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玉溪师院附中2024-2025学年高三上学期开学考试
英 语 试 卷
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，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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place
A. In the post office. B. In a taxi. C. In a hotel.
2. What does the man want to know
A. When Grandma is coming over.
B. When his mother will be home.
C. When he should call the woman.
3. What will Jeff’s father do
A. Lose weight.
B. Learn driving.
C. Buy a car for Jeff.
4. What does the woman mean
A. The new computer is cool.
B. Her computer broke down.
C. She needs a bigger computer.
5. How does the man suggest the woman deal with the old shoes
A. Have them repaired.
B. Throw them away.
C. Sell them online.
第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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7两个小题。
6. What will Sam go to Russia for
A. His mother’s wishes. B. Sightseeing. C. Business.
7. Why does the woman refuse Sam’s invitation
A. She hasn’t prepared for her trip.
B. She is unsuitable for such a trip.
C. She prefers to travel with her sister.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. Who is going to Singapore
A. Grace. B. Steve. C. Taylor.
9. What does the man think of Taylor
A. Shy. B. Great. C. Bad-tempered.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Where does the man want to go
A. Washington. B. New York. C. Chicago.
11. Why does the man refuse to travel at night
A. It’s too late.
B. It’s very tiring.
C. It’s dangerous.
12. What time will the man arrive
A. At 8:40 am. B. At 7:36 am. C. At 6:06 am.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Where is Susan
A. In Chicago. B. In Shanghai. C. In New York.
14. What is the man doing now
A. Visiting the manager.
B. Spending his holiday.
C. Having a business trip.
15. When does the woman plan to send the purchase order
A. This Thursday. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday.
16. How soon does the woman hope to receive the products
A. In three days. B. In two weeks. C. In one month.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. How does the speaker find Americans spending one hour driving to work
A. Normal. B. Tiring. C. Costly.
18. How should one get a learner’s permit
A. Have classes.
B. Take a road test.
C. Pass a written test.
19. What does the speaker say about taking classes in driving schools
A. It is a must. B. You may skip it. C. The cost is high.
20. What does the speaker talk about at last
A. Traffic rules.
B. Safety issues.
C. Driving skills.
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
Best National Parks in Europe
You love nature, forests, lakes and wildlife Discover the most fascinating national parks in Europe. Forget the crowd, forget cities and shopping, and come to relax in the best national parks in Europe.
Plitvice Lake National Park, Croatia
With its natural beauty, the region has always inspired nature and hiking enthusiasts(爱好者) and was therefore announced the first national park in Croatia in as early as 1949. The highlights are the 16 cascade-like lakes, all of which are connected by waterfalls. The various hiking trails run partly even straight through the water - a paradise for adventurers
Saxon Switzerland National Park, Germany
If you want to go hiking in European mountains, Saxon Switzerland might also be a great choice for your trip. The special rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains have their very own special charm and are just waiting to be discovered. Another highlight is the 76m long bridge that runs through the great rocks and from where you can also enjoy a fantastic view over the mountains.
Cinque Terre National Park, Italy
Wander through colourful villages situated on steep terraces and enjoy wonderful views of the sea. Welcome to 1,740 hectares of pure paradise along the Mediterranean coast, where you can discover countless small beach bays and hundreds of hiking trails in the middle of a gorgeous Italian scenery.
Peneda Gerês National Park, Portugal
You can do more than 15 different hikes. For nature lovers, you must visit it because there is a lot to discover: Forests of meter-high ferns, majestic waterfalls, romantic river valleys and small mountain villages. With a little luck, you might even see deer or mountain goats.
