四川省成都市树德中学2016-2017学年高一11月月考英语试题(word版附答案)

I、听力（每小题 1 分，满分 20 分。请将答案涂在答题卡上对应位置。）

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 l0 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 day is it today? A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday. 2. What does the man think the woman should do? A. Find a ride into the city. B. Buy other food online. C. Get the food delivered. 3. What does the woman think of the tickets? A. They are expensive. B. They are a good value. C. They will be hard to get. 4. What do we know about Laura? A. She wasn't invited to the party. B. She treats her children badly. C. She isn't strict enough.

5. Why doesn't the woman look like her sister? A. The woman is adopted. B. Her sister is adopted. C. They are half-sisters. 第二节（共 15 小题；每题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话后有几个小题，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。每段对话读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。 6. Why did the man prepare dinner? A. The woman has been very busy. B. The woman made dinner yesterday. C. He always makes dinner.

7. What will the speakers have tonight? A. Italian noodles. B. Fish. C. Pizza.

听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。

8. What's the first bad habit the woman wants to break? A. Smoking. B. Texting and driving. C. Drunk driving. 9. Why won't the woman take the man’s advice about her nails? A. It is too disgusting.

B. It wouldn't work for anyone. C. It wouldn't work for her.

听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。

10. What is the relationship between the speakers?

A. They are co-workers. B. They are good friends. 11. Why doesn't the woman want to go to brunch? A. She prefers to go out at night. B. She has to be at work.

C. She will be tired from working.

12. How does the woman feel about the man's friends? A. They don't appreciate what she does. B. They are very kind to her. C. She is indifferent to them. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Why has the woman missed classes?

A. She has been sick. B. She has been working.

C. She has been taking care of her sister. 14. What is the man's attitude toward the woman?

A. Understanding. B. Emotional. 15. What does the man suggest to the woman at last? A. Applying for more loans. B. Visiting the principal's office.

C. Choosing between school and work. 16. What will the woman probably do next? A. Continue taking classes. B. Look for a better job.

C. Get a form for her personal absence. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Who is the intended audience for this announcement?

A. Applicants to the student health center. B. Workers who want to go back to school.

C. Students at the Westlake Community College.

18. When will most classes be full according to the speaker?

A. After one week. B. After three days. 19. What do we know about the student health center fee?

A. It costs 40 dollars.

B. It must be paid by all students.

C. It is based on income and family situation. 20. What is true about registering by phone?

A. Classes fill up quicker.

B. It takes longer than registering online.

C. You don't need a student identification number.

C. They are in a romantic relationship.

C. Indifferent.

C. After one month.

II. 阅读理解 （每小题 2 分，满分 30 分。请将答案涂在答题卡上对应位置。）

A

You are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化)your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.

Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to control their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的)moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.

Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺)in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others---and even themselves---to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.

In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.

In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are. 21. What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to? A. People and things around you. B. Opportunities and problems. C. Creators and their choices. D. Victims and their sufferings. 22. According to Paragraph 2, creators . A. seem willing to experience failures in life B. possess the ability to predict future life C. handle ups and downs of life wisely D. have potential to create something new 23. What can we learn from Paragraph 3?

A. Creators and victims face quite different things in life. B. Creators and victims are masters of their lives. C. Victims can influence more people than creators. D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional. 24. The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that . A. strong attachment to sufferings in life pulls people into victims B. people need family support to deal with challenges in life C. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their pains D. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life 25. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage? A. To define victims and creators.

B. To evaluate victims against creators.

C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators. D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators

B

When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, \" Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish.\" I remember being even more upset then because, \"I'm not a fish! \"I didn't know how to think like a fish. Besides, I reasoned, how could what I think influence what a fish does?

As I got a little older, I began to understand what my dad really meant. So, I read some books on fish. And I even joined the local fishing club and started attending the monthly meetings. I learned that a fish is a cold-blooded animal and therefore is very sensitive to water temperature. That is why fish prefer shallow water to deep water because the former is warmer. Besides, water is usually warmer in direct sunlight than in the shade. Yet, fish don't have any eyelids(眼皮) and the sun hurts their eyes...The more I understood fish, the more I became effective at finding and catching them.

