江苏省泗阳重点中学2022届高三12月联考英语试卷（Word版含答案，无听力音频含文字材料）
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英 语 试 卷
（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）
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，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 happened to the man today at school
A. He fought with someone.
B. He didn’t join in the fight.
C. He made a big fire.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Book a room. B. Pay Mr Stephen a visit. C. Invite the woman to dinner.
3. How much money did the man lend the woman in all
A. $70. B. $80. C. $100.
4. How is the weather in the mountains
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
5. When did the woman learn to draw
A. During her childhood.
B. During her years at college.
C. During her years in high school.
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至7题。
6. What is wrong with the jacket
A. It is large in size. B. Its sleeves are short. C. It has a little dirt on it.
7. What does the man offer to do
A. Reduce the price. B. Check the jacket. C. Find another jacket.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What gift will Jennifer prepare
A. A handbag. B. Coffee beans. C. A travel package.
9. What does the man want to do
A. Surf the Internet. B. Go out for a drive. C. Shop in the downtown.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son. C. Father and daughter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to get to San Francisco quickly.
B. How to take public transportation.
C. How to use Google Maps.
12. How long is the drive into the city
A. 45 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
13. What is the man most concerned about
A. Calling Joan. B. Being on time. C. Having something to eat.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Giving suggestions. B. Offering information. C. Asking for help.
15. What does the woman think of her father
A. Stubborn. B. Understanding. C. Warm-hearted.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Give up acting. B. Talk with her father. C. Take her father to the show.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the deadline for entries
A. August 31st. B. October 15th. C. November 1st.
18. What is the topic of this year
A. The Future. B. Cities. C. The World.
19. What will be given to the competitors
A. A poster. B. A certificate. C. A photo.
20. What is the prize for the school winner
A. Pictures of England. B. Books from a writer. C. Lessons with an artist.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Choosing a university
Kazumi
My main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldn't decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. I've always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.
Vladimir
I love maths. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I needn't have worried because in the end I didn't have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.
Osvaldo
One of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organizing the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.
Maria
When the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.
21. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university 220127
A. Kazumi B. Maria C. Osvaldo D. Vladimir
22. Why did Osvaldo choose his university
A. He found the courses affordable.
B. His university offered excellent accommodation.
C. He was won over by the university's reputation.
D. His university sold itself more convincingly.
23. What do we know about Maria
A. She takes great interest in community service.
B. She made her choice from the very beginning.
C. She feels a sense of belonging at her university.
D. She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others.220127
B
Alice In Wonderland is my favorite story. And acting is my number one passion.
At my old school, Poulsbo Elementary, I’d starred in every play from third grade on. Before that, gymnastics was my thing. But then I played my first role as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan. And after that, back flips just couldn’t compare.
So when my sixth-grade teacher, Mrs Pearson announced during my first week at Newland Elementary that we’d be performing Alice in Wonderland for the school play, I practically screamed out loud with excitement. I’d always wanted to play the role of Alice! In the story, Alice went down a rabbit hole where weird (怪异的) things happened. Somehow I could relate to her more than ever now that I was going to a new school.
When Mrs Pearson announced that I would act as one of the hedgehogs (刺猬) in the play, my stomach started to ache! The hedgehogs had no lines but just got hit with mallets (木槌) and then disappeared! But I clapped along with everyone else and pasted a fake smile on my face. Maybe I should just go back to gymnastics and forget all about acting.
Tyler and Ella were the other two hedgehogs. When we were outside the classroom, Ella had one hand against the wall and appeared to be doing ballet warmups. “I really wanted to be the Queen of Hearts,” said Ella. She raised her left leg so that it was almost parallel to her body.
“Yeah, I wanted to be the Cheshire Cat,” said Tyler. He twirled (旋转127) around with his hands clasped together above his head. Both of them seemed like good dancers.
Suddenly I had an idea.
My heart was pounding crazily. But at least I didn’t have a stomachache anymore.
The first rehearsal finally came. Then came our cue.
“One...two...three,” with the hedgehog costumes, we ran onstage in a line, steps synchronized (同步) and arms waving together. We stopped in front of the Queen of Hearts and curtsied (127屈膝). She was so surprised that she almost forgot her next line.
The Queen took her mallet and aimed at Hedgehog #1—Ella. When the mallet touched her, Ella spun and jumped across the stage using moves from Ballet. “Wow,” said everyone.
The mallet came down on Hedgehog #2—Tyler. Tyler glided across the stage doing a Sideways Moonwalk. “Aah,” said the cast, even louder than before.
The Queen looked excited as she prepared to hit Hedgehog #3—me. When the mallet tapped me, I did three back flips. Everyone erupted into applause.
The three of us looked at each other. We knew we managed to surprise everyone by making small parts cool.
I still miss my friends in Poulsbo. But Seattle feels a lot less like the rabbit hole now, and a lot more like home.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first 3 paragraphs
A. She was eager for the leading role. B. She favored gymnastics over acting.
C. She had the same experience as Alice. D. She performed back flips in Peter Pan.
25. What did the author think of her new role as a hedgehog
A. Amazing. B. Unusual. C. Unacceptable. D. Traditional.
26. What does the underlined phrase “an idea” refer to
A. A costume design for the roles. B. A surprise for the audience.
C. A trick for dancing. D. A cure for stomachache.
27. What does the last paragraph imply
A. Nothing weird happens in Seattle. B. Her childhood friends are visiting her.
C. She has got used to the new school life. D. She became popular after that performance.
C
Assassin (暗杀者) bugs live up to their name. The insects expertly hunt and feed upon other small invertebrates (无脊椎动物127), giving them a poisonous bite. Some species even hunt spiders and use a strange trick to gain the upper hand.
Using their antennae (触须), assassin bugs tap spiders, which appears to confuse them long enough to let the bugs make a poisonous strike, researchers reported on September 29. The findings provide insight into some of the complex hunting tactics that predators (捕食性动物) evolve when targeting dangerous prey (猎物) .
