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山东省实验中学2025届高三第一次诊断考试
英语试题 2024. 10
（本试卷共12页，共四部分；全卷满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题纸上。
2. 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man think of his interview
A. Terrible. B. Impressive. C. Boring.
2. Who was injured in the accident
A. No one. B. Three women. C. A baby.
3. Where is the photograph now
A. On the desk. B. On the bookshelf. C. In a book.
4. Why did the woman change her job
A. She lost interest in golf.
B. She got injured in her twenties.
C. Practicing law made her earn more.
5. When will Helen's mother come
A. This Friday. B. This Sunday. C. Next Friday.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Alice most probably
A. The girl's workmate. B. The girl's sister. C. The girl's friend.
7. What does the boy think the girl should do
A. Say sorry to Alice. B. Spend more time with Alice. C. Tell Alice about her thoughts.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where is the man
A. In Paris. B. In London. C. In New York.
9. What does the man plan to do in the evening
A. Go to the theater. B. Eat at a restaurant. C. Walk through Hyde Park.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. What kind of research paper is required
A. A report. B. A book review. C. A study.
11. What can we learn about the examination
A. It has at least five pages.
B. It covers the lectures and outside readings.
C. There are 50 multiple- choice questions to answer.
12. Why does the woman choose the research paper
A. She thinks the exam is difficult. B. She is good at doing research. C. She likes the topic of the paper.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。
13. What kind of sale is the store holding
A. Closing sale. B. Holiday sale. C. Opening sale.
14. When must everyone leave the store today
A. At 6: 00 p. m. B. At 5: 00 p. m. C. At 4: 00 p. m.
15. How much are $100 worth of things in row two
A. $15. B. $50. C. $65.
16. Which row might the electronic product be in
A. Row one. B. Row two. C. Row three.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker
A. A radio hostess. B. A tour guide. C. A traveler.
18. What does the speaker say about golf in America
A. It has twenty thousand audience. B. It dates back to the 19th century. C. It is played by people of all ages.
19. What do Americans like doing best
A. Gardening. B. Playing golf. C. Watching football games.
20. What is the speaker talking about
A. American sports. B. Americans’ hobbies. C. Americans' lifestyles.
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
Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour with Transport from London
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Harry PotterTM on this trip to the Warner Bros Studio Tour London. Travel to the Harry Potter studios by air- conditioned coach from central London, and on arrival, trace the footsteps of Hogwarts’ student wizards at leisure when you visit original sets and uncover behind- the- scenes secrets.
What's Included
Entry ticket to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour.
London round trip from Central London in air- conditioned coach.
Services of a professional representative at the Studio.
Food and drinks and a digital guide available in 10 different languages at additional costs.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point: Victoria Coach Station, 164 Buckingham Palace Rd, London SW1W 9TP, UK
What to Expect
On arrival, go inside to explore the spectacular sets used in the much- loved Harry Potter movies. View some of the beautifully crafted costumes and props, such as Hagrid's motorbike, which were used to bring the stories to vivid on- screen life. Unravel the behind- the- scenes secrets of many of the special effects and marvel at the animatronics that made sets such as Dumbledore's office and the Great Hall so spellbinding. And while you' re here, perhaps take time out to snap up the movie- themed souvenirs (own expense) at the gift shop. After your visit, join back up with your coach and conclude with a drop- off at the original start point.
Additional Information
·Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
·Not wheelchair accessible.
·Child and Youth must be accompanied by at least one Adult.
