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宿迁青华中学2023-2024学年第一学期期中考试
高一年级英语试卷
(时间：120分钟 满总分：150分)
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.When will the speakers meet
A. Tonight. B. On Sunday. C. Next Monday.
2.Why does the man spend less time playing the guitar these days
A. He doesn’t like it anymore.
B. He’s busy with his studies.
C. He has a new hobby.
3.What time is it now
A. 9:00. B. 8:30. C. 8:00.
4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to find a cheap hotel.
B. Where to spend their vacation.
C. When to go to Disney World.
5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Boss and employee. C. Teacher and student.
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，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
6.Why is Susie raising money
A. To fix a parking lot.
B. To help the Children’s Home.
C. To build a new kitchen for the club.
7.How will Susie collect more money according to Tommy
A. By washing cars. B. By selling cookies. C. By having a yard sale.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
8.Where might the speakers be
A. In a repair shop. B. In an elevator. C. In a meeting room.
9.How will the man probably go to work tomorrow
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By taxi.
听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。
10.What did the man think of the woman’s idea at first
A. He doubted it. B. He agreed with it. C. He strongly opposed it.
11.Why does the woman want to plant things
A. To work outside more.
B. To be like the neighbours.
C. To make the house more beautiful.
12.What flowers does the woman want
A. Pink ones. B. Purple ones. C. Yellow ones.
听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。
13.How many nights is the man going to stay at the hotel
A. One night. B. Two nights. C. Four nights.
14.What time is it now
A. 6:30 pm. B. 10:00 pm. C. 10:45 pm.
15.What is on the 14th floor
A. A gym. B. A restaurant. C. A swimming pool.
16.What does the woman tell the man about breakfast in the end
A. How good it is.
B. How much to pay for it.
C. Where and how long it is.
听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。
17.Which flights have been canceled
A. Ones to Western Europe.
B. Ones to Northern Europe.
C. Ones to Eastern Europe.
18.When might the canceled flights start again
A. After the big rainstorm stops.
B. After the winds clear the skies.
C. After the volcano stops putting out smoke.
19.What will the affected passengers do tonight
A. Call their airlines. B. Find a hotel nearby. C. Stay at the airport.
20.What does the speaker ask some passengers to pay attention to
A. Their phone calls. B. Their text messages. C. The radio announcements.
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
Best Mexican Festivals to Attend
The country of Mexico has more to offer besides its beauty and the following festivities prove that well. Take a look at them and save your dates because you definitely can't afford to miss them.
Día de Muertos
Día de Muertos is a celebration of life! November l and 2 are important. While the lst is dedicated (专用的) to children and is called the “Day of the Innocents”, the second is dedicated to the people who have passed away. Graves are decorated with flowers, feasts are prepared, and families come together to remember their loved ones.
Date: 1st- 2nd November
Where: All over Latin America
Día de la Independencia
Día de la Independencia is the day when the entire country celebrates the start of Mexico's war of independence. Today, a couple of weeks are celebrated with artists putting up shows and exhibitions, Mexican music filling the streets, and even some costume parties!
Date: 16th September
Where: Mexico
Guelaguetza Festival
A spectacular vision of art, dance, and music, the annual celebrations of Guelaguetza are a wonderful cultural experience, especially for tourists. Since the tickets to this festival’s cultural program are sold in advance, you can plan a trip around this event.
Date: 22nd-27th July
Where: Oaxaca, Mexico
Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe
As the legend goes, Virgin Mary appeared in front of Juan Diego, one of the most loved patron(守护神) saints of Mexico. The apparition(神秘的现象) occurred in Mexico City and a church has been built at that spot. The religious festival of Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe pays respect to this event. The story goes forward and mentions a few relics too. This also makes it one of the most religiously significant monuments.
Date: 12th- 13th December
Where: Mexico City
21.What does Día de la Independencia celebrate
A. The start of life. B. The arrival of Virgin Mary.
C. The coming of spring. D. A war of independence.
22.Which festival takes place in Mexico City
A. Día de Muertos. B. Día de la Independencia.
C. Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe. D. Guelaguetza Festival.