Assassin bugs spend their lives in a place most insects avoid: spider webs. The bugs silently creep along the spider’s silk, taking care to make their movements seem harmless before violently killing the web’s architect, seizing the spiders with their front legs and injecting them with poison.
While watching two species of assassin bugs hunt spiders, ecologists Anne Wignall and Fernando Soley took note of the bugs’ habit of lightly knocking their antennae on spiders once the bugs were within striking distance.
“It struck us early on that tapping prey was a really strange thing to do,” says Wignall. Spiders could easily defend themselves and kill the bugs. “Watching the bugs spend so much time and effort on avoiding detection, only to practically tap the spiders on the shoulder was absolutely fascinating.”
To figure out why the bugs tap, Wignall and Soley tested the behavior of 30 spiders in the laboratory. The researchers copied the bugs’ antennae tapping by gently brushing the spiders’ leg with a dog hair. After the tapping, the team measured the spiders’ responses to movements on the web, copying a struggling insect.
Tapped spiders were far less aggressive than those that weren’t tapped, fully ignoring the movements four times as often. Tapped spiders also attacked about 25 percent as often as their untapped counterparts.
Wignall thinks that the assassin bugs are reducing spiders’ aggression levels by imitating the types of physical touch that these spiders experience near fellow spiders. “Whenever they do come across another spider, it’s usually because it’s a close relative in the nest, or a potential mate. Both of them are situations in which aggression would not be a good idea,” she says.
Zoologist Ond ej Michálek, who was not involved with the study, says that the researchers have a “completely valid theory.” Many spiders avoid cannibalism (127同类相食) by using special touch signals that could be copied by skilful predators, thus tricking the spiders, he says.
28. What is unusual about assassin bugs
A. Their bite is poisonous B. Their movements make little noise
C. They don’t avoid spiders’ webs D. They kill their prey violently
29. What surprised Wignall about the bugs’ behavior
A.They deliberately touched the spiders B. They were able to defend themselves
C. They used a great deal of time and effort D. They were able to kill the spiders
30. Why do the bugs tap the spiders
A. They are keen on physical touch B. They are pretending to be spiders
C. They usually stay alone D. They are looking for a mate
31. What is the best title for the passage
A. Why assassin bugs tap their prey B. Why animals use complex hunting tactics
C. Assassin bugs have a poisonous bite D. Assassin bugs--a dangerous predator
D
Britain’s meat industry on Friday warned that an upcoming shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) could cause massive disruption (中断) to food supplies within two weeks.
The gas is used to stun (昏迷wwpqwu)animals before being killed, in the vacuum packing of food products to extend their shelf life, and to put the fizz into beer, cider and soft drinks. It is also required for some medical procedures and used in the nuclear and semi-conductor industries.
Britain’s food supply chain, already suffering from a severe shortage of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) drivers and the impact of Brexit and COVID-19, is heavily reliant on fertiliser producers for CO2 which is a by-product of their production process. However, two of the largest fertiliser producers, Norway’s Yara YAR.OL and rival CF Industries Holdings CF.N, have restrained production due to a sudden increase in natural gas prices, which has in turn started to dry up CO2 supplies.
Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), said that once current stocks of the gas run out, some meat companies will have to stop taking animals and close production lines, leading to a logjam of animals back to the farms. “We already have this situation in the pig industry which is now facing the disruption prospect of a humane killing on farms,” he said. The BMPA is persuading Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng to help support UK CO2 production in the short term.
“We are monitoring this situation closely and are in regular contact with the food and farming organizations and industry, to help them manage the current situation,” said a UK government spokesperson. “The UK benefits from having access to highly diverse sources of gas supply to ensure households, businesses and heavy industry get the energy they need at a fair price.”
32. What’s the direct cause of the CO2 shortage this year
A. A government policy. B. An infectious disease.
C. Transportation failure. D. Cost rise.
33. What does the underlined word “logjam” mean in paragraph 4
A. Bottleneck. B. Promise. C. Failure. D. Recovery.
34. What measure may the UK government take
A. To close production lines. B. To stop marketing animals.
C. To limit the drinks wholesale. D. To explore more gas supplies.
35. What may be the suitable title for the passage
A. Diverse Applications of CO2 B. CO2 Shortage Hit Food Supplies
C. Efforts Taken to Produce CO2 D. The Future of Britain’s Meat Industry
第二节 七选五（共5小题；毎小题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。
Do you find it easy to start books but struggle to finish them Does your TBR (to-be-read) list overwhelm you
This happened to me in February. I had 10 books on my currently-reading list. Despite this, I was tempted to start a new book every three to four days. 36 . But this time, I figured the problem is with me and not with the books I am reading. With so many half-read books waiting to be finished, I was overwhelmed.
37 . For this, I systematically created a framework that allowed me to finish 4 of these books in 10 days. Mind you, I did this with a 9-hour day job and some writing on the side too.
The first thing I did was declutter (清理wwpqwu) my TBR list. 38 . So I just picked books I wanted to finish and abandoned the rest. As hard as it seemed, dropping some books out of reading list actually created a much-needed space for me to focus on one book at a time and finish it.
Another way I tried is to avoid the SOS Trap. SOS refers to people repeatedly leaving their current pursuits for a newer pursuit. It is easy to get carried with SOS in reading too. You’re reading a book, and you spot another one you’re tempted to start reading. 39 . To escape the reader’s SOS trap, I committed to one book at a time before starting a new one.
I also used James Altucher’s day analysis technique to analyze my day. With the help of a data usage app, I figured out how much time I spent unnecessarily on the web. 40 . By sticking to this routine, I finished a long-pending book in three days.
A. This is exactly how our reading list piles up
B. Starting March, I decided to get back on track
C. I cut some of this time and devoted it to reading
D. It helped me focus and progress more efficiently
E. The sight of too many books in the list was overwhelming
F. To start again, I searched the Internet for professional advice
G. Sometimes the book itself is so boring that it is difficult to finish it
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When people find out my son Sam is a competitive mathlete, they usually ask if my husband and I are “math people”. The answer is definitely not. But sometimes I 41 I was a math person so I could help him or at least give him better advice.
