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成都七中 2023—2024 学年度下期高 2026 届半期考试
英语试题
（总分：150分 考试时间：120分钟）
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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。
1. Why is the man going to Florida
A. To buy a cat. B. To attend a meeting. C. To take yoga classes.
2. How will the woman go to school
A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.
3. What is the woman doing
A. Drawing a map. B. Making a travel plan. C. Preparing for a class.
4. What can we know about the woman
A. She lied to the man.
B. She didn’t have a bike.
C. Her mother made up a story.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. Rainforests. B. Animals. C. Weather.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7小题。
6. What’s the girl going to do this afternoon
A. Have a biology test.
B. Work in the restaurant.
C. Go to Miss Defoe’s office.
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7. Why is the girl going to give up biology
A. She isn’t fond of the subject.
B. She wants to take another course.
C. She has missed too many classes.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10小题。
8. Where is Susan going
A. Australia. B. Canada. C. Britain.
9. Who insists on taking the trip by air
A. Susan’s husband. B. Susan’s children. C. Susan’s parents.
10. What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13小题。
11. Where are the speakers
A. In Rome. B. In America. C. In England.
12. Why does the woman feel envious
A. It rains less often in England.
B. There is more sunshine in Rome.
C. Americans know how to enjoy themselves.
13. What does the man think attracts tourists to Rome
A. The beautiful scenery. B. The delicious food. C. The tasteful wine.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16小题。
14. When will most of the exams end
A. By this Friday. B. By January 23rd. C. By January 26th.
15. How many students are there in the man’s dorm (寝室)
A. Four. B. Five. C. Six.
16. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Make a video. B. Plan the party. C. Give Mark a call.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20小题。
17. What does the speaker say about the dolphin
A. It is man’s largest friend.
B. It is man’s favorite animal.
C. It is man’s most intelligent friend.
18. What were those dolphin paintings mainly made of
A. Glass. B. Wood. C. Stones.
19. How many dolphin themes were there at the exhibition
A. About 100. B. About 150. C. About 750.
20. Who is Pandora
A. An organizer. B. A dolphin. C. A reporter.
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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 60 分）
第一节（共 19 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分）
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。
A
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CAR RENTAL IN CANADA
When you fly into Canada you don’t have many choices. A car is often the only way to reach the spectacular
destinations which Canada is famous for. Most major car rental companies have offices at airports, towns and cities
across the country.
What do you need in order to rent a car in Canada
● Valid Driver’s license and International Driver’s Permit if your license is not in English or French.
● When picking up your car, you may have to show your passport and a return airline ticket.
● Credit Card for the deposit – renting a car in Canada without a credit card is impossible.
Fly-Drive Packages from Home
You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time
in advance. Rental cost varies greatly, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle and length of rental.
Minimum Age
The driver has to be at least 21 years old and have a minimum of 12 months of driving experience in order to
rent a car in Canada. A “Young Renter Fee” will be applied to your car rental if you are between the ages of 21 and
24 and will be charged on top of the rental rate.
Insurance (保险)
Most car rental companies in Canada offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) for an additional charge. Some
credit card companies include CDW insurance on car rentals when you use their cards to pay for the rental. Check
your credit card’s terms and conditions.
Fuel and Service Stations
Most rental cars use unleaded gas. Remember, driving distances in Canada are long and a large amount of your
vacation cost will go towards gas. Filling up in larger cities is usually cheaper than in small towns. If you are heading
up to the Northwest Territories, gas prices will be much higher than in the south.
Cross-Border Travel
Some rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across borders, like from Canada to the US or across
provinces. If this is the case, watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.
21. In which situation do you need to pay extra fees for your car rental in Canada
A. You book a fly-drive package from home.
B. You have no passport or return airline ticket.
C. You are 22 with one-year driving experience.
D. You use a credit card offering CDW insurance.
22. What are you encouraged to do when you rent a car in Canada
A. Use GPS to find your way. B. Provide a license in English.
C. Fill up the car in large cities. D. Drive across borders to America.
23. On which website can you most probably find the passage
A. www. B. www.
C. www. D. www.
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B
On a cold morning in May, I received a fascinating email from a high school friend, inviting me to a 10-day all-
female surfing adventure in Portugal. The offer was irresistible, and I instantly knew my answer was yes. The trip
seemed simple enough. Ten women, ranging from 30 to 45 years old, all strangers, would gather on the Portuguese
coast to embrace the challenge of surfing the Atlantic waves. As a fan of travel, I quickly sought permission from my
boss for this once-in-a-lifetime journey.
