江苏省连云港市赣榆第一中学2021-2022学年高一上学期第三次月考英语试卷
考生注意：1.本试卷包括第I 卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ 卷（非选择题）两部分（满分120分，考试时间120分钟）
2.在答题纸的密封线内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等，密封线内不要答题。
3.请将所有答案按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡/纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题，共80分)
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20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分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the man looking for
A. A store. B. A station. C. A town.
2. How is the woman’s ankle
A. It’s completely recovered. B. It’s almost back to normal. C. It still hurts a lot.
3. Why was the boy whispering in class
A. He wasn’t paying attention. B. He had something to tell the class.
C. He needed to know the page numbers.
4. How often will the man go to the woman’s house
A. Every day. B. Once a week. C. A couple of times per week.
5. How does the woman respond to the question
A. She avoids the question. B. She confirms the reports. C. She provides details on the matter.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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. Where did the woman travel last year
A. In Nigeria. B. In Kenya. C. In Ethiopia.
7. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Take some pictures. B. Try a different kind of coffee. C. Look at the woman’s mobile phone.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How many people does the woman intend to interview
A. Three. B. Five. C. Six.
9. Who might the woman be talking to
A. A university instructor. B. A private researcher. C. A high school teacher.
10. What will the woman do next
A. Introduce her family. B. Choose another topic. C. Prepare some questions.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers doing
A. Deciding between two job applicants. B. Discussing two recently hired workers.
C. Giving two employees their yearly review.
12. What is a positive aspect of Eric
A. He seems very hard-working.
B. He seems to be good on a team.
C. He seems excited to be at the company.
13. What should Mark do to improve himself
A. Follow instructions from his boss.
B. Learn to organize and plan.
C. Be more independent.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did the man look unhappy this morning
A. His father scolded him for the power failure.
B. He slept too much due to a power failure.
C. He missed part of a game on TV.
15. What was the immediate cause of the power failure
A. The dishwasher. B. The microwave oven. C. The air conditioner.
16. Who fixed the power up in the end
A. The man’s father. B. The man. C. The man’s neighbor.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What’s the weather like now
A. Sunny. B. Windy. C. Rainy.
18. What’s the highest temperature this morning
A. 74 degrees. B. 82 degrees. C. 93 degrees.
19. Which area will be affected first by the strong winds
A. The south of the city. B. The northern edge of the city. C. The east of the city.
20. How can listeners get the latest weather information
A. By checking the local newspaper. B. By calling the speaker. C. By signing up for text messages.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节：单项填空（共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分10 分）
请阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21. Scientists _________ the positive effect of laughter _________ physical and mental health.
A. were convinced of; in B. were convinced by; on
C. were convinced of; on D. convinced of; on
22. The famous athlete is considered _________ over $ 20 million in advertisements last year alone.
A. to earn B. to have earned C. have earned D. having earned
23. _________and out of breath, we reached the top of the mountain and stopped _________ the scenery.
A. Tiring, to admire B. Being tired; admiring C. Tired; admiring D. Tired; to admire
24. To my amazement, that man the flood and afterwards he became rich. But he his wife and children and lived abroad.
A. survived; deserted B. survived from; deserts
C. was survived; would desert D. has survived; deserted
25. I don’t doubt that the gold ring ________her.
A. is belonging to B. is belonged to C. belongs to D. belong to
26. —Jenny，how was your trip to Beijing
—Oh，I missed it. I wish I ________my vacation there.
A．am spending B．will spend C．have spent D．had spent
27. Every possible use should be ______ advanced technology.
A. made of B. made up C. made from D. made sure
28. My mother paid 10 yuan for ________eggs yesterday.
A. two dozens B. two dozen C. two dozens of D. dozens
29. The teacher’s suggestion was that the meeting ________put off, but the expression on his face suggested that he ________very disappointed.
A. was; be B. be; be C. was; was D. be; was
30. Tom is the only one of the witnesses who ___________ the whole accident.
A. has reported seeing B. have reported to see C. has reported to see D. have reported seeing
第二节：完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1 分，满分20 分）
请阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My mother asked me to call my grandmother. What could we possibly have a 31 about Nothing! I just did what she told me and 32 called my grandmother.
When she 33 the phone, I planned to have a small, 10-minute exchange. 34 , she invited me to lunch at her house so we could 35 together. Hesitantly, I agreed.
After hanging up the phone, I immediately 36 agreeing to the lunch date on Saturday.
