重庆市巴蜀中学2022-2023学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题有答案

英语试卷

注意事项：

1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、班级在答题卡上填写清楚。

2. 每小题选出答案后, 用2B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。在试卷上作答无效。

3. 考试结束后, 请将答题卡交回, 试卷自行保存。满分150分, 考试用时120分钟。

第一部分听力（共两节, 满分20分）

第一节（共5小题：每小题1分, 满分5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。

1. Who is the woman probably speaking to?

A. An official.

B. A driver.

C. A postman.

2. What does the woman plan to do at the weekend?

A. Throw a party.

B. Buy some cheese.

C. Go to Washington.

3. What does the man mean?

A. The cookies are tasty.

B. The woman’s shop runs well.

C. The restaurant is highly recommended.

4. What does the woman think of using e-textbooks?

A. Wonderful.

B. Costly.

C. Boring.

5. What does the woman probably try to do?

A. Charge a cellphone.

B. Take a picture.

C. Play a C

D.

第二节（共15小题：每小题1分, 满分 15）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出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. How does the woman sound at first?

A. Shocked.

B. Anxious.

C. Grateful.

7. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A. Take it easy.

B. Burn the candle.

C. Be committed.

听第7段材料, 回答第8至10题。

8. Why does the man refuse to buy the ring?

A. It's not special.

B. It's not necessary.

C. It's too expensive.

9. What does the woman say about the records?

A. They are brand-new.

B. They are popular now.

C. They are real bargains.

10. What is the woman's final offer for the records?

A. $28.

B. $25.

C. $50.

听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。

11. What is the survey about?

A. Leisure time.

B. Health condition.

C. Sporting activities.

12. How are those surveyed divided?

A. By age.

B. By gender.

C. By interest.

13. What does the man suggest on marketing strategies?

A. Targeting the senior group.

B. Launching a new promotion.

C. Producing more athletic shoes.

听第9段材料, 回答第14至17题。

14. What is said about Internet addiction?

A. It is disturbing parents.

B. It is increasing on campus.

C. It is a relatively new thing.

15. What problems do Internet-addicted students have?

A. Poor memory.

B. Sleeping difficulties.

C. Interpersonal problems.16. Why do students become dependent on the Internet?

A. To feel connected.

B. To be entertained.

C. To stay informed.

17. How can we avoid Internet addiction?

A. By making more friends.

B. By leading a balanced life.

C. By disconnecting the network.

听第10段材料, 回答第18至20题。

18. How many respondents have difficulty falling asleep?

A. 60%.

B. 75%.

C. 91%.

19. What will affect sleep quality?

A. Family income.

B. Social status.

C. Work stress.

20. What is the speaker mainly talking about?

A. The result of a survey.

B. The process of a study.

C. The method of a research.

第二部分阅读（共两节, 满分50分）

第一节（共15小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分 37. 5分）

阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。

A

It's not easy to find a job. Many jobs have age or experience requirements that you might not meet. On top of that, you need to juggle（应付）schoolwork, extracurricular, and your social life. Fortunately, there are still some good jobs for you to start gaining working experience.

Tutor

Straight-A student？ Then a job as a tutor（家庭教师）might be the best option for you. Help-ing younger students with their homework is a great way to put what you've studied to good use and make some extra money. One of the easiest ways to show that you're qualified to teach other students is by listing your GPA （Grade Point Average） on your tutor resume.

Dog Walker

Love dogs? Then a position as a dog walker is the perfect fit for you. Dog walking requires no work experience and has flexible hours. However, you may need to do some shadowing or an inter-view before people trust you with their pets.Delivery Driver

If you're 16+ years old and have a driver's license, you could try working as a delivery driver. Driving is a great way to gain relevant experience and show future employers that you're responsible and work well under pressure.

Call Center Representative

If you don't mind talking on the phone, then a job as a call center worker is a good choice for you. Working as a call center representative can even teach you some useful customer service skill that will help your career later on. To land a job at a call center, highlight your customer service and interpersonal skills on your resume.

21. Who are the passage intended for?

A. Parents.

B. Teachers.

C. Students.

D. Employers.

22. What qualifies you as a tutor?

A. Relevant experience.

B. Timely homework completion.

C. Flexible time schedule.

D. Impressive academic performance.

23. Which job requires good social skills?

A. Tutor.

B. Dog walker.

C. Delivery driver.

D. Call center representative.

B

A short cooking video posted by a netizen on Tik Tok has recently become a popular hit on the site. Bearing the tag “Chinese food”, the video not only showed off the chef's superb skills in making Chinese dishes, but it also got netizens abroad wanting to get a taste of China's unique food culture.

