2021-2022学年湖南省两校高一上学期期中联考英语试卷
总分:150分 时量：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。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. ￡9.15. C. ￡9.18. 答案是B。
1. How is the weather this weekend according to the weatherman
A. Warm. B. Cool. C. Cold.
2. What is the correct order number for the yellow teapot
A. TP12FS. B. TP12SF. C. PT12FS.
3. What is Martin busy doing
A. Writing a book. B. Reading about Cuba. C. Looking for good news.
4. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s toy. B. The man’s father. C. The man’s childhood.
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 is the woman looking for the envelope
A. She wants to send a letter.
B. She needs to give it to Jill.
C. She put her PIN number in it.
7. What might the woman do next
A. Find Jill. B. Go to the kitchen. C. Buy an envelope.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8. When does the meeting end
A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:30.
9. What do we know about the woman
A. She was late for work today.
B. She will be the man’s assistant.
C. She is a new worker of the company.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. Why is the man making the call
A. To have a talk with Tom.
B. To invite the woman to a movie.
C. To introduce a friend to the woman.
11. What is Tom doing
A. Watching TV. B. Talking on the phone. C. Having fun with Julie.
12. What can we learn about the man
A. He knows Julie. B. He lives in town. C. He shares a house with a friend.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. What did the man do on Sunday
A. He went to the museum.
B. He visited the old castle.
C. He watched a football match.
14. How did the man find the movie
A. Special. B. Interesting. C. Boring.
15. Who is Helen most likely to be
A. The man’s friend. B. The man’s wife. C. The man’s daughter.
16. What food did the man have
A. Italian food. B. Thai food. C. Chinese food.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What difference does the speaker talk about first
A. Some expressions. B. Traffic rules. C. The food.
18. What does the speaker think of the weather in London
A. Changeable. B. Great. C. Uncomfortable.
19. When does the speaker finish work now
A. At 5 p.m. B. At 8:30 p.m. C. At 9 p.m.
20. Where did the speaker use to go on Friday evening in America
A. To the club. B. To the gym. C. To the restaurant.
第二部分 阅读理解(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 和 D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Places of Interest in Wales
Conway: On the north Wales coast, Conway is where you’ll find the world’s smallest house, as well as a much larger “house”, Conway Castle, which was built in the 13th century.
Anglesey: This beautiful island is joined to the rest of north Wales by a road bridge and a railway bridge, and it’s just a short drive from Conway. Here you can visit the village of Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll which has the strangest name in Europe. Don’t miss the station. The sign runs the complete length of the platform! Also on Anglesey is Beaumaris Castle, which was started in the 13th century and to this day remains unfinished.
Snowdonia: Just a couple of hours’ drive from Beaumaris is the Snowdonia mountain range, which takes its name from the highest mountain in Wales, Mount Snowdon. From there, visit the famous Swallow Falls at nearby Betws y Coed.
Portmeirion: In 1925 Clough, Williams Ellis bought an attractive piece of Welsh land for less than ￡5, 000. He then set out to show the world how a naturally beautiful castle could be built without being damaged and spent the next 50 years building the town of Portmeirion with a style of Italy.
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21. What do we know about Anglesey
A. It is far away from Conway. B. It can be reached by train.
C. It lies in the south of Wales. D. It has the smallest house in the world.
22. Where can visitors go if they want to see the Italian style building
A. Conway. B. Anglesey. C. Snowdonia. D. Portmeirion.
23. What can visitors get from the brochures
A. Introduction of the climate in Wales. B. Characteristics of buildings in Wales.
C. Information about adventure activities.
D. Detailed information about people in Wales.
B
One afternoon, when I walked out of the supermarket, I found an old man who struggled with two bags of food. It was very cold. I guessed he must have a long walk ahead of him. I stopped the car near him and put the window down to ask if he needed a ride. With a little hesitation, he did accept.
After he got settled in the car, my husband and I introduced ourselves, but he didn’t say a word. During the drive, we tried to make him more comfortable with some small talk. His home was more than two miles away, so it would have been a difficult walk for anyone, let alone an old man carrying bags.
When we pulled up outside his door, the first thing he asked was “How much money do you want ” “Nothing, we just wanted to help,” we answered. The shock and relief on this man’s face was actually sad, because we should be able to live in a world where it isn’t shocking to have someone help you out of the goodness of their heart without expecting something in return. He was overwhelmed. Tears in his eyes, he said “Thank you!” over and over to me after realizing we truly didn’t want anything, which made me feel proud.
