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绝密★考试结束前
2023学年第二学期温州环大罗山联盟期中联考
高二年级英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷共10页满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。
选择题部分
第一部分听力 （共两节，满分30分）
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。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 did the boy do last night
A. He packed his schoolbag. B. He washed the dishes. C. He watched TV.
2. What is the woman probably going to do
A. Throw a dinner party for Miss Silva. B. Tell Miss Silva the good news.
C. Buy Miss Silva a gift.
3. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Charge the printer. B. Ask Daisy for help. C. Purchase new printing paper.
4. Why can't the man use all the facilities
A. It's a privilege of the life members. B. He didn't apply for a membership card.
C. His membership card is invalid.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Decorating a room. B. Getting necessary tools. C. Assembling a bookshelf.
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。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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How many cars were involved in the accident
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
7. What can we learn about the red car
A. It hasn't been found yet. B. It crashed into a black car. C. Its license plate number is NSG568.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How much money has the woman paid for the late fee
A. 150 dollars. B.300 dollars. C.450 dollars.
9. What does the man mean in the end
A. He will talk to the credit card company. B. He wants the woman's new address.
C. He forgot to take his cellphone.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What does the woman worry about the house at first
A. It's less than perfect in the environment. B. The agent overstated its benefits.
C. It's overpriced.
11. What do we know about the woman
A. She wants to buy a multifunctional bathtub. B. She likes to cook food in an oven.
C. She is going to retire soon.
12. What does the woman like about the house
A. The kitchen. B. The bathroom. C. The balcony.
13. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Bargain with Martin. B. Go to see other places. C. Sign a contract.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a shop. B. In the street. C. In a railway station.
15. What does the man go to New York for
A. Starting a new life. B. Going on business. C. Traveling.
16. What did the man probably do
A. An editor. B. A writer. C. A salesperson.
17. What will the man do next
A. Buy a box of chocolate. B. Catch the train. C. Write a story.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. In which place can people see a comedy show
A. Nottinghamshire. B. Bristol. C. London.
19. When will the Balloon Fiesta be held
A. Late August. B. Mid-August. C. Early August.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To attract visitors. B. To arrange the schedule. C. To discuss some traditions.
第二部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
While tea may have originated in Asia, now there are many countries all around the world that have tea woven into their food culture and traditions. This is one of the very special parts of tea as it has a way of connecting people all over the world in different ways and ceremonies that finally all results in a group of people sitting together and enjoying a cup of tea.
Chinese tea culture
Since China is viewed as the birthplace of tea, it is no wonder that Chinese tea culture is rich with history and tradition. Today, Chinese tea continues to be used in Chinese medicine and is commonly consumed on both casual and formal occasions both for personal enjoyment and to represent Chinese cultural traditions.
Japanese tea culture
Japan also has a long history with tea, especially Japanese Matcha, which is a kind of ground green tea that is commonly used in Japanese tea ceremonies and only in recent years became popular in Western culture.
British tea culture
When many people think about tea, British tea culture is what comes to mind. A hot cup of English Breakfast or Earl Grey tea serves with a little milk and a biscuit in the afternoon as a pick-me-up for the day. Even though tea may not be native to England, this British tea tradition is still going strong today.
Moroccan tea culture
When you visit Morocco, it is hard to miss the outstanding tea culture that is such a large part of Moroccan hospitality. Before any gathering, negotiation, or sale of a product, a pot of mint tea is always prepared and served among the host and guests. This is an expression of Moroccan tradition and hospitality, which should always be accepted by guests as a sign of appreciation and respect to the host.
21. Why can tea find its way into various food cultures
A. It originates in Asian Countries. B. It forms different ceremonies.
C. It gets people connected easily. D. It allows people to sit together.
22. In which country may a cup of mint tea be served before negotiation
A. China. B. Japan. C. Britain. D. Morocco.
23. In which column（专栏） on social media may the text appear
A. Healthy You. B. Social Insight.
C. Cultural Corner. D. Itchy Feet Travel.
B
In the 1970s, a new supermarket selling LPs arrived in my hometown and I began devoting my pocket money to acquiring records. I swiftly developed an affection for Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, harboring dreams of performing that music myself. Despite the absence of a piano at home, there was one at my grandmother's care home, where I learned to play Beethoven by ear, with pigeons cooing and farmers working in the fields. It was truly magical.
