高三 听力部分（二）
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)
1. Why does the man decide to go to work by subway
A. It’s faster than driving. B. It’s more convenient. C. It’s more comfortable.
2. Where are the speakers
A. At the airport. B. On the plane. C. In the bank.
3. When is the woman’s birthday
A. On July 31st. B. On August 1st. C. On August 2nd.
4. Who might the man be
A. A manager. B. An interviewer. C. An interviewee.
5. What does the woman want to do next weekend
A. Visit an amusement park. B. Go to the cinema. C. Eat Italian food.
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. What’s the purpose of the man’s call
A. To apply for a job. B. To find his coat. C. To meet the manager.
7. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The coat has got a blue hood. B. The woman is the bar manager.
C. The man feels thankful in the end.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. At the dentist’s. C. On the phone.
9. How does the woman feel about dentists
A. Admiring. B. Dissatisfied. C. Afraid.
10. What will the woman probably do
A. Make an appointment. B. Go to the doctor. C. Find a professional.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Host and guest. C. Director and assistant.
12. Why does the man look worried
A. He behaved badly at a conference. B. He couldn’t take an interview.
C. He may have to break his word.
13. What do we know about the man
A. He is a celebrity. B. He will fire his assistant. C. He can’t speak fluent English.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What does Jeff want the woman to do
A. Take him to the hospital. B. Lend him some money. C. Buy him a new guitar.
15. What happened to Jeff
A. He lost his job. B. He got a cold. C. His guitar broke.
16. What does the woman advise Jeff to do
A. Move back in with her. B. Work full-time at the store. C. Manage to make ends meet.
17. Who probably is Jeff
A. A student. B. A programmer. C. A musician.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Disadvantages of using email in daily life. B. Advantages of using email at work.
C. Ways of using email more efficiently at work.
19. What is the speaker’s suggestion
A. Turning down the message notification tone. B. Checking email three times a day.
C. Reading all the email messages at once.
20. How can people judge which messages to answer right away
A. By scanning the subjects. B. By reading the whole message.
C. By glancing at the sender.
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第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you a book lover Here are some of the hottest books of the season．
The One Thing You'd Save
The One Thing You’d Save is about a homework assignment．Ms．Chang has students choose what they’d save if their home was on fire．Some choose baseball cards or animal toys．One picks a sweater that was passed down for generations. Another chooses a box of memories about a sister who died．This book helps readers learn to figure out what matters most in life．
War and Millie McGonigle
It’s 1941．Millie McGonigle，a 12-year-old girl，was supposed to be living a carefree life．However，she lives in the shadow of World WarⅡ．War and Millie McGonigle is an inspiring story that tackles the topic of life and death．The story line is driven by vivid characters and their relationships．The interaction between Millie and her little sister，Lily，mirrors the real-life sibling(兄妹)relationships in many families．
Simon B·Rhymin’
Simon is starting fifth grade and hopes to become a famous singer．But he’s shy about using his voice to express his ideas and thoughts．When a teacher asks the class to give an oral presentation，Simon must find the strength to change and overcome his fears．Simon B．Rhymin’is a book that gives confidence to readers who are going through similar struggles．
Rez Dogs
Rez Dog is a book about an eighth grader named Malian．She’s visiting her grandparents on a Wabanaki reservation when COVID-19 hits．To stay safe，Malian has to stay away from school and her friends．Many kids will understand this tough situation．During the lockdown，Marian learns to think about what other people have gone through and how they are feeling during the pandemic(疫情)．
21．How can The One Thing You’d Save influence us
A．It gets us to preserve sweet family memories．
B．We may find it essential to ensure home safety．
C．We will try our best to improve our academic performance．
D．It reminds us to discover what we should treasure most in life．
22．What do War and Millie McGonigle and Simon B．Rhymin’have in common
A．They are both inspirational stories． B．They ale both set in cruel war times．
C．They both reflect character weaknesses． D．They both involve principles of survival．
23．Which book helps us learn to relate to others
A．The One Thing You’d Save． B．War and Millie McGonigle．
C．Simon B．Rhymin’. D．Rez Dogs．
B
In 1969，watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents’farm in Canada，Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited．On that day，at only nine years old，Chris made the most important decision of his life：He was going to be an astronaut．
