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南充高中高2022级第三学期第二次月考
英 语 试 题
（时间：120分钟 总分：150分 命、审题人：）
第Ⅰ卷（选择题部分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30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. When will the woman meet the organizer
A. On the 6th. B. On the 10th. C. On the 28th.
2. What will the man probably do next
A. Eat a huge meal. B. Have some cake. C. Buy a birthday gift.
3. Why can’t the woman play with the boy
A. She needs to finish some work.
B. She needs to take a break.
C. She needs to bake a cake.
4. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Co-workers. C. Boss and worker.
5. What’s the reason that the man think they should go to the park today
A. The weather is nice all day.
B. The park is clean.
C. The crowds are small.
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. How does the man feel
A. Relaxed. B. Worried. C. Angry.
7. Where does the woman think the book might be
A. In their room. B. In the school. C. In the yard.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What was the woman doing in China before
A. Working. B. Studying. C. Traveling.
9. Which area would probably have an amusement park
A. Area 1. B. Area 2. C. Area 3.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the hotel bar. B. In a hotel room. C. At the hotel check-in desk.
11. What company does the man work for
A. Lloyds Bank. B. Marriot Hotel. C. Trask Restaurant.
12. When is the main bar open
A. From 2:00 p.m. until midnight.
B. From 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
C. All day.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the man want the woman to go ahead of him
A. He’s not sure which style to get.
B. He is waiting for his hairstylist.
C. He wants to get her phone number.
14. Who is probably the best for women’s hair
A. Tony. B. Joe. C. Lorraine.
15. What is a crew cut
A. Long on the sides and the top.
B. Short on the sides and the top.
C. Short on the sides and long on the top.
16. Where does the man work
A. At a school. B. At an ad company. C. At a barber shop.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is basically the most important to an argumentative essay
A. To raise questions at first.
B. To describe something in detail.
C. To convince readers of something.
18. What makes a good argument according to the speaker
A. Its clear logic. B. Its new stories. C. Its interesting topic.
19. How are Western essays different from Chinese
A. In length. B. In topic. C. In structure.
20. What would an American teacher expect in the first paragraph of an essay
A. Different viewpoints. B. The supporting details. C. The writer’s argument.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hong Kong and Macau are home to several well-known universities that offer diverse courses and programs to students. Here are some of the universities and their key information.
The University of Hong Kong（HKU）
This university is one of the oldest and most prestigious in Asia, offering undergraduate, graduate,
and research programs in various fields. Popular majors include business, engineering, law, and medicine. Admission requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be fluent in English. HKU offers scholarships and financial assistance to both local and international students.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology（HKUST）
This university is famous for its programs in science, engineering, and business. It also offers programs in social sciences and humanities. Admission requirements include high academic achievement and language proficiency (English). HKUST provides a range of scholarships and financial aid packages to deserving students.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong（CUHK）
This university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as business, science, social sciences, and humanities. Admission requirements include academic performance, language proficiency (English and Chinese), and personal qualities. CUHK provides scholarships for students from different backgrounds and regions.
The University of Macau（UM）
This university is the only public comprehensive university in Macau, offering programs in business, science, social sciences, humanities, and education. Admission requirements vary depending
on the program, but all applicants must be fluent in English or Portuguese（葡萄牙语）. UM offers scholarships only for local students and does not provide accommodation for any students.
21. What majors are liked and chosen more at the University of Hong Kong
A. Science, engineering, and business.
B. Business, engineering, law, and medicine.
C. AI technology and English.
D. Business, science, social sciences, and humanities.
Which of the following statements about the University of Macau is RIGHT
A. UM has the best business program in Macau.
B. UM is one of the best public universities in Macau.
C. UM does not provide financial aid to international students.
D. UM does not admit international students.
What do the four universities mentioned in the passage have in common
A. They all have language requirements. B. They all offer great scholarships for all students.
C. They all have high-quality dormitories. D. They all have high tuition fees.
B
When the fifth grade school year was almost over, all the girls made autograph(签名) books. As I signed my classmates’ books, I noticed their moms had written in them, too. “I couldn’t be prouder of you. Can’t wait to see how you like junior high!” “Congratulations! We love you and know you have a bright future!”
