2017高考英語押題
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2017高考英語押題
第I卷 (選擇題滿分100分)
第一部分聽力(共兩節(jié)，滿分30分)
第一節(jié)(共5小題;每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分)
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽完每段對話后，你將有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. Why does the man feel awful?
A. He can’t find his keys. B. He’s not good at studies C. He missed many lessons.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a park. B. At a theater. C. In a parking lot.
3. What happened to Tim?
A. He knocked someone down.
B. He was hit by a motorbike.
C. He was seriously ill.
4. How many cups did the woman buy online?
A.10 B. 20 C. 30
5. What are the speakers supposed to do?
A. Watch a performance. B. Visit a museum. C. Buy some books.
第二節(jié)(共15小題;每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分)
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項，并標在試卷的相應位置。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘;聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
請聽第6段材料，回答第6、7題。
6. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
7. How long does the man give the woman?
A. 30 minutes. B. 20 minutes. C. 10 minutes.
請聽第7段材料，回答第8、9題。
8. Who was the winner in last night’s game?[:]
A. Toronto Raptors. B. Denver Nuggets. C. Utah Jazz.
9. When should the speakers hand in their English homework?
A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon.
請聽第8段材料回答第10至12題。
10. Where is the woman going this summer?
A. New York. B. Boston. C. Chicago.
11. What does the woman think the man wants to be?
A. A storyteller B. An actor. C. A stage director.
12. Which of the following is the woman’s opinion?
A. One needs a gift to study creative writing.
B. Music school is a waste of time.
C. Hard work pays off.
請聽第9段材料，回答第13至16題。
13. How long has the man been working in the zoo?
A. For 25 years. B. For 20 years. C. For 15 years.
14. How does the man describe his work?
A. Hard. B. Well-paid. C. Interesting.
15. When does the zoo close in winter?
A. At 4:30 pm. B. At 5:30 pm. C. At 6:30 pm.
16. What does the man do in the zoo?
A. He clears out cages.
B. He feeds the animals.
C. He does the management work.
請聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. How much time on average does a retired person spend on leisure activities per day?
A. Less than five hours. B. About six hours. C. Over seven hours.
18. According to the talk, what activity do retired people like to do besides reading and resting?
A. Watching TV. B. Surfing the Internet. C. Chatting with friends.
19. What do retired people spend the most time on?
A. Physical exercise. B. Leisure activities. C. Sleep.
20. Which of the following is one reason that retired people still work?
A. They want to earn more money.
B. They enjoy the fun during work.
C. They want to make more friends.
第二部分閱讀理解(共兩節(jié)，滿分40分)
第一節(jié) (共15小題，每小題2分，滿分30分)
閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡該項涂黑。
A
It won’t be wrong to say that the hotel industry is one of the most competitive fields, and to survive in the hotel business, restaurateurs (餐館老板) need to have certain unique strategies. To be more specific, to excel(突出)in the business, hotel owners need to follow a few things like, keeping a few secrets from customers, telling them half the truth, and at times even lying and pretending about certain things.
Calories in a dish
In the first place, the calorie count of a particular dish is seldom mentioned on the menu, and when it’s mentioned, most times it is inaccurate. Also, the waiters are not allowed to say anything about the calories in a dish and they either lie about it or just say, “All the information about it is available online.”
Extra sugar in your kids’ meals
You may wonder why your kid wants to go to the same restaurant every time, where he once had a particular pizza. Many restaurants often apply the trick of adding extra sugar to the kids’ meals so that they love it more and insist on going to the same place again and again.
“Homemade” salad is actually ready-made
Salads often labeled as “homemade” on the menu are not homemade. Some restaurants purchase salad dressings(沙拉醬) in large quantities and then add a few ingredients like fresh herbs, blue cheese, etc., and serve them as the homemade salad.
A last tip before you go, make sure that you never ask your waiter for recommendations from the menu. Waiters will never criticize anything that they serve, and in fact, may often do the opposite. At times, they may even recommend dishes that are expensive, or dishes that are not selling well.
These are some of the things that waiters will not share with you when you go to a restaurant. While most of these should not matter, you should never go to a restaurant that does not take cleanliness and hygiene(衛(wèi)生) strictly.
