广州市三校2023-2024学年高一上学期期末联考
英语
本试卷共12页，共96小题，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
第一部分 听力 (共两节,每小题1分，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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What does Jim do
A．A teacher. B．An officer. C．A student.
2．What time did Suzy leave home
A．4:30. B．5:00. C．5:15.
3．What is the man’s suggestion
A．Going to the concert. B．Going to see a show. C．Just walking around.
4．How long has the rain lasted
A．5 days. B．6 days. C．7 days.
5．What opinion do they hold on their chemistry course
A．It’s well organized. B．It is satisfactory. C．It is unsatisfactory.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What does the woman suggest they do
A．Go to a movie. B．Go to a toy store. C．Go to a museum.
7．How does the man find the toy store
A．Boring. B．Fascinating. C．Crowded.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is the possible relationship between the two speakers
A．They are friends. B．They are strangers. C．They are co-workers.
9．Where is Jim going
A．Going to the cinema. B．Going home. C．Going to watch TV.
10．What time of the day do you think it is
A．In the morning. B．At noon. C．In the evening.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What would the woman like to do this weekend
A．Go climbing. B．Go shopping. C．Go fishing.
12．What does the man plan to do on Saturday
A．Check his schedule. B．Stay at home. C．Help his sister move.
13．How will the man get in touch with the woman
A．By making a phone call to the woman’s house.
B．By making a phone call to the woman’s mother’s house.
C．By making a call to her cellphone.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．Why hasn’t Kate seen John lately
A．He went on camping.
B．He was visiting his brother.
C．He’s been studying.
15．Why did Kate suggest John camping
A．John can get in touch with nature.
B．John can have a good rest.
C．John can go to many parks.
16．What did John think about camping
A．Camping was very expensive.
B．They could camp anywhere they wanted.
C．Camping was unsafe.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．When did the fire break out
A．On the morning of December 24th, 1996.
B．On the night of December 25th, 1996.
C．On the morning of December 26th, 1996.
18．How old was the woman
A．Nearly 90 years old. B．Just 80 years old. C．Above 90.
19．What’s the trouble with the woman
A．She is blind. B．She is too weak to walk. C．She has lost her sense of hearing.
20．Who saved the old lady
A．A fireman. B．Father Christmas. C．A man dressed like Father Christmas.
第二部分 语法知识与运用 请运用所学语法知识选出最佳选项。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
Look out! Don’t get too close to the house ______ roof is under repair.
A. whose B. which C. of which D. what
Lots of roads ______ these days. We’d better set out earlier.
A．are repaired B．are being repaired C．have been repaired D．have been repairing
The film brought the hours to me _____I was taken good care of in that far away village.
A. which B. that C. when D. where
With the development of science, more new technology ______ to the fields of IT.
A．has introduced B．was introduced
C．is introduced D．is being introduced
Is this the reason _______ at the meeting for his carelessness in his work？
A. he explained B. what he explained C. how he explained D. why he explained
The thief was caught stealing money from the shop opposite the school and ________ by the local police at the moment.
was questioned B．had questioned
C．is being questioned D．has been questioning
I work in a business _________ almost everyone is waiting for a great chance.
A. how B. which C. where D. that
David is such a good boy _______ all the teachers like.
A. that B. who C. whom D. as
You could see the runners very well from ______ we stood.
which B. where C. that D. when
The place ________ the bridge is supposed to be built should be _______ the cross-river traffic is the heaviest.
A. which; where B. which; in which
C. at which; which D. at which; where
第三部分 阅读理解 （共两节，每小题2.5，满分50分）
第一节 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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A
2023 Spring Evaluation Schedule
for Learn To Skate
MT. KENT ICE CENTER*900 MOON AVENUE*LEVARD CITY, RI 02916
(103) 561-4363 www.mtkent.org
WHO: Skaters of all ages and abilities
Any Preschool Kindergarten-aged child who has never taken lessons at the Mt. Kent Ice Center needs to make an appointment to be evaluated. Anyone first grade or above does not need an evaluation.
The online registration feature does not apply to the registration for evaluation.
EVALUATIONS: Evaluations help to determine both readiness and class placement. Upon Completion of the evaluation, it is recommended that you register for classes with a coach in the ice center office.
A variety of days and times for the evaluations are also listed online and at the Ice Center.
Evaluation registration may be done in person or by phone at 103-561-4363.
EVALUATION DATES AND TIME
DAY EVALUATION DATES TIME EVALUATION FEE
Saturday March 5, 2023 12:00p.m. $5.00
Sunday March 6, 2023 12:00p.m. $5.00.