When I grew up and entered the business world, I remember hearing my first boss say,\" We all need to think like salespeople.\" But it didn't completely make sense. My dad never once said, \"If you want to catch a fish you need to think like a fisherman.\" What he said was, \"You need to think like a fish.\" Years later, with great efforts to promote long-term services to people much older and richer than me, I gradually learned what we all need is to think more like customers. It is not an easy job. I will show you how in the following chapters.

26. Why was the author upset in the fishing trips when he was nine? A. He could not catch a fish.

B. His father was not patient with him. C. His father did not teach him fishing.

D. He could not influence a fish as his father did. 27. According to the author, fish are most likely to be found . A. in deep water on sunny days B. in deep water on cloudy days C. in shallow water under sunlight

D. in shallow water under waterside trees 28. After entering the business world, the author found . A. it easy to think like a customer B. his father's fishing advice inspiring C. his first boss's sales ideas reasonable D. it difficult to sell services to poor people 29. This passage most likely comes from . A. a fishing guide

B. a popular sales book C. a novel on childhood D. a millionaire's biography

C

Barditch High School decided to an All-School Reunion. Over 450 people came to the event. There were tours of the old school building and a picnic at Confederate Park. Several former teachers were on hands to tell stories about the old days. Ms. Mabel Yates, the English teacher for fifty years, was wheeled to the Park.

Some eyes rolled and there were a few low groans(嘟囔声)when Ms. Yates was about to speak. Many started looking at their watches and coming up with excuses to be anywhere instead of preparing to listen to a lecture from an old woman who had few kind words for her students and made them work harder than all the other teachers combined.

Then Ms. Yates started to speak:

“I can’t tell you how pleased I am to be here. I haven’t seen many of you since your graduation, but I have followed your careers and enjoyed your victories as well as crying for your tragedies. I have a large collection of newspaper photographs of my students. Although I haven’t appeared in person, I have attended your college graduations, weddings and even the birth your children, in my imagination.”

Ms. Yates paused and started crying a bit. Then she continued:

“It was my belief that if I pushed you as hard as I could, some of you would succeed to please me and others would succeed to annoy me. Regardless of our motives, I can see that you have all been successful in you chosen path.”

“There is no greater comfort for an educator than to see the end result of his or her years of work. You have all been a great source of pleasure and pride for me and I want you to know I love you all from the bottom of my heart.”

There was a silence over the crowd for a few seconds and then someone started clapping. The clapping turned into cheering, then into a deafening roar(呼喊). Lawyers, truck drivers, bankers and models were rubbing their eyes or crying openly with no shame all because of the words from a long forgotten English teacher from their hometown.

30. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?

A. Some graduates were too busy to listen to Ms. Yates’ speech. B. Many graduates disliked Ms. Yates’ ways of teaching. C. Some people got tired from the reunion activities. D. Most people had little interest in the reunion. 31. What was Ms. Yates’ belief in teaching teenagers?

A. Teachers’ knowledge is the key to students’ achievements. B. Pressure on students from teachers should be reduced. C. Hard-pushed students are more likely to succeed. D. Students’ respect is the best reward for teachers. 32. Which of the following can best describe Ms. Yates? A. Reliable and devoted. B. Tough and generous. C. Proud but patient. D. Strict but caring.

D

The practice of students endlessly copying letters and sentences from a blackboard is a thing of the past. With the coming of new technologies like computers and smartphone, writing by hand has become something of nostalgic (怀旧的)skill. However, while today’s educators are using more and more technology in their teaching, many believe basic handwriting skills are still necessary for students to be successful---both in school and in life.

Virginia Berninger, professor of educational psychology at the University of Washington, says it’s important to continue teaching handwriting and help children acquire the skill of writing by hand.

Berninger and her colleagues conducted a study that looked at the ability of students to complete various writing tasks---both on a computer and by hand. The study, published in 2009, found that when writing with a pen and paper, participants wrote longer essays and more complete sentences and had a faster word production rate.

