佳一中2023-2024学年度高三学年第四次调研考试
英语试题
时间：120分钟 总分：150分
Ⅰ卷 55题（共85分）
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分 20分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
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 will Matthew do on the weekend
A. Attend an exhibition. B. Enter a contest. C. Visit China.
2. Where do the speakers want to go
A. To a supermarket. B. To a bank. C. To a restaurant.
3. When will the man see the film
A. At 1:30 p.m. B. At 3:30 p.m. C. At 5:30 p.m.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A noisy night. B. A place of living. C. Their sleeping habits.
5. Why did the man call the woman last night
A. To give her fruits. B. To invite her to a party. C. To ask for her cousin's number.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中
选出最佳选项。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. How does the man feel about the woman's suggestion
A. A bit disappointed. B. Very satisfied. C. Greatly surprised.
7. What will the speakers do on Friday evening
A. Go shopping. B. Eat out. C. Pick up their children.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. On a plane. C. On a lake.
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9. Why will the man go to Chicago
A. To attend a meeting. B. To visit his sister. C. To start university.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. School friends. B. Teacher and student. C. Librarian and library user.
11. What does Michael say about the book
A. It's sold at a discount price.
B. It's important for Maria's study.
C. It's written by Professor Hughes.
12. What will Michael do for Maria
A. Share his book with her. B. Lend her some money. C. Ask Noah for help.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the man meet the woman
A. To look at an apartment. B. To have a meal together. C. To deliver some furniture.
14. What does the man like about the carpet
A. Its quality. B. Its size. C. Its color.
15. What does the man think of the kitchen
A. It's well-designed. B. It's well-equipped. C. It's well-painted.
16. What will the man probably do next
A. Take a bus. B. Make a payment. C. Talk with his wife.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Why does the speaker organize the activity
A. To prepare for Children's Day.
B. To celebrate the end of the school year.
C. To welcome children in the neighborhood.
18. What is the activity for children about
A. Looking for the hidden gifts.
B. Hiding around the center.
C. Having a group discussion.
19. What are the children required to do before going out
A. Find the flags. B. Write their names down. C. Stay together with their parents.
20. Who will go to the other side of the center
A. The preschool children. B. The third-grade children. C. The fourth-grade children.
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第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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Where will you go next Our editors and explorers pick some most exciting destinations for
the year ahead. Grab your bags and go!
Mostar, Bosnia
Partially destroyed during the Bosnian War(1992-1995), history-rich Mostar still bears scars of
the past. Wander around and you'll pass newly renovated apartments next to buildings riddled with
bullet holes. Local and international artists regularly decorate the abandoned structures with
colorful murals. Mostar's most tangible image of peace is the 16th-century Stari Most, rebuilt in
2004. It connects the city's predominantly Christian Croat west side with the mainly Muslim
Bosniak east.
Tohoku, Japan
Less than three hours by train from Tokyo, home of the 2020 Summer Olympic Games,
Tohoku features pristine forests, gorges and crater lakes, thousand-year-old temples and shrines,
and venerable local festivals— yet less than 2 percent of international travelers come here. For
skiers, Tohoku regularly records some of the planet's heaviest snowfalls, and resorts such as Appi
Kogen are excitingly uncrowded.
National Blue Trail, Hungary
Hungary is a dream hiking destination thanks to the country's National Blue Trail. It's part of
the nearly 6,500-mile European long-distance walking route E4, which begins in Spain and ends in
Cyprus. So, while you could use the Blue Trail as a launchpad for an epic, cross-Europe trek,
Hungary's historic route is best experienced as a singular destination.
Zakouma National Park, Chad
Home to a rapidly growing African elephant population—some 559 in 2019 and a thousand
expected by 2024—Zakouma National Park is an under-the-radar African safari destination. The
park's location, in southeastern Chad, one of the world's least visited countries, makes Zakouma a
best-kept secret—one worth sharing to help ensure its continued success.
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21.Which destination fits you best if you are fond of hiking
A.Mostar. B.National Blue Trail.
C.Tohoku. D.Zakouma National Park.
22.What do Tohoku and Zakouma National Park have in common
A.They are both far from the city's capital.
B.They are very famous for local festivals.
C.They are less popular and attract fewer tourists.
D.They are the best choices for sports enthusiasts.
23.In which section of a newspaper can the text be found
A.Environment. B.Travel. C.Culture. D.Business.
