江苏省盐城市2021届高三英语上学期期中试题（Word版附答案） 16页

高三英语试卷 第 1 页 共 16 页 盐城市 2021 届高三年级第一学期期中考试 英 语 试 题 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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. How was the weather last Saturday? A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy. 2. What will the man probably do next? A. Return to the party. B. Go home. C. Attend a meeting. 3. What is the man doing? A. Sending a text. B. Moving the furniture. C. Painting the walls. 4. Where will the speakers meet this evening? A. Outside a bookstore. B. In a café. C. In a concert hall. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A film. B. A song. C. An actor. 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，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。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hospital. B. At home. C. In a restaurant. 7. What did the man do today? A. He went to the dentist’s. B. He had his eyes examined. C. He made medical appointments. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What did the woman think of the program last night? A. Boring. B. So-so. C. Satisfying. 高三英语试卷 第 2 页 共 16 页 9. What does the man like doing? A. Watching TV. B. Playing sports. C. Going to the movies. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. What is the man dissatisfied with about the airport? A. The service. B. The parking lot. C. The location. 11. How does the man usually go to the airport? A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus. 12. What does the man say about the check-in？ A. It is fast. B. It is slow. C. It is uncomfortable. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What is the woman’s problem? A. She can’t connect her computer to the system. B. She can’t remember her computer password. C. She can’t use the system properly. 14. What has the woman done? A. She has talked with IT about her problem. B. She has sent her computer to the factory. C. She has made a phone call to IT. 15. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Wait patiently. B. Break the meeting. C. Make long phone calls. 16. What can we learn about the woman? A. She knew about the meeting from Tom. B. She has waited for IT for three hours. C. She is unwilling to trouble others. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What is the speaker mainly discussing? A. The benefits of selling online. B. The potential risks of selling online. C. The dos and don’ts about selling online. 18. What is the disadvantage of the big platforms? A. They don’t offer insurance to the seller. B. They charge a fee for advertising. C. They can’t be accessed easily. 19. What should be avoided? A. Selling things of great value online. B. Meeting the buyer at a private place. C. Using a separate e-mail for selling online. 20. How will the seller be banned from the website? A. By providing false descriptions of products. B. By selling products at a high price. C. By offering personal information. 高三英语试卷 第 3 页 共 16 页 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 Hot Science The Benefits Experts have found that there are clear health benefits of drinking tea. Research has led to the discovery that chemicals found in tea can help prevent cell damage. And there is clear evidence that drinking three to four cups of tea a day will reduce the chances of heart attacks and certain cancers. Other health benefits include bone strengthening and protection against bad teeth. “Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water,” said one doctor. Re-hydration There was also some interesting information on the qualities of tea. The research dispels the fear that tea is dehydrating (脱水). “Everyone assumes that caffeine-containing drinks such as tea dehydrate,” a leading expert explained. “But even if you had a really strong cup of tea, you would still have a gain of fluid (液体). In terms of fluid intake, we recommend 1.5 to 2 litres per day, and that can include tea. Tea is not dehydrating. It’s a healthy drink.” The Negative Side There was only one bit of bad news about tea. Research suggests that tea can affect the body’s ability to absorb iron from food. This means that people at risk of anaemia ( 贫 血 ) should avoid drinking tea around mealtimes. Tea Jokes Why was the teacher angry with the Teapot? Because he was “naughtea”. What did the teapot wear to bed? A “nightea”. Tea Facts Here are some truly amazing tea facts.  Tea comes from the leaves of a tree called camellia sinensis. The tree can grow over 10 metres tall. However, it is cut short so that the leaves can be taken easily.  Tea is grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Indonesia, Argentina, Kenya, Japan, Bangladesh, Uganda, Malawi, Turkey, Iran, Brazil and Tanzania. India is the world’s largest tea producer.  Eighty percent of the caffeine in tea can be removed by pouring hot water over the leaves. 高三英语试卷 第 4 页 共 16 页 21. Tea is unable to help prevent __________. A. heart attacks B. bad teeth C. weak bones D. iron shortage 22. The underlined word “dispel” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________. A. confirm B. convey C. remove D. raise 23. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? A. Tea is used to cure different diseases. B. Strong tea cannot relieve human thirst. C. Tea jokes only work for the tea lovers. D. Tea bushes are cut short for easy harvest. B I’ve been writing since before I could write. As a kid, I dictated stories to my parents. About 12 years ago, I was living in New York City and pursuing a master in creative writing. For years I’d been suffering vision disorder, but in New York my symptoms worsened. I became unable to read or write for any considerable length of time. I tried vision therapy (疗法), an overhead projector, a special pair of glasses—all in vain. Eventually, I discovered a computer program for the visually challenged. As I typed, my words were read aloud by an automated voice. With my screen dimmed to black, I relied entirely on audio feedback to know what I had written. Facing the blank page is worrying, but facing the black page is worse. The dark screen is a sinkhole that swallows creative hope. Sentences disappear into it like an astronaut into a black hole. I managed to complete my master degree, but it took me years to adapt to my new reality. The greatest barrier seemed to be the automated voice, which was like a robot parrot on my shoulder, and I wanted nothing more than to drive it away. If a pianist were forced to practice on an untuned piano, would it corrupt his ear over time? Of course, I could have quit writing and stopped making myself suffer. But it honestly never occurred to me—and I’m glad it didn’t. Last year, after I told my story on the radio, I was contacted by VocaliD, a Massachusetts-based company that created a voice modeled on my own. The first time I heard the voice they created, it is so close to my own that the two are nearly indistinguishable. I’ve only just begun using this new voice. My hope is that this will restore a sense of solitude (孤独) to my writing process, allowing me easier access to that inner space where the imagination can take over, and I can forget myself, and the real work can begin. The black screen still exists—it always will—but the robot parrot has taken wing. 24. What happened to the author when pursuing a master degree in New York? A. His sight started to fail due to much reading. B. His eyes couldn’t sustain long hours of reading. C. He had to drop out due to his vision disorder. D. He successfully overcame his vision problem. 高三英语试卷 第 5 页 共 16 页 25. What still bothered the author after he got his master degree? A. The untuned automated voice. B. The pet parrot on his shoulder. C. The computer with a dark screen. D. The noise from a neighboring pianist. 26. How did the author feel when first hearing the voice created by VocaliD? A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Unmoved. D. Relaxed. 27. What can we infer from the last paragraph? A. The automated voice is too annoying to bear. B. The author can restore his sight to normal. C. The author starts to enjoy his writing again. D. It is likely that the technology will improve. C As a CEO of a startup, you get used to hearing “no”. You also face an endless continuation of what feels like shocking crises, like nearly running out of cash, losing a key customer, discovering a widespread product failure, or having to shut down operations because of a global pandemic. But it turns out that these disasters can actually be good for you. In fact, I’m not sure whether you can innovate without them. Here’s what all our crises have taught me. It’s good to be uncomfortable. We once had a key customer request—a battery capability that we’d never developed before. The customer made it clear that if we couldn’t develop this capability, they’d be less confident in our product. We wrestled with the risks, not least of which was the potential embarrassment if we couldn’t meet the customer’s needs. We knew we’d face many technical problems if we tried to go into operation. Yet we decided to try to satisfy the customer, even if it wasn’t obvious at first how we could get it done. A few weeks later we delivered something beyond what the customer had asked for, and we’ve since grown this capability into a powerful sales tool and potential revenue stream—not to mention it strengthened our relationship with the customer. Short-term failure is good. A few years ago, our company began to expand our manufacturing output in response to a customer’s need. In the process we discovered something unusual we hadn’t seen during smaller-scale production. Our team dived into failure analysis, and we finally put the problem down to a single material within the battery. We’d used this material for years, but now we needed a replacement. Once we made that change, the battery quality and reliability greatly improved. It’s okay to show weakness. One of my hardest days as CEO was the day when I found out I was pregnant. We were in the middle of raising a funding round, and I had been traveling nonstop for a year. Until that day, I had assumed that my role as CEO was to display strength and confidence. With the mounting pressure I was harder on myself than I needed to be, and now I had the added stress of being pregnant. I decided to acknowledge to my team that I was breaking down. They 高三英语试卷 第 6 页 共 16 页 united together and found ways to operate more smoothly and communicate more effectively, supporting me to focus my time on our most pressing goals. This gave me not only the space to plan for the company’s future, but also to prepare for my own new normal: leading while becoming a first-time mother. 