Although the video was nothing master-level, just a rather standard homemade fried potato dish, it received more tan 200, 000 likes after only three days of posting. In addition to praising the chef, commenters wondered why such a simple Chinese dish could look like a fancy cuisine that had been made through tons of effort. “Even the most basic Chinese dish needs to have three elements: color, smell and taste. For example, color not only requires a chef to have sharp eyes, but also valuable experience, " said Wang, an experienced Chinese chef in Guangzhou.

Chinese cooking is not the only type of content covered by the tag. Other popular videos under the tag include “odd food” challenges, traditional Chinese dishes and Chinese snack tasting, thelatter of which has become particularly popular among young omnivore vloggers （video bloggers）living in a world of continually expanding cultural globalization.

“I have been a fan of Chinese food ever since my Chinese friend cooked me di san xian at university. I was surprised by the dish's taste and its look, which was very different from my home food, but felt it was very familiar to me because I noticed we share similar cooking skills, ” said Bianca, an Italian Asian food fan.

“I started my channel by recording my roommate tasting my cooking. These videos got likes and comments gradually. Seeing some people commenting in German or English and saying 'I want to try it', I felt these videos can narrow the gap between the two cultures, " said Mr. Bear, a vlogger on Bilibili who promotes Chinese cooking.

24. What does the underlined word “omnivore” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. People eating meat.

B. People eating vegetables.

C. People eating diverse food.

D. People eating Chinese food.

25. How does Bianca feel about Chinese food?

A. Common and dear.

B. Special and familiar.

C. Strange but delicious.

D. Unfamiliar and disconnected.

26. What can we infer from Mr. Bean's words in the last paragraph?

A. The majority of his fans tasted the food he cooked.

B. His roommate encouraged him to cook Chinese food.

C. He is an expert determined to become a Chinese chef.

D. His videos make a difference to cultural communication.

27. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Chinese food has aroused people's interest overseas.

B. The video is more master-level than standard homemade.

C. Chinese dish has three elements: color, smell and nutrition.

D. Chinese chefs have become popular among young vloggers.C

Differences between people within any given nation or culture are much greater than differences between groups. Education, social standing, religion, personality, belief structure, past experience, affection shown in the home, and a myriad（大量）of other factors will affect human behavior and culture.

Sure there are differences in approach as to what is considered polite and appropriate behavior both on and off the job. In some cultures “yes” means, “I hear you” more than “I agree”. Length of pleasantries and greetings before getting down to business; level of tolerance for being around someone speaking a foreign （not-understood） language; politeness measured in terms of gallantry（殷勤）or etiquette （e. g. , standing up for a woman who approaches a table, yielding a seat on the bus to an older person, etc. ）; and manner of expected dress are all examples of possible cultural differences and traditions.

In México it is customary for the arriving person to greet the others. For instance, someone who walks into a group of persons eating would say provecho （enjoy your meal）. In Chile, women often greet both other women and men with a kiss on the cheek. In Russia women often walk arm in arm with their female friends. Paying attention to customs and cultural differences can give someone outside that culture a better chance of assimilation（同化）or acceptance. Ignoring these can get an unsuspecting person into trouble.

There are cultural and ideological differences and it is good to have an understanding about a culture’s customs and ways. Aaron Pun, a Canadian ODC net correspondent, wrote: “In studying cross cultural differences, we are not looking at individuals but a comparison of one ethnic group against others. Hence, we are comparing two bell curves and generalization cannot be avoided. ”Another correspondent explained the human need to categorize. True and true, but the danger comes when we act on some of these generalizations, especially when they are based on faulty observation. Acting on generalizations about such matters as eye contact, personal space, touch, and interest in participation can have serious negative consequences.

