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绝密★启用前
2024届浙江省嵊州市高三上学期12月一模诊断性考试
英 语
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15 B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Fellow workers. C. Doctor and patient.
2. What is the weather like now
A. Stormy. B. Dull. C. Sunny.
3. What will Tom probably do tomorrow
A. Find a new apartment. B. Look for a job. C. Go traveling.
4. Where does the man want to go
A. To Molly’s home. B. To a restaurant. C. To a bookstore.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. The woman’s father. B. A present. C. A festival.
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，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. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A travel agent. B. Her employer. C. Her husband.
7. What does the man ask the woman to do
A. Hand in some documents.
B. Take some time off.
C. Make a phone call.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What kind of jeans does the man want
A. Slim. B. Relaxed. C. Regular.
9. What is the man dissatisfied with about the black jeans
A. The design. B. The material. C. The color.
10. What is the man probably going to do next
A. Try on the jeans. B. Make a payment. C. Go to another store.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why will Marilyn go to Boston
A. For vacation. B. For work. C. For her family.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Fin d a new job. B. Live with Marilyn. C. Think positively.
13. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Grateful. B. Depressed. C. Excited.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. When did the man’s symptoms get worse
A. Four days ago. B. Yesterday. C. This morning.
15. What made the man unable to sleep well at night
A. His sore throat. B. His serious headache. C. His bad cough.
16. What is the man likely to do next
A. Get some medicine. B. Drink some water. C. Schedule an appointment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Jeff Masters say about models used to predict floods
A. They were based on short-term records.
B. They were not enough to help handle a new climate.
C. They reflected climate changes over the past decade.
18. Which state was hit by Hurricane Ida
A. Oregon. B. Washington. C. Louisiana
19. How much rainfall was predicted in New York on June 12th, 2022
A. 3 to 6 inches. B. 6 to 9 inches. C. 9 to 10 inches.
20. What effect did the Yellowstone floods cause
A. Over 600 homes were damaged.
B. Roads and bridges were shut.
C. Some people died.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。
A
Now, Earth Day is celebrated around the world. We still face many challenges, such as climate change, plastic pollution, and deforestation. But we can all make a difference.
Her Trees Save Lives
Adeline Tiffanie Suwana was 12 when her family’s home flooded. Indonesia, her island nation, is often hit hard by floods and other natural disasters.
Adeline learned that mangrove trees play a key role in flood protection and rallied classmates to plant 200 trees during a school break. They started a group called Sahabat Alam or Friends of Nature, which works to conserve the region’s biodiversity and combat climate change.
Today. Adeline attends university, studying how businesses can help the environment.
Teens’ Two-Fold Invention
EPS—expanded polystyrene foam—is the white, lightweight stuff used to make things like takeout food containers, foam egg cartons, and packing “peanuts”. But it takes up a lot of space and is difficult to recycle. EPS breaks into small pieces as it floats down waterways into oceans, harming wildlife along the way.
Eighth-graders Julia Bray, Luke Clay, and Ashton Cofer looked at EPS’s chemical makeup and saw that it was mostly carbon. That sparked an idea. Could they turn it into activated carbon, a material that filters toxins from water
After 50 hours of experiments, including one that accidentally set the family grill fire, they succeeded!
Solar for Her School
When Claire Vlases of Montana was in seventh grade, she learned about plans to expand and modernize her middle school. Claire asked the school board to add solar panels to the project. The board liked the idea but said it could contribute just $25,000, one-fifth of the cost. So Claire organized a group of kids and adults who set to work raising the rest.
They asked for donations, even going door-to-door for them. And they appealed to charitable foundations too. One even donated half the cost!
After two years of hard work, the group paid for the solar panels, which now supply one-fourth of the school’s electricity needs.
21. What do the three groups of teenagers have in common
A. They are Earth-helping heroes. B. They are from island countries.
C. They are high school students. D. They are keen on experiments.
22. How much did one of the charitable organizations donate for solar panels
A. $25,000. B. $50,000. C. $62,500. D. $125,000.
23. What is the purpose of the passage
A. To give models for colorful school activities.
B. To explore the ways to deal with plastic pollution.
C. To inspire people to act for environmental problems.
D. To display the amazing power of effective cooperation.
B
Theophilus Tetteh is an African contemporary artist from Ghana. He buried himself in the study of graphic design and painting at school while experimenting with different media themes.
