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铁人中学 2023级高一下学期开学考试 英语 试题 考试时间： 2024 年 月
铁人中学 2023级高一下学期开学考试 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
英语试题 选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题
5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6段材料, 回答第 6、7题。
试题说明：1、本试题满分 150 分，答题时间 120 分钟。
6. What does the man like about the shoes the woman shows first
2、请将答案填写在答题卡上，考试结束后只交答题卡。
A. The style. B. The color. C. The designer.
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分）
7. How much will the man pay
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， A. 180 yuan. B. 720 yuan. C. 360 yuan.
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。
听第 7段材料, 回答第 8至 10题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt 8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. A. Schoolmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Colleagues.
答案是 C 9. Where does the conversation probably take place
1. Who went to the party A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At home.
A. John. B. Jenny. C. Jonas. 10. What does Simon invite Kate to do next Saturday
2. When will the magic show probably start A. Try the special bread with milk.
A. At 6:00. B. At 6:10. C. At 6:20. B. Bring James to his place.
3. Why does the woman refuse the man's invitation C. Have a chat over a cup of coffee.
A. She's only interested in modern cities. 听第 8段材料, 回答第 11至 13题。
B. She prefers to explore the nature. 11. Why did Nina throw snow at Alex
C. She'll visit the Grand Canyon with a friend. A. Alex knocked down her snowman.
4. How does the man sound B. Alex hoped to have a snowball fight.
A. Impatient. B. Mad. C. Surprised. C. Nina only wanted to play with snow.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about 12. What will Nina probably do next
A. Some pictures. B. The man's family. C. A trip to Japan. A. Go to the bathroom. B. Apologize to Alex. C. Take a good rest.
13. What was Betty invited to do
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A. See a film. B. Go around Nina's home. C. Pay a visit to Alex. 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将
该项涂黑。
听第 9段材料, 回答第 14至 16题。 A
14. What is the man doing Books make great gifts, but which ones to pick We’ve rounded up some of 2023’s most talked-about
A. Applying to college. reads.
B. Conducting an interview. THE COVENANT OFWATER
C. Introducing himself. By Abraham Verghese Publish: 2023. 5 $9. 24
15. Which language is the woman studying at night Anyone who loves an extremely readable novel that will last through the holidays will enjoy it. This
A. French. B. Spanish. C. Italian. book, which has more than 700 pages, covers the history of a family living at the southern tip of India.
16. What is the woman's shortcoming in her opinion MUCHADOABOUT NADA
A. Inexperience. B. Shyness. C. Overconfidence. By Uzma Jalaluddin Publish: 2023. 6 $11. 5
听第 10段材料, 回答第 17至 20题。 The author reimagines classic romances—Pride and Prejudice. You’ve Got Mail—with modern
17. Who is the talk aimed at settings. It is a humorous retelling of Jane Austen’s Persuasion that’s as warm and cozy as a cup of tea.
A. Children. B. Teenagers C. Adults. The main character Nada has a difficult career and a heart full of regret for her lost love—who just
18. What does the speaker say about the programs happens to re-enter her life as the novel begins.
A. They offer courses for beginners only. KING: A LIFE
B. They provide flexible language lessons. By Jonathan Eig Publish: 2023, 5 $16. 99
C. They give online learning materials for free. This biography (传记 ) is about Marin Luther King. It’s a detailed description of his weakness and
19. What kind of teachers are available strength, heroism and important role in the history of American civil rights—a subject that’s as important
A. Native speakers B. Qualified professors. C. Experienced travelers. today as it was in King’s era.
20. What's the purpose of the talk REALLYGOOD. ACTUALLY
A. To teach communication skills. By Monica Heisey Publish: 2023. 1 $18. 99
B. To promote courses. Monica Heisey is one of the funniest Canadians most people have ever heard of. It’s a comedy with
C. To discuss a program. enough jokes to populate a Netflix stand-up special. If you’ve ever felt lost and hoped that it is leading
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分） towards wisdom, then it is your novel.
