高二英语限时训练1,限时训练2

南乐职专高二英语限时训练1

、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 、D) 中, 选出最佳选项。

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Writer ： Ralph Ellison Novel ： Invisible Man

Invisible Man is Ellison’s best known work, most likely because it was the only novel he ever published during his lifetime and because it won him the National Book Award in 1953. Ellison, originally from Oklahoma worked hard to match his earlier success but felt that he could not make any progress on his next novel that eventually came to include well over 2000 pages. It was not until Ellison’s death that this novel was condensed (浓缩），edited and published under the title Juneteenth.

Writer ： Margaret Mitchell Novel： Gone with the wind

Margaret Mitchell, born in Georgia, never wanted to seek out literary success and wrote this expansive work in secret, only sending to publishers after she was mocked (讽刺)by a colleague who didn't believe she was capable of writing a novel. She turned out to be more than capable, and the book won a Pulitzer Prize and was adapted into one of the best-known and loved films of all time. Mitchell would not get a chance to write another novel, as she was struck and killed by a car on her way to the cinema at only 49 years of age.

Writer: Anna Sewell Novel: Black Beauty

Sewell didn't start off her life intending to be a novelist, she didn't begin writing Black Beauty until she was 51 years old, motivated by the need to create a work that encouraged people to treat horses ( and humans) humanely and it took her six years to complete it. Upon publication it was an immediate bestseller, rocketing Sewell into success. Unfortunately, she would not live to enjoy but a little of it as she died of hepatitis (肝炎）five months after her book was released.

21. Which novel has been adapted into one of the most successful films? A. Invisible Man B. Gone with the Wind C. Black Beauty D. Juneteeth 22. What might the novel Black Beauty be about? A. It’s about a beautiful black woman. B. It’s a success story about Sewell,

C. It’s about how to treat horses with medicine. D. It’s about a beautiful black horse.

23. What is the common feature of the three writers?

A. All writers above wrote only one novel. B. Every novel was adapted into films. C. Each only has one famous work. D. They all died because of accidents.

B

(CNN) — A 12 -year-old girl who had a feeling that she might be quite clever has taken a test and proved she was absolutely right.

Lydia Sebastian achieved the top score of 162 on Mensa，s Cattell III B paper, suggesting she has a

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higher IQ than well-known geniuses Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking. The comparison doesn't sit well with the British student, who’s currently in Year 8 at Colchester County high school, a selective girl’s grammar school in Essex, England.

"I don't think I can be compared to such great intellectuals such as Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawk ing. They’ve achieved so much. I don’t think it’s right," Lydia told CNN.

Lydia sat the test in her summer holidays, after raising the idea with her parents and pestering (纠缠）them for the best part of a year. It turns out the test wasn't that hard after all.

"I was really nervous before the test and I thought it was going to be really hard. But as I started the test, I thought it was a bit easier than I thought it was going to be," she said.

Lydia’s not quite sure what she wants to do when she leaves school, although she’s leaning toward something "based around Maths, because it’s one of my favorite subjects. " "All I，m going to do is work as hard as I can, and see where that gets me," she said.

To explain Lydia’s mark’s level, the top adult score in the Cattell III B test, which primarily tests verbal(语言) reasoning, is 161. A top 2% score 一 which allows entry to Mensa, the club for those with high IQs 一 would be 148 or over. Lydia scored 162, placing her in the top 1% of the population.

24. Lydia wanted to have an IQ test because_, A. ail people around thought that she was smart B. she felt that she might have a high IQ C. her parents strongly wanted her to do so D. the grammar school advised her to do so

25. What does the underlined words mean in the second paragraph? A. is not accepted by. B. is not related to. C. does not satisfy. D. does not affect.

26. What is Lydia's plan about the future according to the text? A . She doesn’t have to work hard with her high IQ. B. She has a tendency to focus around Maths. C. She is quite sure about what to do in the future. D. She will drop out of the grammar school. 27. What do we know from the last paragraph? A. No one has achieved a higher IQ than Lydia, B. Whoever has a high IQ can enter Mensa. C. Only adults with high IQs can enter Mensa.

D. Mensa is a club for those with high IQs at least 148.

C

The European Union on Monday prohibited the use of X-ray body scanners (扫描仪）in European airports, parting ways with the U. S. Transportation Security Administration, which has used hundreds of the scanners as a way to screen millions of airline passengers for explosives hidden under clothing.

