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山东省临沂市2025届高三高考第一次模拟考试英语试卷
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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. When will the man meet the woman
A. At 6:00 a. m. B. At 11:00 a. m. C. At 5:00 p. m.
2. How will the woman probably get what she needs
A. By surfing the Internet.
B. By going to the general store.
C. By going to the convenience store.
3. What does the woman think of the man
A. He is smart. B. He is unlucky. C. He is lazy.
4. Where are the two speakers probably
A. In a conference room. B. In a bookstore. C. In a restaurant.
5. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Write another essay.
B. Delete a part of the essay.
C. Add something to the essay.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What have the speakers done to prepare for the flight
A. They have bought travel insurance.
B. They have filled out the health form.
C. They have provided travel plans in the US.
英语试题 第 1 页(共10页)
7. Which country will the speakers fly to finally
A. Germany. B. Canada. C. America.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the theme of this week's event
A. Technology. B. Weather. C. Fashion.
9. Why is the man not coming to the event tomorrow
A. Because of the bad weather.
B. Because of the boring theme.
C. Because of the coming vacation.
10. When will the man give a speech to the club
A. One week later. B. Two weeks later. C. Three weeks later.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13题。
11. How is Mike's mother doing
A. She's not doing well.
B. She's fully recovered.
C. She's improving in hospital.
12. Why is Mike at his parents' place
A. To care for brothers. B. To help his father. C. To plan a party.
13. Why do Mike and his wife want two kids
A. To make life more fun.
B. To help with school success.
C. To avoid future pressure on one child.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the man
A. An engineer. B. A scientist. C. A doctor.
15. What does the woman research on
A. Biology. B. Physics. C. Computer science.
16. What is the man's duty
A. Piloting the spaceship. B. Maintaining computers.C. Teaching his co-workers.
17. Where are the speakers
A. In a space station. B. In a training centre.C. At a laboratory.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. How to be good purchasers.
B. Types of advertisements used by sellers.
C. Importance of excellent service in stores.
19. What are the two kinds of nationwide sales mentioned in the passage
A. The winter sale and the autumn sale.
B. The spring sale and the summer sale.
C. The holiday sale and the clearance sale.
英语试题 第 2 页(共10页)
20. What helps create a good shopping experience according to the speaker
A. Bringing your own shopping bag.
B. Advertisements in newspapers and on TV.
C. Exchanging or refunding unused, undamaged goods.
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
HEARING HAS CHANGED
Record number of long-time hearing aid wearers are astonished to find new direct-to-you hearing aids priced between $549 and $629, outperform their“thousands-of-dollars” devices.Delivered directly to you, with no appointments or hearing tests required, they are ready to use right away with the simple press of a button.
“Having trialled four different sets of hearing aids from two audiology centres without complete satisfaction, I ordered two Jaspa 3 hearing aids. I could hardly believe how much more natural sounding the Jaspa aids were in comparison to the very expensive aids I had trialled. It is so small that people around me don't even notice I'm wearing a hearing aid. I'm now wearing them each day as required and find them very good.” — Aaron
“Received this afternoon. Couldn't believe the speed of delivery, well done guys. These aids are so simple yet effective. From first trying, I am sitting here with a smile all over my face.The TV is on, and I can actually hear it very clearly. As a user, until now, of the free government supplied hearing aids and of having put up with them for four years there is just no comparison, yours leave them for dead.” — Peter
“My mother was about to spend $5000+ on a hearing aid so I got a Jaspa 3 after reading some reviews. My mother is delighted with the device and we can now have a decent conversation without having to constantly apologise or guessing whether to say yes or no.”— Zoran
(Readmorereviewsatwww.PocketAid.co.nz)
21. What can we know about the new hearing aids
A. They are the cheapest ever. B. They are complicated to operate.
C. They are little and function well. D. They need to be reserved in advance.
22. Why does Peter like the new hearing aids
A. Their designs are very fashionable.
B. The government offers them for free.
C. He can see things more clearly with them.
D. They are expressed fast and have good effects.
23. What can we infer from the reviews
A. The reviewers are part of many consumers.
B. The reviewers are people with hearing loss.
C. The consumers can get bonus from the company.
D. The consumers are asked to advertise the equipment.
英语试题 第 3 页(共10页)
B
Four-year-old Camila loves to dress up and rarely leaves the house without lipstick. Camila's mother Annette Vea Lopez didn't always know how to respond to Camila's self-expression, but since participating in the Casa de los Ninos Parents as Teachers program, she now accepts her daughter's fashion choices happily.
