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闽侯二中五校教学联合体
学校 班级 姓名 座号
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2017—2018学年第一学期高二年段英语学科
期末联考答题卡(考试时间:2018年1月31日下午)
分 值:150分 完卷时间:120分钟
命题者:蔡理想 校对人:蔡璋果
注意事项:
1、本试题分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分,共13页。第I卷1至11页,第II卷12至13页。满分150分。答题时间120分钟。
2、答题前,考生务必将自己的班级、姓名填写在试卷的相应位置。
3、全部答案在答题卡和答题卷上完成,答在本试卷上无效。
第 I 卷 (选择题 共100分)
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。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman want to do?
A. Rent a car. B. Get a license. C. Change a card.
2. Whom does the woman suggest the man speak to?
A. Mr. Brown. B. Mr. Smith. C. Mrs. Brown.
3. What’s wrong with the woman?
A. She locked herself in the apartment.
B. She forgot to change her lock.
C. She couldn’t find her keys.
4. When was James’ plane supposed to arrive?
A. At 1:50. B. At 2:10. C. At 2:45.
5. What does the woman say about the meeting?
A. It will begin as scheduled.
B. It is brought forward.
C. It has been canceled.
第二节
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,并标在试卷的相应位置。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和第7两个小题。
6. What is the woman weak in?
A. Reading in French. B. Writing in Spanish. C. Speaking in Spanish.
7. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A. To apply for a job.
B. To discuss her studies.
C. To choose a language course.
听下面一段对话,回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What does the woman want to find out?
A. The way to get to the airport.
B. The work hours of the bus company.
C. The timetable of the bus to the airport.
9. What is the correct telephone number?
A. 350-686-4700. B. 350-688-4700. C. 350-886-4700.
听下面一段对话,回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. What is the weather like now?
A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold.
11. Where does the man expect to go this afternoon?
A. The seaside. B. His office. C. A clothes store.
12. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Carry four sets of clothes.
B. Drop the idea of leaving.
C. Go somewhere warm.
听下面一段对话,回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In the man’s flat. B. In a restaurant. C. At a garage.
14. What does the man say about his lateness?
A. He had a car problem.
B. He lost his cellphone.
C. He left home late.
15. What day is it today?
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
16. What do we know about the man?
A. He is always late.
B. He was lucky.
C. He told a lie.
听下面一段独白,回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. What’s the speaker?
A. A photographer. B. A tour guide. C. A wildlifer.
18. What was the speaker most excited about in Africa?
A. Meeting interesting people.
B. Seeing wild animals.
C. Tasting new foods.
19. Which country has the speaker visited?
A. Spain. B. Ireland. C. New Zealand.
20. What does the speaker think of traveling?
A. Tiring and time-wasting.
B. Relaxing and cheap.
C. Expensive but enjoyable.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Happy birthday
The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists(声乐家), like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous operas like “The White-haired Girl” and “The Hundredth Bride”, as well as arias(独唱曲) of such Western opera classics as “Madame Butterfly”, “La Traviata” and “Rigoletto”.
Time/Date:7:30pm, September 7,8
Location: Tianqiao Theatre
Tel: 65514787, 83156170
Tickets:60~500 yuan (US $7.3~60.2)
Folk music
A concert will be held to feature some recently-composed traditional Chinese music works.
The concert, given by the Folk Orchestra of China Opera and Ballet Theatre, will include such pieces as “Memory of Childhood”, “Memorial Ceremony for God” and “Wine Song”.
Time/Date:7:30pm, September 13
Location: Concert Hall
Tel: 68485462, 68419220
Tickets:30~200 yuan (US $ 3.6~24.1)
Moon music
A concert of traditional Chinese music will be given on the eve of the Moon Festival which falls on September 21 this year.
The concert will feature a number of famous pieces centered on the theme of the moon, such“Moonlight”, “Spring Night on a Moonlit River” and “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River”. A number of established traditional Chinese music performers, like Zhou Yaokun and Fan Weiqing, will play solos as well as collaborate(合作) with the folk music orchestra.
Time/Date:7:30pm, September 20
Location: Grand Theatre
Tel : 66068888, 66069999
21.What nummber will you be most likely to dial for the music concerned with childhood ?
