2022-2023 A. By train. B. By skating. C. By bicycle.兆麟中学 学年度下学期期中考试
班 级 12. Where is the man’s next destination
高一学年 英语学科试题 A. Australia. B. Malaysia. C. Thailand.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13至第 16四个小题。
姓 名 13. What do we know about the man
时间： 120 分钟 总分：150分 A. He missed his plane.
密 B. He didn’t make a reservation.考 场 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） C. He’ll stay in the city for two nights.
第一节（共 5小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 7.5分）
封 14. How much does the single room cost per night
考 号 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 A. $125. B. $175. C. $300.
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
线 15. When can the man check out at the latest
小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 A. At 12:00. B. At 1:00 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
座位号 1. Who might the woman be 16. What will the woman do for the man next
内 A. Awaitress. B. A customer. C. Amanager. A. Book a flight for him. B. Take him to the room. C. Ask someone to carry his luggage.
2. What does the woman mean 听下面一段独白，回答第 17至第 20四个小题。
不 A. The new coach isn’t qualified. 17. Why did the speaker start traveling
B. She has lost interest in basketball. A. To find a famous cook. B. To enjoy different foods. C. To take a cooking course.
得 C. Her team is satisfied with the coach. 18. Which country impressed the speaker most
3. What does the woman think of TomAtkins A. France. B. China. C. Japan.
答 A. Perfect. B. Unfriendly. C. Quick-tempered. 19. What does the speaker say about evening meals in Italy
4. What is the woman going to do first A. They start with snacks. B. They are always pizzas. C. They would last for hours.
题 A. Have lunch. B. Play chess. C. Attend a meeting. 20. What does the speaker decide to work as
5. What’s the weather like now A. A cook. B. A traveler. C. A food taster.
A. Foggy. B. Rainy. C. Snowy. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节， 满分 40分）
第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） 第一节 （共 15小题； 每小题 2.5分， 满分 37.5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 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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 A
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 What to Watch
段对话或独白读两遍。 My Brilliant Friend: Those who Leave and Those Who Stay
听下面一段对话，回答 6-7小题。 The series, taken from the brilliant fiction of Elena Ferante, is mainly about two women. It’s in the
6. What does the community center have right now 1970s, and Elena has married a professor, and published a famous novel. Her close friend Lila, smarter but
A. A pool. B. A baseball field. C. Basketball courts. forced to skip college and marry a local man, becomes a single mom working in a terrible factory. Are
7. How does the woman sound they getting along well as before It’s complicated.
A. Happy. B. Unsatisfied. C. Indifferent. Watch it: on HBO and HBO Max, 14. 99 a month
听下面一段对话，回答第 8和第 9两个小题。 The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season4
8. What will the speakers do next The series is about how a rich housewife becomes a Greenwich Village stand-up comic. Midge is
A. Buy some food. B. See a doctor. C. Take a cooking class. divorced and trying to find herself in 1960, and her dad has become a Village Voice drama critic. We also
9. What does the man suggest the woman eat can’t wait for the upcoming guest stars: Jason Alexander, Kelly Bishop, John Waters, Milo Ventimiglia
A. Sweet food. B. Some fruit. C. Fresh vegetables. and Luke Kirby.
听下面一段对话，回答第 10至第 12三个小题。 Watch it: on Amazon Prime, 12. 99 a month.
10. When did the man start his trip The Beatles: Get Back
A. Three months ago. B. A year ago. C. Two years ago. There’s never been a better time to be a Fab Four fan. Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson turns
11. How did the man travel across America 150 hours of 50-year-old footage of the Beatles in the studio creating 14 songs and doing their last public
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performance into a spanking new docuseries with scenes you’ve never seen before. C．Hunting migratory birds. D．Building shelters for migratory birds.
Watch it: on Distney+, $6. 99 a month 25. What attracts Fan Yunting to protect birds all the time
Ted Lasso, Season 2 A．His neighbors’ encouragement. B．Receiving many honorary titles.
