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鹤岗市工农区2022-2023学年高一下学期7月期末考试
英 语 试 题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.
2. What are the speakers are talking about
A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.
3. Where is the man now
A. On the way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
4. What will Celia do
A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.
5. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do
A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise. C. Invite John to France.
7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan
A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She wants to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend. C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman
A. To tell her about her new job. B. To ask about her job program. C. To plan a meeting with her.
11. Who needs a new flat
A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.
12. Where is the woman now
A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.
14. What does John do now
A. He’s a trainer. B. He’s a tour guide. C. He’s a college student.
15. How much can a new person earn for the first year
A. $10,500. B. $12,000. C. $15,000.
16. How many people will the woman hire
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon
A. It’s a new building. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a public place.
18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon
A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.
19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets
A. Via del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.
20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best
A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
There’s no lack of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you’re looking to enjoy a weekend or a day off school, try the following museums for kids.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
This nearly 40, 000-square-foot museum makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
When founded in 1899, the BCM was the country’s first museum designed for children. Today, it’s one of the most comprehensive(综合性的) museums, with a collection of 30, 000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive exhibitions like “World Brooklyn”, a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery.
DiMenna Children’s Museum
Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U. S. history. Galleries show the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in sing-alongs and make crafts.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10,000-square-foot museum has more room to house its 2,000-piece collection of international children’s art, including a huge center gallery. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs—which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment.
21．What can children do in Children’s Museum of Manhattan
A．Explore culture and science with pleasure.
B．Make bread at the museum by themselves.
C．Carry out research on child development.
D．Design classes and workshops on their own.
22．Which museum is mainly connected to American history
A．Children’s Museum of Manhattan. B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
C．DiMenna Children’s Museum. D．Children’s Museum of the Arts.
23．What is Children’s Museum of the Arts designed to do
A．To help children explore the art world.
B．To develop children’s artistic expression.
C．To house international artists’ famous works.
D．To help children learn art creations from artists.
B
My first shopping in a general store was in Miss Bee’s when I spent the summer with my grandmother in New York.
“Go get them yourself,” Miss Bee said, ignoring the shopping list held up before her nose. “I’m not your servant, so just get yourself a basket from that pile over there and start filling.”
It took me three wall-to-wall searches before I found the first item on my list―a pork can be placed between boxes of cereal and bread. Next up was toilet paper, found under the daily newspaper, and Band-Ads, found next to the face cream. The store was a puzzle, but it held some surprises too. I found a new Superman comic (连环漫画) behind the peanut butter.
I visited Miss Bee a couple of times a week that summer. Some times she short-charged me. Other times she overcharged or sold mean old newspaper instead of a current one. Going to the store was more like going into battle. I left my Grandma’s house armed with my list—memorized to the letter—and marched into Miss Bee’s like General Patton (巴顿将军) marching into North Africa.
All summer long she found ways to trip me up. No sooner had I learned how to pronounce bicarbonate of soda (小苏打) and memorized its location on the shelf than Miss Bee rearranged the shelves and made me hunt for it all over again. By summer’s end, however, the shopping trip that had once taken me an hour was done in 15 minutes.
The morning I was to return to Brooklyn, I stopped in to tell her that she was mean. To my amazement, she laughed and said. “Well, I don’t care! Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help them. Think what you will, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed!”
I thought the idea was ridiculous until one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles.
“It’s too hard,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me ”
“If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself ” I said.
Suddenly, I was back at that general store where I had learned the hard way totally up (结算) my bill along with the cashier. As my daughter went back to her homework, I wondered: Had Miss Bee really taught me something all those years ago I took out a piece of paper and started writing.
24．Why did the writer spend a long time doing her first shopping in the general store
A．She was too young to remember all the items on the list.
B．Miss Bee didn’t treat her kindly.
C．Her grandmother asked her to buy too many things.
D．The store was in disorder and she was not familiar with the shop.
25．What did the writer mean when comparing herself to “General Patton” in Paragraph 4
A．She was well prepared and full of confidence.
B．Going shopping in the store was a challenge to her.
C．She was very aggressive, taking Miss Bee as the enemy.
D．Going shopping was so fun that it was like playing a war game.
26．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 6 probably suggest
A．The writer would benefit from the experience of shopping in Miss Bee’s.
B．The writer would find shopping in Miss Bee’s store very interesting.
C．The writer would be happy to meet Miss Bee again later in life.
D．The writer would realize that Miss Bee could become her friend.
27．At the end of the story, the writer might write down the following EXCEPT_________.
A．Don’t be so quick to judge other people B．The best teacher isn’t only in school
C．Stick to your dream whatever happens D．Things can be learned in daily routines
C
Danone Portugal introduced a new yogurt named Juntos. For every pack of yogurt that a person bought, he would donate yogurt to a family in need. Danone had done its research. Increasingly, people say they want to buy from brands that give them a sense of purpose. Surely a yogurt that helped the needy would be appealing. But Juntos was a failure. Despite sinking millions into a marketing campaign, Danone pulled Juntos from the market only months after it was launched. Now the same product is simply marketed as a tasty yogurt.
What happened To find the reason behind Juntos’ failure, Lawrence Williams and his colleagues did an experiment where they showed people some products and asked these people to pick one option. They reminded some to focus on the “purposeful and valuable” aspect while others were told to “enjoy themselves” and focus on “delight and pleasure.” They found that participants who prioritized meaning preferred the less expensive product when compared with people who put pleasure in the first place.
