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[00:02.39]期末测试（一）
[00:05.75]Ⅰ.听录音，选择正确答案。每段对话读两遍。
[00:15.43]1.M:Why did he fail the English test yesterday？
[00:19.70]W:Well，he was late.He missed the bus and had to walk to school.
[00:28.73]M:Why did he fail the English test yesterday？
[00:31.92]W:Well，he was late.He missed the bus and had to walk to school.
[00:41.18]2.W:Where did you go on vacation？
[00:44.21]M:I went to an international kite festival.
[00:51.28]W:Where did you go on vacation？
[00:53.30]M:I went to an international kite festival.
[01:03.96]3.W:The holiday is coming.I plan to sell things to make some money.What about you，Tom？
[01:10.90]M:I prefer reading at home.
[01:17.38]W:The holiday is coming.I plan to sell things to make some money.What about you，Tom？
[01:23.20]M:I prefer reading at home.
[01:29.70]4.M:You've got a terrible cold.You should go to see the doctor.
[01:34.69]W:I did，but the medicine he gave me didn't help.
[01:38.18]M:Well，why not try hot water with honey？
[01:44.92]M:You've got a terrible cold.You should go to see the doctor.
[01:48.93]W:I did，but the medicine he gave me didn't help.
[01:52.50]M:Well，why not try hot water with honey？
[01:59.61]5.M:Excuse me，is there a bank nearby？ I want to exchange some money.
[02:05.97]W:Yes.The nearest bank is about 20 minutes' walk from here.
[02:10.52]If you take a bus or a taxi，it takes about 5 minutes.
[02:23.90]M:Excuse me，is there a bank nearby？ I want to exchange some money.
[02:28.13]W:Yes.The nearest bank is about 20 minutes' walk from here.
[02:33.50]If you take a bus or a taxi，it takes about 5 minutes.
[02:43.70]Ⅱ.听录音，选择正确答案。每段对话读两遍。
[02:50.98]听第一段材料，完成第6~7小题。
[03:00.40]W:Tony，you look unhappy.What's the trouble with you？
[03:04.17]M:Oh，just because of my parents.They are always arguing.
[03:07.93]W:For what？
[03:09.15]M:My weekend activity.They can't agree with each other.
[03:12.76]My father thinks I should learn to do Chinese kung fu，but my mother wants me to learn to play the piano.
[03:19.99]W:How about yourself？
[03:21.82]M:I like painting.My dream is to be an artist.
[03:25.52]W:So what's the solution？
[03:27.38]M:We can't make a decision.Now they are fighting.
[03:40.47]W:Tony，you look unhappy.What's the trouble with you？
[03:44.24]M:Oh，just because of my parents.They are always arguing.
[03:48.90]W:For what？
[03:49.46]M:My weekend activity.They can't agree with each other.
[03:53.00]My father thinks I should learn to do Chinese kung fu，but my mother wants me to learn to play the piano.
[03:59.98]W:How about yourself？
[04:01.80]M:I like painting.My dream is to be an artist.
[04:05.57]W:So what's the solution？
[04:07.48]M:We can't make a decision.Now they are fighting.
[04:14.93]听第二段材料，完成第8~10小题。
[04:21.48]W:Hi，Tom! You look upset.What's wrong？
[04:24.41]M:Oh，Jean.I failed the exam again.I'm afraid I have to give up my study.
[04:29.66]W:If you do that，you will let your parents down.Do you have a plan for the future？
[04:35.40]M:Yes.I want to practice basketball and become a basketball player like Kobe.
[04:40.25]W:Why do you want to be a basketball player？
[04:42.68]M:Because it's my dream job.If I am famous，I can make lots of money.
[04:47.69]W:Money is important.But it's not everything.
[04:51.18]M:I know.But I want to hold on to my dream.
[04:54.20]W:Have you talked with your parents？
[04:55.92]M:Yes，many times.But they don't agree.They want me to be a doctor.
[05:00.92]W:I think you'd better take your parents' advice.
[05:04.33]M:Maybe you're right.But why can't I make my own decisions？
[05:08.13]W:Come on，Tom.Think it over! After all，your parents have more experience.
[05:13.72]M:Anyway，I'll think about it.Thanks for your advice.
[05:29.35]W:Hi，Tom! You look upset.What's wrong？
[05:32.25]M:Oh，Jean.I failed the exam again.I'm afraid I have to give up my study.
