贵州省黔东南州从江县宰便中学2023-2024学年度第一学期期中九年级英语试题（Word版含答案及听力原文无听力音频）

第第页贵州省黔东南州从江县宰便中学2023-2024学年度第一学期期中九年级英语试题（Word版含答案及听力原文无听力音频）答案：

第一部分听力(共五节,30小题;每小题1分,满分30分)

1.C2.A3.A4.A5.A6.C7.C8.A9.B10.C11.A12.C13.A14.C15.A16.C17.C18.B19.A20.C21.C22.A23.B24.C

25.kids26.scary27.parties28.treat29.encourage30.candies

第二部分完形(共两节,满分20分)

31.E,32.C33.A34.D35.B.

(A)36.A.freeB.specialC.normal

(A)37.A.saidB.wroteC.recorded

(C)38.A.workedoutB.putout

C.laidout

(A)39.A.showB.practiceC.improve

(B)40.A.talkB.walkC.rest

(C)41.A.testB.discussionC.competition

(B)42.A.realizedB.excitedC.surprised

(B)43.A.startedB.endedC.succeeded

(A)44.A.happyB.busyC.tiring

(C)45.A.whomB.thatC.what

第三部分阅读(共三节,满分50分)

(C)46.WhatwillpeopledobeforetheMid-AutumnFestival

A.Lightthelanterns.

B.Haveabigfamilydinner.

C.Cleantheirhousesandhangthelanterns.

(B)47.WhatdoesthemoonusuallylooklikeonthenightoftheMid-AutumnFestival

A.Redandround.

B.Roundandbright.

C.Redandbright.

(A)48.WhenisFather’sDayintheUSA

A.OnthethirdSundayofJune.

B.OnthesecondSundayofJune.

C.OnthethirdSaturdayofJune.

(C)49.WhydidpeoplesetupFather’sDaytohonorthefather

A.Becausethefatherwantedtogettogetherwithhischildren.

B.Becausethefatherexpressedgreatloveforhischildren.

C.Becausethefathermadeacontributiontotheraisingofchildren.

(C)50.ThebirthdaychildcanseethepresentsinDenmark.

A.attheparty

B.outsideawindow

C.aroundthebed

(B)51.InHolland,thebirthdaychildcanseeonhis∕herchair.

A.foodordrinks

B.flowersorballoons

C.booksorclothes

(C)52.In,onlybirthdaychildrenwearcoloredclothestoschool.

A.ArgentinaB.China

C.India

(A)53.Thepassageismainlyabout.

A.birthdaytraditionsindifferentcountries

B.similarbirthdaytraditionsinsomecountries

C.children’sbirthdaysinWesterncountries

(A)54.Whichofthefollowingcanbeputin“▲”

A.Itisfamousforitssoftness,freshnessandsweetness.

B.Atthesametime,itlooksverybeautiful.

C.Southernpeopleusuallyuseittowelcometheirguests.

(B)55.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“cherish”meaninChinese

A.遗忘B.怀念C.祈求

(C)56.WecanknowfromthepassagethatLiYuan.

A.lovesnoplace

B.sellsqingtuan

C.worksinBeijing

(C)57.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthepassage

A.HowtoMakeQingtuan

B.TheHistoryofTomb-SweepingDay

C.TheCustomsofTomb-SweepingDay

58.B.59.C,60.A.61.E.62.D.

63.TheLanternFestivalfallsonthe15thdayofthefirstlunarmonth.

64.Peoplealwayswatchlanternsindifferentsizesandshapes.

65.Skylanternsorriverlightsarereleasedbypeopletoblessfamilymembersandmakewishes.

66.It’sachanceforyoungpeopletomeeteachotherinoldtimeswhenwatchinglanterns.

67.DoyoulikewatchinglanternsWhy

Yes,Ido.Becauseit’sinteresting.

第四部分语言运用(共两节,满分25分)

68.你应该和你的妹妹分享糖果。

Youshouldsharethecandieswithyouryoungersister.

69.我想学习新单词,以便我可以更好地理解英文电影。

IwanttolearnnewwordssothatIcanhaveabetterunderstandingofEnglishmovies.

70.这个警察警告这个男人酒后不要驾车。

Thepolicemanwarnedthemannottodriveafterdrinking.