There wasn’t even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut，but Chris was determined．He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines．Alter school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes．Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)in the United States and had special training．Finally，in 1995，he rode his first rocket into space．
Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space，and went on a number of space missions throughout his career．The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station(ISS)as commander，between December 2012 and May 2013．He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity．His followers could watch him sleeping，brushing his teeth，washing his hands，or preparing“space”snacks in zero gravity，which turned him into a social media phenomenon．
Today，Chris travels the world giving talks about his work．He once said，“Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you，and start moving your life in that direction．Every decision you make，from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight，turns you into who you are tomorrow．Look at who you want to be，and start sculpting yourself into that person．You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be，but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in．Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become．”
24．What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut
A．The life on his parents’farm． B．His ability to fly various planes．
C．Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon． D．His passion for studying engines．
25．Which of the following was best worth remembering about Chris’career
A．Serving in the Canadian army．
B．Working as commander on the ISS．
C．Receiving a lot of training from the NASA．
D．Being the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space．
26．What made Chris popular in the media
A．The space tasks he conducted in his life．
B．The pictures and videos he posted online．
C．His strong determination to pursue his dream．
D．His great contributions to Canada’s space industry．
27．What can we learn from Chris’words in the last paragraph
A．Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties．
B．Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges．
C．From small beginnings come great endings．
D．The secret of success lies in the firm aim．
C
Have you ever heard someone say，“'breakfast is the most important meal of the day”，or give you advice about why it's vital to start the day with a healthy breakfast It seems that this meal，for many of us，is necessary for our day to start well，but is it really that important
The word“breakfast”comes from“breaking the fast”——the idea of ending the period in which we don’t eat during the night．The regeneration process that takes place while we sleep consumes some of our natural food reserves．Breakfast gives us an opportunity to replenish those reduced stores of things like protein and calcium．So，in that way，a healthy breakfast makes sense．
There are also many often-quoted studies which seem to connect a state of being overweight with not eating breakfast．In fact，it leads many health experts to advise a healthy breakfast to not only control but also lose weight．In a us study，50，000 people were monitored over seven years，and those who ate a healthy breakfast were found to have a lower BMI(体重指数)，which seems to suggest that breakfast may indeed help people maintain a healthy weight．
But it might not be as simple as that．Alexandra Johnstone，professor of appetite research at the University of Aberdeen，suggests those who do not have breakfast might be less aware of healthy diets and nutrition，and people who eat breakfast might have a healthier lifestyle overall—exercising and not smoking，for example．And he also points out that with the rise in popularity of intermittent(间歇性的)fasting to lose weight，there may also be some benefits to not eating breakfast，like improving blood sugar control and lowering blood pressure．
So，while breakfast has its benefits，it might not be the most important meal．It seems that a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet might be more important for many of us than just one single meal．
28．Why does the author list the questions in the first paragraph
A．To give a warning． B．To offer some advice．
C．To introduce the topic． D．To prove a certain fact．
29．What does the underlined word“replenish”mean in paragraph 2
A．Set aside． B．Manage without． C．Make up for． D．Run out of．
30．What conclusion can we draw from Johnstone’s research
A．Skipping breakfast may do good to our health．
B．Those who eat breakfast can keep a lower BMI．
C．Breakfast is the most important meal of the day．
D．Intermittent fasting contributes greatly to weight loss．
31．What does the author suggest we do at the end of the text
A．Try new lifestyles． B．Follow a balanced diet．
C．Pay more attention to breakfast． D．Be aware of the benefits of each meal．
D
Self-healing(自愈)“electronic skin”that stretches into a circuit board and attaches to the human body could be a more environmentally friendly alternative to the current wearable devices，scientists have said．