21. What is included in the tour
A. Food and drinks. B. The digital guide.
C. Movie- themed souvenirs. D. Round- trip coach transport.
22. Where will you be dropped off after the tour
A. At Dumbledore's office. B. At Buckingham Palace.
C. At Victoria Coach Station. D. At the Warner Bros Studio.
23. Who must be accompanied by at least one adult
A. Elderly people. B. Children and teenagers.
C. Student wizards. D. Tourists with disabilities.
B
At the age of 16, I lived with my parents at an institute 18 miles from Durba n with no neighbors around. One day my father needed a ride to town for a conference. Meanwhile, my mother gave a list of groceries and my father asked me to take care of several pending chores, such as getting the car serviced. When I dropped my father off that morning, he said, “I will meet you here at 5: 00 p. m. , and we will go home together. ”
After hurriedly completing my chores, I went straight to the nearest movie theater. I got so engrossed that I forgot the time. By the time I ran to the garage and got the car and hurried to where my father was waiting for me, it was almost 6: 00 p. m. He anxiously asked me, “Why were you late ” I was so ashamed of telling him I was watching a movie that I said, “The car wasn't ready, so I had to wait, ” not realizing that he had already called the garage. When he caught me in the lie, he said, “There's something wrong in the way I brought you up that didn't give you the confidence to tell me the truth. In order to figure out where I went wrong with you, I'm going to walk home 18 miles and think about it. ”
So, dressed in his suit and dress shoes, he began to walk home in the dark on mostly unpaved, unlit roads. I couldn't leave him, so for five- and-a- half hours I drove behind him, watching my father go through this agony for a stupid lie that I uttered.
I decided then and there that I was never going to lie again. I often think about that episode and wonder, if he had punished me the way we punish our children, whether I would have learned a lesson at all. I don't think so. I would have suffered the punishment and gone on doing the same thing. But this single action was so powerful that it is still as if it happened yesterday.
24. Why did the author drive to the town
A. To watch a hit movie. B. To buy some groceries.
C. To give his father a lift. D. To get the car serviced.
25. What did the father decide to do after finding the author lying
A. Reflect on his parenting. B. Blame the author severely.
C. Ignore the author's behavior. D. Punish the author immediately.
26. How did the author feel when he drove behind his father
A. Relieved. B. Annoyed. C. Intolerable. D. Regretful.
27. What can we learn from the text
A. You don't have to choose a day to lie. B. It's better to lie than to admit a mistake.
C. Do not do to others what you don't like to do. D. Non- violence is powerful in teaching a lesson.
C
Do mosquitoes prefer a certain blood type Maybe—but it's not just one factor that influences why these winged pests are attracted to us and researchers can't seem to agree on a definitive answer.
Science reveals that a variety of factors might make you more palatable to mosquitoes, from your skin microbiota (微生物群) and carbon dioxide emitted in your breath to the color of clothing you' re wearing (with colors like red, orange, and black being the most attractive to mosquitoes) . But in the end, much of the variation in mosquito preference comes down to two factors: our natural body odor and genetics.
Only the females bite humans and they do it to get a “blood meal”, deriving proteins from our blood to produce their eggs. To help locate their prey, female mosquitoes use their antennae (触角) and palps, the organs between their antennae, to detect carbon dioxide and odor. That means people who have a high metabolic (代谢) rate and emit more carbon dioxide, including those who are pregnant, working out, or drinking alcohol tend to be more attractive to mosquitoes.
The question of whether mosquitoes prefer a certain blood type is controversial. One theory suggests that blood type may also help determine mosquito preference. If that's the case, what blood type do mosquitoes like A 2019 study found that the major mosquito vector of dengue virus preferred people with type O blood to those with other blood types.
However, separate research notes that experimental and laboratory data evaluating whether blood type makes one person more (or less) attractive to mosquitoes has fueled a lot of speculation, but the science is contradictory. Instead, the researchers report that the likelihood of being a “mosquito magnet” has more to do with skin odor and microbiota than blood type.
28. What does the underlined word “palatable” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Accessible. B. Visible. C. Appealing. D. Suited.
