山东省实验中学东校2019届高三上学期11月份模拟英语试题 word含答案 18页

山东省实验中学东校2019届高三上学期11月份模拟英语试题 2018.11‎ 本试卷分为第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)两部分。时间：120分钟，分数：150分 第I卷 注意事项：‎ ‎ 1. 答第I卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎ 2. 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试卷上，否则无效。‎ ‎ ‎ 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，你将有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. Where are the speakers?‎ ‎ A. At an airport. B. In a shop. C. In a hotel.‎ ‎2. What did the woman forget to do?‎ ‎ A. Buy a present. B. Attend a party. C. Meet a friend.‎ ‎3. How often does the man go climbing?‎ ‎ A. Every day. B. Once a week. C. Twice a month.‎ ‎4. What does the man want to do?‎ ‎ A. Go sightseeing. B. See a film. C. Do some shopping.‎ ‎5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?‎ ‎ A. Whether to see a film. B. When to do homework. C. What to do before going out.‎ 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. Why is the man going to be late?‎ ‎ A. He has another appointment. B. His car had a problem. C. He missed the bus.‎ ‎7. When will the speakers meet?‎ ‎ A. This afternoon. B. On Thursday. C. On Friday morning.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. What is the relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Teacher and student. B. Husband and wife. C. Boss and employee.‎ ‎9. What will the woman do on the weekends?‎ ‎ A. Write a report. B. Do the gardening. C. Clean the bathroom.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Whom did the woman visit in Chicago?‎ ‎ A. A classmate. B. A relative. C. A friend.‎ ‎11. Where did the man go on his last vacation?‎ ‎ A. To a mountain. B. To a museum. C. To a zoo.‎ ‎12. How did the man feel when he saw a bear?‎ ‎ A. Interested. B. Scared. C. Excited.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What can background music do according to the man?‎ ‎ A. It improves people’s mental health. B. It influences people’s behavior. C. It increases people’s appetite.‎ ‎14. Why do factories use background music?‎ ‎ A. To entertain the workers. B. To increase the production. C. To avoid workers’ complaints.‎ ‎15. What is the purpose of playing fast music in hamburger places?‎ ‎ A. To get more customers. B. To delight the staff. C. To improve the atmosphere.‎ ‎16. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a factory.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. How much does Sarah earn a day now?‎ ‎ A. ￡4,400. B. ￡6,500. C. ￡100,000.‎ ‎18. What is Sarah’s father’s attitude towards her modeling work?‎ ‎ A. He is for it. B. He is against it. C. He is careless about it.‎ ‎19. Why does Sarah refuse to star at shows in Milan and Paris?‎ ‎ A. The pay is not good. B. Her father stops her going. C. She wants to focus on her studies.‎ ‎20. What does Sarah plan to do for one year after middle school?‎ ‎ A. Attend university. B. Try modeling full-time. C. Travel around the world.‎ 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。发送 ‎ A ‎ While some Ukrainian music festivals have been canceled because of economic and political problems in the country, plenty remain for music lovers. Here’s a guide to the best Ukrainian music festivals this summer.‎ Krayina Mriy When and where: June 20-21, Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum Lineup(阵容): TNMK, Boombox, Vopli Vidoplyasova, Onuka Krayina Mriy (Land of Dreams) is an annual rock and ethnic(民族的)music festival that promotes Ukrainian modern music. Besides music, the festival will offer Ukrainian dances as well as literary and theatrical performances and also playing of the bandura, a traditional Ukrainian string music instrument.‎ Alfa Jazz Fest When and where: June 26—28， Lviv Lineup: Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter Quartet, George Benson and more.‎ So far all tickets are booked, but a waiting list is available at www.alfajazzfest.com/buyticket. This annual festival held in Lviv will be interesting for both experienced and new jazz lovers. The performers on the lineup come from Ukraine, Japan, Cuba and the U.S.‎ Koktebel Jazz Festival When and where: Aug.22-Sept. 6, Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast Koktebel Jazz is the biggest Ukrainian outdoor jazz festival. The Cinematic Orchestra, Parov Stelar, Nino Katamadze, Bonobo, Submotion Orchestra, Billy’s Band were the festival’s superstars in previous years. This year the list of festival’s participants and ticket price still remain unknown but the organizers revealed that apart from jazz the guests will be offered music lectures and movie screenings.