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丹东市 2026 届高三总复习质量测试
英 语
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上。
2．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。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
本试卷分四部分，卷面分数 150 分。考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 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试卷上的答案转涂
到答题卡上。
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。每段对话读两遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是：C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a bookstore. C. In a classroom.
2. How does the woman feel now
A. Relaxed. B. Excited. C. Tired.
3. How much will the man pay
A. $20. B. $80. C. $100.
4. What does the man tell Jane to do
A. Postpone his appointment.
B. Meet Mr. Douglas.
C. Return at 3 o’clock.
5. Why would David quit his job
A. To go back to school.
B. To start his own firm.
C. To work for his friend.
第二节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中
选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟。听完后，
各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 至 7 小题。
6. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Check the cupboard. B. Clean the balcony. C. Buy an umbrella.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Employer and employee. C. Shop assistant and customer
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至 10 小题。
8. Where did the woman go at the weekend
A. The city centre.
B. The forest park.
C. The man’s home.
9. How did the man spend his weekend
A. Packing for a move.
B. Going out with Jenny.
C. Looking for a new house.
10. What will the woman do for the man
A. Stay with his kid.
B. Take Henry to hospital.
C. Look after his pet.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 至 13 小题。
11. How did the man feel about his performance today
A. Greatly encouraged. B. A bit dissatisfied. C. Terribly disappointed.
12. What did the man say helped him overcome the problem
A. Patience. B. Luck. C. Determination.
13. What is the woman doing
A. Conducting an interview.
B. Holding a press conference.
C. Hosting a ceremony.
听下面一段对话，回答第 14 至 16 小题。
14. What is next to the apartment building
A. A restaurant. B. A laundry. C. A grocery store.
15. Which is included in the rent
A. Electricity. B. The Internet. C. Satellite TV.
16. What does the woman think of the apartment
A. It’s quite large.
B. It’s well furnished.
C. It’s worth the money.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至 20 小题。
17. Where is Jeff from
A. Liverpool. B. Coventry. C. Newcastle.
18. Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff
A. Pubs. B. Stadiums. C. Friends’ homes.
19. Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support
A. To avoid being bothered.
B. To open a conversation.
C. To earn respect from others.
20. What does Jeff mainly talk about
A. England’s moment of success.
B. English flag as a symbol of hope.
C. England’s all-time favourite sport.
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
Looking around your city, it may be hard to imagine that there might be a time when it no longer exists. But
that’s exactly what happened to these cities. Read on to learn about these cities.
Bannack, Montana
Gold was discovered at the site that became Bannack in 1862. Like many cities built during the gold rush,
Bannack is now a ghost town. The location and old buildings have been preserved as a state park for visitors who
want to experience a little bit of history.
Hashima Island, Japan
Hashima Island was formerly one of the most populated cities in the world. The locals made their living at the
island’s underwater coal mines. When the mines were closed, Hashima Island was abandoned. Today it is nothing
but forgotten buildings.
Consonno, Italy
Consonno was a tiny town with a population of less than 300. The residents made their living harvesting crops.
Then Mario Bagno came along and decided to turn the area into the Las Vegas of Italy. He destroyed nearly every
building to build his masterpiece. But a 1976 landslide buried the access road and left the project unfinished.
Consonno is now abandoned.
Eastern Settlement, Greenland
Eastern Settlement in Greenland isn’t just an abandoned city, it’s also a mystery. Once the most populated
area in Greenland, the area was abandoned and no one knows why. The last known writings from the area pertained
to a wedding in 1408 and offered no clues.
21. Which city’s residents depended on coal mines for their livelihood
A. Bannack, Montana. B. Hashima Island, Japan. C. Consonno, Italy. D. Eastern Settlement,
Greenland.
22. What finally put an end to Bagno’s project
A. A natural disaster. B. Residents’ protests.
C. Easy access by road. D. The warning from Las Vegas.
23. What do these cities have in common
A. They were all populous. B. They have all disappeared.
C. They have all been abandoned. D. They were all destroyed by disasters.
B
Boyan Slat spent his early childhood in Delft, a historic university town known for its creative atmosphere.
