广东省潮州市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题

这是一份广东省潮州市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末教学质量检测英语试题，共12页。
潮州市 2022-2023学年度第二学期期末高二级教学质量检测卷
英 语
本试卷共10页；满分150分，完成时间130分钟。
（其中，第一部分20分，第二、三、四部分120÷12×13=130分）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名和考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，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，再选涂其它答案；不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁，考试结束，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听说考试（共两节；满分20分）
做题时先把答案写在试卷上，等听说考试结束后再把答案写在答题卡上。
第一节 角色扮演（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）
情景介绍：
角色：你是男士。
任务：（1）向餐厅服务员预订晚餐；
（2）根据对话内容，回答问题。
生词：private room 包厢
下面请用英语提出三个问题。每个问题有20秒的准备时间。当你听见“滴”声时，开始提问。
Now please ask the speaker three questions. You have twenty seconds to prepare the question. When you hear a beep, begin to ask the question.
1. 我们最迟能待到多晚？

2. 两百美元会有多少菜？

3. 我们能订到包厢吗？

下面听录音提问，用英语回答五个问题。
Now please get ready to answer five questions in English.
4. What kind of meal does the man want?

5. How many guests will the man probably have?

6. When does the restaurant usually close?

7. Why does the woman recommend a $300 meal?

8. What does the woman offer if the man books a private room now?

第二节 故事复述（共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分）
请听下面一个故事，然后根据故事意思填空，每空一词，录音读两遍。
梗概：不爱学习的Tom用投硬币选答案的方法参加考试，结果被教授用同样的方法判定考试不合格。
关键词：test（测验） calm（沉着的） toss the coin（掷硬币） professor（教授） fail（不及格）
Toss the Coin
When I was at university, I had a classmate named Tom. He 9 studied. Once, at the end of the term, we had to take an important test in chemistry. While I was studying in my room the night before the test, Tom was watching television. Tom usually 10 a lot the night before a test. But on that night he looked perfectly calm. Then he told me of his plan.
"It's very 11 . There are a hundred questions and I have to get 12 correct to pass the test. I'll take a coin into the examination room. I haven't read a chemistry book for months, so I'll just toss the coin. That way, I'm sure I'll get half the questions right."
The next day Tom 13 tossing a coin for half an hour as he marked down his answers. Then he left there.
The day after that, he saw the professor. "Hi, professor." he said, "Have you got the results of the test? What 14 did I get?"
The professor looked at him and 15 . "Ah, it's you, Tom. Just a minute." Then he reached into his 16 and took out a coin. He threw it into the air, caught it in his hand and looked at it. "I'm very sorry, Tom.” he said, "You failed.”
第二部分 阅读理解（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
For those who've always wanted to walk the halls of Hogwarts or explore the shops of Diagon Alley（对角巷）, Universal Orlando offers the next best thing. The theme park opened every Harry Potter fan's dream place back in 2010.
For Potterheads everywhere, however, deciding when to make the trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Porter is not easy. These tips will help you experience the best of the Wizarding World, whether you're looking to save money, avoid the busy season, or simply experience the most magical times of the year.
The cheapest times to visit Harry Potter's world
The cheapest (and least busy) months to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are January and most of February, except the days surrounding the New Year and winter break. Other inexpensive times include the beginning of March and most of September and October.
The best Harry Potter events at Universal
While they may not be the quietest times to explore Harry Potter's world, Universal holds many events throughout the year that fans won't want to miss.
A Celebration of Harry Potter
For a weekend every January, Universal hosts A Celebration of Harry Potter. Guests (wearing their class robes, no doubt) will join other diehard Potter fans for three days of exhibits, discussions and cast Q&A activities. For anyone who really loves the books and the films, this may be one of the best times of the year to visit.
Christmas in the Wizarding World
Universal's new additions to their holiday entertainment lineup make Hogwarts the perfect place to be around Christmas time. Decorations add beauty to the shops of Diagon Alicy and Hogsmeade, the Frog Choir sings Christmas carols（颂歌）, and snow falls on Hogwarts as a festive show takes place in front of the castle.
Halloween in the Wizarding World
Lastly（and perhaps most surprisingly）, Halloween season is also a good time for a magical visit to the Wizarding World. Universal's main Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights, produces a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
17. Which time costs most to visit Harry Potter's world?
A. January and most of February.
B. The beginning of March.
