泸县五中高 2022 级高三第三次教学质量诊断性考试
英语
试卷分为第 1 卷（阅读题）和第 I1 卷（表达题）两部分，共 8 页，满分 150 分。
第 I 卷 选择题（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．Why did the woman cancel her reservation
A．She is flying to London. B．She dislikes the restaurant.C．Her husband won’t be available.
2．What is the woman going to do
A．Turn on the lights. B．Make a phone-call. C．Buy an air conditioner.
3．What will the man do next month
A．Join a gym. B．Make a workout plan. C．Take part in a contest.
4．What is the team’s plan for the frogs
A．To make efforts to save them. B．To catch them for food. C．To leave them in the wild.
5．What does the man struggle with
A．Writing good sentence structures. B．Using the right verb tenses. C．Choosing the right words.
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。听完每段对话或独白前，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 秒钟的做答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6 、7 题。
6．What is the woman doing
A．Complaining to the man.B．Introducing a job to the man. C．Asking the man for a license.
7．What job might the man try
A．A driver. B．A farmer. C．A factory worker.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8．What happened to the woman's story
A．It was copied. B．It was lost. C．It was stolen.
9．Why is the woman advised to eat something
A．To avoid her misfortune. B．To cheer herself up. C．To kill her time.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10．What was the boy’s mother doing when he fell
A．Putting away his toys. B．Looking after his sister. C．Sitting in the living room.
11．Why did the boy fall out of the window
A．He tried to seize his biscuit. B．He fell out to catch the chair. C．He pushed hard to open the window.
12．What part of the boy’s body got hurt
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A．His head. B．His arm. C．His leg.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至第 16 题。
13．What is the woman worried about
A．How to get to the students’ union.
B．How to live the university life.
C．How to find a map of the university.
14．How long are the computer rooms open on weekdays
A．8 hours. B．9 hours. C．11 hours.
15．Where is the students’ union
A．Beside the Lab. B．Opposite the Chemistry labs. C．On the right of the Science Block.
16．What does the man ask the woman to do
A．Get familiar with the university.
B．Have an appointment with him on Thursday.
C．Write her telephone number down on the form.
听第 10 段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。
17．What did the speaker enjoy as a young child
A．Running. B．Climbing. C．Swimming.
18．What was the speaker doing when he injured himself
A．The long jump. B．A handstand. C．A forward roll.
19．For how many weeks did the speaker have to give up exercising
A．Four. B．Eight. C．Twelve.
20．How did the incident affect the speaker
A．He developed a new hobby.
B．He began to read love stories.
C．He enjoyed physical challenges even more.
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
HEARING HAS CHANGED
Record number of long-time hearing aid wearers are astonished to find new direct-to-you hearing aids priced
between $549 and $629, outperform their “thousands-of-dollars” devices. Delivered directly to you, with no
appointments or hearing tests required, they are ready to use right away with the simple press of a button.
“Having trialled four different sets of hearing aids from two audiology centres without complete satisfaction, I
ordered two Jaspa 3 hearing aids. I could hardly believe how much more natural sounding the Jaspa aids were in
comparison to the very expensive aids I had trialled. It is so small that people around me don’t even notice I’m wearing
a hearing aid. I’m now wearing them each day as required and find them very good.” — Aaron
“Received this afternoon. Couldn’t believe the speed of delivery, well done guys. These aids are so simple yet
effective. From first trying, I am sitting here with a smile all over my face. The TV is on, and I can actually hear it very
clearly. As a user, until now, of the free government supplied hearing aids and of having put up with them for four
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years there is just no comparison, yours leave them for dead.” — Peter
“My mother was about to spend $5000+ on a hearing aid so I got a Jaspa 3 after reading some reviews. My
mother is delighted with the device and we can now have a decent conversation without having to constantly apologise
or guessing whether to say yes or no.” —— Zoran
(Read more reviews at www.PocketAid.co.nz)
21．What can we know about the new hearing aids
A．They are the cheapest ever. B．They are complicated to operate.
C．They are little and function well. D．They need to be reserved in advance.
22．Why does Peter like the new hearing aids
A．Their designs are very fashionable.
B．The government offers them for free.
C．He can see things more clearly with them.