21. What can visitors do in Saxon Switzerland National Park
A. See cute deer. B. Wander through colourful villages.
C. Discover unique rocks. D. Appreciate amazing waterfalls.
22. Which national park offers fascinating sights of the ocean
A. Plitvice Lake National Park. B. Saxon Switzerland National Park.
C. Cinque Terre National Park. D. Peneda Gerês National Park.
23. Where is this text probably taken from
A. An encyclopedia. B. A travel brochure.
C. A geographic textbook. D. A travel journal.
B
27-year-old Alexandra Knox, from Newcastle, moved in with Florence Smith after starting a master’s degree. Having quite possibly the largest age gap of any housemates in the UK, the pair say they hit it off and have a great time living together. They watch afternoon TV together, chat over a cup of tea, and do some of the cleaning together — “It’s no different from living with university students,” said Alexandra.
Florence has lived in the London home for over 50 years. Having retired from her job at the age of 70, and with her family living far away, she was left on her own. To avoid feeling lonely, she signed up for house sharing with Homeshare, the charity which paired her with Alexandra.
“Sharing your home is a great idea. Loneliness is horrible. Having someone else in the home
makes a big difference. You don’t have to worry about falling over or hurting yourself. And more importantly, it’s lovely to have somebody to talk to during the day,” Florence said.
Florence added, “I was already 67 years old when my housemate was born, and when I told my friends about it, they thought it was strange. But the more they find out about it, the more they think it’s a very good idea.”
Alexandra said she was originally frightened by the idea of moving to London and living with an older person, but she thinks it has made her experience in the capital much better and has been a great way to cover sky-high rental costs. “It just didn’t seem like the normal thing to do, living with an older person,” she explained. “But now it’s like being with an old family friend. It gives me somewhere homely to come back to in the evening, which is great.”
What does the underlined part “hit it off ” in the first paragraph probably mean
A. Have quarrels. B. Get along well.
C. Be bored. D. Get used to new environments.
Why does Florence share her flat
A. To support students. B. To cut down on living costs.
C. To get someone to do housework. D. To have someone’s company.
26. What is Florence’s friends attitude to the housemates—Florence and Alexandra
A. Unclear. B. Disapproved. C. Favorable. D. Doubtful.
What was Alexandra afraid of at first
A. The study pressure of her master’s degree. B. Living with an old woman in London.
C. The high rental costs in London. D. Being away from her family.
C
People have understood that kindness is good for the person who receives help. For example, when we give food to a hungry person, he is blessed. However, scientists have recently begun to study the effect kindness has on the person giving it. What they have found is that doing good is good for the doer. Acts of kindness can improve health, help a person reach goals and even add years to a person's life.
The first study to show the connection between doing good and living a long life was a study on aging. Beginning in 1956, scientists studied a group of married mothers for 30 years. They thought the women with the most children would die first. But the number of children a woman had did not matter. Wealth did not matter. Education did not matter. What did matter was whether they volunteered. Women that volunteered had fewer diseases during their life.
Many other studies have found the same positive effects. Helping other people improves long-term health. The gains are the same for the men, women, old people and the young. Those who volunteered had fewer serious diseases than those who did not volunteer. This included diseases such as heart attack, cancer and stroke.
Scientists are researching many possible causes. One possible cause is an increase and antibodies(抗体), which help fight against disease. One study showed the body produces more antibodies after an act of kindness. This increase in antibodies can last nearly an hour after one act of kindness is finished.
Another one is an increase in chemical that fights the effects of stress from life. Scientists have found a link between being kind to people and an increase in the chemical oxytocin(催产素). Oxytocin is a chemical produced in the brain. It reduces many of the harmful chemicals the body produces under stress.
What did the study in paragraph 2 show
A. Diseases age people fast. B. Doing good is good for one’s health.
C. Women with more kids die earlier. D. A long marriage leads to a long life.
29. What can we infer about antibodies from paragraph 4
A. More antibodies may not be good.
B. They help people reduce pressure.
C. They increase with one’s kind acts.
D. The more antibodies, the more oxytocin.
30. How does the author develop the last two paragraphs
A. By explaining the causes. B. By making comparisons.
C. By introducing a method. D. By describing a chemical.
31. What does the underlined word “it” probably refer to
A. Oxytocin. B. The brain. C. Stress. D. Helping others.
D
Artificial intelligence(AI) models have long surpassed(超出) just creating text responses and images. Now, with only one sentence, OpenAI’s latest text-to-video model, Sora, can turn your words into video with good visual quality while completely following your content instructions.