23.What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce. B. To educate. C. To advertise. D. To persuade.
B
My problems started after I went to a boarding (寄宿) school. I was only 14, and at first I missed my family a lot. I often called them and cried on the phone. But after two weeks, I found that I enjoyed being with my classmates at school. I had many friends who were boys. I thought of them as my best friends—but only friends. I never guessed my friendships with boys would become a problem.
Then, three months later, my friends told me that some teachers and girls said I was staying with boys all day long in order to get attention from them. Seven months after that, the head teacher Mr. Wang asked the class to choose some students to join the Student Union (学生会). I thought I could win, for I was doing well in school. I had already won prizes for the best math and English exams. A week later, the list came out and it didn’t include me. I was sad.
Mr. Wang came to me and said, “Don’t be sad. I know you’re excellent! Maybe you are a little distant from the girls in our class. They don’t know much about you, so some of them didn’t choose you. It doesn’t matter. Do your best to get along well with everyone and I think you’ll make it next time.”
24.What was the writer’s problem when she was first in the boarding school
A. She didn’t like her new school.
B. She missed her family very much.
C. She didn’t like her new teacher.
D. She didn’t get along well with her classmates.
25.Many of the writer’s friends in her new school were____________.
A. boys B. teachers C. women D. girls
26.Why did the writer fail to join the Student Union
A. Her teachers didn’t like her.
B. She was a poor student.
C. She liked showing off herself.
D. Some girls didn’t choose her.
27.Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage
A. The teacher thought she was an excellent student.
B. The writer was sad because she failed to join the Student Union.
C. The writer won prizes for the best science and English exams.
D. The writer didn’t realize her friendships with boys would cause problems.
C
How would you live a life without your smartphone For many of us, it’s the tool we are hooked on — looking at it hundreds of times a day. We depend on it to perform a lot of tasks and to connect with our friends and family. But have we become addicted (上瘾) to our phones
Certainly, the inventor of the first mobile phone, American engineer Martin Cooper, thinks we might be. In a BBC interview, he suggested people should stop flooding the screen and “get a life”. But once we start watching the screen or videos, we just can’t kick the habit. Psychologist Jean Twenge says, “we’re all guilty of unconsciously checking our phones if waiting for a text or getting really into social media, then looking up and realizing that an hour has passed.” There’s even a word — a phubber — to describe a person who ignores the real people around because they’re concentrating on their phones.
But does it matter if we make the most of this technology Possibly, because like a drug, the problem arises when it is taken away. A study from King’s College London found young people couldn’t control the amount of time they spend on their phone. Such addictive behaviour means that people become ‘anxious’ or ‘upset’ if they are asked to stop using their phone frequently, which can cause anxiety and mental health problems.
Interestingly, another study by the London School of Economics and Political Science suggests we don’t just look at our phones because we are reminded to by a text or email. The people they studied felt automatically eager to interact with their phone, just as a smoker would light a cigarette. Prof Saadi Lahlou, co-author of the study, told the BBC: “We must learn tricks to avoid the temptation(诱惑) when we want to concentrate or have good social relations.”
One solution could be an app that rewards students for time spent away from their phones. Another option is changing your smartphone to a dumbphone that has none of the attractions on it. But mainly, perhaps, we just need to look up more and reconnect with the real world!
28. What do the underlined words “are hooked on” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Are eager for. B. Are crazy about.
C. Are responsible for. D. Are independent of.
29. What do people call the person who ignores the real world because of smartphones
A. A phubber. B. A gamer. C. A smoker. D. A teenager.
30. What makes people become anxious in Paragraph 3
A. Breaking their habits of watching videos.
B. Losing control of the time on their phones.
C. Being stopped using their phones more often.
D. Being stuck in serious mental health problems.
31. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To show a newly-found problem.
B. To point out the importance of phones.
C. To encourage people to use dumbphone.
D. To call on people to use phones properly.
D
Rollins College’s graduate, Elizabeth Bonker gave a powerful speech at the school’s graduation ceremony using text-to-speech technology. “You have a voice. Use it,” she advised graduates. It seems funny that a non-speaking autistic (孤独症患者) encourages you to use your voice. However, her moving speech touched not only her fellow classmates but also the worldwide audience with a powerful message of hope.