‎ Republica When and where: Sept. 4-7, Kamyanets-Podilsky, Khmelnytska Oblast Lineup: Fontaliza, Boombox, Brutto, Onuka, Megamass Rock music and street art festival Respublica will take place in Kamyanets-Podilsky, one of the most picturesque cities of western Ukraine. Lectures on urbanism and graffiti(涂鸦) classes will also be offered.‎ ‎21. If you are free On June 27, which festival can you go to?‎ A. Krayina Mriy B. Alfa Jazz Fest C. Koktebel Jazz Festival D. Republica ‎22. What do we know about Koktebel Jazz Festival this summer?‎ A. Its origin. B. Its ticket price. C. Its location. D. Its participants.‎ ‎23. Where can you enjoy jazz music？‎ A. Lviv and Zatoka village, Odesa Oblast B. Kyiv, Pyrohovo folk museum C. Kamyanets-Podilsky D. Lviv and Kamyanets-Podilsky ‎24.Which festival should you go to if you want to learn about street art?‎ ‎ A. Alfa Jazz Fest B. Krayina Mriy C. Republica D. Koktebel Jazz Festival ‎ ‎ ‎ B Ian Mercer doesn’t set an alarm clock. The former Microsoft senior manager doesn’t check the weather, either. He doesn’t turn on lights, water the yard, or adjust the thermostat(恒温器). He doesn’t open the curtains, answer the phone, or call his children for dinner. There’s something unique about Ian’s home. He has programmed it to do all these things for him.‎ ‎ Ian doesn’t live in a typical home or have a typical lifestyle. He spent over a decade designing the systems that feature in his unique home. He bought a home automation software package and then improved it.‎ ‎ Now there are 79 sensors and monitors, and 48 light switches in his home. Lights turn on automatically(自动地) in rooms with people in them. Even being out, Ian can also control his home remotely using voice commands or his phone in any location. That is only the beginning of what this home has been programmed to do.‎ ‎ It connects with online calendars, caller ID, online weather services, online address books, and email, among other things, to get Ian through his day. For example, if there is a meeting in Ian’s calendar, it will wake him up, open his bedroom curtains, start and set his shower to his desired temperature. It also informs Ian about traffic conditions.‎ ‎ There is plenty more this home has been programmed to do. It keeps him updated on his favorite sports teams and scores. It even monitors online activity to check that Ian’s children are doing their homework. The “dinner’s ready” command stops operation of their computers and TVs. This is easier than asking his children to shut them down.‎ ‎ Ian’s home is unique. Most homes are not this smart, but soon more homes will be technologically advanced.‎ ‎25.What makes Ian’s home unique?‎ A. Having more furniture than usual B. Working automatically without Ian’s order C. Creating a traditional atmosphere for Ian D. Being programmed with smart software ‎ ‎26.What can we learn about Ian?‎ A. He devoted years to improving the systems B. He invented the home automation software C. He is seeking to control his home remotely D. He failed to monitor his children’s homework ‎27.What does the underlined sentence imply?‎ A. Ian’s home is far from satisfaction B. Smart homes are future trends C. Technology of smart home is too expensive D. Homes smarter than Ian’s can be found everywhere ‎ ‎ C Greg Evans started to study film at Ryerson University, but had a change of heart and switched to social work at George Brown College in the second year. Yet the college recognized only one of Evans’ general-interest credits (学分)from Ryerson, and also made him take English all over again although he had passed it at university.‎ ‎“So I spent time and money taking a course I had already taken before”, complained Evans. “The system really needs to change.” Evans was part of a chorus of Ontario students on Monday cheering a new $73.7 million five-year plan to help students switch from college to university, and from university to college.‎ After years of urging from students, the Ontario government set up a new Credit Transfer (转换) Innovation fund to help students move back and forth between the more hands-on courses of community college to the often broader academic focus of a university degree. “We hear horror stories about students who can’t get recognition from one institution for a very similar course at another, and in one case I believe the same professor was teaching them both,” noted Malloy after announcing the new fund.