Ninth grade was 42 for Sam. He left the world of middle school math, where he was kind of a big fish, and started swimming with the high school kids. To 43 a competition, he took multiple practice tests, which he didn’t do as well as he had hoped. Ultimately, he was 44 by a math camp he’d applied to. He looked somewhat depressed and 45 , murmuring to me, “I just feel like the whole year has been a waste.”
I may not know a lot about math, but I know how Sam feels. As a writer, how many days even months have I “ 46 ” writing the same scene over and over again Writing a 47 sometimes feels like two steps forward, one step back. 48 I gradually learn to face and accept the repetition in writing. Whatever the 49 , enjoying the process is enough for me.
“You may currently be 50 and frustrated with your failure, but it’s not going to stay like this forever, that is, unless you don’t accept or do nothing to change it,” I said.
He seemed to have understood a little, but shrugged, “I feel like everyone else did better than me.” I walked up to him and 51 him on the shoulder affectionately, “ It’s normal that we can’t 52 the outcome and devoting time and energy to something with no guarantee of its success is risky and terrifying.”
I was trying to teach Sam something that had taken me a lifetime to learn: how to 53 difficulty, disappointment and rejection, how to commit yourself to something because it’s worth your while, not because you’re certain you’ll 54 . Advanced mathematics, a novel—maybe they are not that different 55 .
And you don’t need to be a math person to know that.
41. A. think B. wish C. claim D. admit
42. A. smooth B. tough C. fascinating D. normal
43. A. fight for B. search for C. prepare for D. allow for
44. A. accepted B. rejected C. convinced D. estimated
45. A. disappointed B. bored C. awkward D. confused
46. A. contributed B. paid C. employed D. wasted
47. A. poem B. song C. comment D. novel
48. A. Instead B. But C. Thus D. And
49. A. result B. condition C. benefit D. expense
50. A. insisting B. attempting C. struggling D. proving
51. A. shook B. patted C. struck D. grasped
52. A. control B. offer C. search D. challenge
53. A. give away B. make up C. push through D. put out
54. A. fail B. occupy C. change D. succeed
55. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. of all
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
China launched a large robotic spacecraft on Nov 24 at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province (56)_____________(task) it with landing on the moon and bringing back lunar samples. The heavy-lift carrier rocket, the biggest and mightiest launch vehicle in China, lifted its 20-story-tall body and soared(升空) skyward, leaving many spectators in awe and (57)_____________(excite). Chang'e 5 (58)_____________(fly) in the trajectory for several days and made some correction operations before conducting a key braking maneuver (刹车操作wwpqwu) to avoid (59)_____________(accident) flying past the moon. After (60)_____________(it) arrival in lunar orbit, the probe separated into two parts: the orbiter-reentry capsule combination and the lander-ascender combination. The landing combination used a drill (61)_____________(obtain) underground rocks from 2 meters beneath the surface and a mechanical arm to gather surface dirt. All collection and packing processes finished much sooner (62)_____________expected for everything proceeded smoothly, according to the China National Space Administration. And lunar samples, weighing (63)_____________total of 1,731 grams, were brought back from the moon on Dec 17, which made China the third nation (64)_____________brought samples back from the moon (65)_____________the United States and the former Soviet Union.
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）
高中生活即将结束，你有什么难忘的经历要跟大家分享吗？请以此为题，写一篇短文，内容包括：
1.描写一次难忘的经历；
2.谈谈这次经历对你的影响。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.文中不可出现有关个人的真实信息；
3题目已为你写好。
An Unforgettable Experience
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第二节 读后续写（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。
A freezing downpour washed the street in front of the small-town bar. I sat gazing into the watery darkness, alone as usual. I had been in that old bar for half an hour, quietly drinking, when my thoughtful eyes finally focused on a medium-sized lump (一团) in a puddle (水洼) a hundred feet away. For another ten minutes, I looked out through the window trying to decide if the lump was an animal or just something.
The night before, a German dog named Shep had come into the bar begging for potato chips. He was starving and just the size of the lump in the puddle. Why should a dog lie in a cold puddle in the freezing rain I asked myself. The answer was simple: Either it wasn’t a dog, or it was, he was too weak to get up.
The wound in my right shoulder ached all the way down my fingers. I didn’t want to go out in the storm. Hey, it wasn’t my dog. It was just a stray on a cold rainy night, a lonely drifter (流浪者). So was I, I thought, as I tossed (扔) down what was left of my drink and headed out the door.
He was lying in the three inches of water. When I touched him, he didn’t move. I thought he was dead. I put my hands around his chest and raised him to his feet. He stood unsteadily, and his head hung like a weight at the end of his neck. His floppy ears were just hairless pieces of flesh dotted with open sores (伤口).
“Come on, Shep,” I said, leading him to a corner next to the bar, where he lay on the cold cement and closed his eyes. A block away I could see the lights of a late-night convenience store. It was still open. I bought three cans of dog food and fed him. He couldn’t swallow but poorly look at me. He was dying!
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。
The local vet (兽医) was still at his office, so I loaded the poor creature into a taxi and headed there. Three days later, when I opened the door of the vet’s, Shep welcomed me with wild enthusiasm.
英语答案
一、听力
1-5 ABCCB 6-10 CABCA 11-15 ACCAA 16-20 BAABC
二、阅读理解
21-23 DDC 24-27ACBC 28-31CABA 32-35 DADB
三、七选五
36-40 GBEAC
四、完形填空
41-45 BBCBA 46-50 DDBAC 51-55 BACDA
五、语法填空wwpqwu
56. tasking 57. excitement/excited 58. flew 59. accidentally 60. its
61. to obtain 62. than 63. a 64. that 65. after
六、书面表达 应用文
An Unforgettable Experience
There are many wonderful memories during my three years’ school life. And I would like to say something about an unforgettable experience.
