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2024-2025学年第一学期十月调研测试卷
高 二 英语
2024.10
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）
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答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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. How does the woman feel about Philip
A. She is annoyed. B. She is grateful. C. She is proud.
2. Where probably are the speakers
A. On a train. B. At an airport. C. In a radio station.
3. Why is the woman happy
A. She gets a pay raise.
B. She has found a new job.
C. She will move to a new house.
4. What will the woman do next
A. Walk her dog. B. Watch a movie. C. Meet a director.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She agrees to lend the novel.
B. She mistakes the novel’s cover.
C. She isn’t the owner of the novel.
第二节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15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. What probable relation is Susan to David
A. His classmate. B. His teacher. C. His doctor.
7. What is the purpose of Robin calling Susan
A. To discuss David’s return to school.
B. To inquire about David’s health.
C. To arrange a visit to her.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. He lost his student visa.
B. He always causes trouble.
C. He was absent from many classes.
9. What is the worst result of the man’s behavior
A. He’ll be sent back home.
B. He’ll have to restart his course.
C. He’ll not graduate as scheduled.
听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Teacher and student. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.
11. Why was the man absent today
A. He got up late. B. He forgot the time. C. He didn’t set the alarm.
12. What does Sarah ask the man to do
A. Save water. B. Buy her a coffee. C. Go over the notes.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How did Jules start his music career
A. He joined a professional studio.
B. He produced songs at his house.
C. He cooperated with other people.
14. Why did Jules use samples of vocals in his work
A. He had no talent for singing.
B. It was a popular trend at that time.
C. Singers were too expensive to hire.
15. What do we know about Maggie
A. She bought Jules a tape.
B. She advised Jules to be a DJ.
C. She appreciated Jules’ certain talent.
16. How did Jules feel about Maggie’s offer at first
A. Hesitant. B. Grateful. C. Surprised.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is said about the bus ride
A. It is the biggest draw in beach season.
B. It doesn’t just cover beach areas.
C. It has only one stop on the way.
18. What will be added for the first time this year
A. Water sports.
B. Drawing competitions.
C. Guided tours of some areas.
19. Why does the speaker mention a storm
A. To explain the closure of some restaurants.
B. To introduce the loss of using food trucks.
C. To show the importance of beach security.
20. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To promote a seaside city.
B. To discuss financial issues.
C. To share some ideas for a project.
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
POETRY CHALLENGE
Write a poem about how courage, determination, and strength have helped you face challenges in your life.
Prizes
3 Grand Prizes: Trip to Washington, D.C. for each of three winners, a parent and one other person of the winner’s choice. The trip includes round-trip air tickets, hotel stay for two nights, and tours of the National Air and Space Museum and the office of National Geographic World.
6 First Prizes: The book Sky Pioneer: A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart signed by author Corinne Szabo and pilot Linda Finch.
50 Honorable Mentions: Judges will choose up to 50 honorable mention winners, who will each receive a T-shirt in memory of Earhart’s final flight.
Rules
Follow all rules carefully to prevent disqualification.
■ Write a poem using 100 words or fewer. Your poem can be any format any number of lines.
■ Write by hand or type on a single sheet of paper. You may use both the front and back of the paper.
■ On the same sheet of paper, write or type your name, address, telephone number, and birth date.
■ Mail your entry to us by October 31 this year.
21. How many people can each grand prize winner take on the free trip
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Six.
22. What will each of the honorable mention winners get
A. A plane ticket. B. A book by Corinne Szabo.
C. A special T-shirt. D. A photo of Amelia Earhart.
23. Which of the following will result in disqualification
A. Typing your poem out. B. Writing a poem of 120 words.
C. Using both sides of the paper. D. Mailing your entry on October 30.
B
In 1991, Keith White was at the centre of a 14-vehicle pile-up when a truck crossed the central reservation and hit the van in which he was a passenger. White survived, but his left arm was crushed beyond repair, and he lost his memory for two years.
His pilot license was removed and he could no longer follow his passion for diving. But he had been sailing since he was 16 and so, in 2004, he decided to buy a boat, fitting it out so he could sail it single-handedly. “I didn't know at that point if I could sail with one hand,” he says. “But at the back of my mind, I had always thought I could do anything if I put my mind to it.”
Within a year, White had taken on the challenge of being the first one-armed sailor to circumnavigate (环航) the British Isles. Then he crossed the Atlantic alone in 2008. Last year he became the first sailor with a disability to circumnavigate the globe.
