江苏省启东、通州2021-2022学年高三上学期期末考试英语含答案（含听力）

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2021～2022学年高三年级期末试卷(启东、通州)

    英　　语       2022.1

本试卷分四个部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。

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. What has the man brought?

A. A record.    B. A book.    C. A fan.

(　　)2. Why can't Tom lose weight?

A. He is lazy.    B. He can't focus.    C. He has a health problem.

(　　)3. When did the man notice he didn't bring his wallet?

A. When he arrived at school.    　　　　B. When he was on the bus.

C. When the bus came.

(　　)4. What's the man wearing before going inside?

A. A suit.    B. A hat.    C. Glasses.

(　　)5. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?

A. Boss and employee.    B. Husband and wife.    C. Co­workers.

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。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. Why is the woman making exercise equipment herself?

A. She wants to sell her equipment.    　　　　　B. She needs to learn new skills.

C. She cannot go to the gym.

(　　)7. How much dry concrete powder is needed to get two pounds of wet concrete?

A. One pound.    B. Two pounds.    C. Four pounds.

听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

(　　)8. How does the man feel about living on the island?

A. Scared.    B. Bored.    C. Interested.

(　　)9. What did the woman intend to do on the island at first?

A. Go fishing.    B. Watch birds.    C. Walk on the beach.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。

(　　)10. What did the man do during the conversation?

A. He signed his name.    B. He paid some money.    C. He parked the car.

(　　)11. Who will drive to the airport?

A. The man.    B. The man's wife.    C. A taxi driver.

(　　)12. Where does the man come from?

A. America.    B. Canada.    C. Australia.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

(　　)13. What is mentioned in the woman's book?

A. Truth about dragons.    B. Extinction of dinosaurs.    C. Size of sharks.

(　　)14. For what reason does the man want to buy the woman an animal?

A. To celebrate her birthday.    　　　　B. To develop her responsibility.

C. To keep her company.

(　　)15. Why doesn't the man want to buy a dog?

A. It's too big for the house.    　　　　B. It's too expensive for his family.

C. It's too difficult for the woman to take care of.

(　　)16. What will the speakers probably do in the end?

A. Read a book.    B. Buy a mouse.    C. Take a lesson.

听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

(　　)17. Who is the speaker probably?

A. The headmaster.    B. A student.    C. A teacher.

(　　)18. Where do all of the students have to go at 10：00 a．m.?

A. To the parking lot.    B. To the cafeteria.    C. To the library.

(　　)19. When will Headmaster Jones give an announcement?

A. At 9：55 a．m.    B. At 1：00 p．m.    C. At 2：00 p．m.

(　　)20. What will the following speaking be about?

A. A lack of money for school spending.

B. An emergency fire preparation drill.

C. A serious storm and a game.

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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。

A

American Express Gold: Best “non­travel” travel card

Why it's great in one sentence: The American Express Gold card earns tons of valuable Amex travel points on practically all the food­related purchases you're making even when you're not traveling, and the credits available on the card nearly offset(抵消) its annual fee.

This card is right for: People who can use all of the card's various credits and who spend significant money at restaurants, on food delivery services or at U．S. supermarkets while they're not on the road.

Highlights：

First, with the Amex Gold, you'll earn 4 points for every dollar you spend on restaurants worldwide, and on up to $25，000 in annual purchases at U．S. supermarkets(1 point per dollar afterwards). Most food delivery services count as “restaurants” on this card, so that means the vast majority of your food purchases will earn 4x points, regardless of how you're eating.

You'll also earn 3 points per dollar when you book airfare directly with an airline, so if you're looking to jump on any sales for flights later in the year, you can pay for them with the Amex Gold and earn extra points on those as well.

The points earned on this card are American Express Membership Rewards points, which are extremely useful. You can redeem(兑取现金) them directly for flights via Amex Travel at 1 cent each, but if you put in some extra effort and research, you can potentially get much more value from them by transferring them to any of Amex's 21 airline and hotel partners, which include Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Marriott and many more.

(　　)21. What can we know about the American Express Gold card?

