2023-2024 学年高二上学期第二次月考
英语试题
（考试时间：120 分钟 试卷满分：150 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项并标在试卷的 相
应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话
仅读一遍。
1．What will the weather be like tomorrow
A．Rainy. B．Cold. C．Warm.
2．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Boss and secretary. B．Teacher and student. C．Doctor and patient.
3．What time does the man think they will leave
A．At 7:15. B．At 7:25. C．At 7:35.
4．What day is it today
A．Saturday. B．Sunday. C．Monday.
5．What’s wrong with the man’s old phone
A．It is broken. B．It is too old. C．It is bad-looking.
第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小
题，从题中所给的选项中选出最佳选项并标
在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，
各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 至 7 题。
6．How many people will have dinner with the man
A．Four. B．Five. C．Eight.
7．Why does the woman suggest the man go to the bars downstairs
A．The bars have different menus.
B．Her restaurant gets fully booked up.
C．There are tables suitable for the man there.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 9 题。
8．Why is the woman concerned about the dessert
A．She doesn’t like sweets.
B．She doesn’t like cheese.
C．She can’t eat milk products.
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9．How does the man eat the dessert
A．By itself. B．With water. C．With tea.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 13 题。
10．What is the girl’s project topic related to
A．History. B．Foreign language. C．International relations.
11．When will the trip to Paris begin
A．On Friday. B．In five days. C．About half a month later.
12．What might help persuade the girl’s father to let her go
A．That many other students will be going.
B．That almost everything will already be paid for.
C．That the group will visit many interesting places.
13．Who is the man
A．The school principal. B．A college professor. C．A high school teacher.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 16 题。
14．What does the woman do for Mrs. Thompson sometimes
A．She gives her yoga classes.
B．She looks after her baby.
C．She cleans her house.
15．Where did the woman work last summer
A．At a gym. B．At a neighbor’s house. C．At an animal hospital.
16．What is the man’s attitude towards dogs
A．He is afraid of them.
B．He doesn’t like them.
C．He thinks they are fun to play with.
听下面一段短文，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17．What does the speaker do
A．A coach. B．A professor. C．A doctor.
18．What is a great way to make a good first impression
A．Making eye contact. B．Dressing properly. C．Having good posture.
19．What is important when you first meet someone
A．Shaking hands with them.
B．Greeting them.
C．Using their names.
20．What does the speaker suggest doing
A．Not bothering others.
B．Not controlling the conversation.
C．Not letting others talk about themselves.
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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 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将
该项涂黑。
A
Whether you’re after a quiet beach holiday or an adventure-packed trip, with over 700 islands and
30 territories, the Caribbean offers many choices. Here we will provide practical tips to help you plan
your dream Caribbean vacation.
Choosing the Best Time to Visit
Generally speaking, the Caribbean has a tropical climate with hot and humid weather year-round.
Hurricanes are common during the summer months, so it’s advised to avoid travel during this season if
possible. The best time to visit typically starts in November and runs through April. Be sure to check
local weather forecasts before your trip.
Experiencing the Local Culture
The Caribbean is home to a variety of cultures. The local culture is a key part of the Caribbean
experience, so make sure to soak up as much as you can. Visit museums and historical sites to get a
deeper understanding of the local heritage, or explore local festivals for a display of music, dance, and
art. Moreover, the people of the Caribbean are well known for their friendliness, so don’t be afraid to
strike up a conversation.
Planning Your Activities
Whether you’re into diving, hiking, shopping, or simply lying on the beach, you will be able to
pick between endless activities. Besides, you can try your hand at deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, or
even bungee jumping. If you’re looking for something more laid back, take a guided tour of the island’s
botanical gardens or explore its national parks. Whatever you decide to do, be sure to review safety
guidelines and pack all the necessary equipment before your adventure.
In conclusion, the Caribbean offers a diverse travel experience that caters to different preferences
and budgets. With careful planning and a bit of research, you can plan a vacation that is truly
unforgettable. So don’t wait — start planning your dream Caribbean trip today!