Sailing single-handed for weeks requires mental, as well as physical, strength, especially when you are alone. So how does he do it It's a question that makes the yachtsman (帆船运动员) laugh. “When you have seven children it’s lovely to have a little time on your own! It’s awesome,” he jokes. “I do a log every hour, and my diary, and I read a few books. I have very little sleep.” “I’m a sociable person: I do like lots of people around. Answering emails and chatting over Facebook can help stop any loneliness,” he adds.
When White made his first Atlantic crossing, he was disappointed to have his peace and quiet broken by his arrival on land. But, he says, he threw himself into meeting new people. In between adventures, he likes sailing with people who haven’t tried it before or get involved in yacht races with friends. Perhaps the main reason for his success in adjusting to life after a big adventure, he says, is that he always has an idea for a new one in his back pocket. “It keeps me ticking over—there’s always something new to do. I just like challenges and one leads to another.”
24. Why couldn’t White continue his passion for diving
A. He lost his left arm. B. His license was due.
C. He had a new hobby. D. His memory was poor.
25. How did White spend his time at sea
A. By staying awake. B. By visiting old friends.
C. By keeping himself busy. D. By attending his children.
26. What mainly leads to White’s successful adjustment to life after a big adventure
A. Socializing with new people. B. Scheduling new adventure
C. Coaching new yachtsmen. D. Organizing yacht races.
27. Which of the following best describes Keith White
A. Creative. B. Humorous. C. Easy-going. D. Adventurous.
C
There’s no tune, no lyrics and you can’t dance to it. Don’t let that put you off: white noise is the music industry’s next big thing. Streaming services have seen an explosion of tracks in the last year consisting entirely of recordings of rainfall, ocean waves and winds.
Some of the recordings have earned their creators millions of pounds. Record companies and tech firms have taken notice. Apple is including background noise in its next operating system, and TikTok has been promoting pink noise and brown noise--sounds with lower frequencies as an aid to concentration for students at the start of the school year.
Noise fans say that studying, sleeping and meditation (冥想) are all enhanced by listening to these sounds at proper levels. The economics of music-streaming mean noise-makers can cash in. Someone falling asleep to White Noise Baby Sleep’s 90-second track Clean White Noise on repeat for seven hours will win up 280 plays. By last Friday it had been played 837 million times, worth an estimated $2.5m in royalties (版税). The lead track on Spotify's own Rain Sounds playlist, two minutes of rainfall, has more than 100m plays.
ln contrast, Laura Mvula only has 541,000 Spotify streams for the title track of this year’s award-winning album, Pink Noise--not a slice of sleepiness but tuneful, lyrical dance-pop that took her three years to make. Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services pay royalties in roughly the same way. They set aside a total pot for royalties, which is then divided up between distributors, record labels, recording artists and songwriters. That means that Mvula will get a smaller slice of the Spotify pie than will White Noise Baby Sleep, although most of it goes to the major record companies.
It’s hard to work out who is making such noise. Spotify lists White Noise Baby Sleep’s songwriting credits as belonging to an Erik Eriksson. It's not obvious who Eriksson is or whether he is part of a larger organization, but the Medium website OneZero last year established that many of the artists’ names are pseudonyms (假名) used by companies.
28.Which of the following best describes white noise
A. Tuneful. B. Confusing. C. Expensive. D. Profitable.
29.How does the author describe the popularity of white noise in paragraph 3
A. By presenting some statistics. B. By making classifications.
C. By making a comparison. D. By giving a definition.
30. What does the author want to show by mentioning Laura Mvula’s Pink Noise
A. White noise is more popular. B. Pink noise has gone out of date.
C. How Mvula gets paid. D. Who makes huge profits.
31.What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. Tips for attracting more white noise fans.
B. Challenges some companies are faced with.
C. Difficulty in identifying the copyright holders.
D. Ways to improve the qualities of credits.
D
Recognizing when a friend or colleague feels sad, angry or surprised is key to getting along with others. But a new study suggests that being sensitive to feelings may sometimes come with an extra dose of stress. This and other research challenge the current view that emotional intelligence is always beneficial to its bearer.
