考试时间： 120分钟 试卷总分： 150分

第一部分:听力（共两节, 满分30分）

做题时, 先将答案划在试卷上. 录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到机读卡卡上。

第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分7. 5分）

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

1. Where does the conversation take place?

A. In a library. B. At home. C. In a cinema.

2. What can we learn from the conversation?

A. The woman is wearing her friend’s dress.

B. The woman wore the dress yesterday.

C. The speakers are in the same class.

3. Why does the woman refuse the man’s invitation?

A. She doesn’t like going out with the man.

B. She will have dinner with Jack.

C. She has to prepare for a plane trip.

4. What seats does the man choose?

A. The front-row seats. B. The side seats. C. The window seats.

5. What does the woman think of the jeans?

A. Expensive. B. Nice. C. Fashionable.

第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分）

听下面5段对话或独白. 每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料, 回答第6至8题。

6. When did the woman leave school?

A. In 1994. B. In 1995. C. In 1996.

7. Why did the woman start running?

A. To keep fit. B. To become famous. C. To make money.

8. What does the woman plan to do next year?

A. Run in Europe. B. Earn more money. C. Visit Europe with her family.

听第7段材料, 回答第9至11题。

9. Where is the woman from?

A. China. B. Brazil. C. America.

10. How long did the woman stay in Japan?

A. For half a year. B. For one year. C. For six year.

11. What surprised the woman when she was in Japan?

A. People ate raw fish

B. There were few earthquakes.

C. People stayed calm during an earthquake.

听第8段材料, 回答第12至14题。

12. What do we know about the speakers?

A. They will have a test tomorrow.

B. They have been told the type of the test.

C. They think essay questions are too difficult for them.

13. What does the woman think of an objective test?

A. It is confusing.

B. It is popular with students.

C. It can enrich students’ knowledge.

14. What does the man suggest doing at last?

A. Persuading the teacher to cancel the test.

B. Asking the teacher for exact information.

C. Going over the lessons careful before the test.

听第9段材料, 回答第15至17题。

15. What is the woman now?

A. An actress. B. A painter. C. A manager.

16. Why was the woman fired as a saleswoman?

A. She got sick. B. She slept at work. C. She argued with a customer.

17. What will be broadcast right next?

A. Advertisements. B. The woman’s stories. C. The woman’s pictures.

听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。

18. What does the speaker suggest the listeners do?

A. Come to the center directly.

B. Leave the message on the phone.

C. Call the center after 8:30 a.m.

19. What do we know about Padley’s Chemist’s shop?

A. It is near a bus stop.

B. It is closed on Sundays.

C. It is open until 9:00 p.m.

20. Where should the listeners go to see a doctor at 8:00 p.m.?

A. To the Health Centre. B. To University Hospital. C. To Padley’s Chemist’s Shop.

第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）

第一节：多项选择（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）

从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21. The two countries made a(n) ______ that they would not fight with each other again.

A. treatment B. conclusion C. fortune D. agreement

22. We may come to a conclusion that any ______ to set back the wheel of history is sure to be a failure.

A. ambition B. intention C. demand D. appeal

23. The knowledge that I had caused him to lose his job made me bitterly ______.

A. immoral B. innocent C. ashamed D. desperate

24. Living in a highly ______ society, you definitely have to arm yourself with modern technology and skills.

A. competitive B. fierce C. attractive D. sensitive

25. I have ______ got used to the routine at school now that I am in the advanced class and can make my own study plan.

A. extremely B. gradually C. approximately D. casually

26. During the press conference, Premier Wen ______ the message that the government is well aware of the problems that the country is facing and trying to deal with them.

A. left B. addressed C. carried D. took

27. The new seatbelt, which is happily accepted by drivers, ______ them the greater freedom of movement.

A. allows B. adjusts C. requires D. forbids

28. Much effort has been ______ promoting a lifelong learning culture in the Civil Service.

A. turned to B. paid to C. devoted to D. used to

29. We have a high regard for Mr. Smith because he always tries to ______ his principles.

A. look forward to B. live up to C. catch up with D. put up with

30. We have to give the users something new ______ what we’ve already offered, which is the only way to broaden the appeal of the website.