Sora is said to be better than many other existing models with similar functions. The AI model can create videos at suitable aspect ratios(屏幕高宽比) for different devices. It also lets users quickly test out content in lower quality before making the high-quality version, which helps speed up output according to the user’s requests.
Apart from this, its ability to present videos in a realistic and smooth manner is surprising. Sora can create detailed scenes with several characters, specific types of motion, and accurate subject and background details. Beyond the user’s requests, it also understands how these elements exist in the real world. For example, reflections in the water change as a woman walks by.
However, the current model isn’t perfect. It may have trouble accurately showing how things move in a complicated scene and might not get how one action leads to another. For example, if someone eats part of a cookie in a Sora-made video, the cookie might not look like it’s been bitten into. The model might mix up directions and find it hard to describe events in the right order. One possible reason is that Sora learns each basic unit of a video, known as a spacetime patch(时空补丁), independently.
Sora is still in the testing stage of development. OpenAI is now inviting network security professionals to make random attacks on Sora’s system in order to test the model’s possible weaknesses and risks. Sora has also been open to some visual artists, designers and filmmakers. Their feedback will help OpenAI to improve the model to better serve creative professionals.
What is the main focus of paragraph 2 and 3
Sora’s strengths. B. Sora’s weaknesses.
C. Sora’s development. D. Sora’s popularity.
33. Why does the author provide the example in paragraph 4
A. To show Sora’s safety problems. B. To show Sora’s existing weaknesses.
C. To show Sora’s perfect performance. D. To explain the concept of a spacetime patch.
34. What can we know about Sora up to now
A. It is being tested and improved. B. It has enjoyed great popularity.
C. It has made random attacks. D. It has been stopped.
35. What’s the best title for the text
A. Sora: A perfect text-to-video AI model B. Sora: A tool for chatting
C. Sora: Known as a spacetime patch D. Sora: Lead the way in creating videos
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Traveling is becoming more and more popular every year. It can be passion to so many people. One of the reasons behind this is the advanced transportation system that humans have achieved up to now. 36 There are even personalities who have traveled the entire world.
Everyone has their own reason for traveling. Some people travel for a break in life. At times, our daily life gets very dull. 37 We get bored of doing the same things in the same way again and again every day. We need a breathing space, longing for new adventures in life. Traveling opens new doors of amusement in life.
Traveling helps in improving social and communication skills. 38 Traveling involves getting connected with random strangers. It can be a true exercise to the people dealing with social anxiety. We even end up learning new languages for traveling.
39 Traveling forces us to take a break from our normal life and explore. It makes us appreciate beauties in the world. It fills us with positive energy. People suffering from spiritual illness from stress often choose the path of exploring and traveling to cure themselves. It creates unforgettable and endless fond memories, which comfort them and help ease their stress.
Traveling gets us real life education. People say that if you cannot read books, then start traveling for knowledge. What we learn from traveling different places cannot be taught in any school, college or university. We learn about different cultures, different societies, different types of people, different languages. At least, if we are not able to travel abroad, we can travel our country. 40
A．Traveling offers an escape from reality.
B．This enables us to know it in a better way.
C．We cannot travel without interacting with anyone.
D．Traveling contributes to maintaining peace of mind.
E．It becomes a cycle of having meals, sleeping and working.
F．One can easily travel from one place to another in less time.
G．People of different countries have different ideas of traveling.
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）
阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
When I was in my first year of college, a friend recommended a book about realizing dreams. Usually, I read nothing except gaming blogs. But I was going through a rough time, and she 41 that if I read one page per day, and spend 5-10 minutes thinking about what that page said, my 42 would begin to change: about the world, about myself, and even about reading.
