海南省海口市第一中学2020届高三9月月考英语试题（A卷） 14页

海口市一中2020届 高三年级9月月考 英语科试题（A卷）‎ ‎ 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）。第I卷 1 至8 页， 第II卷8 至10 页。考试时间120分钟，满分150分。‎ ‎ 第I卷 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。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 the woman to do?‎ ‎ A. Look at the planes. ‎ ‎ B. Listen to some music. [来源:Z§xx§k.Com]‎ ‎ C. Stop playing such loud music. ‎ ‎2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Co-workers.‎ ‎ B. Teacher and student. ‎ ‎ C. Salesman and customer.‎ ‎3. Where will the boy probably go next?‎ ‎ A. To his bedroom. B. To the bathroom. C. To his classroom.‎ ‎4. What did the man forget to do?‎ ‎ A. Take out the garbage.‎ ‎ B. Get some noodles for dinner.‎ ‎ C. Buy some things for breakfast.‎ ‎5. Where does the conversation probably take place? ‎ ‎ A. At a library. B. At a bookstore. C. At a grocery store.‎ 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。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 doesn’t the man recommend ordering lettuce?‎ ‎ A. It’s kind of messy. B. It tastes bad. C. It makes a lot of noise to cut it.‎ ‎7. What is the woman going to order? ‎ ‎ A. A glass of wine. B. Steak. C. Some soup. ‎ ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。‎ ‎8. Who is the woman probably speaking to?‎ A. A waiter. B. A doctor. C. A teacher. ‎ ‎9. What is the man’s advice?‎ ‎ A. Looking for a new job.‎ ‎ B. Stopping drinking any coffee.‎ ‎ C. Making sure to have breakfast.‎ ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where are the speakers going to sleep?‎ ‎ A. In a cabin. B. By the water. C. At the meeting point.‎ ‎11. Who introduced the man to the location?[来源:学*科*网]‎ ‎ A. His father. B. His uncle. C. His brother.‎ ‎12. Where will the speakers get water?‎ ‎ A. From the other guys. B. From the car. C. From the river.‎ ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What does the man want the woman to do at first?‎ ‎ A. Help him study.‎ ‎ B. Introduce him to a driver. ‎ ‎ C. Give him a ride to the airport.‎ ‎14. When does the man’s flight take off?‎ ‎ A. On Sunday morning. B. On Monday morning. C. On Wednesday afternoon.‎ ‎15. How do the speakers know each other?‎ ‎ A. They’re neighbors B. They’re classmates. C. They’re co-workers.‎ ‎16. What will the man do next?‎ ‎ A. Make a call to the woman’s neighbor.‎ ‎ B. Find a parking lot in the neighborhood.‎ ‎ C. Ask his neighbor to do him a favor.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Why was the morning unusual for Amber?‎ ‎ A. She reported a crime.‎ ‎ B. She was late for work.‎ ‎ C. She didn’t send her son to school.‎ ‎18. What did Amber see the large man doing? ‎ ‎ A. Knocking on a door. B. Talking with the police. C. Running after a cat.‎ ‎19. Who let the cat out?‎ ‎ A. Frank. B. Amber. C. The Stevensons.‎ ‎20. How does Amber probably feel at the end of the story?‎ ‎ A. Amused. B. Confused. C. Embarrassed.‎ 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）‎ 第一节 （共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）‎ 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A.B.C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ A The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese poetry. In a period of almost 300 years, about 50,000 poems were composed and handed down. The development of Tang poetry went through four major periods: early Tang, high Tang, mid Tang and late Tang.‎ There are four distinguished poets from the early Tang period: Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, Lu Zhaolin and Luo Binwang. They gave Tang poetry new characteristics. As a result, the themes of the poems changed from the luxury of the palace to the lives of common people. One of the most outstanding poets during this time is Chen zi’ang. He felt that poems should reflect reality and he helped to lay the groundwork for the development of Tang poetry.