成都外国语学校2023-2024学年高二下学期6月期零诊模拟
英语
注意事项：
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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，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 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1.5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至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至9题。
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. On a plane. C. On a lake.
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 manlike 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.
第二部分 阅读（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。
A
Volunteer Opportunities for Kids
Animal shelter volunteering
If your child is an animal lover, then volunteering at a local animal shelter could be a great option. Most animal shelters provide volunteer opportunities. They need volunteers for cleaning kennels, feeding, walking dogs and so on. Usually, as long as the child has signed permission from their parents or guardian, they can volunteer as young as 14, even younger if their parents bring them and supervise their volunteer time.
Tutoring
If your child is a good student and enjoys school or even just a specific subject, volunteering to tutor lower grade students is a great opportunity. Helping struggling students catch up or grasp a concept can make your friend feel great. It is an easy and convenient way to get your teen volunteering after school. And we suggest the age should be older than 14.
Youth sports
Another great opportunity to get your kid volunteering is in sports. If your child has years of experience with any sport, they can most likely find an opportunity to help out younger kids. Most youth sports need teenage volunteers to be an assistant coach or a referee. Teenagers can volunteer in maintenance to spruce up (使整洁) fields, or in cleanup after game days. The age of volunteers is required beyond 14. Contact any local sports league to get specifics on where they may be needing volunteers.
Service projects for teens
Cleaning up a common space such as a park or walking trail is a great way to get active in the community, and your teen can even include their friends in their volunteer effort. More detail projects may include something like building a shade structure at a local playground or planting trees. We suggest the age of the kids should be older than 14.
21. Of the following volunteer opportunities, which is suitable for kids under 14
A. Tutoring. B. Service project s for teens.
C. Youth sports. D. Animal shelter volunteering.
22. What can kids do when volunteering in sports
A. They can teach younger players.
B. They can give assistance to referees.
C. They can become professional coaches.
D. They are welcome to visit local sports league.
23. Who is the passage intended for
A. Kids’ parents. B. Sports workers.
C. Animal lovers. D. School teachers.
B
One of the greatest contributors to the first Oxford English Dictionary was also one of its most unusual. In 1879, Oxford University in England asked Prof. James Murray to serve as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. It would include every English word possible and would give not only the definition but also the history of the word and quotations showing how it was used.
This was a huge task, so Murray had to find volunteers from Britain, the United States, and the British colonies to search every newspaper, magazine, and book ever written in English. Hundreds of volunteers responded, including William Chester Minor. Dr. Minor was an American surgeon who had served in the Civil War and was now living in England. He gave his address as “Broadmoor, Crowthorne, Berkshire,” 50 miles from Oxford.
Minor joined the army of volunteers sending words and quotations to Murray. Over the next 17 years, he became one of the staff’s most valued contributors.
But he was also a mystery. In spite of many invitations, he would always decline to visit Oxford. So in 1897, Murray finally decided to travel to Crowthorne himself. When he arrived, he found Minor locked in a book-lined cell at the Broadmoor Asylum for the Criminally Insane.
Murray and Minor became friends, sharing their love of words. Minor continued contributing to the dictionary, sending in more than 10,000 submissions in 20 years. Murray continued to visit Minor regularly, sometimes taking walks with him around the asylum grounds. In 1910, Minor left Broadmoor for an asylum in his native America. Murray was at the port to wave goodbye to his remarkable friend.
Minor died in 1920, seven years before the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was completed. The 12 volumes defined 414, 825 words, and thousands of them were contributions from a very scholarly and devoted asylum (政治避难) patient.
