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哈师大附中 2024 级高一上学期 10 月月考 9. What did the man do on Sunday?
英 语 试 题 A. He learned to play basketball.
（满分150分 时间 120分钟） B. He had a running race.
C. He played volleyball.
第 I 卷
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
10. Who is the man?
第一节(共5小题，每小题1分，满分5分)
A. A policeman. B. A taxi driver. C. A salesman.
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
11. What does the man want to do?
项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题，每段对话仅读
A. Return a wallet. B. Pick up Richard. C. Clean a car.
一遍。
12. How did the man know where Richard lives?
1. What is the weather like now?
A. He followed Richard.
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
B. Richard told him the address.
2. What is the man doing?
C. He knew the address from Richard’s card.
A. Having lunch. B. Cleaning the yard. C. Washing hands.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
3. What does the man’s brother do now?
13. What did Pam’s hobby use to be?
A. A cleaner. B. A cook. C. A waiter.
A. Cycling. B. Horse-riding. C. Boating.
4. When does Tony’s party begin?
14. Which part of Pam’s body is badly hurt?
A. At 3:10. B. At 7:00. C. At 7:30.
A. Her arms. B. Her legs. C. Her foot.
5. Where does the woman need to go next? 15. What will the woman do in the afternoon?
A. To a store. B. To a park. C. To a gas station. A. Visit Pam. B. Buy some chocolate. C. Read magazines at home.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分) 16. What relation is the man to Pam?
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 A. Her classmate. B. Her husband. C. Her brother.
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 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
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。 17. What language did the speaker learn from the teacher?
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 A. French. B. English. C. German.
6. What are the speakers talking about? 18. What did the speaker’s course book look like?
A. It was very modern. B. It had a red back cover. C. It was full of pictures.
A. The school project. B. The weather. C. Some photos.
19. How does the speaker feel about having classes?
7. What photo will the boy show his teacher?
A. Bored. B. Pleased. C. Tired.
A. Photos of the clouds. B. Photos of the stars. C. Photos of the moon.
20. What do we know about the speaker?
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
A. She knew a lot of French.
8. Why did the touring party play football on Friday?
B. She had some lessons at home.
A. To have a competition. B. To know each other. C. To have fun.
C. She has a talent for learning languages.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） When Caster Pettway, 67, was a girl, there were always quilts (被子) around. They were on the
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） beds and sofas in her house. Sometimes, her mother would hang a quilt outside to show it off to the
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。 neighbors. She always seemed to be making a new one. “And everybody in every house did the same
thing,” Pettway says.
A
Pettway grew up in the 1960s in Gee’s Bend, Alabama, a tiny community on the Alabama River.
Writing Competition for Kids 2024
Our website, Kids-World-Travel-Guide.com, holds a writing competition every year. This year, we Now, it is seen as the birthplace of an important art form.
invite you to share with us your favorite places. Write short essays (文章), and let us know about your Women in Gee’s Bend took up quilting sometime in the 1800s. They made quilts out of
hometown, a wonderful city that you cannot forget, or a place of your dreams. necessity: They needed them to keep warm. They didn’t have proper fabric (织物), so they cut up old
Groups: clothing and sewed the pieces together. They didn’t use designs seen in traditional quilts. They cut
Group A: kids aged 8-11 years old Words: 300 - 400 their fabric into large, often irregular (不规则的) shapes. Their large, beautiful quilts were unlike any
Group B: kids aged 12-15 years old Words: 500 - 600 others in the world.
The essay may be about: In 1998, art collector William Arnett saw a photo of a Gee’s Bend quilt. He was so impressed that
☆ My hometown he visited the town and bought the quilt. He returned again and again. In 2002, Arnett showed these
☆ The city that I once visited quilts in museums around the country. They took the art world by storm. Many experts compared the
☆ My favorite city in the world Gee’s Bend quilts to paintings by European artists. A writer for the New York Times called the quilts
☆ The city where I lived as an exchange student “some of the most wonderful works of modern art America has produced.”
