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宁波五校联盟2023-2024学年高二上学期期中联考
英语学科 试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷共8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. When will the new play probably be on show
A. In January. B. In February. C. In March.
2 . What might be the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Father and daughter. C. Librarian and reader.
3. What are the speakers doing
A. Driving a car. B. Seeing the sunset. C. Climbing the mountains.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a store. B. At a bank. C. At an office.
5. Why is the woman anxious
A. She doesn’t have any projects.
B. She can’t finish her work on time.
C. Her boss pushed the deadlines forward.
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. What does the man want to do at first
A. Change a camera. B. Repair a camera. C. Return a camera.
7. Why did the woman say no to the man
A. He lost the receipt.
B. He bought a protection plan.
C. He broke the camera on purpose.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why will Steve go to Boston
A. For vacation. B. For work. C. For study.
9. What does Jenny suggest Jack do
A. Find a new job. B. Live in Boston. C. Think positively.
10. How does Jack sound in the end
A. Grateful. B. Depressed. C. Surprised.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How much will the man pay for the membership
A. $95. B. $110. C. $260.
12. Where can the man buy the kit
A. From a shop. B. From a website. C. From the club.
13. What is the woman probably
A. A manager. B. A fitness trainer. C. A club receptionist.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman doing
A. Hosting a program.
B. Having a job interview.
C. Doing an environmental test.
15. What happened to the animals in the disaster a short time ago
A. The fish were covered with oil.
B. The birds died of a rare disease.
C. The whales were washed up on the shore.
16. How does the woman find Kevin’s job
A. Interesting. B. Difficult. C. Easy.
17. Why did Kevin choose the job
A. He liked outdoor activities.
B. He enjoyed staying at the coast.
C. He was interested in the ocean system.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What made the white T-shirts popular
A. A fashion show. B. Hollywood movies. C. The American soldiers.
19. When did the fashion for T-shirts for women start
A. In 1948. B. In 1959. C. In 1970.
20. Why did people wear T-shirts with “Free Angela”
A. For a black leader. B. For a fashion designer. C. For an American actress.
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，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Great Giant Panda Center
Join GoEco in a 7-day volunteer program in China to help wildlife at a giant panda center!
Your schedule
Day 1: Arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The local team will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Chengdu.
Day 2: Walk around Chengdu and enjoy a delicious hot pot dinner.
Day 3-6: Transfer to the Chengdu Panda Base in the mountains and take part in rewarding volunteer work! Each day, volunteers will work for 4-6 hours and in the evenings, volunteers will take part in cultural activities ranging from making dumplings to learning the Chinese language.
Day 7: Take a bus to either the airport or the Chengdu city center if extending your stay.
Some of your tasks include
● Preparing food for the pandas
● Cutting down and carrying bamboos
● Cleaning panda enclosures
● Occasionally participating in observation and research
Requirements
● Ages 18-50 (This project may accept volunteers who are under 18 with a written consent of a parent.)
● Basic English and / or Chinese
● Motivation to work with animals
Total project cost: $1,200
● What’s included
Room: Shared hotel rooms
Food: Three meals a day
Airport transfers: Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
● What’s not included
Flights, travel insurance, personal expenses
Important note: Please apply for this program 1-2 months in advance. Families upgrading to private accommodations must pay an additional charge.
21. What might volunteers do on the sixth day
A. Go to the Chengdu city center. B. Clean panda enclosures.
C. Travel around Chengdu. D. Depart for the Chengdu Panda Base.
22. What does the project cost include
A. Accomodations. B. Personal expenses.
C. Travel insurance. D. The air ticket.
23. What is required of applicants
A. Being fluent in both English and Chinese.
B. Having experience of working with animals.
C. Applying for the program in advance.
D. Being at least 18 years old.
B
Wanda Smith always wanted to be a school teacher but sometimes meeting life’s demanding realities could mean a dream delayed. A mother of three, Smith also cared for her mom. While squarely shouldering her family responsibilities, she took jobs as a bus monitor and custodian at the Brenham Independent School District in Texas. The hours were tiring, but rather than let her dream die, at age 37, with the support and encouragement of her husband, she added night classes to her schedule. Nine years on, she finally graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State university. She was a certified teacher at last.