If you watch only one show this summer, make it this one, a heartwarming hit comedy. Jason C．His deep love for birds. D．The officials’ invitation
Sudeikis plays a positive American football coach who knows little about soccer but gets hired to coach a 26. What does the underlined word “Idiot” in Paragraph 4 mean
soccer team in England. Apple TV+ has a first-week-free offer, and if you bought a new iPhone lately, you A．A hero. B．A fool. C．A guide. D．A fan.
probably have a year’s free subscription on it. 27. Which of the following best describes Fun Yunting’s job
Watch it: on Apple TV+, $4. 99 a month. A．Boring. B．Dangerous. C．Meaningful. D．Relaxing.
21. What is the first series mainly about C
A. Married life. B. Two Female’s friendship. ChatGPT,a new chatbot model developed by US-based AI research laboratory OpenAl,has quickly
C. Single moms’ suffering D. How to write a novel become a hit globally due to its advanced conversational capabilities,
22. What can we know about the The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Season4 It can write emails,computer codes,even academic papers and poems,and has passed a number of
A. It is taken from a novel. B. It is an inspirational story. tests within seconds.Academicians worldwide are discussing whether AI should be used in
C. It is a fantastic musical play. D. It is directed by an actress. education.Some universities have banned it. The New York City's Department of Education,for
23. What is special about Ted Lasso, Season2 example,banned the chatbot from its public school devices and networks, with some people warning that it
A. It is likely to be viewed for free. B. It is directed by a famous director. could encourage more students to cheat,especially in exams.
C. It has a really happy ending. D. It features many guest stars. Many more welcome this app, claiming that, like most technological advances and groundbreaking
B innovations in history,ChatGPT is a powerful tool for the development of higher education.
Every autumn and winter, a large number of migratory birds look for shelter in the area around Fan Embracing Al as early as possible is advisable. Higher education institutions should make
Yunting’s home village of Daxinzhuang in Kaifeng, Henan province. It is always the busiest time of the preparations for including AI in their syllabus （ 教 学 大 纲 ） .They can start by offering related
year for the 66-year-old farmer. courses,because by understanding how it works, they can make better use of it. Besides,students with good
Braving bitterly cold winds and occasional heavy snow, he often patrols( 巡 逻 )more than 10 knowledge of Al are more competitive when it comes to getting a good job,as an increasing number of
kilometers a day by bike along the banks of the Yellow River. Fan has been doing this unpaid work for jobs are being done by computer programmes-some in cooperation with humans,Al-powered education
more than 20 years. To date, he has helped over 500 wild birds that have been trapped, injured or even technologies can be adopted to make the learning experience more suitable for each student based on his
poisoned, and prevented illegal(非法的) hunting more than 200 times. His devotion has seen him wear out or her strengths and weaknesses. As for professors, AL can free them from doing some dull tasks so they
five bikes. can concentrate on teaching and interacting with students.
His love for birds dates back to his childhood. As a small boy, he often fed wild birds with whatever Since we cannot avoid ChatGPT and other Al-powered applications from entering the field of higher
food he could get. In early adulthood, he not only kept the habit, but also sold crops for money to treat any education,we should make collective efforts to ensure they have a positive impact on society and the
injured or sick birds he came across. He even sometimes bought meat to feed wild eagles. future of education,Despite AI helping make learning much more interesting and enjoyable, humans need
At then, when few people were aware of the need to protect birds, his actions won him the nickname to work very hard to win the race with technology.
“Idiot”. However, he just smiled when he was called the name and continued his protection work without 28. Why do some higher education institutions forbid ChatGPT
complaint. A.ChatGPT can write emails and computer codes quickly.
Later, the officials invited him to work as a volunteer for wildlife protection. He accepted it with B.Some professors might not perform their duties properly.
pleasure. Since then, from October to March, when many migratory birds arrive to overwinter, Fan usually C.Students would have conversations with each other via it.
gets up at about 5 am to patrol the shores of the Yellow River near his village. D.Students might seek help from it in completing the exams.
