2017届福建漳州市一中高三上期中考试英语试卷(带解析)

漳州市华安一中英语2017年高考模拟试卷（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分）第Ⅰ卷（选择题共115分）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，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 can we learn from the conversation？A．They are from the same country．B．The woman begins her lessons at 8：45 am．C．It is 3 pm at the time they are talking.2．What does the man mean？A．It will take him along time to help the woman．B．He can help her for a while．C．It won’t take him a long time to help her.3．What does the man mean？A．Nobody can be the best．B．Do as well as you can．C．It’s difficult to do something important．4．What’s the most probable result of the talk？A．The woman will accept the man’s offer．B．The woman will go to a birthday party.C．The woman will go to the concert with the man.5．What’s the probable relationship between the man and the woman？A．Taxi driver and customer. B．Conductor and driver. C．Bossand driver.第二节（共15小题；每小题1．5分，共满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。

漳州三中2010—2011学年高一上学期期中考英语试卷第一卷( 选择题共100分) 2010-11-10第一部分听力测试（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。

每段对话有一小题，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，你将有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 does the man prefer to drink now?A. Hot coffee.B. Both coffee and tea.C. Cold water.2.When will the two speakers leave if they get cheaper tickets?A. On Tuesday.B. On Thursday.C. On Friday.3.What conclusion（结论）can we draw from the conversation?A. Mr. Smith’s course is difficult.B. Mr. Smith often makes mistakes.C. It’s easy to pass the exam given by Mr. Smith.4.Where does this conversation most probably take place?A. On a bus.B. In an office.C. In a phone box.5.What is the man doing?A. Taking advice.B. Making a suggestion.C. Asking for permission.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，从每题所给的A,B,C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。

福建省漳州市2017届高三5月质量检查英语试题第一卷（选择题满分100分）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，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 is the man going to do?A. Visit his girlfriend.B. See a singer.C. Buy concert tickets.2. When does the woman want her dress?A. On Friday.B. On Thursday.C. On Monday.3. Where is Peter?A. At home.B. In a library.C. In his office.4. How did the man get here?A. On foot.B. By bus.C. By taxi.5. How many students got the prize in the competition?A. 7.B. 10.C. 28.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或对白，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 does the woman refuse to take a walk this Saturday?A. She thinks it’s boring.B. She thinks it’s tiring.C. The weather is too hot.7. What does the woman suggest doing?A. Going to the gym.B. Having a cup of coffee.C. Buying some books.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。

2017年莆田一中、漳州一中、泉州五中三校高三年联考英语科试卷本试卷分为第1卷（选择题）和第2卷（非选择题）两部分。

共150分，考试时间120分钟。

第一卷第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1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，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 does the woman plan to do?A. Stay at school.B. Visit her family.C. Go camping.2. What’s the topic of the conversation?A. A ship.B. A movie.C. A joke.3. Why can’t the speakers go on the trip?A. The man’s uncle died.B. The man got sick.C. The woman has to attend a meeting.4. What does the man mean?A. Benjamin is very honest.B. Benjamin often breaks his words.C. Benjamin is serious about his work.5. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Classmates.B. Colleagues.C. Teacher and student.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。

福建省漳州市2017初中毕业与升学统一考试英语试题（满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟）友情提示：请把所有答案填写（涂）到答题卡上！请不要错位、越界答题！！姓名____________ 准考证号__________Ⅰ. 听力测试：(每小题1分，计30分)A.句子理解：听句子，从所给的三幅图中选出与你所听到的句子情景相同(相近)的图画。

(每小题读两遍)B．对话理解：根据你所听到的对话内容，选择最佳选项回答问题。

(每段对话读两遍)第一节听下面6段短对话，回答第6至11小题。

6．What day is it today?A．Tuesday． B．Wednesday． C．Thursday．7．What’s the woman’s hobby?A．Fishing． B．Swimming． C ．Hiking．8．How is the weather in March in Tianjin?A．Windy． B．Mild． C．Rainy．9. Where does the conversation most probably happen?A．In a bookshop． B．In a restaurant． C.In a clothing shop．10．What does the marl mean?A．Someone else will take the seat．B．The woman can take the seat．C．The man will take the seat himself．11．How old is the girl?A．Four． B．Nine． C．Thirteen．第二节听下面三段长对话，每段对话后各有三个问题，选择最佳选项回答问题。