A．in exchange for B．regardless of C．in addition to D．according to

第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分, 满20分） Ks5u

阅读下面短文, 从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Ks5u

A certain good woman one day said something that hurt her best friend of many years. She __31__ immediately and would have done anything to have __32__ the words back. What she said hurt the friend so much that this good woman was herself hurt for the __33__ she caused. In an effort to __34__ the bad effect of what she had done, she went to an older, wiser woman in the village, explained her situation, and asked for advice.

The older woman listened patiently in an effort to determine just how __35__ the young woman was, how far she was willing to go to correct the situation. She __36__ the younger woman’s unhappiness and knew she must help her. She also knew she could never __37__ the pain, but she could teach. She knew the __38__ would depend only on the character of the younger woman. She said, “Tonight, take your best feather pillows and put a(n) __39__ feather on the doorstep of each house in the town before the sun rises.”

The young woman hurried home to prepare for her work, even though the feather pillow were very __40__ to her. All night long, she __41__ alone in the cold. many Finally the sky was getting __42__,she placed the last feather on the steps of the last house. Just as the sun rose, she __43__ to the older woman. “Now,” said the wise woman, “go back and __44__ your pillows with the feathers you have put on the __45__, then everything will be as it was before.”

“You know that’s impossible! The wind __46__ away each feather as fast as I placed them on the doorsteps!” the young woman was __47__.

“That’s true,” said the older woman. “Never forget. Each of your words is like a feather in the wind. __48__ spoken, no amount of effort, regardless how heartfelt or sincere, can never return them to your mouth. __49__ your words well and guard them most of all in the __50__ of those of you love.

31. A. admittedB. denied C. responded D. regretted

32. A. brought B. taken C. turned D. given

33. A. depressionB. misunderstanding C. pain D. conflict

34. A. have B. forget C. ignore D. remove

35. A. sincere B. sad C. innocent D. guilty

36. A. understoodB. sensed C. discovered D. shared

37. A. ease B. forget C. solve D. handle

38. A. relationshipB. friendship C. outcome D. situation

39. A. simple B. average C. common D. single

40. A. dear B. usual C. ordinary D. significant

41. A. waited B. laboured C. struggled D. stayed

42. A. sunny B. light C. warmer D. dark

43. A. referred B. attended C. appealed D. returned

44. A. refill B. repair C. refresh D. reunite

45. A. stairs B. feathers C. steps D. windows

46. A. put B. gave C. blew D. faded

47. A. puzzled B. dissatisfied C. disappointedD. surprised

48. A. AlthoughB. While C. Once D. Unless

49. A. Speak B. Choose C. Say D. Guide

50. A. presenceB. eye C. case D. charge

第三部分:阅读理解（共20小题;每小题2分, 满分40分） Ks5u

阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 Ks5u

A

He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father\'s life—who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with his toes, he was completely unable to do anything in his life.

One late night, he suffered from diarrhea1 and had to wake up his younger brother. His younger brother accompanied him into the toilet and then went back the dorm to wait. But being so tired, his younger brother fell asleep, leaving him on the toilet for two hours till the teacher on duty discovered him. As the two brothers grew up together, they had their share of problems and they would often quarrel. Then one day, his younger brother wanted to live separate from him, living his own life, as many normal people do. So he was heart-broken and didn\'t know what to do.

A similar misfortune befell a girl, too. One night she tried to prepare meals for her parents, only to overturn the kerosene3 light on the stove, resulting in a fire which took her hands away.

Though her elder sister who was studying in another city, showed her willingness to take care of her, she was determined to be completely independent. At school, she always studied hard. Most of all she learned to be self-reliant. Once she wrote the following in her composition: \"I am lucky. Though I lost my arms, I still have legs; I am lucky. Though my wings are broken, my heart can still fly.\"

How you handle misfortune is the true test of your character. If you choose only to complain and escape from the pain, it will always follow you wherever you go. But if you decide to be strong, the hardship will turn out to be a fortune on which new hopes will arise.