My only words to him were, sir, I hope this helped you out and have a good week. This simple act of kindness is the type of kindness that anyone, anywhere can do. It doesn’t cost a cent. Just be aware of the world happening around you. There is always someone who needs something—a door held, a bag carried . .. the opportunities are endless.
24. Why did we give the old man a lift after shopping
A. Because we wanted to help others. B. Because he begged us to do so.
C. Because we wanted to earn money. D. Because he was our old friend.
25. How did the old man feel in our car at first
A. Happy and moved. B. Comfortable but grateful.
C. Nervous and quiet. D. Pleased but cautious.
26. What did the old man want to do after he got off the car
A. He wanted to give us something he bought. B. He planned to pay for the car ride.
C. He decided to introduce himself to us. D. He wanted to show his kindness for us.
27. What can we learn according to the passage
A. Kindness doesn’t cost a cent. B. The acts of kindness should be great.
C. Helping others makes people sad. D. There is always a chance for kindness.
C
The hit movie Notting Hill(诺丁山) begins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills（洒）orange juice all over her. After the collision, Grant repeatedly says, “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”
His actions in this scene are very British. If Roberts’ character were from the Britain, then she would probably apologize repeatedly as well – even if the crash were not her fault. But this doesn’t happen in the movie, as Roberts is from the US.
A report in The Telegraph once said that three quarters of British people apologize when they bump into someone in the street – regardless of（不管） whether they are responsible or not. In fact, Britons use “sorry” in many situations. For example, if they mishear someone, they say “Sorry ” The person they are talking to will also apologize by replying, “No, I am sorry!” This can go on for up to five minutes as they compete over who is the most sorry.
Why are Britons so sorry Mark Tyrell, a psychology writer in the UK, thinks that their apologetic tendencies are rooted in British class system. “We say sorry because historically the new middle class in Britain had to apologize for not being the working class, but also for really being the upper class.” Another theory is that they apologize to avoid conflicts（冲突）. For example, if they bump into someone, he might get angry. To avoid this, they instantly say “Sorry!”
True manners are about being considerate, and today’s constant use of apologizing shows that we are perhaps not as thoughtful as we once were. The word “sorry” has lost some of its meaning.
Do you see my point Sorry, it might just be a British thing.
28. Why does the author mention a scene in the movie Notting Hill at the beginning
A. To give an example of British modesty.
B. To introduce different ways of saying sorry.
C. To show what kind of men are considered gentlemen in the UK.
D. To draw our attention to when and how British people say sorry.
29. Which of the following statements might Mark Tyrell agree with
A. People should not apologize if they are not responsible.
B. Americans care less about manners than British people do.
C. That British people apologize so much is linked to the class system.
D. British people care too much about which social class they are from.
30. What can be inferred from the passage
A. It’s unnecessary for British people to be so polite.
B. The overuse of apologizing shows Britons are truly sincere.
C. People should not stick to the traditional use of the word “sorry”.
D. Using “sorry” more doesn’t necessarily mean people are more polite.
31. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage
A. To show the best way of saying sorry.
B. To explain why Britons overuse the word “sorry”.
C. To show how saying sorry has changed over time.
D. To suggest many British people lack traditional manners.
D
A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel（燃料）. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2. It has one seat and is made from carbon fiber. The plane weighs only as much as a car but its wings（机翼） are wider than a Boeing 747. The plane’s wings stretch 72 meters across. Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.
Two Swiss scientists built the plane. Bertrand Piccard is also an explorer who made the first non-stop flight around the world in a balloon. Andre Borschberg is an engineer and trained fighter pilot. The scientists say they are not trying to alter the airplane industry. Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible. “We want to show we can fly day and night in an aircraft without a drop of fuel.” Mr. Piccard said.
Some parts of the trip will require the pilots to be in the tiny plane for five to six days and nights in a row. So it is good that the pilot’s seat is also a toilet.
The plane’s route begins in the United Arab Emirates. The pilots also plan stops in Oman, India, and China. They will cross the Pacific Ocean, stop in the United States, and continue over southern Europe or North Africa. They plan to arrive back in the United Arab Emirates in late July or early August.