B
I was cutting up lettuce (生菜) in the kitchen when I suddenly remembered watching a video
about putting the lettuce stub (残余部分) in water to grow a whole new vegetable. So I took out a
wide-mouthed mug (大杯 ) and placed the stub into it, gave it a little water, and placed it by the
window.
On a snowy morning, I noticed the first sign. A first small leaf from its heart spread out. A tiny
green flag of hope. Beaten, but not defeated. Within days, it was impossible to see the cuts where I
had removed the leaves. The growth was explosive. And when I lifted the blossoming head out of
the mug, tiny root threads fell down, seeking for the earth. What is growing here Lettuce or hope
If I were a lettuce in a similar condition, I'd want to doubtfully assess where I found myself
before being devoted to full growth. Yet for this lettuce, my inadequate offering of water and a
place by a window was enough for it to decide to reclaim itself again. It grew in a mug of water, in
faith. This is the heart of this lettuce: alive, strong and fearless. It deserved a name. I decided to call
it Monty.
Monty wanted to grow, as we all do. I think I gave him a little love and freedom. Those two
ingredients were all he needed to return to himself. I see joy in this lettuce. The return to self is
always an expression of joy, which is life itself. With the right ingredients, this is the tendency of all
living things.
Monty still lives in a mug, but I'm going to transplant him outside. He deserves to become his
full self. The only problem I see now is my capacity to support Monty. I hope I have enough of a
green finger.
I'm surprised to find myself where I am. Maybe Monty is, too. I have the same choice as he
does: give in and decay (腐烂), or start again. The prospect of starting again is discouraging. But
my lettuce-friend, Monty, leads the way. I can only hope to be as brave.
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24.Why did the author put the stub in water
A.To hope that it would grow. B.To decorate the nice mug.
C.To conduct an experiment. D.To remove his bad mood.
25.What is the first sign of life in the author's eyes
A.The remaining stub. B.The small leaf.
C.The disappearing cuts. D.The tiny root threads.
26.How would the author feel if in the lettuce's situation
A.Hesitant. B.Fearless. C.Confident. D.Annoyed.
27.Which can be a suitable title of the passage
A.Enjoy your own life to the fullest.
B.Believe in yourself when in trouble.
C.Never be afraid to restart yourself.
D.Give freedom to the heart in a way.
C
A new study released in the journal Plant and Cell Physiology suggests that ethanol (乙醇)—
or alcohol—can help plants survive in times of drought, even for as long as two weeks without
water.
To come up with their finding, the researchers grew wheat and rice plants, regularly watering
them, and then added ethanol to the soil in one group of plants over three days. They then kept both
groups deprived of (中 断 ) water for two weeks and found that drunk plants grew better than
untreated ones. Around 75% of the drunk wheat and rice plants survived after rewatering, while less
than 5% of the untreated plants did.
The study also looked at how ethanol protected a plant. Using arabidopsis, a small plant
commonly used in experiments, the researchers discovered that when ethanol-treated specimens (样
品 ) were deprived of water, tiny openings on the leaves' surface closed up to preserve water and
heat.
The team studied arabidopsis' gene expression and found that the ethanol-treated plants started
behaving if they were experiencing drought, even before they were actually deprived of water. This
gene expression gave the plants an advantage in preparing for a drought.
The researchers said, "The finding is not just useful for the world's gardens, but also for farms
growing vital crops like rice and wheat. Drought-resistant crops could help achieve sustainable food
security, which is an issue affecting many parts of the world right now." They added that ethanol
was a useful and simple way to increase food production all over the world in times of drought.
"The application of ethanol to plants would be a potent agricultural method to enhance drought
resistance in different plants," said Motoaki Seki, the study's lead author. But, he warned that the
ethanol needed to be used reasonably as higher concentration of ethanol prevented plants growing.
Seki added, "We will soon begin testing ethanol on plants in real fields."
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28.What did the researchers find in their study
A.Plants produce ethanol in times of drought.
B.Drunk plants could live longer without water.
C.There is no need to water house plants every day.
D.It requires more water to grow wheat in the field.
29.Why do the researchers do the study
A.To cut the cost of food production.
B.To bring about the change of diet.
C.To generate increases in food price.
D.To help maintain global food security.
30.What does the underlined word "potent" in the last paragraph mean
A.Effective. B.Basic. C.Fictional. D.Necessary.
