2024-2025学年第一学期高三年级12月学情调研测试
英语试题
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 does the man think of his office
A．It’s bright. B．It’s smelly. C．It’s beautiful.
2．Why does the man want to return the fan
A．He is dissatisfied with the size.
B．There’s something wrong with it.
C．He doesn’t like the style.
3．What will the woman do tomorrow
A．Take a vacation.
B．Have a talk with the manager.
C．Hire more people.
4．How much would the woman pay
A．$1.20. B．$3.60. C．$4.80.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．A new method of keeping bacteria away.
B．A good way to advertise paper towels.
C．A convenient means to transport the shopping car.
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．How does the woman feel
A．Disappointed. B．Worried. C．Depressed.
7．What does the man suggest doing
A．Paying more attention to George.
B．Cheering George up.
C．Leaving George alone.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is probably the woman
A．A trainer. B．A hotel clerk. C．A customer.
9．What does the woman say about the We Gym
A．It’s open all day. B．It’s being repaired. C．It’s always free.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Customer and shop assistant.
B．Interviewer and interviewee.
C．Former colleagues.
11．What did the woman do in Tacoma
A．A branch manager. B．An assistant director. C．An e-commerce manager.
12．What can we learn from the conversation
A．Peter Smith isn’t satisfied with the woman.
B．The woman knows much about e-commerce.
C．The man isn’t qualified for the job.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．On the street. B．In a sports complex. C．In a beach hotel.
14．What does one need to show to park in the hotel
A．A driver’s license. B．An accommodation order. C．An employee’s card.
15．Where is the reception
A．Opposite the adult swimming pool.
B．Behind the cafeteria.
C．In front of a pet store.
16．What is the man going to do next
A．Get a permit from reception.
B．Go to the cafeteria.
C．Drive the car into the hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is a special attraction for children
A．A bookshop. B．Slide and video shows. C．A quiz.
18．When can slide and video shows be watched
A．At 10:00. B．At 9:30. C．At 9:00.
19．What are the listeners reminded to do if they want a guided tour
A．Book the tickets in advance.
B．Consult the information desk.
C．Arrive at the new Sea Life Center earlier.
20．What appeals to both children and adults
A．The family dining area. B．The souvenir shop. C．The big glass tunnel.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
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Illustration (插画) Competition
Enter the competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration, the Communication Arts illustration Competition. Selected by distinguished professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts illustration Annual and on , ensuring important exposure of the creations. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, made from solid aluminum, and an award munication Art’s Award of Excellence is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.
What To Enter With
Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2022 to Jan. 2023 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.
Entries Can Be Submitted In The Following Formats
Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones.
Illustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees
Category Single illustration Series of illustrations
Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $ 40 $ 80 (limit of 5)
Motion (media for films, videos, etc.) $ 90 $ 180 (limit of 3)
Student Work $20 (Image) $45 (Video) $ 40 (Images, limit of 5) $ 90 (Video, limit of 3)
For more categories, please download the category PDF.
Late Fees
Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13, 2023. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2023.
21．What will the winner gain
A．Exposure to world-famous works.
B．A bonus from Communication Arts.
C．A personalized award certificate.
D．Wide recognition in the industry.
22．Which of the following is unfit for the competition
A．A series for covers of three illustrations. B．A PNG image with a file size of 1 MB.
C．A newly produced motion entry. D．A student work from Argentina.
23．How much should be paid for three series of cover illustrations submitted on Jan. 20, 2023
A．$110. B．$120. C．$80. D．$90.
B
College professors these days face an ever-higher bar to get the attention of their students, forced to compete with smartphones and laptops in large lecture halls. But when your professor is a social media star, it’s a little bit easier.
Tatiana Erukhimova, who teaches physics at Texas A&M University, has managed to get her students, as well as future generations, excited about the science. Known as “Dr. Tatiana” to her students and online fan base, the professor performs physics tricks with boundless energy and enthusiasm. In the kid-friendly videos, Erukhimova uses a range of everyday objects in her experiments, from pingpong balls to toilet paper. Her department’s YouTube page has about 2.5 million followers. She got famous on YouTube.
It’s clear she knows what it takes to get young people excited about a hard science. But it wasn’t always that way. When she first started teaching college freshman classes almost two decades ago, she struggled to grab the attention of her younger students. She was used to teaching juniors, as she had for a few years prior to that. By junior year, students enrolled in physics are committed to learn, she says. With them, she could walk through the syllabus (教学大纲) on day one, and still command the room. But when it comes to teaching a large lecture hall of 100-plus first-year students, first impressions are make-or-break.
