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2023-2024学年度第二学期期中调研高二年级英语试卷
2024.4
考试时间120分钟 满分150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Whose exam results are the best
A. Tony’s. B. Sally’s. C. Carly’s.
2. What does the woman think about John Grisham’s books
A. Useful. B. Unconvincing. C. Interesting.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a car. B. In a hospital. C. On a ship.
4. When does the woman want to play the game next time
A. On Wednesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
5. What will the speakers do next
A. Make a fire. B. Serve drinks. C. Cook some food.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面五段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A，B，C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6，7题。
6. What are the speakers doing
A. Complaining about the wet weather.
B. Talking about family members.
C. Sharing the meanings of names.
7. In which month was Masika born
A. May. B. July. C. August.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the purpose of Sally’s call
A. To return a call. B. To arrange a sale. C. To cancel an appointment.
9. Why does Mr. Reynolds feel lucky
A. He has an afternoon free.
B. He found exactly what he wanted.
C. He succeeded in contacting Sally.
10. What does Sally offer to do for Mr. Reynolds
A. Advertise his house.
B. Give him a discount.
C. Take him to look at an apartment.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to help people who suffer from a disaster.
B. How to attend a performance.
C. How to raise money for the poor.
12. What will be on tonight
A. A donation ceremony. B. A speech. C. A concert show.
13. What does the man say about Syria
A. It is not as rich as Turkey. B. It wasn’t badly damaged. C. It had enough support.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Restaurant staff member and customer.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Mother and son.
15. When will the man arrive at the place on Saturday
A. At 7:00 p.m. B. At 7:30 p.m. C. At 8:00 p.m.
16. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Have a seat facing the sea. B. Get a bottle of wine. C. Inform her before arriving.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To share the benefits of learning foreign languages.
B. To tell some methods of learning foreign languages.
C. To give some useful tips on working abroad.
18. In which country does the speaker work
A. Thailand. B. England. C. France.
19. Who is the speaker talking to
A. His co-workers. B. His students. C. His employees.
20. Which country’s culture is the speaker looking forward to learning about
A. Thai culture. B. Spanish culture. C. Chinese culture.
第二部分 阅读(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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Mother Nature never fails to surprise us with something extraordinary and unusual from time to time. There will always be news about something completely different that will surely grab eyeballs.
Blood Falls （Antarctica）
As the name suggests, Blood Falls is a waterfall which shoots blood-red water into a river. The sight is a perfect backdrop for a horror film; mysterious and of course bloody. Previously, red algae（红藻） were believed to cause the water to change its colour and turn blood-red. Until 2017, the true origin of the so-called blood was revealed to be oxidized（被氧化的）iron in saltwater.
Frozen Bubbles（ Canada）
Impressive yet a dangerous sight, frozen bubbles （气泡） can be seen in winters at Abraham Lake in Canada. The phenomenon occurs when methane （甲烷） gas gets trapped underwater, freezes, and forms otherworldly visuals. Such a large amount of methane trapped is highly risky. So even a lit match nearby can cause a giant explosion.
Hidden Beach （Mexico）
Located only a few miles off Mexico's coast, the hidden beach was caused by an explosion by the Mexican Government as part of target practice. The beach is now every lover's dream destination. To get there, you must ride an hour-long boat. Once you land on the island, you have to travel through the waters to reach there.
Sky Mirror （Malaysia）
During the new moon and full moon periods, tourist can see a clear reflection of the sky in the waters of Sasaran Beach. This natural phenomenon occurs because the tides are the lowest during these days. The smooth sand and minimal water level create such an incredible sight. Also known as the "Mirror of the Sky", this shallow water beach is an amazing place to click pictures and thus a perfect travel destination.