For two years, I woke up every 43 day and read a page out of this book. Then, I either sat in 44 or wrote down what the page made me think of. I started to 45 I was good at coming up with ideas but 46 at seeing them through.
I started to understand why I 47 to make friends. I was very afraid to talk to people I’d never met or didn’t know very well. Once I became 48 of this, I started 49 myself. I lived in a big apartment complex with college kids, and the lift always had someone in it. I would push myself to talk to one in that lift a day. Even if I just said “Hey”, that was a big 50 . I failed a lot. I had a lot of 51 conversations where I probably sounded like an idiot (傻瓜). But slowly and surely, I got comfortable and was able to 52 a conversation with anyone.
I just keep experimenting with different 53 , trying to find something that helps me work on the next piece of myself that needs working on. I urge you to do the same. There is no right answer to the 54 of bettering yourself. But the one thing it does require is consistency. 55 every day, and watch your life change.
41．A．pretended B．insisted C．required D．admitted
42．A．thoughts B．life C．studies D．career
43．A．extra B．full C．single D．innocent
44．A．place B．pain C．row D．silence
45．A．recall B．realize C．predict D．anticipate
46．A．safe B．effective C．horrible D．angry
47．A．struggled B．tended C．continued D．regretted
48．A．afraid B．aware C．short D．capable
49．A．protecting B．forgiving C．challenging D．reminding
50．A．step B．signal C．rule D．reason
51．A．popular B．gentle C．secret D．funny
52．A．apply for B．put off C．listen to D．strike up
53．A．methods B．flavors C．affections D．tools
54．A．function B．process C．risk D．purpose
55．A．Smile B．Write C．Practice D．Debate
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。
Young people increasingly find that tradition is their cup of tea
In a burst of springtime flavor, new-style Chinese tea chain, Molly Tea, has attracted beverage (饮品) enthusiasts with its 56 (late) creation, Yongchun Foshou. 57 (make) from the renowned oolong tea of the same name from Yongchun County, Quanzhou, Fujian Province, this new offering has quickly become a hit. Yet, it is 58 (mere) a highlight in a series of new brands that have taken the tea market by storm.
Young consumers are really getting into new Chinese-style (xinzhongshi) tea drinks and desserts. Even though young people have been enjoying milk tea and fruit tea, 59 (they) interest in traditional Chinese tea 60 (keep) growing.
A recent report from the China Tea Marketing Association stated that as young people aged 18 to 30 gradually became the main drinkers of the beverage, such trends 61 guochao (“National tide” or “China chic”), wherein younger consumers prefer products made innovatively with Chinese elements, such as with aspects of intangible cultural heritage, are gaining traction. Modern Chinese teahouses have emerged as 62 fresh socializing spot for the youth, 63 (signal) an upgrade of the drink’s consumption.
Wang Qing, president of the China Tea Marketing Association, says that as consumers favor more high-quality 64 (drink), traditional premium teas are becoming the top choice, 65 is also boosting the consumption and innovation.
写作（共两节，满分40分）
应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是校学生会主席，你校计划与爱尔兰姐妹学校在线上举办一次以“Harmony Across Culture”为主题的音乐交流会。请你给该校学生会主席John写一封邮件，商讨交流会的相关事宜，内容包含：
你的期待；2. 活动安排。
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读后续写（满分25分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
When I was 24 years old, I made the life-changing choice to move to America, leaving my homeland that was 11,000 kilometers away. This courageous decision came with its own difficulties, especially the challenging task of fitting into a new and unfamiliar place. Besides, working from home increased my loneliness, as I was cut off from social interactions.
However, as fate would have it, an unexpected opportunity changed everything for me. I decided to dedicate my time and energy to volunteering at a local animal shelter, hoping to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Upon arriving at the shelter, I was drawn to a small, grey and white dog named Luna immediately. Found abandoned and scared of humans, Luna hid in the corner of her small cage, her tiny body shaking with fear. Every part of her was tense, ready to run if she needed to. Her tail was wrapped around her, like a blanket to keep her safe. Luna’s ears were flat against her head, showing how scared she was. Her lonely green eyes filled with a deep sense of loneliness and fear seemed to mirror my own sense of displacement in this foreign land.