“Camila’ s been very independent since she was very young,” Vea Lopèz said. “Adults would always comment on her makeup and how she dressed. She was always very girly. She's 4now and still that way. That's just her personality. We love her just as she is. And we love thatParents as Teachers always encouraged us to let Camila be herself.”
Vea Lopez heard about the Parents as Teachers home visitation program from a friend who suggested that she take part with then 1-year-old Camila. The FTFPSRP Council funds this program to help parents become their child's first and best teachers. Parents as Teachers gives families personalized, in-home support through a trained parent educator.
During home visits, the parent educator introduced the family to activities that support social-emotional development, such as being able to recognize and label emotions. Vea Lopez notices the impact these activities have had on her daughter. “I see that Camila's confidence and self-esteem have grown. She began to open up to me more and talk about when she was feeling anxious or what she needed support with.” said Vea Lopez.
Camil a recently graduated from the program and is ready for kindergarten. Vea Lopez feels indebted to Parents as Teachers for helping get her there.
24. How did Annette feel about Camila's self-expression at first
A. Helpless. B. Favorable. C. Unclear. D. Indifferent.
25. What can we know from Vea Lopez's words in paragraph 2
A. Camila has changed her personality as she grows older.
B. Parents as Teachers supports Camila to be true to herself.
C. Camila's independence started when she was 4 years old.
D. Adults' comments on Camila had a negative impact on her.
26. What is the purpose of the Parents as Teachers project
A. To raise more money for needy families.
B. To ensure great harmony in every family.
C. To train children to be more personalized.
D. To help parents bring up their children well.
27. What do the underlined words“feels indebted to” mean in the last paragraph
A. Sponsors. B. Boosts. C. Credits. D. Assesses.
C
Statistics show that the market value of global Extended Reality(XR) industry has gone beyond $20.4 billion. XR, an umbrella term including technologies such as Virtual Reality(VR), Augmented Reality(AR) and Mixed Reality(MR), refers to real-and-virtual combined environments and human-machine interactions generated by wearable devices and computer
英语试题 第 4 页(共10页)
technology. As XR technologies become more mature, they have been gradually applied in more scenarios(场景) that are closely related to the daily life of ordinary people, and have seen new consumer markets in recent years.
The application of XR technologies has made it possible for users to“travel to the past” and“wander in the universe” through virtual trips. An XR experience store in Shenzhen, recently launched a program e for citizens, which involved digital tours to the Jurassic period(侏罗纪)and outer space.
XR technologies have also been integrated into the application scenarios concerning smart tourism projects. XR technologies can help tourist attractions launch systems that enable visitors to better learn about faraway places and remote times in immersive(沉浸式的) scenes, as well as tourist guide systems and other systems that bring wonderful experiences for visitors throughVR or AR glasses, mobile apps and pared with offline tours, scenarios reproduced by XR technologies can enrich the experiences of users.
China's Spring Festival Gala last year adopted XR technologies, enabling singers who couldn't be present at the gala to give performances remotely.
The XR industry is full of possibilities, and the 5G technology is considered a catalyst(催化剂) for further stimulating its potential. Last January, the branch of China Mobile, a majorChinese telecommunications operator in Zhengzhou, built the province's first “5G+XR”commercial complex in shopping mall.
Industry insiders pointed out that with constant progress being made in the large-scale deployment of the 5G network and its innovative applications, the“5G+XR” model is producing a large number of new application scenarios including social networking, office work, entertainment,exhibition and education, which will provide broad development space for the XR industry.
28. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The historical development of XR technologies.