21. Why is the water shot by Blood Ealls blood-red
A. Red algae causes the water to change its color.
B. The waterfall has supernatural powers.
C. Saltwater there contains oxidized iron.
D. A film factory reddened the water for a horror scene.
22. In which situation may you be warned to avoid fire
A. Admiring Blood Falls. B. Taking pictures against Sky Mirror.
C. Boating along Hidden Beach. D. Exploring Frozen Bubbles.
23. What do these natural phenomena have in common
A. The causes of their formation have been revealed.
B. They attract millions of tourists across the world.
C. They can be accessible only by water.
D. Tourists may enjoy a better travelling experience in winter.
B
In 1975, a San Diego homemaker named Marjorie Rice came across a column in Scientific American about tiling (瓷砖). There is a problem which has interested mathematicians since ancient Greek times. After Rice’s chance encounter with tiling, family members often saw her in the kitchen constantly drawing shapes. “I thought she was just drawing casually,” her daughter Kathy said. But Rice who took only one year of math in high school, was actually discovering never-before-seen patterns.
Born in Florida, she loved learning and particularly her brief exposure to math, but tight budget and social culture prevented her family from even considering that she might attend college. “For Rice, math was a pleasure,” her son David once said.
Rice gave one of her sons a subscription to Scientific American partly because she could read it carefully while the children were at school. When she read Gardner’s column about tiling as she later recalled in an interview: “I thought it must be wonderful that someone could discover these beautiful patterns which no one had seen before.” She also wrote in an essay, “My interest was engaged by the subject and I wanted to understand every detail of it. Lacking a mathematical background, I developed my own symbol system and in a few months discovered a new type.”
Astonished and delighted, she sent her work to Gardner, who sent it to Doris, a tiling expert at Moravian College. Doris confirmed that Rice’s finding was correct.
Later, Rice declined to lecture on her discoveries, citing shyness, but at Doris’s invitation, she attended a university mathematics meeting, where she was introduced to the audience. Rice still said nothing of her achievements to her children, but they eventually found out as the awards mounted.
24. Why did Rice often draw shapes in the kitchen
A. To become a mathematician. B. To fill her leisure time.
C. To explore the secret of tiling. D. To show her passion for drawing.
25. What can we learn about Rice from Paragraphs 2 and 3
A. She longed to start a column. B. She succeeded in developing a system.
C. She was good at designing patterns. D. She was rejected from a college.
26. What is the text mainly about
A. The magic of math. B. The patterns of tiling.
C. The modesty of Rice. D. The efforts of Rice.
27. What can we learn from the Rice’s experience
A. Every cloud has a silver lining. B. Actions speak louder than words.
C. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. D. Great minds think alike.
C
Like many people over the past few years, I have found myself turning to audiobooks as my main means of reading literature. I find it far more comfortable to “read with my ears” while my eyes are resting. My consumption of new books has doubled as a result--but a recent paper makes me wonder if this will come at the price of my comprehension.
The study comes from Boaz Keysar and Janet Geipel, both at the University of Chicago, and it draws from the “dual process model” of mental processing. According to this view, we have two ways of assessing information. System 1 is intuitive (直觉的), relying on natural ability and feeling. It is quick, but likely exposed to misinformation. System 2 is analytical involving the use of logic reasoning. It is mentally demanding. When it is engaged, we think our way through the material step by step.
For decades, psychologists have designed various tests to determine which of these two systems a person is using. As one example, consider the following question: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the Ark (方舟) If you answered two, you were probably only considering the core of the question, which is System 1 thinking. To get to the right answer-zero, you need to think more carefully about the wording, which would allow you to remember it was Noah who built the Ark, not Moses. That is the kind of analytical process.
Keysar and Geipel’s brilliant idea was to investigate whether the sensory form-seeing vs. hearing-of the information would make a difference. They found that it did: when answering these kinds of simple questions, participants were more likely to make errors when the sentences were spoken out loud, rather than written.
A greater reliance on our feelings could be a problem if we are consuming information that needs logical study. For this reason. I will return to reading non-fiction with my eyes rather than my ears. But I won’t stop listening to novels. I am quite happy to go with the flow of my emotions while my critical mind takes a break.
