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泾县中学高二9月阶段性检测
英语
（试卷满分：150分，考试时间：120分钟）
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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. When will Jim pick up the woman
A. At 7:30. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:30.
2. What is the weather like now
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a park. B. In a hospital. C. In a repair shop.
4. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Pay by check. B. Join in the trip. C. Carry enough cash.
5. How does the woman get exercise
A. She dances quite often. B. She plays basketball all the time.
C. She goes swimming regularly.
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 does the man intend to do
A. Choose a sofa. B. Find a good designer. C. Bring the booklet home.
7. Why does the man prefer next Sunday
A. He hasn’t decided on the material. B. He isn’t available on Saturday.
C. He won’t move into the house until then.
听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。
8. How much does Andy save each month with his new provider
A. $28. B. $16. C. $12.
9. What is Andy’s Wi-Fi password related to
A. His favourite book. B. His favourite movie. C. His favourite song.
听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man think of the rain
A. Surprising. B. Interesting. C. Exciting.
11. Why do the speakers come here
A. To work out. B. To have cars repaired. C. To have a picnic.
12. What happened to the speakers
A. Their clothes were all wet. B. They forgot to bring food.
C. They left food at a restaurant.
听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman make the call
A. To ask for some advice. B. To make a complaint. C. To give some suggestions.
14. Which airport connects to a train station
A. Reagan National Airport. B. Dulles Airport.
C. Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
15. What is the woman’s purpose of going to Washington, DC
A. To study abroad. B. To go sightseeing. C. To have a meeting.
16. What does the hotel offer
A. Breakfast. B. Free pick-up service. C. Midnight snack.
听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about the speaker’s grandmother
A. She went to college in the 1920s. B. She worked as a teacher. C. She was a secretary.
18. When did the speaker’s mother go to college
A. When the speaker joined a law firm. B. When the speaker was in secondary school.
C. After the speaker was born.
19. Why did many women go to college in the speaker’s mother’s generation
A. They were encouraged by parents. B. They wanted to start a business.
C. They tried to find a good husband.
20. What can be learned about the speaker’s generation
A. They like peaceful life. B. They hate to do housework. C. They have more choices.
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
Scarecrow (稻草人) Festival in Peddler’s Village
Peddler’s Village, an attractive destination in Pennsylvania, USA, hosts one of the most beloved festivals in the Northeast — Scarecrow Festival. During each autumn harvest season, the village transforms into an imaginative wonderland filled with handcrafted scarecrows, autumn decorations, and seasonal cheer.
What to Expect During Scarecrow Festival
Scarecrow Exhibits — The heart of the festival is the scarecrow display. Local residents and organizations design scarecrows. Themes range from classic farm-style scarecrows to pop culture works, superheroes, and even political figures.
Competitions & Awards — A scarecrow competition is held and the scarecrows are judged in several categories. Visitors are invited to vote (投票) for their favourite scarecrows through the Peddler’s Village mobile app. Prizes encourage friendly competition and inspire incredible designs.
Family-Friendly Activities — Beyond scarecrow viewing, other activities often include pumpkin carving and face painting, hayrides winding through the village, live music, dance performances, and storytelling.
Workshops & DIY Stations — Visitors who want to bring their scarecrow ideas to life can try making their own scarecrows, perfect for a fun souvenir (纪念品), or entering them into the village’s scarecrow competition.
Seasonal Shopping & Dining — Peddler’s Village is known for its boutique (精品的) shops, so visitors can enjoy fall-themed shopping. Local food stalls, restaurants and cafés offer autumn specialties like apple cider and pumpkin treats.
Why Visit
Free Admission — Unlike some festivals, this one gives visitors free access.
Pictures for Days — You’ll find perfect photo spots around every corner.
Perfect Fall Atmosphere — If you love cool autumn air, colourful leaves, and seasonal fun, this festival is a must-visit.
