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西安中学高 2024届高三模拟考试(一)
英语学科
(满分：150 分 时间：120 分钟）
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 20 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1 分，满分 5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个
选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小
题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What time did the woman wake up
A. At 9:00. B. At 9:45. C. At 10:15.
2. Why does the man study at college
A. To find a better job.
B. To acquire new skills.
C. To learn more about engineering.
3. How will the man go home from the station
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
4. When does the conversation take place
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A surprise party. B. A family get-together. C. A good friend.
第二节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1分，满分 15 分)
听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、
B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个
小题，每小题 5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独
白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6、7题。
6. Which does the woman think suit her best
A. Dancing. B. The guitar. C. The piano.
7. When did the woman realize she had gained a lot from piano lessons
A. When she entered secondary school.
B. When she started primary school.
C. When she went to college.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8、9题。
8. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Offer him ideas for a possible website.
B. Tell him something about her website.
C. Prepare some pages for a new website.
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9. What does the woman promise to do
A. Repair the notebook right away.
B. Set up websites for the man.
C. Help the man next week.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10. What has the woman been doing recently
A. Going on business trips.
B. Learning about gardening.
C. Visiting her relatives.
11. Where is Alice now
A. In New York. B. In Atlanta. C. In Chicago.
12. How long has the woman lived in Denver
A. 2 years. B. 4 years. C. 10 years.
13. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Workmates. C. Neighbors.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. What do the speakers agree on heroes
A. They are like Superman in films.
B. They achieve great success in their work.
C. They are common people making important contributions.
15. Who is the man’s hero
A. His grandfather. B. Great writers. C. Superman.
16. What does the woman think of story books without heroes
A. Unusual. B. Realistic. C. Dull.
17. What does the man mean in the end
A. It’s hard to find great books.
B. It’s great to do some reading.
C. It’s good to help some people.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. What did the two men plan to do
A. Attend a sailing race.
B. Travel between two islands.
C. Get away from their country.
19. How did the two men feel about the adventure
A. Relieved. B. Optimistic. C. Upset.
20. How were the two men rescued
A. They were found by a passing boat.
B. They boated to the nearest shore.
C. They found a floating device.
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第二部分 语法与词汇知识（共 10 小题；每小题 1分，满分 10 分）
从每小题的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
21. _______ prize for the winner of the competition is _______ two-week holiday
in Paris.
A. The; 不填 B. A; 不填 C. A; the D. The; a
22. It is important to pay your electricity bill on time, as late payments may affect
your _______ .
A. condition B. income C. credit D. status
23. _______ online shopping has changed our life, not all of its effects have been
positive.
A. Since B. After C. While D. Unless
24. Silk _______ one of the primary goods traded along the Silk Road by about 100
BC.
A. had become B. was becoming
C. has become D. is becoming
25. — Good morning, Mr. Lee’s office.
— Good morning. I’d like to make an appointment _______ next Wednesday
afternoon.
A. for B. on C. in D. at
26. To return to the problem of water pollution, I’d like you to look at a study
_______ in Australia in 2012.
A. having conducted B. to be conducted
C. conducting D. conducted
27. In today’s information age, the loss of data _______ cause serious problems for
a company.
A. need B. should C. can D. must
28. Scientists have advanced many theories about why human beings cry tears, none
of _______ has been proved.
A. whom B. which C. what D. that
29. In any unsafe situation, simply _______ the button and a highly-trained agent
will get you the help you need.
A. press B. to press C. pressing D. pressed
30. At first Robert wouldn’t let his daughter go diving, but eventually he _______
as she was so confident about her skills.
A. gave in B. dressed up C. broke in D. turned up
第三部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2分，满分 30分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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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, socialsciences, humanities, and education. Admission
requirements vary depending on the program, but all applicants must be fluent in
English or Portuguese. UM offers scholarships only for local students and does not
provide accommodation for any students.
31. What majors are liked and chosen more at the University of Hong Kong
A. Science, engineering, and business.
B. Al technology and English.
C. Business, engineering, law, and medicine.
D. Business, science, social sciences, and humanities.
32. Which of the following statements about the University of Macau is
CORRECT
A. UM does not provide financial aid to international students.
B. UM is one of the best public universities in Macau.
C. UM has the best business program in Macau.
D. UM does not admit international students.
33. What do the four universities mentioned in the passage have in common
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A. They all have high tuition fees.