Entering the Royal Academy of Arts at 16 marked the beginning of my artistic journey. In my 30s, I took another significant step in life-marriage. My wife worked at Elephants World, a reserve dedicated to the care of rescued domestic elephants. These elephants have worked for humans all their life and many are blind or disabled from being treated badly, so I wanted to make the effort to carry something heavy myself. For my 50th birthday, my wife successfully persuaded the manager to allow us to bring a piano into the reserve, bringing music to the elephants' lives.
Initially, when I started playing, it was hard to hear the piano above the sounds of nature and the elephants chewing grass. However, everything changed when a blind elephant ceased eating and tuned into my playing. It struck me that this elephant, trapped in a world of darkness, had a profound love for music. From that moment on, there was no longer any concern about disturbing their peace. We occasionally film these performances, and now, we proudly have nearly 700,000 YouTube subscribers.
I continue to play for these elephants that run freely in the reserve, despite the constant potential danger. Surprisingly, it's the moody male elephants who show the most fascination with the music. I firmly believe it has a calming effect. These elephants' breathing actually slows down when I play, which tells me they are relaxed and happy. I've even witnessed elephants seemingly dancing to Beethoven's tunes. With their exceptional hearing and the ability to sense vibrations（震动） through their feet, I am convinced that elephants grasp the language of human expression. This serves as a powerful illustration that music serves as a universal language, connecting us all.
24. What motivated the author's early affection for music
A. Exposure to Beethoven's music. B. Employment at Elephants World.
C. Attendance at the Royal Academy of Arts. D. Piano teaching at his grandma's care home.
25. What did the author's 50th birthday celebration symbolize
A. Personal achievements in music. B. A combination of music and care.
C. Successful fundraising for the reserve. D. Recognition for the author's artistic journey.
26. What role did music play in the lives of the elephants in the reserve
A. Emotional recovery. B. Physical exercise.
C. Financial support. D. Artistic expression.
27. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text
A. Save the Mistreated Elephants B. Connect the Elephants with Music
C. Play the Piano for Rescued Elephants D. Make the Hearing of Elephants Sharp
C
The world has changed greatly since Herman Fisher met Irving Price and Helen Schelle in 1930. The trio（三人组） founded Fisher-Price, maker of popular toy series such as Thomas &Friends, Power Wheels, and Little panies like Fisher-Price are exploring how the world of toys and parenting will change with the development of technology. Fisher-Price recently cooperated with Continuum, a global innovation designer. Together, they created a short video called The Future of Parenting, along with a short essay explaining the thoughts behind the video.
One thought of the video explores how parenting will change when the teens of today raised with data-providing devices such as Fitbit and iPad begin raising kids of their own. Is this a generation that will desire data in all of their kids’toys The answer may be “yes” and perhaps the product appearing in the video will appeal to them.
If you interpret the video as a clear vision of the future of parenting, you won't be blamed for fearing holograms（全息图） will take over your house as a mom or dad. The benefit of holograms in the video is their potential for giving traditional toys the ability to personalize responses, depending on the age and development of the child playing with the traditional toy.
Of course, you might ask yourself, “Do data-providing toys have an advantage over traditional toys in terms of their effects ” The answer may be negative. Lego, a traditional brick toy-maker, on all counts remains a successful company. And studies point out its toys’benefits to children’s creativity. In addition, recent research demonstrates that toys containing data can potentially prevent language development, compared with traditional puzzles and bricks.
On the one hand, parents know that they should limit their kids'screen time to keep them healthy, and the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidance on daily screen time. On the other hand, technology can be wonderfully engaging and can provide excellent educational opportunities for children. Nothing is perfect and we should embrace every aspect of a new thing.
28. What are companies like Fisher-Price currently exploring
A. The impact of technological advances on toys and parenting.
B. The way to be an outstanding global innovation designer.
C. New ideas of making short videos of creative toys.
D. Techniques used to produce popular toy series.
29. According to the author, teenagers raised with data-providing devices may ______.
A. be fond of devoting themselves to improving technology
B. be afraid of the negative impact of electronic toys
C. pass their preference for such toys on to their kids
D. show great creativity and imagination
30. What's Paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Advantages and disadvantages of modern technology.
B. Comparisons of the effects of two kinds of toys.
C. Suggestions on how to choose suitable toys.
D. Advances in technology used to make toys.
31. What does the author want to show at the end of the text
A. Love me, love my dog. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Everything is a two-edged sword. D. Hope for the best; prepare for the worst.
D
Scenes of a comic character swelling up after eating peanuts in Western TV shows have long been puzzling for many Chinese viewers, as few people in China meet those who have a severe peanut allergy（过敏反应）.