The European Commission, which enf orces common policies of the EU’s 27 member countries, adopted the rule "in order not to risk doing harm to citizens' health and safety."

As a ProPublica/PBS NewsHour investigation detailed earlier this month, X-ray body scanners use ionizing radiation (电离辐射) ，a form of energy that has been shown to damage DMA and cause cancer. Although the amount of radiation is extremely low, equal to the radiation a person would receive in a few minutes of flying, several research studies have concluded that a small number of cancer cases would result from scanning hundreds of millions of passengers a year.

European countries will be allowed to use an alternative body scanner relying on radio frequency waves, which have not been linked to cancer. The U. S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has also used hundreds of those machines —known as millimeter-wave scanners —in U. S. airports. But unlike Europe, it has decided to use both types of scanners.

The TSA would not comment specifically on the EU 's decision. But in a statement, TSA spokesman Mike McCarthy said, "As one of our many layers of security, TSA uses the most advanced technology available to provide the best opportunity to detect dangerous items, such as explosives.

“ We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports," he continued. "Since January 2010, advanced imaging technology has detected more than 300 dangerous or illegal items on passengers in U. S. airports nationwide."

Body scanners have been controversial (有争议的）in the United States since they were first used in prisons in the late 1990s and then in airports for tests after 9/11.

28. Why did the European prohibit the use of X-ray scanners in European airports? A. Because they are made in the USA. B. Because they are not effective in use.

C- Because they might do harm to passengers. D. Because their radiation is extremely low. 29. Which of the following is true about the new body scanners to be used in Europe?. A. They will risk doing harm to passengers. B. They use ionizing radiation heavily. C. Their radiation is extremely high. D. They won't risk causing cancer. 30. What can we infer from TSA’s statement? A. The TSA will stop using the X-ray scanners. B. The TSA won't use EU’s alternative scanners. C. The EU’s alternative scanners are not advanced. D. The X-ray scanners are safe and effective. 31. What is the main idea of the passage? A. EU and the US have a different opinion.

B. Europe Bans X-Ray Body Scanners Used at US Airports. C. Different scanners will be used in American. D. Body scanners have been controversial.

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第四部分写作（共两节, 满分35分)

第一节短文改错(共10小题; 每小题1分, 满分10分） 请修改下面的短文。短文中共有10处语言错误, 每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单 词的增加、删除或修改。

增加:在缺词处加一个漏词符号（A ),并在其下面写上该加的词。 删除:把多余的词用斜线（\)划掉。

修改:在错的词下画一横线, 并在该词下面写上修改后的词。 注意:1.每句不超过两个错误； 2. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

3. 只允许修改10处, 多者(从第11处起) 不计分。

It’s reported that there have eighty million disabled people in our country. If our government has done a lot for them, it’s not enough.

As student, what should we do for the disabled? To begin with, we should respect them and treat them good. We shouldn’t look down them or ignore their value to the society. Additionally, we should care for them and try our best to help them, make their life easier. Lastly, it’s necessary for us to help develop our confidence, which is the first step to succeed.

In conclusion, if everyone does his or her best, the disabled are sure to live a happy life but they will make a great contribution.

限时训练练后总结：

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D

If drinking coffee or tea has become part of your daily routine, you might wonder what it's doing to your long-term heart health. New research from Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology, a journal (期刊）of the American Heart Association, found that high tea consumption and proper coffee consumption may be associated with decreased rates of death from coronary heart disease ( CHD)(冠心病).

The study followed more than 37,000 tea and coffee drinkers over 13 years. Participants completed food recalls to document their typical intake of tea and coffee, and were divided into groups that ranged from light to heavy consumption. Researchers accounted for variables(变量）such as health histories, height, weight, and waist circumference (腰围）and recorded the number of deaths from cardiovascular (心血管的）disease and stroke during the study period.

Overall results showed that consuming more than six cups of tea per day was associated with a 36% lower risk of death from heart disease compared to consuming less than one cup of tea per day. There appeared to be no such protective effect of tea-drinking at any amount for risk of death from stroke. Among coffee drinkers, more proper consumption levels (2-3 cups per day) were associated with the greatest risk reduction for death from heart disease (21% ) compared to drinking less than one cup of coffee per day.