I asked my mother to sign mine, too. When she handed it back to me, I was anxious to see what she had written. This is what I found on the page:
When a thing is first begun,
Never leave it till it’s done.
Be the labor great or small.
Do it well or not at all.
That was it 1 was frozen. It was an indication to me that, if I couldn’t be perfect, I wasn’t good enough. I held back my tears, left the page in but secretly hoped my classmates wouldn’t read it.
Do it well or not at all. For years, I battled perfectionism and never felt good enough for most of my life.
When my mother was in her eighties, I gave her a book to fill out so we could know more about her. It had questions at the top of each page and then blank space to respond. I secretly hoped she’d been working on it all along. Sadly, not long after, my mother passed away. When I sorted out her belongings, what I wanted more than anything was that book. What I found stopped me short. On page ten, the question was, "What’s the best advice you got from your parents " Her response was what she had written in my autograph book. Even though I’d memorized it years ago, I read it at a slower pace now, seeing it in a new light.
It was written to her by her mother, and she was passing it down to her daughter in the same way. A gift from her to me. She was giving me treasured, valuable advice when all I was thinking about were words of praise. I understand it now.
24.In paragraph 1, the author found that words from other classmates’ moms ______.
A. contained reflection on life B. expressed their thankfulness
C. showed pride in their children D. featured a formal writing style
25. Seeing her mom's words on the autograph book, how did the author feel
A. Disappointed. B. Motivated. C. Hopeful. D. Anxious.
26. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 5 imply
A. The author memorized the words from her mom.
B. The author was surprised to see the same words again.
C. The author found it easy to see the words clearly under the light.
D. The author began to have a new understanding of her mom's words.
27. What gift did the author's mom give her
A. A vision of a perfect world.
B. Encouragement to do things well.
C. Her mom’s wisdom of loving yourself.
D. Her mom's advice on living at a slow pace.
C
When put to tests, bees have long proved that they’ve got a lot more to offer than pollinating (授粉) , making honey and being loyal to a queen. The hard-working insects can change their behavior when things seem difficult, and now some scientists find there is proof that they also like to play.
Scientists from Queen Mary University of London performed an experiment, in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with some small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, despite no apparent incentive (刺激)to do so. ”
Earlier studies have shown that the black and yellow bugs are willing to learn new tricks in exchange for food or other rewards. In this case, to get rid of external factors, scientists made sure the bees had adapted to their new home and that their environment was stress-free.
The finding suggests that like humans, insects also interact with objects as a form of play. Also similar to people, younger bees seem to be more playful than adult bees. “This research provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more complicated than we imagine. There are lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment, but most examples come from young mammals (哺乳动物) and birds,” said Lars Chittka, a professor of sensory and behavioral ecology at Queen Mary University of London, who led the study.
The study’s first author, Samadi Galpay, who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University of London, states that it is more evident that bees may be capable of experiencing feelings. “They may actually experience some kind of positive emotional states, even if basic, like other larger animals do. This finding has effects on our understanding of the sense and welfare of insects, which, consequently, encourages us to respect and protect wildlife on Earth ever more,” she says.
28. What is the new finding about bees
A. They are fond of having fun. B. They are faithful to the queen.
C. They are adaptable to changes. D. They are skilled at rolling balls.
29. How did scientists remove external influences in the experiment
A. By teaching bees new tricks. B. By rewarding bees with food.
C. By making bees feel at home. D. By building new homes for bees.
30. What can we infer from Chittka’s words
A. The forms of bees’ interaction. B. The complexity of bees’ minds.
C. The examples of mammals’ play. D. The purpose of mammals’ enjoyment.
31. What does Samadi Galpay say about the study result
A. It backs up prior understanding of insects.
B. It reveals reasons for bees’ positive feelings.
C. It drives research on animals’ emotional state.
D. It contributes to wildlife conservation on Earth.
D
When the company Open AI developed its new artificial intelligence (AI) program, ChatGPT, in late 2022, educators began to worry. ChatGPT could create texts that seemed as if a human wrote it. How could teachers discover whether students were using language created by an AI chatbot to cheat on a writing task
As a linguist who studies the effects of technology on how people read, write and think, I believe there are other more concerns besides cheating. These include whether AI, more generally, threatens student writing skills, the value of writing as a process, and the importance of regarding writing as a tool for thinking.