24. According to the text, the first Oxford English Dictionary ________.
A. came out before Minor died
B. was edited by an American volunteer
C. included the English words invented by Murray
D. was intended to be the most ambitious English dictionary
25. How did Dr. Minor contribute to the dictionary
A. He helped Murray to find hundreds of volunteers.
B. He sent newspapers, magazines and books to Murray.
C. He provided a great number of words and quotations.
D. He went to England to work with Murray.
26. Why did Dr. Minor refuse to visit Oxford
A. He was shut in an asylum. B. He disliked traveling.
C. He was busy writing a book. D. He lived far from Oxford.
27. Which of the following best describes Dr. Minor
A. Cautious and friendly. B. Unusual and scholarly.
C. Friendly and determined. D. Considerate and optimistic.
C
Trillions of evolution’s wonders, red-eyed periodical cicadas (蝉) that have pumps in their heads and jet-like muscles in their bodies, are about to emerge in numbers not seen in decades and possibly centuries. Crawling out from underground every 13 or 17 years, with a collective (共同的) song as loud as jet engines, the periodical cicadas are nature’s kings of the calendar. These black bugs with bulging eyes differ from their greener cousins that come out annually. They stay buried year after year, until they surface and take over a landscape.
This spring, an unusual cicada double population is about to invade a couple of parts of the United States in what University of Connecticut cicada expert John Cooley called “cicada-geddon”. The last time these two broods (a group of creatures) came out together was in 1803.Thomas Jefferson, the then president, wrote about cicadas in his Garden Book but mistakenly called them locusts (蝗虫). Usually mistaken for hungry and unrelated locusts, periodical (定期的) cicadas are more annoying rather than causing great economic damage. They can hurt young trees and some fruit crops, but it’s not widespread and can be prevented.
The largest geographic brood in the nation—called Brood XIX and coming out every 13 years—is about to march through the Southeast, having already created countless boreholes (钻孔；井眼) in the red Georgia clay. It’s a sure sign of the coming cicada occupation. “They emerge when the ground warms to 64 degrees, which is happening earlier than it used to because of climate change,” scientists said. “The bugs are brown at first but darken as they mature.”
Soon after the insects appear in large numbers in Georgia and the rest of the Southeast, cicada cousins that come out every 17 years will inundate Illinois. They are Brood Ⅷ. “And when you put those two together ... you would have more than anywhere else any other time,” University of Maryland entomologist Paula Shrewsbury said. “These two broods may actually overlap—but probably not interbreed (杂交繁殖)—in a small area near central Illinois.”
28. How are periodical cicadas different from their greener cousins
A. They appear once a year. B. They look more beautiful.
C. They have stronger muscles. D. They have a longer life circle.
29. What is a common belief on periodical cicadas
A. They are a type of locusts.
B. They have underestimated advanced advantages.
C. They are Thomas Jefferson’s inspiration.
D. They only eat young trees and fruit crops.
30. What can be inferred about Brood XIX
A. The red Georgia clay is more beneficial to them.
B. Climate change may be confusing their schedules.
C. The adult ones only live 4-6 weeks before they die.
D. They are expected to be found throughout the world.
31. What can best replace the underlined word “inundate” in the last paragraph
A. strike out B. give up C. flood into D. jump at
D
An ancient, interdependent relationship that contributes to food systems and ecosystem stability across the globe could be changing.
Many flowering plants can self-pollinate (自花传粉), or transfer pollen between their own blossoms for seed generation and reproduction, but most of these plants have relied on pollinators such as butterflies and bees to reproduce. Now — during declines reported in many pollinator populations — a new study on the evolution of one flower species’ mating system has revealed a remarkable change that could worsen the challenges faced by the plants’ insect partners.
The flowers reproductive evolution may be linked to environmental changes such as habitat destruction and rapid ongoing decreases in pollinator biodiversity, according to Samson Acoca-Pidolle, who led the study published December 19 in the journal New Phytologist.
Comparing seeds of wild field pansies (三色堇) collected decades ago in France with the plants’ modern descendants. Acoca-Pidolle and his colleagues discovered that today’s flowers are smaller and produce less nectar (花蜜) as a result of increased self-pollination, which has direct impacts on pollinator behavior. The pansies of the past self-fertilized less and attracted far more pollinators than those of the present, according to the study.
