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余姚中学 2023学年第二学期质量检测高一英语学科试题卷
命题：张萍 审题：周俊婵
第一部分 听力（共两节，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。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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. Why does the man apologize to the woman
A. He pressed the wrong button.
B. He dropped her iPad.
C. He broke her purse.
2. What will the man do next
A. Have a get-together. B. Visit a company. C. Attend a meeting.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Mother and son. C. Brother and sister.
4. How does the man feel about the woman
A. Bored. B. Surprised. C. Annoyed.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Shopping lists. B. Eating habits. C. Cooking methods.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听
完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is the man asking for
A. Eric. B. Laura. C. Heather.
7. What will the woman do in about 20 minutes
A. Pass on a message. B. Make a phone call. C. Go shopping.
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听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。
8. What could the man see out of the window
A. A street. B. A parking lot. C. A garden.
9. What was the man disappointed at about the room
A. The fridge. B. The coffee maker. C. The TV.
听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。
10. How much did the man weigh two months ago
A. About 150 pounds. B. About 160 pounds. C. About 170 pounds.
11. How did the woman know how to lose weight
A. From a book. B. From a friend. C. From a cook.
12. What does the man plan to do
A. Change his diet. B. Learn about an author. C. Start to exercise regularly.
听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. What is the woman
A. A salesperson. B. A student. C. A shopkeeper.
14. What does the man think of Lana’s dog
A. Frightening. B. Lovely. C. Tiny.
15. Who is Rover
A. The woman’s friend. B. The man’s boss. C. Lana’s pet.
16. Why will the man go to the shopping center
A. To meet Lana. B. To have a wander. C. To buy a pair of shoes.
听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。
17. When did the speaker’s family start their traveling
A. On May 1st. B. On May 5th. C. On May 6th.
18. How did the speaker’s family go to Shillong from Guwahati
A. By car. B. By taxi. C. By train.
19. What do we know about Shillong
A. The climate wasn’t good.
B. The transport wasn’t convenient.
C. There weren’t many tourist attractions.
20. What did the speaker’s family do at the end of their vacation
A. They admired the sunrise.
B. They visited tea gardens.
C. They explored thick forests.
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第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15小题，每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Undergraduate Study-Computer Science
Cambridge was a pioneer of computer science and continues to lead its development. Our
course covers all aspects of modern computer science along with practical skills.
Subject requirements
ALevel Mathematics.
No former knowledge of programming is required.
Further guidance： A Level Further Mathematics is strongly encouraged. If unavailable,
we’d advise you to do as much additional pure maths and decision maths as possible. Good
performance in maths competitions can be an advantage of an application.
Please note, all applicants are required to take the Test of Mathematics for University
Admission(TMUA), for which you must be registered in advance.
Course costs
Tuition fees
Home students: 9,250/year
International students: 39,162/year
Additional course costs
Each year of study: Payment at the beginning of each year is required.
Year Copies of textbooks Cost
1 Part IA courses 150
2 Part IB courses 150- 250
3 Part II courses 150- 250
4 Part III courses 150- 250
For further Computer Science undergraduate admissions information, please click here:
www.cl.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate.
21.What is a must for applicants for Computer Science
A. Knowledge of programming. B. A Level Further Mathematics.
C. Top prizes in maths competitions. D. Registration for TMUA in advance.
22. How much should a freshman from China pay
A. 9,250. B. 9,400. C. 39,162. D. 39,312.
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23.Where is this text probably taken from
A. A website. B. Amagazine. C. A textbook. D. A newspaper.
B
I finally climbed into bed at 1:20 in the morning. My friends had helped me celebrate my
31st birthday in the basement apartment, where I lived.
Earlier in the day I had prepared for the unlikely event of a flood. We are about a third of a
mile from the banks of the Ahr River. It had been raining buckets that week and the government
had sent out a flood warning, though not for where I was. Still, I’d placed sandbags on the floor
outside my garden door and put electronics on tables. “Silly bro!” My friends laughed at me for
doing that, but I thought, why take a chance
As I drifted off to sleep, I was awakened by the sound of rushing water, as if I were lying
beside a waterfall. When I got off the bed, I was shocked that cold water was rising fast. In
darkness, I grabbed my cellphone and turned on the flashlight. When I stepped out of the bedroom,
I saw water shooting through the gaps of the door.