C. New Year and winter break.
D. Most of September and October.
18. What will people do in the event of A Celebration of Harry Potter?
A. They will get a special Harry Potter-related surprise.
B. They will decorate the shops and sing Christmas carols.
C. They will watch a festive show taking place in front of the castle.
D. They will join other Potter fans for various activities.
19. What's the purpose of the passage?
A. To inform readers of some events about Harry Potter.
B. To help experience the best of Wizarding World.
C. To introduce the Universal Orlando to readers.
D. To advertise the books and films of Harry Potter.
B
"I have cancer." Mom said and held me in a tight hug. I could feel her chest shaking as she tried not to cry but failed.
For all of my twenty-four years, my mom had been supportive. Strength and protection had always flowed from her to me. Now I knew it would have to flow the other way.
Mom didn't stay down for long. After the shock of breast-cancer, she armed herself with a notebook and a pen and a thousand questions for the doctors. She took notes on white blood cell counts and medications（药物）with long names as though she were studying for entrance exams into medical school. "The not-knowing is the worst." she said.
The operation was successful. The chemo（化疗）was the harder part. I went with Mom to every chemo treatment. She rarely complained, though her hair was gone and her toenails and fingernails fell out one by one. She joked that she could save money on nail polish and put it toward the doctor bills, even though she never wore nail polish. "Cancer can take my hair, my nails, my health, my very life. But it can't take my smile." Mom said.
Mom learned to share her fears with me, and it formed an even deeper bond between us. Yet I am certain there were fears she didn't share because she was still protecting me—worries she only shared with Dad. Even in the darkest hours, she would just joke about the cancer. Mom always said, "When you look your greatest fear in the eye and laugh at it, you take away some of its power."
Mom was one of the lucky ones. She did beat her cancer, though not without scars. From her, I've learned I may not get to choose what I face, but I do get to choose how I face it.
20. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. There were other ways to treat cancer.
B. I should be the one being there for Mom.
C. Mom had to stay stronger to beat cancer.
D. Knowledge of cancer would be helpful.
21. Which of the following words can best describe Mom?
A. Optimistic and determined.
B. Considerate and ambitious.
C. Humorous and generous.
D. Caring and knowledgeable.
22. Why didn't Mom share all the fears with the author?
A. She only shared with Dad.
B. She would just joke about the cancer.
C. She wanted to protect the author.
D. She formed a deeper bond with the author.
23. What lesson did the author learn from Mom?
A. Luck counts in beating diseases.
B. Complaint does no good to one's health.
C. Sharing feelings helps reduce sufferings a lot.
D. Positive attitudes get one through hardship.
C
Those who are concerned that robots are taking over the world can rest easy-for now. Though the androids（机器人）have proved useful at performing ordinary tasks, they are not ready for the greatest time. At least that appears to be the case at Japan's Henn-na Hotel chain where over half of the robot staff are being replaced by humans.
The first location of the unique hotel opened in July 2015 was at Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch Theme Park. The hotel's owner, Hideo Sawada, promised the hotel to be managed primarily by robots. Guests were greeted and checked-in by a dinosaur robot, while a cute android called Churi, placed inside each room, provided information about attractions. Not surprisingly, the lodging, recognized in 2016 as the world's first robot-staffed hotel by Guinness World Records, drew in curious visitors from all around the world.
But as the years have passed, the hotel's main draw is becoming less novel and more unsatisfactory. Also as the robots are"aging", they are costing more to repair. Among the 283 androids being replaced are the chain's two dinosaur receptionists. In addition to scaring young guests, they are also unable to photocopy guests"passports, forcing human employees to step in each time. Also out are the cute Churirobots, which annoyed guests by interrupting their conversations. For example, one guest told The Wall Street Journal that Churi mistook his snoring（打鼾）for a command and kept asking him to repeat his request all night.