29. Which of the following might affect mosquito preference
A. Clothing material. B. Body smell.
C. Breath frequency. D. Blood concentration.
30. Who is more likely to attract mosquitoes
A. A sweet tooth. B. A body builder.
C. A happy camper. D. An overweight woman.
31. What can we learn from the last two paragraphs
A. Everyone is equally likely to be bitten by mosquitoes.
B. People with type AB blood won't be bitten by mosquitoes.
C. Some uncertainty exists about what influences mosquito preference.
D. Mosquito preference for humans is mainly determined by blood type.
D
A self- driving taxi operated by a Chinese tech giant recently hit a passer- by crossing against a traffic light in Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, sparking heated discussions on the challenges and limitations facing autonomous driving technology, especially in complex circumstances.
Zhang Xiang, an auto sector researcher at North China University of Technology, said that the incident in Wuhan indicates that self- driving technology has progressed significantly over the past few years, but it still encounters difficulties under ever- changing road conditions and has some limitations when dealing with unconventional behavior, such as motorists or passers- by violating traffic rules. There are still some obstacles to integrating the self- driving vehicles into the existing road traffic safety management system, as the legal obligations of relevant subjects involving autonomous vehicles have not been clarified under current laws and regulations.
Meanwhile, the commercial application of robotaxis in more cities across the country has raised concerns about employment, as taxi drivers are worried about losing their jobs due to intense competition from driverless ride- hailing vehicles, industry experts said. So far, more than 20 cities nationwide have introduced policies supporting autonomous driving tests, with more than 60 enterprises having obtained self- driving test licenses.
Nevertheless, some believe that people only prefer to experience this emerging technology, and the number of robotaxis on the road is still far smaller than those of taxis. It is also noted that the pressure on taxi drivers mainly comes from fierce competition between private ride- hailing cars and traditional taxis, and that the autonomous driving vehicles will not have a serious impact on the job market or replace human drivers in the short term.
Despite the challenges, the development of self- driving industry will strengthen the intelligent transformation of auto industry and speed the construction of vehicle- road coordination systems, which support the transfer of information from vehicles to roadway networks as a way to improve traffic efficiency.
According to research company BloombergNEF's “Electric Vehicle Outlook” report, China will operate the world's largest robotaxi fleet of about 12 million self- driving vehicles by2040, followed by the United States with around 7 million such vehicles.
32. What can we learn from Zhang Xiang's words
A. Self- driving technology suffers a bottleneck.
B. It is not easy to promote self- driving vehicles.
C. Motorists or passers- by tend to break traffic rules.
D. The present road traffic system is far from perfect.
33. Which of the following is a threat to conventional taxi drivers
A. The impact of private ride- hailing cars. B. Employment caused by driverless vehicles.
C. Complex and ever- changing road conditions. D. A great many passers- by breaking traffic rules.
34. What is the main topic of the text
A. The future of the transportation industry.
B. The history of autonomous driving technology.
C. The accident of a self- driving taxi and its implications.
D. The advantages of self- driving taxis over traditional taxis.
35. What is the author's attitude towards self- driving industry
A. Partial. B. Favorable. C. Skeptical. D. Dismissive.
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。
Creativity isn't something that comes naturally to everyone. If you aren't an artist or someone in an “artsy” field, you might wonder why creativity is important. Here, you may find the answer.
36 Creativity is the key to the door of expression, no matter what form of creativity you choose. It could be painting or anything that brings interesting things out. All conveys how you really feel on the inside and reveals things you may not be comfortable about.
Feeling discouraged and frustrated about something 37 It takes your mind off what's bothering you while you' re still engaging your mind in something more fun. Actually, creating something, like baking, drawing, etc. , is like running the engine of your mind.
Thinking creatively always opens up possibilities. 38 Oftentimes, people get stuck in the mindset and patterns they used to employ to solve difficulties. While the old way might still get the job done, if your problem- solving was more creative, it could give you new perspectives to help you do better.
Creativity has been proven in extensive research to relieve both stress and anxiety. Sometimes, among life's responsibilities, we forget that we need and deserve downtime and self- care. 39 It's like a cure for your mental health.