28. What does the author think of listening to audiobooks
A. It is economical. B. It is relaxing.
C. It is time-consuming. D. It is demanding.
29. Which of the following best describes System 2 model
A. Fully automatic. B. Fairly reliable.
C. Question-centered. D. Emotion-involved.
30. Why is the Ark mentioned in Paragraph 3
A. To illustrate a view. B. To present a fact.
C. To introduce a topic. D. To draw a conclusion.
31. What does the author intend to tell us
A. Listening to novels is a must in reading. B. Reading non-fiction books benefits.
C. Listening to books comes at a price. D. Ways of processing information differ.
D
When 2023 turned out to be the hottest year in history, it underlined the warnings of some outstanding climate scientists that the pace of global warming was accelerating and had entered a dangerous new phase. A new study, published in Communications Earth & Environment, suggests one reason for such an acceleration: Earth’s skies are getting clearer and letting in more sunshine.
The study was carried out by a set of NASA instruments in space that since 2001 have tracked the delicate balance of energy entering and leaving the planet. Over the past decade, the instruments, called the Clouds and the Earth’s Radiant Energy System (CERES), have detected a marked rise in the amount of solar energy the planet has absorbed—well beyond the warming expected from rising greenhouse gases. The readings show the planet has become less reflective, as if it recently put on a darker shirt. One reason is a drop in light-reflecting pollution because of power-plant scrubbers(洗涤器) and cleaner fuels, the researchers say. They calculate that cleaner air could account for 40% of the increased energy warming the planet between 2001 and 2019.
Climate scientists have long known that pollution declines can lead to warming: Not only do the pollution particles(微粒), or aerosols, reflect light into space, but they can also increase the number of droplets in clouds, causing them to grow brighter or last longer. Two years ago, the decline of aerosols became detectable on a global scale. But the climate models used in the new study attributed a startling(惊人的) amount of warming to the pollution drop.
However, falling pollution may not be the only reason for the brighter skies detected by CERES, a trend that kicked up after 2015. The models were unable to explain up to 40% of the extra absorbed light, and the CERES data show reflectivity falling in both hemispheres(半球), whereas pollution has fallen the most in the north. Both of those observations suggest other factors might be reducing Earth’s reflectivity. The models in the new study may be overstating the influence of aerosols, says Bjorn Stevens, a climate scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology. “If the models are too sensitive to aerosols, as some of us think, it will cause us to look in the wrong direction.”
The new study highlights the important role aerosols will play as Earth continues to warm, and the need to keep models updated, says Tiffany Shaw, a climate dynamicist at the University of Chicago. The skies will only get clearer, with pollution controls in China taking force, and India soon expected to follow. Aerosol declines will also reshape regional weather, with cleaner air leading to a weaker Asian monsoon and increased heat extremes in northern hemisphere.
32. According to the article, which of the following concerning CERES is true
A. CERES has been keeping track of the delicate balance of energy since the early 20th century.
B. CERES has discovered a noticeable increase in the amount of solar energy absorbed by the planet.
C. CERES has detected that the warming is exactly in line with the rising greenhouse gases.
D. CERES has provided data to fully explain where the extra absorbed light comes from.
33. Which of the following is not the property of the pollution particles
A. They can throw light to the earth back into space.
B. They can increase the number of clouds in the sky.
C. They can increase the brightness and duration of clouds.
D. They can give rise to more tiny drops of water in clouds.
34. What does Bjorn Stevens think of the new study
A. The models in the new study are too sensitive.
B. The result of the new study is misleading.
C. The findings of the new study may be unreliable.
D. The new study attaches great importance to the role aerosols will play.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. CERES has figured out the reason for global warming.
B. Aerosol declines will reshape regional weather.
C. Pollution declines are making the earth’s skies clearer.
D. Clearer skies may be accelerating global warming.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first 36 Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream. 37 It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do. 38
39 Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life. 40 Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A, B, C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon. My husband was taking care of our baby girl so that my six-year-old son and I could do some yard work, just the two of us. It was sure to be 41 . But soon, the clouds of mosquitoes seemed 42 to our bug spray (喷雾). I was sweating, itchy, and arguing with my son about 43 to pull weeds. I had told him the “right” way — getting those weeds out from the bottom, by the roots, removing them entirely.