From the age of two, he showed a natural talent for invention, engaging in projects like building tree houses in his
backyard. This early creativity was probably influenced by his father’s artistic career.
His multicultural background — combining Dutch, British, and Croatian influences — exposed him to
different ways of thinking from a young age, shaping a wide worldview that focused on problem-solving and global
awareness. During his teenage years, this foundation began to connect with his interests in oceanic environments,
giving him the key insight that large-scale technological solutions might be possible.
While on vacation in Greece at 16 years old, Boyan went scuba diving and saw more plastic bags than fish in
the sea, which left him thinking, “Why can’t we just clean this up ” He started looking further into the problem,
considered possible technological solutions to ocean plastic pollution, and worked hard to obtain practical
knowledge through a school project that helped develop his ideas. In late 2012, he presented these ideas at a TEDx
conference.
At first, armed with only ?300 of saved pocket money, he struggled to make progress. However, everything
changed in February 2013 when his TEDx video suddenly became popular online, and the attention that followed
allowed Boyan to found The Ocean Cleanup. Boyan then gathered a team of volunteers and launched a
crowdfunding campaign, which funded a year-long feasibility study (可 行 性 研 究 ) — the first real step in
bringing Boyan’s technological solutions to life. That is how Boyan turned his dream into reality.
Today, The Ocean Cleanup is actively cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and has been using
interceptors (拦截器) in some of the world’s most polluted rivers to prevent plastic from reaching the ocean in the
first place.
24. What can we know about Boyan from the first two paragraphs
A. His parents come from different countries.
B. His father’s career may have fueled his creativity.
C. He grew up in a town known for its artistic heritage.
D. He showed great interest in ocean at the age of two.
25. What inspired Boyan’s ocean cleanup idea
A. A disturbing marine sight. B. His school project on ocean.
C. A conference presentation. D. His multicultural background.
26. What helped Boyan start The Ocean Cleanup
A. His pocket money. B. A feasibility study.
C. A crowdfunding campaign. D. His TEDx video’s popularity.
27. Which of the following can best describe Boyan
A. Selfless and conservative. B. Considerate and sensitive.
C. Talented and eco-conscious. D. Determined and easy-going.
C
A few glasses of alcohol are enough to lead to more localized information processing and reduced brain-wide
communication, a new study has discovered.
The researchers behind the study believe that their findings could go some way to explaining why different
people can feel different levels of drunkenness at the same breath-alcohol level.
The researchers recruited 107 healthy participants. They were given a drink designed to raise their
blood-alcohol level to the US limit for driving. Half an hour after drinking, the participants went into an MRI
scanner, where their brain activity was mapped. Using a variety of mathematical approaches, the researchers
calculated communications between 106 different brain regions.
Overall, brain areas became less well connected to the rest of the brain. Although the volunteers were all about
as drunk as each other, some felt more drunk than others. The researchers found that this feeling of drunkenness
was related to how disconnected their brain regions had become.
What’s more, the network changes go some way to explaining how too much alcohol can start to cause blurred
vision, difficulty walking in a straight line.
The parietal lobe (脑叶), responsible for spatial awareness, had no significant changes at all. The frontal lobe,
which is linked to decision-making, and the temporal lobe, which handles memory processing, showed minor
changes in activity. One of the regions most affected by the decreased global connectivity was the occipital lobe. It’
s here that the brain processes visual data fed in by our eyes, and these changes likely mean this data is less readily
available to the rest of the brain.
“Our results that information transfer becomes more isolated and less integrated are consistent with alcohol’s
known influence,” write the researchers. However, the researchers say future work should include broader groups
of participants and look more directly at the effects of brain network disruption on people who are less physically
and mentally healthy than the participants in this study.
28. What made people feel differently drunk at the same breath-alcohol level
A. The type of alcohol.
B. The level of blood alcohol.
C. The processing of visual information.
D. The degree of reduced brain-wide communication.
29. Which brain area is most impacted by alcohol-related reduced connectivity
A. The frontal lobe. B. The temporal lobe.
C. The parietal lobe. D. The occipital lobe.
30. What should be improved for future studies according to the researchers
A. The sample. B. The model.
C. The measurement tools. D. The research methods.
31. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Alcohol harms visual function. B. Alcohol weakens brain integration.