Monday March 7, 2023 10:00a.m. or 1:00p, m. $5.00
Wednesday March 9, 2023 10:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. $5.00
Thursday March 10, 2023 10:00a.m. or 1:00p.m. $5.00
Additional days and times may be added — to be determined by Management REFUND POLICY: Refund requests must be made a minimum of 7 days before the scheduled appointment. See www.mtkent.org for details.
EVALUATION REGISTRATION:
In person — Stop by the Mt. Kent Recreation Center, ground floor, Monday through Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m., Sunday 1:00-4:00 p.m.
By phone — Call the Ice Center at (103)561-4363 to schedule your skating evaluation appointment
QUESTIONS: Please call the Mt. Kent Ice Center staff at (103)561-4363
KentALERT — A FREE notification service (phone, text, e-mail). In the event of an emergency and to provide you with updates about cancellations and recreation department programs and events. Please visit www.mtkent.ong, browse Services at the top of the page. Under Information Technology Office, click KentALERT. All recreation participants should sign up, and at minimum select the “Cancellation category.”
31．The passage is primarily intended to ________.
A．recommend an ice center B．advertise a skating programme
C．introduce an evaluation schedule D．tell readers about a notification service
32．If Maria wants to complete the evaluation registration for her son, she’d better go to the Mt. Kent Recreation Center ________ before the end of the evaluation dates.
A．at 4:00 p.m. on Friday B．at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday
C．at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday D．at 1:00 p.m. on Monday
33．Which of the following statements is true
A．Refunds should be claimed within seven days after the registration.
B．Any kindergarten-aged child must take an appointment to be evaluated.
C．You can go to www.mtkent.org to complete the registration for evaluation.
D．You will be informed of any cancellation after signing up for KentALERT.
B
The Catnapper Mystery
Cody, the catnapper, had a talent for taking cats from trees, yards, and porches. He’d keep them until their owners paid for their return. One day, Milly’s kitten Mousie was missing. Milly accused Cody. “No way!” said Detective Denny. “I saw Cody catch a train to Planters Plain this morning. Mousie can’t have been kidnapped by Cody!”
“There are no paw prints on my lawn,” noted Milly. “Mousie didn’t just run off!”
“And there are no sneaker prints,” said Detective Denny. “Cody only wears sneakers.” Then he noticed tiny holes in the grass that looked like they were made by high-heeled shoes. Denny pulled out a pencil. He was very careful as he measured the holes. “Half a pencil deep! Only Patty Perry’s Pet Shop wears heels that high and thin.”
Milly and Detective Denny ran to Patty’s, where a man was loading pets into a van. “Where are these animals going ” asked Milly.
“To Carter’s Cats in Planters Plain,” he replied.
“Where is Patty Perry ” asked Detective Denny.
“She had to catch a train,” said the man.
“Hmmm,” thought Denny. “Cody’s full name is Cody Carter. Sounds like Carter’s Cats! And he’s on a train to Planters Plain.”
Denny figured Patty would sell the cats and then Cody would steal them back. Only this time, Patty made the snatch(抢夺). “They resell the cats in Planters Plain,” he realized, “and split the money!”
“Sounds illegal!” said the man with the van.
The Planters Plain police met the train and took the catnappers straight to prison. Best of all, the cats in captivity, including Milly’s Mousie, were returned to their owners.
34．Milly accused Cody of taking her cat because ________.
A．Cody was a detective B．Cody had a van
C．Cody was a catnapper D．Cody owned a pet shop
35．The clue that helped Detective Denny most was ________.
A．holes from Patty’s high heels B．pets in the van
C．footprints from Cody’s sneakers D．prints from Mousie’s paws
36．Which event happened after Milly and Denny ran to Patty’s Pet Shop
A．Mousie was missing. B．The catnappers went to prison.
C．Cody left for Planters Plain. D．Denny looked at Milly’s lawn.
37. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Milly's kitten, Mousie, was kidnapped, leading to a pursuit and the involvement of Detective Denny.
B. Cody, known for catnapping, is wrongly accused by Milly, but Detective Denny discovers the true criminal, Patty Perry.
C. The man with the van is arrested for transporting animals illegally, leading to the return of the kidnapped cats, including Milly's Mousie.
D. Detective Denny investigates the disappearance of Milly's kitten, leading to the uncovering of a catnapping plan involving Cody and Patty Perry.