21. What can visitors do during Scarecrow Festival in Peddler’s Village
A. Design unique scarecrows for the display.
B. Create their own scarecrows to take home.
C. Determine the judges for the scarecrow competition.
D. Enjoy all the apple cider and pumpkin treats for free.
22. What is a tip for experiencing the Scarecrow Festival
A. The scarecrow designs are limited to traditional styles.
B. Visitors pay to join in the scarecrow competition.
C. Scarecrows from workshops are refused in the competition.
D. Photography is encouraged due to its nice backgrounds.
23. What is the text
A. An announcement for a competition. B. A study about a tradition.
C. An introduction to a festival. D. A report on a celebration.
B
“Women do not own lands in my community except if they are able to buy one, as most of the lands in a family are passed on to the male children. So a woman who intends to own a land must be prepared to work hard.”
Monica Maigari was born and raised in her native community of Madakiya, located in the southern part of Kaduna state of northwestern Nigeria. In 2014, her achievements as a farmer, community leader, and women’s advocate won her recognition as an Oxfam Female Food Hero. Since that time, she has deepened her involvement in the local community while sharing her skills with influential audiences.
Monica has been a farmer for more than 30 years. Despite great challenges faced by rural women farmers, such as land accessibility, labour costs, market access, and climate change, she has achieved great success. She started with a small field for crop cultivation in 1984 then expanded into various crops and livestock farming. Like all farmers in her region, Monica’s agricultural productivity is threatened by climate change. She is leading her community in adapting to the effects while challenging policymakers to act.
In November 2014, out of the 1,280 contestants nationwide, Monica won the Female Food Hero title for her innovative and leadership qualities. Against local practices, she chose to purchase farmland with her prize money in order to reduce the cost of renting a land and help plough back (把……再投资) that money into her agribusiness.
She describes the FFH as being a truly life changing experience, “I acquired several skills. I was taught the value chain. My productivity and income has steadily increased. I am more financially stable.” Since her recognition from Oxfam, Monica has been in demand as a speaker throughout Nigeria and abroad, and she is now able to educate other female farmers. Realizing this yet always humble (谦虚的), Monica simply describes herself as “a hard-working woman devoted (献身) to encouraging women especially those less privileged to go into agriculture”.
24. What does the author intend to stress in Paragraph 1
A. Monica’s achievements as a women’s advocate.
B. The challenges of having lands faced by women.
C. The importance of women’s involvement in agriculture.
D. The role of male children played in possessing lands.
25. Why was Monica chosen as a Food Hero
A. She used her money to buy farmland.
B. She served as a public speaker at home and abroad.
C. She was creative and had strong leadership.
D. She owned lands in a community where women typically do not.
26. Which of the following can best describe Monica
A. Devoted and inspiring. B. Hard-working and sensitive.
C. Shy but strict. D. Creative but proud.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. A Farmer’s Journey in Northwestern Nigeria B. Women’s Land Rights in Madakiya
C. Oxfam Female Food Hero: Monica Maigari D. Climate Change and Agriculture in Nigeria
C
Whole corn is good for you, but many of its processed varieties are not. The long-term health consequences of over-consumption may be significant.
While most of us are encouraged to “eat more fruits and vegetables”, we probably don’t realize just how much one vegetable has become part of our daily diet. People in the United States eat more than 672 billion pounds of corn per year, which breaks down to more than 2,000 pounds per person annually.
Eating the whole form of corn — which is also considered a grain — at a summer dinner, as popcorn, or as corn flour has undoubted health benefits such as lowering one’s risk of cancer, stroke, and heart disease. But most of us are consuming less whole corn and far more processed corn in the form of corn oil, corn starch, cornmeal, and high fructose corn syrup (果葡糖浆) — which can contribute to negative health effects including high blood pressure and high blood sugar.
As a main ingredient in various processed foods and animal feed, corn has had a huge impact on diets globally. It has significantly influenced American and global food systems, promoting diets high in processed foods and animal fat, and low in fiber and nutritional diversity.
Indeed, most of us are unaware that we are consuming corn derivatives (派生物) in countless food sources including biscuits and bread, baby foods, chewing gum, doughnuts, ice cream, candies, processed meat, canned fruit, and most soft drinks.
Is processed corn bad for you Absolutely. This is most obvious in the byproducts of corn that have been shown to have negative health outcomes.
High fructose corn syrup has been linked to increased risks of overweight, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes (糖尿病). Some studies suggest that high fructose corn syrup increases markers of inflammation (炎症) even more than table sugar. High fructose corn syrup makes up about 40 percent of our added sugars, so avoiding foods with it is one way to naturally lower added sugar intake.