In a study, psychologists Myriam Bechtoldt of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management in Germany asked 166 male university students a series of questions to measure their emotional intelligence. For example, they showed the students photographs of people’s faces and asked them to what extent feelings such as happiness or disgust were being expressed. The students then had to give job talks in front of judges displaying serious facial expressions. The scientists measured concentrations of the stress hormone cortisol in the students’ saliva(唾液) before and after the talk.
In students who were rated more emotionally intelligent, the stress measures increased more during the experiment and took longer to go back to baseline. The findings suggest that some people may be too emotionally clever for their own good, says Bechtoldt. “Sometimes you can be so good at something that it causes trouble,” she notes.
Indeed, the study adds to previous research hinting at a darker side of emotional intelligence. A study published in 2002 in Personality and Individual Differences suggested that emotionally perceptive people might be particularly influenced by feelings of depression and homelessness. Furthermore, several studies have implied that emotional intelligence can be used to control others for personal gains.
More research is needed to see how exactly the relation between emotional intelligence and stress would play out in women and in people or different ages and education levels. Nevertheless, emotional intelligence is a useful skill to have, as long as you learn to also properly deal with emotions—both others’ and your own, says Bechtoldt. For example, some sensitive individuals may assume responsibility for other people’s sadness or anger, which ultimately stresses them out. Remember, as Bechtoldt says, “you are not responsible for how other people feel.”
32. Why did Myriam Bechtoldt conduct the research
A. To challenge the public assumption.
B. To introduce measures to reduce stress.
C. To assess the impacts of being emotionally clever.
D. To demonstrate how to distinguish different feelings
33. What does the finding indicate
A. Greater emotional cleverness brings a head start in one’s life.
B. People may suffer from having a high emotional intelligence.
C. People’s psychological well-being is related to various factors.
D. Emotional intelligence means an upper hand in job interviews.
34. What do we learn about emotional intelligence from a number of studies
A. Some people may take advantage of it and benefit themselves.
B. Some people may lack it and are easily influenced by others.
C. People suffering from depression are emotionally immature.
D. People who look at the dark side of life are often depressed.
35. What does the author suggest sensitive individuals do
A. Help people to deal with their troubles in life.
B. Learn to cope with people's negative feelings.
C. Rid themselves of worries over worldly affairs.
D. Avoid burdening themselves with others' feelings.
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。
Think back to your last presentation. 36 And were they engaged in what you were saying While you may think yourself to be a great speaker, it is not particularly hard to annoy your audience. Here are the top three of annoying habits in a presentation: reading the presentation (37%), having no knowledge of the subject matter (22%), using many “umms” and “uhhs” (16%).
So here are some tips to help you avoid these annoying mistakes.
The most annoying presentation habit is also one of the easiest to fall victim to. With a visual aid, you tend to look back and read what you have already written. 37 By reading your slides, you show no additional information, and therefore give your audience no reason to keep listening once they have finished reading the slide themselves.
One guideline I find especially effective is to ensure each slide has no more than six main points, and no more than six words per point. 38 When in practice, having slides with flexible layouts and proper pictures is equally important.
39 The more prepared you are, the better you can effectively avoid sounding like you’ve never even heard of your topic before. So, in order to show your audience you know your stuff, getting ready will make all the difference.
The third most annoying habit was using many “umms” and “uhhs”, a symptom of not communicating effectively. This could be a result of stage fright, but more often than not these interjections (感叹词) happen unconsciously. 40
One tip for avoiding this is to practice your presentation multiple times beforehand, out loud. The more you practice, the more likely you can catch yourself before letting the “umms” and “uhhs” slip out.
A. Was it boring
B. Were people interested
C. It helps you to save your time.
D. This stops you overloading your slides with information.
E. Despite how innocent they seem, they can ruin your credibility.
F. Avoiding another annoying habit comes down to one factor: preparation.
G. However, all this shows that you can do what your audience can as well.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Language of Flowers
Ding dong! I looked up from the couch. Who in the world could that be My body was troubled with illness, so I’d 41 myself away. Friends telephoned, texted, emailed and sent cards. I didn’t 42 , thinking that I had nothing to offer anyone in the miserable condition I was in.
I 43 got up and opened the door to a flower delivery. As I put the flowers on my dining table, I was struck by its 44 . It was composed of solitary blossoms of many varieties that shouldn’t really 45 yet somehow did. The mystery flowers had come in a blue jar, without a card.
Instead of returning to the couch, I 46 the florist. He told me some of my friends were behind the 47 , secretly. “They wanted to get a 48 to you,” he said, “through the language of flowers.”