A. 65514787 B. 83156170 C. 68485462 D. 66069999
22.Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.
B. “Lofty Mountain and Flowing River” is a traditional Chinese music.
C. “Rigoletto” is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.
D. Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will collaborate with the folk music orchestra.
23.“Madame Butterfly” is .
A. a Chinese opera B. a song C. a Western opera D. a piece of music
24.In which part of a newspaper will the article be published?
A. Entertainment B. Sports C. Culture D. News
B
Tuvalu, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it fears it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five metres above sea level. Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damaging plants that produce fruit and vegetable. Without urgent help, the country's days are numbered.
But Tuvalu is not the first place to face sinking into the sea. Venice, a historic city in Italy best known for its canals, has sunk about 24 cm over the past 100 years. Experts say that it will have sunk another 24cm by 2050. A century ago, St. Mark's Square, the lowest point in the city, flooded about nine times a year. Nowadays, it happens more than 100 times. While Venice is slowly sinking where it stands, Tuvalu's rising sea level is caused by global warming.
The average global temperature has increased by almost 0. 5 centigrade degrees over the past century, and scientists expect it to rise by extra 1.3 degrees over the next 100 years.
Warmer weather makes glaciers(冰川) melt, adding more water to the ocean. The warmer temperatures also make water expand, so it takes up more space, causing the sea level to rise. The sea level has risen 10.25 cm in the last 100 years. Many scientists believe that if the warming is not
stopped, there will be huge climate changes. The sea level could rise by one meter this century.
Should this come true, the sea will swallow up millions of homes and the world will be flooded with "climate refugees" looking for somewhere to live.
25.What can we infer from the second paragraph ?
A. Tuvalu is in danger of being swallowed up by the sea
B. all Tuvalu's islands are about five metres above the sea level
C. drinking water in Tuvalu has been destroyed
D. Tuvalu is often flooded by storms and waves
26.Why are Tuvalu and Venice used as examples ?
A. because they are the first places sinking into the sea
B. because they are both sinking into the mud on which they stand
C. because their trouble is caused by global warming
D. because they will disappear in the future
27.What does "climate refugees" mean?
A. People who are forced away from their homeland by climate.
B. Climate changes.
C. Rare animals.
D. Climate effect.
28.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Tuvalu's nine little islands are less than five meters above the sea level.
B. The average global temperature has risen by 13 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.
C. The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.
D. There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped.
C
There is little doubt that humans used herbs (药草) for healing well before anything could be written about them.
Many authorities recognize Hippocrates as the “father of medicine” for the European tradition. The treatment of the Hippocratic physician reflected his fundamental approach. It was the treatment of an individual, not a disease, and the treatment of the whole body, not any part of it. Treatment was based on the fundamental idea that nature had a strong healing force of its own, and that the main role of the physician was to assist nature in this healing process, rather than to direct it.The main ally of the physician in assisting nature in this
process was diet. Only if diet failed were drugs used, and surgery was a last resort.
The great philosopher Aristotle was the son of a medical man and a medical man
himself, but his main influence on the development of European medicine was through his student,Theophrastus, called the“father of botany (植物学)”. He was the first known author in Europe of a classification system for plants with accompanying comments about their medicinal value.He described about 450 different medicinal plants. However, this text has not come down through history,and is only noted in later commentaries.
The first document of herbal medicine that is regarded as a medical classic in the European tradition was De Materia Medica by Dioscorides. Dioscorides was a surgeon working in the army. He travelled far, collected much information, and gained considerable medical experience. Dioscorides had recorded herb knowledge for 600 plants. The book's pictures were considered the only authoritative ones for European medicinal plants for over 1,000 years. The work was translated into English in 1655, and continued to be the primary reference on European herbs.
Greek medicine continued to improve for several decades after Dioscorides, but it eventually began to stagnate.
29.The treatment of the Hippocratic physician ________.
A.usually didn't function well
B.tended to replace diet with drugs
C.was based on the healing power of nature
D.relied heavily on surgery
30.What can we learn about Theophrastus from the passage?
A.He was a student of Hippocrates.
