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陕西省宝鸡市2021-2022学年高二下学期期中考试英语试题
命题人：高二英语备课组
（满分150分，时间120分钟）
第I卷（共90分）
第一部分：听力理解（每小题1分，满分20分）
第一节 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 are the speakers talking about
A.Getting Lydia a gift. B.Having a birthday party. C.Doing some exercise.
2.What is the woman going to do
A.Help the man. B.Take a bus. C.Get a camera.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Call Kate’s friends. B.Stay away from Kate. C.Tell Kate to stop.
4.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In a wine shop. B.In a restaurant. C.In a supermarket.
5.What does the woman mean
A.Go out for fresh air. B.Keep the window closed. C.Turn on the fan.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷相应位置。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 is the man going to do this summer
A.Work at a hotel. B.Teach a course. C.Repair his house.
7.How will the man use the money
A.To hire a gardener. B.To pay for a boat trip. C.To buy books.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A.Colleagues. B.Schoolmates. C.Roommates.
9.What does Frank plan to do right after graduation
A.Travel around the world. B.Work as a programmer. C.Start his own business.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.Why does the woman make the call
A.To book a hotel room. B.To make changes to a reservation. C.To ask about the room service.
11.When will the woman arrive at the hotel
A.On September 15. B.On September 23. C.On September 16.
12.How much will the woman pay for her room per night
A.$199. B.$179. C.$219.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.What is the woman’s plan for Saturday
A.Going shopping. B.Going camping. C.Going boating.
14.Where will the woman stay in Keswick
A.In a five-star hotel. B.In a country inn. C.In her aunt’s home.
15. What will Gordon do over the weekend
A.Visit his friends. B.Watch DVDs. C.Join the woman.
16. What does the woman think of Gordon’s coming weekend
A.Relaxed. B.Busy. C.Boring.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is Wang Ming
A.A student. B.An employer. C.An engineer.
18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year
A.It’s not optimistic. B.It’s unpredictable. C.It’s quite stable.
19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now
A.22%. B.20% C.50%.
20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job
A.They need more work experience. B.Their choice is limited. C.The salary is usually good.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节15小题，满分40分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题2分，共30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Volunteers for The Orangutan Project
Are you interested in working with a group of friendly people to help save orangutans and rainforests Join us at The Orangutan Project (TOP)! We’re looking for volunteers from different backgrounds to help us.
About volunteers
Fundraising (募捐) and events volunteers are important in helping us to raise funds we need to save orangutans and their rainforest homes.You will report to and be supposed by a Regional Representative and you’ll work with other like-minded.Your main job is to encourage people to donate to orangutan care. You’ll also help people understand the threats facing orangutans.You can also get involved in helping to plan our fundraising.
About you
You’re a great communicator and you like getting out and about community. You have time to work at markets and festivals, and you want to make a difference by volunteering with an environmental charity.You enjoy working on a team.
Experience
Experience in events, fundraising or customer service would be useful but you’ll also receive training in these skills.
Additional requirements
You must have the right to volunteer in Australia and need to have a Working with Children Check.
Time required
You’ll need to volunteer for a minimum (最少量) of 6 hours per month, including some weekends and evenings.
Training
Training on the threats facing orangutans, what TOP does, and how we work will be provided. Depending on your interests, we can also provide training planning in enent planning and team management.
21.What is the main task of volunteers
A.To take care of injured orangutans. B.To teach the public about event planning.
C.To raise money for orangutan care. D.To deal with people from different backgrounds,
22.What is required of volunteers
A.Being able to work by yourself. B.Doing volunteering every weekend.
C.Having experience in customer service. D.Working at least six hours every month.
23.What does TOP offer to volunteers
A.A chance to be a reporter. B.Training in team management.
C.A working with children check. D.Courses in surviving in the wild.
B
Climate change will bring and has already brought a wide variety of threatening destruction to human existence. Some of these are well-known and already operative, like the wildfires racing along California’s freeways or the permanent droughts that have been upsetting Mediterranean farmers. But are these all terrible disasters we can come up with that are brought about by climate change
Absolutely not. None of the challenges posed by our warming climate has appeared larger in the popular imagination than sea-level rise, as global populations and wealth are heavily concentrated in low-lying coastal cities. The best available models suggest that 37 million people currently live in places that will be below high tide by 2050-in an optimistic low-carbon-emissions scenario (设想).
Or rather, that’s what such models suggested before this week. On Tuesday, a new study revealed that those alarming statistics were wildly inaccurate. The actual impacts of sea-level rise are going to be much, much worse.
