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高邮市2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考
英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，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，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。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a playground. B. At an office. C. In a hospital.
2. What does the woman say about Culture Express
A. It is funny. B. It is her favorite. C. She often misses it.
3. What does the woman imply
A. Alice often surprises everyone. B. Alice doesn't study very hard.
C. Alice often gets the best grade.
4. How high do the ceilings today usually measure
A. 2. 3 meters. B. 2. 7 meters. C. 3. 0 meters.
5. What does the man mean
A. He can make it on Saturday. B. Movies are not his cup of tea.
C. He has music lessons in the evening.
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至7小题。
6. What did the man do last Saturday
A. Studied a lot. B. Joined a club. C. Camped out.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To experience a crisis. B. To make friends. C. To earn money.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man feel surprised
A. The woman has found a new job. B. The woman disagrees with him.
C. The woman doesn't feel like leaving.
9. What does the woman say about her department
A. There is a lack of trust. B. There are some problems. C. There's too much pressure.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and secretary. B. Employer and job applicant. C. Job hunter and job agent.
11. What is greatly valued in the company
A. Employees' qualities. B. Employees' appearance. C. Employees' physical condition.
12. What does the man care about the job
A. Whether he has to work on time. B. Whether he can get medical insurance.
C. Whether he has to work on weekends.
13. What do we know about Globe Insurance
A. It doesn't listen to employees' concerns. B. It often asks the staff to work on weekends.
C. Its new employees need a medical examination.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the woman worried about
A. How to get to the students' union. B. How to live the university life.
C. How to find a map of the university.
15. How long are the computer rooms open on weekdays
A. 8 hours. B. 9 hours. C. 11 hours.
16. Where is the students' union
A. Beside the Lab B. B. Opposite the Chemistry labs. C. On the right of the Science Blocks.
17. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Get familiar with the university.
B. Have an appointment with him on Thursday.
C. Write her telephone number down on the form.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many people were badly injured in the storm
A. Seven. B. Nine. C. Ten.
19. What do we know about the farmer
A. His house was destroyed. B. His wife was missing. C. One of his children was killed.
20. What did the woman do when she saw her house shaking
A. She tried to take something out. B. She rushed out with her children.
C. She told her husband not to leave.
第二部分 阅读（满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共11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
Snorkel & Conch Cruise
The most popular trip offered by Caicos DreamTours provides a wonderful way for tourists to experience the third largest coral reef system in the world that surrounds the island of Providenciales.
This memorable Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip offers twice daily departures （9: 00 am and 1: 30 pm）, seven days a week. With snorkeling （浮潜） equipment included, the captain will first make a stop to snorkel along the Caicos Bank to view the fascinating wildlife on the reef. You will then depart to Half Moon Bay, an uninhabited island where you can relax on the white-sand beach and snorkel in the crystal clear waters just offshore while the staff prepares a light lunch for you.
Inclusions
Transportation, snorkeling equipment, free snacks and refreshments including sandwiches, fresh fruits, chips, beer and soft drinks are all included in the trip price.
Departures
The morning departure includes an 8: 40 am check-in at the Caicos Dream Tours beach hut, a short five-minute walk down the beach away from The Sands at Grace Bay with a 1: 00 pm return to The Sands at Grace Bay. The afternoon departure includes a 1: 10 pm pickup at their beach hut with a 5: 30 pm return.
Cost
The Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip costs $112 per adult and $56 for kids under 10 years old Children under two years of age are for free.
FAQs
Guests of all ages and abilities are welcome on this tour. Persons with limited mobility are welcome but please provide Caicos Dream Tours with prior notice so they may provide extra assistance and / or accommodations as needed.
For cancellations or to reschedule a tour: call Caicos Dream Tours at 649-231-7274 or 649-231-7275 a minimum of 24 hours prior to your tour to avoid cancellation charges.
21. What will tourists do next after snorkeling along the Caicos Bank
A. Have some snacks and refreshments. B. Walk along the beach.
C. Return to The Sands at Grace Bay. D. Go to Half Moon Bay.
22. How much would a couple with a kid under 2 pay for the snorkeling adventure
A. $280. B. $224. C. $168. D. $112.
23. What can be learned about the Snorkel & Conch Cruise trip
A. It lasts about four hours in general. B. It involves a visit to the largest coral reef.
C. It is unsuitable for disabled people. D. It is free of charge to cancel your tour.
B
Nickenson Chery began at Florida National University （FNU） in 2008 as a radiology major. Midway through his career, Nickenson switched to Health Services Administration after realizing he'd prefer the medical field. But the career change came with stress: “I spent entire nights awake studying and doing homework. I'd consistently go to bed at 2 or 3 a. m. , only to wake up early the next day and start over.” The hard work eventually paid off as Nickenson graduated from FNU with his Bachelor's Degree in 2015.
