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A. In the bookstore. B. In the classroom. C. In the lecture hall.
分宜中学 玉山一中 临川一中 听第 8段材料，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。
2023年江西省 高二联合考试 10. How did Gregory feel about his grandfather's death 南城一中 南康中学 高安中学
A. Shocked. B. Sorrowful. C. Unacceptable.
彭泽一中 泰和中学 樟树中学 11. What do we know about Gregory's grandfather
英语试卷 A. He fell ill last week. B. He died unexpectedly. C. He was close to Gregory.
12. What happened after the funeral
命题：高安中学 卢黎仕
A. He was also ill. B. His computer was stolen. C. His office was robbed.
注意事项：
1本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.满分 150分.考试时间为 120分钟。 听第 9段材料，回答第 13至第 16四个小题。
2本试卷分试题卷和答题卷，第Ⅰ卷（选择题）的答案应填在答题卷卷首相应的空格内，做在第Ⅰ卷的无效。 13. What does Tom think of Lucky Break
3答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填涂在答题卡相应的位置。 A. Very funny. B. Exciting. C. Disappointing.
第Ⅰ卷 14. What will the speakers do
A. Go bowling. B. Go skating. C. Go to the cinema.
第一部分 听力（共两节 , 满分 30 分）
15. Where will the speakers meet
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1. 5 分 , 满分 7. 5 分）
A. At the bowling place. B. At the shopping center. C. In front of the school gate.
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
16. Who will inform the others of the plan
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。
A. Jack. B. Dorothy. C. Tom.
1. How did the speakers find the match
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至第 20四个小题。
A. Boring. B. Exciting. C. Disappointing.
17. Where can people find public bookshelves in Germany
2. What do we know about the man’s family
A. On street corners. B. In the cinema. C. In the church.
A. He has seven brothers and sisters.
18. For whom is the project set up
B. He has three younger brothers.
A. Everyone. B. The children. C. The old.
C. He has four older sisters.
19. Who take care of the public bookshelves
3. What is the lowest price the salesman will accept
A. Local librarians. B. The police. C. Local volunteers.
A. $500. B. $650. C. $699.
20. Where are they going to put up future bookshelves next
4. Where does this conversation take place
A. In rich neighborhoods. B. In poor neighborhoods. C. In local supermarkets.
A. In a luggage store. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节 , 满分 50 分）
5. Where are the glasses now
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分 , 满分 37. 5 分）
A. In the glasses case. B. Under the coffee table. C. Next to the sheets of paper.
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
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分）
涂黑。
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
A
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
Whether you plan to travel to Espa a sometime soon, or just want to take a virtual vacation, here are some of
题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
Barcelona and Madrid’s most intriguing spiritual spots.
听第 6段材料，回答第 6和第 7两个小题。
La Sagrada Familia
6. When does the next train leave
No trip to Barcelona is complete without gazing at Antoni Gaudí’s crowning achievement: La Sagrada Familia.
A. At 3:10 pm. B. At 3:15 pm. C. At 3:30 pm.
The church is expected to be completed in 2026, exactly 100 years after the architect’s death.
7. How much should the man pay for the tickets
Once finished, it will be the tallest church in Europe at 566 feet, slightly shorter than the nearby mountain of
A. 45 dollars. B. 75 dollars. C. 100 dollars.
Montju c, as Gaudi believed no man-made structure should be greater than God’s creation.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8和第 9两个小题。
Clergy-baked Treats
8. When will the speakers meet
At Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in Madrid, ring a bell labeled “monjas” and you can place your order for
A. Next Friday. B. This Wednesday. C. Next Wednesday. cookies baked by cloistered nuns（隐居的修女）. Leave payment on a turntable and a box of sweets will appear as if by
9. Where did the speakers read the book magic.
2023年江西省九所重点中学高二联合考试英语试卷 第 1 页 共 4 页
Holy Toledo! I can't begin to figure out how the ancient Chinese could create a system that would almost always accurately
About half an hour outside of Madrid is the ancient city of Toledo, known as the “City of Three Cultures,” predict when the season would shift year after year after year. But they did.
because of its historical significance to the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths. 24. What did the author think of spring as a child
Toledo’s old town is set on a hill. The winding, uphill, cobblestone streets—lined with shops selling swords and A. It was a season full of promise. B. It was always beyond his imagination.
knives—will transport you to medieval times. C. It was a tiring and long holiday. D. It hardly left a good impression on him.