Some us researchers are developing a thin，skin-like wearable device that they say is fully recyclable and has the capability to repair itself．The electronic skin can perform sensory(传感) tasks such as tracking a daily step count or measuring body temperature and heart rate，and can be shaped to be comfortably worn on any part of the body．
The team said their work could lead to a future where recyclable high-tech skin allows people to collect accurate data about their bodies while cutting down on electronic waste．“Humans will have produced over 60 million tons of discarded(废弃的)smartphones，laptops and other electronics by 2025．Our solution is to start with how we make the device，not when it’s already been thrown away，”said Professor Xiao，loader of the team．
The researchers used a screen printing technique to create a network of liquid metal wires for the circuit．They then used two thin films made of a self-healing material called polyimine to cover the circuit．
The researchers said the resulting device is a little thicker than a Band-Aid which can be applied to treat the wound．It can also stretch by 60 per cent in any direction without messing up the electronics inside．The electronic skin can heal itself in 13 minutes if damaged．The bonds that hold together the polyimine material will begin to grow together to reform a network across the cut，similar to skin healing．
However，the electronic skin is a long way away from being able to compete with the wearable devices in the market．One of the main limitations is that it still needs an external power source to work．“We haven’t realized an of these complex functions yet，but we are marching toward that direction，”Professor Xiao said．
32．Which of the following is not the function of the skin-like electronic
A．Taking body temperature．
B．Keeping track of everyday steps．
C．Collecting data on electronic waste．
D．Stretching to fit anywhere on the body．
33．What does paragraph 5 mainly talk about
A．The process of producing the electronic skin．
B．The future the electronic skin may face．
C．Why the electronic skin is so popular．
D．How the electronic skin works．
34．What is Professor Xiao’s attitude towards the new style of device
A．Confident． B．Doubtful． C．Indifferent． D．Worried．
35．What can be the best title for the text
A．Electronic Skin：An Effective Way to Cure Diseases
B．A Recyclable，Self-healing Wearable Device Is Invented
C．Professor Xiao：Expert Devoted to Improving Electronics
D．Traditional Wearable Electronic Devices Are on the Way out
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
While a new environment is exciting，the adjustment process can be challenging．Even if everything is going well at the beginning of your new job or school，something unexpected can happen． 36 The following tips will help you adapt to a new environment more quickly and smoothly．
Ask questions．It is understandable that when you start，you don’t want to show you need additional explanation，but you have to remember you are new! You are learning an entirely different process，so there will be things you need to ask to understand． 37 In fact，it has the exact opposite effect．You will not only impress others with your original ideas but also open up opportunities to build relationships across your new team．
Seek out a mentor(指导者)．Having a mentor，particularly at the beginning，can you’re your adaptation much more manageable．This person can be your boss，your professor，or just a friendly classmate or co-worker． 38 And more importantly，they can help you learn some essential things you won’t find in the handbook．
Get to know people．Beyond your mentor，make it a priority to find more new friends．It does make a considerable difference．This way，you will feel more connected and a part of things，instead of being an island．This doesn’t mean you have to go to every corner and introduce yourself． 39
Focus on this role． 40 Thinking of how comfortable you felt in your last role means you wish things were the same and second-guess yourself，which can threaten a quick adaptation．Don’t look backward．Welcome the new challenges，appreciate the new skills you are learning，and you are sure to be successful in the new role．
A．Doing this won’t make you look less intelligent．
B．Comparison usually hurts us more than it helps us．
C．It can be as simple as getting involved in group activities．
D．Don’t let your feeling of unfamiliarity be an excuse to stay alone．
E．You can make the change more difficult if you go in the wrong way．
F．They’ll field your questions and help you adjust to the culture easily．
G．Focus on identifying how your previously learned skills can benefit you．
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Nobody can inspire us as great teachers can．They seem to come when we 41 them most．They see 42 in us that others，including ourselves，can’t see．They show us that what we perceive as 43 is anything but that．Les Brown，one of the world’s greatest motivational speakers on self-improvement，is a living example．
