卷子答案网-一个不只有答案的网站昌图县2023-2024学年高二上学期12月月考英语试卷
本试卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；锯小题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 does the woman advise the man to go to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
2. What is the feeling of the man
A. He feels excited. B. He is tired of listening. C. The work is important.
3. What is the man going to do for his holiday
A. Stay at home. B. Play with his classmates. C. Volunteer in the west.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a plane. B. In a train. C. In a restaurant.
5. Why didn’t Mary sleep well
A. She had a headache.
B. She had a stomachache.
C. She was troubled by noise.
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、7题。
6. Why is Harry unwilling to join the woman
A. He has a pain in his knee.
B. He wants to watch TV.
C. He is too lazy.
7. What will the woman probably do next
A. Stay at home. B. Take Harry to hospital. C. Do some exercise.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. At what time will the speakers go to see the Smiths
A. 3:30. B. 4:00. C. 4:15.
9. How will they go there
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
10. Where will they meet
A. At the bus stop. B. Opposite the factory. C. In front of the bookstore.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Movie culture. B. Tonight’s plan. C. Literary works.
12. What are the speakers going to see
A. Blue Horizons. B. The Red and Black. C. Gone with the Wind.
13. What does the woman say about Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans
A. They are smart. B. They are an excellent pair. C. They are old but wonderful actors.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why are the two speakers upset
A. It may snow during their vacation.
B. They may not be able to take their vacation.
C. They may fail to join the graduation ceremony.
15. What can we learn about their vacation
A. They are going skiing.
B. They have made bookings for their plane.
C. Their flight has been cancelled.
16. What made them miss so many classes
A. The earthquake. B. The bad winter. C. A terrible flu.
17. What are they going to do right now
A. Talk to Professor Hampton. B. Speak to all of the other people. C. Call the travel agency.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What roles do fathers play nowadays
A. They mainly stay at home looking after children.
B. They work outside the home leaving childcare to their wives.
C. Besides working they help with childcare as well.
19. What do people often do on Mother’s Day
A. Mothers and children go shopping together.
B. They have outdoor picnics.
C. They wear carnations.
20. What is the most important on these two days
A. Love and respect given to parents.
B. The value of gifts.
C. What children write on cards.
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、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Summertime, i.e. vacation season, is quickly approaching. And whether your ideal getaway is R&R on the beach, outdoor adventuring, or exploring a new city, it pays to plan.
I’d love to get away. How do I save for a vacation
You’re not alone. One study says 71% of Americans are planning to take a trip for leisure in 2022. And they’re planning on spending 29% more than they did pre-pandemic in 2019. But you don’t have to go broke (身无分文) to get a break. Before you even start planning your travel, here’s how to make the trip you’ve been waiting for a reality.
Make a sinking fund. These funds are where you set aside money with an intention to spend it on a big goal.
Timing is everything. Research the cheapest places to go when the temperature rises, and plan accordingly. You’ll also get more bang for your buck by checking out destinations with a favorable exchange rate. For somewhere further east, your dollars will go far in Thailand or the Philippines.
Book smart. Renting a home is often a better deal than booking a hotel. Not only will you save on the price tag, but you can cook instead of eating out for every meal.
How do I keep saving while I’m on vacation
True story: travel doesn’t feel like real life, so it’s easier to splurge (挥霍). And if you’re visiting a popular tourist location, everything costs more. Here’s how to see the sights without losing sight of your budget.
Set a daily spending limit and track what you buy to avoid overdoing it. Using cash or a prepaid debit card instead of a credit card can also help.
Food is a money vampire. If you have access to a kitchen where you’re staying, make breakfast, pack lunch, and cook dinner when you can. If not, hit up a supermarket or farmer’s market for an easy, cheap breakfast. And when you do eat out, go for lunch or appetizers, where the menu items tend to be less expensive.
