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6. What are the speakers talking about
A. Where to go on a vacation.
B. How to choose a birthday gift.
高一英语试卷 C. What to wear for a job interview.
7. Why does the man want a new job
A. To try something new. B. To get a high position. C. To earn more money.
考试时间：2024年 5月 30 日上午 8：00-10：00 试卷满分：150分 听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
注意事项: 8. What does the woman plan to do next month
1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号 A. Organize a meeting. B. Attend a conference. C. Take a vacation.
条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 9. Where can the woman get the special form
2. : 2B A. From her manager. B. From the man. C. From the HR office.选择题的作答 每小题选出答案后，用 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Classmates.
3. 非选择题的作答:用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题 听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
卡上的非答题区域均无效。 11. Why does Bruce ask for another copy of paper
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） A. The delivery was delayed.
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题 B. His newspaper was damaged.
C. He couldn’t find the newspaper.
卡上。
12. Where does Bruce want his newspaper to be put
第一节 （共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满 7.5分） A. In his yard. B. In his mailbox. C. In his hallway.
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。 13. What will the woman do next
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。 A. Visit Bruce’s place. B. Send an apology letter. C. Call the delivery person.
例：How much is the shirt 听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
A. ￡19.15. B. ￡9.18. C. ￡9.15. 14. What causes the woman to have trouble making friends
答案是 C。 A. Lack of social skills. B. Difference in interests. C. Unpopularity with other kids.
1. How will the man get to work 15. What do we know about the girl’s family
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway. A. They enjoy a quiet life.
2. What course will the woman take B. They prefer a social lifestyle.
A. Spanish. B. Photography. C. Art. C. They have a strict daily routine.
3. Where does the conversation take place 16. How does the woman feel about her lifestyle
A. At a bus stop. B. At the airport. C. At a hotel. A. Comfortable. B. Upset. C. Lonely.
4. Who will be the next CEO 17. What kind of friends does the girl want
A. Mr. Matthew. B. Mr. Jackson. C. Mr. King. A. Those who are easy-going.
5. What time did the man finish his work B. Those who are hard-working.
A. At about 9 o’clock p.m. C. Those who share similar hobbies.
B. At about 10 o’clock p.m. 听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
C. At about 12 o’clock at night. 18. What do we learn about the speaker’s mother
A. She made a lot of records.
15 1.5 22.5 B. She had a varied taste in music.第二节 （共 小题；每小题 分，满 分）
C. She once worked in the field of music.
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 19. What kind of music does the speaker hate
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； A. Classical music. B. Country music. C. Dance music.
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。 20. Who has the biggest influence on the speaker in music
听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。 A. Her mom. B. Her sister. C. Her schoolmate.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分） hit to the chest, and his heart just stopped. No pulse, no heartbeat. There are only about 10 to 20 cases a year.
第一节 （共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满 37.5分） And it was almost always deadly until recently, when CPR (心肺复苏) has worked in up to one-third of cases.
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。 Thankfully, the other children acted immediately instead of freezing in fear. Mike called 9l1 while my
A daughter called my husband. That second call proved vitally important, as my husband was able to get in touch
USITCC Regional Competition with a neighbor who ran over and started CPR. And later, the doctors arrived and quickly shocked Justin’s
The Department of Information Technology and Cyber Security in the College of Business is proud to host heartbeat rhythm (节奏) back to normal.
the U.S. Information Technology Collegiate Conference (USITCC) Regional Competition on October 26-28. Since then, I’ve found myself changed as a parent. There is more worry now. This unexpected incident has
The event is open to students majoring in business or computer science. made me realize that anything can happen to my children. So, we’re doing what we can to be prepared. Earlier
USITCC is quickly becoming the nation’s top IT competition, networking and career-building event. In this year, Justin took part in a community education event with our fire department teaching Hands-Only CPR
one single weekend, student attendees can prove their technology skills in a variety of IT competitions, meet to the public. At least 100 participants showed up, and Justin shared his story to show why CPR is so important.
with industry professionals and connect with IT employers providing internships (实习工作) and/or full-time At a local university where I work as a nurse lecturer, I’ve volunteered to join the CPR and AED first aid
positions. training for incoming freshmen.