Surprisingly, my Saturday morning wasn’t 37 . I found it was nice to see her. I forgot the time 38 her stories about her recent trip to Europe and her sewing class. I wasn’t 39 that 60-year-old people had a social life. It turned out that her 40 wasn’t as mundane（平凡的）as I thought. I was happy to have spent time with her. We planned to meet 41 at her house. My mom didn’t have to 42 me any more.
This time I didn't feel the gloom(忧郁). 43 I wanted to ask were building up in my mind: What was my grandfather like What did you do at my age
As we looked through pictures, I was 44 . I had never seen, nor imagined, my grandmother as a young girl. She reminded me of myself. I learned that as humans, we 45 human experiences, no matter what age.
She told me about the time she and her friends went swimming in the lake late at night and the first time she met my 46 . "You would have adored him. He was the funniest man I'd ever met."We sorted through three shoeboxes of photographs, each with a 47 story.
Ever since that last phone call to my grandmother, we have talked __48_once a week. I regret not calling her earlier. She has 49 me what can’t be learned in a textbook: being open to new things, enjoying the simple things, and appreciating what life has given me. I have 50 a new perspective(视角) on life.
31．A. chance B. dream C. secret D. conversation
32．A. nervously B. appropriately C. painfully D. calmly
33．A. attached B. showed C. heard D. answered
34．A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides
35．A. swim B. chat C. shop D. cook
36．A. avoided B. enjoyed C. forgot D. regretted
37．A. funny B. special C. boring D. tiring
38．A. listening to B. belonging to C. looking forward to D. living up to
39．A. aware B. sure C. clear D. afraid
40．A. wisdom B. life C. strength D. success
41．A. too B. again C. then D. once
42．A. press B. permit C. promise D. reward
43．A. Requirements B. Experiences C. Suggestions D. Questions
44．A. puzzled B. embarrassed C. surprised D. relaxed
45．A. imagine B. share C. improve D. gather
46．A. teacher B. friend C. father D. grandfather
47．A. new B. common C. nice D. familiar
48．A. at least B. at first C. at last D. at most
49．A. asked B. proved C. taught D. tested
50．A. questioned B. gained C. overcome D. advertised
第三部分：阅读理解（共15 小题；每小题2 分，满分30 分）
请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
London’s transport services offer you a special experience of the city. Here’s a round up of the transport choices available to you.
London Underground
There are 11 colour-coded Underground lines. Services run regularly from around 05:00 to 00:30 (Sunday 07: 30 to 23:30) on most-routes.
Visit tfl. gov. uk/tube for more information.
Tip：
Always stand on the right when using the escalators (电动扶梯) at Tube stations. It can get hot and busy on the Tube during peak (高峰) travel times, so you may prefer to travel outside these hours.
Buses
A cheap and easy way to travel around London. They generally run from 05 : 00 to 00 ： 30. Night buses operate on many major routes from around midnight to 05:00, and some operate a 24-hour service.
It is not possible to pay for your London bus fare in cash. Instead, you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or UK-issued contactless payment card. A single bus journey is l. 50 with an Oyster card or UK-issued contactless payment card.
To help you get home, if you don’t have enough credit on your Oyster card, you will be able to make one more bus journey.
After this you will need to top up the credit on your card before you use it again. If you’re your contactless payment card has been issued outside the UK, please check tfL gov. uk/contactless before you use your card to travel on our bus services. For any international transaction fees (手续费) that may apply, please check with your card issuer.
For more information visit tfl. gov. uklbuses.
Tip:
Some bus routes are especially good for sightseeing—try routes 9, 14, 15 and 22. The New Routemaster bus featured in the James Bond film Skyfall and runs on routes 9, 11, 24, 38 and 390. If you run out of credit on your Visitor Oyster card, it’s easy to add more at:
● Touchscreen ticket machines in Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail stations.
● Around 4, 000 Oyster Ticket Stops cross London (Find your nearest one at ticketstoplocator. tfl. gov. uk).
● Travel & Visitor Information Centres.
● London Overground station ticket offices.
51. During the rush hour, visitors at Tube stations are advised to ________.
A. stand side by side B. avoid using the escalators
C. take the tube at fixed times D. take advantage of off-peak hours
52. The underlined part “top up” can best be replaced by ________.
A. use up B. add C. think about D. balance
53. If a visitor wants to find the nearest Oyster Ticket Stop, he should visit ________.
A. tfl. gov. uk/tube B. tfl. gov. uk/buses
C. tfl. gov. uk/contactless D. ticketstoplocator. tfl. gov. uk
B
"Can I see my baby " the happy new mother asked. When the baby was lying in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped(喘气). The doctor turned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.