21. According to the passage, the calorie count of a dish on the menu_________.
A. is not correct B. is the exact fact
C. is healthy for customers D. can also be found online
22. How do restaurants make ready-made salads look like homemade salads?
A. They make them look clean. B. They add fresh salad dressings.
C. They make salad dressings delicious. D. They add fresh herbs, blue cheese, etc.
23. If a waiter recommends a dish to you, ________.
A. you can accept it gladly B. it means you will get a discount
C. you should think about it carefully D. it means the dish isn’t selling well
24. The author writes the passage mainly to __________.
A. tell us how to choose the right restaurants
B. show us some of the secrets of restaurants
C. advise us to eat less in restaurants
D. tell us how restaurants survive
B
“I like photography because it captures amazing things that you might not see again,” Timmy Walsh says. He takes pictures of flowers, sunsets and road signs. But those photos don’t usually end up in a scrapbook(剪貼簿) or on his bedroom walls.
When Timmy was five, he found out that his aunt Bev had lung cancer. He wanted to do something to help her. His first idea was to sell his photos from a lemonade--type stand in front of his house in Pennsylvania. “My mom said it wouldn’t work because we were not on a busy street,” Timmy explains.
His next idea was to have an art show. Timmy decorated his home with candles, flowers, and white lights. Then he arranged his photos. Timmy’s mom, Sheila, remembers: “Our dining-room table was filled, the living room--everything was filled with photos.” Friends, family, and Timmy’s teachers came to the show. He raised more than 0 for cancer research that night. Aunt Bev was “very happy and excited ,”he says.[:]
After a local newspaper wrote a story about Timmy’s photos, a volunteer offered to help him set up a website. As people learned about his cause, called Camera for a Cure, Timmy began receiving invitations to sell his pictures at art galleries and fund-raisers. Since then, his work has appeared in more than 20 shows.
When Timmy is at a show, he greets each customer and talks about what he was thinking when he took his photos. And he always shares facts about lung cancer. Sometimes donations and sales are slow, but that doesn’t bother him. “It doesn’t matter how much money we made because we just raised awareness,” he says.Timmy knows that finding a cure for lung cancer will take time and effort. So Timmy will keep doing his part by shooting and selling photos of the things he sees.
25. Before Timmy started Camera for a Cure, he__________.
A. always sold lemonade in front of his house.
B. liked making scrapbooks by using his photos.
C. had developed a deep interest in photography.
D. had been providing photos for a local newspaper.[:]
26.What can we learn about the art show Timmy held at his home?
A. It was generally popular. B. It cost 0 to organize it.
C. It was funded by Aunt Bev. D. It was advertised on a website.
27. For Timmy, what’s the benefit of selling his photos at art galleries?
A.Raising money more quickly.
B.Improving his photographic skills
C.Exchanging ideas with other artists.
D.Increasing public awareness of lung cancer.
28. Which of the following can best describe Timmy?
A. Proud and confident. B. Imaginative but cautious.
C. Generous but self-centered. D. Determined and warm-hearted .
C
Madrid has ordered nearly half of the private cars off the roads on Thursday to deal with the worsening air pollution, a first in Spain.
The restriction (限令) will operate between 6.30 a.m. and 9 p.m. every day. The city government said in a statement: “Vehicles with even-number registration plates (偶數(shù)牌照)will be allowed to drive around on even-number days and the rest cars on the rest days.”
The measure works when levels of harmful NO2 in the atmosphere go above 200 microgrammes in every 1 in at least two measuring stations for two days running, and if the air is unlikely to clear soon.
On Thursday, the city environment officer Ines Sabanes said the restriction would not be carried out as pollution levels had dropped by the required amount. Other measures, including a ban on street parking for non-local vehicles and reduced speed limits, will continue. There are exceptions to the restriction, such as for hybrid (混合動力的) cars, those carrying three people or more or used by disabled people. Buses, taxis and emergency vehicles are not encompassed, either. “It’s not about traffic restrictions but about the important issue of public health,” deputy mayor Marta Higueras said. “Lots of people suffer from breathing problems and are very affected by pollution.”
With 3.2 million people and 1.8 million cars, Madrid often suffers from bad pollution. The move to ban half of the cars is Level Three on a series of four measures to prevent pollution. Level Four bans taxis from the city, except those that are hybrid cars.