Sawada told The Wall Street Journal, "When you actually use robots you realize there are places where they aren't needed— or just annoy people." While Sawada may be cutting back on his use of androids, the recently-opened Smart LYZ Hotel and the Fly Zoo Hotel in China, are run entirely by robots, with not a human in sight. Whether the employees have more competence than those "hired" by the Henn-na Hotel chain remains to be seen.
24. What makes Japan's Henn-na Hotel unique?
A. Its advanced equipment. B. Its robot employees.
C. Its convenient location. D. Its successful management.
25. Why does the author mention the example of one guest in paragraph 3?
A. To entertain readers.
B. To introduce Churi's functions.
C. To prove Churi's disadvantage.
D. To persuade people not to book the hotel.
26. What does the owner of Japan's Henn-na Hotel think of his robot staff now?
A. Disappointing. B. Attractive. C. Pioneering. D. Costly.
27. What is the best title for the text?
A. Robots Are Taking over the World
B. Robot Staff Are Fired for No Competence
C. Robots-staffed Hotel Is Booming
D. The First Robots-staffed Hotel Won Guinness World Record
D
When it comes to being fit and healthy, we' re often reminded to aim to walk 10,000 steps per day. This can annoy many, especially when we' re busy with work and other commitments — and yet where did this number actually come from?
The 10,000 steps a day target seems to have come about from a trade name pedometer sold in 1965 by Yamasa Clock in Japan. The device was called "Manpo-kei", which translates to "10,000 steps meter". This was a marketing tool for the device and has seemed to have stuck across the world as the daily step target. It's even included in daily activity targets by popular smartwatches, such as Fitbit.
Research has since investigated the 10,000 steps a day target. But while some research has shown health benefits at 10,000 steps, recent research from Harvard Medical School has shown that, on average, around 4,400 steps a day is enough to significantly lower the risk of death in women. This was when compared to only walking around 2,700 steps daily. The more steps people walked, the lower their risk of dying was, before leveling off at around 7,500 steps a day. No additional benefits were seen with more steps. Although it's uncertain whether similar results would be seen in men, it's one example of how moving a little bit more daily can improve health and lower risk of death.
Recent research at the University of Texas has also demonstrated that if you're walking fewer than 5, 000 steps a day, your body is less able to metabolize（新陈代谢）fat the following day. A buildup of fat in the body can also increase a person's likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This is further supported by previous research which shows people who walked less than 4, 000 steps a day could not change this decreased fat metabolism.
If you want to increase how many steps you get daily, or simply want to move more, one easy way includes walking to work if possible, or taking part of an online exercise program if you're working from home. Meeting with friends for a walk—rather than in a cafe or pub—can also be useful.
28. What can we know about the 10,000 steps per day in paragraph 1?
A. It is likely to go out of style quickly.
B. It is a rising tendency of mental health.
C. It is effective in reducing pressure on work.
D. It is an upsetting target to achieve.
29. What does research from the Harvard Medical School suggest about the 10,000 steps a day target?
A. It matters as much as 7,500 steps a day.
B. The more steps, the lower risk of death.
C. About half that target appears to be beneficial to women.
D. A bit more than the target can improve health.
30. What does the fourth paragraph mainly tell us?
A. Problems of less daily walking.
B. Recent findings of fat buildup.
C. Absence of previous research.
D. Possible causes of physical challenges.
31. Which of the following is one of the suggested ways according to the passage?
A. Working at home if possible.
B. Treating friends in a cafe or pub.
C. Driving to work from home.
D. Signing up for online exercise programs.
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。
Poetry has healing powers. To get more joy and peace, we don't have to be a professional poet but we can develop a poetic mindset（心态）. 32
Be in awe（敬畏）of everything.
The poetic mindset starts with the idea that nothing is an accident. Everything is interrelated and plays a part in a greater whole. 33 Close your eyes. Now open them. What is the first thing you see? Look closer. Ask yourself: What does it look like? What does it remind you of? Does it bring happy thoughts or sad ones? Why? I bet your randomly selected object is full of meaning.
34
A poem is a place where you can pour out your hard feelings. Don't be afraid. You can always throw the page into the fireplace once you've filled it. 35 Poetry can be a storeroom for everything difficult in your life. But there's more, I find when I write about something I'm struggling with, my negative feeling begins to become weaker.