C. Alcohol influences certain brain areas. D. Alcohol improves local brain activities.
D
The hardest-to-find planetary aurora (极光) in the Solar System has finally been revealed in all its gently
glowing glory. It’s the first time an aurora has been imaged on the Solar System’s outermost known planet, thanks
to the sensitivity of JWST’s powerful detector. Interestingly, Neptune’s magnetic field is unusual. Its auroras
appear near the equator rather than the poles, unlike Earth’s.
JWST measurements of the temperature of the distant ice giant revealed why we’ve had such a hard time
detecting Neptune’s auroras. The planet’s temperature has dropped significantly since 1989 according to JWST
measurements. Colder temperatures mean fainter auroras. Previous predictions about Neptune’s possible auroras
were based on inaccurate temperatures, so scientists had been looking for the wrong thing.
In 2023, a space telescope accurately measured Neptune’s atmosphere and found the H ion, which is linked
to auroras. By tracking the concentration of H across the skies of Neptune, a team of astronomers led by Henrik
Melin of Northumbria University in the UK was able to map the location of the planet’s auroras.
At last, the set is complete. Auroras have been seen on every single planet in the Solar System, revealing that
the phenomenon is not just prevalent, but a feature of the interaction between planets and the Sun.
This discovery gives us a new tool to interpret, not just the variety that can be exhibited by a single
phenomenon across very different worlds here in the Solar System, but also on other worlds orbiting alien stars.
“Since the most commonly detected type of extrasolar planet is Neptune-sized, and as Neptune lacks the
extreme seasons of Uranus,” said Dr Emma Carter. “These observations help explore atmosphere-magnetosphere
interactions on the most common-sized worlds in our galaxy.”
32. Where do Neptune’s auroras mainly form
A. Near the poles. B. Near the equator.
C. Near the ice giant. D. Near the magnetic field.
33. Why were Neptune’s auroras hard to find
A. The planet became cooler.
B. Scientists used wrong tools.
C. Scientists couldn’t locate Neptune’s position.
D. The concentration of H on the planet is too high.
34. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “prevalent” in Paragraph 4
A. Persistent. B. Unique. C. Common. D. Fascinating.
35. What did Dr Emma Carter think of the discovery
A. Convincing. B. Limited. C. Enlightening. D. Valueless.
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。
In an age of instant pleasure, constant notifications, and nonstop productivity pressure, slow living has
emerged as a quiet resistance. 36 It is an intentional choice to prioritize presence, quality, and meaning
over speed and quantity. Slow living offers profound benefits for mental health, relationships, and overall
well-being that modern fast-paced life often overlooks.
Slow living reduces stress and anxiety. 37 We release cortisol (皮质醇) and overload our nervous
systems. By slowing down — whether through mindful eating, unhurried walks, or simply pausing to breathe —
we activate the body’s relaxation response. Studies show that regular slow moments lower cortisol levels, improve
sleep quality, and reduce feelings of overwhelm.
38 In a world of quick texts and superficial interactions, taking time to engage fully with people
fosters genuine relationships. A slow conversation over coffee, a shared meal without phones, or a quiet evening
with family creates space for empathy, listening, and emotional closeness. 39
Slow living cultivates gratitude and joy. The world offers us countless small beauties: a sunrise, a warm cup of
tea, the sound of rain. 40 By slowing down, we learn to notice and appreciate these moments. This practice
of mindfulness shifts our focus from what we lack to what we have, fostering a lasting sense of gratitude and
contentment that no amount of speed or achievement can match.