71.由于春节期间吃得太多,里克增重了5磅。

RickhasputonfivepoundsbecauseofeatingtoomuchduringtheSpringFestival.

72.他看起来很忧虑。我怀疑他是否已经知道了这个结果。

Helooksworried.Iwonderwhetherhehasalreadyknownabouttheresult.

73the74.third75.American76.for77.mothers78.becoming79.more,80.or.81.Actually82.toshow

第五部分写作(满分25分)

Onepossibleversion:

DearNick,

HowareyouI’mreallygladthatyouareinterestedintheMid-AutumnFestival.NowI’dliketotellyousomethingaboutit.

TheMid-AutumnFestivalisoneofthemostimportanttraditionalChinesefestivals.Itfallsonthefifteenthdayoftheeighthlunarmontheveryyear.

ThisyearmyparentsandIcelebrateditwithmygrandparents.Wehadlotsoffunthatday.Atnoon,mywholefamilygottogetherandhadabigmeal.Atnight,weadmiredthefullmoon,sharingdeliciousmooncakesandfruit.What’smore,mygrandmothertoldusthefolkstoryofChang’e.Howinterestingitis!

Itismyfavoritefestivalbecausethefullmoonisasymbolofreunionandgoodluck.Itmakesmefeelveryhappytobewithmyfamily!

Bestwishes!

Yours,

LiHua从江县宰便中学2023-2024学年度第一学期期中

九年级英语测试卷

(时间:120分钟满分:150分)

第一部分听力(共五节,30小题;每小题1分,满分30分)

第一节听对话,选择相应的图片。(读一遍)

()1.

()2.

()3.

()4.

()5.

()6.

第二节听句子,选择最佳应答。(读一遍)

()7.A.Watchout!B.Nevermind.C.Enjoyyourtrip!

()8.A.OntheDragonBoatFestival.

B.AtChristmas.

C.OnNewYear’sDay.

()9.A.Noproblem.B.Reallyfun.C.Yes,please.

()10.A.I’mfull.B.You’rekidding.C.Yes,Iagreewithyou.

()11.A.Sure,hereyouare.B.Ithinkso.C.Wonderful.

()12.A.Goodluck.B.I’mafraidnot.C.I’msorrytohearthat.第三节听对话,选择最佳选项完成句子。(读两遍)

()13.It’stoday.

A.December25thB.September10thC.June1st

()14.Theconversationtakesplace.

A.inthemorningB.intheafternoonC.intheevening

()15.Theboyis.

A.Linlin’sbrotherB.Linlin’sfriendC.Linlin’scousin()16.Chrisgotback.

A.bybusB.byplaneC.bytrain

()17.Jenny’sdadneeds.

A.aknifeB.aspoonC.apen

()18.ThemanisgoingtoforChristmasthisyear.A.hisgrandparents’homeB.HongKongC.England

第四节听对话,根据对话内容及问题,选择最佳选项。(读两遍)听下面一段对话,回答第19、20题。

()19.Whatfestivalaretheycelebrating

A.TheSpringFestival.B.TheLanternFestival.C.TheMid-AutumnFestival.()20.Whataretheygoingtodo

A.WatchTV.B.Playgames.C.Havedinner.

听下面一段对话,回答第21、22题。

()21.Howmanyholidaysdoesthegirlhaveinayear

A.Five.B.Six.C.Seven.

()22.Whichisthemosttraditionalfestivalintheboy’scountryA.Christmas.B.TheSpringFestival.C.NewYear’sDay.

听下面一段对话,回答第23、24题。

()23.Whoboughtnewclothesforthegirl

A.Hergrandmother.B.Hermother.C.Heraunt.

()24.What’stheboy’sresolution

A.Hewillreadmorebooks.

B.Hewillworkharderatschool.

C.Hewillhelphisparentsdohousework.

第五节听短文,完成表中所缺信息,每空仅填一词。(读三遍)

WhatkindoffestivalIt’safunholidayfor25.intheUnitedStates.

HowtodressChildrencelebratethisdaybydressingupin26.andhumorouscostumes.

WhattodoTheytakepartinsomeHalloween27.andgodoor-to-doortrickortreating.