C
It’s always exciting to receive a letter in the mail. Even today, when the world is digitally connected, receiving an actual letter in your mailbox from a distant land is a great way for children to make new friends.
The Peaceful Pen Pals Project is a beautiful project that blends together global connection and self-expression. The project is part of the nonprofit Kids for Peace, founded by Jill McManigal and Danielle Gram in California in 2006. It is open to all children, ages two through seventeen. To date, there are 1,500 children from 17 countries participating in the program according to the organization. Currently, all letters are written in English. When children sign up, they can select if they would rather be matched with a USA Peaceful Pen Pal or an international one.
Each child is then matched to a pen pal of similar age. This establishes a point of connection quickly for the children and facilitates a stronger bond. If the letter writers are in the same grade, they can chat about school, their teachers, and what they are studying. They can also compare what different states or countries learn about and how the atmosphere of the classroom is, whether socially or academically. Children may also be more likely to write about problems they are having if they feel like they are speaking to a peer in a similar situation. Although pen pals may live in different countries, they may find common ground. The writer lists their favorite activities to do outside, plus what they like best and least about school. This gives the writer an opportunity to express and receive advice or feedback from the pen pal.
“Hearing first-hand stories from an international pen pal can encourage teens to take someone else’s viewpoint and to think outside of themselves,” writes Rebecca Fraser-Thill on Very Well Family. “Having a foreign pen pal can also encourage interest in geography, history and culture.”
38．What can we know about the Peaceful Pen Pals Project
A．It helps strengthen links between kids.
B．It is aimed at improving children’s English.
C．It encourages children to help people in need.
D．It is created for teenagers to take online lessons.
39．What is Paragraph 3 mainly talking about
A．The necessity of discussion in study.
B．The approaches to making new friends.
C．The purpose of the Peaceful Pen Pals Project.
D．The benefits of having friends of similar ages.
40．What is Rebecca Fraser-Thill’s attitude towards the project
A．Careful. B．Supportive. C．Uninterested. D．Disappointed.
41．What is the best title of this text
A. Writing Enriches Kids’ Life B. Friendship Teaches Kids a Lesson
C. Communication Skills Better the World D. The Pen Pal Project Connects Kids
D
Professor Heinz Wolff, who has died aged 89, was a bioengineering pioneer. He established the discipline, named it and, in a 60-year career, made significant contributions to medical research. But to the British public, he was best known as the dotty scientist who fronted The Great Egg Race, a BBC show in which colour-coded teams were set engineering challenges (the first was to transport an egg in a vehicle powered by rubber bands). With his trademark bow tie, half-moon glasses and Mittel-European accent, he looked really like Professor Branestawn, as described by W. Heath Robinson. Yet while he cheerfully exploited his reputation as a “peculiar egghead”, he was very serious about his work and inspired thousands of young people to consider scientific careers.
Born in Berlin in 1928, Heinz Wolff was the son of Jewish parents. His mother died in 1938, and the next year the family fled. They arrived in Britain on the day war was declared. “We really cut it rather fine,” he said on Desert Island Discs in 1998. After leaving school, he worked as a technician at the Radcliffe Infirmary in Oxford, where he invented a machine to count red blood cells, and then at the National Institute for Medical Research’s pneumoconiosis (尘肺病) research unit in Cardiff, where he designed a means of measuring dust levels in coal miners. He went on to study at University College London and graduated with a first in physics and physiology. Then, in 1983, he founded the Institute for Bioengineering at Brunel University. His particular interest was in technologies to improve the lives of older people, but he was also heavily involved in space research and worked as an adviser to the European Space Agency.
Wolff had made his first appearance on TV on Panorama in 1966, encouraging Richard Dimbleby to swallow a “radio pill”. On The Great Egg Race, which ran from 1979, his task was to get opponent teams representing organizations such as the chemical company ICI. Challenges included building a hovercraft from a lawnmower, and inventing a bicycle that could ride on water. Marks were awarded for entertainment value and technical accomplishment. The show ended in the mid-1980s, but Wolff continued to judge scientific competitions, on TV and elsewhere. A natural entertainer with an inexhaustible curiosity about the world, he said he’d be happy to dress up as a clown if it got children interested in science.
42．The word “dotty” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A．strange B．famous C．serious D．genius
43．Which of the following statements is TRUE of Heinz Wolff according to the passage
A．He used to major in physics and physiology.
B．His family left Berlin after World War II began.
C．He invented a machine while in University College London.
D．His interest lay in helping those living in war-stricken areas.
44．Heinz Wolff didn’t mind looking ridiculous as long as ________.