28. Which one below is an example of cultural differences according to the passage?

A. Dress colors.

B. Tolerance towards a native speaker.

C. Facial expressions.

D. Ways of greeting.

29. How does the author support the main idea?

A. By giving data.

B. By making comparison.

C. By giving examples.

D. By stating arguments.

30. What is the author's attitude towards generalization of cross-cultural differences?

A. Neutral.

B. Indifferent.

C. Ambiguous.

D. Disapproving.

31. What could be the best title of the text?

A. The significance of cultural differences.

B. Human behaviors and cultures.

C. Cultural differences among countries.

D. Troubles caused by cultural differences.

D

A cell is like a machine - it is made up of many different parts called organelles（细胞器）, which each have a different function but all work together to perform a particular task. The centro-some（细胞中心体）is an organelle which has the function of helping cells divide to produce new cells. Our cells receive wear and tear, just like machines when they have been used for a long time, and some of them need to be regularly replaced. For example, we need to make new skin cells very frequently-approximately every 30 days. Cell division is how new cells are made to replace old ones, and centrosomes are essential in this process.

However, sometimes even useful mechanisms in our body can end up harming us. When a per-son's cells start dividing too often, they may get cancer, which is caused when cells grow and divide uncontrollably. These cancer cells lump together to form a tumour, leading to the destruction of nearby cells. Some cancer cells may also break of from the tumour and spread to different parts of the body, forming new tumours and resulting in the spread of the cancer.Research has shown that centrosomes may be involved in both the formation and spread of can-cerous cells. Normally, healthy cells have one centrosome. In some cancer types, the cancerous cells have extra centrosomes - this condition is called centrosome amplification. Amplified centrosomes have an abnormal structure which may cause the cell to become cancerous and form a tumour.

As research continues to imply a link between centrosome amplification and cancer, future treat-ment could focus on centrosomes. One potential cancer treatment could be inhibiting the effects of centrosome amplification, so that although the centrosomes are still abnormal in number and struc-ture, they stop forming new cancerous cells. Another option is reversing centrosome amplification-bringing the number and structure of centrosomes in a cell back to normal. This could prevent both the growth and spread of new tumours. However, the exact cause of centrosome amplification is yet unknown and needs to be identified before it can be reversed.

32. What can we learn about cells from the article?

A. Cells are made up of organelles performing identical functions.

B. New cells replace the unhealthy ones in cell division process.

C. Skin cells are made on a daily basis inside a human body.

D. Human cells have a tendency of getting worn as old machines do.

33. What can be inferred about cancer cells from Paragraph 2?

A. Cancer cells are an example of the useful mechanism benefiting our body.

B. Cancer cells grow and divide in a controllable manner in the body.

C. Cancer cells can do harm to other cells apart from contributing to tumor.

D. Cancer cells are restricted only to the cancerous part in the body.

34. What does the underlined word “amplification” in Paragraph 3 refer to?

A. Decrease.

B. Reversion.

C. Accumulation.

D. Replacement.

35. Where is this text most likely from?

A. A medical guidebook.

B. A scientific journal.

C. A university textbook.D. A recreational magazine.

第二节（共5小题：每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分）

阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

School rules

All students are expected to read and learn the School Rules. 36 , orderliness and the need to develop a sense of responsibility for their own behavior and for the larger community of which they are a part.

37

The school expects its students to wear their full school uniform correctly and with pride. It is our expectation that uniform and shoes will be clean and in good repair. Boys' hair should be combed and of an acceptable length （not over the collar, ears or eyes）, with no artificial coloring. Girls' hair should be of a natural color. Shoulder-length hair or longer must be tied back.

Punctuality（准时）, absence and illness

All students must be at school on time. If late, the student must sign in the late book in the General Office. 38. A written note from a parent explaining the absence MUST be provided to the General Office the day after return.

Should a student be ill during school hours, he is to go straight to the School Medical Center. The sister will then take appropriate action.

Safety

Proper behavior is expected within and around buildings and on the sporting field at all times.

Students are not to enter laboratories, language rooms, the Technics and music rooms until in-vited to do so by teachers.

The riding of bicycles or skateboards is prohibited along the front drive. Students riding bicycles must wear an approved bicycle helmet. No knives, explosives or dangerous materials may be brought into the school or boarding houses.

Students are forbidden to interfere with fire safety equipment. 39.

Mobile phones

Mobile phones are not to be used from 8: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m. At these times, phones should be switched off. 40, please contact Reception.A. Dress regulations

B. Image management

C. This behaviour may cause a fire

D. An automatic fine will be imposed if this occurs

E. If you need to make contact with parents or other significant people

F. These rules aim to make each student aware of the value of self-control

G. Parents are asked to inform the school if their child is absent by 8: 30 a. m. on the day of absence

第三部分语言运用（共三节, 满分40分）

第一节（共15小题：每小题1分, 满分 15分）

阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

When Mexican artist Fridla Kahlo's paintings were put on display in a gallery in Lonndon, it attracted much attention. A poet and essayist described her paintings as “a ribbon around a bomb”-a quote that went on to provide the title for a documentary about her life. Such a/an 41 comment about her work seems to 42 Kahlo had a big impact on the art world of her time. Sadly, this was not the 43 .