Now we hear about African painters stepping into the spotlight, but it might be challenging for Ghanaian artists to bring their careers to commercial success and critical recognition. The art market as such is not yet established in Ghana. The country doesn’t even have a national gallery to preserve and promote Ghanaian art. It can be problematic for young painters who cannot afford to move to Europe or the US to promote and market their art. Besides, many young artists can even have trouble getting painting materials.
Things changed for Tetteh when he got featured in BE OPEN Art, an online gallery of contemporary art. It was founded by philanthropist Elena Baturina with a desire to provide emerging artists worldwide with an opportunity to show their works to the world of art professionals. The platform especially welcomes artists who don’t have resources or promotional opportunities such as graduates and self-taught artists.
In December 2020, Tetteh was voted the Artist of the Month by the visitors of the BE OPEN Art. Later, he was chosen as the gallery’s first-ever Artist of the Year. The award brought him favorable publicity, so he was noticed by the art community, the media, collectors, etc. In 2021, he was interviewed frequently by the media and featured in a famous magazine. All these things let the prices of the artist’s work inch upwards.
Tetteh thinks the world can be a better place if young artists are guided on their way without any form of disregard, but with support of the senior. As his name has hit headlines of the arts world media, he hopes to help promote emerging talents in his native country. “The art makes the man and the man makes the art,” he says.
24. What can we learn about Ghanaian artists from paragraphs 1-2
A. They tend to combine designs with media themes.
B. They have established an art market to promote works.
C. They desire professional guidance on preserving national art.
D. They lack a supportive platform to realize commercial value of their works.
25. Why does Elena Baturina establish BE OPEN Art
A. To promote ancient African art treasures.
B. To broaden the artistic vision of self-taught artists.
C. To provide chances for young artists to display artistic talents.
D. To sponsor a project for the contemporary emerging artists from Ghana.
26. What kind of person is Tetteh according to the last paragraph
A. Socially responsible. B. Amazingly talented.
C. Commercially smart. D. Culturally conservative.
27. Which of the following best describes Tetteh’s change of fate
A. All that glitters is not gold.
B. Opportunity favors the prepared.
C. The strong is not without tears.
D. A good name is easier lost than won.
C
Have you ever lost something in a hard-to-reach space, like behind a couch or a cupboard Wouldn’t it be nice to just be able to squeeze in and out New innovations in the field of robotics will soon be able to make this nice idea into a reality.
In a study published on Jan. 25 in the science journal Matter, engineers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Carnegie Mellon University in the US have developed small robots that can quickly change back and forth from liquid to solid states.
According to the website Mashable, the scientists were inspired by sea cucumbers (海参). They are able to change the stiffness of their body or reduce the potential for physical damage. The robots in the study were made from gallium, a soft metal with a low melting point of 30℃. The scientists then used changes in the magnetic field to handle the magnetic particles (粒子) inside the gallium material to provide heat. This heat then allowed the robots to change between solid and liquid states as well as to move around.
As the website Tech Xplore pointed out, other similar materials require external heat sources such as heat guns and electrical currents to bring a change of states; but now, the robots can use a heat source inside itself to change states independently.
During the robots’ experimental trials, the scientists conducted a number of tests. These tests included having the robots melt into liquid and re-form to escape a prison-like cage. It can remove a foreign object from and deliver medicinal drugs to a model stomach. The robot is also able to build and repair hard-to-reach circuits. The robots’ ability to switch between states of matter allows for a number of possible uses and advancements in different fields, such as the biomedical and circuit assembly industries.
Still, in the words of senior author Carmel Majidi at Carnegie Mellon University, for now these are all just “proofs of concept” which show the abilities of these new kinds of robots.