Iftheydon’tgeta28.,theywillplayatrickontheperson.

Parents29.theirchildrentovisitthehousesofpeopletheyknow,andteachtheirchildrentobesafeiftheyeatthe30..

第二部分完形(共两节,满分20分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题1分,满分5分)

阅读下面短文,从短文前的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一个为多余选项。

A.theB.warmthC.orD.forE.WhenF.on

LastFridayevening,myneighborJulieaskedmetohelphersearchforsomeinformationabouttheQingmingFestival.31.Iwasaboutto(正要)turnonthecomputer,Irememberedthatmyfatheroncewarnedmenottouseitwithouthispermission(许可),32.hewouldpunishme.SoI

hadtotellJuliethatIcouldn’thelp.

Thenextmorning,myfathercamebackfromhisbusinesstrip.WhenItoldhim

33.truth,heagreedthatIcouldusehiscomputer.IwasverygladtocallJulie.SoonJuliecame,andwesearchedtheInternet.Afterawhile,wefinished.

Intheafternoon,someofourrelativescametovisitus.Theybroughtalotofbeautifulpresents34.us.Andwetreatedthemwithkindnessand35..Whiletheadultsweretalking,wechildrenwerelyingonthe

grass.Thenweplayedgameshappily.Weallhadagoodtime.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

Mother’sDayisalwaysafuntimeatmyhouseeveryyear.Thisyearisnoexception.MybrotherandIwantourmomtofeel36bygiving

heradayofffromfamilychores.Inthemorning,Iwokeupbeforeeveryoneelsetohangupaposterthat37“HappyMother’sDay!”Mydadalsogotupearlyandhelpedsetuparosebouquetinavase.

Whenmymomwokeup,shereadcardswe38nexttoherbedwithabigsmile.Whileshewaswatchingthemorningnewswithmydad,itwastimeto39mycookingskills.

Imadesomedeliciousfoodwithmybrother’shelp.MymomandIloveboardgames,soafterashort40aroundtheneighborhood,weplayedallofherfavorites.Inmyfamily,playingafunboardgameturnsintoabig41andcanbecomeveryheated.Oneofusalwaysbecomesaloserafterbeingbeateninthegame.Theafternoongamesmadeallofustired.Adelicioustakeoutdinnerfrommymom’sfavoriterestaurant42us.Thefestivities43withice-creamandmorequalityfamilytime,whilewatchingoneofmymom’sfavoritemoviesfromherteenageyears.

Itwassucha44day,anditwasgreattobeabletoshowmymomhowmuchweappreciateherandthankherfor45shedoesforourfamily.Mother’sDayshouldbeeveryday.

()36.A.freeB.specialC.normal

()37.A.saidB.wroteC.recorded

()38.A.workedoutB.putoutC.laidout

()39.A.showB.practiceC.improve

()40.A.talkB.walkC.rest

()41.A.testB.discussionC.competition

()42.A.realizedB.excitedC.surprised

()43.A.startedB.endedC.succeeded

()44.A.happyB.busyC.tiring

()45.A.whomB.thatC.what

第三部分阅读(共三节,满分50分)

第一节(共12小题;每小题2.5分,满分30分)

阅读下面三个语篇,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中,选出最佳选项。

A

TheMid-AutumnFestivalisaveryimportantChinesefestival.Itfallsonthe15thdayoflunarAugust.Afewdaysbeforethefestival,everyone

inthefamilywillhelptomakethehousecleanandbeautiful.Lanternswillbehunginfrontofthehouse.Intheeveningtherewillbeabigfamilydinner.Peoplewhoworkfarawayfromtheirhomeswilltrytocomebackforthereunion(团聚).Afterdinner,peoplewilllightthelanternswhichareusuallyredandround.Childrenwillplaywiththeirowntoylanternshappily.Atnightthemoonisusuallyroundandbright.Peoplecanenjoythemoonwhileeatingmooncakeswhicharethespecialfoodforthisfestival.