As part of my research on the effects of AI on human writing, I surveyed young adults in the U.S. about some issues related to those effects. One participant said that at some point if you depend on predictive（预设的）text, you're going to lose your spelling abilities. Enter “Was Rom” into a Google search and you're given a list of choices like “Was Rome built in a day.” These tools complete our sentences automatically (自动化地), giving us little chance to think about our spelling.
Evan Selinger, a philosopher, worried that predictive texting reduces the power of writing as a form of mental activity and personal expression. “By encouraging us not to think too deeply about our words, predictive technology may change how we deal with each other,” Selinger wrote. “Automation can stop us thinking and the resulting text didn't feel like mine anymore.”I asked ChatGPT whether it was a threat to humans' motivation to write. The bot responded: “There will always be a demand for creative, original content that requires the unique viewpoint of a human writer.” It continued: “Writing serves many purposes beyond just the creation of content, such as self-expression, communication, and personal growth, which can continue to encourage people to write even if certain types of writing can be automated.”
I was glad to find the program had seemingly admitted its limitations.
32. What is the author's main concern about ChatGPT
A. Whether it will lead to students' cheating. B. Whether it will shape students' writing style.
C. How students will make use of it at school. D. What effects it will have on students' writing.
33. What will predictive technology do to us according to Evan Selinger
A. Give us more creative ideas. B. Make us write like a machine.
C. Encourage us to think more deeply. D. Make us tend to ignore grammatical mistakes.
34. What can we learn from ChatGPT's response
A. Human writing will still matter a lot. B. Robots will work with humans in writing.
C. Robot writing will become more creative. D. Writing will become completely automated.
35. What is the passage mainly about
A. How to apply AI technology to education B. What is the future of modern literature
C. How to improve writing with AI's help D. What impact will AI bring to writing
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。选项中有两项均为多余选项。
With big features around the corner like 5G, it may be quickly approaching the time to upgrade your device. 36
Price is important — The newest devices are all starting to cross the four-digit price range, but that doesn’t mean you need to spend big to get quality. 37 Non-flagship devices for the current year can also offer all of the features you’re looking for and make some savings too.
What will you be using your device for — You need to identify your needs to understand if the price is worth paying. Most devices come equipped with packed features like cameras for use or with social media and bigger screens that have been useful for many gaming options. So be clear about what you’ll be using your device for. 38 That will certainly help cut costs down, especially the big-ticket items that are only aimed towards a certain audience.
39 — With rising prices, many of us are holding on to our devices for a longer period of time, but months of updates and file storage can slow devices down, and internal hardware could fall behind in times too. Make a list of must-haves and do a little research to see if something new is coming.
It can be no small task to find a suitable replacement. 40 After all, this is a type of device you’ll be stuck with every day.
A. Think of longevity(持久) too.
B. Still, it’s worth your effort to get it right.
C. You may use it mainly for mobile games.
D. Then look for devices without certain useless features.
E. But there are definitely reasons for wasting money on quality.
F. So what should you consider when picking out your new device
G. Second-hand devices from a year or two prior can provide all the features you need.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分55分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 共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。
Squaw Peak, with its breathtaking scenery, has attracted numerous hikers. But 41 exists among its steep, slippery cliffs.
Henry Grant was well 42 of the possible risk, so he 43 a good ten feet from the edge. He watched 15 or so other hikers 44 the scenery; one hiker, dressed in pink, was looking over the edge of the cliff with her husband. Suddenly, he heard a(n) 45 loud cry: “Paula! Paula!”. Grant 46 around. The woman in pink was 47 to be seen. Several hikers immediately started looking for her, but their 48 was blocked by trees. Grant decided to lend a hand. He went off the trail alone, 49 he wouldn’t be too late.
After 15 minutes of pushing past bushes and slipping down, Grant spotted Paula crumpling (瘫倒) on a small flat rock. He called 911 to 50 her location and then crawled on all fours up a tight, narrow path, and finally 51 Paula. She was alive but clearly hurt and unconscious. Her head, arms, and legs were bleeding. Later 52 showed that she had suffered multiple fractures (骨折). Securing himself against a tree, Grant 53 put her hand in his and kept talking patiently to her to
54 her from the pain.