Researchers acknowledged certain inconclusive variables within their findings. For example, the difference between decaffeinated(去咖啡因的）and regular coffee could not be accurately accounted for, nor could specific recommendations be made for type of tea, though due to its popularity in the Netherlands where the study took place, researchers assumed most tea consumption to be black tea.

Furthermore, researchers found that tea and coffee drinkers had opposite lifestyles, with tea drinkers tending to engage in healthy lifestyle habits and coffee drinkers being more likely to eat less healthy and smoke. It was difficult to say with certainty what impact these other lifestyle variables may have contributed to the overall results.

32. What's the conclusion of the study?

A. People should drink tea and coffee as much as possible. B. Drinking more tea may benefit people with CHD. C. High tea consumption may reduce the rate of stroke.

D. Coffee consumption has nothing to do with heart disease. 33. Which of the following variables haven’t been considered? A. Health histories. B. Height and weight.

C. Waist circumference. D. The type of tea and coffee. 34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. All people in the Netherlands like black tea. B. Tea and coffee drinkers had a similar life style, C. Other variables have no effect on the results.

D. There are still something uncertain about the study.

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35. Which of the following might be the best title?

A. Why our heart loves coffee and tea, B. Drink more tea and coffee.

C. Heart disease will be reduced. D. An amazing findings about heart diseases. 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人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

Watermelon is one of the most popular and delicious summer fruits that almost everyone loves. 36 Watermelon is also rich in dietary fiber and potassium(钾），While there’s a strong debate over whether watermelon is a vegetable or a fruit, many of us consider watermelon to be both. If you want to learn a few amazingly interesting facts about watermelon, keep reading.

Did you know that watermelon can help you increase your brain power? The thing is, watermelon is an excellent source of Vitamin B6. 37 Moreover, the water percentage in this delicious fruit is similar to the water percentage in the brain.

* It has a high water content 38 According to the USDA. watermelon is 91.5 percent water, which means that this fruit can help you stay hydrated (含水的）throughout the day. Eating watermelon or drinking watermelon juice each day is one of the most delicious ways to stay hydrated during this season, isn't it?

* It's good for your eyes

Watermelon is packed with Vitamin A. which is great for your eyes. It helps to boost your eyesight power. 39 Consume about 100 grams of watermelon each day to keep your eyes healthy and your eyesight sharp.

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Eating watermelon is a tasty and cheap way to clear your body and drop a few unwanted pounds. As I mentioned above, watermelon is low in calories and high in water and this helps with weight loss. Watermelon makes a great base for homemade smoothies and the perfect snack between meals as it provides the body with lots of minerals and water. A. It is vital for normal brain function. B. Watermelon comes in different varieties. C. It helps with weight loss

D. It protects your eyes from various infections.

E. Watermelon is an awesome fruit that has plenty of incredible health benefits. F. Watermelon has an extremely high water content.

G. Watermelon is low in calories and high in, vitamins A and C. 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, 共30分）

I honestly don't think that anyone out there really tries hard to become nobody in every aspect

豪宅）.The fact that it’s hard is what makes change and general. You need to understand that changing yourself for the better won’t challenges in your life —If you have tried to change in the past and failed, don’t

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第三部分英语知识运用（共两节, 满45分)

第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 共15分） 阅读下列材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容（一个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Then, from one thing to another, Mr. Hamel went on to talk of the French language, 61.__________ (say) that it was the most beautiful language in the world 一 the clearest, the most logical(符合逻辑的) ；that we must guard it among us and never forget it, because when 62. __________ people is enslaved, as long as they hold fast to their language, it is as if they had the key 63. __________ their prison. Then he 64. __________ (open) a grammar and read us our lesson. I was amazed to see how well I understood it. All he said seemed so easy, so easy! I think, too — that I had never listened so 65. __________ (careful), and that he had never explained everything with so much 66. __________ ( patient). It seemed almost as if the poor man wanted to give us all he knew before going away, and lo put it all into our heads at one stroke.

67. __________ the grammar, we had a lesson in writing. That day Mr. Hamel had new copies for us, 68, __________ (write) in beautiful round hand ： France, Alsace, France, Alsace. They looked like little flags, 69. __________ were floating everywhere in the school-room, hung from the rod at the top of our desks. You ought to have seen how everyone set to work, and how quiet it 70. __________ (be) !