‎ Chinese poetry reached its high peak in the high Tang. Li Bai and Du Fu probably had the greatest influences on writing at that time. Apart from Li Bai and Du Fu, many other poets also made enduring contributions in this period. These poets fell roughly into two categories: the landscape poets represented by Meng Haoran and Wang Wei and the frontier poets represented by Gao Shi, Cen Shen and Wang Changling.‎ Poetry of the mid Tang built on the creative output of the height of the Tang Dynasty. Works of this period mainly spoke of social turbulence（动荡）and people’s sufferings. Bai Juyi was famous as a realist poet of this period. He tried to make his language plain, smooth and lively so that more people could enjoy his poems.‎ The late Tang period saw the well-known peots Li Shangyin and Du Mu. Du Mu’s poems were fresh and cool and expressed his sadness and frustration in his official career. The other famous poets were Pi Rixiu, Nie Yizhong, and Du Xuanhe, and their poems criticized social injustices.‎ ‎21.The passage is mainly about ________.‎ A. the history of Tang Dynasty B. the development of Tang poetry C. famous poets of Tang Dynasty D. famous poems of Tang Dynasty ‎ ‎22. The underlined word “distinguished” in the second paragraph probably means_______.‎ A. famous B. different C. unknown D. common ‎ ‎23. From the passage, we know that________.‎ A. Gao Shi and Wang Changling were landscape poets B. the themes of the poems in the Tang Dynasty were mostly about the luxury of the palace ‎ C. poems written by Bai Juyi are easily understood by common people D. all the poets in the late Tang felt angry about the social turbulence ‎ B ‎ We're living in a time when a seemingly endless number of devices are demanding our attention while claiming to make our lives better and easier. However, this overpowering presence of technology actually makes it harder than ever to achieve a healthy balance of connectivity and disconnection-certainly harder than it was a generation ago.‎ ‎ “There are no contemplative (沉思的 ,冥想的) times that are built into our day like they used to be," Wisdom 2. 0 Conference founder Gordhamer told Anderson Cooper in a mindfulness-themed 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday night. “When I was a kid, my dad came home at 5, and I don't remember him getting work calls or checking his emails-we didn't have email. There were naturally built-in contemplative moments. That doesn't exist anymore. "‎ ‎ During this segment (部分) of the show, Cooper led a discussion with Gordhamer, Friedman, Carl and Fernandez about the challenges of making time for pauses and contemplative moments in our technology-saturated(技术渗透的) lives. The broadcast also featured a crew of outstanding mindfulness figures from famous American universities and corporations, including Dr. Judson Brewer from the University of Massachusetts and the founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction Jon Kabat-Zinn.‎ ‎ “What people are realizing is that constant connectivity is great for part of the day, but if you do it in your entire day, you're more stressed, you can't sleep, you're less present with your kids," said Gordhamer. “They're hungry for some way to say, but I need time for myself and I need time for some kind of contemplative space in my day. "‎ ‎24. What does the underlined word “devices" in Paragraph l probably refer to?‎ ‎ A. High-tech products. B. Chances.‎ ‎ C. Pressures. D. Communications.‎ ‎25. prevents us from pauses and contemplative moments in our lives.‎ ‎ A. The decrease of contemplative moments B. The update of app softwares ‎ C. The irresistible attraction of technology D. The invention of smart phones ‎26. What seems to be Gordhamer's tone when he is describing the past life?‎ A. Desirable. B. Negative. C. Uncompromising. D. Sharp. ‎ C[来源:学|科|网]‎ The Life-changing Antique Navajo Blanket ‎ A California man and his family went from rags to riches after discovering that the blanket given to him by his grandmother was worth a small fortune. Loren Krylzer was living in a small hut and barely getting by on his disability payments. One day, he happened to be watching Antiques Roadshow on TV when he learned that the forgotten ‎ old blanket in his closet might be valuable. The Krytzer family heirloom (传家宝) turned out to be an antique (古老的) Navajo weaving from the 19th century that fetched US$1.5 million at auction (拍卖会).