However, my son went about things in his own way. He pulled the 44 of the weeds off, moving quickly down the line as he left the remaining part still in the soil. Somehow, I found this to be incredibly 45 . Why couldn’t he do it in my way and save me the time of having to 46 his portion (部分) Why did he do it at all if he wasn’t going to do it properly
“If you would do as told, we’d be done earlier and 47 a longer period before we would have to return and pull weeds next time.” I said, trying to keep my tone 48 . He went back to his work, shaking dirt from his handful of growing things and throwing broken stems into our 49 basket. “People do things... 50 , Mom.” He said innocently.
My fire soon faded, replaced by the 51 realization that I’d just received a valuable 52 from the person that I was supposed to be teaching. While trying to 53 my baby girl, my kindergartener, and the yard work, 54 was a lifeline for me, a coping mechanism. But my way was, perhaps, not the best way after all. His time shouldn’t be 55 . His job was to be a kid and take his time, for as long as he was able.
41. A. disturbing B. relaxing C. urgent D. tough
42. A. sensitive B. addicted C. discouraged D. resistant
43. A. whether B. who C. how D. why
44. A. roots B. depths C. tops D. dots
45. A. amazing B. boring C. confusing D. annoying
46. A. redo B. recycle C. identify D. ignore
47. A. promised B. launched C. repeated D. clarified
48. A. nervous B. light C. influential D. harmonious
49. A. exceptional B. shared C. internal D. crucial
50. A. indirectly B. separately C. differently D. absolutely
51. A. satisfying B. humbling C. depressing D. conflicting
52. A. reminder B. warning C. behavior D. review
53. A. raise B. combine C. teach D. balance
54. A. discipline B. cooperation C. efficiency D. quality
55. A. run out of B. set limits to C. made up for D. weighed on
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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Clear and Bright (Chinese:清明), the 5th solar term, is the only one 56 first day is also a traditional Chinese festival, Qingming Festival or Tomb-Sweeping Day.
Qingming Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday 57 (observe) to commemorate ancestors and honor the deceased. Falling on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox(春分), usually around early April, Qingming is 58 (culture) significant in Chinese society. 59 history, Qingming has been evolving, combining traditional rituals with modern practices, reflecting the dynamic nature of Chinese culture.
60 Qingming tomb-sweeping often takes place in suburban areas, it 61 (accompany) by leisure activities such as bathing, outings, feasting and water sports. People not only honor their ancestors 62 cleanse themselves, pray for blessings and enjoy the beauty of spring.
So far, various regions 63 (develop) unique customs and traditions around the festival. For instance, enjoying the beauty of blooming flowers and embracing nature during outings symbolizes vitality and renewal.
With changing times and evolving social norms, 64 people observe Qingming has undergone significant transformation. The modern 65 (adapt) of Qingming traditions reflect society’s evolving values while preserving the essence of cultural heritage.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你的朋友Jack对中国历史非常感兴趣，想读些中国历史类书籍，但是在通俗史书和学术史书之间纠结，不知道怎么选择。得知情况后，请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1. 你的推荐；
2. 你的理由（至少两点）。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：通俗史书 popular history books
Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (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。
Preparing for the upcoming Christmas season was truly annoying. Schedules to meet and deadlines to attend were pounding at the doorstep. The stores were jam-packed with people. The freeways, highways, main roads, and back roads seemed to fill as quickly as the opening of Disneyland’s theme park.
This was supposedly the season of giving and loving. Something needed to change — but what
Suddenly, a request from the local radio station playing in the background caught my attention. “This year, they’re forecasting a record for cold temperatures. The local homeless shelter is in desperate need of clothing — hats, scarves, and gloves especially. A three-day window has been set up to receive donations into the late hours of the night. ”
Something pulled at my heartstrings that very moment. This is the answer! I immediately thought. Then, as if flying on wings, I packed up my three-year-old son and headed out to the local discount store.
The crowds in the store didn’t change my determination. Four sets of hats, gloves, and scarves were found within a matter of minutes and purchased.
