银川一中2019年高二英语期末试卷及答案
宁夏银川市第一中学2019-2020学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷
英语试卷（总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题的答案后，用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。
回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
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，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 man want to meet the woman?A. In the parking lot.B. At the main gate.C. In his office.2. Why does the woman call the man?A. To express thanks.B. To give an explanation.C. To make an invitation.3. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. An opera.B. A singer.C. A dance.4. What will the man do next?A. Try some coffee.B. See his niece.C. Have a hot chocolate.5. What will the woman deal with first?A. The bike.B. The football.C. The window.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。
宁夏银川一中2018-2019学年高二上学期阶段性测试英语---精校 Word版含答案
银川一中2018/2019学年度(上)高二阶段性测试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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答题卡上。
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答案，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。
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题; 每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项AIf you’re new to San Francisco, paying the city a visit, or simply looking for a new playground for you and your dog, here are four of the finest dog parks in San Francisco.◆ Corona Heights Dog ParkOften visited by residents from all over the city because of its nearness to the Randall Museum, Corona Heights Dog Park offers pets and owners breathtaking views, after a steep hillside climb, and a fenced dog area that allows dogs to let loose without a leash （狗链）. Owners will also enjoy the playground, tennis courts and basketball courts.◆ Dolores Dog ParkThe grounds of Dolores Park once served as camps for those who were left homeless by the 1906 earthquake, but now often visited by crowds of Mission District people. Four-legged friends can also wander about carefree off-leash while making friends with other members of the doggie community.◆ Pine Lake Dog ParkNoteworthy for its place as a rest stop for hundreds of species of birds to fly to and from warmer climates, Pine Lake Park is also prized by city dogs and their owners for their nice hiking paths, picturesque lake suited for swimming, and an off-leash area on the park's west end that lets dogs run free.◆ Buena Vista Dog ParkAt 146 years young, Buena Vista Park is San Francisco’s oldest park. Dogs and owners with plus energy will love burning it on this park’s steep paths and winding staircases. Dog owners shouldhave good control over their dogs, as it’s quite easy for dogs to get separated when going through Buena Vista’s many twists and turns.21. Why do dog owners take their pets to Dolores Dog Park?A. To let them socialize.B. To give them rescue lessons.C. To help them lose weight.D. To increase their physical activities.22. Which dog park is popular with bird lovers?A. Corona Heights Dog Park.B. Dolores Dog Park.C. Pine Lake Dog Park.D. Buena Vista Dog Park.23. What is special about Buena Vista Dog Park?A. It is suitable for swimming.B. It is close to a museum.C. Dogs must be on a leash.D. Dogs can go climbing.BTo personal trainer Sammy Callari, 13-year-old Parker Seward is more than a client (客户). He's his "little brother". Over the past year, the pair have bonded. They play basketball together, share meals and dance to hip-hop like no one’s watching.The trainer was asked to work with the 13-year-old boy, who has Down syndrome (唐氏症), because his coworker who dealt with the boy was out of town last spring. Callari had never worked with someone with a disability before. He was anxious the first day he met Parker. But Parker’s big smile and cheery introduction immediately put him at ease. He reminded Callari of himself when he was a teenager. Like Parker, Callari has also faced his fair share of challenges over the years.As a high schooler, Callari described himself as being the weak kid. When it came to sports, he was always overlooked. His dream of playing baseball in college quickly faded away. When he went to college, Callari turned to a new sport. His younger brother trained him to become a boxer. Callari participated in five matches. Out of four of those fights he was the underdog, and he won three times. "I know how it feels, "Callari said. "Societ y tells you that you can't do this, you can’t do that. "When it comes to Parker, Callari refuses to accept the word “can't”The friends meet twice a week to train. They bike, box, run and work on their core with push-ups. Parker has a short attention span, so it's Callari's job to keep him focused. "If Parker can do it, if he's having fun, even with his frustration, then people will ask, ‘Why can't I do that?” Callari said. “That's the whole task right now.”Callari recalls parker's mom once thanking him for taking a "chance" on her son. Callari told her he never viewed it that way. Parker may be the student, but Callari says he's also the one who's learning.24. Why was Callari asked to train Parker?A. They shared the same interests.B Parkers parents had faith in Callari.C. Callari took place of his absent colleague.D Callari was an expert in Down syndrome.25. What can we learn about Callari when he was in high school?A. He was good at sports.B. He was out of condition.C. He was looked down upon by everyone.D. He was influenced deeply by his brother.26. What attitude does Callari have to Parker?A. Grateful B Sympathetic C. Cautious