51. The underlined word “claimed” in the first paragraph can be replaced by ______.

A. took away B. contributed to C. gave up D. owed to

52. How did the boy feel after his younger brother left him?

A. He was sad but understood his younger brother’s feeling.

B. He was disappointed at his brother’s decision.

C. He knew he had to be strong or he would be defeated.

D. He felt uncertain about his future.

53. The girl refused her elder sister’s help, because ______.

A. she was lucky and still had two legs

B. she wanted to rely on herself

C. she didn’t want to move to another city

D. she enjoyed living separate from others

54. Which can the best title of the passage?

A. Disasters Can Strike at Any Time B. My brother’s Arms Are My Arms

C. Broken Wings, Flying heart D. Two Children of Similar Misfortune

B

If a new idea in America becomes a law, people who suffer from obesity could suffer financially too.

The US state of Arizona wants to charge overweight citizens $50 (325 Yuan) annually if they fail to follow their doctors\' advice. People with children or who are overweight because they suffer from a medical condition would be exempt(豁免的).

If the idea is approved by Congress, smokers and diabetics(糖尿病患者) who fail to stick to a healthy lifestyle will also have to pay.

Medicaid, the organisation which provides healthcare to the poor in the USA, costs the government $339bn (2.2 trillion Yuan) a year. Monica Coury, assistant director at Arizona\'s Medicaid programme, said that this proposal would ask people to give something back.

She said that Arizona would take a carrot and stick approach to the problem. As well as penalising people who go against their doctor\'s wishes, incentives would be offered for following advice, possibly a keep-fit video.

Arizona\'s senator Kyrsten Sinema has not backed the plans, saying that there isn\'t a system to decide whether someone is or isn\'t following medical advice. Other critics claim that people don\'t need the government to look after them; if they want to be fat and smoke, the \'nanny state\'(保姆国家) shouldn\'t try to stop them. Wes Benedict of the Libertarian Party said:

\"If you want to save the state money... cut Medicaid across the board, but don\'t single out overweight people and smokers.\"

55. The state of Arizona want to charge people who are ______.

A. fat parents B. fat and don’t follow their doctors’ advice

C. fat due to a medical condition D. fat and obedient

56. Which statement of the following is true?

A. Everyone in Arizona approves of the new idea.

B. All overweight citizens in Arizona will be charged.

C. The state wants to save money.

D. Charging overweight people is just put forward and hasn’t become a law.

57. What does “a carrot and stick approach” mean?

A. A kind of healthy diet.

B. A kind of unhealthy diet.

C. A policy of offering a combination of rewards and punishment.

D. A policy of offering a combination of rewards and prizes.

58. The passage mainly tells about ______.

A. Many people are beginning to realize the importance of keeping fit

B. People who are overweight will be charged by the state

C. Smokers and diabetics will be charged by the state

D. Being overweight costs the state a lot of money every year

C

If the environmental movement has a high holiday, Earth Day is it. The annual effort to raise public awareness about the environment and inspire actions to clean it up marks its 41st anniversary on Friday, coinciding with the Christian Good Friday and Judaism\'s celebration of Passover.

In an effort dubbed \"A Billion Acts of Green,\" organizers are encouraging people to observe Earth Day 2011 by pledging online at act.earthday.org/ to do something small but sustainable in their own lives to improve the planet\'s health -- from switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs to reducing the use of pesticides(杀虫剂) and other toxic chemicals.

\"Millions of people doing small, individual acts can add up to real change,\" said Chad Chitwood, a spokesman for the umbrella group coordinating efforts.

There will be hundreds of rallies, workshops and other events around the United States, where Earth Day was born, and hundreds more overseas, where it is now celebrated in 192 countries.

In the United States the activities range from the premiere(首映式) of the new film from the director of \"Who Killed the Electric Car?\" (it\'s called \"Revenge of the Electric Car\") at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York to a discussion about creating a green economy in 12 cities along the Gulf Coast, where this time last year residents were reeling from the effects of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

In the years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 the environmentalist movement made great strides with passage of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and other groundbreaking laws. But the bipartisanship(两党合作)that marked the birth of Earth Day -- it was sponsored in Congress by a Wisconsin Democrat named Gaylord Nelson and a California Republican named Pete McCloskey -- is often missing in discussions about environmental policy today.

Efforts to fight climate change by regulating greenhouse gases, for instance, face fierce resistance from many Republicans and members of the business community, who dispute the science supporting global warming and warn new rules to regulate emissions will kill jobs and raise energy costs.

