019. ”
