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高三英语试卷
本试卷满分150分，考试时间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上。
2．答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡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。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）
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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1. What advice does the woman offer the man
A. To do shopping online.
B. To go to the Internet café.
C. To go to the grocery store.
2. Where is the TV guide
A. On top of the television. B. By the telephone. C. Under the sofa.
3. What do we know about Jane and the woman
A. They planned to meet at 1 o’clock.
B. They misunderstood the meeting time and place.
C. Jane is waiting for the woman at the library reference desk.
4. Where is the woman going next
A. To the museum. B. To a restaurant. C. To a supermarket.
5. What does the man imply
A. There are no tickets left.
B. The concert is very popular.
C. He has got the seats near the stage.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。
听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。
6. What did the man’s grandfather use the watch for
A. Helping himself take buses on time.
B. Making sure his bus was running on schedule.
C. Reminding himself of his proud and interesting life.
7. What is said about the watch
A. It can be quite expensive now.
B. It cost a fortune in the old days.
C. It was bought after the war.
听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the woman doing
A. Booking a room.
B. Changing a room.
C. Checking into a hotel.
9. How much should the woman pay
A. $ 80. B. $ 240. C. $ 300.
10. What kind of room will the woman stay in
A. A single room with a bath.
B. A double room facing the street.
C. A double room near the meeting room.
听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly arguing about
A. What the boy will do today.
B. Who should have the car today.
C. Whether the boy should keep his promise.
12. How does the woman suggest the boy go to college
A. By car. B. By bus. C. On foot.
13. What can we learn about the boy
A. He broke Alan’s car.
B. He will attend a lecture in Birmingham.
C. He is going to take an exam next Wednesday.
听第9段录音，回答第14至16题。
14. Where does the conversation take place
A. At a second-hand bookstore.
B. In a classroom.
C. In a library.
15. What is the problem with an older edition according to the man
A. It’s difficult to find the information the professor refers to.
B. It’s not cheaper than the new edition.
C. The teacher doesn’t order one.
16. What do we know about the woman
A. She is an A student.
B. She is happy with her purchase.
C. She doesn’t find the book she wants.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker say about Midnight Meeting
A. It is set in old London.
B. It lasts 150 minutes in total.
C. The story happened in the middle of the 20th century.
18. What is the advantage of students if they want to see films
A. They can see midweek films for 2.80.
B. They can get cheaper tickets on weekends.
C. They can get a 30% discount for evening films.
19. What do we know about the cinema
A. It is 4 minutes’ walk from a park.
B. It is closed two days a week.
C. It offers voicemail service.
20. What does the speaker suggest the listeners do to get further information
A. Press zero key.
B. Leave a message in the email box.
C. Call the office during working hours.
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
Storytelling for a Better World with Bill Weir&Leah Qusba
Please join us for an afternoon discussion with CNN’s Bill Weir and GoodPower CEO Leah Qusba. They will work together to explore the skill of turning tough real-life facts into meaningful stories. Their talk will center on making people feel connected instead of overwhelmed. They will also talk about how storytelling can encourage action, give hope, and help build a better world.
About Bill Weir
Bill Weir is an experienced anchor, writer, producer and host. He joined CNN in 2013 after 10 years as an award-winning journalist at ABC News. In 2019, he became the network’s first Chief Climate Correspondent. In 2022, Weir won a News&Documentary Emmy Award for his CNN Special Report and his first book Life As We Know It (Can Be) was published by Chronicle Prism in April 2024.
About Leah Qusba
Leah Qusba serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to speeding up the world’s critical shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Under her leadership since 2019, the organization has not only expanded its financial capacity to fund key initiatives but also built strong partnerships across sectors, strengthening its ability to drive meaningful change in the global transition to a greener future.
Accessibility
The IOP, the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School, encourages people with disabilities to take part in its programs. If you have questions about special help or physical access to the event, please email iop_info@hks.harvard.edu before the event.