B. They all offer great scholarships.
C. They all have high-quality dormitories.
D. They all have language requirements.
B
Chinese social media was a buzz with praise for war correspondent Chen Huihui
who reported from the front lines of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As one of the
first journalists to arrive at the scene, Chen has been reporting live from the
battlefield since October 9th.
Chen’s reports have provided a realistic and complex view of the conflict,
earning her widespread respect and admiration from netizens on Weibo. Many
compared her deed to a “heroic act” for fearlessly facing the situation.
One netizen expressed admiration for war reporters covering the Israel-Palestine
conflict, stating: “I admire the war reporters covering the Israel-Palestine conflict;
truly admirable, they are reporting and directing the gunfire and bombardment every
day. Salute!”
As the Israeli army entered Gaza and began ground battle, Chen Huihui shared
her firsthand accounts of the situation. On November 11th, an emotional video
emerged of a father crying out in sorrow after his three children were killed by
Israel ’ s bombardment. This heart-broken image led netizens to express their
sympathy for the people affected by the conflict.
The Weibo netizens remained great support and respect for journalists like Chen
Huihui who are putting their lives on the line to report from the front lines. As a
Spanish parliamentarian named Mayster condemned Israel for committing war
crimes, Chinese social media users praised journalists who bring attention to the
realities and cruelty of war.
As another netizen put it: “War correspondents are often not individuals but
representatives of national images. Only when reporters are closer to the guns can
they feel more deeply the cruelty of war, know true casualties, and understand the
distinction between justice and injustice.”
Chen Huihui’s courageous reporting from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has
earned her widespread praise on Chinese social media. Her bravery and devotion to
providing realistic coverage of the complex situation have inspired admiration
among netizens who value journalists like her who are committed to throwing light
on important global issues.
34. What is one of the reasons for Chen Huihui’s great praise on Chinese social
media
A. Her courage and bravery in the face of danger.
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B. She was the first journalist to arrive at the scene.
C. She reported live from the battlefield since last October.
D. Her sympathy towards the people affected by the conflict
35. How did netizens react to the emotional video of a father crying out in sorrow
A. They blamed Israel for the tragedy.
B. They expressed their pities for the victims.
C. They praised the father’s bravery in the face of danger.
D. They remained calm and did not comment on the video.
36. Why did Spanish parliamentarian Mayster condemn Israel
A. Because Chen Huihui reported on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
B. Because netizens praised journalists who bring attention to the realities and
cruelty of war.
C. Because the Israeli army entered Gaza and began cold-blooding killing to the
common people.
D. Because Chen Huihui shared an emotional video of a father grieving for his
children.
37. According to another netizen, how do war correspondents really understand the
cruelty of war
A. By reporting from a safe distance.
B. By witnessing the heroism of soldiers.
C. By getting close to the battlefield.
D. By understanding the distinction between justice and injustice.
C
Many people have dreamt to find a cancer cure. Now, a pill might provide some
insight into their dreams.
The medicine, AOH1996, also called the “cancer-killing pill”, explicitly targets
the protein that encourages cancer cells to spread across the body. It prevents
proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA 细胞增殖核抗原) with a tiny molecule.
Up to August 2023, it is being evaluated in Phase I clinical studies for the treatment
of solid cancers.
Cancer is a condition in which abnormal cells continue to proliferate
uncontrollably, causing the tissue to be destroyed. About one in six deaths were due
to cancer in 2020, making it the top cause of death globally.
According to a recent study published in Cell Chemical Biology, City of Hope
researchers have discovered a novel method to treat cancer using a special tablet that
can get rid of solid tumors. AOH1996 differs from other targeted cancer therapies in
this respect, where other approaches may cause a tumor to change and develop more
resistance to treatment.
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According to City of Hope Professor Linda Malkas, the research team created a
medicine specifically targeting the kind of PCNA seen in cancer cells since data
indicate that PCNA is distinctively changed in cancer cells. The novel cancer
medicine acts like a snowstorm closing a significant airport, stopping only flights
from and to aircraft carrying cancer cells.