Their confusion can be explained by Chinese researchers in a new study that Chinese adults and children are more likely to be allergic to seafood, and less likely to be allergic to peanuts compared to people in the United States and Europe. “Animal-derived （动物源的） foods were the primary offending foods, especially shrimp, and skin symptoms were the most commonly reported unpleasant reactions,” said the study. The difference means that cultural, dietary, industrialization and biological factors can play an important role in food allergy patterns, it added.
Chen Hongbing, a professor from the State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology at Nanchang University, who was involved in the study, said, “For instance, in a previous study on self-reported food allergies among children, seafood topped the list, followed by fish, eggs, fruits and milk.” However, some research also puts wheat as one of the most common allergy triggers among the general population, eggs and milk are considered the most common allergens among infants and young babies. Chen said more research is needed to address these discrepancies（差异性） and to determine if various dietary habits across China result in varied food sensitivity.
Luo Xiaoqun, a doctor who was not involved in the studies at Fudan University's Huashan Hospital, said that the increasing rate of food allergies is a phenomenon observed worldwide, driven by changes in lifestyles, eating habits, as well as growing health awareness and diagnostic ability.
Reading allergen labeling on food packages is an easy way to protect consumers from potential allergy triggers. However, food allergen labeling in China is not obligated currently and labeling largely follows an international food regulations. “China has made improvements in devising food labeling standards in recent years, hopefully our findings can accelerate the process of making such labeling compulsory in the near future,” Chen said.
32. What's the purpose of writing paragraph 1
A. To introduce food people are commonly allergic to.
B. To make a comparison between different allergies.
C. To introduce a study about allergies.
D. To describe typical allergy symptoms.
33. Which of the following doesn't affect food allergy patterns in the new study
A. eating habits. B. cultural factors
C. diagnostic ability D. biological factors
34. What does the underlined word “triggers” in paragraph 3 mean
A. results B. patterns C. reactions D. causes
35. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. China has popularized food labeling in recent years.
B. The findings have speeded up the process of food labeling.
C. Professor Chen expects a promising future of food labeling.
D. China makes no progress in making food labeling.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5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。
Engaging with the past
Imagine you're at home, you start a role-playing game where you can enjoy views of the Nanjing Qinhuai Lantern Festival, completing set tasks along the Qinhua i River. This is one way for video games to enjoy the traditional Chinese culture without having to travel there.
36 Perfect World Games, an online gaming company, recently invited a group of heritage experts including Chen Haitao, a designer from the Dunhuang Academy; and Zhou Xianguang, an inheritor of Longquan sword intangible（非物质的） cultural heritage—to Beijing to discuss new ways to promote traditional Chinese culture.
This year, Zhou was invited to submit designs for swords in its online mobile game Jade Dynasty. They kept the features of swords that were used during the Tang Dynasty but absorbed fairy and knight-themed elements from the game. 37 That enabled players to know another aspect of Chinese heritage. Zhou says, “Since games are welcomed by young people, we can make them familiar with traditional culture as they play. 38 ”
The trend toward combining games with cultural heritage started decades ago. 39 Traditional culture once served merely as a background to the gameplay, and failed to offer a de tailed experience. Now the company digs out details and divides them into small sections, and focuses on their unique cultural points, so players can gain a deeper experience.
40 Some overseas players also have a strong interest in Chinese culture, but may find it too difficult to understand. So the company tries to convey the culture in ways they are familiar with to help them better understand.
A. And that's not all.
B. These games are also available to players overseas.
C. However, these early attempts were described as “vague”（含糊的） .
D. Games featuring traditional culture attract more young players.
E. Several decades ago, the practice of sword-making nearly died out.
F. Besides, some figures seen in Dunhuang's wall paintings were also added to the mobile game.
G. It increases the number of channels available to spread knowledge about our cultural heritage.
第三部分 语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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。
Never had a lovely sunflower been absent to my house on my birthday, since I turned 13, no cards or notes in it. Calls to the flower shop were always 41 —it was a cash purchase.
I never stopped 42 who the mysterious giver might be. Some of my happiest moments were spent daydreaming about someone wonderful but too shy to disclose his or her 43 .
My mother even 44 my imaginations. She’d ask me if there was someone who I had done a special favor and then might be showing 45 . As a teenager, 46 , I had more fun assuming that it might be a boy I had a crush on.
