山东省济宁市校际联考2024-2025学年高二上学期12月月考试题 英语（含答案，无听力音频有听听力原文）

2024年12月高二校际联考英 语 试 题
第Ⅰ卷(选择题, 共 95 分)
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 the Johnsons do
A. Repair the speakers' lights and doors.
B. Look after the speakers' house.
C. Examine the speakers' eyes.
2. Where are the speakers most likely to go now
A. A theatre. B. A zoo. C. A stadium.
3. What happened to Joe
A. He was overcharged. B. He broke the traffic rules. C. He hurt himself accidentally.
4. What are the speakers arguing about
A. The importance of being equal.
B. The position of women in society.
C. The planning for career.
5. Why doesn't the woman hire a gardener
A. To cut down the expenses. B. To kill the spare time. C. To learn gardening.
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. Which gate will the man leave from
A. Gate 10. B. Gate 18. C. Gate 20.
7. When will the plane take off
A. At 1: 00 pm. B. At 1: 30 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the girl have to go to school today
A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By bike.
9. How will the speakers deal with the bike
A. Repair it by themselves. B. Take it to the repair shop. C. Throw it away.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the man doing
A. Renting a car. B. Booking a room. C. Checking out.
11. How much should the man pay for the room
A. ￥300. B. ￥450. C. ￥600.
12. Where did the man go last night
A. A concert. B. The beach. C. A shopping mall.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is Jim's new apartment like
A. It has no balcony. B. It's more expensive. C. It's farther from his office.
14. What does Jim like to do at night
A. Chat online. B. Do the laundry. C. Sleep early.
15. What does Jim think of his new roommate
A. Noisy. B. Friendly. C. Hardworking.
16. What will Jim probably do
A. Find another apartment.
B. Solve the problem in another way.
C. Complain to the landlord.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. Brandon's mother. B. A customer. C. An announcer at Wal-Mart.
18. Where was Brandon last seen
A. In the frozen foods section.
B. In the sporting goods section.
C. In the toys section.
19. What is Brandon wearing
A. A white shirt and a red baseball cap.
B. Blue jeans and a black baseball cap.
C. A dark shirt and blue jeans.
20. What should customers do if they see Brandon
A. Call the security department.
B. Take him to the information desk.
C. Help him to get to the security desk.
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
Discover a world of diverse sports activities and exciting experiences.
Rafting
Together with a maximum of 12 people, you step into an inflatable raft (充气筏) and brave the waves of the North Sea. The raft is piloted by an experienced instructor who takes you on an impressive trip along the coast. After the short explanation by the instructor, it's up to you to master the waves. Only by working together as a team can you succeed in your adventure.
Price:?35 pp(per person)
Duration: 2 hours
Number: 10-50 people
Curling
Curling(冰壶) is a precision sport played on the ice. The goal is to slide stones across the ice to a target area and get it as close as possible to the center while at the same time trying to displace the opponent's stones. The stone has a special shape with one side flat and the other rounded. This allows the stones to turn while sliding over the ice, which is called the “curl”.
Price:?7.5 pp
Duration: 1 hour
Number: 10-100 people
Surfing
Ever thought surfing is too hard Welcome to your first surf lesson, where fun and various experiences are guaranteed. Surfing in Scheveningen is fun and everyone can learn it. During this course, you can learn the basics of surfing under the guidance of experienced instructors. A unique and sporty afternoon full of fun awaits!