21. Which month is the best time to visit the Caribbean
A. July. B. December. C. August. D. June.
22. What is known about the Caribbean experience
A. Visitors have to be concerned about the safety of accommodation.
B. Visitors can have the opportunity to play local music.
C. Visitors can experience different cultures and activities.
D. Deep-sea fishing is not allowed for the reason of ocean protection.
23. Where is the passage most probably taken from
A. A fashion magazine. B. A shopping guide.
C. A geography textbook. D. A travel brochure.
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B
We live in a town with three beaches. There are two parks less than 10 minutes’ walk from home
where neighbourhood children gather to play. However, what my children want to do after school is
pick up a screen—any screen—and stare at it for hours. They are not alone. Today’s children spend an
average of four and a half hours a day looking at screens, split between watching television and using
the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organisations have begun coming up
with plans to counter this trend. A couple of years ago, film-maker David Bond realised that his
children, then aged five and three, were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say
“chocolate” into his three-year-old son’s ear without getting a response. He realised that something
needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed himself “marketing director for Nature”.
He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to be marketed to young people.
The result was Project Wild Thing, a film which charts the birth of the Wild Network, a group of
organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
“Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,” David Bond says. “There is a lot of
really interesting evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of
seven, then being outdoors will be a habit for life.” His own children have got into the habit of playing
outside now: “We just send them out into the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while.”
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there, and it needs our children as much as
they need it. Let us get them out and let them play.
24. What is the problem with the author’s children
A. They often annoy the neighbours.
B. They are tired of doing their homework.
C. They have no friends to play with.
D. They stay in front of screens for too long.
25. How did David Bond advocate his idea
A. By making a documentary film. B. By organizing outdoor activities.
C. By advertising in London media. D. By creating a network of friends.
26. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “charts” in Paragraph 2
A. records B. predicts C. delays D. confirms
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Let Children Have Fun B. Young Children Need More Free Time
C. Market Nature to Children D. David Bond: A Role Model for Children
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C
Will the AI chatbots eat search engines’ lunch For more than 20 years, search engines have been
the Internet’s front door. Google has dominated the field in most of the world. But nothing lasts forever,
particularly in technology.
Just ask IBM, which once ruled business computing or Nokia, once the leader in mobile phones.
Both fell behind because they didn’t follow big technological transitions. Now another tech innovation
might announce a similar shift and a similar opportunity. ChatGPT has put itself on center stage, by
letting people chat with an AI directly. ChatGPT can write essays in various styles, explain complex
concepts, summarize texts and answer questions. And it can collect, process and combine knowledge
from the web: for example, listing holiday spots that match certain criteria, or suggesting menus or
schedules. If asked, it can explain its reasoning and provide details. Many things that people use search
engines for today, in short, can be done better with chatbots.
Will ChatGPT help students cheat better Yes, but as with many other technology developments,
it’s not a simple black and white situation. Decades ago, students could copy encyclopedia entries, and
more recently, they’ve been able to search the Internet and explore into Wikipedia entries. ChatGPT
offers new abilities for everything from helping with research to doing their homework for them. Many
ChatGPT answers already sound like student essays. Ask the new artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT
to write an essay about the cause of the American Civil War and you can watch it produce a persuasive
term paper in a matter of seconds.
It can even (narrowly) pass a number of exams. It scored 60% on the United States Medical
Licensing Examination, 70% on an exam for lawyers, 78% on New York state’s high school chemistry
exam’s multiple-choice section, and ranked the 40th on the Law School Admission Test.
A high school teacher concluded ChatGPT already writes better than most students today. He’s
torn between admiring ChatGPT’s potential usefulness and fearing its harm to human learning: “Is this
moment more like the invention of the calculator, saving me from the boredom of long division, or
more like the invention of the player piano, robbing us of what can be communicated only through
human emotion ”
28. What is the reason why some tech companies fail to develop
A. The sharp rising market cost. B. The negative impact of local economy.
C. Their shift to other business fields. D. Their failure to keep pace with tech changes.
29. What is ChatGPT unable to do according to the text
A. Write various articles. B. Schedule a holiday trip.
C. Play the piano. D. Explain complex concepts.
30. What is the purpose of the percentages mentioned in Paragraph 4
A. To explain a rule. B. To illustrate a fact.
C. To make a prediction. D. To clarify a concept.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards ChatGPT
A. Neutral. B. Positive. C. Critical. D. Ambiguous.
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D
Many people believe that working to the maximum is the secret to success, but research has found
that moderation (适度) also gets results on the job.