Father’sDayiscelebratedonthethirdSundayofJunebothintheUSAandtheUK.Ms.SonoraSmartDodd,alovingdaughterfromSpokane,hadthegoodideathatsocietymustcelebrateadaytohonorthefather,becausehemadeanimportantcontribution(贡献)totheraisingofchildren.Peoplecelebratethefestivalbyhonoringtheirfathersandexpressingloveforthem.Theygivetheirfatherspopulargiftslikecards,flowers,chocolatesandties.Littlechildrenoftensendhand-madegiftstotheirdads.

()46.WhatwillpeopledobeforetheMid-AutumnFestivalA.Lightthelanterns.B.Haveabigfamilydinner.

C.Cleantheirhousesandhangthelanterns.

()47.WhatdoesthemoonusuallylooklikeonthenightoftheMid-AutumnFestival

A.Redandround.B.Roundandbright.C.Redandbright.

()48.WhenisFather’sDayintheUSA

A.OnthethirdSundayofJune.

B.OnthesecondSundayofJune.

C.OnthethirdSaturdayofJune.

()49.WhydidpeoplesetupFather’sDaytohonorthefatherA.Becausethefatherwantedtogettogetherwithhischildren.B.Becausethefatherexpressedgreatloveforhischildren.

C.Becausethefathermadeacontributiontotheraisingofchildren.

B

Birthdaysarecelebratedallovertheworld.Sometraditionsare

rathersimilarfromonecountrytoanother:candles,cakesandbirthday

wishes.Buttherearealsodifferentwaystocelebratebirthdays.Hereareafew:

Argentina(阿根廷):InArgentina,asinmanyLatinAmerican

countries,oneofthemostimportantbirthdaypartiesisagirl’s

fifteenth.Whengirlsturn15,theyhaveahugepartyanddancefirstwiththeirfathers,andthentheboysattheparty.

China:Thebirthdaychildreceivespresentsfromtheparents.Friendsandfamilymembersareinvitedtodinner,andnoodlesareservedtowishthebirthdaychildalonglife.

Denmark(丹麦):Aflagisflownoutsideawindowtoshowthatsomeonewholivesinthathouseiscelebratingthebirthday.Presentsareplacedaroundthechild’sbedwhileheissleepingsohecanseethemimmediatelywhenhewakesup.

Holland(荷兰):Thebirthdaychildreceivesanespeciallylargepresent.Thefamilyalsoputflowersorballoonsonthebirthdaychild’schairtomakeitbeautiful.

India:UsuallyIndianchildrenwearwhitetoschool.However,the

birthdaychildwearscoloredclothestoschoolandgivesoutchocolatestoeveryoneintheclass.His∕Herbestfriendhelpsdothis.

Japan:Thebirthdaychildwearsnewclothestomarkthespecialtime.Certainbirthdaysaremoreimportantthanothersandthesearecelebratedwithavisittotheshrine(神殿).Thesearethethirdandseventhbirthdaysforgirlsandthefifthforboys.

()50.ThebirthdaychildcanseethepresentsinDenmark.A.atthepartyB.outsideawindowC.aroundthebed

()51.InHolland,thebirthdaychildcanseeonhis∕herchair.

A.foodordrinksB.flowersorballoonsC.booksorclothes

()52.In,onlybirthdaychildrenwearcoloredclothestoschool.

A.ArgentinaB.ChinaC.India

()53.Thepassageismainlyabout.

A.birthdaytraditionsindifferentcountries

B.similarbirthdaytraditionsinsomecountries

C.children’sbirthdaysinWesterncountries

C

Tomb-SweepingDayisatraditionalChinesefestival.ItusuallyfallsinApril.Peoplehavemanywaystospendthisspecialday.Oneofthemistoeatqingtuan.Thesnackisamust-haveformanypeople.

InthesouthernpartofChina,eatingqingtuanatthebeginningofspringisakindoftradition.Itismadeofstickyriceandredbeanpaste(红豆沙).▲Thesecretbehinditsmouth-wateringtasteismugwortleaves(艾蒿叶).

Peopleinthisareausuallyputqingtuanonthetombs(墓)oftheirdeadfamilymemberstocherishthepastmemory.Makingqingtuanisalsoachanceforfamilymemberstogettogetherathome.

Now,qingtuanhasalreadyspreaditsspecialtastetothenorthernpartofChina.LiYuan,a30-year-oldengineerwhogrewupinZhejiangProvince,broughtqingtuanbacktoBeijingwhereheworks.“Ittastesdifferentinandoutofmyhometown,”hesaid.“There’snoplacelikehome.”