So why were meaning-seekers cheaping out Lawrence Williams asked participants to explain their decision-making to find out. He learned that meaning-focused people were not thinking about how the product they might buy could bring meaning to their lives. Instead, they were occupied with what else they could do with their money.
I am all for people making wise and strategic financial choices. But cheap products can create many problems. Inexpensive options often do not last as long as the higher-end ones. As a result, we shop more often, which is ultimately worse for our wallets. Plus, that spending pattern can do a greater damage to the environment. Thanks in part to fast fashion, people buy 60 percent more clothing today than they did 15 years ago. The fashion industry alone emits more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime (海洋的) shipping combined.
So before you dive into your wallet for some deals, try not to fix only on what you are spending or saving. Think carefully about what you are buying, too.
28．What is the main reason for the failure of Juntos
A．It ignored marketing strategies. B．It priced itself relatively high.
C．It lacked a particularly good taste. D．It focused on delight and pleasure.
29．What can be inferred about meaning seekers
A．They frequent high-end stores. B．They think products extend their lives.
C．They hesitate to make decisions. D．They make more purchases with money.
30．How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
A．By giving some examples. B．By listing numbers and data.
C．By explaining reasons. D．By making some comparisons.
31．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Innovation: a Product’s Life B．To Buy or not to Buy
C．Meaning seekers or Quality-pursuers D．Fast Fashion: a Hit to Your Wallet
D
The most important determining factor of success or failure—at work and in life—is self-awareness, the ability to understand who we are, how others see us, and how we fit into the world.
For millions of years, the ancestors of humans evolved painfully slowly. However, about 150,000 years ago there was an explosive development in the human brain where, among other things, we gained the ability to examine our own thoughts, feelings and behaviors, as well as to see things from another’s point of view. Not only did this transformation create the foundation for art, spiritual practices and language, but it came with a survival advantage for our ancestors, who had to work together in order to survive.
Though we may not face the same day-to-day threats to our existence, self-awareness is no less critical. There is strong scientific evidence that people who know themselves and how others see them are happier. They are smarter, superior students. They raise more mature children. They also tend to be more creative, confident and less aggressive.
But for most people it is easier to choose self-delusion (自我欺骗) rather than the cold hard truth. Our increasingly “me” focused society makes it easier to fall into this trap. Recent generations have grown up in a world obsessed with self-esteem (自负), constantly being reminded of their special qualities. Not only are our assessments often flawed (有缺陷), but we are usually terrible judges of our own performance and abilities—from leadership skills to achievements at school and work. What’s scary is that the least competent people are usually the most confident in their abilities.
How can we avoid this fate We must work on two specific types of insight. Internal self-awareness is an inward understanding of our passions and aspirations (抱负), strengths and weaknesses and so on. And external self-awareness, knowing how others see you, means understanding yourself from the outside in.
For those looking to gain true insight, remember that other people often see us more objectively than we see ourselves and that self-examination can have hidden traps that make insight actually impossible.
32．The first three paragraphs mainly talk about _______.
A．the significance of self-awareness in human survival and advancement
B．the sharp contrast between self-awareness of today and the past
C．the necessity of a shift in self-awareness to satisfy the needs today
D．the intelligence gap between modern men and their ancestors
33．What’s the problem with “me” focused society nowadays
A．People’s performance and abilities are overlooked.
B．Capable people tend to be unconfident of their leadership skills.
C．It’s difficult to obtain an objective assessment of ourselves.
D．Modern people fail to bring their special qualities into full play.
34．Which of the following is an example of external self-awareness
A．You listen to the comments about you from others.
B．You are fully aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
C．You reflect your behaviors thoroughly every day.
D．You carefully compare your behavior with that of others.
35．In the last paragraph, the author suggests that we should _______.
A．develop true insight to judge people more objectively
B．try to avoid the trap set by others
C．gain more insight by means of self-examination
D．pay more attention to external self-awareness
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
The 24 solar terms (节气) are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. The Chinese people divided a year into 24 parts based on the sun’s position. 36 They reflect the changes of the seasons, climate and phenology (生物气候学). The Yellow River Basin in northern China is believed to be the cradle (摇篮) of the solar terms system.
Solar terms were instructions for agricultural production and people’s daily lives. They mark things like seasons, temperature, precipitation (降水), growth of the crops and weather conditions. 37
Most of the solar terms have rich social and cultural meanings. 38 The “Pure Brightness” is also referred to as Tomb-Sweeping Day, when people pay respect to those they have lost. The tradition remains today. 39
The culture reflects the Chinese people’s respect for nature and tradition, their unique understanding of the universe, their wisdom to live in harmony with nature. It is the youth of China who can best help carry on this significant part of our culture. 40 Many young people have already been contributing their energy and strength to it. In fact, they have been living up to this challenge through artistic means. Many photos, essays and paintings have centered around the theme of the 24 solar terms.
A．Each part is called a solar term.
B．Many farmers still rely on the solar terms to work in the fields.
C．The sun’s positions bring about many things related to human life.
D．For instance, during the “Start of Winter”, people eat dumplings.
E．Their creativity and consciousness can bring new life to ancient culture.
F．Their wisdom for life and nature made the solar terms system popular today.