Event Details
Meeting Method: In Person Event Types: Special Events
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 4:30 p.m. EST
Location: L-140
21. What is the main topic of the afternoon discussion
A. Bill Weir’s working experience at ABC News.
B. Writing techniques used to craft meaningful stories.
C. The way to turn tough realities into positive changes.
D. Leah Qusba’s achievements in low-carbon economy.
22. What do we know about the event
A. The event will be held in person at 14:30 EST.
B. The IOP welcomes disabled people to the event.
C. Weir became CNN’s first Climate Correspondent in 2022.
D. It’s required to email iop_info@hks.harvard.edu beforehand.
23. Where is this passage most likely taken from
A. A book review. B. A news report.
C. A job advertisement. D. An event announcement.
B
I sat on the sidelines with my 14-year-old son, Nathan, who was less than enthused to be at a community Christmas party for little kids. He was too old to be excited by Santa. “Look, Nathan,” I said with a gentle elbow to his ribs. “Mrs. Claus is trying to get your attention.” We walked over. “What do you want for Christmas ” she asked. “I like Legos, and I need a new tennis racket, but what I really can’t wait for is a 3D printer,” Nathan said. He planned to start an online business making cell phone cases. Mrs. Claus smiled, “My grandkids want a printer too. They have a pet duck named Tim who’s missing a leg. They’d like to print him a prosthetic (假体) with a webbed foot and magic tape.”
“Cool project,” Nathan said. “I’ll make him one out of the goodness of my heart, but it won’t be ready for Christmas. My parents will invest in my phone-case business with a loan, yet I have to save some money myself. I’ll start as soon as I can afford the printer.”
After he left, I told Mrs. Claus we’d already bought him the printer for Christmas. His siblings and grandparents had pooled money for fibre and supplies. We exchanged numbers and I promised to call when Nathan began the duck leg. I worried he’d volunteered too fast.
On Christmas morning Nathan opened the printer. “Now I can help Tim!” he shouted. Weeks later he finished a prosthetic and I dropped it to Mrs. Claus, Michele, who drove two hours to her grandkids, but the magic tape wouldn’t hold when Tim walked. Nathan built a second model, then a third and the last let Tim take a few steps while the kids cheered.
Only when Michele texted that Tim had joined the ancestors did Nathan stop the design. “He lived a good life,” she said, “and you made the ending special.” Nathan was disappointed but knew he’d done his best. It’s a sign that a good businessman cares about products and users alike. I’m blessed with a son who used his favorite Christmas present to give a gift to Mrs. Claus.
24. What did Nathan promise to do on the spot
A. Prioritize his phone-case business.
B. Make the prosthesis for Tim free of charge.
C. Deliver the prosthesis before Christmas.
D. Let his grandparents pay for all the materials.
25. What was the author’s worry at that time
A. Michele would reveal the secret Christmas gift.
B. Her son might give up the plan for lack of money.
C. Her son had agreed too quickly to fulfill the promise.
D. The printer would not be good enough for the prosthetic.
26. Why did the first fitting end in failure
A. The tape failed to remain in position.
B. Tim was scared by the excitement of the children.
C. The two-hour drive caused the prosthetic not to hold.
D. Tim’s webbed foot kept slipping out of the magic tape.
27. Why did Nathan finally stop improving the design
A. Michele asked him to pay the balance.
B. The user of the prosthetic was no longer there.
C. He believed the latest one had become perfect.
D. His parents made him focus on his own business.
C
On sunny summer afternoons the colour of parked cars can change the air you breathe. Researchers at the University of Lisbon parked two same-model small cars — one pure-black, one pearl-white — beside a busy main street for five hours while temperature sensors and weather stations logged micro-climate data.