The freezing temperatures are not the only challenge he has had to face. In 2001, he even argued with 29.What is the author's attitude towards AI applications in education
hunters. “I tried to persuade a group to stop hunting. But they refused and together they started to beat A. Fearful. B. Disapproving. C. Supportive. D. Uncertain.
me,” he recalled. 30.How can AI benefit students of higher education
Fan’s strong will has brought him many honorary titles. He became a model worker of China in 2020. A.It offers students an increasing number of jobs.
In 2021, he was selected as one of the country’s top 100 model volunteers in the field of environmental B.It personalizes students' learning experience.
protection. C.It equips students with competitive skills to cooperate with humans.
24.What makes every autumn and winter the busiest time for Fan Yunting D.It handles uninteresting tasks so students can better focus on learning.
A. Protecting migratory birds. B. Doing a lot of paid work. 31.What can be inferred from the last paragraph
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A.We should guard against AI apps. 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。选项中有两个为多余选项。
B.AI will be more widely used in education. For many of us, nothing is better than burying our head in a good book. Whether it's a crime story or
C.The future of education relies on AI apps. a biography of someone's amazing life, it's good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of
D.Humans will be left behind by technology. everyday life.
D ___36___ It can be educational and broaden the mind. A good novel can make us happy, or make us
Recently researchers are discovering that learning is easier, quicker and more long-lasting if it cry as we sympathize with characters. A list of books about "bibliotherapy” can be offered to patients.
involves the body. To some extent, the discovery should come as no surprise. Consider that many of us ___37___ It's become so successful that it's about to be extended to children as well.
probably began to understand basic arithmetic（算术）by counting on our fingers before learning to count Professor Philip Davis, author of a book called Reading for Life, studies people in reading groups and
in our head. found that it's reading literature --- written work thought to have artistic value, that has the best effect. He
Conventional thinking had it that as we grew， we became more able to think abstractly（抽象地）， told the BBC that when reading something for pleasure, "...the brain begins to work from different parts,
which might suggest teachers should help wean children off body gestures to prepare them for the adult and it gets excited, it gets pre — emotional. ___38___”
world. But in truth, the physical world never really leaves our thinking. For example, when we process Of course, it's easy in our smartphone generation to abandon a good book and play with our phones
verbs such as lick, kick and pick, medical scanners show that the parts of our brain that control the instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help maintain our mental health. ___39___
muscles in our face, legs and hands become more active. And they may allow you to see that awkward situation you've been anxious about for weeks from
This theory is called embodied cognition（体验认知），and it suggests that what goes on in our minds someone else's point of view.
comes from our actions and interactions with the world around us. It means that encouraging children to ___40___ If the book list doesn't appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or
think and learn in a completely abstract way might actually make lessons harder for them to understand ask a friend. Once you've found the right text, you'll be fascinated!
and remember. A. You can see the brain coming to life.
Science is beginning to support the idea that actions really might speak louder than words in the B. And you could always use an e-reader.
classroom. Spencer Kelly, a psychologist at Colgate University in New York, has found that people spend C. You can lend it to friends and forget you did.
three times as much time making gestures when the message they convey is particularly important. Kelly D. It may seem obvious that reading is good for us.
has also found evidence that students like a teacher better when that teacher uses arm and hand E. It's thought that they can help you set targets and find focus.
movements to emphasize points. Meanwhile, Susan Wagner Cook, a psychologist at the University of F. Reading books is actually being identified as a treatment to sickness.
Iowa in Iowa City, has found that children pick up new concepts more effectively if they are taught to G. If you're not a concerned reader, it can be hard to know where to begin.
mirror and repeat the gestures their teacher uses, and that lessons involving words and gestures live longer 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分 30分）
in a student's memory than lessons using words alone. 第一节（共 15小题；每小题 1分，满分 15分）
32. What does the underlined phrase “wean children off body gestures" in paragraph 2 mean 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
A.Let children be aware of body gestures. B.Make children stop using body gestures. 项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
C.Give children an account of body gestures. D. Encourage children to use body gestures. The 36-year-old Jia Juntingxian was born in Pingxiang, Jiangxi Province, and was blind in both eyes
33.According to embodied cognition, which of the following statements can be inferred due to congenital eye disease. She showed athletic ____41____ since childhood and was selected as a
A. Our minds can help shape reality. track and field athlete by Jiangxi Disabled Persons’ Federation. Although she can’t see the world, Jia
B. It's not easy to understand abstract concepts. ____42____ the “immediate” obstacles again and again while running, letting the world ____43____ her.