Barri Gòtic 25. What impressed the author most about Beijing during the Spring Festival
Perhaps Barcelona’s most mysterious section is its Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic. Simply getting lost in its winding A. The busy traffic. B. The unexpected quietness.
streets is worth exploring, with hidden shops, artwork of saints, and lovely lampposts at every turn. On Carrer del Bisbe, C. Beijingers’ love for travel. D. Occasional bursts of fireworks.
you’ll find one of Barri Gòtic’s most photographed sites—Bishop’s Bridge. Under the passageway is a skull and 26. How does the author feel about the system created by ancient Chinese
dagger design that has many legends attached to it. A. Adorable. B. Confused. C. Wonderful. D. Convenient.
21. What do we know about La Sagrada Familia 27. What can be inferred from the text
A. It is the tallest church in Europe. B. It is a still-in-progress wonder. A. Spring Festival in Beijing will make one feel quite lonely.
C. It is a church in memory of God. D. It is located in mountain of Montju c. B. The author spent his first Spring Festival at a colleague’s home.
22. What is special about Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in Madrid C. In China Spring Festival always indicates the coming of Spring.
A. Baking cookies with cloistered nuns. D. The author still worked during the Spring Festival while in Beijing.
B. Tasting sweets created by special members. C
C. Being famous for its unique religious beliefs. You’ve just finished a hard run. Your legs are heavy and sore, heart pounding, clothes sticking to your sweaty back.
D. Experiencing the atmosphere of medieval times. And you're smiling, because you feel totally at peace with the world. This is the runner's high — the strange excitement
23. Where should visitors go if they are keen on adventure that sets in after a long bout of aerobic（有氧的） exercise.
A. Mountain of Montju c. B. Monasterio Del Corpus Christi in Madrid. The most obvious way to get a runner's high is to start running, particularly long-distance running. It may take
C. The ancient city of Toledo. D. Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic. several miles for the effects to kick in, though it's difficult to quantify（量化） exactly when, where and for how long a
B runner's high will occur. And not every runner — or every run — will be able to produce a runner's high. This
As a child growing up in a suburban town in the Northeast of the United States, the arrival of spring had little variability has led some snarky Twitter users to conclude that the runner's high is, in fact, a myth, despite the
meaning for me. Sure, we had a weeklong spring vocation from school, but the key word there was vacation, not physiological changes associated with it.
spring. Other aerobic activities, including biking, swimming and strenuous hiking, can trigger the same response without
For the kids in my neighborhood, the arrival of spring was a non-event. There were two important seasons: winter, necessarily forcing you to pound the pavement.
when we could go skating and sledding or build snow forts, and summer, when we could finally make proper use of the Interestingly, humans aren't the only animals that have exhibited signs of runner's high. Several experiments have
beach about 100 meter east of my family home. Spring and autumn were just technical details, weeks and weeks of observed a similar phenomenon in mice. Raichlen's lab has also tested dogs and ferrets（雪貂）by sticking them on a
waiting for the good times' return. treadmill（跑步机）and looking for exercise-induced excitement, according to research published in the Journal of
Admittedly, spring later developed its own attractions for me —"In the spring a young man's fancy turns to Experimental Biology. After 30 minutes of running, the dogs appeared at-ease; blood tests revealed elevated levels of
thoughts of love", as the poet Alfred Lord Tennyson noted—however, it was not spring itself, but the other stuff bat got endocannabinoids in their systems. "We didn't see that in the ferrets," Raichlen said.
my attention. One major benefit to achieving a runner’s high is that it makes exercise more enjoyable. By extension, this makes
In short, I never thought much at all about spring…. and then I arrived in China. I had been in Beijing for about people more likely to stick to an exercise routine, which is a key component of long-term heart health, according to
three months when my first Spring Festival rolled around, and it could hardly be ignored. Aside from the random bursts the American Heart Association. There is also good evidence that, over the long term, exercise can help reduce anxiety
of fireworks at any time day or night, what stood out most for me was that the capital seemed to be empty. and stress. So go ahead and lace up your shoes. You’re free to chase that runner’s high as far as it takes you.