In a study led by Ellen Langer of Harvard University, researchers asked people to translate
sentences into a new made-up language. Subjects who practiced the language moderately beforehand
made fewer errors than those who practiced extensively or not at all. High levels of knowledge can
make people too attached to traditional ways of viewing problems across fields — the arts, sciences,
and politics. High conscientiousness is related to lower job performance, especially in simple jobs
where it doesn’t pay to be a perfectionist.
How long we stay on the clock and how we spend that time are under careful examination in many
workplaces. The young banker who eats lunch at his desk is probably seen as a go-getter, while his
colleagues who chat over a relaxed conference-room meal get dirty looks from the corner office.
“People from cultures that value relationships more than ours does are shocked by the thought of eating
alone in front of a computer,” says Art Markman, a professor of psychology at the University of Texas,
Austin. Social interaction has been shown to lift mood and get people thinking in new directions and in
ways that could help improve any post-lunch effort.
Markman also promotes off-task time. “Part of being a good thinker is experiencing things that are
seemingly unrelated to what you are working on at the moment but give you fresh ideas about your
work,” he says. “Also, there is a lot of research showing that a positive mood leads to higher levels of
productivity and creativity. So, when people do things to increase their life satisfaction, they also make
themselves more effective at work.”
32. What does Ellen Langer’s study show
A. It is worthwhile to be a perfectionist.
B. Translation makes people knowledgeable.
C. Simpler jobs require greater caution.
D. Moderate effort produces the best result.
33. The underlined word “go-getter” in Paragraph 3 refers to someone who .
A. is good at handling pressure
B. works hard to become successful
C. has a natural talent for his job
D. gets on well with his co-workers
34. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. A good thinker is able to inspire other people.
B. Experience unrelated to your job is useless.
C. A cheerful mood helps make a creative mind.
D. Focusing on what you do raises productivity.
35. What does the text seem to advocate
A. Middle-of-the-road work habits.
B. Balance between work and family.
C. Long-standing cultural traditions.
D. Harmony in the work environment.
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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可以填入
空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
What is healthy aging 36 How you will feel as you get older depends on many things,
including what health problems run in your family and the choices you make. If you take good care of
your body and learn positive ways to deal with stress now, you can slow down or even prevent
problems that often come with getting older.
What determines how healthy you will be as you get older 37 The most important one is
your family history(genetics). If your family members have diseases or ongoing health problems, then
you may have a greater chance of having those problems yourself.
What kinds of changes should you expect as you age Changes as you get older are usually
gradual. Certain physical changes are common. Most people start needing reading glasses around age
40; many have some hearing loss later in life; the kidneys are less able to keep enough water…So as
you get older, it’s important to be physically active, drink plenty of water, and choose healthy foods.
38
What do you need to do to feel your best as you age One of the most important things you can do
for your health at any age is to be physically active. 39 People who stay active are less likely
to get depressed. Physical activity can be anything from walking to gardening to working out at the
gym. The important thing is to be active almost every day.
On the whole, it’s never too early or too late to change bad habits and start good ones. 40
A. Whenever you start, a healthy lifestyle can make a difference in how you feel and what
you can do.
B. What can you control about healthy aging
C. The changes you’ll go through as you get older depend on a number of things.
D. Physical activity keeps your body strong, and it helps with how you feel.
E. Doing these things will help your body work well for a longer period of time.
F. Whatever your age or condition, there is a type of physical activity that’s right for you.
G. Getting older is a natural part of life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最
佳选项。
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Vernon Jackson goes to work at his barbershop even on his off days. But it’s not because he wants
to earn as much 41 as possible— it’s because that’s the day he has set aside for VIP
42 : children with special needs.
