英语（B）卷·2017届广东省清远市清城区高三上学期期末考试（2017-01） 12页

广东省清远市清城区高三第一学期期末统考（B）卷 英语试题 ‎(本卷满分150分，时间120分钟)‎ 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 man want to do?‎ A．Fly a kite． B．Go to the park． C．Play on the Internet．‎ ‎2．What will the girl buy this evening?‎ A．Sunglasses． B．A scarf． C．Gloves．‎ ‎3．What does the man suggest the woman do?‎ A．Take a taxi． B．Walk to the hotel． C．Ask someone else for help．‎ ‎4．Who is probably the woman?‎ A．A hotel clerk． B．A police officer． C．The man's wife．‎ ‎5．What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ A．A birthday party． B．New Year's gifts． C．The man's parents．‎ 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。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．What is the party for? ‎ A．A birthday． B．A graduation ceremony． C．A wedding．‎ ‎7．Where does the man’s cousin 1ive now?‎ A．In Dallas． B．In Houston． C．In New York．‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8．Where does the running group meet?‎ A．At the fiver side． B．At the university． C．At the park．‎ ‎9．How far does the woman normally run?‎ A．One mile． B．Two miles． C．Three miles．‎ 听第8段材料，回答第l 0至12题。‎ ‎10．How does the man want his hair cut?‎ A．A11 off the back． B．All off the sides． C．A little off the top．‎ ‎11．What did the man complain about?‎ A．The woman got shampoo in his eyes．‎ B．The woman had his ear accidently．‎ C．The towel was too dirty．‎ ‎12．Why can’t the man complain directly to the manager?‎ A．He is on vacation．‎ B．He is out to lunch．‎ C．He is dealing with and another customer．‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13．Who is the woman?‎ A．The boy’s aunt． B．The boy's mother． C．The boy's grandmother．‎ ‎14．What did the woman enjoy doing when she was young?‎ A．Playing with a cat． B．Doing art projects． C．Taking photographs．‎ ‎15．What is the boy like?‎ A．He is shy． ‎ B．He likes to paint．‎ C．He doesn't have many friends．‎ ‎16．What does the woman imply about her husband?‎ A．The boy looks just like him．‎ B．He held the boy before she did．‎ C．He would be pleased with the boy．‎ 听第l0段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17．Where will visitors go on the first day of the tour?‎ A．Arches National Park． B．Temple Square． C．Goblin Valley．‎ ‎18．What do we know about Little Wild Horse Canyon?‎ A．It’s very narrow．‎ B．It's in northern Utah．‎ C．It was formed from all earthquake． ‎ ‎19．What is included in the tour?‎ A．Entrance fees． B．Three meals a day． C．Transportation in Utah．‎ ‎20．When can you make a reservation for the tour?‎ A．Two weeks in advance． B．One week in advance． C．Four days in advance．‎ 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 Signs of a global economic recovery are glimmering, but are they enough to account for taking a major vacation? Well, the world is always bigger than our wallets. One of the simplest options is to find a place that has a lot to offer but hasn’t yet been hit by the price inflation that comes with mass popularity. To help travelers in search of value, we’ve assembled, with the help of professionals from USA Today, CNN and Lonely Planet, a list of destinations that are worth going to while they’re still cheap.‎ Ukraine Its name translates as “land on the edge”, and this year Ukraine may be on the edge of ‎ discovery for budget travelers in search of rich history. Visitors can enjoy its cultural wealth, the warmth of its people, and the fact that their daily spending is below $50 (307 yuan).‎ The country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites are cooperating with locals to offer special deals, such as a traditional meal for just a few dollars. It’s the kind of travel experience you will recall once the moment has passed, so now is the time to build those memories.‎ South Korea South Korea is a visitor-friendly country. Not only can budget travelers find the basics —from hotel rooms to great meals — at reasonable prices, but the country also has a ton of free parks, discounts and other services, especially for visitors. For instance, until August 25, a free shuttle bus transports foreign visitors between the capital city of Seoul and Jeonju, a popular tourist destination. A free phone service offers tourists multilingual assistance 24 hours a day.‎ Turkey Turkey is on the rise, so to get the best of the new at the price of the old, go now. In the last decade, the country’s tourism facilities has grown by 67 percent, according to USA Today, and more recently it has emerged as a global airline hub. This country of ancient ruins, historic towns and beckoning beaches is a destination to watch this summer.