When asked about his experience and impression of his time at FNU, he said: “I truly loved FNU It was a great experience. I always felt at home and part of a family. If you need any help, professors and staff are always available. They give you all the tools necessary to get your work done and succeed. If it wasn't for FNU, I wouldn't be where I am today. I'll always recommend FNU to anyone looking for a great education, regardless of they want to study.”
Nickenson's journey was just beginning, taking a long road that led him across the country searching for the perfect career. It started here in South Florida, serving as an intern（实习医生） at Aventura Hospital. When that didn't lead to a long-term option, he moved to Las Vegas for a short amount of time, only to leave there as well and end up in his current home, Boston. Nickenson Chery now works at Boston Children's Hospital Trust, proving that whatever the struggles one faces perseverance and hard work will lead you to success.
Nickenson left these words to current students at FNU: “You have to know where you're going. Don't take anything for granted. If it wasn't for FNU that taught me a lot of stuff in and out of the classroom, I would've never gotten this position. I have a degree from FNU; nothing can stop me.”
24. Which of the following can best describe Nickenson's impression of FNU
A. Cheerful and peaceful. B. Rewarding but uncomfortable.
C. Loving and supportive. D. Productive but discouraging.
25. What happened to Nickenson after his graduation
A. He spent much time traveling alone.
B. He faced criticism while working at FNU.
C. He returned to FNU for further studies.
D. He changed jobs until finding a suitable one.
26. What advice did Nickenson offer to current students at FNU
A. Seek help whenever necessary. B. Have clear goals and be grateful.
C. Be careful when making choices D. Work hard and support themselves.
27. What does Nickenson's story tell us
A. It's never too late to learn. B. It pays to put theory into practice.
C. Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
By now, it's no secret that the phrase “bird brain” should be a compliment, not an insult（侮辱）. Some birds are capable of complex cognitive （认知的） tasks, including tool use. Among the brainiest achievements that birds are capable of is vocal（声音的） learning, or the ability to learn to imitate sounds and use them to communicate. In birds, this leads to beautiful calls and songs; in humans, it leads to language. The best flying vocal learners such as parrots also tend to be considered the most intelligent birds. So it's natural to think that the two characteristics could be linked.
To test whether there is such a link, biologist Jean-Nicolas Audet and his team conducted a massive analysis of 214 birds from 23 species. The researchers developed cognitive tests that could be adapted for different birds. They ultimately presented birds with seven cognitive tasks over six days Four of the tasks tested problem-solving ability. The team then analyzed whether the bird species with more complex vocal learning abilities also performed better on their intelligence tests.
Problem-solving, but not learning or self-control, is strongly associated with more complex vocal learning in birds, the researchers found. “The more advanced vocal learning ability, the more advanced problem-solving skills,” says study co-author Erich Jarvis. Take the tufted titmouse（凤头山雀） for example. This species learns around 63 vocalizations and can learn throughout its life. It completed the problem-solving tasks faster than the brown-headed cowbird, which learns only about nine vocalizations within a set developmental window.
The researchers next hope to search for the genes determining the linked characteristics. That work could further scientists' understanding of how human language evolved. “There is a chance that we will discover genes related to problem-solving and vocal learning that are possibly also used in humans for those same behaviors,” Audet says
28. What does the underlined word “compliment” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Praise. B. Joke. C. Fact. D. Reminder.
29. What did Jean-Nicolas Audet's team intend to study
A. The impact of problem-solving tasks on bird cognition.
B. The effectiveness of cognitive tests in the study of birds.
C. The relation between vocal learning and bird intelligence.
D. The connection between sound imitation and communication.
30. What does the example of the tufted titmouse tell us about 'birds with more complex vocal learning
A. They are likely to have weaker self-control.
B. They are likely to be better problem-solvers.
C. They aren't as intelligent as many have thought.
D. They aren't always able to learn more vocalizations.
31. What does Jean-Nicolas Audet's team plan to find out next
A. What types of birds are included for upcoming experiments
B. What the genetic connections between different bird species are.
C. How vocal learning abilities affect the evolution of human language.
D. Which genes are related to birds' problem-solving and vocal learning.
D
It is now 16 years since Apple CEO Steve Jobs first showcased the iPhone. But at that time a lot of people were sceptical about it ever being a success. What about the lack of buttons to press But today, the iPhone is a common device in our lives.