“Results have been promising. AOH1996 can prevent tumor growth in cell and
animal models. The drug is currently in Phase I clinical trial in humans at City of
Hope.”
Treatment of lung, brain and skin cancers with AOH1996 has shown to be
effective. It kills specific cells by stopping them from replicating (复制) typically.
To assess this medicine for potential future use, more clinical studies are planned.
38. What can we know about PCNA
A. It is a pill that cures solid cancer.
B. It is a medicine that prevents tumor growth.
C. It is a molecule targeted by the cancer-killing pill AOH1996.
D. It is a protein that causes cancer cells to spread across the body.
39. Why is AOH1996 different from other cancer drugs
A. It has cured many patients’ cancers.
B. It will develop drug resistance.
C. It is a natural product collected from plants.
D. It has less side effects than other cancer drugs.
40. What does the author want to express by saying “The novel cancer medicine acts
like a snowstorm closing a significant airport...”
A. AOH1996 targets cancer cells without harming healthy cells.
B. AOH1996 has caused chaos in the medical field.
C. AOH1996 is highly effective but inefficient in treating cancer patients.
D. AOH1996 is unpredictable and can have unintended consequences.
41. What’s the purpose of planning more clinical studies for AOH1996
A. Determining the specific types of cancers it can effectively treat.
B. Investigating the possible side effects of the medicine.
C. Determining if it can be used on a large scale.
D. Confirming its effectiveness in killing specific cells.
D
The Stanford marshmallow( 棉 花 糖 )test was originally conducted by
psychologist Walter Mischel in the late 1960s. Children aged four to six at a nursery
school were placed in a room. A single sugary treat, selected by the child, was
placed on a table. Each child was told if they waited for 15 minutes before eating the
treat, they would be given a second treat. Then they were left alone in the room.
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Follow-up studies with the children later in life showed a connection between an
ability to wait long enough to obtain a second treat and various forms of success.
As adults, we face a version of the marshmallow test every day. We’re not
tempted by sugary treats, but by our computers, phones, and tablets — all the
devices that connect us to the global delivery system for various types of
information that do to us what marshmallows do to preschoolers.
We are tempted by sugary treats because our ancestors lived in a calorie-poor
world, and our brains developed a response mechanism to these treats that reflected
their value — a feeling of reward and satisfaction. But as we’ve reshaped the world
around us, dramatically reducing the cost and effort involved in obtaining calories,
we still have the same brains we had thousands of years ago, and this mismatch is at
the heart of why so many of us struggle to resist tempting foods that we know we
shouldn’t eat.
A similar process is at work in our response to information. Our formative
environment as a species was information-poor, so our brains developed a
mechanism that prized new information. But global connectivity has greatly
changed our information environment. We are now ceaselessly bombarded(轰炸)
with new information. Therefore, just as we need to be more thoughtful about our
caloric consumption, we also need to be more thoughtful about our information
consumption, resisting the temptation of the mental “junk food” in order to manage
our time most effectively.
42. What did the children need to do to get a second treat in Mischel’s test
A. Take an examination alone.
B. Show respect for the researchers.
C. Share their treats with others.
D. Delay eating for fifteen minutes.
43. According to paragraph 3, there is a mismatch between ______.
A. the calorie-poor world and our good appetites
B. the shortage of sugar and our nutritional needs
C. the rich food supply and our unchanged brains
D. the tempting foods and our efforts to keep fit
44. What does the author suggest readers do
A. Absorb new information readily.
B. Be selective information consumers.
C. Use diverse information sources.
D. Protect the information environment.
45. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Eat Less, Read More
B. The Bitter Truth about Early Humans
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C. The Later, the Better
D. The Marshmallow Test for Grownups
第二节 （共 5小题；每小题 2分，满分 10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。
In an attempt to survive in the world with challenges, we need to be wise.
46 Let me tell you this, wisdom provides us with perspective when we need it
and it calms us down in terrible situations. Here are some strategies that we can use
to get wiser.
47 This will open up new pathways for us. Never base your perspective
on the most popular opinion or which is the most comfortable for you. Train your
mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas. If you are humble, then you will always
get to experience something new.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. Take
new classes, read books and the list goes on and on. 48 All of these
activities will help you to tackle problems from different angles, making everything
easier.
