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宁波市2024学年第 一 学期期末九校联考
高一英语试题
考生须知：
1.本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)。满分150分，考试时间120分钟；
2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字；
3.所有答案必须写在答题卷上，写在试卷上无效；
4.考试结束后，只需上交答题卷。
第I卷
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纸上。
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1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 the woman doing
A.Learning to drive. B.Driving her own car. C.Showing the man how to drive.
2.Where does the conversation probably take place
A.In the dormitory. B.In the bookstore. C.In the classroom.
3.What does Larry need at the moment
A.Blame. B.Encouragement. C.Help with her chemistry.
4.What day is it today
A.Thursday. B.Saturday. C.Sunday.
5.What did the man think of the match
A.Terrible. B.Average. C.Fantastic.
第二节：(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What does the man complain
A.He can't sit next to his wife.
B.He can't get a business-class ticket.
C.There are no tickets available.
7.Where will the man and his wife sit
A.In economy class. B.In business class. C.One in 38-G and one in 44-A.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8.When does the conversation take place
A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening.
9.What advantage does running bring the man
A.It makes him sleep well. B.It keeps him energetic. C.It helps him lose weight.
10.When does the man plan to attend a yoga class
A.On Monday. B.On Tuesday. C.On Wednesday.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11.Where does David Smith work
A.In the United States. B.In Canada. C.In the United Kingdom.
12.Who influenced David Smith
A.A great director. B.His uncle. C.His teacher.
13.What do we know about David Smith
A.He started a film company at the age of 16.
B.He earned lots of money in Canada.
C.He is a successful film maker.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14.What does the woman want the man to do
A.Recommend a car to her. B.Get a car checked. C.Rent her a car.
15.What can the woman find online about the car
A.Its original owner's information.B.The wear on its tires. C.Its driving history.
16.What does the man think of the car
A.It has potential security problems.
B.It has been severely damaged.
C.It's a good car worth buying.
17.What's the car like
A.It's a second-hand car. B.It's a brand-new car. C.It's a high-end car.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18.How many books has Sparks sold in all
A.Nearly 65 million. B.About 75 million. C.Over 97 million.
19.What does the Nicholas Sparks Foundation do
A.It helps poor kids get an education.
B.It provides books for rural communities.
C.It creates scholarships for gifted children.
20.What can we learn about Sparks
A.He lives a successful but lonely life.
B.He thinks education has changed his life.
C.All his books have been made into movies.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)
第一节：(共19个小题；每小题2.5分，满分47.5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，并在答题卡上将项涂黑。
A
Do you know the most popular European landmarks There are a host of tourist attractions that engage both the mind and the eye,like the Louvre.Here are some recommendations you can't afford to miss while touring around Europe.
Basílica Notre-Dame de Fourviere(富维耶圣母院)
Sacre Coeur may be France's best-known church on a hill,but Lyon's Basílica Notre-Dame de Fourviere is also quite a sight to behold.Enjoy it from the streets of the old town,then take a cable car up the hill to go inside.Once you're done touring the church,you can take in panoramic(全景的)views of this pretty city.
Spanish Steps
Sure,Spain has many pretty steps,but none are as famous as Rome's Spanish Steps which get their name because they're located in the Spanish Plaza.One of the unmissable attractions in the city,they're even featured in Audrey Hepburn's classic film,Roman Holiday.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Plitvice Lakes National Park make people visit Croatia's(克罗地亚的)often neglected inland.While you won't be able to swim in the inviting water,you can walk through wooden pathways,paddle or boat around the lakes,admiring the natural beauty.
Meteora
Greece is known for its rocky islands with whitewashed homes overlooking the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.But never neglecting the mainland.Go to Meteora,in which there are six monasteries (修道院).You'll need at least two days to hike from monastery to monastery while taking in the beauty of the structures and the landscape that surrounds them.
21.Which landmark can be found in the classic film Roman Holiday
A.Basílica Notre-Dame de Fourviere. B.Spanish Steps.
C.Plitvice Lakes National Park. D.Meteora.
22.Which of the following is true
A.Basílica Notre-Dame de Fourviere lies in a street of the old town.
B.Rome's Spanish Steps are so called due to its location in Spain.
C.You can enjoy swimming when visiting Plitvice Lakes National Park.
D.Greece is a famous European country by the Mediterranean Sea.
23.Where is the text most probably taken from
A.A travel journal. B.A research report. C.A tourist guidebook. D.A geography book.