A．he could keep being curious about the world
B．he could combine entertainment and technology
C．he could help arouse children’s interest in science
D．he could appear on TV to judge scientific competitions
45．Which of the following is an achievement made by Heinz Wolff
A．Representing a chemical company.
B．Setting up the subject of bioengineering.
C．Being the first scientist to front TV shows.
D．Designing a method to count red blood cells.
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，并将答题卡上对应字母涂黑。选项中有两项是多余选项。(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
The application process to almost every college and university in the United States has several parts to it. Each part tells admissions officials at the schools something different about an applicant. 46 A list of the student's activities outside of school can show what his or her interests are.
47 In it, students are expected to write about themselves and express their personal opinions about an issue. The statement helps admissions officers answer questions they may have about a given student.
48 Some schools will ask an applicant a very specific question. Others will let the student choose between different subjects or simply write about anything they want. Generally speaking, there is no one perfect way to write an essay. 49 This could be about a difficult time when they were growing up or a meaningful relationship they had.
However, they should also be careful about the subject they choose. Many students think that telling a sad story makes them easy to remember. 50 What they want is an essay about anything that is truly special or important to the student, and which also shows their better qualities. In addition, it should show the student's understanding of the world and what their experiences or way of thinking will bring to the school.
Getting started in the writing process can be difficult.
Every school has its own way of looking at the essay.
But that is not necessarily what admissions officials want to see.
D．Class grades can show the subjects a student is strong in, for example.
E．Therefore, remember to avoid discussing topics like politics and religion.
F．Given a choice, students should choose to write about an issue they care about.
G. But nothing really tells the story of an applicant as well as the essay or personal statement.
第四部分 语言知识运用 （共25小题，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15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，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Wu Ming, a young German born after 1995, is a big fan of Chinese culture. As he thought some diseases can’t be treated 51 with Western medicine, he decided to 52 traditional Chinese medicine(TCM). In 2015, Wu came to Henan Province, where a strong TCM culture can be 53 . After a year of learning, he 54 the language barrier and started to learn Chinese medicine. Wu always 55 some Chinese herbal medicine by himself to know their flavours and effects，just like Shen Nong，a character in Chinese legend. In Wu’s opinion, TCM is one of the best-preserved 56 of Chinese culture.
Studying TCM also 57 Wu’s mind and lifestyle. He used to be 58 to electronic devices, playing video games every night. Instead of being trapped in the fast-paced but unhealthy daily 59 , he now lives a(n) 60 and peaceful life, practicing good habits like drinking tea and reading.
Wu 61 what he has learned to help his family. He always provides his family members with some advice about staying fit after 62 their skin or tongues online. Over time, his family gradually began to understand his 63 for TCM.
Wu thinks there’s no big difference between China and Western countries. “ 64 comes from being out of touch,” said Wu. He plans to run a traditional Chinese clinic in Germany，which could serve as a 65 between the two countries and publicize TCM and its culture.
A. immediately B. gradually C. thoroughly D. consistently
A. depend on B. dig into C. look up D. work out
A. created B. enjoyed C. advanced D. acknowledged
A. overcame B. seized C. divided D. shifted
A. raised B. sorted C. cooked D. tasted
A. standards B. aspects C. themes D. means
A. enriched B. secured C. expanded D. changed
A. exposed B. reduced C. restricted D. addicted
A. businesses B. recreations C. routines D. tasks
A. balanced B. wealthy C. humble D. efficient
A. employs B. promotes C. outlines D. conveys
A. scanning B. checking C. exploring D. comparing
A. concern B. wish C. demand D. passion
A. Stress B. Destruction C. Misunderstanding D. Failure
A. source B. basis C. bridge D. tool
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答卷的相应位置上。（共 10 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
China's traditional Laba Festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the 12th month of the lunar Chinese calendar, 66 falls on January 18 this year. It 67 (regard) as the prelude(序幕) to Chinese New Year.
There are different versions about the 68 (origin) of the Laba congee, but one of the 69 (popular) is about Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty.
Before Zhu became emperor, he was suffering in a prison on a wintery day. When he was starving, he found some red beans, rice, dates and other grains near a rat hole 70 (unexpected), so he boiled these together to make porridge. That day was the eighth day of the 12th lunar month. Later, when Zhu Yuanzhang was emperor, he decided to commemorate that special day in prison 71 designating it as Laba Festival, and officially 72 (name) the porridge he ate Laba congee.