28. What does over-consumption of processed corn bring
A. Lower risk of illnesses. B. Good daily eating habits.
C. Misleading ideas of corn’s benefits. D. Bad long-term health results.
29. How has corn impacted global diets
A. It has led to a reduction in sugar intake.
B. It has played a main role in many processed foods.
C. It has greatly increased the variety of nutritious foods.
D. It has reduced the consumption of fruits and vegetables.
30. What can be learned about high fructose corn syrup
A. It has a better taste than table sugar.
B. It mainly consists of added sugars.
C. It provides another healthy choice for people.
D. It may make one take in sugar without knowing it.
31. What is the author’s attitude toward processed corn consumption
A. Indifferent. B. Unclear. C. Opposed. D. Supportive.
D
Your favourite foods might not taste the same in the future, and the climate crisis is behind it.
In Spain, the black Iberian pigs, which are very important for making special ham, usually eat acorns (橡子) and surrounding grass under oak trees. However, because of heatwaves and a five-year drought, these natural foods are becoming less. So, the pigs are now fed olives (橄榄), thereby changing the unique flavour of the ham.
Drought also affects how fruits taste. For example, watermelons and cantaloupes (香瓜) taste different when there’s a drought. Researchers from a Spanish tech centre told a Spanish newspaper that sugars and other compounds build up during droughts, changing the taste of food, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Beyond drought, rising temperatures and sea levels also influence food flavours. Typically, warm days and cool nights improve the sugar and acid content in fruits, which are essential for the optimal flavour. However, global warming makes this hard to achieve. For example, Japanese apples are becoming less acidic, softer, and drier due to early blooming and high temperatures during growth.
While the food we eat is deeply influenced by the climate crisis, our food choices also cause it. Eating meat and dairy from cows has a big impact on the climate. Raising livestock (牲畜) produces a lot of greenhouse gases. Making animal protein also needs more land, energy and water than making plant-based protein.
This may seem like a problem that can’t be solved, but we can break this cycle. The Good Food Institute, a US group, believes people will choose alternative protein if they are as tasty and affordable as meat.
Meanwhile, more people have started to take action. According to The New York Times, Will Hlanris, a US farmer, practises regenerative farming, allowing cows to move around freely, using less chemical use and disturbing the soil less, which is more environmentally friendly.
32. What changes the flavour of the ham
A. The harvest of acorns and the surrounding grass.
B. People’s need to make the flavour special.
C. The shortage of food sources and alternative feed.
D. The unique compounds caused by heatwaves.
33. What does the underlined word “optimal” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Strange. B. Best. C. Worst. D. Common.
34. According to the Good Food Institute, people will choose alternative protein if .
A. the environment changes B. they are cheaper than meat
C. they are delicious and cheap enough D. the greenhouse gases disappear
35. What’s the main idea of the text
A. Benefits of regenerative farming. B. Food production affected by climate.
C. Livestock’s role in making protein. D. Climate crisis changing food taste.
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。
Fungi (真菌) play an important role in ecosystems, are a source of food, and make key contributions to the world of medicine. 36
An estimated two million fungal species — more than 90% of all fungi — have yet to be described by science, according to a science reporter. 37 Scientists are trying to find out more about this largely unexplored world, but it is challenging. Dr Martyn Ainsworth, a senior researcher from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, says, “We can grow a certain number in the lab. 38 This has held back a lot of research.”
39 “A lot of people are afraid of poisonous mushrooms,” says Dr Jassy Drakulic, a plant pathologist, “but only a very small proportion of the thousands of species of fungi in the world can cause disease.” Most are harmless and often beneficial, called by some “the hidden helpers of our environment”. Some fungi provide food and shelter for wildlife, help plants absorb water and nutrients and recycle waste and dead matter. Other types of fungi grow on the roots of trees and plants, forming a huge underground network that helps nourish trees. 40
So, next time you add mushrooms to your dinner, take a painkiller for a headache, or go for a walk through the woods, remember to thank the living things that made it all possible — fungi.