The previous measures carried out by the city hall draw criticism from the Popular Party(PP) which ruled Madrid for nearly a quarter of a century and governs at the national level. The PP spokesman in Madrid’s local parliament said officials should do more to encourage people to avoid using their cars rather than punish them. The previous measures were carried out by former PP leader Ana Botella just before municipal elections (市政府選舉) in Many 2015.
29. According to the statement of the city government, _________.
A. the restriction only works by day
B. the restriction only works on private cars
C. every restricted car is restricted nearly half a month in a whole month
D. Vehicles are restricted depending on the first number of registration plates
30. According to the passage, vehicles driven from other cities will not be ______.
A. allowed to drive on Madrid’s streets
B. included in the new restrictions at all
C. restricted if pollution levels drop
D. allowed to park on Madrid’s streets
31. What does the underlined word “encompassed” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Punished. B. Encouraged. C. Accepted. D. Included.
32. If the air pollution in Madrid becomes worse, _______.
A. the government will punish more people
B. more cars will be kept out of the roads
C. new traffic restrictions will be carried out
D. more hybrid cars will appear on the road
D
Seamounts are mountains, usually volcanoes, which rise up from the sea floor. Some of the volcanoes are extinct; some are sill active. But they are hard to find because they do not reach the surface of the water. Scientists say seamounts cover nearly 29 million square kilometers of this planet under the sea. Marine (海洋的) life gathers at seamounts because they carry nutrient-rich water upward from the sea floor.
In September, 2016, a group of scientists set out to explore Cook Seamount which rises almost 4,000 meters from the Pacific Ocean floor about 160 kilometers off the island of Hawaii. Humans have never seen it up close before.
Three people went in a submarine (潛水艇) down to over 900 meters below the ocean surface to the top of the seamount. As the blue waters became darker, underwater creatures that chemically create their own light began to swim past the submarine. The scientists found several kinds of deep sea corals(珊瑚蟲) on the seamount’s sides. These included a possible new species of coral they named “Purple Haze”.
Conservation International and the University of Hawaii worked together for the trip to Cook Seamount. Greg Stone, the lead scientist, said, “This three-day research is the start of an effort to survey seamounts throughout the Pacific Ocean over the next five years. And we hope to study a total of 50 seamounts.” He said humans have little knowledge about seamounts, but they are a “key part” of what drives the ocean. Stone said he wanted to find out what is living on the seamounts and how they support ocean life. From that, he says, we will understand ocean health, which relates directly to human health.”
M. Sanjayan is Executive Vice President of Conversation International. He said there were 10,000, maybe 100,000 seamounts across the world’s oceans and because most had not been explored, he expected they would see things new to science.
One of the other two seamounts studied on their trip was Lo’ihi, an active volcano, which has been studied over the past 30 years. The scientists saw an “old friend” on it—a shark they had seen there before. Scientists say volcanic activity of Lo’ ihi pushes the seamount upward. But do not look for it to break the surface of the water any time soon.
33. Why is it difficult to find seamounts?
A. Because there are too few seamounts.
B. Because they can’t be seen above the seas.
C. Because it’s dangerous to get close to seamounts.
D. Because many seamounts are not high.
34. According to Greg Stone, _______.
A. They will study 10 seamounts every year
B. Their survey aims at 50 seamounts around the world
C. They know little about how seanounts influence the ocean
D. They want to find out how ocean health relates to human health
35. What’s the best title of the passage?
A. Undersea creatures and seamounts
B. New discoveries under the ocean
C. Scientist surveyed the creatures in the sea
D. Scientists explored seamounts
第二節(jié)(共5小題;每小題2分，滿分10分)
根據(jù)短文內(nèi)容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
Fun doesn’t have to be expensive
Everyone likes to have fun, but not everyone has much money to spend. Here are some free or cheap ways to enjoy yourself.
Get outside
Going outside in good weather can be a lot of fun, especially if you go with a friend. 36
If you live in a city, you can go window-shopping. Or you can explore an old part of town and admire the buildings.