第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
21. Which book is the most expensive
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A. KING: A LIFE. B. MUCHADOABOUT NADA. 2,000 bars of chocolate. Wait—The same study found that smiling is as stimulating as receiving up to
C. THE COVENANT OF WATER. D. REALLYGOOD. ACTUALLY. 16,000 in cash. That’s like $25,000 a smile. It’s not bad. And think about it this way: 25,000 times 400—
22. Who wrote a book about an American famous person children smile as many as 400 times per day—quite a few kids out there feel like Mark Zuckerberg every
A. Jonathan Eig. B. Monica Heisey. day.
C. Abraham Verghese. D. Uzma Jalaluddin. So whenever you want to tap into a superpower that will help you and everyone around you live a
23. What do MUCHADOABOUT NADA and REALLYGOOD. ACTUALLY have in common longer, healthier, happier life, smile.
A. They tell many love stories. B. They are about human rights. 24. Why did the author shift to pursuing scientific research
C. They bring laughter for readers. D. They are adapted from classics. A. Because he discovered galactic objects during childhood.
B. Because he realized sci-fi couldn’t bring superpowers.
B
C. Because he dreamed of global happiness since youth.
When I was a child, I always wanted to be a superhero. I wanted to save the world and make
D. Because he embarked on these fictional journeys.
everyone happy. But I knew that I’d need superpowers to make my dreams come true. So I used to embark
25. What can we infer from Paragraph 4
on these imaginary journeys to find intergalactic (星系之间的) objects from planet Krypton, but didn’t
A. Every child smiles 400 times per day.
yield much result. When I grew up and realized that science fiction was not a good source for superpowers,
B. Kids who smile are as rich as Zukerberg.
I decided instead to embark on a journey of real science, to find a more useful truth. I started my journey
C. Smiling is equal to eating 2,000 bars of chocolate.
in California, with a UC Berkeley 30-year longitudinal study that examined the photos of students in an
D. Smiling can gain stimulation alike receiving cash.
old yearbook, and tried to measure their success and well-being throughout their life.
26. What’s the author’s attitude towards the effect of smiles on people
By measuring the students’ smiles, researchers were able to predict how fulfilling and long-lasting a
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Neutral. D. Indifferent.
subject’s marriage would be, how well she would score on standardized tests of well-being, and how
27. What is the text mainly about
inspiring she would be to others.
A. The journey to find the truth. B. The hidden power of smiling.
Another aha! moment came from a 2010 Wayne State University span research project that looked
C. The secret to a long and healthy life. D. The significance of superhero studies.
into pre-1950s baseball cards of Major League players. The researchers found that the span of a player’s
smile could actually assist to predict the span of his life. Players who didn’t smile in their pictures lived an C
average of only 72.9 years, while players with beaming smiles lived an average of almost 80 years. People who have trouble walking or moving around often have a hard time enjoying the beach. But
British researchers found that one smile can generate the same level of brain stimulation as up to hundreds of beaches in Greece now offer a new way for people in wheelchairs to get into the water by
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铁人中学 2023级高一下学期开学考试 英语 试题 考试时间： 2024 年 月
themselves. It’s called Seatrac. C. He wanted to help his friend have fun in the sea.
Seatrac is basically a chair on a moving ramp (活动梯) that can smoothly carry a disabled person into D. He hoped to save his friend from others’ ridiculing.
the sea. Once in the sea, the person can either remain in the chair, enjoying the water, or go for a swim. 30. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
The chair is operated by remote control. When the person is ready to get out of the water, the Seatrac A. The advantages of the Seatrac system. B. The success of the TOBEA company.
system brings the chair back to the top of the ramp. It’s even possible to take a shower in the Seatrac chair C. The efforts of the TOBEA company. D. The application of the Seatrac system.
after going for a swim. 31. What is the main purpose of the passage
Seatrac was invented and developed in Greece. The idea for it came when one of the inventors, A. To encourage care for disabled people.