28. What can we learn about the small robots
A. They were produced by British scientists.
B. They came from inspiration of sea cucumbers.
C. They can help people squeeze in and out freely.
D. They were made from a newly invented material.
29. How did scientists change the state of the robots
A. By employing a heat source.
B. By using electrical currents.
C. By controlling the magnetic particles.
D. By building hard-to-reach circuits.
30. What can be inferred about the robots from Majidi’s words
A. Their abilities are overstated.
B. They have great market potential.
C. Proof is needed to understand the concept.
D. It will take time for them to be widely used.
31. What might be the best title of the passage
A. Ongoing Challenges the New Robots Face
B. Amazing Features the New Robots Possess
C. Potential Limitations the New Robots Have
D. New Melting Robots Switching between Different States
D
A team of Dutch researchers has discovered that magpies (喜鹊) are using metal spikes (things with sharp points) designed to keep them away from certain urban areas to make their own nests stronger and keep invaders at bay.
Scientists have known for a while that magpies are some of the most intelligent birds in the world, but even they were puzzled by their amazing ability to adapt to hostile urban environments, It’s not unusual for birds to use human trash as tools and building materials for their nests, but seeing them use the very things we humans use against them was nothing short of puzzling for researchers at the Natural History Museum in Rotterdam and the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden, in the Netherlands.
“I didn’t expect this. These anti bird spikes are meant to deter birds, they are supposed to scare them off, but on the contrary, the birds just use them.” Kees Moeliker, the director of the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, told The Guardian.
One particularly impressive magpie nest was discovered in the courtyard of a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium. It was made up of around 1,500 anti-bird spikes, most of which seemed to be positioned with the sharp point outwards, as protection against invaders. After discovering it, researchers checked the roof and confirmed that around 50 meters of anti-bird spike strips had been ripped off the building, leaving only the glue used to fix them in place.
Birds have been known to take sharp objects, from point y branches to nails, screws, into their nests as protection, but the use of anti-bird spikes is kind of ironic, as they are the very things used to keep them away. To scientists like Hiemstra, this is a sort of “beautiful revenge”.
A few years back, we wrote about rich people in the UK installing anti-bird spikes on trees to stop birds from pooping on their luxury cars, but I guess the birds had the last laugh...
32. How did the researchers feel when they found magpies made use of metal spikes
A. Shocked. B. Amused. C. Frightened. D. Disappointed.
33. What does the underlined word “deter” mean in paragraph 3
A. Attract. B. Threaten. C. Raise. D. Protect.
34. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Supporting evidence for the research result.
B. Deeper explanation of the research finding.
C. Practical application of the research discovery.
D. Further exploration of the cause of the discovery.
35. What can we imply from the passage
A. Birds are the masters of architecture.
B. Birds respond wisely in face of anti-bird spikes.
C. Birds use human trash to make for better adaptation.
D. Birds turn out the most intelligent species in the world.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The Lipstick Effect
In 2020, the world was plunged into an economic down turn as the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread closures to businesses. 36 During such times of economic hardship, one may naturally expect that consumer markets will see a decline in expenditure, as people everywhere feel restricted to making only “essential” purchases. However, a curious phenomenon known as the “lipstick effect” can often be observed.
The lipstick effect refers to the phenomenon of consumers spending on small luxury goods even when an economic depression occurs. 37 However, many still find the cash for purchases of small luxury items, such as lipstick. This phenomenon was termed the “lipstick effect” in 2001 by Leonard Lauder, chairman of luxury cosmetic company Estée Lauder. He had not only witnessed the phenomenon at work but also realized that it was especially evident in the case of lipstick and other cosmetic products.
38 First and perhaps most obviously, consumers may simply wish to give themselves treats now and again to provide distractions from their financial insecurity. Another theory has to do with labour markets. Specifically, during the economic depression, job seeking tends to become more competitive. Thus, people seeking employment may perceive a need to spend money on certain products to improve their physical appearance. 39
Whatever the causes of the lipstick effect. this phenomenon is no short-lived trend. During the global depression of 2007-2009, sales of cosmetic in the United States increased by around 5%. Based on such data, it seems that even in the current insecure economic climate, the luxury cosmetics industry is one that will be sticking around.
While lipstick as an economic indicator makes sense, it can be difficult for the public to access sales data on lipstick and similar products at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly. 40 However, it’s of no practical use to a regular mom-and-pop investor, unless they also can easily track lipstick sales.