It was as though the crowds and streams of cars and trucks commonly seen in the capital had all gone into hiding. 28. According to the text, what is the direct result when “runner’s high” is reached
My puzzlement cleared up when I returned to work. My colleagues explained that Chinese traditionally travel, if A. Fewer diseases. B. Being positive. C. Higher speed. D. Feeling anxious.
necessary, to visit their families during Spring Festival, and that many Beijingers were not natives of the capital. 29. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “trigger” in paragraph 3
I also got my first knowledge of something about Spring Festival that never ceases to amaze me. Regardless of A. Break down. B. Relate to. C. Set off. D. Add to.
when the holiday is set to begin, there is an almost immediate and sudden change for the better in the weather. Spring 30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
really does arrive. A. Runner’s high appears in some animals.
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B. Runner’s high surely brings lots of benefits. 35. Which of the following can be the best title of the text
C. Another example with runner’s high is found. A. Saving endangered sea turtles is urgent.
D. Different animals have different runner’s high. B. Endangered turtles can be traced with GPS.
31. What can be inferred from the text C. GPS eggs helps to save endangered sea turtles.
A. Running is highly recommended by the author. D. A conservation scientist is devoted to protecting sea turtles.
B. Most of us are running to achieve runner’s high. 第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2. 5分, 满分 12. 5分）
C. If you are running, runner’s high is sure to happen. 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。
D. Runner’s high appears whenever you feel at peace. Many teachers or courses now assign a participation grade to students. Participating in class especially speaking
D up can not only improve your grade but also show your teacher that you are a good student. 36 . Your teacher will
Conservation scientist Kim Williams-Guillén was trying her best to come up with a way to save endangered sea likely approve of the effort you are putting in. Here are some tips on speaking up in class.
turtles (海龟）from egg thieves when she had an "aha" moment: If she placed a fake (假）egg containing a GPS tracker Relax
in the reptiles’ nests, she might be able to track the thieves. If you’re a bundle of nerves, you may find it hard to speak up. Take a few deep breaths before you raise your hand
Williams-Guillén found a pliable plastic material to mimic（仿造）the shell of real eggs. She and colleagues then to speak. Remind yourself that you are prepared and that you have something important to say or ask. 37 . More
used a 3D printer to produce the fakes of the same size, weight, and texture and put the smallest GPS tracking devices
likely than not, other students will think you are brave and smart for participating.
inside each. The researchers then went to four Costa Rican beaches, where green sea turtle come ashore to make their
Speak clearly
nests. As mothers laid their eggs under cover of night, the researchers slipped a fake egg into each nest. Once the fakes
When you have something to say, speak as clearly and concisely as possible. Don’t mumble or look at the floor
are covered in sand and mix with the real eggs, it’s very difficult to tell the difference between the two.
while you are talking. 38 . Don’t be cocky or condescending, just be confident.
Of the 101 fake eggs, 25 were taken by thieves. The farthest moving egg traveled 137 kilometers inland. The fake
Ask questions
egg sent its final signal the next day from a residential property, suggesting that the research team had tracked the eggs
If something is confusing to you, ask about it. This pertains to questions you may have written down while doing
through "all of the players in the entire chain."
your homework as well as to material that is new to that day’s class. Other students are likely wondering the same thing
By understanding that chain, Williams-Guillén says researchers can identify trading hot spots. She emphasizes that
the tracker is not a way to catch local thieves, many of them living in poverty, but a tool to better understand their you are. 39 .
routes, which could help them - and eventually law enforcement - identify larger players in the chain. Give your opinion
In the meantime, Williams-Guillén and her colleagues are working to get their fake eggs to other sea turtle Don’t be afraid to respectfully disagree with a student, the author of what you’ve read, or even your teacher. Don’t
conservation organizations. Ultimately, though, scientists and nonprofits are going to engage communities with local insult anyone, even in a debate, but don’t feel like to have to agree with everyone either.
outreach and education programs to save sea turtles. She says, “The real meat and potatoes of conservation isn’t going 40
to come from deploying（布署）eggs. ” Don’t try to answer every question or give an opinion on every topic. At the same time, don’t think that answering
32. What can be learnt from paragraph 2 one question the entire semester or year is going to cut it. Aim to speak up once or twice per class session. However,
A. Fake eggs are made and employed. B. Sea turtles have become endangered. don’t just speak to speak. Make sure you have something relevant to say.
