2024～2025学年第一学期高一期中质量监测
英语试卷 2024.11
注意：本试卷分第一卷(选择题)和第二卷(非选择题)两部分。两部分答案都做在答题卡上。总分为 150分。考试时间120分钟。
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 is Tom going to do
A.Give a speech. B.Listen to a speech. C.Preparefora speech.
2.What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A.Doctorand patient. B.Boss and worker. C.Husband and wife.
3.What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Cook a big supper. B.Check his report. C.Meet Dr.Smith first.
4.What does thewoman mean
A.She doesn't book a room. B.She doesn't like taking thelift.C.She prefers a quietroom. 5.What are the speakers talking about
A.A TV show. B.Apiece of news. C.A newspaper article.
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，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、7题。 6.WhatisHenry doing
A.Preparing meals. B.Having beer. C.Watching TV.
7.Who is coming soon
A.Jean B.Mary. C.Sam.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What do the speakers do to protect the environment
A.Share a car. B.Use fewer lights. C.Go on foot.
9.What do we know about the woman
A.She is a mother. B.She is always late. C.She gets sleepy easily.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10.What will the man do for the woman
A.Show her around. B.Help her improve English. C.Introduce the neighbors to her.
11.When will the woman visitLuke
A.On Wednesday. B.On Thursday. C.On Friday.
12.What will the woman bring for the man
A.A cake. B.Some coffee C.Homemade bread.
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听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.How often is the man supposed toplay basketball this month
A.Once a month B.Twice a month. C.Once a week.
14.Why does the man refuse to go to New York
A.They went there last time. B.They don't have enough time.C.They don't have much money.
15.What season is it now
A.Summer. B.Autumn. C.Winter.
16.Where are the speakers probably going to stay
A.In a friend's house B.In the Strawberry RiverInn. C.In a big hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17.How long should the film last at most
A.12 minutes. B.11 minutes. 18.What type of film is required this year
A.Horror films. B.Comedy. 19.What is the topic of the films this year
A.The family. B.The weather 20.Where can people see the best films
A.At the Town Hall B.In the Market Square.
C.8minutes.
C.Drama.
C.Schools.
C.In London International Academy.
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
The best meal delivery(送货)servicesprovide healthful meals that help you achieve your weight loss goals. Using first-hand knowledge and advice from several experts,we made a list of the best weight loss meal delivery services to help you find the right plan.
●Diet-to-go
Diet-to-go is our best choice for a weight loss meal delivery service.The team of experts helps you follow
yourplan and provide support.
Price:Meals start at $138.99 per(每一)week
What's Offered:Frozen and fresh prepared meals Delivery Area:48 states
●Purple Carrot
While Purple Carrot doesn't call itself a weight loss company,its service focuses on plant-based plans that give your body energy.
Price:$11-$13.25 per serving(一份)
What'sOffered:Fresh meal packs,fresh prepared meals,and some add-ons
Delivery Area:48 states ●CookUnity
Each week,customers can select four,six,eight,twelve,or sixteen meals per shipment and choose from the list of dishes.Some of the main dishes are based on ideas from different countries,like the Middle East,India,and Singapore.
Price:$11.09-$13.59 per serving
What's Offered:Fresh prepared meals
Delivery Area:45 states
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●Trifecta
Trifecta focuses on balanced meals and healthy materials(材料)are used whenever possible.In addition, customers caneasily track(追踪)personal progress with the help of apps
Price:Meal plans start at $104.93 per shipment
What's Offered:Fresh prepared meals,and some add-ons Delivery Area:50 states
21.Which meal delivery service will you choose if you are interested in foreign dishes
A.Diet-to-go. B.Purple Carrot. C.CookUnity. D.Trifecta
22.What do the four services have incommon
A.They deliver to more than 50 states. B.They set the same priceper serving.
C.They offer fresh prepared meals. D.They provide tracking apps.
23.What is this text
A.A buyer's guide. B.A cook's menu. C.A science report. D.A travel poster.