‎ ‎ Krytzer's blanket was prized for much more than its antiquity. Among Native American tribes, the Navajo are recognized as the most skillful weavers (织布工) of blankets and rugs. The weaving style is characterized by vivid, varied patterns and exceptional durability (耐久性). From shearing the sheep, spinning, preparing, and dyeing the wool to the actual weaving process, it takes around 345 hours to create one blanket.‎ ‎ Women traditionally wove Navajo blankets while men built the weaving devices. To this day, Navajo people still make high quality blankets and rugs to sell. They believe that, since only God is perfect, their creations should have some imperfection. Another Navajo belief is that their souls are sewn into every weaving, so they intentionally include a hidden loose thread into each piece. This ensures that it isn't too perfect, and their souls can still escape into the afterlife.‎ ‎ The Krylzers also had a loose thread on their road to riches that allowed them to escape the trap of financial ruin. In an unfortunate twist, the family's life-changing windfall (意外之财) came with a huge tax bill from the government and a lot of imploring relatives. After taking a family vacation in Mexico, buying a new sports car and a couple of real estate purchases, Krytzer lost his disability payments and now gets big bills for property taxes and insurance instead. Ironically, the family decided to relocate to a less expensive state to save money. ‎ ‎27. How did the Krytzer family go from rags to riches?‎ ‎ A. A family member purchased a winning lottery ticket.‎ ‎ B. Loren was invited to have an interview on a TV show.‎ ‎ C. Loren’s disability payments were unexpectedly increased.‎ ‎ D. Loren auctioned off a blanket his grandmother gave him.‎ ‎28. A loose thread woven in a Navajo blanket indicates that_____.‎ ‎ A. God’s creation is also imperfect ‎ B. people can exit from horrible situations ‎ C. its owner is sure to have an everlasting life ‎ ‎ D. the blanket is really made by hand ‎29. Why did the family finally decide to move to another state?‎ ‎ A. To reduce the cost of living.‎ ‎ B. To be hidden from their relatives.‎ ‎ C. To change for a better environment.‎ ‎ D. To apply for disability payments again.‎ ‎30. According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE?‎ ‎ A. Navajo blankets have nice patterns but don’t last long. ‎ ‎ B. Loren Krytzer made millions of dollars from disability.‎ ‎ C. Weaving a blanket involves many processes and skills.‎ ‎ D. Loren’s life went from bad to worse because of the windfall. ‎ 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。‎ Choosing a major is a very important thing in our life. However, at the same time, it can be extremely challenging. So it's necessary to learn some simple tips that will make your decision much easier. _ 31 . And how does that choice affect your future career? We can help guide you in choosing a major.‎ ‎ Your major is your primary field of study in your undergraduate (大学的 ) program. It is the subject in which you earn your bachelor's degree. After completing a list of general education courses, you spend the rest of the time studying one subject of your choice. 32 .‎ ‎ For many students, it's best to try out different classes to figure out a major you'll like, but you need to have a couple of solid choices. 33 __ , you should begin taking courses you are required to complete before graduation, so it will decrease your chances of needing to switch majors later because you already know what to expect.‎ ‎ 34_ ___, you should begin thinking about how your field will lead to a job as soon as possible. Consider clubs, research programs and part-time jobs related to potential career choices for your major.