Through my 33 years, I’ve observed a common adult tendency: we often limit ourselves to improving skills we
already have. There’s a certain pride in improving our expert knowledge, becoming increasingly knowledgeable in
our chosen fields, yet unintentionally, this focus often leaves other skills undeveloped and leads to ignoring other
areas of potential growth.
Two days later, I arrived in Ericeira, a charming surf town, where I met my surfing group. Despite our different
personalities and backgrounds, we were all united in a passionate desire to challenge ourselves, learn, tackle and
grow.
The shores at Ericeira, where the beginners learn to surf, are shallow and covered with slippery rocks. They
make for softer waves but are difficult to navigate (驾驭). Guided by our amazing coaches, together, we faced the
waves. Sometimes, it poured with rain, and the waves crashed around us, but we were still out there. And with every
slip and fall, words of encouragement filled the air. Honestly, I probably spent most of my days frozen to the bone,
but that didn’t matter because a new level of genuine joy and personal achievement had been unlocked. Learning a
new skill taught me the humbleness that can come from doing badly at something new, and the pride that develops
when you finally manage to grasp something you’ve been working on.
While surfing might not be my calling, trying it out inspired me to take more risks in life, to step outside of my
comfort zone and to never stop believing in myself. You never know what you’re capable of if you don’t go out there
and try.
24. What motivated the author to join the surf trip to Portugal
A. The desire to meet and enjoy a challenge.
B. The opportunity to improve existing skills.
C. The need to reconnect with a high school friend.
D. The chance to undertake work duties in Portugal.
25. What is the author’s view on adults focusing on mastering one field
A. It narrows one’s abilities. B. It is essential for career success.
C. It disturbs one’s work-life balance. D. It brings them the greatest pride.
26. Which of the following words best describe the author’s surfing experiences
A. Tough but rewarding. B. Common and inspiring.
C. Dull and discouraging. D. Relaxing but unpredictable.
27. What wisdom does the author want to express with the experience
A. The importance of being an expert in one field.
B. The benefit of traveling with unknown companions.
C. The need to seek professional training in all new skills.
D. The idea of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.
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C
When my father was dying, I traveled a thousand miles from home to be with him in his last days. It was far
more heartbreaking than I’d expected, one of the most difficult and painful times in my life. After he passed away I
stayed alone in his apartment. There were so many things to deal with. It all seemed endless. I was lonely. I hated the
silence of the apartment.
But one evening the silence was broken: I heard crying outside. I opened the door to find a little cat on the steps.
Thin and poor, he looked the way I was. I brought him inside and gave him a can of fish. He ate it and then almost
immediately fell sound asleep.
The next morning I checked with neighbors and learned that the cat had been given up by his owner who’d
moved out. So the little cat was there all alone, just like I was. As I walked back to the apartment, I tried to figure out
what to do with him. Having something else to take care of seemed like the very last thing I needed. But as soon
as I opened the apartment door he came running and jumped into my arms. It was clear from that moment he had no
intention of going anywhere. I started calling him Willis, in honor of my father’s best friend.
From then on, things grew easier. With Willis in my lap, time seemed to pass much more quickly. When the time
finally came for me to return home I had to decide what to do about Willis. There was absolutely no way I would
leave without him.
It’s now been five years since my father died. Over the years, several people have commented on how nice it
was of me to rescue the cat. But I know that we rescued each other. I may have given him a home but he gave me
something greater.