You obviously want to grow and do better in life, right The best way is to
have wise people as your mentors(导师), like teachers, colleagues and even special
friends. Prior to making them a mentor, find out what makes them wiser, then
engage in useful dialogue with them. 49
If you have accumulated a lot of knowledge, then why not share it with others
too 50 In today’s world, it is very easy to become wise but it isn’t easy to
help others. So keep things balanced and never let go of your passions and values.
This will pave the path to success.
A. Why do we communicate with wise people
B. Why is wisdom crucial in this modern world
C. Change your routine and see where life takes you.
D. Surf the Internet and clear out your problems that confuse you.
E. Sometimes we ourselves need to be open to diverse perspectives.
F. The more time is spent with them, the more transfer of knowledge there will
be.
G. Communicating with others and helping them out will also increase your
wisdom.
第四部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分 45分）
第一节 （共 20小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30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。
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I decided it was time to learn how to ride a bike. This was not my first
51 . I had tried on several occasions but always failed. But this shot felt
somewhat 52 . Determined to succeed, I 53 the streets of our quiet
neighborhood.
The learning process proved 54 . Day after day I would fall. but I went
at it anyway. After a whole month of this 55 of love and hatred, a day came
when I could finally do it. Sweet 56 ! I began my daily tours by riding in the
light traffic of the back streets, all the while being in constant 57 . I gradually
moved to even 58 roads. I had a new cycling 59 .
As my anxieties 60 , I grew to care for the gust of wind 61
fingering my hair, the unexpected drizzle, even snowflakes, on my back. I 62
the sight of households tending to their flower beds. I 63 the scents of
freshly cut grass and blossoming roses.
64 , I gathered enough courage to ride alongside those youngsters taking
crazy chances, I 65 not to get in the way of sweaty joggers or speed walkers
and learned to 66 the street with dog walkers. I 67 those neighbors
busy stocking their garbage bins, chopping wood or sipping wine in their lawn
chairs. I pinched the bell expertly to 68 the many squirrels, raccoons and
cottontails of my passage.
Learning to cycle has offered me more than just a new 69 . I can now
appreciate the small things in the area I live and understand how everything
70 in harmony.
51. A. experiment B. attempt C. situation D. experience
52. A. tricky B. occasional C. different D. accessible
53. A. took to B. kept off C. walked along D. responded to
54. A. influential B. painful C. costly D. instructive
55. A. labor B. test C. choice D. memory
56. A. courage B. leisure C. victory D. recognition
57. A. surprise B. confusion C. joy D. fear
58. A. wider B. rougher C. safer D. busier
59. A. camp B. routine C. rule D. trip
60. A. emerged B. eased C. changed D. transferred
61. A. slowly B. casually C. gently D. slightly
62. A. overlooked B. searched C. recreated D. enjoyed
63. A. processed B. mixed C. collected D. loved
64. A. Eventually B. Tentatively C. Deliberately D. Thankfully
65. A. managed B. refused C. stopped D. planned
66. A. describe B. share C. avoid D. cross
67. A. imagined B. observed C. greeted D. approached
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68. A. catch B. tease C. surprise D. warn
69. A. skill B. strategy C. trick D. challenge
70. A. recovers B. fades C. functions D. happens
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
根据下列各句句意和空白之后的汉语提示词，在答题卡指定区域的横线上
写出对应单词的正确、完整形式。
71. About 400 years ago, Chinese explorer Xu Xiake travelled for 30 years across
the country and wrote Xu Xiake’s Travel Notes based on lots of his strange
_______(冒险)
72. The GPS device guided us through the quickest _______(路线) to our
destination.
73. She was so considerate that she walked to comfort the girl _______(惊慌) by
the news.
74. In ________(回应) to the audience’s great need, the play will be put on in the
theatre twice a week.
75. The health _______ (当局) are investigating the problem.
76. To his parents’ ________(宽慰), the boy made a quick recovery after the
operation.
77. There was a very good atmosphere at the talks and the ________(参与者)
believed movement forward was possible.
78. It is human nature that we tend to make an ________(评估) of the advantages
and disadvantages of decisions all the time.