B. The XR technologies and their commercial value.
C. The challenges faced by the XR industry in the global market.
D. The comparison between XR and other emerging technologies.
29. How does XR help in daily life
A. Help visitors better plan their travel routes.
B. Take users to travel in outer space in person.
C. Let singers in different places share the same stage.
D. Make tourist attractions more environmentally friendly.
30. What can be inferred from the passage about the“5G+XR” model
A. It has been widely used in Zhengzhou.
B. It will lead to more people to fail to socialize.
C. It will create many new opportunities for people.
D. It has made traditional shopping malls disappear.
31. How does the writer introduce the use of XR technologies in the text
A. By listing data. B. By giving examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By explaining reasons.
英语试题 第 5 页(共10页)
D
Evolution can perform spectacular changes. But some organisms like the coelacanth, a modern-day fish, seem to change very little over eras.
Scientists have long wondered how these species withstand the pressures of natural selection.The current theory for this“stasis paradox(停滞悖论)” is that stabilizing selection, which favors moderate features, keeps some species unchanged, unlike directional selection that causes change. However, a study published in the PNAS contradicts this idea, showing that evolution constantly favors different features in seemingly unchanging animals that improve short-term survival. In the long term, though, “all that evolution cancels out and leads to no change,” says the study's lead author, James Stroud, a biologist at the Georgia Institute.
Stroud and his colleagues studied four anole lizard(变色龙蜥蜴) species, all relatively unchanged for 20 million years, living on a small island in Florida. The researchers captured members of these populations every six months for three years. They measured each lizard's head size, leg length, mass and height, as well as the size of its sticky toe pads, noting which individuals survived. Stroud expected to observe stabilizing selection at work preserving moderate features. Instead he saw clearer evidence of directional selection: some lizards with unique features, such as stickier toes survived better in the short term.
In each generation, though, the best features changed — for instance, long legs aided survival in some years and short legs in others. The direction and strength of selection swung so much that sometimes there was no clear pattern.
Because the new study shows that natural selection favored extreme features from year to year rather than moderate ones, its results don't support the theory of stabilizing selection. Many new features are evolving in the short term, but they don't provide a crucial advantage over the long term. In other words, species in stasis may simply have found the best possible combination of features for lasting success in their environment.
So what happens when a static(静态的) species environment changes more dramatically To help answer this bigger question, Stroud is still making trips to Florida to follow ever more generations of the lizards.
32. What is“stasis paradox” according to the text
A. Directional selection keeps some species unchanged.
B. Some species change rapidly while others remain unchanged.
C. Some species seem free from the pressures of natural selection.
D. Stabilizing selection prefers extreme features keeping species changed.
33. What did Stroud and his colleagues do in the study of anole lizards
A. Comparing different lizard species and studying their fossils.
B. Studying various features of lizards and their survival.
C. Measuring the survival rate of lizards every year.
D. Focusing on the living conditions of lizards.
英语试题 第 6页(共10页)
34. What did Stroud find in the study of anole lizards
A. Some features of lizards changed in a short term.
B. Stabilizing selection played a key role in evolution.
C. Many evolved new features can offer a lasting benefit.
D. Sharp environment changes caused great effects on lizards.
35. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Stabilizing Selection: The Key to Species Stasis.
B. Stasis Paradox: The Traditional Theory Proven Right.
C. Directional Selection: The Dominant Force in Species Evolution.
D. Rethinking Stasis Paradox: Insights from Anole Lizard Studies.
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。
Sedimentay rock(沉积岩) is a type of rock that covers about three fourths of Earth's land surface. 36 These layers can be seen clearly in steep rock walls.
There are many different kinds of sedimentary rock. 37 Some sedimentary rocks form as wind and water leave behind small bits of rock and sand. Others form from chemicals or from the remains of living things.
The most common kinds of sedimentary rock consist of deposits left behind by water. The water wears away rocks and carries away sand and small bits of rock. These minerals are deposited in many places. Over time, the deposits build up into layers. 38 The weight of the layers presses the bits of rock together. Water seeps through the layers, leaving minerals that cement the bits together to form rock.
Some of the rocks formed by wind and glaciers are loess and tillite. 39 This yellow rock covers large regions of the world. A rock made up of large bits of rock that have combined together is called tillite.
40 Chalk and coal are two kinds of rock that form in this way. Chalk forms from animal skeletons and shells that gather on the floor of the sea. Coal is formed from the remains of plants.Over time, the layers of dead matter become solid chalk and coal. All sedimentary rock takes thousands of years to form.