Qingtuanhasmanydifferenttastesinsideit,suchasapplesandbeanmilk,tomeetcustomers’tastes.Thedifferenceofthetasteshowsthatit’sgettingmoreandmorepopularacrossthewholecountry.

()54.Whichofthefollowingcanbeputin“▲”A.Itisfamousforitssoftness,freshnessandsweetness.B.Atthesametime,itlooksverybeautiful.

C.Southernpeopleusuallyuseittowelcometheirguests.

()55.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“cherish”meaninChineseA.遗忘B.怀念C.祈求

()56.WecanknowfromthepassagethatLiYuan.A.lovesnoplaceB.sellsqingtuanC.worksinBeijing

()57.Whatcanbethebesttitleforthepassage

A.HowtoMakeQingtuan

B.TheHistoryofTomb-SweepingDay

C.TheCustomsofTomb-SweepingDay

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,选项中有一项为多余选项。

It’sJune,andthesummervacationwillbeginsoon.That’sagoodthing.Mostkidslovethesummervacation—they’veworkedhardduringtheschoolyearand58..Also,thefreedomofsummergivesthemself-esteem(自尊心),happiness,andcreativity.Whenkidshavefreetime,59.,causingthemtofeelgoodaboutthemselvesandbelieveinthemselves.

Butthere’sanotherside:thefreedomofsummercancausethe“summerdrop”,wherekidsforgetsomeofthereading,writingandmathskills60..Manystudentsgodowninreadinglevelsduringthesummer.Mathskillsarealsoeasilyforgettableforkidsduringthetwomonthsofschoolbreak.Alotofteachersspendweeksplayingcatch-upinthefalltomakeupforthesummerdrop.Toavoidthisdropinlearning,61..

Travelingcanbeafantasticwayforparentstoencouragecontinuedlearningduringthesummertime.Whethertakingthekidsonaroadtriptovisitfamily,orgettingonaflighttotravelinadifferentprovinceorcountry,thelearningpossibilitiesareendless.Ifyouandyourfamilyhavearoadtriporvacationplannedthissummer,62..Withalittleplanning,parentscancreatelearningopportunitiesthataresofun.Thekidswon’tevenrealizeyouareputtingeducationintotheirfreetimequietlyandsecretly.

A.they’velearnedatschoolB.theyshouldgetsomefreetimetohavefunC.theyoftencomeupwiththeirowngamesandprojectsD.takeadvantageofthetimetoaddsomefunlearningactivitiesE.it’suptoparentstoencouragecontinuedlearningduringthesummerF.sothestudentswilltravelalotinthesummervacation

第三节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

阅读下面短文,根据其内容填空和回答问题。(63至66题每空不超过3个词,67题回答问题。)

DoyouloveseeingbeautifullanternsoutsideThebesttimetodothisisduringtheLanternFestival,whichfallsonthe15thdayofthefirstlunarmonth.

Watchinglanternsisagreatevent.Youcanseelanternsindifferentsizesandshapes,fromanimalstoplants.Tomakethisactivitymore

fun,peoplestickriddles(谜语)onthelanterns.

Insomeplaces,peoplelikeflyingskylanterns,whicharecalledKongminglanterns.Whenthebrightlightsflyhighinthesky,peoplebless(祝福)familymembersandmakewishes.Releasingriverlightsisalsoawaytoblessothers.

Inoldtimes,theLanternFestivalwasalsoromantic.Atthattime,younggirlswerenotallowedtogooutveryoftenexceptduringcertainfestivals.Therefore,watchinglanternsgaveyoungpeopleachancetomeeteachother.AlinefromXinQiji,apoetduringtheSongDynastyshowsthis,“Isearchedforherinthousands,hundredsofways.SuddenlyIturned,andthereshewasintherecedinglight.”

63.TheLanternFestivalthe15thdayofthefirstlunarmonth.64.Peoplealwayswatchlanternsindifferent.

65.Skylanternsorriverlightsarereleasedbypeopletoblessandmakewishes.

66.It’sachanceforyoungpeopletoinoldtimeswhenwatchinglanterns.