Under a cloudless 36°C sky the black car’s roof reached 77°C and raised the nearby air 3.8°C above the asphalt (沥青) baseline, whereas the white car’s roof peaked at 48°C and added only 0.7°C. The difference comes from albedo: white automotive paint bounces back 75-85 percent of visible light and heat radiation; while black paint merely 5-10 percent.
Because sheet-metal skin is thin, it throws heat back quickly, turning each dark vehicle into a toaster-sized radiator. Looking at the big picture, the team fed hourly readings into a city-climate model and found that if every parked car in downtown Lisbon were repainted pearl-white, street-level reflectance would jump from 20 percent to 40 percent, cutting pedestrian-level temperatures by up to 1.3°C on calm, low-wind days.
With parked vehicles covering more than 10 percent of central street area, cool-colour public fleets (车队) could become a rapid, low-cost shield against urban heat-island effects, supplementing cool roofs and pale pavements. City buses, taxis and delivery trucks are obvious first candidates because their lifespans are short, repaint cycles frequent and buying is centralised.
The researchers caution that actual cooling depends on street geometry, traffic turnover (周转率) and dominating breezes, but argue that even partial adoption would shave peak electricity demand for air-conditioning and reduce heat-related illness among outdoor workers. In a warming world, the study concludes, choosing a lighter paint shade at the factory gate may be the simplest climate adaptation decision a city can make.
28. What does the underlined word “albedo” in paragraph 2 mean
A. The wavelength. B. Surface roughness.
C. Reflective rate. D. Heat-emission speed.
29. What did the Lisbon-experiment reveal about dark cars
A. They absorbed 5-10% of the sunlight.
B. They became heat sources due to thin skin.
C. They rose 3.1°C above asphalt surface.
D. They caused 1.3°C rise on breezeless days.
30. Why does the author highlight the public fleets in paragraph 4
A. They are easy to manage.
B. Most of them are electric-powered.
C. Most of them are dark-colored.
D. They rarely affect the asphalt baseline.
31. Which aspect is most likely to influence cooling
A. Shape of city streets. B. Speed limit on traffic.
C. Thickness of car roof. D. Monthly climate model.
D
Inclusive leadership is key to building a diverse, fair, and welcoming workplace. With every word and action, leaders shape company culture and set the tone for how diversity is embraced at work. Yet when leaders assessed their own organizations on key factors related to diversity, fairness, and inclusion, only 25% of them felt that inclusion was a strong part of their organization’s vision and values.
Diversity isn’t just about visible differences, like gender, age, race, or physical disabilities. It also includes invisible ones: personality, cultural backgrounds, life experiences, beliefs, invisible disabilities, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. To truly embrace diversity, we need to accept all the ways a person is unique — whether those traits (特征) are seen, unseen, spoken about, or unsaid.
In a coaching conversation, Katy Freeman, a leader, once shared a story. He learned by chance that a new team member, who worked fully remotely, had a different perspective on the department’s change plan. He realized he usually only asked a small group of “trusted advisors”, people who shared his own traits, for feedback, not the whole team. Research backs this up: over half of leaders don’t actively invite ideas from others. It’s natural to turn to those who share similar traits with oneself. While different ideas can bring about conflict, healthy and productive workplaces prosper on diversity. Leaders have a special duty to help teams welcome different views, which unlocks creative problem-solving and innovation.
Scott Page, author of The Diversity Bonus, found that relying on just one perspective to solve problems adds about a 30% error rate. His research also shows diverse groups outperform teams of like-minded experts — diversity drives innovation, boosts employee engagement, and leads to better financial results. According to DDI’s 2023 DEI Report, organizations with above-average diversity are 2.4 times more likely to outperform their peers financially. More inclusive companies also do better at attracting and keeping all kinds of talents, and they’re far more likely to be named “Best Places to Work”.
Embracing workplace diversity isn’t easy — it needs ongoing conversations, and it means challenging deep-seated habits and biases. But it’s worth it: we should acknowledge the efforts people already make, celebrate small progress, and keep pushing ourselves and each other to work better together.