A. It is not about laziness or inefficiency.
B. Slow living deepens connections with others.
C. Yet rushing blinds us to the small pleasures of life.
D. Modern society believes faster means more effective.
E. These meaningful bonds are essential for human well-being.
F. Rushing through tasks keeps our bodies in fight-or-flight mode.
G. Far from being inefficient, slow living can actually make us more productive.
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。
This semester, my high school did the unthinkable: instead of banning AI, we launched a Collaborative
Writing Lab. Our teacher, Ms. Hale, framed AI as a co-pilot to strengthen, not 41 , our own voice. Initially,
I was 42 . Like many peers, I saw AI as a 43 , not a tool to grow as a writer.
Ms. Hale assigned a personal narrative: write about a moment that 44 your identity. I chose my
grandmother’s bakery, where I spent weekends folding dough and listening to her immigration stories. I fed my
notes into an AI and let it 45 the whole piece. When I read it, I froze: the writing was polished but 46 .
It described a bakery, not my grandmother’s — no flour on her apron, no music in her voice, no warmth from the
oven. The AI had 47 all the messy, human details that made the story mine.
Instead of scolding, Ms. Hale used my 48 draft to teach. She showed me a simple rule: AI handles
grammar and translation; you make the creative 49 . I alone chose which emotions to keep, which memories
to highlight, which tone felt true.
I started over. I used AI to 50 awkward sentences, but wrote every core memory by myself. I added
the flour dusting the counter like snow, my grandmother’s laugh 51 with the oven’s hum, the 52
when customers said my pastries tasted like home. When I turned it in, Ms. Hale wrote: “This is your story — raw,
real, and unforgettably you.”
By semester’s end, my essay was published in the school magazine. More importantly, I learned to evaluate
AI output and protect my 53 perspective. Research 54 this: guided AI use boosts creativity more
than banning it or letting it write unchecked.
Now, I see technology as a 55 , not a threat. The stories rooted in love, memory, and identity can never
be generated by AI. Ms. Hale’s lab taught me the greatest power: to tell my own story, on my own terms.
41. A. create B. reserve C. recover D. replace
42. A. careful B. skeptical C. relaxed D. excited
43. A. shortcut B. secret C. signal D. style
44. A. limited B. shaped C. measured D. lost
45. A. correct B. copy C. draft D. check
46. A. flexible B. powerless C. comfortable D. lifeless
47. A. picked up B. sanded down C. glued together D. advanced in
48. A. perfect B. late C. failed D. final
49. A. promises B. decisions C. plans D. decorations
50. A. fix B. form C. write D. read
51. A. staying B. competing C. mixing D. breaking
52. A. pride B. comment C. doubt D. freedom
53. A. common B. basic C. strange D. unique
54. A. misses B. challenges C. backs D. skips
55. A. tool B. toy C. mystery D. ban
第二节 （共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
To understand China, one must first know Jingdezhen porcelain. It has long been 56 important
cultural symbol through which the world has come to know China. Today, the city is using small “china” to tell the
story of big “China”, presenting Chinese culture with greater 57 (open) and confidence.
The effort to make the “thousand-year-old porcelain capital” an even brighter calling card is 58
(increasing) visible in the city’s engagement with the outside world. Jingdezhen now maintains friendly ties with
more than 180 cities in over 70 countries.
It has also built stronger platforms at home. Since 2004, the China Jingdezhen International Ceramic Expo has
grown 59 a flagship event. During last year’s event, Jingdezhen 60 (launch) the 1819 Ceramic
Carnival, taking ceramic culture into the streets and the city’s daily life. The city’s official ceramic flagship stores,
after expanding from Dubai to Istanbul, have more than 55 online and offline outlets both at home and abroad, with
annual sales revenue 61 (reach) 228 million yuan.
Jingdezhen’s growing international appeal 62 (root) in something deeper: cultural heritage protection.
As one of the 63 (world) rare living ceramic heritage complexes, Jingdezhen preserves a complete
traditional porcelain-making system, 64 links raw materials, workshops, kiln sites and urban
neighborhoods. In recent years, the city has brought 247 65 (protect) relic units and heritage zones under
systematic conservation.