From that moment on, I made it my mission to gain Luna’s trust and help her adjust to her new surroundings, just as I was trying to do in this foreign land. I patiently spent countless hours sitting by her side, offering gentle care and unconditional love. Firstly, I made sure Luna had a comfortable and safe place to sleep, with enough food to eat, fresh water to drink, and fun toys to play with. As Luna gradually opened her heart to me and the surroundings, I knew it was important for Luna to socialize and rebuild her faith in humans. I slowly let Luna meet others in the house, always watching to make sure everyone was nice.
Slowly but surely, Luna began to respond, stepping out of her shell and allowing me into her world.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a bond.
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My time at the shelter provided a valuable understanding of settling down in a new country.
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________玉溪师院附中高三开学考试英语答案
一、听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
（原文附后）
1—5 BACBC 6—10 CBABB 11—15 CBACA 16—20 CACBA
二、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）
21-23 CCB 24-27 BDCB 28-31 BCAA 32-35 ABAD
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
36-40 F E C D B
三、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）
41．B 42．A 43．C 44．D 45．B 46．C 47．A 48．B 48．C 50．A 51．D 52．D 53．A 54．B 55．C
第二节（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
（原题）
56.latest 考查形容词。介绍爱好者们对“最新的”饮品的喜爱。
57. Made 非谓语动词。此饮品由乌龙茶制成，过去分词作状语。
58. merely 考查词性转换。由形容词mere变为副词merely来修饰句子。
59. their 考查形容词性物主代词。“他们的”兴趣。
60. keeps 考查谓语动词。主语为interest，为单数，描述现在的事实，应用一般现在时。
61. as 考查介词。such...as固定搭配。
62. a 考查冠词。中心词为spot，一个地点，fresh是辅音音素开头。
63. signaling/signalling 查非谓语动词。意为“显示，示意”，表主动，作状语。
64. drinks 考查名词单复数，意为“饮品”，可数。
65. which 考查连词，引导非限制性定语从句，指代前面句子：传统的优质茶成为最佳选择。
四、写作 （共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
One possible version：
Dear John,
I’m Li Hua, president of the Student Union of our school. I’m excited to discuss co-hosting the upcoming online music exchange themed “Harmony Across Culture”.
To ensure its success, I propose performances by our respective school choirs and bands, highlighting our distinctive musical styles. We could also feature joint
performances with traditional instruments like the Chinese Guzheng and the Irish harp, creating an unforgettable symphony of East meets West. Additionally, we plan to offer genre-specific workshops , such traditional Irish folk songs and Chinese Peking Opera, led by experts or talented students. To facilitate accessibility, I suggest scheduling the virtual event for June 24 via Tencent Meeting.
I eagerly await your response and any comments you may have.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 （满分25分）
(原题)
One possible version:
As days turned into weeks, Luna and I developed a bond. Our shared sense of displacement and fear had brought us together, forming a connection that was deeply profound. With each passing day, Luna became more comfortable with my presence, her tail no longer tightly wrapped around her body, but instead swayed gently when I approached. Her green eyes, once filled with fear, now sparkled with curiosity and trust. Our interactions became a source of comfort for both of us. Luna’s progress mirrored my own; as she grew more confident in her environment, I also began to feel less lonely in my new home. Our journey of adaptation was mixed, each of us providing the other with the strength and companionship needed to face the unfamiliarity of our surroundings. Her acceptance encouraged me to step outside, make new friends, and become a part of the community.
My time at the shelter provided a valuable understanding of settling down in a new country. It taught me that adaptation is a process that requires patience, compassion, and perseverance. Just like Luna, I learned to navigate through my fears and uncertainties, gradually opening up to the world around me. The experience also made me realize the power of empathy and how it could bridge gaps between different species, let alone people from different cultures. Luna and I, both outsiders in our own ways, found comfort and companionship in each other. While I was helping Luna fit in a new environment, she was unknowingly doing the same for me. From it, I realized the value of time, love, and an open heart in forming meaningful relationships. This journey aided me in finding a sense of belonging in an unfamiliar land.