B.He is known as the “father of medicine”.
C.He used a system to classify plants.
D.He wrote a text that was proved wrong by later generations.
31.According to the passage, De Materia Medica by Dioscorides ________.
A.has not come down through history
B.recorded about 450 different medicinal plants
C.was originally written in English
D.promoted the development of European medicine
32.What is mainly discussed in the passage?
A. The importance of herbs.
B. Important figures in the history of Greek medicine.
C. Important philosophers of Greece.
D. Useful medicinal books about herbs.
D
Anybody who's noticed so many sweaty Sundaymorning photos on the Internet must think that marathons have recently regained popularity. According to Running USA, an organization that tracks the sport's growth, 52 percent of runners today track themselves with some sort of GPSenabled device, like a smartphone or a fitness tracker. This statistic has likely played a role in running's growing appeal—the easily available tracking information has attracted people to the sport,and kept them going, for it's possible for anyone to see in real time how it's affecting their bodies.
Today, free smartphone apps can give runners information on things like the number and length of their steps, their heart rate, even the estimated volume of oxygen they consume per minute. All this information can act as a reward and a motivator for the runner. “It's one thing to hear encouragement from a coach.” Bryan Boyle, editor of Runner's World magazine, explains. “It's quite another, however, to appreciate—at a glance—progress made during weeks and months of running.”
But runtracking technology doesn't just help runners train harder. It also gives them the power to train more intelligently. Recreational runners today no longer have to guess how far or how fast they've run, or what their body is doing. If they can monitor their heart rate, they can make sure they're hitting the most strategic pace on each run, which can signiticantly increase their chances of having a positive experience on the course during race day.
No matter how much technology can promote the experience of running, though, many runners argue that the biggest benefit of the sport remains the chance to get
outdoors,away from the computer, for an hour. “There's so much more to experience,” adds Boyle. “fresh air, travel, shoot, just overall feeling better. There's no app for that.”
33.We can infer from the first paragraph that ________.
A.people enjoy posting sports pictures on the Internet
B.Running USA plays a key role in the growth of running
C.tracking technology is drawing more people on the road
D.runtracking devices help people run faster than before
34.Which of the following questions are the second and third paragraphs intended to answer?
A.What information can runtracking devices provide for the runners?
B.How is the runtracking technology popularizing running?
C.In what way is runtracking technology developed?
D.Why do people have to rely on wearable devices in modern society?
35.As for the experienced runners, what attracts them most is ________.
A.the exciting experience technology brings them
B.a chance to enjoy nature outdoors
C.becoming popular on social media
D.being cool with a new wearable device on the road
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to Develop Individuality(个性) in Kids
Knowing how to help kids develop individuality helps them to have healthy self pride. Every child is an individual with his own personality, interests, preferences, and approaches to situations. 36 Protect your child’s sense of self by providing an environment and activities that develop his individuality.
Create a low--stress environment to help your child feel confident about his individuality. 37 While keeping to a schedule and being organized is important
at times, it is also necessary to give your child room to discover his interests and talents.
Allow your child to express himself without limiting interests and activities by gender(性别). 38 For example, if your son tells you that he wants to learn how to cook or sew, encourage him to do so and point out men who are successful in these careers or hobbies.
Encourage your child to create his own play and let him daydream and think without filling up his time with toys, electronics and screens. 39 Instead of buying him a costume(服装) for a play, let him come up with ideas of his own to create them from things around the house.
Introduce your child to music, stories, clothing and foods from a wide range of cultures. 40 Limit how much canned pop culture he gets from the TV and the Internet.
A. Give your child positive models in your family and community.
B. Take him to culture shows to show him the diversity of cultures.
C. Teach your child about women who have succeeded as pilots or engineers.
D. Listen to your child’s comments about gender-related activities without laughing at him.
E. You can do this by limiting planned activities and being open to what your child enjoys.
F. Don’t worry that your child will be bored if you don’t fill every moment with activities and toys.
G. However, external(外部的) demands on your child can cause him to trade his individuality for what others want him to be.
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该项涂黑
It was a dark day, one of depression, sorrow and anger. As I climbed out of the __41__, after witnessing my time in the 100 yard freestyle, I did not feel like
speaking to anyone. I saw the bright smiles of swimmers who had just __42__ a best time. _43__, I had failed. Or at least that is what I thought at the time.