Internet viewers can go to the Solar Impulse website to see the plane’s location and listen to broadcasts from the pilots.
32. Why does the plane have wider wings
A. It can fly faster and land safely. B. It can get the sun’s energy easily.
C. It may look like a Boeing 747. D. It will make the plane appear larger.
33. What does the underlined word “alter” in Para. 2 probably mean
A. improve. B. change. C. rebuild. D. destroy.
34. What do we know about the trip made in the plane
A. It will take five to six days and nights. B. It is a non-stop flight around the world.
C. It is broadcast live on the Internet. D. It doesn’t include North America.
35. What does the text mainly talk about
A. A solar-powered plane will travel the globe.
B. A good way to save energy has been found.
C. A newly-built plane consumes no energy.
D. Solar energy waits to be fully explored.
第二节 (共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How to have a successful teenage life
Everyone dreams of success in their life, don’t they Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 36
Do well in school.
No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school; listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 37
Do good in your community. (社区)
Volunteering can not only improve your community’s status, but it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression(抑郁) than people who don’t. 38 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter. If you love caring about the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.
Be nice to your parents and teachers.
Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be. Respect them and value their opinions, even if they annoy you sometimes. 39 You don’t get to choose your teachers or your family, but you still have to put up with them. Learn how to deal with people now, because when you’re an adult, you don’t get to choose your boss or your co-workers, so learn how to respect them now.
Have good friends to help you out!
40 Be with people who make you happy, and stay away from the ones who don’t . Create a group of supportive、loving friends that can help you succeed in life and live your dreams. Find a few really good friends that will stick with you once you leave high school.
Get active!
Join a sports team at school or out of school. Go for a run around your neighborhood. Studies show that people who get active in their teen years will be more active when they are adults, so start getting active now.
Live life to the fullest.
School sets you up on the right track!
Keep it in mind that they are the ones who care about you.
Find chances to do volunteer work that interests you.
It will help you pass time and develop your personality.
Here are some important points that you may find helpful.
Friends are there to support you and lift your spirits.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 50 分)
第一节 (共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 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，选出最佳选项。
Over the years, I never thought of my father as being very emotional. He never was,
41 not in front of me. My father never told me he loved me when I was a child, and never held it against him. I thought that all I really wanted was for my dad to take 42
in me.
On November 9th, 1990, I received 43 that my National Guard unit would be sent to the front. I went on to my father and gave him the news. I could feel he was 44
about my going. We never 45 it much more, and eight days later I was gone.
A few days after Thanksgiving I was able to call my wife. She told me that my father said his usual Thanksgiving prayer(祷告). But this time he 46 one last sentence. As he lowered his voice and a tear ran 47 his cheek, he said, “ Dear Lord, please 48
over and guide my son, Rick, with your hand in his time of need as he 49 his country, and bring him to home 50 .” At that point he burst into tears. I had never seen my father cry, and when I heard this, I couldn’t help but cry myself.
Eight months later, when I returned home from 51 , I hugged my wife and children in tears. When I came to my father, I gave him a huge hug. He whispered in my ear, “ I’m very proud of you, Son, and I love you.” I looked at that man, my dad, 52 _ in the eyes as I held his head between my hands and I said, “I love you too, Dad,” and we hugged again. And then together, both of us cried.
Ever since that day, my 53 with my father has never been the same. We have had many 54 conversations. I have learned that he’s always being proud of me, and he’s not afraid to say “I love you” any more. 55 am I. I’m just sorry it has taken more than 30 years and a war to find it out.
41. A. at most B. at least C. at all D. at first
42. A. confident B. responsibility C. pride D. satisfaction
43. A. word B. sentence C. warning D. wisdom
44. A. amazed B. confused C. satisfied D. worried
45. A. quarrelled B. argued C. talked D. discussed
46. A. added B. affected C. approved D. attracted
47. A. over B. down C. beyond D. under
48. A. observe B. notice C. watch D. look
49. A. fights B. serves C. supports D. saves
50 .A.surprisingly B. fortunately C. safely D. dangerously
51. A. war B. setting C. spot D. work
52. A. up B. under C. through D. straight
53.A. friendship B. relationship C. partnership D. membership
54.A. bright B. blank C. deep D. smart
55.A. Along B. Also C. So D. Neither
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。
It is common for teenagers and their parents to have heated 56 (argue) and cold silences leading to family tensions. One reason is that now teenagers 57
(experience) physical changes, 58 make them anxious. Besides, teenagers often find 59 a challenge to balance their developing mental needs , for they enter a strange middle ground --- no longer a small child but not quite 60
adult. Sometimes their parents forget that 61 (grow) up is a rough ride.