About 45 minutes later, first responders arrived. They carried Paula on a stretcher (担架) to a waiting ATV and sent her to a hospital.
Paula, who has fully 55 , stated in a post on Instagram, “Henry has participated in building the rest of my life.”
41．A. injury B．danger C．pain D．fortune
42．A. proud B．innocent C．ignorant D．aware
43．A. stayed B．jumped C．walked D．lived
44．A. impress B．disturb C．enjoy D．prefer
45．A. fantastic B．desperate C．disappointed D．enthusiastic
46．A. extended B．wheeled C．facilitated D．guaranteed
47．A. anywhere B．somewhere C．nowhere D．elsewhere
48．A. sight B．position C．route D．location
49．A. predicting B．imagining C．deciding D．hoping
50．A. report B．find C．determine D．check
51．A. found B．grasped C．saved D．reached
52．A. examinations B．operations C．measures D．means
53．A. nervously B．tightly C．gently D．silently
54．A. free B．comfort C．distract D．spare
55．A. improved B．recovered C．returned D．survived
第Ⅱ卷（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。
If you were told to stop from breathing through your nose, could you do it Journalist Nestor
Made 56 for about 10 days, plugging up his nose and 57 （breathe）only through his mouth as part of an experiment at Stanford University. The effects were systemic——sleeping troubles, high blood pressure and, of course, discomfort.
Breathing is so automatic an activity 58 most of us never think about doing it. But as Nestor
shows through his own experiences and conversations with dozens of experts, the way we breathe
59 (make) a difference to the body’s overall health. Based on the results of the experiment, he published a book Breath:The New Science of a Lost Art, 60 he explores everything from the role our noses play 61 hormone regulation(激素调节)and digestion, to how some athletes build up the lung capacity（肺活量） 62 (run) marathons in extreme conditions or dive in 63 (ice) water for more than an hour at a time. The topic is seemingly simple——an entire book about breathing. But
64 (actual) every chapter reveals new details about how body and breath work together at the same time.
Nestor's daring attitude and 65 (curious) were infectious: I not only noticed myself paying attention to my own breathing every time I sat down to read, but my new-found comfort with my own lungs even inspired me to go for my first jog in years.
第四部分 书面表达（满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华, 你的美国朋友Peter想提高中文水平, 以便进一步了解中国文化。请给他写一封信, 推荐学习资源(learning resources)。内容包括：
1. 学习资源：报纸、杂志及其他途径；
2. 推荐理由；
3. 表达祝愿。
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 Peter
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给的段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I was walking along the road to school one day and I met my friend Raine. He suggested that we skip school and go to the movies. I refused as my dad was very fierce and strict. After much persuasion, I gave in. There was a Will Smith movie on and I was a fan.
So we set off to the movies together, bought our tickets, popcorn and drinks and settled down comfortably. As we were early, the lights were still on. We watched people come in groups, families and there were couples too. Some of them looked like school students playing truant（逃学）like us. As I turned around, I caught a glimpse of my uncle Andy and Aunt Jane walking in. They were kind and cared about me very much. I sank into my seat quickly to avoid being spotted. I signaled to Raine that there was someone I didn’t want to see and Raine made it more obvious by turning around and asking “Who And where ” loudly. It made me sit even lower in my seat.
To make things worse, they came and sat in the row behind us and were saying to each other how I would have loved to come to this movie as I adored Will Smith. They were even commenting about the students playing truant. Soon the movie began and I was glad when the lights were turned off but I didn’t enjoy the movie at all for fear of being spotted. So, I sat there like an astronaut, peering over the front seat.
Every now and then I would secretly take a quick look at my aunt and uncle. I was sure they were also looking at me. Feeling nervous and anxious, I kept wondering how I could leave the cinema without being noticed.
注意：
1. 所续写短文词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
When the movie ended and the lights came on, I remained seated. __________________________
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In front of us were my aunt and uncle, waiting at the gate. ________________________________
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高2022级英语试题 第9页 共10页 高2022级英语试题 第10页 共10页南充高中2022级高二上第二次月考英语答案
听力
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. C
6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C
11. A 12. C 13. A 14. A 15. B
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. C 20. C
二．阅读理解
21-25 BCACA 26-30 DBACB 31-35 DDBAD 36-40FGDAB
41．B 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．B
46．B 47．C 48．A 49．D 50．A
51．D 52．A 53．C 54．C 55．B
语法填空
56 it 57. breathing 58. that 59. makes 60. where
61. in 62. to run 63. icy 64. actually 65. curiosity
作文：
Dear Peter,
I am glad to hear that you are eager to improve your Chinese and know more about Chinese culture. It' s my pleasure to recommend some resources to you.
