2015-2016学年度期末考试高二英语试题

2015-2016学年度期末考试

高二英语试题

注意事项：

1.答题前填写好自己的姓名、班级、考号等信息 2.请将答案正确填写在答题卡上

3.本试卷答题时间120分钟，满分150分

第I卷

第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）

做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。

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 Linda?

A. A writer. B. A student. C. A teacher. 2. What is the man afraid of?

A. Saying something wrong. B. Missing the interview. C. Having an accident. 3. What does the woman want to do?

A. To buy another jacket. B. To change a jacket. C. To return a jacket. 4. Why does the man feel upset?

A. Someone said he was ugly. B. He found his clothes ugly. C. A guy stole his clothes. 5. What does the woman mean?

A. She wants her son to use a new key. B. She feels very sorry for her son. C. She disbelieves her son.

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。

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听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。

6. Why isn't Jenny at the store?

A. She left work early. B. She's late for work. C. She's been out of work. 7. How does the man feel about Jenny?

A. Concerned. B. Curious. C. Angry. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is lying on the railway tracks?

A. A rock. B. A man. C. A trunk. 9. What are the speakers about to do?

A. To find something red. B. To wave the T-shirt. C. To move the rock.

听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the man want to talk about?

A. Lucy's work performance. B. Lucy's school education. C. Lucy's poor health. 11. What did the customer at Table 4 do that annoyed Lucy?

A. He ordered the special offer. B. He made a complaint. C. He praised her. 12. Why is Lucy in low spirits?

A. She hasn't become a good waitress. B. She hasn't realized her dream. C. She hasn't made a plan.

听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How does the woman think Mark feels?

A. Frightened. B. Unhappy. C. Anxious. 14. What was Catherine doing when the speakers got home?

A. Chatting with the operator. B. Playing with her friends. C. Reading her books. 15. What does the woman want to ensure?

A. Mark can apply what he's learned. B. Mark can help people in need. C. Mark can pass the exam.

16. What will the speakers do for Mark?

A. Write down their own experiences. B. Create an unexpected situation. C. Keep a record of his reactions. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。

17. When did the magician first perform professionally?

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A. In 1972. B. In 1968. C. In 1964. 18. What made the magician world famous?

A. His teaching job. B. His global tours. C. His TV show. 19. Which does the magician think is his greatest achievement?

A. Project Magic. B. Box office records. C. The Magic of ABC. 20. How is the magician different from other magicians?

A. He started his career early. B. He believes in wonder. C. He practises hard. 第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A

Many people rely on a cup of coffee or two to wake them up in the morning or pick them up during the working day, but now a chemist has come up with a speedy alternative to crafting a cup of coffee.

U.S. biochemist Ben Yu has created ‟Sprayable Energy‟ which claims to be the world‟s first caffeine - based topical energy spray. He said tired workers can spray a „shot‟ of caffeine onto their skin without experiencing a strong buzz, loading up on unnecessary calories or being stuck with a nasty aftertaste like they might get from drinking energy drinks or coffee.

The patent-pending caffeine spray is an odourless liquid that is absorbed through the skin and distributed through the body over a number of hours to deliver a caffeine hit that apparently lasts longer than guzzling a cup of coffee.

Each small aluminum bottle of Sprayable Energy contains around 160 sprays - the equivalent amount of caffeine to 40 cups of coffee and the creators say it is a much cheaper way of getting a caffeine fix than popping to a café. The only active ingredient in the spray is caffeine, which can naturally enter the human body through the skin by passing through cell membranes as it is very similar to nicotine in structure. Each spritz of Sprayable Energy contains around a quarter of the amount of caffeine found in a cup of coffee, but apparently has the same effect as a full cup.

The website said: „The reason for this is our product not being ingested, isn‟t almost entirely metabolised（新陈代谢） by the liver before entering your system and becoming available to your body.‟

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Thus, a smaller amount of caffeine can have just the same effect as a very large amount of caffeine ingested through an energy drink or cup of coffee. Sprayable Energy`s website recommends that users apply the spray in places where they normally spritz perfume, such as the neck or wrists, but warns users not to exceed 20 sprays a day.