21. According to the passage, which of the following may help make your dream trip a reality
A. Preparing enough fast food. B. Borrowing money from friends.
C. Researching the cheapest places to go. D. Carrying credit cards from different banks.
22. To keep saving while on vacation, you’d better ______.
A. go out for meals B. avoid using cash
C. set a daily spending limit D. visit popular tourist locations
23. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To help travellers save money. B. To report some survey results.
C. To advertise some tourist attractions. D. To compare different travel plans.
B
Song Lam, or Waiata to some of her New Zealand Maori friends, argues that Mandarin and Maori have much in common, particularly the five vowels (元音) which sound the same in both languages. And the mythological (神话) figure Maui of Maori legend has a Chinese “twin brother”, the Monkey King. Both could turn themselves into any shape or figure at any time.
Some academics claim that one of the native tribes in Taiwan, China speaks a language similar to Maori, notably in the naming of numbers. Evidence gleaned by archaeologists (考古学家) shows an ancient link between the peoples of Australasia and Taiwan, with the native language of Taiwan having similarities to the prehistoric Australasian language.
Confused by Maori place names and customs when she first moved to New Zealand, Song Lam spent eight years researching and three years writing her book, The Maori of New Zealand, which is believed to be the first Chinese-language publication to include Maori words, values and customs. The 120-page book, including 10 pages of photos and maps, describes Maori legends, traditions, history and folk tales.
Song Lam was inspired to write the book in 1990 when she tried to sign up for an education course in New Zealand and was asked for her comments on a local historical event, which she knew nothing about. She involved her two sons in her project and research after explaining to them the stories behind Maori place names. The younger boy, aged 10, used his skill at drawing to contribute an historic map of Maori tribes in New Zealand.
“Both Chinese and Maori like to present a gift when visiting others or receiving warm reception,” Lam says. “My book will be a good gift when I visit a Maori community.”
24. According to Song Lam, what do Mandarin and Maori have in common
A. Fairy tales of the same character. B. Confusing place names and customs.
C. Similar pronunciation of vowels. D. The magic power of the Monkey King.
25. What does the underlined word “gleaned” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Controlled. B. Gathered. C. Grown. D. Switched.
26. Why is Song Lam’s younger son mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To tell his curiosity about Maori. B. To prove his unique talent in painting.
C. To stress the importance of education. D. To show his help with the publication.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Cultures Share Language Bond B. The First Book about Maori
C. Adaptation to Life in New Zealand D. Languages Bridge Misunderstanding
C
Have you ever imagined that your simple T-shirt could cool you down by up to 5℃ on these hot summer days Thanks to a recent discovery, the possibility is getting closer. While there are many alternatives that manage to keep the body warm, this amazing invention aims to offer real relief for those who are eager to feel comfortable and fresh in the outdoors on extremely hot days.
Its inventors, engineers Ma Yaoguang of Zhejiang University and Tao Guangming of Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, took a completely innovative approach. They designed a special textile (纺织物) that can absorb body heat and reemit (重发出) its energy into space as mid-infrared radiation (MIR). This textile cools both the objects and their surroundings through a technique that is known as radiative cooling. Science reveals. This means that even when it looks like you are wearing a regular shirt, you are actually wearing a device that works like a mirror.
Research conducted at Stanford University in 2017 had already managed to cool the wearer by 3℃, but this previous trial was limited. So researchers still need to test the new approach to determine how effectively the new fabric cools while the wearers are standing or walking, and not directly facing the sky, like in their trials. They also need to examine and measure how well it works when T-shirts are no in close contact with the skin.
Inventors Yaoguang and Guangming are now looking out for textile manufacturers and clothing brands that are interested in using their fabric. They estimate that the new material will increase clothing manufacturing costs by just 10 percent. “We can make it with mass production, which means everybody can get a T-shirt and the cost is basically the same as their old stuff,” Yaoguang said.
So if you are an athlete or simply someone that has to deal with the extremely high temperatures, be patient because your days of feeling hot and bothered may be coming to an end!