32. What can be learnt from paragraph 1
A. Only 25% of the leaders have a clear vision.
B. Most leaders lack the emphasis on inclusion.
C. Most organizations have a strong focus on inclusion.
D. All organizations have achieved fairness and diversity.
33. Which belongs to an invisible difference in the workplace
A. Gender and job positions. B. Work experience and race.
C. Age and physical disabilities. D. Cultural backgrounds and beliefs.
34. According to Katy Freeman, what do leaders often do when seeking feedback
A. To hear from new team members.
B. To invite ideas from remote workers.
C. To turn to individuals who share their traits.
D. To collect feedback from all team members.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the passage
A. Resolving Team Conflict: How to Handle Disagreements
B. Workplace Diversity: A Brief History of Its Development
C. Becoming a Popular Leader: Ways to Develop Leadership
D. Inclusive Leadership: Key to Embracing Workplace Diversity
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。
As a professor, I call it cheating when students ask chatbots to write their papers — it robs them of learning opportunities. 36 . That’s why parents must talk to their kids about when to use AI and when not to. “Make sure they use AI as a learning tool instead of a shortcut,” said Robbie Torney, senior director of AI programs at Common Sense Media, a nonprofit helping kids use media healthily. Here’s how to do that.
Use AI as a tutor and brainstorm tool, not a replacement for thinking or writing
First, talk to kids about why their goal should be “to learn and grow,” Torney said. If AI does their work for them, it takes away that learning chance. But AI can help them: Torney suggests using it as a tutor — it explains difficult ideas or helps them get out of a thinking jam, but original thinking and schoolwork must be their own. 37 . It’s best to agree on rules before kids use AI, then check regularly to make sure AI isn’t taking the place of their learning.
Don’t trust all AI answers — fact-check together with kids
38 . Sometimes they even miss important information. Parents don’t need to be AI experts. Teach kids to fact-check, like comparing what chatbots say with school materials. “Staying involved and exploring together teaches them skills they’ll need later,” Torney said. Chatbots will likely stay, so this ability is important.
39
Teach kids not to get personal advice from chatbots or share private information with them. Kids easily forget AI chatbots are just technology — younger kids often can’t tell fantasy from reality, so they may see AI as a real person or friend. Chatbots might have inappropriate talks, give bad advice, or even replace real relationships. Kids could also accidentally share private things, like home photos used for AI training. Set clear family rules: let kids use AI in public areas like the family room, not bedrooms, and have tech-free times like during meals and before bed.
40 , because they are everywhere. Teach them to use AI to help learn, not do their work, and question what chatbots say. Even if AI sounds human, it’s not real — but letting it stop their learning has real consequences.
A. Avoid talking with kids inappropriately
B. Chatbots’ drawbacks are indeed unavoidable
C. Knowing how to use Chatbots well is a life skill
D. Let AI help with schoolwork, not with private advice
E. Chatbots may tell untrue things in their responses, and this happens at times
F. Sadly, kids can easily get away with this since AI-detection tools aren’t reliable
G. AI can also help brainstorm, but students must do their own thinking and writing
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。
When Lisa opened her coffee shop “The Morning Page” in a quiet Seattle neighborhood, she wanted it to be more than just another place for customers to 41 coffee. The small shop, 42 from an old bookstore, kept its wooden bookshelves along the walls, with a unique twist — customers could take a book home if they 43 one in turn.
“I had no idea how this simple idea would change everything,” Lisa smiled, remembering her first month when the shop was 44 and had just a few 45 customers. Then an interesting thing happened.
A high school teacher left a notebook on a shelf with a 46 : “Write your story here.” Within a week, it was filled with stories — some about dreams, others about funny moments, and a few poems.
Inspired, Lisa created a “Community Corner” where people could leave notes, share news, or ask for 47 . Soon, the wall had colorful sticky notes: a student offering math 48 , a neighbor needing grocery help, and an artist 49 free art classes.