Try a hobby
While you’re out, take pictures of things you find. Planning and taking pictures can make you aware of the beauty all around you. Photographic equipment can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. You probably already own a camera or a cell phone that can take pictures. Other creative hobbies can also be done with basic materials. 37
Find an event
Libraries often hold free public events. 38 And while you’re there, borrow a book or movie for free. Museums and universities also hold free events.
If you can’t find a free event, you can volunteer at an event that requires tickets. People who organize concerts and plays need help. 39 Sometimes they reward volunteers with free tickets.
Meet a friend
Relationships are often the best things in life. 40 Invite a friend for a walk, an event or a time working on your hobby. Hosting doesn’t have to be difficult. If your friend comes in the afternoon, you don’t have to serve a meal. You can sit and talk, play board games or card games or watch a movie.
A. A friend in need is a friend indeed
B. Stop by one to find out what’s going on.
C. Hike or bicycle on a nearby path or in a park
D. Whatever you do, find someone to share it with.
E. It’s a good idea to stay at home to watch a movie
F. You could set up or take down chairs or greet visitors.
G. Drawing and writing require nothing more than a pencil and paper.
第三部分: 英語知識運用(共兩節(jié)，滿分 45分)
第一節(jié)完形填空(共20小題;每小題1.5分，滿分30分)
閱讀下面短文,掌握其大意,然后從41~60各題所給的四個選項(A、B、C和D)中,選出最佳選項.
Everyone thought I was stupid when I was a child. I often failed to pass my exams at school 41 my sister was always the first in her class. They thought I had my head in the clouds(胡思亂想)for most of my 42 . It hurt me when I was called stupid and I felt I was totally 43 because I didn’t believe I was stupid. With time going by, however, what others regarded me was stuck with(纏著)me and I began to 44 myself.
This dark shadow kept 45 in the background of my subconscious(潛意識)and it came forward 46 I met with failure. Not only that but some family members 47 me as the girl with her head in the clouds and were 48 to remind me of that whenever they could do. So I 49 my self-confidence and I really didn’t believe in myself.
50 I learned to pull myself out of that negative space at last. Several years later, when meeting the challenges of adult life, I was 51 and pleased to discover that perhaps I was not so stupid 52 . At that time with great 53 , I set out to kill this 54 belief or image of myself. In fact, I’ve 55 more than what I could dream of. Now I am the CEO of a large company and become a successful person. 56 says I am stupid any more.
The lack of 57 come from the two greatest enemies: doubt and fear. They set 58 to stop you from reaching your full potential and achieving your dreams. Unfortunately, there are no pills that help you 59 your doubt or fear. The main transformation in the mind, however, is your work. You need to be the 60 of your thoughts and develop your mind to be stronger so that you can challenge your own self-defeating beliefs.
41.A. thoughtB. while C. and D. so
42.A. life B. vacationC. careerD. childhood
43.A. misunderstood B. fooledC. cheatedD. convinced
44.A. value B. hateC. doubtD. believe
45.A. acting B. appearingC. risingD. hiding
46.A. beforeB. wheneverC. unlessD. then
47.A. tookB. acceptedC. sawD. described
48.A. delightedB. puzzledC. embarrassedD. unwilling
49.A. keptB. gainedC. expressedD. lost
50.A. GenerallyB. PartlyC. LuckilyD. Fairly
51.A. surprisedB. worriedC. boredD. frightened
52.A. at onceB. at lastC. at largeD. at all
53. A. interest B. effort C. influence D. expectation
54.A. reasonableB. freshC. negativeD. strange
55.A. abandonedB. achievedC. changedD. found
56.A. NobodyB. Somebody C. Anybody D. Everybody
57.A. abilityB. courageC. knowledgeD. confidence
58.A. plansB. difficultiesC. goalsD. programs
59.A. selectB. controlC. removeD. discover
60.A. masterB. teacherC. fighterD. supporter
第II卷(非選擇題滿分50分)
第二節(jié) (共10小題;每小題1.5分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面材料，在空白處填入適當?shù)膬?nèi)容(1個單詞)或括號內(nèi)單詞的正確形式。
On a cold evening with snow floating in the air, I got 61.______(stick) on the road because of a flat tire(輪胎) .I attempted 62. ______(seek)help from the passing cars, but no one stopped. As I was about to give up hope, a man 63 ______(drive)an old dirty car came to my aid. To be honest, I was scared when he first approached me. Eying him up and down, I thought to myself, ‘There is a very good chance 64. ______ he may rob me, ”He seemed to have sensed my discomfort so he tried to ease my 65. ______(anxious)by introducing himself. His act of kindness made me feel ashamed to have questioned his intentions.66. ______was really considerate of him to stop to help a perfect stranger like me, especially in such terrible weather. Thus, after the spare tire was fitted, I asked 67. ______ much I owed him. I wanted to pay him back.68. ______(surprising), he did not take my offer but rather told me to pass the act of kindness forward and help more people 69. ______ need. As he said those words, I noticed him wearing a smile of contentment. Helping others seemed a very 70. ______(nature)thing to him. I witnessed the true beauty of human nature in him.