79. The report is based on a survey of over 21,000 ________(随机地) selected
employers from July to September.
80. As soon as the fire alarm went off, everyone in the building ________(逃离) to
the nearest exit.
第五部分 写作（共两节，满分 35分）
第一节 短文改错（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作
文。文中共有 10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的
增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10处，多者（从第 11处起）不计分。
Nowadays, we can see phubbers watching their mobile phones everywhere.
They can’t stop sending messages, surfing the Internet, listening music and even
taking photos by using the mobile phone.
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Actually, phubbing disturbs not only our study and our life. On the one hand,
phubbers waste plenty of time play cell phone games and sending message,
particularly in the class. On the other, using the mobile phone for a long time can
lead to healthy problems.
As far as I am concerned, it is high time that we put down the mobile phone
and raise our heads up. Do cherish that is around us and appreciate the sceneries
ahead of us. Only when we use the mobile phone reasonable can you realize the
happiness of life.
第二节 书面表达（满分 25分）
请阅读下面文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇 100 词左右的文章。
Li Jiang 6 July, Sunny
Our family will go on a trip next month and need a suitcase. Two days ago,
Mom asked me to find relevant information on the Internet. But the
information I got was rich and varied, or even contradictory. Confused, I
simply based my decision on the ratings. Within five minutes, we ordered the
one we were satisfied with. This afternoon, Mom received the case and told
me she liked it very much.
Su Hua 6 July, Sunny
This morning, our family went out, hanging round in the downtown area.
We found a rating of the Top Ten Restaurants, and went into one of them.
We spent quite a lot of money, but were not happy. Mom complained a lot,
and said that despite its high ratings, the food was not to our taste. I was
puzzled. Should I believe in these ratings, or should I not
【写作内容】
1. 用约 30 个词概括上述利用排名（rating）进行消费的现象；
2. 谈谈你如何看待消费排名，然后用 2-3 个理由或论据支撑你的看法。
【写作要求】
1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；
2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；
3. 不必写标题。
参 考 词 汇 : consumption rating
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英语学科答案
听力1-5 BBCAA 6-10 BCACA 11-15 CACCA 16-20 CABBA
单项选择21-25 DCCAA 26-30 DCBAA
阅读理解31-33 CAD 34.-37 ABCC 38-41. DDAC 42-45 DCBD
七选五45-50 BEDFG
完形填空51-55 BCABA 56-60 CDDBB 61-65 CDDAA 66-70 DCDAC
单句语法填空
adventures 72. route 73. panicked 74. response 75. authorities
relief 77. participants 78. assessment/evaluation 79. randomly
80. fled/escaped
短文改错
1. 在listening后加to 2. and→but 3. play→playing 4. 删除the
5. healthy→health 6. raise→raised或在put前加should 7. that→what
8. sceneries→scenery 9. reasonable→reasonably 10. you→we
作文范文
Possible version one:
As a major channel of consumption information, the rating is an efficient source of information for shopping in our own consumption. Interestingly, the same rating may have different influences on different consumers.
I tend to consult consumption ratings whatever I purchase. Firstly, the higher rating means the higher quality of the product, or better service. Based on the ratings, I bought my beloved backpack, saw interesting films and tasted delicious foods. Secondly, ratings can save time to make decisions in shopping. For example, there are huge amounts of reference books which I am often confused to choose from. In that case, it is both convenient and economical to buy books according to the ratings.
There is no doubt that it is unwise to depend completely on the ratings in consumption. The advantages and disadvantages of ratings are often closely related. It is necessary to hold an objective attitude towards ratings.
听力原文
W: Hi, Richard. Sorry, I’m late.
M: It is half past ten. We agreed to meet at ten fifteen.
W: I didn’t hear my mom call me at nine and I slept until a quarter to ten. I came as soon as I could.
W: Hi, John. You study at college after work
M: Yeah. The company where I work gave me a promotion, and I have to manage staff in my new job. But my degree is engineering.
W: Hi, Tom. What’s up
M: Hi, Mom. The cycle path is closed for repairs, so I decide to take a bus home. Or could you pick me up at the station and give me a lift
W: No problem.