A. It requires very little annual fee.    B. It has a link with food purchases.

C. It is targeted at delivery services.    D. It is right for restaurant managers.

(　　)22. If you spend $ 25，800 annually at U．S. supermarkets, how many points will you earn?

A. 100，000.    B. 100，800.    C. 103，200.    D. 400，000.

(　　)23. What can you do with these points on this card?

A. Change them into money to buy food.

B. Transfer guests from airlines to hotels.

C. Purchase services in suggested airlines.

D. Make some extra effort and do research.

B

Over the phone, Jack's mother told him, “Mr.Belser died last night. The funeral is Wednesday.” Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.

“Jack, did you hear me？”

“Oh, sorry, Mum. Yes, I heard you. It's been so long since I thought of him. I'm sorry, but I honestly thought he died years ago，” Jack replied.

“You know, Jack, after your father died, Mr. Belser stepped in to make sure you had a man's influence in your life，” she said.

As busy as he was, he kept his word. Jack caught the next flight to his hometown. Mr.Belser's funeral was small and uneventful. The night before he had to return home, Jack and his Mum stopped by to see the old house next door one more time.

Standing in the doorway, Jack paused for a moment. It was like crossing over into another dimension, a leap through space and time. The house was exactly as he remembered. Every step held memories. Every picture, every piece of furniture. Jack stopped suddenly...

“What's wrong, Jack？” his mum asked.

“The box is gone，” he said.

“What box？” Mum asked.

“There was a small gold box that he kept locked on top of his desk. I must have asked him a thousand times what was inside. All he'd ever told me was the thing he valued most. Now I'll never know what was so valuable to him，” Jack said.

Returning home from work one day Jack discovered a note in his mailbox. ‘Signature required on a package.No one at home. Please stop by the main post office within the next three days，’ the note read. Early the next day Jack retrieved the package. There inside was the gold box and an envelope. Jack's hands shook as he read the note inside.

‘Upon my death, please forward this box and its contents to Jack Bennett. It's the thing I valued most in my life.’

Jack carefully unlocked the box. There inside he found a beautiful gold pocket watch. Running his fingers slowly over the finely etched casing, he unlatched the cover. Inside he found these words engraved(雕刻): ‘Jack, thanks for your time！—Harold Belser.’

(　　)24. What did Mr. Belser do when Jack was a child?

A. He played the role of a father.    B. He taught Jack school subjects.

C. He sponsored Jack for education.    D. He brought Jack longer memories.

(　　)25. Why was Jack deeply impressed with the gold box?

A. It belonged to Mr. Belser.    B. It remained a mystery to him.

C. It was his childhood memory.    D. It was worth a lot of money.

(　　)26. What does the underlined word “retrieved” in Paragraph 11 probably mean?

A. Take over.    B. Reach for.    C. Pull out.    D. Get back.

(　　)27. What can we learn from the story?

A. A gold pocket watch is the best gift.

B. Good company deserves treasuring.

C. Loss of father influences a boy deeply.

D. Close neighbors should help each other.

C

Combining knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, scientists from McGill University develop a biomaterial tough enough to repair the heart, muscles, and vocal cords, representing a major advance in medicine.

“People recovering from heart damage often face a long and tricky journey. Healing is challenging because of the constant movement tissues must withstand(承受)  as the heart beats. The same is true for vocal cords. Until now there was no injectable(可注射的) material strong enough for the job，” says Guangyu Bao, a PhD candidate in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University.

The team, led by Professor Luc Mongeau and Assistant Professor Jianyu Li, developed a new injectable hydrogel(水凝胶) for wound repair, which is a type of biomaterial that provides room for cells to live and grow. Once injected into the body, the biomaterial forms a stable structure allowing live cells to grow or pass through to repair the injured organs.

“The results are promising, and we hope that one day the new hydrogel will be used to restore the voice of people with damaged vocal cords，” says Guangyu Bao.

The scientists tested the durability of their hydrogel in a machine they developed to copy the extreme biomechanics of human vocal cords. Vibrating(振动) at 120 times a second for over 6 million cycles, the new biomaterial remained undamaged while other standard hydrogels broken into pieces, unable to deal with the stress of the load.