The group had followed him and picked very 49 stems after consulting an old book. “I learned some things," the florist said, then 50 : “The red carnation(康乃馨)meant ‘Our hearts ache for you’. The yellow tulip(郁金香) wanted to see 51 in my smile again. The pink carnation had a few 52 words to say about never forgetting me.”
The more I understood what the flowers were 53 , the more I started to remember the woman who might have 54 them before I separated myself from everyone and everything. My friends knew I was still that woman, with 55 beyond my health.
41.A. hidden 42.A. forbid 43.A. cautiousl1y 44.A. size 45.A. go together 46.A. informed 47.A. delivery 48.A. companion 49.A. expensive 50.A. explained 51.A. pain 52.A. modest 53.A. involving 54.A. advocated 55.A. ambition B. given B. accept B. reluctantly B. style B. stand out B. thanked B. program B. message B. rare B. clarified B. fortune B. tolerant B. saying B. confirmed B. value C. driven C. act C. instantly C. uniqueness C. mix up C. rewarded C. mystery C. commitment C. specific C. defined C. sympathy C. formal C. smelling C. required C. curiosity D. broken D. respond D. cheerfully D. shape D. fade away D. telephoned D. scene D. gift D. fresh D. analyzed D. sunshine D. meaningful D. signing D. earned D. fantasy
第二节(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10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。
ChatGPT and AI Chatbot Race
The next online revolution has started. It is gathering pace 56 breakneck(极快的) speed. It began on November the 30th 57 the tech company OpenAI released its ChatGPT chatbot.
This is a search box you can have 58 conversation with. It can provide the answer to any request you make, in perfect grammar. Should you require a 300-word text about a movie star 59 (write) in the style of Shakespeare, you will get it.
ChatGPT has spread like wildfire across social media. However, hot on the heels of ChatGPT 60 (come) Google's Bard chatbot. It was launched on February the 6th. A Google Microsoft battle for absolute power over the future of online search is now unfolding.
There are countless questions regarding how chatbots 61 (shake) up the Internet and our world. Educators are worrying about “the end of homework” as bots can 64 (instant) provide convincing essays and answers to a grade-A standard. Workers are concerned the bots are a genuine threat to all manner of jobs.
Google made 63 (attempt) to reduce people's anxiety about the possible threats of chatbots. It said: “AI can deepen our understanding of information 64 turn it into useful knowledge more efficiently, 65 (make) it easier for people to get to the heart of what they 're looking for and get things done.”
第三节 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词
66. The training program is designed to be c________________, covering all aspects of customer service and product knowledge.
It’s reported that the air crash has ______________(夺去）more than 200 lives so far.
The student was puzzled about two apparently ______________(相互矛盾的）statements.
Having lost his job, the man was w______________ aimlessly up and down the street.
Fear d_______________ her thoughts after hearing the news, making it hard for her to focus on anything else.
The d______________ speaker addressed the crowd with a powerful message about social responsibility.
The new city is _____________(使...具有特点）by modern buildings in steel and glass.
Hearing a strange noise, he turned on the light and examined his ______________(周围环境）.
Our English teacher often e _______________ different methods to teach us grammar.
During his election ______________(活动）he promised he would devote himself to improving the economic situation.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假如你是李华，是学校英语学习俱乐部的负责人。你们邀请了Smith教师在线作主题为 “How to Write and Enjoy Poems” 的专题讲座。请你在讲座前做简要发言，内容包括：
表示感谢；
相关介绍；
对观众的要求。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
_____________________________________▲_______________________________________________________________________________________▲________________________________________________________________________________________▲________________________________________
________________________________________________▲________________________________________________________________________________________▲________________________________
第二节 读后续写（满分20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。
I am a proud mother of three children, my last little one being delivered in the middle of this pandemic (疾病大流行. She was born in August and her name is Aida.
Shortly after having Aida, my mother-in-law Ann showed me something she learned from her friend’s mother in an art class she attended weekly . She had showed me how to knit a scarf. She showed me stitches （针） and gave me her half done project.
I spent a lot of time breastfeeding my sweet little girl, so I had some extra time to do something with my hands throughout the day. I enjoyed making the scarf so I purchased tons of yarn（线） since it was winter. I wanted to make scarves for my three children as Christmas gifts.