Competitions & Schedule David and I feel very fortunate to still have our son with us. If the kids hadn’t known to call 911, he
Date Time Competitions wouldn’t be here. If our neighbor hadn’t known CPR, Justin wouldn’t be here. I think everyone should take the
7-10 p.m. Security time to learn CPR. You could save a life — maybe the life of someone you love. Cardiac arrest often comes
Thursday, October 26
7-10 p.m. Systems Analysis and Design without warning. Everything will be normal right up until the point it isn’t. You have to know what to do.
8-11 a.m. Application Development 24. Why does the author say the incident was a storm
Friday, October 27 12-3 p.m. Office Solutions A. Her son played dangerous sports. B. Her son had a close encounter with death.
4-7 p.m. Database C. Her children made a real mess when playing. D. Her neighbor complained of the children’s noise.
Saturday, October 28 8-10 a.m. Security Final Round 25. How did the author feel about the other children’s responses
Accommodation Information A. Curious. B. Grateful. C. Surprised. D. Puzzled.
Kentwood Hall, 701 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO 65806 is a historic six-story building. Kentwood 26. What did the author and Justin do after the incident
offers private rooms, two-person rooms, super doubles, and three-person rooms. A. They worked as medical workers. B. They shared their stories on speaking tours.
Each room is carpeted and offers a bathroom and height-adjustable beds. All rooms have Wi-Fi and a C. They trained others in first aid skills. D. They introduced first aid courses to schools.
mid-sized refrigerator. All rooms are smoke-free. Basic bedding will include sheets, a light blanket, and towels. 27. What does the last paragraph mainly highlight
Entry Fee A. The theory behind CPR. B. The ways of ensuring child safety.
The early bird rate is $35/person before September 30, and the price will increase to $45/person after that C. The causes of cardiac arrest. D. The importance of learning first aid.
date. C
21. What can student competitors expect from the competitions Natural gas, long seen as a cleaner replacement to coal and an important tool in the fight to slow global
A. A job opportunity. B. Changes of college major. warming, can be just as harmful to the climate, a new study has concluded, unless companies can cut the leaks
C. A large cash prize. D. Instructions from professors. (泄露), since it takes as little as 0.2 percent of gas to leak to make natural gas as big a driver of climate change
22. Which of the following do rooms of Kentwood Hall provide as coal.
A. Personalized bedding. B. Smoking areas. The study, which involved researchers from Harvard and Duke Universities and NASA, pokes holes in the
C. Plus-sized refrigerator. D. Internet access. idea that natural gas is suitable energy resources to a future powered entirely by renewables, like solar and
23. What is the purpose of the text wind. “Even if gas leaks little, it’s as bad as coal,” said Deborah, the lead researcher. “It can’t be considered a
A. To introduce a college. B. To advertise a competition. good bridge, or replacement.”
C. To recommend a hotel. D. To promote cyber security. When power companies generate electricity by burning natural gas instead of coal, they produce only half
B the amount of planet-warming CO2. But natural gas is made up mostly of methane (甲烷), which is, in the short
It was February 24, 2017, and my husband, David, and I were both at work. It was a day like any other. term, a far more powerful planet-warming gas than CO2, when it escapes unburned into the atmosphere. And
Our 15-year-old son, Justin, his sister and his friend Mike were playing with a ball in our pletely there’s increasing evidence that methane is leaking from gas systems in far larger quantities than previously
a common day! thought.
What happened next was exactly a storm. Justin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest (心脏停搏) caused by a There are other balances to consider. The CO2 produced by coal-burning power plants lasts far longer in
the atmosphere than methane, whose climate effects disappear after a few decades. So focusing on methane 32. What happened in English plays around the 1600s
leaks from gas systems as a way to control carbon emissions (碳排放) means the world might reduce some A. Their storylines were about famous writers. B. They were influenced by a poetic writing style.
short-term warming, but still face a dangerous rise in average temperatures many decades into the future. That C. They featured different storytelling techniques. D. Their speeches were generally shorter in length.
said, with the consequences of climate change already spreading around the world, controlling methane would 33. What does the underlined word “predominated” in paragraph 3 mean
be a way that works faster to slow warming. A. Remained unique. B. Took the leading position.