‎ Individual colleges and universities have decided on nearly 500 joint deals to honor each ‎ other’s credits in certain courses. Each school is required to set targets for more credit-transfer agreements, and link these increases to provincial funding.‎ More than 4,000 college graduates transfer to university in Ontario every year twice as many as eight years ago, noted Justin Fox, president of the College Student Alliance. Yet Ontario universities and colleges have been cautious about transferring credits, in part to avoid copying each other’s courses, noted Bonnie Patterson, president of the Council of Ontario Universities, who welcomed the increased flexibility.‎ ‎28. What happened when Greg Evans switched to social work at George Brown College?‎ ‎ A. He was considered to be unqualified for social work. B. His previous credits were not all recognized.‎ ‎ C. He wasn’t able to get enough credits. D. His English didn’t reach the required standard.‎ ‎29. According to Paragraph 3, Malloy believes .‎ ‎ A. it is time that the system was changed B. the same professor can’t teach in different schools ‎ C. students should focus on their chosen courses D. the students’ stories are horrible ‎30. Ontario universities and colleges have been cautious about transferring credits partly to _____.‎ ‎ A. avoid accepting unqualified students B. keep their similar courses ‎ C. prevent courses becoming similar D. attract famous professors ‎31. What attitude does Bonnie Patterson have towards the transferring system?‎ ‎ A. He is strongly against it. B. He is very doubtful about it.‎ ‎ C. He thinks it is too flexible. D. He supports it for its flexibility.‎ D ‎ An 18-year-old who just finished high school has developed a revolutionary device (装置) which allows visually impaired or blind people to be more mobile－after coming up with the idea when he was 12.‎ ‎“To be considered is a real honor. It means the work we’re doing is really valuable,” Alex Deans said.‎ The teen, from Ontario in Canada, began creating the tool after becoming curious while helping a visually impaired lady cross the street one day.‎ ‎“She told me that all existing devices only let users see in one direction so they can’t know what’s going on around them,” he told GOOD magazine, after seeing she only had a stick and guide dog－two things that are hard to come by.‎ The device, known as iAid, uses GPS and ultrasonic (超声波的) technology to help visually impaired people get around safely. The belt-like tool comes with a control handle and works by using sound waves to discover objects in the users’ path and show how close things are to them. The iAid works much like a bat uses sonar (声呐).‎ The teen’s invention has been attracting attention and it won the 2015 Weston Youth Innovation Award in May for which Alex was awarded $2,000 at a ceremony at the Ontario Science Center last month.‎ Alex is now working closely with the team at the science center to hold an exhibition for his invention. He was also given the opportunity to give a presentation at We Day where speakers lecture about global issues across the US, Canada, and the UK.‎ Alex will be starting at Montreal’s McGill University in the autumn, but hopes the iAid will be approved for US and Canadian rights so that, one day, the device will be available for those who really need it across the world.‎ ‎32. What does the text mainly talk about?‎ ‎ A. A young man invented a device for the blind. B. The device was designed for all the disabled. ‎ ‎ C. Alex won Innovation Award for his invention. D. The world has benefited from Alex’s invention.‎ ‎33. What purpose does Alex’s invention serve?‎ A. To encourage the blind to live independently. B. To provide blind people with mobile phones.‎ C. To make blind people’s life more colorful. D. To help the blind move around easily.‎ ‎34. How did Alex come up with his idea?‎ A. He got the idea from a magazine. B. He was inspired by a blind woman.‎ C. He found it hard to use a guide dog. D. He noticed existing tool’s weaknesses.‎ ‎35. What is Alex preparing for at present?‎ A. A show of his iAid. B. His college studies. C. An award ceremony. D. The speech at We Day.‎ 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。 ‎ If you’re leading a group of people towards success，you must learn how to motivate others．Try one or more of the following ways of motivating people．‎ Treat people kindly．