The shop became known not just for great coffee and cookies, but as a place where neighbors met, students found tutors, and lonely people found 50 . Even in the social media age, people loved its 51 atmosphere and real conversations.
One year later, Lisa’s community experiment 52 beyond expectations. “We don’t just serve coffee,” she said. “We serve 53 .” The motto above the counter said it all: “Every cup comes with a 54 .”
Today, “The Morning Page” is a community 55 , showing that small ideas can have big impacts. It’s a place where every coffee isn’t just a drink — it’s a chance to connect and share.
41. A. make B. grab C. sell D. cook
42. A. learned B. borrowed C. transformed D. built
43. A. left B. bought C. read D. found
44. A. slow B. busy C. noisy D. bright
45. A. new B. special C. regular D. rare
46. A. letter B. book C. rule D. note
47. A. permission B. money C. help D. fun
48. A. tests B. papers C. practicing D. tutoring
49. A. attending B. expecting C. advertising D. collecting
50. A. customers B. friends C. courage D. hope
51. A. warm B. cool C. quiet D. plain
52. A. failed B. stayed C. existed D. succeeded
53. A. drinks B. meals C. connections D. memories
54. A. lesson B. story C. pity D. secret
55. A. center B. shop C. corner D. circle
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。
Canton Export Fans, an exhibition now underway at Chengdu Museum, in Sichuan province’s capital, shows beautiful fans that 56 (ship) from Guangdong province to clients 57 (primary) in Europe and North America in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Among the many exported products from China to the world in history, fans were, and still 58 (be), viewed as a unique form of art and craftsmanship on which Eastern and Western cultures blended in a 59 (fascinate) manner.
There are folding, round and rectangular fans 60 (make) of paper, cloth and sandalwood, sometimes inlaid with shells 61 attached with wood carvings. Some fans were painted with Chinese landscapes and life scenes, opening a window into the East for those living in the west. Some other fans were ordered to show the very Western patterns 62 in turn exposed the Chinese to a different culture far away. For both the skilled craftsmen who created 63 (they) and the distant clients across generations and continents, these fans served 64 (bear) the deepest emotions and personal stories.
The fans are from Guangdong Museum, and on display until May 31. It is worth noting that this exhibition not only presents delicate crafts but also functions 65 a bridge connecting Eastern and Western cultures.
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，你校英语报调查发现，不少高中生因过度使用网络热词，导致在现实生活中表达时感到词穷、难以组织语言，即“网络失语症（Digital Aphasia）”。现面向全校征文。请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1．分析现象；
2．提出建议。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
When we moved to a farm in the High Rockies, I was thrilled to live among the wildlife. Every day was a mountain safari: A spotted cat rested in a tree. Deer thundered past the window at night. A bald eagle flew in the clouds. It was all just heavenly!
Until I planted a garden. The tulips (郁金香) never stood a chance. After planting, I began searching for signs of them in April. I waited impatiently until the last snow storm finished in May — late May. Still no tulips. Curious, I decided to dig them up. Had they frozen No, they were gone. In their place was a network of tunnels. Apparently, the seeds had provided a fancy rodent (啮齿动物) dinner.
I decided to get serious. I consulted experts at the local garden center. Then I dug down 12 inches to seat the wire nets underground, blocking the digging invaders. Full of hope, I congratulated myself on a job well done. My children even put a little sign to remind the tiny robbers not to eat these plants.
But they were useless for the chipmunks (花栗鼠). They dashed in and out of the tiny holes in the nets, totally ignoring the hopeless barrier. Off they carried their delicious food. Tulips would never recover! But it’s a good thing chipmunks are so adorable. I spotted one drinking from a recently watered leaf. Awww!