A. Are mushrooms a type of fungus
B. So, why do we know so little about them
C. Wetlands are important because they provide food and shelter for wildlife.
D. The fact that we know so little about fungi leads us to misunderstand them.
E. “Fungi are really the behind-the-scenes team doing all the work,” adds Dr Ainsworth.
F. But there is a whole host of fungi that we cannot grow in the lab.
G. In the UK, there are around 25,000 species of fungi — five or six times more than plants.
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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
“I loved the feeling of swimming outside, in the fresh air, fully immersed (沉浸) in nature.”
Melanie Barratt, an unusual swimmer, 41 it into the record books by swimming across the English Channel unaided. This was the first time a 42 woman had achieved this.
Melanie, who was born with congenital toxoplasmosis (先天性弓形虫病), leaving her sightless in her left eye and with 43 vision in the other, loved swimming from an early age. As a talented teenager she was 44 by British Blind Sport and selected for the national swimming team. She went on to win several 45 for swimming at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Paralympics.
46 , she had thought it impossible to swim across the English Channel as it was a huge challenge to swim for long in open water without knowing where she was heading, even if she could 47 the cold and the distance. To 48 this, she practised swimming alongside her husband, Richard, in his kayak (皮船). Communication was a 49 for them. “My husband couldn’t talk to me while I was swimming and was unable to give me any 50 .” Fortunately, they found a 51 in a wireless radio system that connected to bone conducting headphones, allowing Richard to 52 her while she swam. To make better 53 , she even had a barrel full of cold water in the garden to help build her tolerance to the temperature when she couldn’t practise in open water.
Not only for her own enjoyment, taking on the challenge was also about making the sport more 54 to people with sight loss. Melanie has started up a Facebook group “Blind Swim Buddies” where more and more people register as volunteers and state what kind of 55 activity they do.
41.A. entered B. placed C. made D. broke
42.A. deaf B. sighted C. silly D. blind
43.A. normal B. limited C. perfect D. outstanding
44.A. cheated B. fascinated C. criticized D. spotted
45.A. coins B. medals C. rewards D. elections
46.A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Meanwhile
47.A. deal with B. suffer from C. draw on D. stand for
48.A. abandon B. transform C. overcome D. welcome
49.A. responsibility B. pleasure C. struggle D. success
50.A. suggestion B. warning C. comment D. direction
51.A. solution B. goal C. chance D. choice
52.A. watch B. call C. guide D. protect
53.A. preparation B. habit C. schedule D. style
54.A. reliable B. accessible C. popular D. safe
55.A. mental B. social C. physical D. creative
50. A. direction B. command C. comfort D. energy
51. A. solution B. chance C. plan D. sound
52. A. teach B. follow C. accompany D. guide
53. A. preparations B. reaction C. senses D. patience
54. A. challenging B. appropriate C. accessible D. affordable
55. A. eye B. school C. space D. water
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。
Sometimes, the most profound and 56 (move) connections are born in the simplest places — a modest kitchen, a family dining table, or 57 heartfelt book.
At this year’s Shanghai Book Fair in August, a new title captured (捕捉) that very spirit: From Grandma’s Kitchen to the World’s Table.
Written by Xu Li, wife of the current Greek ambassador to China, Evgenios Kalpyris, and 58 (publish) by the China Translation and Publishing House, the book weaves together recipes, memories, and traditions from China and Greece. With gentle prose and a cross-cultural lens, Xu 59 (celebrate) the warmth of family life and the 60 (beautiful) of culinary exchange.
Through dozens of traditional Greek recipes, she guides 61 (reader) to experience the unique, unpretentious Greek culinary culture while conveying a positive and open-minded outlook on life.
“Greek cuisine begins with nature; what 62 (share) and passed between people is not just Greek snacks, but also information and warmth; what is passed 63 through generations is not only dishes and recipes, but also culture and history,” says Xu.
In her stories, cooking is never only about taste. Xu recalls preparing a Greek New Year cake and Chinese dumplings with her children, the latter involving a hidden coin 64 (bring) luck.