☆ A perfect city in my mind: If I was King/Queen ... Today, locals are making sure that quilting improves their lives. In February, Gee’s Bend quilters
Tip: The essay has to be written in English, but may include words in a foreign language. began selling their work online for the first time. Leaders are promoting (宣传) the town as a tourist
Other important information: town. This has encouraged the next generation to carry on the tradition. Pettway says some of her
● The competition is free for students to enter. young family members have taken up quilting. “And I’ll tell you what,” she says. “They’re getting
● The competition is open to students all over the world. pretty good.”
● The essays must be finished by the students themselves. 24. Which of the following best describes Gee’s Bend quilts in the 1960s?
● The essays must have been received by 1 November 2024. A. They didn’t sell well. B. They cost a lot to make.
● The essays can only be received through e-mail. C. They could be seen in every family. D. They weren’t popular with locals.
● The essays must not have been published (出版) elsewhere, or have won a prize in any other 25. How were Gee’s Bend quilts different from traditional ones?
competition. A. They had a unique style.
● The winning essays will be published on Kids-World-Travel-Guide.com on 15 November 2024. B. They had very regular shapes.
● The winners will receive prizes. Prizes must be accepted within 60 days since 15 November
C. They were made of fine fabric.
2024.
D. They were made by famous artists.
Good luck and enjoy the journey!
26. What did Arnett think of Gee’s Bend quilts?
21. What can you write in your essay?
A. They were nothing special.
A. A great dream. B. An unforgettable trip.
B. They were works of art.
C. A place you imagine. D. A city you want to change.
C. They would go out of style.
22. When should you hand in your essay?
D. They would be big business.
A. Before 1 November 2024. B. Before 15 November 2024.
27. What can we infer about Gee’s Bend quilting from the last paragraph?
C. Before 1 January 2025. D. Before 15 January 2025.
A. It will die out in the near future.
23. What can winners of the writing competition do?
B. It will be included in local school courses.
A. Take a trip for free. B. See their essays online.
C. It will make no difference to the community.
C. Be a writer of the website. D. Accept their prizes in three months.
D. It will be passed down to the younger generation.
C
BThe first reality TV show in the world was called Expedition Robinson and it was shown in High school is difficult for everyone. You are going through an awkward time and you may
Sweden in 1997. Half the population of the country watched the final event and a new kind of TV either fit in right away or feel like a complete outcast. But no matter how well you may fit in (or not),
program was born. joining a club will be good for you in the short term and long term.
Two years later in Holland, the first series of Big Brother was filmed. Again, it was a great
Joining a club is a great way to meet new people, especially if you are new to the school. Joining
success and the final program was watched by 15 million people. Now more than 20 countries around
a club forces you to communicate with people who have similar interests as you. Even if you are the
the world have Big Brother or Expedition Robinson on their TV screens. The ordinary people who
shyest and quietest person, you are sure to develop a relationship with at least one person in the club
take part in the programs are known by millions of people in their own countries and reality TV has
that you decide to join. Speaking from personal experience, I have met some of my best friends from
become big, big business.
my after-school activities and had many new doors open to me.
For the TV producers, reality TV is a dream which come true because many of the programs cost
Another really nice thing about joining a club is that doing activities looks good on college
nothing to make. At some point, the television viewers are asked to telephone the program to vote(投
applications. Being known as outgoing is a highly valued trait (特质); it shows that you are willing to
票) or to apply to take part in the show. It is the cost of these telephone calls that pays for the shows.
put yourself out there, be determined, and best of all try new things. Another nice thing is that
One of the most popular shows is Pop Idol. In the show, a group of attractive young people are made
(depending on the activity) it could help you develop skills that you could use during a college
into pop stars. TV viewers vote for their favorite person on the show. The winner makes a record and
interview.
millions of copies of the record are sold. His or her pictures are published on the covers of magazines
Productivity is something that teens seem to continuously have a problem with. Most teens go to
or on the front pages of newspapers, and then, they are quickly forgotten.