61._________;62._________;63._________;64._________;65.________;66._________;67._________;68._________;69._________;70.________; 限时训练练后总结：

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英语参考答案

第一部分：

1-5 BCCBA 6-10 CBABB 11-15 BACAA 16-20 BCCCA 第二部分： 第一节：

21-25 BDCBA 26-30 BDCDD 31-35 BBDDA 第二节：

36-40 GAFDC 第三部分： 第一节：

41-45 ACBBD 46-50 CADBD 51-55 ACBAC 56-60 BDACB 第二节：

61. saying 62. a 63. to 64. opened 65. carefully 66. patience 67. After 68. written 69. which 70. was 第四部分： 第一节：

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第四部分： 第一节：

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government has done a lot for them， it’s not enough.

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第二节：Possible version

May we have the honor to invite you to be the judge of our coming play contest? We would really appreciate it if your answer is YES.

The Students’ Union is going to hold an English play contest among Senior 3 students on December 10th , 2015. Each class can only present only one play, in which the number of participants should be limited between 2 and 10 students. All plays must be presented in English and finished within half an hour. In addition, the content of the plays must be mentally healthy and suitable for Senior students. The location will be in the school hall.

It is really a good chance to practice students’ oral English as well as to show their talents. We really hope that you can give us some help so that our judgment will be more objective. Your sincerely Li Ming 【参考答案解析】 阅读理解 BDC

21. B 考查细节理解。由第二段中was adapted into one of the best-known and loved films of all time. 可知B 正确。

22. D 考查细节理解。根据第三段motivated by the need to create a work that encouraged people to treat horses (and humans) humanely 可知Black Beauty是指一匹马。

23. C 考查细节理解。综合三段内容可知，每位作家都只有一篇著名的小说，因而选C 。 BABD

24. B 考查细节理解。根据第一段内容A 12-year-old girl who had a feeling that she might be quite clever has taken a test and proved she was absolutely right.可知B 项正确。

25. A 考查语境词汇理解。根据下文Lydia 的表态可知她对这个比较不认同，因而A 符合。 26. B 考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段内容“based around maths, because it’s one of my favorite subjects.”可知B 正确。

27. D 考查推理判断。根据最后一段A top 2% score — which allows entry to Mensa, the club for

those with high IQs -- would be 148 or over. 可知D 正确。 CDDB

28. C 考查细节理解。根据第二段内容“in order not to risk doing harm to citizens’ health and safety.”可知C 项正确。

29. D 考查细节理解。根据第四段内容use an alternative body scanner relying on radio frequency waves, which have not been linked to cancer. 可知D 正确。其他选项与文章内容不符。

30. D 考查细节理解。根据倒数第二段“We strictly test our technology to ensure it meets our high detection and safety standards before it is placed in airports,” 可知D 正确。

31. B 考查文章主旨大意。由第一段内容结合全文可知本文内容主要讲述欧洲使用与美国不同的身体扫描仪，因而B 项最准确。 BDDA

32. B 考查细节理解。根据第一段found that high tea consumption and proper coffee consumption may be associated with decreased rates of death from coronary heart disease(CHD). 可知B 项正确。

33. D 考查细节理解。由第二段内容Researchers accounted for variables(变量) such as health histories, height, weight, and waist circumference(腰围) and recorded the number of deaths from cardiovascular(心血管的) disease and stroke during the study period. 及倒数第二段内容For example, the difference between ...could not be accurately accounted for, nor could specific recommendations be made for type of tea, 可知变量咖啡喝茶的种类没有考虑。

34. D 考查推理判断。由最后一段内容It was difficult to say with certainty what impact these other lifestyle variables may have contributed to the overall results.可知对这个研究还有一些不确定因素。 35. A 考查主旨大意。本文主要讲述一项科学研究表明多喝茶和适量咖啡有益于心脏，因而A 选项能够抓住主题。B 选项咖啡要适量，因而不符；C 选项没有体现主题；D 选项则过于宽泛。 GAFDC