“It seems that it’s only traits (特性) that are involved in plant-pollinator interaction that are evolving,” said Acoca-Pidolle. The changes could restrict the plants’ ability to adapt to future environmental changes and have implications for “all of floral biodiversity” — potentially decreasing flowering plants’ genetic, species and ecosystem variation.
“This may increase the pollinator decline and cause a negative feedback cycle,” study coauthor Pierre-Olivier Cheptou told CNN. “If plants produce less nectar, there will be less food available to pollinators, which will in turn accelerate the rate at which the animals’ numbers decrease”, he explained.
“The major message is that we are currently seeing the evolutionary breakdown of plant pollinators in the wild,” said Cheptou, an evolutionary ecologist at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and professor at the University of Montpellier.
32. Which of the following may contribute to the flowers’ reproductive evolution
A. Changed behaviour of pollinators.
B. Severe pollution to the habitats.
C. Continuing decline in pollinator biodiversity.
D. Increased plant-pollinator interaction.
33. Why were pansies in the past larger and produced more nectar
A. They self-pollinated less. B. They had a better mating system.
C. They attracted less pollinators. D. They were fertilized (授粉) by themselves.
34. What is the result of the changes in the flowers’ reproductive evolution
A. The flowering plants may have more variations.
B. The evolution of wild plant pollinators is collapsing.
C. The numbers of the animals will increase more rapidly.
D. The plants will adapt to the environmental changes better.
35. Which is the best title for the text
A. Pollinator Populations: Declining.
B. Flowering Plants: Self-pollinating.
C. Interdependent Relationship: Maintaining.
D. Floral Diversity: Increasing.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Tips for Positive Thinking When Depressed
If you’re wondering how to become more positive when depressed, you may need some actionable tips to get started. 1
Keep a positive journal. Positive thoughts can be few and far between when you have depression. 2 Even if it’s something as small as seeing a beautiful flower or receiving a supportive text from a friend, keep a record of your better moments.
3 Next time you feel hopeless in the face of difficulties, imagine the most positive outcome. For example, you might dislike having depression, but imagine that one day you could use your story to help others—to start a support group or write a book.
Ask yourself if your negative beliefs are really true. Next time you observe a negative thought entering your mind, ask yourself: “Is there basis for this thought ” For example, has anyone ever told you that you were a terrible friend apart from yourself 4 What about all the times you’ve been supportive or helpful to the people in your life Hold your negative thoughts up for inspection and you’ll soon see which are worth your attention.
5 During depression, however, it often feels easier to hide under your covers and let the negative thoughts takeover than try to change your patterns. Try to challenge yourself during your stronger moments to try to find something to feel positive about.
A. How might that feel
B. Here are some ideas.
C. Adjust mood to get a positive result.
D. Building healthy habits can be hard at the best of times.
E. If so, is that person’s opinion the only one you truly value
F. Take a challenging situation and imagine the most positive outcome.
G. So each time a happy or hopeful thought comes into your head, write it down.
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（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。
Spanish class scared me in the freshman year. I knew little Spanish before starting the class, and I thought it would be 41 for me. However, Mary, our honored Spanish teacher, who was full of creativity, made her class fun from the beginning. I knew what to expect with a schedule for each week, but there was always some slight 42 .
Before the exam, Mary often asked us to 43 our lessons by ourselves. But I could remember one day she said, “This time, let’s play a game before going over what you’ve learned.” The game was so interesting that we all 44 ourselves. After the exam, Mary gave us opportunities to make up for our 45 . After each error correction, she would check again. She took things so 46 that she wouldn’t overlook any detail. No wonder she was 47 by us.
Mary was 48 and willing to help, within reason, on everything. We could ask her questions at any time. She encouraged everyone to speak Spanish in class. Because of that, I was 49 enough, and then I could communicate with Spanish speakers outside of class. When she knew our problems, she would give advice. When someone was struggling, she would 50 .