C. Sea turtles lay eggs during the daytime. D. The idea of fake eggs came into being. A. Find a balance
33. Why did researchers track the turtle eggs B. Answer questions politely
A. To confirm whether the fake eggs really work. C. Address the teacher (or student) directly
B. To provide data for doing research on turtle eggs. D. Sure, all eyes may be on you, but only for a minute or two
C. To arrest the locals stealing the turtle eggs from the beach. E. And the teacher will be glad to take a few minutes to clarify an issue
D. To identify the trading routes and get the big players punished. F. Speaking up shows you care about the class and are interested in the material
34. What does Williams-Guillén mean by saying “The real meat and potatoes of conservation isn’t going to come from G. Being respectful of others’ opinions will make it easy for you to participate in class
deploying eggs” in the last paragraph 第三部分 语言运用（共两节 , 满分 30 分）
A. Deploying eggs needs advocating further. 第一节 完形填空（共 15小题；每小题 1分, 满分 15分）
B. Turtle conservation mainly relies on joint efforts. 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
C. She feels disappointed with the local communities. 在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
D. Deploying eggs makes no difference in preserving turtles.
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“New Recruits Wanted.” This 41 caught my eye and revived（重新唤起） the dream I had since my The Chinese classics recorded a time when spring thunder revived insects 59 had been hibernating（冬眠）
childhood. But, just as 42 , I reminded myself that I was getting close to sixty. Hesitating for a while, I finally for the winter. They rise up from the earth, and plenty of other creatures also put in their first 60 (appear) of the
entered the hall and filled out a(n) 43 . year. Soon, peach blossoms 61 (be) in full bloom while orioles will sing from tree branches.＂
My dream of becoming a firefighter began when I watched the television show Rescue 8, 44 with the Chinese farmers attach great importance 62 Jingzhe, since it kicks off spring plowing, one of the 63
cooperation of the Los Angeles Fire Department. Unfortunately, a career in construction and a family to 45 got in (busy) times in the farmlands. With insects buzzing, it is time to protect the crops from these pests. Poultry and
the way of working for the local fire department. Now, 46 retirement, my wife and I had just relocated to a livestock also need protecting from diseases.
beautiful village near Seattle. I had time to give. Spring 64 (consider) the most precious time of the year for agriculture. At 65 beginning of the year,
To my delight, I was accepted for 47 . Yes, I was the oldest recruit, and it was so 48 that I was ready to farmers till the soil, giving crops the best possible environment and more nutrition. In the north, irrigation needs to be
drop out one day. When I got home from practice that day, a friend came over. I was about to say I could 49 do it timely while in the south, it is almost time to plant rice and corn.
anymore when he passed me a beautifully-illustrated book of firefighters in 50 , with a personalized message of 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40分）
inspiration, encouraging me to follow my dream. As I looked through the 51 , I felt amazed at the courage and 第一节 应用文写作（满分 15分）
devotion of these brave 52 . It gave me the strength I needed to carry on. 假定你是李华，是英国某高中的交换生，得知你的朋友 Tom对中国的饮食文化感兴趣，恰巧学校附近开了
Over the next few weeks, the training continued to be tough, but I never lost 53 again. I lost twenty pounds, 一家中餐馆，味道和装修都具有中国特色，于是你想邀请他周末一起去品尝。请根据以下要点给他写一封邮件，
but eventually I was certificated as a firefighter. And now I can drive the big red trucks and 54 my community. 内容包括：
When most of my friends are retiring, I’m 55 a new career I love. And I know that you're never too old to take on 1. 写邮件的目的；
new challenges; never too old to follow your dreams. 2．推荐该餐馆的理由（菜肴品种多，低脂高营养且美味，环境优雅有中国特色，且价格合理等）；
41. A. promise B. sign C. guideline D. exposure 注意：1. 写作词数为 80左右； 2. 请按格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
42. A. quickly B. accurately C. fundamentally D. originally 参考词汇： 营养 nutrition; 脂肪 fat
43. A. diagram B. memory C. appointment D. application 第二节 读后续写（满分 25分）
44. A. written B. promoted C. described D. filmed 阅读下面材料, 根据所给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。
The bird must have only just been hatched(孵化) when I spot it. Its mother had disappeared, leaving it alone and
45. A. rescue B. treasure C. raise D. build
shivering in the face of the north wind. I decided to take it straight back and build it a new home.