Haircuts are one of the things those children typically struggled with. After 43 so many
horror stories that parents were going through with other barbers who had no patience, he resolved to
44 his day off and open his shop only for children looking to get a proper 45 .
“There would be no other barbers in the shop and I could give them all my 46 .”
As Jackson cut he started 47 , making sure children in his chair keep a smile. Sometimes
that meant dancing. Other times, it meant belting out a Taylor Swift song.
His goal is to get the children who are sensitive to unfamiliar environments accustomed(适应) to
the shop so they can feel 48 when other employees and clients are present.
Not only does he work on his day off, but he does it for free. When he 49 the idea on
social media a friend offered to sponsor(赞助) a haircut. Soon more people asked to 50 and
Jackson started a GoFundMe.
“Some parents would 51 any amount just for their children to have an experience like any
other person. At the end of it, I can tell them ‘It’s 52 ,’” he said. “They say ‘I got to give you a
tip.’” I say, “No, trust me. This is a 53 from the community, myself— please receive it.”
“I’ve had parents bursting into tears, had grandparents getting 54 ” said Jackson who’s
done more than 300 free cuts to date. “It has allowed me to 55 to my fullest capacity and to
see what happens when I do.”
41．A．money B．respect C．recognition D．trust
42．A．employees B．parents C．clients D．barbers
43．A．composing B．sharing C．believing D．hearing
44．A．waste B．start C．sacrifice D．invest
45．A．rest B．cut C．dinner D．conversation
46．A．attention B．sympathy C．anticipation D．pleasure
47．A．arising B．entertaining C．screaming D．interrupting
48．A．realistic B．humble C．astonished D．comfortable
49．A．stole B．advertised C．quitted D．considered
50．A．donate B．celebrate C．compete D．inspect
51．A．save B．receive C．pay D．deposit
52．A．delayed B．covered C．finished D．spent
53．A．gift B．message C．representative D．guarantee
54．A．dynamic B．desperate C．emotional D．breathless
55．A．learn B．play C．judge D．love
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第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
When I was a little girl, my family moved to a tiny town at the bottom of a big mountain. One day
after school, while 56 (explore) the green woods of this magnificent mountain, I
almost 57 (fall) on a set of stairs. What could these steps lead to 58 (curious)
got the best of me as I knew it would be starting to get dark soon. I started climbing up those
strangely 59 (mystery) steps.
I climbed and climbed. There was nothing but just green bushes and these steps. I had to
reach the top! However, it was now getting really dark. My mum 60 (be) worried sick if I
didn’t come home soon. So I ran back home almost in 61 dark and tried not to get too
scared.
Anxiously I went to bed dreaming about 62 I would find at the top of this magical mountain.
Could there be a castle up there Maybe I would find a monster. Maybe I was taking the risk
of never coming back home. Or, maybe all I would find was 63 (absolute) nothing! But
something inside me was going to climb that mountain 64 all cost. I could hardly wait 65
(try) this adventure again.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你在暑期里参观了市博物馆举办的一次“遇见中国戏曲(Meet the Chinese
Opera)”的展览，请你为你校英文报写一则评论，内容包括：
1. 展览概况；
2. 观展感受；
3. 提出建议。
注意：
1． 词数 80 左右；
2． 可以增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节 读后续写（满分 25 分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两
段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Ballet was a way of life in Kelly’s family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top
college. Though Kelly’s mom always wanted her to follow in her sister’s footsteps and Kelly
herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a
new challenge.
One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers
(拳击手) training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast
they moved. In fact, she’d long been attracted to boxing.
She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club
Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT (选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted
to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep
up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path.
The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena
didn’t understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied,
“You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you’re
so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.”
“But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, “and what exactly does ‘only
for boys’ mean, anyway Boxing is a sport for everyone!”
Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her.
Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing
compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show
her footwork and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn’t come natural to Kelly,
but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1: Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom.
Paragraph 2: The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted.