“I do hope the world pays attention to this, as I fear too many remain too concentrated on simply reducing C. Disappeared slowly. D. Played an educational role.
coal use, even if it results in more gas consumption,” Deborah said. “What the world requires is to move to a 34. Why did playwrights change their writing styles according to paragraph 4
100 percent renewable energy future as soon as possible.” A. To challenge traditional writing rules. B. To stand out by applying their unique style.
28. How can natural gas contribute to global warming C. To avoid being affected by social values. D. To create realistic and acceptable speeches.
A. Its huge amount of CO2 while burning. B. Its taking in extra heat from the atmosphere. 35. Which of the following is Yarkho’s opinion on the change in plays
C. Its leaking methane warming the planet. D. Its combination with methane to produce CO2. A. It saved actors the trouble of memorizing their lines.
29. What can be achieved by solving the problem of methane leaks B. It reflected people’s preference for serious dialogues.
A. Avoid the threats of climate change. B. Cancel out the impacts of global warming. C. It helped present dramas in an active and pleasant way.
C. Slow down warming more immediately. D. Balance carbon emissions with coal burning. D. It made the characters express their feelings effectively.
30. What is Deborah’s concern about the future of energy sources
A. Lack of attention to reducing gas use. B. Unbalanced mix of coal and renewables. 第二节 （共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分）
C. Shortage of renewable energy sources. D. Difficulty in promoting renewable energy. 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。
31. Which of the following could be the best title for the text Global warming is not only bringing rising sea levels and extreme weather events but also causing a
A. Is Natural Gas Better for the Climate B. How Can Carbon Emission be Controlled growing wave of climate anxiety around the world. An international study found nearly six in ten people were
C. Is Natural Gas Taking the Place of Coal D. How Can Methane Speed up Global Warming very worried about climate change, while the young appeared to be particularly badly influenced. 36
D Here are some effective ways to help deal with your feelings.
A speech in a play by Shakespeare can be as short as a word or as long as several hundred. But what is the 37 Not all information on the Internet is true, and you could be receiving misinformation. Even if
most common length you stick to trusted sources, too much information may only worsen your feelings. Try to set a time limit for
Staying away from Shakespeare himself for a moment, we can take Ben Jonson’s play Volpone (1606) and checking climate related content to avoid making your anxiety worse.
count the number of speeches and their lengths. The most common length is four words. The next most It is important to be aware of your own limitations. You alone can’t stop or undo climate change, so you
common length is five words. Of the other 16 Jonson’s plays, 12 also have a speech length mode (模式) of four. needn’t place the responsibility on yourself. 38 Joining a group of like-minded people to make a
It was not just Jonson; it was everybody. After 1602, four-word speeches were the most common kind across all difference is a good way to get started and help you feel better.
the early modern plays that survived. Talk therapy (谈话疗法) provides you with a chance to discuss your anxiety about climate issues. A good
The London theatre industry took off in the late 1580s and early 1590s and we see a concentration of therapist will address your negative emotions and thoughts about the environment in your conversations. 39
speech length modes of nine or ten. After 1602, the mode of four predominated. If we look just at Positive changes have taken place at personal, community, and worldwide levels. And there is no reason to
Shakespeare’s plays, we find him doing what everyone else did: changing from favoring nine-word speeches to believe that they won’t continue, especially with your help. You can discover means to influence others with
favouring four-word speeches around 1597-1602 and never going back. your own positive attitude. 40 Take on whatever role you feel comfortable with and remember to focus
Our suggestion is that the playwrights (剧作家) learned progressively from one another how to represent on your mental health on whatever path you choose.
more closely the speech lengths of everyday exchanges and found that audiences responded well to these. They
started to focus less on strict writing rules and more on the liveliness of everyday speech. A. However, you can always find ways to contribute positively.
Another way to think of this is offered by the Russian literary scholar Boris Yarkho. He put forward an B. Staying in natural green spaces has been shown to reduce stress.