Previous estimates of the impact that rising tides would have on coastal cities relied on essentially a three-dimensional map of Earth obtained from satellite readings. But those readings were fundamentally unreliable because they often measured the planet’s upper surfaces — such as treetops and tall buildings — rather than its ground level. These mistakes led scientists to overestimate the elevation (海拔) of many regions of Earth.
In a new study published by the journal Nature Communications, scientists from Princeton, University detail this methodological problem, then use artificial intelligence to determine the previous literature’s error rate. Their research yields some amazing updates to our conventional understanding of what the next century has in store for our coastlines.
In its optimistic scenario, the Princeton study projects that lands currently occupied by 150 million people will lie below high tide in 2050. But as warming destroys many of the world’s agricultural regions, climate change could accelerate migration from rural areas to coastal cities.
The new study does include one piece of slightly encouraging news. While previous models suggested that 28 million humans currently live in places that already lie below high tide, the actual number is closer to 110 million — which means seawalls and other barriers have proven sufficient to keep many cities dry even as sea levels have risen around them. Still, the scale of barrier construction necessary to save low-lying cities from collapse is now, apparently, far greater than previously understood when the task already looked terribly expensive, particularly for developing countries.
If the Princeton researchers’ projections are correct, avoiding mass death and suffering in the coming decades will require not only rapidly reducing carbon emissions and strengthening construction of seawalls but also furthering mass migrations away from low-lying cities and islands and toward higher ground.
24.The first paragraph is mainly intended to _____.
A.lay emphasis on the seriousness of climate change B.show various disasters caused by climate change
C.call on people to fix attention on climate change D.introduce the topic of this passage
25.All the following statements are true EXCEPT _____.
A.the three-dimensional map produced by satellite is not accurate
B.the Princeton study reveals an optimistic picture of sea rising
C.some measures are mentioned by the writer to deal with sea rising
D.more people are likely to live in coastal cities in the coming years
26.We can see something encouraging from the Princeton study that _____.
A.it’s cheap to construct seawalls as well as other barriers
B.the scale of barrier construction is much greater than before
C.seawalls do have the function to prevent coastal cities being drowned
D.developed countries have less trouble in dealing with rising sea levels
27.What is the warning that the passage is sending out
A.How to protect cities from rising seas. B.Climate change is endangering human existence.
C.Rising seas are going to drown more cities. D.Less emission of carbon, fewer fires and droughts.
C
Are you sometimes a little tired and sleepy in the early afternoon Many people feel this way after lunch. They may think that eating lunch is the cause of the sleepiness. Or, in summer, they may think it is the heat. However, the real reason lies inside their bodies. At that time—about eight hours after you wake up—your body temperature goes down. This is what makes you slow down and feel sleepy. Scientists have tested sleep habits in experiments where there was no night or day. The people in these experiments almost always followed a similar sleeping pattern. They slept for one long period and then for one short period about eight hours later.
In many parts of the world, people take naps in the middle of the day. This is especially true in warmer climates, where the heat makes work difficult in the early afternoon. Researchers are now saying that naps are good for everyone in any climate. A daily nap gives one a more rested body and mind and therefore is good for health in general. In countries where naps are traditional, people often suffer less from problems such as heart disease. Many working people, unfortunately, have no time to take naps. Though doctors may advise taking naps, employers do not allow it! If you do have the chance, however, here are a few tips about making the most of your nap. Remember that the best time to take a nap is about eight hours after you get up. A short sleep too late in the day may only make you feel more tired and sleepy afterward. This can also happen if you sleep for too long. If you do not have enough time, try a short nap—even ten minutes of sleep can be helpful.