I began to panic. I knew I had to get out—fast! In bare feet, I started to make my way to the
only escape: the door that led upstairs to the main floor. Finally I made it to the door and tried
several times to pull it open even just a little bit, but the rushing water shut it again. I looked
around for anything I could use to keep it open. There in the corner was a coat rack（架子). I took
it and, once again, opened the door, throwing the coat rack between the door and the frame to keep
the door from shutting. Finally, I managed to make a gap just wide enough to squeeze（挤）
through and make it into the hallway.
I leaped onto the stairs and ran outside. I stood there in the darkness, wet through.What was
once a lovely street was now a waterscape, with floating ruins instead of people and cars. The
river had drowned the neighbourhood.
24.What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 2 imply
A. Better safe than sorry. B. It never rains but it pours.
C. A lost chance never returns. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
25.What was the author doing when water flooded in
A. Celebrating his birthday. B. Sleeping in the basement.
C. Placing sandbags by the door. D. Playing with electronic devices.
26.Which of the following might be the most difficult for the author during the escape
A. Making his way to the door. B. Finding a coat rack.
C. Keeping the door from shutting. D. Squeezing through the gap.
27.How did the author feel when standing on the street
A. Sad and shocked. B. Annoyed and anxious.
C. Surprised and disappointed. D. Puzzled and awkward.
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C
It was meant to connect us, make us smarter and our lives easier. And it has. But there’s at
least one corner of life where the Internet has made things so much more difficult: gift giving.
Once upon a time, if you were struggling to find a present for a loved one, there were easy
options to fall back on—DVDs, CDs, video games and other physical media. This wasn’t even
that long ago, but now it’s been snatched from our grasp by the Internet which offers us the chance,
at a relatively low cost, to watch, listen to or read whatever we want, whenever we want. With
everything already watched, listened to, or read, buying a present has become near impossible.
Therefore, we all have to work at becoming perfect gift givers, taking all factors into
consideration and searching high and low to seek out the ideal present. If we go the extra mile,
there’s less chance that the person we have in mind has already bought what we’re considering
online.
But as I now consider this exact plan of action, I’m thinking perhaps it’s not all that bad.
Maybe the Internet is delivering us a lesson, firm but fair: the era of half-baked present purchasing
is over and it’s time to go hard or go home.
In this era of immediate satisfaction, if you want to give someone a useful present, you do
have to actually go to the effort of sourcing something nice for them. Perhaps that’s making for a
more rewarding gift experience for all involved. And perhaps it also means fewer gifts that are
given as an excuse and end up being unused.
28. How is the topic of gift giving introduced in Paragraph 1
A. By demonstrating the prospect(前景) of the Internet.
B. By showing the difficulty in using the Internet.
C. By pointing out the shortcoming of the Internet.
D. By arguing about the possible benefits of the Internet.
29.What might be a reason for gift giving being difficult according to Paragraph 2
A. Numerous gift options. B. Relative high cost for presents.
C. Limited offer from digital giants. D. Easy access to the Internet versions.
30.What does the author suggest readers do
A. Purchase satisfactory gifts. B. Try to select a present.
C. Buy fewer gifts as an excuse. D. Make more valuable presents.
31.What might be the author’s attitude towards nowadays gift giving
A. Confused B. Critical C. Neutral D. Acceptable
D
In warming Pacific Northwest, summers are getting hotter and winters less cold, but the
atmospheric patterns that influence the weather aren’t necessarily expected to become stronger or
more frequent by the end of the century, according to a new study from Portland State University.
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That means that in an overall warmer climate, models suggest we’ll have the same variety of
atmospheric patterns as we have now, but the weather we experience from them will be warmer
and, in some cases, wetter.