But not everyone is happy about reality TV. In Portugal, two TV channels got into trouble school and then come home and spend the rest of the day in front of the television or phone, but
because they showed too much of the personal lives of the people in the shows. In France, reality TV activities prohibit (阻止) this. Teens are also very easy to influence and if they fall into the wrong
is called “rubbish TV” and the TV studios of Big Brother were attacked three times in one week. In group of people they could fall into consequences such as problems with the law. Clubs are a great
Greece, Big Brother was described as “against human rights and civilization”. place to spend time and be with good people who you can fall back on if you need them.
28. Those who take part in reality TV shows are usually _______.
Maybe the most important reason why you should join a club is the long-term benefit (益处) it
A. common people
brings. The classroom isn’t the only learning environment in a school. Things such as meeting and
B. pop TV Stars
speaking to new people, keeping an eye on the time, and being organized are things you will use every
C. attractive people
single day of your life.
D. famous film stars
32. What might the underlined word “outcast” in paragraph 1 mean?
29. Who would pay for the cost of reality TV shows according to the passage?
A. A person who is popular. B. A person who is not smart.
A. TV producers who make reality TV shows.
B. TV actors who take part in reality TV shows. C. A person who is confident. D. A person who is not accepted.
C. TV viewers who telephone reality TV shows. 33. What do colleges think highly of according to the text?
D. TV companies which broadcast reality TV shows. A. The number of clubs you have joined.
30. What can we learn from the passage? B. The strong relationships you have built.
A. Big Brother was the first reality TV show in the world. C. The bright personality you have developed.
B. Pop Idol is one of the popular reality TV shows in Sweden. D. The skills you have learned while forming a club.
C. Rubbish TV is one of the personal reality TV shows in the world.
34. What benefit of joining a club is talked about in paragraph 4?
D. Reality TV becomes a global phenomenon with shows like Expedition Robinson.
A. Increasing knowledge. B. Learning teamwork skills.
31. It can be concluded from the passage that _______.
C. Improving your fitness level. D. Making good use of your time.
A. everyone is happy about reality TV
35. What is the best title for the text?
B. B. reality TV will do well in many countries
A. What club should you join? B. Why should you join a club?
C. C. all the people in Europe are in favor of reality TV
C. How to join a club you like? D. Should you join a second club?
D. D. reality TV will not be broadcast in any countries
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
D根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 “What are you doing here?” Stevie said before crying. “You just 53 . I’ve had the worst day
There are many occasions to write a thank-you note, such as after a job interview or to express ever.”
your thanks after someone has done you a favor. 36 Even if you didn’t ask for the gift or you “I’m visiting you,” Owen replied and gave Stevie a huge hug (拥抱). He 54 Stevie with
said thank you when it was handed to you, it’s just one of those times when you should write a thank- pats on his back. Stevie enjoyed the moment and said, “I can’t believe it. I feel like I’m 55 .”
you note. 41. A. dangerous B. affordable C. boring D. special
Now it’s time to get down to how to write a thank-you note. 37 But it must mention the 42. A. fought B. met C. left D. worked
gift and your appreciation for the sender’s time and thoughtfulness. 43. A. friends B. teachers C. heroes D. parents
38 Using words like “really amazing” when words like that have never come out of your 44. A. Strangely B. Hopefully C. Unluckily D. Personally
mouth will come across as insincere (不真诚的). Try to use the same tone (语气) as you would to the 45. A. formed B. ended C. strengthened D. challenged
reader in person. 46. A. regretted B. tried C. refused D. helped
Addressing your appreciation for the sender themselves will have a powerful effect. Mention 47. A. planned B. avoided C. offered D. canceled
something specific you love and appreciate about that person. 39 48. A. pass up B. pay for C. compete for D. jump at
Just like you express your excitement for an event when you reply, you can keep the excitement 49. A. praise B. join C. thank D. surprise
going after the event too. 40 This shows that you value your relationship, which is more 50. A. busy B. important C. bad D. happy
important than any gift. So end by mentioning the next time you might see them. 51. A. shouted B. arrived C. woke D. laughed
52. A. remember B. show C. know D. love
A. What you write should sound like you. 53. A. broke my heart B. missed my point
B. You can write the note as soon as possible. C. made my day D. followed my example
C. This lets the sender know you received the gift. 54. A. frightened B. comforted C. shamed D. trained
D. You tell them that you are looking forward to seeing them again. 55. A. dreaming B. walking C. drinking D. considering