59. What could be the possible meaning of the word “high” in the first line of the passage?

A. yearly B. monthly C. important D. wonderful

60. This year, the following three out of four holidays fall on the same day EXCEPT ______.

A. Earth Day B. Easter C. Good Friday D. Passover

61. Which of the following is true about Earth Day?

A. It was first observed in the United States in 1980.

B. It was sponsored in Congress by Republican Gaylord Nelson.

C. April 22nd, 2011 is the 41st anniversary about Earth Day.

D. “A Billion Acts of Green” is for celebrating Earth Day 2011.

62. What’s the main idea of this passage?

A. We can make Mother Earth a better place for us to live.

B. To pass laws to protect the earth is the only way out.

C. The public’s awareness can be raised to make a cleaner earth.

D. Many Republicans and businesspeople doubt the science supporting global warming.

D

Cell phone use has become more and more common among high school students，but a clear decision haven’t yet been reached on their appropriate use in schools．

Cell phones，supporters say, are useful to both parents and students. In addition，cell phones can be lifesavers in an emergency，providing police with important and timely information. Some teachers also point out that cell phones have academic uses．Older students can conduct phone interviews during class time with teacher supervision(管理)，for instance．Also, many cell phones now have Internet capability，built-in calculators，and memories able to hold entire books. For schools with limited technologies available to students，cell phones can be used as computers．

But some argue that disadvantages outweigh the benefits. The primary concern is that cell phones take students’ attention away from their study．Even though most schools require that phones be turned off during school hours，such a rule is difficult to carry out; for instance，students who leave class for a bathroom break could use the phone while out of the room. Should a phone ring in class，the entire classroom is disrupted and teachers report that many students will answer the call．Cheating and inappropriate photos are also concerns related to cell phones．Teachers have caught high school students taking pictures of tests to pass along to students in later classes，for instance, or accessing(存取)photos of textbook pages or notes during tests．Inappropriate photos taken in dressing room and restrooms have also become a problem in some schools．Many school systems have banned camera phones while still allowing traditional cell phones．

Cell phones have become a permanent part of society．But keeping up with technological advances is not easy．Schools need guidelines to govern inappropriate cell phone use. Teachers should post school and classroom policies regarding cell phones，and the class should discuss these policies at the beginning of the school year.

63. Some people argue that cell phones can be lifesavers for students because they _____________.

A. can provide first aid B. can provide protection

C. can help police find criminals D. can receive important information

64. What is the main reason given by people against student use of cell phones?

A. Cell phones are a financial burden to students.

B. Cell phones make noises in classroom．

C．Students cannot focus on their study.

D．Students use cell phones to cheat during tests．

65. By saying “keeping up with technological advances is not easy” in Paragraph 4, what does the writer mean?

A. It’s not easy to keep up with modern technological developments.

B. Cell phone technology has improved rapidly in the past few years.

C. Cell phones have more functions because of technological advances.

D. It is difficult to prevent improper cell phone use among students.

66. The writer holds the idea that_________.

A. students should use cell phones properly

B. students should be forbidden to use cell phones

C. it is impossible to make a cell phone use policy

D. it is suitable to limit students’ use of cell phones

E

President Barack Obama has complained about the loss of privacy that comes with being leader of the United States, regretting the loss of simple pleasures such as a long walk or a trip to the car wash or supermarket.

\"I just miss – I miss being anonymous(无名的),\" he said. \"I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. I can\'t take a walk.\"

His dream, he said, was to \"go through Central Park and watch folks passing by ... spend the day watching people – I miss that.\"

Faced with angry criticism for playing more golf than most previous occupants of the White House, he explained that the sport was simply the best way of getting away from it all.

\"It\'s the only excuse I have to get outside for four hours at a stretch,\" he told Hearst magazines.

Though he said he enjoyed his life in the White House, he felt disappointed with the some of the ways of Washington, which he has failed in his pledge to change, such as the \"kabuki dance\"(日本歌妓舞) among political parties before serious policy discussions begin. His comments may be seen as vindication by critics who have accused him of appearing too detached(超然的), and being slow to engage in crucial issues such as Libya and the near shutdown of the U.S. government last week.

Since arriving at the White House in January 2009, Obama has already racked up(得分) 60 rounds of golf in office, more than George W. Bush did in his eight years.

In terms of ability, Golf Digest magazine has ranked Obama eighth out of the 18 presidents who played the game since it became established in the early 20th century.