C.The environment around is important for one's cognition. Ultimately , in 2016, she broke the world record and stood on the podium (领奖台 ) of the women’s
D. Interacting with the world improves one's memory. T11-T13 4×100-meter relay ____44____ at the Rio Paralympics.
34.What can we learn from Spencer Kelly's study In 2017, Jia ____45____ and chose to become a teacher at a special education school. Just a year ago,
A. Body movements can raise a teacher's popularity. she found out that two young brothers, with visual impairments (受损、障碍), wanted to be an athlete.
B. Young students like to mirror their teacher's gestures. They had never ____46____ a special education school and never achieved their athletic dream. It made
C.Using body gestures makes students love learning. her realize that these children in remote areas may have little ____47____ to special education. As a result,
D. Body language is more powerful than spoken language. she decided to become more ____48____ with special education.
35.What is the text mainly about ____49____ from a Paralympic competitor to a special education teacher, Jia said that there is no
A. A study on classroom teaching. B. The dark side of thinking abstractly. _____50_____, “Because I understand the students as well as myself and knows the inconveniences and
C. The function of body language. D.A new finding about learning. difficulties of the children.” Jia also has paid close attention to the _____51_____ and interests of disabled
第二节（共 5小题； 每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分） people. In 2021, Jia proposed the _____52_____ of audible (听得见的) traffic signals for blind people. Jia
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and her husband founded a massage shop and currently employ 16 _____53_____ impaired people, with 注意：
an average monthly salary of 3500 yuan per person. 1.写作词数应为 80左右；
Jia always believes that the world is a circle, _____54_____ the love of others is _____55_____ 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
passed on, the whole society will be full of warmth ! ANew Year Campus Art Festival
41. A. passion B. talent C. interest D. curiosity
42. A. going through B. living through C. breaking through D. breaking out
43. A. see B. hear C. accept D. like
44. A. program B. event C. behaviour D. performance 第二节（满分 25分）
45. A. replaced B. relaxed C. recovered D. retired 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。
46. A. attended B. intended C. recommended D. afforded A cool day evening during the Depression , Bruce, a boy of 12, saw a beautiful handbag in a shop .
47. A. honor B. awareness C. knowledge D. access The price of it was 6 dollars, which was unaffordable for him. It could support his family for a week.
48. A. concerned B. involved C. satisfied D. impressed Bruce couldn’t ask his parents for the money, for there was no spare money they could save under the
49. A. Switching B. Adapting C. Ranging D. Ranking terrible economic situation.
50. A. conflict B. disadvantages C. discomfort D. disappointment Hesitantly, he opened the door of the shop and entered it. Standing in his shabby coat and worn-out
51. A. habits B. hobbies C. rights D. likes shoes, he whispered to the shopkeeper what he wanted. In a flash, he added firmly, I don’t have enough
52. A. instruction B. construction C. destruction D. production money now, but can you hold it for three weeks I am sure to afford it then as a gift for my mother for the
53. A. visually B. mentally C. extremely D. completely coming Women’ Day.
54. A. as well as B. as far as C. as soon as D. as long as “I will try,” the shopkeeper smiled. “People here don’t usually have that kind of money to spend on
55. A. freely B. occasionally C. constantly D. instantly things. I could keep it for you. Bruce bowed to the shopkeeper with a clear expression of gratitude and
第二节 (共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 15分) walked out confidently. He was bound to raise enough money and not tell anybody, for he thought Mom
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。 would get a surprise. On turning the corner, he heard the sound of hammering used nail bags. Then a good
For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been idea struck him that he could raise money by selling the used bags. People built their own houses, using
photographing the city, capturing its beauty 56 sharing these photos online and in exhibitions. nail bought in bags from a local factory. Sometimes the used bags were thrown away at the construction
“This 57 (true) represents Beijing — the old and the new, nicely mixing together, ” Doupas sites, and Bruce knew he could sell them back to the factory for ten cents a piece. That day he sold two
said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building. It 58 nail bags.