Graham Taylor, a Ph. D. student in PSU’s Earth, Environment and Society program, and Paul
Loikith, associate professor of geography at PSU, applied a novel machine-learning approach to
assess to what degree the range of weather patterns over the Pacific Northwest will change under a
scenario (情景) of future warming using a suite of state-of-the-art climate models.
The study’s aim was to look at whether a warming climate would make certain types of
weather patterns and movements of air that on a large scale can influence whether it’s hotter than
average, colder than average, dry or wet—become more or less frequent or stronger or weaker.
“We get a certain number of patterns that bring us rain, patterns that bring us heat waves and
patterns that are average,” Taylor said. “The range and strength of those patterns isn’t projected to
necessarily change, but they will be within a much warmer climate.”
For example, the study does not show that heat domes, which became part of the public’s
vocabulary after the deadly weather event in June 2021, will become more common or stronger—
it only shows that they will be hotter when they do occur.
“Global warming is making everything warmer,” Loikith said. “Hot summer patterns are
getting hotter, but we’re not seeing a shift towards more hot patterns according to these models.
It’s just more hot weather because everything’s hotter.”
The study also found that the models show an increase in rainfall over the Pacific Northwest
in most seasons except summer in a warmer future.
32. What was the machine-learning approach used for
A. Finding ways to prevent global warming.
B. Creating a relatively cold weather scenario.
C. Exploring the factors leading to warm climate.
D. Knowing about the change of weather patterns.
33. Which can best replace the word “projected” underlined in paragraph 5
A. Expected. B. Adjusted. C. Designed. D. Revised.
34. What statement does Loikith agree with
A. Less rainfall leads to global warming.
B. The weather will be hotter and hotter.
C. More weather patterns will appear soon.
D. Winters will become colder and colder.
35. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A. Why Are We Experiencing Hotter Weather
B. When Will Global Warming Influence Weather
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C. HowWill Weather Patterns Change in the Future
D. What Causes an Increase in Rainfall in Most Seasons
第二节（共 5小题，每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
Despite the many ways to communicate, good communicators share in common important
principles and techniques that enable them to communicate effectively. The characteristics of good
communicators cut across all languages and cultures. Becoming a good communicator has many
benefits and advantages. 36 .
Good communicators listen. Listening is an important component of communicating
effectively. It shows other people that you are sincere and interested in what they are saying.
37 . Listening enables you to weigh and evaluate various issues before you produce a response.
Good communicators communicate clearly whether in writing, speaking or gesturing. In
terms of speaking, good communicators project their voices with a firm tone to ensure that people
can literally understand them. In terms of writing, good communicators use the appropriate words
to convey different senses of meaning. 38 .
Good communicators organize their thoughts to ensure that what they communicate comes
out in an organized fashion. 39 . Good communicators also organize what they say into concise
statements that are easy to understand by the listeners. This way it is not too difficult for listeners
to follow what they say.
40 . When a speaker shows that she is genuine about what she says, listeners are likely to
believe the speaker because of the sincerity with which she speaks. Sincere communicators
usually communicate convincingly because they are willing to put their beliefs on the line for the
sake of communicating the truth.
A. Good communicators are sincere.
B. Also, it allows you to correctly respond to people.
C. Good communicators must have a strong vocabulary.
D. Good communicators have sympathy for others’ suffering.
E. But what kind of qualities does a good communicator have
F. The meaning of communication is to help people understand each other.
G. This allows them the ability to make a clear explanation with examples and illustrations.
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）
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My childhood was mostly silent. It was full of love, laughter, anger and sadness like any
family, but these things occurred 41 . The knowledge instilled(灌输 ) in me was 42 by
watching my mother as she moved through her silent world.
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I loved to watch her hands, which were always 43 me things by showing me how, as she
watered, weeded and dug her garden. The hands were rough with cuts and 44 , but filled with
wisdom.