‎ ‎ For more career-specific majors like nursing and engineering, the majority of your studies will include skills that can be used in a future job. 35 . The sooner you begin working in a lab, on research projects or helping as a teaching assistant for a professor, the better you'll be able to figure out your career.‎ A. You have to think of ways to choose a major ‎ B. Be sure that you choose a major that suits your interests ‎ C. Once you have a better idea of which major you like best ‎ D. While your major may or may not lead directly to a career ‎ E. Do some research to find out which majors can help you get that job ‎ F. Roughly one-third to one-half of your courses will be related to your major ‎ G. However, you should still consider doing activities outside of the classroom to better prepare you. ‎ 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分50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A.B.C和D四个选项中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ I had an unforgettable experience that occurred to me in a foreign country. Quite a few years ago, 36 by my parents and my husband, I flew to Russia to visit my daughter._ 37 change made me get into trouble, as we didn’t know the local language.‎ During the flight, the pilot _ 38 started announcing something in Russian. None of the four of us could _ 39 _ him, but our seatmate spoke a little _ 40 and told us that we had been rerouted(改变路线) to St. Petersburg. Everybody had to get off at the St. Petersburg airport, where there was one English-speaking agent at one of the service windows. I stood in _ 41 _, but when I was second from the window, she suddenly _ 42 her service and walked away, saying “No more service”. We were at a loss as to what to do, feeling terribly _ 43 .‎ Then we 44 _ our seatmate, named Sergei some distance away and decided to 45 him. He said it was bad weather in Moscow that grounded the plane and that there was going to be an _ 46 about when the plane was ready to continue to Moscow and where to _ 47 . I said, “But how will we know when and where?” Sergei said, “I _ 48 you.” He kept staying with us as we waited for the 49 . We tried to _ 50 _ him, as many Russians who helped people accepted money! But he _ 51 _ . At last, he only let me take a picture reluctantly.‎ I have never _ 52 Sergei’s kindness to us 4 Americans who were quite helpless and more than 53 _ at the St. Petersburg airport. I’m very 54 _ to Sergei and I always show the photo to my daughter, telling her of the kind _ 55 who helped us in a foreign country.‎ ‎36. A. guided ‎ B. supported C. watched ‎ D. accompanied ‎37. A. Great ‎ B. Unexpected ‎ C. Interesting ‎ D. Basic ‎38. A. usually ‎ B. immediately ‎ C. suddenly ‎ D. accidentally ‎39. A. see ‎ B. hear ‎ C. reach ‎ D. understand ‎40. A. English B. Russian C. Chinese ‎ D. French ‎41. A. line B. touch ‎ C. doubt ‎ D. peace ‎ ‎42. A. paused B. closed C. started D. ended ‎43. A. anxious B. hopeless C. useless ‎ D. sorrowful ‎44. A. witnessed B. kept C. spotted ‎ D. thanked ‎45. A. chatted with ‎ B. turned to C. looked after ‎ D. discussed with ‎46. A. appointment ‎ B. announcement ‎ C. arrangement ‎ D. agreement ‎47. A. arrive ‎ B. wait C. sleep ‎ D. board ‎48. A. meet ‎ B. help C. protect ‎ D. believe ‎49. A. flight ‎ B. taxi ‎ C. train ‎ D. subway ‎50. A. treat B. admire C. pay ‎ D. award ‎51. A. opposed B. refused C. nodded ‎ D. disappeared ‎52. A. abandoned B. realized C. learned ‎ D. forgotten ‎ ‎53. A. scared ‎ B. stupid[来源:学|科|网Z|X|X|K]‎ C. careless ‎ D. useless ‎54. A. generous ‎ B. friendly C. grateful ‎ D. admirable ‎55. A. agent ‎ B. pilot C. stranger ‎ D. American 第Ⅱ卷 第二节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填人适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Letters as a way of communication have long given way to phone calls and WeChat messages. But a TV show, Letters Alive, is helping bring this old way to keep in touch back ___56___ the present.