W: Jim, don’t forget we’re going to that party at Carlyle’s tomorrow night.
M: What’s tomorrow Friday
W: That’s right. You’re not working, are you
M: Actually, I am. And I don’t finish until Saturday.
M: You look so excited, Mary. How was the celebration going last weekend
W: It was perfect. Tony took Joyce to a movie in the afternoon so my classmates and I arranged everything in the house, the food, balloons, and the big birthday cake. You can imagine how astonished Joyce felt at night.
长对话
6-7
W: I have always been fond of music. My mom says I used to dance around the room whenever music was playing!
M: Wow, that’s interesting.
W: As soon as I went to primary school, she got me some piano lessons. Then later I met a really good music teacher at secondary school who introduced me to the guitar, and I knew immediately it was the right instrument for me. So I stopped my piano lessons. But I’ve never regretted stopping them, although it wasn’t until I got to college that I knew how much I’d already learned!
8-9
M: Hi, Rose. I’m glad I ran into you. I’ve been wanting to ask you a favor.
W: Right
M: As you know, I’ve been working on a website idea. It’s for people interested in history, wildlife, er, for them to study here.
W: Sounds interesting but I’m not sure how I can help.
M: Well, you do know a lot about websites. I wondered if you could take a look at what’s online already and tell me how user-friendly those websites are.
W: But when do you want it done I’m pretty busy at the moment.
M: It’s not urgent, in fact.
W: OK. My notebook is under repair but hopefully it won’t let me down next week.
M: Mm, thanks.
10-13
W: Hi, Tom! It’s great to see you again. I’ve been abroad for a period of time.
M: Really, where did you go
W: Well, first I flew to New York for two meetings. After that, I flew to Atlanta, where I had to make a presentation at a company conference.
M: It sounds like you’ve been busy.
W: Yes. It’s good to be home again. What have you been doing lately
M: Oh, nothing much. I’ve been working in the garden these past few days. Alice has been away for the past two weeks visiting her relatives in Chicago.
W: How long have you lived here in Denver
M: We moved here four years ago. We’ve lived on the street ever since and they’ve been the happiest years of our lives.
W: Yes, Jack and I also love this neighborhood. Though we’ve only lived here for two years.
M: That’s strange, I always thought you had lived here for more than ten years.
W: No, we moved here two years ago. Well, I have to get going. Have a good day.
M: You, too. Glad to have you back in the neighborhood!
14-17
W: Hi, Harry! What’s that book you’re reading Heroes
M: Hi, Anna. Yes, it’s about the kind of people that teenagers like us think as heroes. I mean, lots of people think a hero nowadays has to be someone like in films — like Superman. But I think there are plenty of ordinary people going around doing great things.
W: Mmm, I guess so. Sometimes it’s about what they encourage you to do, isn’t it Those people can be heroes too.
M: That’s a bit like my granddad, then. He’s done all sorts of things to help other people since he sold his business and gave up work. He’s surely my hero. But those heroes never get to be famous, do they It’s not fair.
W: That’s true. He sounds like one of those quiet heroes you get in story books …
M: Yeah, he is. And a story book’s one place where you do need proper heroes.
W: I’m with you there. I read loads of them which is close to reality and I surely wouldn’t get to the end if they didn’t have heroes in them. Too boring.
M: Great writers can really help you to love reading too. I mean, I wasn’t fond of reading until I found my favorite. Still, it’s unusual to find writers that can do that — for me, anyway.
W: That’s right.
18-20
M: We spend hours dreaming of getting away from it all. Two men from the Solomon Islands accidentally did that. They spent 29 days away from the fierce competition after getting lost at sea. They set off from an island on September 3rd in a small motorboat to travel 200km to another island. It was a trip they had taken several times before. Soon after they set out, a storm messed up their navigation system. They lost their ability to find their location at sea. The storm blew them off course. They ended up 400km away, off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The two men were positive about their unplanned adventure. Rather than be upset, they said they enjoyed it. One man said, “We didn’t know where we were but did not expect to be in another country.” They survived by eating oranges they had bought for their journey and fruit floating in the sea. A fisherman spotted their boat and they were rescued. The man said, “I look forward to going back home, but I guess it was a nice break from everything.”

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