As a leader，you need to treat others helping you with the utmost respect and kindness． 36 You might not know it，but it’s a big motivation booster when people are treated right．People enjoy knowing when they’re doing a good job and enjoy working with people that treat them with kindness．‎ ‎ 37 When people are fully responsible，they’11 be more likely to find the motivation to complete the task．This is because，as a part of a group，they may not feel like their hard work matters，but when they’re responsible it certainly matters．They also know that they make a difference to the success of the project．‎ Be a good listener．No one likes to feel like they don’t matter．Having the final say doesn’t mean that you needn’t get any help with important decision making. 38 Always keep an open ear and you’11 be motivating your team to come up with good solutions and creative ideas． ‎ Set realistic goals．Think long and hard about how your goal setting abilities can teach you to motivate others．You don’t want to set goals that are too easy．Your team might reach them quickly but they won’t be pushed to become the best they can be． 39 Your team will quickly lose motivation because they’11 never get the feeling of having met their goals．‎ Get to know your people．Keep lines of communication open and get to know your team by paying attention to their wants，needs，strengths and weaknesses． 40 So they’ll certainly be more motivated to work hard for somebody that cares about them．‎ A．Offer a nice clean working environment．‎ B．Hand out praise when it’s necessary．‎ C．People enjoy feeling like they’re making a difference．‎ D．People are smart and they will know when they have a leader that cares and a leader that doesn’t．‎ E．Give people responsibility． ‎ F．A trustworthy neighbor also provides a safe place to run in case of a fire．‎ G．Meanwhile，you don’t want to set goals that are impossible to achieve，either．‎ 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。‎ I never thought of it—I would move back home after my 41 . Actually, all through my senior year, I told myself that moving from the  42 big city of Los Angeles back into my childhood bedroom in the sleepy small town was out of the question. Thus, I  43 for scholarship to travel abroad. I  44 hours into my applications — revising essays, collecting letters of recommendations and practicing  45 . I made it to the final rounds for two famous companies but eventually was not 46 by either. Weeks after graduation, I  47 my belongings into my parents’ small car and moved back home, feeling like a  48 failure. One day, I suddenly  49 a popular quote (引言): “Make each day your masterpiece.” I realized that I didn’t have to live 50 on my own in an exciting new city to make each day a masterpiece. 51 , I changed my mind and began to see my time at home as a  52 because I was able to spend a lot of time with my parents. I began to write for two hours every day. Establishing a writing 53 helped me more easily change into the “writing groove (最佳状态)”. Some days, the words flowed 54 . But other days, I spent the better part of my two writing hours  55 out of the window and taking down my ideas. Eventually my pages of writing began to 56 up. I wrote articles and short stories. I even 57 a novel! I was not a  58 — I never had been. My “success” doesn’t  59 on what other people think. My life is a success 60 I am making each day my own masterpiece.‎ ‎41. A. admission B. application C. graduation D. interview ‎42. A. amusing B. exciting C. powerful D. cautious ‎43. A. searched B. stood C. fought D. applied ‎44. A. wasted B. poured C. increased D. spent ‎45. A. assessments B. instructions C. interviews D. performances ‎46. A. replaced B. dismissed C. chosen D. praised ‎47. A. packed B. adjusted C. arranged D. classified ‎48. A. constant B. complete C. complex D. competitive ‎49. A. gave up B. tried out C. put off D. came across ‎50. A. behind B. out C. over D. around ‎51. A. Still B. Therefore C. Instead D. However ‎52. A. surprise B. trick C. burden D. gift ‎53. A. routine B. process C. content D. talent ‎54. A. rarely B. equally C. smoothly D. regularly ‎55. A. staring B. hanging C. climbing D. falling ‎56. A. wake B. break C. add D. set ‎57. A. started B. bought C. confirmed D. returned ‎58. A. writer B. failure C. success D. novelist ‎59. A. take B. fix C. depend D. put ‎60. A. when B. before C. until D. after ‎ 第II卷 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（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Shanghai Disney Resort is intended to open in the summer of 2016, and will offer discounted tickets to 61________ (vary) groups of visitors, according to the city’s tourism administration. ‎ Ticket prices will be set according to Disney’s international practice and the project’s 62 (operate). Therefore, children, seniors and special groups usually enjoy a good discount. While the major construction work is expected 63 (complete) in May 2016, the current focus has been 64 combining operations with ongoing construction. 