(locate) in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and 注意：
interlocking passageways. 1. 续写词数应为 150左右：
With rich historical heritage, Beijing 59 (be) an important center of traditional Chinese 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets lost in 60 city’s splendid ancient architecture. Paragraph 1:
Meanwhile, he is also 61 (amaze) by the modern city high-end businesses and various industries. When the bell for the end of the school day rang, Bruce started his plan._______________________
“It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, and this _____________________________________________________________________________________
is 62 I decided to pursue my career here,” he said. _____________________________________________________________________________________
Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, 63 (hope) to serve as a bridge _______________________________________________________________
between China and the West. The 64 (display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a Paragraph 2:
large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic. Finally came the day. _______________________________________________________________
“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China 65 the rest of the _____________________________________________________________________________________
world.” _____________________________________________________________________________________
第四部分 写作（共两节 满分 40） _______________________________________________________________
第一节（满分 15分）
假定你是校英语报记者，下周你校将举办迎新年校园艺术节，请你写一篇宣传稿。
内容包括：1.活动目的；2.活动内容；3.呼吁参加。
Slow but steady wins the race. 厚积薄发
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听力 1-5CACAA 6-10 CAABC 11-15BABBC 16-20CBBCA
阅读：21. B 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. B 32 . B 33. C 34. A 35. D
七选五36--40.D F A E G
完形：41. B 42. C 43. A 44. B 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. C 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. C
语填：
56．and 57．truly 58．is located 59. has been 60．the
61．amazed 62．why 63．hoping 64．displays 65．with
小作文
第一节（满分15分）
A New Year Campus Art Festival
Aimed to rise students’ awareness of promoting traditional Chinese culture, a New Year Campus Art Festival is to be held next week.
During the festival, our headmaster is planning to deliver a presentation about the history of the New Year Festival, which will enrich our knowledge of Chinese traditions. After that, students are expected to appreciate in an exhibition showing people’s love to the New Year Festival. What may attract us most is that there will be a great show given by our students at the end of the festival.
I’m firmly convinced that you’ll benefit a lot from the festival and enjoy yourself. Just participate in it!
第二节（满分25分）
Paragraph 1 :
When the bell for the end of the school day rang, Bruce started his plan. Cold and hungry, Bruce wandered around, searching for nail bags carefully. In order to collect more money, the determined boy also picked up the bottles along the way. All the tiredness disappeared magically as every coin went to a tin, his secret “bank”. Each time he passed by, the appealing handbag in the shop would remind him what he did was worthwhile. Day by day, three weeks passed with his saving tin becoming heavier.
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the day. Bruce slipped into his room, secretly took out the tin, poured all the coins and began to count. Six dollars and 20 cents. His constant efforts paid off. Holding the tin firmly, he rushed to the shop without a second’s delay. The shopkeeper couldn’t help thumbing up for Bruce. Back home excitedly, Bruce couldn’t wait to present the handbag to his mother, and announced proudly “Happy Women’ Day”. His mother got such a big surprise that he froze there for a minute. After knowing the story behind the gift, the mother threw her arms around Bruce , eyes sparkling with tears. The love from family was the warmest sunshine through hard times.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Excuse me, sir. What seems to be the trouble
M: The fish doesn’t taste good. But your waitress tried to put the blame on me.
Text 2
M: Do you like the new coach on our basketball team What do you think of him
W: I’m tired of talking about him. Every time I think our team might win, I end up with disappointment.
Text 3
W: Tom Atkins is usually a good-hearted, friendly guy. But he has one problem — a hot temper. Say something he doesn’t agree with, and he’ll start a loud argument at the drop of a hat (立刻，马上).