Price:?10.5 pp
Duration: 1 hour
Number: 10-50 people
Bubble football
Bubble football is a sport where people sit in a large, inflated ball. Two or more teams compete against each other. In bubble football, everything is allowed. Make it as difficult as possible for your opponent by knocking them out of the field or colliding(碰撞) with them and sending them flying. Can you win Or better: Will you manage to stay standing
Price:?15 pp
Duration:1 hour
Number:10-100 people
21. How is rafting different from the other activities
A. It requires teamwork. B. It lasts the longest.
C. It needs no guidance. D. It is done out at sea.
22. What can participants get from a surfing course
A. Advanced surfing skills. B. Instruction in strength training.
C. An improved sense of competition. D. Enjoyment from various experiences.
23. In which activity do the participants have strong physical contact
A. Rafting. B. Curling.
C. Bubble football. D. Surfing.
B
Poet William Stafford once said that we are defined more by the detours(绕行路) in life than by the narrow road toward goals. I like this image. But it was quite by accident that I discovered the deep meaning of his words.
For years we made the long drive from our home in Seattle to my parents' home in Boise in nine hours. We traveled the way most people do: the fastest, shortest, easiest road, especially when I was alone with four noisy, restless kids who hates confinement(限制) and have strong opinions about everything.
Road trips felt risky, so I would drive fast, stopping only when I had to. We would stick to the freeways and arrive tired.
But then Banner, our lamb was born. He was rejected by his mama days before our planned trip to Boise. I had two choices: leave Banner with my husband, or take him with me. My husband made the decision for me.
That is how I found myself on the road with four kids, a baby lamb and nothing but my everlasting optimism to see me through. We took the country roads out of necessity. We had to stop every hour, let Banner shake out his legs and feed him. The kids chased him and one another. They'd get back in the car breathless and energized, smelling fresh from the cold air.
We explored side roads, catching grasshoppers (蚂蚱) in waist-high grass. Even if we simply looked out of the car windows at baby pigs following their mother, or fish leaping out of the water, it was better than the best ride down the freeway. Here was life. And new horizons.
We eventually arrived at my parents' doorstep astonishingly fresh and full of stories.
I grew brave with the trip back home and creative with my disciplining technique. On an empty section of road, everyone started quarreling. I stopped the car, ordered all kids out and told them to meet me up ahead. I parked my car half a mile away and read my book in sweet silence.
Some road trips are by necessity fast and straight. But that trip with Banner opened our eyes to a world available to anyone adventurous enough to wander around and made me realize that a detour may uncover the best part of a journey— and the best part of yourself.
24. Why did the author take freeways to her parents' home
A. It was less tiring. B. It would be faster and safer.
C. Her kids would feel less confined. D. She felt better with other drivers nearby.
25. What does the author discover from the trip according to paragraph 6
A. Freeways are where beauty hides.
B. Enjoying the beauty of nature benefits one's health.
C. Getting close to nature adds to the joy of life
D. One should follow side roads to watch wild animals.
26. Why did the author ask the kids to get out of the car on their way back home
A. To give herself some time to read. B. To order some food for them.
C. To play a game with them. D. To let them cool down.
27. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Charm of the Detour B. The Road to Bravery
C. Creativity out of Necessity D. Road Trip and Country Life
C
When Thomas Edison hit a wall with his inventions, he would nap in an armchair while holding a steel ball. As he started to fall asleep and his muscles relaxed, the ball would strike the floor, waking him with insights into his problems. Or so the story goes.
Thomas Edison was somewhat right. Now, more than 100 years later, scientists have repeated the trick in a lab, revealing that the famous inventor was on to something. People following his recipe tripled their chances of solving a math problem. The trick was to wake up in the transition between sleep and wakefulness, just before deep sleep. In this transitional period, we are not quite awake, but also not deeply asleep. It can be as short as a minute and occurs right when we start to doze off.
Researchers recruited more than 100 easy sleepers, each of whom was given a math test with a hidden rule for the answer. By recording brain activity, they found that those who napped and were interrupted during the first phase of sleep were three times better at finding the hidden key to the problem than those who remained awake.
The creative effect happened even for people who spent just 15 seconds in the first sleep stage. But the trick didn't work for those who reached later stages of sleep. “Our findings suggest there is a creative sweet spot during sleep at the beginning,” says author Delphine Oudiette, a sleep researcher at the Paris Brain Institute. “It is a small window which can disappear if you wake up too early or sleep too deep.”