Sometimes, those same hands spoke to me literally. Basic 45 language started in the family
quite suddenly but then 46 just as quickly. My mother 47 that lip-reading was quicker. She
would look at me intently and 48 words such as, “watch this” or “this is how”, or “never touch
this plant”. We often went for hours like this, 49 a word spoken and yet we were talking in
various ways the whole time.
As I grew up, I began to 50 why my mother spent so much time in her garden. Her
deafness had come during an era of little tolerance for diversity, and much 51 of disability. The
world outside was demanding and unforgiving while her garden was full of kindness and 52 .
For her it was the only place under her 53 .
My mother’s knowledge is deeply 54 inside me. I now have gardening hands, with cuts
and scars, and cherish their 55 . With any luck my kids will have them one day, too.
41. A. quickly B. constantly C. quietly D. normally
42. A. passed down B. brought up C. laid down D. made up
43. A. serving B. awarding C. sparing D. teaching
44. A. spots B. lines C. marks D. scars
45. A. pose B. sign C. signal D. wave
46. A. failed B. progressed C. stopped D. spread
47. A. regretted B. insisted C. predicted D. suspected
48. A. mouth B. eye C. nose D. finger
49. A. likely B. simply C. barely D. merely
50. A. indicate B. understand C. wonder D. confirm
51. A. recognition B. confusion C. disapproval D. credit
52. A. acceptance B. innovation C. evidence D. guidance
53. A. investigation B. strategy C. guarantee D. control
54. A. involved B. buried C. applied D. choked
55. A. roughness B. flexibility C. strength D. softness
第二节（共 10小题，每小题 1.5分，满分 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park
(GPNP). 56 (cover) an area about three times 57 size of Yellowstone National Park, the
GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country. The plan will extend protection to a
significant number of areas that 58 (be) previously unprotected, bringing many of the existing
protected areas for giant pandas under one authority 59 (increase) effectiveness and reduce
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inconsistencies in management.
After a three-year pilot period, the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP 60
(design) to reflect the guiding principle of “protecting the authenticity and integrity (完整性) of
natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, 61
leaving behind precious natural assets (资产) for future generations”. The GPNP’s main goal is to
improve connectivity between separate 62 (population) and homes of giant pandas, and 63
(eventual) achieve a desired level of population in the wild.
Giant pandas also serve 64 an umbrella species, bringing protection to a host of plants and
animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide
stronger protection for all the species 65 live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly
improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.
第四部分 写作（共两节、满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15分）
假如你是李华, 在 3月的世界野生动植物日(World Wildlife Day) 到来之际, 给同学们写一封
英语倡议书,内容包括:
1.保护野生动物的重要性;
2.可采取的措施;
3.发出呼吁。
注意: 1.词数 80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
第二节（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，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
There I was stuck AGAIN. This was the same feeling that overwhelms me every year. But
this year it was different, because if I failed this exam I would not graduate. I sat there, panic
stricken, unable to move. Pressure crushed in on me. What if I could not go to high school Would
Dad and Mum kick me out of their house
I took two deep breaths and looked up. I could see the teacher pacing up and down. The
classroom was dead silent except for the clock. Tick Tock. Tick Tock. I checked the clock for the
third time. Ten minutes left! I clenched (握紧 ) and unclenched my fist in an attempt to calm
myself. Think! I told myself. I knew I could do this. My hand couldn’t help trembling. Then I
scribbled (胡乱写下) the first few words that hit me.
“It isn’t my fault...”
I stared blankly at those words. At the corner of my eye, I could see my teacher walking
towards me. She was checking on our progress! Dread (害怕) built up within me. Then, I glanced
at the four words again. Without any warning, my hand moved to write.
Hair on my arms stood as the teacher leaned in and started to read my work. I peered over to
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see my teacher’s expression, praying that my work had not brought in disappointment. To my
astonishment, she displayed a clear satisfaction! That was good, wasn’t it I hurriedly looked
down at my essay.
I skimmed it through. I felt proud. Now, there’s something I was still worried about. I
checked the clock. Two minutes left! I was still writing!