D．They are expressed fast and have good effects.
23．What can we infer from the reviews
A．The reviewers are part of many consumers.
B．The reviewers are people with hearing loss.
C．The consumers can get bonus from the company.
D．The consumers are asked to advertise the equipment.
B
China's Mars probe Tianwen-1 successfully landed on the surface of the red planet on May 15, 2021, leaving a
Chinese footprint on Mars for the first time and in its first attempt, becoming the only other nation besides the US to
get such an achievement. The Tianwen-1 probe touched down at its pre-selected landing area in the southern part of
Utopia Planitia, a wide plain on Mars, at 7:18 a.m.(Beijing Time), after three months scanning the whole planet on
Mars docking orbit, the China National Space Administration(CNSA) announced.
Tianwen-1, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, was launched from the 'Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site
on the coast of southern China s island province of Hainan on July 23, 2020. It was the first step in China's planetary
exploration of the solar system, with the aim of completing orbiting, landing and roving on the red planet in one mission. According to the administration, the country's first Martian probe will conduct scientific investigations about
the Martian soil, environment, atmosphere as well as water.
China's planetary exploration program has been named “Tianwen”, which was named after a long poem by the
famous ancient poet Qu Yuan. The name represents the Chinese nation's willpower in pursuing truth, the country's
cultural inheritance of its understanding of nature and universe, as well as the unending exploration in science and
technology.
China's first Mars rover has been named “Zhurong”, which means the god of fire in an ancient Chinese story. The
name indicates Chinese people's blessing for the rover to light the flame of China's planetary exploration. The rover has
six wheels and four solar panels, and carries 13 scientific instruments. According to the CNSA, Zhurong has started its
scientific exploration after moving from the landing platform onto the Red Planet's surface on May 22.
More than 40 Mars missions have been launched since the 1960s, but only about half have succeeded. It is the first
time in the world that orbiting, landing and roving on Mars has been completed in one launch mission, and China has come to the forefront of Mars exploration in the world.
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24．What can we learn from the first two paragraphs
A．China is the only nation to launch a probe to Mars.
B．Tianwen-1 landed in the northern part of the planet.
C．Tianwen-1 scanned the southern part of the planet.
D．The Mars probe will carry out scientific investigations.
25．How did the planetary exploration program get its name
A．From a long poem by Qu Yuan. B．From an ancient Chinese story.
C．From Chinese nation's willpower. D．From the China National Space Administration.
26．Why does the author say China has come to the leading position of Mars exploration
A．The rover carried many scientific instruments.
B．China completed three tasks in one attempt.
C．The rover successfully moved from the landing platform onto Mars.
D．The CNSA is continuously exploring science and technology.
27．What is the text mainly about
A．Tianwen-1 completed its mission. B．Tianwen-1 represented the god of fire.
C．Tianwen-1 successfully landed on Mars. D．Tianwen-1 was launched from Wenchang.
C
Emma, a young librarian with a heartwarming smile and a steady commitment to her work, harboured a
deep-seated fear: public speaking. When she was invited to deliver the opening speech at the annual Serenity Book
Festival — an event too significant to decline — her anxiety rose.
Oliver, a bright and considerate boy who frequented the library, quickly sensed Emma’s depression. Having
always admired her warmth and devotion, Oliver approached her with a gentle smile. “Why don’t we overcome our
fear like heroes in them ” he suggested kindly, pointing to the books on the shelf. Moved by the boy’s courage, Emma
agreed softly, “Alright, let’s give it a try!” With each practice, Emma gradually gained the confidence to boldly face
her fear.
As the festival approached, Emma practiced before small groups, then larger ones, steadily improving. But a
week prior, she received an unexpected letter from her old teacher, Mr. Langston, who expressed his intention to attend and eagerly anticipated her speech, adding to her pressure. Noticing her concern, Oliver reminded her how much she
had improved. They did a final practice in front of the library staff, whose encouragement boosted her confidence
significantly, calming her nerves for the big day.
The day of the festival arrived. Stepping onto the stage, Emma felt her heart beating wildly. She took a deep
breath and began to speak. Oliver, sitting in the front row, watched with pride. His smile widened as he heard
confidence in her voice. The audience listened attentively. When Emma concluded with a request for everyone to learn
from books, there was a moment of silence — then the crowd erupted into applause. Tears of joy filled her eyes, not
just from relief, but from the overwhelming support and recognition from both Oliver and the audience.