28.Why do you sometimes feel sleepy in the early afternoon
A. Because you eat too much for lunch. B. Because it’s hot in summer.
C. Because your body temperature goes down at that time. D. Because you didn’t have a good sleep last night.
29.What can we learn about “naps” according to the last paragraph
A. All the people in warmer climates take naps in the middle of the day.
B. Doctors need to take naps while employers don’t.
C. If you take naps every day, you’ll never suffer from heart disease.
D. Taking naps regularly is beneficial to people’s health.
30.What can we infer from the passage
A. You’ll feel sleepy at regular intervals(间隔).
B. Taking a nap whenever you want will do good to your health.
C. You will feel less sleepy if you sleep for a long time.
D. If you get up at 6:30 am, you’d better take a nap at about 1:30 pm.
31.What would be the best title for the text
A. Just for a Rest B. All for a Nap C. A Special Sleep Pattern D. Taking Naps in Warmer Climate
D
It was late—an unrecognized and slow hour．In front of me was a large dog，showing his jaws so hard that his teeth gave a loud sound with each bark．His eyes were locked on me，desperate for the toy in my hand．But he wasn't playing-he was feeling uneasy．
As I cautiously held my ground，his bark changed to a shout，then he gave a short and frightening roar．That was when my unease gave way to something far more primitive：fear．
This was no ordinary dog．Dyngo，ten-year-old，had been trained to push his six-stone body toward enemies，locking his jaws around them．This dog had saved thousands of lives．Now he was in my flat in Washington DC．Just 72hours earlier，I had travelled across the country to get Dyngo back from Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix，Arizona，so that he could live out his remaining years with me．
That first night，May 9，2016，after we'd settled into my hotel room，Dyngo sat on the bed waiting for me．As I was gradually sleeping，I felt his body moving，and I smiled：Dyngo isa dog who dreams．The next morning，when I came out from the bathroom after a shower，it was like stepping into a hen house massacre（屠宰场）：feathers floated in the air．In the middle of the bed was Dyngo，panting over a pile of torn-pieces pillows．
On the flight home，Dyngo was allowed to sit at my feet in the broad first row，but he soon had bouts of vomiting（呕吐）in between his attempts to tear the blanket I'd brought him．The pilot announced Dyngo's military status，inspiring applause from the whole cabin．When we reached my flat，we both collapsed from exhaustion．It would be our last bit of shared peace for many months．
32.Why did the author say Dyngo was no ordinary dog？
A.Because it was a large and fierce dog. B.Because it could live with anyone peacefully.
C.Because it was once a trained military dog. D.Because it had saved thousands of lives in Washington DC.
33.What can we conclude from Paragraph 4？
A.Dreaming is an abnormal behavior for Dyngo.
B.Dyngoenjoys tearing things up like other dogs.
C.Dyngoalways prepares to wait for his owner after a shower.
D.Pantingover a pillow is Dyngo's most favorite activity.
34.How was their flight home according to the passage？
A.It was tiring but inspiring that Dyngo received passengers' recognition.
B.It was disappointing because everyone was frightened by Dyngo.
C.It was annoyed that Dyngo fell ill on board unexpectedly.
D.It was peaceful and smooth without any bothers.
35.Where is this text most likely from？
A.A news report. B.A guidebook. C.A research paper. D.A magazine.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的七个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Making the Most of Life Experiences
If you ask anyone what the purpose of life is, you’ll likely receive wildly different responses. The answer to this question is deeply personal because different things are important to us throughout the course of our lives.36. Finding ways to make the most of our experiences is a challenge we face every day. Here are some ways to make your experiences meaningful.
Follow your dreams.
The number one way to live a life free of regret is to follow your dreams. Passion will die without actions supporting them. 37.Every day take an action, no matter how small, to achieve your goals. Each day is a step forward and none of it is wasted.
Make lots of mistakes.
38. Many of my strongest memories come from the times I’ve failed，and those lessons have stayed with me. Failure is beneficial to us. And time allows me to see the value of even the most painful situation.
39.
Difficult and painful experiences shape our character but can also weigh us down. These prevent us from moving forward. So much of our progress in life relies on willpower and a healthy emotional stale. If you’re under stress, your body and mind both require time to recover. 40.
For me, life is about experiences. We all have to dream, work hard, and fail before we can achieve success. Maybe we’ll discover along the way that the journey is more important than the destination.