46. A. in case of B. in favor of C. in anticipation of D. in search of I hung an empty flowerpot(花盆 ) and it was in this pot that the bird was to have its new home. When Dad got
47. A. training B. performing C. working D. advertising home, he immediately discovered the new addition to our family. Without saying a word, he turned around and left the
48. A. crucial B. intense C. simple D. helpful house. After some time, he returned and I saw that he had a handful of grass and pine needles. Obviously, Dad thought
49. A. gradually B. regularly C. barely D. particularly the nest I had made was far too rough and so he had decided to decorate it himself.
"A bird born at this time of year won’t survive the winter. "In spite of this prediction on the bird's future, Dad
50. A. surprise B. action C. debt D. return
very carefully fashioned the nest himself. Soon I found "Nuo Nuo"(Dad had named him) had started to grow feathers.
51. A. pages B. tips C. speeches D. indications Dad probably realized that he had been a little cruel in his prediction. You see, he had already started training Nuo
52. A. judges B. colleagues C. individuals D. assistants Nuo to walk. As you know, Nuo Nuo lived in a flowerpot, not a cage or anything. It was obvious that Nuo Nuo didn't
53. A. time B. sense C. fantacy D. focus realize he was a bird. He perhaps thinks he was one of the family. But it is not enough for a bird to walk, it must fly as
54. A. control B. organize C. represent D. serve well. Dad soon began attempting to make him learn this new ability, but it was not an easy task. After all, nobody in
55. A. pursuing B. shifting C. creating D. recalling our family had mastered the art of flying. We didn’t even have wings. How could we ask Nuo Nuo to do something
that we had no means of doing ourselves
第 II 卷 注意∶
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
第二节（共 10小题, 每小题 1. 5分, 共 15分）
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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 flying lessons went on regardless. ____________________________________________________________
The beginning of March brings some funny weather to China as temperatures rise and rainfall is accompanied by
________________________________________________________________
thunder. Welcome to a season 56 (know) as Jingzhe, or the "Awakening of the Insects".
Gradually, this “stupid” action of Dad's did actually have an effect. ____________________________________
Falling 57 (usual) on March 5, it is one of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar, which used to
_________________________________________________________________
instruct ancient Chinese people’s daily lives and 58 (farm).
2023年江西省九所重点中学高二联合考试英语试卷 第 4 页 共 4 页W: That's true. At least not this year.
江西省九校联考高二英语参考答案
Text 2
一 听力 W:
②Do you have any brothers or sisters, Jonathan
②
1-5 AABCC 6-10 ABCBB 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 CAACB M: I have four brothers, and three sisters.
二 阅读理解 W: Wow! That must have been pretty crazy for you growing up.
21-23 BBD 24-27 DBCC 28-31 BCAA 32-35 ADBC 36-40 FDCEA M: It wasn't too bad. I was the oldest, so I had my own room.
三 完形填空 Text 3
41-45 BADDC 46-50 CABCB 51-55 ACDDA
W: How much is this television
四 语法填空
56. known 57. usually 58. farming 59. that/which 60. appearance M: Well, the official price is $899, but right now it's on sale for $699.
61. will be 62. to 63. busiest 64.is considered 65. the W: I was thinking of spending no more than $500.
③
五 应用文写作 M: I don't think we can go that low, but I guess we could make it $650.
Dear Tom, Text 4
Knowing that you are interested in Chinese food culture, I’m more than glad to invite you to a M:④Hello, I'd like to check in please. My name is Hartman.
newly-opened Chinese restaurant near my school this weekend. W: Of course, Mr. Hartman.④Here's your room key, Room 412.
As far as I know, this restaurant offers varieties of dishes rich in nutrition and low in fat, which is of
M: Thank you.④Can someone help me with my suitcase
great benefit to health. However, what impresses customers most is its elegant environment, featuring
typical Chinese elements. Of course, the prices are also reasonable. W: Of course, sir.
Undoubtedly, you are bound to be fascinated by the new restaurant, where you can not only have a Text 5
taste of Chinese food, but appreciate Chinese culture as well. Looking forward to your reply. W: Do you need these glasses
Yours, M: Not right now. I only use them for reading. Do you see the case they go in
LiHua W: I don't see it.
六 读后续写 M: Oh, never mind.⑤Leave them on the coffee table, next to those sheets of paper.