Smith’s story came full circle when she was hired as a first-grade teacher back at Brenham Elementary School. “When I stand in front of my classroom, I am living my dream,” Smith said during a Today show. During the pandemic, as some of her students struggled to meet the demands of distance learning, Smith stepped up to the challenge. Noting that many of the kids she taught came from single-parent families, she began delivering packets of schoolwork to them at home. It’s no wonder Smith’s kids adored her. In a special surprise ceremony, they shouted their praise and held up big colorful signs declaring their devotion.
The sentiment was echoed by Brenham’s mayor, Milton Tate Jr., who officially declared May 18 as “Be the Best You Can Be” Wanda Smith Day. The phrase was also carved on a commemorative schoolyard bench, and in addition, a scholarship for up-and-coming teachers at Sam Houston State has been established in her name.
Smith’s life is an example as well as an inspiration. By always striving to be the best she could be, with hard work and perseverance, she graduated from cleaning classrooms to leading classrooms.
24. What prevented Smith from achieving her dream at a younger age
A. Her heavy family burden. B. Her strong love for her mother.
C. The lack of family support. D. The demanding academic requirements.
25. What’s the students’ attitude towards Smith
A. Concerned. B. Respectful. C. Critical. D. Sympathetic.
26. Which of the following facts shows Smith’s influence beyond her school
A. A day was celebrated nationwide in her name.
B. Her name was carved on a schoolyard bench.
C. Colorful signs were held by her students.
D. A scholarship was created in her honor.
27. What is the main purpose of the passage
A. To stress the importance of setting up a dream.
B. To advocate lifelong learning by introducing Smith’s story.
C. To show how Smith did her best with her whole heart and devotion.
D. To illustrate how Smith’s experience inspired the people around.
C
Hudson River Travels, the excellent resource for top-rated experiences in the historic Hudson Valley, has restarted sightseeing travel while following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to provide a comfortable and safe environment for all crew and passengers. Huson River Travels is currently offering its sightseeing travel at 2:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday, as well as an 11am travel on Saturdays. Following CDC standards, masks are required on all travelers. With public and private events restarting on the Rip Van Winkle II, customers are urged to reference the Hudson River Travels website for the most up-to-date traveling times.
The company has been closely monitoring the state and local guidelines while being knowing of information published by the Passenger Travel Association (PTA). The passenger travel community has always been highly focused on making sure of the safety of its crew and guests, now more than ever. PTA’s Safety and Security Committee recently published a guidance document covering best practices for reopening and recommendations from the CDC on how to best limit the effects of the present diseases. This provided the necessary framework for strengthened operation standards moving forward.
More safety measures are currently in place that focus on the monitoring of employees’ and passengers’ health, proven health practices, social distance, personal protective equipment, and thorough cleaning. Travel schedules will be updated weekly based on demand and as new information is provided, with increased travel capacities as restrictions are lifted.
“Nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our crew and passengers as we continue operations during this time,” said Hudson River Travels VP of Sales & Marketing Drew Yochum. “We manage to continue assessing and updating our standards to keep you safe. Thanks for supporting our small, family-owned business during these trying times. We can’t wait to see you.”
28. When is a passenger allowed for sightseeing travel
A. At 2:30 pm on Tuesday. B. At 11:00 am on Wednesday.
C. At 2:30 pm on Monday. D. At 11:00 am on Saturday.
29. What has the passenger travel community been highly focused on
A. A guidance document. B. Safety of its crew and guests.
C. Up-to-date traveling times. D. Personal protective equipment.
30. What is the VP’s attitude towards the passengers
A. Welcoming. B. Patient. C. Anxious. D. Worried.
31. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear
A. Health. B. Travel. C. Medicine. D. Environment.
D
Humans are not the animal kingdom’s only super fans of fashion. Tits (山雀) can be fashion-victims, too, apparently. A study, published in Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology by Sonja Wild and Lucy Aplin, shows that, given the chance, they decorate their nests with this season’s must-have color.
Dr Wild and Dr Aplin were following up work published in 1934 by Henry Smith Williams, an American naturalist. He noticed that when he put various colored balls of wool out in his garden, almost always one and only one became popular that season, integrated into local birds’ nests. But which particular color was favored varied from season to season. This suggested that the color chosen by one of the early birds was spotted and copied by others.