Throughout her academic career, Elizabeth has studied hard to reach her goals at school and in life. She wrote a book, I Am in Here, which highlights the abilities of people like her with non-speaking autism. She also founded a non-profit organization called Communication 4 All.
Elizabeth has a form of autism that resulted in her losing the ability to speak when she was 15 months old. After she lost her speech, her family helped her learn to communicate by typing. She has become a supporter of assistive communication and typing instruction for those with non-speaking autism.
“I have typed this speech with one finger with a communication partner holding a keyboard,” shared Elizabeth. She gave her persuasive speech through text-to-speech technology.
Elizabeth majored in social service with the purpose of helping the 31 million people in the world who have non-speaking autism. She strongly believes that service to others gives meaning to each individual and to those they serve.
Throughout her life, Elizabeth has sought a platform where others would hear and accept her. She ignored negative comments and the low expectations others had for her life. Instead, she walked down her own path and set out to realize her dreams using intellect, talent and determination. She encouraged her fellow classmates to use their education and the power of their own minds to help make their dream a reality.
32. What effect does Elizabeth’s speech have on the audience
A. It brings them hope. B. It inspires them to use technology.
C. It informs them of more about autism. D. It encourages them to make speeches.
33. What did Elizabeth’s family do after she was unable to speak
A. They tried their best to teach her how to speak.
B. They started a non-profit organization for her.
C. They helped her find another way of communication.
D. They created the text-to-speech technology to help her.
34. Why did Elizabeth choose social service as her major
A. To develop her potential and strengths.
B. To get better employment opportunities.
C. To make her childhood dream come true.
D. To help more people like her in the world.
35. Which words can be used to describe Elizabeth
A. Positive and creative. B. Strong-minded and helpful.
C. Energetic and humorous. D. Kind-hearted and imaginative.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项，有两项为多余选项。
There’s no doubt that when it comes to friendship, you want positive people in your life and not negative ones. 36
Support when you need it.
With positive friends, you don’t need to beg for help when you need it because chances are they will be there for you without asking. 37
Health benefits of being positive.
The more positive friends you have, the better you will be at remaining optimistic yourself. 38 For example, it helps people to deal with stress and illness better. Health benefits may include lower rates of depression, a greater ability to throw off colds, and a reduced risk of developing disease.
Bring out the best in you.
39 This means trying new things, achieving goals, and having the kind of life you dreamed of for yourself. With positive people in your life, you’ll feel more comfortable sharing your goals because your friends will give you the emotional push you need to go after what you want in life.
Attract More Positive Friends.
You naturally attract the kinds of friends who are most like you. So if you’re a downer, you’ll probably find that negative people flock to you. 40 The more you are able to maintain a positive attitude, the more like-minded people you’ll attract in return.
A. Here are some benefits of spending time with positive friends.
B. That’s why you’d better surround yourself with positive friends.
C. In most cases, they will go out of their way to help you when you’re in trouble.
D. The same is true for being positive.
E. As we all know, there are many benefits of being optimistic.
F. Your positive friends will inspire you to be the best you can be.
G. Most of the time, you have to ask them to help you when in trouble.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共三节，满分35分）
第一节 完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
“Sana, why don’t you read this paragraph for us ” asked Miss Mehwish.
Hesitantly (犹豫地), Sana stood up to 41 the paragraph. She stammered (结巴着说话), “Em ... Emma was stand ... ing ...”
The 42 started laughing
“Sana,” said Miss Mehwish, “Sana, 43 .”
Feeling awkward (尴尬的), Sana sat down and Miss Mehwish 44 someone else to read it. After the class, Sana went to the 45 , planning to practice reading and overcome (克服) her weakness. To go to the bookshelf, she walked past some of her classmates who were 46 sitting there.
She heard them speaking softly, “What is she 47 here ” asked one.
“She needs to work hard!” said another.
Disheartened (灰心的), Sana 48 a book. She sat at the far corner of the library and started reading the 49 . After many tries, she found that it was not 50 for her to read in a flowing (流畅的) way; she needed a lot of practice and 51 .