A. What does lipstick tell us about the economy
B. They do not have enough to spend on big-ticket luxury items.
C. The lipstick effect is a behavior that reflects economic conditions and emotional states.
D. So, how exactly do consumers who are short of cash justify making such purchases
E. By using products such as lipstick, they may feel more confident during job interviews.
F. As a result, the lipstick indicator helps the chair of Estée Lauder know how to plan his budget.
G. Under these circumstances, millions of people suddenly found themselves facing financial insecurity.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The title of “Aaron’s younger brother” was earned when I had won the second place in my first tennis tournament at the age of six. Whenever I 41 onto a tennis court, it was as though a gluey name label, which had been 42 stuck onto me.
I wanted to 43 Aaron, my older brother, whose fame had reduced me to a 44 tennis player. Then came a big tennis match against Aaron. As I shook Aaron’s hand at the start of the match, I stared at him and focused on how this match was going to 45 everything.
The tennis court seemed to stretch out further than usual, but I could still 46 the confident look on Aaron’s face. He knew that my honor 47 in comparison to his. Finally, we were down to the last set, neck and neck in points. That was when the setting sun cast his figure over me, 48 me that I would always be walking in his 49 if I did not prove myself.
I prepared myself for the finishing blow, 50 of Aaron’s past matches flooding through my mind as I 51 the weakness of his smash (扣球) the ball would always fly towards the left of the court. I extended my arm to the left in anticipation of where the ball was going to land. The ball made 52 with my racket and was lobbed over Aaron’s head successfully. He could do nothing but 53 his undefeated status as champion being removed by his younger brother.
While I was still enjoying the unfamiliar feeling of 54 minutes after the match was over, a man, whom I vaguely recognized from a 55 tennis club, approached me. “What is your name, son ” he asked. A smile spread across my face.
41. A. marched B. stepped C. jumped D. rushed
42. A. frequently B. originally C. permanently D. occasionally
43. A. recommend B. praise C. evaluate D. defeat
44. A. nameless B. hopeless C. worthless D. fearless
45. A. appreciate B. change C. explore D. settle
46. A. put down B. pull out C. take up D. make out
47. A. disappeared B. wrinkled C. paled D. doubled
48. A. reminding B. ordering C. instructing D. expecting
49. A. trust B. shelter C. credit D. shadow
50. A. scores B. images C. records D. highlights
51. A. hid B. admitted C. recalled D. overcame
52. A. contact B. progress C. movement D. adjustment
53. A. maintain B. improve C. confirm D. witness
54. A. harmony B. success C. competition D. relief
55. A. previous B. special C. famous D. tiny
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。
In China, even for the most accomplished chefs, cooking 56 (involve) improvising with the ingredients (原料) on hand: feel and taste. For the Chinese, the idea of exact time and amounts in cooking is an alien concept. In fact, times and measuring cups won’t 57 (find) in a traditional Chinese kitchen. Nor will a Chinese cook asked 58 he or she makes a particular dish respond with clear 59 (quantity) of ingredients and an exact cooking time, for such concrete instructions are almost nonexistent in the world of Chinese cuisine.
60 (make) Chinese food can be very time consuming. One reason is 61 the preparation before the actual cooking takes time, as ingredients for the same dish are 62 (typical) cut into uniform shapes, and preferably into bite-sized pieces. Chinese cooking employs different methods according to the nature of the ingredients, the 63 (long) of cooking time, and the degree of heat. The major emphasis, though, is on enhancing the natural flavor of ingredients, as well as retaining nutrients.
Almost every Chinese kitchen has 64 bamboo steamer. In this method, food s are put in the steamer above boiling water. This technique preserves the colors, flavors, and nutrients of the food. A good cook knows which techniques to use 65 (combine) the natural flavors of the ingredients for the best taste and nutrition.
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，某英语网站正在讨论对“The man who has made up his mind to win will never say ‘impossible’.”的理解。你打算跟帖参与讨论，内容包括：
1. 你对此的理解；
2. 结合具体实例；
3. 你的启发与感悟。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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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。
An Unforgettable Thanksgiving
We were living in Jakarta, Indonesia. However, our family of six had to experience a holiday without my wife, Esther, who was in Singapore. This meant that I was in charge of our four children. It was a struggle, putting in part-time at the union mission office, then coming home to manage the children.
