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2024 年 12 月
绵阳南山中学高2024级高一上期12月月考
英 语 试 题
（考试时间：120 分钟 满分：150 分）
命题人：刘璐 朱光蓉 审题人：唐怡
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。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个小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman call to do
A. Rent a place. B. Arrange an interview. C. Call the cleaning service.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a park. B. In the street. C. In a bank.
3. Why does the woman complain about the restaurant
A. She waits too long. B. The staff is rude. C. The wrong dish is served.
4. How does the man feel about his job seeking
A. Optimistic. B. Discouraged. C. Unconcerned.
5. What is the man
A. A dentist. B. A nurse. C. A patient.
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, 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. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Drive his car home. B. Wait for a response. C. Ask for help.
7. How will the woman go home
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. By subway.
听第 7段材料，回答第 8至 10题。
8. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
9. Which of the following requires a payment
A. The gym. B. The pool. C. The parking lot.
10. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and secretary.
B. Customer and clerk.
C. Husband and wife.
听第 8段材料，回答第 11至 13题。
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11. How does the man feel
A. Happy. B. Upset. C. Curious.
12. What was wrong with the light
A. It blew out. B. It fell on the chair. C. It hurt the man’s finger.
13. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Have a cup of tea.
B. Cook dinner for her.
C. Go to her house for supper.
听第 9段材料，回答第 14至 17题。
14. What is the man recommended to do
A. Ride at low tide. B. Use new bike styles. C. Rent bikes for kids.
15. When will the company offer kids bikes
A. This Friday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Sunday.
16. How long will the man stay there
A. Four days. B. Five days. C. Seven days.
17. How much will the man pay in total
A. $90. B. $130. C. $155.
听第 10段材料，回答第 18至 20题。
18. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Job description. B. Personnel appointment. C. Marketing strategies.
19. What is Sam like
A. Creative. B. Popular. C. Experienced.
20. What does the speaker expect at the next meeting
A. Introducing new positions.
B. Making the final decision.
C. Receiving fresh suggestions.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15 小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The best science books inspire a sense of wonder and make you amazed at the incredible
world we live in. Here are four of them to feed your imagination.
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
How did it all begin And how did we get here Combining history and science, the book
offers a comprehensive yet entertaining answer to these questions. Bill Bryson takes the reader
on an impressive journey through the greatest scientific discoveries in history. It explains
scientific topics in a vivid way, but it’s quite a long read.
Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe
How do helicopters work Or cells Randall Munroe explains how things work using
illustrations and only the most common 1,000 words in English. It will shift your approach to
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explanation. So, next time explain how something works rather than merely call it by its name.
However, additionally providing more technical terms might have enhanced the understanding
and learning experience.
Ask an Astronaut by Tim Peake
What does it feel like to fly into space How do you prepare for it Astronaut Tim Peake
answers all the questions you never knew about going into space. The book gives insights into
the cutting-edge science, as well as the day-to-day life on board of the International Space
Station. Its question and answer format makes it easy to quickly find answers, but it can become
less appealing due to the lack of descriptive language.
Deep Time by Riley Black
Want to know the story of our planet Riley Black takes us on a journey, in the order of
time, through the geological (地质的) events that have shaped our planet. The fascinating high-
quality images are supported by easily digestible explanations of key historical moments. It also
expands on key concepts in geology, astronomy and biology. Yet, measuring the size of some
objects on the photos is difficult due to the lack of a scale bar (比例尺).
21. What’s a shortcoming of Thing Explainer
A. It is written in plain language. B. It is rather too long.
C. It fails to include clear images. D. It lacks technical terms.
22. Which book is organized in the format of question and answer
A. A Short History of Nearly Everything. B. Thing Explainer.
C. Ask an Astronaut. D.Deep Time.
23. What do A Short History of Nearly Everything and Deep Time have in common
A. They feature vivid illustrations.
B. They entertain readers of all ages.
C. They introduce astronauts’ daily life.
D. They combine science and history.
B
The student arrived early, sat front and center, and stood out in my classroom in more ways
than one. I’d say that he was about 40 years older than his classmates in my undergraduate
communications class. He hungrily jumped into class discussions, with his humor and wisdom
of experience. And he was always respectful of the other students’ perspectives, as if each of
them were a teacher. Jerry Valencia walked in with a smile—and he left with one too.
“These students gave me the confidence that I didn’t need to feel bad about my age,”
Valencia says.
One day I spotted Valencia on campus. He said he would have to stop taking classes that
semester and reapply for next year. By then, he hoped to have earned enough money and have
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his student-loan papers in order. He asked seriously whether he could still sit in on my
communications class.