It claims that after spraying the product on the skin, users will feel „awake and focused without being over-stimulated‟, which is common with coffee and energy drinks. 21. What can we learn about Sprayable Energy from the passage ? A. A bottle of Sprayable Energy is cheaper than 40 cups of coffee. .

B. Sprayable Energy lets users not worry about taking in unnecessary calories.. C. Sprayable Energy can be used at least 20 sprays a day

D. The caffeine spray is a colorless liquid that is absorbed through the skin.. 22. What does the fifth paragraph mainly tell us ? A. Sprayable Energy is taken by mouth...

B. Before Sprayable Energy is absorbed by body, the liver entirely metabolizes it C. How Sprayable Energy acts on user’s body and how users use the product. D. Sprayable Energy is convenient but expensive. 23. We can conclude from the passage that _________

A.Sprayable Energy can not be permitted to be used by people now. B. Sprayable Energy has not already gone into mass production

C. Each spritz of Sprayable Energy has the same effect as a full cup of coffee D. Sprayable Energy is well received by flagging workers. 24. The writer‟s attitude towards Sprayable Energy ______

A. negative. B. positive C. uncertain D. indifferent

B

A recent study, while showing a generally positive attitude toward science, also suggests a widespread worry that it may be “running out of control”. This idea is dangerous.

Science can be a force for evil as well as for good. Its applications can be channeled either way, depending on our decisions. The decisions we make, personally or collectively, will determine the outcomes of science. But here is a real danger. Science is advancing so fast and is so strongly influenced by businesses that we are likely to believe whatever decisions we come to will make little difference. And, rather than fighting for the best possible policies, we may step back and do nothing.

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Some people go even further. They say that despite the moral and legal objections(反对), whatever is scientifically possible will be done-somewhere, sometime. They believe that science will get out of control in the end. This belief is dangerous too, because it fuels a sense of hopelessness and discourages them frommaking efforts to build a safer world.

In our interconnected world, the lack of agreement in and out of the world of science can lead to the failure to control the use of science. Without a common understanding, the challenges of “controlling” science in this century will be really tough. Take human cloning for example. Despite the general agreement among scientists on its possible huge impact(影响) on traditional moral values, some countries still go ahead with the research and development of its related techniques. The outcomes are hard to predict.

Therefore, discussions on how science is applied should be extended far beyond scientific societies. Only through the united efforts of people with hope, can we be fully safe against the misuse of science and can science best serve mankind in the future. 25. What can we conclude from the recent study? A. People think highly of science.

B. Science is getting dangerously out of control. C. People hold mixed opinions about science. D. Science is used for both good and bad purposes.

26. According to the passage, what will happen if we hold that science is getting beyond control? A. The development of science will hopelessly slow down. B. The public will lose faith in bringing about a bright future. C. Businesses will have even greater influence on science. D. People will work more actively to put science under control.

27. The discussion should reach beyond scientific societies because_______ A. scientists have failed to predict the outcomes B. the ties between different areas need strengthening C. united efforts are necessary for the development of science D. people need to work together to prevent the bad use of science 28. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Science and its applications bring us many dangers.

B. Mankind can largely take control of science with their efforts.

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C. The future of science will be influenced by the dangerous ideas. D. The development of science mostly lies in people's attitudes.

C

I vividly remember walking back to my house after collecting the afternoon mails. I saw a credit card statement, another credit card statement and our bank statements. It was in that moment that I felt a deep tension.

I realized that even though I had married a man who I absolutely loved and adored, I really didn‟t have a clear sense of how he handled money and how the two of us were going to combine our different approaches to handling money in our marriage. I was more organized and detailed, but he was more of a laid-back type. I knew that getting on the same financial page was a key factor in creating a successful marriage and financial future.