I was lying on my cool bed when an idea __44__ my head. Success is the __45__ to go from failure to failure without __46__ your enthusiasm. At practice the next day, I told my swimming teammates about my goal time and they all either laughed or replied with a __47__ similar response like, “You can't do it” or “Probably not”. Believe it or not, these are the responses that made my goal __48__.
Finally came the day when I had to __49__ to myself and others that with __50__ there is no limit to your achievements.
With the starting gun __51__, I dove with perfect form into the pool. I felt the cool water running __52__ my back. I swam like a fish, bouncing off each _53__ at the wall as if it was a spring board. On the __54__ turn, I came back to the wall with every piece of strength I had. I __55__ the final wall with my fingertips and knew that I had swum the __56__ race.
I had done it! I had achieved my best time! Joy filled my __57__ like water does a cup. I saw the __58__ on all of my friends' faces as I __59__ out of the pool: their jaws dropped to the ground. I began to laugh and gave them thumbs up.
I have __60__ in life that having belief in yourself opens all gates. Never forget that anything the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.
41.A. pond B.sea C.pool D.bed
42.A. made B.achieved C.reached D.realized
43.A. Otherwise B.However C.Besides D.In addition
44.A. occurred B.broke C.came D.hit
45.A. opportunity B.ability C.reason D.action
46.A. keeping B.losing C.reducing D.decreasing
47.A. somehow B.somewhat C.anyhow D.anywhere
48.A. magical B.reasonable C.confident D.achievable
49.A. promise B.provide C.present D.prove
50.A. consideration B.belief C.impression D.desire
51.A. setting out B.going off C.breaking out D.getting off
52.A. through B.above C.across D.to
53.A. turn B.jump C.struggle D.shoot
54.A. next B.previous C.very D.last
55.A. pushed B.touched C.got D.reached
56.A. hard B.perfect C.first D.best
57.A. face B.head C.mind D.heart
58.A. expressions B.emotions C.feelings D.responses
59.A. ran B.stood C.climbed D.jumped
60.A. gained B.dreamed C.learned D.remembered
第 II 卷 (非选择题 共50分)
注意事项:用0.5 毫米黑色笔迹的签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。在本试卷作答上无效。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 直接在答题卷上作答
If you think you can’t do something, then you can’t do it 61 (real).
It’s that simple. And it is the saddest truth in the process of being 62
(success). There are a variety of 63 (hardship) you will face in your journey to wherever you are going, and there is no way of 64 (avoid) them, which is a natural part in the process. However, the biggest challenge you will likely face is 65 (you).You can accomplish almost anything you can dream of 66 motivation. But you will not accomplish even your most ordinary goals if you say you can’t. You will never know how hard or how easy something really is if you never give it 67 chance. In turn, any chance is bound to 68 (destroy) by a “Can’t”. You might not even be aware that you are your own worst enemy, and how much you are limiting yourself simply by saying that you can’t. So reevaluate the things you think you “can’t” do and turn them into 69 you can do.
Always remember 70 (think) that you CAN do it.
第四部分 (共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错(共10小题,每改对1个,得1分,满分10分)。
直接在答题卷上作答
文中共有10处错误,每句中最多有两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加,删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用()划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Which is known to all, nowadays the Internet is playing more and more important part in our daily life. In it, we can not only read news at home and abroad but also get so much information as possible. We are often send e-mails to our classmates. We can make telephone call to our families as well as our friends. However, we can go to school on the net, read different kinds of books and even teach myself English. We can also enjoy music, watching sports and play computer games on the net. We could do shopping even without leaving our homes.