M: I guess nobody is perfect!
Text 4
W: I’m going to have lunch with my chess instructor.
M: What about the staff meeting
W: Don’t worry. I’ll be back at the office before then.
Text 5
M: What a terrible fog after the light rain!
W: So it is. There may be a heavy snow in the near future.
Text 6
W: This place is amazing. I didn’t know there was a community center in my neighborhood.
M: After a year of construction, we finally opened last month. And it’s free for all residents.
W: I see there’s a soccer field and basketball courts. Is there a pool
M: We don’t have a pool right now, but we hope to add one next year.
W: I’m just glad that there’s a place for my kids and me to play.
M: We’re here to serve the community. Make sure to tell your neighbors to come by.
Text 7
W: Would you like to come to my new apartment to have dinner this evening I just learnt cooking some new dishes.
M: Yes, I’d love to. Thank you.
W: Shall we do some shopping now There is not enough food in my refrigerator.
M: OK. What kind of food do you like
W: You know, chicken and rice is my favorite food.
M: Yes, and I remember you have a sweet tooth.
W: Oh, I don’t eat much sweet food now. It has too many calories.
M: I didn’t know you’re on a diet.
W: Well, I’m gaining weight. Can you give me some advice
M: I suggest you eat some fruit, like apples and bananas. People believe they are good for our health and help us lose weight.
W: I see. Anyway, my doctor told me to eat some fresh vegetables.
Text 8
W: Jason, could you tell us about your round-the-world trip
M: Sure. I started in England about two years ago, in a special boat. I’m trying to go around the world just using human power. That is, no wind and no motors.
W: Wow. That’s interesting. Go ahead.
M: I crossed the Atlantic Ocean to the US in 111 days. And then I skated across the United States, to San Francisco.
W: That’s a long way. How long did that take
M: Well, I thought it was only going to take three months, but it ended up taking a year.
W: How did you get to Hawaii
M: Well, I rowed the boat from San Francisco to Hawaii in 53 days.
W: That’s a long time. What are your plans from here
M: I’m going to row a boat from Hawaii to Australia, and then bicycle through Australia, use another special boat up through Indonesia to Malaysia, and then use a bicycle up through Thailand, China, India, and all the way back through Europe.
Text 9
W: Good evening, sir. Welcome to Hismile Hotel. How may I assist you
M: Yes, I’d like to check in, please.
W: Certainly, sir. Do you have a reservation
M: No, I don’t. My flight has been delayed and I need to stay in the city overnight.
W: Just a minute, please. Let me check if there is a room available, sir ... Er, we do have a single room for you. I can offer you $175 per night, including breakfast.
M: That’s very expensive. Could you give me any discount
W: I’m afraid not, sir. It’s the peak season of the year. We are very busy this evening. All the other rooms have been booked.
M: OK. I’ll take it.
W: Please pay $300 for an advanced deposit. We’ll return the balance (结余，剩余) when you check out tomorrow.
M: OK. What time do I have to check out tomorrow
W: Our usual check-out time is 12 o’clock, sir, but with this rate you can have a late check-out until 2:00 pm.
M: That’s great. Thanks.
W: Here is your key card. Your room is on the 8th floor. I’ll get someone to help you with your luggage.
M: Thank you.
W: Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
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M: I finished my cooking course at the age of 21. I thought I was going to become a world-famous cook. I hoped people would travel from all over the world just to get a taste of my food. But three months later, I found out I was a nobody. Since nobody was traveling to taste my food, I decided I should travel to taste theirs.
During my travel, I visited many different countries, such as Japan and France, where different kinds of food opened my eyes. I especially loved the experiences in Italy and China.
When in Italy, I learned how to make pizzas and salads. We had long lazy lunches in the sun and evening meals where the conversation went on long into the night.
In China, I loved the hot Sichuan food and enjoyed the delicious Beijing snacks. I also discovered the joy of making dumplings with good friends.
My years of travel came to an end all too quickly, but I have decided what I should do for the rest of my life. I want to bring the fantastic food of the world into my kitchen in New York.