听力材料
Text 1
W: I’d like to go to Hotel Stratford on the 5th Avenue, please.
M: There’s some road work going on near the post office, so I’ll have to take a different route. The map says it will be around 20 minutes.
Text 2
M: What time is Grandma coming over tomorrow She said she would call this morning, but I haven’t heard from her.
W: I’m not sure, either. Ask mom when she’s home. I’m sure she knows.
Text 3
W: What’s your New Year resolution, Jeff
M: I’m going to lose weight this year. And I’m going to learn driving. Dad has promised to buy me a car.
Text 4
W: I think I need a new notebook.
M: Why Is there a new, big and cool computer out on the market
W: No, mine doesn’t work.
Text 5
W: I’ve decided to get rid of some of my old shoes. Do you have any suggestions
M: Yes. Have you planned to throw them away Why not sell them online
Text 6
M: Hasn’t it been hard for you without your sister and brother, Mom
W: Yes, Sam, of course. We haven’t seen each other for a long time.
M: Mom, I have a surprise for you! I’ll go on a business trip to Russia. I want you to come with me. You can meet them finally.
W: No, Sam. It’s very thoughtful of you, but I’m too old and sick to travel so far.
Text 7
M: Grace, I heard from the personnel (人事部) manager that you’re going to be sent to Singapore. Are you looking forward to it
W: Sure, Steve. This gives me a chance to work with Taylor.
M: Yes. He is a good manager. You’ll learn a lot from him.
W: I hope so. I’ve never been out of the country, so I’m very nervous about it.
Text 8
M: I’d like to buy a flight ticket for this afternoon.
W: All right. To Washington or to New York
M: To New York, please.
W: I’m sorry the tickets to New York for this afternoon have been sold out. But we still have some left for this evening.
M: For this evening I’m not used to traveling in the evening.
W: Why An evening flight will cost much less.
M: I think it’s more dangerous to travel at night.
W: So what about a flight tomorrow morning It takes off at 6:06. And it arrives at New York one and a half hours later.
M: All right. I’ll take this one. How much is it
W: Four hundred and eighty dollars.
M: Here’s the money. Thank you.
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W: Hi, Mr. Mathew, this is Susan Miller speaking from Chicago. Now we’d like to place an order with you.
M: Oh. Very glad to hear that! When can you send your purchase order
W: We will send it as soon as possible. We hope you can hurry on the order.
M: No problem, but I’ll have to check another purchase order, which is to be finished this Friday. Now I’m in Shanghai on business. Anyway, I’ll let you know when I come back. And then we can sign a contract.
W: Thanks.
M: Well, I’m afraid we can’t send the products until after the Christmas holidays. We will begin our holiday in New York next Tuesday, and our company will be closed for two weeks.
W: That’s all right. We’ll try to have a meeting for the details of the order and send it to you this Thursday. I hope you tell your market manager about it.
M: OK. Once we get our purchase order, we will begin preparing your bookings.
W: Thanks. We need the products in one month.
M: Fine.
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M: Many people in the USA are really dependent on their cars to go to work or school. In fact, most American workers spend an hour driving to work each day. In order to drive in the USA, you have to go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles first, and take a written test to get your learner’s permit. If you pass this test, you can practice driving and then you can pass a road test and get your license. To prepare for the road test, you can take classes at a driving school. If you cannot, you can practice driving by yourself. If you are caught driving with only a learner’s permit, you may get into trouble with the law. Once you get your driver’s license in one state, you can drive in all of the states in America. Wherever you drive, you will see signs posted along the road indicating the speed limit. The local police use special equipment to test your speed. If they find you are speeding or driving over the speed limit, the police can stop you and give you a ticket.

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