Born in an abandoned building in Miami，Les has known 44 his entire life．He was a struggling student from the beginning，who was 45 as“mentally handicapped(弱智)”and was ever placed back from 6th grade to 5th grade．Moreover，he had a twin brother who was exceptionally 46 ，making Les the obvious“stupid twin”．
One day a teacher asked Les to solve a problem on the chalkboard，but Les 47 ，saying that he couldn’t．“Of course you can，”the teacher responded 48 ．“Young man，just come up and try it．”…“But I really can’t，” 49 Les．“I'm mentally handicapped．”
The rest of the class erupted in 50 ．The teacher stepped out from behind the desk and looked Les 51 ．“Don’t ever say that again，”he told Les firmly．“Someone else’s opinion of you does not have to become your 52 ．”And much to his classmates’and even his own surprise，Les did 53 the problem that day．
Les will never forget his teacher’s words，which have always encouraged him to overcome incredible 54 in life and pursue his goals with exhaustless passion．And thanks to that great teacher’s powerful revelation(启迪)，Les has lived the phrase he is famous for all over the world：You have 55 within you．
41．A．impress B．need C．miss D．value
42．A．weakness B．beauty C．confidence D．potential
43．A．simple B．abnormal C．impossible D．meaningful
44．A．danger B．dignity C．hardship D．uneasiness
45．A．1abelled B．chosen C．respected D．introduced
46．A．reliable B．handsome C．gifted D．ambitious
47．A．denied B．quitted C．refused D．complained
48．A．jokingly B．coldly C．critically D．encouragingly
49．A．insisted B．argued C．explained D．demanded
50．A．1aughter B．surprise C．shame D．applause
51．A．up and down B．on the spot C．in the eye D．now and then
52．A．challenge B．reputation C．support D．reality
53．A．think over B．work out C．reflect on D．set aside
54．A．opinions B．odds C．disabilities D．faults
55．A．greatness B．personality C．knowledge D．preference
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。
What is it like to live in a cave once inhabited(居住)by ancient civilizations Zhang Youbin and his wife have the answer．
Zhang is from a village in Guizhou Province．The local government entrusts him and his wife with 56 care of ancient Hongyan cliff paintings(岩画)， 57 decorate the cave located deep in mountains．
The cliff paintings，first 58 (find)in 1991，have a history of over 6，000 years. Most patterns have become unclear over the years．Those still recognizable show cows，palm prints，pigs and people．Experts say the paintings are very specific 59 have high artistic value.
In 2015，the couple settled there 60 (protect) the paintings．Back then，the road leading to the site was extremely narrow and dangerous in some sections．So Zhang was determined to widen the road．It 61 (take)him two months to dig and build the roadbed with stones．“The road is now much 62 (easy)for people to walk on，”he said．
The couple’s major 63 (responsible)is preventing those without authorization from entering the protected area in case the paintings are damaged．To save their commuting(往返)time，the couple established a temporary home in a cave near the paintings．
64 (spend)six years guarding the paintings，Zhang is very familiar with them．“I know the exact location and every detail of each painting．They are our cultural treasures and I feel greatly honored to protect them,”he said 65 (proud)．
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华，你的英国网友David在学习汉语，他对中国成语尤其感兴趣，但有时不懂成语的来源或不会恰当使用。他给你发来邮件，希望你推荐一款实用的app。请你用英语给他回复邮件，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．推荐理由；
3．表达希望。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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。
In the fall of 2013，I was in fourth grade and my brother Mitch was in second．When many students had puppies，of course we wanted one too!
“Mom，can we get a puppy ”I begged her．
“Well，”she said，“They’re a lot of work，so maybe when you are older．”
“But I'm already ten．I'm old enough to look after a puppy，”I said confidently．
“Yes，we should get a dog!”Echoed Mitch．“Everyone else at school has a puppy，”he exaggerate(夸张)．Then mom had to repeat what she had just said：we could get a dog when we were a little bit older．Both Mitch and I were disappointed．
The next day，before getting ready for school，we ran into the kitchen，where mom was preparing breakfast，and packing our lunches for schoo1．In one voice，Mitch and I said，“We are a little bit older．Can we get a dog now ”Mom smiled and said，“We will talk about it tonight with your dad，now go get dressed!”We ran quickly into our room and got ready for school，anxious to get the day over so we could talk about the puppy we were going to get．
That afternoon，as soon as Mitch and I got home from school，we asked mom once more when we could talk about getting a puppy．Mom reminded us，“We’11 talk about it when your dad gets home from work，okay ”“Okay，”we both said and Mitch followed by asking，“When wi11 dad be home ”Mom told us that dad would be home at about 7 o’clock and that we could to him after we got our homework done and all ready for supper．
7 o’clock came super slow．And it Was not until 7：05 that I heard the key turn and the door open．I jumped up from the chair，and raced to greet dad at the door．
“Dad!”I exclaimed，“Come on，come to the table so we can decide if we can get a puppy!”