I asked my husband if he would be willing to set up a time each week to talk about our finances and develop a plan for getting rid of our credit card debt. My husband said he would be willing to do this. Admittedly, he was skeptical — but willing.

We came to refer to our weekly meetings as our Financial Dates. We didn‟t really have a clue as to what we were doing. All we knew was that we needed to give our finances serious attention. Some Dates were filled wit h tense conversations. Other Dates were filled with laughter, joy and creativity. However, we kept showing up for our Dates and we never gave up. What started out as a means for survival became a powerful connecting thread in our relationship. Something shifted within us.

Instead of our finances becoming a source of divisive tension that pulled us apart, they became the glue that held us together as we became a unified team.

I still recall the day that we excitedly crossed off our last credit card payment on the chart we had created. We had finally arrived. We were free. We had been given wings to fly.

Now, whenever I feel huge stress I ask myself, “How am I contributing to what is happening right now?” This gives me the ultimate power to take action. Even though my husband and I don‟t have any guarantee against future challenges, I am left with something deep within that is unshakable and that can never be taken away — the memory of our past successes and the power to integrate (整合) these lessons in my day-to-day life.

29. Why did the author feel nervous when collecting the afternoon mails? A. She was not sure about her marriage. B. She didn’t know how to handle money.

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C. She could feel the pressure of the huge debt. D. She was reminded of the quarrels in the family.

30. Which word can replace the underlined word “laid-back” in the second paragraph?_____ A. relaxed. B. skeptical. C. lazy. D. confident. 31. What can we learn from the Financial Dates? ______ A. They showed the couple clear direction at first. B. They left the couple nothing but deep sadness. C. They were once interrupted but quickly continued. D. They strengthened the couple‟s relationship at last.

32. We can infer that when faced with stress the author will _______.

A. try to change the situation B. focus on what contributes to it C. get power from the memory D. feel free to do what she likes

D

When asked about happiness，we usually think of something extraordinary，an absolute delight，which seems to get rarer the older we get.

For kids，happiness has a magical quality.Their delight at winning a race or getting a new bike is unreserved(毫无掩饰的)．

In the teenage years the concept of happiness changes.Suddenly it's conditional on such things as excitement，love and popularity.I can still recall the excitement of being invited to dance with the most attractive boy at the school party.

In adulthood the things that bring deep joy—love，marriage，birth—also bring responsibility and the risk of loss.For adults，happiness is complicated(复杂的)．

My definition of happiness is “the capacity for enjoyment”．The more we can enjoy what we have，the happier we are.It's easy to overlook the pleasure we get from the company of friends，the freedom to live where we please，and even good health.

I experienced my little moments of pleasure yesterday.First I was overjoyed when I shut the last lunchbox and had the house to myself.Then I spent an uninterrupted morning writing，which I love.When the kids and my husband came home，I enjoyed their noise after the quiet of the day.

Psychologists tell us that to be happy we need a mix of enjoyable leisure time and satisfying work.I don't think that my grandmother，who raised 14 children，had much of either.She did have a network of close friends and family，and maybe this is what satisfied her.

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We，however，with so many choices and such pressure to succeed in every area，have turned happiness into one more thing we've got to have.We're so selfconscious about our“ right” to it that it's making us miserable.So we chase it and equal it with wealth and success，without noticing that the people who have those things aren't necessarily happier.

Happiness isn't about what happens to us—it's about how we see what happens to us.It's the skillful way of finding a positive for every negative.It's not wishing for what we don't have，but enjoying what we do possess.

33. As people grow older，they________. A. feel it harder to experience happiness B. associate their happiness less with others C. will take fewer risks in pursuing happiness D. end to believe responsibility means happiness

34. People who equal happiness with wealth and success________. A. consider pressure something blocking their way B. stress their right to happiness too much C. are at a loss to make correct choices D. are more likely to be happy

35. What can be concluded from the passage?

A. Happiness lies between the positive and the negative. B. Each man is the master of his own fate. C. Success leads to happiness. D. Happy is he who is content.