第四部分寫作(共兩節(jié)，滿分35分)
第一節(jié)短文改錯(共10小題;每小題1分，滿分10分)
假定英語課上老師要求同桌中間交換修改作文，請你修改你同桌寫的以下作文。文中共有10處語言錯誤，每句中最多有兩處，每處錯誤僅涉及一個單詞的增加、刪除或修改。
增加：在缺詞處加一個漏詞符號(∧)，并在其下面寫出該加的詞。
刪除：把多余的詞用斜線(\)劃掉。
修改：在錯的詞下劃一橫線，并在該詞下面寫出修改后的詞。
注意：1.每處錯誤及其修改均僅限一詞;2.只允許修改10處，多者(從第11處起)不計分。
Last night a strong wind as well as a heavily rain struck our area. News came that the trees in the park two kilometers away from our school was blown down. This afternoon, they set off the park to do some cleaning. The head of the park met us or gave us some advice on how to clear away the falling trees, branches and leaves. Some times later, we were working hard when it begins to rain. Because few of us had taken along umbrellas or raincoats, so we were all wet. A rain lasted about an hour and it was a pity that they had to stop our work.
第二節(jié)：書面表達(滿分25分)
假如你的朋友李華已經(jīng)在美國留學三年，現(xiàn)在正面臨著畢業(yè)后是留在美國還是回到中國的問題。請你用英語給他寫一封信，給出你的建議并寫清原因。
要求：1.詞數(shù)100左右;2.可以適當增加細節(jié)，以使行文連貫。
Dear Li Hua,
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Wang Wei
2017高考英語押題答案
聽力：1-5 ACBBA 6-10 ABCAC 11-15ACBAB 16-20 CCACB
閱讀理解：21-24ADCB 25-28CADD 29-32 CDDB 33-35 BCD
36-40 CGBFD
完形填空：41-45 BDACD 46-50 BCADC 51-55 ADBCB 56-60 ADBCA
語法填空：
61. stuck 62. to seek 63. driving 64. that 65. anxiety
66. It 67. how 68. Surprisingly 69. in 70. natural
短文改錯：
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作文：
Dear Li Hua,
I hear you are hesitating whether you will stay in America or go back to China after graduation. So I’d like to give you some advice.
I suggest you come back home after graduation. Firstly, it is not easy to make a life in the US, especially for a graduate, and you should work hard to live on well in a big developed country. Besides, if there is something bad that occurs to you all of a sudden, you have few family or friends to support you in a foreign country. What’s more, our country has been developing a lot and is in need of qualified people apparently. I believe you will have a bright future in China with what you learn in the US.
In a word, both our country and we welcome you to come back.
Yours,
Wang Wei
聽力材料及參考答案
聽力材料
Text 1
M: Oh, this is really awful. Where on earth did I put my keys?
W: You never learn your lesson.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. Where can I park my car?
W: Well, sir, it’s all full here in Section A, but you can go over to Section B.
Text 3
M: Have you heard about Tim? A motorbike knocked him down and he was rushed to the emergency room just now.
W: Really? I hope it’s not too serious.
M: I’m on my way to see him right now. Would you like to join me?
Text 4
M: How many cups do we need, dear?
W: I’ve just bought 20 online. They will be here tomorrow.
M: OK. And my mom sent 10 by express yesterday, which means we will certainly have enough.
W: Yes, you’re right.
Text 5
W: We came too early. It’s still two hours before the performance starts.