“We were incredibly excited to see it worked perfectly in our test. Before our work, no injectable hydrogels possessed both high porosity and toughness at the same time. To solve this issue, we introduced a pore­forming polymer to our formula(配方)，” says Guangyu Bao.

The innovation opens new ways of making progress for other applications like tissue engineering. The team is also looking to use the hydrogel technology to create lungs to test COVID­19 drugs.

(　　)28. Why did the researchers develop the new biomaterial?

A. To experience a journey.    B. To repair wound.

C. To represent an advance.    D. To replace organs.

(　　)29. What is unique of the biomaterial compared to other materials?

A. It is heavier.    B. It is more breakable.

C. It is changeable.    D. It is more injectable.

(　　)30. What might the researchers do next about the biomaterial?

A. Make artificial organs for drug test.    B. Try hard to increase its toughness.

C. Apply it to the cure of COVID­19.    D. Adjust their formula to improve it.

(　　)31. What the author's purpose of writing this passage?

A. To show his respect to the researchers.

B. To stress the importance of innovation.

C. To promote the sales of a new hydrogel.

D. To introduce a newly­developed material.

D

Human is struggling to contain two major crises: Skyrocketing global temperatures and deep­diving biodiversity(生物多样性). But people tend to solve each problem on its own, for instance by using green energies and carbon­eating machines, while surrounding ecosystems to preserve them. But a new report argues that treating each crisis in isolation(孤立地) means missing out on solutions that resolve both. Human can't solve one without also solving the other.

So what might these solutions look like? Say, for instance, you turn a heavily logged forest into a national park. As the trees grow back, they would provide habitat for the return of animals. Letting a forest come back naturally, rather than planting a single species of tree to balance up some corporation's carbon emissions(排放), makes it recover faster. This is known as a nature­based solution, a campaign that both absorb carbon and provides an extra ecological or economic benefit.

Stopping human's attacks on ecosystems can also help fight climate change, the study's authors write. Even cities can get in on the action, the report notes. Urban areas turn into “heat islands” because they absorb the sun's energy during the day and slowly release it at night. They are therefore much hotter than surrounding rural areas. Planting more trees cools cities and provides habitats for birds and shade for humans, which will be even more critical as global temperatures rise.

The big threat, the authors stress, is that nature­based solutions alone can't stop climate change. As temperatures climb and droughts get more severe, it'll be harder for forests, wetlands, and mangroves to survive, even with our help. First and foremost, human has to dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. “Nature is not going to save us，” the authors say. “We can only use nature to support efforts.”

“Still, governments and corporations are becoming more conscious of the importance of maintaining biodiversity while also fighting climate change，” says Beymer­Farris, from the University of Kentucky. “I myself, as a professor who has been working in this for 20 years, I see a lot of hope, because I see a lot of change on the horizon.”

(　　)32. How should people deal with the two crises?

A. By using carbon­eating machines.    B. By giving priority to one of them.

C. By tackling them in the meanwhile.    D. By establishing more nature reserves.

(　　)33. What is the most effective way to stop climate change according to the author?

A. Plant more trees in urban areas.    B. Adopt nature­based solutions.

C. Send out less greenhouse gas.    D. Provide habitats for animals.

(　　)34. What is Beymer­Farris's attitude to the future of the ecology?

A. Optimistic.    B. Doubtful.    C. Critical.    D. Concerned.

(　　)35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?

A. Why we care about climate change

B. How to live in harmony with nature

C. Why urban areas become “heat islands”

D. How to protect species and save the planet

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。

Not all lessons can be learnt in a classroom environment. Overall development of students demands that they get the opportunity to participate in after­class activities in school. __36__ Students are given a chance to join in activities like sports, art, music, etc, and they can get the required break from dull classroom learning.

In some schools, participating in these activities is made compulsory while some keep it voluntary for students. There is a common mistaken belief that these events are not as important as regular learning. __37__ Here is what students could learn by participating in them.

__38__ These are skills that are essential to meet the demands of a busy working life and are best if developed early. As adults, they'll need to schedule several tasks in professional and personal life reasonably.