Mary’s 51 teaching eventually transformed my 52 into fascination. She infused (灌输) foreign culture into lessons, using music and dance to 53 our language skills. Her personalized attention to each student’s needs fostered a(n) 54 environment. At the end of the term, my Spanish improved, and my confidence soared. Mary left a lasting impact on my 55 for new challenges.
41. A. exciting B. easy C. boring D. beneficial
42. A. variation B. disturbance C. annoyance D. inconvenience
43. A. explain B. describe C. prepare D. review
44. A. challenged B. enjoyed C. trusted D. developed
45. A. experience B. time C. losses D. mistakes
46. A. seriously B. roughly C. modestly D. curiously
47. A. amused B. respected C. judged D. spotted
48. A. understanding B. humble C. athletic D. courageous
49. A. discouraged B. suspected C. heartened D. comforted
50. A. set out B. reach out C. get out D. make out
51. A. passive B. conventional C. voluntary D. innovative
52. A. fear B. sorrow C. anger D. confusion
53. A. know B. match C. enhance D. assess
54. A. secure B. supportive C. economic D. competitive
55. A. pity B. profit C. debate D. desire
第二节（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。
In an age of rapidly growing urbanization, rooftop farming has emerged as a sustainable response 56 the challenge of creating green space in cities. This innovative practice transforms rooftops into mini farms, where vegetables, fruits, and even flowers 57 (plant), providing local residents with fresh produce and adding a touch of nature to urban environments.
Rooftop farming, also 58 (refer) to as vertical agriculture, is more than just a trend; it’s a step towards environmental conservation. Green roofs with vegetation help to absorb sunlight and release moisture, cooling the air and reducing the demand for air conditioning, 59 in turn lessens energy 60 (consume) and carbon emission. Meanwhile, rooftop farms serve as educational platforms, 61 (teach) city dwellers about sustainable agriculture practices and the importance of 62 (local) sourced food.
As urban populations continue to grow, rooftop farming fosters community engagement 63 promotes healthier lifestyles by providing access to fresh and organic produce. When we look towards 64 future where environmental consciousness and sustainable practices become increasingly vital, rooftop farming stands as a testament to our ability to cultivate more than just food—we cultivate hope for a 65 (green) and more resilient (可迅速恢复的) world.
第四部分 写作（两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，上周六你们全班参观了市博物馆。请你以“A visit to the city museum”为题，为校英文报写一篇新闻报道，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动反响。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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。
Our church in Toronto has a way of assisting those who have financial difficulties without making the receiver feel shame or guilt. Money is dropped into an offering box with only the name of the receiver on the envelope. The envelopes are then distributed to those members without them knowing the name of the giver.
There came a time when my husband and I were among those in need. Both of us lost jobs at that time and there was little hope that we could be employed within a short time. Of course, out of self-esteem (自尊), we did not talk about our financial difficulty with anyone else. The only reason our children knew was that we had to cut back on many things. Still, we hoped they were not aware of the extent of our need, nor of how much their father and I were suffering because of it. We did not want to burden them with a problem they could do nothing to solve.
With time going by, our situation wasn’t improving, and my husband and I knew that we would have to look for outside help. In that cold winter, just as we reached the point of despair, our church gave us a gift envelope that had been left in the offering box. You couldn’t imagine how overjoyed we were on receiving such a very substantial amount of money, which was enough to bring us through that desperate time. We couldn’t help but wonder who had given such a generous gift. We were extremely relieved and enormously grateful. In this way, we could survive this tough period with the money. Besides, we needn’t worry about our son’s university tuition. That is, he needn’t apply for any loans (贷款) because he had taken a part-time job and worked hard to earn some money since he was nine years old. He had been a paper carrier for The Toronto Star, a car washer, a dishwasher and so on. He had been careful for his small earnings so we had trusted him to leave all his wages with him instead of putting it into the bank towards his education.