62 sometimes it is difficult for you to get along well with your family, you can take action to improve the situation. What is important is to communicate honestly and 63 (regular). When you and your parents have disagreements, take a minute to calm down and try to understand from their point 64 view. After careful thought, explain your actions and feeling calmly, listen carefully, and adress their concerns.
You and your parents can work together to improve your relationship. The good news is that this 6 (storm) period will not last and everything will turn out all 5right in the end.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分 40 分)
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是某中学英文报的编辑Allen， 收到一封署名为Worried的求助信。信中该同学向你诉说因为身材肥胖，遭到同学们的嘲笑，不能集中注意力学习。请根据以下要点给他写一封回信。
1.给予安慰。
2.提供建议（至少两条）。
注意:
1. 词数80左右；
2.信中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。
Hi, Worried,
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I hope you’ll soon feel happy and carry on as normal.
Yours,
Allen
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
Peter woke up early in the morning. He went downstairs in a hurry and started to have his breakfast as quickly as possible.
“Why are you in such a hurry, early bird ” Mum asked him. “We will have an English spelling test today, Mum,” Peter said. “Mr. White promised to offer prizes to those who get 100 scores. I’ve been studying the word list since last week. Although the words are difficullt, I am well prepared for them.”
Peter reviewed the spelling of each word once more carefully when Dad drove him to school. At last, it was time for the students to have a test. “Responsibity,” Mr. White started. Peter wrote it on his test paper quickly and confidently.
“The second word: contribution,” Mr. White said.
“So easy,” Peter thought. He quickly wrote the word down.
Thirty words later, the test papers were collected by Mr. White. “I am to mark your papers now,” he told the class. After marking the test papers, Mr. White said, “Three of you won a prize today for excellent test scores. Peter, David and Mary got full marks on the spelling test!”
Mr. White praised them. Meanwhile, he gave the three students each a dictionary—the one he liked best. Peter was so excited that he held it high when his classmates cheered. “This is my happiest moment,” Peter thought.
After Mr. White gave the test paper back, Peter had a look at the words, feeling proud of his spelling. All of a sudden, the word “contribusion” confused him. It didn’t seem right. Peter began to compare them after taking out the wordlist. “C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-S-I-O-N,” he whispered. He spelled it wrong.
“What am I to do ” Peter said to himself. “I expect my classmates to think I’m a master at spelling. If I tell Mr. White one of my spelling words is wrong, I’ll have to give my prize back, or I’ll become an example for telling a lie.”
Staring at the full marks written on his test paper, Peter was lost in thought. After a while, he remembered a lesson Mum used to teach him, “We ought to be an honest person.”
Paragraph 1: Slowly, Peter raised his hand. 。
Paragraph 2:
Peter looked around.
2021级高一上期岳阳县一中 汨罗市一中联合考试
英语试卷答案
每小题1.5分，共30分
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 A B A C A C A C C B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B A A C B C B C A B
每小题2.5分，共50分
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D C A C B D D C D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B B B C A F B D C G
每小题1分，共15分
答案 B B B C A F B D C G
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 B C A D C A B C B C
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D B C D
每小题1.5分，共15分
56. arguments 57. are experiencing 58. which 59. it 60.an
61. growing 62Although\Though\While 63. regularly 64. of 65. stormy
应用文写作（15分）
One possible version:
Hi, Worried,
I’m sorry to know that you’re having such a bad time at the moment. I definitely understand how you feel. Such problems are quite normal. Perhaps the following suggestions are helpful.
To begin with, have a full and frank talk with your classmates about how you feel and tell them not to judge a book by its cover, which is a wise way to let your dark thoughts out. Additionally, take part in more activities in class and show yourself bravely, and your classmates will find you a good person to make friends with. Most importantly, if you are dangerously overweight, it is very important that you should try to lose weight properly. Of course, don’t turn to extreme methods to slim down quickly. You should have a balanced diet nd get plenty of exercise.
I hope you’ll soon feel happy and carry on as normal.