B
If you look at the Instagram(一款应用程序)post of Olympic skateboarding medalist RayssaLeal,you might be surprised to seea pair of old shoes with holes.They're a symbol of how skateboarding has changed her life.
Rayssa Leal became an Internet hit almost 9 years ago when a video of the then 7-year-old skateboarding in a bright blue princess dress with fairy(仙女的)wings spread quickly and widely.So,she got the nickname “little skateboarding fairy”
Life was always hard for the young skateboarder.She gother first skateboard when she was 5—a gift from her parents in 2013.She fell in love with skateboarding and spent all her free time practicing.But as she wrote in an Instagram post this March:
“When I was little I always imagined having good sneakers( 运 动 鞋 )for skateboarding that were comfortable,but unfortunately my parents couldn't afford the best sneakers.I would walk with shoes that had a hole,which sometimes would even make my socks holey(有洞的).It was what I had,and I was already very happy with that because just being able to skateboard was already enough forme,”she wrote about the sneakers pictured in her post.
The “little fairy”kept trying and at age 13 won silver in the women's street skateboarding event in the Tokyo Olympics.After winning a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics,she said she was crying “tears ..of joy”and added,“Just being here makes me happy.It's something so big.”She wore good sneakers.It's a full-circle moment for the athlete who once skated in shoes with holes,which were holy(神圣的)shoes in her eyes.
24.Why are the old shoes considered as a symbol to RayssaLeal
A.Theyshowed her hard practice. B.They saw her continuous growth.
C.They were her first pair of shoes. D.They were a gift from her parents.
25.What made Rayssa Leal getthe nickname
A.Her favourite shoes. B.The skateboard with fairy wings.
C.Her skateboarding skills. D.The dress she wore when skateboarding.
26.What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A.The difficultyshe experienced. B.Her worry about her parents.
C.The need oflearningskateboarding. D.Her dream of being a medalist.
27.What is the best title for the text
A.Practising for the Olympics B.Changing from a medalist toa fairy
C.Wishing for comfortable sneakers D.Going from holey shoes to holy shoes 高一英语试卷第3页(共8页)
C
There never seems to be enough time to do everything you need to do.Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky discusses how to focus onwhat matters every day.The book doesn't just cover tasks you need to finish, but also includes tips to make time for activities you love,such as learning a new skill or spending time with family.It aims to help people regain time for the things that have value and meaning to them.
.Both authors once worked at Google—Jake helped develop products like Google Meet,while John worked on the design of YouTube Channels.Using their insider knowledge,they explain how technology can be addictive (使人上瘾的)and share tips on how to spend less time on social media.Their unique viewpoint comes from their work in highly productive environments,providing valuable tips for staying focused.
Make Time offers practical advice on creating habits to improve energy,focus,and time.The book offers over 80 tips,making it possible for readers to find what works best for them.Jake's and John's different ways of time management provide readers with the freedom to test out different choices on the road to find what works for them.
The book focuses on making small changes to mindset(思维模式),environment,and habits to escape from the never-ending busyness.One standout method is the daily “highlight,”where you focus on a single task each day,changing between work-related and personal activities.
While the book has its limitations(局限),being written by authors with more control over their schedules than the average person,it still provides helpful advice.Many people may not have the same freedom over their time,especially those working long hours.However,for those with some flexibility,Make Time offers tools to help make the most of their time,focusing on meaningful activities and building productive habits.
28.What is the book aimed at
A.Guiding workers in learning new skills.
B.Explaining the history of Google products.
C.Promoting the use of technology in daily life.
D.Helping readers get back time for meaningful things. 29.What makes the authors have unique viewpoints
A.Work experience at Google. B.More time spent on the Internet.
C.Fear of productive environments. D.Advice from social media. 30.What does the book suggest readers do to manage busyness accordingto paragraph 4
A.Follow a strict daily schedule. B.Concentrate on one task per day.
C.Stop doing work-related tasks. D.Changeyour habits greatly.
31.What limitation does the book have
A.It focuses on building productive habits. B.It offers no valuable suggestions.
C.It is written by people with time flexibility. D.It provides a limited number oftips.