I bit my lip, took a deep breath, and concentrated on writing. I heard the teacher leave.
“There’s one minute left. Please check your work.” the teacher reminded us.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
Paragraph 1:
“One minute left ” I exclaimed._______________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
A week later, the teacher handed the papers back to us._______________________________
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余姚中学2023学年第二学期质量检测高一英语 第四部分 写 作 （共15分）
答题卷
Dear fellow students，
姓名： 班级： 考场/座位号：
考 号
注意事项

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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 分） 30
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第二部分 阅 读理解（共两节，满分50分）
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Li H ua
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第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 3 0 分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41 [A] [B] [C] [D] 46 [A] [B] [C] [D] 51 [A] [B] [C] [D]
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45 [A] [B] [C] [D] 50 [A] [B] [C] [D] 55 [A] [B] [C] [D]
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. 57. 58. 59. 60.
61. 62. 63. 64. 65.
第二节（满分25分）
“One m inute left ” I e xclaimed.
请勿在此区域作答或
者做任何标记
A week l ater, the teacher handed the p apers b ack t o u s.第一部分 听力
1-5 BCCBB 6-10 CABAB 11-15 AABAC 16-20 CBACA
第二部分 阅读
21-23 DDA 24-27 ABCA 28-31 CDBD 32-35 DABC 36-40 EBCGA
第三部分 完形
41-45 CADDB 46-50 CBACB 51-55 CADBA
第四部分 语法
56.Covering 57.the 58.were 59.to increase 60.is designed
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应用文：
As World Wildlife Day is approaching , I’m calling on all of you to take action to protect wild animals.
Wild animals, the treasure of the planet, are of vital importance to the environmental balance. Thus, preserving them promises great benefits for the harmony shared between humans and the nature. However, many wild animals are in danger of dying out due to humans’ harmful activities. Now it’s high time that we should seek for solutions to protecting them.Firstly, the public should promote the awareness of protecting the wildlife.What’s more, our governments should pass laws to forbid hunting and killing precious animals. As senior students, leaflets about wild animals can be made to call on more people to take part in the protection.In addition, we shouldn’t purchase any product made from the wild animals.
Let’s join hands and take action immediately.
续写：
“One minute left ” I exclaimed. Everybody looked at me weirdly. I looked down, feeling ashamed. But I had to finish the paper. I tried to ignore everything and continue writing. One more word, I said to myself, come on. Just like this, I forced myself to concentrate and willed my hand to scribble whatever popped up on my mind. “Time’s up! Put your pens down. Please hand in your test paper to me in the front.” the teacher announced. I finished! I put down my pen, breathing a sigh of relief, and then I stood up and limped towards the teacher to hand it in—my legs felt like noodles, thanks to the extreme tension.
A week later, the teacher handed the papers back to us. It was the time for truth! I folded my paper and held it tightly in my hands, shilly-shallying about whether to check the result in front of my classmates. Finally I decided I should face my fate bravely and unfolded it. It was an “A”! I could not believe my eyes. How could it be It was the first time in my life that I had got an “A”. I turned to look at my teacher. Our eyes met. She nodded and gave me a big smile! At that point, I made a firm resolution: I’d be more hard-working and more confident, so that I wouldn’t be stuck and panic like this again in high school.
听力原文：
(Text 1)
W: I have to get something out of my purse. Will you hold this for me
M: Sure. Oops. I accidentally let the iPad fall. Is it broken
W: Let me have a look. The home button, the power button ... Don’t worry. Everything is OK.
(Text 2)
W: Mike and I are getting together for dinner. Do you want to come with us
M: Yeah, that would be nice. I have a meeting in about ten minutes. I can meet you afterward if that’s OK.
W: That’s fine. Who is you meeting with
M: The Boston Insurance Company.
(Text 3)
M: Mom saw that I needed a new backpack, so she’s going to take us shopping today!
W: I wonder if I will get some new shoes today.
M: Why You already have so many!
W: Those don’t fit me anymore.