36. G 本句为段中衔接。由下文中Watermelon is also rich in dietary fiber and potassium(钾). 可知G 最符合语境。

37. A 段中句。It 指代前文Vitamin B6，关键下文brain 可知A 符合语境。 38. F 段首句。由标题中的关键词water content可知F 符合语境。 39. D 段中句。关键词eyes 提示D 符合语境。

40. C 标题句。总结下段可知本段内容为吃西瓜有益于减肥。 阅读理解

41. A 有些人对他们的处境满意。对应下文中但是人人都想拥有自己很优秀的东西。Be content with对... 满意；be concerned with与... 相关，对... 关心；be angry with对... 生气；be familiar with对... 熟悉。 42. C 同上。

43. B 同前文一致，一些他们想要为之自豪的东西。Be accused of被指控... ； be proud of以... 为自豪；be absorbed in专心于；be particular about对... 挑剔。

44. B 不幸的是，大多数人没有付诸于行动的驱动力。drive 这儿是名词，驱动力。

45. D 他们浪费他们的时间和天赋去梦想可能而不是去实现他们想要的生活。Regardless of 不管，不顾；in spite of尽管；afraid of害怕；instead of代替。

46. C 由前文可知大多数人没有动力浪费时间不去改变，所以人们不断地选择生活中容易的路。

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Constantly 不断地；previously 先前地；confidently 自信地；unwillingly 不愿意地。

47. A 容易的生活不需要投入很多努力，因而选择involve 卷入，涉入。Invite 邀请；make 的主语应该为人；deserve 值得，都不符合语境。

48. D 改变需要你走出你的舒适区域而进入一个未知的区域，因而选择require 需要;advise 建议，demand 要求，wish 希望，祝愿，都不符合语境。 49. B

50. D 考查语境中的定语从句，先行词为moments 。每个人在生活中有时都会回顾自己生活中的位置和已经要做的事情去到达那儿(实现自己理想) 。 51. A 回顾生活的结果，你要么自豪要么失望，因而这里表示结果as a result; in all总之；in other words 换句话说；above all最重要的是。 52. C 解析同上。

53. B 从后文假设可知改变难，因而选B 。

54. A 由后文improving 可知此处为improvement 。 55. C 改善你的生活会导致几个积极的后果，result in最符合语境；succeed in成功做某事，differ from 与... 不同，focus on专注于，都不符合语境。 56. B 带来积极的后果，比如给你更好的自我感觉，因而选sense ；image 图像，direction 方向；confidence 信心，都不符合语境。

57. D 总的来说你会发现自己更快乐，因而选择D 。

58. A 从后文中face 可知改变自己不会带走挑战，因而选择take away带走；take up占据，从事，take in吸收，理解，take off起飞，事业成功。 59. C 改变会让你准备好面对挑战。

60. B如果你过去试图改变并失败过不要放弃，因而选B 。

61. saying 62. a 63. to 64. opened 65. carefully 66. patience 67. After 68. written 69. which 70. was 61. saying 考查非谓语形式，此处主动伴随因而填saying 。 62. a 考查不定冠词，此处people 为民族而非人们。 63. to考查介词, the key后用介词to 。

64. opened考查时态，根据上下文语境可知此时态为过去式。

65. carefully考查形容词副词转换，副词修饰动词因而careful 改为carefully 。

66. patience考查形容词名词转换，他从未如此耐心地解释过任何事情，因而patient 改为名词patience 。

67. After 考查语境填词，根据语境，此处表示在上完语法课后他上了一堂写作课。 68. written考查非谓语形式，此处表示被动过去分词作定语。

69. which考查非限制性定语从句，此处缺少主语指物所以填which 。 70. was考查感叹句中时态，上下文为过去式所以be 变化为was 。 短文改错

71. 第一处have 改为are ，此处have 拥有和there be句型混淆。 72. 第二处If 改为Though 或Although ，上下文逻辑错误。 73. 第三处student 改为students ，单复数错误。

74. 第四处good 改为well ，副词修饰动词。 75. 第五处 在look down 后加upon 或on 。 76. 第六处去掉the ，society 前不用冠词。

77. 第七处make 改为making ，此处为非谓语，结果状语。 78. 第八处根据逻辑关系our 改为their 。

79. 第九处succeed 改为success ，此处to 为介词后面跟名词。 80. 第十处 but 改为and ，此处不是转折关系而是承接。 附：听力录音稿 Text 1

W: That’s a nice car. Is it new?