[05:37.66]W:If you do that，you will let your parents down.Do you have a plan for the future？
[05:42.88]M:Yes.I want to practice basketball and become a basketball player like Kobe.
[05:48.10]W:Why do you want to be a basketball player？
[05:50.60]M:Because it's my dream job.If I am famous，I can make lots of money.
[05:55.51]W:Money is important.But it's not everything.
[05:59.10]M:I know.But I want to hold on to my dream.
[06:02.50]W:Have you talked with your parents？
[06:03.81]M:Yes，many times.But they don't agree.They want me to be a doctor.
[06:08.84]W:I think you'd better take your parents' advice.
[06:12.23]M:Maybe you're right.But why can't I make my own decisions？
[06:16.29]W:Come on，Tom.Think it over! After all，your parents have more experience.
[06:21.63]M:Anyway，I'll think about it.Thanks for your advice.
[06:30.37]Ⅲ.听录音，选择正确答案。短文读两遍。
[06:39.68]M:Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.
[06:44.35]If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents，don't worry about it.
[06:48.76]Here are some suggestions for you.Don't argue with your parents.
[06:52.96]Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them.
[06:57.44]You can't express yourself well if you are angry.
[07:00.60]You'd better think about what you want to say to your parents.
[07:04.36]If you don't think you can speak to them，try writing a letter.
[07:08.27]Try to reach a compromise.Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.
[07:13.63]You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other.
[07:17.86]Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something.
[07:21.69]In these situations，it is especially important to show love and respect to them.
[07:26.81]Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values.
[07:31.67]The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own.
[07:36.70]Tell your parents what you care about，and why.
[07:39.74]Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
[07:43.97]A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.It is worth having a try.
[08:03.95]M:Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages.
[08:08.64]If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents，don't worry about it.
[08:12.97]Here are some suggestions for you.Don't argue with your parents.
[08:17.30]Your parents probably won't consider your ideas if you are shouting at them.
[08:21.71]You can't express yourself well if you are angry.
[08:24.80]You'd better think about what you want to say to your parents.
[08:28.71]If you don't think you can speak to them，try writing a letter.
[08:32.76]Try to reach a compromise.Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something.
[08:37.91]You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other.
[08:42.90]Of course your parents might refuse to compromise on something.
[08:45.95]In these situations，it is especially important to show love and respect to them.
[08:51.10]Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Talk about your values.
[08:55.78]The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own.
[09:00.26]Tell your parents what you care about，and why.
[09:03.96]Understanding your values might help them see your purposes in life.
[09:08.16]A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person.It is worth having a try.
[09:23.19]Ⅳ.听录音，完成下列表格。短文读两遍。
[09:32.91]W:In Singapore，many middle school students spend a lot of their time on their studies.
[09:38.28]Good education is often regarded as a ticket to success in their future，
[09:43.43]so many of these students try their best to get good marks in their examinations.
[09:49.30]Schools run programs outside school hours.
[09:52.42]The students can take part in sports and games，music and dance，hiking and rock?climbing，etc.
[09:59.38]They are also very active in community service.In their spare time，most students like to listen to pop music.
[10:08.38]Hong Kong and Singapore movies are very popular among them.They understand IT very well.
[10:16.51]Some of them also spend their free time surfing the Internet，e?mailing their friends，playing computer games.
[10:23.71]They sometimes go to cafes，fast?food restaurants，shopping centers and big bookstores.
[10:30.29]So the life of middle school students in Singapore is not easy but it is rich and colorful.
[10:49.89]W:In Singapore，many middle school students spend a lot of their time on their studies.
[10:55.41]Good education is often regarded as a ticket to success in their future，
[11:00.56]so many of these students try their best to get good marks in their examinations.
[11:06.11]Schools run programs outside school hours.
[11:09.53]The students can take part in sports and games，music and dance，hiking and rock?climbing，etc.
[11:16.41]They are also very active in community service.In their spare time，most students like to listen to pop music.
[11:25.80]Hong Kong and Singapore movies are very popular among them.They understand IT very well.
[11:33.52]Some of them also spend their free time surfing the Internet，e?mailing their friends，playing computer games.
[11:40.75]They sometimes go to cafes，fast?food restaurants，shopping centers and big bookstores.
[11:47.41]So the life of middle school students in Singapore is not easy but it is rich and colorful.