G．This has long been a central element of life in China, and we must protect it.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had an interesting childhood, filled with surprise and delight, all because of my mother — loving, sweet, yet absent-minded and 41 . One strange family trip we took when I was eleven tells a lot about her. My two sets of grandparents lived in Colorado and North Dakota, and my parents decided to spend a few weeks 42 to those states and seeing all the sights along the way. As the first day of our trip 43 , David, my eight-year-old brother, and I 44 said good-bye to all of our friends. Who knew if we’d ever see them again Finally, the moment of our departure (启程) arrived, and we 45 our luggage into the car and bravely drove off. We bravely drove off again two hours later after we’d returned to get the purse and traveler’s checks Mom had 46 at home.
David and I were always a little 47 when using gas station bathroom if Mom was driving while Dad slept: “You stand outside the door and play lookout (放哨) while I go, and while you go, I will do the 48 . ” We reminded each other. I had terrible 49 in my mind: “Honey, where are the kids ” “What ! Oh, Gosh. . . I thought they were just being awfully 50 .” My brother and I were never actually left 51 in a strange city, but we weren’t about to take any chance.
We drove through several states and saw lots of great 52 along the way. But what made this trip never fade away (逐渐消失) from our memories were those 53 troubles. As my dad _____54 it, adaptation and tolerance were what a trip was really about, which means, whatever you come across, don’t forget to laugh and then 55 it.
41．A．funny B．forgetful C．boring D．helpful
42．A．driving B．walking C．flying D．riding
43．A．went B．passed C．approached D．flew
44．A．excitedly B．eagerly C．happily D．unwillingly
45．A．lay B．loaded C．lifted D．drove
46．A．left B．put C．placed D．thrown
47．A．upset B．puzzled C．embarrassed D．nervous
48．A．different B．familiar C．same D．special
49．A．pictures B．photos C．dreams D．signals
50．A．noisy B．terrible C．energetic D．quiet
51．A．off B．for C．behind D．over
52．A．sights B．museums C．parks D．stations
53．A．boring B．unexpected C．doubtful D．fantastic
54．A．said B．told C．spoke D．put
55．A．change B．solve C．study D．finish
第二节 单句填空（每小题1分，共15分）
Currently, there is no cure ______________ Alzheimer’s.
At present more than one measure ______________ (take) to stop birds being hunted illegally.
The photo ______________ (attach) to my application form is my favourite.
They questioned the ______________ (accurate) of the information in the file.
There is no proof that it hit him on _____________ head.
She is a smart girl who has the ability ______________ (organize) the class well.
The discovery of new evidence led to the thief _____________ (catch).
I spoke slowly, but my meaning didn’t get ______________.
In our city library, there are so many great books on topics ______________ (range) from physics to social society.
We have had bad luck and so far time ______________ (run) out.
At speeds above 50 mph, serious injuries ______________ (dramatic) increase.
What is it _____________ inspires us to invent things
Han Gan painted the horses, his brush ______________ (present) every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
_____________ (embarrass), I can’t concentrate on anything.
I think this trip was well worth _______________ we had paid.
第四部分：书面表达（满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Eric来信请你为他班班报 “Diverse cultures” 栏目写一篇有关中国传统文化的文章。请你给他回复，内容包括：
表示同意；
你准备写的内容；
3. 说明原因。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
No sooner had I finished the midterm exam than I knew I failed in maths again. Mrs. Steward, my maths teacher, asked me to stay after school to talk about my maths study. I was among those students who worked hard and achieved academic success at school — apart from maths. Though I did well in many other subjects, I wouldn’t be on the honor roll (光荣榜) that term if I couldn’t make significant progress in maths. And, the honor roll would be announced in just several weeks. I was frustrated.
Having spotted my depression, Mrs. Steward said, “There will be another important maths test before the honor roll is fixed. Cheer up! I could spare some time after school to help you. You can make it.” “No, thanks,” I declined, adding that I just wanted to go home and never think about maths again. “I am just naturally a poor maths learner.” I almost cried.
Mrs. Steward didn’t give up. She looked me in the eye and said, “You are good at learning. I believe you can change it if we work together.” For a moment, I kept silent, wondering if she might be right. “What time does your bus come ” she asked. “In half an hour,” I replied. She asked if I would like to use the time to deal with the math problems I met in the exam. Encouraged by her, I began to look at my midterm maths paper.
We settled the difficulties in the paper and made a plan to meet every other day after school for the following three weeks. She went over each problem, carefully explaining the solutions. Sometimes I had difficulty understanding her explanation, and she would come up with a different approach to getting across the answer. Soon, the day to take the test came.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Mrs. Steward walked around in the classroom, handing out the test papers.____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
The next Monday. Mrs. Steward came in, with the honor roll in her hands.______________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案：
-5 ACACB 6--10 BBABA 11--15 BABCA 16—20 CCBCC
21-23 ACA 24-26 DBAC 28-31 BDCC 32-35 ACAD
36-40 ABDGE
41-45 BACDB 46-50 ADCAD 51-55 CABDB
for 57. is being taken 58. attached 59. accuracy 60. the
to organize 62.being caught 63. across 64. ranging 65. has run
dramatically 67. that 68. presenting 69. Embarrassed 70. what
写作范文
第一部分
Dear Eric,
I’m more than willing to write an article about traditional Chinese culture for your class newspaper.
As you know, Chinese tea culture has been formed since ancient times and Chinese tea has gained in increasing popularity worldwide, so I’ll introduce Chinese tea culture in this article. To let you have a comprehensive understanding of it, my article will involve all aspects of it, such as the types of Chinese tea and the benefits of drinking tea.