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听力
1．C 2．A 3．C 4．C 5．B 6．A 7．C 8．B 9．C 10.A 11．C 12．B 13．C 14．B 15．C 16．A 17．A 18．A 19．C 20．B
阅读
21-23 B C D 24-27 D A A C
28-31 D C B A 32-35 D B C A
七选五
36-40 GCEDA
完型填空
41．A 42．C 43．D 44．C 45．B
46．A 47．B 48．D 49．B 50．A
51．C 52．B 53．A 54．C 55．D
语法填空
exploring 57．fell 58．Curiosity 59．mysterious 60．would be
61．the 62．what 63．absolutely 64．at 65．to try
应用文
A marvelous exhibition, themed “Meet the Chinese Opera”, was held in the City Museum this summer holiday, which attracted numerous visitors and received highly favorable reviews.
The exhibition presented chances for people to get closer to Chinese operas of different aspects, ranging from Peking Opera to local operas. Not only did I enjoy their histories, but also I appreciated some beautiful excerpts [ eks pt](片段) of operas. What made me more satisfied was that I even met some famous artists, who were approachable to get along well with.
I sincerely hope that we teenagers should shoulder the responsibility of carrying forward traditional cultures.
读后续写
版本1
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. She hoped that getting a good result in boxing tryout could make her mother support her to continue to have a boxing.(解释了为什么不跟妈妈讲练拳击的缘由)Every day after school, instead of practicing dancing, she now raced into the gym for boxing(为练拳击所作出的让步).However,boxing is not so easy for her because her movement was not fast enough and her hit was not hard enough(遇到的困难).After practicing a week, Kelly did not make any progress and tears ran down her face(困难升级).The moment she thought of her passion for boxing, she bit her lip tightly and never gave it up(如何解决困难，什么支撑她坚持下去).With the countless efforts,she finally found a right way to practice boxing. The big day came, Kelly outperformed other candidates(提一下她竞赛的表现，与下一段开头连贯起来).
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. At the sight of her good result at the top of others‘s, she was so astonished that she could not believe it was true(Kelly 看到成果的震惊).After being aware that she was admitted into her dream boxing club, a wave of delight flooded over her(由震惊转为快乐冲动).She darted towards her home like an arrow,hoping to share the good news with her mother(快乐时的动作). Learning that Kelly won the first prize in boxing tryout and had an ability to carve her own path, her mother’mouth was wide open and felt proud of her daughter(母亲的反响).She held her daughter tightly in her arms, and said in a pleasant voice, “I had been long thinking that kind of sport was just for boys, but you changed my mind. And I am so proud of you!(前面始终没有人物对话，所以在这里支配妈妈讲两句，并且写出女儿对她看法的转变)Her mother‘s words made Kelly’s heart as sweet as honey.
版本2
Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. She found a coach who had once trained professional boxers（合理叙事：找个教练帮助入门）. Under his guidance, Kelly immersed herself in rigorous(严格的） routines, mastering push-ups, swift footwork, and challenging sparring sessions. The training was intense for any beginners, especially for girls（强调女性，和原文“boxing is only for boys”互动）, but every drop of sweat solidified her determination to overcome the new challenge. As days turned into weeks, her footwork and punching skills sharpened. Feeling prepared and confident, she took the bold step of joining the BOXING CLUB TRYOUT on a Friday afternoon（第一段结尾句和下一段开头句无缝衔接）.
The following Monday, results of the boxing tryout were posted. Her heart raced as she approached the bulletin board outside the gym with other candidates （情绪合理：心跳加速“heart raced”）. Among the names, there it was "Kelly". Not only had she made it, but she had also topped the list. Her success showed that boxing was not only for boys. When Serena heard the news, she immediately shared the news with their mom, who was both surprised and filled with pride.(不缺失主要人物原则：把姐姐Serena和妈妈都包括到续写故事里，同时表明家人对Kelly的理解和接受) With this, Kelly officially started her boxing path. While the family might have lost a ballet dancer, the boxing world gained a talented female fighter（合理的主题总结）.
听力原材料
Text1：
W: Brrr! It’s cold. What did the weatherman say
M: The rain will stop at night. And it’ll be a much warmer day tomorrow.
W: Great! So, we can play volleyball in the yard.