Emma took a final how as the applause died down, feeling a warmth in her heart. She knew she could face
whatever came next.
28．What was the problem with Emma
A．It troubled her to host an event. B．She was afraid to speak in public.
C．She found it difficult to stay calm. D．It was hard for her to fund the festival.
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29．What do we know about Mr. Langston’s letter
A．It made Emma much more anxious. B．It encouraged Emma to be confident.
C．It taught Emma the techniques of speaking. D．It invited Emma to the celebration of the festival.
30．Which of the following best describes Emma
A．Humble and capable. B．Careful and successful.
C．Anxious and ambitious. D．Determined and committed.
31．What is the best title for the text
A．The Librarian’s Secret: A Tale of Hidden Fears
B．Emma’ s Speech: A Journey from Fear to Applause
C．Oliver’s Advice: A Story of Friendship and Support
D．The Serenity Book Festival: A Celebration of Literature
D
In recent years, a unique trend called “mukbang (吃播) ” has swept across social media platforms, captivating
millions of viewers worldwide. Originating in South Korea around the early 2010s, the term “mukbang” combines two
Korean words: meokda (to eat) and bangsong (broadcast). It refers to live or recorded videos where hosts consume
large quantities of food while interacting with their audience. This trend reflects not only changing entertainment
preferences but also deeper social shifts.
Mukbangs first gained popularity in South Korea as a response to rising loneliness in urban societies. Many
people, especially those living alone, found comfort in watching others eat and chat, creating a sense of shared
mealtime companionship. The hosts often described flavors, reacted to food textures, or shared personal stories, turning
a simple meal into an interactive experience. Over time, mukbangs evolved into a global phenomenon, with creators
adapting the format to local cuisines and cultures.
The appeal of mukbangs lies in their ability to satisfy multiple human desires. For some, it triggers ASMR
(Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), a relaxing sensation caused by sounds like chewing or swallowing food.
Others get utmost pleasure from the visual feast of colorful dishes or the novelty of watching hosts taking up extreme
eating challenges. Additionally, mukbangs serve as escapism, offering stress relief in fast-paced modern lifestyles.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, their popularity surged as people sought virtual connections and entertainment at
home.
However, mukbangs have sparked debates. Critics argue that promoting excessive eating normalizes unhealthy
habits, contributing to obesity and food waste. Environmental concerns also arise, as some videos feature single-use
plastics or unsustainable food quantities. Despite these issues, supporters highlight mukbangs’ positive aspects, such as
fostering global culinary (食物的) curiosity and supporting small food businesses through influencer collaborations.
As technology continues to shape how we consume content, mukbangs represent a fascinating blend of culture,
entertainment, and human connection. Whether viewed as a passing trend or a lasting digital ritual, they undeniably
reflect the evolving ways people seek comfort and community in an increasingly online world.
32．What does the underlined word “captivating” in paragraph 1 mean
A．Engaging. B．Feeding. C．Understanding. D．Avoiding.
33．Which of the following may hold much appeal for viewers
A．Chewing some tender food. B．Cooking whatever the hosts eat.
C．Interacting with the hosts face to face. D．Watching the hosts wolfing down strange food.
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34．What is a concern critics have about mukbangs
A．Dislike for social interactions. B．Harmful effect on the environment.
C．Reduced interest in traditional food. D．Food waste and loss of culinary culture.
35．What does the author agree with according to the last paragraph
A．They are natural products of technology. B．They reflect modern needs for friendship.
C．They will soon be replaced by new trends. D．They help people find comfort in the virtual world.
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。
An essential writing skill is the ability to use plain language effectively to convey ideas clearly. Plain language
involves using direct and accessible language with a straightforward structure. To write in plain language, it is
important to follow certain guidelines.
36 The only details necessary are those necessary for understanding. For example, the sign “Wait
behind the yellow line,” at a train platform includes “yellow” so travelers know where to stand.