B
My nanny took care of me from the time I was born until I was 15.She lived with my family in our apartment in Hong Kong.My parents had government jobs and worked long hours,so they needed someone to change my diapers,pick me up from school and steam me fish,Chinese style.
Nanny Zeny was from the Philippines.She was the same age and height —five feet—as my mother but her skin was more tanned and she had a distinct mole(痣)on her lower lip.The only time she took off was on Sundays,when she would put on makeup,spritz some perfume(香水)and head to church with the other Filipino nannies who were her friends.
In the hours before my parents came home from work,Nanny Zeny would take the chopping boards to the dining table and listen to me complain about classmates,friends and homework.As she worked her way through the choy sum and gai lan(vegetables she knew I liked),she would give advice in the form of quotes from the Bible.
It was hard for me to view her as anything but a second mother.From time to time,my real mother talked to Nanny Zeny about not completing certain chores properly,and my mother would wonder why I always defended her.
Even after leaving Hong Kong in 2015 to attend high school in the United States,and eventually university in Canada,I still found myself thinking about Nanny Zeny,who also left Hong Kong and went back to the Philippines.I knew I was on her mind,too—she continued sending me birthday wishes on Facebook,asking how my parents were doing and forwarding me inspiring Biblical quotes.In December 2019,I visited her house in the Philippines and was surprised to see that her living room was plastered with (贴满)relics from my childhood.
My parents regularly sent Nanny Zeny a smallsum of money.For years I had thought it was simply a way to thank her for all those hours she spent cooking and cleaning.But as I grew older,I began to understand why my parents felt a deep sense of gratitude for her influence on my emotional and moral development.
24.What did Nanny Zeny do for the author during his growth
A.She advised me on my troubles. B.She cooked me her favorite dishes.
C.She sent me to school every day. D.She instructed me in my studies.
25.After Nanny Zeny retired,how did they keep in touch with each other
A.The author paid a yearly visit to Nanny Zeny's house.
B.They celebrated the author's birthday together every year.
C.My parents offered Auntie Zeny some money occasionally.
D.Nanny Zeny communicated with the authoron social media.
26.Which of the following can best describe Nanny Zeny
A.Fashionable and careful. B.Caring and patient.
C.Hardworking and creative. D.Responsible and humorous.
27.What can we learn from the relationship between NannyZeny and the author
A.Love conquers all. B.Love me,love my dog.
C.Love is a two-way street. D.Love makes the world go round.
C
With its summit standing at an incredible 29,032 feet,Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain above sea level.Now it's getting even taller,thanks to the growth caused by a nearby river,according to a new study.
Mount Everest sits on the border of Nepal and Tibet in the Himalayan mountain range.The huge landmark is already about 800 feet taller than the other peaks in the region and continues to grow every year by about 0.079 inches.That's about the width of a spaghetti noodle,according to The New York Times. It might not seem like much,but it adds up over time.
A team of scientists set out to understand how Everest got so tall in the first place and what causes its ongoing growth.By means of computer modeling,they studied how the waterways in the region had changed in the past.They found that the Arun River,which runs along the Himalayas in Everest's shadow, played an especially important role in Everest's development.
About 89,000 years ago,the team found,a massive river system called the Kosi merged(合并)with the Arun and formed one large waterway.The massive,powerful river gradually wore away billions of tons of rock and soil,creating a deep channel.
Over time,as the erosion(侵蚀)continued and the material that makes up the land was carried away, Earth's crust(地壳)became lighter in that area.The lighter crust floated more easily on top of Earth's mantle(地慢),allowing the mantle to push the crust upward and causing Everest to grow.The Arun River has made Everest between 49 and 164 feet taller than it would otherwise be,the scientists said.
Adam Smith,one of the study's authors,told BBC News,"It's a bit like throwing a load of cargo off a ship.The ship becomes lighter and so floats a little higher.Similarly,when the crust becomes lighter,it can float a little higher."Another study author Jin-Gen Dai said,“Although mountains may appear to stand still from the angle of a human lifetime,they are in fact constantly in motion."
28.What is the direct cause of the ongoing growth of Mount Everest according to the study
A.The formation of a large waterway. B.The creation of a deep channel.
C.The continuous erosion of the land. D.The upward movement of the crust.
29.How did the scientists carry out the study on the historical change of the waterways in the region
A.By setting up a database. B.By referring to former studies.
C.By using computer modeling. D.By cooperating with experts.
30.Which of the following statements is true
A.The original height of Mount Everest stood at a surprising 29,032 feet.
B.Compared to other mountains,Mount Everest is around 800 feet taller.