D
A new study suggests that cats can even learn to make a connection between the words we use for objects or images(影像),and they pick this up faster than our own babies do.
Previous(以前的)research has shown cats can follow human pointing,and they understand who is on their team,who they can trust,and who decides to give them food.We also know they can recognize their own names.
Cats can even learn the names of cats and people they know.“I was very surprised,because that meant cats were able to listen to people's conversations without them knowing and understand words without any special training,”says Saho Takagi,a scientist at Azabu University and member of the 2022 study.She wondered:Do cats have a natural ability to learn human language
To find out,the team gavea word test to 31 adult pet cats,by puting each one in front of a laptop showing two short cartoon animations(动画),while an audio track(音轨)of the cat's caregiver saying a made-up word was played.
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Most cats were used to the pairing after four tests.When the catswere tired of this,they were given a break before the next round,in which the images and audio were played four more times,with a slight change:half the images had the 'wrong'audio.The catsshowed signs of confusion when they noticed a mismatch,spending 33 percent more time looking at the screen when this happened.“Some cats even looked fixedly at the screen during the changed condition,”Takagi told Science.“Cats pay attention to what we say in everyday life—and try to understand us—more than we realize.”
While these experiments suggest cats mightbe able to make a connection between human words and images even faster than human babies do,there are a few key differences between the 1990s experiment on babies and this new study.The babies,for example,were only given words spoken by a stranger.The cats,on the other hand, heard words spoken by their own caregivers.
According to the authors,further research into whether these abilities are shared or unique could help us understand communication across different species(物种).
32.What surprised Takagi about cats according to paragraph 3
A.Their recognition of their own names. B.Their untrained word understanding ability.
C.Their great communication skills. D.Their ability to follow human pointing.
33.Why did the Takagi's team conduct the word test
A.To study cats'preferences. B.To improve cats'skills.
C.To test cats'language abilities. D.To show cats'behavior 34.What did the cats do when they heard mismatched audio
A.They ignored the mismatch.
C.They slept through the test
35.What could further research help us do A.Change the performance of cats
C.Focus on the caregivers'words.
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
B.They watched the screen longer.
D.They looked around quickly.
B.Improve communication skills.
D.Understand cross-species communication.
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。
It's strange,but I've discovered I have a better sense of direction than many people.I used to think maybe it was something you werebornwith or not,but I'm now sure that it's the skill you can learn. 36 I hope this helps those who feel lost
●Look at a map for a few minutes.
37 Is there a river,lake or sea shore Is there a big central park,or several big parks Where is the downtown area What are the major neighborhoods Major roads What's to the north or south
●Form a mental map.
When you look at a map for a few minutes,and then walk around,what you're doing is forming a mental map of the city.At first,it's very vague(模糊的). 38
●Keep your direction as you walk around.
When you walk to a place,or even hang out aimlessly,it's easy to get lost.Instead,if you make a left turn, think,“Oh,now I'm going west,”and also remember where your landmark(地标)is in relation to where you are. For example,if you start out heading straight forthe Eiffel Tower,but then turn left,that means it is now on your right.Your mental map should change a bit too,so you're now facing south instead ofwest. 39
●Mark the major streets in your mental map.
Every neighborhood has its major streets,with shopping and restaurants and the like. 40 You should get to the point where you can point the direction of these major streets,and even know generally how many blocks to get to them.
That might seem like a lot,but after awhile,this all becomes second nature.Happy wandering,my friends. 高一英语试卷第5页(共8页)
A.Look at the map again.
B.I've broken it into several steps
C.This is the best way to know street names. D.But as you walk,you're adding to the map.
E.Get to know where those are,and put them on your mental map. F.In this way,you can always know which way to go to get home.
G.You can open Google Maps and look at the city and its major landmarks.