D. Critical27. What is the text mainly about?A. An inspiring story of a disabled boy.B. A high schooler suffering lots of failure.C. The friendship between a disabled boy and his personal trainer.D. Ways of developing friendship with the boy with Down syndrome.CThe New Caledonia Barrier Reef (新喀里多尼亚堡礁)is located in New Caledonia in the South Pacific，and is the second－longest coral reef in the world，after Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The New Caledonia Barrier reef surrounds Grand Terre，New Caledonia's largest island，as well as the Ile des Pins and several smaller islands,reaching a length of 1，500 km. The reef encloses(围住) in a lake of 24，000 square kilometers，which has an average depth of 25 meters. The reefs lie up to 30 kilometers from the shore，but extend almost 200 km to the Entrecasteaux reefs in the northwest. This northwestern extension encloses the Belep Islands. Several natural passages open out to the ocean. The Boulari passage(通道)，which leads to Noumea，the capital and chief port of New Caledonia，is noted for the Amedee lighthouse.The reef has great species diversity with a high level of endemism(动植物的特有分布)，and is home to endangered dugongs，a kind of sea animal，and is an important nesting site for Green Sea Turtle.Most of the reefs are generally thought to be in good health. Some of the eastern reefs have been damaged by wastewater from nickel mining(镍开采)on Grand Terre. The waste from mining，agriculture，and grazing(放牧) has affected reefs near river mouths，which has been worsened by the destruction of mangrove forests，which help to keep wastes. Some reefs have been buried under several meters of wastes.In January 2002，the French government proposed(提议) listing New Caledonia's reefs as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO listed New Caledonia Barrier Reef on the World Heritage List on 7 July 2008.28．Some of the New Caledonia's reefs have been damaged mainly because of ________．A．human's activitiesB．natural disastersC．the earth's movementD．its own development29．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?A．New Caledonia only has an island named Grand Terre.B．The New Caledonia Barrier reef is 25 meters under the sea surface.C．Noumea is the capital and chief port of Grand Terre.D．Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef in the world.30．The New Caledonia Barrier Reef entered the World Heritage List because ________．A．it is special in species diversityB．it will disappear in the near futureC．it is covered with thick forestD．it is rich in nickel31．We know from the passage that ________．A．dugongs are well protected in the New Caledonia Barrier ReefB．the Boulari passage is famous for the Amedee lighthouseC．Green Sea Turtle is in danger because of the pollutionD．human beings take no measures to protect the New Caledonia Barrier ReefDMy husband David was waiting at the door when our daughter Laura and I pulled in the driveway. It wasn’t like him to be home so early. The disbelief on his face told me that something was up."Do you still have a job?""No. Redundant," he answered, looking away from me."OK. We’ll figure it out," I replied calmly.I actually had no idea how we were going to figure it out. I immediately started to think of how we’d cut costs and who we should start to get in touch with. That night, after David had fallen asleep, I cried myself to sleep, and frequently sobbed in the shower in the days that followed.I knew the loss of David’s income would have great effect on us. He had worked for the same insurance company for twenty-one years and was our main income. I work at home caring for Laura, and my freelance(自由职业者的)income is uncertain. We have debts, and job hunting takes time.Still, I was more concerned about my husband’s emotional state than our financial situation. David’s sense of identity was tied to his job. He called his parents to tell them about losing his job, but di dn’t say a word to anyone else for weeks. He told me that he felt like "a failure".It was tough for me to watch David struggle with unemployment. One night a couple of weeks after he lost his job, David woke me just before midnight, sweating, pacing the bedroom floor and saying he felt funny. We spent the night in the emergency room waiting to see if he had a heart attack. Thankfully, it was just a serious anxiety attack. It was then that I knew I needed to do more tounderstand what my husband was going through. Here is what I learned from my own experience—and from talking to experts—on how to support your spouse through a job loss.32.Which of the following is the closest in meaning to the underlined word "Redundant" inParagraph 3?A. A piece of cake.B. Out of question.C. My treat.D. Out of employment. 33．What did the writer do about her husband’s situation at first?A. She always remained calm and gave him advice.B. She appeared calm when in fact she was worried.C. She began to write a bout her husband’s situation to the newspapers.D. She went to consult some doctors.34．What can we know about David?A. He was fired by the company he had worked for twenty-one years.B. He never thought himself "a failure" even when jobless.C. He was aw are of the family’s financial situation.D. Upon leaving the job, he suffered a heart attack and had to consult the doctor.35．What will be talked about in the next part of the passage?A. What the writer did to help get some income.B. How David suffered from the heart attack and the treatment.C. How the writer supported David to get through the jobless period.D. Why the insurance company fired David.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