E. The note doesn’t have to be long — three or four sentences are fine.
F. For example, you can write “Your care for others has always touched me.” 第二节 单句语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
G. But the most common occasion to send a thank-you note is after you receive a gift. 阅读下面句子，按照句子的语法结构和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入1个词（冠词，介
词，代词或连词），或在空白处填入括号内单词的正确形式。
第三部分 英语知识运用 （共四节，满分55分）
56. I began by (jog) in the park and worked up to running five miles a day.
第一节 完形填空 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
57. Fill in the form below and you will be making a saving of £ 6.60 on a one-year
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
(subscribe).
最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 58. We allow them to be left around without use because we've been (ignore) of
Not being able to see someone you love for a long time is very difficult ... but it does make their value.
reuniting (重逢) all the more 41 . 59. Industry leaders want scientists to engage in basic scientific research, but not
Owen and Stevie 42 several years ago at their primary school in Chicago. The two became (apply) research.
43 , and seemingly nothing could separate them. 60. He is an (athlete) 45-year-old man with the body of a 30-year-old.
44 , their friendship was 45 three years ago when Owen and his family moved to 61. What college students learn campus can get tested in society.
Missouri — about 400 miles away! 62. I wrote down the name of the hotel for future (refer) , as I think it might be
Owen and Stevie 46 to keep their friendship. Still, it wasn’t easy not being able to see each useful in the future .
other at school every day.
63. To our surprise, in the last ten minutes, thousands of entries (memorize).
As luck would have it, Owen’s dad recently 47 a business trip to Chicago. Naturally, the
64. People say that the British always play safe with they eat.
two families would 48 this amazing chance of a reunion. Instead of telling Stevie the good news
65. The lines of the drawing were even not clear enough at short range, so they might be
directly, they chose to 49 him!
(visible) from a distance.
Although Stevie had no idea what was going on, one thing was certain: it couldn’t have happened
第三节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
at a better time.
Everyone has 50 days, and the day that Owen 51 was one of Stevie’s. It was going so
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个词（冠词，介词，代词或连词），或在空白处填入括号内单
badly that he had his mom pick him up early. Little did he 52 that the best pick-me-up ever was 词的正确形式。
waiting for him in the back seat.
With its landscape of plateaus (高原) bound by mountains, Shanxi province in North China is
As Stevie opened the door, Owen was sitting there!
regarded as being associated with fields of wheat and iconic (标志性的) wheat products. Daoxiaonoodles is one of the most popular 66 (dish) there. This dish 67 (date) back to Just at that time, a stranger emerged from the crowd and knelt beside me. All I remembered was
China’s Yuan Dynasty (1271—1368), so this type of well-received noodles has a long history. seeing her kind face, all covered up, with a big hat and scarf. She pushed everyone out of the way and
68 (make) Daoxiao noodles, hold the dough (面团) with one hand, and on the other said,“I've got this. "
hand, using a sharp knife that’s 69 (specific) made, slice the noodles into a pot of boiling The woman introduced herself as Sharon Evans. As she helped me up, all I could think about was
that I needed to get to work. But I was in terrible pain, and could barely stand. Seeing this, Sharon told
water. 70 the locals put it, some of the most skilled chefs can slice up to 200 noodles a
me to stay put while she called a taxi.
minute. At restaurants, customers often watch in amazement as 71 (talent) chefs perform a
“No, you don't have to do that. I'm sure you have places to be, please don't, I can do it, " I said
dance while making lamian, which means pulled noodles. The chefs swing the noodles around with
to her. "No, the taxi is arriving anytime,” she replied.
elegance as they stretch longer and longer, thinner and thinner before finally landing into the pot
Once the taxi arrived, Sharon supported me into the taxi and went with me. I tried to tell her that
72 boiling. There is always thunderous (雷鸣般的) applause for 73 routines.
it wasn't necessary. But she was persistent. To be honest, I was secretly relieved to have her company.