第三部分语言运用(共五节，满分55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。
I had a friend who was a real“score keeper.”She had grown up learning:“Neither a borrower nor a lender be.”Every favor or act of 41 done to her had to be paid for either in cash or in kind(以实物支付).Once I mowed (割)her lawn(草坪).I forgot to tell her when I was done.She followed me to my house to 42 me.I could see living this way caused her much 43
My parents grew up not wanting to take charity either.They were very poor,but often helped others.Mom would 44 vegetables from our garden,while Dad would often do chores for someone 45 _.When they did so,I always saw a special sparkle(闪光)in their eyes and 46 in their smiles.
Then one night our home caught fire and burned to the ground.We all 47 but lost everything.We were extremely upset,homeless,and 48 .But the next day,help 49 .The whole community got together around us in love.They brought us food and clothes,found us a temporary place to 50.When we tried to buy a new home to live in,they offered 51 .There was no way we could ever 52 their kindness.Yet,I soon saw that no one 53 us to.Because in the faces of each person who 54 us were those same sparkling eyes and joyful smiles.
You see,the more love you share,the more love you have.It doesn't balance out.It just keeps 55 Don't keep score then.Just Love.
41.A.honesty B.rescue C.kindness D.rudeness
42.A.praise B.punish C.blame D.pay
43.A.stress B.luck C.reflection D.disappointment
44.A.put away B.give away C.take away D.throw away
45.A.in preparation B.in alarm C.in need D.in control
46.A.joy B.sadness C.pain D.loss
47.A.returned B.cried C.hesitated D.survived
48.A.careless B.hopeless C.worthless D.fearless
49.A.ended B.disappeared C.reduced D.arrived
50.A.sit B.stay C.hide D.relax
51.A.reply B.warning C.protection D.money
52.A.repay B.spread C.display D.express
53.A.trained B.expected C.begged D.advised
54.A.judged B.thanked C.helped D.admired
55.A.growing B.updating C.changing D.dropping
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。
The Shanghai Museum East is now presenting the first individual exhibition(展览)for 56 living artist.Wallace Chan:Half a Century is put together with 57 (origin)artifacts (手工制品)from the collections of a number of famous institutions(机构) , 58 (include)more than 200 pieces created by a 59 (design)from Hong Kong.
The Shanghai Museum has a focus on both ancient art and modern art,according to 60 (it)director, Chu Xiaobo.It has begun new exhibitions 61 seek to introduce modern artists from both home and abroad.“The goal is for us to explore the unknown,challenge ourselves 62 get ready for the future,”Chu said at the opening.
The artist in the exhibition was born in Fuzhou,Fujian province in 1956.As one of the most well-known jewelry(珠宝)artists in the world,he is recognized for his creative ideas,which are 63 (benefit)to his designing artworks with gemstones and other materials.Known 64 “the formidable(令人惊叹的) Chinese”by European jewelers,Chan said,“I'm a man of little education,but through working hard over 50 years, I 65 (manage)to create something,and communicate with others.”
第三节单词拼写
根据首字母或中文提示写出句中所缺单词，注意使用正确形式。(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分) 66.With a good (态度)and high interest in learning,students are sure to perform well
67.The flexibility will allow workers to make their retirement plans according to their personal and (职业的)conditions.
68.Onlyif we surf the Internet in a (负责任的)manner can it be a place of wonder and discovery. 69.The winter season tourism attractions will provide experiences filled with entertainment, (冒险)
and natural beauty.
70.The company aimsto bring workers' (潜力)and creativity into fullplay. 71.Some fish prefer s waterto deep water because it is warmer
72.Thanks to a in technology,the way we communicate with others has changed greatly.
73.It is unwise for young ladies to take weight-loss pills to keep s at the cost of their health. 74.There is nothing better than doing r exercise to keep your physical health.
75.She has been i since she moved out ofher parents'house and prefers to do things on her own.
第四节短语填空
从所给短语中(一个多余)选择并用其正确形式完成句子。(共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分)
stick to at a loss pass out letgo of get out over of sight take in as a result of bring out get into shape count on
76.Whenever we meet difficulty,we can David for advice and he never lets us down. 77.Don't be upset.Sometimes challenges can the best in us.
78. _the damage done to the forests,large quantities of desert have replaced what used to be farmlands.