Sure, I said. But he wouldn’t get any credit.
No problem, he said.
Soon there he was again, back at his old desk, jumping into our discussions on how to find
and tell stories in Los Angeles—a 63-year-old man with as much energy and curiosity as any of
the youngsters in class.
A lot of Valencia’s classmates apparently knew he couldn’t afford that semester’s tuition
but was still doing the homework. “Here he is, willingly taking a class for the delight of it and
benefit of learning,”says Jessica Espinosa, a 25-year-old junior. Afterward, I overheard Valencia
wanted to stay in school until he earned a master’s degree, but it had taken him 12 years to finish
community college, so he had a long way to go.
There is something splendidly unreasonable about Valencia’s determination to get a four-
year degree and then a master’s. At his current pace, he’ll be 90 when he finally hangs all that
paper on the wall. But that doesn’t seem especially relevant. He’s found all the youthful energy
and academic opportunity stimulating (振奋人心的). Valencia’s grade in my class this semester
will not show up on his transcripts (成绩单 ). But I’m giving him an A—and in the most
important ways, it counts.
24. What made Valencia different from his classmates
A. He was respectful to the teacher.
B. He activated the class atmosphere.
C. He was anxious to learn despite his age.
D. He often put forward different opinions.
25. According to the author, why did Valencia continue to attend classes
A. He treasured the chance of learning.
B. He wished to show his determination.
C. He needed the credits to further his study.
D. He desired to have an A on his transcripts.
26. Which of the following best describes Valencia
A. Energetic and generous. B. Positive and determined.
C. Powerful and independent. D. Considerate and knowledgeable.
27. What can we learn from the passage
A. Strike the iron while it is hot. B. No pains, no gains.
C. Where there is life, there is hope. D. It is never too old to learn.
C
“Funny or die” has a whole new meaning, thanks to a study published in April in a medical
journal. Women with a strong sense of humor were found to live longer although they were ill,
especially for those with heart problems and infection (感染 ). Happy men seemed to be
protected against infection.
The researchers reported the findings from a 15-year study on the connection between the
sense of humor and death among 53,556 women and men in their country. The team studied the
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influence of humor on people’s way of thinking, social skills and emotion development, and
examined death from different conditions: heart problems, infection and other health problems.
The findings showed that for women, those who had high scores on a humorous way of
thinking had a 48 percent less risk of death from all causes, a 73 percent lower risk of death from
heart problems and an 83 percent lower risk of death from infection. For men, a connection was
found only for the risk of death from infection — those with high humor scores had a 74 percent
reduced risk. The researchers suggested the sex differences could be a result of a small decrease
(减少) in humor scores as the men aged. No connection was found for the influence of humor on
social skills and emotion development.
“The humorous way of thinking plays an important role in people’s personality and may
make a difference to the way people deal with everyday life,” said study co-researcher Sven
Svebak. “In this way, it may help reduce fighting in daily life, preventing the build-up of stress.”
Although the sense of humor is a natural characteristic (特征), it can also be developed through
social activities.
“I expect that children whose parents have no sense of humor when feeling challenges are
less likely to develop their sense of humor to deal with everyday life when they grow up,” Sven
Svebak said. “But if you had a humorless childhood, never fear — studies show people can learn
to be humorous at any age.”
28. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Humor could positively impact people’s health.
B. Joyful women can live longer than happy men.
C. Women who hardly laugh may fall ill easily.
D. Humor makes people pay more attention to their health.
29. Why do men have a higher risk of death from infection than women
A. Men have poor memories as they age.
B. Men become less humorous as they grow older.
C. Men have bad sleeping quality as they grow older.
D. Men take part in fewer social activities as they age.
30. How does the author show the research findings
A. By listing data.
B. By giving examples.
C. By making assumptions.
D. By analyzing cause and effect.
31. Which of the following would Sven Svebak agree with
A. Humorless people have an unhappy childhood.
B. Children must learn to be humorous at an early age.
C. Humorous people can better deal with pressure in life.
D. Parents with a sense of humor are better at child education.
D
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The combined influence of climate change and expanding agriculture are causing insect
populations to plummet in some parts of the world, according to a new study that determined the
abundance of bugs has dropped by half in the hardest-hit places.
Lead researcher, Dr. Charlie Outhwaite, said losing insect populations could be harmful not
only to the natural environment, but also to human health and food security, particularly with
loss of pollinators (传粉者). “Our findings highlight the urgency of actions to preserve natural
habitats, slow the expansion of high-intensity agriculture, and cut emissions to reduce climate
change,” she added.