听第1段长对话，回答第12至14小题。

12．How far is the History Museum?A.About 4 kilometers away． B．About 5 kilometers away. C．About 6 kilometers away．13．How will the woman go to the museum?A．By bike. B．On foot． C．By bus．14．when does the museum open in the morning?A．At 8：00 B．At 8：30． C.At 9：00．听第2段长对话，回答第15至17小题。

漳州一中2016～2017学年高三年期中考英语科试卷考试时间：120分钟满分：150分第 I 卷（共三部分满分90分）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，从试题所给的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. Why does the woman ask the man to come?A. She feels cold.B. She wants to order some food.C. Something is wrong with the soup.2. Who will probably hold a party?A. The woman's friend.B. The man.C. The man's friend.3. What does the woman mean?A. The man should buy the suit.B. The man should change his job.C. The color of the suit is not suitable.4. What are the speakers doing?A. Enjoying their honeymoon.B. Attending a wedding.C. Seeing a movie.5. What does Maria think of studying English abroad?A. Useful and necessary.B. Useful but expensive.C. Useless and expensive.第二节听下面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。

2019-2020学年漳州一中分校高三英语上学期期中考试试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AChildren under the age of 18 will be allowed up to three hours per week to play video games, according to a notice issued by China's National Press and Publication Administration. Online game companies are required to provide services to minors — from8 to 9 p. m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays — as a way to safeguard their physical and mental health. Children are playing more and more online games these days. Is it time to limit their online gaming time? What role do parents have? Readers share their opinions.RizlaredOnline games are addictive, but if children are taught how to manage in a sensible and responsible manner then it is no longer a threat(威胁).To achieve this, parents need to set examples for not being glued to their phones. Teaching is and always will be the best solution to such problems.AndrewGood policy. By limiting time spent on online games, kids can spend time doing more useful things to develop their potential. They can go outside and run, jump and swim instead of sitting on a couch at home and playing with a smart phone.AdamIt is often seen that parents argue with children over cellphones. Most parents can hardly set and enforce the time limit for its daily usage. Some forcibly take away their cellphones, but it will ruin trust and relationship. Even worse, it will make their kids hate them.PinkExcessive(过度的）gaming is purely a waste of time and energy for minors and has a negative effect on both physical and mental health. The gaming industry should not put profit- flaking interests as its priority (优先事项) . They should act in a socially responsible way toprovide an environment for children to ensure their well-being and development.LaurenThere would be a loophole(漏洞). Children could use their parents’ or other adults’ IDs to avoid real-nameregistration, thus making it impossible to put this policy in effect. Parents ly need to strengthen guidance and supervision to keep their children from gaming addiction.1. What should kids do according to Andrew?A. Play online games.B. Play with a smart phone.C. Study all the time.D. Go in for outside activities.2. What does Pink advise the gaming industry to do?A. Pay attention to its profit.B. Focus on kids’ health.C. Be responsible for kids’ surroundings.D. Persuade kids lo play more games.3. What role do parents have according to the passage?A. They keep hold of their phones.B. They set examples for their kids.C. They limit their kids’ time.D. They blame kids for addiction.BYu Chenrui, 29, is a maker of automata (机关人偶) in Chengdu, Sichuan province. Automata are built to look like humans or animals and give the illusion (错觉) of being able to move on their own, “The art form amazes me, becauseit combines various skills, from storytelling to mechanics, and the pieces are built with a sense of humor,” Yu says. His creations have caught the attention of well-known artists and his fancy pieces of art have attracted collectors worldwide.Interested in handcrafts as a boy, Yu first encountered automata designed by Japanese artist Kazuaki at an exhibition in 2015 when he studied at the Communication University of China inBeijing. “It was like meeting a like-minded friend, ” Yu says, recalling the moment. As an art and design major, he began to learn the craft by himself and, with the support of his tutor, he kept studying and examining automata in school.When he graduated in 2016, Yu landed a job at an advertising agency inBeijing. He stayed on at the company for three years because, at that time, he was not sure that he could make a living out of his hobby. While working as a designer Yu kept exploring and advancing his skills in wood carving and mechanics. Eventually, despite the job’s good salary, it was not enough to make up for not following his true passion. Finally, in 2018, Yu quit his job and returned toChengduto open his automata workshop.To keep himself occupied while running his workshop, he planted blueberries, raspberries and cherries. He watered, weeded and added fertilizer (肥料) every day. “Daily routines helped me calm down and inspire my creativity, which resulted in an automaton called To Observe the Autumn,” Yu says.Over time, Yu’s reputation grew and his business flourished (兴旺). Many of Yu’s creations are built with adash of wisdom, a sprinkle of humor and are inspired by observations of real life. Yu knows that there are many more creative ideas waiting to be expressed. “It feels quite good to be fully devoted to automata creation and I am still searching for myself.”4. What can we learn from the first paragraph?A. Yu is equipped with various skills.B. Yu is a person full of sense of humor.C. Yu is now gaining recognition worldwide.D. Yu is following the latest trend in handcraft.5. Why did Yu quit his job inBeijing?A. He couldn't make a living out of it.B. He wanted to pursue his own dream.C. He missed his family inChengdu.D. He