By the second semester, she found her footing (立足点), adjusting her approach to get her students engaged. “Talk to your students before and after class, walk up and down the stairs when you teach your class rather than stay on the stage. And don’t just lecture, talk to them — make it interactive,” she says. And, of course, add showy demonstrations to help students to connect these abstract concepts with real life.
She’s earned more than just recognition on social media. In October, she was honored with a national award for science outreach “for leadership in bringing the excitement of physics through innovative education programs.”
24．How does the author introduce the topic in paragraph 1
A．By giving an example. B．By posing a contrast.
C．By justifying an assumption. D．By explaining a phenomenon.
25．What challenge did college freshman courses pose to Tatiana
A．Introducing the syllabus to her students.
B．Creating a lasting impression on her students.
C．Finding a lecture hall large enough for her students.
D．Preventing her students’ absent-mindedness.
26．How did Tatiana find her footing in her teaching
A．By becoming a social media star. B．By lecturing students more.
C．By bonding with her freshmen. D．By answering all her students’ questions.
27．Which best describes Tatiana Erukhimova
A．Flexible. B．Rigid. C．Humorous. D．Demanding.
C
Scientists have figured out how to obtain large amounts of oil from duckweed (浮萍), one of nature’s fastest-growing water plants. Changing such plant oil into biofuels for transportation and heating could be a big part of a more sustainable future. For a new study, led by Shanklin, a biochemist, in the Plant Biotechnology Journal, researchers genetically (基因地) engineered duckweed plants to produce seven times more oil per acre than soybeans—currently the most commonly used biofuel-producing plant.
Unlike fossil fuels, biofuels can be regained faster than they are used. Fuels made from new and used vegetable oils, animal fat can have a lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels do, depending on how they are sourced, but there has been a recent opposition against them. This is partly because so many crops now go into energy production rather than food. Besides, biofuels take up more than 100 million acres of the world’s agricultural land.
Duckweed, common on every continent but Antarctica, is among the world’s most productive plants per acre, and the researchers suggest it could be a game-changing renewable energy source mainly because of the fact that it grows readily in water, so it wouldn’t compete with food crops for agricultural land. Moreover, Shanklin and his team found a way to sidestep a major biotechnological obstacle.
According to Rebecca Roston, a biochemist at the University of Nebraska, who was not involved in the study, engineered green plants typically expend a lot of energy on oil production and thus stop growing. For the new study, Shanklin says, the researchers added an oil-producing gene that would be inactive at first, and then “turn it on like a light switch” by introducing a particular molecule (分子) only when the plant had finished growing.
This process “went extremely well,” Roston says. “If it works in other species, this can solve one of our biggest issues, which is how we can make more oil in more plants without negatively affecting growth.”
28．What can be learned about duckweed plants from the text
A．They are engineered to make biofuels.
B．They provide vital nutrients for humans.
C．They pose threat to agricultural lands.
D．They absorb less carbon than soybeans.
29．What does the underlined word “sidestep” in paragraph 3 mean
A．Transform. B．Extend. C．Overcome. D．Escape.
30．What can we learn from what Rebecca Roston said
A．Biofuel production competes with food crops.
B．Roston participated in Shanklin’s research.
C．Biofuel production will cease plant growth.
D．The gene activation method is promising.
31．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．Duckweed: An ideal green energy source
B．An energy revolution is unavoidable
C．A perfect replacement for biofuels is found
D．Biofuel: A practical solution for energy crisis
D
Soon after ChatGPT was introduced to public in 2022, researchers tested what the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot would write after it was asked questions with false narratives. The results were troubling. Researchers predict that generative technology like ChatGPT could make disinformation cheaper and easier to produce for an even larger number of spreaders of disinformation. Personalized, real-time chatbots could share false information in increasingly credible and persuasive ways, researchers say, smoothing out human errors like poor grammar and mistranslations and advancing beyond easily discoverable copy-paste jobs. And they say that no available strategies can effectively fight it.