The study team also identified a brain activity pattern linked to the creativity-boosting phase: moderate levels of brain waves at a slow frequency known as alpha, associated with relaxation, and low levels of delta waves, a feature of deep sleep. Oudiette says researchers can now focus on this brain signature when investigating the neural mechanisms (神经机制) of creative problem-solving. The team has already planned an experiment to help people reach a creative zone by monitoring their brain waves in real time. “Edison was great,” Oudiette says, “and now we have a lot more to explore.”
28. What does the underlined phrase “was on to something” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Discovered the truth. B. Was absorbed in math puzzles.
C. Started the experiment. D. Was engaged in laboratory work.
29. According to the research, the trick of promoting creativity lies in
A. gaining adequate deep sleep B. discovering the hidden rules of problems
C. following Edison's life style D. waking up right after nodding off to sleep
30. Why did the researchers record brain activity of the sleepers
A. To evaluate their sleep efficiency. B. To measure their amount of sleep.
C. To assess their levels of intelligence. D. To compare their creative thinking abilities.
31. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. Supporting evidence for the research results.
B. Potential application of the research findings.
C. A further explanation of the research methods.
D. A reasonable doubt about the research process.
D
In the video game Space Invaders Extreme 2,a player has to fire weapons to destroy aliens(外星人) attacking Earth. These aliens move fast, raining down from the top of the screen and claiming a player's “life” if they reach the bottom.
A study in Nature suggests that while destroying digital aliens might seem unrelated to distinguishing between words, such action video games may help children at risk for developmental dyslexia——a genetic(遗传的, 基因的) language disorder that makes processing words difficult— by improving their ability to perceive spoken words and sounds.
In the study, 79 prereading children with family histories of dyslexia took several language tests, including listening for differences in made-up words——a task that can be challenging for dyslexic people. The kids were then split into four groups. One played Space Invaders Extreme 2, a second played a non-action video game, a third attended speech therapy (疗法), and a fourth received no intervention. Gamers played four times a week for 45 minutes each over a month and a half, and those in speech therapy attended 45-minute sessions twice weekly over about four months.
By the end of the trial more than 80 percent of the Space Invaders players were significantly better at the word-identification task than before, and they showed greater improvements than any of the other three groups. The researchers aren't sure why scores on the other language tests did not improve notably— but they say that this finding could be valuable. “If we can target these small cognitive(认知的) functions before children are older and lose some brain plasticity (可塑性), then perhaps we can treat aspects of dyslexia before they’ve fully formed,” says Simone Gori, co-author of the study.
Dyslexia often goes untreated in Italy's overburdened public health and school systems, says Marilu Tempini, a behavioral neurologist at the University of California. She hopes to see larger future studies conducted in other languages as well. “Eyes are an extension of the brain,” she says, “so when we play video games, it's directly connected to our cognitive function—— and there is so much research potential there.”
32. The author describes Space Invaders Extreme 2 in paragraph 1 to show the game is .
A. violent B. skill-based
C. action-packed D. entertaining
33. According to Simone Gori, what is the significance of the finding
A. It indicates that action video games can be used for early intervention of dyslexia.
B. It offers hope that the public health system in Italy will be improved.
C. It suggests that video games can replace the traditional speech therapy.
D. It proves that children with dyslexia can be cured.
34. What is Marilu Tempini's attitude towards the study
A. Doubtful. B. Favorable.
C. Dismissive. D. Conserved.
35. Which of the following might be a suitable title for the text
A. Secrets Behind Dyslexia Revealed
B. Action Video Games Advance Word Awareness
C. The Most Effective Coping Strategy for Dyslexia
D. Video Games Designed to Improve Cognitive Function
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5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。
Studying for exams long hours or repeated exposure to a stressful situation may lead to burnout(过度劳累). Suffering from burnout can result in a reduction in our creativity and productivity.36. Here are some tips that may help you.