When you think creatively and overcome challenges, you're proving to yourself that you're a capable person. Creativity plays a part on your way to self- recognition. 40
A. Creativity makes you more productive.
B. Doing something creative can help you shake off a bad mood.
C. Turning to creativity can give you more of what you need in this area.
D. Organizing your thoughts creatively makes them more real and clearer.
E. Freedom of expression is considered important to a person's well- being.
F. That's because with creativity, people can see things from different angles.
G. During this lengthy road, creativity allows you to be aware of your strengths.
第三部分 语言运用（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。
Rehan Staton, a 24- year- old former cleaner, was admitted into Harvard Law School. Staton was raised by a single father who worked hard to 41 him and his brother. Growing up was tough and he used to 42 in school. One teacher even suggested he 43 to a special education class. But under the 44 of a tutor, he ended up making the 45 roll.
In high school, he used to be an athlete, 46 on martial arts and boxing. However, an injury ruined the 47 of him turning professional in sports, and he got 48 by every college he had applied to. Instead of pursuing higher education, Staton started working at Bates Trucking & Trash Removal to support his family. There, his co- workers 49 his spirits. Motivated by them, he 50 in Bowie State University in 2014, and in 2016, he 51 to the University of Maryland. Then, he took the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and applied to nine schools.
When reading the law school 52 emails, Staton and his friends were in shock and excitement. 53 , Sta ton chose to attend Harvard Law School—and he'll never forget all the 54 people who helped him get there.
“Throughout this time, people kind of ask me, ‘How did you do it ’ It's more so how could I not do it when everyone is breaking their 55 for me, and pushing for me to win,” he said.
41. A. stand by B. object to C. provide for D. call on
42. A. entertain B. compete C. mature D. struggle
43. A. listen B. switch C. yield D. refer
44. A. burden B. control C. protection D. guidance
45. A. honor B. pay C. class D. guest
46. A. deciding B. taking C. focusing D. depending
47. A. luck B. interest C. fantasy D. chance
48. A. denied B. limited C. marked D. rated
49. A. woke B. lifted C. brought D. kept
50. A. enrolled B. settled C. trusted D. lectured
51. A. stuck B. attended C. transferred D. belonged
52. A. charity B. acceptance C. promotion D. inquiry
53. A. Gradually B. Incredibly C. Eventually D. Literally
54. A. optimistic B. supportive C. thoughtful D. pleasant
55. A. backs B. legs C. words D. routines
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。
Wing Chun is a remarkable southern Chinese kung fu style with a unique origin. It has the distinction of having been founded by two women, Ng Mui and Yim Wing Chun.
The Wing Chun style is known for 56 (emphasize) technique rather than strength. This style calls for practitioners to stay 57 (relax) while fighting, allowing them to achieve a kind of softness or 58 (flexible) . So this gives Wing Chun fighters a special kind of strength that allows them to bend, not break, just like bamboo.
Legend has it 59 Wing Chun founder Ng Mui was living at Shaolin Temple before it 60 (attack) and destroyed by Qing Dynasty forces. Surviving the attack, she escaped 61 the border area between Yunnan and Sichuan. There she met a young woman 62 (call) Yim Wing Chun, who became one of her top students. She taught Yim an improved version of Shaolin Kung Fu, 63 (ultimate) known as Wing Chun now. This new martial art 64 (grow) into different branches over the past two hundred years.
Ip Man, a notable practitioner of Wing Chun style martial arts, also taught the Wing Chun style to his student, Bruce Lee, 65 went on to act in the beloved Hong Kong kung fu movies and helped make Chinese martial arts famous around the world. Wing Chun's unique approach and rich history have left an indelible mark on the martial arts world, inspiring generations to come.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的英国朋友 Frank近期因学习压力大感到情绪低落。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
（1）表示理解；
（2）提出建议。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Frank, Yours, Li Hua
第二节（满分 25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, and his13- year- old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down on the 1. 4- mile, two- lane Route 90 bridge, which crosses the shallow waters of the Assawoman Bay.