31.What does Seki want to stress about ethanol in the text
A.It would fit all kinds of plants.
B.It has been applied to real fields.
C.It should be used in proper amount.
D.It enables wheat plants to grow fast.
D
As students return to school this fall, many of them—perhaps especially those from
historically disadvantaged student groups will be starting the academic year with achievement
levels lower than where they were at the beginning of summer break. This phenomenon is
sometimes referred to as summer learning loss. We review what is known about summer loss and
offer suggestions for schools looking to solve the problem.
The recent studies on summer loss have been rather comprehensive. One study found that
students, on average, lost between 25-30 percent of their school-year learning over the summer;
additionally, black and Latino students tended to gain less over the school year and lose more over
the summer compared to white students.
However, an analysis of the national study found little evidence of overall loss over the
summers after grades K and 1, and the summer loss gaps widened in some subjects and grades but
not others. Von Hippel and Hamrock re-analyzed two earlier data sets and concluded that gaps
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"do not necessarily ... grow fastest over the summer". Thus, it seems summer loss occurs, though
not universally across geography, grade level or subject.
Schools want to address the issue of summer learning loss not only because it may widen
achievement gaps, but also because it "wastes" so much of the knowledge students have gained
during the school year. Summer loss also undoubtedly increases the amount of time teachers have
to spend "re-teaching" last year's content.
Traditionally, educators and policy makers have relied on conventional summer school
programs to solve summer learning loss. Not surprisingly, research suggests that programs are more
effective when students attend consistently and spend more time on task academically. Regardless
of the design, these policies should offer engaging options for students over the summer so that
summer learning programs do not feel like punishment for students who would rather be enjoying
summer vacation. Doing so would set more students up for success as the school year gets
underway.
32.What's the author's aim by writing Paragraph 1
A.To raise a question. B.To make a comparison.
C.To analyze the figures. D.To illustrate an example.
33.According to the studies, what can we know about summer learning loss
A.Immigrant students experienced the most summer loss.
B.White students did not lose learning over the summer.
C.Summer learning loss after grades K and 1 was alarming.
D.Summer learning loss seemed to vary in grades and subjects.
34.Why do schools want to solve the problem according to the fourth paragraph
A.It may narrow achievement gaps.
B.It may cause repetitive work for teachers.
C.It may stop students gaining more knowledge.
D.It may increase teachers' new teaching content.
35.What does the author think of summer school programs
A.The conventional programs are ineffective.
B.Students should do all academic tasks.
C.More choices should be provided for students.
D.The programs are punishment for many students.
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第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social media can connect you to friends and family, bring you the latest and most important
news, and help you discover things you would never come across otherwise. ____36____. They can
lead to negative emotions or distract you from important tasks. Your first thought may be to delete
your accounts completely, but you may miss out on all of the benefits. Why not use some of these
smart strategies to help you find a good balance
____37____
The contacts on your social media can add up quickly over time as we constantly follow more
people. Adding in other junk accounts can make things even worse. The next time you load up one
of your social media apps, take some time to unfollow the accounts and people you're no longer
interested in. ____38____. If you're only following 50 people on twitter, for example, you know that
you're not missing too much if you're only checking your timeline once a day.
Turn off notices
Fewer notices can help you keep focused and create a healthy habit of checking social media
only when you really have to. Notices aren't too difficult to control these days. ____39____.
Browse through the options you have inside your apps, too, in case some apps have secret ways to
inform you.
Set time limits
Setting time limits for social media apps on your devices isn't a perfect approach, as you can
easily turn them off if the attraction is too strong. Still, you might find these limitations are effective
at reducing the amount of time you spend checking your social networks. ____40____, and from
there you can set how long you are allowed to use each app for. Despite all of these measures,
you’ll definitely still need a bit of willpower as well.
A. Update your accounts regularly
B. Follow fewer people
C. You can find Screen Time options in the iOS
D. Take a look at the phone's settings and you will see what you can change
E. However, social media contact may cause you problems
F. But these platforms can sometimes be troublemakers
G. This will make a big difference to how often you check social media
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第三部分 完形填空 (共 15小题：每小题 1分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At age eleven, I was in middle school. As the oldest and my mom's "grown up" girl, I had to
keep my cool. But before Christmas, every chance I got, when I was ___41___, I checked each
present under the tree quietly. I read every tag (标签) and ___42___ every package, telling which
present went to which person without even looking at the tags.