Plain language avoids using vocabulary that requires specialized knowledge. If you work in IT, you can
comfortably use the word “latency” with your colleagues. 37 But when speaking with someone without an
IT background, you might instead use “slow” to ensure that they know what you’re talking about.
Plain language is more than word choices, though. It also involves structuring writing to prioritize clarity.
38 For example, use clear headers for each section. Mention the topic early in a sentence or paragraph. Write
directly to your reader. 39 Additionally, use the active voice whenever possible to enhance clarity.
It is important to note that not every guideline for plain writing will apply to every piece of writing. The ultimate
goal is to create contents that are accessible and easily understood. By using plain language, you demonstrate respect
for your readers’ time and intelligence. 40
A．That is because they know what it means.
B．This can be achieved in the following ways.
C．Thus, it develops positive relationships with them.
D．In many cases, this means writing in the second person point of view.
E．One key aspect of plain writing is ensuring sentences are as short as possible.
F．This can be especially important for those who speak English as a second language.
G．Plain language reduces the risk of misunderstandings caused by confusing language choices.
第三部分语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项 A、B、 C 和 D 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。
Feeling aimless in high school, I decided to take a different route home one day. I wanted to seek a 41
of pace. In the park, I spotted an old man feeding pigeons.
“Hi,” I greeted, sitting beside him on the bench. “You seem to really enjoy the 42 of these birds.” His
eyes twinkled, like he was having fun inside. “They’re not just friends. They’re my 43 .” Curious, I asked,
“How ” “Each pigeon that lands here carries a tale,” he shared. “They remind me that life’s core 44 the
journey, not the destination. They fly without worries, yet they always 45 .”
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I 46 on his words, considering my own path. “But what if you’re 47 of your destination ” I
asked. “Ah,” he replied, “that’s where the magic 48 . Uncertainty opens doors to new 49 . Like these
pigeons, you might discover your path as you navigate (航行) through the skies.”
The old man’s 50 really got through to me. I understood that I’d been so 51 on the end
goal that I missed out on enjoying the 52 . After thanking him, I headed home with a new way of looking at
things.
The old man and his pigeons taught me that life is a journey filled with 53 turns and beautiful
moments. It’s not about rushing to the end but enjoying the flight.
I began to develop various interests. I found my academic performance also improved. I wasn’t just floating
along 54 anymore; I was flying freely with 55 .
41．A．match B．recognition C．change D．state
42．A．support B．company C．instruction D．education
43．A．celebrities B．arts C．candidates D．guides
44．A．lies in B．settles down C．figures out D．digs into
45．A．shine B．return C．expand D．cooperate
46．A．depended B．worked C．reflected D．shifted
47．A．ashamed B．free C．tired D．unsure
48．A．happens B．counts C．lives D．awakes
49．A．patterns B．elements C．obstacles D．experiences
50．A．techniques B．insights C．idioms D．recommendations
51．A．focused B．strict C．confident D．hungry
52．A．drill B．expense C．process D．highlight
53．A．influential B．unexpected C．dramatic D．cloudy
54．A．randomly B．fortunately C．definitely D．gradually
55．A．concept B．excuse C．connection D．purpose
第 II 卷 非选择题（55 分）
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。
Vigorous, full of vitality and 93 years old, world-renowned Chinese conductor Zheng Xiaoying still shines on
stage. Zheng is the first female opera and symphony conductor in China and also the first Chinese conductor to perform
at 56 opera house overseas. So far, she 57 (conduct) more than 1,600 concerts and opera works
in over 20 countries and regions.
Zheng was born in Shanghai in September 1929. Before her 58 (graduate), she had planned to pursue
a medical career, but later she changed her path and studied music instead. It was her passion 59 music and
professional training 60 helped her become the first female conductor in China. After she returned to China,
she did her best to combine Western and Oriental music. However, to 61 (she) astonishment, she found that
music education had been missed for too long in China. Since the 1980s, Zheng has been offering lectures, with the
concept of “attracting more audiences to the concert hall 62 (enjoy) the beauty of music”. In fact, she not
only promotes the Chinese symphony to the world, but also presents 63 (tradition) Chinese music to the
world.
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Behind her brilliant performance is her years of hard work and determination. Now in her 64 (ninety),
Zheng is still active on the stage, 65 (share) China with the world through her music.