But at the thought of my dream garden, I grew more determined. At the advice of one friend, I laid out piles of chicken feathers. At the suggestion of my children, I spread out masses of fur from our dog after her summer shave. The chipmunks didn’t care. In a flood of desperation, I returned to the garden center. “The wildlife!” I complained. I was lost in the sorrow of defeat.
The other day, while we did laundry, I was still wondering about another round of tulip survival dream and thinking hard to drive away my unpleasant plant eating neighbours. I passed our sliding glass doors with my children and saw a touching scene.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A mommy chipmunk was nursing her five babies. We were brainstorming ways to help the chipmunks.
参考答案
第一部分 听力
1～5 ACBAB 6～10 BAACB 11～15 BCCAA 16～20 BCACC
第二部分 阅读
第一节
A
21. C 22. B 23. D
B
24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B
C
28. C 29. B 30. A 31. A
D
32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D
第二节
36. F 37. G 38. E 39. D 40. C
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41. B 42. C 43. A 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. B
51. A 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A
第二节
56. were shipped 57. primarily 58. are 59. fascinating 60. made
61. or 62. that 63. them 64. to bear 65. as
第四部分 写作
第一节
In recent years, digital aphasia has become a common problem among students. We tend to overuse internet buzzwords in daily communication, which gradually weakens our ability to express ourselves clearly and logically in real life.
To tackle this issue, we can take several practical measures. Firstly, we are supposed to read more extensive reading materials, such as novels and essays, to expand our vocabulary. Secondly, we should engage in more face-to-face conversations with friends and family, rather than relying solely on online chatting. Finally, we can practice writing regularly, like keeping a diary, to train our logical thinking and language organization skills.
In conclusion, it is high time that we stepped away from the screen and embraced real-life communication to recover our language abilities.
第二节
A mommy chipmunk was nursing her five babies. The second I saw the tiny mouths begging for food, my mother instinct struck a chord with hers. How could I just put the blame on a busy mother whose deep desire was simply to feed her starving babies My constant garden dream gave way to the fluffy mom’s equal love. Beside me stood my children, their eyes misty with the moving scene. They stared up at me, saying, “Mom, chipmunk babies just need something to eat.” We reached a conclusion that we’d better set aside our chipmunk-unfriendly garden dream to aid our fragile furry neighbours.
We were brainstorming ways to help the chipmunks. Various ideas popped into our head. Then we accessed the Internet and consulted from diverse sources. Eventually, a chipmunk’s favourite mini pet garden made its debut. Eager and hopeful, we peeked at the family. Cautious and curious, they danced forward, sniffed and explored the newly built playground gradually. Weeks later, they were totally used to the new feeder, running wheel, chew toys and climbing frames, marking a pleasant start of a whole new fun garden. Through a slight adjustment, we could enjoy the company of these adorable neighbours peacefully and witness the blossom of harmonious flowers!
听力录音文稿
Text 1
M: Would you like to go to the grocery store for me
W: I’m sorry but I’m too busy. I’ve got some work to do at the Internet cafe. You can order your groceries through the Internet and save yourself a lot of time.
Text 2
W: Have you seen the TV guide
M: Isn’t it on top of the television I had it when I was watching the film last night.
W: Here it is, under the sofa where nobody can find it. You should put it back in its place by the telephone. Then we’d all know where it is.
Text 3
W: Jane told me she would meet me here at the library reference desk at one o’clock, but she hasn’t shown up yet.
M: Oh, I saw her upstairs in the reading room. She said she’d been expecting you at 12:30.
Text 4
W: Do you know if our food is ready We’ve been waiting for about one hour. We’re going to be late for the museum if it doesn’t come soon.
M: I’m sorry, ma’am. The kitchen is backed up. It ought to be ready soon.
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W: Let’s try to buy tickets for the seats near the stage.
M: Listen, we’ll be lucky if we can find a place to stand at this concert.
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W: Nice watch.
M: Actually it is a special watch! My grandfather gave it to me. He passed away and it reminds me of his proud and interesting life. He used this watch to make sure his bus was on time. He was a bus driver in Berlin before the war.