Earlier versions of ChatGPT, which was created by the company OpenAI, have been used for years to fill online forums and social media platforms with comments and unwanted emails. Microsoft had to stop activity from its Tay chatbot within 24 hours of introducing it on Twitter in 2016 after trolls (恶意发帖人) taught it to use racist language. ChatGPT is far more powerful, advanced and complex. Supplied with questions loaded with disinformation, it can produce convincing, clean variations on the content within seconds, without disclosing its sources. Recently, Microsoft and OpenAI introduced a new Bing search engine and web browser that can use chatbot technology to plan vacations, translate texts or conduct research.
OpenAI researchers have long been nervous about chatbots falling into hands of criminals. They voiced their concern about their chatbot’s capabilities to lower costs of disinformation campaigns and aid in the pursuit of monetary gains, particular political agendas, and/ or desires to create chaos or confusion. OpenAI uses machines and humans to monitor content that is fed into and produced by ChatGPT. The company relies on both its human AI trainers and feedback from users to identify and filter out harmful training data while teaching ChatGPT to produce better-informed responses. OpenAI’s policies prohibit use of its technology to promote dishonesty, mislead users or attempt to influence politics. The company offers a free moderation tool to handle content that promotes hate, self-harm and violence.
32．What do we know about the Tay chatbot
A．It was slow in learning new content.
B．It was introduced to compete with ChatGPT.
C．It was taken down shortly after it was released.
D．It was OpenAI’s most advanced chatbot.
33．How does ChatGPT increase the risk of disinformation
A．It reduces the effectiveness of disinformation.
B．It lowers the cost of disinformation campaigns.
C．It spreads information more quickly than before.
D．It makes disinformation cheaper and convincing.
34．What does OpenAI do to prevent the misuse of ChatGPT
A．Encourage users to give feedback.
B．Monitor content and follow strict rules.
C．Share data with other companies.
D．Review information from new users.
35．What could be the best title of this passage
A．Researchers Seek Solutions to Combat AI Chatbots
B．OpenAI Bans the Misuse of Generative Technology
C．Researchers Raise Alarms About AI Chatbots
D．ChatGPT Crafts Misinformation in More Areas
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。
When you get up in the morning, what is the first thing that you tend to do By chance, is it to check notifications on a cell phone 36 That usually means using the newest technology in nearly every aspect of life.
37 One sensible approach is to set goals, use time limits, and avoid letting any single medium or electronic platform take up the lion’s share of your time.
One major impact of advanced technology has been the change in the way people read. After centuries of reading the printed page, people now do much of their reading on various kinds of screens for the reason that the shift is convenient and cost-effective. 38 One concern is that light from computer and phone screens can eventually cause teary eyes. In addition, recent research has found advantages to reading on paper. Professor Virginia Clinton of the University of North Dakota examined results from 33 studies on reading. This research indicates that students demonstrated better comprehension when reading on paper rather than on screens. 39 It simply suggests that reading on paper has not yet lost its value.
How often do people find themselves watching videos or using websites only to find that hours have passed with their original goal unfulfilled That is because designers use artificial intelligence to create video feeds and music streaming programs that absorb your attention for as long as possible. Therefore, it is more important than ever to be able to take a step back. 40 In doing so, it can give them back their time and sense of agency.
A．Users should establish reasonable usage time limits based on their actual needs.
B．However, some people choose to read on paper when possible.
C．Sometimes, small changes can go a long way.
D．That does not mean to never read on a phone.
E．For many, keeping up with the most current information is a must.
F．The value of it often depends on the judgment of the user.
G．Sometimes, though, constant connectivity can become a bit overwhelming.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a Ph. D. student, I spent many days and nights outdoors. I was curious about what I saw in the field and thrilled when I could 41 it to what I read. But when I became a professor and started my teaching in America, I no longer had the 42 to focus on research, consumed by pressing 43 in my teaching and writing.
A decade later, after 44 a position in my home country Canada as a professor, I had a few months between jobs, which meant I could assist my wife with a(n) 45 for her work. I was free as a bird. One day while I was home 46 watching the rain outside, it struck me that I needed to slow down a bit along the way, so as to keep my curiosity in my 47 and to think deeply.
In my new job, I made it a(n) 48 to think and write a bit at home each morning. After that, I’d cycle to work along the river, an activity that helped me 49 those ideas and remember my daily goal to be curious. Fun 50 me to explore more in what I worked on. And soon I had new ideas to 51 to my Ph. D. students.