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）
66．假设你是李华，打算参加你校英语社团开展的题为“My Sports Story”的英语作文比赛，分享自己喜爱的一
项体育运动，内容包括：
1. 喜爱原因；2. 运动经历；3. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 词数 80 词左右；2. 标题已为你写出。
My Sports Story
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第二节、读后续写（满分 25 分）
67．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。
For more than 20 years I have been traveling the world, preferring often to spend a year or two in different
countries rather than to just visit as a tourist. It has become an important part of my personality as I grew older and
shaped the way I saw the world and myself.
My little taste of this amazing life was when I was 19 years old. I was selected among a small group of college
classmates to spend a year abroad. This was long before people could travel the world through social media like
Facebook and Twitter. In order to see a place, you had to go there and experienced it.
I was raised in a middle-class family and couldn’t afford to travel around the world the way I wished I could.
The only way I knew about the world outside was through letters I wrote to pen pals from over a dozen countries as a
kid, and from television. Growing up, I always loved the very funny British comedies that were shown on local public
television every Saturday night. So when I got the chance to apply for a study abroad program, I chose London.
Living abroad can be exciting, scary and challenging. I thought it would be easier because I spoke the same
language as the local people did. But I also like to relish (享受) the little differences between the British and American
culture and language. I also learned that in England, they spell words differently than in the U. S. In British spelling,
they put a “u” in words like favor to make it “favour” and an “s” in words like analyze to make it “analyse”. I was able
to adapt quickly to this new way of writing since I was submitting papers all the time for my classes.
Academically, I got to take classes that weren’t offered at my college back home. For example, I had a course in
sociology and learned about the native people of Papua New Guinea.
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。
Paragraph 1: But there were also challenges that year too.
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Paragraph 2: Sometimes the difficult times made me sad and homesick.
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英语参考答案
题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 C A C A B B A B B B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A C B C A A A C C A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C D B D A B C B A D
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 B A D B D E A B D C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C B D A B C D A D B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A C B A D
56．an 57．has conducted 58．graduation 59．for 60．that 61．her 62．to enjoy
63．traditional 64．nineties 65．sharing
66． I have been a sports nut since I was old enough to hold a ball. That’s why when my PE teacher presented me
with the idea of joining the swimming team, I decided to give it a shot and challenge myself a bit more.
So I started going to swimming practice last June. At first, I only regarded swimming as a hobby to enhance my
physical fitness. But soon I found I fell in love with it. Then, last week, I had my first swimming competition, in the
100m breaststroke. Standing tall at the head of the lane made me feel both nervous and excited. After the sound of
whistle, I dived in and began to swim with all my strength! Finally, I came in third place. I was so happy for my
achievement, and it proved that hard work paid off.
I will keep on swimming, perhaps for the rest of my life, not only because it makes me healthier and stronger,
but also for the confidence and the sense of achievement it has brought.
67．But there were also challenges that year too. One of my classes was called “Europe Since 1870”. In the U.S., I
would have expected an introductory history class, but in England, I was supposed to have already known the history.
Now was the time to analyze it. That meant I not only had to learn the history as I went along but also had to try to
write a paper explaining why certain events happened as they did. Despite this, I don’t regret anything about my time in
London. Even through painful experiences, I learn to grow.
Sometimes the difficult times made me sad and homesick. But luckily, I met some classmates from all over the
world, and these wonderful interactions with people watered down my negative feelings. I met dozens of interesting
people from places like France, Greece and Germany, Palestine, and Australia. Learning how to make friends with
people from different cultures and backgrounds is really fun. Moreover, interacting with these new friends helps me
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understand the countries they represent.
听力原材料：
Text1：M: Hello, Sherry! I noticed you canceled your reservation on Saturday at our restaurant. Anything I can do to
help
W: My husband has to fly to London for work and won’t be back until next week. So I am looking to reschedule for
another day.
M: I see. So glad it wasn’t our food or service that made you less satisfied.
W: Don’t worry. It’s just a change of plan. I am still a big fan of your restaurant.
Text2：W: Oh, it’s almost 5: 00. My daughter is going back home soon. I’ll turn on some lights and turn down the air
conditioner for her.