M: No, I got it half a year ago. At that time it was one year second-hand. But it’s still in good condition.

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W: It’s really amazing that you got an “A” on the math test. You didn’t seem to have done a lot of preparation or exercises before the test.

M: Now you know why I never missed a lecture.

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W: I can’t seem to keep up with everything I have to do. You’re always so organized and efficient. How do you do it?

M: I’m not always organized and efficient, but I’ve gotten better since I read a lot about time management.

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W: Guess what? I have just received a message, saying that I have won a big prize of $10,000. M: Really? But did you take part in any activities concerned? W: No. I was only asked to supply my bank details. M: Don’t believe that. It’s a trap.

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W: Hi, is this where I can get information on tours?

M: Yes. I can help you with that. What type of tour are you thinking about? There are some great city tours that are one-day or two-day over night.

W: I think I am interested in a hiking trip to the mountains.

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M: Hi, Catherine. Do you mind if I sit down? W: Not at all. Jerry, how have you been?

M: Fine. But I’m surprised to see you on the city bus. Is there anything wrong with your car?

W: No. I’ve just been thinking a lot about the environment lately. So I think the air will be a lot cleaner if

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we all use public transportation when we can.

M: I’m sure you are right. Besides the environment protection, we can save a lot of natural resources.

W: Yes. With the fast increase of the world population, we should focus on the environment and preserve natural resources.

M: This is called sustainable development. This is a gift for the future.

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M: Hi, are you done with the weight machine?

W: Yeah. I was just trying it out. I think I must be doing something wrong. My arms are aching already.

M: Have you thought about getting a personal trainer? When I joined, I signed it up for a trainer for a few months and she helped me set up a good training plan.

W: That’s a good idea. By the way, I’m Sandy. Nice to meet you. What about you?

M: I’m John. Nice to meet you, too. If you want help with those machines, I can help you. I’m usually here every Wednesday and Friday.

W: Thanks. I’ll definitely be happy to see you again. I think I’ve sweated enough today. I’m off to the bathroom. M: OK. See you.

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W: Am I going to get better, doctor?

M: Yes. I can say you are surely going to get better.

W: Wonderful! But how can you be so sure that I’m going to get better? Up till now all the other doctors have told me that the disease cannot be cured. Am I going to die soon?

M: Of course not. I have studied your case. The latest medical magazines have published the results of a long study on this disease. W: What does the study say?

M : It’s proved that ten percent of all the patients with disease get better.

W: What? Only ten percent? Were you trying to cheat me when you told me that I was getting better?

M: Calm yourself! It’s a scientific problem. There are other factors that have to be considered. W: What other factors? Please tell me.

M: All right. You are the tenth patient that I have treated for this disease. You’ll have to get well because the other nine have died.

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W: Sunshine Hotel! Can I help you? M: I want to reserve a room, please.

W: Certainly, Sir. When would you like to stay? M: Next Thursday night, a week later. W: That’s November 15th ? M: Yes, it is.

W: And what type of room would you like? Single or double?

M: Um, there were two of us going, but now it’s only me, so just a single room, please. W: Yes, we do have a single room available on the 15th . The room rate is $120. M: Oh, madam! That’s a bit more than I expected to pay.

W: Well, you can try to call other hotels, but you’ll find this is pretty standard. M: Uh, okay. I don’t have time to call around and I know you’re probably right.

W: Great. Let me go ahead and reserve a room for you. Can you tell me you name, please? M: It’s Mr. Horner, Peggy Horner. Text 10

Sometime in October, my teacher told us about the s peech contest. The topic was “People who have overcome obstacles in their lives.” I thought my great grandpa, who has had cancer and is still living, would be perfect for it. He has overcome a lot of obstacles in his life. A couple weeks later, the class gave their presentations. My teacher had to pick five students to go on to the next level. I was one of them! Then the top five from each of the three classes competed. The top seven would be the finalists. I was one of them again. The top seven worked really hard. I was the sixth to present. I was soon done. After the seventh person finished, the judges made their final decisions. They announced the winners. The third-place winner was Anna. The second-place winner was Sarah, and the first place winner was Kelli! I had just won first place! That was my once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The students in the audience were clapping and cheering! That was a moment I will always remember!

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