“Okay，”dad said as he came into the kitchen and sat down at the table．Then Mitch and I brought out all the reasons we could think of to persuade dad to be on our side．
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
答案
第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21—25 DADCB 26—30 BDCCA 31—35 BCDAB 36—40 EAFCB
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 BDCCA 46—50 CCDAA 51—55 CDBBA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. the 57. which 58. found 59. and 60. to protect
61. took 62. easier 63. responsibility 64. Having spent 65. proudly
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分） (One possible version)
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第二节（满分25分） (One possible version)
Finally our parents agreed that if we could go thirty days on best behavior, we could get a puppy. “Yeah!” Mitch and I gave each other a high five and we jumped with joy. From that day on, we got up early to help mom make breakfast, did some housework, and got along very nicely with each other so we could make it one day closer to meeting a sweet little puppy. We even decided on a good name, Luckie, for our future dog. Time dragged by and we were eagerly expecting the big day to come.
One afternoon, we returned from school to find a little dog running in the yard. “It’s a reward for your good behavior for the last month,” Mom said. “Hi, Luckie!” Mitch and I were overjoyed and we greeted the puppy excitedly. The little dog, wagging its tail happily, looked at us with the cutest look of innocence. We felt our hearts melt instantly. We bought Luckie some puppy food and several lovely toys. Ever since then, feeding, walking and cleaning Luckie have been our daily routine. We really enjoy watching it grow and become our good companion. Meanwhile, we get to know that if we really want something, we should strive hard for it.
Dear David，
Yours，
Li Hua
Finally our parents agreed that if we could go thirty days on best behavior，we could get a puppy．
One afternoon，we returned from school to find a little dog running in the yard．高三英语 听力部分（一）
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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．How many students are there in the woman’s class
A．40． B．48． C．50．
2．What does the man want to do now
A．See a film． B．Go shopping． C．Get something to eat．
3．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．Outside a gallery． B．Inside a stadium． C．Beside a bookstore．
4．Why does the man go to the bank
A．To apply for a credit card．B．To start a savings account．C．To open a checking account.
5．What does the woman imply
A．She likes drinking tea．B．She doesn’t like chemistry．C．Applied math is very difficult．
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6．What did the woman do last night
A．She joined a club．B．She attended a meeting．C．She bought some furniture．
7．What does the man think of the woman’s proposal
A．Practical． B．Creative． C．Unreasonable．
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the woman want to get up early
A．To go jogging．B．To have an early breakfast．C．To see her parents around 7：00 a．m．
9．What will the speakers do on Sunday morning
A．Make plans． B．See a play． C．Sleep late．
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10．What is Mary looking for
A．A student apartment．B．The student dormitory．C．The Student Union building．
11．What does Sam major in
A．Psychology． B．Business． C．Medicine．
12．What can be inferred from the conversation
A．Mary lives outside the schoo1．
B．Sam has just arrived in the States．
C．The speakers know each other well．
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13．What kind of party will the girl have
A．A pool party． B．A nice-skating party． C．A roller-skating party．
14．Who will the girl invite to her party
A．Melinda． B．Kelly． C．Mike’s friend．
15．What is the boy’s advice about
A．How much to spend．B．How to decorate a place．C．Where to rent winter animals．
16．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Friends． B．Neighbors． C．Brother and sister．
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17．When did the speaker buy his tickets
A．Three weeks in advance．B．Three months in advance．C．Five to ten days in advance．
18．How much does a guide generally pay for a plane ticket
A．Half of the regular fare． B．Two-thirds of the regular fare．
C．One quarter of the regular fare．
19．Where can senior and youth passes be used
A．In India． B．In Europe． C．In Japan．
20．What does the passage mainly talk about
A．How to travel for less．B．How to buy train tickets．C．How to travel on a plane．
听力部分（一）
听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CBABC 6—10 BAACC 11—15 CABAB 16—20 CACBA
听力录音材料：
Text 1
M: How many students passed the physics exam in your class
W: 40, but 8 students in the class failed. Two students didn’t attend the exam because of illness.
Text 2
W: The movie doesn’t start until later. I was thinking we could get some food first.
M: I’m not that hungry. I still need to get my mom a Christmas present. Maybe we could check
out a few stores
W: Sure. Let me just grab a snack before we go.
Text 3
W: The admission fee of the gallery is ten dollars per person. I think that’s pretty expensive for a
single exhibit.
M: But if we have student cards, we can get in for two.
W: Really Let’s have a try.
Text 4
W: Welcome to Chase Bank. How may I help you today
M: I’d like to open a savings account, please. I already have a checking account and a credit card
here.
W: Wonderful! If you can just show me your ID and your bank card, we’ll get started right away!