thought he had a lot experience.6. According to Yu, what contributes to his creativity as an automata artist?A. The fruits he grows.B. Success of his business.C. His devotion to the job.D. Observation from daily life.7. Which of the following can best describe Yu’s story?A. There is no end to learning.B. Great hopes make great man.C. Actions speak louder than words.D. Experience is the mother of wisdom.CSome of the oldest art in human history is being damaged, scientists say. And climate change may be speeding up its loss. Newresearch reports that ancient rock art in Indonesian caves is degrading over time, as bits of rock slowly break off from the walls. It's a huge loss for human history.Salt crystals（结晶）building up on the walls are a key part of the problem, the study suggests. These salt crystals go into the cave walls, changing sizes as temperatures rise and fall. This process causes the rock to slowly break down.Salt crystals may become larger when exposed to repeated changes between wet conditions and periods of drought. These kinds of changes are expected to become more obvious as the climate continues to warm.In particular, the researchers say, climate change may cause more intense El Nino（厄尔尼诺）events in the future. These events can strengthen the kinds of conditions that help salt crystals form Scientists are still debatingthe exact influence of climate change on El Nino, a natural climate cycle that drives changing patterns of warming and cooling in thePacific Ocean.The new study, led by Jillian Huntley, examined 11 ancient cave art sites in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The researchers found evidence of salt formation at all 11 sites. It's merely a small part There are more than 300 known eave art sites around the region. The researchers note that salt crystals may indeed be part of the problem, adding that climate change is a growing threat, one that deserves more attention.8. What is the main cause of the rocks breaking off from the wall?A. Weather patterns.B. Salt crystals.C. Wet conditions.D. Drought Periods.9. Which of the following may researchers agree with?A. El Nino events prevent salt crystals forming.B. Climate change makes little difference to El Nino.C.Salt crystals may become much larger in wet conditions.D. Constant warm weather may cause salt crystals to change size.10. Which word best describes Huntley's attitude to climate change?A. Worried.B. Curious.C. Doubtful.D. Positive.11. What can we learn from thelast paragraph?A. The formation and patterns of salt crystals.B. The impact of climate change on ancient rock arts.C. The historical value of ancient rock art in cave sites.D. The threats of human activities to ancient eave art sites.DLast year, 138,000San Franciscoresidents used Airbnb, a popular app designed to connect home renters and travelers. It’s a striking number for a city with a population of about 850,000, and it was enough for Airbnb to win a major victory in local elections, asSan Franciscovoters struck down a debatable rule that would have placed time restrictions and other regulations on short-term rental services.The company fiercely opposed the measure, Proposition F, with a nearly $10 million advertising campaign. It also contacted its San Franciscan users with messages urging them to vote against Proposition F.Most people think of Airbnb as a kind of couch-surfing app. The service works for one-night stays on road trips and longer stays in cities, and it often has more competitive pricing than hotels. It’s a textbook example ofthe “sharing economy”, but not everyone is a fan.The app has had unintended consequences inSan Francisco. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported last year, a significant amount of renting on Airbnb is not in line with the company’s image: middle-class families putting up a spare room to help make ends meet. Some users have taken advantage of the service, using it to turn their multiple properties into vacation rentals or even full-time rentals. Backers of Proposition F argued that this trend takes spaces off the conventional, better-regulated housing market and contributes to rising costs.“The fact is, widespread abuse of short-term rentals is taking much needed housing off the market and harming our neighborhoods,” said ShareBetter SF, a group that supported Proposition F. Hotel unions have protested the company’s practices inSan Franciscoand other cities, saying that it creates an illegal hotel system.San Franciscois in the middle of a long-term, deeply rooted housing crisis that has seen the cost of living explode. Actually, explode is a generous term. The average monthly rent for an apartment is around $4, 000. Located on a narrow outcropping of land overlooking the bay,San Franciscosimply doesn’t have enough space to accommodate the massive inflow of young, high-salaried tech employees flocking toSilicon Valley.As the Los Angeles Times reported, someSan Franciscoresidents supported the measure simply because it seemed like a way to check a big corporation. Opponents of Proposition F countered that the housing crisis runs much deeper, and that passing the rule would have discouraged a popular service while doing little to solve the city’s existing problems.12. The intention of Proposition F is to ________.A. place time limits in local election.B. set limits on short-term rental.C. strike down a controversial rule.D. urge users to vote against Airbnb.13. What is the negative consequence of Airbnb onSan Francisco?A. It shrinks the living space of middle-class families.B. Users are taken advantage of by the service financially.C. It makes the house market more competitive.D. It indirectly leads to high house rental price.14. The housing crisis inSan Franciscoresults from ________.A. explosion of the living costB. its geographic characteristicsC. generosity of local enterprisesD. inflow of migrant population15. Theauthor’s attitude toward Proposition F is ________.A. objectiveB. supportiveC. negativeD. indifferent第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。