In the city of Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi province, any number of fine restaurants can 74
When the taxi pulled up to the hospital, Sharon took charge again. “You know what, I'm
(find) serving up delicacies (美食) from across the country such as from Sichuan and Hunan. But it is
going to go get the wheelchair for you and I'll wheel you in.” I hesitantly said, “Please don't do
the Shanxi food 75 really gets most people to have a big appetite. that. You've done so much.”
第 II 卷 注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
第四部分：书面表达（满分40分）
My condition was serious and I needed an immediate operation.
第一节 应用文 （满分15分）
假定你是李明，你发现有些同学每次在重要考试之前，都会出现一些焦虑症状。请你用英
语写一封信，向某学生英文报编辑反映该问题。信的内容应包括以下要点：
内容包括：
（1）写作目的；
（2）焦虑症状；
（3）提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右； Six months later, I fully recovered and managed to get her address.
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear editor,
Yours,
Li Ming
第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a freezing cold morning in early 2023. I was on my way to work. I'd been training hard for
an upcoming marathon, and was limping (跛行) slightly from a pain in my hip. I figured it was
nothing serious. But later it turned out to be a hairline stress fracture (应力断裂).
So, when I slipped on the icy New York City sidewalk, I somehow lost my balance and broke my
hip. I tried
several times to stand up, but failed each time due to the sharp pain. As more and more passers-
by gathered around, I felt extremely embarrassed.哈师大附中 2024 级高一上 10 月月考
英 语 试 题 答 案
【听力理解】
1—5 CBCBA 6—10 ACBAB 11—15 ACBCA 16—20 CBABC
【阅读理解】
21—23 CAB 24—27 CABD 28—31 ACDB 32—35 DCDB 36—40 GEAFD
【完形填空】
41—45 DBACD 46—50 BADDC 51—55 BCCBA
【单句语填】
56. jogging 57. subscription 58. ignorant 59. applied 60. athletic
61. on 62. reference 63. have been memorized 64. what 65. invisible
【语法填空】
66．dishes 67．dates 68．To make 69．specifically 70．As
71．talented 72. for 73. the 74. be found 75．that
【书面表达 1】
Dear editor,
I am writing to express my concern about a problem that many students, including myself, face
before major exams. The issue is exam anxiety, which manifests in various ways such as sleeplessness,
loss of appetite, and constant worry.
Some students experience headaches or stomachaches, while others become irritable and easily
distracted. These symptoms not only affect our academic performance but also our overall well-being.
To address this issue, I suggest that the school could organize workshops on stress management and
time management skills. Additionally, providing access to a school counselor for one-on-one sessions
could be beneficial. Teachers could also incorporate relaxation exercises into their lessons to help us
stay calm.
I hope my letter will prompt some positive changes to help us all cope better with exam stress.
Yours,
Li Ming
【书面表达 2】
My condition was serious and I needed an immediate operation. Sharon didn't just go into the
hospital with me. She helped me fill out the intake paperwork, paid the fee and even took me to the
bathroom. She also tried to contact my family, but they were outside of the city and couldn't go back
in time. Still Sharon chose to stay with me. I tried to persuade her to leave, to get to work. And each
time, She refused. Once it was time for me to be seen by doctors,
Sharon left.
Six months later. Ifully recovered and managed to get her address. I decided to thank her in her
presence. As I got to her house, I gently knocked the door. It was Sharon who came out and opened
the door. I could see surprise in her eyes. “Sharon, it's me, Lauren. I've come to thank you for saving
my life!” She hugged me and said.“I wish I could have done more for you.” Such simple words really carried me away. It is this total
stranger who shows me the faith in humanity.
【听力原文】
1. W: Pete, it’s stopped raining. Shall we go out for a bike ride?
M: I’m watching TV now. Anyway, it’s still cloudy. I think it’s going to rain again.
W: Oh all right. Shall we go tomorrow if it’s sunny?
M: Yes, OK.