‎ Egypt Popular resort areas in Egypt, like Sharm El Sherk, are as relaxing as they ever were — and also less stressful for your wallet. “The overall sentiment is that resort areas like Sharm El Sheik are very safe,” said Tony Cardoza, president of a US travel agency, in an interview with CNN. “But most vacationers appear to prefer traveling to places that haven’t seen as much civil unrest.” That preference has made Egypt a buyer’s market. Low demand also has another benefit: smaller crowds. “Clients going now have been able to get pictures of themselves in front of the pyramids with no other tourists blocking the view,” Cardoza said.‎ ‎21. What can South Korea especially provide for the tourists?‎ A. rich history B. free services C. ancient ruins D. free hotels ‎22. If you are interested in history, you can go to ______________.‎ A. Ukraine & Egypt B. Ukraine & South Korea C. South Korea & Egypt D. Turkey & Ukraine ‎23. What is the advantage of Egypt, compared to other three countries?‎ A. lower price B. much safer C. fewer tourists D. less stressful B There is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander the Great, King of Greek. Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. So, he lay helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, “I will depart from this world soon, and I have three wishes. Please carry them out without fail.”‎ ‎“My first desire is that,” said Alexander, “My physicians alone must carry my coffin.” After a pause, he continued, “Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be spread with gold, silver and precious stones which I have ‎ collected.” The king continued, “My third and last wish is that both my hands should be kept hanging out of my coffin.” Alexander’s favourite general kissed his hand and pressed it to his heart. “Oh, King, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?”‎ Alexander took a deep breath and said, “I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt. I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that no doctor can really cure any bodies. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let people not take life for granted.”‎ ‎“The second wish of spreading gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell people that not even a bit of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is just a waste of time to chase wealth.”‎ ‎“And about my third wish of having my hands hanging out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty-handed into this world and empty-handed out of this world.” With these words, the King closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last.‎ ‎24. The first paragraph suggests that Alexander ________________.‎ ‎ A. wanted to leave the world as he came empty-handed ‎ B. realized that what he got in his life was nothing to him at all ‎ C. was spending a lot time conquering many kingdoms and had earned a great amount of wealth ‎ D. regarded his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth as the most important things ‎25. The underlined word “clutches” in Paragraph 3 means “___________”.‎ ‎ A. sentence B. attention C. control D. shadow ‎26. The author intends to ________________.‎ ‎ A. tell us the story of Alexander ‎ B. stress the power of Alexander the Great ‎ C. persuade people to realized what Alexander said ‎ D. introduce readers to the instructive lessons of Alexander ‎27. What would be the best title of the passage?‎ ‎ A. The Death of Alexander ‎ B. The Greed of Alexander ‎ C. Three wishes of Alexander ‎ D. The Life of Alexander ‎ C ‎ If you look outside, you probably will see some kind of insect. If your first instinct is to kill it, take a moment to think about all of the benefits insects provide to the environment.‎ ‎ Entomologists, scientists who study insects, estimate that there are more than 800,000 species of insects found throughout the world. Only a few hundred of these insects are considered harmful. Mosquitoes, for example, are considered harmful. They bite humans and other animals, and their bites can cause skin pain and spread disease. Desert locusts also are considered harmful because they destroy crops causing billions of dollars in damage each year.‎ ‎ However, the number of helpful insect species far outweighs the number of harmful species. Some insects make up a vital part of the food chain. Many different birds, reptiles, fish and even ‎ plants eat insects. There are also about 500 insects that people in various parts of the world eat. These insects are considered delicious food and prized for their high protein, mineral, and vitamin content. Other insects produce valuable commercial products such as silk, wax, and honey.