Kahlo, born in 1907 in a suburb of Mexico City, was greatly affected by two terrible events early in her life. At the age of 7, she 44 polio. The disease 45 her foot so that it always pointed out, and caused her right leg to grow to a shorter length than her left leg. 46, Kahlo's spine and pelvis became twisted as she grew older. Then in 1925, she was riding in a school bus that was 47 in a traffic acci-dent; her pelvis and back were broken in several places. Throughout the rest of her life, the artist underwent more than 30 48 , but nothing was able to cure the severe 49 in her back and leg. However, the accident did have an 50 side effect: it led Kahlo to begin painting. While lying in her bed recov-ering in her parents' home, Kahlo taught herself to paint and created her first self-portrait.

Despite the tragic events in her life, Kahlo had a 51 for inspiring excitement, happiness, and drama wherever she went. She often wore elaborate native jewelry and bright clothing, making her a highly 52 student at school. She also 53 wore her hair tied up on top of her head with bright ribbons in the style of the native people of Oaxaca, Mexico. Her preferred fashion and hairstyle are 54 in the various self-portraits she painted.Kahlo died in 1954 in her parents' home. The final words in Kahlo's diary were, “I hope the 55 is joyful--and I hope never to come back. ”

41. A. ordinary B. plain C. reasonable D. extraordinary

42. A. approve B. prove C. suggest D. impress

43. A. point B. case C. time D. issue

44. A. suffered from B. escaped from C. prevented from D. recovered from

45. A. bent B. twisted C. ruined D. destroyed

46. A. Above all B. In addition C. In conclusion D. As a result

47. A. introduced B. informed C. involved D. reported

48. A. consultations B. operations C. scans D. emergencies

49. A. symptom B. depression C. pain D. syndrome

50. A. unprepared B. unsolved C. unexpected D. unhurt

51. A. dignity B. honor C. prestige D. reputation

52. A. sensible B. visible C. audible D. edible

53. A. casually B. unintentionally C. typically D. absoluately

54. A. crafted B. exhibited C. structured D. inspired

55. A. exit B. entrance C. benchmark D. milestone

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。

There are many foods that are closely 56 （associate） with a certain country's cuisine but did not come from there. In fact, there are several foods whose origin is the Americans but they have become common in other 57（place） of the world. For example, the hot pepper is widely used in Indian cooking, but it 58 （be） unknown to Indian people before the European explorers brought it from the New World in the 1500s. Another food is potatoes. They are now necessary component parts in the dishes of many cultures especially in Ireland, 59 at least 20% of the country's population died during 60 potato shortage in the 1800s. But for thousands of years, potatoes had only been grown by people in South America.

Tomatoes are widely used and loved around the world today. However, people were afraid to eat them at first. When the plant was first grown in Europe, people thought the fruit was 61 （poi-son）. At that time, Mexicans in North Americans had been using it in their cooking 62 the 500 BC! One more fruit that 63 （surprise） comes from the New World is the dragon fruit. This food has become very popular in China after （bring） to the East by the early 1900s. People often make juice from it and it is used to make desserts tasty. 65 would be hard to guess that the dragon fruit came from Central America but not China.第三节（共10小题：每小题1分, 满分10分）

根据所给中文含义或首字母写出下列单词。

66. It is an a ______of the book A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. The TV series premiered on HBO in 2011.

67. Her academic q ______ are of secondary importance. What we need is someone dynamic and creative.

68. The government has announced an a ______programme to make the railway network con-necting all the villages.

69. Many people think that positive thinking is mostly about keeping one's head in the sand and ignoring daily problems, trying to look o ______.

70. Students should get actively i ______in serving the community.

71. The study found that the best way to get children to eat food they do not like is simply to give them repeated ______（暴露）to it.