But Apple is not resting easy on this success and recently announced the “Vision Pro”, and it is a headset that will let you do many of the things you do on a phone by wearing a pair of smart glasses.
The way it works is that in front of your eyes are a couple of screens, and then on the outside of the glasses, there are cameras that relay images from the outside world into your vision. To you, the wearer, it looks as though you're just existing normally in the world, but now Apple can add information digitally on top of the world around you.
So functionally, it works a bit like having a big, semi-transparent iPad floating in front of your face, and just like an iPad you can browse the web, make calls, and use apps, all without needing to hold anything in your hands.
Then there are some smart features that only an all-encompassing（包罗万象的） headset can do.
It'll be able to perfectly interact with the world around you. For example, perhaps when watching a football match, it might be possible to shrink down the pitch（球场） and have it appear as though the match is playing out on the table in front of you. Sure, it sounds pretty crazy-but these sorts of ideas and headsets have been bubbling around for some time, a bit like how before the iPhone it was possible to buy Nokias and Ericssons where you could check your email. But now that Apple is getting involved, it has the influence to make this sort of technology go mainstream
32. Why does the author mention “the iPhone” in the beginning
A. To mark the time when Jobs first showcased it.
B. To show that people were suspicious about it.
C. To emphasize its importance in our lives.
D. To introduce a new technology, Vision Pro.
33. How does the headset work
A. It shows wearers the outside world via cameras.
B. It separates wearers from the world around them.
C. It involves the users in a totally virtual world.
D. It works completely in the same way as the iPad.
34. What's the author's attitude towards the headset
A. Unclear. B. Cautious. C. Favorable. D. Doubtful.
35. What's the best title of the article
A. Visions of the future. B. Development of the iPhone.
C. Influences of Apple. D. Advance of technology.
第二节 七选五（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。
Sometimes I am overcome with worry suddenly. I worry about my mom getting sick. I worry that I'm spending too much. 36 My friend Michelle told me she worries that whenever her husband is late, she thinks he's been in an accident. My former boss told me she pretends she's sick to avoid public speaking because she's lost her breath on stage.
So, when worry and anxiety come into you, know that you're not alone. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that 18 percent of Americans are affected by anxiety. That's almost 1 in 5! 37
In life, accidents do happen. Are these really threats We may think it's safer when we're anxious. But it's just a false idea. Focusing on worst-case assumptions will not stop bad things happening. 38 We can find it difficult to continue making the most of good stuff that we have in the present.
39 One simple step is to change the way you think Most of the time, we worry about things that are very unlikely to go wrong. Our active minds can make common situations seem far worse than they actually are. Therefore, when getting anxious, we should take a moment to settle our thoughts and get into the right frame of mind. 40 How possible is it to happen really Try to think about these questions for a second, Always be aware that feeling worried is different from anxiety disorders. If you're experiencing the latter, you should speak with a medical professional.
A. Just control what you can.
B. It's more common than you think.
C. What is it that is making you worried
D. I worry that I've hurt someone's feelings.
E. Worry doesn't make life any more predictable.
F. What can you do to deal with what concerns you
G. It'll only stop us from doing our work and living our lives.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节完 形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In Picun village, a migrant workers'（打工人）community, there's no lack of dreams and passion beyond boring daily life. A group of people from the grassroots of society are trying hard to 41 their lives. As Fan Yusu once 42 it, there should be something to satisfy one's spirit other than earning 43 .
Previously in 2017, Fan, 44-year-old then, a babysitter working in a brownstone area, 44 to fame after her writing appeared on social media 45 . She has got lots of fans. “My life is an unbearable book.” The middle-aged woman, not properly educated, divorced（离婚） to 46 domestic violence and has two daughters to 47 on her own. She started writing her diary, in which she recalls her childhood in a village of Hubei, experiences of her own family and life in Picun.
Fan's 48 attracts other young writers in the community to the possibilities there, They even had college professors volunteer to 49 lessons on writing and discuss 50 with them. One of those is Hu Liushuai, and he is 51 winning fans by following in Fan's footsteps.