Additionally, if you have anything to add, please let me know.
第二部分
Mrs. Steward walked around in the classroom, handing out the test papers. Sitting still, I could feel my heart beating faster and faster. So nervous was I that I even couldn’t make out what was printed on the paper. Mrs. Steward gave me an encouraging look as if saying, “Have faith in yourself! You can make it!” I recalled all those hours we spent after class dealing with my maths problems and the explanations Mrs. Steward offered. So I kept calm and focused all my attention on the questions. In fact, after a few weeks’ efforts, I found maths not as scary as it used to be. I finished the test five minutes before the time limit.
The next Monday, Mrs. Steward came in, with the honor roll in her hands. She stood in front of the class and began to read out the names on it. As my name was announced, I couldn’t believe it! “Congratulations, John! You did excellently in the maths test. You deserve it!” With tears welling up in my eyes, I felt astonished and overjoyed. Things became different after that. I showed an interest in maths and gradually became quite good at it. I am so grateful to Mrs. Steward, who has improved not only my maths but also my confidence.
听力原文：
(Text 1)
M: I’ve got my camera with me, but am I allowed take photos here
W: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.
(Text 2)
M: I really like living here in this flat because it’s so near the center of town.
W: That’s true, but it gets really noisy at night.
(Text 3)
M: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.
W: OK, David, take your time. We’ll wait for your so we can have dinner together.
(Text 4)
M: Celia, you see those girls over there They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them
W: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure. I’ll be there in a minute.
(Text 5)
W: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at the dry cleaner’s.
M: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.
W: Oh, I should have gone there Saturday.
(Text 6)
M: All right, Sara. We know that you’re planning something big for John’s birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind
W: I wanted to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France, and I’ll send her a plane ticket so that she can be here for his birthday.
M: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and were waiting for the right time to tell me.
W: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.
(Text 7)
W: Hey, Peter. I’m sorry…
M: Hi, Diana. What’s wrong
W: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend but I’m afraid I can’t go.
M: How come
W: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
M: We can go next week instead.
M: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead. And please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend because I can’t afford to fail the test.
M: OK, then I’ll go with Dan. But it’s a pity you can’t come.
(Text 8)
W: Hello, this is Andrea.
M: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she’s very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Mirada’s new assistant I imagine that you’re just delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right？
W: Um, well, I don’t think I can start Monday. I’m visiting my father in Baltimore, and because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.
M: Oh, well, then. In that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then.
(Text 9)
W: Please sit down. Let’s see, you’re Mr. Smith, is that correct
M: Yes, John Smith.
W: And you’re interested in this job
M: Yes, I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
W: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field
M: Yes, I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W: Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year
M: From what I’ve read, it seems that a starting pay would be around $ 12,000 a year.
W: Here you would start at $ 10,500 for the first year--- a kind of training period. Then you would go to $15,000.
M: That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here
W: Well, I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
(Text 10)
M: At the beginning of the tour, we will start with the most important place in my down, which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon, which is more than one hundred years old, is the gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights and for parents and children on Sunday afternoons. Four streets lead to the Plaza, which have wide sidewalks and are tree-lined. Hernandes Street, which was named after a famous writer born in the city, contains all of the food stores, fish markets and vegetable stands. Fernando Street, which was named after an educator, is where all of the government offices are housed. Via del Mar Street, whose roads are made of stones, is the only street which still has its old surface. Finally, we come to Horatio Street, on which there are two universities. One of them is the most university in my country. That’s why it is my favorite street of all.
英 语 试 题
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man want to do
A. Take photos. B. Buy a camera. C. Help the woman.
2. What are the speakers are talking about
A. A noisy night. B. Their life in town. C. A place of living.
3. Where is the man now
A. On the way. B. In a restaurant. C. At home.
4. What will Celia do
A. Find a player. B. Watch a game. C. Play basketball.
5. What day is it when the conversation takes place
A. Saturday. B. Sunday. C. Monday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is Sara going to do
A. Buy John a gift. B. Give John a surprise. C. Invite John to France.
7. What does the man think of Sara’s plan
A. Funny. B. Exciting. C. Strange.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She wants to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study. B. Take a book to her friend. C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man call the woman
A. To tell her about her new job. B. To ask about her job program. C. To plan a meeting with her.
11. Who needs a new flat
A. Alex. B. Andrea. C. Miranda.
12. Where is the woman now
A. In Baltimore. B. In New York. C. In Avon.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where does this conversation probably take place
A. In a restaurant. B. In an office. C. In a classroom.
14. What does John do now
A. He’s a trainer. B. He’s a tour guide. C. He’s a college student.
15. How much can a new person earn for the first year
A. $10,500. B. $12,000. C. $15,000.
16. How many people will the woman hire
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about the Plaza Leon
A. It’s a new building. B. It’s a small town. C. It’s a public place.
18. When do parents and children like going to the Plaza Leon
A. Saturday nights. B. Sunday afternoons. C. Fridays and Saturdays.
19. Which street is known for its food shops and markets
A. Via del Mar Street. B. Fernando Street. C. Hernandes Street.
20. Why does the speaker like Horatio Street best
A. It has an old stone surface. B. It is named after a writer. C. It has a famous university.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
A
There’s no lack of family fun in New York City, especially when you and your family visit the many amazing museums for kids. Every site offers something exciting. If you’re looking to enjoy a weekend or a day off school, try the following museums for kids.