28. How did the writer feel when she first saw the cat
A. Happy. B. Sad. C. Doubtful. D. Excited.
29. What does the underlined sentence in the third paragraph mean
A. The author needed to do something else badly.
B. The author lacked the experience of raising a cat.
C. The author couldn’t decide what to do in the situation.
D. The author was too busy and heartbroken to keep a cat.
30. What can we learn about Willis from the passage
A. He ensured the safety of the apartment.
B. He didn’t like staying in the apartment.
C. He was abandoned by his previous owner.
D. He was found outside the author’s own home.
31. What’s the author’s main purpose in writing the passage
A. To highlight the benefits of being one with nature.
B. To share tips on how to take good care of animals.
C. To remind people to cherish their family members.
D. To appreciate the cat’s company and healing power.
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D
Technology seems to discourage slow, careful reading. Reading on a screen tires your eyes and makes it harder
for you to keep your place. Online writing tends to be more skimmable (易略读的) and list-like than print. The
neuroscientist Mary Walt argued recently that this new standard of skim reading is producing “an invisible, game-
changing transformation” in how readers process words. The neuronal circuit (神经回路) that maintains and supports
the brain’s ability to read now prefers the rapid absorption of information.
We shouldn’t overplay this danger. All readers skim. From about the age of nine, our eyes start to skim quickly
across the page, reading only about a quarter of the words properly, and filling in the gaps by inference. Nor is there
anything new in these fears about declining attention spans (持续时间). So far, the anxieties have proved to be false
alarms. “Quite a few critics have been worried about attention spans lately and see very short stories as signs of
cultural decline,” the American author Selvin Brown wrote. “No one ever said that poems were evidence of short
attention spans.”
And yet the Internet has certainly changed the way we read. For a start, it means that there is more to read,
because more people than ever are writing. And digital writing is meant for rapid release and response. This mode of
writing and reading can be interactive and fun. But often it treats other people’s words as something to be quickly
taken as materials to say something else. Everyone talks over the top of everyone else, eager to be heard.
Perhaps we should slow down. Reading is constantly promoted as a source of personal achievement. But this
argument often emphasizes “enthusiastic” “passionate” or “eager” reading, none of which words suggest slow, quiet
absorption. To a slow reader, a piece of writing can only be fully understood by immersing oneself in the words and
their slow understanding of a line of thought.
The human need for this kind of deep reading is too tenacious for any new technology to destroy. We often
assume that technological change can’t be stopped and happens in one direction, so that older media like “dead-tree”
books are kicked out by newer, more virtual forms. In practice, older technologies can coexist with new ones. The
Kindle has not killed off the printed book any more than the car killed off the bicycle. We still want to enjoy slowly-
formed ideas and carefully-chosen words. Even in a fast-moving age, there is time for slow reading.
32. Which statement would Selvin Brown probably agree
A. Online writing harms careful reading.
B. Fears of attention spans are unnecessary.
C. The situation of cultural decline is serious.
D. Poetry reading helps lengthen attention spans.
33. What is TRUE about digital writing
A. It demands writers to abandon traditional writing modes.
B. It depends heavily on frequent interaction with the readers.
C. It leads to too much talking and not enough deep reflection.
D. It prepares readers for enthusiastic, passionate or eager reading.
34. What does the underlined word “tenacious” in the last paragraph mean
A. Deep-rooted. B. Widely-acknowledged.
C. Slowly-changed. D. Rarely-noticed.
35. Which can be the best title for this article
A. Slow Reading is Here to Stay
B. The Wonder of Deep Reading
C. The Internet is Changing the Way We Read
D. Digital vs Print: A Life-and-Death Struggle
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E
Sharks and their relatives are some of the most threatened vertebrates (脊椎动物) on Earth. Coral reefs (珊瑚
礁) provide homes for countless fish species that are vital for fisheries and are therefore an especially important
ecosystem for humans – and one where the decline of shark populations seems to be especially sharp.
The study by Simpfendorfer with his team is the result of an act of worldwide cooperation called the Global
FinPrint Project. The data analyzed include more than 20,000 hours of standardized underwater video taken at nearly
400 reefs in 67 countries around the world. It reveals declines of 60 to 73% of once-abundant coral reef shark species
at reefs around the world. The global conservation status of sharks and rays (鳐鱼) is worse than a decade ago and is
even more concerning for some groups of sharks.
However, the findings of Simpfendorfer with his team include signs of hope and a clear path forward. Their
results show that although shark populations in many reefs had declined, some healthy reef shark populations
remained. The reefs with healthier shark populations had some important similarities: they tended to be in the waters
of high-income countries with stronger natural resource management laws and rules. Unfortunately, such countries
were relatively rare, and lower-income countries tended to have fewer resources for eco-friendly management.