Increase your self-efficacy(自我效能). This means you should believe in your ability to complete a task at hand. It can help you form a feeling that the task is achievable and less tiring. An effective way is to follow a self-efficacy model.37. He can have a positive effect on you and make you remain optimistic and confident in your abilities.
38. Not everyone has creative aspects to their jobs, and therefore, we need to find other approaches to showing ourselves. We could paint, write or take part in local theater. All of these may help get us out of the
extreme stress that may exist in our working life.
Look after yourself and your surroundings. The consequence is that you are surrounded by a cleaner and more positive environment. 39. Have a positive mental attitude towards everything you do, and you'll feel the task is less stressful. You may feel more competent as well.
Schedule regular social activities. Remember when you used to spend time with friends You were active and you had fun when you watched movies and ate meals together. You can regain some of that enjoyable experience by scheduling regular activities.40.
A. Find ways to express our creative sides.
B. Burnout, however, isn't always easy to spot.
C. What can we do to avoid the bad effects of burnout
D. A cycling with your partner every day will do just fine.
E. This in turn makes you have healthy and positive thoughts.
F. You are probably experiencing burnout but unsure of the symptoms.
G. Simply observe a friend or colleague accomplish something meaningful.
语言知识运用(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。
My dad tends to speak little with a kind and warm heart. But what he said was always appropriate to the situation I was facing.
As a teen, when I 41 with making sense of the world around me, he taught me the right 42 of the world. When I was offered the chance to be a manager of an organization as an undergraduate student, I asked him for advice 43 he was a senior manager of a large company. His advice was simple, “Only when you become the manager can you have a vision of how you can 44 an organization within your power; management isn't about power and it's about 45 .” I learned what I needed was not only to be 46 for my team but also to have leading ability.
My dad is 86 now, living on his own. He keeps a positive attitude despite the 47 that aging brings. Although we live quite far away from each other, we talk daily on the phone, and he shares the 48 of my young family. As I tell him how we' re 49 cycling or on a trip or out to play tennis, now his typical response is, “Do it while you can.” This is very important. We can't 50 the future, which is always hard to be aware of.
Dad trusted me, and 51 me each time I was sad or 52 . He rarely “lectured me”. His patience and 53 have been true gifts in my life. Whenever I doubt my ability and my motivation, I 54 recall his valuable advice, “Do it while you can. Seize the day and 55 it to the fullest.” It's enough to “just get me started”.
41. A. struggled B. equipped C. complained D. compared
42. A. location B. view C. decision D. response
43. A. although B. until C. because D. while
44. A. assist B. run C. blame D. monitor
45. A. atmosphere B. mission C. virtue D. leadership
46. A. sufficient B. grateful C. responsible D. convenient
47. A. challenges B. awards C. occasions D. principles
48. A. despairs B. joys C. tensions D. reliefs
49. A. showing off B. looking through C. figuring out D. setting about
50. A. assume B. seek C. predict D. admit
51. A. inspired B. ensured C. battled D. pressed
52. A. absorbed B. pleased C. disappointed D. satisfied
53. A. ambition B. strictness C. care D. wisdom
54. A. gradually B. absolutely C. naturally D. regularly
55. A. enjoy B. desire C. approach D. claim
第二节(共 10 小题; 每小题 1.5 分, 满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料，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 Zenghouyi Chimes are an enormous musical instrument dating from China's Warring States Period. This set of chimes is 56 (particular) large. Its frame is 7.48 metres long and 2.65 metres high with 65 bells 57 (suspend) from it.
One characteristic that sets these chimes apart from others is that they can play not only the five- tone scale, but also the seven-tone scale. Their unique oval design 58 (mean) that each bell can produce two different tones 59 (depend) on where it is struck. This was a groundbreaking 60 (discover) for the study of ancient Chinese music because before the appearance of this instrument, people thought that Greece was 61 the seven-tone scale first appeared.