C.It's estimated that Mount Everest will grow annually by about 0.079 feet.
D.The merger of the Kosi and the Arun dates back to around 89,000 years ago.
31.What is the meaning of the underlined word in the last paragraph
A.Danger. B.Progress. C.Existence. D.Operation.
D
A"bucket list"is a personal list of goals and activities someone wants to accomplish before the end of their life.Fortunately,I've been able to check off quite a lot of mine.It was after the loss of several loved ones that I decided to make my bucket list so that,when I reflect on my life,I'll smile and know that I grabbed every chance at happiness that I could.
I've achieved some of the things on my bucket list —hiking the Plank Road in the Sky on Mount Huashan in Shaanxi province;diving off the highest platform of 15 meters into the sea at Ariel's Point in Boracay,the Philippines;doing the world's highest commercial bungee jump at 233 meters off Macao Tower in the Macao Special Administrative Region;octopus fishing in the Yellow Sea off South Korea; and much more.
The top item on my bucket list,however,is much more difficult to achieve.Being adopted from South Korea to the United States in 1976,I have been searching for my biological parents for the past several years.I can't help but worry that they may not still be living.But having this item at the top of my list urges me to keep trying and I'm planning to visit Seoul in October to continue the search.
When I've talked about my bucket list to some friends,the feedback I've received from them is that it seems "a bit abnormal".Like,if you have a list,you're thinking about your death way too early.
As you get older,the list may change.And that's OK.Whether it includes visiting certain countries, getting in better physical shape,buying a particular item or just spending more time with loved ones,there is no wrong way to do a bucket list.Your list can include short-term goals,once-in-a-lifetime experiences or just personal goals.It can give a boost to your motivation and force you to take breaks when you might not otherwise think of doing so.
I consider my bucket list as a way to keep my hopes and dreams alive;a north star by which I can steer my life.
32.When did the author make up her mind to plan her bucket list
A.When she was close to death. B.After her loved ones passed away.
C.After she was adopted to America. D.When she was seeking her parents.
33.Which item on her bucket list has NOT been achieved
A.Going hiking on Mount Huashan. B.Bungee jumping off Macao Tower.
C.Fishing octopuses in the Yellow Sea. D.Being reunited with her birth parents.
34.What is the attitude of some friends to her bucket list
A.Negative. B.Uninterested. C.Understanding. D.Unclear.
35.Which is NOT the benefit of making a bucket list according to the author
A.Guiding through one's life. B.Inspiring hopes and dreams.
C.Taking breaks regularly. D.Increasing one's motivation.
E
Companies are used to celebrating addition.Profits,customers and share prices should go up rather than fall.Larger numbers are a measure of career success:managers get promoted by taking on more reports,running higher budgets and earning bigger salaries.
Companies are not always against subtraction(减法).Though not a welcome one,reducing costs is a necessary part of management,which is often undervalued.The best bosses are those who take things away as well as add them on.That means clearing time for employees to get work done.Meetings are almost always called by bosses,but only some of them are useful.Shopify,an e-commerce company,began the year by subtracting 12,000 meetings from their schedules,and reported a rise in productivity as a result.
Subtraction is not just about removing day-to-day distractions(干扰).It's also about taking decisions to kill off projects and products that are going nowhere,and to focus efforts on the most important parts. Peter Drucker,a management theorist,was a supporter of “planned subtraction”,so that resources that are tied up in minor activities are freed for more profitable use.Bosses should,he advised,always ask the same question of every detail of the company:"If we did not do this,would it be any different "
In The Case for Good Jobs,a new book,Zeynep Ton of MIT Sloan School of Management argues that doing less can often make sense.Costco,a famous American supermarket that believes in the"smart loss of sales",has purposely limited product choices.That means it can focus its buying power more effectively, forecast demand more accurately and use its employees' time more productively."Less"may not sound like a great result for customers,but at some point choice is deeply tiring.When you have spent more time trying to decide what to watch on a streaming service than it takes to go to the cinema and watch the same film twice,few choices seem pretty attractive.
36.Why does the author mention the company Shopify in paragraph 2
A.To present a fact. B.To draw a conclusion.
C.To support an opinion. D.To make a comparison.
37.Which statement does Peter Drucker most likely agree with
A.Companies should quit unpromising tasks.
B.Bosses should give up profits for resources.
C.Bosses shouldn't remove everyday distractions.
D.Companies should focus on some unfinished work.
38.Which of the following measures is regarded as effective"doing less"commercially
A.Stores give customers more time to shop. B.Cinemas run only one particular film a day.