Ignatios Fotiou, was talking with a friend who used a wheelchair. The friend said he enjoyed the sea, but B. To explain the principle of the Seatrac system.
didn’t like having to be carried into the ocean as if he were a “sack of potatoes”. Mr. Fotiou realized that C. To provide strategies for building a wheelchair.
there must be a way to make it easier for wheelchair users to enjoy the water. He worked with his partner D. To introduce a new invention for wheelchair users.
and a professor at a Greek university to design the system. In time, they formed a company called TOBEA
D
to build and sell the systems. Can you imagine getting a tooth pulled out or other major dental procedures without pain-killer A
The company worked hard to make the system simple to put in place and easy to run. A wooden scientist colleague of mine used a “focus in” technique instead of requesting pain-killer at the dentist. Each
walkway allows wheelchair users to reach the Seatrac. The system is solar powered and can continue to time the dentist touched the tooth, my colleague felt bubbles of joy, and this lasted until the dentist
run even if the electricity goes out. The Scatrac system can easily be packed up and stored when interrupted by asking, “Why are you smiling ”
swimming season ends. A fair question at this point is why anyone would want to be fully aware of intense or painful
This summer, the Seatrac system is being used at over 220 beaches in Greece, Cyprus, Italy, and procedures. But what may sound like a punishing choice—to directly face hurt or suffering—may in some
Latvia. Thanks to Seatrac, people who use wheelchairs now have the chance to cool down with a dip in the instances be beneficial. A stream of scientific articles suggests that there are benefits in turning toward
sea. discomfort or negative emotions with acceptance. In addition, all of us can gain from finding ways to cope
28. Which of the following can best describe Scatrac with stress and suffering—particularly when larger circumstances are beyond our control. As a researcher
A. Practical and user-friendly. B. Automatic and life-saving. who has studied meditation (冥想) for more than 20 years, I believe that the development of calmness, a
C. Flexible and energy-efficient. D. Stylish and smooth-running. central element of certain mindfulness meditation practices, can help. I’m not advocating for people to put
29. Why did Mr. Fotiou design Seatrac themselves in dangerous or painful positions. But when we push ourselves into challenging or confusing
A. He desired to make a profit from it. situations, much like trainers who push athletes just past their comfort zone to make gains, learning often
B. He longed to form a wheelchair company.
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铁人中学 2023级高一下学期开学考试 英语 试题 考试时间： 2024 年 月
happens. Indeed, a 2022 study with more than 2,000 people demonstrated that those participants who were C. Mindfulness and Meditation: The Tools for Dealing with Stress and Suffering
publicly encouraged to push themselves into awkward, uncomfortable situations—including taking classes D. Cultivating Calmness: The Benefits of Mindfulness in Enjoying Dental Operation
to boost self-confidence and reading about opposing viewpoints—later reported the greatest degree of
第二节（共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
personal growth. 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。
My own research indicates that meditation provides an ideal way to practice turning toward Soothe the Sunday scaries
discomfort—particularly when it trains up one’s calm mind. People who reported higher levels of Most of us look forward to the weekend as a time to relax, connect with friends and family, and deal
calmness reported less psychological distress (困扰). with tasks from a to-do list that gets neglected during the workweek. But as the weekend comes to an end,
Right now people are hurting for many reasons and looking for ways to cope. Without question, there many are missing out on Sunday Funday and instead experiencing an overwhelming sense of anxiety and
are many important steps we need to take collectively to respond to these challenges. But we can each even dread about the upcoming week. ___36___ Some people describe it as a heaviness they can feel in
build our ability to recover on a personal level as well by cultivating greater acceptance of our their body, while others feel so unsettled that they could jump out of their skin.
experience—good or bad, painful or pleasant—in the present moment. Even though the Sunday scaries are common, they are manageable. Here’s how experts say you can
32. The author uses the first question in Paragraph 1 to________. ease your end-of-weekend anxiety.
A. introduce the topic. B. illustrate an argument. Structure your Sunday. ___37___ You might still go through that sense of dread, but that feeling is
C. highlight an opinion. D. promote a pain-killer. harder to hold on to when you’ re engaging in something that makes you feel good.