The Zenghouyi Chimes have been played three times 62 the set was unearthed. The first time was in Wuhan, the year it was discovered. The second was at the National Museum of China in Beijing in 1979 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the founding of our country. The third63 (record) in 1997, which was then edited into a performance of symphonic music64 (mark) the return of Hong Kong to China.
The Zenghouyi Chimes are 65 genuine miracle not only because they inform us about the rituals and music of ancient China, but also because they demonstrate the highest level of bronze casting techniques.
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, 你校刚刚结束了一场以“美丽的祖国”(Beautiful Motherland)为主题的摄影比赛。你的作品荣获一等奖。请你给校英文报投稿分享这次经历，内容包括：
1.介绍你的作品；
2.你的感想。
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。
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。
The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others.
For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get.
“We can't change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn't possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides.
After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause.
The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events ” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.”
The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That's a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree ” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I'll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people.
2024.12校际联考高二年级英语学科 参考答案
第一部分 听力
1-5 BCBBA 6-10 BCBAC 11-15 BACCA 16-20 BCABC
第二部分 阅读理解
21-23 B D C 24-27 B C D A 28-31 A D D B 32-35 C A B B
第二节 36-40 C G A E D
第三部分
完形填空 41-45 A B C B D 46-50 C A B D C 51-55 A C D C A
第二节 语法填空
56 particularly 57 suspended 58 means 59 depending 60 discovery
61 where 62 since 63 was recorded 64 to mark 65 a
第四部分 写作（共40分）
第一节：应用文写作
Beautiful Motherland in My Picture
In the photography competition themed “Beautiful Motherland”, my entry capturing the breathtaking beauty of Mount Tai won the first prize!
My winning entry features a stunning scenery of Mount Tai at dawn. The golden sunlight spills over the ancient peaks, highlighting the rough mountains and lush greenery. Encapsulating the essence of our Beautiful Motherland, this breathtaking view showcases its majestic beauty and timeless charm,which filled me with awe and respect for nature's wonders.
I am extremely thrilled and honored to have won the award. Not only did it serve as a catalyst for showcasing my photography skills, but it also ignited my appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our country. Moreover, the contest endowed me with inspiration to keep observing and recording the wonderful moments of beautiful motherland with my camera.
第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
Paragraph 1: The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. Emily felt a rush of both excitement and nervousness as she dialed the number of the other group's organizer. "Hello, I'm Emily from ..." Her voice shook slightly, but she quickly regained her composure. Over the next few days, she arranged meetings, shared her vision for a joint event, and explained how combining efforts would double their impact. While there were moments of doubt and even resistance, Emily remained patient and focused, answering every question thoughtfully. Gradually, she noticed the organizer's initial hesitation melting away, replaced by a growing sense of enthusiasm for the collaboration.
Paragraph 2: After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. They agreed to join their events, creating a larger and more impactful fundraising drive. On the day of the event, both groups worked cooperatively, setting up tables, hanging banners, and preparing for the community to arrive. Emily watched as people from all walks of life gathered, filling the venue with warmth and energy. It was a beautiful sight—the community united for a common cause. As the last donation was collected, Emily felt a deep sense of accomplishment. She realized that her journey was just beginning, and that she wanted to continue using her voice to bring people together for greater good.
附件听力原文：Text 1
W: Did you turn off the lights and check the locks on all the doors
M: Yes, I told the Johnsons that we’d be gone for two weeks. (1) They promised to keep an eye on the
house for us.
Text 2
M: Hurry up, Linda! (2) I hear that there are not many tickets left for the football match.
W: I am ready now. Let’s go. It is the early bird that catches the worm.
Text 3
W: Why did Joe show up in court yesterday
M: It was said that he was there to face a traffic charge. (3) He was fined 200 for violating (违反) the traffic rules.