Reading some popular newspapers and magazines, such as Southern Weekly, is the first choice, from which you can get lots of information about Chinese customs. Besides, there are other ways to experience the Chinese language and culture on the Internet, on TV or with some apps. The interesting news and stories in these resources are so amazing that you will never feel bored. I am sure you can benefit a lot from them.
I sincerely hope that you can make great progress in learning Chinese and have a better understanding of Chinese culture.
Yours,
LiHua
读后续写：参考答案：
When the movie ended and the lights came on, I remained seated. Hearing the crowds slowly move towards the door, my heart was beating wildly, but I knew if I stood up, I might be discovered. It felt like forever until almost all the people left. I peeked at where my aunt and uncle had been and found they were gone. Raine nodded at me, and we made a dash out of the door and fled down the stairs. I was running towards the gate of the cinema like crazy when I spotted two familiar figures.
In front of us were my aunt and uncle, waiting at the gate. “We saw you the moment we came in. You haven’t really enjoyed the movie, have you ” Out of breath, we hung our head in shame. Biting my lips, I heard Raine trying to defend ourselves, “It was my idea, Sir! But school is boring!” A long, horrible silence. Then my aunt just asked us to think about how worried my mother and how angry and disappointed my father would be. Raine said no more, and I felt even guiltier. In the end, we decided to make a sincere apology to my parents and my teachers as well.
【解析】
【分析】
本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在同伴的说服下，一起逃课去看电影，结果被自己的叔叔婶婶发现而受到教育，之后认识到自己的错误并道歉的事情。
【详解】
1.段落续写：
①.由第一段首句内容“电影结束，灯亮了，我仍坐在座位上。”可知，第一段可描写作者因害怕被他的叔叔婶婶发现，因而所表现出的心理活动和动作。
②.由第二段首句内容“在我们前面是我的叔叔婶婶，他们在门口等着。”可知，第二段可描写作者与同伴一起和他叔叔婶婶的交流，最后认识到他们自己的错误。
2.续写线索：电影结束——试图不被叔叔婶婶发现——被发现——被叔叔婶婶教育——认识到错误——道歉
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.慢慢地走向：slowly move towards/walk forward slowly
②.真诚地道歉：make a sincere apology/apologise with dignity/apologize sincerely
情绪类
①.羞愧地：in shame/with abashment
②.无聊的： boring/tiresome/humdrum
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. I was running towards the gate of the cinema like crazy when I spotted two familiar figures.（固定句型be doing sth…when…“正要做某事，这时……”）
[高分句型2]. Then my aunt just asked us to think about how worried my mother and how angry and disappointed my father would be.（由连接副词how引导的宾语从句作think about的宾语）
听力原文
Text 1
M: Hi, Anne. The music festival begins on May 28th and tickets go on sale on the 6th. Are you interested in going
W: Sure. Actually, the organizer is coming to our school on the 10th. (1) I’d like to get more information from him before I buy tickets.
Text 2
W: That chocolate cake looks delicious. Aren’t you going to have some with me
M: Well, that was a huge meal we just had, and I’m trying to watch my weight. But I suppose birthdays only happen once a year. (2)
Text 3
M: Mom, will you come and play a game with me
W: Can you just rest and be quiet I have to hand in this report tomorrow and I need to concentrate on writing it. (3)
M: Sorry, Mom. Can I have some of that cake you baked
Text 4
W: What a day! I was up at 5:00 a.m. and I haven’t stopped working since then. I can’t keep my eyes open now.