65 number of projects to improve the environment and manage traffic are being processed along with the theme ‎ park. ‎ Shanghai Disney Resort, of 66 the theme park is a part, is a joint venture (合作企业) between Shanghai Shendi Group and Disney. The park 67 (intend) to open in 2015, but a decision to invest a further $800 million rescheduled 68 (it) opening. The extra money covers the increase in the park’s size and is expected to attract 30% more visitors 69 it was originally forecast. ‎ Upon completion, the world-class destination will be the first Disney park on the Chinese mainland and the 70 (five) around the world. ‎ 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分35）‎ 第一节 短文改错 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)‎ 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：在缺词处加一个漏词符号(∧)，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。‎ I borrowed the book from the library the other day and took it home. One evening after supper, I went back my room and began to read it. I was too absorbed that I knocked the coffee cup over by accident, pour the coffee onto it. Wet through and colored brown, and the book turned out to be dirty. Of course, I couldn’t return the dirty books. The next day, I go to the bookstore, which I found the same copies and bought one. When I returned the new book and explained that had happened, the librarian accepted it and praised me for my honest.‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 当今社会很多人想助人为乐却有所顾虑，请你给二十一世纪英文报写一封信，讲述你的同学李华在放学途中帮助一位摔伤老人的事情。要点如下：1. 事情的经过；2. 你的感想。 ‎ Dear editor,‎ Nowadays, an increasing number of people are reportedly unwilling to help others. _____________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Reader 山东省实验中学东校高三英语模拟试题参考答案 第Ⅰ卷 (100分)‎ 第一部分 听 力（共20小题；每小题1.5分, 满分30分）‎ ‎1—5 AABAC 6—10 BABCB 11—15 ABBBA 16—20 ABACB 第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分）‎ ‎21—24 B C A C 25—27 DAB 28—31 BACD 32—35 ADBA 36—40 BECGD 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 CBDBC 46—50 CABDB 51—55 BDACA 56—60 CABCA 第Ⅱ卷（50分）‎ 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎61. various 62. operation 63. to be completed 64. on 65. A ‎ ‎66. which 67. was intended 68. its 69. than 70. fifth 第四部分 写 作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ I borrowed the book from the library the other day and took it home. One evening after ‎ ‎ a supper, I went back∧my room and began to read it. I was too absorbed that I knocked the ‎ to so ‎ coffee cup over by accident, pour the coffee onto it. Wet through and colored brown, and the ‎ ‎ pouring book turned out to be dirty. Of course, I couldn’t return the dirty books. The next day, I go to the ‎ book went bookstore, which I found the same copies and bought one. When I returned the new book and ‎ where explained that had happened, the librarian accepted it and praised me for my honest. ‎ ‎ what honesty ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分） ‎ Dear editor，‎ Nowadays, an increasing number of people are reportedly unwilling to help others. However, Li Hua acted differently.‎ One day, on her way home, Li Hua came across an old man lying on the ground, seriously injured in the leg. She immediately stopped, called 120 and practised first aid. Soon, the ambulance came. When everything was Ok, she left for home.‎ Such is Li Hua, a helpful and kind-hearted person. Although there might be misunderstanding or even trouble when we do good deeds, I strongly believe that she has done the right thing. As responsible citizens, it is our duty to help people in need. Also, helping others means helping ourselves in a sense, doesn’t it? There’s no denying that only when we help each other will our world become more beautiful.‎ Yours,‎ Reader ‎ ‎ 听力部分录音稿 Text 1‎ W: Are there any shops in this airport?‎ M: Over there, just next to the washing room.‎ W: Good. I want to buy some chocolate.‎ Text 2‎ M: You didn’t forget to buy the flowers, did you?‎ W: The flowers?