M: So you don’t have to go home
W: No. I can do it easily from my smartphone.
Text3：W: What did you do last weekend
M: Um, I spent most of the time at the gym.
W: How come
M: Well, I plan to enter a bodybuilding competition next month.
Text4：W: I hear your team found a type of endangered frog in the wild. Did you just leave them there
M: No. We have taken them to a zoo. We want to start a programme to help the population of the species grow.
Text5：M: Ms. Brown, do you have a second to go over my last homework assignment with me I think I struggled a bit
with the grammar.
W: Sure. Your sentence structures and word choices were all very good, but you did sometimes switch between past
and present tense.
Text6：W: Hello. Thanks for coming in. What brought you here
M: A friend of mine said he found temporary work through you guys and I wanted to have a try. I am not having much
luck in my job search.
W: Well, you’ve come to the right place! What sort of work experience do you have
M: I’ve mostly done manual labor. A lot of work on farms and some in factories. I would like to do something else
because that work is tiring.
W: Do you have a driver’s license
M: Yes.
W: We could find you a position as a delivery driver. We know a company that is hiring. How does that sound
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M: I’d like to try it.
Text7：W: I can’t believe it. I’ve lost my whole story.
M: What’s happened
W: All of a sudden, my screen went black. When it came back on, there was nothing there. I spent all morning writing
that story.
M: Did you save it as you went along
W: I thought I did, but the computer saves things itself, doesn’t it
M: I don’t trust that. Have a look to see if there’s a copy on your backup.
W: There’s nothing there. I checked.
M: Oh dear.
W: Well, that’s it. A whole morning has been wasted. I’ll just have to do the whole thing again.
M: How annoying! It has happened to me e on. Let’s go to lunch. You might feel better after eating
something.
W: OK. I have no better choice.
Text8：W: How on earth did you fall out of the window
M: I was sitting with my mother in the living room playing with my toys. My sister started crying in the bedroom, and
my mom went to take care of her. So, I pushed a chair near a window and climbed on top to have a look outside. While
I was standing by the window, my biscuit fell out of my mouth. I tried to catch it, but I lost my balance and fell.
W: Oh, my goodness! Do you remember the fall
M: It was very quick, but I remember lying on the ground with people all around me. And then I saw my mom. She
was hopeless, because she thought my head hurt, but all I had was a broken leg. I was very lucky.
W: Surely, you’re a lucky boy. Be more careful next time.
Text9：W: Well, I m really worried about how I m going to deal with university life. Maybe if I knew the university a
bit better, that might help.
M: Do you have a map of the university
W: Yes.
M: Well, let s look at it together. OK, we are here now in the Dalton House. Opposite this building is the Arts Block
where you will find the computers. The computer rooms are open from 9: 00 a.m. till 8: 00 p.m. on weekdays.
W: Fine.
M: Another important building is the students union. To get to the students union, you keep going down University
Lane, past the Science Block on your left. Opposite the Science Block are the Chemistry labs and the students union is
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just on the right, next to Lab B.
W: Fine. But I get a bit confused about the directions.
M: Probably the best thing to do is to walk around and familiarize yourself with everything.Now I need you to fill in
this form. Take it away with you and then make an appointment to see me again and we ll go over it. My telephone
number is on the form. You can ring me anytime, except on Thursday.
Text10：M: As a young child, I always enjoyed physical challenges more than mental ones. I liked to run and
build swings. At that stage I hadn’t yet learned to climb or swim, but I would have loved to try those too. One day we
had a physical education class at school. We did the long jump and handstands, but it was when I tried to do a forward
roll that disaster struck. Somehow, I twisted my neck in an extremely painful way. I screamed loudly and the teachers
were very concerned. An ambulance was called and I was taken to hospital. The doctors fitted me with a collar and I
was told to avoid exercise and stay away from school for eight weeks. At first, I was very bored. Having to keep still all
day was no fun. So I started to read. I looked at books on the shelf at home. I wasn’t interested in love stories — I
avoided those — but crime and adventure did appeal to me. During those eight weeks I developed a lifelong love of
reading. When my collar was removed, the doctors told me not to exercise for another four weeks. Instead of being
disappointed, I was happy to devote more time to my new love — reading.
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