Children’s Museum of Manhattan
This nearly 40, 000-square-foot museum makes learning about culture and science an enjoyable experience for kids. It also hosts classes and workshops which are all designed with the latest child-development research in mind.
Brooklyn Children’s Museum
When founded in 1899, the BCM was the country’s first museum designed for children. Today, it’s one of the most comprehensive(综合性的) museums, with a collection of 30, 000 objects, including musical instruments, masks, dolls and fossils. Kids have fun while learning at interactive exhibitions like “World Brooklyn”, a mini city lined by stores where children can make bread at the Mexican Bakery, or shop for candy at the International Grocery.
DiMenna Children’s Museum
Exhibitions and programs at this kid-focused New-York Historical Society transport children back through 350 years of U. S. history. Galleries show the lives of kids who grew up to become famous doctors, athletes and political figures, and Little New-Yorkers classes invite kids to join in sing-alongs and make crafts.
Children’s Museum of the Arts
This museum is especially designed for kids so that they can travel around the art world. The 10,000-square-foot museum has more room to house its 2,000-piece collection of international children’s art, including a huge center gallery. Artists lead workshops in classrooms, studios and media labs—which are famous for a sound station, a clay bar and the video-making equipment.
21．What can children do in Children’s Museum of Manhattan
A．Explore culture and science with pleasure.
B．Make bread at the museum by themselves.
C．Carry out research on child development.
D．Design classes and workshops on their own.
22．Which museum is mainly connected to American history
A．Children’s Museum of Manhattan. B．Brooklyn Children’s Museum.
C．DiMenna Children’s Museum. D．Children’s Museum of the Arts.
23．What is Children’s Museum of the Arts designed to do
A．To help children explore the art world.
B．To develop children’s artistic expression.
C．To house international artists’ famous works.
D．To help children learn art creations from artists.
B
My first shopping in a general store was in Miss Bee’s when I spent the summer with my grandmother in New York.
“Go get them yourself,” Miss Bee said, ignoring the shopping list held up before her nose. “I’m not your servant, so just get yourself a basket from that pile over there and start filling.”
It took me three wall-to-wall searches before I found the first item on my list―a pork can be placed between boxes of cereal and bread. Next up was toilet paper, found under the daily newspaper, and Band-Ads, found next to the face cream. The store was a puzzle, but it held some surprises too. I found a new Superman comic (连环漫画) behind the peanut butter.
I visited Miss Bee a couple of times a week that summer. Some times she short-charged me. Other times she overcharged or sold mean old newspaper instead of a current one. Going to the store was more like going into battle. I left my Grandma’s house armed with my list—memorized to the letter—and marched into Miss Bee’s like General Patton (巴顿将军) marching into North Africa.
All summer long she found ways to trip me up. No sooner had I learned how to pronounce bicarbonate of soda (小苏打) and memorized its location on the shelf than Miss Bee rearranged the shelves and made me hunt for it all over again. By summer’s end, however, the shopping trip that had once taken me an hour was done in 15 minutes.
The morning I was to return to Brooklyn, I stopped in to tell her that she was mean. To my amazement, she laughed and said. “Well, I don’t care! Each of us is put on this earth for a reason. I believe my job is to teach every child I meet ten life lessons to help them. Think what you will, but when you get older you’ll be glad our paths crossed!”
I thought the idea was ridiculous until one day my daughter came to me with homework troubles.
“It’s too hard,” she said. “Could you finish my math problems for me ”
“If I do it for you, how will you ever learn to do it yourself ” I said.
Suddenly, I was back at that general store where I had learned the hard way totally up (结算) my bill along with the cashier. As my daughter went back to her homework, I wondered: Had Miss Bee really taught me something all those years ago I took out a piece of paper and started writing.
24．Why did the writer spend a long time doing her first shopping in the general store
A．She was too young to remember all the items on the list.
B．Miss Bee didn’t treat her kindly.
C．Her grandmother asked her to buy too many things.
D．The store was in disorder and she was not familiar with the shop.
25．What did the writer mean when comparing herself to “General Patton” in Paragraph 4
A．She was well prepared and full of confidence.
B．Going shopping in the store was a challenge to her.
C．She was very aggressive, taking Miss Bee as the enemy.
D．Going shopping was so fun that it was like playing a war game.
26．What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 6 probably suggest
A．The writer would benefit from the experience of shopping in Miss Bee’s.
B．The writer would find shopping in Miss Bee’s store very interesting.
C．The writer would be happy to meet Miss Bee again later in life.
D．The writer would realize that Miss Bee could become her friend.
27．At the end of the story, the writer might write down the following EXCEPT_________.
A．Don’t be so quick to judge other people B．The best teacher isn’t only in school
C．Stick to your dream whatever happens D．Things can be learned in daily routines
C
Danone Portugal introduced a new yogurt named Juntos. For every pack of yogurt that a person bought, he would donate yogurt to a family in need. Danone had done its research. Increasingly, people say they want to buy from brands that give them a sense of purpose. Surely a yogurt that helped the needy would be appealing. But Juntos was a failure. Despite sinking millions into a marketing campaign, Danone pulled Juntos from the market only months after it was launched. Now the same product is simply marketed as a tasty yogurt.