Born to a farmer's family in Henan, Hu had been working in factories, assembling radios or tapping sewing machines, 52 other things, in a number of cities for 13 years before arriving in Picun. To 53 time, he would try to 54 hundreds of poems from the Tang and Song dynasties. Later he tried to write modern poems, learning to honestly face up to and lay down his loneliness and achieve 55 from the process.
41. A. enrich B. risk C. rescue D. Devote
42. A. set B. put C. hit D. cut
43. A. bread B. success C. respect D. gift
44. A. saw B. rose C. sank D. left
45. A. exhibitions B. projects C. platforms D. inventions
46. A. improve B. justify C. limit D. escape
47. A. take in B. call in C. bring up D. pick up
48. A. fantasy B. sympathy C. energy D. popularity
49. A. give B. take C. buy D. hang
50. A. tourism B. literature C. business D. music
51. A. briefly B. extremely C. gradually D. Properly
52. A. beyond B. within C. under D. among
53. A. kill B. save C. value D. order
54. A. write B. recite C. compose D. create
55. A. decision B. wealth C. comfort D. equality
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A private museum, 56 （locate） over 700km west of Beijing, is transporting visitors more than 50 years back in time. The 800-square-meter building in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region showcases nearly 1, 000 exhibits, including photos, letters, tools and everyday items.
“These old objects witnessed social changes and are 57 （value） souvenirs of the time,” said Hao Yingjie, 58 is in charge of the museum. He further expressed his hopes 59 theexhibits can inspire younger generations to work hard and shape 60 better future.
Hao holds a special interest in the 61 （possession） of ordinary families in the 1970s since they can recreate an accurate picture of people's life in that specific area. Borm and raised in a village in Ordos, Hao first 62 （establish） a company collecting cultural relics（物） and then went on 63 （create）a private museum in 2008, at the age of 27. “Through the exchibition, visitors can gain insight 64 China's progress over time and appreciate the long way the country has come,” he said.
The number of items Hao and his company have collected 65 （be） now over three million. They have been organized into 70 categories, including the modern history of China, farming culture and the Yellow River.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你校即将举行主题为“保护中国传统节日”的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 当前热衷西方节日的现象；
2. 保护中国传统节日的意义；
3. 发出呼吁。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning, everyone!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
第二节 读后续写（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，使之构成一个完整的短文。
It was Lauren's birthday and she told everyone in our class that there would be a magician. I really didn't want to go because I always felt very nervous and scared if I had to go anywhere there would be lots of people （like basically everywhere）. Also because the day before my dad had told me that sometimes magicians cut people in half. I cried a lot when we got there so Mum said I could stay next to her.
But when the magician got there we all had to go and sit down on the floor to watch the magic. He said “Hello, boys and girls! I'm Magic Andy!” in the loudest voice ever. Then he made everyone shout "Hello, Magic Andy! " at him again and again, louder and louder, only I couldn't open my mouth to say anything so I couldn't join in.
Then Magic Andy said, “Now, who would like to be my special magical assistant ” And straight away I thought, Not Me. I don't like standing up in front of people, I don't like anyone looking at me, and I had decided by then that I didn't like magicians very much either. So everyone put their hands up apart from me. And it was a bit like being in An Actual Nightmare（噩梦） because Magic Andy did something I thought was against the law - he picked me to be his volunteer. The only person without a raised hand who really did not want to be his volunteer.
Everyone turned and stared, and I felt like they were playing a trick on me or something, because I had accidentally volunteered myself by Definitely Not Volunteering. I felt hot and dizzy and I couldn't move my head to see if Mum was behind me. I was frozen to the spot but someone helped me up to the front and everyone was clapping.
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。
Paragraph 1:
As I stood on stage, I felt extremely nervous. ______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Magic Andy continued with more tricks and I slowly began to relax. ___________________________________
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高邮市2023-2024学年高三上学期12月月考
英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分, 满分30分）
1—5CBCBA 6—10 CBABB 11—15 ACCBC 16—20 AABAB
第二部分：阅读理解（满分50分）
第一节 阅读短文(共11小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
21-23 DBA 24-27 CDBC 28-31 ACBD 32-35 DACA
第二节 七选五（共5小题：每小题2.5分,满分12.5分）
36-40 DBGFC
第三部分：语言运用（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）
41-50 ABABC 46-50 DCDAB 51-55 CDABC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题：每小题1.5 分, 满分15 分）
located 57. valuable 58. who 59. that 60. a
possessions 62. established 63. to create 64. into 65. is
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分 40分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
Good morning, everyone !