When I was 17, I failed 47 in a significant test. That night when the result came, I just 48 my self to sleep. When I awoke in the morning, my mother comforted, “Don't indulge（沉湎）! It's not a big deal!”. Yet, I remember 49 out of the house at that time, yelling...“You just don't understand”.
One month before my graduation from high school, my father died of a heart attack. My feelings ranged from pain to 50 so that I became completely uninterested in the upcoming ceremony. But my mother, in the midst of her own grief, would deny my 51 any of those things. Before my father died, we had shopped a party dress which made me feel like a（an） 52 Cinderella. But it was the wrong size. Later I totally forgot about the dress. My mother didn't. The day before the dance, I found that dress, in the right size, 53 still in the box to me-gracefully, and lovingly. She just wanted her child to feel loved and showed that there still existed magic and beauty even 54 hardships.
Actually, my mother passed away one week after I got married. That year the adorable sunflower stopped 55 .
41. A. in vain B. in place C. in charge D. in private
42. A. calculating B. expecting C. consulting D. assuming
43. A. profile B. identity C. capacity D. presence
44. A. subscribed to B. referred to C. contributed to D. turned to
45. A. applause B. anticipation C. appreciation D. assistance
46. A. otherwise B. moreover C. therefore D. though
47. A. proudly B. miserably C. unexpectedly D. sincerely
48. A. applied B. urged C. cried D. exposed
49. A. hurrying B. rolling C. pacing D. storming
50. A. abandonment B. confusion C. tiredness D. astonishment
51. A. grasping B. interrupting C. admitting D. skipping
52. A. reasonable B. awesome C. ordinary D. imaginative
53. A. composed B. thrown C. paid D. delivered
54. A. in response to B. in face of C. in case of D. by means of
55. A. cheering up B. lighting up C. showing up D. warming up
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。
Born into an ethnic Miao family in rural Guizhou Province, Zhang was exposed from a young age to the rich tradition of Miao embroidery（刺绣）— 56 cultural craft that has been passed down through generations. She spent countless hours as a child 57 （observe） her mother and grandmother stitching fancy patterns onto fabric s by hand. In 2003, hoping to modernize and share this heritage, she opened her first clothing shop in the provincial capital.
A decade later, Zhang 58 （establish） her own clothing brand focusing on combining traditional Chinese-style qipao dresses with colorful customized embroidery patterns. “We have trained hundreds of local Miao women in the ancient needlework techniques,” Zhang 59 （ proud） remarked. “The clothing line celebrates their breathtaking handiwork, 60 I hope advances my home village's revitalization.”
Her 61 （commit） to cultural preservation and rural development was recognized in 2019, when the China Women's Handicraft Innovation Competition 62 （hold） and Zhang's innovative design collection won top honors. In an interview afterwards, she reflected on both preserving traditional skills through new media, 63 expanding economic opportunities for artisans. “We attach equal importance 64 cultural inheritance and market expansion,” Zhang stated. “In the future, we'll continue innovating designs 65 （display） Miao embroidery's beauty and diversity.”
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作 （满分15分）
假如你是李华，你和外国交换生 Peter 计划组织一场名为“Cross-Cultural Food Exhibition”的活动请写一封邮件给 Peter，内容包括：
1. 你对活动形式的建议；
2. 约定时间讨论安排和分工。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Lihua
第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
One morning, Father was helping Danny pack his bag for a holiday camp. “Do I really have to go, Father ” Danny asked hesitantly. “Son, sometimes the best lessons in life are learnt at camps,” Father encouraged. “But I never have the right words to say when talking to someone new,” Danny complained. “Alright, let's make a deal. If you learn something good at this camp, this shall be the last holiday camp I sign you up for,” Father responded with a proposal. “Deal,” Danny replied.
Right after dinner on the first day at camp, everyone was busy packing their bags in preparation for the night walk, Danny headed to the canteen to get a bottle of iced tea. Just as Danny was about to secure the bottle cap, he was caught off-guard as someone suddenly brushed past him and hit his arm. The bottle slipped out of his hands and fell to the floor. Light brown liquid flowed out, creating ugly mess on the floor. Danny caught a flash of a boy in a green T-shirt running off into the distance. “How rudely,” Danny shouted, gritting his teeth “Not even an apology!”
Just then, Mr Halim, the camp guide, approached Danny. “What are you doing here inste-”he asked but stopped midway when he saw the mess on the floor. “It wasn’t me!” Danny raised his voice in his defence. “You'll fix this mess you created before we head out for the night walk,”Mr Halim remarked, walking off in a hurry before Danny could explain himself.