“index ( C. For example, organize related activities to educate people around you.指数) of liveliness” — the ratio of the number of speeches to the total number of lines in a play. He
D. Reduce your time spent online, especially on sources that are not trustworthy.
researched the works of the 17th-century French playwright Pierre Corneille and found that his comedies have
E. The UN has made a list of blogs and other news resources about climate issues.
a higher index because of their shorter speeches. The move from a mode of nine words to a mode of four
F. Such a professional will recognize your feelings and work with you to manage them.
represents the shortened average speech, and thus a move to livelier drama in Yarkho’s terms.
G. So consider taking care of your mental well-being if you are struggling with the issue.
Nevertheless, we have no record of any dramatist or playgoer reflecting on the shortening of average
speech lengths; our only knowledge of it comes from counting the words in the plays for ourselves.
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） 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 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。 第一节 （满分 15分）
People may see different shapes and scenes in the sky when they look up at the clouds. But you need to be 你校英文报“话说中国节”栏目正在就端午节征稿，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
41 enough to turn clouds into art.
Chris Judge, an illustrator from Dublin, Ireland, sees 42 and numbers when he looks at clouds, and 1. 庆祝活动；
he turns them into doodle (涂鸦) art. He 43 illustrating photos of clouds early in the year and posting 2. 节日意义。
these 44 online. 注意：
It all began in 2020 when Judge was in his garden. He started taking 45 of the clouds and began 1. 写作词数应为 80左右；
46 doodles to illustrate the art he imagined. They 47 various things from sleeping bears to toothy 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
smiling crocodiles (鳄鱼). The Dragon Boat Festival
Judge then posted his art on social media and the response was 48 positive. Most followers admired ______________________________________________________________________________________
his ability to present nature in a(n) 49 way. Since then, he has 50 his cloud art every day. ______________________________________________________________________________________
The cloud art is more than 51 expression for Judge. It also brought him 52 in a very stormy
time in his life. “My daughter fell ill at that time. Spending some time 53 something relaxing kind of
helped me,” he said.
第二节 （满分 25分）
“Now, I am trying new projects all the time to keep my creative juices flowing and 54 people. I
think it’s the 55 of humor, nature, and the universality of clouds that interests people,” said the illustrator. 阅读下面短文，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。
41. A. courageous B. experienced C. confident D. imaginative My bike raced through the quiet streets of my hometown as I mentally went through my arrangements for
42. A. toys B. crowds C. animals D. mountains the day. There were a few tasks I needed to finish: borrowing a book, getting a haircut, and most importantly,
43. A. left behind B. returned to C. benefited from D. set about visiting my beloved former middle school teacher, Mrs. Miles, before the day was over. It happened to be
44. A. creations B. articles C. videos D. advertisements Teachers’ Day, and I wanted to show my appreciation by giving her a meaningful gift. However, I was still
45. A. pictures B. notes C. control D. hold unsure about what to present to her.
46. A. checking B. adding C. cleaning D. viewing
47. A. improved B. discussed C. included D. aided As I turned onto a busy street lined with houses, it seemed that on the front lawn (草坪) of the gray house
48. A. unexpectedly B. hardly C. partly D. mistakenly in the middle of the block was an old man who appeared to slump (倒下) in a breathtaking garden. Shocked, I
49. A. useful B. fantastic C. important D. common stopped my bike, running towards him and shouting, “Sir, are you okay Is everything all right ” I got close
50. A. spared B. mentioned C. shared D. sold enough to notice his stooping (佝偻的) figure was actually alive and was pushing something into the dirt.
51. A. facial B. artistic C. classic D. realistic “I’m fine, sweetheart,” he laughed. “Just a lonely old man taking care of his garden.” He looked very
52. A. power B. victory C. regret D. stress weak and already had a stoop. I was concerned about his bending over so much to do gardening. “I’ve been out
53. A. reading about B. finding out C. fixing up D. focusing on
54. A. gather B. impress C. change D. charge here for weeks at a time every spring for about the past ten years, and no one has ever stopped,” he said, “Don’t
55. A. decoration B. design C. mix D. mess you have anyone to help you ” I asked, immediately regretting the question as a look of sadness passed over
his face.