It is my honour to deliver a speech on the topic--Protecting Traditional Chinese Festivals.
Nowadays, more and more young people are obsessed with western festivals but ignore or have little knowledge of our own festivals. However, in my view, traditional Chinese festivals, which are an indispensable part of Chinese culture, are worth paying attention to. Protecting them can help enhance our national pride and self-confidence .
Therefore, it’s advisable to treat western festivals sensibly and attach great value to our traditional festivals. Let’s do our bit to preserve and promote Chinese culture.
Thanks for your listening !
第二节 读后续写（满分25分）
One possible version
As I stood on stage, I felt extremely nervous. My heart pounded against my chest like a wild drum. Magic Andy gave me a magician’s hat and told me I would help him with his disappearing act. I was so nervous that I almost dropped the hat, but managed to put it on my head. I held my breath and closed my eyes tightly, afraid of what was to come.When I opened my eyes again, I was relieved to see that I had not disappeared- just the top hat had disappeared! A sense of excitement rushed through me.
Magic Andy continued with more tricks and I slowly began to relax. I found myself laughing and clapping along with the audience, enjoying the show. When it was over, Magic Andy approached me, saying that I was a great assistant and that I should try doing magic tricks of my own. I couldn’t help but feel proud. As we left, I felt a newfound confidence in myself. I was no longer the shy and nervous person I had been before. Magic Andy had not only put on a fantastic show but had also helped me to overcome my fears.
应用文评分标准
一、试题分析：
本篇应用文是演讲稿，要求考生写一篇主题为“保护中国传统节日”的英语演讲稿。
二、解题思路
第一步：审题和写作要求：
体裁：演讲稿 （格式已写好）。 时态：一般现在时为主。 结构：首段开门见山，点明演讲的主题；主体段阐述当前热衷西方节日的现象，论述保护中国传统节日的意义；尾段呼吁大家理性对待西方节日，重视中国传统节日。本篇文章分数分配如下：
① 当前热衷西方节日的现象（3分）。
② 保护中国传统节日的意义（5分）
③ 发出呼吁。（3分）
另外：结构、人称、时态、句式、过渡衔接和书写等。（4分）
三、评分标准
读后续写评分标准
一、试题分析：
本题原文主要讲述内容：我是一个胆小内向的社恐，有一次同学生日邀请了魔术师Andy给大家表演，我意外被选中担任魔术师助手，对此我很紧张。续写内容包括六个要点：
第一段场景：
① Andy让我辅助他的表演（比如Andy让我帮忙拿什么东西，做什么动作）； ② 我非常紧张害怕；③ Andy魔术表演成功；
第二段场景：
④ 我心情，态度变化的描述（欢笑，鼓掌等）； ⑤ Andy表演结束后对我的感谢和夸赞；⑥ 我的感受和成长。
说明：场景肯定不是唯一的，续写情节合理、与原材料相符都可以接受。
二、评卷要求
1、本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分，每个档次5分。评分时先根据作答的具体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分。
2、评分时，从故事内容，词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为
创造内容的质量，续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
使用词汇和语法结构的准确性，恰当性和多样性。
上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性 。
阅卷应整体评分，从主题是否明确、内容是否完整、内容和原文衔接度高不高、语言是否符合原文风格、语言使用是否正确等方面综合考虑档次。先确定档次，再具体给分。
续写内容必须符合故事主线。不符合的一律不及格（15分以下）。抄袭原文或不相干的内容达到1/3 的（连着抄，间隔着抄都算）、充满负能量或不道德的内容，均判零分。
4、阅读材料的语言：主要以第一人称叙事为主，因此续写部分的语言也应是叙事风格，不应该出现大量对话。如出现大量对话，分数降低一个档次或扣5分。
5、语法：文章时态为一般过去时。使用时态错误，扣3分。 词汇、语法错误：一般大错扣1分，如出现1个小错，从总分中减去半分。相同的错误不重复扣分。如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
注意事项：续写部分应该以第一人称讲述故事，主要用过去时（如果人称或者时态用错，降一档）；为了与原材料的语言风格保持一致，续写部分不应该出现大量对话（如出现大量对话，降一档）。
三、评分标准
听力原文
Text 1
W：Jason, you are recovering so quickly. You look much better today. I think you’ll be home in a few days.