宁夏银川一中2018-2019学年高二上学期阶段性测试英语试卷+Word版含答案
绝密★启用前宁夏银川一中2018-2019学年高二上学期阶段性测试英语试卷本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题）第一部分听力（共两节，满分20分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
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答题卡上。
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答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1、What did the man buy for Edward?A. A shirtB. A sweaterC. Gloves2. What will the weather be like this morning?A. Stormy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.3. Who is the woman probably?A. TAB’s operator.B. Mr. Wood’s neighbor.C. Jack’s assistant4. How will the speakers probably get to the village?A. By train.B. On foot.C. By car.5. Where does the woman suggest going at last?A. The parkB. The tea house.C. The cafe第二节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
听完每段对话或独白后，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。
请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What food will the man have?A. Hunan food.B. Sichuan food.C. Zhejiang food.7. What will the man do next ?A. Drink some water.B. Order the meal.C. Change a table.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2019_2020年高二期末考试试卷英语含答案
2019_2020年高二期末考试试卷英语含答案2019-2020 年高二期末考试试卷英语含答案第一部分听力（共两节，满分30 分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。
录音容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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，从题中所给我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有阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt?A.￡19.15B. ￡9.18C.￡9.15答案是C。
1. What time is it now?A. 9:10B.9:50C.10:002. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It ’s nice.B. It ’s warm.C. It ’s cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meetingB. Give a lectureC. Leave his office4. What is the woman ’s opinion about the course?A. Too hardB. Worth takingC. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louderB. Apologize to herC. Turn off the radio.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，从题中所给我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。
宁夏银川一中2018-2019学年高二上学期阶段性测试英语试卷Word版含答案
银川一中2018/2019学年度(上)高二阶段性测试英语第一节：（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答案，并标在试卷的相应位置。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1、What did the man buy for Edward?A. A shirtB. A sweaterC. Gloves2. What will the weather be like this morning?A. Stormy.B. Cloudy.C. Sunny.3. Who is the woman probably?tA. TAB’s operator.B. Mr. Wood’s neighbor.C. Jack’s assistan4. How will the speakers probably get to the village?A. By train.B. On foot.C. By car.5. Where does the woman suggest going at last?A. The parkB. The tea house.C. The cafe第二节：（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
听完每段对话或独白后，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。
请听第6段材料，回答6、7题。
6. What food will the man have?A. Hunan food.B. Sichuan food.C. Zhejiang food.7. What will the man do next ?A. Drink some water.B. Order the meal.C. Change a table.请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
宁夏银川一中18-19学度高二上年末考试-英语
宁夏银川一中18-19学度高二上年末考试-英语〔总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟〕第I卷〔共115分〕答卷要求:将第一卷试题的答案填涂在答题卡上;第二卷为笔答部分,答案直接写在试卷上。
考试结束后交答题卡和第二卷。
第一部分听力〔共两节，总分值30分〕第一节(共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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，有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
第一节〔共5小题；每题1.5分，总分值7.5分〕1.Whatdidthemangivethewomanforherbirthday?A.Sweets.B.Photos.C.Askirt.2.Wherearethetwospeakersprobablytalking?A.Ontheroad.B.Intheclassroom.C.Inthehospital.3.Whenwillthemanreturnhome?A.OnFriday.B.OnWednesday.C.OnThursday.4.Whatisthewomangoingtodothisweekend?A.Watchafilm.B.Goshopping.C.Stayathome.5.Wherewillthetwospeakersprobablygonext?A.Theman’shouse.B.Arestaurant.C.Theclassroom第二节(共15小题;每题1.5分,总分值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三个选项中选出最正确选项，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，每题5秒钟；听完后，每题将给出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.Howisthewoman?A.Sheisill.B.Sheistired.C.Sheissad.7.HowwillthetwospeakersgotoForestPark?A.Onfoot.B.Bybus.C.Bytaxi.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
2019-2020学年宁夏回族自治区银川一中高二下学期期末考试英语试题
宁夏回族自治区银川一中2019-2020学年高二下学期期末考试（总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）注意事项：1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．作答时，务必将『答案』写在答题卡上。
写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。
每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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. How did the man go to the local shop during his holiday？A. By car.B. By bike.C. By boat.2. What will the man do on Sunday?A. Meet his aunt.B. Write the diary.C. Visit Sarah.3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Neighbors.4. What does the man want to see least?A. The horses.B. The tigers.C. The deer.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. What questions to ask.B. When to attend the quiz.C. How to prepare for the quiz.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对比。
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。
宁夏回族自治区银川一中2019_2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题