M: I’m sorry ! I just couldn’t stay at home and wait.
W: Never mind. What about taking a look around the theater? There is a museum and a bookstore nearby.
M: Great idea!
Text 6
W: Excuse me, Mr. Li. Are you free now? I want to discuss my class project on the environment with you.
M: I’m sorry. I have a class in 30 minutes. I suggest you come and see me over the lunch hour today.
W: But my head teacher wants me to go to her office at lunch time to discuss how to collect money for the disabled in our town. Would you mind if I just gave you a brief description right now?
M: In that case, you must make the best of the thirty minutes. No, only twenty minutes. I have something to prepare before my class starts.
W: Thank you very much, sir.
Text 7
W: You look very tired, John. You must have stayed up very late last night.
M: Yes, but watching the game between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets was really worth it.
W: Really? What was the score?
M:102-91 in Jazz’s favor.
W: Wow! Though still, I think you’re mad for staying up so late! How can you concentrate on your studies today?
M: It doesn’t matter. I will have a week’s time to make up for it because the Jazz will be off until next Wednesday when they host the Toronto Raptors.
W: OK . But you’ll certainly have to turn in the English homework from yesterday morning. Mr. Yang said everyone should hand it in this afternoon and you know how strict he is.
M: Yes-though I guess that’s what makes him such a good teacher! Can you help me with it? I’d really appreciate it.
W: OK.
Text 8
W: Hey, Mike .What are you doing this summer?
M: I’m not sure. What about you?
W: I’m going to Chicago for a six-week job at a theater company.
M: That’s great, Wendy! I didn’t know you were interested in acting
W: I’m not. I want to be a stage director. Have you decided what you’re going to study in college?
M: Not really, but I was thinking about studying creative writing in Boston or New York.
W: Is that what you want to be, a storyteller?
M: No, but I figured it would be a pretty easy subject to major in,
W: That’s not a good way to plan your future.
M: You think so? I figure that, at worst, I’ll only waste four years of my life.
W: I sincerely hope that you are joking. What about music? You’ve got such a gift.
M: Thank you, but I feel like music is something I can always pick up again later.
W: It’s your life. but I hope you don’t waste your talent
M: Well, you’ve always been a gifted student, and you’re good at everything you do. It’s easy for you.
W: If you saw how much time and effort I put in to be a good student, you would know that it’s no gift.
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W: It’s 9 o’ clock. It’s time for an interview with Mr. Wang, the director of our city zoo. Good evening!
M: Good evening, everyone! It’s my honor to be invited here.
W: When did you first start working in the zoo?
M: About 20 years ago, five years after my graduation.
W: Wow! Such a long time. Do you like your job?
M: Yes, I love it. I’m very happy here, although the work is hard and the pay isn’t so good.
W: How often do you work every week?
M: Our staff usually work six days a week, but I always come to my office every day though I can leave after twelve on weekends.
W: Then when are your work hours every day?
M: I start at 8 am and finish at 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, in the spring and summer. In winter the zoo closes an hour earlier because it gets dark earlier.
W: What do you usually do for the animals? Do you have to clear out the animals’ cages and give them food?
M: No, I mainly do the management work to make the zoo go well.
W: I see. Your job does sound really hard, but I think all of us here in the city are grateful for your hard work in keeping our zoo open, so we can all enjoy the many cute animals! Thank you very much for coming in and talking with us today.
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As you might expect, retired people have a lot more free time than people who are still working. People aged 65 and older spend an average of just over seven hours per day on leisure activities, compared to just over five hours among the whole population.
The three things that retired people spend the most extra time on are reading, resting and watching TV. Senior citizens are equally as likely as younger people to surf the Internet for leisure and spend time chatting with friends, but it seems that they seldom do physical exercise.
Speaking of TV, Americans watch an average of two hours and 45minutes of TV per day. Retired people watch even more, averaging four hours of TV-viewing each day. The only thing seniors spend more time on than leisure activities is sleep. Retired people spend nine hours per day sleeping, compared with 8 hours daily among the population as a whole. However, not all people aged 65 and older are retired. Some are still working but most of the working senior people admit that they work for fun and for the sense of satisfaction the job gives them rather than for the money.
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