Seek what inspires you.
Life isn't perfect, but you can live with love and trust anyway. 36 There is always goodness to be found once you train yourself to look for it. Poetry to me is a form of praise. I build poems from things I see, people I meet and thoughts and feelings found deep inside. As I present those treasures in poetic language, I am appreciating what is good in them.
A. Let pain be your teacher.
B. How can we manage it in an easy way?
C. What are the steps of writing a good poem?
D. Poetry helps us remember this important wisdom.
E. Or seal it in an envelope and come back to it later.
F. Writing a poem is about describing your inner world vividly.
G. Therefore, everything deserves notice and even appreciation.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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、从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Born and raised in Dunhuang, Northwest China's Gansu Province, Yao Yanbei has long been lost in the cultural heritage of the city. She 37 to Dunhuang as a promising 38 after graduating from a college in Xiamen.
In 2016, inspired by patterns in Dunhuang murals（壁画）, Yao 39 a toy camel. "Through the toy camel, I intended to 40 the spirit of the locals who are usually tough-minded and hard-working," Yao said.
In August 2017, Yao spent nearly a month inside grottoes（石窟）drawing the murals. "Staying in the grottoes from dawn to dusk, I felt 41 connected with the ancient artists who 42 the murals. It was an amazing 43 ," she said. Inspired by the sculptures and murals, Yao later designed some innovative products, including T-shirts, bookmarks, pocket mirrors and key rings.
Thanks to the efforts of designers like Yao, the 44 and creative industry began to take root in Dunhuang. Starting from 2018, every year the city has 45 an international design week to help 46 the industry. "By pooling the wisdom of designers from home and abroad, we want to make Dunhuang's creative 47 more fashionable," said Liu Mengxing, a vice general manager of a local company.
Looking ahead at her 48 in design, Yao plans to 49 Dunhuang's ancient art further and apply the wisdom of ancient artists to products of modern life. "I want to design more creative products that 50 more international customers," said Yao. "I hope my design can bring people 51 to Dunhuang."
37. A. travelled B. escaped C. came D. returned
38. A. architect B. designer C. author D. engineer
39. A. drew B. bought C. imagined D. created
40. A. obtain B. test C. convey D. comment
41. A. spiritually B. emotionally C. physically D. materially
42. A. wrote B. painted C. displayed D. watched
43. A. experience B. memory C. discovery D. attempt
44. A. traditional B. modern C. cultural D. ancient
45. A. pooled B. showed C. held D. taken
46. A. promote B. strengthen C. change D. enlarge
47. A. industry B. products C. environment D. pictures
48. A. preparations B. job C. future D. Career
49. A. apply B. explore C. conduct D. touch
50. A. test out B. result in C. rely on D. appeal to
51. A. closer B. deeper C. stronger D. better
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下而短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Science research isn't always serious. In fact, sometimes it is quite silly. And it's this silly research 52 the Ig Nobel Prize celebrates. Awarded since 1991, the Ig Nobel Prize reminds us that science can be fun too.
Here are some 53 （example）that let us see what the Ig Nobel committee stands for. In 2007, its linguistics（语言学的）award was given to three researchers 54 （prove）that rats couldn't tell the differences between Dutch spoken backward and Japanese spoken backward. Two years ago, a biologist who wrote a book 55 （base）on his experience collecting dead and almost dead flies was awarded for his work. As for this year, one winner wrote a paper on how to create a cleaning product 56 means of human saliva（唾液）.
Every year there is a ceremony 57 the winners receive their awards. It 58 （official）begins when the audience is told to throw paper airplanes at the stage. Then the winners are given the chance to summarize 59 （they）research in 60 seconds. The ceremony 60 （become）mature over the years.
So, as we can see, the awards aren't just given for 61 most scientifically important things in the world. But then again, what's more important than having fun?
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你准备参加学校的英语演讲比赛，主题为"Let's have a taste of English literature together"。请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 学生阅读英语文学作品的现状及其原因；
2. 阅读英语文学作品的益处；
3. 呼吁多读英语文学作品。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
参考词汇：literature文学
Dear fellow students,