第二节 书面表达(满分25分) 直接在答题卷上作答
假设你是李华。你的英国笔友John写信告诉你近日他由于沉迷于电脑游戏,健康受到很大影响。他十分焦虑。请你根据以下要点提示,给他写一封回信,建议他养成良好的生活习惯。
要点:
1.限制玩游戏时间,把转移精力、兴趣;
2.形成良好的作息习惯;
3.增强体质,每天锻炼半小时。
注意:1.词数120左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear John,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
2017—2018学年第一学期高二年段期末联考英语学科答案
第一部分:听力(共两节,每小题1.5分。满分30分)
1—5 AACBA 6—10 BACAC 11—15 ABBAC 16—20 CABAC
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
A: 21—24 CBCA B: 25---28 ACAB C:29—32 CCDB D:33---35 CBB
第二节七选五(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
36---40: GEDFB
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节;满分45分)
第一节:完形填空 (共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)
41—45:CBBDB 46—50:BBDDB 51—55:BCADB 56---60:BDACC
语篇解读:作者的队友认为作者不会成功,但通过自己的努力,作者最终证明了自己的实力,因为作者相信:自信是开启成功大门的钥匙。只要想到就没有做不了的事。
41解析:选C 根据下文“as I __19__ out of the pool”可知作者应该是爬出游泳池。
42解析:选B 我看见达到最好时间的游泳者脸上的微笑,achieve“达到”,符合语境。
43解析:选B 根据上文看见的是胜利者脸上的微笑,下文是转折,作者失败了,故选B项。
44析:选D 一个想法突然出现在我的脑海里。an idea hit sb.是习惯用法。
45解析:选B 成功就是在多次失败中不失去热情的能力。ability“能力”,符合语境。
46解析:选B 根据对成功的理解和上下文的理解,losing符合语境。
47解析:选B 他们有着相似的回答:“你不行”或“不可能”。somehow“不知怎么地”; somewhat“有点”; anyhow“无论如何”; anywhere“任何地方”。根据下文的意思B项符合语境。
48解析:选D 信不信由你,正是这些回答使我达到了我的目标。achievable“可达到的”,
49解析:选D 向自己和他人证明的那一天终于来了。prove“证明”,符合语境。
50解析:选B 带着信念,没有什么能限制你的成功。belief“信念”,符合语境。
51解析:选B 随着发令枪发射……。go off“发射”,符合语境。
52解析:选C 我感到凉水从我的背上流过。across“横穿”,指从表面穿过。
53解析:选A 在转弯的泳池墙上弹出去,就好像是踏到弹簧板一样。turn“转弯”。根据游泳转弯常识和情境理解。
54解析:选D 在最后的转弯处,我拼尽全力游回到泳池墙边。last“最后的”,符合语境。
55解析:选B 我用我的指尖触摸终点墙。touch“触摸”,符合语境。
56解析:选B 根据前面的描述应该是作者的表现完美无缺。
57解析:选D 根据后半句选择heart,意为:心里充满欢乐。
58解析:选A 我看到所有朋友脸上的表情。expression“表情”,符合语境。
59解析:选C 当我爬出泳池时……,climb“爬”,符合语境。第1空“climbed out of”也是提示。
60解析:选C 作者通过这件事所知道的道理。learn“了解;知道”,符合语境。
第二节:阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式
(共10小题,每小题1.5分,满分15分)
61.really 62.successful 63.hardships 64.avoiding 65.yourself
66.with/by 67.a 68.be destroyed 69.what 70.to think
第四部分(共两节,满分35分)
第一节 短文改错 (共10小题,每改对1个,得1分,满分10分)。
Which is known to all, nowadays the Internet is playing∧ more and more important
As a
part in our daily life. In it, we can not only read news at home and abroad but
On
also get so much information as possible. We often send e-mails to our
such
classmates. We can make telephone call to our families as well as our friends.
calls
However, we can go to school on the net, read different kinds of books and even
Besides/Moreover
teach myself English. We can also enjoy music, watching sports and play computer
ourselves watch
games on the Net. We could do shopping even without leaving our homes.
Can
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
Possible version:
Dear John,
I'm sorry to hear that you're addicted to computer games which have had a bad influence on your health. I know you worry about it very much. As a friend, I'm willing to give you some advice to help you get rid of it.
Firstly, you should limit the time that you play computer games and pay more attention to other things such as attending all kinds of activities after school and making friends. Secondly, you should get up and go to bed at a specific time so that you can get into a regular habit of getting up and going to bed. Last but not least, you should do some exercise for about half an hour to strengthen your health every day.