‎ Letters Alive took ___57___(it) idea from a UK program, Letters Live, released in 2013. Both ___58___(show) feature famous actors and actresses, but there ___59___(be) no eye-catching visual effects or any regular showbiz(娱乐圈) activities. Instead, it’s just a live event ___60___ remarkable letters are selected from a wide time span and a diverse range of subjects are read. There is, for example, a passionate letter from Huang Yongyu to playwright Cao Yu 30 years ago to criticize his lack of ___61___(create). ‎ Every letter is like a small piece of history. By hearing them ___62___(read), it’s as if we are being sent back in time to experience a moment that we would otherwise never have had the chance to.‎ Compared to ___63___(publish) texts, letters also ___64___(natural) come with a personal touch. As well as celebrating the pain, joy, wisdom and humor, Letters Alive ___65___(commit) to promoting Chinese literature since its first episode aired on Dec. 5.‎ 第三节 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ Ⅰ 单词短词考核：根据提示或中文写出单词正确形式。‎ ‎66. We ___________ (exhaust) all our material resources so far. ‎ ‎67. The firm has over 500__________( employ). ‎ ‎68. An earthquake _______ (measure) 7.9 on the Richter scale hit Sichuan in 2008, causing many deaths. ‎ ‎69. Protecting the environment is of great ________ (significant) to us and the future generations. ‎ ‎70. Who should shoulder ____________ (responsible) if an accident happened to a ‎ driverless car?‎ Ⅱ根据题意用所给正短语的正确形式填空，其中两个是多余的。‎ take up pick up put up bring up break up end up make up ‎71. He __________ some English while he was staying in London. ‎ ‎72. This table ________ too much room. Let’s move it out of the sitting room. ‎ ‎73. She __________ by her grandparents in the countryside. ‎ ‎74. His girlfriend __________ with him so now he is overwhelmed with sadness. ‎ ‎75. The actors ____________ when we arrived. ‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）‎ 第一节 ‎ 应用文写作（满分15分）‎ 假设你是李华，一批外国交流生将来你校学习一周。为帮助他们尽快适应学校生活，校学生会将举办一场欢迎晚会。请你代表学生会用英语在晚会上简短致词，内容包括：‎ 1、 表示热烈欢迎；‎ 2、 学校课外活动； ‎ 3、 体验活动：体验海南文化特色如观看琼剧、品尝美食等。‎ 注意: 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文流畅。‎ 第二节 ‎ 读后续写（满分25分）‎ 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。‎ ‎ It was the first time that my father had asked me to help him. By the time we finished, herring (鲱鱼) covered the bottom of the boat as deep as my knees. For the first time in days, my father seemed happy.‎ ‎ Then he looked at the western sky, and his smile disappeared. ‎ ‎ They are called Northwesters（西北风）. They’re storms that sweep out of Canada hard and fast. No one can predict their arrival. All fishermen fear them. ‎ ‎ “We’re going back,” my father said.‎ ‎ He started the motor. We were only two miles out, but the shore looked to me as far away as the moon. Over the distant hills, black clouds ran towards us like wild horses. My father set a course directly for them. ‎ ‎ We made it only half way home before we met the storm. ‎ ‎ The wind came first. It lifted the lake in whitecaps（白泡沫）. The weight of the herring made us ride low in the water, and the waves broke over our bow (船头).‎ ‎ By the time the rain came, we had put more distance behind us. Although we were now only half a mile from shore, the rain fell so hard that we couldn’t see the land. ‎ I was scared, but I saw my father sitting erect in the stern (船尾) , holding the boat steady into the wind, and I felt hopeful. ‎ I was starting to think we were going to make it. That’s when the motor died. My father tried many times to restart it, but failed. I saw the boat was coming about. I knew what that meant. We would sink in no time.‎ ‎“Grab an oar (桨), ” he shouted above the wind. ‎ We set the oars in the locks (船锁) and began to pull hard. My father dug his oar into the water, bringing the boat around, bow into the wind again. With all the strength, I pulled on my own oar. ‎ The wind pushed hard against us. We seemed to be fighting the anger of the whole lake.‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右;‎ ‎2.至少使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语;‎ ‎3.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好;‎ ‎4.续写完成后,请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。