高二英语参考答案及评分标准

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Should we give money to beggars?

We have had a class meeting today on whether we should give money to beggars and we have different opinions.

Some believe that we should give money to beggars because some of them are old people, who can’t live on their own. Among them are also some students who have dropped out of school because their families are so poor. And we can also see some disabled people. So we should give money to those who need our help badly.

On the other hand, however, many more students think we shouldn’t give them money because most of the beggars beg not because they are poor but because they want to make money more easily. They are not real beggars. Besides, to give money would encourage them to be lazy even if they have the ability to work.

In general, we should help the people of the inferior group but when we give money we should be careful.

听力材料：

(Text 1)

M: My plane leaves at 8: 00, and…hey Kate, are you crying?

W: Well, it’s summer vacation and you’re going away.

(Text 2)

W: I need some film to take some pictures on my vacation.

M: Will you be shooting mainly indoors or outdoors?

W: Outdoors. I’ll be on the beach every day.

(Text 3)

M: Is this Partelli Mattresses? I’d like to order a table for two.

W: You have the wrong number. This is a private house, not a store. What number were you trying to reach?

M: 288-2351. Oh, wait------ I read the listing wrong. Sorry to have bothered you.

(Text 4)

W: It doesn’t look as though these plants have been watered for a long time.

M: I came around with the watering pot just two days ago. Are you sure the leaves are getting enough light?

W: Maybe that’s the answer. Can you help me move this plant closer to the window?

(Text 5)

M: Hi. My car’s been making a strange noise and I seem to be losing power.

W: OK, I will have a look at it and should be able to tell you what’s wrong in about an hour.

M: An hour! I’m in a bit of a hurry. Do you think you can finish any sooner?

W: I’m sorry but these things take time. We’ll be happy to call a taxi for you if you don’t have time to wait.

(Text 6)

M: Hi Mari. Sorry I’m late.

W: That’s OK.I haven’t ordered yet. So, what’s new?

M: Nothing much. How’re things with you?

W: Same as usual. Overworked. Underpaid.

M: Oh, I’ve got this new boss. She works twenty-five hours a day, and expects everybody else to do the same. I’ve been working till at least ten o’clock every night this week.

W: Well, it’s Friday evening now, so you can relax a bit.

(Text 7)

W: Thank you for shopping at Dale’s Clothing Store. Your total is $120. Would you like a plastic bag for your clothes?

M: No, but I need to shorten these pants. Do you provide a tailoring service, too?

W: Yes, sir. We have professionals to do that for you for an extra $5 per pair of pants. However, please be advised that once clothes are changed, they can’t be returned anymore.

M: I understand. So when is the soonest time to pick up my pants?

W: Well, I think tomorrow is OK.

(Text 8)

M: What can I do for you?

W: I’d like to go to Walt Disney World, but I have never been there before. So I need your help to plan my trip. Can you tell me some information on flights to Florida?

M: OK. Do you want to go first class, business class, or economy class?

W: Oh, economy class, of course. I’d like the lowest fare you can find.

M: All right. And that’s one way or round trip?

W: Round trip. I’d like to leave on Sunday the 12th and return on Saturday the 18th.

M: Well, there’s a very low fare. It’s only $345, but it’s not direct. You have to change planes in Chicago. There’s a direct, nonstop flight, but the fare on that one is $680.

W: That’s OK. I’ll change planes in Chicago.

M: OK. That’s flight 690. It departs at 8：15 a.m. on Sunday the 12th and arrives in Orlando at 12:15.

W: That sounds good.

(Text 9)

W: Hi, Mark. Can you give me some details about the meeting next month?

M: OK. I’ll help if I can.

W: Well, firstly, according to the schedule, when am I presenting?

M: Your presentation is on Tuesday 8th September at 10 a.m. Is that OK?

W: Wednesday at 10 would be better for me.

M: Fine. I’ll change your time to Wednesday.

W: Thanks. What about the hotel?

M: Everyone is staying in the Manor.

W: I’ll tell Rachel and Sam. They asked me this morning.

M: I’m going to post everybody an information paper with the meeting details, probably at the end of next week. Please tell Rachel and Sam.

W: OK. I’ll let them know. In fact, we’re meeting later today at 4 so I can tell them then.

M: Right. So any plans for the rest of the morning?

W: Not really. I’m just going to finish a few reports and then it’s lunch.

M: Sounds good. Thanks for your call. You can get further information by e-mail.

W: OK. Thanks. Bye.

M: Bye.

(Text 10)

W: Good afternoon, everyone. We’re delighted to welcome today a representative from the Red Cross, Mr John Francis, who is going to talk to us about the work of the organisation and about some basic aspects of First Aid.

M: Thank you, Mrs Brown. Well, I’m pleased to tell you something about this organisation. The Red Cross movement was started by a businessman called Jean Henri Dunant. His interest in the innocent people caught up in war began in 1859 when he witnessed the effects of a very fierce battle in Italy. At the time, he organised all the villagers to help the wounded soldiers and make sure they had food and basic medical attention. In 1864, the same gentleman, together with four Swiss colleagues from his hometown, organised a conference which laid the foundations for the now famous organisation.

So that Red Cross workers could always be recognised, they created their own symbol. They chose a red cross on a white background. It is protected by the laws. Sometimes we find that the red cross has been used as a decorative symbol or to represent first aid stations but this is actually wrong because using the red cross for anything other than the international organisation is actually against the law. Even though we often associate a red cross with hospitals and medical treatment. In Australia, as in many countries, the recognised symbol for first aid and medical centres, in fact, is a white cross on a green background.