A. Take care of yourself.
B. Improve your personality.
C. Making mistakes is the surest path to grow as a person.
D. It’s best to rest, recover, and slowly build back up your strength.
E. Yet one thing stays with us no matter where we go: our experiences.
F. Though we try our best to make fewer mistakes, it is impossible to avoid them.
G. Though we can’t choose the outcome of our actions, we can choose to keep pursuing.
第三部分:完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My younger brother would be leaving for college and I was leaving for a new job in Europe．We only had a few precious months left as a family living under the same 41___．Everything would change in the 42___．
A family of magpies （喜鹊）43___ in our maple tree．This family seemed to be extraordinarily lively．One early morning，the noise was so 44___ that my dad went out to see what the birds were doing．He found a young magpie 45___ around the yard，flapping（拍打） his little wings and yelling．
Dad looked up in the tree to find Mommy and Daddy Magpie sitting on a branch and glaring 46___ at him．He had to do something for the poor little thing．Dad called the zoo for 47___．They told him not to 48___ it and assured him the baby would learn to fly on its own．Dad no longer 49___ the magpie around the yard．He did，however，watch him 50___ from the living room window，just to make sure a cat didn't turn him into 51___．
The next day I got a 52___ at my summer job．It was from my father．He never called me 53___．He asked me if I saw Morey before I left home-he named the bird Morey．
Driving home from work，I 54___ it wasn't only about the magpie but also about his own little fledglings （幼鸟） who were 55___ the nest．It was about my brother and me．Dad felt as helpless as the Mommy and Daddy bird watching in the tree．He couldn't make us fly nor could he 56___ cats once we left the nest．
I got home and found him looking out of the kitchen window with 57___ in his eyes．I 58___ him by saying Morey might have learnt to fly with very good parents raising him．
Soon it was the end of August．Bags were 59___ and it was time for my brother and me to leave the nest．In the end，Dad had nothing to worry about．He 60___ his little fledglings well．And we flew…
41．A．house B．room C．roof D．family
42．A．fall B．summer C．winter D．spring
43．A．cut down B．brought down C．took down D．settled down
44．A．exciting B．loud C．frightening D．low
45．A．flying B．wandering C．jumping D．running
46．A．carefully B．suddenly C．hopefully D．helplessly
47．A．conclusion B．advice C．leave D．permission
48．A．hunt B．touch C．ignore D．fight
49．A．followed B．favored C．picked D．called
50．A．coldly B．gladly C．cautiously D．purposely
51．A．taste B．lunch C．meat D．nest
52．A． news B．notice C．call D．message
53．A．at home B．at work C．at school D．at noon
54．A．realized B．questioned C．summarized D．wondered
55．A．pausing B．abandoning C．leaving D．deleting
56．A．associate with B．drive away C．meet with D．fight against
57．A．sympathy B．doubts C．pain D．tears
58．A．recommended B．hugged C．comforted D．persuaded
59．A．piled B．locked C．packed D．put
60．A．loved B．substituted C．accompanied D．raised
第II卷（共60分）
第一节 根据下列句子各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在句子右边的横线上写出空缺处相应单词的正确形式，每空只填一词。（共20小题；每小题0.5分，满分10分）
61.She sat _____(思考) on how much had changed since she’d the farm.
62.The first thing I became _____(意识到) of was the vivid colors surrounding me.
63.The survey _____(实施) by the company shows there is a large increase in customer satisfaction.
64.Young children should never _____(反驳) what their parents say.
65.He never gave up because his parents always gave him _____(鼓励).
66.On the whole, I’m in _____(赞同) of the proposal.
67.From our point of view, we do not see how these changes will be _____(有益) to the company.
68.I get _____(恼火，不悦) when someone talks to me while I am reading.
69.His _____(缺席) made us get into trouble.
70.Every student has _____(进入，使用) to the school library.
71.I hope my suggestions will meet with your _____(批准，赞成).
72.Looking at a beautiful painting always gives one _____(满意).
73.He made an _____(道歉) to his mother for telling lies.
74.Check if the equipment is _____(工作，运转) in a safe manner.
75.——I have passed the English test! ——_____(祝贺)!
76.It was a _____(特权，特别优待) to have spent a day with Tombe’s family.
77.The past decades has _____(目睹) great changes in my hometown.
78.All the students have made _____(准备) for the test.
79. _____(占用，忙于) with the housework, he was tired out.
80.I could see smoke coming from the windows of the house directly _____(对面).
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（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
On our way to the house, it was raining so hard __81__ we couldn't help wondering how long it would take __82__ (get) there. It was in the middle of Pearl City.
We were first greeted with the barking by a pack __83__ dogs, seven to be exact. They were well trained by their masters __84__ had great experience with caring for these animals. Our hosts __85__(share) many of their experiences and recommended wonderful places to eat，shop，and visit. For breakfast, we were able to eat papaya(木瓜)and other fruits from their trees in the backyard.
When they were free from work，they invited us to local events and let us know of an interesting __86__ (compete)to watch, together with the story behind it. They also shared with us many __87__ (tradition) stories about Hawaii that were __88__ (huge)popular with tourists. On the last day of our week-long stay, we __89__ (ask) to attend a private concert on a beautiful farm on the North Shore under the stars, listening to musicians and __90__(meet) interesting locals.
第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。短文中有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
When I look at this picture of myself. I realize of how fast time flies. I had grown not only physically.and also mentally in the past few years. About one month after this photo was took, I entered my second year of high school and become a new member of the school music club. Around me in picture are the things they were very important in my life at that time,car magazines and musical instruments.I enjoyed studying difference kings of cars and planes,playing pop music,and collecting the late music albums.This picture often brings back to me many happy memories of your high school days.