In a more recent study, Berninger looked at what role spelling plays in a student’s writing skills and found that how well children spell is tied to how well they can write. “Spelling makes some of the thinking parts of the brain active which helps us access our vocabulary, word meaning and concepts. It is allowing our written language to connect with ideas.” Berninger said.

Spelling helps students translate ideas into words in their mind first and then to transcribe(转换) “those words in the mind written symbols on paper or keyboard and screen,” the study said. Seeing the words in the “mind’s eye” helps children not only to turn their ideas into words, says Berninger, but also to spot(发现) spelling mistakes when they write the words down and to correct them over time.

“In our computer age, some people believe that we don’t have to teach spelling because we have spell checks,” she said. “But until a child has a functional spelling ability of about a fifth grade level, they won’t have the knowledge to choose the correct spelling among the options given by the computer.” 33. What makes writing by hand a thing of the past? A. The absence of blackboard in classroom. B. The use of new technologies in teaching. C. The lack of practice in handwriting.

D. The popular use of smartphones. 34. Berninger’s study published in 2009 _.

A. focused on the difference between writing by hand and on a computer. B. indicated that students prefer to write with a pen and paper. C. found that good essays are made up of long sentences. D. discussed the importance of writing speed.

35. Which of the following best shows the role of spelling? A. Spelling improves one’s memory of words.

B. Spelling ability is closely related to writing ability. C. Spelling benefits the translation from words into ideas. D. Spelling slows down finding exact words to express ideas.

III. 阅读判断。阅读下面表述，如果其表述与报刊文章内容相符，则在答题卡上相对应的位置涂 A 选 项，如果不符合则在答题卡对应位置涂 B 选项。（每小题 1 分，满分 10 分）

36. St Petersburg’s most famous building- the huge Summer Palace was the place where the Russian tsar used to live, which can be seen all over the Palace Square.

37. The growing number of Cambodia restaurants all around the world can be seen as a sign of Cambodia’s culture influence.

38. Running at a calm speed can help lower blood pressure while building up the body.

39. The reason why the Palace is called the Forbidden City is the use of two royal colors purple and red. 40. Considered to be a poor developing country, Cambodia has never been awarded as a tourist destination. 41. American writer Robert Frost wrote in his book “you expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year.”

42. The Broken Rainbow Bridge and the Hall of Supreme Harmony were opened to the public on Sept. 29 in the Forbidden City.

43. Even though it is possible for people to read books in some new ways, a good old-fashioned book is still considered to be the best way to read.

44. Compared with early generation, young people in the US seem not so interested in presidential election. 45. The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, the largest and oldest museum in the world, is where visitors can see everything from mummies to Picasso’s works.

IV. 完型填空。 阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入 空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将题涂黑。（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分， 满分 30 分）

One effective way of destroying happiness is to look at something and focus on even the smallest fault. It's like looking at the tiled(铺瓦的) ceiling and concentrating on the space where one tile is 46 . Once I heard a bald(秃头的) man said. “Whenever I enter a room, 47 I see is hair.\" Once you've 48 what your missing tile is, explore whether getting it will 49 make you happy. Then do one of the three things: get it, replace it with a different 50 , or forget about it and 51 the tiles in your life that are not missing.

We all know people who have had a relatively 52 life, yet are often unhappy while people who have suffered a great deal but 53 remain happy.

The first is gratitude. All happy people are 55 . Ungrateful people cannot be happy. We tend to think that being unhappy leads people to 56 , but it's truer to say that complaining leads to people becoming unhappy.