C.Streaming websites upload more new movies. D.Supermarkets offer a limited variety of goods. 39.What is the best title of the text
A.The best companies celebrate addition. B.The best bosses know how to subtract work.
C.Companies use numbers to measure success. D.Smart bosses go against the idea of subtraction.
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人空白的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Social activities for the elderly are necessary because they help in bringing about considerable improvement in their overall well-being. 40 It may be difficult for them to take care of an entire garden,but a number of small potted indoor plants are just perfect for them.
Dance is also what people of any age can enjoy.As elderly people cannot move freely,wheelchair dances have become increasingly popular. 41 Then,hire one instructor who specializes in teaching this type of dance.
42 Some may have the skills to play the piano for example.Make the necessary arrangements for that particular instrument so that he or she can play that instrument in their leisure time.
Besides,there are some creative activities for the elderly,for example,encouraging them to make a collage(拼贴画)using all their family photographs and mementos.All of us love to look at the old photographs. 43 They can decorate the collages with small decorative items like leaves and construction paper.
Outdoors,fishing,boating,playing golf,etc,are loved by the elderly as they can be done with minimum physical movements. 44 .Such activities for the elderly in the form of entertainment have a therapeutic(治疗的)effect on their mind and body,making it easier for them to enjoy the leisure time.
A.Elderly people are no exception to that.
B.They can record their dance in a video recorder.
C.Indoors,there are video games with adaptive controls.
D.Its basic aim is to improve elderly people's flexibility.
E.Gardening is a typical one that elderly people enjoy a lot.
F.Gather a group of such people who have interest in dance.
G.The elderly can join a hobby class where they will learn music.
第三部分：语言运用(共四节，满分45分)
第一节：完形填空(共15个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
In 2011 our home near Brisbane was flooded with waters.Where we live is semi rural,and although we had 45 many floods before,this time the water was much higher.
We watched as the 46 water covered our precious beehives(蜂房).I can't explain the 47 of our hopelessness.There was nothing we could do for them.The honey-laden beehives were far too heavy to move.My husband and I held each other and cried when we 48 them disappear.
Our 29 49 were safe in the henhouse located on a slight rise—or so we thought.Suddenly we heard 50 squawking(尖叫).Our chickens sensed danger 51 the flood waters rose dangerously close to their home.Their squawking was deafening.Suddenly,we saw a small boat with two 52 rowing towards us through the pouring rain.Maybe they could save our girls.The chickens were shoved into boxes and taped closed.Then,a few boxes of frightened hens at a time,were put in the boat and 53 to the safety of our tractor shed(拖拉机棚).
It was 54 egg laying time,and the shed was warm and dry.We hung netting across the shed to contain the hens,and using the left-over boxes as nests,we started tearing piles of newspapers to make nesting boxes comfortable for them to lay their eggs.
Twenty-four hours and a disturbing noise of chicken poo(拉鸡屎)later,the complaints were coming 55 from the hens.The tractors lacked enough space for comfortable resting at night,and the nesting boxes,well excuse me, 56 where were the soft wood shavings(刨花)they normally sat on to lay their eggs 57 ,the floodwaters subsided(回落)before there was a total revolt(起义)!While they were happily nesting back in Fowl Manor (家禽庄园),it took us many days to 58 the tractors—it is 59 just how much mess 29 hens can make!
We will be forever grateful for the kindness of those two strangers.
45.A.gone through B.looked through C.broken through D.seen through
46.A.clean B.pure C.muddy D.hot
47.A.width B.depth C.length D.height
48.A.watched B.heard C.had D.felt
49.A.ducks B.hens C.cocks D.bees
50.A.curious B.excited C.frightened D.annoyed
51.A.until B.while C.as D.unless
52.A.neighbors B.strangers C.relatives D.fishermen
53.A.flown B.swept C.returned D.rowed
54.A.close to B.back to C.equal to D.up to
55.A.thick and fast B.back and forth C.far and wide D.high and low
56.A.and B.but C.so D.or
57.A.Unluckily B.Particularly C.Unusually D.Thankfully
58.A.clean B.repair C.paint D.bury
59.A.relaxing B.interesting C.boring D.surprising
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言运用(共四节，满分45分)
第二节：(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The China International Search and Rescue Team(CISAR)was formed in 2001 and now is made up of several hundred rescue workers and about 20 sniffer dogs.The team brings help and hope to those 60 lives are changed by a storm,flood,earthquake,or any other 61 (nature)disaster.