Since then, 73 (enjoy) a bowl of Laba congee with families and friends has been a time-honored tradition in China, 74 it also sweetens a winter day. Made of a 75 (various) of ingredients, including various beans, rice, lotus seeds, peanuts, etc., it is believed to be good for people’s health.
第五部分 基础知识运用 （共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
第一节：单词拼写：用必修一Unit 4至必修二Unit 2单词表内单词的适当形式填空，使句子意思完整。（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
76. All the sick and wounded were ____________(撤离).
77. He stood there ____________(呼吸) deeply and evenly.
78. Many people are ____________ (遭受) economic hardship.
79. Flying makes enormous ____________ (要求)on pilots.
80. The paintings were in an excellent state of ____________ (保存).
81. She took two quick steps forward and ____________ (击打) him across the mouth.
82. I picked up a piece of wood and started ____________(雕刻).
83. Most information was collected by direct ____________(观察)of the animals’ behaviour.
84. Candidates must be able to communicate ____________ (有效地).
85. Most living creatures are capable of ____________ (适应) when compelled to do so.
第二节：根据中文或上下文意思，用必修一Unit 4至必修二Unit 2单词表内短语的适当形式填空，使句子意思完整。（共10个空，每空1分，满分10分）
在他的讲话中，他提到了最近的加拿大之行。
In his speech, he ___________________________a recent trip to Canada.
这些可以追溯到1855年的石阶开始出现磨损。
The stone steps, ___________________________1855, are beginning to wear.
他今天的表现消除了所有关于他演奏能力的疑虑。
His performance today ___________________________ any doubts about his ability to play.
673家不对外开放的高尔夫俱乐部参加了最近的一次调查。
673 private golf clubs ___________________________a recent study.
传统方法正逐渐让步于更先进的技术。
Traditional methods are gradually ___________________________more advanced technologies.
昨天看到那些旧照片让她想起了她童年在乡下的冒险经历。
Seeing the old photographs yesterday ___________________________her childhood adventures in the countryside.
最近她已经提出了增强社区回收计划的建议。
Recently, she ___________________________ to enhance the community’s recycling program.
救生员受过训练，负责在海滩上看护游泳者。
The lifeguard is trained to ___________________________swimmers at the beach.
他们要求我们辨认出页面上的一个形状来。
They asked us to ___________________________a shape on the page.
这部纪录片在去年激起了许多关于环境问题的讨论。
The documentary ___________________________ a lot of discussion about environmental issues last year.
第六部分 书面表达（共1小题，满分20分）
96. 粤语在广府地区甚至全世界都具有重要影响。为了增强广府地区民众的归属感和文化认同，广东省中国语言学会组织了一场演讲比赛。请以“Preserving Cantonese, Preserving Culture”为题写一篇演讲稿。
内容包括：
粤语的价值或意义；
传承粤语的建议。
注意：
写作词数应为80左右；
可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Preserving Cantonese, Preserving Culture
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英语参考答案
第一部分 听力 (共20小题；每小题1分；共20分）
1．C 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.C
11．A 12.C 13.B 14.C 15.A 16.B 17.A 18.A 19．B 20.C
第二部分 语法知识与运用 选择最佳答案.（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
21-25 ABCDA 26-30 CCDBD
第三部分 阅读理解 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
A篇：31-33 CBD B篇：34-37 CABD C篇：38-41 ACBD D篇：42-45 AACB
七选五（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 46-50 GDCEA
第四部分 语言知识运用（满分30分）
第一节 完形填空 （共15题，每小题1分，满分15分）
51-55 CBBAD 56-60 BDDCA 61-65 ABDCC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
66. which 67. is regarded 68. origins 69. most popular 70. unexpectedly
71. by 72. named 73. enjoying 74. and 75. variety
第五部分 基础知识运用 （满分20分）
第一节：单词拼写：（共10小题，每题1分，满分10分）
76. evacuated 77. breathing 78. suffering 79. demands 80. preservation
81. struck 82. carving 83. observation 84. effectively 85. adaptation
第二节：根据中文或上下文意思，（共10题，每题1分，满分10分）
86. referred to 87. dating back to 88. swept away 89. took part in
90. giving way to 91. reminded her of 92. has made a proposal
93. watch over 94. make out 95. stirred up
写作 （共1小题，满分20分）
Ladies and gentlemen,
Good morning! It is my honor to give a speech here on a topic of great importance: the preservation of Cantonese.