W: The watch must have cost a fortune, right
M: If you bought it now it would cost a fortune, but back in the good old days everything was dirt cheap.
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M: Good morning, Plaza Hotel. Can I help you
W: Yes, I phoned last week about a room, but I didn’t book anything. Can I make a reservation now
M: Certainly, Madam. What kind of room would you like
W: Well, do you still have a single room with bath from March 19th
M: How many nights, madam
W: Three nights, from March 19th to March 22nd.
M: I’ll just check. I’m very sorry, madam, but we have no more singles for that weekend.
W: Oh dear. Do you have any doubles left
M: Yes, madam, there’s just one double facing the street left. It’s $100 per night, not including breakfast.
W: I see, and the single is $80. Are you sure that’s all there’s left for the weekend
M: I’m afraid so. There’s quite a demand, especially for singles, with the meeting here that weekend.
W: Yes, of course. I’m going to that meeting too. OK, I’d better take the double room then.
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M: Bye, Mom, see you later.
W: How are you getting to college You’ve missed the bus. Are you going to walk
M: No. I’m borrowing your car, remember
W: Oh, I need it today. If you want to borrow the car you need to ask me several days before. Sorry, you’re going to have to walk.
M: But I did ask. We talked about it last week. Don’t you remember I’ve promised to help Alan move all his books and things after my lecture today. He’s moving to a new flat and his car’s broken down.
W: All right, all right. I remember now, you did tell me, but I thought you said next Wednesday. You said the 9th and that’s next week when I’m in Birmingham for a meeting so I shan’t need the car.
M: I didn’t ask for it next Wednesday! I can’t help Alan when I’m doing an exam, can I
W: No, I suppose not. Well, I expect you’re right. I didn’t write it down so it’s my fault.
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M: How can I help you
W: I’m looking for a textbook for English 100.
M: See, every professor selects a book, so there are several different textbooks for each course. What’s your professor’s name
W: Hendrix. She’s a good professor. My roommate had her course last term.
M: Oh, then why don’t you use your roommate’s book
W: She sold all her books at the end of the term.
M: Too bad. Well, this is the shelf... and you’re looking for a book called College Writing. Here’s one, but it’s pretty marked up. Sometimes it actually helps to use someone else’s marks, I mean, if you happen to get an A student’s book.
W: True, but I really rather mark it myself.
M: OK. Hey, look at this. I don’t think there’s a mark in it. Wait... let’s check on the edition. Sometimes there’s new information in a later edition, so that’s why the professor orders it. But the worst part is if the professor is always referring to, say, page 50, and the information is on a different page in your edition, it gets confusing.
W: Oh, anyway... this is the tenth edition.
M: You’re lucky. That’s what you need. The new one would have cost you at least 30 dollars, but this one’s only 15.
W: I’ll take it and I really appreciate your help. You saved me some money.
M: Glad to hear it.
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M: Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema, Wood Green. I’m afraid there is no one to answer your call. The office is closed at the moment. Our normal working hours are from Monday to Friday from 9 o’clock in the morning to 5 o’clock in the evening. The North London Arts Cinema is open seven days a week, showing a variety of British and foreign films. Next week we will show an Italian film called Midnight Meeting. It is set in Milan in the 1950s. You can see that film from Monday to Thursday. It will be on twice a day in the evenings. That’s at 6:45 and 9:15. The film lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes. Tickets are 4, but students can get a 30% discount for all our midweek films. Please bring your student ID if you want the cheaper ticket. The nearest car park to the cinema is in Hauxton Street. That’s H-A-U-X-T-O-N. It’s just five minutes’ walk from the cinema. Thank you for calling the North London Arts Cinema. If you require further information, phone during office hours. You can also leave a message. We’ll call you back as soon as we can. If you would like to hear the message again, please press zero.

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