Shortly after arriving in Indonesia, I made friends with some of the employees at the United States embassy, where a number of United States marines(海军陆战队)were stationed, and I had great conversations with them. I checked out films from the United States Information Service office on the embassy to show to our children and neighbors.
With Thanksgiving week upon us I thought what we would do to celebrate. Many thoughts ran through my mind. The film about the National Football League game of the week could be checked out for a few days.
The Sunday before Thanksgiving, the quiet of our house was disrupted by the sound of a jeep. We heard it drive up and stop in our driveway. Before we could determine who had come to visit us, a big muscular man was knocking at our door. It was Willie, one marine guard stationed at the United States Embassy. He held a big box in his arms, leaving me instructions: “Pastor Jones, let’s have a real nice Thanksgiving dinner together, OK ” Then out the door he went, “I’ll bring four other marine guards”. I immediately investigated the contents of the box: a frozen turkey and a half-gallon container of Magnolia ice cream—Singapore’s best brand.
The next day I walked from our union mission office to our home. I came across one of my newly-made friends, Tim. He was walking along, depressed and downhearted. I greeted him and asked, “What’s the matter, Tim ”
“Pastor Jones,” he said, “this is our first Thanksgiving away from home, and my wife and I are in the dumps. We went shopping for a turkey for Thanksgiving, and all we could find was a lot of skinny chickens. No turkeys anywhere. Thanksgiving will be no perfect despite my wife’s excellent cooking skills.”
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。
No turkey First Thanksgiving away from home I made a deal with Tim on the spot. ______________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ At the appointed time we heard the jeep from the embassy at the gate of our house. ________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
2024届浙江省嵊州市高三上学期12月一模诊断性考试
英语试题参考答案
第一部分（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. A
11. B 12. C 13. A 14. B 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B
第二部分（50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21. A 22. C 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D
31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. B
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36. G 37. B 38. D 39. E 40. F
第三部分
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41. B 42. C 43. D 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. B
51. C 52. A 53. D 54. B 55. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. involves 57. be found 58. how 59. quantities 60. Making
61. that 62. typically 63. length 64. a 65. to combine
第四部分
第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
This quote highlights the importance of determination and devotion. To me, a strong willpower is what it takes to accomplish anything difficult.
This is apparently true to Tu Youyou. Faced with the challenges to find a cure for malaria, she encountered numerous obstacles. However, she made up her mind to settle the problem instead of acknowledging defeat. After endless attempts, she led her team to discover artemisinin and win the battle against malaria, saving hundreds of thousands of people’s lives.
Overall, I’m inspired by Tu Youyou and her team. Their contribution demonstrates that in time of difficulties, we are supposed to spare no effort to win. Hopefully, we can turn “impossible” into “I’m possible”.
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
One possible version:
No turkey First Thanksgiving away from home I made a deal with Tim on the spot. If he would ask his wife to prepare the turkey, they could take part of it for themselves and let the marines from the U. S. embassy eat the rest of it. “Yes!” he responded quickly, as if to seal the deal before I could change my mind. “She’ll be glad to do that.” Later that day Tim was at my home to get the big frozen turkey. A day later he returned the “marine” portion of the cooked bird with many words of appreciation. When Thanksgiving Day came, we five Joneses were ready. We had the National Football League game of the week to watch after dinner. We had the “marine” part of the turkey on a platter with all the trimmings.
At the appointed time we heard the jeep from the embassy at the gate of our house. The hungry marines all wearing civilian clothes, got out of the jeep and eagerly entered our house, where the aroma of food filled the air. What a dinner that was and how unusual—five marines, four children and me! When the meal was finished, they wanted to go outside and shoot basketball on our little court. My children enjoyed watching them shoot baskets and laugh at one another. It was truly a fun time! Returning to the house, we served the pie and ice cream, watched the football game, and finally said goodbye. The food was abundant and delicious, the fellowship was superb, the recreation was relaxing. An unforgettable Thanksgiving!