Back in the car, the same radio station was playing holiday music, but this time it seemed to capture my senses. My attention was again brought to the present as my patient three-year-old son finally asked where we were going. I explained that certain people needed warm gloves, hats, and scarves. They didn’t live in a house of their own and needed us to help. His face held a look of puzzlement. How does one explain such a thing to a three-year-old
My son carefully took his very first dollar bill from his pocket. It had been given to him a few days earlier — a possession so precious that if anyone even looked at it, he immediately retreated out of sight with the dollar in hand. It had become his priceless treasure.
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。
An hour later, we reached the entrance to the drop-off center. ______________________________________
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With a wish of “Merry Christmas”, I turned to go back to the car. ___________________________________常州市联盟学校 2023—2024 学年度第二学期期中调研
高二年级英语答案
第一部分 听力（满分 30分）（原文附在后面）
1-5 BBCBC 6-10 CAABC 11-15 ACAAB 16-20 CAABC
第二部分 阅读（满分 50分）
21-35 CDA CBDC BBAC BBCD 36-40 CGFDE
第三部分 语言运用（满分 30分）
41-55 BDCCD AABBC BADCB
56. whose 57. observed 58. culturally 59. Throughout 60. As/Because/ Since
61. is accompanied 62. but 63. have developed 64. how 65. adaptations
第四部分 写作（满分 40分）
第一节（满分 15分）
参考范文：
Dear Jack,
Learning that you are quite interested in Chinese history but confused about which type of history books to
start with, I’d like to offer my recommendation to you.
Considering the differences between popular history books and academic history books, it’s really a good
idea for beginners, like you, to start with popular history books. (My reasons are as follows.) Firstly, popular
history books presents historical information in a way that is more easily understood, seeking to inform and
educate a wider audience about history. Besides, packed with vivid descriptions and fun facts, this type of history
books will definitely make your reading an enjoyable and fruitful experience.
I sincerely hope my recommendation will be of some benefit to you. Wish you a wonderful reading
experience!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25分）
参考范文：
Para. 1:
An hour later, we reached the entrance to the drop-off center. The line of cars wrapped around the block, but
my heart was full of anticipation. My son clutched his dollar bill tightly in his hand, a mix of excitement and
nervousness spreading across his face. As we got closer to the front, he quietly asked, “Mommy, are we really
going to give away my dollar ” I smiled and nodded, explaining that our donations would help make someone’s
Christmas warmer. Finally, we reached the front. My son hesitantly handed his dollar to the volunteer, his eyes
wide with wonder. The volunteer smiled and thanked him, placing the dollar in a large box filled with other
donations.
Para. 2:
With a wish of “Merry Christmas,” I turned to go back to the car. My son’s face was bright with pride and
happiness. As we drove away, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of fulfillment. The radio station continued to play
holiday music, but now it seemed even more cheerful and uplifting. I knew that we had done something special
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that day — not just for the homeless shelter, but for ourselves as well. The simple act of kindness had brought us
both joy and a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.
听力原文：
Text 1
W: Did you get your exam results, Tony I got an A and two Bs.
M: Same with me, Carly. I got an A for English and Bs for French and math.
W: I'm told that Sally got an A for every subject.
Text 2
M: I'm reading a book written by John Grisham at the moment. It's useful and quite good.
W: I've read a couple of his books. But I thought the plots were weak. I can't believe why the story goes this way.
M:The one I'm reading is interesting so far.
Text 3
W: You look pale. Are you feeling seasick
M: No, I feel fine. In fact, I feel more uncomfortable when traveling in a car.
W: Me too. Ships don't bother me at all, but traveling in a car is another matter.
Text 4
W: That was a great game. I was tired after Saturday's game, but this one was even harder.
M: Shall we have another one on Wednesday
W: Can we make it the day after I have to work late on Wednesday.
Text 5
W: Has the fire in the barbecue got going yet The meat and vegetables are ready for cooking.
M: Yes, I think it's hot enough now. I served drinks to everyone and now they're hungry.
W: Let's get started then.
Text 6
W:What does your name mean, Liu Lang
M: My parents told me it means “the sixth son”. I'm the sixth boy in my family.