Time proved that the baby's hearing was perfect. It was only his appearance that was imperfect. When he rushed home from school one day and threw himself into his mother’s arms, she sighed, knowing that his life was to be unfortunate. He cried out the tragedy, A boy, a big boy… called me a freak(怪人).
He grew up, handsome. A favourite with his fellow students, he might have been class president, but for that. He developed a gift, a talent for literature and music. “But you might communicate with other young people,” his mother blamed him, but he felt a kindness in her heart.
Two years went by. One day, his father said to the son, “You’re going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will donate the ears you need. But it’s a secret.” The operation was a brilliant success, and a new person emerged.
Later he married and entered the diplomatic service. One day, he asked his father, “Who gave me the ears Who gave me so much I could never do enough for him or her.” “ I do not believe you could,” said the father, “but the agreement was that you are not to know… not yet.”
The years kept their secret, but the day did come. He stood with his father over his mother’s casket, Slowly. Tenderly, the father stretched forth a hand and raised the thick, reddish brown hair to reveal the mother had no outer ears
“Mother said she was glad she never let her hair be cut,” his father whispered, gently, “and nobody ever thought Mother less beautiful, did they ”
54．Why did Mother gasp when she saw her newborn baby
A. Because her son had a tiny face. B. Because she saw her son crying
C. Because her son was in her arms D. Because her son was born imperfect
55．Which word can describe Mother’s feeling when the son threw himself into her arms
A. Sympathetic B Nervous C. Proud D. Angry
56．Who gave the son the ears
A. A doctor B. His father C. His mother D. A stranger
57．The underlined word “reveal” in the last but one paragraph means “_______”
A. see B. search C. find D. show
C
What’s the furthest you have ever cycled Perhaps you cycle to school or to work, or maybe at most a short cycling trip with friends How would you feel about spending months on the road travelling solo from the UK to China，by bike
As an experienced British cyclist and adventure lover, Pete Jones is at present making a long trip across the Eurasian Continent from Britain to China alone. For Pete, camping in the wild and cycling for long distances through inhospitable terrain (不适合人居住的地带) are his second nature.
Mr Jones is currently taking a great journey. Having lived on and off (断断续续地) in Xinjiang for three years, and having visited the country many times since 1992, Pete Jones is no stranger to China. But he says many people there are puzzled by his strong love for cycling, and they ask why he chooses to cycle when he can afford a car. Indeed, while there are about 400 million bicycles in China, where it has long been the preferred means of transport, rapid economic growth has caused an rapid development in car ownership.
Edward Genochio, another British cyclist who completed a 41,000 km trip to China and back, said one of his goals was to tell people cycling is a safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly means of getting about.
In the UK, the last few years have seen a rise in the number of people choosing two wheels over four, with some estimates (估计) saying the number of people cycling to work has almost doubled in the last five years.
Politicians also see cycling as a way to prove that they are concerned about the environment, with people such as London mayor Boris Johnson often riding to work by himself. But we may have to wait some time before we see him emulating (效仿) Pete Jones in attempting to cycle all the way to China.
58. What is the meaning of the underlined word “solo” in the first paragraph
A. Lonely . B. Alone . C. Happily. D. Hard.
59. According to the passage, we know that Edward Genochio and Boris Johnson have the same opinion about cycling, that is .
A. cycling is good for health B. cycling around the world is interesting
C. cycling is not polluting the environment D. bicycles are a kind of safe transportation
60. We can infer from the passage that .
A. Pete Jones’s desire for cycling led to his staying in China for three years
B. now the number of Chinese people owning cars is larger than those owning bikes
C. London mayor Boris Johnson will emulate Pete Jones to cycle to China in the future
D. both British common people and politicians see riding bikes as a good means of transport
61. What’s the best title of this passage
A. An Adventure Lover B. What’s the Use of Bicycles
C. Cycling to China D. Three British People
D
Glenn was born on July 18,1921, in Cambridge and grew up in nearby New Concord, Ohio. He started his flying career as a fighter pilot(飞行员). Later, Glenn took a dangerous job as a test pilot, flying new planes to see if they were safe.