There was a new family that moved in down the street. The only daughter of the family was Jane, a shy girl, aged 14, the same age of my oldest son David. It seemed that she came from a financially disadvantaged family, for she always wore old clothes. Worse still, in such cold days, she had no more clothes to wear and trembled with cold.
Due to the pandemic, society was thrown into crisis mode. Schools were closed, food supplies and deliveries were suspended and children were stuck at home. In such discouraging times, however, they became good companions, talking and playing at home or around the houses.
It was extremely cold this winter. Every time David came back from outside, with red face, he always cried, “Mum, it is freezing outside!” Then, he came over to see whether I finished the scarf. I could tell how impatient he was to wear my scarf sooner! I had to speed the project to satisfy his expectation. But David comforted me saying he could wait a few days. What a kind and considerate boy he was! Then my great art project finally was accomplished on the morning ahead of Christmas.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I wrapped the scarf around David ' s neck. _____________________________________▲__________________________________________________________________________________________▲_________________________________________________________________________________________▲____________________________________
___________________________________________________▲_______________________________________________________________________________________▲______________________________
Later that day David came back saying Jane also deserved a scarf.
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___________________________________________________▲_______________________________________________________________________________________▲______________________________2024-2025学年第一学期十月调研测试卷
高 二 英语
听力（30分）：
1-5 ABBBC 6-10 BCCAC 11-15 ABBAC 16 -20 ABAAC
阅读理解（37.5分）：21--23 ACB 24--27 ACBD 28--31 DAAC 32-35 CBAD
七选五（12.5分）：36--40 BGDFE
完型（15分）：41--55 ADBCA DABCA DDBDB
语法填空（10分）56. at 57. when 58. a 59. written es/came 61. will shake 62. instantly 63. attempts 64. and 65. making
单词拼写(10分）prehensive 67.claimed 68.contradictory 69.wandering 70. dominated
71. distinguished 72.characterized/ characterised 73.surroundings 74. employs/employed 75.campaign
应用文写作（15分）
参考范文1
We feel honored, and wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to Professor Smith for his kindly agreeing to give us this online lecture on “How to Write and Enjoy Poems”. So, let’s show our warm welcome.
Prof. Smith is a well-known poet, and he will illustrate the structure, imagery, and rhyme of poems by sharing his own poems. Thus, it is a great opportunity to improve our writing procedures and skills and I’m sure it will be of significant benefit to us all.
I hope all in attendance will participate positively and follow his instructions as requested. You may also take notes if necessary. There will be a five-minute question-and -answer session following the lecture, which will allow you an opportunity to ask questions and actively take part in the discussion.
参考范文2
My name is Li Hua, head of the English Learning Club at our school. It is my pleasure to welcome you all to tonight’s special online event. We are incredibly fortunate to have with us Professor Smith, who will be delivering a lecture on the topic "How to Write and Enjoy Poems."
First and foremost, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Professor Smith for taking the time to share his expertise with us. His extensive background in literature and his passion for poetry make him the perfect guide to help us delve into the world of poetic expression.
Now, for our audience tonight, I have a few requests. Please ensure your microphones are muted unless you are called upon to speak, to maintain clarity during the lecture. Feel free to use the chat function to ask questions or share your thoughts. Lastly, I encourage everyone to actively participate and interact with the Professor. This is an opportunity to not only learn but also to find inspiration and enjoyment in the art of poetry.
Without further ado, let’s give a warm welcome to Professor Smith.
Thank you, and enjoy the lecture!
读后续写（20分）
参考范文
I wrapped the scarf around David’s neck. David ‘s face lit up with joy. Wearing the soft scarf, David excitedly kissed me in the cheek, smiling at me, “Thank you, Mum. This is the best gift I have ever received.” Before I could say anything, he dashed out to join Jane with a spring in his step. I felt relieved and content as a mother, seeing David play happily outside, with the scarf sheltering him to brave the bone -chilling wind. Wearing a smile on my face, I continued my chores that morning.
Later that day David came back saying Jane also deserved a scarf. Obviously, David noticed Jane could hardly bear the freezing weather with worn-out clothes. “Can I give this to Jane as a Christmas gift ” David asked after a moment’s hesitation. Smilingly, I nodded. Seeing David rush into Jane’s house with the scarf in his hand, I was bursting with pride. I was happy that both of them received the best gift for Christmas. For Jane---a scarf to keep warm, and for David---a taste of happiness of giving.