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）

根据短文内容，从短文后的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。

Many people think of guys as being carefree when it comes to their appearance. But in fact, a lot of guys spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. They care just as much as girls do about their body image.

Body image is a person‟s opinions and feelings about his or her own body and physical appearance. 36 You appreciate your body for its capabilities and accept its imperfections. 37 Here are some ideas. 高二英语试题（第 8 页 共16 页）

Recognize your strengths.

Different body types are good for different things. What does your body do well? Maybe your speed, strength, or coordination makes you better than others at a certain sport. That may be basketball, table tennis, mountain biking, dancing, or even running. Or perhaps you have non-sports skills, like drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument, writing, or acting. 38 Exercise regularly.

Exercise can help you look well and feel good about yourself. Good physiques (体形) don’t just happen. 39 A healthy habit can be as simple as exercising 20 minutes to 1 hour three days a week. Working out can also lift your spirits.

Respect your body.

Practicing good habits-regular showering; taking care of your teeth, hair, and skin; wearing clean clothes, and so on—can help you build a positive body image.

40 Your body is just one part of who you are. Your talent for comedy a quick wit (智慧), and all the other things make you unique. So try not to let small imperfections take over. A. Be yourself.

B. Just explore talents that you feel good about.

C. So, what can you do to develop a positive body image? D. Use this as an opportunity to discover what you’re good at. E. The good news is that self-image and body image can be changed. F. They take hard work, regular workouts, and a healthy diet.

G. Having a positive body image means feeling satisfied with the way you look. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

Night after night, she came to say goodnight to me, even long after my childhood 41 . Following her usual custom, she‟d lean down and 42 my long hair out of the way, then kiss my forehead.

I don‟t 43 when it first started annoying me---her hands pushing my hair that way. But it did annoy me, for they felt rough against my young skin. Finally, one night, I cried out at her: “Don‟t

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do that 44 your hands are too rough!” She didn‟t say anything 45 . But never again did my mother 46 me with that familiar expression of her love. But due to my self-pride, I didn’t tell her I was 47 .

Time after time, with the passing years, I missed my mother‟s hands, missed her goodnight kiss upon my 48 . Sometimes the incident seemed very close, sometimes 49 . But always it appeared in the back of my mind.

Now, I‟m not a little girl anymore. Mom is in her mid-seventies, and those hands I once thought to be so 50 are still doing things for me and my 51 , taking good care of us.

My own children are grown and gone. Mom no longer has Dad, and on special 52 , I find myself sleep next door to 53 the night with her. So it was that late on Thanksgiving Eve, as I drifted into sleep in the bedroom of my youth, a(an) 54 hand hesitantly brushed the hair from my forehead. Then a kiss, ever so 55 , touched my brow.

In my 56 , for the thousandth time, I recalled the night my rudely young voice complained. 57 Mom‟s hand in hand, I told her how sorry I was for that night. I thought she‟d remember, as I did. But Mom didn‟t know what I was 58 . She had forgotten—and forgiven—long ago.

That night, I fell asleep with a new appreciation for my gentle mother and her 59 hands. And the guilt I had carried around for so long was 60 to be found. 41. A. days B. weeks C. months D. years 42. A. pull B. push C. drag D. draw 43. A. remind B. recall C. remember D. repeat 44. A. anymore B. anyway C. anytime D. anyhow 45. A. in addition B. in reply C. in time D. in particular 46. A. trap B. trouble C. trust D. treat 47. A. sorry B. anxious C. angry D. terrible 48. A. hand B. cheek C. forehead D. hair 49. A. away from B. far away C. near to D. next to 50. A. rough B. hard C. gentle D. soft 51. A. relatives B. neighbors C. friends D. family 52. A. cases B. conditions C. occasions D. places 53. A. spend B. take C. cost D. charge 54. A. similar B. familiar C. friendly D. eager 55. A. carelessly