In the late 1950s, a “space race” began between the U. S. and the Soviet Union. Both countries wanted to be the first to send a human into space, including to the moon. In 1961, a Russian astronaut, Yuri Gagarin, orbited Earth. But the space race was not over yet. Glenn’s chance to go into space came on February 20, 1962. By that time, another American, Alan B. Shepard, had flown in space, but he had not orbited Earth. Glenn’s flight was broadcast live on television and radio. Americans everywhere stopped to watch.
Glenn’s Friendship 7 spaceship circled the planet three times. A faulty equipment led Glenn to believe the capsule might burn up on its return to Earth, but in the end it splashed down safely in the Atlantic Ocean. He became the first American to orbit Earth in a spaceship.
In 1984, Glenn ran for(竞选) president, but he did not get enough support and dropped out of the race. Glenn returned to space on October 29, 1998, when he was 77. He spent nine days on the space shuttle Discovery. Glenn went so that scientists could test the effects of space travel on older people. He holds the record for being the oldest person in space. Glenn died Thursday, Dec, 8,2016, at the age of 95.
Glenn refused to see himself as a hero. He preferred to focus on his work, saying. “If there is one thing I’ve learned in my years on this planet, it’s that the happiest people I’ve known are those who devoted themselves to something bigger and more meaningful than merely their own self-interest.”
62．What do we know about John Glenn
A. He worked as a fighter pilot in all his life
B. He succeeded in the race for president in 1984
C. He competed with another pilot Alan B in space race
D. He was the first American to circle Earth successfully
63．What happened during Glenn’s return to Earth
A. The capsule opened while circling Earth B. One part of the equipment went wrong
C. The capsule was on fire all of a sudden D. The spaceship stopped working halfway
64.Which of the following is WRONG about Glenn
A. Americans took pride in him when he was broadcast live.
B. He was devoted to his job.
C . He didn’t want to be a president ,so he dropped out of the race.
D. He holds the record for being the oldest person in space.
65．Why did Glenn return to space in 1998
A. To test how space travel affected the elderly B To prove the safety of new space shuttles
C. To get support for his running for president
D. To become the oldest person in space by orbiting Earth
第II卷（非选择题共40分）
第四部分：选择适当的词（组）填空，并根据需要使用适当的形式。（共10分）
convince reflect on spot surround long in case make one’s way to put on occur to take charge of make up
He _________ his past mistakes with the teacher's help yesterday.
67. The boys have been_________ smoking in the classroom
68. Do you mind if I _________some music
69. An excellent idea _________me when I woke up this morning.
70. The fish can grow to a_________ of four feet.
71. The company was badly organized until she____________ it.
72. The speech which our teacher gave us is very _________
73. Look! Many children are _________the beach.
74. I always take an umbrella to work in the rainy day, just _____it rains.
75.._________by green trees, the red house looks very beautiful.
第五部分： 根据所给汉语提示完成句子（每空一词，共5 分）
76. 他的身高接近一米九。 他远高于他的同学。
He is nearly 1.9 meters tall. He ______ ______all his classmates.
他有可能已经不辞而别了吗？
Is there any ____ ______ he has left without saying goodbye
78. 你可以借阅任何一本你喜欢的书。
You can borrow ____ _____ you like.
警察正在审问一名与谋杀案有关的女人。
The police are questioning a woman ____ _____ _____ the murder.
这对夫妇和睦相处，他们从没有任何事情争吵。
The couple live _____ ______ _____ each other: they never quarrel about anything.
第六部分：任务型阅读（共5 小题；每小题1分，满分5 分）
请阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填一个单词。
Sometimes we can get so caught up in the stress and worry of our personal lives that our minds become too confused to operate effectively. This is especially dangerous in a test-taking situation. After hours of reading and studying, our brains can lock up in a state of overload.
In a stressful situation it's often a must to clear your mind completely to allow your brain to refresh itself and recover all of its functions. But when you're tense, clearing your mind isn't so easy! Try this relaxation technique （技巧）if you think your brain has seized up from information overload.
1. Set aside at least five minutes for quiet "clearing" time. If you're at school, see if you can put your head down somewhere or find an empty room or quiet space. If necessary, set a watch (or phone) alarm or ask a friend to tap you on the shoulder at a given time.
2. Think of a time or place that puts you into a complete state of peace. This place will vary from person to person. Have you ever sat on the beach watching the waves come in and realized you've "zoned out" for a while This is the sort of experience you're looking for. Other experiences that make us zone out could be: Sitting in the dark and staring at Christmas tree lights—remember how peaceful that feels
3. Cover your eyes and go to your "place". If you are at school preparing for a test before class, you may simply rest your elbows on the desk and put your hands over your eyes. For some people, it may not be a good idea to put your head down. (You might fall asleep!)