Williams’s work was, however, forgotten until Dr Wild and Dr Aplin came across it while following up on a different study. The study noted that, during any given breeding (繁殖) season, the blue tits they were investigating tended to integrate the same herbal plants into their nests regardless of how abundant those herbs actually were. This, too, suggested fashion-following —and it likewise led Dr Wild and Dr Aplin to infer that birds were studying the nests of others and copying them. They therefore set out to rerun Williams’s experiment, but this time to collect some actual numbers.
The birds they followed were part of a well-monitored population of blue, great and marsh tits in a wood near the institute. Of the 68 tits’ nests built that season in the experimental areas, 26 contained wool, including 18 of the color of wool chosen by the first nest builder.
Tits, then, do seem to be “on trend” when it comes to nest-building materials. Why that should happen remains unclear. Dr Wild and Dr Aplin suspect the trendsetters are older birds, and younger ones simply follow. Williams’s original work, though, suggests such initial choices are random. A bit like those of the leaders of human fashions.
32. What do we know about tits from the first two paragraphs
A. Tits choose the same color all the time.
B. Tits tend to copy others in building their nests.
C. Tits suffer a lot from following fashion.
D. Tits like to follow fellow birds’ behavior in most cases.
33. Why did Dr Wild and Dr Aplin rerun William’s experiment
A. To offer guidance for William.
B. To study birds’ nests.
C. To prove birds’ modelling behavior.
D. To investigate bird breeding.
34. What can we learn about Dr Wild and Dr Aplin’s experiment
A. They believed older tits chose colors at random.
B. They knew exactly why tits followed the first nest builder.
C. They discovered most tits used wool in building their nests.
D. They assumed older tits were the ones to lead the trend.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Tits: Fashion Followers B. Nest Building: Colors First
C. Birds: Human Followers D. Scientific Research: Numbers First
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。
Online debates, conducted on virtual paltforms on the Internet, have somehow taken over in being beneficial, as compared to real-life debates, for many reasons. For example, they favor more in-depth analysis — This one is especially for the main participants in the debate. They put forward their views from a place where they’re comfortably seated. 36 That is why online debaters can comprehend and think their competitors’ arguments while they write down their own points of view.
37 You don’t need to find a place or arrange for the audience to be seated. The experts and opinion formers don’t need to take an entire day out from their busy schedules to come to the venue and speak. 38 .
Online debates leave a lasting impression. The debates and the comments on them are archived (存档) by the debate website and anyone who wants to get back to the discussion can do so at any time. 39 This is because it can all be seen again on the website, including every word and every argument.
Also, if there are some developments on the issue, then a comment on the issue will tell all the participants to get back to the debate. 40 It’s like keeping the doors open to people who want to learn more and share.
A. Online debates are much quicker to organize.
B. The ability to comment allows people to share their views.
C. There is no chance of a point discussed slipping from the mind.
D. In other words, the good topics for a debate will never be out of date.
E. on an online debating platform, a citizen shares the space with leading thinkers.
F. Besides, they have time and means to explore further before sharing their thoughts.
G. All that’s needed is a topic and experts who can take out time to write some words on the topic.
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。
Alicia never thought her mother, Jiamin would operate a big business. Jiamin worked her whole life as a housewife and had never 41 a business before, but she wanted to do something 42 . As the owner of the Oakland Fortune Factory, Jiamin delights in 43 how much people enjoy the unique flavors and designs of her cookies.
Jiamin moved with her family from Guangdong, China, to Oakland in 1999. She 44 Alicia in Chinatown, not far from the bakery, which they did not yet own. When the bakery was on the edge of shutting down in 2016, Jiamin decided to 45 it.
Running the bakery posed a number of 46 . Much of the equipment had to be 47 and the facilities needed improvement. Besides, Jiamin had no 48 of operating a business and couldn’t speak English 49 . Working by herself, she kept calling her daughter day after day, asking her for help. With their intense efforts, the bakery 50 . After Alicia graduated from college, she moved back to 51 her mom.