B. rudely

C. gently

D. gladly

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56. A. childhood B. adulthood C. youth D. memory 57. A. Catching B. Touching C. Fetching D. Stretching 58. A. looking about B. thinking about C. wondering about D. talking about 59. A. worrying B. caring C. living D. hesitating 60. A. somewhere B. anywhere

C. nowhere

D. everywhere

第Ⅱ卷

第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）

第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）

阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Cold weather can be hard on pets, just like it can be hard on people. Sometimes owners forget that their cats are just as used to the warm shelter (61) _______ they are. Some owners will leave their animals outside for a long period of time, (62) ________ ( think ) that all animals are used to living outdoors. This can put their pets in danger of serious illness. There are things you can do to keep your animal warm (63) ______ safe.

Keep your pets inside as much as you can when the weather is bad. If you have to take them out, stay outside with them. When you’re cold enough to go inside, (64) _______ probably are too. If you (65) ________ leave them outside for a long time, make sure they have a warm, solid shelter (66) _________ the wind, thick bedding, and plenty of non-frozen water.

If (67) ________ ( leave ) alone outside, dogs and cats can be very smart in their search for warm shelter. They can dig into snow banks or hide somewhere. Watch them (68) ________ ( close ) when they are left outdoors, and provide them with shelter (69) ________ good quality. Keep an eye on your pet’s water. Sometimes owners don’t realize that a water bowl has frozen and their pet can’t get anything to drink. Animals that don’t have clean and unfrozen water may drink dirty water outside, (70) _________ may contain something unhealthy for them. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）

第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

假定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。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。

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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10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

People had always been interested in bees. This interest may have begun with the honey what bees make. In the fact, it has been found that people have been eating honey for thousand of

years.

In the more recently past, people were interested in the way bees made honey. They admired the way bees seemed to working so hard. Some languages even developed expressions about people working like bees. In English, for example, we talk with a “busy bee”. Now scientists has a new reason to be interested in bees. They have discovered that bees able to communicate with each other. Research has revealed some surprised facts about this, but there are still many mysteries.

第二节 书面表达（满分25分）

假定你是李华，本已约好与Kelvin今天(4月8日)晚上一起看电影《捉妖记》(Monster Hunt)。但你临时有事，他打篮球未回，故给他写留言条。要点如下：

1. 临时有事要做。

2. 具体更改的见面时间、地点。 3. 此事已告知谁。 4. 见字告知。

注意：1. 词数100左右；开头结尾已给，不计入总字数。

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

April 8

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Yours, Li Hua

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2015-2016学年度期末考试

高二英语试题参考答案

1-5 CABBC 6-10 ACCBA 11-15 CBAAA 16-20 BBCAB 21-24 BCBB 25-28 CBDD 29-32 CADC 33-35 ABD 36-40 GCBFA

41-60 DBCAB DACBA DCABC DADBC

61. as 62. thinking 63. and 64. they 65. must 66. against / from 67. left 68. closely 69. of 70. which

71. People had always ... had → have 72. ... what bees make. what → that / which 73. In the fact ... 去掉the

74. ... thousand of years. thousand → thousands 75. ... recently past ... recently → recent 76. ... working so hard. working → work 77. ... we talk with ... with → about 78. ... has a new reason ... has → have 9. ... bees able to ... able前加are 70. ... surprised facts ... surprised → surprising

书面表达（One possible version） April 8

Hi Kelvin, I am going to tell you that as I have something important to attend this evening, so I can’t go to see the movie, Monster Hunt, with you this evening. And I have to change it to another place, the Wanda Cinema. We will meet together at 7:00 p.m. at the gate of the cinema tomorrow evening. I have already told your parents about this change when you were out to play basketball. If this change is not convenient to you, it is better for you to inform me of it so that we can set some other time for the movie.

Yours, Li Hua

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附：听力原文 Text 1

M: Wow, the literature class is so lively andinteresting.

W: Yes. Linda uses a lot of games so that we canlearn more effectively during the 45 minutes. Text 2

W: Come on, it's only an interview!