‎ ‎ Of all the insects, perhaps the most important are those that travel from flower to flower and pollinate(授粉) the plants they visit. Agriculture around the world would be very different without the bees, butterflies, moths, flies and wasps that pollinate many crops. In fact, nearly one-third of the food you eat depends on plants that are pollinated by insects!‎ ‎ While it is true that some species of insects harm or annoy us, you should not automatically reach for the bug spray when you come across an insect. You may be destroying one of the hundreds of thousands of insects that provides many benefits to human beings.‎ ‎28.According to the passage, the most important type of insects are__________.‎ A. insects that are eaten by birds, reptiles and fish B. insects that travel around and pollinate plants C. insects that harm mosquitoes and stop the spread of disease D. insects that are eaten by people in many countries ‎29.According to the passage, insects are eaten in some parts of the world because__________. A. they are nutritious B. they are available to cook ‎ C. they are easy to breed D. they are free ‎ ‎30.According to the author, the sentence in the last paragraph “you should not automatically reach for the bug spray.” means __________.‎ A. you should not keep insects as pets B. you should not breed insects for their benefit C. you should not catch insects for pleasure D. you should not kill insects without thinking ‎31.The main purpose of this passage is__________.‎ A. to explain why it is cruel to kill bugs B. to convince people that insects are nutritious C. to describe the beneficial contributions of insects D. to make people aware of endangered insect species D The name sounds funny but the idea is no joke: it’s a personal toilet called the pee-pool, Anders Wilhelmson, a Swedish architect, is the inventor of the pee-pool.‎ He became interested in the idea of sanitation after taking part in a research project on the social and political development of cities, One of the most common problems he found in developing countries was the lack of toilets, He wanted to do something to help, So working with others, he started the project in 2005, and the next year started a company called Peepoolple.‎ The toilet is a single—use bag made of environmentally friendly plastics, The inside is treated with urea （尿素）, a chemical commonly used as fertilizer, The hotter the weather, the more quickly the waste turns into what is needed by plants The sanitation process can be as soon as a couple of hours or as long as two to four weeks ,You can just bury it in a pot and grow whatever you like.‎ The company expects to start selling the bags in August in Kenya and Bangladesh, but it is just beginning production and sales in Nairobi now, Full production could reach about half a million bags a day and people may be able to buy the pee-pool in countries Vietnam, Bangladesh, etc.‎ The United Nations says more than two and a half billion people around the world do not have good sanitation, Many have no choice but to use the outdoors, which is not only bad for the environment, but also harmful to people’s health, Each year, poor sanitation leads to three fifths of those people getting an infectious disease which on average causes one out of 1,000 patients to die.‎ Jack Smith, the founder of the World Toilet Organization, says “This is quite an unacceptable situation given the fact that we are living in the modem world, and strangely, many of them own televisions, phones but have no toilet.”‎ ‎32．What was the original purpose of Anders Wilhelmson in starting the company? ‎ A. To protect the local environment B. To earn a lot of money from the project C. To do research on the social development D. To help solve the problem of lack of toilets in developing countries ‎ 33. What can be learned about the pee-pool from the passage?‎ A. It can be used over again B. Its sanitation process doesn’t last long ‎ C. It works better in summer than in winter ‎ D.It should be buried in a pot after being used ‎34. The fifth paragraph is written mainly to tell us that .