28. What is the purpose of the new invention
A. To keep people warm. B. To help beat the heat in hot weather.
C. To find out the wearers’ temperature. D. To protect clothes from becoming wet.
29. How does the special product work
A. By sending out absorbed heat. B. By turning sunlight into energy.
C. By keeping heat out completely. D. By using light colors to reflect sunlight.
30. What is the main idea of paragraph 3
A. The invention needs further testing. B. The studies in 2017 lack evidence.
C. The new textile has a good cooling effect. D. The new textile applies to various situations.
31. What’s the author’s attitude towards the invention
A. Doubtful. B. Objective. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
D
Past surveys have shown that more than 80% of dog owners report observing jealous behavior from their dogs—vocalizations, disturbed behavior, pulling on a leash (绳子)—when they give attention to other dogs. New research published in the journal Psychological Science supports these observations and finds that dogs also exhibit jealous behavior when they merely imagine that their owner is interacting with a potential rival, in this case, a highly realistic artificial dog.
Dogs appear to be one of the few species that might display jealous behavior in ways similar to a human child showing jealousy when their mother gives affection to another child. In humans, jealousy is closely linked with self-awareness, which is one reason animal-cognition researchers are so interested in studying jealousy and other secondary emotions in animals.
To test how and when dogs display jealous behavior, the researchers presented 18 dogs with situations where they could imagine a social interaction between their human companion and either a realistic fake dog or a wool cylinder (圆柱). The fake dog served as a potential opponent for attention while the cylinder served as a control. In the experiment, the dogs observed the fake-dog opponent positioned next to their owner. A barrier was then placed between the dog and the potential rival obscuring (使模糊) them from view. Despite blocking the line of sight, the dogs forcefully attempted to reach their owners when they appeared to stroke the fake dog behind the barrier. In a repeat experiment using a fleece cylinder rather than a fake dog, the dogs pulled on the leash with far less force.
Through their study, the researchers found that dogs showed three human-like features of jealous behavior. This behavior emerged only when their owner interacted with a noticed social rival and not a lifeless object, occurred as a consequence of that interaction and not due to a potential rival’s mere presence, and emerged even for an out-of-sight interaction between their owner and a social rival.
“These results support claims that dogs display jealous behavior. They also provide the first evidence that dogs can mentally represent jealousy-causing social interactions,” said the researchers. “But there is still plenty of work to do to establish the extent of the similarities between the minds of humans and other animals, especially in terms of understanding the nature of nonhuman animals’ emotional experiences. It is too early to say whether dogs experience jealousy as we do, but it is now clear that they react to jealousy-causing situations, even if these occur out of sight.”
32. Why does the author mention the new research in Psychological Science
A. To make comparison. B. To make a prediction.
C. To provide example. D. To introduce the topic.
33. Why was a barrier used in the experiment
A. To distract dogs’ attention. B. To block the sight of the dog.
C. To serve as a potential competitor. D. To protect the fake dog from attack.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. Dogs can experience jealousy as humans do.
B. Dogs make reactions based on their imagination.
C. More research is needed to study emotions of animals.
D. It is the first time that dogs have represented jealous behavior mentally.
35. Which of the following is the suitable title for the text
A. Are Dogs Jealous as Humans B. Dogs, Faithful Friends of Humans!
C. Be Careful About the Jealous Dogs! D. Are Dogs the Most Clever Animals
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。
When the mind is tired and overwhelmed it can be difficult to concentrate and stop thinking always on the same subject. Here are some ways to get it checked, achieving wellness quickly and efficiently.
Stretch your muscles. For anyone who works a lot of time in the same position, whether standing or sitting, it’s very nice to be able to stop a few minutes to be able to stretch the muscles. This type of exercise is an excellent way to relax the thoughts and also the body. 36
Eat a piece of chocolate. One square chocolate, with minimum 70% cocoa also helps to calm the nerves and feel calmer in a short time. The chocolate helps regulate the amount of cortisol, which is the stress hormone in the blood and aid in the release of endorphins, which promote well-being, 37 That’s due to the high calorie content, which can lead to increased weight.
38 Even though the forced laughter doesn’t exactly have the same effect as a genuine good bottleneck, it can help you feel better, managing to relax—the body and mind. By smiling endorphins are released into the bloodstream and the effect can be felt in a few minutes, relaxing the body and mind.