“How unfortunate,” Danny thought to himself, “It wasn't even my fault to begin with. Getting down on his knees, he started wiping up the mess. Twenty minutes passed and the floor was dry. Danny managed to calm himself down and think clearly. He recalled how Father had given him a second chance when he broke his vase by mistake a week ago. Realizing that what had happened just now might have been an accident, Danny resolved to let the past rest.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As Danny got up to leave, he saw the boy in the green T-shirt approaching him. _______________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
The next day when Father came to fetch Danny, he saw a cheerful Danny. ___________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
2023学年第二学期温州环大罗山联盟期中联考高二年级英语学科
英语参考答案及评分标准
第一部分:听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CCBAC 6-10 BABAB 11-15 BCCAA 16-20 CBABA
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23 CDC 24—27 ABAC 28—31 ACBC 32-35 CCDC
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 AFGCB
第三部分：语言运用 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 AABCC 46-50 DBCDA 51-55 DBDBC
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. a 57. observing 58. established 59. proudly 60. which
61. commitment 62. was held 63. and 64. to 65. to display
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
1. 应用文（15分）
One possible version:
Dear Peter,
As we are preparing for the “Cross-Cultural Food Exhibition”, I'd love to share a few thoughts on how we could shape the event to make it more appealing and informative.
Firstly, my proposal is to set up small booths/stands, each offering traditional cuisines from different countries, accompanied by brief introductions of its cultural significance. Additionally, it would be interesting to include interactive cooking workshops, allowing participants to engage in the cooking experience actively. Let's coordinate a meeting to further brainstorm and assign responsibilities. How about getting together at 3 p. m. next Tuesday
Hopefully, you will find my suggestions helpful. Looking forward to seeing you.
Yours,
Li Hua
2. 读后续写（25分）
One possible version:
As Danny got up to leave, he saw the boy in the green T-shirt approaching him. Standing still, Danny cast him a confused look. “I'm Siva.” the boy started to explain sincerely, “I felt bad for causing the spill earlier when I ran to get my torch for the night walk. I knew I had to make up for what I had done earlier. That's why I'm here to say sorry.” “Well, I was upset at first,” Danny admitted. “But not anymore. I figured you might not have done it on purpose,” he added. For a few brief moments, their gazes locked, and then they burst into laughter, understanding the mutual relief they felt. With this newfound friendship, they joyfully embarked on the night walk.
The next day when Father came to fetch Danny, he saw a cheerful Danny: Expecting to find a disheartened and defeated boy, he was pleasantly surprised to see Danny engaging in lively conversation with a boy in a green T-shirt, face radiating with joy and enthusiasm. Truly remarkable! As they drove home, Danny couldn't contain his excitement, eagerly sharing stories about his newfound friend. “I had an amazing time and learned something truly valuable!" Danny exclaimed enthusiastically. With a teasing grin, Father replied, "Well done, lad! So, according to our initial deal, this camp is the last one, huh ” Danny shook his head vigorously, pleading eagerly for another trip to the camp.
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Mom, where is my schoolbag I saw it on the sofa when I was enjoying that program on Brazil last night.（1）
W: I put it on the shoe cupboard while you were arguing with your sister about who did the dishes.
M: Fine. I thought it was hidden by her after she finished the dishes.
Text 2
M: Miss Silva will continue as publishing director.
W: Wow. I am bursting to tell her the good news at the dinner party.
M: Er, actually, she was the first to hear the news.
W: Fine, then I guess I can only get a bunch of flowers to give her a surprise.（2）
Text 3
W: David, the printer says out of paper. Where can I find some
M: Consumables such as printing paper are in our administrative director, Daisy's charge. She sits behind Simon.（3） She always buys it from the nearby shop.
Text 4
M: Excuse me, Miss. Why don't I have unrestricted access to all the facilities
W: Sorry, sir. If you are a life member of our club, then you can.
M: You mean the facilities are only open to life members, not regular members
W: Yes.（4）
Text5 （第5题为主旨大意题）
W: I think these woods should be fixed to the wall with screws, or it can't support the weight of our books.
M: The modules come complete with tools and instructions for assembly.
W: I didn't find the tools. But we have a hammer borrowed from our neighbor.
◆screw 螺丝钉；螺丝
◆module 组件；模块；配件
Text 6
M: I see you seem to have hit some problems here.