Today, the business is booming and the fortune cookies are becoming culture carriers. For example, some cookies feature traditional Chinese carriers, 52 how amazing the Chinese nation is. To 53 the Year of the Tiger — Jamin’s birth-year animal — the bakery is making some of its cookies with the Chinese character of the tiger.
“The tiger represents 54 and strength,” Alicia explained. “It really reminds me of my mom because she’s a 55 and fearless woman who is protective of her family.”
41. A. run B. sponsored C. joined D. won
42. A. smart B. magic C. different D. popular
43. A. imagining B. seeing C. assessing D. proving
44. A. abandoned B. visited C. raised D. trained
45. A. buy B. fund C. expand D. leave
46. A. puzzles B. conflicts C. challenges D. threats
47. A. ordered B. transported C. invented D. repaired
48. A. experience B. qualification C. energy D. licence
49. A. loudly B. efficiently C. bravely D. fluently
50. A. broke up B. faded away C. pulled through D. took over
51. A. replace B. comfort C. reward D. help
52. A. showing B. witnessing C. predicting D. testing
53. A. describe B. admire C. advertise D. honor
54. A. justice B. courage C. intelligence D. health
55. A. generous B. learned C. determined D. curious
非选择题部分
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。
American popular music is played all over the world. People of all ages in all countries enjoy listening to it. The reasons 56 its popularity are the music’s fast pace and rhythmic beat.
The United States 57 (witness) many origins of popular music so far. Country music coming from the rural areas in the Southern United States is one source. Many people appreciate this music because of the emotions 58 (express) by country music songs.
A 59 (two) origin of American popular music is the blues. It describes 60 (most) sad feelings reflecting the difficult lives of American blacks. It is usually played and sung by black musicians, 61 it is popular with all Americans.
Rock music is a newer form of music. This music style was known as rock and roll in 62 1950s, and since then there have been many forms of rock music: hard rock, soft rock, punk rock, disco music and others. Many 63 (perform) of popular rock music are ambitious young musicians.
People hear these songs sung in 64 (they) mother tongue or sometimes translated into other languages. The words may differ, but the enjoyment of the music is 65 (benefit) and universal.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的新西兰朋友Luke非常喜欢中国茶文化。近期你市文化馆（the cultural center）将举办中国茶文化展。请写一封信告知Luke这一消息。
内容包括：1. 时间地点；2. 展览内容
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Luke, _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（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。
Ahmad sat at a table in the school cafeteria. The election for fifth-grade class president was only about two weeks away, and Ahmad knew it was time to begin seriously campaigning.
“I think you need a catchy slogan,” said his friend, twirling a pencil as he thought. “How about Authentic and Approachable: Always Ahmad ” Ahmad beamed. “It’s got a nice ring to it.”
“You need something that people will remember. They won’ t forget that Olivia was the fourth-grade president last year and they’ll like the fact that she has experience,” his friend added. Ahmad nodded, grinning. “I know, but I think I can bring some fresh ideas. Do you know Olivia’s plans for the campaign ”
Olivia, meanwhile, sat at her kitchen table with her twin sister. They were eating cupcakes while discussing what to put on the signs they planned to make. At the center of the table were posterboard in bright colors, markers, pens, colored pencils, and crayons.
“Where should we start ” asked her sister, brushing the cream from her hands. “What do you want people to know about you ” Olivia raised her head and thought for a moment. “I want them to know I’ m a hard worker,” she said, eyes bright and alert. “I have experience as class president. I also have a lot of ideas of making this a great school year. ” “ Experience is truly important,” commented her sister. “ Dad once told me he would vote for someone who had proven to be the kind of leader he was looking for in his company.”
An enormous grin spread across Olivia’s face. “What about Olivia for President — All Original, All Experience,” suggested her sister. “Oh, or Olivia for President, Opportunity for All ” “ I like both of those,” exclaimed Olivia. “The first one reminds the voters of my experience. The second one lets them know I will listen to their ideas and work for and with them.” Her words fell as she took out a fat red marker and began the first poster.