What happened To find the reason behind Juntos’ failure, Lawrence Williams and his colleagues did an experiment where they showed people some products and asked these people to pick one option. They reminded some to focus on the “purposeful and valuable” aspect while others were told to “enjoy themselves” and focus on “delight and pleasure.” They found that participants who prioritized meaning preferred the less expensive product when compared with people who put pleasure in the first place.
So why were meaning-seekers cheaping out Lawrence Williams asked participants to explain their decision-making to find out. He learned that meaning-focused people were not thinking about how the product they might buy could bring meaning to their lives. Instead, they were occupied with what else they could do with their money.
I am all for people making wise and strategic financial choices. But cheap products can create many problems. Inexpensive options often do not last as long as the higher-end ones. As a result, we shop more often, which is ultimately worse for our wallets. Plus, that spending pattern can do a greater damage to the environment. Thanks in part to fast fashion, people buy 60 percent more clothing today than they did 15 years ago. The fashion industry alone emits more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime (海洋的) shipping combined.
So before you dive into your wallet for some deals, try not to fix only on what you are spending or saving. Think carefully about what you are buying, too.
28．What is the main reason for the failure of Juntos
A．It ignored marketing strategies. B．It priced itself relatively high.
C．It lacked a particularly good taste. D．It focused on delight and pleasure.
29．What can be inferred about meaning seekers
A．They frequent high-end stores. B．They think products extend their lives.
C．They hesitate to make decisions. D．They make more purchases with money.
30．How is Paragraph 4 mainly developed
A．By giving some examples. B．By listing numbers and data.
C．By explaining reasons. D．By making some comparisons.
31．Which is the most suitable title for the text
A．Innovation: a Product’s Life B．To Buy or not to Buy
C．Meaning seekers or Quality-pursuers D．Fast Fashion: a Hit to Your Wallet
D
The most important determining factor of success or failure—at work and in life—is self-awareness, the ability to understand who we are, how others see us, and how we fit into the world.
For millions of years, the ancestors of humans evolved painfully slowly. However, about 150,000 years ago there was an explosive development in the human brain where, among other things, we gained the ability to examine our own thoughts, feelings and behaviors, as well as to see things from another’s point of view. Not only did this transformation create the foundation for art, spiritual practices and language, but it came with a survival advantage for our ancestors, who had to work together in order to survive.
Though we may not face the same day-to-day threats to our existence, self-awareness is no less critical. There is strong scientific evidence that people who know themselves and how others see them are happier. They are smarter, superior students. They raise more mature children. They also tend to be more creative, confident and less aggressive.
But for most people it is easier to choose self-delusion (自我欺骗) rather than the cold hard truth. Our increasingly “me” focused society makes it easier to fall into this trap. Recent generations have grown up in a world obsessed with self-esteem (自负), constantly being reminded of their special qualities. Not only are our assessments often flawed (有缺陷), but we are usually terrible judges of our own performance and abilities—from leadership skills to achievements at school and work. What’s scary is that the least competent people are usually the most confident in their abilities.
How can we avoid this fate We must work on two specific types of insight. Internal self-awareness is an inward understanding of our passions and aspirations (抱负), strengths and weaknesses and so on. And external self-awareness, knowing how others see you, means understanding yourself from the outside in.
For those looking to gain true insight, remember that other people often see us more objectively than we see ourselves and that self-examination can have hidden traps that make insight actually impossible.
32．The first three paragraphs mainly talk about _______.
A．the significance of self-awareness in human survival and advancement
B．the sharp contrast between self-awareness of today and the past
C．the necessity of a shift in self-awareness to satisfy the needs today
D．the intelligence gap between modern men and their ancestors
33．What’s the problem with “me” focused society nowadays
A．People’s performance and abilities are overlooked.
B．Capable people tend to be unconfident of their leadership skills.
C．It’s difficult to obtain an objective assessment of ourselves.
D．Modern people fail to bring their special qualities into full play.
34．Which of the following is an example of external self-awareness
A．You listen to the comments about you from others.
B．You are fully aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
C．You reflect your behaviors thoroughly every day.
D．You carefully compare your behavior with that of others.
35．In the last paragraph, the author suggests that we should _______.
A．develop true insight to judge people more objectively
B．try to avoid the trap set by others
C．gain more insight by means of self-examination
D．pay more attention to external self-awareness
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中的两项为多余选项。
The 24 solar terms (节气) are part of the traditional Chinese calendar. The Chinese people divided a year into 24 parts based on the sun’s position. 36 They reflect the changes of the seasons, climate and phenology (生物气候学). The Yellow River Basin in northern China is believed to be the cradle (摇篮) of the solar terms system.
Solar terms were instructions for agricultural production and people’s daily lives. They mark things like seasons, temperature, precipitation (降水), growth of the crops and weather conditions. 37
Most of the solar terms have rich social and cultural meanings. 38 The “Pure Brightness” is also referred to as Tomb-Sweeping Day, when people pay respect to those they have lost. The tradition remains today. 39
The culture reflects the Chinese people’s respect for nature and tradition, their unique understanding of the universe, their wisdom to live in harmony with nature. It is the youth of China who can best help carry on this significant part of our culture. 40 Many young people have already been contributing their energy and strength to it. In fact, they have been living up to this challenge through artistic means. Many photos, essays and paintings have centered around the theme of the 24 solar terms.
A．Each part is called a solar term.
B．Many farmers still rely on the solar terms to work in the fields.
C．The sun’s positions bring about many things related to human life.