When I was in Senior II, I got a chance to study in the UK for three months as an exchange student. What impressed me most was the various activities in and after class. We had group discussions and played games with classmates to enjoy the cultural diversity. I developed a deep friendship with many UK students from varied backgrounds, which helped me understand the country better.
Through the three months’ study, not only did I get to know the cultural differences, but I also learned how to cooperate with others.
读后续写
Possible version:
The local vet was still at his office, so I loaded the poor creature into a taxi and headed there. After a quick check on the poor dog, the vet shook his head with regret. He promised me he would try his utmost but Shep was unlikely to get through it unless there is a miracle. While the vet treated the sores carefully, I tried to drop water in his mouth and fed him with food bit by bit. I never gave up hope of getting him saved. Many times I would caress his neck, whispering into his ears to encourage him to hold on. He was so weak that he had to stay in the vet’s.
Three days later, when I opened the door of the vet’s, Shep welcomed me with wild enthusiasm. He wagged his tail from left to right as if to say “Thank you”. He was gaining strength and improving for the better. Tears filling my eyes, I knew all our efforts were worthwhile. Soon, the dog recovered from severe sores and I adopted him and took him home. Once in a while, I would go to that bar with Shep, a drink for myself and a serve of potato chips for him. What would have happened if I hadn’t stepped out on that stormy night Care and kindness really made a difference, to both of us.
Text 1
W: How was school today Your teacher called me this afternoon.
M: The same as always, Mom. Oh, there was one thing. I got in a big fight.
Text 2
M: Is Mr Stephen in his room, please He has called to see me after the dinner.
W: If he is in, his key will be here. Yes, Sir. Room 202. He is in his room. Would you like to ring up first, Sir
Text 3
W: Here is twenty dollars for you. How much do I still owe you now
M: You paid me twenty last week, and fifty the week before, so... now you still owe me ten dollars.
Text 4
W: What’s the weather like in your city, Grandpa
M: It’s raining, my dear. But the sky is clear in the west. I think the rain will stop soon.
W: Oh. It’s snowing here in the mountains.
Text 5
M: When did you learn to draw like that Did you take lessons when you were a kid
W: No, I learned it in college during the summer. I thought about taking an art class in high school, but at the time I was too busy to handle many lessons.
Text 6
W: I love this jacket! Do you have another one just like it
M: I’m afraid that’s the last one we have on medium. Is there something wrong with it
W: There’s a little dirt on the left shoulder. But I really like it a lot!
M: Well, if you buy the jacket as it is, then I can offer you a reduced price. How does a 20% discount sound
W: That’s OK then.
Text 7
M: Jennifer, Mother’s Day is just a week’s time away. Have you figured out what to buy for mom this year
W: Yes. Since mom has fallen in love with drinking coffee, I’ll buy her some coffee beans this year.
M: So when will you go downtown I want to pick a handbag for mom this year.
W: I’m not going downtown for the gift. I’ll just visit and buy coffee beans on it. It has coffee beans from all over the world, including Peru, Brazil, Papua New Guinea and more.
M: Well, I don’t want to pick a handbag on the Internet. Then I’ll ask dad if he can drive me downtown.
Text 8
W: How long will it take to drive into the city
M: Well, according to Google Maps, we’ll reach San Francisco at 7:00 pm.
W: What ! That’s an hour and a half from now.
M: Well, traffic is awful.
W: Do you have an APP that can help us get there faster I don’t want to be late!
M: I have a lot of APPs on my phone. Unfortunately, I don’t have one that gets rid of traffic.
W: Maybe we should take the train instead… That should take 45 minutes.
M: No way. It’s rush hour, so we may not even get on the first few trains. It could end up taking longer.
W: All right. Well, I’ll call Joan and tell her we’ll be late. But let’s get going!
M: OK, if you think we should… But let me grab some food for the road. That’s the most important thing!
Text 9
M: Judy, you look sad. What’s up
W: Jack, I just talked to my father. He’s making me quit the play at the Grand Hall. Acting is everything to me, but he doesn’t know that. And he has never asked me what I want.
M: Have you ever told him what you just told me About your strong feelings about acting You ever show him that
W: I can’t talk to him that way.
M: You are trying to be a good daughter, but you have to talk to him. You have to show him who you are and what is in your heart
W: I know what he’ll say. He’ll just tell me to put it out of my mind.
M: You need to prove your love of acting with your determination. What about the play
W: The show is tomorrow night.
M: Well, you have to talk to him before tomorrow night.
W: Isn’t there an easier way
M: No.
W: Well, I’ll try. Thanks.
Text 10
Thanks for calling our competition hotline. We have all the information you need to enter this exciting painting competition. The most important date for you to remember is the one you have to send in your paintings by — that’s the thirty-first of August. We need them all in by that date because the winning paintings will be in a show held from October 15th to November 1st at the School of Arts. The next important bit of information is the topic for the competition. Last year’s topic of “Cities” was very successful. This year we’d like to see paintings showing your ideas on the subject of “The Future”. Think about your world, your family and home — how might it look one hundred years from now Unfortunately, we can’t return your paintings but to show that you’ve entered, all of you will receive a certificate. It’ll look great on your bedroom wall next to your posters and photos. We welcome entries from school groups, so make sure you tell your teacher about the competition. Schools can win a special course with Barry Wells. He’s an artist from Australia, who’s produced pictures for many children’s story books sold here in England. He’ll be doing classes in how to draw cartoons.
Good luck and happy painting!
（考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分）
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，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 happened to the man today at school
A. He fought with someone.
B. He didn’t join in the fight.
C. He made a big fire.
2. What does the man want to do
A. Book a room. B. Pay Mr Stephen a visit. C. Invite the woman to dinner.
3. How much money did the man lend the woman in all
A. $70. B. $80. C. $100.
4. How is the weather in the mountains
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Snowy.