A. But they have different features.
B. Each kind forms in a different way.
C. Chalk and coal come from the same substances.
D. Sedimentary rock can even form from the remains of living things.
E. It is formed when minerals and other matter are deposited in layers.
F. Weak rock formed from the dust blown by the wind is called loess.
G. Over thousands of years, old layers of matter are covered by new layers.
英语试题 第 7 页(共10页)
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)
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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。
“What do you want to do for your birthday Buy some new skin cream ” my husband asked me.
“No, I…I want…I don't know,” I stuttered. “Something 41 .”
How to celebrate I couldn't think of any event that would 42 my attitude towards my birthday.
Christmas time had always been my favorite celebration. I loved to 43 my family and friends gifts. And that's when I 44 it. If I loved offering gifts, then I could do that for my birthday! Why not This is how I came up with my 45 Birthday Person.
In the months before my birthday, I think of all the people who have 46 me. I search for a small gift. Then I plan what I want to 47 . After writing it, I create the 48 product and mail it with my gift. There have been many 49 of joy, or of healing involved in writing notes to my Birthday Person, which were 50 on the giving and the receiving end.
I chose my mom the first year. She gave me life and 51 a great deal of fun and love along the way. The 52 were my sisters, brothers, daughters, youth directors, grandchildren,and friends — all people who have changed my life in 53 ways.
My“Birthday Person” tradition has 54 to many of my friends. The power of turning a potential negative into a positive, of saying“thank you” before it's too late, is more 55 than any skin cream could ever be.
41. A. outstanding B. special C. permanent D. strange
42. A. improve B. predict C. maintain D. examine
43. A. show B. spare C. pass D. give
44. A. fulfilled B. realized C. observed D. attained
45. A. monthly B. quarterly C. annual D. regular
46. A. pursued B. respected C. served D. blessed
47. A. speak B. say C. think D. sing
48. A. costly B. uneven C. finished D. similar
49. A. tears B. efforts C. sweats D. pains
50. A. stopped B. needed C. cleared D. shared
51. A. adjusted B. added C. hid D. returned
52. A. below B. latter C. successor D. following
53. A. amazing B. substantial C. practical D. vivid
54. A. spread B. turned C. referred D. belonged
55. A. available B. creative C. refreshing D. potential
英语试题 第 8 页(共10页)
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 Forbidden City is located at the center of Beijing’ s central axis, occupying a prominent position in the heart of the city. It was built during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty(1368-1644) and took 14 years 56 (complete).
It is rectangular in shape, with a length of 961 meters and a 57 (wide) of 753 meters.Surrounding the Forbidden City is a 10-meter-high wall, with a moat (护城河) 52 meters wide 58 (serve) as an additional layer of defense. The Forbidden City covers 59 area of1,120,000 square meters. Each side of the rectangular city has a gate.
Each corner of the wall 60 (feature) an intricately designed corner tower, adding to the complex's architectural beauty. For different functions, the Forbidden City 61 (divide)into the Outer Court and the Inner Court. The Outer Court was the venue for the emperor's court and grand audiences. The southern portion of the Forbidden City has three main halls — the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe dian), Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe dian), 62 Hall ofPreserving Harmony (Baohe dian).
Mirroring this arrangement is the Inner Court, 63 is the northern portion of theForbidden City. The Inner Court is not only comprised 64 the residences of the emperor and his consorts but also venues for religious rituals and administrative activities.
The Forbidden City is not only the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture, but also an important representation of the 65 (culture) revival of the Ming Dynasty.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，校英语俱乐部拟举办“减压赋能”主题活动，现面向全体同学征集活动方案，请你向负责人写封建议信，内容包括：
1.方案内容；
2.方案的作用和意义。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/ Madam, Yours, Li Hua
英语试题 第 9 页(共10页)
第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I couldn't believe the offer I was reading. “Yes, I'd love to do your TV show,” I typed.Months before this e-mail conversation, I wouldn't have had the confidence to have asked for the opportunity.
My complicated journey began as I undertook a nearly impossible mission to recreate my father-in-law's military history. All his records were gone and the Army records center in St.Louis, Missouri, had suffered a fire, destroying Dad's records. I wanted to fill in the blanks for him, but Dad was no longer with us. After he died, in his bedroom my husband George found a small, worn box. “What is that ” I asked him. “A pocket watch that Dad carried through his time in the Army during World War II,” he answered. “Wow! It is special,” I responded.“More than you know. Dad gave it to me before I left for basic training in 1961. I carried it during my tour of duty.” Tears shone in his eyes. Later, our son-in-law was sent to the front line. He was the third in line to receive the pocket watch.