‎ A. poor sanitation may cause many problems ‎ B. many people don’t care for the environment ‎ C. many people get ill from using the outdoors ‎ D. quite a number of people die from poor sanitation ‎35. The underlined word “This ”in the last paragraph probably refers to ‎ ‎ A. the outdoors being damaged B. many places being short of toilets ‎ C. many people having TVs and phones ‎ ‎ D. many people getting an infectious disease 第二节：（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）‎ During a research experiment a marine（海洋）biologist placed a shark into a large holding tank and then released several small fish into the tank. 36._______ ‎ The marine biologist then inserted a strong piece of clear fiberglass（玻璃纤维）into the ‎ tank, creating two separate parts. She then put the shark on one side of the fiberglass and a new set of small fish on the other.‎ Again, the shark quickly attacked. This time, however, the shark hit the fiberglass divider and bounced off. 37._______ Meanwhile, the small fish swam around unharmed in the second part. Eventually, about an hour into the experiment, the shark gave up. This experiment was repeated several dozen times over the next few weeks. 38._______ Eventually the shark got tired of hitting the fiberglass divider and simply stopped attacking altogether.‎ The marine biologist then removed the fiberglass divider, but the shark didn’t attack. 39._______ So, they swam wherever they wished, free from harm.‎ ‎ Like the shark in the story, many of us, after experiencing setbacks and failures, emotionally give up and stop trying. 40._______ In other words, we continue to see a barrier in our heads, even when no ‘real’ barrier exists between where we are and where we want to go.‎ A. At the same time, the shark tried again and again.‎ B. We believe that because we were unsuccessful in the past, we will always be unsuccessful.‎ C. The shark was trained to believe a barrier existed between it and the small fish.‎ D. It kept repeating this behavior every few minutes fruitlessly.‎ E. We should keep on trying even if we meet obstacles.‎ F. Each time, the shark got less aggressive and made fewer attempts to attack the small fish.‎ ‎ G. As you would expect, the shark quickly swam around the tank, attacked and ate the smaller fish.‎ 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）‎ ‎ Christmas, an important festival, is now celebrated in many countries. On Christmas Eve last year people from every corner 41 into the streets. On the pavements, the street singers performed happily. Everyone was accompanied by someone else, 42 and cheerful. However, I was alone.‎ As one of eight kids of a Brazilian family, brought up in America's crowded apartment, I'd spent several years searching for aloneness. Now, 43 , at 27, a college student after the 44 with my girlfriend, every cell inside me wanted to be alone, 45 not at Christmas. My family had 46 to Brazil and my friends were 47 with their own lives. Dusk was approaching, and the fact that I had to return to my 48 home made me sad. Lights from windows blinked (闪烁), and I hoped someone would 49 from one of those homes to invite me inside with a Christmas tree decorated with shiny fake snow and 50 presents.‎ At a market, I felt more 51 when people were buying lots of goods, which 52 the gifts we received as children in my mind. I missed my family and wanted to cry for wanting to be alone and for having achieved it.‎ Outside the church, a manger (小耶稣) had been set 53 . I stood with others watching the scene, some of them 54 themselves, praying. As I walked home, I realized that leaving Brazil ‎ was still a painful experience as I struggled with 55 I had become in 15 years in America. I'd mourned (悲叹) the 56 , but for the first time, I recognized what I’d gained. I was independent, 57 and healthy. My life was still ahead, full of 58 .‎ Sometimes the best gift is the one that you give yourself. That Christmas, I gave myself 59 for what I'd obtained up to now and promise to go forward. It is the best gift I've ever got, the one that I most 60 .‎ ‎41．A. burst B. got C. put D. flooded ‎ ‎42．A. puzzled B. worried C. delighted D. devoted ‎43．A. usually B. eventually C. really D. extremely ‎44．A. breakup B. concern C. sympathy D. date ‎45．A. so B. and C. but D. or ‎46．A. moved B. returned C. came D. slipped ‎ ‎47．A. occupied B. satisfied C. pleased D. bored ‎48．A. shabby B. comfortable C. warm D. empty ‎49．A. turn up B. hang out C. go away D. break in ‎50．A. dealt B. wrapped C. discounted D. donated ‎51．A. tired B. nervous C. upset D. excited ‎ ‎52．A. called for B. called up C. called on D. called in ‎53．A. up B. down C. aside D. about ‎54．A. hugging B. bowing C. bending D. crossing ‎55．A. how B. what C. which D. that ‎56．A. cases B. limits C. worries D. losses ‎57．A. educated B. lonely C. shy D. wealthy ‎58．A. sight B. possibility C. sadness D. hardship ‎59．A. surprise B. defeat C. credit D. prize ‎ ‎60．