M: Only an interview? Only an interview?! What if I panic? What if I…I say a silly word byaccident? Text 3

W: I bought a size 10 of this jacket yesterday, but I just found size 8 fits me better. Could youhold this one for me? I'll bring the other one back tomorrow. M: Sure, ma'am. I will put this one away for you. Text 4

W: Sam, you look a bit upset.

M: Yes. I saw someone in the supermarket today. He was dressed in the same clothes as me.The clothes looked so ugly. W: Oh, that's interesting.

M: But when I went up to him, I saw it was me…myself…in the mirror! Text 5

M: Sorry, Mom. I'm late again. I lost my keys on my way home and tried hard to find them. W: I'm sorry. I've got used to this kind of excuse. Could you try something new? Text 6

M: Welcome to our store. Can I help you, ma'am? W: Yeah. I'm looking for Jenny. M: She's not here.

W: Um, is she coming in later? M: Don't ask me about her.

W: Why? Look, I'm concerned about her. M: Well, your friend made me a big trouble. W: What happened?

M: She disappeared in the middle of her work. I had to find someone else to fill in her positionfor the moment. Text 7

W: Look, what's that on the railway tracks, David? A rock? A man?

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M: Oh, it's a tree trunk!

W: Gosh! A train is coming soon! It's going to hit it! Let's move it away. M: There's no time for that! We must stop the train. Let's wave at it.

W: But we always wave at trains coming by. And the drivers are used to our waving. M: We must wave something red. Red is for danger. W: Good idea. Your T-shirt is red. Take it off! M: Sure. Text 8

M: Um, Lucy, I'm getting a lot of complaints. W: Really? About what?

M: Well, apparently, one of our waitresses is having a nervous breakdown. W: Who? Me?

M: Yeah! Um, listen, maybe you should take the rest of the night off if you don't feel well. W: You don't understand. The guy at Table 4 said something horrible to me when I was tellinghim about today's special offer. M: What did he say?

W: He said I was…a good waitress. M: That's not bad.

W: I didn't grow up to be a good waitress! That was never the plan. The plan was to be alawyer. M: OK. You're a young woman. You can still do that.

W: Can I? A 32 single mother who didn't even graduate from high school? Text 9

W: I think Mark is frightened to be left alone in the house. Although he doesn't look anxiousor unhappy, I know he's just pretending to be brave.

M: Honey, he's already 14. Remember, we left Catherine alone when she was 10. W: That was a mistake! We didn't leave her. We forgot her!

M: When we got home, she was fine…except that all her books were thrown out of the window.She was chatting with the emergency phone operator and had become friends with her. W: Yeah. But we have to make sure that Mark knows what to do in case of emergency.

M: Of course he does. He took part in the first aid training program last month and passed theexam. W: The exam? It helps absolutely no reality. M: Hmm, you have a point.

W: I've got a solution. Let's create an emergency situation for him. Then he'll have real-life experience instead of just theory. M: Shh. Keep the plan between us.

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Welcome to this edition of The Stories of Super Geniuses. I'm Susan Wilbur. Today, you'regoing to hear a story of a great magician. He was born on September 16,1956 in New Jersey.He picked up magic at 8 and began performing professionally at 12. By the age of 16, he wasalready teaching magic at New York University. In 1977, he was chosen to host a TV show, TheMagic of ABC. The show was a huge success, and made him known to the whole world. Heunderstands his craft more than any other magician before him. He said,\"Before there can bewonders, there must be wonder.\" Where others think,\"It can't be done,\" he always says,\"Yes,it can.\" With this attitude, he never stops amazing people with magic. But the greatest work hethinks he has done is Project Magic. This is a project established in March 1982 to helpdisabled patients. Every year, he performs over 550 shows and has created many box officerecords. His love for magic is everything to him. And to those who want to become greatmagicians, he gavethis advice:\"Practise, practise, practise, and never consider anythingimpossible.\" Do you know who he is now? Call 202-983-2476 to tell us the name of thismagician, and you will get a DVD of his shows.

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