In the latest study, the researchers pulled together data on the range and number of nearly
20,000 insect species, including bees, ants, butterflies, grasshoppers and dragonflies, at about
6,000 different locations. In areas with high-intensity agriculture and significant warming, insect
numbers have dropped by 49% and the number of different species by 27%, compared with
relatively untouched places that have so far avoided the severest effects of climate change,
according to the research, published in Nature.
But the researchers said that setting aside areas of land for nature could create a place for
insects, which need shade to survive in hot weather. “Careful management of agricultural areas,
such as preserving natural habitats near farmland, may help ensure that vital insects can still
thrive(兴旺),” said Dr. Tim Newbold.
Study researcher Peter McCann added, “We need to acknowledge how important insects
are for the environment as a whole, and for human health and well-being, in order to address the
threats we pose to them before many species are lost forever.”
32.Which word can best replace the underlined word “plummet” in Paragraph 1
A. Rise. B. Crash. C. Destroy. D. Explode.
33. What is the main idea of Paragraph 3
A. The results of the study.
B. The problems with the study.
C. What influences insects may have.
D. What kinds of insects were included.
34. Why should areas of land for nature be set aside according to Dr. Tim Newbold
A. To provide earth. B. To provide shade.
C. To supply fresh air. D. To supply energy.
35. What is the best title for the passage
A. Insects Are Thriving B. Climate Change Is Alarming
C. Insects Are Dying off D. Land for Insects Is Expanding
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。
How Can You Get Wiser
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This world is filled with challenges, controversy(分歧 ), and polarization(两级分化 ), in
order to survive in it, we need to be wise. But this is a journey and not a destination. 36 .
Try experiencing new opportunities
Experiencing new opportunities is how you gain wisdom. You will never grow from being
in your comfort zone, which is why you need to get out of it. This is the only way you will gain
wisdom. You can try learning new skills that you never thought of learning or going to places
that were on your list. 37 .
Open yourself to different perspectives
We need to receive different views, which will open up new pathways for us. Always
develop a sense of curiosity and observe the world from different angles, it will always help you
out. Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion. 38 . If you are humble（谦
虚的）, then you will always get to experience something new.
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Limiting yourself to only one type of people that share the same ideas as you can be
comforting but it doesn’t get you anywhere in life. You need to meet and experience new people
and learn what they have to offer. Share what defines you and learn from others, this will make
you wiser.
Never back away from learning
40 . Take new classes, read books, listen to educational podcasts, and so on. If
something confuses you, surf the internet and clear out your problems. All of these will
strengthen your critical-thinking skills.
In the end, you will become wiser and wiser.
A. Never lose your passions and values
B. Learn the wisdom of your old friends
C. Meet new people and learn from them
D. Change your daily life and see where life takes you
E. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas
F. Here are some strategies that you can use to get wiser
G. Be the kind of person who develops a strong desire for knowledge
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）
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阅读下面短文，从每小题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
Last night was the last game for my eight-year-old son’s soccer team. It was the final
quarter. The score was two to one, my son’s team in the 41 . Parents surrounded the field,
offering 42 to the children.
With less than ten seconds 43 , the ball rolled in front of my son’s teammate Mikey
O’Donnel. With 44 of “Kick it!” echoing across the field, Mikey reared back and gave it
everything he had. All round me the crowd erupted. O’Donnel had 45 !
Then there was silence. Mikey had scored all right, but in the 46 goal, ending the game
in a tie. For a moment there was total silence. You see, Mikey has Down’s syndrome(唐氏综合
征) and for him there is no such thing as a wrong goal. All goals were celebrated by a/an 47
hug from Mikey. He had even been known to hug the 48 players when they scored.
The 49 was finally broken when Mikey, his face 50 with joy, grabbed my son,
hugged him and yelled, “I scored! I scored. Everybody won! Everybody won!” For a moment I
held my breath, not sure how my son would react. I need not have 51 . My son threw up his
hand in the classic high-five 52 and started chanting(齐声说), “Way to go Mikey! Way to
go Mikey!” Within moments both teams 53 Mikey, joining in the chant and 54 him on
his goal. I watched, tears streaming down my cheeks.
Later that night, when my daughter asked who had won, I smiled as I replied, “It was a
55 . Everybody won.”