The most unexpected result of the study is that a decline or complete loss of shark species in one reef was not
always associated with similar changes in nearby reefs. They found that one reef could be overfished so badly that a
once-common reef shark species was totally gone, but another reef a short distance away could have healthy
populations of that same species.
The problem is clear – animals that provide ecosystem services that are vital for human food security and
livelihoods are disappearing at an alarming rate. The loss of sharks and the ecosystem services they provide represents
an ecological disaster that can cause substantial harm to humans.
36. What can we learn about the study from the second paragraph
A. It was directed by the Global FinPrint Project.
B. It was to find out the reasons for ocean pollution.
C. It analyzed data about shark species in coral reefs.
D. Certain sharks were found endangered in the study.
37. Why could healthy reef shark populations remain in some areas
A. Citizens there had a strong environmental awareness.
B. Science and economics were improving fast in such areas.
C. The waters in these areas were suitable for sharks to live in.
D. They were well-developed areas with strict environmental laws.
38. What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs
A. Human beings are taking action to approach the problem.
B. Overfishing is a contributing factor to the decline of sharks.
C. It’s uncertain whether humans cause the decrease of sharks.
D. Distances between reefs affect the number of shark species.
39. What’s the text mainly about
A. A sharp decline of reef sharks. B. Possible recovery of reef sharks.
C. Global cooperation of ocean protection. D. Amazing discovery of coral reefs.
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第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有
两项为多余选项。
It’s happened to all of us: a song comes on the radio, and we are immediately transported back to a time in our
past. 40
There are a few things that connect music with our memories. Music is often a necessary element of many
important life events, and it is also very effective in attracting our attention. 41 Besides, the emotional nature
of music helps make it particularly memorable.
We often become familiar with a piece of music because we hear it as background music. The more familiar a
piece of music is, the more effective it is in bringing back memories. 42 The reason is that we are far more
likely to hear a song over and over again than to watch a film or a TV programme in the same way.
Tiffany Jenkins, writing for a culture column, has a different opinion: 43 She tells us how throughout
history oral cultures have passed important knowledge from generation to generation through songs because of this
characteristic. The rhythm (韵律) and rhyme in lines of songs all serve as memory aids.
44 This fact corresponds with what many experts call the “reminiscence bump (怀旧性记忆)”, where
older adults (over forty) have increased recollection of events that occurred during their teenage years and early
adulthood.
It’s clear that our memories and music are closely linked – to the point that music is being used to help
Alzheimer’s disease sufferers access memories that they thought they had lost.
A. Familiarity is important.
B. Music itself is easy to remember.
C. But what makes music so effective in doing this
D. Our musical preference usually forms during our teens.
E. This applies to music more than other cultural products.
F. Pop music especially can be connected with an important memory.
G. Music and these life events are likely to be linked together in our memories.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
Listening, speaking, reading and writing are necessary to everyday life, where language is the primary 45
for expression and communication. Studying how people use language — what words and phrases we unknowingly
46 — can help us better understand ourselves and why we 47 the way we do.
Stanford linguists attempt to 48 what is individual and general about the language we use. They also try
to find how it came into use and the ways it 49 over time. After researches, they have found that even the
smallest differences in language use are 50 the speakers’ belief, according to research. One study finds that a(n)
51 harmless sentence, such as “girls are as good as boys at math,” can in some way 52 sexist stereotypes
(性别刻板印象). The statement’s grammatical form suggests that being good at math is more 53 for boys than
girls, the researchers said. Language can play a(n) 54 role in showing how we and others understand the world.
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Studying other languages helps us have a better understanding of 55 around the world. People speak about
7,000 languages worldwide. Although there are a lot of similar things among languages, each one is 56 , both in
its structure and in the way it reflects the culture of the people who speak it. Dan Jurafsky, the Professor in Humanities
and chair of the Department of Linguistics at Stanford, advised that we shouldn’t only 57 on our own language.
Studying other languages and how they develop can help us understand what is 58 in humans’ different ways
of communicating with one another.
“Understanding what different groups of people say and why is the first step in deciding how we can 59
people together,” Jurafsky said.