Vangelis Giannakaros, 65 is the founder of the Greek-themed restaurant Argo and a longtime friend of Xu, says that the book reminded him of the customs and traditions from his childhood, despite being away from his homeland for many years.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
你班英语讨论课主题是“你更愿意自己做饭还是点外卖”。请你就此用英语写一篇短文，表明你的观点：“你更愿意自己做饭”。
内容包括：
1. 自己做饭的优点；
2. 自己做饭的缺点；
3. 重申自己立场。
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。
In my opinion, cooking by myself is preferable to ordering delivered food.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
Cold December wind blew through Chicago as Lila stood outside an old church, carrying snowflakes that stuck to Lila’s woolen scarf, like frozen (结冰的) tears. Three weeks ago, she and her college friends decided to turn this empty building into a soup kitchen before Christmas. Many homeless people lived near their school, and the students wanted to help. They borrowed two large cooking machines and collected canned food, but everything felt uncertain.
On the first day, Lila wiped her sweaty hands on her apron (围裙). Only four helpers came instead of twelve — others were busy with exams. Marco, her friend who liked cooking, looked worried. “We need to make 100 meals with just six chickens,” he complained, holding a knife. Through the boarded-up windows, they heard the shuffle of boots outside — people already lining up hours early, their breath fogging the icy air.
At 5:45 p. m. , one cooking machine stopped working. Lila felt her heart beat fast. She counted their food: 18 cans left for 73 hungry people. Mrs. Donovan, a silver-haired woman who often helped, touched Lila’s arm. “Honey, my hands hurt,” she said. “I can’t peel more potatoes.”
Then a thin man in a green shirt threw his plate on the table. “This isn’t food — it’s dishwater with noodles!” he shouted loudly and angrily. Lila’s vision blurred (模糊) as she scooped more food into his bowl, her “I’m so sorry” drowned by the kitchen’s chaos. That night, she found Marco weeping over a burnt pot, his apron splattered with failed attempts at cream sauce.
The next day, the team had a meeting. Lila, who was good at maths, showed them numbers on paper. “We need 25 pounds of meat and 40 pounds of vegetables every day,” she said. “But we only have one-third of that.” The atmosphere seemed frozen, with everyone hanging their heads.
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。
After a while, Lila raised her head and said with a smile, “We all could turn to others for help.”
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On Christmas Eve, the soup kitchen reopened.
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泾县中学高二9月阶段性检测·英语
参考答案
1~5 ACBAC 6~10 ABCBA 11~15 CBACB 16~20 AABCC
21. B 22. D 23. C
24. B 25. C 26. A 27. C
28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C
32. C 33. B 34. C 35. D
36. B 37. G 38. F 39. D 40. E
41. C 42. D 43. B 44. D 45. B
46. B 47. A 48. C 49. C 50. A
51. A 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. D
56. moving 57. a 58. published 59. celebrates 60. beauty
61. readers 62. is shared 63. down 64. to bring 65. who
第一节
One possible version:
In my opinion, cooking by myself is preferable to ordering delivered food.
First, the meals I cook by myself are healthier because I always use fresh and healthy ingredients. Second, I can cook the food according to my own preferences entirely. Last but not least, eating homemade foods is usually much cheaper than ordering delivered food. Of course, there are some disadvantages of cooking by myself. For example, cooking by myself takes time and I have to spend some time cleaning up afterward.
Balancing the advantages and the disadvantages, I would prefer to cook by myself.
第二节
One possible version:
After a while, Lila raised her head and said with a smile, “We all could turn to others for help.” Her voice was calm and hopeful. “We can reach out to local businesses, community centres, and even use social media to ask for donations and volunteers,” she suggested. Her friends nodded in agreement, inspired by her determination. Marco volunteered to contact his family and friends, while Mrs. Donovan promised to rally support from her church community. They also posted on social media, sharing their story and needs. To their surprise, donations of food and supplies began pouring in, and more volunteers signed up. The atmosphere in the kitchen gradually shifted from despair to hope as they worked together to prepare for the next day.
On Christmas Eve, the soup kitchen reopened. The old church was filled with warmth and the smell of freshly cooked meals filled the air. Tables were set up, and the volunteers moved with purpose, serving hot meals to the long line of people waiting outside. Lila watched as smiles replaced the worried looks on people’s faces. She saw Marco laughing as he dished out portions of chicken stew, and Mrs. Donovan chatting with the guests. Even the man in the green shirt, who had been so angry a couple of day before, was now eating quietly with a look of gratitude, saying cheerfully, “This... this is good.” Lila felt a sense of pride and accomplishment as she realized that their efforts had made a difference.