33. What is the benefit of turning towards discomfort and negative emotions Don’t forget to relax. If you’re feeling more stress, it’s important to make space for relaxing
A. It helps in avoiding suffering fully. B. It increases psychological distress. activities to ground yourself. Maybe a midafternoon shower or bath, maybe an engaging movie or show,
C. It leads to personal growth. D. It promotes a sense of calmness. whatever feels like a helpful distraction to reground from the scaries.
34. What is the author’s view on putting oneself in dangerous or painful positions Identify your anxiety sources. Try to figure out what’s really causing you to dread the week.
A. The author encourages it as a way to improve fitness. ___38___ Even if there’s not a single reason behind your Sunday anxiety, organizing the stress into small
B. The author discourages it due to its potential harm. parts can help make it all more manageable.
C. The author believes it is necessary for personal growth. ___39___ Getting rid of the Sunday scaries isn’t just about minimizing the gloom of the week ahead.
D. The author recommends it to those confused trainers. Have something to look forward to. This gives you the opportunity to shift your thoughts to fun and will
35. What can be a suitable title for the text help improve your mood.
A. Turning Towards Discomfort: My Experience of Staying Stressful and Successful End your Sunday with the right energy. Sunday night is a proper wind-down time. Maybe you
B. Expanding Comfort Zones: The Difference Between Discomfort and Calmness want to journal, do a face mask, read a few pages of a good book. Do your best to honor this time and
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make Sunday night all about you. ___40___ 51 for her music diplomas in Stranmillis, south Belfast. She started to 52 piano to local
A. Is it a deadline, meeting or presentation children, and at the height of her teaching she gave 70 53 a week. She still has 15 pupils on her
B. Create some excitement for the week ahead. books.
C. Experts have referred to this worry as Sunday scaries. Is she scared of getting older “Fear No. People say: ‘Isn't getting old 54 ’ I say: ‘No. You
D. Sunday scaries come from tiredness after a really busy weekend. are free to do more things that you want to do,'" Thompson said.
E. Then you feel empowered and confident that you’ll be ready for the next day. “People might worry about falling, it being the end of them. But that doesn't 55 me at all.
F. Instead of sitting on the couch and watching the clock, go to do something that you enjoy. When it's your time, it's your time. No matter where you are," Thompson added.
G. Anxiety is a natural response that happens in preparation for anything that causes pain or discomfort. 41. A. launch B. move C. push D. pull
42. A. space B. ocean C. earth D. sky
第三部分 英语知识运用（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） 43. A. Therefore B. Besides C. However D. Instead
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从短文后所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出可以填入空 44. A. cared B. enjoyed C. remembered D. needed
白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
45. A. pretended B. determined C. continued D. tried
Margaret Thompson and her husband, Kenneth, stretched their legs together on walking holidays in
46. A. quietly B. immediately C. patiently D. finally
Switzerland. In Interlaken, they would head up the mountain and watch the paragliders(滑翔伞运动员)
47. A. safe B. free C. lucky D. ready
___41___ themselves into the sky. Back in town, in a large park, they watched them return to the
48. A. standard B. difference C. group D. limit
___42___. “Some day I'd love to do that,” Thompson told Kenneth.
49. A. fit B. full C. brave D. calm
But there was always so much to do in Interlaken. 43 , Thompson didn't know if Kenneth
50. A. settled down B. grew up C. went on D. turned up
would have 44 it. “He was not so keen on heights as I was,” she said. So she 45 to watch
51. A. writing B. acting C. studying D. searching
the gliders take flight and land.
52. A. teach B. offer C. sell D. show
Kenneth died in 2005. Eleven years later, Thompson 46 took to the skies herself, in a paraglider
53. A. skills B. tasks C. lessons D. performances
at the age of 80. Although some people get scared while flying, she said she just feels 47 . Thompson
54. A. necessary B. possible C. harmful D. awful
did her second paraglide when she turned 85.