It had been a (n) ___43___ year for my family. When my mom looked at the simple presents,
she sighed and warned us, "There won't be as much for Christmas this year. Try not to be ___44___."
Christmas had traditionally been a time for my parents to spoil (溺爱) us. In years past, the presents
would pile up and I would hear the phrase "giving is better than receiving", but thought whoever
had said that must have been out of their mind. Getting presents was the whole ___45___!
On that Christmas morning, we ___46___ waited in the hallway until Dad told us everything
was ready. We rushed into the living room and let the wrapping paper fly. We made weak
___47___ to wait and watch other family members opened their presents, but as the time passed we
lost our self-control.
"Here's another one for you," said Mom as she ___48___ me a package with my name written
on the label in my mother's handwriting. I looked at it, ___49___. Having spent so much time
examining the presents before Christmas, I ___50___ this one. It was my mom's.
"Mom, I can't... "
I was ___51___ by my mother's eager, joyful look—a look I could not really understand. "Let's
see what it is, honey. Hurry and open it." It was a blow dryer. Though it's simple, to me it was so
much more. Being a little girl, I was amazed. In my world, where receiving ___52___ giving, my
mom's act of selflessness was incomprehensible. Tears filled my eyes and I thought in disbelief
about how much my mom must love me to ___53___ her Christmas.
I have always remembered that Christmas full of deep ___54___ . It had such an impact on me.
As an adult, I can now ___55___ my mom's actions—finding an even greater joy in her Christmas,
because giving truly is better than receiving. My mom's simple act meant the world to me.
41. A. alone B. asleep C. awake D. alive
42. A. tore B. felt C. smelled D. broke
43. A. easy B. tough C. common D. shiny
44. A. excited B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. nervous
45. A. approach B. excellence C. secret D. point
46. A. slowly B. unconcernedly C. passively D. eagerly
47. A. contributions B. attempts C. requests D. arguments
48. A. handed B. took C. threw D. provided
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49. A. ashamed B. stressed C. bored D. confused
50. A. recognised B. recalled C. refused D. returned
51. A. inspired B. scared C. stopped D. encouraged
52. A. outweighed B. equaled C. meant D. indicated
53. A. give out B. give up C. settle for D. pay off
54. A. doubt B. relief C. love D. trouble
55. A. remember B. comment C. understand D. share
II 卷（共 65 分）
第一部分 (共 10小题：每小题 1.5分，满分 15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As you walk into the Shandong Arts and Crafts Exhibition Center, you are greeted by
_____56_____impressive sight: a larger-than-life rabbit. _____57_____(decorate) with an auspicious
(吉利的) cloud atop, the Tuzi Wang, or "lord rabbit", is dressed in a golden helmet, armor and a
flowing red robe.
The_____58_____(create) of the rabbit figure is Yang Feng, an inheritor of this Shandong
intangible cultural heritage. Located on the second floor of the exhibition center is his
studio_____59_____he displays his works. Besides, there are also many cultural creative products
_____60_____(feature) the lord rabbit, including T-shirts, puzzles and notebooks, as well as an area
for people to try their hands at making a rabbit figure _____61_____(they).
After dedicating two decades to perfecting his craft, Yang is committed_____62_____
promoting the traditional skill of creating the lord rabbit in his own unique style. "For me, crafting
the rabbit is not just a job, but a lifelong career that I am_____63_____(passion) about," he says.
Hou Yangjun, the deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Folk Literature and Art Association,
explains that a folk tradition emerges in Jinan where citizens worship (崇拜) a clay rabbit god named
Tuzi Wang during Mid-Autumn Festival and it _____64_____(pass) down for several centuries."The
rabbit god is known as Tu'er Ye in Beijing and Tuzi Wang in Jinan. Despite minor differences in
their appearance, both of them share the same origin and are _____65_____(traditional) crafted from
mud and clay," Hou adds.