Text 5
M: This class is so hard! I should have stayed with chemistry. Geometry is just not my cup of tea.
W: I’m in applied math, and it’s definitely the hardest course I’ve ever taken.
Text 6
M: Did you go to the meeting last night
W: Yes, but I wish I hadn’t.
M: Did you ask how much the new furniture for the club was going to cost
W: Yes, and I really put my foot in it.
M: How
W: Well, I said I thought it was a stupid idea to buy new furniture when the club was so short of
money.
M: Well, there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a reasonable opinion.
W: Maybe, but I had forgot that I was the one who first suggested new furniture at last year’s
meeting.
Text 7
M: What time do you want to wake up in the morning
W: 7:00 a.m. I want to go jogging before breakfast, and then we have that play to go to with my
parents at 11:00.
M: What ever happened to sleeping in on the weekend
W: You can sleep in if you want to. I always feel better when I get up early.
M: Whenever you get up early, your alarm wakes me up. I can’t go back to sleep, and then I’m
tired for the rest of the day.
W: How about you get up early with me tomorrow and we sleep in on Sunday
M: OK. But in the future, let’s not make any plans that involve seeing your parents before noon!
Text 8
M: Hello, you look lost. Can I be of assistance
W: Oh, thanks. You’re right. I am lost. I’m looking for the Student Union building.
M: You’re close; it’s just across the playground. It’s the three-story brick building over there.
W: I see, thanks a lot. You’ve been a big help.
M: Excuse me for saying so, but you’re not from around here, are you Are you British or what
W: Actually I’m Australian. I’m an exchange student. You’re an American, I assume
M: Yes. By the way, I’m Sam Jones.
W: I’m Mary Donald. Pleased to meet you.
M: So how long have you been in the States, Mary
W: I’ve been here about three weeks now. So, what’s your major, Sam
M: I’m studying medicine now. What’s yours
W: I’m not sure yet. I’m kind of interested in business but my parents believe psychology will be
hot in the future.
M: So, do you live in the dorm
W: Actually no, I have a small apartment about five blocks from here. Well, I have to run. Thanks
for your help. Maybe we’ll run into each other again sometime.
M: Could be, it’s a pretty small college. Nice to meet you, Mary. See you later.
W: See you.
Text 9
W: What do you think I should do for my birthday this year
M: You should have a really big party! Maybe a pool party!
W: That would be fun. I don’t really like swimming, though. Maybe I’ll have a roller-skating
party.
M: What about an ice-skating party
W: Yeah, that’s even better! I’ll definitely invite Katie and Sammy.
M: What about Melinda
W: Yes, Melinda, too. Do you think I should invite Kelly
M: No, because she didn’t invite you to her party last month. Am I allowed to invite anyone
W: You can invite one friend, but that’s it.
M: Fine. I’ll invite Mike. You should have a winter-themed party. If Mom and Dad say it’s okay to
rent out the entire place, we can decorate it with balloons. I know your favorite cake is cheese-
cake, but you should get an ice-cream cake instead.
W: Those are all great ideas. Maybe I can even get a snow machine!
M: You can call the party “Patty’s Wonderland”. Maybe Mom will let us rent some winter animals,
like deer and penguins!
W: Okay, don’t get ahead of yourself. I don’t think that would be possible.
M: Yeah, I guess you’re right.
Text 10
M: Do you know how to get inexpensive airline and train tickets On a recent flight, Laura was chatting happily with me in the seat until the conversation turned to fares. I bought my ticket 3 weeks in advance and paid $148. Laura paid the full fare of $480. She decided that next time she would find out how to travel for less.
Here are some useful ways to travel for less.
Cheap airline tickets. To fly for less money, you can buy non-refundable plane tickets 2 or 3 months before your trip. The cheapest way to fly is as a guide. In return for delivering a package for a guide company, you get a plane ticket that costs as little as one quarter of the regular fare or even less if the company needs someone at the last minute. Recently, a guide flew a round trip from New York to Hong Kong for $100; a regular ticket costs around $1,800.
Train passes. If you are going to do a lot of travelling by train, a train pass will save your money. Train passes can be especially useful in India, which has the world’s largest rail system; in Japan, where trains are fast and convenient; and in Europe, where trains go to over 30,000 cities. The Rail Europe Group even offers senior passes for those of 60 years of age and over, youth passes for those under 26 years of age, and provides a great bargain.