第四节 书面表达（满分25分）
由于疫情，你校外籍教师Jim滞留英国，本学期不能继续给你代课，但是他很关心你的近况。请根据以下提示内容，给他写封电子邮件：
1.感谢他的关心，你们有新老师替代Jim；2.分享你的课余生活和学习状况；3.提醒老师注意防护。
注意：1.词数100左右；2.行文流畅，可适当增加细节；3.开头和结尾句已经给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your concerning about us, and ____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Wish you all the best in your enterprise.
Yours,
Li Hua英语答案（2022.04）
第一部分 听力 （共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
1-5ABCBB 6-10ACBBB 11-15CACBB 16-20 CAABC
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
21-25 CDBDB 26-30 CCCDA 31-35 BCBAD 36-40 EGCAD
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）
41-45CADBC 46-50DBBAC 51-55BCBAC 56-60 BDCCD
第一节 单词拼写（共20小题，每小题0.5分，共10分）
61.reflecting 62.aware 63.conducted 64.contradict 65.encouragement 66.favor 67.beneficial
68.annoyed 69.absence 70.access 71.approval 72.satisfaction 73.apology 74.operating
75.Congratulations 76.privilege 77.witnessed 78.preparations 79.Occupied 80.opposite
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5，满分15分）
81.that 82.to get 83.of 84.who 85.shared petition 87.traditional 88.hugely
89.were asked 90.meeting
第三节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
第一句：去掉of；第二句：had—have，and—but；第三句：took—taken，become—became；第四句：in后加the，they—that；第五句：difference—different，late—latest；第六句：your—my
第四节 书面表达 （满分25分）
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your concerning about us, and I am more than willing to tell my present life to you.
As you could not return to our school because of the Covid-19, we have a substitute teacher, who is as devoted and helpful as you. And to my satisfaction, I can adapt myself to the new teaching method soon. Every day, I concentrate my attention on what is taught in class. Then after class, I am always occupied with my schoolwork and make rapid progress in the academic courses. Besides, I also participate in a variety of activities, such as playing ball games and doing voluntary work, from which I not only build up my strength but also gain much social experience. In a word, I am living a rich and colorful life.
Anyway, I still desire to express my thanks to you and sincerely hope you take protective measures to protect yourself against the virus all the time.
Wish you all the best in your enterprise.
Yours,
Li Hua
长岭中学2021-2022学年度第二学期期中考试
高二英语听力材料（2022.04）
Text 1
W: What are we going to get for Lydia’s birthday
M: How about a pair of running shoes
W: You know she hates doing exercise.
M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.
Text 2
M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us
W: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ve got to catch a bus.
M: That’s OK.
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M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours.
W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.
M: Maybe you’re right. I will talk to her sometime.
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M: Here’s the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink
W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list
M: Certainly. Here you are.
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M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window
W: As a matter of fact, I’m feeling a bit cold.
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M: Guess what I’ll be doing this summer
W: What
M: I’m going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
W: What exactly will you be doing
M: Let’s see. I’ll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I’ll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.
W: Sounds interesting. What’s the pay
M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free.
W: That’s good money. What are you going to do with it
M: I’ll pay for the textbooks for next term.
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M: Hi, Sue. How’s it going
W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes
M: Pretty good. I’m glad this is my last term here, though.
W: Why is that I thought you were enjoying school.
M: I was. But now I’m getting tired of it. I’m ready for the real world.
W: What are you planning to do when you graduate
M: First, I want to geta job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I’d like tostart my own business.
W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I’m done.
M: You’ll make it for sure. Well, see you later.
W: Bye!
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M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you
W: Hi, I’m calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number
W: Sure, it’s 219.
M: That’s a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right
W: Yes, that’s right. I’d like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16.
M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change
W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.
M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September —altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else
W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I’d like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rates $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
W: That’s OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
M: You’re welcome. Have a nice day!
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W: Gordon, I’m going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
M: Really
W: Yeah, five of us. Why don’t you join us We’re getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we’re going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we’re going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
M: You’re not going to camp, are you Isn’t it a bit cold
W: No, we’re not. It isa bit cold. We’re staying in a country inn. It’s not like five-star hotels or anything. But it’s really comfortable.
M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it’s the boating that I don’t like.
W: Well, what are you up to
M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I’ve just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.
W: I don’t know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I’d get bored.
M: I know, I know. But that’s really what I want to do.
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M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year’s graduate shave started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.

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