As retirement approaches, I have begun to 52 how to help early-career scientists avoid some of the traps I fell into. I 53 encourage my graduate students to take time to think, to have fun with their research, and to make these things a(n) 54 habit in their lives. I also tell them to pay attention to the conditions and places that boost their 55 and ability to think deeply. They are the lifeblood of our scientific work.
41．A．refer B．apply C．connect D．limit
42．A．strength B．emotion C．challenge D．freedom
43．A．requirements B．assessments C．assumptions D．rewards
44．A．anticipating B．accepting C．boosting D．ignoring
45．A．lecture B．assignment C．advertisement D．mark
46．A．proudly B．sorrowfully C．nervously D．lazily
47．A．consumption B．calculation C．research D．speech
48．A．lesson B．habit C．initiative D．investment
49．A．support B．abandon C．process D．evaluate
50．A．expanded B．formed C．drove D．interrupted
51．A．bring B．lend C．hold D．distribute
52．A．turn out B．reflect on C．decide on D．rule out
53．A．temporarily B．accidentally C．sincerely D．sympathetically
54．A．urgent B．cautious C．vivid D．permanent
55．A．profile B．equality C．regulation D．curiosity
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。
Beijing Central Axis (中轴线), exhibiting the ideal order of the Chinese capital, has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, 56 (become) China’s 59th World Heritage Site.
Beijing Central Axis 57 (construct) in the 13th century runs north-south through the heart of the old city of Beijing, totaling 7.8 kilometers in 58 (long). With continuous improvement over centuries, Beijing Central Axis becomes an ensemble (集合) of building complexes 59 ancient sites that governs the overall layout of the old city.
At the northern end of the Axis 60 (be) the Bell and Drum Towers; it then runs south through the Wanning Bridge and the Jingshan Hill, the Forbidden City and some other famous places, 61 the Yongdingmen Gate at the southern end of the Axis. The Imperial Ancestral Temple, the Altar of Land and Grain, the Temple of Heaven, and the Altar of the God of Agriculture 62 (locate) on the east and west sides of the Axis.
Along the Axis there are palaces and gardens, ancient city management facilities, 63 (nation) ceremonial and public buildings, and roads. It has formed 64 city architectural complex, witnessing the ideal order of capital cities that has 65 (extreme) influenced the buildings of traditional Chinese cities for more than two thousand years.
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，你们班在校英文报组织的以“太空”为主题的海报设计大赛中获奖。请你给英国朋友Peter写一封邮件分享这次经历，
内容包括：1．创作过程；
2．你的感想。
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 Peter,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Kwan’s Secret Talent
“Kwan, isn’t that your art teacher ” his grandmother said, pointing at a woman walking out of the grocery store.
Kwan waved, and Mrs. Gibbs walked over to him and his grandmother. “It’s very nice to see you,” Mrs. Gibbs said. Then she saw the cloths wrapped around the groceries Kwan and his grandmother were loading into their car. “Oh, how beautiful!” she exclaimed.
“Thank you. These are our hometown wrapping cloths,” grandmother explained. “Kwan and I embroidered (刺绣) them together.”
Kwan looked away. Although he enjoyed helping grandmother make the cloths, he didn’t want anyone at school to know about it.
Kwan, you should bring your cloths to school tomorrow. Your classmates would enjoy seeing them. You have a unique skill,” Mrs. Gibbs said.
Kwan appreciated his teacher’s comments, but he was hesitant. The kids might laugh at the idea of a boy who liked to stitch (缝) patterns with a needle and thread. He thought about his grandmother’s wide smile that showed how proud of him she would be for sharing this custom.
“OK. I’ll bring some to class tomorrow,” Kwan replied quietly.
Grandma sensed that something was wrong. “Kwan, are you worried about tomorrow ” she asked.
Kwan stared at the floor. “What are the other kids going to think ” he said. “This isn’t the kind of thing they do for fun. Creating embroidered patterns isn’t like playing an instrument or a sport.”
“You’re right,” Grandma said. “It is different. But that is why it is so special.” Then she brought out a fine cloth with different designs. “When your grandfather and I were married, we received a gift from his mother wrapped in this cloth she made. In our culture, gifts given in wrapping cloths are extra special because they are a symbol of love and good luck.” she explained.
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。
The next morning Kwan took several wrapping cloths to school.
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As Kwan listened to his classmates, he noticed that his forehead no longer felt hot.