Be in contact with nature. 39 Observing the sea waves has this same calming effect for the mind, but if it’s too much heat, the effect may be the other way around, so the ideal is to start or thin the day by observing the sea. 40 The blue and green colors calm the brain and the mind quickly and efficiently.
A. Watch a comedy.
B. Have a calming tea.
C. And it will achieve well-being quickly.
D. A good strategy is to look for a quiet place.
E. However, one should not consume a larger quantity.
F. If not possible, you can see a video of the sea for a few minutes.
G. A leisurely walk, or just with socks, on top of the grass is an excellent way to relax real quick.
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。
When things around the house stop working, what do you do with them If you’re like a lot of people, you probably just 41 them away.
In some areas, it’s difficult to find people who can make repairs, and 42 things can be expensive. Also, some small objects are so inexpensive that it’s easier to 43 buy a new one.
In 2009, Martine Postma from Netherlands decided there must be a better way. Her 44 was Repair Cafés: places where people can take damaged items. There they will find tools, 45 and volunteer experts to help with repairs.
Postma’s first Repair Café opened on 18 October 2009, in Amsterdam, and was a huge 46 . News of the café spread, and people began asking how they could 47 their own. In 2011, Postma established the Repair Café Foundation. This 48 organisation provides guidance to those hoping to begin their own neighbourhood repair group. Today, there are roughly 2,000 Repair Cafés around the world. Everything is free, but donations are greatly 49 .
The cafés not only provide help with repairs, they also 50 community ties. Neighbours 51 one another as they work together on projects. In addition, valuable 52 is passed along and preserved.
In an interview, Postma described how 53 it is watching people who really want to help one another. Postma summed up the 54 of Repair Cafés best in the following words: “Everyone is a(n) 55 and receiver.”
41. A. put B. throw C. give D. take
42. A. fixing B. buying C. making D. renting
43. A. seldom B. usually C. just D. ever
44. A. solution B. curiosity C. motivation D. result
45. A. rooms B. money C. chances D. resources
46. A. luck B. fame C. attempt D. success
47. A. buy B. find C. make D. start
48. A. nonprofit B. international C. cultural D. civil
49. A. responded B. suggested C. appreciated D. refused
50. A. test B. strengthen C. affect D. earn
51. A. spy on B. chat with C. get to know D. compete with
52. A. wealth B. knowledge C. habit D. instruction
53. A. exciting B. tiring C. surprising D. embarrassing
54. A. custom B. mission C. journey D. experience
55. A. host B. owner C. organiser D. giver
第二节（共10个小题；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。
When Jane Austen wrote her novels in England, she was writing about a world most of us wouldn’t recognise. But today Austen’s books are in greater demand than ever. In the last 10 years, five of her six novels 56 (make) into Hollywood films, while her books continue to be 57 (best-seller).
Richard Jenkyns, 58 university professor of English at Oxford, argues that her novels still appeal 59 people because they focus on issues that are as relevant today as they were when she wrote them. Her novels are about women 60 (try) to find a perfect husband, but also explore issues surrounding 61 (marry), friendships and the family. The stories are fairly timeless about human interaction 62 we are all familiar with.
The 63 (famous) book Austen wrote is Pride and Prejudice, a love story about Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. They 64 (gradual) fall in love with each other, but still have to overcome the opposition from the family.
All of Austen’s books, 65 (accept) widely all over the world, work on different levels so people can take what they need from them, making them popular with both children and adults.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
在成长的过程中，我们总是对未来的职业充满憧恨. 近期你班将以“My Dream Career”为题举行演讲比赛。请你根据以下要求写一篇英语演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 你的理想职业；
2. 选择它的理由；
3. 视线的途径。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可根据内容要点适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
My Dream Career
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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。
“Mum! I’m home!” John happily said and ran into the kitchen. His mother was making cookies near the window. Outside, a robin was singing. Pop-Pop, John’s grandpa, who lived with them after John’s grandma died, came shuffling through the door. Pop-Pop said, “When the robin sings, spring is here.” John’s mother added, “Tomorrow, John, let’s do the annual spring cleaning.”