W: Your name reminds me of my friend's name, Masika.
M: Oh What does it mean
W: It means “born during the rainy season”.
M: So, was she born in July or August
W: She's not from Beijing like you. She's from Nairobi, the capital of Kenya in Africa. In the middle of summer,
it's cloudy but pretty dry. She was born in May, during the wettest time of the year there.
M: That's interesting. Names do have their meanings.
Text 7
W: Hello, is that Mr. Reynolds
M: Yes, speaking.
W: It's Sally Maynard from City Estates. I believe you called for me earlier
M: Yes, that's right. I wanted to ask if you have any two-bedroom apartments to rent near the Green Park. I realize
it's a very popular area.
W: Funny you should ask. I have just come off the phone to someone who wants to rent out a two-bedroom
apartment there.
M: Wow, my lucky day, huh
W: Ha-ha, yes. Why don't you come and see the apartment before we advertise it
M: Definitely. It sounds like just the place I'm looking for.
W: I'm free tomorrow afternoon. How about viewing it then Around 3:00p.m.
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M: Sounds perfect. Give me the address and I'll be there.
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M: I feel so sorry for the earthquake I saw on the TV news. Is there any way we could help
W: It's hard to say. Turkey and Syria are a long way away.
M: We need to think of a way of raising money to support the people there.
W: Maybe a concert What do you think
M: Yes, if we could get someone famous to perform.
W: Gary Silver is performing at the City Hall tonight.He's a big rock star. Maybe we could catch him after the
show and ask if he'd help us.
M: OK, I heard that he does a lot of good work. Maybe he will.
W: If we raise a lot of money, though, who would we give it to
M:I'm not sure. Most of the damage seems to be in Turkey, although the disaster caused severe damage in both of
the two countries. But Turkey is a richer country than Syria, I think.
W: Yes, and it has caused great hardship in Syria.
M: Perhaps we should give the money to a charity and let them decide.
W: Yes, maybe you're right.
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W: Good afternoon. Caroline speaking, how may I help you
M: Oh, hello Caroline. I'd like to make a reservation, please.
W: Certainly, sir. What day would you like it for
M: For Saturday, March 21st.
W: And for how many people
M: Six people.
W: And what time
M: 7:00 p.m.
W: Ah, now we can't fit you in at 7:00 p.m. We can make it at 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m.
M: Oh, why is that
W: Because we have to give people before you a certain amount of time to finish their meals.
M: I see. Well, make it 7:30 then.
W: OK, could I have a name and a telephone number, please
M: It's David Benson on 018-68908765.
W: OK, that's all booked in for you.
M: Great. This booking is a surprise for my mom's 60th birthday. All my family will be there.
W: Oh, I see.
M: She loves the sea. Would it be possible to have a table looking out over the sea
W: Yes, certainly. And because it's a special occasion, we'll provide a free bottle of wine.
M: Oh, wonderful.
W: Would it be possible for you to give us a call or a text a few minutes before you arrive Then we can give
your mom a special welcome.
M: Yes, of course. Thank you so much.
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What an incredible experience it is to be able to fluently speak a foreign language! When we learn a foreign
language, we are always a little curious. And we feel proud to be finally able to talk with someone in their
language and may even have the opportunities to work abroad. As well as learning the language, we can discover
another culture and keep an open mind to a different way of thinking. Today, I can speak different languages
fluently: English, Spanish and French. Since I've learned them, I feel like it is even easier for me to learn other
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languages. Learning a foreign language is a daily process. I have learnt basic Thai language since I worked and
lived here five years ago. It's easy for me as I'm surrounded with you native speakers, though I've been teaching
you people English. I learned how to be more self-confident. I became more imaginative in teaching my students
English. I also figured out how to find a good balance between being friendly and being respected at the same
time. I learned how to be more playful with the kids, and how to inspire my students to think. It is great to be part
of their learning process as a teacher. I plan to spend the next few years learning about Chinese civilization and
enjoying its charm. It's totally different from Western cultures like Spanish and British. Hope you all realize your
dreams one day.
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