After long and careful training,the team went on its first international rescue missions in 2003.That year,the Chinese team helped save lives after earthquakes in Algeria and Iran and won high praise for their 62 (brave)and skill.
Since then,the CISAR 63 (complete)many missions.The list of people to whom help has been given is long.The team treated more than 3,000 people who 64 (injure)in the 2006 earthquake in Indonesia,helped 2,500 wounded people after the earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010, 65 spent several months giving aid to over 25,000 victims(受害者)of the 2010 floods in Pakistan.
Rescue workers are trained to find people,treat injuries,and hand out food,water and other supplies. After a disaster,there is 66 (usual)no electricity or water,and there may be diseases and accidents. Rescue workers get to save lives,but they must also bury 67 dead,which means they have to be strong 68 both body and mind.
Rescue workers must have big hearts,too.It takes a lot of love and courage 69 (risk)one's own life.The members of the CISAR have plenty of both and are always ready to go wherever help is needed.
第三节：单词拼写(共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分)
根据首字母或中文，在空白处填入适当的单词。
70.Last week,my adviser r that I should sign up for advanced literature because I'm fond of it.
71.As the main o language of Peru,Spanish is spoken by the majority of its people.
72.No one is perfect since each of us has s and weaknesses.
73.Nearly everything here was completely d because of the great earthquake.
74.Only when we learn to exist in h with nature can we stop being a threat to wildlife.
75.He (原谅)me my rudeness,but deep down I still felt sorry for my misbehavior.
76.They hope to (进一步)educate people about the importance of safeguarding historic and cultural relics.
77.Here is book for your (参考)when you write an essay on the Chinese writing system.
78.As China plays a greater role in (全球的)affairs,an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate China's culture and history.
79.Jiuzhaigou is an (极其地)beautiful place with colorful lakes and amazing waterfalls.
第四节：句子翻译(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
根据中文，翻译下列句子。
80.曾经有段时间，我在全世界各地旅游。(定语从句)
81.正是因为这个原因，他玩电脑游戏上瘾了。(强调句)
82.许多树正在被砍伐，以至于考拉(koalas)现在处于危险中。(现在进行时被动语态)
83.适应新学校是一个大挑战，但他没有泄气。(动词 ing 作主语)
85.无论我去哪，妈妈总会担心我的安全。(让步状语从句)
第四部分：应用文写作(满分15分)
假定你是李华，寒假你跟父母到杭州旅游，期间你给你的美国笔友Richard发一份电子邮件，内 容包括：
1.你对杭州的第一印象；2.你接下来两天在杭的旅行安排；3.询问对方圣诞假期情况。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Richard,
Warm regards,
Li Hua
命题：慈溪中学 潘张娜、干秧秧
审题：宁波中学 陈娇玲宁波市2024学年第一学期期末九校联考
高一英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 ABABC 11-15 ABCBC 16-20 CACAB
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分60分）
第一节：（共 19 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 47.5 分）
21-23 BDC 24-27 ADBC 28-31 DCDB 32-35 BDAC
36-39 CADB
第二节：（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）
40-44 EFGAC
第三部分：语言运用（共四节，满分 45 分）
第一节：完形填空（共 15 个小题；毎小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
45-49 ACBAB 50-54 CCBDA 55-59 ABDAD
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
60. whose 61. natural 62. bravery 63. has completed 64. were injured
65. and 66. usually 67. the 68. in 69. to risk
第三节：单词拼写（共 10 小题；每小题 0.5 分，满分 5 分）
70. recommended 71. official 72. strengths 73. destroyed 74. harmony
75. forgave 76. further 77. reference 78. global 79. extremely
第四节：句子翻译（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
80. There was a time when I travelled/was travelling all over/around/throughout the world.
81. It was for this reason that he became/got addicted to (playing) computer games. Or: It is for this reason that he is addicted to (playing) computer games.
82. Many trees are being cut (down) so (that) koalas are in danger/at risk/endangered now.
Or: So many trees are being cut (down) that koalas are in danger/at risk/endangered now.
83. Adapting (himself) to the new school was/is a big challenge, but he didn’t lose/doesn’t lose heart.
84. No matter where I go, Mom is always concerned about/for my safety.
Or: Wherever I go, My mom is always worried about my safety.
第四部分：应用文写作（满分 15 分）
One Possible Version:
Dear Richard,
Greetings from Hangzhou! Upon arriving herewith my parents for winter vacation, I was immediately captivated by its enchanting beauty. The city's blend of ancient charm and modern vitality has left a deep impression on me.