第二节 （共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分） “It’s just me and my flowers,” he said, “My grandchildren used to play here every summer. My wife
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。 would bring out lemonade (柠檬水), and we would all sit together, enjoying the beauty of the flowers. But then,
The erhu, a famous Chinese musical instrument, has a history 56 (date) back over a thousand years.
It is a two-stringed instrument played with a bow (弓), and its unique sound attracts listeners around the world. within a year, my son moved away with the grandchildren, and my wife passed away.” My heart went out to
The erhu has a slim wooden body whose strings are 57 (traditional) made from silk. The sound it him as I got a sense of what the garden meant to him. “I can push my to-do list off by an hour,” I thought. With
produces is so beautiful 58 it is often compared to the human voice. The instrument is played on the a smile, I asked, “Can you ask your flowers if they wouldn’t mind my joining you guys for a while ”
player’s knee and using the bow to create different tunes (曲调). 注意：
The erhu can convey 59 wide range of emotions, from joy and happiness 60 sadness and 1. 续写词数应为 150左右；
longing. Usually, its pleasant tunes 61 (use) in traditional Chinese music. Modern music and sometimes 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
even cross-cultural performances feature erhu tunes. Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer._________________________
Over the years, the erhu has gained 62 (popular) globally, becoming an essential part of many ____________________________________________________________________________________
concerts. Many musicians have devoted 63 (they) to exploring and experimenting with different styles, When I got up to leave, he added, “Hold on. I’ll give you some flowers.”______________________
combining traditional Chinese music with modern elements. ____________________________________________________________________________________
Whether 64 (play) as a single instrument or in a group performance, the erhu’s charming tunes have
the power 65 (transport) listeners to another time and place. Its timeless appeal continues to make it
China’s symbolic musical instrument.
(Text 5)
M: You look awful. Have you been studying all night
W: Kind of. I got home at about nine, but I needed to relax a little. Then I got to work at about ten till the early
高一英语参考答案 hours.
听力理解：1-5 ABCBC 6-10 CABCA 11-15 BCABA 16-20 ACBBA M: I was done by midnight, but I stayed up watching a movie till half past two.
阅读理解：21-23 ADB 24-27 BBCD 28-31 CCAA 32-35 DBDC 36-40 GDAFC (Text 6)
完形填空：41-45 DCDAA 46-50 BCABC 51-55 BADBC W: I love your new suit!
语法填空：56. dating 57. traditionally 58. that 59. a 60. to M: Thanks. It was a birthday gift from my mother. Do you think it’s too formal, though
61. are used 62. popularity 63. themselves 64. played 65. to transport W: It depends. What’s the occasion
写 作： M: I’m going to a job interview. I could hardly go in beachwear, could I
第一节： W: Definitely not.
The Dragon Boat Festival M: But maybe I could wear jeans and a T-shirt. I would feel more comfortable, that’s for sure.
Dragon Boat Festival, also called the Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month W: No way. This suit is the best clothing for a job interview. By the way, why do you want to change your job
according to the Chinese lunar calendar. For a higher salary or for the position
For thousands of years, the festival has been marked by eating rice dumplings and racing dragon boats. M: Actually, I’m looking for something new and challenging.
The rice dumpling is made of rice, meat and so on. Besides, the festival is best known for its dragon-boat races, (Text 7)
especially in the southern places where there are many rivers and lakes. Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated in W: Hi, Vernon. I was really impressed with the talk you gave at the staff meeting about the National Production
memory of the death of the famous ancient poet Qu Yuan, who is a devoted government official and poet. Conference that will be held next month.
Overall, the Dragon Boat Festival enjoys great popularity among people in China. M: Thanks! Are you thinking about going to the event I think it would be good both to our company and you.