W: Yes, sir. I was coming out of the tollbooth, and a red car bombed down the street at a crazy speed and crashed into a white car in front of me. I put on the brakes, but ended up hitting the back of the white car from behind anyway. （6） Fortunately, the black car at the back escaped from danger. And then I found the red car had gone.
M: So you are telling me this was a hit and run. Did either of you manage to get the red car's license plate number （7）
W: Yes, it was“NSG586”.
M: Thanks. You don't need to worry that you'll be charged for the damages to this white car. The red car is solely blamed for the accident. You won't be held responsible.
W: That's a relief.
◆hit 【熟词生义】遇到困难；经历不愉快的事情
◆tollbooth （道路、桥梁的） 收费站
◆hit and run 交通肇事逃逸
Text 7
W: What a pain in the neck.
M: What's wrong, Sara
W: The credit card company sent the bill to my old address again. This is the third time! （8） I thought we had settled all matters after the last time I called. Every time I have to pay 150 dollars for late fees.（8）
M: That's unfair. You must ask them to solve it completely.
W: I am so tired of dealing with them. I think I might just let it go and pay the late fee.
M: Don't do that. Call again and insist on talking to someone who can get it done directly.
W: Every time I call, I get the same story. And if I ask to speak with the manager, I have to call back later because no one is there.
M: Sounds like they don't treat it seriously. Dial the number and give me the cellphone.（9）
◆late fee 滞纳金
Text8
M: So, what do you say I thought they would charge a lot.
W: It does seem nearly perfect. I can't help thinking we have walked into Martin's trap.（10）
M: Ha-ha, don't worry. It's his job to talk the place up. （10） I do love that multifunctional bathtub. Is there anything you don't like about this house
W: Nothing in particular.
M: I thought maybe you were dissatisfied with the kitchen. I know you like spending your time baking.（11）
W: Yes, the kitchen is small, but that's no problem. The balcony could balance out the shortage. （12） But it costs so much money that we will overspend our budget. And it seems impossible to bargain with him.
M: Well, we should remember why we are doing this. We wanted to give Mike a better growth environment and prepare for our parents' retirement.
W: You are right. We'll make the offer, then （13）
M: Sure. Let’s find Martin and tell him it’s a go.（13）
◆talk sth. up 过分夸奖; 吹捧
Text 9 （第14题为推断题）
M: Could you tell me where Llanelli railway station is
W: Yeah. Just one block that way.
M: Thanks, do you mind if I take a load off The train to New York departs in forty minutes.（15）（17）
W: Why are you going there （15）
M: Well, in a nutshell, I want to make a clean break with the past.（15）
W: I hear you. I did the same thing before I opened this convenience store.
M: Really What did you do
W: I was working for a magazine. I wanted to be a writer when I got out of college. I took the job as an assistant to an editor, thinking I was very competent in this field. But I was wrong. Now I can write something in my spare time. No one bosses me.
M: That's unexpectedly interesting. As a child I wanted to send the articles I wrote to the publishing house. Actually, I was just fired from my job. I don’t like to call someone up to persuade them to buy some products.（16）I wanted to leave that job ages ago. I kept putting it off out of laziness.
W: Take this box of chocolate. Life is just like it. You never know what you're gonna get. Right
M: Thanks! I have to go.（17） It's nice to have a talk with you.
◆take a load off 坐下歇一歇
◆boss 【熟词生义】对 （某人） 发号施令
Text 10
The summer is a great time to be in Britain. The British Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Tate Gallery are all must-sees for everybody who comes to the country. There are also a lot of interesting things to do for those who love the outdoors. The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street festival in Europe. First held in 1966, it's a celebration of Caribbean culture. It is normally held over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Outside the capital, there's also plenty to do. Early in August, there’s the Robin Hood Festival in Sherwood Forest Country Park, Nottinghamshire. The legendary characters of books and movies—Robin Hood and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham can be found there giving comedy acts.（18） On August 11th, in Bristol, a city about 200km from London, the sky will be filled with color during its annual Balloon Fiesta.（19） If the weather is good, more than 100 hot air balloons rise up from the Fiesta's site in Ashton Court. So what are you waiting for Pick up the phone and call 3844-2434. Our travel agency is offering a discount now. The sale prices are too good to miss.（20）
◆Notting Hill Carnival 诺丁山嘉年华会
◆Robin Hood Festival 罗宾汉节
◆Nottinghamshire 诺丁汉郡，英国英格兰东米德兰的郡。
◆Balloon Fiesta 热气球节

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