D．For instance, during the “Start of Winter”, people eat dumplings.
E．Their creativity and consciousness can bring new life to ancient culture.
F．Their wisdom for life and nature made the solar terms system popular today.
G．This has long been a central element of life in China, and we must protect it.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I had an interesting childhood, filled with surprise and delight, all because of my mother — loving, sweet, yet absent-minded and 41 . One strange family trip we took when I was eleven tells a lot about her. My two sets of grandparents lived in Colorado and North Dakota, and my parents decided to spend a few weeks 42 to those states and seeing all the sights along the way. As the first day of our trip 43 , David, my eight-year-old brother, and I 44 said good-bye to all of our friends. Who knew if we’d ever see them again Finally, the moment of our departure (启程) arrived, and we 45 our luggage into the car and bravely drove off. We bravely drove off again two hours later after we’d returned to get the purse and traveler’s checks Mom had 46 at home.
David and I were always a little 47 when using gas station bathroom if Mom was driving while Dad slept: “You stand outside the door and play lookout (放哨) while I go, and while you go, I will do the 48 . ” We reminded each other. I had terrible 49 in my mind: “Honey, where are the kids ” “What ! Oh, Gosh. . . I thought they were just being awfully 50 .” My brother and I were never actually left 51 in a strange city, but we weren’t about to take any chance.
We drove through several states and saw lots of great 52 along the way. But what made this trip never fade away (逐渐消失) from our memories were those 53 troubles. As my dad _____54 it, adaptation and tolerance were what a trip was really about, which means, whatever you come across, don’t forget to laugh and then 55 it.
41．A．funny B．forgetful C．boring D．helpful
42．A．driving B．walking C．flying D．riding
43．A．went B．passed C．approached D．flew
44．A．excitedly B．eagerly C．happily D．unwillingly
45．A．lay B．loaded C．lifted D．drove
46．A．left B．put C．placed D．thrown
47．A．upset B．puzzled C．embarrassed D．nervous
48．A．different B．familiar C．same D．special
49．A．pictures B．photos C．dreams D．signals
50．A．noisy B．terrible C．energetic D．quiet
51．A．off B．for C．behind D．over
52．A．sights B．museums C．parks D．stations
53．A．boring B．unexpected C．doubtful D．fantastic
54．A．said B．told C．spoke D．put
55．A．change B．solve C．study D．finish
第二节 单句填空（每小题1分，共15分）
Currently, there is no cure ______________ Alzheimer’s.
At present more than one measure ______________ (take) to stop birds being hunted illegally.
The photo ______________ (attach) to my application form is my favourite.
They questioned the ______________ (accurate) of the information in the file.
There is no proof that it hit him on _____________ head.
She is a smart girl who has the ability ______________ (organize) the class well.
The discovery of new evidence led to the thief _____________ (catch).
I spoke slowly, but my meaning didn’t get ______________.
In our city library, there are so many great books on topics ______________ (range) from physics to social society.
We have had bad luck and so far time ______________ (run) out.
At speeds above 50 mph, serious injuries ______________ (dramatic) increase.
What is it _____________ inspires us to invent things
Han Gan painted the horses, his brush ______________ (present) every detail that he saw with his own eyes.
_____________ (embarrass), I can’t concentrate on anything.
I think this trip was well worth _______________ we had paid.
第四部分：书面表达（满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Eric来信请你为他班班报 “Diverse cultures” 栏目写一篇有关中国传统文化的文章。请你给他回复，内容包括：
表示同意；
你准备写的内容；
3. 说明原因。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
可以适当增加细节， 以使行文连贯。
Dear Eric,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
No sooner had I finished the midterm exam than I knew I failed in maths again. Mrs. Steward, my maths teacher, asked me to stay after school to talk about my maths study. I was among those students who worked hard and achieved academic success at school — apart from maths. Though I did well in many other subjects, I wouldn’t be on the honor roll (光荣榜) that term if I couldn’t make significant progress in maths. And, the honor roll would be announced in just several weeks. I was frustrated.
Having spotted my depression, Mrs. Steward said, “There will be another important maths test before the honor roll is fixed. Cheer up! I could spare some time after school to help you. You can make it.” “No, thanks,” I declined, adding that I just wanted to go home and never think about maths again. “I am just naturally a poor maths learner.” I almost cried.
Mrs. Steward didn’t give up. She looked me in the eye and said, “You are good at learning. I believe you can change it if we work together.” For a moment, I kept silent, wondering if she might be right. “What time does your bus come ” she asked. “In half an hour,” I replied. She asked if I would like to use the time to deal with the math problems I met in the exam. Encouraged by her, I began to look at my midterm maths paper.
We settled the difficulties in the paper and made a plan to meet every other day after school for the following three weeks. She went over each problem, carefully explaining the solutions. Sometimes I had difficulty understanding her explanation, and she would come up with a different approach to getting across the answer. Soon, the day to take the test came.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Mrs. Steward walked around in the classroom, handing out the test papers.____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
The next Monday. Mrs. Steward came in, with the honor roll in her hands.______________________
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答案：
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21-23 ACA 24-26 DBAC 28-31 BDCC 32-35 ACAD
36-40 ABDGE
41-45 BACDB 46-50 ADCAD 51-55 CABDB
for 57. is being taken 58. attached 59. accuracy 60. the
to organize 62.being caught 63. across 64. ranging 65. has run
dramatically 67. that 68. presenting 69. Embarrassed 70. what
写作范文
第一部分
Dear Eric,
I’m more than willing to write an article about traditional Chinese culture for your class newspaper.