The second secret, is 57 that happiness is a byproduct of something else. The most obvious 58 are those pursuits that give our lives purpose—anything 59 studying insects to playing baseball. The more passions we have, the more happiness we are 60 to experience. Finally, the belief that something lasting goes beyond us and that our 61 has some larger meaning can help us to feel happier. We 62 a spiritual faith, or a philosophy of life. Whatever your philosophy, it should 63 this truth: if you choose to find the in every situation, you will be blessed, and if you choose to find the awful, you will be cursed. As with happiness itself, this is 65 your decision to make. 46. A. different B. missing C. short D. broken 47. A. nothing B. none C. all D. anything 48. A. determined B. predicted C. assumed D. imagined 49. A. completely B. naturally C. hopefully D. really 50. A. tile B. brick C. ceiling D. house 51. A. look on B. focus on C. count on D. decide on 52. A. peaceful B. difficult C. easy D. ordinary 53. A. certainly B. merely C. hardly D. generally . A. secret B. factor C. rule D. key 55. A. wealthy B. grateful C. proud D. generous 56 A. upset B. quarrel C. complain D. depress 57. A. admitted B. assuming C. proving D. realizing 58. A. sources B. results C. answers D. goals 59. A. among B. from C. through D. for 60. A. probable B. possible C. likely D. capable 61. A. value B. destination C. survival D. existence 62. A. need B. lack C. demand D. expect 63. A. involve B. include C. absorb D. mean . A. worst B. best C. positive D. negative 65. A. absolutely B. totally C. exactly D. Largely V. 阅读填句（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分， 满分 10 分。请将答案写在答题卡对应位置。）

根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。请将 答案写在答题卡对应位置。

A puppy(young dog)is a precious addition to any family. The excitement of bringing home a little furry friend will always live in our memories. Like all of us, though, your puppy must have adequate nutrition right from the start to make certain that it'll have a long and healthy life.

66 You might ask yourself what is the best for your new pet with all of the different varieties on the market in all of their attractive packaging. Some dry food produced specially for puppies is the best for the development of their teeth. 67

Contrary to the belief of many first-time puppy owners, it is not always the best idea to purchase food that is too high in calcium, protein, and vitamin levels. 68 In addition, a high intake of calcium is associated with bone disease in large-breed dogs. If you have a \"smallbreed\" puppy, you can buy that kind of food.

It is not a good idea to feed the food you eat to your puppy frequently, as your puppy may become selective about food 69 Some people think that dog biscuits and other treats are fine, but they should not be a main part of puppy's diet.

Young puppies should be fed three times a day. Each puppy is unique, however, so feeding them twice a day is acceptable. After ten to twelve weeks of age, feed your puppy twice per day. Allow your puppy to eat as much as he would like in fifteen minutes. 70 If you let your puppy eat too much or too often by keeping food accessible at all times, he may become overweight and have health problems as an adult. Like humans, your puppy will not enjoy the food any longer if it is there at all times A. Pick up the dish with the remaining food.

B. Proper food is a basic necessity for your puppies.

C. Remember to give your puppy the food he would like to have. D. It can also cause an upset stomach due to an unbalanced diet. E. A further benefit is that it is less expensive than the canned food.

F. One example is that extra helpings of nutrients do harm to digestive organs. G. It's good to provide the extra nutrients a puppy needs until he grows larger. 66.

67. 68. 69.

70.

VI. 语法填空 （共 10 小题；每小题 1 分， 满分 10 分。请将答案写在答题卡对应位置。）

Teamwork is very important nowadays. We know that 71 tasks your group is given, a few rules need to be followed, according to some experts, 72 (ensure) a productive and successful experience. What comes first is to take everyone’s ideas into 73 (consider), because each group member can make his or her own contribution. Secondly, if you don’t want to waste time, divide the group task among all group members to make the job 74 (easy). Thirdly, always work together, take turns, and encourage each other by listening, clarifying, and trusting one another when 75 (discourage), and it can never make 76 difference. Keep these rules in mind. In addition, it is always wise to compare your results with 77 of other group members, and to keep records of the sources used by each person, without 78 you can’t trace back to the origin of the problems that may happen 79 (unexpected). In brief, when the time comes to make a decision and take a position on an issue, remember what a group can achieve 80 (lie) in each member’s contribution. 71. 72. 73. 74. 75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. VII、短文改错（请将答案写在答题卡对应位置）

假定在英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文。请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文有 10 处语言 错误, 每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线(＼)划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2．只允许修改 l0 处，多者(从第 11 处起)不计分。