‎ Paragraph1‎ ‎ I was tired._________________________________________________________‎ ‎_____________________________________________________________________‎ Paragraph2‎ My mother rushed through the rain to greet us. ______________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ 海口市一中2020届高三年级9月月考 英语（A卷）答案 一 听力 1-5 CABCA 6-10 CABCB 11-15 BCCAB 15-20 ABAAC 二 阅读理解 21-23 BAC 24-26 ACA 27-30 DBAC 31-35 AFCDG 三 完形填空 36-40 DBCDA 41-45 ADACB 46-50 BDBAC 51-55 BDACC 四 语法填空 56. tointo　57. its　58. shows　59. are　60. where 61. creativity ‎ ‎62.being read　63. published　64. naturally　65 has been committed　‎ 五 单词短语 ‎ ‎66. have exhausted 67. employees 68. measuring 69. significance ‎ ‎70.responsibility 71. picked up 72. takes up taken up 73. was brought up ‎ ‎74. has broken up 75. were making up 六 书面表达 ‎1）致欢迎词 范文 Dear friends,‎ ‎ On behalf of the Student Union, I heartily welcome you to our school. ‎ In the following week, you are scheduled to explore more about a wide range of extracurricular activities such as singing, dancing, drama and martial arts competitions in our school. Meanwhile, various cultural activities will be participated so that you can feast your eyes to local features like Qiong Opera and Ms. Xian Cultural Festival. No doubt you’ll all be impressed. ‎ Moreover, Hainan snacks and tropical fruits enjoy great popularity worldwide. I strongly recommend you to get involved and wish you an enjoyable stay in Hainan.‎ Thank you.‎ ‎2）读后续写范文：‎ I was tired. My arms were so heavy that I felt as if they were on fire. We were pushed up and down by the waves. I didn’t know how much longer I could pulled the oar through the water. As if he had read my mind, my father called to me, “ I need you, Karl! Only a little longer!” So I kept pulling. Just as I thought I was worn out, I heard it—the sound of waves beating against the shore. It refreshed us greatly and we persisted in paddling. Bit by bit, we moved into the shelter with all the herring.[来源:Z.xx.k.Com]‎ My mother rushed through the rain to greet us. ”I’ve been so worried,” she said. She hugged me tightly and then my father. “Nothing to worry about,” he assured her. He placed his hand on my shoulder. “You did well, son. How do you feel?” Exhausted as I was, I managed a smile. “Fine. And Daddy, you are a hero!” But my father added,” What a lesson we have learned today! Don’t put yourself at the mercy of waves and rain. Face them bravely. The storm will die down”.‎ 英语听力原文 Text 1 ‎ M: Could you turn down the music a bit? (1) It’s louder than the planes flying overhead! I can’t even hear myself think!‎ W: Oh, sorry. I didn’t know it was that loud. ‎ Text 2‎ W: Where did you get this calendar, Ricky? It covers your whole desk!‎ M: I ordered it online. I’m sure if you ask Mr. Denison in the finance department, he’ll order one for you, too. (2)‎ Text 3 ‎ W: Time for bed!‎ M: Oh, Mom! We were having such a good time. Can’t we just watch for another while?‎ W: No more TV! You have to brush your teeth and go to bed. (3) We can’t have you falling asleep in class tomorrow!‎ Text 4 ‎ W: Have you finished all the things on the list?‎ M: Well, I took out the trash, but I forgot to pick up milk and eggs at the grocery store.‎ W: Oh, no! I guess we’ll have to keep up our instant noodle diet for breakfast tomorrow morning! (4)‎ Text 5 ‎ M: Here are my books, and here’s my card.‎ W: Oh, OK. But we don’t check out books here anymore. We only give out information. You should use the self-checkout booths by the exit. (5)‎ M: Sometimes I long for the good old days!‎ Text 6 ‎ M: Are you ready for your business dinner?‎ W: Yes. We’re going to the Seafood Palace.‎ M: Well, you’ll have some nice ocean views, but are you sure you want to eat seafood during a business meeting?‎ W: Oh, yeah. I guess it is kind of messy. Maybe I should just stick to salad. ‎ M: Salad could be a problem there, too. They never cut the lettuce small enough, and it’s served in a big bowl. You can’t really cut the lettuce yourself without making a lot of noise. (6)‎ W: I guess you’re right. ‎ M: Maybe you can order soup or steak.