Yours,
Allen
读后续写（25分）
One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
Slowly, Peter raised his hand. “Mr. White, I didn’tget full marks on the test. I made a mistake.” He stood up and handed his teacher the dictionary he liked best and his test paper, “I spelled contribution with‘s-i’instead of‘t-i’.” Peter could feel his classmates looking at him with surprise as he walked back to his desk. Mr. White held up Peter’s test paper. “Class,” he said, “Peter did something ever more important than spelling every word correctly on a test.” Mr. White smiled at Peter, “He taught us all a lesson on being honest.”
Paragraph 2:
Peter looked around. He found many of his classmates were smiling at him. “Peter, I want you to have this dictionary because you set a good example for all of us,” Mr. White said. Peter took the dictionary from his teacher and expressed his thanks to Mr. White. Meanwhile, he could’t wait to show it to Mum and tell her one of his best days ever.
答案详解及听力原文
阅读理解
A篇：本文介绍了威尔士颇有特色的旅游景点。
21. B。细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Anglesey: This beautiful island is joined to the rest of north Wales by a road bridge and a railway bridge, and it’s just a short drive from Conway.”可知，乘火车可以抵达Anglesey。
22. D。细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中的“spent the next 50 years building the town of Portmeirion with a style of Italy”可知，在Portmeirion可欣赏到意大利风格的建筑。
23. C。细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Over 30 ideas for adventure activities and sports, both traditional and extreme.” 可知，在旅游手册上可以看到关于冒险活动的介绍。
B篇：本文为记叙文，是一个爱心小故事。
24.A 从第一段“I guessed he must have a long walk ahead of him. I stopped the car near him and put the window down to ask if he needed a ride.”可知作者只是想给人提供一点帮助。
C 从第一段的犹豫到第二段不说一句话，还需要我们找话题让他感到“comfortable”足以说明他不仅安静，还有点紧张
B 从第三段开头这个老人说的话可知。
D 通读全文，结合最后一句话可知。
C篇：文章通过一些电影情节和报道，告诉我们英国人在日常生活中频繁的使用“对不起”，这个单词已经失去了它的一些意思。
28.D。推理判断题。根据第一段The hit movie Notting Hill（诺丁山）begins with a famous scene. Hugh Grant bumps into Julia Roberts and spills orange juice all over her. After the collision, Grant repeatedly says, “I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”可知，作者在开头提到电影Notting Hil的一个场景是让我们注意英国人什么时候和怎样说对不起。
29. C。细节题。根据文章Mark Tyrell, a psychology writer in the UK, thinks about our apologetic tendencies are rooted in the British class system.马克·泰勒，英国的一个心理学作家，认为他们道歉趋势深植于英国的阶级系统中。
30. D。细节题。文章第二段的主要意思是英国人如果和别人发生冲突的话，即使不是他的错，他也会说“对不起”的。
31. B。主旨题，通过这篇文章作者告诉我们英国人在日常生活中很多情况下都说对不起。
D篇：本文属于说明文阅读，作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了科学家们将新能源科技运用到飞机上制造太阳能飞机的实验。
B。细节理解题。根据第一段最后两句Those wings include 17,000 solar units, or cells, which capture the sun’s energy. The energy allows the plane to fly day and night.可知，飞机有更宽的机翼是因为它可以很容易地获得太阳能。
B。词义猜测题。根据第二段中Instead, they want to show that new energy sources and technologies can achieve what some say is impossible.（相反，他们想要证明，新能源和新技术可以实现一些人所说的不可能实现的目标。）可知“科学家们并没有试图改变航空业。”所以推知划线词的意思是“改变”。
C。推理判断题。根据最后一段Internet viewers can go to the Solar Impulse website to see the plane’s location and listen to broadcasts from the pilots.（互联网观众可以访问太阳能动力公司的网站，查看飞机的位置，并收听飞行员的广播。）可知，关于这次飞行将在互联网上直播。
A。主旨大意题。根据第一段中A Swiss airplane powered only by energy from the sun left from Abu Dhabi early on March 9. Its creators hope the plane will make the first around-the-world journey without any fuel. The plane is called Solar Impulse 2.（3月9日，一架仅靠太阳能供电的瑞士飞机从阿布扎比起飞。它的创造者希望这架飞机能进行第一次无燃料环球飞行。这架飞机被称为太阳动力2号。）可知，本文讲述的是一架太阳能飞机将环游世界。
听力录音材料
(Text 1)
W: I really want to go to the beach this weekend. The weatherman said it’s going to be warm.