Talking and laughing, the Bauers enjoyed their journey as they headed home. “Ava,” Bauer said, “you know what I've gotten my boat stuck here a time or two. The water is too shallow!” He added that it was about the depth of 1. 3 meters. Before Ava was able to ask about more details of her father's amusing experience, a crash disturbed everything.
Not far ahead of them, a black pickup (轻型货车) was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers' horror, it was out of control, running into a concrete barrier, spinning like a top, and flipping over the SUV directly ahead of them. Eventually, it came to rest hanging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path and managed to pull up. “Ava, are you OK ” he asked. She was shaken, but otherwise unhurt.
Suddenly, a desperate scream came from the pickup. Having told Ava to stay where she was, Bauer got out of his car to check on the pickup. The driver's door flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground and then pointed down, saying something in Spanish. Bauer ran up beside him and saw a car seat in the water. Next to it was a girl about two years old floating on her back.
Thankfully, the girl was near the coast. However, matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to do something, but he didn't move. Maybe he was in shock.
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。
The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming. Minutes later, an ambulance arrived.
绝密★启用并使用完毕前
山东省实验中学2025届高三第一次诊断考试
英语答案 2024. 10
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）
1-5 BABBC
第二节（共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分）
6-10 CCBAA 11-15 BACAB 16-20CACAB
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）
21-23 DCB 24-27 CADD 28-31 CBBC 32-35 BAAB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分 12. 5分）
36-40 EBFCG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分 15分）
41-45 CDBDA 46-50 CDABA 51-55 CBCBA
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分 15分）
56. emphasizing 57. relaxed 58. flexibility 59. that 60. was attacked
61. to 62. called 63. ultimately 64. has grown 65. who
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
[参考范文]
Dear Frank,
As a fellow student who has the same experience, I understand how overwhelming academic pressure can be. Here are some suggestions that might help you manage it.
First of all, it's crucial to decide on priorities. This way, you can make your schedule well- organized. You can also join a study group to discuss difficult topics and learn from each other. Don't forget to engage in extracurricular activities to refresh yourself and relieve your pressure.
All in all, academic pressure is a common challenge, but with proper organization, support and self- care, you can deal with it effectively and stay on track.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
[参考范文]
The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming. Bauer knew too well about the danger of jumping into such shallow water, but he had no alternative. He couldn't give up the girl. After a deep breath, he climbed onto the railing and took a leap of faith. Fortunately, he didn't hurt himself. Without hesitation, he made his way to the girl, lifted her out of the water, and carried her onto the coast. Meanwhile, the pickup driver engaged in the rescue and called the emergency services.
Minutes later, an ambulance arrived. When the girl was given a medical exam on the spot, Bauer breathed a sigh of relief. Despite the fact that she fainted from extreme panic, the girl was not severely injured and came to herself soon. So grateful was the pickup driver that he gave firm handshakes and hugs to Bauer with tears streaming down his face. If it hadn't been for Bauer, this accident would be a lifelong nightmare to him. It was Bauer's kindness that made all the difference.
附：听力原文
【录音材料】
Text 1 (面试表现)
W: So, Alex, tell me. How did the interview go Were you nervous
M: Definitely, but I think I said all the right things, and they seemed really impressed.
W: Great! Well, I hope it goes well and they offer you a job.
Text 2 (交通事故)
M: The car was a total loss. Did you see it
W: Yes. And it's unbelievable that three women and a baby were not hurt in the horrible accident.
Text 3 (新护照照片)
M: Have you seen my new passport photograph I put it on the desk yesterday.
W: Oh, yes, I showed it to Peter today. Then I put it on the bookshelf. It's still there.
Text 4 (谈论职业)
M: Did you start out with an academic career in mind, professor
W: No, not at all. Believe it or not, I was once a world- class golfer, but I got injured in my twenties, so I went to university to study law instead.