Just as classrooms have different subjects to teach students, after­class activities in school also give them a chance to explore new kinds of art and sports. __39__

Participating in after­class activities in school requires the students to commit to them for some time. Through this they learn the concept of long­term commitment. __40__ Participating in particular events in school trains the child to make commitments sensibly and to stick to them.

A. This gives them required discipline.

B. It directs their attention in the wrong direction.

C. Active participation will help to raise self­respect.

D. This helps them understand where their interest lies.

E. Students can learn to manage their time and priorities.

F. This is why some top schools aim for a perfect balance.

G. Contrarily, they develop qualities in students like team spirit.

第三部分　语言运用(共两节，满分30分)

第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Sweat dropped down my forehead and back, but I was determined to push forward. Though I'd never been much of a __41__， I had a crucial target—to __42__ my little girl, Bridie. Born in January 2017, she was diagnosed(诊断为) with sagittal craniosynostosis.

Doctors explained that she'd need __43__. They also noticed that her limbs(四肢) and fingers were measuring quite short, so Bridie __44__ genetic testing to find out why. When the __45__ came back, we met with the specialist. He told us that the rare __46__ would cause retinal degeneration(视网膜恶化), meaning she could go blind and develop kidney(肾脏) disease.

By December that year, her specialist __47__ her kidneys were only functioning at 30 percent. He admitted that a transplant(移植) might be __48__ sooner. It broke my heart, and I knew I had to __49__ to help save my girl. So I __50__ to give her one of my kidneys right away. After reducing my weight by running and undergoing multiple tests, I was declared a __51__．

The big day finally arrived. When I came to several hours later, I was __52__ that Bridie's surgery was considered to have been a(n) __53__. After two days, I was finally well enough to visit my __54__  daughter. Giving her a big hug, it felt so good to see a smile on her face.

People have called me a hero, but I think any parent would do the same to save their child. Seeing the smile on our beautiful Bridie's face makes it all __55__．

(　　)41. A. doctor    B. runner    C. designer    D. operator

(　　)42. A. save    B. control    C. raise    D. defend

(　　)43. A. education    B. company    C. surgery    D. recovery

(　　)44. A. went through    B. tried out    C. gave up    D. put off

(　　)45. A. effects    B. fruits    C. results    D. shifts

(　　)46. A. degree    B. chance    C. occasion    D. condition

(　　)47. A. repeated    B. revealed    C. regretted    D. reflected

(　　)48. A. required    B. clarified    C. postponed    D. developed

(　　)49. A. wake up    B. light up    C. stay up    D. step up

(　　)50. A. agreed    B. volunteered    C. hesitated    D. managed

(　　)51. A. match    B. crisis    C. talent    D. danger

(　　)52. A. warned    B. complained    C. informed    D. mentioned

(　　)53. A. experiment    B. mixture    C. honor    D. success

(　　)54. A. anxious    B. adorable    C. disabled    D. dynamic

(　　)55. A. worthwhile    B. defensive    C. necessary    D. exceptional

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。

World Philosophy Day is every year on the third Thursday of November. The day is __56__(celebrate) the importance and role of philosophy in our lives. This year, it fell on Nov 18.

The word “philosophy” comes from Greek, __57__(mean) “love of wisdom”. Through philosophy, we try to find answers to basic questions about the world and __58__(we).

It may sound broad and profound, but in fact it arises out of our __59__(curious) and is shown __60__ all aspects of our daily lives. Take the turtle in Kung Fu Panda as an example. He once said that: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is __61__ it's called the present.” He provides us with a new perspective of time. Can we say he is not a philosopher?

Philosophy __62__(bring) great social development so far. For thousands of years, people were doing what they __63__(tell) to. No one questioned if it was right or wrong. __64__ 2，500 years ago, Greek philosopher Socrates started to ask “Why？” and “Is this the best way？” __65__(gradual), humans entered a time of active and rational(理性的) thinking.