5. When did the woman learn to draw
A. During her childhood.
B. During her years at college.
C. During her years in high school.
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至7题。
6. What is wrong with the jacket
A. It is large in size. B. Its sleeves are short. C. It has a little dirt on it.
7. What does the man offer to do
A. Reduce the price. B. Check the jacket. C. Find another jacket.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What gift will Jennifer prepare
A. A handbag. B. Coffee beans. C. A travel package.
9. What does the man want to do
A. Surf the Internet. B. Go out for a drive. C. Shop in the downtown.
10. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son. C. Father and daughter.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to get to San Francisco quickly.
B. How to take public transportation.
C. How to use Google Maps.
12. How long is the drive into the city
A. 45 minutes. B. 60 minutes. C. 90 minutes.
13. What is the man most concerned about
A. Calling Joan. B. Being on time. C. Having something to eat.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is the man doing
A. Giving suggestions. B. Offering information. C. Asking for help.
15. What does the woman think of her father
A. Stubborn. B. Understanding. C. Warm-hearted.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Give up acting. B. Talk with her father. C. Take her father to the show.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When is the deadline for entries
A. August 31st. B. October 15th. C. November 1st.
18. What is the topic of this year
A. The Future. B. Cities. C. The World.
19. What will be given to the competitors
A. A poster. B. A certificate. C. A photo.
20. What is the prize for the school winner
A. Pictures of England. B. Books from a writer. C. Lessons with an artist.
第二部分：阅读理解（共两小节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，共37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Choosing a university
Kazumi
My main reason for coming here was the Human Rights course. When I was at school I couldn't decide whether I wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, but having decided to be a lawyer, I then had to choose which first degree I should take before starting law school in another city. I've always wanted to help people and I figured that taking Human Rights would allow me to learn about how I can make a real difference in the world.
Vladimir
I love maths. I was torn between two possibilities: I could become an engineer and apply maths at a practical level. Or I could become a maths teacher. I needn't have worried because in the end I didn't have to choose! I got everything I wanted thanks to my university, which will qualify me to be a high school teacher while gaining a general engineering degree at the same time.
Osvaldo
One of the reasons I chose this university was because of the effort that they put into organizing the open day. The lecturers and current students provide an enthusiastic overview of their courses and of life in the city. This was in contrast to other universities I visited, which just let their reputation do the talking. Although I chose not to live on campus, the rooms there seemed comfortable and very reasonably priced.
Maria
When the time came to select the university, I had three possibilities, but I still could not decide. So it was time to schedule campus tours. They all had their advantages, but this place instantly appealed to me. As soon as I arrived, I was struck by the smiles everyone gave me. What I value most here is the feeling that I am part of a supportive community.
21. Who can obtain a double qualification from his or her university 220127
A. Kazumi B. Maria C. Osvaldo D. Vladimir
22. Why did Osvaldo choose his university
A. He found the courses affordable.
B. His university offered excellent accommodation.
C. He was won over by the university's reputation.
D. His university sold itself more convincingly.
23. What do we know about Maria
A. She takes great interest in community service.
B. She made her choice from the very beginning.
C. She feels a sense of belonging at her university.
D. She was hoping to pass on knowledge to others.220127
B
Alice In Wonderland is my favorite story. And acting is my number one passion.
At my old school, Poulsbo Elementary, I’d starred in every play from third grade on. Before that, gymnastics was my thing. But then I played my first role as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan. And after that, back flips just couldn’t compare.
So when my sixth-grade teacher, Mrs Pearson announced during my first week at Newland Elementary that we’d be performing Alice in Wonderland for the school play, I practically screamed out loud with excitement. I’d always wanted to play the role of Alice! In the story, Alice went down a rabbit hole where weird (怪异的) things happened. Somehow I could relate to her more than ever now that I was going to a new school.
When Mrs Pearson announced that I would act as one of the hedgehogs (刺猬) in the play, my stomach started to ache! The hedgehogs had no lines but just got hit with mallets (木槌) and then disappeared! But I clapped along with everyone else and pasted a fake smile on my face. Maybe I should just go back to gymnastics and forget all about acting.
Tyler and Ella were the other two hedgehogs. When we were outside the classroom, Ella had one hand against the wall and appeared to be doing ballet warmups. “I really wanted to be the Queen of Hearts,” said Ella. She raised her left leg so that it was almost parallel to her body.
“Yeah, I wanted to be the Cheshire Cat,” said Tyler. He twirled (旋转127) around with his hands clasped together above his head. Both of them seemed like good dancers.
Suddenly I had an idea.
My heart was pounding crazily. But at least I didn’t have a stomachache anymore.
The first rehearsal finally came. Then came our cue.
“One...two...three,” with the hedgehog costumes, we ran onstage in a line, steps synchronized (同步) and arms waving together. We stopped in front of the Queen of Hearts and curtsied (127屈膝). She was so surprised that she almost forgot her next line.
The Queen took her mallet and aimed at Hedgehog #1—Ella. When the mallet touched her, Ella spun and jumped across the stage using moves from Ballet. “Wow,” said everyone.
The mallet came down on Hedgehog #2—Tyler. Tyler glided across the stage doing a Sideways Moonwalk. “Aah,” said the cast, even louder than before.
The Queen looked excited as she prepared to hit Hedgehog #3—me. When the mallet tapped me, I did three back flips. Everyone erupted into applause.
The three of us looked at each other. We knew we managed to surprise everyone by making small parts cool.
I still miss my friends in Poulsbo. But Seattle feels a lot less like the rabbit hole now, and a lot more like home.
24. What can we learn about the author from the first 3 paragraphs
A. She was eager for the leading role. B. She favored gymnastics over acting.
C. She had the same experience as Alice. D. She performed back flips in Peter Pan.
25. What did the author think of her new role as a hedgehog
A. Amazing. B. Unusual. C. Unacceptable. D. Traditional.
26. What does the underlined phrase “an idea” refer to
A. A costume design for the roles. B. A surprise for the audience.
C. A trick for dancing. D. A cure for stomachache.
27. What does the last paragraph imply
A. Nothing weird happens in Seattle. B. Her childhood friends are visiting her.
C. She has got used to the new school life. D. She became popular after that performance.
C
Assassin (暗杀者) bugs live up to their name. The insects expertly hunt and feed upon other small invertebrates (无脊椎动物127), giving them a poisonous bite. Some species even hunt spiders and use a strange trick to gain the upper hand.