- 1 - 宁夏回族自治区银川一中2019-2020学年高二英语下学期期末考试试题 （总分：150分；考试时间：120分钟） 注意事项： 1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2．作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。 3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. How did the man go to the local shop during his holiday？ A. By car. B. By bike. C. By boat. 2. What will the man do on Sunday? A. Meet his aunt. B. Write the diary. C. Visit Sarah. 3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Classmates. C. Neighbors. 4. What does the man want to see least? A. The horses. B. The tigers. C. The deer. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. What questions to ask. B. When to attend the quiz. C. How to prepare for the quiz. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或对比。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，每小题将给出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. What did the woman think of the film? A. Disappointing. B. Surprising. C. Encouraging. 7.What does the man think the film failed to do? A. Make the audience laugh. - 2 -
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银川一中2016/2017学年度(上)高二期末考试 英 语 试 卷
命题教师：韩颖超 本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题） 第I卷 （选择题） 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20分） 做题时， 先将答案标在试卷上。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答题卡上。 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答案，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 most probably take place? A. In a shop B. In a hotel C. In a park 2. At what time will the speakers get to Changsha? A. 12:15. B. 12:30. C. 12:45. 3. How does the woman feel about her essay? A. Angry B. Tired C. Upset 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The woman’s language study. B. The man’s foreign friends. C. Their wonderful jobs. 5. What does the man want to do tonight? A. Go to the cinema B. Watch TV at home C. Prepare for a meeting 第二节：（共15小题；每小题1分， 满分15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。听完每段对话或独白前后，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. What will the woman become soon? A. A college student B. A high school student C. A middle school student 7. What is the woman discussing with the man? A. Their neighbors. B. A seafood restaurant. C. Her summer holiday plan. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题 8. What’s wrong with the car? A. The engine broke down. B. There was no more gas. C. The battery ran out. 9. Where is the woman going? A. To an airport B. To a watch shop C. To the man’s house. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. On which floor is the man probably staying? A. 6th B. 7th C. 8th 11. What will the man do tomorrow morning? A. Meet someone important. B. Attend a meeting C. Cook breakfast. 12. What does the number 1820 refer to if the man dials 3 and then 1820? A. Service. B. Room C. Time 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. Who is the woman? A. Ryan’s wife. B. Ryan’s workmate. C. Ryan’s doctor. 14. What does the woman say about Ryan? A. He hardly ever gets ill. B. He isn’t very friendly. C. He seldom works hard. 15. Why does the man want to see Mr. Ryan? A. To praise him for his good job in the office. B. To show his consideration for his health. C. To deal with his insurance for his car. 16. What can we learn from the conversation? A. The man will call Ryan after the talk. B. Ryan will be out for several days. C. Ryan called the woman this morning. 听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题 17. How long has the speaker been working at the present company? A. 30 years. B. 13 years. C. 10 years 18. When did the speaker work in Spain? A. Right after his graduation. B. Before he worked as a salesman. C. After he worked in tourist centers abroad. 19. Why did the speaker decide to take his present job? A. He could have many holidays. B. He had related experience. C. he loved traveling. 20. Which of the following is one of the speaker’s duties? A. Picking up customers. B. Helping customers check in. C. Advising customers on transportation.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A With the Chinese language growing in popularity, the UK government plans to invest(投资) 10 million pounds to help more kids learn Mandarin(普通话). Do you think it is necessary for the UK pupils to learn Mandarin? Some people share their opinions online. Ted(UK): The learning of any language can be valuable and rewarding, but it is not suitable for everyone. Chinese is a difficult language to learn and the UK has a poor reputation for teaching foreign languages. Why should they learn Chinese when most people in the world speak English? Mark(US): I studied French for 2 years in high school and German for 4 years in college. I studied Mandarin informally for about 4 months before moving to China. Now I speak Mandarin every day as my wife doesn’t speak English. But it is far from being fluent. Learning additional languages is a great thing, which offers a different perspective on the world around us. Nowadays, it’s almost necessary to be able to speak more than just your native tongue. George (UK): No, unless they’re taught from a very early stage of childhood. Mandarin is so difficult. If China really is going to dominate the world, it’ll have to do so by speaking the world’s dominant language---English. Sam (UK): I don’t think Chinese will become as widely spoken throughout the world as English. It is too difficult to learn as a second language. To learn Chinese you completely have to devote yourself to learning how to write and read it. If you have to learn it besides other subjects you can’t be good at it. But Chinese will become more popular, and that is a good thing. 21．What is probably Mark’s main motivation（动机） for learning Chinese? A. Further education. B. Effective communication C. His frequent travel D. The official policy 22．What does Sam think of learning Chinese? A. It’s necessary. B.It’s of little use. C. It takes too much time. D.It’s not popular.