第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)

第一节(满分15分)

元旦前夕，你校举行了文艺汇演，迎接新年的到来。请你用英文写一篇报道，内容包括：

1. 观演对象；

2. 表演内容；

3. 演出反响。

注意：

1. 写作词数应为80左右；

2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

The New Year Gala Of Our School

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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。

An unexpected change on the road

It was a damp evening in September 2013 when I landed in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak in Malaysia. I was a 19­year­old Dubai­raised kid away from home for the first time to start my undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering.

Alone and homesick, the wet welcome I received at the airport didn't make me feel any better. I had never travelled alone before and the seven­hour flight from Dubai was the longest flight I had ever taken. I pushed my luggage and headed to the airport exit to find a grey van with the name of my university on it. My ride, I assumed, and I was right.

As we left the airport, the driver began talking to me; he told me that I was the last of the new students he had to pick up that day. He shared information with me about the city and its people and what I should see and do. As I am a driving enthusiast myself, we started talking about cars and driving in Dubai and his accounts of driving in Kuching.

“Never make a Sarawakian angry，” he warned. “No road rage(路怒). Very dangerous！” He then went on to list his experiences of road rage and by the time he had finished, I had made up my mind to be very passive on the roads.

Not long into our journey, the lights of the car behind flashed at us. This continued more aggressively and my driver started to panic. We pulled over to the roadside in a well­lit area. My heart was pounding but I tried to put on a brave face as the man from the car emerged and made his way to my side of the van. As he reached my window, I lowered it and tried to force a smile. He reached into the van and I let out a loud “Whoa (used to tell someone to become calmer)！”

注意：

1. 续写词数应为150左右；

2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。

Then I looked down at his hands to see that he was holding a travel bag. ________________________________________________________________________

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With a sigh of relief, I took my bag and thanked this stranger. ________________________________________________________________________

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2021～2022学年高三年级期末试卷(启东、通州)

英语参考答案及听力材料

第一部分　听力

1～5　ACCBA　6～10　CABBA　11～15　CABBC　16～20　BBACC

第二部分　阅读

第一节

21～23　BBC　24～27　ABDB　28～31　BDAD　32～35　CCAD

第二节

36～40　FGEDA

第三部分　语言运用

第一节

41～45　BACAC　46～50　DBADB　51～55　ACDBA

第二节

56. to celebrate　57. meaning　58. ourselves　59. curiosity　60. in　61. why　62. has brought

63. were/had been told　64. But　65. Gradually

第四部分　写作

第一节

The New Year Gala was held in our school to welcome the coming New Year. All the students and some teachers attended it.

The students and teachers with a talent for acting performed various kinds of programs，including traditional Chinese dances, Chinese crosstalk, singing of the school choir and so on. Their wonderful performances won thunderous applause.

The New Year Gala was a great success. Not only did performers show their acting ability, but they also created a good atmosphere for the new year.

第二节

ThenIlookeddownathishandstoseethathewasholdingatravelbag.“Is it yours? I've found it at the airport and tried to catch up with you，” the man said. I opened the bag and it contained my passport, return tickets, as well as cash and letters for the university. I had left it behind on the trolley at the airport and this man had been trying to return it to me. At this moment, I realized that we had wronged him completely.

Withasighofrelief, Itookmybagandthankedthisstranger. The stranger's friendly smile put me at ease. I imagined the horrible scenario had he not returned it. When we arrived, the driver wished me luck with my university studies and drove away. These acts of kindness instantly cheered me up and thanks to this honest stranger, the initial self­doubt I had about my decision to study so far away from home was replaced with hope and excitement.

听力材料

Text 1

M: I can't believe I'm finally going to meet my idol. I've been listening to her songs since I was a little boy.

W: I heard that she will be signing on fans' things. Did you bring your record?

M: I did, and I've already booked my spot in the line.

Text 2

W: Tom always complains that he can't lose any weight. If he just focused a bit and exercised for once, he could easily do it.

M: Actually, I heard he has a heart condition. For a person like him, losing weight is almost impossible.Text 3

M: Sorry, I'm late for school.

W: Did you miss your bus?

M: Yes. The bus arrived and I was just about to get on. Suddenly, I realized I'd forgotten my wallet. I had to run back home and get it.

Text 4

W: Hey, you should take your hat off when going inside. It's bad luck otherwise.