Using their antennae (触须), assassin bugs tap spiders, which appears to confuse them long enough to let the bugs make a poisonous strike, researchers reported on September 29. The findings provide insight into some of the complex hunting tactics that predators (捕食性动物) evolve when targeting dangerous prey (猎物) .
Assassin bugs spend their lives in a place most insects avoid: spider webs. The bugs silently creep along the spider’s silk, taking care to make their movements seem harmless before violently killing the web’s architect, seizing the spiders with their front legs and injecting them with poison.
While watching two species of assassin bugs hunt spiders, ecologists Anne Wignall and Fernando Soley took note of the bugs’ habit of lightly knocking their antennae on spiders once the bugs were within striking distance.
“It struck us early on that tapping prey was a really strange thing to do,” says Wignall. Spiders could easily defend themselves and kill the bugs. “Watching the bugs spend so much time and effort on avoiding detection, only to practically tap the spiders on the shoulder was absolutely fascinating.”
To figure out why the bugs tap, Wignall and Soley tested the behavior of 30 spiders in the laboratory. The researchers copied the bugs’ antennae tapping by gently brushing the spiders’ leg with a dog hair. After the tapping, the team measured the spiders’ responses to movements on the web, copying a struggling insect.
Tapped spiders were far less aggressive than those that weren’t tapped, fully ignoring the movements four times as often. Tapped spiders also attacked about 25 percent as often as their untapped counterparts.
Wignall thinks that the assassin bugs are reducing spiders’ aggression levels by imitating the types of physical touch that these spiders experience near fellow spiders. “Whenever they do come across another spider, it’s usually because it’s a close relative in the nest, or a potential mate. Both of them are situations in which aggression would not be a good idea,” she says.
Zoologist Ond ej Michálek, who was not involved with the study, says that the researchers have a “completely valid theory.” Many spiders avoid cannibalism (127同类相食) by using special touch signals that could be copied by skilful predators, thus tricking the spiders, he says.
28. What is unusual about assassin bugs
A. Their bite is poisonous B. Their movements make little noise
C. They don’t avoid spiders’ webs D. They kill their prey violently
29. What surprised Wignall about the bugs’ behavior
A.They deliberately touched the spiders B. They were able to defend themselves
C. They used a great deal of time and effort D. They were able to kill the spiders
30. Why do the bugs tap the spiders
A. They are keen on physical touch B. They are pretending to be spiders
C. They usually stay alone D. They are looking for a mate
31. What is the best title for the passage
A. Why assassin bugs tap their prey B. Why animals use complex hunting tactics
C. Assassin bugs have a poisonous bite D. Assassin bugs--a dangerous predator
D
Britain’s meat industry on Friday warned that an upcoming shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) could cause massive disruption (中断) to food supplies within two weeks.
The gas is used to stun (昏迷wwpqwu)animals before being killed, in the vacuum packing of food products to extend their shelf life, and to put the fizz into beer, cider and soft drinks. It is also required for some medical procedures and used in the nuclear and semi-conductor industries.
Britain’s food supply chain, already suffering from a severe shortage of heavy goods vehicles (HGV) drivers and the impact of Brexit and COVID-19, is heavily reliant on fertiliser producers for CO2 which is a by-product of their production process. However, two of the largest fertiliser producers, Norway’s Yara YAR.OL and rival CF Industries Holdings CF.N, have restrained production due to a sudden increase in natural gas prices, which has in turn started to dry up CO2 supplies.
Nick Allen, chief executive of the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), said that once current stocks of the gas run out, some meat companies will have to stop taking animals and close production lines, leading to a logjam of animals back to the farms. “We already have this situation in the pig industry which is now facing the disruption prospect of a humane killing on farms,” he said. The BMPA is persuading Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng to help support UK CO2 production in the short term.
“We are monitoring this situation closely and are in regular contact with the food and farming organizations and industry, to help them manage the current situation,” said a UK government spokesperson. “The UK benefits from having access to highly diverse sources of gas supply to ensure households, businesses and heavy industry get the energy they need at a fair price.”
32. What’s the direct cause of the CO2 shortage this year
A. A government policy. B. An infectious disease.
C. Transportation failure. D. Cost rise.
33. What does the underlined word “logjam” mean in paragraph 4
A. Bottleneck. B. Promise. C. Failure. D. Recovery.
34. What measure may the UK government take
A. To close production lines. B. To stop marketing animals.
C. To limit the drinks wholesale. D. To explore more gas supplies.
35. What may be the suitable title for the passage
A. Diverse Applications of CO2 B. CO2 Shortage Hit Food Supplies
C. Efforts Taken to Produce CO2 D. The Future of Britain’s Meat Industry
第二节 七选五（共5小题；毎小题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。
Do you find it easy to start books but struggle to finish them Does your TBR (to-be-read) list overwhelm you
This happened to me in February. I had 10 books on my currently-reading list. Despite this, I was tempted to start a new book every three to four days. 36 . But this time, I figured the problem is with me and not with the books I am reading. With so many half-read books waiting to be finished, I was overwhelmed.
37 . For this, I systematically created a framework that allowed me to finish 4 of these books in 10 days. Mind you, I did this with a 9-hour day job and some writing on the side too.
The first thing I did was declutter (清理wwpqwu) my TBR list. 38 . So I just picked books I wanted to finish and abandoned the rest. As hard as it seemed, dropping some books out of reading list actually created a much-needed space for me to focus on one book at a time and finish it.
Another way I tried is to avoid the SOS Trap. SOS refers to people repeatedly leaving their current pursuits for a newer pursuit. It is easy to get carried with SOS in reading too. You’re reading a book, and you spot another one you’re tempted to start reading. 39 . To escape the reader’s SOS trap, I committed to one book at a time before starting a new one.