M：I hope so. Then I’ll be able to play in the football match next month. I’ve been looking forward to that day. qpqoqqi :fId: qpqoqqi
Text 2
W：Do you like the show Culture Express on Channel 4
M：Not really，but I think the host is funny.
W：Well，I can’t miss it for anything.
Text 3
M：Hey, the English exam results finally came out. Guess who got the highest grade
W：I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Alice again. If someone studies really hard, they usually get the result they deserve.
Text 4
M：Do you remember the ceilings in the old flats
W：Sure. They were very high and gave you a feeling of a lot of space. I wonder what the height was for the old ceilings.
M：At least 3 meters. But today’s flats usually have ceilings no higher than 2.7 meters，and some only 2.3.
Text 5
W：Will you go to the cinema this Saturday，Bob
M：I’m afraid I can’t. I’ll have my music lessons then.
W：I didn’t mean in the morning or afternoon. I meant in the evening.
M：Oh，that’s quite a different thing.
Text 6
W：Hi, Tom. What did you do last Saturday
M：I camped out in the suburbs of Beijing by joining a making-friend group.
W：Oh, really It is so called “Flash Play”？
M：Yeah. I had doubt about it before. But now, I think it is a good way to make friends.
W：Absolutely. Some of my friends have such experiences. But I prefer to go out by myself.
M：Ha-ha, you are out. Now it is economic crisis. Everyone wants to save money but also wants to go out for fun. “Flash Play” can keep your money in your pocket. If you are upset, maybe they can make you happy.
Text 7
M：Fikky, what’s going on Freggis just told me that you’re leaving us.
W：Yes, I really feel bad about it. But B EQRTO :uId: EQRTO .N.D. came up with really good offer.
M：Well, I didn’t know you were going to look for a new job.
W：Well, just between you and me. I think we have some real problems in this department. Don’t get me wrong. It has nothing to do with you，Frank. Everybody says you are an excellent manager.
M：Problems，what problems Do we have time to talk about it
Text 8
W：Let me tell you some of our policies and practices here at Globe Insurance.
M：All right.
W：We require all our employees to arrive on time for work. Employee character is very important to us. We expect everyone here at Globe Insurance to be hardworking, easy-going and honest.
M：I’m glad to hear that.
W：We also try to do the best we can for our employees. We make every effort to listen to our employees’ concerns. Is there any additional information I can provide
M：Yes, as a matter of fact, I have two questions. First, could you tell me whether I would be required to have a medical examination before I start work
W：Yes, of course.
M：And would it be necessary for me to work on weekends
W：No, that wouldn’t be necessary.
M：I see. Well, I’ve probably taken up enough of your time. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
W：We’ll be in touch with you shortly.
Text 9
W：Well，I’m really worried about how I’m going to deal with university life. Maybe if I knew the university a bit better，that might help.
M：Do you have a map of the university
W：Yes.
M：Well，let’s look at it together. OK，we are here now in Dalton House. Opposite this building is the Arts Block where you will find the computers. The computer rooms are open from 9∶00 a.m. till 8∶00 p.m. on weekdays.
W：Fine.
M：Another important building is the students’ union. To get to the students’ union you keep going down University Lane，past the Science Block on your left. Opposite the Science Block are the Chemistry labs and the students’ union is just on the right，next to Lab B.
W：Fine. But I get a bit confused about the directions.
M：Probably the best thing to do is to walk around and familiarize yourself with everything. Now I need you to fill in this form. Take it away with you and then make an appointment to see me again and we’ll go over it. My telephone number is on the form. You can ring me anytime，except on Thursday.
Text 10
Back to the news. Last Friday a storm hit two villages destroying fourteen houses. Seven others were so badly damaged that their owners had to leave them，and fifteen others had broken windows. One person was killed，and nine were badly injured and taken to hospital. A number of other people received small injuries. Altogether over two hundred were left homeless as a result of the storm. QPQOQQI :fId: QPQOQQI
A farmer said the storm began early in the morning and lasted over an hour. He was in the kitchen with his wife and his children when they heard a loud noise. A few minutes later their house fell down on top of them. They managed to climb out but then he saw that one of his children was missing. He went back inside and found him safe but very frightened.
A woman said that her husband had just left for work when she noticed that her house was shaking. She rushed outside immediately with her children. There was no time for her to take anything. A few minutes later，the roof came down. Soldiers went to the area to help the people in trouble.

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