Don't let any thoughts disturb your mind. As soon as you start to think about a test problem, clear away the thought and concentrate on your peaceful place.
4. Keep awake! Remember, this is not nap time. The point here is to refresh your brain. After five or ten minutes of clearing time, take a short walk or take a drink of water to re-energize your mind and body. Stay relaxed and resist the urge to think about the things that are stressing you out. Don't let your brain go back to freeze-out.
Now go on with your test or study session refreshed and ready!
__81_: How to clear your mind to stay relaxed
Present situation ●We are stuck in stress and worried about our personal lives, stopping our brains working effectively.●If you feel stressed, it's often 82 to clear your mind to leave your brain refreshed.
Approaches to clearing your mind 1. Set aside at least five minutes for quiet "clearing" time.●When at school, see if you can put your head down somewhere or stay in a quiet space.●If necessary, set a watch (or phone) alarm or ask a friend to tap you on the shoulder at a given time.
2. Think of a time or place allowing you to feel completely 83 .●This place will vary from person to person.
3. Cover your eyes and go to your "place".●When making 84 for a test at school, you could cover your eyes with your hands to have a rest.●Avoid putting your head down, or you will fall asleep.●Make sure not to be 85 by any thoughts and concentrate on your place.
4. Keep awake!●Clearing time does not mean nap time.●Stay relaxed and avoid the things that made you stressed out.
Conclusion It's time you continued your test or study session refreshed and ready!
第七部分: 书面表达（20分）
上周你班同学就高中生是否应该网上交友这一话题进行讨论。对此同学们意见不一。请你用英语写一篇短文，介绍你们同学的不同观点,并表达自己的看法。
(1)赞成的理由：广交朋友、可自由表达思想、利于外语学习；
(2)反对的理由：浪费时间、影响学习、可能上当受骗；
(3)你的看法。
要求：词数为120左右。
参考词汇：上当受骗be cheated
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赣榆一中高一年级第三次月考答案
听力答案
1—5 ABCAA 6—10 BCAAC 11—15 ABCCB 16—20 CABBC
单选： 21—30 CBDAC； DABDA
完形填空：31—40 DCDAB DCAAB 41--50 BADCB DCACB
阅读理解 A：51—53DBD B: 54—57 DACD C:58—61 BCDC D: 62—65 DBCA
第四部分：选择适当的词（组）填空，并根据需要使用适当的形式。（共10分）
66. reflected on 67.spotted 68.put on 69 occurred to 70.length 71. took charge of 72 convincing 73. .making their way to 74 .in case 75. Surrounded
第五部分： 根据所给汉语提示完成句子（每空一词，共5 分）
76.towers over 77. possibility that 78. whichever book 79. in connection with 80. in harmony with
第六部分：任务型阅读（共5 小题；每小题1分，满分5 分）
81 . Title 82 . necessary 83. peaceful 84 preparations 85 . disturbed
第七部分: 书面表达Last week, our class had a heated discussion about whether it is good for senior students to make friends online. Opinions on this topic vary from person to person.
Some students in favour of it say the Internet is a great place where people make friends. Chatting on line, students can express their feelings more freely, and even get help with their foreign language studies.
However，others hold the view that making friends on line is a waste of time, which should be spent more meaningfully on study .Besides, some students get cheated on line.
It is my opinion that students should place their study, health and safety before other things. As for friendship, we can readily find it in our classmates and other people around us.
附：听力文稿
Text 1
M: Um, I’m looking for Harrods department store. (1) Do you know where that is
W: Hmm…where is Harrods I think it’s on the other side of town. I think it’s near Westminster Station.
Text 2
M: I’m going for a hike today up in the mountain. Do you want to come with me, or does your ankle still hurt
W: Not anymore. It’s not completely recovered, but as long as we stick to flat ground, it should be okay. I just started walking on it again. (2)
Text 3
W: What are you kids whispering about back there Anything you want to tell the class
M: No, ma’am. I’m sorry. We were trying to pay attention, but I didn’t know what page you were on. (3)
W: Maybe you should move up closer to the front. I’ve written the page numbers on the board.
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W: The cats need to be fed every day, and the plants should be watered once a week.