The next day John and his mother cleaned the house. When looking at Pop-Pop’s chair, John’s mother said, “That old chair has to go. We’ll buy Pop-Pop a new one. Let’s take it to the roadside. Tomorrow the garbage truck will pick it up.” John agreed because the chair was worm. As they attempted to move the chair, Pop-Pop came. He tried to stop John and his mother, saying he didn’t need a new one. Finally, John’s mother let go of the chair and said, “We’ll discuss it tonight when Matt gets home.” Matt, John’s father, was still at work.
With a sigh of relief, the old man sank into his chair. “Pop-Pop, why not get rid of this old chair ” John asked when his mother left the room. “You all don’t understand, John,” Pop-Pop whispered. “I sat in this chair, with your grandma right here, when I asked her to marry me. It was so long ago. But when I sit there, I feel she’s near. And the night your father was born, I sat in this chair, too. I was so happy when they placed the tiny baby into my arms.” As Pop-Pop continued telling his connection with the chair, John understood this chair was more like a friend to him.
That night, however, when John and Pop-Pop were asleep, John’s parents carried the chair to the roadside. It was a starless night. Spring had moved away temporarily, and snow fell silently and covered Pop-Pop’s chair. The next morning, when John came downstairs, he saw Pop-Pop standing by the window and looking outside. John followed his sad look. Snow-covered, the chair stood out on the street.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
The noise of the truck pulling up to the house shocked John into action. _________________________________
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And then John’s mother said sorry to Pop-Pop and decided to get his chair back. __________________________
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英语答案
第一部分
1-5 ABAAC 6-10 BCCBC 11-15 BAABB 16-20 BACCA
第二部分
21-25 CCACB 26-30 DABAA 31-35 CDBCA 36-40 CEAGF
第三部分
41-45 BACAD 46-50 DDACB 51-55 CBABD
56. have been made 57. best-sellers 58. a 59. to 60. trying
61. marriage 62. which/that 63. most famous 64. gradually 65. accepted
第四部分
第一节
Good morning, everyone! Today, please allow me to deliver a brief speech on the career I will take up in the future. My dream career is to be a tour guide.
Since my early age, I have been admiring tour guides who travel worldwide and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Besides, this career is financially rewarding as well so that I can live a well-off life. Additionally, I will have more opportunities to meet people from all walks of life, which is both challenging and interesting.
To be a good guide is not an easy job. It is the wide range of knowledge, professionalism and dedication that mould a highly qualified tour guide. Therefore, my dream cannot be fulfilled without industrious work to pave the way.
Thank you for listening!
第二节
The noise of the truck pulling up to the house shocked John into action. He ran outside. “Wait! Don’t take that chair,” he shouted, waving his arms in the air as he rushed to stop the men from pulling the chair away. Then he ran back inside and shouted at his mother, “Look at Pop-Pop, Mum. We should keep his chair. This chair is like a friend to Pop-Pop...” John’s mother turned and looked at the old man. As John continued explaining, she realised something and slowly walked towards Pop-Pop with tears in her eyes.
And then John’s mother said sorry to Pop-Pop and decided to get his chair back. She and John rushed outside towards the chair. They brushed off the snow on the chair with their hands and carried it back inside. They placed it next to the fireplace so it could dry. As if seeing the chair for the very first time, John’s mother happily said, “Em, I guess it does give the room a certain touch of character.” And John and Pop-Pop wholeheartedly agreed that the living room had been rather dull without this old chair.
听力原文
Text 1
W: If I were you, I’d take a bus to work. Taking a taxi is really expensive.
M: Thank you for the advice. But today I got up too late.
Text 2
M: Mr Cheng’s briefing seems to go on forever. I was hardly able to stay awake.
W: How could you see through that I think it is very important for the work we are going to carry out.
M: Sorry! I promise I’ll listen carefully.