67. What can be inferred from the first paragraph about Barack Obama before he became the U.S. president?

A. He liked living a busy life.

B. He used to spend most of his time with his family.

C. He is unhappy with being too frequently watched by the public.

D. He used to wash his car himself.

68. Barack Obama’s explanation to playing golf is ______.

A. to release his pressure B. to keep fit

C. to balance his work D. to enjoy life

69. Which one of the following statements is from the critics?

A. The president lost a lot of privacy, but he loves the life in the White House.

B. There are always unnecessary procedures among political parties.

C. The president seems to be indifferent towards some really important issues.

D. The president is really a great golf player.

70. According to the text, which of the following statements is true about Barack Obama?

A. He regrets to become the U.S. president.

B. He couldn’t play too much golf because people were angry with him.

C. He has lost privacy ever since he became the U.S. president.

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） Ks5u

第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分） Ks5u

阅读下列各小题，根据括号内的汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。

例：We______（起床）before dawn, It was still dark outside. （get） Ks5u

答案:got up

71. When first _________________ , these products were widely accepted by consumers. (introduce)

当初次被引入市场时，这些产品获得了极大的成功。

72. He made it clear ________________ the problem by himself. (solve)

他说得很明白，他自己能解决这个问题。

73. The manager insisted that __________________ the companies who had done something that hurt our feelings. (break)

经理坚持要求我们与那些做了伤害了我们感情的事的公司决裂。

74. By no means _______________ before your parents.（tell）

你绝对不能在父母面前撒谎。

75. When you get the paper back, pay special attention to what ______________. (mark)

当你拿回试卷时，一定要特别注意那些批改了的地方。

76. She is proud of her two sons, __________________ is now studying in the USA. (young)

她为她的两个儿子而感到自豪，其中年龄小的那个现在正在美国学习。

77. It is those who are willing to give rather than receive _____________________ to be respected. (deserve)

是那些宁愿付出不愿获取的人应该得到尊重。

78. Since 1978 ______________ in this small village. (take)

自从1978年以来，这个小村庄发生了巨大变化。

79. She _________________ her homework when her mother asked her to practice playing the piano yesterday. (hardly)

昨天她一完成作业，她妈妈就叫她练习弹钢琴。

80. He knows so much about this problem! He _____________ a lot of books. (refer)

他对于这个问题知道得这么多，他一定是阅读了大量的书籍。

第二节：书面表达（共1题；满分30分）

请根据以下提示，结合你在生活中的事例，就“Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will”为题用英语写一篇短文，谈谈毅力对于成功的重要性。

It is universally acknowledged that people cannot succeed or achieve their targets without a strong will and persistence. No one can deny the fact that persistence is the key point in accomplishing one’s task. Strong will is a kind of good quality which successful people should own.

注意：1、不得照抄英文提示；

2、除诗歌外，文体不限；

3、内容必须结合生活中的一个事例；

4、文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称；

5、词数为120左右。

黄冈市2011年秋季高三年级期末考试

英语试题听力材料和答案

Text 1:

M: Susan, I’m going to draw the curtain. Is that all right with you?

W: But I’m trying to read.

M: Well, you see, I want to watch this movie on TV and the sun’s shining on the screen.

W: Oh, all right. But I’d like the light on.

Text 2:

M: Your dress looks familiar. Did I see you wearing it yesterday?

W: Well, not me. It belongs to my friend Susan, and she is in your class.

M: She really has a lot of dresses.

W: Yes. That’s true.

Text 3:

M: How about going to dinner and a movie with me tonight?

W: I’d love to, but I haven’t packed yet and my flight leaves at 5 o’clock.

M: Well, then I’ll ask Jack instead. Enjoy your flight.

W: Thank you. I’ll call you when I come back.

Text 4:

W: I’m sorry, the front-row seats are sold out. How about the window seats?

M: It’s a bit far from the stage. I’d like to sit closer.

W: Would you prefer side seats, then?

M: That’ll be fine.

Text 5:

W: $500 for a pair of jeans? You’re crazy!

M: Come on. These never go out of style. You don’t understand.

W: I understand that I can get a nice-looking pair of jeans for around $50.

M: But they’re so nice.

Text 6:

M: Chimokel, now, you are rich and famous. Did you want to become an athlete when you left school?