79.The old saying“Where there's a will,there's a way”encourages us to _our goal. 80.We must learn to things and people that hurt us in thepast andjust move on.
81.Enjoying light music can help us reduce stress and negative feelings.
82.Facing the emergency,we were and none of us could come up with a solution to the problem. 83.The thief was nearly when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone.
84.The more fat you before bedtime,the greaterburden you will put on your body at night. 85.For anyone who wants to ,rock climbing is a fun and effective way.
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第五节单句语法填空
在下列句子的空白处填入适当的连接词或括号内动词的正确形式。(共10小题，每小题1分，满分10 分)
86. gardening may be hard physical work,gardening lovers find it very relaxing mentally.
87.Exercise is something look good,feelgood and be healthy.
88.Take immediate action and go after your dreams,
89.I am looking forward to the day my daughter can read this book and know my feelings for her. 90.The company's new train top speed can reach 320 kilometers per hour are already in service.
91.It took him a long time _(acquire)the skills that he needed for his job.
92.The value of life doesn't lie in the length of days in the use that we make of them
93.Teenagers who have more fat and sugar in their diet are more likely (put)on weight
94.A foreign exchange program is well worth (try),as it opens up new opportunities for personal growth.
95.Our hosts shared many of their experiences and (recommend)wonderful places to eat,shop and visit during our stay in the UK last summer.
第四部分应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是某国际学校校英文报“Hear You”专栏编辑Chris,你校高一学生李华写信向你求助如何在学 校结交新朋友。请你给他提一些建议，内容包括：
1. 写信目的；
2. 具体建议；
3.表达期望和祝福。 注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Li Hua,
Yours, Chris
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高一上期中市区统测（英语）参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 ABBCB 6-10 ABAAC 11-15 BACBC 16-20 BACBA
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）
21-25 CCABD 26-30 ADDAB 31-35 CBCBD
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分）
36-40 BGDFE
第三部分 语言运用（共五节，满分55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。
41-45 CDABC 46-50 ADBDB 51-55 DABCA
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。
56. a 57. original 58. including 59. designer 60. its
61. that/which 62. and 63. beneficial 64. as 65. have managed
第三节 单词拼写：根据首字母或中文提示写出句中所缺单词，注意使用正确形式。（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. attitude 67. professional 68. responsible 69. adventure 70. potential(s)
71. shallow 72. advance(s) 73. slim 74. regular 75. independent
第四节 短语填空：从所给短语中（一个多余）选择并用其正确形式完成句子。（共10小题，每小题 0.5分，满分5分）
76. count on 77. bring out 78. As a result of 79. stick to 80. let go of
81. get over 82. at a loss 83. out of sight 84. take in 85. get into shape
第五节 单句语法填空：在下列句子的空白处填入适当的连接词或括号内动词的正确形式。（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）
86. Although/ Though/ While 87. that 88. or 89. when 90. whose
91. to acquire 92. but 93. to put 94. trying 95. recommended
第四部分 应用文写作（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Li Hua,
You have asked me for my advice on how to make new friends at school. I’m writing to offer some personal suggestions.
To begin with, it is advisable to join school clubs or take part in school activities, where you can meet like-minded individuals. What’s more, don’t be afraid to start a conversation, which is an effective way to get to know each other. Last but not least, it is also important to be open and friendly. Greeting people you meet with a smile can make a difference.
I do hope you will find these suggestions helpful. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Chris
听力原文
Text 1
W: Tom, are you ready
M: Yes, I think so. I’ve been preparing for it the whole week.
W: Great. I’m sure the students will love your speech.
Text 2
W: Mr. Martin, I wonder if I could have a few days off. My husband is seriously ill.
M: In that case, I will give you a week’s leave.
Text 3
W: Did you finish the report
M: Yes, finally! I’ll be able to give it to Dr. Smith and go home early for a change. I’m looking forward to cooking a big supper.
W: Well, I think you’d better take another look at your spelling.
Text 4
W: Hello, I have a room booked for tonight. My name is Marcia Gleason.