67.DoyoulikewatchinglanternsWhy

第四部分语言运用(共两节,满分25分)

第一节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)

根据中文意思,补全英语译文。(每空限填一词,缩写算一词)68.你应该和你的妹妹分享糖果。

Youshouldthecandiesyouryoungersister.

69.我想学习新单词,以便我可以更好地理解英文电影。

IwanttolearnnewwordsIcanhaveabetterunderstandingofEnglishmovies.

70.这个警察警告这个男人酒后不要驾车。

Thepolicemanthemantodriveafterdrinking.71.由于春节期间吃得太多,里克增重了5磅。

RickhasfivepoundsbecauseofeatingtoomuchduringtheSpringFestival.

72.他看起来很忧虑。我怀疑他是否已经知道了这个结果。

Helooksworried.Ihehasalreadyknownabouttheresult.第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)

阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的词或括号内单词的正确形式。

TherearetwospecialdaysforparentsinAmerica.OneisMother’sDayon

73.secondSundayofMay,andtheotherisFather’sDayonthe74.(three)SundayofJune.Onthesetwodays,75.(America)childrenoften

givegiftstotheirparentsortakethemout76.lunchor

mongiftsareflowersandcardsfor77.(mother)andshirtsortiesforfathers.Itis78.(become)moreand79.(much)

populartocelebrateMother’sDayandFather’sDayinChina.Chinesechildrenalsogivesomelittlegiftstotheirparents,80.havedinnerwithparents.81.(Actual),therearemanyways82.(show)ourlove.Wedon’thavetospendalotofmoney.Itisagoodideatohelpparentstodosomethinginstead.

第五部分写作(满分25分)

假如你叫李华,昨天你收到了英国笔友尼克(Nick)给你发来的电子邮件。请根据邮件内容及所给要求回复他的邮件。

DearLiHua,How’severythinggoingIknowthere’safestivalcalledtheMid-AutumnFestivalinyourcountry.Howinteresting!CouldyoupleasetellmesomethingaboutitAndhowdidyoucelebrateitthisyearLookingforwardtohearingfromyou.Yours,Nick

要求:1.语言表达要准确,语意要通顺、连贯;

2.词数不少于80,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。

DearNick,

HowareyouI’mreallygladthatyouareinterestedintheMid-AutumnFestival.NowI’dliketotellyousomethingaboutit.

Bestwishes!

Yours,LiHua听力材料

第一部分听力

第一节听对话,选择相应的图片。(读一遍)

1.W:WhydoyouliketheDragonBoatFestival

M:BecauseIlikericedumplings.

2.W:WhatcanIdoforyou

M:IwouldlikesomeChristmaspresents.

3.W:DoyouwanttogofishingonChildren’sDay

M:No,Idon’t.Iwanttoseeamovie.

4.W:NextMondayisTeachers’Day.Ineedtosendsomecardstomyteachers,butIhavenomoney.WhatshouldIdo

M:Well,youcouldmakesomecardsbyyourself.

5.M:DoyouknowHalloweenisaveryspecialfestivalintheWest

W:Yes,andIalsoknowpeoplecelebrateitbymakingpumpkinlanterns.

6.W:Therearesomanypeopleinthestreet!

M:Yes.TheSpringFestivaliscoming.Theyarebusygettingreadyforit.

第二节听句子,选择最佳应答。(读一遍)

7.I’mgoingtoThailandwithmyparentsaftertheexams.

8.WhendopeopleeatzongziinChina

9.WhatdoyouthinkoftheWaterFestival

10.Howdeliciousthemooncakestaste!

11.CouldIhavealookatyourphotosinThailand,please

12.Ican’thavetheSpringFestivalwithmyfamilythisyear.

第三节听对话,选择最佳选项完成句子。(读两遍)

13.M:Hey,Jane!MerryChristmas!

W:Thankyouandthesametoyou!

14.M:Whereisyoursister

W:Sheisadmiringthemooninthegarden.

15.M:Linlin,whatshouldwedoforourmotheronMother’sDay

W:Er,let’shelphercleanthehouse,OK

16.W:Welcomeback,Chris.Howwasyourholiday

M:Notbad!Butthetripbackwasverylong.Thetrainwas