M: Oh dear, you must be too tired. Get some rest and I’ll wake you when dinner’s ready. (4)
Text 5
W: The weather today is looking awful. Are you sure you still want to go to the national park
M: It’s supposed to clear up at lunch. Besides, there won’t be any people there because they thought the weather would be bad all day. (5)
Text 6 (第6题为推断题)
M: I’m so sure I left the book on the table in our room before leaving. (7) It’s not there anymore. I asked Jim if he had seen it, but he said no. Where could it have gone (7)
W: Maybe you’re mistaking where you kept it. Don’t you usually read outside in the yard on Sundays It’s possible you forgot to bring it inside. (7)
M: I hope that’s not the case. I’ll go check right now, but it rained all day yesterday. If the book has been outside since morning, it’ll be ruined by now. I need it for tomorrow’s lecture.
W: I suppose you’ll have to make another trip to the bookstore today, then.
Text 7
M: The first thing you must do when you arrive in China is go to the police station. (8) This is required for everyone staying longer than several months.
W: I remember. There was the same rule when I went to college there. (8)
M: After that, you should find a hotel for a few nights.
W: Where would you recommend
M: What kind of area do you want Do you want to live near entertainment facilities I’d recommend Area 1 of the city. (9)
W: No, I’d just like to stay somewhere quiet.
M: Well, that would be Area 2. If you want somewhere cheaper, try Area 3.
W: I’ll read some reviews online and then decide. Maybe I can find a discount.
M: When will you leave
W: In two weeks before the Mid-Autumn Festival.
M: You’d better hurry, then. Hotels get busy before the holidays.
Text 8
W: Hello, welcome to Marriot Hotel. (10) How can I help you today
M: Checking in please. (10)
W: Certainly, sir. Can I take the name or booking reference
M: My company booked it for me. It should be under Lloyds Bank. (11)
W: And your name
M: Martin Trask.
W: I have you staying for two nights. Is that correct
M: No, it should be three.
W: Not a problem, I’ll get that extended. Have you stayed with us before
M: No, I have not.
W: So breakfast is served on the first floor in the main restaurant. Here you will also find a bar that is open 24 hours a day. (12) There’s also a rooftop bar open from 6:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
M: I bet you get some good views from up there.
W: The best. There’s also a pool and a gym on the third level.
M: I might try the pool before my first meeting tomorrow.
W: It looks like everything is already paid for. Can I help you with anything else
M: No, thank you.
Text 9
M: Hey, do you want to go ahead of me (13)
W: Sure, but you’ve been waiting for 20 minutes.
M: Yeah, but I still can’t decide what style I want. (13)
W: Who are you waiting for
M: Whoever is ready first, I guess.
W: Your first time at this place I’ve been coming here for years, and usually go to Tony. (14) But trust me, Lorraine is the best for men’s hair.
M: Really I think that guy is pretty good too, the one who’s giving that short man a crew cut.
W: I’m not too familiar with men’s styles. Crew cut is when it’s long on the top and short on the sides, right (15)
M: Not quite — it’s short on both. (15) Think it’ll look good on me
W: Hmm, I don’t know. It’s tough to picture.
M: Or maybe I should ask for a new color
W: Ha-ha, not sure it would suit you.
M: Why not A suit like this with some light hair like yours, or maybe green.
W: Do you think your firm or college would be OK with that Where do you work or study (16)
M: I just started at an ad agency. (16) It’s my first week.
W: How is that I’ve been thinking about getting into the industry.
M: Different from what you’d probably think.
W: Looks like the crew cut guy — it’s Joe, by the way — is done. You’re up.
M: Give me your number. We should meet for a drink.
Text 10
The argumentative essay is a very interesting type of essay. The point of an argumentative essay is basically to make an argument. You are not telling the reader about something new or describing anything. Instead, you have to convince them about something. (17) A good argument must be clear and logical. (18) Indeed, many Chinese students find it difficult to write good essays in schools and universities in America. It is not because there is no history of essays in China. Rather, there is a very long history of essays. But they have their own unique features. Primarily, Chinese students are used to the kind of essays that put the writer’s argument at the end. The first several parts introduce the topic or different views. (19) These lead to a turn, which introduces conflict and different aspects. Finally, these are concluded. In America, most teachers like essays that state the conclusion of the argument in the first paragraph. (19) (20) While some people might regard many Chinese students’ essays as badly written, it is important to remember that they are actually written very well according to Chinese style. Therefore, it is essential to point out early how the Western style is different. Once the Chinese students know about the differences, they can easily adapt their writing to the correct cultural context.

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