听力材料
Text 1
M: Julia, time to sleep. I’m dead beat.
W: Okay, darling. But I’ve got to go over the household expenses first. We’ve slightly overspent this month.
M: Please do it tomorrow. You’ll be sleepy in the office tomorrow if you don’t sleep well tonight.
Text 2
W: The dark clouds in the sky mean that a storm is coming.
M: Oh, I hate rainy days.
W: The weather is quite changeable in London. Maybe it will be sunny this afternoon. Who knows
Text 3
W: Tom, what are you doing
M: Oh, I’m packing. You know I’m going to visit Nanjing tomorrow.
W: I’m so envious of you. I need to find a new apartment tomorrow since I changed my job.
Text 4
M: Hello, Molly. I’m having trouble finding the way. I’ve just passed Nancy’s Bookstore.
W: Well, keep going straight. When you see a Chinese restaurant, turn left there. You’ll see my house.
Text 5
W: Tomorrow is Father’s Day. I want to buy a wallet for my father.
M: That’s good. Father’s Day is a time to remember all the good things that fathers have done for their kids.
W: Yeah, it also provides a good chance for kids to express gratitude to their fathers.
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W: Mr. Smith, I’d like to take some time off next month.
M: How long do you have in mind
W: About two weeks. My husband and I are going to travel abroad.
M: Seeing as the next month is our slow season, that should not be a problem.
W: Thanks a lot. I’ll ask my husband to contact the travel agency.
M: Just remember to turn in all the necessary paperwork to ensure there are no problems during your absence.
W: Okay.
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W: Can I help you, sir
M: Yes. I’d like to buy a pair of jeans.
W: I see. What style do you want: slim, regular or relaxed
M: I’d like a regular fit. And my size is 32.
W: Just a moment. How about this black pair
M: I like the design and the color, but it feels rough. I prefer something comfortable.
W: Then what do you say about this dark blue pair
M: It seems perfect. How much is it
W: $105. And the fitting room is over there.
M: OK.
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M: Why are you so sad, Angela
W: Oh, my sister Marilyn just told me she got a job in Boston and she’s moving away.
M: That’s great news. You should be happy for her.
W: I know I should be happy, but my sister and I have always been close. It’s hard for me to live so far away from her.
M: Don’t take it too badly. You can video chat with her. You won’t even feel she’s far away.
W: That’s true, I suppose. But it would be better if she found a job here.
M: Come on. Boston is a really cool city. You can go there for vacations.
W: You’re right. I feel much better now. Thank you, Andy.
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W: What seems to be the problem
M: Well, I have got a really bad cough, a sore throat and a headache.
W: How long have you had these symptoms
M: I have had them for about four days, but they have become worse since yesterday. I’m really tired, too. I couldn’t sleep well due to coughing most of the night.
W: Well, it sounds like you have got the flu. Take aspirin every six hours and have a good rest. Make sure you drink plenty of water. And if you still feel unwell next week, book another appointment to see me again.
M: OK. Thank you for your time.
W: You’re welcome. Here is your prescription.
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On June 12th, 2022, the Yellowstone National Park area’s weather forecast seemed fairly mild: warmer temperatures and rain showers would accelerate mountain snowmelt and could produce “minor flooding”. At dusk, after several inches of rain fell, there were record-breaking floods. “Models used to predict flooding are based on long-term and historical records. But they do not reflect changes to the climate that emerged over the past decade,” said Weather Underground founder Jeff Masters. “Those models are going to be inadequate to deal with a new climate.” Another extreme weather event where the models came up short was Hurricane Ida, which hit Louisiana last summer. On the same day, the weather service warned of a “serious situation” that could turn “disastrous”, but the predicted 3 to 6 inches of rain for New York was far short of the 9 to 10 inches that fell. The deadly June 2021 heat wave that hit the Pacific Northwest offered another example. Warmer weather had been expected, but not temperatures of up to 47 degrees Celsius that broke previous records and killed an estimated 600 people in Oregon, Washington state and western Canada. The surprise Yellowstone floods prompted people to close off roads and bridges. No one died, somewhat unexpectedly, as more than 400 homes were damaged or destroyed.

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