That's all. Thanks for listening!


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。
My father asked me to chat with him for a while. Actually, I was unwilling to listen to his talking endlessly as he always did. My father was a lawyer, but I never wanted to go to law school or follow his path through life.
As was expected, he cleared his throat and started to say, "Er…What…What do you really want to do in the future?"
I was silent for a moment playing with the cell phone. I kept thinking, "Should I tell him my true thoughts? What if he gets angry? What if I let him down?" later I replied, "Well, I want to be a writer."
I guessed this may not be the answer he would expect. But surprisingly, "Interesting idea!" he answered. I was shocked, speaking in a low voice with hesitation.
"Are you serious, dad?"
"Well, you need confidence and good preparations, and you still have plenty of time. You need to find out what you really enjoy now. Look, it's late. Let's take the boat out tomorrow morning, just you and me. Maybe we can catch some crabs（螃蟹）for dinner, and we can talk more."
Early next morning we packed up the equipment and set off for the coast. We didn't talk much, but enjoyed the sound of the seabirds and the sight of the coastline.
There were no big waves and burning sunlight at that time. "Let's see if we are lucky," he said, picked up a web basket with a rope tied and threw it into the sea. We waited a while, then my father stood up and said, "Give me a hand with this," and we pulled up the crab cage onto the deck.
To our joy, the cage was filled with dozens of soft shell crabs. Squatting（蹲）down, we watched them for a moment. At first they fought against each other to climb out hard, trying to escape. Many were pulled back into the cage. Later, most of them gave up, but one crab was still trying to escape again and again.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My father pointed to the cage, "Look at that crab, there!”



From that day on, I was determined to make my dream come true.