‎ W: Well, I’m definitely going to have a glass of wine! (7)‎ Text 7 ‎ M: Good afternoon. Have a seat, and tell me what’s wrong. (8)‎ W: I’ve had a stomachache for a long time. It started Friday morning. ‎ M: You’ve had a stomachache for four days and you are only just now coming to the doctor’s office? (8) Why did you wait so long?‎ W: I didn’t think it was serious. I kept thinking it would get better on its own.‎ M: And do these stomachaches happen at any particular time?‎ W: Yes, every morning, just before lunchtime.‎ M: Have you changed your morning routine recently? W: Well, I have a new job, and I’ve been skipping breakfast and drinking more coffee. (9)‎ M: That’s probably why your stomach has been bothering you. (9) Let’s order some tests, and I’ll examine you. (8) But you should consider changing your breakfast habits. (9)‎ Text 8 ‎ W: This is beautiful. Are we setting up camp here, or are we going to follow the trail down to the river?‎ M: Let’s rest here for a bit. I told the others to meet us here so we could take advantage of the view, but we should go down to the river to put up the tents. (10)‎ W: How did you find out about this place? (11) It seems pretty far away from towns.‎ M: My dad used to live near here. When I was young, my uncle took my brother and me to his cabin, and we used to fish there. (11) ‎ W: Why don’t we just sleep there, then?‎ M: It’s abandoned, so there’s nothing there. By the way, did you bring the water up from the car?‎ W: No, I thought you brought it. Now we have to go back down to the car! ‎ M: Calm down. The river flowing all around us is a clean water source. (12)‎ W: What was that noise? Oh, Scott...‎ M: It’s probably the other guys on the trail. Unless it’s a monster...‎ W: Stop joking around!‎ Text 9 ‎ M: Hilda, I know you’re busy, and I really hate to bother you, but...‎ W: What is it, Bill?‎ M: Well, I was hoping you could give me a ride to the airport. (13) ‎ W: Can’t you take the subway?‎ M: My flight is early in the morning on Sunday. (14) I don’t think the subway is open then.‎ W: Well, I’ve got tons of homework to do before next Monday. You know we have exams on Wednesday afternoon. (15) What about calling a taxi? It shouldn’t be too expensive on a day with so little traffic.‎ M: You’re right. But it’s not money I’m worried about; it’s the time of day. ‎ W: You think there won’t be any taxis on the road in the morning?‎ M: Exactly. I won’t be able to get a ride and I’ll miss my flight. I could explain how you’re helping me. So our teacher might excuse you. (15) ‎ W: That would be great, but I doubt if I can get out of a final exam. My neighbor sometimes drives people to the downtown area. (16) He charges them $6, and they save money on a $10 parking fee.‎ M: Do you think he’d take me?‎ W: I’ll be happy to give you his number. (16)‎ Text 10‎ It was certainly an unusual morning. Amber was late for work for the first time in two years. (17) But even more unusual was the story she told her boss. As she was about to send her son to school, a friend called and said there was a crime being reported on Amber’s street. She looked down the street and saw a large man with an angry face. He was knocking loudly on her neighbor’s door. (18) She knew Frank was going to be late for school, but she didn’t dare to let him leave. A few minutes later, she heard the police arrive. She knew they would be safe then, so she told her son he could leave. But when Frank opened the door, their cat ran out into the yard. (19) Amber ran after the cat, but it ran to the left. Just as the cat was picking up speed, Amber finally caught up to it. She grabbed it by the tail and shouted as if she just won a victory. Just then, she looked up and saw a shiny car entering her neighborhood. It was the Stevensons, the “perfect” neighbors with all the right friends. And there was Amber, standing in her nightshirt, surrounded by police cars, and holding a scared cat in the air by the tail. (20)‎ ‎[来源:学_科_网]‎