41. A. start B. lead C. game D. end
42. A. love B. help C. encouragement D. comfort
43. A. remaining B. leaving C. playing D. approaching
44. A. messages B. orders C. behaviors D. shouts
45. A. scored B. missed C. failed D. fallen
46. A. direct B. wrong C. previous D. narrow
47. A. reasonable B. reliable C. enjoyable D. respectable
48. A. shooting B. opposing C. winning D. guarding
49. A. record B. field C. rule D. silence
50. A. lit up B. picked up C. came up D. turned up
51. A. confused B. disappointed C. worried D. surprised
52. A. action B. mark C. signal D. symbol
53. A. welcomed B. forgave C. lifted D. surrounded
54. A. thanking B. praising C. congratulating D. commenting
55. A. nightmare B. failure C. joke D. tie
第二节(共10 小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
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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。
Horror grasped the heart of the World War I soldier, as he saw his life-long friend fall in
battle. 56 (catch) in a trench(战壕) with continuous gunfire whizzing over his head, the
soldier asked his lieutenant(中尉) 57 he might go out into the “No Man’s Land” between
the trenches to bring his fallen comrade back. “You can go,” said the lieutenant, “but I don’t
think it will be worth it. Your friend is 58 (probable) dead and you may throw your own life
away.”
The lieutenant’s 59 (word) didn’t matter, and the soldier went anyway. Surprisingly he
managed 60 (reach) his friend, place him onto his shoulder, and bring him back to their
company’s trench. As the two of them fell in together to the bottom of the trench, the officer
checked the wounded soldier, and then looked kindly 61 his friend. “I told you it wouldn’t
be worth it,” he said. “Your friend is dead, and you are seriously wounded.”
“It was worth it, though, sir,” the soldier said. “Because when I got to him, he was still alive,
and I had the 62 (satisfy) of hearing him say, ‘Jim, I knew you’d come.”
Many a time in life, whether a thing is worth doing or not really depends on how you look
at it. Take up all your courage and do something 63 your heart tells you to do so that you
may not regret not 64 (do) it later in life. May each and every one of you 65 (bless)
with the company of true friends.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分 15 分）
假定你是南山中学的高一学生李华，上周日你校举办了23届 “马祖光杯”校园科技节
活动。请给校英文报写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.活动目的和内容；
2.活动感受或收获。
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。
The 23rd “Ma Zuguang Cup” Campus Science and Technology Festival
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第二节读后续写(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文
Ali and his younger sister, Zahra, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their
mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little
money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord
was breathing down their necks(催促).
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One day, Ali took Zahra's shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the
way home. It wasn't until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that
his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Zahra
agreed and the two decided to share Ali's running shoes. Zahra's school hours were in the
morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Ali.
He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he
could, Ali often arrived late and was warned by the school.
Ali heard about a long distance race that was held for the boys in the city. When he learned
that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and
promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Ali had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get
tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Zahra and
his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength,
and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the
finish line drew near, another runner collided (碰撞) with Ali from behind and he crashed to the
ground.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead.
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Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly.
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英语答案
听力:
1-5 ABABC 6-10 CABCB 11-15 BACAC 16-20 ACBAB
阅读:
21-23 DCD 24-27 CABD 28-31 ABAC 32-35 BABC
七选五：
36-40 FDECG
完形填空：
41-45 BCADA 46-50 BCBDA 51-55 CADCD
语法填空：
56. Caught 57. if/whether 58. probably 59. words 60. to reach
61. at 62. satisfaction 63. that 64. doing 65. be blessed
应用文
The 23rd “Ma Zuguang Cup” Campus Science and Technology Festival
Last weekend we witnessed an extraordinary activity organized by our school—
the 23rd “Ma Zuguang Cup” Campus Science and Technology Festival.
The event kicked off with the aim of developing our scientific spirit and
improving our creativity and practical operation skills. A variety of scientific and
technological achievements designed by us students from our school and some other
friendly schools were on show in the exhibition areas. Some students actively
participated in corresponding competitions where creative ideas shone like stars.
What fun it was. Not only did the festival broaden our horizons but also
captured our genuine interest in science and technology. The activity was really met
with widespread enthusiasm and even made the headlines in the local newspaper.
读后续写
Ali looked up and saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this
point, he jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. He dashed across the finish
line and won the fourth prize. Thinking he would let his sister down, Ali couldn't
help sobbing. Just then he suddenly heard the announcement from the broadcast that
he won the third prize as the runner who collided with Ali was disqualified for
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breaking the rule. Holding the shoes close to his chest during the award ceremony,
Ali felt overjoyed and relieved.
Filled with delight, Ali walked home quickly. He could not wait to see his sister
and share the thrilling news. On his arrival, Ali found Zahra was waiting outside.
She was wondering whether her brother had brought her what she was expecting.
“Zahra, see what I have got for you.” He took the prize out of his bag with his
trembling hands. The moment Zahra saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was
she that she threw herself at Ali. “Thank you! Ali.” Tears of joy welled up in their
eyes.