72. Low-fat foods are ______（理想的）for people who are watching their waistline.

73. I'm looking forward to your support and ______（参加）in the programme.

74. The aim of the organization is to ______（强化）the cultural ties between the two compa-nies.

75. We would like to see closer ______（合作）between parents and schools.

第四部分写作（共两节, 满分40分）

第一节（满分 15分）

假设你是李华, 你校最近举行了4x100米接力赛, 请写一篇报道投稿到校英文报。

内容包括：1. 比赛时间和地点；

2. 观众的热烈反应。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 可根据需要适当增加细节。

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.

Lena could clearly remember the night she had to flee her home in Hungary. It was the beginning of the Second World War and her family needed to escape fast. She quickly packed a suitcase with a few pieces of clothing, her diary, and her most prized possession-a beautiful silk scarf. Lena and her best friend, Monika, had persuaded their parents to buy them matching scarves, which they each wore tied around their neck as a symbol of their friendship. Lena had no idea that when she left for America that night, she would never return. Her family settled on the sunny west coast in California.

After settling in California, Lena and her family had to start a new life from scratch. Lena was initially homesick and missed her old life in Hungary. She missed those good old days with Monica. Yet Life went on. Luckily, despite the challenges of starting over in a new country, Lena and her family thrived in their new home.

Decades later, Lena's granddaughter-Eliza graduated from college. Eliza often asked Lena about her life in Hungary and the silk scarf that she brought with her. Lena would smile and tell her stories of her childhood, the war, and the long journey to America. She showed her the scarf and explained its significance as a symbol of her friendship with Monika, and how it represented the importance of having close relationships and staying connected to one's roots.

Several months later, Eliza was finally notified of her first job interview. Lena decided to give the scarf to her to wear for good luck. Lena was afraid that Eliza would lose the scarf, but her grand-daughter reassured her, “Don't worry, Grandma, nothing's going to happen to your scarf. You'll see. It is going to bring both of us luck today. ” With that, Eliza kissed her grandmother on the cheek and left.

That afternoon, Eliza left the interview feeling confident that she had got the job. She decided to celebrate by going to a restaurant.

注意：

1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；

2. 续写部分分为两段, 每段的开头语已为你写好。

Paragraph1: As she sat at her table, she felt someone staring at her.

Paragraph 2: Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman. “My name's Monika, dear. ”2024届高二（下）期中考试

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英语

第一部分听力（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）

1-5 BAABC

6-10 BABCA

11-15 CAABC

16-20 ABBCA

第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）

21-23 CDD

24-27 CBDA

28-31 DCDC

32-35 DCCB

第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）

36-40 FAGDE

第三部分语言运用（共三节，满分40分）

第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

41-45 DCBAB

46-50 DCBCC

51-55 DBCBA

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

56.associated

57.places

58. was/had been

59.where

60.a

61.poisonous

62.since63. surprisingly

.being brought

65.It

第三节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

66. adaptation/adaption

67.qualifications

68.ambitious

69.optimistic

70. involved

71.exposure

72.ideal

73.participation

74. strengthen

75.cooperation

第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）

第一节（满分15分）

One possible version:

Last Saturday， the final of the 4x100-meter relay was held at our annual sports tour-nament on the school playground to relieve students＇stress and build up team spirit. Before the race，the atmosphere was so intense that everyone became still. The run-ners strained to run at top speed after setting off. In a wink， Li Chong，the fastest student in our school， first crossed the finish line. Drowning in the waves of excite-ment， the spectators let out cheers at the top of their lungs. It was fantastic to be part of the sporting moment and enjoy its speed and passion.

第二节（满分25分）

参考范文

As she sat at her table， she felt someone staring at her. Sitting next to her was an elderly woman who could not take her eyes off her. “I＇m sorry， do I know you?” Eliza asked. “I＇m sorry，dear， but you remind me of someone I once knew，” the old woman replied in an accented voice. “My best friend looked like you and used to weara scarf just like the one you＇re wearing aroundyour neck.” Eliza felt goose bumps go up her arms. She had heard stories of her grandmother＇s best friend and knew the significance of the scarf. Could this be Monika， her grand-mother＇s childhood friend?

Eliza introduced herself and waited to hear the name of the other woman. “My name＇s Monika， dear.＂“I＇m originally from Hungary， but my family had to leave when I was 14 and I＇ve been living here in California ever since.” Eliza could not believe it. She said，“Monika，would you mind going somewhere with me? I want to show you someone very special.”

The elderly woman agreed and they left the restaurant together. They walked the short distance to Lena's home and rang the doorbell. When Lenna opened the door, she was amazed to see her childhood friend standing in front of her. The scarf had indeed brought good luck.