2. W: Lunch time! Come in and wash your hands.
M: I’ll come in five minutes. I have one small area to clean and I’ll finish tidying up this yard.
3. W: Mark, does your brother still work at the expensive hotel?
M: He’s still there but he’s not a cleaner any more. He is a waiter at the moment, and he hopes to be
a cook one day, because he really loves it.
4. M: Are you going to Tom’s party on Saturday?
W: What time does it start? I’ve got a football match at 3:30 that day.
M: 7 o’clock. But I’m going at 7:30 because I don’t want to be early.
5. W: Excuse me. My son needs a bathroom. Is there one around here?
M: Well, there’s a store on Main Street. You may find a public restroom there. It’s just between a
park and a gas station.
6. W: How’s your school project going, Tim? I haven’t finished it yet. I am so upset.
M: The one about the sky in the evening? OK, I guess. (7) I took some good photos of the moon last
week, but then yesterday it was really cloudy. So I couldn’t see anything—not even any stars.
W: That was a pity.
M: Yeah, (7) but at least I’ve got some pictures to show my teacher.
7. W: How was your holiday?
M: Great. I joined an outdoor touring party and spent my holiday in a vacation village. We did
something different each day.
W: Wow! When did you arrive?
M: On Friday afternoon. (8) We started with a game of football, to get to know the other people.
W: And what did you do on Saturday?
M: There was a beautiful pool and we had races and played volleyball in the water.
W: Did you go out into the country?
M: Yes. (9) We did go out into the country on Sunday, to a basketball club for some lessons. I
loved it. And I also went running along the country road every day to keep fit.
W: I’m sure that was really interesting.
8. M: Excuse me, madam. Does Richard live here?
W: Yes, he is my husband.
M: Sorry to trouble you. I’m Alexander Pappas. Your husband, Richard, (10) left his wallet in my
taxi yesterday. I happened to pick it up when I cleaned my car this morning. (11) I just come
here to give it back to him.
W: Oh, he was really too careless. He’s not at home at this moment. You can give it to me. Thank you
very much for your help.
M: It’s my pleasure.
W: But I’m still wondering how you found us here.M: Luckily, (12) the wallet contains Richard’s card. And I just followed the address. Here it is.
W: I’m really grateful… The wallet is very important to him, you know. It would bring about lots of
troubles if you hadn’t found the wallet. You are so kind-hearted.
9. W: Hi Tom. I haven’t seen Pam for a few days.
M: Haven’t you heard? She had an accident yesterday.
W: (13) Not on her horse?
M: (13) She doesn’t ride it now. Boating is her latest hobby. She fell off her bicycle while going to
the boat club.
W: I’m sorry to hear that. I hope she wasn’t badly hurt.
M: Her arms are OK and she’s cut her legs a bit. (14) But she can’t walk because she’s broken
something in her foot, so the doctor is keeping her in hospital until tomorrow.
W: Will she go home when she leaves hospital?
M: (16) Mum and Dad are not at home, and my flats’ too small so she’ll stay at our aunt’s
house.
W: (15) Can I visit her at any time today?
M: After two o’clock. The hospital doesn’t let visitors in until after lunch.
W: (15) I’ll go this afternoon. Shall I take her some chocolate?
M: She doesn’t feel like eating much.
W: I’ll get her some magazines then. The latest sports magazine has been out.
M: That’d be great!
10. W: I’m Lee Minwoo from South Korea. (17) When I was little I was very interested in English. I
learned English at school. There was a good teacher who was not a native English speaker.
He taught French and German, but he really spoke English quite well. It was funny because I was
the only student in his class—it was really a private lesson. I had an excellent course book. I still
keep a copy of it. The front cover was red with a lovely picture, and (18) it was very modern.
Learning English was quite easy for me because the teacher was so good and he helped a lot.
Also, (20) I’m quite good at learning languages. (19) It was really enjoyable to have classes. I
loved the sound of the words. I felt really proud when my spelling improved day by day and I
could read a short story. In middle school, English was still my favorite subject. I even stayed in
America for one year as an exchange student. I learned a lot there, not only English but different
cultures.