Then, Aliza, one of her classmates, walked to Sana and offered her help. Gladly, Sana 52. So every day, whenever they got time, Aliza would teach Sana to read.
Soon Sana’s reading started to flow and she became 53 . A few weeks later, Miss Mehwish carried out a reading test. When it was Sana’s turn, she read the paragraph without stammering or hesitation, which 54 everyone. Miss Mehwish 55 Sana for her improved reading ability. Sana thanked Aliza for helping her.
41. A. find B. write C. translate D. read
42. A. team B. teachers C. class D. fans
43.A. slow down B. sit down C. stand up D. hurry up
44. A. asked B. helped C. forced D. warned
45. A. hall B. library C. playground D. bookshop
46. A. also B. always C. already D. almost
47.A. saying B. dreaming C. singing D. doing
48. A. picked B. bought C. stole D. borrowed
49. A. post B. bill C. book D. paragraph
50. A. difficult B. possible C. important D. necessary
51. A. guidance B. experience C. service D. space
52. A. rose B. agreed C. left D. changed
53. A. creative B. calm C. confident D. crazy
54. A. surprised B. saved C. served D. suited
55. A. paid B. pitied C. prepared D. praised
第二节 语篇填空(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。
As we walk along “the path of life”, we are meant to come across some true friends, who encourage us and help us get through the hard time. To me, Tim is the one who brings out the 56 (good) in me. He will always bring back the friendship between us.
It was my first day at high school. I 57 (walk) alone on the playground when a basketball rolled to my feet. A boy with a smile on his face came running to me, picked up the ball 58 asked if I could play basketball with him. I hesitated for a moment, then I said no and told him why. To my surprise he didn’t walk away. Instead, he encouraged me 59 (have) a try and I did. Over the next few weeks, we made it to the playground every day and stuck to 60 (practise) together. He also helped me do my math 61 I struggled with and even taught me how to live 62 (independent) in a new school. Over time, the school life seemed no longer challenging and 63 (we) friendship grew rapidly as well.
I’ll never forget Tim. He really made a big 64 (different ) to my life. I would not be the person that I am today 65 him.
第三节 词汇 (共10小题；每小题0.5分，满5分)
认真阅读下列各题，根据中文提示或首字母，写出1个语义通顺语法正确的单词。
66. You may feel _____________ (焦虑的) that you are developing at a different rate to your friends, shooting up in height and getting left far behind.
67. Shy and quiet girls usually feel a_________ when strange men talk to them for the first time.
68. Our o___________ plan was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon.
69. They are having a heated a__________ over whether too much sleep is bad for health.
70. Just remember that it is n______ to struggle with the stress that parent-child tensions created.
71. We often find it easier to __________ (认出，承认) other people’s weaknesses than our own.
72. You should _____________ (道歉) for losing temper with her.
73. ______________ (幸运地), nobody was seriously injured in the accident.
74. When it all gets too much, your parents are often the first targets of your __________(怒火).
75. If you often forget the time, it may help to set an alarm to r_____________ you.
第四部分 写作(满分15分)
第一节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Lucy来信告诉你她在与父母相处的过程中遇到一些困难并希望你给她提出建议。请你用英语给她写一封回信，提出你的建议和理由。
内容包括：
1.安慰；
2.建议；
3.祝愿。
注意：
1.词数80左右。
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Lucy,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分20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短文。
Once there was a little girl Lily who was very friendly and popular in her class. She was friends with everyone in her class. There was no one in class who did not like her. She was very kind and would always be busy with her friends. She felt very happy that she had so many friends at school and in her neighborhood.
On Friendship Day, her class organized an event, in which everyone had to make three presents and give them to their best friends. Lily was really looking forward to the coming Friendship Day as she was expecting gifts from her friends. However, when all the presents were shared among her classmates, she was the only one who hadn’t received any presents. She felt terrible and cried a lot. She wondered how that was possible. She had made so much effort to be friends with everyone but in the end, no one thought of her as one of their best friends.
Everyone came and tried to comfort her for a while but each one only stayed for a short time before leaving. This was exactly what Lily had done so many times to others.