When I was 10, I was asked to make a speech naming “My Dream” before the whole class! With so many

eyes fixing upon me, you can imagine how nervous I was. However, I had no choice but prepare for it. To draft(起草) the speech was the easiest for me, the good writer, but the hard part lay in my oral presentation from my memory. The real moment came when I stood on the platform, with my heart was beating fast and my mind blank. Much to my surprise, the listeners were sitting quietly and wait patiently without any sign of rushing me. Gradually I found me back. When I finished my speech, my audience applauded wild. I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before an audience disappears. VIII、写作（请将答案写在答题卡对应位置）

某英语杂志社就“中学生应如何使用零花钱”这个主题正在开展征文活动，请你就这一话题发表你 的看法，并向该社投稿。其内容包括：

1. 合理使用零花钱的方式（如存银行，捐款，购买书籍等）及其所带来的好处。 2. 你个人如何使用零花钱的。 注意：

1. 词数 100 左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Nowadays, most of us get more and more pocket money given by our parents and relatives. And how should we spend it?

高 2016 级第一期 11 月阶段性考试英语试题参

I．听力理解 1-5 ACACB

6-10 ABBCC

11-15 CABAC

16-20 CCABB

II．阅读理解 21-25ACBAD 26-29ADBB 30-32BCD 33-35BAB

III．阅读判断

36-40FTTFF 41-45FFTTF

36. St Petersburg’s most famous building- the huge WINTER Palace was the place where the Russian tsar used to live, which can be seen all over the Palace Square.

39. The reason why the Palace is called the Forbidden City is the use of two royal colors YELLOW and red. 40. Considered to be a poor developing country, Cambodia has been awarded as a tourist destination THIS YEAR.

41. American writer ERNEST HEMINGWAY in his book “you expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year.”

42. The Broken Rainbow Bridge and THE EIGHTEEN ANCIENT PAGODA were opened to the public on Sept. 29 in the Forbidden City.

45. The Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg, ONE OF the largest and oldest museums in the world, is where visitors can see everything from mummies to Picasso’s works.

IV．完形填空

46-50 BCADA 51-55BCDAB 56-60CDABC 61-65DABCD

V．阅读填句 66-70 BEFDA

VI．语法填空 71.whatever 72.to ensure 73.consideration 74.easier

75.discouraged 76.no

77.those 78.which 79.unexpectedly 80.lies

VII. 短文改错

When I was 10, I was asked to make a speech

“My Dream” before the whole class! With so many

eyes fixing (fixed) upon me, you can imagine how nervous I was. However, I had no choice but

prepare for

it. To draft the speech was the easiest for me,

good writer, but the part lay in my oral

presentation from my memory. The real moment came when I stood on the platform, my heart (去掉 was) beating fast and my mind blank. Much to my surprise, the listeners were sitting quietly

and patiently without any signs of rushing me. Gradually I found back. When I finished my

speech, my audience applauded . I made it! From then on, my fear of talking before an

audience .

VIII．作文

Nowadays, most of us get more and more pocket money given by our parents and relatives. And how should we spend it?

First of all, we can save it in the bank to form a good habit of saving up. Secondly, we can buy some good books on science or art, which can bring us more knowledge. Thirdly, we can give away some of our money to charities to help those people who are in trouble. Or, if you are interested in stamp collecting, music or sports, you can use your pocket money on it.

Different people have different choices on spending their pocket money. I often use it to buy my favorite novels or magazines to both relax myself and increase knowledge. I think the most important thing is that we should never waste it on just eating or playing games.

听力原文

Text 1

M: The post office should be open today. They only close on Sundays.

W: Oh! Then it's good that I didn't wait until tomorrow to send this letter. (1) Text 2

W: I really want to order meatballs from Car6 Roma for my party tonight. But I don't want to drive into the city to pick them up.

M: I think they deliver. Why not cheek their website? (2) Text 3

M: Do you want a ticket? I can get some for sixty.

dollars if you don't mind cheap seats.

W: Even the cheap seats cost an arm and a leg at this new football stadium! (3) Text 4

W: I hope Laura doesn't bring her kids to my party tonight. Last time they came, it mined the night. M: I agree. She's not strict enough with her children. (4) Text 5

M: I didn't know Sarah was your sister! You don't look much alike.

W: Of course we don't. She's not my birth sister. My mom and dad brought her home when I was two years old. (5) Text 6

W: What's that smell?