I also used James Altucher’s day analysis technique to analyze my day. With the help of a data usage app, I figured out how much time I spent unnecessarily on the web. 40 . By sticking to this routine, I finished a long-pending book in three days.
A. This is exactly how our reading list piles up
B. Starting March, I decided to get back on track
C. I cut some of this time and devoted it to reading
D. It helped me focus and progress more efficiently
E. The sight of too many books in the list was overwhelming
F. To start again, I searched the Internet for professional advice
G. Sometimes the book itself is so boring that it is difficult to finish it
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
When people find out my son Sam is a competitive mathlete, they usually ask if my husband and I are “math people”. The answer is definitely not. But sometimes I 41 I was a math person so I could help him or at least give him better advice.
Ninth grade was 42 for Sam. He left the world of middle school math, where he was kind of a big fish, and started swimming with the high school kids. To 43 a competition, he took multiple practice tests, which he didn’t do as well as he had hoped. Ultimately, he was 44 by a math camp he’d applied to. He looked somewhat depressed and 45 , murmuring to me, “I just feel like the whole year has been a waste.”
I may not know a lot about math, but I know how Sam feels. As a writer, how many days even months have I “ 46 ” writing the same scene over and over again Writing a 47 sometimes feels like two steps forward, one step back. 48 I gradually learn to face and accept the repetition in writing. Whatever the 49 , enjoying the process is enough for me.
“You may currently be 50 and frustrated with your failure, but it’s not going to stay like this forever, that is, unless you don’t accept or do nothing to change it,” I said.
He seemed to have understood a little, but shrugged, “I feel like everyone else did better than me.” I walked up to him and 51 him on the shoulder affectionately, “ It’s normal that we can’t 52 the outcome and devoting time and energy to something with no guarantee of its success is risky and terrifying.”
I was trying to teach Sam something that had taken me a lifetime to learn: how to 53 difficulty, disappointment and rejection, how to commit yourself to something because it’s worth your while, not because you’re certain you’ll 54 . Advanced mathematics, a novel—maybe they are not that different 55 .
And you don’t need to be a math person to know that.
41. A. think B. wish C. claim D. admit
42. A. smooth B. tough C. fascinating D. normal
43. A. fight for B. search for C. prepare for D. allow for
44. A. accepted B. rejected C. convinced D. estimated
45. A. disappointed B. bored C. awkward D. confused
46. A. contributed B. paid C. employed D. wasted
47. A. poem B. song C. comment D. novel
48. A. Instead B. But C. Thus D. And
49. A. result B. condition C. benefit D. expense
50. A. insisting B. attempting C. struggling D. proving
51. A. shook B. patted C. struck D. grasped
52. A. control B. offer C. search D. challenge
53. A. give away B. make up C. push through D. put out
54. A. fail B. occupy C. change D. succeed
55. A. after all B. in all C. above all D. of all
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。
China launched a large robotic spacecraft on Nov 24 at the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan Province (56)_____________(task) it with landing on the moon and bringing back lunar samples. The heavy-lift carrier rocket, the biggest and mightiest launch vehicle in China, lifted its 20-story-tall body and soared(升空) skyward, leaving many spectators in awe and (57)_____________(excite). Chang'e 5 (58)_____________(fly) in the trajectory for several days and made some correction operations before conducting a key braking maneuver (刹车操作wwpqwu) to avoid (59)_____________(accident) flying past the moon. After (60)_____________(it) arrival in lunar orbit, the probe separated into two parts: the orbiter-reentry capsule combination and the lander-ascender combination. The landing combination used a drill (61)_____________(obtain) underground rocks from 2 meters beneath the surface and a mechanical arm to gather surface dirt. All collection and packing processes finished much sooner (62)_____________expected for everything proceeded smoothly, according to the China National Space Administration. And lunar samples, weighing (63)_____________total of 1,731 grams, were brought back from the moon on Dec 17, which made China the third nation (64)_____________brought samples back from the moon (65)_____________the United States and the former Soviet Union.
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）
高中生活即将结束，你有什么难忘的经历要跟大家分享吗？请以此为题，写一篇短文，内容包括：
1.描写一次难忘的经历；
2.谈谈这次经历对你的影响。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.文中不可出现有关个人的真实信息；
3题目已为你写好。
An Unforgettable Experience
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第二节 读后续写（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。
A freezing downpour washed the street in front of the small-town bar. I sat gazing into the watery darkness, alone as usual. I had been in that old bar for half an hour, quietly drinking, when my thoughtful eyes finally focused on a medium-sized lump (一团) in a puddle (水洼) a hundred feet away. For another ten minutes, I looked out through the window trying to decide if the lump was an animal or just something.
The night before, a German dog named Shep had come into the bar begging for potato chips. He was starving and just the size of the lump in the puddle. Why should a dog lie in a cold puddle in the freezing rain I asked myself. The answer was simple: Either it wasn’t a dog, or it was, he was too weak to get up.
The wound in my right shoulder ached all the way down my fingers. I didn’t want to go out in the storm. Hey, it wasn’t my dog. It was just a stray on a cold rainy night, a lonely drifter (流浪者). So was I, I thought, as I tossed (扔) down what was left of my drink and headed out the door.
He was lying in the three inches of water. When I touched him, he didn’t move. I thought he was dead. I put my hands around his chest and raised him to his feet. He stood unsteadily, and his head hung like a weight at the end of his neck. His floppy ears were just hairless pieces of flesh dotted with open sores (伤口).
“Come on, Shep,” I said, leading him to a corner next to the bar, where he lay on the cold cement and closed his eyes. A block away I could see the lights of a late-night convenience store. It was still open. I bought three cans of dog food and fed him. He couldn’t swallow but poorly look at me. He was dying!
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。
The local vet (兽医) was still at his office, so I loaded the poor creature into a taxi and headed there. Three days later, when I opened the door of the vet’s, Shep welcomed me with wild enthusiasm.