M: I’ll be there, don’t worry. (4) I’ll even collect your mail a couple of times for you while you’re gone.
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M: Are you able to respond to reports that the person involved in the theft worked for the bank
W: We cannot confirm or deny those reports. (5) However, we are working closely with the police on this matter, and will update you when we have more details.
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M: This is great coffee!
W: I agree. It’s from Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee.
M: Really Coffee is from Africa
W: Yes, it is. I learned a lot about coffee when I was traveling in Kenya last year. (6) Did you know that Kenya is famous for producing some of the highest-quality coffee in the world
M: No, I didn’t know that. Do many Kenyans work in the coffee industry
W: Yes…more than six million, in fact.
M: Wow. I’ve always wanted to go to Africa, especially Nigeria. I’d love to see some pictures from your trip! (7)
W: You’re in luck. I have a few photos right here on my smart phone. (7)
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W: Professor Wilson, can I ask you something (9)
M: Sure.
W: What I’d like to do for my survey project is to interview three people. (8) Would that be OK Because in class, you said a survey is usually done with a large number of people.
M: That’s right, it is. But tell me about your idea.
W: My idea is to interview three people in my host family. There’s a grandmother who has a lot of opinions about life. I want to compare what she says with what the mother and the daughter say. Would that be all right
M: It’s a start. Why don’t you prepare a list of questions — maybe five or six, but no more than ten — for your interviews (10) When you’ve done that, show me the list, and we’ll go from there.
W: All right. I’ll work on it tonight. (10) Thanks for the advice.
M: You’re welcome.
Text 8 (第11题为总结题)
M: So, what are your thoughts on the two applicants
W: I thought they were both strong. It’s going to be a tough decision.
M: Well, let’s look at their advantages and disadvantages.
W: Good idea. I feel that Eric, on the plus side, is a good team player and is also highly independent. (12) On the downside, he doesn’t seem very excited to work here.
M: I would agree. Mark, on the other hand, seems very hard-working. My main concern is that he may lack independence, (13) and therefore need more direction from his boss.
W: Who do you think has better skills as a manager
M: Well, Mark certainly seems like a good organizer and planner, but I think Eric would be better at leading and taking control.
W: I am not so sure. I agree that Eric would lead well. As we said, he appears less excited to work here. It’s hard to inspire others if you’re not like that yourself.
M: Good point. Let’s sleep on it and we’ll make a decision tomorrow.
Text 9
W: You don’t seem to be in a good mood this morning. (14) What happened
M: We had a power failure at home last night.
W: Why was that Did anyone in your family do anything wrong
M: You got it. It was my father.
W: What happened to your father
M: You see, we’d just had our dinner. My mother was washing the dinner things with the dishwasher. And the air conditioner was on. I was in my room watching a wonderful football game on TV. Then all of a sudden, all the lights went out and all the electrical equipment shut off. (14)
W: What was your father doing at that time
M: He wanted to heat his coffee in the microwave oven. The power went out immediately after he turned the oven on. (15) And then it was dark all over. The whole family turned into a mess.
W: I remember there is a repairman living in your neighborhood, right (16)
M: Yes. Luckily, he happened to be at home. He came and fixed it up. (16) But half an hour had passed before he finished the work. I had missed a lot of the game. (14)
W: It was really an annoying experience for a big fan of sports like you. But cheer up, there is going to be a basketball final this evening. I hope you won’t miss it.
Text 10
For today’s weather, we have an interesting day in the forecast. Don’t let the clear skies and mild temperatures fool you; today is going to bring a variety of weather conditions. For now, we have clear skies, light wind from the south, and temperatures in the mid-70s. (17) So, you won’t have problems on your way to work. Temperatures will rise from 74 to 82 degrees through the early morning, with sunny skies. (18) That’s all going to change around 9:30, when a cold front will lower temperatures quickly. Look at that temperature drop on the map: we’ll go from 82 to 63 in a short time. Strong winds from the north will cause the weather to change soon, and we’re expecting heavy rain and winds of 60 to 70 miles per hour. These winds will affect folks at the northern edge of the city. (19) If you live in this area, you’ll want to make sure your cars are in the garage and your house is secure. Of course, it’s important for those in the south of the city to pay attention, too, as these storms could easily reach you an hour later. And those in nearby towns should pay attention, too, as the weather is always changing. To keep up with the latest weather news, go to our website and sign up for text messages from us. You’ll receive messages on your cell phone with warnings and weather maps. (20)