28. What does the underlined word “them” in Paragraph 1 refer to? A. Frequent rejections. B. Financial crises. C. Global pandemics. D. Endless disasters. 29. What does the author want to convey in Paragraph 2? A. Customers’ requests should be carefully evaluated. B. Meeting challenges can bring about extra benefits. C. The company should keep launching new products. D. Innovation is the only way to win fierce competition. 30. How does the author prove short-term failure is beneficial? A. By drawing a comparison. B. By giving an example. C. By challenging assumptions. D. By doing an experiment. 31. Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? A. Learn to let go B. Make it as a CEO C. Think deep sometimes D. Make friends with crises D Worried about the effect reality TV is having on your child? You aren’t being overprotective—there’s increasing evidence that these programmes can have a big impact on young people. When our children are young, we tend to give careful thought to how much TV they’re watching and whether or not it’s good for them. But as they grow up, most parents let their kids make more independent choices about their viewing. However, if you’ve got children, you may want to stay attentive. A research indicates that some reality TV shows can be every bit as damaging for teenage girls as too many cartoons are for kids —perhaps even worse. The truth is that reality TV is anything but reality—but that’s not necessarily what our children believe. A study for the Girl Scout Research Institute in the US found that eight out of ten girls aged between 11 and 17 who regularly watch reality shows believe these programmes describe real life. In fact, much of reality TV is a heavily manipulated (操控) view of what’s really happening, and the worst of it strengthens the sort of female stereotypes (刻板印象) women have spent decades trying to remove. Many of the women on reality TV shows are acting out lives as teenage mothers or drama queens. Strong, hard-working, purposeful young women with ambitions beyond their looks are rare 高三英语试卷 第 7 页 共 16 页 in these programmes. There’s a widespread emphasis on the value of women being about how they look and dress, which gives young viewers the message that being a woman is all about style and appearance, not what you do or stand for. Cultural critic and writer Jennifer Pozner describes reality TV as “the contemporary backlash (抵制) against feminism”. Imran Siddiquee, Director of Social Media and Outreach, is concerned that these programmes show the worst stereotypes of womanhood and “normalize” them in what appear to be everyday settings. “They offer such a limited view of what it is to be a woman, and all over the world young girls are addicted to it,” he says. Siddiquee does recognize, however, that many girls themselves value reality TV. Some say it encourages them to think about situations different from their own. They also point out that some shows feature women running their own successful businesses. “It’s important to acknowledge that there are some useful elements in reality TV,” Siddiquee says. “But many girls need to be inspired to think more critically about some aspects of these shows so they’re not manipulated by them and so their behaviour doesn’t change because of them.” We should encourage our children to be critical thinkers and help them develop their media literacy. Whether reality TV is changing our children’s views, or whether they are attracted to programmes that agree with their beliefs, it’s vital we recognize that their viewing habits could strengthen these unbalanced ideals. 32. Who are likely to be the prime victims of reality TV shows? A. Small children. B. Teenage girls. C. New parents. D. Random audience. 33. What is the problem with a reality TV show? A. It is too true to life for viewers to believe in. B. Actors in them lack a sense of innovation. C. Its contents and views are rather artificial. D. It can hardly cater for teenage girls’ taste. 34. As far as the author is concerned, what should reality TV shows present? A. Genuine accounts of females and their work. B. Ways to gain more popularity among peers. C. Distinction between true life and TV dramas. D. Tips on how to become ambitious young girls. 35. Imran Siddquee believes that _________. A. it is normal to include stereotypes of females in reality TV shows B. teens need guidance on how to critically assess the contents of such shows C. parents should leave children to make independent choices when viewing D. there are more useful elements than bad stereotypes in reality TV shows 高三英语试卷 第 8 页 共 16 页 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。 You probably know that exercise is good for you. Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions, including cognitive decline, diabetes, certain cancers and more. 36 “Our lives are completely full. We may have children, aging parents, jobs, partners, and community,” says Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50. If you don’t have a regular exercise plan, don’t worry! There are simple things you can do to get more exercise, no gym membership or hours of commitment required. ●Walk—and make it count Even if you’re not in shape, you can likely walk. And that’s good news, because many studies illustrate that it’s one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer ( 计 步 器 ), whether it’s a simple mechanical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone. 37 And then, start walking faster and longer—most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day. ●Reduce sitting You’ve probably heard, “sitting is the new smoking.” Well, this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious health consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more. 38 It’s also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk. ●Run if you can It might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, you’ll be better for it. Running can make you happier, strengthen your joints, improve heart health, and improve your memory! 39 Then, go for longer distances gradually. ●Make it a habit To truly make exercise—even the basics—a part of your life you’ll need to make it a habit. “The good news is that it’s never too late to start,” says Grufferman. 40 A. Track your steps because it’s very motivating. B. But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging. C. Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life. D. Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time. E. Like brushing your teeth, you have to build exercise into your life. F. Some experts suggest alternating jogging and walking to get started. G. Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit. 高三英语试卷 第 9 页 共 16 页 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 My first year living in Los Angeles, I was a birthday-party clown (小丑). I 41 with my identity because, though I viewed myself as a filmmaker, everyone in my life associated me with this ridiculous day job. For certain parties, I had to go as a 42 character, so at the party I’d actually be “Mickey Mouse” or “Sponge-Bob SquarePants.” One night, I was told that I was going to be Batman. At the time I had a giant mustache but I didn’t want to 43 my physical appearance for that job. 44 , for the party, I chose not to shave. Normally at these parties, you pop in through the front door: “Surprise! Batman’s here!” However, my element of 45 was shot because they saw me coming from, like, a quarter of a mile away, which left me plenty of time to 46 my choice not to shave. Once I got close enough for them to make out the 47 of my face, the entire party 48 in laughter and then into cheers. After I ran into the party, they were 49 me. I saw the birthday boy with his dad, who was laughing, and he said, “You see, I told you, son. Batman has a mustache.” He took me to the huge birthday cake with a Batman drawn on it, and the Batman had a mustache. I just stared at it in 50 . When 51 bringing the cake out, instead of just admitting that it was messed up, the parents tried to save 52 and said to the boy, “Batman always has a mustache. He just shaves it for movies.” In a 53 of fate, my mustache confirmed what the parents had said and 54 the kids that I was actually Batman. That day, there was no doubt in my mind what I was. I may not have been the 55 that they ordered and expected. But that day, I was the hero that they needed. 41. A. started B. stuck C. struggled D. settled 42. A. specific B. leading C. central D. generous 43. A. improve B. change C. make D. judge 44. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. However D. Therefore 45. A. surprise B. joy C. enthusiasm D. anxiety 46. A. withdraw B. regret C. exercise D. influence 47. A. shape B. expression C. features D. wrinkles 48. A. showed up B. calmed down C. ran away D. broke out 高三英语试卷 第 10 页 共 16 页 49. A. applauding B. blaming C. neglecting D. embarrassing 50. A. peace B. comfort C. disbelief D. despair 51. A. accidentally B. finally C. secretly D. initially 52. A. fuel B. money C. time D. face 53. A. shadow B. path C. twist D. role 54. A. guaranteed B. convinced C. warned D. promised 55. A. hero B. comedian C. actor D. filmmaker 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。 Changes in global markets have led to a lot of confusion about what can and can’t be recycled these days. The city of Flagstaff is dealing with that confusion through its Master Recycler program, 56 goal is to shed light on the connection between personal consumption and climate change. 57 (hope), the program will influence behaviors, like choosing 58 (little) packaging, throwing away fewer items and finally decreasing use of disposable (一次性的) materials. The eight-week course offers 59 (participate) the basics of cutting food waste, using water more 60 (efficient), cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, and becoming better 61 (inform) about recycling. This year, the city will combine the Master Recycler and Climate Leaders programs to create a group 62 (call) Sustainability Leaders. After graduating from the course, they’ll go out into the community, where they’ll staff tables at local events, start pilot projects at work, 63 organize field trips. The program 64 (pattern) after successful community recycling projects in Portland, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah. The city of Flagstaff is scheduling new sessions to begin in February. 