M: Ah, yes, here you are. Do you mind being next to the lift
W: Actually, I’d prefer not to be. I am a light sleeper.
Text 5
W: Did you watch the news this morning
M: No. I never watch TV in the morning. I usually read newspapers.
W: Then I’m sure you know nothing about the big fire that broke out this morning.
Text 6
W: Oh, Sam, come in. Put your coat over there, please. So how are you getting along
M: Very well, thank you.
W: Please take your seat. Henry is cooking in the kitchen now. Everything will be ready in about ten minutes.
M: OK. But could you bring me a cold beer, Jean It’s really hot today.
W: Here you are. Please watch TV for a while. I’ll go to the kitchen and see if I can help. Oh, Mary will be here any minute now. Answer the door for me if she comes.
M: OK.
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W: That sunset is beautiful. I’ve never seen one so red.
M: It’s pretty nice, but it’s so red because of air pollution.
W: Really
M: Yeah, the smog from all these cars gets into the air and turns the sunlight red.
W: I never knew that.
M: More people need to take public vehicles.
W: Well, we’ve already done our part.
M: Yeah, it’s your turn to drive next Monday. Don’t be late picking me up.
W: Don’t worry. I’m getting much sleep these days. The baby’s finally growing up a little more.
M: Well, give me a call if you can’t make it for some reason.
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M: Hi, Mary. Have you met any of the neighbors yet
W: No, not really. It’s quite difficult, because my English isn’t very good.
M: What Your English is fine! Anyway, lots of people here are from different countries.
W: You’re right.
M: Well, two of the neighbors are coming round to my flat for coffee on Friday morning. Do you want to come and meet them
W: Well, let me see. Today is Wednesday, and tomorrow I’ll go to see my friend Luke. OK, that day would be nice. Where do you live
M: No. 33.
W: OK. What time should I come round
M: About 10: 30. Is that OK
W: Yes, that sounds nice. Thank you. Oh, I’ll make a cake. That’s my country’s traditional snack. It’s called “mava’’ cake. I’m sure all of you will like it!
M: Alright. That’s great. See you Friday then.
W: Thank you. See you.
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M: You know, Sally, we’ve both been working too hard. We’ve got to get away for a while, even if it’s just for a few days.
W: That would be wonderful, Eric! Let me look at my schedule... I could take off a week from Thursday, but no sooner.
M: Let me look at my schedule, too... Yes, that looks good.
W: I thought you had a basketball game every Thursday until the end of the month.
M: Oh, you’re right. I must have forgotten to write it down. How about the next Thursday after that Basketball season’s over then. Do you know if you can get off
W: That’s Thursday and Friday, the third and fourth I don’t care if I can—I will get off. We need the change. Where would you like to go New York
M: No, we don’t have enough time to go there.
W: And we want to relax, not run around all the time. I know! Do you remember that little hotel in Wilmington, Vermont, where we stayed years ago That would be perfect.
M: Well, that was July, though. I wonder if they’re open in the winter.
W: Most likely, during skiing season. Uh... Oh, I forgot about skiing season. I don’t know if we could get a room.
M: I’ll call and find out. Do you remember the name
W: It’s right on the tip of my tongue... I have it. The Strawberry River Inn.
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If you want to make films, then you’ll be interested in our new competition. If you’re between 11 and 18, you can enter this year’s film-making competition. The film should last no more than 12 minutes and you should have at least 3 main characters. Last year’s winner had 8 people in it, but we don’t usually expect so many! This is the third year of the competition. In previous years, we accepted any type of film, from horror films to comedy, but this year we are looking for a drama. We have seen some great films over the years. Last year’s films were about the family, and we saw some wonderful works. This year, however, we want films about the weather—it can either be about how it makes you feel or how it can change a day. A challenging topic! There are some fantastic prizes. Our first-prize winner will visit London International Academy, one of the top film schools. We have other prizes to give away—there are 100 books and also some of the latest cameras to win. You can send your films to us by post or bring them to our offices in the Market Square. You’ll have the chance to see the best films when they are shown at the Town Hall.