45. A. tool B. tradition C. policy D. interest
46. A. invent B. choose C. recall D. pronounce
47. A. behave B. learn C. record D. acknowledge
48. A. create B. guide C. determine D. maintain
49. A. changes B. stays C. appears D. strengthens
50. A. ahead of B. related to C. away from D. focused on
51. A. seemingly B. currently C. totally D. enormously
52. A. recognise B. replace C. reduce D. reflect
53. A. specific B. difficult C. formal D. natural
54. A. small B. passive C. different D. essential
55. A. communication B. thought C. translation D. distance
56. A. limited B. useful C. unique D. ideal
57. A. pass B. centre C. live D. turn
58. A. found B. settled C. aroused D. missed
59. A. rule B. take C. bring D. raise
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 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The classical gardens of Suzhou, Jiangsu province, date back to the 6th century 60. ____________ the city was
founded as the capital of the Wu Kingdom. Today, more than 50 of these gardens are still in 61. ____________ (exist),
nine of which 62. ____________ (be) regarded as the finest embodiments (化身) of Chinese “Mountain and Water”
gardens.
Built in the 11th century on the site of an earlier destroyed garden, Canglang Pavilion has the 63. ____________
(long) history among all the existing classical gardens in Suzhou. Naturally 64. ____________ (lay) out and well
designed, it is called one of the four best gardens in Suzhou. The garden looks simple but natural. Without rich
65. ____________ (decorate), it combines buildings with scenery so well 66. ____________ the whole garden
appears to be naturally endowed (赋予). Since many of the 67. ____________ (origin) features of the garden have
been preserved, the garden has high historical and artistic value.
The classical gardens of Suzhou are the most vivid specimens (样本) of culture from the East Yangtze Delta
region, 68. ____________ area known for its historical significance, in the 11th to 19th centuries. The underlying
literature, art, and craftsmanship 69. ____________ (show) in the architecture and gardening perfectly reflect social,
cultural, scientific, and technological developments of this period.
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第四部分 词汇基础与写作（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 单词拼写（共 20 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 10 分）
根据首字母和中文提示，写出正确的单词；每空一词。在答题卡上作答时，请写出完整单词。
70. It would be an e__________________ (夸张) to say that the movie changed my life, but it definitely broadened
my perspectives.
71. The i__________________ (难以置信的) view from the mountaintop left us speechless.
72. After the performance, the audience all stood up to a__________________ (鼓掌).
73. A__________________ (专心致志的) in her book, she didn’t notice the time passing by until it was dark outside.
74. The weather forecast influences our plans for outdoor activities to some e__________________ (程度).
75. Considering the b __________________ (预算), we’d better buy necessities only.
76. This little s__________________ (纪念品) brought back a flood of delightful memories every time I saw it.
77. Every man is a piece of the c__________________ (大陆), a part of the main.
78. Many d__________________ (鹿) moved gracefully through a snow-capped forest to drink from the stream.
79. The professor is d__________________ (致力) to preserving the history of the local area.
80. This documentary exposed the c__________________ (残忍) of finning, reflecting the urgent need for protecting
sharks.
81. Fostering green finance is a long-term and complex task closely linked to s__________________ (可持续的)
development.
82. Unfortunately, the athlete’s performance was s__________________ (严重地) affected by injuries.
83. Weather p__________________ (允许), we’ll go hiking this weekend to enjoy the beauty of nature together.
84. The aim of this c__________________ (活动) is to raise students’ environmental awareness.
85. Learning s__________________ (策略) are defined as approaches that learners employ to accomplish academic
tasks.
86. Whenever you feel annoyed, take a deep b__________________ (呼吸) and slowly exhale to help calm your
mind.
87. It’s important not to underestimate the c__________________ (复杂性) of humanity.
88. Do you prefer the former or the l__________________ (后者)
89. As the students grew older, they became more i__________________ (独立的) of their parents and took on more
responsibilities.
第二节 书面表达（满分 20 分）
你校正在组织英语作文比赛，主题为“如何处理人际关系冲突”。请你结合自身经历写一篇短文参赛，
内容包括：
(1) 存在的冲突；
(2) 如何处理；
(3) 你的感受。
注意：
(1) 词数 100 字左右；
(2) 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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英语试题答案