英语答案
一、听力
1-5 ABCCB 6-10 CABCA 11-15 ACCAA 16-20 BAABC
二、阅读理解
21-23 DDC 24-27ACBC 28-31CABA 32-35 DADB
三、七选五
36-40 GBEAC
四、完形填空
41-45 BBCBA 46-50 DDBAC 51-55 BACDA
五、语法填空wwpqwu
56. tasking 57. excitement/excited 58. flew 59. accidentally 60. its
61. to obtain 62. than 63. a 64. that 65. after
六、书面表达 应用文
An Unforgettable Experience
There are many wonderful memories during my three years’ school life. And I would like to say something about an unforgettable experience.
When I was in Senior II, I got a chance to study in the UK for three months as an exchange student. What impressed me most was the various activities in and after class. We had group discussions and played games with classmates to enjoy the cultural diversity. I developed a deep friendship with many UK students from varied backgrounds, which helped me understand the country better.
Through the three months’ study, not only did I get to know the cultural differences, but I also learned how to cooperate with others.
读后续写
Possible version:
The local vet was still at his office, so I loaded the poor creature into a taxi and headed there. After a quick check on the poor dog, the vet shook his head with regret. He promised me he would try his utmost but Shep was unlikely to get through it unless there is a miracle. While the vet treated the sores carefully, I tried to drop water in his mouth and fed him with food bit by bit. I never gave up hope of getting him saved. Many times I would caress his neck, whispering into his ears to encourage him to hold on. He was so weak that he had to stay in the vet’s.
Three days later, when I opened the door of the vet’s, Shep welcomed me with wild enthusiasm. He wagged his tail from left to right as if to say “Thank you”. He was gaining strength and improving for the better. Tears filling my eyes, I knew all our efforts were worthwhile. Soon, the dog recovered from severe sores and I adopted him and took him home. Once in a while, I would go to that bar with Shep, a drink for myself and a serve of potato chips for him. What would have happened if I hadn’t stepped out on that stormy night Care and kindness really made a difference, to both of us.
Text 1
W: How was school today Your teacher called me this afternoon.
M: The same as always, Mom. Oh, there was one thing. I got in a big fight.
Text 2
M: Is Mr Stephen in his room, please He has called to see me after the dinner.
W: If he is in, his key will be here. Yes, Sir. Room 202. He is in his room. Would you like to ring up first, Sir
Text 3
W: Here is twenty dollars for you. How much do I still owe you now
M: You paid me twenty last week, and fifty the week before, so... now you still owe me ten dollars.
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W: What’s the weather like in your city, Grandpa
M: It’s raining, my dear. But the sky is clear in the west. I think the rain will stop soon.
W: Oh. It’s snowing here in the mountains.
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M: When did you learn to draw like that Did you take lessons when you were a kid
W: No, I learned it in college during the summer. I thought about taking an art class in high school, but at the time I was too busy to handle many lessons.
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W: I love this jacket! Do you have another one just like it
M: I’m afraid that’s the last one we have on medium. Is there something wrong with it
W: There’s a little dirt on the left shoulder. But I really like it a lot!
M: Well, if you buy the jacket as it is, then I can offer you a reduced price. How does a 20% discount sound
W: That’s OK then.
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M: Jennifer, Mother’s Day is just a week’s time away. Have you figured out what to buy for mom this year
W: Yes. Since mom has fallen in love with drinking coffee, I’ll buy her some coffee beans this year.
M: So when will you go downtown I want to pick a handbag for mom this year.
W: I’m not going downtown for the gift. I’ll just visit and buy coffee beans on it. It has coffee beans from all over the world, including Peru, Brazil, Papua New Guinea and more.
M: Well, I don’t want to pick a handbag on the Internet. Then I’ll ask dad if he can drive me downtown.
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W: How long will it take to drive into the city
M: Well, according to Google Maps, we’ll reach San Francisco at 7:00 pm.
W: What ! That’s an hour and a half from now.
M: Well, traffic is awful.
W: Do you have an APP that can help us get there faster I don’t want to be late!
M: I have a lot of APPs on my phone. Unfortunately, I don’t have one that gets rid of traffic.
W: Maybe we should take the train instead… That should take 45 minutes.
M: No way. It’s rush hour, so we may not even get on the first few trains. It could end up taking longer.
W: All right. Well, I’ll call Joan and tell her we’ll be late. But let’s get going!
M: OK, if you think we should… But let me grab some food for the road. That’s the most important thing!
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M: Judy, you look sad. What’s up
W: Jack, I just talked to my father. He’s making me quit the play at the Grand Hall. Acting is everything to me, but he doesn’t know that. And he has never asked me what I want.
M: Have you ever told him what you just told me About your strong feelings about acting You ever show him that
W: I can’t talk to him that way.
M: You are trying to be a good daughter, but you have to talk to him. You have to show him who you are and what is in your heart
W: I know what he’ll say. He’ll just tell me to put it out of my mind.
M: You need to prove your love of acting with your determination. What about the play
W: The show is tomorrow night.
M: Well, you have to talk to him before tomorrow night.
W: Isn’t there an easier way
M: No.
W: Well, I’ll try. Thanks.
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Thanks for calling our competition hotline. We have all the information you need to enter this exciting painting competition. The most important date for you to remember is the one you have to send in your paintings by — that’s the thirty-first of August. We need them all in by that date because the winning paintings will be in a show held from October 15th to November 1st at the School of Arts. The next important bit of information is the topic for the competition. Last year’s topic of “Cities” was very successful. This year we’d like to see paintings showing your ideas on the subject of “The Future”. Think about your world, your family and home — how might it look one hundred years from now Unfortunately, we can’t return your paintings but to show that you’ve entered, all of you will receive a certificate. It’ll look great on your bedroom wall next to your posters and photos. We welcome entries from school groups, so make sure you tell your teacher about the competition. Schools can win a special course with Barry Wells. He’s an artist from Australia, who’s produced pictures for many children’s story books sold here in England. He’ll be doing classes in how to draw cartoons.
Good luck and happy painting!
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