55. A. threaten B. bother C. control D. surprise
Thompson asked the organizers about the age 48 for paragliding. They said: “Any age, as
long as you're 49 .” Thompson, now 86, plans her third flight for when she is 90. 第二节 语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
Thompson 50 living above her parents' shop in Belfast. At 18, she helped in the shop while 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A 1973 job ____56____ (apply) filled out by Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs has sold
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铁人中学 2023级高一下学期开学考试 英语 试题 考试时间： 2024 年 月
for $222,400 at auction in London (via iMore). The rare employment form went up for auction on Feb 24 74. Usually there is a speed l_________ of 30 km/h in towns or villages.
for a one-month bidding session. 75. As the old saying goes, “ One man’s meat is another man’s p__________.”
As we all expect, most businessmen are curious ____57____ the lives of those who have managed to 76. I was a smart-phone a_________ because my eyes were always on my little screen no matter where I
create large companies and what are the contents in the form. ____58____ (date) back to 1973, the form was.
was filled out with a handful of simple phrases containing spelling errors. Yet it gives a glimpse into the 77. Would you tell me if it’s _____________ (方便) for you
interests of ____59____ (ambition) young Jobs. In the form, he listed his special abilities ____60____ 78. This special school accepts all disabled students, r__________ of educational level and background.
“electronics tech or design engineer,” and wrote “yes” next to computer skills. However, the ____61____ 79. This sort of hot and spicy food is very ______________(典型的 ) of the food in the south of the
(invent) of the iPhone wrote “none” next to the column “Phone.” country.
Today, the company he was applying to ____62____ (remain) a mystery. However, in 1974 Jobs 80. It’s said that he has been a__________ to Tsinghua University.
joined Atari as a technician, ____63____ he worked with Steve Wozniak and two years later they
第四部分 应用文写作（满分 25分）
____64____ (found) Apple. Jobs is believed to have completed the form after ____65____ (drop) out of
假设你是李华, 来自英国的师生即将结束在你校为期两周的访问活动。请你写一篇英文发言稿,
Reed College in Portland, Oregon and it is listed as being in “very good condition,” with “light staining
在欢送会上代表学生会发言。内容包括：
and old clear tape to the top edge.”
1. 活动回顾；
2. 活动意义。
第三节 单词拼写（共 15小题，每小题 1分，共 15分）
要求：
根据首字母或汉义用单词的适当形式填空。
1. 文章开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数；
66. As is known to us all, the koala is u__________ to Australia.
2. 词数 100左右。
67. I don't think people are really __________(意识到) of how to live a green life.
Dear teachers and fellow students,
68. With the Labor Day a__________, many people are considering visiting some famous cultural
As the representative of the Students' Union, I, Li Hua, __________________________________
heritage sites.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
69. Have you made an a_________ to him for breaking his window
_____________________________________________________________________________________
70. She works in a post office and __________(递送) hundreds of letters every day.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
71. He came up with a s___________ to the problem almost by accident.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our school in the near future.
72. It took the old man quite a while to ___________(恢复) from his heart attack.
Thank you!
73. I do believe it is possible for different nations to live together in __________(融洽).
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英语答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 CCBAA 6-10 ACABC 11-15 CBABC 16-20 BCBAB
第二部分 阅读理解
第一节
21-23. DAC 24-27. BDAB 28-31 ACAD 32-35 ACBC
第二节 36-40 CFABE
第三部分语言运用
第一节
41-45 ACBBC 46-50 DBDAB 51-55 CACDB
第二节
56. application 57. about 58. Dating 59. ambitious 60. as
61. inventor 62. remains 63. where 64. founded 65. dropping
第三节
66. unique 67. aware 68. approaching 69. apology 70. delivers
71. solution 72. recover 73. harmony 74. limit 75. poison
76. addict 77. convenient 78. regardless 79. typical 80. admitted
第四部分 应用文写作
Dear teachers and fellow students,
As the representative of the Students’ Union, I, Li Hua, would like to extend our warmest
farewell to you as your two-week visit to our school comes to an end.
Looking back on the past two weeks, we have witnessed a variety of activities filled with
learning, laughter, and cultural exchange. Your presence has enriched our school life immensely,
and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to learn from you. Not only has your visit
strengthened the bond between our schools, but it has also opened up avenues for future
collaborations and exchanges.