(Text 4)
M: Hey Mary, I’m tired. Would you mind driving for a while
W: I would like to, but I don’t know how to drive.
M: Really Don’t you have a license I thought everyone had a license.
(Text 5)
W: Do you cook vegetables
M: I cook vegetables or I eat vegetables fresh. For example, I’ll cut up a cucumber, and put some salt on it and eat with my lunch.
W: I love vegetable sticks, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks.
(Text 6)
W: Hello
M: Hi, is Heather there, please
W: Sorry, I think you have the wrong number.
M: Is this 617-228-2289
W: Yes. Who are you looking for again
M: Heather Johnson.
W: Oh, I thought you said Laura, but Heather’s not here right now. She went to the store to buy some groceries. Would you like to leave a message
M: Yes, would you please tell her Eric Martin called
W: OK. Heather will be back in about 20 minutes. I’ll tell her you called.
M: Thanks.
(Text 7)
W: Is your room okay
M: Well, it’s certainly big enough. There’s also plenty of space in the bathroom.
W: That’s good.
M: I wish I had a view of the garden of the hotel, though. There’s nothing to see except the cars in the parking garage.
W: You could always change.
M: I guess so, but I can’t be bothered. Anyway, it’s great to have a big, flat-screen TV. There’s also a coffee maker, so I can make coffee whenever I want it. I was a little disappointed that there was nothing — not even a bottle of water — in the refrigerator when I checked in. But I called down and asked them to fill it up, and they did that right away.
(Text 8)
M: Wow, I’m really getting fat. I’ve gained 10 pounds in the last two months.
W: How much do you weigh
M: I think about 170 pounds.
W: Do you exercise regularly
M: Not recently, because I’m meeting a tight deadline.
W: What kind of foods do you eat
M: I usually get take-out or fast food because I don’t have enough time to cook.
W: I was reading a diet book the other day. It said that if you eat meat and nothing else, you’ll lose weight quickly. One of my friends told me he tried it and lost 20 pounds.
M: That sounds good, but I’m not sure how long I could do that. Well, I think I’m going to try it anyway. Who’s the author
W: I can’t remember. It’s not that popular. When I get home I’ll check and give you a call.
(Text 9)
W: Hey, Joe! It’s good to see you.
M: I haven’t seen you for a few days. How’s it going
W: Not bad. I’m so busy with the classes I’m taking. How about you
M: I’m okay. My job’s really busy this time of year, too. You know, it’s the sales season now. My boss requires higher sales. What’s new with you
W: Nothing much. I’m on my way to the shopping center. Hey, do you remember Lana She’s over there. She’s always at the shopping center!
M: Who Oh yeah. I remember Lana. She’s the one with the scary-looking dog. I don’t want to hang out with that dog!
W: Ha! You aren’t afraid of that lovely tiny dog, are you Well, I’m sure Rover isn’t there.
M: Actually, I’m headed to the shopping center later, anyway. There’s a huge sale going on. I think they’re open extra late. If I get there before you leave, maybe I’ll see you. I’m not leaving until I have some new shoes!
(Text 10)
M: The summer vacation in New Delhi begins in May 1st every year. Much before it began we started planning how to spend it. I suggested that we should go to Shillong. But my sister insisted that we see Darjeeling. My father decided that we would go to both places with one month’s stay at each place.
So, it was decided that we would be going first to Shillong and then to Darjeeling. We left the New Delhi Railway Station four days after the vacation began. It was a very long and tiring journey. The train reached Guwahati in the evening.
The next day, early in the morning we drove to Shillong. We stayed there for nearly a month in the hotel. The climate was no doubt cool and pleasant, but there were very few places of interest.
We left Shillong on June 4th. On our way to Darjeeling, we traveled by train. We saw thick forests and beautiful tea gardens. We reached Darjeeling at about noon. We took a taxi and went to a hotel where reservations had been earlier arranged by my father. One day we went to the Tiger Hills by taxi at 4 a.m. to enjoy the famous sunrise. It was a wonderful sight which we had never seen before. And that was the last day of our vacation.

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