For the next two days, we have planned an exciting schedule. Tomorrow, we are visiting the picturesque West Lake to appreciate its breathtaking scenery and explore various legendary stories. The following day, we’re going to the historic Lingyin Temple, seeking serenity amidst its ancient architecture. My parents and I can’t wait to experience what Hangzhou has to offer.
By the way, how was your Christmas holiday I'm eager to hear about your festive activities.
Warm regards,
Li Hua
听力文稿
Text 1
M: I got my license yesterday. I wonder if you can let me drive your car.
W: Yes, of course, as long as you drive it as carefully as I am doing it. (1)
Text 2
M: Excuse me. I wonder if I can use your dictionary. I left mine in the dormitory.
W: Help yourself. It’s on my desk over there. (2)
Text 3
W: Laura didn’t pass the final exam in chemistry.
M: She must be very sad.
W: Her parents scolded her strictly and she’s very upset now.
M: At a time like this, what she needs is a pat on the back rather than blame. (3)
Text 4
W: Will you take part in the football match Saturday
M: That’s the day after tomorrow. (4) I’m afraid not. I have to set aside three days to prepare for the math exam next week.
Text 5
M: Did you see that movie last night I thought it was fantastic.
W: Really I didn’t think there was anything special about it. (5)
Text 6
M: Excuse me. Hi, there must be some mistake. We got our tickets at the ticket counter, but when we looked at our boarding passes, we found that we’re not seated together. (6) I’m in 38-G and my wife is in 44-A.
W: Yes, sir, I know, and I’m terribly sorry about that. You see, we’re completely full in economy. I’m afraid there’s nothing we can do about it.
M: But, please,we just have to sit together. Couldn’t you do anything about it
W: You know, let me just check the computer... Hey, it’s your lucky day! We do have two together in business class with a really delicious dinner tonight. (7)
M: I really appreciate that. My wife will be really happy. I’m sure.
Text 7
W: Hi, Andy! Have you been running here for a while
M: Yeah. I come here every morning. (8)
W: Are you trying to lose weight
M: Not really. I love starting the day with some exercise. It gives me more energy, (9) and I just feel calmer all day long. So, what’s new with you these days, Sarah
W: Well, I’ve taken up a new hobby. I’m in a school to learn yoga.
M: I’ve never done yoga. My doctor told me it might help one sleep better, though.
W: It certainly will. Hey, you should come to the school. The teacher gives lessons for free on Mondays and Wednesdays.
M: Free Wow, it is Tuesday today. I can go tomorrow. (10)
Text 8
M: So we have to do a talk on a successful person in our next term.
W: Yes, do you have any ideas
M: Well, I’ve been on the Internet and picked out one. His name’s David Smith and he’s a film maker in New York in the United States of America. (11) (13)
W: Sounds great.
M: Yes. He’s the managing director of a very big film company.
W: So what made him successful
M: His uncle was a film student and because of that, he started making short films when he was only
16. (12)
W: That’s quite young.
M: Yes. Then he won an amount of money to go to Canada and study film and that’s how he developed in the film world.
W: Great.
Text 9
W: Could you take a few minutes and see if there are any problems with this car (14)
M: I am happy to help.
W: Where should we begin
M: It’s a used car. (17) We need to look inside and outside for signs of an accident or major damage. Also, we need to look for wear on the tires.
W: If I go online, I can also check to see if the car has been involved in a major accident, right
M: Yes, you can check the history of the car online. (15)
W: Will you take a drive with me to check its handling
M: A test drive would be good. But first let’s make sure that the turn signals, radio, lights, and seats work properly.
W: I appreciate you helping me figure out what to look for.
M: My pleasure. This seems to be a solid car and a good choice for you. (16)
W: Thanks a lot. I will take it.
Text 10
M: Nicholas Sparks is an American author and storyteller whose books have consistently been turned into major Hollywood films. Although not all of his books were sold to Hollywood, all have been The New York Times best-sellers. He has sold over 97 million copies worldwide, with over 65 million of them within the United States alone. (18) He lives with his family in North Carolina. He is also considered to be very generous with his money. In 2011, he created the Nicholas Sparks Foundation to make more educational opportunities available to children from poor families. His foundation, which he started with his wife, creates scholarships for children from low-income families in rural communities. (19) Sparks has had a very successful career, and he owes that to education. (20) “The education I received prepared me for the world I would be facing in the future,” he said. Even though he is worth an estimated 75 million dollars or so, Sparks seems to live the values he presents in his books.