Text 5 (出席会议)
M: Helen, there is a meeting this Friday. You are required to be present at the time.
W: Sorry, manager. I'm afraid I can't. My mother is coming to visit me then.
M: But you must attend the meeting.
W: All right, I'll tell my mother to put off her visit for a week.
Text 6 (向朋友倾诉)
M: I just saw Alice over there. She didn't look happy. Do you know why
W: She wanted to go shopping with me, but I told her I had to help my mother clean the house this afternoon. Then she became unhappy.
M: Why
W: ⑥ She thinks we should do everything together. Well, it's true that we used to do everything together. But we' re no longer kids. We just can't spend every minute together now.
M: I know what you mean and I agree. ⑦Maybe you should have a talk with her.
W: That's right.
Text 7 (伦敦西区)
W: Hello. Can I help you
M: Yes, er…I am going to see the West End. But I just have one day.
W: Well, you can go shopping in the morning in Oxford Street.
M: How do I get there
W: ⑧You can walk through Hyde Park. It's quite near.
M: Are there any restaurants in Oxford Street
W: Yes, there are many around the art galleries. You can have lunch there.
M: Are there any museums near Oxford Street
W: ⑧Yes, the British Museum. You can go there in the afternoon.
M: ⑨I want to go to the theater in the evening.
W: Well, there are many theaters near there. ⑧You can take a bus from the British Museum.
M: Perfect. Thanks for your help.
W: You' re welcome. Have a good time!
Text 8 (两种期末考试形式)
W: Dr. Anderson, some of us are a little bit confused about the final examination.
M: Well, you have two options in this course. You can either take a final examination or you can write a research paper.
W: ⑩What kind of research paper did you have in mind A study, a book review or a report
M: ⑩A report. A summary really, based upon current research in the field.
W: How long should the report be
M: At least five pages. You should finish it in three days. Are you considering writing a paper, Jane
W: I'm not sure. I think I'd like to know a little bit more about the examination.
M: All right. It will be one hundred multiple- choice questions covering both the lectures and the outside readings.
W: Didn't you say that you would give us one hour to finish it
M: Yes, I did.
W: That must be difficult. I'm going to do the research paper.
Text 9 (开业促销)
W: Welcome to Danny’s Tools & Equipment. As part of our grand opening, all items in rows one and two are on sale from 2: 00 p. m. until closing time. This is bigger than Christmas sale.
M: If I knew it was only today, I would have come much earlier. I only have one hour left.
W: Actually, our business hours are from 10: 00 a. m. to 5: 00 p. m. But we are closing one hour late today.
M: That's great.
W: The store doesn't let anyone in after the business hours. Those who are already inside can keep shopping until closing time. So, take your time.
M: Oh, OK. And are all the items in rows one and two half price
W: It's all half price.
M: Fine, I'd like to use this discount code I found online. It's $15 off an electronic product.
W: The sale I announced is only for items in rows one and two, not for row three. However, you may still use the discount code for the electronic product.
M: I'd like to do that, then.
Text 10 (文化旅游节目)
W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to today's programme Culture Travel. Today I will talk about America. No matter where you go in the United States, you'll find one or more very good golf courses. Both men and women, young and old in America take part in this sport. Therefore, people are very likely to believe that golf is the most popular hobby in America. But as a matter of fact, it isn't. American football dates back to the 19th century. If you have ever been to a football game in America, you'd be surprised to see that the number of audience can be up to twenty thousand.
This, however, is not the most popular hobby, either. So, what is the most popular hobby in America Most surprisingly, the most popular hobby with the largest group of people is home gardening. As we can see, some people grow flowers and vegetables and others are very fond of caring for the grass. With evergreen grass and beautiful flowers in the gardens, everyone seems to enjoy having a lively environment. Yes, home gardening is indeed the most popular hobby as it offers everyone the pleasure from nature.