附：听力原文
1. M: I really thank Philip for letting me use this office. It’s a big help!
W: Please don’t mention him. He’s off at a Zurich conference, but I’m stuck here with a double patient load.
2. W: Listen! The staff just made a broadcast. It’s time for us to check in.
M: Did the announcement say Gate 4 or 14
W: I couldn’t hear. Look! There it is on the departure board. It’s Gate 4.
3. M: You’re in high spirits today.
W: I got the offer to work as a department manager in IBM yesterday.
M: Congratulations! Your pay must be higher than before, right
W: No. And I have to rent a new house. The company is far from my present place.
4. M: Where are you heading
W: I’ve taken the dog for a walk. So, could I go meet a friend We’ve arranged to see a new director’s work.
M: OK. You can tell me its plot when you get back.
5. M: Can you lend me that novel when you have finished with it
W: Do you mean the one with a red cover I’m afraid I have to see what Alice says.
6. W: Hello! Susan Jones.
M: Hello, Ms. Jones! This is Robin Williams, David’s father, speaking.
W: Oh, hi, Mr. Williams. How’s David now
M: Much better. The doctor says David could go back to school in two days. ⑥How can we thank you for your assistance with his studies
W: Well, ⑥that’s my responsibility.
M: No, no one else would have gone to the hospital every day to help him. His mom and I are so grateful. ⑦We’d like to drop by your home this evening, just to express our thanks.
W: Don’t worry about it. I’ll just be happy to see David back in class.
7. W: We need to have a serious talk.
M: About what
W: ⑧Your attendance.
M: OK. So I’ve missed a few classes
W: A few ⑧I’ve been told you’ve missed six out of eight times! That’s really setting yourself up to fail. You’re about to be in
big trouble.
M: So how will this affect me
W: Well, you know, you’re here on a student visa. ⑨So if you don’t attend classes regularly, you won’t be a full-time student — which your visa requires.
M: What are you going to do Turn me in to the police
W: Oh, of course I’ll have to report you if you continue doing that. ⑨Then I’m afraid you’ll have to pack your things.
8. M: Hey, Sarah. Did you make it to school this morning
W: Yeah. Where were you I didn’t see you for a whole day!
M: Oh, ⑨my alarm didn’t go off. I reset it last night and accidentally made it p.m. instead of a.m.
W: Well, that was silly.
M: OK, listen up. Did you go to class Did you take good notes
W: Absolutely. They’re quite detailed.
M: Good. Can I look at them Or at least go over them together Weren’t we supposed to discuss something about water management or reducing the amount of water we use
W: Alright. I’ll go over with you. ⑩But you owe me a cup of coffee for that.
M: No problem.
9. W: Hi, Jules. How did you start as a music producer
M: Hi, Yvonne. You know, since I was a kid, I’ve always hoped to have my own place to produce music. And then when the first digital recording studios came out at the end of the eighties, basic multi-track recorders were also affordable. So the first thing I did was set up a studio in my room and created songs. I couldn’t sing, so that usually meant using a sample of some nice vocals, and then finding some cool electronic sounds to add in.
W: OK. And by the mid-nineties, you were in a professional recording studio, weren’t you
M: Yeah. I brought a tape along to a studio with the idea that they would make me a DJ artist. But Maggie, the woman who ran the place, took me aside and told me that I had a good ear but technically I had a lot to learn. And she gave me an opportunity as a producer. I remember walking home thinking, “Is that really what I want to do ” But I eventually accepted, and I’ve never looked back.
10. M: Thanks everybody for meeting here today. Well, let’s get right to the upcoming beach season. Of course, the beach itself is the biggest draw, but we’re also planning to continue our guided tours of the historical areas of the city. So, as you know, the tour is a bus ride and it goes from the north end of the beach, into the city, and then down to the southern end. It makes several stops along the way and a tour guide shares some fun information throughout. As in the past, our thought is that seeing what the town has to draw people back on days when they’re not at the beach. A new initiative this year is using the beach to host water sports. We’re still working out the details, but I think this could really increase the number of both first-time and returning visitors. Uh, and also, because of the damage from last year’s storm, some of the eating places on the boardwalk are out of business. To make up for that loss, we’re going to provide food trucks. That gives us the option for variety, and there’s no risk of future damage since we can just move the trucks. With that, I’d like to turn it over to Joan, who will walk us through the financial situation of the project, both in terms of cost and potential income.

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