I do hope that you can get rid of computer games to live a healthy life. Best wishes!
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
附录音原文
Text 1
W: Hello, I want to drive a car around the city for three days.
M: No problem. But I must check your ID card and driver’s license. Then I can take you there and choose the one you like.
Text 2
M: May I speak to Mr. Smith?
W: He is not in the office. Would you care to speak to Mr. Brown? He is taking Mr. Smith’s course when he is out.
Text 3
W: Will you please help me?I lost my keys and can’t get into my apartment.
M: Don’t worry, madam. We’ll send someone over right away to change your lock and give you a new set of keys.
Text 4
W: What’s the time?
M: It’s a quarter to three.
W: James’ plane should have landed at ten past two. What’s going on?
Text 5
W: We will be having a meeting at noon tomorrow.
M: Can we push it forward a little bit? I’m busy then.
W: I’m sorry. The time has already been set, and you must attend on time.
Text 6
M: Most of our customers are foreigners. How many foreign languages can you speak, Elizabeth?
W: Two. French and Spanish.
M: And how well can you speak them?
W: Well, French was my best subject at school.
I can read and write it pretty well.
M: And how about your Spanish?
W: It’s not as good as my French. I can speak it well, but my written Spanish isn’t good.
M: I see. Well, we have a lot of Spanish customers, but you don’t need to write any Spanish here.
W: In that case, I’m fit for the position I think.
Text 7
W: What time does the bus leave for the airport?
M: I don’t know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the timetable has been changed.
W: Do you know the telephone number of the bus company?
M: Yes, I do. It’s 350-688-4700.
W: I’ll try it…Er, they don’t seem to answer.
M: I think it’s too early. I don’t think they open until nine o’clock.
W: But it is half past nine now.
M: Maybe I made a mistake. Let me check it. I am sorry. The number is 350-686-4700.
Text 8
M: I’m freezing! The forecast said it would be warm today.
W: But you should always be prepared for all types of weather.
M: How? You mean I should carry four sets of clothes with me every day?
W: I mean you had better bring a coat if the morning’s a little cold and pack an umbrella in your briefcase. If you get wet on the way to work in the morning, you’ll have a miserable day in the office.
M: That’s true. Well, if the weather clears up, I’m taking the afternoon off. I want to go down to the beach.
W: It’s our busiest time. How can you take time off?
M: No one will miss me. Anyway, if it stays cold and windy, I’ll forget it.
W: Even if it warms up, I don’t think it will be warm enough for the beach.
Text 9
M: I’m terribly sorry that I’m late.
W: I’ve been waiting for you for over an hour. My time isn’t really important, is it?
M: Just let me explain. I tried to get here in time, but just after I left home, the car broke down.
W: The car broke down?
M: Yes, and…well, luckily there was a garage nearby. And it took a while to repair the car.
W: Why didn’t you phone?
M: I really wanted to! But I forgot to take my cellphone and I didn’t remember your telephone number.
W: I see. Which garage, by the way?
M: Uh…the one near my flat. You know, Lewis Brothers.
W: Yes, I know that garage. It’s the only one near your flat.
M: Yes, that’s it.
W: A pity. It is Sunday today.
M: What do you mean?
W: That garage is closed on the weekend.
M: Listen, honey. I…
W: Stop it. Anyway, let’s order something to eat now.
Text 10
W:Hello, I’m Sarah Park. As a photographer I have always loved to travel. The first place I visited was Africa. In Africa, there was no running water or toilets, but that did not matter to me. I loved the excitement of seeing animals run freely in the wild. It was so much fun. I still remember the adventure of camping when I was on safari(野外观兽旅行).
Besides Africa, I have visited Spain, Italy, Scotland, Japan and Indonesia. People often ask me why I love to travel. How could anyone not love traveling?There is such an attraction in seeing new things, meeting new people and tasting new foods. However, I will admit traveling is very expensive. There are so many costs of traveling. I have to pay for the hotel room and food. Also, tourist attractions are usually expensive. Although I complain about the high cost of traveling, I wouldn’t choose to spend my money in any other ways.