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。
Para. 1: Two weeks later on the election, Ms. Pond announced, “Now we have two candidates with the same votes.” _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Para. 2: Ahmad went to the front of the room to begin his speech after Olivia. ________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
宁波五校联盟2023-2024学年高二上学期期中联考
英语学科参考答案
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分）
第一部分：听力（共两节，共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CACBB 6-10 CABCA 11-15 BBCAA 16-20 BCBBA
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，共37.5分）
21-23 BAC 24-27 ABDC 28-31 DBAB 32-35 BCDA
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36-40 FAGCD
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
41-45 ACBCA 46-50 CDADC 51-55 DADBC
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题 共55分）
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. for 57. has witnessed 58. expressed 59. second 60. mostly
61. but 62. the 63. performers 64. their 65. beneficial
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文（共1小题，满分15分）
应用文参考范文
Dear Luke,
I hope this letter finds you well. Knowing your strong enthusiasm for Chinese tea culture, I’m writing to share with you the related news about a tea culture exhibition.
As scheduled, the exhibition will commence at the cultural center next weekend, running for ten days, during which time a variety of teas from different regions of China will be on display and the importance of tea in Chinese culture will be highlighted. Additionally, there will be talks about the history and tradition of tea drinking and even a tea ceremony demonstration.
I do hope you can take the opportunity to quench your thirst for the magnificent Chinese tea culture.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 续写（共1小题，满分25分）
读后续写参考范文一
Two weeks later on the election, Ms. Pond announced, “Now, we have two candidates with the same votes.” “So what should we do Minutes later, there came a conclusion that they each should deliver a five-minute speech about how to bring classmates a wonderful school year. Since Ahmad and Olivia both had a good preparation, they nodded, beaming with confidence. After “Rock, Paper and Scissors,” Olivia first walked to the front of the class, cleared her throat and began to share her ideas of making a good president. “All in all, my advantage lies in hard work and rich experience of serving all. Please vote for me.” Olivia ended her speech with those motivating words, accompanied by thunderous applause. Then came Ahmad’s turn.
Ahmad went to the front of the room to begin his speeck after Olivia. “As a good president in Grade Four, Olivia, indeed devoted her talent to making our class a hard-working and positive group.” Ahmad said proudly. Meanwhile, he stated that if hoping to enjoy a better school year, besides diligence, the class should also have something innovative, helping all to be better ones. I’ll prepare a suggestion box to keep in touch with your needs. I’ll organize activities to foster your abilities, like doing some charity, learning the planet etc.” Those fresh ideas inspired all the classmates, winning a roar of cheerful approval. The final exciting moment brought the result that Ahmad was chosen as fifth-grade president .
读后续写参考范文二
Two weeks later on the election, Ms. Pond announced, “Now, we have two candidates with same votes.” Hearing this, students immediately got noisy. It was not until the class quieted down that Ms. Pond announced, “They are, Ahmad, and Olivia!” To pick the winner, a speech was arranged and Olivia, the always shining girl, offered to be first. “Dear Ms. Pond and classmates, my slogan is ALL ORIGINAL, ALL EXPERIENCE,” came Olivia’s voice, as cool and confident as ever. She enthusiastically shared her creative ideas, from holding informative class meetings to organizing spring and autumn outings. Every single word shows that she was totally a hard worker! As the last word of her speech fell, waves of whoops erupted among the class.
Ahmad went to the front of the room to begin his speech after Olivia. Though he felt nervous at first, the moment he set his feet in front of his peers, his passion and confidence completely took over. “To be honest, I may not be as experienced as Olivia, but my fresh ideas will definitely transport you to a whole new dimension this year,” came Ahmad’s powerful voice, who also promised that there would be study trips to the key universities and team building activities all year round. Everyone’s eyes were glued to this boy, even Olivia was stricken by his catching speech! It came as no surprise that Ahmad won this year’s election. He made it! All his classmates were clapping. At this time, Ahmad’s and Olivia’s eyes met, and both of them beamed with the brightest smiles.
听力原文
Text 1
W: It is said that the famous writer’s new play will be on the screen in January or February.
M: Well, according to what some officials said, we won’t be able to watch the TV play until March.
Text 2
W: Max, can you do me a favor I can’t reach that book on the top of the shelf.
M: Sure, Jane. But that’s too high. I guess we need to ask Dad for help.
Text 3
W: Be careful! I’ve been told this part is very steep with hard rocks.