Meanwhile, after a full year of research, with the help of survivors who served with Dad, Iwas able to gather all his missing Army records. I thought my mission was completed. When our son-in-law returned home, having survived a fierce battle, he returned the pocket watch to us in an emotional account of how it had saved his life. The recreation of Dad's military history now had another amazing story within it. Over fifty years, three generations of service members had carried the same pocket watch.
I held the newly returned military pocket watch in my hands and said, “If only you could talk.” Then, I had an idea. Maybe I could be the voice of it and make it an narrator of the story. Eight years later, Guiding Pocket Watch was published, a historical novel evolving from digging into Dad's military history. Writing a book is hard work, but it's only the first step for me. Marketing and publicity are equally difficult. My family and friends encouraged me to promote Guiding Pocket Watch through the media, such as newspapers, magazines, TV shows, etc.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
I told them I dare not approach the media for fear of being rejected. Finally, I took their advice.
英语试题 第10页(共10页)
临沂市普通高中学业水平等级考试模拟试题
英语答案
2025.2
第一部分 听力
1-5. CBBCB 6-10. BCAAC 11-15. CBCAA 16-20. ABABC
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)微信公众号：天海题库(小红书：1580048849)第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
21. C 22. D 23. A
24. A 25. B 26. D 27. C
28. B 29. C 30. C 31. B
32. C. 33. B 34. A 35. D
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分， 满分12.5分)
36. e 37. b 38. g 39. f 40. d
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)
41-45. BADBC 46-50. DBCAD 51-55. BDAAC
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1.5分， 满分15分)
56. to complete 57. width 58. serving 59. an 60. features
61. is/ was divided 62. and 63. which 64. of 65. cultural
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
Possible version:
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I am writing to share my ideas for the upcoming“Stress relieving, energy regaining” event.
I propose a“Stress-Relieving Picnic” in the park. We can gather on a weekend, enjoy food,play games like guessing English words, and have group discussions about the topic we like.Meanwhile, we can also share our favorite English songs, stories or jokes during the picnic.
This activity allows students to relax in nature, away from the study pressure. It also promotes communication and teamwork spirit, helping us build closer relationships.
I hope my ideas are helpful. If you have any questions or need further details, please feel free to contact me.
Yours,
Li Hua
(注意： “减压赋能”的表达方式可以灵活多样，只要表达出核心意思即可，不拘泥于范文中的表达。)
第二节 (满分25分)
Possible version:
I told them I dare not approach the media for fear ofbeing rejected. My wise friend, Cynthia,advised, “If you don't ask, you don't ever allow anyone to say yes. What's the worst thing they could say No Go away But what if they say yes ” My husband, compared my dilemma to a sports competition. “Honey, you’ ll miss 100 percent of the shots if you don't take them.” My daughter, Margie, wisely commented, “Mom, the answer is always‘no’ if you don’ t ask.”
Finally, I took their advice. I contacted the host of a local TV show whom I had met in a social setting actively. I told him all the remarkable experiences about the story of the book. He was moved and very interested in my account, saying“I love your story so much”. Meanwhile he invited me on his show. Two months later, GuidingPocket Watch and I were on his TV show.”Since then, there have been newspaper and magazine articles, interviews etc. They all love the idea. How did it happen I simply asked with confidence.
听力原文：
Text 1
M: Did you see the message I sent you this morning I'm going to pick you up tonight, so be ready outside the house.
W: I didn't reply since there are still 6 hours. It's only 11:00 a. m. now.
Text 2
W: I need some 2-inch nails for our home improvement project. I'm going to go to the convenience store quickly to pick some up.
M: Hold on. I checked yesterday and they don't have them. Try that general store 15 minutes'walk away.
Text 3
M: I' ve been applying to get into a new university for two years. However, they just won't take me. Maybe my grades are too low
W: It's strange. You' re so determined and hardworking. I don't know why the school won't take you. You' re really unfortunate.