The flying lessons went on regardless. One day, Dad took out a chair and climb on it. While I was
⑤
curious what he was doing, Dad jumped off the chair, waving his arms as if his life depended on it, in an W: OK. Done.
attempt to encourage Nuo Nuo to shake his wings like him. Funny and clumsy as my dad looked, he tried
hard in the hope that Nuo Nu would understand his intention. Nuo Nuo looked at him in surprise, seemingly
wondering what happened.
Gradually, this “stupid” action of Dad's did actually have an effect. Nuo Nuo began to shake his
wings and started to rise. Everything is hard at the beginning. At first it kept falling. Slowly it began to fly.
After a few days of practice, Nuo Nuo managed to fly and he survived the winter as well.
This is life. As long as we are determined and don’t let difficulties get in our way, anything is
possible — there’s no end to where our determination can take us.
听力材料
第一节
Text 1
M: Maria won the tennis game again. What do you think
W:①The thing is that it gets a bit boring when the same player wins every year.
M:①I agree, but nobody is good enough to beat her.
1
第二节 W: Mm...how about going to the cinema
Text 6 M: Yeah, maybe. Are there any good films on at the moment
W: Good afternoon, sir. May I help you W: Mm...there's one comedy, Lucky Break.
M:⑥Hi, when is the next train to Busan M: Oh, no, we saw that last week. It was really not that funny.
W:⑥It departs at 3:10 pm. W: Oh, right. Erm...how about going skating
M: Thank you. How much are the tickets for an adult and a child M: Mm, no, Jack doesn't like skating.
W:⑦An adult ticket is 30 dollars and a child ticket is 15 dollars. W: Well, what does he like
M: I see. ⑦I'll take two adult tickets and one child ticket. Here's one hundred dollars. M: He likes bowling. What about going bowling
W: Alright. Here are your tickets and the change, sir. W: Yeah! That's a great idea. Everyone likes going bowling.
Text 7 M: OK.
W: Hello. W: When shall we go
M: Hey, Paula. It's Tim. ⑧ I'm calling about next week. I wonder if you have anything planned for M: How about Saturday afternoon
Wednesday. W: All right. Where shall we meet
W: No, not really. Why M: Let's meet at the shopping centre in front of the bowling place.
M:⑨Well, there's going to be a talk at the bookstore, by that guy whose book we read in class last Friday. W: OK. When shall we meet
Remember M: Erm...how about 3 o'clock
W: Oh, yeah. Sure. That sounds kind of interesting, and I don't really have plans. W: OK, that sounds great! So, Saturday afternoon, in front of the bowling place.
M: Great! I'll meet you at the bookstore on Wednesday at 7. M: Yeah, it's a plan! I'll tell the others.
Text 8 W: Cool!
W: Hi, Gregory. You don't look very happy. Is everything OK Text 10
M: Well, this week has been pretty terrible for me. M: When you walk on the streets of Germany, you feel you are surrounded by books. In Germany. public
W: Really I'm sorry to hear that. What happened bookshelves are lined across the nation on street corners, city squares and in supermarkets. In the
M: ⑩Well, on Monday my grandfather died. free-for-all libraries, people can take whatever they want to read, and leave behind anything they want to
W: Oh, I'm very sorry, Gregory. Were you very close to your grandfather leave for others. There's no need to register, no due date, and you can take or give as many as you want.
M: Yes, I was. But he was very old, and he was sick for a long time, so his death wasn't really a shock. This project is aimed at everyone who likes to read-without regard to age or education. It is open to
Still, it was very sad. I can't believe he's gone. everyone. Each shelf holds around 200 books and it takes about six weeks for a complete turnover, with all
W: Of course. It's always hard to lose someone you love. the old titles replaced by new ones. The public bookshelves are usually cared for by local volunteer groups.
M: Yeah, I guess so. Then, after the funeral, when I got home, I discovered that my apartment had been Germans think they should make it easy for everyone to enjoy reading in this “reading culture on the street”
robbed! Everything was a mess, and my TV and computer were stolen. －from old readers to kids. While most of the shelves have so far been put in rich neighborhoods, they are
Text 9 planning to put up future shelves in poor neighborhoods, where people often don't have easy access to
M: Hi, Dorothy. How's it going literature.
W: Oh, hi, Tom. Fine, thanks. How are you
M: Yeah, I'm good. Listen, it's Jack's birthday next week and we're going to have a surprise celebration this
weekend. Do you want to come with us
W: Yeah, that would be great. What are you going to do
M: Well, I'm not sure. Have you got any ideas
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