注意：续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
A year later, our son was applying for a student loan.________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Finally, in tears, my son told me he had put his savings in the offering box for us.__________________________
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零诊模拟答案
听力
第一节（满分7.5分，每题1.5分）
1-5 BCABA
第二节（满分22.5分，每题1.5分）
6-10 BAABA 11-15 BCACB 16-20 CBABC
阅读理解
21-23 DBA 24-27 DCAB 28-31 DABC 32-35 CABB
阅读七选五
BGFED
完形填空
21-25 CADBD 26-30 ABACB 31-35 DACBD
语法填空
56. to 57. are planted 58. referred 59. which 60. consumption
61. teaching 62. locally 63. and 64. a 65. greener
应用文评分标准：
1. 参加人员1分，时间地点1分
2. 活动过程8分
3. 活动反响4分
4. 书写1分
参考范文
A visit to the city museum
Last Saturday, all the students in our class paid a visit to the city museum, which turned out to be a rewarding and productive journey.
As soon as we arrived, with the guidance of the museum staff, we walked from one exhibition hall to another, appreciating the delicate art works made by our ancestors with keen interest. And then, we were also lucky enough to get involved in a hands-on activity where we practiced some traditional crafts.
This absorbing experience was highly spoken of by every student, who gained a deeper insight into the magnificent Chinese culture and consequently took more pride in our time-honored civilization.
读后续写评分标准：
【思路点拨】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者和丈夫因为失业有了经济困难，幸亏得到了教会的帮助，他们可以用这笔钱度过这段艰难的时期，并且不需要担心儿子的大学学费。结果一年后他们发现儿子正在申请学生贷款，追问才得知儿子把自己的积蓄都用来给作者了。
【详解】
1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一年后，我们的儿子正在申请学生贷款。”可知，第一段可描写作者发现儿子的财务状况有异样以后的反应。
②由第二段首句内容“最后，儿子流着泪告诉我，他把积蓄放在了给我们的捐款箱里。”可知，第二段可描写儿子坦白把积蓄放在了捐款箱里，作者很感动。
2. 续写线索：发现储蓄账户是空的-担心钱被滥用（5分）-追问儿子（5分）-得知真相-感动/愧疚（5分）（情节合理即可）
3. 词汇语法等的准确性，恰当性，多样性（6分）；书写较差影响交际的酌情扣分（2-3分）。
【One possible version】
A year later, our son was applying for a student loan. It was then that we discovered that his savings account was almost empty. His father and I were very disturbed by this. What worried me was that he might abuse the money. Therefore, I asked him repeatedly to tell me where the money had gone. At first he would not tell me, which made me even angrier. Nevertheless, I would not let the matter alone. I was continuously questioning him, determined to find out where the money had gone, but in vain.
Finally, in tears, my son told me he had put his savings in the offering box for us. On hearing this, I stood there speechless, tears filling my eyes. It had taken my son years to save that money and he had given it to us willingly-without telling us what he had done. However, I did wrong to him, a kind and caring boy, who carried my husband and me through when we were in trouble. I couldn’t help hugging my son tightly. A warm current welled up in my heart，although it was freezing cold outside.
听力材料
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.
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!
Text 3
W: Welcome to Sky Cinema. How can I help you
M: I need two tickets to the film Avatar: The Way of Water.
W: It starts at 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30p.m.Which one would you like
M: The earlier, the better.
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.
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
M: Good idea. 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.
W: Yes. We can do that with our boys on Friday evening after dinner. I’ve heard that the supermarket will offer discounts then.
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. 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, what book are you looking for
W: Hi, Michael. The one Professor Hughes recommended in his class. He said it’s a very good reference book.
M: Then I think you’d better have it. It must be of great help.
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.
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. It’s a good match for the wallpaper.
W: Yes, the apartment is in good condition.
M: Where is the kitchen
W: This way. It’s next to the washroom.
M: The kitchen is particularly good. It has everything, even an oven and a microwave.
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. 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.
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. 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. There’s plenty for everyone.