听力
1-5 BBCAA 6-10 CCBAA 11-15 CBBAC 16-20 CCBAB
阅读理解
21-23 CCC 24-27 AAAD 28-31 BDCD 32-35 BCAA 36-39 CDBA 40-44 CGEBD
完形填空
45-49 ABACA 50-54 BADDD 55-59 ACBBC
语法填空
60. when 61. existence 62. are 63. longest 64. laid
65. decoration(s) 66. that 67. original 68. an 69. showed/shown
单词拼写
70. exaggeration 71. incredible 72. applaud 73. Absorbed 74. extent
75. budget 76. souvenir 77. continent 78. deer 79. devoted/dedicated
80. cruelty 81. sustainable 82. severely/seriously 83. permitting 84. campaign
85. strategies 86. breath plexity 88. latter 89. independent
【听力原文】
1. M: Will you watch my cat for me next weekend I have to go to Florida for a business meeting.
W: Sure. I’ll pick him up on my way home from my yoga class. My kids will be so excited!
2. W: Dad, can you drive me to school
M: Sorry, I’m too busy. Why don’t you ride your bike or walk You need to exercise.
W: Well, I think I’ll cycle. I don’t have much time to walk.
3. M: What are you doing
W: I’m just looking at this map of the world. I’m preparing for geography class.
4. M: I asked your mother about your bike accident. She didn’t know anything about it.
W: That’s because I made it up.
5. M: Most of the world’s rainforests are in danger.
W: Yeah, many plants and animals exist only in rainforests.
M: We really need to save the beautiful rainforests.
6. W: Jerry, is today Tuesday, the fifth, or am I mistaken
M: I’m not quite sure, either. Let me have a look. Oh, I’m afraid you’ re mistaken, Marie. It’s Tuesday, the seventh.
W: Oh, my God! I hope this afternoon Miss Defoe will stay at her office. I must tell her that I’m going to discontinue
my biology.
M: Why are you stopping biology You are fond of it, aren’t you
W: Yes, but I’ve missed too many classes because of my part-time job in the restaurant. I’m so far behind everyone
and maybe I will fail the exam. So it’s better for me to give it up this term.
M: That’s a shame!
W: Yeah, but luckily biology is only a course for us to choose this term. I hope I can start again next year.
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7. M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan
W: I can’t wait to see Canada, David, but I’m kind of worried. My husband insists on flying. You know, planes make
me nervous.
M: There’s nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day
W: I have no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash Once or twice a year
W: But planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road
transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but at least you can relax.
M: It’s fine if you’ re a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea
W: No. I’ve only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I’d rather
be seasick than dead.
8. M: In Rome, people do what everyone else does, but they do it differently. Everything is different.
W: What do you mean
M: Well, the weather is quite different there. It doesn’t rain so much as it does here in England. The sun shines more
often.
W: I feel envious.
M: I know, you hate the rain, don’t you
W: I certainly do.
M: Romans really love life. They know how to enjoy themselves.
W: Do they always eat Italian food and drink wine
M: Not always. But they like good meals. Many tourists go to Rome just for the food, you know.
W: Really How much does it cost to fly to Rome
M: I don’t know exactly, but it does cost a lot of money.
9. M: Mom, which day do you think would be the best day for a charity dinner party
W: Well, when will the last examination be held
M: Most of the exams finish this Friday. But there are some music exams that go on until the 23rd.
W: I think you’d better wait until after that. When will this term end
M: On January 26th.
W: Well, why don’t you have it on the Saturday after that
M: Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
W: How many students do you think will attend the charity dinner party
M: Oh, I think my roommates will all come.
W: You mean five other students will come
M: Yes. Do you think I could ask Mark to make a video of the evening, Mom
W: Certainly. I think he would be delighted to do that. Tomorrow I’ll call and ask him whether he is free then.
M: Thank you, Mom.
10. A recent art exhibition in Florida honored the animal often seen as man’s most intelligent friend, the dolphin. The
exhibition in the Florida Keys featured life-sized dolphin paintings mainly made of wood, as well as glass and stones.
The dolphins were shown at business areas and along the beach. Organizers paid $750 to cover the artists’ fees and
the cost of the materials. There were about 100 dolphin themes. They showed the works of local artists, as well as
the beach atmosphere the Keys are famous for. Probably the most unique was its artist, Pandora. Pandora, the dolphin
painter, is a real dolphin, at the Dolphin Research Center. The playful artist makes colors across a dolphin painting,
holding a brush in its mouth. The exhibition will be held by the Monroe Council of the Arts as part of a plan to make
the Keys an international art center.
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