W: Oh, no, I didn’t. I come from a very poor family. I left school at sixteen and then I married Benjamin a year later, in 1995. I didn’t think about running or sport at that time. Then I had four beautiful boys. We’re a hard-working family, but we didn’t have any money to send our boys to school. Then, last year, my neighbour told me about the running races and the prize money. So, I decided to start running, and here I am now!

M: Did you win much money yesterday?

W: Oh, yes. I did. Now we can send our children to a good school.

M: Was this marathon your last race?

W: Oh, I don’t think so! They want me to race in Europe next year! I hope I can take my family.

Text 7:

M: What’s your name? And where’re you from?

W: My name’s Monica, and I’m from Brazil.

M: And where have you travelled?

W: I’ve been to China and America. Last year, I went to Japan. And I lived there for 6 months. I enjoyed the fresh fish there very much.

M: Is there anything that surprised you when you were in Japan?

W: Well, you know, there’re a lot of earthquakes in Japan, and people stayed calm during an earthquake, and I guess they’re accustomed to them.

M: Do you think people would react differently here in Brazil?

W: Yes, I think here in Brazil when we had an earthquake, people would get very frightened and run away.

Text 8:

W: Bob, we’re coming to the end of this course. I didn’t quite catch what type of test our teacher is going to give us.

M: It’s said that he likes the type of essay questions.

W: If it’s all essay questions, I’m dead. It’s most difficult. It’s hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within a limited time.

M: I think so too. What type of test do you like then?

W: An objective test. True-false or multiple choice and matching are easier for me. But one thing is that objective questions can be very puzzling. Do you ever guess when you do them?

M: Yes, sometimes. Everybody does, I think. Well, why don’t we go to our teacher to make it clear?

W: I don’t think he’ll let the cat out of the bag so easily.

M: Who can tell? There may be a chance out of a million.

Text 9:

M: Hello, everyone. We’re talking to Stella Hamptons, whose new movie will be released in January. Stella, please tell us a little about your life before you became a big star.

W: Well. I think I must have worked twenty or thirty different jobs. I remember I worked for a big department store in the hats department. We never had any customers during the day. When I got sleepy, I used to lie down under the hat shelves. Well, one day I got caught, uh, by the manager. And I got fired. Then I decided to paint houses. It turned out that I was allergic to the paint. And I got sick. I got fired again.

M: Any other stories?

W: Well … I actually drove a taxi for a few days. On my third day, I hit a pole. No one was hurt in the accident, but it scared me to death.

M: Well, Stella. Thanks. After the commercial break, we’ll continue with Stella’s stories with some pictures.

Text 10:

M: This is the Mill House Health Centre. The Health Centre is closed from 6 o’clock in the afternoon until 8 o’clock in the morning, but here is some important information. To make an appointment with one of the doctors you can phone us tomorrow. The number is 793-2202. The Health Centre is always very busy early in the morning so please do not phone before 8:30.

If you want to get medicine, Padley’s Chemist’s Shop is open until 10:00 p.m. every evening this week, including Sundays. Take the No. 77 bus to High Street. The stop is right outside the shop. You do need a prescription from the doctor.

If you need to see a doctor now, please go to the accident department at University Hospital. They are open 24 hours a day for accidents and emergencies. Thank you for calling the Mill House Health Centre this evening. Our doctors and nurses will be pleased to answer any more of your questions tomorrow. Thank you for calling. Goodbye.

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Writing (One possible version):

Nothing Succeeds Without a Strong Will

It is universally acknowledged that people cannot succeed or achieve their targets without a strong will and persistence. One of the most typical examples is that in the present-day society, a growing number of people give up or fail to quit smoking just because of their poor willpower during the process. A variety of factors may account for this phenomenon as follows.

For one thing, no one can deny the fact that persistence is the key point in accomplishing one’s task. It is of importance for people to stick to their original aim. A great number of dragsters would stop smoking a couple of days after they have made their determination, but only a few of them may succeed in the end. For another, the people who cannot quit smoking may easily be affected by his circumstance and surroundings. In that case, people tend to fail to resist various temptations around them.

From what has been discussed above, we may safely come to the conclusion that only by concentrating on the object and strong self-discipline can we obtain our goals successfully in the future