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，你校英文报正在举办以“交通安全，人人有责”为主题的征文活动。请你写一篇短文
投稿，内容包括：
1. 你对主题的理解；
2. 你的倡议。
注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Traffic Safety: A Shared Responsibility
第二节（满分 25 分）
阅读下面文章，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整短文，续写词数
应为 150 左右。
In the rolling grasslands of southern Brazil, the Gaucho people have lived alongside horses for centuries. To
them, horses are not just tools or transportation — they are partners, friends, and mirrors of the soul. But in a
small riding school on the edge of Porto Alegre, a young instructor named Sofia was about to learn that this
partnership meant more than she had ever imagined.
Sofia had grown up around horses. Her father, a respected Gaucho trainer, taught her to ride before she could
walk. By age sixteen, she could tame (驯化) any horse on the farm. But there was one horse she could never quite
reach. Her name was Ventana, a beautiful horse with a coat as dark as a moonless night. She had been rescued from
an owner who had treated her cruelly, and the proof of her suffering was written in every line of her body. Ventana
kept everyone at a distance. Whenever a human appeared with a saddle (马鞍), she would run — fleeing to the
farthest corner of the field, her whole body trembling as if the past still chased her. The other trainers had given up
on her.
“Why keep her ” Sofia asked her father one afternoon, frustrated after another failed attempt. “She’s
dangerous. She’ll never be a riding horse.” Her father, old Prates, looked at her with calm eyes. “A horse is not a
machine to be fixed, Sofia. She is a living being with a broken heart. The question is not whether she can be ridden,
but whether you can earn her trust. And that takes time — just being there, day after day, until she’s ready.”
Sofia didn’t understand. She had always measured her success by how quickly she could tame a horse — by
how soon she could ride. But Ventana refused to play that game. Every time Sofia entered her stall (马厩) with a
saddle, the horse would back into the corner, eyes wide with fear. Ventana remained unreachable, and Sofia’s
confidence began to crack.
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。
One evening, Sofia sat outside Ventana’s stall, exhausted and defeated.
One spring morning, months later, her father was surprised to see an incredible scene.
参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 CABAC 11-15 BCACA 16-20 CBAAC
第二部分： 阅读（共两节，满分 50 分）
21-23 BAC 24-27 BAD C 28-31 DDAB 32-35 BACC 36-40 AFBEC
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
41-45 DBABC 46-50 DBCBA 51-55 CADCA
56. an 57. openness 58. increasingly 59. into 60. launched
61. reaching 62. is rooted 63. world’s 64. which 65. protected
第四部分： 写作 (共两节, 满分 40 分)
应用文参考范文：
Traffic Safety: A Shared Responsibility
Traffic safety is never a matter of individual concern alone. It is a shared responsibility that each of us has a
role to play, not only in protecting ourselves but also in looking out for others on the road.
In our daily lives, fulfilling this responsibility starts with small but significant actions. As pedestrians, we
should always use crosswalks and wait for green lights. As cyclists, we must obey traffic rules and stay focused,
avoiding the use of phones or headphones while riding. More importantly, we can remind our family and friends to
do the same — because responsibility grows when it is shared.
Let us take our share of responsibility to create safer roads for all.
读后续写参考范文：
Paragraph 1: One evening, Sofia sat outside Ventana’s stall, exhausted and defeated. Her father’s words
suddenly rang in her ears: earning trust took quiet time and company, not hurry to ride. She put aside her eagerness
and the saddle, choosing to stay with Ventana simply as a friend. Every day, she cleaned the stall gently, brushed
the horse softly, and talked to her in a warm voice. At first, Ventana still backed away in fear, but as time went by,
she no longer trembled deeply. Gradually, the horse began to watch Sofia calmly, letting go of her guard and
opening her heart bit by bit.
Paragraph 2: One spring morning, months later, her father was surprised to see an incredible scene. Sofia was
riding Ventana slowly and smoothly across the grassland, calm and joyful. Tears of happiness shone in Sofia’s eyes
as she finally felt the true bond between them. The mare that had once been so fearful now walked gently beside
her, full of trust. Her father stood still, eyes bright with pride and relief, a warm smile spreading across his face. He
knew Sofia had truly learned the meaning of being a Gaucho — healing with patience, not power.