As you know, Chinese tea culture has been formed since ancient times and Chinese tea has gained in increasing popularity worldwide, so I’ll introduce Chinese tea culture in this article. To let you have a comprehensive understanding of it, my article will involve all aspects of it, such as the types of Chinese tea and the benefits of drinking tea.
Additionally, if you have anything to add, please let me know.
第二部分
Mrs. Steward walked around in the classroom, handing out the test papers. Sitting still, I could feel my heart beating faster and faster. So nervous was I that I even couldn’t make out what was printed on the paper. Mrs. Steward gave me an encouraging look as if saying, “Have faith in yourself! You can make it!” I recalled all those hours we spent after class dealing with my maths problems and the explanations Mrs. Steward offered. So I kept calm and focused all my attention on the questions. In fact, after a few weeks’ efforts, I found maths not as scary as it used to be. I finished the test five minutes before the time limit.
The next Monday, Mrs. Steward came in, with the honor roll in her hands. She stood in front of the class and began to read out the names on it. As my name was announced, I couldn’t believe it! “Congratulations, John! You did excellently in the maths test. You deserve it!” With tears welling up in my eyes, I felt astonished and overjoyed. Things became different after that. I showed an interest in maths and gradually became quite good at it. I am so grateful to Mrs. Steward, who has improved not only my maths but also my confidence.
听力原文：
(Text 1)
M: I’ve got my camera with me, but am I allowed take photos here
W: I think so. It doesn’t say you can’t.
(Text 2)
M: I really like living here in this flat because it’s so near the center of town.
W: That’s true, but it gets really noisy at night.
(Text 3)
M: Hi, Maggie. I’m coming, but it’s snowing and the traffic is moving slowly.
W: OK, David, take your time. We’ll wait for your so we can have dinner together.
(Text 4)
M: Celia, you see those girls over there They need another player for a basketball game. Would you like to join them
W: Seems like it’s a game for fun. Sure. I’ll be there in a minute.
(Text 5)
W: I won’t have anything to wear to work on Monday unless I pick up my clothes at the dry cleaner’s.
M: Then you’d better hurry. It closes at noon on Sundays.
W: Oh, I should have gone there Saturday.
(Text 6)
M: All right, Sara. We know that you’re planning something big for John’s birthday. Could you tell us just what you have in your mind
W: I wanted to make his birthday a very special event. John has a sister living in France, and I’ll send her a plane ticket so that she can be here for his birthday.
M: Boy! What an excellent plan! That’s something special. I kind of guessed you had some secret plan and were waiting for the right time to tell me.
W: Well, I didn’t want to say anything until I was sure she could come.
(Text 7)
W: Hey, Peter. I’m sorry…
M: Hi, Diana. What’s wrong
W: We were going to Hong Kong this weekend but I’m afraid I can’t go.
M: How come
W: I have a really big geography test and I have to study for it.
M: We can go next week instead.
M: No, I don’t want to ruin your weekend. You go ahead. And please take the book I bought to my friend Sally. Tell her I have to study all weekend because I can’t afford to fail the test.
M: OK, then I’ll go with Dan. But it’s a pity you can’t come.
(Text 8)
W: Hello, this is Andrea.
M: Hello, Andrea, this is Alex. I have some very good news for you. Miranda was very satisfied with you and said she’s very much looking forward to working with you. Isn’t that wonderful Congratulations, dear. How does it feel to be Mirada’s new assistant I imagine that you’re just delighted with this news. So let’s see, you can start on Monday, right？
W: Um, well, I don’t think I can start Monday. I’m visiting my father in Baltimore, and because I don’t live in New York, I’ll need a couple of days to find a flat and buy some furniture and move my things from Avon.
M: Oh, well, then. In that case, I suppose Wednesday would be good. OK, see you then.
(Text 9)
W: Please sit down. Let’s see, you’re Mr. Smith, is that correct
M: Yes, John Smith.
W: And you’re interested in this job
M: Yes, I am. I’ll graduate from college the coming June. My major is Chinese.
W: I see. Have you ever done any work in this field
M: Yes, I used to be a tour guide for Chinese travelers.
W: Good. Now how much money do you expect to have for a year
M: From what I’ve read, it seems that a starting pay would be around $ 12,000 a year.
W: Here you would start at $ 10,500 for the first year--- a kind of training period. Then you would go to $15,000.
M: That sounds fair enough. What do you think are the chances for me to get a job here
W: Well, I’m talking to three people today and four tomorrow. We’ll be hiring two people. You’ll hear from us sometime next month. Good luck and thanks for coming today.
(Text 10)
M: At the beginning of the tour, we will start with the most important place in my down, which is the Plaza Leon. The Plaza Leon, which is more than one hundred years old, is the gathering place for young people on Friday and Saturday nights and for parents and children on Sunday afternoons. Four streets lead to the Plaza, which have wide sidewalks and are tree-lined. Hernandes Street, which was named after a famous writer born in the city, contains all of the food stores, fish markets and vegetable stands. Fernando Street, which was named after an educator, is where all of the government offices are housed. Via del Mar Street, whose roads are made of stones, is the only street which still has its old surface. Finally, we come to Horatio Street, on which there are two universities. One of them is the most university in my country. That’s why it is my favorite street of all.
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