Text 4
M:I left my notebook at that table. I had to take a call and left for just a minute. Do you know what happened to it
W: Two diners who booked the table arrived, so I put away the notebook. Here it is. Could you be seated by the window
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W: What do you think of my essay Do you think I need to write some more
M: The second half isn't needed. It just repeats what you said before. Get rid of it.
W: Instead of crossing it out, I might write it again.
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W: Let's get to the airport at 2:00 p. m.
M:I think that's too late. One hour won't be enough for us to board the plane with all the new rules for flying. We should give ourselves double the time we usually do.
W: We' ve already filled out this health form we printed online. What else do we need to do
M: Well, since we' re going from Germany to Los Angeles, I think we’ ll need to provide our travel plan in the US.
W: What about in Canada
M: That's just a connection. Since we' ll be there only for 45minutes,I don't think there are any additional items.
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W: Whoever wants to speak at the event tomorrow, please put your name down on the list. We’ll meet at noon at Bill's Restaurant. Your speeches should be about technology. John, you told me previously that you wanted to
M:I don't think I will go tomorrow. It's supposed to rain heavily, and I don't have a car.
W: But you live so close. Why don't you just bring an umbrella
M: Maybe I’ ll just speak next week. Besides, I think I'm also starting to catch a cold.
W: OK, get well! But we will cancel the public speaking club for the next two weeks, since most people are going on vacation.
M: I' ll definitely speak after that.
W: Great! The next event theme we' re going to have is fashion.
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W: How's your mother doing, Mike
M: Oh, she's getting better, thanks. We hope she’ ll be coming home in about a week.
W: That's good news. Is your father managing okay without her
M: Not really. I mean, he remembers to feed himself and take his daily shower. But he really misses her. He's not good on his own.
W: Oh, dear.
M: Yeah. So, when I'm not at the hospital visiting Mom, I'm at their place, keeping him company.
W: It must be difficult for you to look after both of them.
M: It would be easier if I wasn't an only child. As it is, there's only me to do everything.
W: That must be really hard.
M: It's not easy! That's one of the main reasons why my wife and Iwant at least two kids. We don't want all the pressure to fall on one child when we' re old and sick.
W: I can understand that.
M: Do you have brothers or sisters, Karen
W: Yeah,I have two older brothers, Mark and Jake.
M: Wow, that's nice.
W: Yeah, we get on well most of the time!
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W: Most people don't really understand what astronauts do. They think we get paid to be sent into space and float around for a while.
M: When I give talks at schools, the kids always ask me how to be an astronaut. I always tell them to become engineers or scientists first. After all, half of us aboard the ship are engineers,like me. The other half will do science research. Plus a few doctors, of course.
W: That's right!
M: What kind of research are you doing
W: I specialize in the study of deep ocean plant life. We took hundreds of samples from theIndian Ocean, then watched some of them grow in the laboratory. I can't wait to see how they will grow in outer space, under very different conditions.
M: How cool!
W:I find what you do very interesting as well. I wish I knew more about computers. Will you make sure all the computers run smoothly
M: No. I used to specialize in airline flight tracking systems, so Iwill help guide our flight into orbit. I can teach you all the basics. After all, we’ ll have a long time in space together once we start our mission.
W: You can start by helping me figure out how to use the zero-gravity training room here.
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The main way customers get information about goods for sale is through advertisements.And nowadays advertisements are almost everywhere, in newspapers, on TV, on the radio, on social networks, etc. These are the places that sellers find most attractive. In the United States,there are two kinds of nationwide sales — the spring sale and the summer sale. There is also the white sale, where you can find any kind of bedding you need. If you' ve decided where to buy, you also need to know when to buy. The prices of the same goods can vary during different seasons in a year, and we recommend that you pay attention to useful advertisements, especially those about seasonal sales and discounts. These will save you a great deal of money. Generally,most shops provide excellent service to their customers to enjoy a good reputation and credibility. In most cases, goods can be exchanged or even refunded after being sold. Of course,they mustn't be used or damaged. In North American countries, bags are provided in every shopping mall, supermarket and grocery store. So you don't need to carry a bag when you go shopping. If you do take one, you' ll probably make the shop assistants feel uneasy. They might be doubtful about your intentions.

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