M: I think I need a break. We drove two hours to get here. I’m too exhausted to keep climbing.
W: But if we don’t hurry, we can not see the sunset.
M: All right, then.
Text 4
W: This line doesn’t seem to be moving. Have you been waiting long
M: Yes. The automatic machine isn’t working, so people have to be here.
W: Too bad. I need to get back to the office, but I also have to withdraw some money.
Text 5
W: Mike, I didn’t sleep a bit last night.
M: Why What’s bothering you
W: Well, I’m under a lot of pressure. My boss is very ambitious and he assigned me three projects last month. Now the deadlines are approaching, but I still haven’t finished any of my projects.
Text 6
W: Can I help you, sir
M: Yes. This camera doesn’t work properly. I’d like to return it and get my money back.
W: Do you have the receipt
M: Er... no. I must have dropped it somewhere. I just bought the camera a few days ago.
W: Did you purchase a protection plan
M: No, I didn’t.
W: I’m sorry, sir. Our return policy states that if customers don’t have a receipt or a protection plan, they cannot return the items.
M: But I just bought it! Isn’t there anything you can do
W: Well, you can’t return the camera, but you can exchange it for another one.
M: Okay, thanks. Hopefully the new one will work.
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W: You look upset, Jack. What’s wrong
M: Oh, my brother Steve just told me he got a job in Boston and he’s moving away.
W: That’s great news. You should be happy for him.
M: I know I should, but Boston’s so far away. My brother has always been my rock and it’s my first year in high school.
W: Don’t take it too badly. You can video chat with him. You won’t feel he’s far away.
M: That’s true, I suppose. But still, it would be better if he found a job here.
W: Come on. Boston is a really cool city. You can go there for vacations.
M: You’re right. I can fly there in summer. Thanks, Jenny.
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W: Hello, South City Cycling Club.
M: Oh, hi. Er... I want to find out how to join the club.
W: OK. I can help you with that. Well, there are basically two types of adult membership. If you’re pretty serious about cycling, there is the Full Membership. That costs $260. If you just want to do some cycling in your free time, you’d better be with the Recreational Membership.
M: I’ll go with the Recreational Membership, I think.
W: That’s $110 if you’re over 19, and $95 if you’re under.
M: I’m 25.
W: And once you’re a member, you’re also permitted to wear our kit when you’re out cycling.
M: Yes, I’ve seen cyclists wearing it. So, can I buy that at the club or at a shopping mall
W: No, it’s made to order by a company in Brisbane. You can find them online. They’re called Jerriz. You can use your membership number to put in an order on their website.
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W: Good evening, everyone! Our guest is Kevin Olsen. Kevin works on a coast. His job is to rescue whales, fish and sea birds when they get into trouble with pollution. Welcome to the program, Kevin.
M: Glad to be here, thank you.
W: What do you do in your job
M: I spend a lot of time with sea animals, trying to learn what things they need in the environment. If we know that, we can help them survive in the future.
W: Can you tell us something about the disaster a short time ago
M: OK. What happened recently is the oil disaster, the birds had oil on their wings, so they couldn’t fly. And they couldn’t eat the fish because the fish were covered with oil.
W: Why did you choose this job It’s tough since you have to work outdoors.
M: Well, I was always interested in the world of the ocean and how the plants and animals fit together in their system.
W: Thank you for coming and sharing your story with our audience, Kevin.
M: My pleasure.
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W: White T-shirts are very common in our daily life. But do you know the history of the white T-shirts Well, white cotton T-shirts were first worn by the US Navy and by 1948, every American soldier was wearing one too. But it was Hollywood films that made the T-shirt really popular: actors Marlon Brando and James Dean wore classic white T-shirts in On the Waterfront and Rebel Without a Cause. After these films, every young man wanted to wear one. Women didn’t begin to wear T-shirts until the end of the 1950s. In the 1959 French film Breathless, American actress Jean Seberg wore a T-shirt advertising an English language newspaper. This started a new fashion for T-shirts for women. Later, the T-shirt became a way of saying something important. For example, soon after the black American leader Angela Devis went to prison in 1970, people all around the world were wearing T-shirts with the message “Free Angela”. In the 1970s, French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent designed a famous blue T-shirt with his name in white letters.

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