‎ M: Yeah, the present for our friend Amy’s birthday.‎ W: Oh, no! I completely forgot.‎ Text 3‎ W: Ben, you’re in great shape. Do you run often?‎ M: Yes. I run every day. And I go climbing each Saturday.‎ W: Oh, no wonder! I only go to the gym twice a month.‎ Text 4‎ W: What are you doing, Jason?‎ M: I’m making a list.‎ W: A list? What do you want to do?‎ M: Well, we’re living in Hollywood now. There are a lot of famous places to visit.‎ Text 5‎ M: Annie, hurry up and do your homework so we can go to the movies this afternoon.‎ W: OK. And I’d like to find out the most interesting films before going out.‎ Text 6‎ W: Hello, this is Selinda.‎ M: Hi, this is Eric. I’m so sorry, but I’m going to be late for our appointment today. My car wouldn’t start this morning, so I had to have it repaired in the shop. Now I’m waiting for a bus. I’ve been standing at the bus station for nearly half an hour.‎ W: It doesn’t matter. I can meet you anytime today. And I’m also free Thursday afternoon or Friday morning.‎ M: Actually, I think it would be better to meet today if we can. I’ll be in your office by 2 p.m. Are you able to meet then?‎ W: Sure, that’s fine. I’ll see you then.‎ Text 7‎ M: I think you should help me more with the housework.‎ W: Why? I do all the shopping.‎ M: Yes, but I need more help. Could you help me on the weekends? I have to finish a sales report by then.‎ W: Doing what?‎ M: What about cleaning the bathroom?‎ W: OK, if I must.‎ M: And one more thing. Could you do the gardening?‎ W: No way. I’ll spare some time to visit Joe’s teacher. Joe is making trouble at school these days. And you need to have a talk with him.‎ M: Oh, OK.‎ Text 8‎ M: Hi, Jenny, haven’t seen you for ages. What did you do on your last vacation?‎ W: I went to Chicago with my friends. My father’s brother lives there. We went to meet him and he took us to the most interesting museums and ate the most delicious food. What about you?‎ M: I claimed a mountain with some classmates. We had the worst weather and the most dangerous experience. I was the most frightened one when we met a bear in the woods.‎ W: That’s too bad. We had the most wonderful holiday.‎ M: But we saw the most beautiful sunset. It’s exciting.‎ Text 9‎ M: Jane, do you notice the background music here?‎ W: Yes. It sounds beautiful.‎ M: It’s just the background music that influences your attitudes and puts you in the right mood.‎ W: I’m not sure I like that idea.‎ M: Well, it seems to work. Factories use it a lot. It makes the workers happy and they work better. In one factory, music increased production 4.5 percent. One fellow in San Francisco told me, if the music stops, somebody always runs to the telephone to complain.‎ W: I really can’t believe it. Well…what about restaurants? Do they play the same music for dinner and lunch?‎ M: No, I don’t know about that, but I do know that some hamburger places play fast music. When they started playing faster music, they found that a customer spent only 17 minutes eating. The time was 22 minutes before that.‎ W: So they have more customers coming in and out to buy hamburgers, right?‎ M: Yes. That’s good for business.‎ W: Well, it may do them good, but it’s not making me forget I’m hungry. Let’s try to get that waitress to bring us a menu.‎ Text 10‎ ‎ Today in our Fashion program , I’d like to introduce a famous middle school student. She looks like any other schoolgirl, fresh-faced and full of life. Sarah Thomas is looking forward to the challenge of her new A-level course. But unlike her school friends, 16-year-old Sarah is not spending half-term resting. Instead, she is earning ￡6,500 a day as a model in New York.‎ ‎ Sarah has been told that she could be Britain’s new supermodel, earning a million dollars in the next year. Her father Peter, 44, wants her to give up school to model full-time. But Sarah, who has taken part in shows with top models, wants to prove that she has brains as well as beauty. She is determined to carry on with her education.‎ Sarah has turned down invitations to star at shows in Milan and Paris later this autumn in order to concentrate on her studies. After school she plans to model full-time for one year before going to university to get a degree in engineering.‎ Sarah once said in an interview, “My dad thinks I should take the opportunity now. But at the moment, school comes first. Modeling is fun but the lifestyle is a little unreal. I don’t want to have nothing else to rely on when I can’t model any more.”‎ ‎ ‎