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2024—2025学年第一学期高三年级12月学情调研测试
英语参考答案
听力：1-5 BABCA 6-10 BCBAB 11-15 ABACC 16-20 ACABC
阅读：21-23 DBA 24-27 BDCA 28-31 ACDA 32-35 CDBC 36-40 EGBDA
完型：41-45 CDABB 46-50 DCBCC 51-55 ABCDD
语法：56．becoming 57．constructed 58．length 59．and 60．are
61．to 62．are located 63．national 64．a 65．extremely
应用文 One possible version:
Dear Peter,
I’m thrilled to share that our class won an award in the space-themed poster design contest held by our school English newspaper! It was a fantastic journey.
Teaming up with my fellows, we brainstormed ideas and divided tasks, some for design, some for research and content creation, which not only enhanced our teamwork skills but also deepened our understanding of space exploration. The process was challenging yet rewarding. I’m incredibly proud of China’s achievements in space, which have greatly inspired our poster design. It’s a memory I will cherish for a long time.
You will find a picture of the poster attached to this email. I can’t wait to hear what you think about it and do you have any interesting experiences to share
Yours,
Li Hua
续写 One possible version:
Paragraph 1: The next morning, Kwan took several wrapping cloths to school. During art class, his heart raced, knowing Mrs. Gibbs would eventually call on him. Just as he hoped time might run out, he heard his name. Kwan walked to the front, his face flushed. Taking a deep breath, he carefully unfolded the cloths, and the vibrant patterns immediately caught everyone’s attention. Encouraged by their interest, Kwan began to explain the cultural meaning behind the patterns. For a moment, there was silence, but instead of teasing, curious hands shot into the air. “This must have taken forever to make!” one student exclaimed. Another added, “You’ve got serious talent, Kwan.”
Paragraph 2: As Kwan listened to his classmates, he noticed his forehead no longer felt hot. His initial unease had vanished as their sincere compliments reached him. They even asked him to teach them embroidery. The class soon turned into a workshop with Kwan guiding them how to stitch. Some wanted to use the special cloth to carry their lunch, but soon realized they needed practice if they didn’t want their sandwiches ending up on the sidewalk. “Folding these cloths is another talent,” Mrs. Gibbs laughed as her own cloth came undone. Embracing the moment, Kwan realized that sharing his craft wasn’t something to be embarrassed about—it was a way to connect with others and to share a meaningful part of his culture.
读后续写分析
1. 剧情分析
故事围绕一个名叫Kwan的男孩展开，他在与祖母购物时偶遇他的艺术老师Mrs. Gibbs。Mrs. Gibbs欣赏 Kwan和他的祖母一起制作的包裹布，并鼓励Kwan在学校分享这一独特的技艺。尽管Kwan享受制作这些布料的过程，但他对同学们的反应感到不安，担心自己作为一个男孩喜欢刺绣会被嘲笑。经过祖母的鼓励，Kwan决定在学校展示这些布料。
2. 主题分析
该故事的主题包括：
- 自我接受与文化自豪感：Kwan通过展示他和祖母一起制作的包裹布，逐渐克服了对他人看法的恐惧，接受了自己的兴趣。
- 连接与共享：故事强调通过分享个人技能和文化，人与人之间可以建立更深的联系。
- 打破性别刻板印象：Kwan在面对同学们的反应时，克服了对传统性别角色的顾虑，展现了男孩也可以参与传统女性活动的可能性。
3. 续写重点分析
第一段续写：
- Kwan 的紧张与勇气：续写第一段应描述出Kwan在课堂上展示包裹布时的紧张感和心情变化。
-自我介绍和文化背景：他小心翼翼地展示包裹布，借此机会解释这些图案的文化意义，表明他对自己文化的自豪感。
-积极的反馈：同学们对他的作品表现出浓厚的兴趣和赞赏，完全没有嘲笑，反而表现出对他技能的认可，增强了Kwan的自信。
情感变化：Kwan 从紧张到逐渐放松，反映了他内心的变化及对自己才能的接受。
第二段续写：
- Kwan 的情感变化：在同学们的称赞下，Kwan 感受到前所未有的自信，体现出他逐渐克服内心恐惧的过程。
-互动与教学：Kwan与同学们互动，愿意教他们刺绣，展示了他乐于分享的态度和他对文化传承的重视。
-文化交流：Kwan意识到分享自己的技艺不仅是一种自我表达，更是与他人连接和分享文化的一种方式。
情感变化：Kwan 逐渐从羞怯到自信，再到乐于分享，展现了他内心的成长和对文化传承的重视。
听力原稿
Text 1
W: So this is your office Wow, it’s really beautiful! I hope to move in such a bright new place.