听力原文 Text 1
W: Hi, this is Sophia. I’d like to rent an apartment.
M: Hi, Sophia. Do you want to arrange a time to view it
W: Yes.
Text 2
W: Excuse me, is there an ATM around here
M: Yes. Go straight ahead, cross Oak Street and go past the sweet shop, and then
you’ll see the Nature Park. There is an ATM in the bank next to the park.
W: Thank you.
Text 3
W: Excuse me.
M: Yes, Miss. What can I do for you
W: I ordered my dish about half an hour ago, but it hasn’t arrived yet.
M: I'm sorry for that. I’m going to check with the chef right now.
Text 4
W: Hey, Marcus. How’s the job hunting going
M: Not so great, actually.
W: Why is that
M: I’ve submitted my applications to over ten places, but I’ve only got one interview.
Text 5
M: Hello, my name is Daniel. I’m here to see my dentist, Doctor Harris.
W: Hello, Doctor Harris will be with you in a few moments. Please have a seat in
the waiting room to wait for him.
Text 6
M: What’s up, Mary You look a little unsettled. Can I help you
W: Oh, Nick, thanks. I am booking a ride using the taxi app, but there is no response.
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M: The subway may be closed. If so, why not ask Bob if he could give you a ride
W: He asked for a leave because of a cold. I think I have to take a bus home. But it’s
an hour’s travel.
M: Don’t worry. It’s better than waiting, especially in such weather.
Text 7
M: Four Seasons Hotel, how can I help you
W: I would like to make a reservation for the last weekend in June. Do you have any
rooms available then
M: Certainly, madam. Would you like a single or a double room
W: Single, please.
M: How many nights would you like to stay
W: From Friday evening to Monday morning.
M: OK, that will be $600, including breakfast.
W: I read on the website that the hotel has a pool and a gym. Are they freely
available for all hotel guests
M: Yes. But the parking lot only offers a 50% discount to hotel guests.
W: No problem. Thank you.
Text 8
W: Philip, what’s the matter You look as if you were unhappy.
M: Hi, Sarah. I’ve had a terrible day with a lot of accidents.
W: How’s that
M: One of the lights in my apartment blew out, so I stood on a little chair to replace
the light with a new one. As I attempted to get off the chair, I fell off the chair and
hurt my knee.
W: Oh, no! That must have really hurt. That was bad luck.
M: And as if that wasn’t enough, I was making myself a cup of tea when I split
boiling water over my hand. Worse still, when I wanted to hang a picture on the wall
in the living room, I hit my finger. Then I was bleeding a little.
W: How awful! Why don’t you come around to my place for dinner It might make
you feel better.
M: That’s a great idea. I don't think I should risk cooking with the day I’m having.
Text 9
W: Hello, Anna speaking.
M: Hi, I’m taking a trip on the beach with my family. I’m calling to consult bike
rental service.
W: It’s my pleasure to be of service to you.
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M: Can I ride a bike on the beach
W: Yes, you may ride our bikes on the beach. We recommend checking the tides
and riding along the beach at low tide. It will be more comfortable to ride on sand.
But riding on the soft sand can be difficult.
M: OK. Do your bikes have new styles
W: No, all of our bikes are all old school styles. We currently only have adult male
and female beach bicycles, but we are planning to offer kids bikes next Sunday.
M: Oh, it’s a pity. Today is Friday. We will leave next Monday evening. How about
the fee
W: Well, for each bike, 24 Hours for $55, 2 Days for $65, 3 Days for $75. Free for
delivery and pick- up of any bicycle rental that is for 3 days or longer, $25 for
delivery and pick- up of bicycle rental lasting 2 days or less. We don’t offer delivery
for any rental lasting less than 24 hours.
M: Thanks. I’ll book two bikes for two days.
Text 10
Good morning, everyone. Today, we need to talk about choosing a new director
for the marketing department. There are two candidates for this position, Amy
Coleman and Sam Stewart.
First, let’s explore Amy’s qualifications for this position. On the positive side,
she has excellent communication skills and is experienced in running a marketing
team. Additionally, she is really popular among the other employees. On the other
side, Amy is not receptive to new information or viewpoints and she’s not creative
enough.
Now, turning to Sam. In the first place, Sam doesn’t have much experience or good
communication abilities, compared to Amy. But he seems to have much potential
despite his lack of experience. He is very creative and I could see that while working
with him in the same team. He works to continuously learn and improve. I know it’s
hard to find the ideal person to handle this job on the short meeting. We’ll meet here
again on Friday at 9:00. I am expecting we will make it then.
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