Cantonese is the dialect spoken in many Cantonese regions. But it is more than just a form of language. It keeps our ancestors' traditions, stories, and values alive, passing them down through generations, which connects us to our roots. Besides, Cantonese makes Cantonese speakers feel proud of who we are and where we come from, giving us a strong sense of belonging. However, it is now under threat as many people stop using it.
To save Cantonese, we shall start by using it more in our daily lives, especially within families and communities. Schools should also teach Cantonese so that young people can learn and appreciate it. Media can help by including Cantonese in movies, TV shows, and music. Supporting community organizations that promote Cantonese is also important.
In conclusion, protecting Cantonese is preserving our cultural heritage and our identity. Let us commit ourselves to its protection.
附：2023-2024学年上学期期末三校联考
高一听力原文
Text 1
M：Can I leave now
W：Sure, Jim. But remember to pay more attention to your work, or you won’t pass the final exams.
Text 2
M：I wonder if Suzy will be here by 5 o’clock.
W：Her husband said she left home at 4:30. She should be here at 5:15.
Text 3
W：What should we do today Do you have any idea
M：Why don’t we go to the National Exhibition I heard that there’s a good show going on. We can see a lot of things.
Text 4
M：It’s been raining since Monday, but the weather report says that tomorrow will be clear and sunny. Thank goodness, we can at last say goodbye to the rain.
W：That’s really good news. You know I always play football on Saturday, and I like to play in good weather.
Text 5
M：How did you like the chemistry course last term
W：If you ask me, the course could have been better organized.
M：You are right, Freda. In my opinion, he has taught that course so many times that he is bored with it and just doesn’t care any more.
Text 6
W：It’s really snowy! I’ve never seen so much snow before. Should we go somewhere indoors
M：Yeah, we could go to the Museum of Modern Art.
W：We went to a museum yesterday. What about a movie
M：There is nothing I want to see right now. Hey, let’s go to Times Square. There’s an amazing toy store that I want to show you. Every visitor loves it!
Text 7
W：Hello, Jim. Where are you going
M：Oh, Mary, I’m going to the cinema. How about coming with me
W：No, thanks. I’m going home. My mother is expecting me.
M：What a pity! I believe it’s a very good film.
W：Do you go to the cinema a lot at night
M：Once a week. Most nights I do my homework at home and sometimes I watch TV.
W：Do you know what’s on tonight
M：No, I’m sorry I don’t. I never read the papers till I get home.
W：I heard there is an excellent film on TV tonight.
M：Oh! What a pity! I’m afraid I’ll miss it.
Text 8
W：Hi. I’m glad I ran into you.
M：Why What’s up
W：Would you like to go climbing this weekend
M：I’m not sure. I promised to help my sister move on Saturday.
W：How about Sunday, then We could start early in the morning.
M：I might be able to do that. Let me check and I’ll call you up tonight.
W：Great! By the way, I won’t be home before 10 o’clock.
M：Then, how can I reach you
W：I’ve got an answering machine. You can simply call and leave a message. Your voice will be recorded.
M：I hate talking to a machine. It feels strange.
W：All right. I’ll give you another telephone number. I’ll be at my mother’s home.
Text 9
W：Hi, John, I haven’t seen you for weeks.
M：Oh, hi, Kate. I have been studying a lot for my final exam.
W：Well, the term is almost over now.
M：Yes. My brother is coming to visit for the summer and we’d like to see some of the country. But traveling is too expensive.
W：Have you thought about camping
M：Camping I’ve never done that.
W：I think you’ll really like it. It’s much cheaper than staying in a hotel. And being closer to nature is a good way to forget about school for a while.
M：What a good idea! We can go by bike until we find a nice place and just camp wherever we like.
W：Well, not exactly. You are only allowed to camp in certain places. But there are many national parks, state parks and even village camping grounds around the country.
M：Sounds great! Here’s my bus. I’ll talk to you about this again.
Text 10
A house in Liverpool caught fire on the early morning of Christmas Eve, 1996. An old lady who lived in the house alone was already in her late eighties. As she was very old and in poor health, she had great trouble walking even when things were fine. With her house on fire all around her, she was unable to go anywhere. The smoke made her choke. The fire soon spread all over the house, so she would have died without quick rescue. Firefighters arrived at the house before long and searched through the house. But unfortunately they didn’t find her, so they began to try to put out the fire. Just then a man dressed like Father Christmas was passing by, and he heard the old lady coughing badly in the house. At once he threw away all the gifts which he would give to poor families and rushed into the burning house. After a while he was seen to rush out with the old lady on his back. First he carried her to safety, and then he managed to take her to the nearest hospital. In the end, the old lady was saved.