On that day when she got home, her mother saw her sad face. And then her mother asked her the reason for her sadness. “Where can I find true friends ” Lily asked. Her mother was surprised at her question. Then she asked Lily what had happened in school. Her mother comfort her and said, “You cannot buy friends with a smile or a few good words. If you really want true friends, you will have to give them real time and love. For a true friend you must always be available，in good times and bad.”
Lily replied, “But I want to be friends with everyone!”
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:
Her mother shook her head. __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Lily decided to change her ways and thought how she could make true friends. __________
_____________________________________________________________________________宿迁青华中学2023-2024学年第一学期期中考试
英语试题参考答案
一、听力
1~5 CBCBA 6~10 BABBA 11~15 CAACA 16~20 CABCB
二、阅读理解
A: DCA B: BADC C: BACD D: ACDB
三、阅读填空
ACEFD
四、完型填空
41—45 DCBAB 46—50 CDACB 51—55ABCAD
语法填空:
56. best 57. was walking 58. and 59. to have 60. practising
61.that##which 62. independently 63. our 64. difference 65.without
词汇：
66. anxious 67. awkward 68. original 69. argument 70. normal
71. recognize 72. apologize 73. Fortunately 74. anger 75. remind
写作:
第一节 应用文写作
Dear Lucy,
How are you going these days I heard that you have trouble getting along with your parents. I can offer some useful suggestions based on my own experience.
First, you should understand your parents because they are busy with their work every day. Talk with your parents when it is convenient. Second, you need to do some activities together with your parents. This will make the relationship closer. Third, share your school life with your parents at dinner. It’s the best time for you to learn about each other’s life.
I hope these will be helpful and you are sure to make a change and live with your parents happily.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写：One possible version:
Her mother shook her head. She said, "My dear, you are a lovely girl but you can't be a close friend to everybody. There just isn't enough time available for everyone, so it's only possible to have a few true friends. The others will be playmates but they won't be close friends.” Hearing this Lily realized that although she was a good classmate, she had not been a true friend to anyone. She had tried not to argue with anyone and she had tried to pay attention to everyone but now she had found out that was not enough to create true friendships.
Lily decided to change her ways and thought how she could make true friends. Just thinking about that, she realized her mother was always willing to help her. She put up with all of Lily's dislikes and problems, she always forgave her and she loved her a great deal. Lily smiled from ear to ear. She realized that she already had the best friend anyone could ever want.
【解析】
【分析】
本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个叫做Lily 的女孩，在班里和每个人关系都很好，但是在友谊日却没有人把她当成最好的朋友，她的妈妈告诉她要把真正的时间和爱分给一部分人，不是每个人都给一点时间，这样才会有真正的朋友。
【详解】
1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“妈妈摇了摇头。”可知，第一段可描写述母亲并不赞成小女孩的说法，并告诉小女孩不是每个人都能成为真正的朋友的道理。
②由第二段首句内容“莉莉决定改变她的交友方式，并思考如何才能交到真正的朋友。”可知，第二段可描写小女孩决定改变自己的思维模式，最终意识到谁是真正的好朋友。同时升华文章主题。
2.续写线索：妈妈指点——思考——决定改变——觉醒——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①关注：pay attention to/keep a watchful eye on
②争论：argue with sb/ take issue with sb
情绪类
高兴：smile from ear to ear/with huge joy
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Hearing this Lily realized that although she was a good classmate, she had not been a true friend to anyone.（现在分词作状语，although 引导让步状语从句）
[高分句型2] She realized that she already had the best friend anyone could ever want.（that引导宾语从句）
录音原文：
TEXT1.C
W: Are you still going to have pizza together tonight
M: I’m not so sure anymore. My stomach hasn’t been feeling so well since yesterday. Maybe tomorrow
W: No. I’ve got plans for Sunday. How about next Monday
M: Sure. My stomach should be fine by then.
TEXT2.B
W: Do you still play the guitar sometimes these days
M: Yeah. But not as often as I used to.
W: Why Don’t you enjoy it as much as you did before
M: No, it’s still one of my favorite hobbies. I’m just busy with my studies these days.