Text2：
M: Now I have to have a meeting. Would you call Dr. Pugh and tell him I11 go to have the checkup tomorrow
W: Yes, sir. I’11 do that right now.
Text3：
M: Are we supposed to leave at 7:35
W: I’m not sure. All I remember is that the flight number is 733.
Text4：
M: I went to the art gallery the day before yesterday, but it was closed. I wonder why
W: Oh, it’s always closed on Saturday, but it stays open on Sunday.
Text5：
M: I want to get a new phone. Is there anything you’d recommend
W: What’s wrong with your old phone Is it broken
M: No, it’s fine, and I like its look. But I’ve been using it for too long now. It’s too old.
Text6：
W: Hello, Four Seasons Restaurant. How can I help you
M: Have you got a table for five, please
W: I’m sorry. We only have tables for four at the moment.
M: Oh, no! Can’t you just put two tables together
W: I’m sorry, sir. You know it’s Saturday evening and the big game is on.
M: Oh, I forgot about that.
W: You can go to the bars downstairs. They have tables for five, although they have different menus.
M: OK, thanks.
Text7：
M: Come and try this Indian dessert, Denise.
W: Thanks, but is there any cheese in it I don’t like cheese.
M: Don’t worry. It’s made of milk, butter, sugar, and nuts.
W: It sounds very rich.
M: We only eat one or two pieces with tea after dinner.
W: That isn’t very much. What kind of tea do you have
M: Well, we usually have tea which is mixed with milk. Some people like it plain, but some people put sugar in it. We sit around and talk over tea and dessert.
Text8：
W: Mr. Evans, I’m not sure what to do for my senior project. I thought I would write about French society during Napoleon’s time. But I’m not exactly thrilled about doing a ton of research.
M: Listen, I know a professor who is planning a five-day trip to Paris for his French class. Do you think your father would let you go
W: I don’t know. He probably wouldn’t want me wandering around a foreign city on my own.
M: Well, you wouldn’t be alone. And you’d still have to finish your project. But this professor will be taking his group to many different museums, libraries, and monuments— the best sources of information! How fluent are you in French
W: I can speak and read very well.
M: Good! Well, the trip is in two weeks. Talk to your father and let me know by Friday if you’ll be able to go. I’ll arrange everything and talk to the school principal after that.
W: Umm, how much will the ticket be
M: That will be paid by the school. There is a special fun d for outstanding seniors like you who are going to college next year. And the professor will be able to use his research money to pay for your meals and accommodation. You’d just need to pay for extra things like snacks or souvenirs.
W: Wow! That will certainly help convince my father!
Text9：
W: What are your plans for the summer holiday
M: I’m thinking of getting a part-time job at a gym.
W: Good idea. I babysit sometimes for my neighbor Mrs. Thompson while she goes to her yoga class.
M: That’s cool. So what do you do when you babysit
W: Oh, you know, you just make sure the baby is safe in the house. I also need to play with him.
M: Okay. Have you done anything else before
W: I worked at an animal hospital last summer. My job was taking the dogs out for a walk every morning after breakfast. It was pretty fun. And the pay was good.
M: I like dogs, but I was bitten by one when I was little, so I’m kind of scared of them.
W: Ha-ha, I understand. I was chased by dogs a couple of times. Sometimes they can be very scary.
Text10：
M: Hi, my name is William Jenkins. I’m a life and relationship coach and the owner of New York Dating Coach in New York City.
Now we’ll talk about making a good first impression. You only get one chance to do that. right A really great way to make a good first impression is to make eye contact and to show real interest in the person you’re meeting. It’s important to remember their names. When you first meet somebody, you should use their names during the conversation to let them know that you remember their names.
You should also allow them to have the spotlight. You can share information about yourself, but don’t control the conversation; it’s not all about you. Even if you’re the most interesting person in the world, people want to talk about themselves too. So be a great listener, ask questions and really make a point of getting to know the other person. And you know, people like to talk about themselves. So if you let them do that, then they’re going to like you.
Finally, make sure you dress nicely and have good posture. Don’t be negative and don’t complain; no one wants to hear your problems. Just be positive, be yourself and be a good listener.