A. select B. save C. value D. admit 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ A story about violinist Fritz Kresler tells how he once came across a beautiful instrument he wanted to acquire. When he finally raised the money for the violin, he returned to buy it but learned that it 61. ________(sell) to a collector.‎ He went to the new owner’s home in order to try to persuade him to sell 62. _______ violin. However, the collector said it was one of his valuable 63. _______ (possess) and he could not let it go. The 64. _______(disappoint) Kreisler turned to leave, but then asked a favor. “May I play the instrument once more 65. _______ it is put away?”‎ Permission was given and the great musician began to play. The violin sang with a quality of music so beautiful that the collector could only listen 66. ________ amazement. “I have no right ‎67. _______ (keep) that to myself,” he said after the musician finished. “The violin is 68. _______ (you), Mr. Kreisler. Take it into the world, and let the people hear it.”‎ ‎ I want to live my life that way – to take it into the world and live it 69. _______(full). I’d rather be used up than die not having done whatever I could. Happiness is found in investing our lives in others. Say yes when 70.________ (ask) for a hand. Volunteer some time for a worthwhile organization. Spend an hour with a lonely relative. In the end, I know that my happiness will not have been about my ability or my inability. It will have been about my availability. My life is meant to be lived.‎ 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节 短文改错(共10小题:每小题2分，满分20分)‎ ‎71.假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处.每处错误仅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:把多余的词用斜线()划掉。‎ 修改:在错的词下划一横线，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。‎ ‎ My dear teachers and fellow students,‎ ‎ We’ll say goodbye to our mother school. How time flew! Now it’s really hard for me to putting my feeling into words. The past three years have been really a wonderful journey with you guys, full of laugh and tears.‎ To make journey safe and fruitful, our great teachers contributed their time, energy, love and the whole heart. Here, we are extremely grateful for all what you, ‎ dear teachers, have done for us.‎ It’ll soon be the time for us to depart, unless unwillingly. But it is not the end. It just means that we’re going to begin a new journey.‎ ‎ Finally, on behalf of all the graduates present here, let me extend my sincere wishes for our mother school and respect teachers. Thank you! ‎ ‎72.书面表达 假如你是李华，你的美国笔友Jacky寒假期间要来清远旅游，请你给他写一封信，信的要点如下：‎ ‎1. 表示欢迎；‎ ‎2. 提出建议(如景点、美食或其它)；‎ ‎3. 祝福清远之旅愉快。‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数100左右；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯，但不能出现与本人相关的信息；‎ ‎3. 信的开头与结尾已为你拟好，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Jacky,‎ ‎__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 英语答案：‎ 一、1—5 CACBA 6—10 BACBC 11—15 AACBB 16—20 CBACA ‎ 二、21-23：BDC 24-27：BCDC 28-31：BADC 32-35：DCAB 36-40：GDFCB 三、41—45 DCBAC 46—50 BADAB 51—55CBADB 56—60 DABCC ‎61. had been sold 62. the 63. possessions 64. disappointed 65. before ‎ ‎66. in/with 67. to keep 68. yours 69. fully 70. Asked 四、1.after-in 2.flew-flies 3.putting-put 4.have-has ‎5.laugh-laughter/laughs 6.make journey-make the journey 7.去掉all或what ‎8.what-that 9.unless-though/although 10.respect-respectable/respected Dear Jacky, ‎ ‎ I am glad to hear you will visit Qingyuan during your winter holiday. As your good friend and a native, it is my honor to give you some advice. ‎ ‎ Being a coastal city, Qingyuan will not disappoint you with its unique attractions. You can enjoy fresh air, beautiful mountains and temples . You can also try some special Qingyuan tasty foods. If you have more time, come to visit some villages to experience Yao culture. What’s more, don’t forget to try the world-famous Qingyuan chicken. ‎ ‎ Finally, hope you find my suggestions useful. Welcome to Qingyuan and enjoy yourself. ‎ Yours, ‎ Li Hua ‎ 听力录音原文：‎ Text 1‎ W: I can’t believe how nice it is outside. We sure have been lucky with the weather. Let’s take a walk to the park.‎ M: And do what? Fly a kite? I’d rather just stay home and play on the Internet. (1)‎ Text 2‎ M: Now, Sophie…you will love skiing, but you must have the right clothes. Do you have gloves?‎ W: Yes, Uncle Steve, and a scarf. You gave them to me at Christmas, remember?‎ M: Oh, yes! I had forgotten. You will need sunglasses for the snow as well.