M: That's an old custom, from a time when people all wore hats with suits. And anyway, how come you get to keep your glasses on?

W: They're not for the sun, but to see!

Text 5

W: As long as you come on time, what you do outside of work is none of my business. But if you keep doing this, I'll have to remove it from your pay.

M: I wasn't late, just looking for something to clean the floors with.

Text 6

W: The gyms are all closed and metal weights cost a fortune. So I built my own.

M: Wow, that's interesting. But it also sounds difficult. I'm sure you had to learn a lot in the process.

W: Yes, I got to learn how to make concrete, for example. I chose it for the weights because it is cheaper than iron.

M: But how did you know how much concrete you needed?

W: Usually, one pound of dry concrete powder(粉末) can be turned into two pounds of wet concrete. Each 10­pound bag of concrete powder doubles in weight when you add water.

Text 7

M: How long have you lived on the island? I'm afraid I could not handle it, with so little to do. But I must admit that I am very impressed by the fact that you're able to do it.

W: There's actually a lot to do if you enjoy nature. I came here at first because I enjoyed watching birds. I quickly learned there's so much more. I picked up fishing here, and I can go with one of the neighbors. In my life, I've never had so much time to devote to painting, either. There's a beautiful beach just 10 minutes' walk that way, for example, which I'm drawing. Is that where you're going?

M: No, I'll just stay here. I will pack up and leave this afternoon.

W: Well, if you'd like to stay for another night, I could offer you a room for free. I have nobody else in the hotel tonight.

Text 8

W: Please put your name there. Thank you very much. I hope you enjoyed your vehicle during your trip.

M: I did. I parked it right there outside the window, by the sign in your parking lot.

W: We have already inspected it. It looks good, with no damage or any other issues. Please wait here while I get your initial security payment.

M: My wife and I are in no rush, thank you. Actually, we just booked a taxi to drive us to the airport. The guy is still 20 minutes away, so take your time. We'll be here for a while.

W: All right. We have a question, sir. Would you be OK with receiving your money in Canadian dollars?

M: Actually, we are flying to Australia before going back to America. Can you do Australian dollars?

W: Unfortunately not, but I'm sure you can change money at the airport.

M: All right, then. Canadian dollars will do.

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M: What's your favorite animal, Amy?

W: I like dragons.

M: But dragons aren't real.

W: Maybe they were, at one time. Like, I read in my book that there was extinction and all the dinosaurs died. Maybe dragons were also around at one time and had become extinct. That's what I told my teacher, at least. There were also enormous fish 10 times the size of sharks, but they're gone too.

M: Well, the reason I ask is that we have a surprise for you.

W: A surprise?

M: We're all going to the pet store today.

W: Oh, wow! Can I get a dog?

M: We want to buy you something you can be responsible for. You'll have to feed it and take care of it. It's important to learn to care not just for yourself. I think a dog is a bit more than you can handle. Let's try something with fewer needs for your first pet.

W: How about a jungle bird?

M: Let's try something closer in price to the dog. How about a cat? Maybe a fish?

W: Cats are mean. Mice are cute.

M: Hmm... That could work. Where would you keep it?

W: I could keep it in my room.

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Good morning, all of my fellow Barlow High School students! It's Jenny back again with the daily announcements. Today, we have an emergency fire preparation drill starting in just two hours. The bell will ring at 9：55 a．m., which means you'll have five minutes to get out of the classrooms, library, or cafeteria and into the parking lot in front of the school. The top two classes that organize the most quickly and neatly will be awarded our safety prize. At 2：00 p．m., before the end of the school day, Headmaster Jones will announce the winners of the recent charity competition. Over 100 students, including myself, have participated in gathering donations and funding from people and businesses in the community to help our school. We've all seen this school suffer from a lack of funding during the recent economic crash. But thanks to an admirable group of student body members, we'll start to turn that problem around. The top ten students to bring in funding for the school will each receive a prize for their contribution, but this award will be kept a surprise until 2：00 p．m. For now, that's all from me. The next speaker is your headmaster with important information on this week's storm and our homecoming football game. Go Eagles！