第I卷I.第一节听下面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. What are the speakers talking about?A. Study methods.B. Driving lessons.C. Traffic rules.2. How did Professor Lee find the man’s paper?A. It was terrible.B. It was perfect.C. It could be better.3. What does the man mean?A. The weather is bad.B. They don’t take a blanket.C. The beach is full of people.4. Where is the man’s brother at the moment?A. In a park.B. At an airport.C. At a supermarket.5. What did the man do yesterday afternoon?A. He went out with Ken.B. He watched TV.C. He played baseball.第二节听下面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。

听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。

6. What are the speakers doing?A. Looking at a photo.B. Attending a party.C. Choosing a hat.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Boss and employee.B. Mother and son.C. Shopkeeper and customer.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。

一、高中英语阅读理解1．阅读理解The picture of George Washington is on the one-dollar bill. He served as American's first president from 1789 to 1797. President Washington has been called the "Father of his country."The third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, is on the two-dollar bill. He was the main writer of the Declaration of independence in 1776. Jefferson was one of the most influentialof the nation's Founding Fathers. He was also a plant expert, architect, musician and inventor.Another of American's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, is on the five-dollar bill. He servedas the sixteenth president from 1861 until 1865. He successfully led the country through the Civil War, saved the Union and ended slavery.The picture of Alexander Hamilton appears on the ten-dollar bill. Hamilton was never president.But he was the first Secretary of the Treasury and one of the Founding Fathers. He was also an economist and political philosopher.Andrew Jackson was the seventh president, serving from 1829 to 1837. He supported popular democracy and individual liberty. His picture is on the twenty-dollar bill.Another president is on the fifty-dollar bill. Ulysses S. Grant served from 1869 to 1877. Before serving as president, Grant was military commander of Union forces during the Civil War. Underhis command, the Union Army defeated Confederate forces.So who do you think is on the one hundred-dollar bill? It is Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was never elected president, but was one of the Founding Fathers. He was also a leading writer and printer, political thinker, politician, postmaster, scientist, inventor, civil activist, and diplomat.These American statesmen are on the front of the bills. The backs of the notes show imagesfrom nation's history or famous places. They are in order, the Great Seal of the United States, the signing of Declaration of Independence and the Lincoln Memorial. The others are the Treasury Building, the White House, the Capitol Building and independence Hall.（1）The design of the bills shows that Americans values their people's__________ .A. talents in many waysB. success in their careersC. inventions in new fieldsD. contributions to the country（2）For hundreds of years, those historic men on the bills fought for the nation's ____________.A. economy and powerB. independence and democracyC. wealth and successD. faith and glory（3）Which of the following might be the best title for the text?A. Men on the MoneyB. the Design of US BillsC. History on the MoneyD. the Story of US Bills【答案】（1）D（2）B（3）A【解析】【分析】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了各种面值的美元纸币上伟大人物，以及他们对国家所做出的贡献。