Text 3
W: What do you plan to do on your vacation
M: I’m just going to be lazy at home. I will probably do some gardening, watch TV and work on my stamp collection. However, I once volunteered to protect our plants in the west.
Text 4
M: You can sit in my place if you like a window seat.
W: Oh, it’s kind of you, but mine is right over a ring. I would be able to see anything. Thanks anyway.
Text 5
M: What’s the matter with you, Mary You look tired.
W: I didn’t sleep well last night.
M: Maybe a stomachache or headache
W: Neither. The noise almost drove me mad.
Text 6
W: Harry, let’s play some ping-pong today.
M: I’d love to play a set or two, but my right arm hurts. I’ve decided to stop playing ping-pong until it feels better.
W: Well, how about going skating
M: I’d like to, but my knee hurts, too.
W: Harry, stop making excuses! You’re just lazy.
M: No, I’m not! You know, there’s a basketball match on TV today. Let’s just stay home and watch it.
W: OK. You stay, and I’ll play with Helen.
Text 7
M: I’d like to pay a visit to the Smiths at 3:30 pm. Will you go with me, Mary
W: I’d love to, but I won’t be off work from my factory job until 4:00 pm. How about 4:15 I’ll be free then, Jack.
M: OK. Let’s meet at the bus stop and take the No. 5 bus to go there.
W: Why not go by bike The bus will be crowded at that time.
M: But my bike is broken.
W: You can use your sister’s new bike, can’t you
M: Yes. I’ll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.
Text 8
W: I feel like doing something tonight. How about going to a movie
M: That’s a good idea. What’s on tonight
W: Which do you prefer Chinese pictures or foreign ones
M: Well, I think I prefer foreign, especially literary ones such as Gone with the Wind, The Red and Black.
W: They are old but wonderful. I like them too.
M: But what do you think of the leading actress and actor in Gone with the Wind
W: What an excellent pair!
M: Yes, I think so. Shall we go to see Blue Horizons I heard it was wonderful and we shouldn’t miss it.
W: Are Sophia Bellini and Richard Evans the leading actress and actor in it
M: Yeah, they are.
W: Great! Those two are so smart that it must be worth seeing.
M: It’s certain that it is. Let’s go.
Text 9
M: Cindy! Have you heard the news
W: No, Steve. What do you mean
M: You know all the classes we’ve missed because of the snow We’re going to have to make them up and it will have to be during spring break.
W: Oh, no! We have our vacation all set! What are we going to do Do the others know that
M: I don’t know but I certainly can’t afford to miss five days of classes this term.
W: But I really don’t want to cancel our trip. All of us have already booked our plane tickets!
M: I can try to call the travel agency; maybe they can return our money. But before we do anything we need to speak with our professors.
W: You think they’ll excuse us from class
M: I don’t know. But I think we’re going to have to speak to all of them anyway.
W: Why didn’t they add extra days at the end of the term before summer classes
M: Because of the graduation date, which can’t be changed!
W: Are other colleges around here doing the same thing
M: I would imagine so! It has been such a bad winter and we’ve missed too many classes. We really need to make them up.
W: I know, I know. I was just really looking forward to this vacation. The idea of the sun and the beach!
M: Oh, look, there’s Professor Hampton right now!
W: Come on, let’s go and talk to him.
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People in the United States honor their parents with two specific days: Mother’s Day, on the second Sunday in May, and Father’s Day, on the third Sunday in June. During these days, Americans show love and respect for their parents. Parents raise their children and educate them to be responsible citizens. They give their children love and care. These two days give us a chance to think about the changing roles of mothers and fathers. More mothers now work outside the home. More fathers must help with childcare.
These two special days are celebrated in many different ways. On Mother’s Day, people often wear carnations. And family get together at home, as well as in restaurants. They often have outdoor picnics for Father’s Day. These are days of fun and good feelings and memories.
Another tradition is to give cards and gifts. Children can make them in school. Many people make cards for their own parents. These are valued more than the ones bought in stores. It is not the value of the gift that is important, but it is “the thought that counts”.
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