65 more information, or to apply, email Emily.Shaffer@flagstaffaz.gov. 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，下周你将代表班级参加学校以“Sustainable Development”为题的演讲 比赛，请写一份英文演讲稿，内容包括： 1. 自然资源的劣势； 2. 替代能源的优势。 高三英语试卷 第 11 页 共 16 页 注意： 1. 写作词数应为 80 左右，文章标题和首尾句已给出，不计入总词数； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Sustainable Development Hello, everyone! I’m privileged to have the chance to speak here on behalf of my class. ________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ That’s all. Thank you. 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。 On a cold, stormy winter day, an old friend invited me out for a cup of coffee. We met by his house, and as we walked down the street, we passed by a small café with a sign hanging on the door that read: “You’re welcome in. We have suspended coffee.” “Suspended coffee?” I asked my friend. “What does that mean?” “You’ve never heard of it?” my friend asked, and I shook my head. “Follow me,” he told me, and we joined the line of people standing in front of the cash register. “What can I offer you today?” The cashier asked a couple of young lawyers who were looking at the menu. “I think we’ll take three cups of coffee,” one of them said. “2 now, and 1 suspended.” The cashier nodded, as if it were an ordinary order, took payment and placed two cups of hot coffee on the counter. The two thanked him, took the two cups and left without waiting for the third. The next in line was an older couple. “Same order as always?” The cashier smiled at them. “Yes, thank you,” replied the woman. “But please add two suspended coffees, we haven’t purchased any of those for quite a while.” A few minutes later the couple received their order, and our turn to order arrived. “Good morning!” said the cashier. “How can I help you?” “I think we’d like two cups of coffee,” my friend said. “We’ll drink them here.” When our order was ready, we took our cups and sat down to drink them together. “Will you tell me what this is about?” I asked my friend, but he just said: “Wait and see.” Our conversation flowed, and before we noticed it, nearly two hours passed. The café was almost empty of people when the door suddenly opened and a man in old shabby clothes and a tired look came in and stood quietly in front of the cash register. 高三英语试卷 第 12 页 共 16 页 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。 He thought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?” _______ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ When he saw my expression, my friend began to explain it to me. _______________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ 盐城市 2021 届高三年级第一学期期中考试 英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分） 1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A 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) 21. D 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. B 第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2. 5 分，满分 12. 5 分) 高三英语试卷 第 13 页 共 16 页 36. B 37. A 38. D 39. F 40. E 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分) 41. C 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. A 50. C 51. D 52. D 53. C 54. B 55. A 第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1. 5 分，满分 15 分) 56. whose 57. Hopefully 58. less 59. participants 60. efficiently 61. informed 62. called 63. and 64. is patterned 65. For 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节 (满分 15 分) Sustainable Development Hello, everyone! I’m privileged to have the chance to speak on behalf of my class here. As people are becoming more aware of the need to protect the environment, sustainable development has become an irreversible trend. While nearly everything we do in modern lives requires use of the Earth’s natural resources, they do have many disadvantages. They are non-renewable and burning fuels can be harmful to the environment. That’s why people are pushing for the use of alternative energy sources. Alternative energy sources, including solar energy, wind energy and hydroelectricity, can be used without running out. On top of this, they are environment-friendly and beneficial to the lives of our children and grandchildren. That’s all. Thank you. 第二节 (满分 25 分) He thought for a moment and then asked quietly: “Do you have a suspended coffee?” The cashier smiled and nodded, poured the man a cup of hot coffee and placed it in front of him. The man thanked him, took the glass and left. No one else seemed to take notice of this moment, which appeared to be ordinary in this café, but I could not help but be moved by this little gesture. However, to my puzzlement, what does a suspended coffee mean on earth? When he saw my expression, my friend began to explain it to me. “Anyone can prepay for a cup of coffee for someone less fortunate without making them feel bad. The cup of coffee waits for anyone interested in it, and who knows better than us what a warm cup of coffee can do for a cold day.” When we got up to leave, I stopped for a moment and went back to the cash register. “I just wanted to buy another cup of coffee. Suspended.” 