第二部分 单词拼写（共 10小题；每小题 1分，满分 10分）
66. f__________ adj. 频繁的；经常发生的 71. rely→__________ adj. 可信赖的；可靠的
67. f__________ n. 失败 72. major→__________ n. 大多数
68. o__________ n. 场合；时刻 73. science→__________ adj. 科学的
69. a__________ v. 吸收 74. marry→__________ n. 婚姻
70. b__________ n. 预算 75. permit→__________ n. 许可；允许
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第三部分 写作（共两节，满分 40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
假定你是校英语话剧社社长李华，原定于下周举行的英语话剧表演赛因故推迟，请给担
任评委的外教Katherine写邮件，内容包括：
1.表示歉意；
2.推迟原因；
3.后续调整。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Katherine,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
I must admit, I haven't always liked animals. In fact, I distrusted them greatly while growing
up, and I still fear the ones I don't know personally. What set my beliefs in stone was being attacked
—not once but many times, including the summer after second grade when I was bitten by a rabbit.
Then, when I was nine and riding my dirt bike down the road, a large dog charged me and tried to
bite my ankle. After all those negative experiences, there was one thing I knew for sure: All
creatures, great and small, were no friends of mine.
After college in California, I returned to live the single life in Las Vegas. Then I met Lisa. In
no time at all, we fell in love, married and moved into a new house. Despite my avoidance of
animals, Lisa had a dog called Bailey. Bailey didn't like me, but he tolerated my existence once he
realized I wasn't going anywhere.
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Things changed as spring came. We welcomed a new member of our family: our son Evan.
One evening Evan grabbed hold of the dog's tail. The annoyed dog paused and turned to look at his
stuck tail but waited patiently until being released. Still the stories I'd heard of animals attacking
babies worried me.
Then my worst fear occurred. I sat on the couch reading after a long day while my wife
worked at the dining-room table paying the bills. I saw Evan crawl across the family-room carpet as
he made his way behind the couch. One minute, all was quiet and then Bailey entered the room and
headed to where Evan had crawled. I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard the dog start a
fearful barking behind me.
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。
Throwing the book away, I rushed around the couch with great fear.
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Having witnessed our dog killing a scorpion (蝎子) and saving my son, I was speechless.
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听力：
1-5 BCABA 6-10 BAABA 11-15 BCACB 16-20 CBABC
阅读：
21-25 BCBAB 26-30 ACBDA 31-35 CADBC
七选五：
36-40 EBGDC
完形填空：
41-45 ABBCD 46-50 DBADA 51-55 CABCC
语法填空：
56.an 57. Decorated 58. creator 59. where 60. featuring
61. themselves 62. to 63. passionate 64. has been passed 65. traditionally
单词拼写：
66. frequent 67. failure 68. occasion 69. absorb 70. budget
71. reliable 72. majority 73. scientific 74. marriage 75. permission
小作文范文：
Dear Katherine,
I’m terribly sorry to inform you that the English Drama Competition scheduled for next
Thursday will have to be rearranged.
Considering the approaching mid-term examination next Friday, it is definitely necessary for
students to focus their full attention and energy on the preparation for the important exam. Thus, we
made a decision to reschedule the competition for next Saturday evening in the school auditorium.
Would you be available that day
Please accept my sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused. Looking forward to your
earliest reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
读后续写范文：
Throwing the book away, I rushed around the couch with great fear. The dog was barking
directly at a huge scorpion in front of Evan's chin. Evan lay on his belly, his head held high, frozen
in fright as Bailey continued to bark at full volume mere inches away. The huge scorpion had its tail
up and was prepared to strike. Without hesitation, the dog rushed to attack the scorpion and killed it
with one bite. It was such a close call. Lisa scooped up our crying child.
Having witnessed our dog killing a scorpion (蝎 子 ) and saving my son. I was speechless.
Unconsciously, tears rolled down my cheek. Without worry and fear any longer, I knelt down and
gave that brave dog some kisses. Bailey seemed to have fully understood my feeling, lying in my
arms to comfort me. It was a crucial moment which showed how both human and beast can live in
harmony. I had a new belief in love. It is that some animals are human's good friends indeed.
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Text 1
W: I’m going to the museum this Sunday. There is a new exhibition of ancient china. Would you
like to join me, Matthew
M: I’d love to, but I have a piano competition in Seattle. I can’t miss it. (1)
Text 2
M: Have we missed it The policeman said it’s only three streets away, right across the biggest
supermarket.
W: Wait a minute. The bank, the clothing store, ah, here it is, the Italian restaurant! (2)
Text 3
W: Welcome to Sky Cinema. How can I help you
M: I need two tickets to the film Avatar: The Way ofWater.《阿凡达：水之道》
W: It starts at 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Which one would you like
M: The earlier, the better. (3)
Text 4
W: I really like living here in this apartment. It’s so close to my office and the shopping mall.