录音原文
Text 1
W: Excuse me. How can I find the book called The Class of 1998
M: Oh, I’m afraid it was sold out.
W: It’s all right. Thank you.
Text 2
M: How did your dancing lesson go today
W: Exciting, but it was hard work. I really need a rest now.
M: Yeah, I can see that. Go and get relaxed.
Text 3
M: How much is that in total
W: 100 dollars. But if you have a membership card, I can give you a 20% discount.
M: Great. This is my membership card.
Text 4
M: Jane, I’m going out for a while.
W: But you have an appointment with Mr. Douglas at 3 o’clock.
M: Well, please make it another day.
Text 5
W: David said he would quit his job at our school.
M: Really Why would he do that
W: His friend started a firm in London. She wanted David to help her.
Text 6
W: I’m going out for shopping. Do you need anything
M: Oh, yeah. I can’t find my umbrella. Can you buy one
W: Shouldn’t it be in the cupboard
M: I just checked. It wasn’t there.
W: Impossible. That was where I usually put it. Did you check the balcony
M: Yes, of course. Couldn’t find it. Well, just get a new one then.
Text 7
M: Hi, Lucy. How was your weekend
W: Great. You know, we went mountain climbing in the forest park. The air was so different from the city, cool
and fresh.
M: Sounds great!
W: Yeah. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. And we could see for miles from the top. What about you What did you
do
M: Busy packing.
W: Oh, yes, of course. I forgot you and Jenny are moving into a new house. It’s on Wednesday, isn’t it
M: Yeah, two days after. I didn’t realize there are so many things to do.
W: Can I help out with anything
M: Um, it’ll be nice if you could take care of Henry for a couple of days.
W: Henry
M: Yes, my dog.
W: Oh, sure. No problem. You just focus on the move.
Text 8
W: Well, done, congratulations. How are you feeling
M: Tired. I’m just tired.
W: But you did so well to get second place in today’s car race.
M: Well, I came out here aiming for the gold. I got third place last time and it was not the result I had hoped for.
W: What happened today You were looking extremely good at the start.
M: I blew it. The car was a bit out of control.
W: Some people might have given up at that point.
M: I was determined to do it to finish the round.
W: So what now
M: Tomorrow’s going to be tough, much, tougher than today
W: Well, I think you showed great determination today, good luck for tomorrow, and thanks for speaking to us.
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W: So, what is your new apartment like Terry
M: Oh, it’s great. There are two bedrooms, a nice kitchen and a living room.
W: Sounds nice.
M: Yeah, and there is a grocery store next to the apartment building. And there is a laundry and a fast food
restaurant across the street. So it is a quick way to get a meal.
W: That’s good. How much do you pay in rent
M: Well, I have a roommate, so I pay half the rent. That is $275 a month with gas, water and electricity included.
And the internet and satellite TV are separate.
W: That’s really a wonderful price. How on earth did you find a place like that
M: I just found it online.
W: Great.
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M: Hello. I’m Jeff Anderson from Coventry, England. And in today’s program, I’d like to share with you a special
kind of English culture. The football, a lot of people in England are crazy about football during the football season.
Whenever there is a big match, all the flags for local football teams such as Liverpool and Newcastle are hung
outside every window or even spread proudly on t-shirts or scarves. There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air.
Groups of young men crowd into dark packed pubs, staring at television screens. Of course, they are covered head
to toe in the colors of their team. They shout and scream in sadness when their team loses a goal or with joy. When
there is a moment of success, you do not have to be a fan of football to get caught up in the excitement. As far as
victories are concerned, England had its big moment in 1966 in Wembley stadium, the world cup victory is in the
hearts and minds of all football fans. Now whenever England is playing a big match, red and white covers every
inch of every PUB, a symbol of hope. The English flag, while football has never been something I am particularly
interested in. For years, I’ve had to pretend excitement and pick a team to support you, cannot say you don’t like or
do not follow football in England. As often this would lead to a long dialogue in which someone would begin
telling you why you should support their team.

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