2012-2013学年度福建省漳州一中第一学期高三期末考试英语试卷参考答案听力：1-5 BACBC 6-10ACCAB 11-15CAACA 16-20BBABC单选：21-25BBACD 26-30BADCA 31-35CBDDC完形：36-40 ACDBC 41-45 BACDB 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 BDCDA阅读：56-60 DACDC 61-64 DABD 65-68 BADC 69-72BDAA 73-75BAC短文填词：1．arrival 2．whom 3．introducing 4．recognized 5．Over 6．whatever 7．guide 8．attractions 9．taken 10．unforgettable书面表达：One possible version：One possible version：A heated discussion on “What should We Read?” was held in our class．Many views were put forward by members of the class．Some think that the classics should be read because we can lay a good literary foundation and know more about the best parts of different cultures．In addition, the classics always affect the way people view the world．The opposite view, according to others, is that modern books are better because they are often written in a more entertaining style and keep us informed about life today．In my opinion we should read as many different types of books as we can so that we can gain a wide range of experiences．听力：（Text l）W：I'm going to the grocery store．I've got to get some milk．M：Could you stop by the hardware store and get a new key made for the front door?（Text 2）M：I'd like to have the fountain as my background．Where should I stand?W：Could you stand back a bit? Now a little to the right．Ready．Say cheese．（Text3）W：You're running too fast．Running so fast is not good for people over forty．M：You're right．Mild exercise is more suitable for us．W：In fact, you must take it slowly for a longer time to burn up fat．（Text 4）M：Did you just see a ghost or something? You look frightened．W：I just saw the horror movie The Final Destination．It really scared me．M：Oh, I know it．Which part scared you most?W：My hair was standing on end the whole time．（Text 5）W：I'm very grateful for what you have done for my daughter．M：That's all right．That's my job．W：I know she has brought a lot of trouble to you．Thanks．M：No trouble at all．By the way, keep her in bed for two weeks．（Text 6）W：Now, have we got everything we need?M：Well, let's see．There are some onions and potatoes, but there aren't any mushrooms．W：Are there any carrots?M：A few．But we don't need many, so that's OK．W：How much milk is there?M：Only a little．And there isn't any butter, and we haven't got much cheese．W：Well, we don't need much cheese．Is there anything else?M：No, not for Shepherd's Pie．We've got some salt and pepper, and there's a lot of flour．Would you like to help with the shopping?W：Yeah．（Text 7）M：Have you got the list of who's coming to the party?W：Yes, I do．And I've told them to keep the date a secret．John hates that kind of thing．Do you remember when he found out that we'd bought him a birthday cake last year, and that surprise Christmas party? He was angry．But this is different．Getting married is special and we've known him and Anna for years．M：Everyone's looking forward to it．I'll pick you up from the office and we'll drive there together, shall we?W：That'll be fine．Thanks．（Text 8）W：Good morning, Lewis Brothers．M：Hello, it’s Oliver Martin here．Can I speak to Mark Hanson?W：I’m afraid he isn't in the office now．Can I take a message?M：Yes, I’m phoning from Worldwide Holidays．I've made an order recently．Mark was dealing with it．There were several things, mainly brochures and pricelists．We've received those and they are fine．But we haven't got the invitation cards that were ordered．W：When did you order them?M：It was about half a month ago, I think．But it's rather urgent now．They're for a business reception at the end of the month．W：We're quite busy at the moment, but I'm sure he'll get them to you tomorrow．Is that OK? M：That's great! It was originally 30, but can you make that 40?W：Yes．Fine．（Text 9）M：Change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great．W：OK．Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan．I'll e-mail my paper to you later today．M：You know, in high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter．I was pretty fast, but I made some mistakes．Actually, the typewriters weren't that bad．Now, as for the first computers．．．oh my gosh!W：What do you mean?M：In those days, we used to use the ones at the university in the computer lab．I’ll never forget, one spring, during final exams, everybody was working on their term papers, and the electricity went out．W：So? No big deal．．．laptops have batteries ．．．M：Yes, but remember, in those days we didn't have laptops．If your computer crashed, you lost everything．Everybody lost their papers that afternoon ．．．including me．W：What did you do?M：I went back to the good, old-fashioned way．W：You mean typewriters?M：No, the first word processor．（Text 10）M：Good morning everybody, today I would like to focus mainly on how to improve your English for practical purposes．In English, as in most languages, there are four main aspects of speaking, listening, reading and writing．I believe two activities can help all four of these．Firstly, reading the newspaper has always been noted to be able to help improve one's English．However, I personally feel that reading books is more useful．While newspaper reading can improve your English, I feel that it may be too boring to secondary school students．There are books written for advanced users, so I am of the opinion that books are better for students to improve their English．The second activity is watching the news．I know I just said the news is boring, but I think watching the news can be interesting to students．Another advantage of watching the news is that you can learn how to use body language while speaking I've also noticed that there are some English newspapers in Tokyo．This is the most beneficial to learners of English．I hope my speech has been helpful to all of you．Thank you for taking the time to listen．。