M: I'm making dinner. I noticed that-you've been really busy at work, so I wanted to do something nice for yore (6)

W: Well, that's great. But I thought we had planned to go out to dinner, I was really looking forward to getting fish at our favorite Mexican place.

M: I know, but we can do that anytime. I made Italian noodles for the first time!

W: Oh, for the first time? Well, you really didn't have to do that... And I actually think it might be burning. I smelled it from outside the apartment.

M: Oh, no! That's terrible. I guess we will-have to get fish after all. (7) W: Well, I can't say I'm sad about-that. (7) Text 7

W: I didn't know you stopped smoking, Michael.

M: Yeah, I stopped about two months ago. I actually took a class on how to break a bad habit. W: Oh, that sounds like something I need. Can the class help with other bad habits? M: Sure. What habit are you trying to break?

W: I would like to stop texting and driving(边开车边发短信). (8)

M: That's a very dangerous habit! And it's against the law. You don't need to take a class. You just need to think about the $400 ticket you'll get if a policeman catches you.

W: Yeah, you're right. That's not the only habit I need to break, though. I also bite my nails. M: I know a solution for that. You can rub garlic on your fingers. W: No way! I love garlic. That can't help me. (9)

M: Well, you don't seem to like any of my ideas, so you probably should take the class. Text 8 (第 10 题为推断题)

M: Hey, I'm sorry, but I have some bad news... We have to change our plans for tonight. W: What do you mean? We're not meeting your friends for dinner anymore?

M: No. Some of them had to cancel at the last minute. We all decided it would be better to meet another time.

W: Well, that's frustrating. I changed my work hours in order to have dinner with your friends. Now I have to work on Friday night!

M: I'm sorry. How about we all meet for brunch on Saturday morning? W: What? You mean, when I'm exhausted from working all night? (11) M: Honey, please don't overreact.

W: I'm not overreacting. This has happened many times. Your friends don't appreciate that I'm trying to get to know them. (12) My friends would never do this to you.

M: Yeah, since we've been together, your friends have been great. But please recognize that my friends are also kind to you. Sometimes plans just change. You don't have to take it so personally. Text 9

M: Thank you for coming to my office. I haven't seen you in class lately. W: Yes. I'm sorry, Professor. M: Do you have.an explanation?

W: Well, in addition to being a student, I work 30 hours a week. I help my sister pay her school fees, as well as my own. (13)

M: It sounds like you are busy.

W: Yes. And this semester, my boss gave me hours that conflict with my classes.

M: I'm sorry to hear your schedule is so full. It must be hard to have to support your sister financially. (14) Unfortunately, this does not excuse you. W: I understand, sir.

M: Have you asked the financial aid office for more loans? W: Yes, but I can't take out any more.

M: Well, you have to decide if you are ready to be a student. If you need to take time off to work, then you should do that. (15) Right now, you are not helping your family by failing your classes. W: I know.

M: Ms. Smith, your grades were high in your first two years. It's important to keep them that way, so one day you can have a career that makes you happy and helps you support your family. But for now, I'd recommend getting a personal leave of absence form. If you need a signature on it, I can give you one. (16) W: Thank you for your advice, sir. I guess that would be best. (16) Text 10

Attention, students, registration for fall semester classes is now open! Whether you plan to prepare for a career or transfer to a four-year university, Westlake Community College is the perfect place to start. (17) Last year, we enrolled over 5000 students—an all-time high for our college! This semester, we are expecting even more. While this is fantastic news for our community, it also means that classes will fill up quickly. Don't count on being able to register late, even if you have in the past. Most classes will be full after one week. (18)

New students to the college must fill out a registration form. You can get this at the registration office or online. Once you have filled it out, you must turn it in at the registration office. Bring your ID and 30 dollars for the student health center fee. Unfortunately, this fee must be paid by all students, even those who qualify for financial aid. (19) Scholarships are available to certain students based on income and family situation. Please visit the financial aid office if you have questions. To enroll in classes now, you can go online using your student identification number. Registration is also possible by phone, but you may have to wait longer than if you use the online system. (21)

We are excited to see you this fall! Reserve your spot in one of our classes today!