Text 4
W: We all talk about how liberated we are, (4) but in fact women are still not equally treated.
M: (4) I don’t think so. You’ve got the vote, and you’ve got your careers—I think you’ve got everything
important.
Text 5
M: Your yard is always so beautiful, Cathy. You must have a gardener.
W: Oh, no. (5) It would cost at least 50 a month to hire someone to do the work, so I do most of it myself. I enjoy taking care of the flowers, but I have to force myself to do the weeding and cut the grass.
Text 6
M: (7) It’s 1:30 pm now. I’ve missed my plane.
W: Well, actually, the flight has been delayed due to the bad weather.
M: Great. That’s good news for me.
W: May I check your luggage and see your ticket, please
M: Here you are. Do I leave from Gate 15 or Gate 10？I can’t remember.
W: Gate 20. Oh, sorry, (6) it has been changed to Gate 18, (7) and your plane is taking off in 30 minutes.
Text 7
W: There is something wrong with my bike. (8) I have to take a bus to school. You know, there are always so many people on the bus.
M: Have you taken it to the repair shop
W: I went to some shops yesterday, and all the repairmen advised me to throw it away. But it was a birthday gift from my grandfather and I didn’t want to do that.
M: But how do you deal with it now (9) Do you plan to fix it by yourself
W: (9) Yes, I want to have a try. By the way, could you do me a favor
M: Of course.
Text 8
W: Good morning, sir. Can I help you
M: (10) I’d like to check out. My name is Neil Green. I stayed in Room 124.
W: Just a moment, please, Mr. Green. Sorry to have kept you waiting. Here’s your bill. The total is 950 yuan.
M: 950 yuan! Is there a mistake
W: Please check the bill carefully and see if there’s any mistake.
M: Of course, I’ll check it. (11) The room is 150 yuan per day. I stayed for 3 days. The car is rented by the day. The charge is 200 yuan per day. I used it for 2 days. I just drove to the shopping mall and the beach.
W: In any case，you’re expected to pay for extra hours and miles. I understand that you rented the car by the day, (12) but last night you went to a concert, which means an extra charge of 100 yuan.
M: Your car charge is much higher than I imagined.
Text 9
W: Hi, Jim. I heard that you just moved to a new place.
M: Yes, I just moved in last week. You know, I’d been in an old apartment for three years. I was tired of it.
The new apartment is cheaper, (13) though it’s a little far from my office.
W: I see. That’s OK though.
M: It has a balcony and an air conditioner. It’s perfectexcept for my new roommate.
W: What happened
M: You know, (14) my work is tiring and I really want to go to bed early, while he stays up very late every night, (15) making loud noises. He often chats online until midnight, and sometimes he even does the laundry at midnight.
W: Why don’t you talk to him
M: I tried, but it didn’t work. He doesn’t pay any attention to my words. I’ve complained to the landlord, but he hasn’t done anything about it.
W: If nothing else can be done, you’d better find another place.
M: YeahBut I love this apartment. (16) I would rather find another solution.
Text 10
W: Good afternoon, shoppers! (17)This is a special request from the security department here at Wal-Mart. We hope you are finding everything you are looking for, but right now, we need your help. We are looking for a 12-year-old boy named Brandon McSorley. (17) Brandon, if you can hear this, please go to the security desk. Your mom is looking for you. All other guests, please take a moment to help us find Brandon. (18) His mother Sally was last with him in the frozen foods section about 10 minutes ago, and she thinks he is still somewhere in the store, possibly in the toys section or the sporting goods section. (19) Brandon is wearing a red shirt, blue jeans, white shoes, and a black baseball cap. He is about 5 feet 2 inches tall with dark hair and blue eyes. (20) If you see Brandon, please help him to get to the security desk. You can also tell us in time if you see Brandon or have any other information about him. Thank you very much for your help, and enjoy the rest of your day here at Wal-Mart.