‎ W: All right. I am going shopping this evening, so I will buy a pair then. (2)‎ Text 3‎ W: Excuse me. Do you know where the Admiral Hotel is?‎ M: I can’t say that I do. Why don’t you walk over and ask that taxi driver? (3) He should know.‎ Text 4 ‎ W: Calm down, sir. Where were you last Tuesday evening? And who were you with?‎ M: I was staying in a hotel in Brighton. I was with my wife, Joan.‎ W: What was the name of the hotel?‎ M: The George and Dragon.‎ Text 5 ‎ M: I can’t wait until my birthday this weekend. (5)‎ W: Me too. Are you having a giant cake this year?‎ M: Yes, and hopefully, I get a lot of gifts. My parents have planned out the whole party already. And I know my friends are preparing to give me a big surprise.‎ Text 6‎ W: Are you having a party?‎ M: Yes. I am throwing a party for my cousin Sheila. (6)‎ W: That sounds fun! Is it her birthday?‎ M: No. She’s graduating from nursing school. (6) The family is very proud of her.‎ W: That’s wonderful. Does she live here in Houston?‎ M: No, she lives in Dallas. (7) But she will be moving to New York next year, after she gets married.‎ Text 7‎ W: Are there running groups in this neighborhood? I’ve been wanting to run in the mornings, but I don’t like to do it alone.‎ M: Yeah, there is a group that meets at the park a few blocks from the university. (8) They meet every Sunday morning.‎ W: I should join them. I wonder how far they run.‎ M: They usually run to the river about a mile, I think.‎ W: No, that would be about three miles. I usually only run two. (9)‎ M: Well, maybe running with other people will give you more energy. When I bike with others, I always go faster and farther!‎ Text 8 ‎ M: Hi. I’d like to get my hair cut.‎ W: Well, can we interest you in today’s special? We’ll shampoo, cut, and style your hair for one unbelievable low price of $12.‎ M: Okay, but I just want to get my hair cut a little bit. A little off the top and sides, that’s all. (10)‎ W: No problem. Okay, here we go. So, what do you do for a living?‎ M: I’m a lawyer, and I’m in town for a job interview, and…‎ W: Oops.‎ M: What do you mean oops? Hey, can I see a mirror?‎ W: Nothing to worry about, sir. Relax.‎ M: Ouch. That really hurt! What are you doing anyway? Oh, look at all my hair on the floor. How much are you really cutting off? ‎ W: Relax. Time for the shampoo.‎ M: Hey, you got shampoo in my eyes! (11) Where’s the towel? Oh, gosh, you cut my hair too short. I want to talk to the manager…now!‎ W: I’m sorry, but he’s on vacation. (12)‎ M: Ugh!‎ Text 9 ‎ M: What were you like when you were my age?‎ W: That was a long time ago. I was a lot like you, actually. I loved art, and I took dance lessons. (14)‎ M: I like art, too. (15)‎ W: I know you do. I have hung a lot of your paintings up in the living room. (15) I was also very shy, and I didn’t make friends very easily. Do you want to see some photos of me when I was little?‎ M: Yeah!‎ W: Here I am on Easter Sunday. Look at my silly hat! And here I am with the family dog, Buttons. He was so sweet. Oh, look, this is me with your mother when she was little. (13) She looks just like you!‎ M: I think she looks like you.‎ W: She does look like me. I’m her mother, after all. (13)‎ M: When did you meet me?‎ W: When you were born! I was at the hospital when your mother had you, and I was the third person to hold you. Your grandfather was the fourth. He would be very proud of you if he were still with us today. (16) You’re a wonderful little boy.‎ Text 10 ‎ Hello, listeners. Are you interested in the scenic regions of Utah, which is part of the Mountain West area of the United States? Our office is now offering a five-day outdoor package in Utah. ‎ On the first day of your tour, you’ll visit the historic capital Salt Lake City and see Temple Square and other local historical sites. (17) Then your tour will take you on a four-day adventure of a lifetime to central and southern Utah, where you will hike and backpack through Arches National Park, Goblin Valley, and Bryce Canyon National Park. You’ll also explore the magical world of Little Wild Horse Canyon. This very narrow canyon, with its steep walls on either side of you, will leave you in amazement knowing that it was formed from rushing water and wind over millions of years. (18)‎ The price of your tour package includes local transportation in Utah, (19) equipment for the hiking adventure, two meals a day, and your professional tour guide. Contact our office between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for more information. Reservations must be made 14 days in advance. (20) Let us show you Utah like no one else can.‎