听力部分录音材料
(Text 1)
M: Are you going to Jenny’s party on Sunday
W: It starts at 8 o’clock, doesn’t it
M: Yes, she was going to have it later at 8:30, but she changed her mind.
W: I’m glad she did. I’ve arranged for Jim to pick me up at 7:30.
(Text 2)
M: Alisa, why are you playing here now
W: Oh, Grandpa. Classes were canceled this morning, due to the strong possibility of heavy rain.
M: Look, the black clouds are blown away by the wind now. I believe the sun will come out later.
(Text 3)
M: Okay, first let me check this X-ray of Bip’s leg. Hmm ... it’s nothing serious. With the cast on, his leg should heal properly.
W: Thank you. I feel relieved to hear what you said.
(Text 4)
W: Dad, I think I should go to the bank. I need some cash. You know, the graduation trip is around the corner.
M: Well, my dear, getting traveller’s checks is much safer than carrying lots of cash around.
(Text 5)
W: What do you do to get exercise
M: Um... I love to dance. And I’m on a basketball team. We play all the time. What about you
W: I go swimming twice a week.
(Text 6)
M: I’d like to buy a high back sofa. Can you help me with it
W: Sure. I’ll show you some.
M: I’d prefer a three-seater sofa.
W: Okay. You can take a look at our booklet.
M: I love this design here, but I want it to be made of leather.
W: Fine. When can I send someone to measure the space in your room How about next Saturday
M: I’ll go to the supermarket on that day. Let’s make it next Sunday.
(Text 7)
W: Hey, Andy. Did you change your Internet password
M: Oh yeah, I changed the provider. My old provider increased their price to $28 per month. I got a new deal for $16 per month, and the speed exactly the same.
W: That makes sense. So what is the network called
M: Look for Will Home and the password is Maverick.
W: What Maverick Is it a character from a book
M: No, it is from my favourite movie, Top Gun!
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W: Oh, it is raining.
M: This comes as a total shock to me, especially since the weather forecast said mostly sunny.
W: You can never trust that, but since we’ve come all the way to eat outdoors, why don’t we just move the blanket under that tree
M: That’s a great idea. It is still dry there.
W: You didn’t happen to bring a fire blanket, did you This one is wet now.
M: I do have one in the car. I will go get it.
W: And bring up the food. I’m really hungry.
M: Where is it
W: Didn’t you bring the food
M: I thought you were bringing the food.
W: This is unbelievable. But I’m hungry, so what now
M: What is the name of that restaurant that you like
(Text 9)
W: Hello, this is Tina Gallo. I haven’t booked my flight to Washington, D.
M: Yes, well, if you’re flying, Reagan National Airport is the closest airport to us. You can take the underground right from there. Dulles Airport is a bit further away and the easiest way is to take a taxi. And Baltimore/Washington International Airport connects to a train station, from where you can take a train right into the main train station in town.
W: OK, then I think the first one may be the best. And is your hotel located in the centre of Washington, DC It can be pretty convenient if you are close to some tourist attractions there. I planned to stay at my friend’s place, but she’s away on business.
M: Yep. We’re in Dupont Circle, in the city centre. You can walk down to the White House. The underground is right around the corner.
W: Do you include breakfast
M: Yes, madam, and we also offer dinner if you like.
W: OK. That sounds good. Thank you.
(Text 10)
W: Hello, everyone. Today I want to talk about some changes about women. My grandmother went to college in the 1920s, but most women then did not. Some women worked as teachers or secretaries, but very few thought of their jobs as “careers”. When my mother grew up, a few things had changed. More women went to college. Some of them got professional jobs, but many of them were still pursuing the “Mrs” Degree. In other words, they were in college to find a husband. After marriage, most women stayed at home and took care of their children. However, many of these women became bored. As a result, women started looking for jobs. My mother is a good example. She went back to college when I was in secondary school and now she has joined a law firm. My generation of women is very different. We are serious about our education and our careers. Best of all, we have more options: we can choose what we want to be.

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