高三英语试卷 第 14 页 共 16 页 听力原文 Text 1 M: I’m going swimming in the lake on Sunday. Do you want to come? W: Isn’t it going to be cloudy? M: That doesn’t matter because it will be 25 degrees. W: OK. I went swimming last Saturday when it was raining. It was funnier than swimming on a sunny day! Text 2 M: Emma! What are you doing outside? Aren’t you enjoying the party? W: Parties aren’t really my thing. I’ll head home soon. M: I will go back too. I’ve got a meeting tomorrow morning. Text 3 M: Hello, Maria. W: Hi, Mike. Are you having your breakfast? M: No. I’m helping my dad move the furniture in my bedroom. Then we’re going to paint the walls. W: OK. I’ll send you a text later. Have fun painting. Text 4 M: Do you want to go to the concert this evening? W: Yeah. We could go and eat something first. M: All right. Why don’t I wait for you outside the bookstore at about six? W: OK. I’ll meet you there when I finish work. Then we can look for a café before the concert. Text 5 W: That’s the first film I’ve seen with an interval. It was hard to work out what was happening and the break even made me forget the actors’ names. M: Indeed. They kept playing the same song, but it added to the atmosphere. Text 6 W: How did your appointment go? M: Yeah, fine. They didn’t need to do anything. W: Great! So your eyes are all OK then? M: The sight test is next week, actually, Mum. I was having my teeth checked today. W: Oh, yes. Your dad made the appointments this time, so I couldn’t remember who you were seeing first. He should be back from the doctor’s any minute. M: So are you making the dinner tonight? W: I am, and it’s your favorite—noodles. 高三英语试卷 第 15 页 共 16 页 M: Great! Text 7 W: Ben. Did you see the program last night about the Olympic Games? It was brilliant. I learnt so much! M: Did you? I thought it was quite boring. In fact, I’m not really interested in sports programs. W: But you love sports. You play football and tennis and basketball and … M: Yes, I enjoy playing sports, but I hate watching them on TV. W: Oh, so what kind of TV programs do you like? M: To be honest, I don’t watch much TV. I prefer watching movies on my notebook computer. Text 8 W: What do you think of the airport? M: Well, it’s far from downtown and when the traffic is bad, it can take an hour and a half to get there. The city really needs to build a new airport that is closer to the city. W: Do you usually drive to the airport? M: No. I usually take the airport bus. It’s clean and comfortable, and it’s a lot cheaper than driving because you don’t have to pay for parking. But my wife prefers taking the subway. W: Is there much to do there while you wait for your flight? M: Sure. There are a couple of stores that sell souvenirs and magazines. There are also a couple of fast-food places and the service there is nice. W: How long does it take to check in? M: It doesn’t take long. They’re pretty efficient. Text 9 W: Hey Jack, can I ask you something? M: Sure, what’s up? W: Is something wrong with the system? I’ve been trying to get in for the past 10 minutes but it’s been kicking me out. M: It’s all fine for me. What do you mean, “kicking you out”? W: I’m putting in my password and it tells me the system’s offline. I’ve tried every single combination I can think of but nothing works. M: That’s strange. My computer’s been fine. Have you tried calling IT? W: I did, but no one picked up the phone. M: Oh, right, they’ve got a meeting right now—but you can interrupt them if it’s an emergency. W: I know. I just didn’t want to disturb others if it’s something simple. Besides, I’ve got a couple of phone calls to make today so I can make them now while I wait. M: They’d better be long phone calls, then. From what Tom told me, their meeting’s going to last three hours. W: Three hours! What sort of meeting is this? 高三英语试卷 第 16 页 共 16 页 M: It’s that planning meeting about the factory they mentioned, isn’t it? Yeah, you’d better go and interrupt them. They’re going to be in there all day. Text 10 M: Selling your things online helps you get rid of those you don’t need, and it can also be a great source of income. One thing you need to consider carefully is the platform on which you are going to advertise. Most big platforms in the field are so popular with sellers, not just because they can give you access to a bigger pool of potential customers, but also because they offer insurance, both to the seller and the buyer. The disadvantage, however, is that you will need to pay some money for using the platform. You can use some platforms that either charge a smaller fee for advertising or even no fee at all — but, in that case, what you will need to keep in mind is your safety, especially if the value of the product you’re selling is high. It’s always best to meet the buyer during the day at a public place such as a coffee shop, a library, or a supermarket parking lot — anywhere monitored by security cameras is good. A few more things to keep in mind: always be accurate with your descriptions of the things you are selling. The last thing you want is to be accused of cheating and banned from the website. Moreover, be careful with your personal information: do not give out your full name and don’t give out your home address or cell phone number unless you have to, and have a separate e-mail address for selling online. Remember that a smart, prepared seller is a happy seller.