W: I’d love to go, but since it’s held on a weekday, I’m concerned about taking time off. Do I have to use one
第二节： of my vacation days
Amused, he introduced himself as Mr. Jenkins and accepted my offer. I insisted on helping with the M: No, because it’s business-related. But you will need a special form that your manager must sign. You should
gardening, urging him to rest. “No, boy, you will get your clothes dirty,” he said. Determined to help him, I grab one from the HR office.
then found myself beside him digging holes, planting flowers and weeding. During it, he shared with me the (Text 8)
happy memories of his grandchildren and wife once with him in the garden. Smiles continually appeared on his M: Hello. This is Bruce Guerrero. I’m a subscriber of the Chicago Times. I’m calling to ask you for another
face. The afternoon flew by as I kept Mr. Jenkins company and helped him make his garden beautiful. copy of today’s paper. I got one this morning, but it was all wet from the shower because it was dropped in
Eventually, I decided to say goodbye. “Thank you, sweet,” he said. the side yard, beside the hallway.
When I got up to leave, he added, “Hold on, I’ll give you some flowers.” Quickly, he walked around the W: I apologize for that. Our delivery person hasn’t returned from his route yet. Why don’t I deliver it to you
garden, pulling various beautiful blooming flowers from the earth: roses, lilies, etc. He enthusiastically bundled instead It won’t take long.
them together and handed the fragrant bouquet to me. Expressing my gratitude, I waved goodbye and hurriedly M: Thank you. But I’d like to let you know that newspapers have not been delivered to my hallway several
made my way to Mrs. Miles’. Slightly sunburned and quite tired, I presented her with the flowers and told her times already. Would you ask your deliveryman to put it in the right place
how I got them. Her face lit up with joy and pride, saying, “That’s one of the most cherished gifts I’ve ever W: Sure, no problem, Mr. Guerrero. You live on Scott Road, right I’ll be there within half an hour. I’ll see you
received.” soon.
(Text 9)
W: Since as long as I can remember, I’ve had problems making friends. It’s not that I wanted to fit in. I just
didn’t like the kind of things that other kids liked.
听力录音稿 M: You mean music, hobbies, clothes …
(Text 1) W: Yeah. All that stuff just seemed meaningless to me. I didn’t want to hang out with the cool kids. I’m just not
W: Morning, Greg. Why are you at the bus stop so early a cool kid and I don’t want to be.
M: I don’t want to be late again for work. Mr Atkins goes mad. M: And do you think it’s connected to your family background
W: Too bad you don’t live close to the subway. You’d get there in no e on, get in. I’ll give you a ride. W: Oh, definitely. My parents are really quiet and although there are four kids, we live in a quiet household. We
(Text 2) read, we eat together, we’re very respectful of each other’s space and we’re just not into partying.
M: So, are you going to join my Spanish course this year M: So do you see this as a problem at school — like when you’re trying to make friends
W: Well, I put my name down, but I’ve changed my mind. A friend of mine is taking up photography. And I W: Um, a little bit. It’s not so much a problem — more a feeling that I’m just very different. Like when other
think I’ll join him. teenagers are starting to go out, I’m happier staying in and studying. It’s more a question of looking for
M: I didn’t have you down as the artistic type. similar people, wanting friends who have the same interests. Friends like you, actually!
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M: My name is Larry Sinclair, and I am staying in room 305 here. I was wondering what time the shuttle bus W: Well, I’d love to share with you my musical tastes. I’ve always been a huge fan of music. My mom used to
leaves for the airport in the morning. have so many CDs, tapes and records, so I could listen to all sorts of things, from classical music like
W: The first bus leaves at 6:30 a.m., and there is a bus every fifteen minutes, sir. Beethoven and Mozart to seventies bands like Shakatak.
(Text 4) I’ve always listened to electronic music and dance music. It started when I was about thirteen years old. I
W: Well, I heard the CEO Mr. Matthew is ready to retire, so Mr. Jackson will take his place. used to go to parties for young people with my schoolmates and I’ve just always been into them. One thing
M: Really I wonder who the next CFO will be then that I can’t get into is country. My sister is a big fan. I just cannot get used to it.
W: Well, I would think that Mr. King is going to get the promotion since he has strong leadership skills. If I look on my iPod now, a lot of the music that I listen to now, I probably listened to back when I was four
or five years old, with the exception of some of the dance tracks which came in when I was a teenager. So
I’d like to say that I listen to a wide range of music, and I’ve got my mom to thank for that.

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