In conclusion, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for choosing our school
as your host.
We look forward to welcoming you back to our school in the near future.
Thank you!
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录音原文
Text 1
W:Hi John.
M:Hi Jenny. Did you go to that party last week
W:No, I didn't.
M:Me, neither. Jonas went there anyway. And he made a new friend there.
Text 2
W:It's already ten past six. The magic show should have begun 10 minutes ago. What's wrong
M:Yes, but the announcement said it would be delayed about 20 minutes because of a sudden
accident. Didn't you see it
Text 3
M:I've always loved to visit old cities. Do you want to join me this weekend
W:Oh, I'm not keen on them. I'll go to the Grand Canyon with my brother. The beauties of nature
are amazing. Text 4
W:Oh my goodness. Your room is in a mess. You'd better clean it right now, or our mom will be
angry.
M:I know, I know. But my doctor asked me to lose weight. I need to go to the gym first.
Text 5
W:Wow, are these photos from your holiday
M:Yes. Look, this is my family in front of the biggest wooden temple in Japan.
W:It's really big. And your face is really red. Ha-ha…Oh, I love that one which attracts me a lot.
Text 6
W:How can I help you
M:I'd like a pair of fashionable sports shoes.
W:OK. ⑥Please look at this black pair.
M:⑥Sorry!I don't like the color. But I must say its style is my cup of tea.
W:Yes, they are designed by Carolyne, who is popular among young men. Oh, we've also got
brown ones.
M:Good. I want to try size forty-two.
W:Yes. Here you are.
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M:They fit me very well. ⑦How much are they
W:⑦360 yuan. But we are having a"buy one get one free"sale today.
M:⑦Great. I'll take this pair. And I'll take the other pair in white.
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W:Oh, hi Simon. ⑧I haven't seen you for quite a while since we graduated from the University of
London. M:Hi, Kate. It's been ages, hasn't it
W:Yeah. How are things
M:All good, thanks. ⑨ I'm just picking up something for dinner. It's a long day for me and my
wife. So neither of us fancies cooking tonight.
W:I know that feeling. ⑨ I only came in to buy some biscuits. But I should probably go and get
some other things as well .
M:Have you tried the Waitrose shortbread It's perfect with a cup of milk.
W:No, but that sounds delicious. I'll get some of these.
M:Yeah. ⑩ But Kate, we should get a coffee together. Are you free next Saturday
W:⑩Yes, sure. I'll be in touch with you. And I'll invite James too.
M:Good idea. OK. ⑩Hope we can chat soon. Enjoy your biscuits.
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M: Nina, why did you throw snow at your brother Alex
W: Come on, Dad. I just had a snowball fight with him.
M:But he said that he didn't know you were playing. Does this have anything to do with the
snowman W:Okay. You mean the one he knocked down Hmm…. no, I just wanted to have a
snowball fight.
M:Well, but you should be nicer to your brother. Go and say you're sorry to him. He is in the
bedroom on the second floor
W:②Okay, I'll do it now. After that I will go to Lily's. She invited Betty and me to watch a
movie at her house.
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M:⑩Hello, Bertha, take a seat, please. Could you tell me about yourself
W:Yep. I left school two years ago and worked in a factory for four months. I was out of work for
six months. Then I decided to go to college to study Tourism. And my father was a pilot, so I
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travelled a lot and I thought this might be useful.
M:I'm sure it was. Do you speak any other languages except English
W: Yes. I'm fluent in German and Spanish. I've learned French at school. And I'm learning
Italian at evening classes.
M:Excellent. Why did you apply for this job
W:Well, it's interesting and I want a job with career prospects.
M:I see. ⑩Well, what's your weakness
W:⑩Hmm…I'm a bit on the shy side in front of people. But I think I can overcome that by more
training.
M:OK. Our training will cover that. People usually become more confident with practice. Do you
have any experience of working in a travel agency
W:Yes. I did some admin, answered the phones and helped with bookings at Holidays You Go.
M:Great. ④ Then we'll inform you of the result within three days.
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