M: Good. I hope it doesn’t cool off.You know that the weather inCalifornia is really changeable.One minute it’s hot, and then the next minute it’s cold.
(Text 2)
M: Do you have an order number there, Mrs. Garcia
W: Yes. It’s TP12FS.
M: One moment, please. Ah, yes. I see the problem. TP12FS is the correct number for the purple teapot. The yellow one you wanted is TP12SF.
(Text 3)
W: So, Martin, what have you been up to Anything new
M: Well, these days I am writing a book about Cuba. It is interesting but I’m so busy that I don’t have time to do anything else.
(Text 4)
W: I was so lucky to get a ticket to the concert last night. It was great fun. I went with my father.
M: What did you do after the concert
W: I went straight home because I had to finish my homework. OK, Tim. I have to go. See you in class tomorrow.
M: Bye. Anyway, I have to go home and finish my homework.
(Text 5)
M: Look, that’s me when I was eight or nine in the photo, holding a model train engine.
W: Was it part of that train set you’ve still got in your room
M: Yeah, my father and I built all that together. We used to spend hours playing with it.
(Text 6)
W: Hey, Brad. You didn’t take the envelope that was on the kitchen table, did you
M: No, why Do you want to send a letter
W: Well, actually my new PIN number was in that envelope.
M: You’re kidding me, are you
W: No, I’m not. I left it here this morning.
M: Go and ask Jill. Maybe she’s seen it.
(Text 7)
M: Hello, Sarah. Good to see you again. Welcome to the company.
W: Thank you. I know you asked me to come in a little later on my first day, but what time do I normally start work
M: Well, the office opens at 8:30 and the team starts work at a 9 o’clock meeting.
W: What happens after the meeting
M: We take a break at 10:30. My assistant Mia makes coffee for us all. Then it’s time to call customers and make sales.
W: That sounds good.
(Text 8)
M: Hey, Tina. This is Sam. How’s it going
W: Pretty good, Sam. How are you
M: Great! Do you want to go to the movies tonight
W: Sorry, we don’t go out on Saturdays. Tom and I always stay at home and watch TV.
M: That’s OK. Is Tom there now
W: Yes, but he is talking on his cell phone with his sister, Julie. Do you remember her
M: Yes, of course. She lives in Seattle right now, right
W: Right, but she’s in town now. She stays with a friend for a few days.
M: That’s nice. Tell her I say hello.
W: Sure.
(Text 9)
W: Hello, Ben! How was your weekend
M: Great, thanks! I visited York with Helen and the kids. York is a really beautiful historic city and there are lots of old buildings. And my friendbooked us a really nice hotel.
W: Oh What did you do while you were there
M: Well, we visited the old castle on Saturday. I love history and the kids enjoyed exploring all the different rooms. And we visited the museum on Sunday. It’s so interesting. You can see what the town looked like in the past.
W: What did you do on Saturday evening
M: I wanted to go to a football match, but there were no tickets. So we went to see a movie instead. The kids liked it, but I didn’t. It was boring, to be honest.
W: What did you do for food
M: Helen likes trying new food different from Italian food. So we planned to go to a Thai restaurant. Helen enjoyed it, but the kids didn’t like the food, so we walked to a Chinese restaurant, further along the street.
(Text 10)
M: Hi, I’m Chris from Florida. Last year, I moved to London, where I’m working for an American company. It’s been a big change, and there have been lots of things to get used to. For example, in the U.S. we drive on the right, while here in Britain I’ve had to get used to driving on the left.
What else Well, the weather in Florida is usually great, so I’m used to lots of sunshine, and I used to sunbathe a lot. In London it rains so much. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it, and I always remember to take my umbrella with me.
Food in England is different, too. In America, I used to eat a lot of Mexican food. Here in England, people love Indian food, so I’m getting used to the different tastes. At the company where I work, it’s quite different. I used to work from 9 a.m. till 11 p.m. I hated working so late. Here in England, I start at 8:30 a.m., but finish at 5 p.m. On Friday evening English people like to go to the club with friends, but in AmericaI used to go to the gym. I love sports.
Is there anything else Some of the words are different. The subway is called the “underground” in London, and British people call the fall “autumn”.
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