TEXT 3.C
M: I can come to your house and pick you up in half an hour. Is that all right
W: Sure. That means you will be here at 8:30.
TEXT 4.B
M: Where should we take the kids on vacation this year They’ve been begging to go to Disney World, but I just don’t think we can afford it.
W: I know. Why don’t we find a cheap hotel on the beach We always have a great time there.
TEXT 5.A
M: I’ve finally finished my paper. Can you help me check it before I hand it in
W: Sure. Let’s take a look, sweetie. Oh, I t’s excellent! I can tell you worked hard on it.
M: Thanks.I really did. I just hope my teacher agrees.
TEXT 6：B A
M: Hey, Susie. What are you doing
W: Hi, Tommy. I’m making a list for our club. We are raising money for the Children’s Home. They need a new kitchen.
M: You’ll need a lot of money for that! How are you raising money
W: Last month, we sold homemade cookies. We had a yard sale last week as well. We’ve gotten some donations, too, but we need more. Any good ideas
M: I think you should have a car wash. I’m sure you’ll raise a lot of money.
W: That’s a good idea. We can have it in the parking lot of the community center.
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M: Mary, when we get out of the elevator, could you call the repair shop to ask if my car has been repaired I’m going into a meeting right away, so I don’t have time to call them.
W: Sure, Mr. Walters. By the way, if your car’s still being repaired, how are you going to get to work tomorrow your wife going to take you
M: No, she goes in a different direction.
W: I can call a taxi for you, if you want.
M: No, thanks. I’m considering taking the bus.
W: That might be a good idea. You could get off right in front of our building, and you wouldn’t have to worry about parking.
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W: I’d like to plant some flowers and bushes in the front and back yards. I noticed the other day that we are the only people on our street that don’t have a garden.
M: Well, I’m not sure. It will cost a lot of money and take a lot of time. Are you doing it just to fit in with everyone else
W: No, that’s not the reason. I think their houses look nice with gardens. And I think ours would look better, too.
M: Okay. If that’s how you feel, we can go down to the local garden centre and pick out some things. What kind of flowers would you like to plant I like yellow ones and purple ones.
W: I’m not quite sure. I’d like to look at some different kinds. I love pink, so I’d want to choose some flowers in that color. I’m determined to make our home look pretty.
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M: Good evening. Do you have any rooms available at the moment
W: Yes, we do. How many nights do you want to stay
M: Four, if it’s possible.
W: Okay, let me see...I’m sorry, sir. I’m afraid we can only give you a room for two nights. It’s a very busy period right now. We’re almost fully booked these days.
M: All right. I’ll just stay for tonight, then. It’s too late to go to other hotels now. I’ll search for another one tomorrow.
W: That’s an excellent idea, sir. And thank you for your understanding. So, a single room for one night. Here is your key card, and your room is on the 7th floor.
M: Thanks. By the way, is there a swimming pool in the hotel
W: Yes, there is. It’s on the 15th floor. But it closes at 10:00 pm., so it was closed 45 minutes ago already.
M: That’s too bad.
W: We do have a gym that opens 24 hours. It’s on the 14th floor.
M: Great! Thanks for letting me know.
W: You’re welcome, sir. Oh, before I forget, breakfast is served on the 2nd floor from 6:30 to 10:00 in the morning.
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Ladies and gentlemen, we have an announcement for you. All flights leaving for Western Europe have been canceled because of a large cloud of smoke that has traveled from a volcano. If you were planning to fly to Northern Europe today, please check with your airline to see if your flight is still scheduled to take off. We aren’t sure when the planes to Western Europe will be rescheduled. There is no rain in the forecast right now, but there is a chance that some strong winds from the east will clear the skies tomorrow. We apologize for this delay.
Unfortunately, the airlines cannot provide you with a hotel for the evening, but we hope you’ll be comfortable in our airport. There are small cupboards with locks just outside each security check. You can store your luggage safely and freely. There is a quiet zone on the third floor with chairs that open out to make small beds. If you’re from the Dallas area, please pay special attention to your cell phone. You will receive a message from your airline if your flight gets scheduled to leave.

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