潮州市2022-2023学年度第二学期期末高二级英语质量检测卷
参考答案
第一部分 听说考试（共两节；满分20分）
第一节 角色扮演（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）
1. How late can we stay?
2. How many dishes will we get for $200?
3. Can we book a private room? /Is it possible for us to have a private room?
4. A Chinese dinner.
5. About ten.
6. At about one o'clock in the morning.
7. The guests will be well fed.
8. A bigger room with a discount.
第二节 故事复述（共8小题；每小题1.5分，满分12分）
9. seldom 10. worried 11. simple 12. fifty/50
13. sat 14. mark 15. smiled 16. pocket
第二部分 阅读理解（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）
17～19 CDB 20～23 BACD 24～27 BCAB 28～31 DCAD
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
32～36 BGAED
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节；满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
37～41 DBDCA 42～46 BACCA 47～51 BDBDA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
52. that 53. examples 54. proving 55. based 56. by
57. where 58. officially 59. their 60. has become 61. the
第四部分 写作（共两节；满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear fellow students,
I feel greatly honored to have a chance here to deliver a speech on English literature. Currently, most students in our school read little English literature, not only because they consider it too difficult, but also because they don't think it necessary.
In my view, English literature is beneficial to us in various ways. It offers us an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of English and have a taste of a different culture. Besides, it allows us to communicate with those great minds.
I appeal to every one of you to read more English literature and you won't regret it!
That's all. Thanks for listening！
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
My father pointed to the cage, "Look at that crab, there!" Staring at the crab, I found that every time he wanted to escape, he was pulled back into the cage. However, he didn't give up his fight but kept trying again and again. Fortunately, he survived from the struggle eventually. Shocked and amazed, I said to my father excitedly, "Dad, I understand why you suggested catching crabs this morning." My father looked into my eyes, just smiling at me. I said in a determined voice, "The future will be filled with many possibilities. Everyone needs to find out his goal and hold on to it. So do I." Hearing what I said, my father nodded at me with satisfaction.
From that day on, I was determined to make my dream come true. Apart from devoting myself to school work, I spent all my spare time making full preparations for becoming a writer. Reading, collecting materials and writing made my life busy but fulfilled, which laid a good foundation for me. Meanwhile, I contributed to literature journals. Gradually, some achievements as a writer increased my confidence. Whenever faced with difficulties, I always thought of the story of the crab, which encouraged me not to give up on my way to success. Looking back on this, I found that it was determination that helped me overcome all the difficulties and achieved my goal.
听力材料：
第一节 角色扮演
W: Hello！Red Star Restaurant. May I help you?
M: Yes. I want to book a table for a Chinese dinner the day after tomorrow. Could you arrange it for me?
W: Certainly. At what time, please?
M: At five o'clock, on October 1. I'm afraid we'll come a little late after five that day.
W: For how many guests?
M: About ten. I have no idea how much it costs. What's the price?
W: The price of a table of Chinese dishes ranges from $100 to $500, not including drinks.
1. Question: How late can we stay?
Answer: Usually, the restaurant closes around one o'clock in the morning. But if you want to stay longer, please let me know and I'll ask the manager if it's possible for us to stay open. He may charge you extra if you want to stay really late, though.
2. Question: How many dishes will we get for $200?
Answer: You will get about fourteen dishes, which includes starters and desserts. Alcoholic drinks will be ordered separately, but we will provide you with black tea for free. However, I recommend you spend at least $300, if you want your guests to be well fed.
3. Question: Can we book a private room? / Is it possible for us to have a private room?
Answer: Of course. We have several rooms that are available on that day — if you book now, we can give you one of the bigger rooms with a discount. But if you want to wait, I can't say for certain if it will still be available later.
4. Question: What kind of meal does the man want?
Answer: A Chinese dinner.
5. Question: How many guests will the man probably have?
Answer: About ten.
6. Question: When does the restaurant usually close?
Answer: At about one o' clock in the morning.
7. Question: Why does the woman recommend a $300 meal?
Answer: The guests will be well fed.
8. Question: What does the woman offer if the man books a private room now?
Answer: A bigger room with a discount.
第二节 故事复述
Toss the Coin
When I was at university, I had a classmate named Tom. He seldom studied. Once, at the end of the term, we had to take an important test in chemistry. While I was studying in my room the night before the test, Tom was watching television. Tom usually worried a lot the night before a test. But on that night he looked perfectly calm. Then he told me of his plan.
"It's very simple. There are a hundred questions and I have to get fifty correct to pass the test. I'll take a coin into the examination room. I haven't read a chemistry book for months, so I'll just toss the coin. That way, I'm sure I'll get half the questions right."
The next day Tom sat tossing a coin for half an hour as he marked down his answers. Then he left there.
The day after that, he saw the professor. "Hi, professor. ”he said, "Have you got the results of the test? What mark did I get?"
The professor looked at him and smiled. "Ah, it's you, Tom. Just a minute." Then he reached into his pocket and took out a coin. He threw it into the air, caught it in his hand and looked at it. "I'm very sorry, Tom." he said, "You failed."