听力原文：

Text1

W:Drop me at the Manhattan Post Office please.

M: Well, that's an hour's ride. Why not just post your mail here?

Text 2

W:Hi,I'd like some cheese for a barbecue this weekend. We will be a small group of friends gathering at the Washington Park.

M:For a barbecue, you could have any cheese you want here.

Text 3

M:Did you bake these cookies?

W: Yes, I got the idea from a magazine.

M: If you hadn't told me that, I would have guessed they were baked by a restaurant. You know, you could very well open your own shop.

Text 4

M:Our school is replacing printed textbooks with1 e-textbooks next semester. I can't wait.

W:Really? What about the cost? Buying all those tablets, not to mention training all the teaching staff.

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M: Did you check the power plug and press the play button?W: Yes. The power indicator was on and it was running. But somehow the sound didn't come through.

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M: Excuse me. You look like you could use some help. Can I lend a hand?

W: Yes. I'm trying to do too much right now and burning the candle at both ends.

M: That can happen to any of us. You are over-committed. Just relax. Take one day at a time.

W:Yes, I get it. I appreciate your help very much. Lucky to have a colleague like you in the office.

M: I'm glad I've been able to be of some help to you today.

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W:Well,hi there. What are you looking for today?

M: Uh, I'm just looking.

W:Well,how about a ring for someone special?

M: There is NO one special.

W: Well okay. Wouldn't you like to walk home with some of these great records? Some of the best hits from the 1960's.

M:Yeah,let's see. Now here's something I'd... Ah, these records are scratched.

W: Just in a couple of places. Listen. I'll sell you a dozen of records for only fifty dollars. A steal!

M:Whoa!They're way too expensive. I'll give you twenty-five dollars for them.

W:Ah, come on. I can't charge you less than thirty dollars.

M:Well, that guy over there is selling similar records for a much better price, so thanks anyway.

W:Wait wait, wait, wait. You drive a hard bargain. Twenty-eight dollars, that's my fi-nal offer.

M:Huh...I'll think about it.

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W:Sam, could you review the results of the survey on leisure sporting activities again?

M:Sure. The survey was administered between age groups of 18 to 26, 27 to 35, 36 to 45, and 46 to 55. According to the results, the most active group involved are those between 18 and 26 years old.

W:Okay.M: People cited jogging as their favorite recreational sport followed by skiing, tennis, swim-ming, and cycling. W: Hmm. Based on what you've said, I think we should con-sider targeting the 18 to 26 year-old age group more in the future and expanding our line of athletic shoes, particularly jogging.

M:I see what you mean. However, there is a growing trend among older consumers-I mean those 46 to 55 -who are becoming more concerned about staying fit. I believe this trend will continue.

W:I see your point. Well, let's meet again on Wednesday to iron out more of the de-tails of this proposal.

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W: Welcome to Talk of the Nation. Dr. James has put together a support group for students addicted to the Internet. He joins me now.

M: Thank you for inviting me.

W:Is Internet addiction a relatively new thing?

M:Well,some students have been involved with the problem for years. It's certainly growing on college campuses.

W:How does it present itself?

M: Well, some of them have relationship problems or problems keeping their grades.

W: How do we know when we become Internet addicted?

M: Uh... If you feel empty and really look forward to being connected with other people online, then, a serious issue is starting to happen.

W: What if you start giving up other things?

M:Well,people need to have some sort of balance in life. If you can, spend some time on the Internet and then take a walk at a different time.

W: So that's how we can avoid Internet addiction1. Thank you very much, Dr.James.

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Many young people struggle to get a good night's sleep, according to the results of a major survey published to mark World Sleep Day. The Sleep Research Society surveyed nearly 60,000 people aged 10 to 45, and found that 91% of them reported “not having enough sleep” or “still being tired after sleep”. Only about 5.6% of respondents said they felt energetic after sleep. About three quarters of respondents said they experienced difficulty falling asleep. Many respondents cited work

pressure as a major influence on their sleep quality, and could lead to bad sleep. The survey showed 60% of the respondents would choose to work instead of sleep. Sleep problems have little direct link to income, working conditions or social status, according to the survey. In gen-eral, people with good education background tended to be more self-disciplined about getting enough sleep, but only 5% of respondents had a routine daily schedule. Sur-veyors believed that the random life schedules would lead young people to have low work efficiency, low appetite but higher cancer risk.