M: Um, but there’s always a terrible smell around here because of the decoration.
Text 2
M: Hello, I’d like to return this fan.
W: OK, so is there anything wrong with it
M: No, it’s too big, so I don’t have anywhere right to put it. And my wife dislikes the style.
Text 3
M: Don’t you think you should take a vacation
W: There’s no way. There’s too much work. My chances would be better if they hire more people.
M: Well, you can bring it up to the manager.
W: You’re right. I’ll talk to him tomorrow.
Text 4
W: How much are the apples
M: $2 per kilo. But you can get a 20% discount if you get two kilos or more.
W: OK. Then I’d like to take three kilos.
Text 5
M: Look, they’ve started offering wet paper towels to wipe the handle of the shopping car.
W: Good. In this way, the bacteria can be destroyed to a certain extent.
M: Yeah, and it’s convenient.
Text 6
W: Jake, I want to talk to you about George.
M: What did he do now
W: We must do something because he’s been depressed for months.
M: Oh, you know, he’s changeable like the weather. He could be laughing next week.
W: But I think we should pay more attention to him.
M: But you know how independent he is. We can’t help him if he doesn’t want it, can we
Text 7
M: Excuse me. Does this hotel have a fitness facility
W: Yes, we try to meet all needs of our customers, including fitness. Unfortunately, ours is being repaired these days. But you can go to the We Gym on the fifth floor.
M: Is there an additional charge for the gym
W: No, it’s free to all our guests during the special period. It’s open seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
M: Does it offer trainer services
W: Unfortunately, no. If you want a trainer, you’ll have to go somewhere else.
Text 8
M: Please sit down. Now, let’s see. You’ve come for the position of e-commerce manager, haven’t you
W: Yes, Peter Smith encouraged me to apply, and I think I’d be ideal for the position.
M: Oh. Peter … he worked with us before … Could you begin by telling me about your qualifications
W: Certainly. I’ve been working as the regional assistant director of marketing at Simpco Northwest for the past year.
M: What did you do before that
W: Before that, I was a local branch manager in Tacoma.
M: Well, I see you have done well at Simpco. Can you give me some more detail about your responsibilities as assistant director
W: Yes, I’ve been in charge of in-house personnel training for our Internet customer service representatives over the past six months. And we’ve been working on improving customer satisfaction through an e-commerce solution.
M: Interesting …
Text 9
M: Excuse me. Do you know if I can drive the car into the beach hotel over there and park in their parking lot with my accommodation order I’m not sure if there is a special area for visitors or not.
W: As far as I know, that area is for workers only. Visitors aren’t allowed to park there.
M: That’s annoying.
W: I agree. I think they are short of space, so they have to make a choice. There is a space for visitors near the sports complex, but you need a permit to park there.
M: Do you know where I can get a permit
W: I got mine from reception. It’s in Block D.
M: OK, fine. I’ll go there and get one. So where exactly is reception I’ve just arrived and I don’t know my way around yet.
W: Right, well you go up Hill Road and turn onto New Street, past the cafeteria on your right and the reception is opposite the children’s swimming pool — not the adult pool, that’s further down the road. And there’s a pet store behind it. You can’t miss it.
M: Right, I’ll head there now. Thanks for your help.
Text 10
M: Well, the new Sea Life Center at Plymouth is an extremely exciting place. There are so many things to see and everything is enjoyable as well as educational. Special attractions for children include a quiz and hourly feeding times for all the different animals and fish starting at 9:30. You can see everything here from the most enormous sea creatures to the smallest. Every morning from 10:00 there are slide and video shows for children in the sea life theater, and someone is always there to answer questions about what you’ve seen. If you are in a group of six or more people, they can give you a special guided tour of the center. But you need to arrange this at the information desk when you arrive. The latest attraction at the center is a big glass tunnel you can walk through; all around you, you will see enormous fish swimming — sometimes even over your head. You certainly have the clearest possible view of the world beneath the waves. Children love it and it’s really amazing for adults too! When you get hungry, there is a relaxed family dining area serving snacks, cold drinks and ice creams. Near the main entrance there is an excellent bookshop and there’s also a souvenir shop selling all kinds of things connected with the sea. So I warmly recommend this visit.