M: That’s true. But I’m often woken up at night by the traffic outside.
W: Oh, I didn’t know you are a light sleeper.
Text 5
M: What were you doing last night I called you, but you didn’t answer.
W: Oh, I was at my cousin Jack’s birthday party. And my phone was dead. Was there anything
urgent
M: My dad came back from a farm. He brought back many fruits, and I wanted to share some with
you. (5)
Text 6
W: Larry, do you have any plans for the coming weekend
M: No, and you
W: I checked the weather on my phone just now. It seems it’ll be a fine day on Saturday. Shall we
go hiking in the hills (6)
M: Good idea. (6) When was our last hike
W: Well, I think that was in March this year, if my memory serves me right.
M: Oh, that was six months ago. If that is the plan, we should go to the supermarket to pick up
some food and drinks. (7)
W: Yes. We can do that with our boys on Friday evening after dinner. (7) I’ve heard that the
supermarket will offer discounts then.
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M: Okay. Now I’m looking forward to the weekend.
Text 7
W: Good morning, sir.
M: Good morning. I think there should be a room booked in the name of Logan Jones.
W: Okay, let me have a check. A double room with a view of the lake
M: Oh, there must be some mistake. Actually, I booked a single room with a big bathroom.
W: Can I have your ID card I need to check again.
M: Okay, here you are.
W: Ah, yes, I find it. I’m sorry I misheard your name as Reagan. Will you stay for just one night
M: Yes, I will have a meeting tomorrow morning, and after that I will fly to Chicago. My sister is
studying at a university there. (9) Do I need to pay now
W: No, you don’t. You can pay when you leave. Okay, here is your room key. The elevator is on
your right.
M: Thank you.
Text 8
M: Hi, Maria, (12) what book are you looking for
W: Hi, Michael. (11) The one Professor Hughes recommended in his class. He said it’s a very good
reference book. (11)
M: Then I think you’d better have it. It must be of great help. (11)
W: Yes, but the problem is that it costs 50 dollars. I could hardly afford it.
M: Have you gone to the school library to search for it
W: Yes, of course, but I couldn’t find it. I even asked the librarian to help me, but there wasn’t a
copy in the library. You know, there are 40 students in my class, and everyone wants the book. I
don’t know what to do now.
M: Listen, my roommate Noah took the course last term. I remember he has a copy. I’ll borrow it
from him for you. (12)
W: Thanks a lot. That’s very kind of you.
Text 9
W: Hi, you must be Leo Cook.
M: Hi, you must be Stella. I’m sorry for being late.
W: It doesn’t matter. I have got the key and let’s go in.
M: Hmm … The green carpet in the living room is so great. The color is my favorite. (14) It’s a
good match for the wallpaper.
W: Yes, the apartment is in good condition.
M: Where is the kitchen
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W: This way. It’s next to the washroom.
M: The kitchen is particularly good. It has everything, even an oven and a microwave. (15)
W: Yes, and it’s big enough to have a meal e and see the big bedroom. It faces south and
has a big closet.
M: Yeah, it’s really bright in here. But where can I do the laundry
W: Here, on the balcony. And you can hang your clothes here.
M: The house is nice, but I have to ask my wife first. (16) I understand it’s 1,000 dollars a month.
W: Yes. I have to mention that the transport here is also convenient. The subway station is 500
meters away and there is a bus stop nearby.
M: Okay. I will be in touch.
Text 10
Good morning, children and parents. Welcome to the Children’s Club in our neighborhood. As the
end of the school year is drawing near, we’ve prepared various gifts, such as stickers, bookmarks
and pencils. To add more fun, we’ve hidden them for you to find around this center. (18) Here’s the
information you need to know. First of all, all children should put your names down at the desk,
because you will be divided into several groups. (19) Then, if you’re ready, preschool children will
be going out of this front door and their parents should go together. Outside this door, you will see a
flag as the marker for your area. There will be some helpers to direct you. If you are in the first to
third grade, you’re going right outside that back door to search in the yard. The parents of this group
are welcome to go with the children. Finally, the fourth graders, please, follow me down the hall
through the double doors and to the other side of the center where you’ll be going to look for your
gifts. (20) There’s plenty for everyone.
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