福建省厦门第一中学 2025-2026 学年上学期 10 月月考
高三年英语学科试卷
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
What does the man plan to do
Look for a job. B. Move to a new place. C. Rearrange the furniture.
What are the speakers talking about
A new book. B. A morning paper. C. An African teacher.
How does the woman probably feel now
Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Confused.
Where does the conversation take place
In a restaurant. B. In a police station. C. In a car.
What is the man going to do tomorrow
Pay the bill. B. Check the mailbox. C. Fix the gas cooker.
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。听完每段对话或独白后,你都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。听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6、7 题。
What does Steve think of his training
Disappointing. B. Acceptable. C. Excellent.
How long does Steve train each day
Three hours. B. Five hours. C. Ten hours.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 10 题。
What does Mark say about live drawing
It’s enjoyable. B. It’s stressful. C. It’s creative.
What is the new thing that Mark wants to draw on
Magazines. B. Diaries. C. Maps.
Where do Mark’s inspirations come from
His dreams. B. His parents. C. His travels.
听第 8 段材料, 回答第 11 至 13 题。
What position is the man interested in
Window cleaner. B. Shop assistant. C. Fitness coach.
What will be provided for the job
A company car. B. A smartphone. C. A video recorder.
What is needed to do the job
Computer skills. B. Physical strength. C. Work experience.
听第 9 段材料, 回答第 14 至 17 题。
What does the man do
He’s a receptionist. B. He’s a secretary. C. He’s a waiter.
Why does the man say sorry to the woman
He showed her the wrong way.
There is no reservation for her.
Her name has been misspelled.
What is the man’s advice for the woman
Come back later.
Talk to the manager.
Postpone the meeting.
What will the woman probably do next
Tidy up a room. B. Make a phone call. C. Go for a coffee.
听第 10 段材料, 回答第 18 至 20 题。
Why do many birds live in the city
They can obtain food easily.
They enjoy human company.
They lost their natural habitat.
What does Christina find surprising
The birds are facing serious dangers.
Different kinds of birds live together.
Some birds are attracted to the poles.
What is Christina’s suggestion concerning the birds
Drive them away. B. Feed them regularly. C. Do research on them.
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
A Bestseller: My Life on Craigslist
Krysi Joseph
4.0 out of 5 stars
Odd, fun and cute story. Great read
This was a cute, lighthearted book that explores the life of a Craigslist addict, and how Craigslist, a large free classifieds (分类广告) website, got her through her life so far. The story was well thought out and pretty realistic when it comes to life struggles. It gets a little unbelievable towards the end, and I don’t like it when authors conform to the ‘the world is perfect’ viewpoint most books have, but, that’s just my pessimist breaking through.
The book needs some serious editing. She’s repeated the same exact line a couple of times, and...(click for more)
Kindle Customer
out of 5 stars
Would Have Given it 4 stars, but…
The book went along well. Funny and totally in the here and now. I would have given it more if SPOILER ALERT (剧透警告): It didn’t end with her in a love relationship with the guy she had been spying on, which fit her. Seriously, it went…(click for more)
Lovetoread
out of 5 stars
Beach or vacation read—it’s worth it!
I was intrigued by the description, so I gave it a shot. I’m glad I did. I was never like the main character, Emily, so it’s interesting to read about her aimless life. She lives on Craigslist—finding roommates, finding work, finding social...(click for more)
Annabellall
out of 5 stars
Lifting my spirits type unforgettable and funny book
I read and instantly loved this book, because it is witty and entertaining but at the same time has philosophical and psychological background with an honest look at the real life in a big city. It perfectly shows how a single young woman, while living there and surviving, … (click for more)
Who likes the book My Life on Craigslist most
A. Krysi Joseph. B. Annabellall. C. Kindle Customer. D. Lovetoread.
Which of the following do both Kindle Customer and Krysi Joseph agree on
The book deserves a good rating.
The ending of the book is disappointing.
The book is popular with Craigslist addicts.
The book would have been perfect without editing errors.
What is the purpose of the text
To advertise a bestseller. B. To recommend a website.
C. To share a woman’s story. D. To present reviews of a book.
B
Mark Brown, 57, had been making films for 30 years, but he found himself feeling tired of it. “I thought, things can only go downhill.” Brown knew he needed to do something else—but what A few years earlier, he had bought his childhood house and moved in. While Brown wondered about a second career in gardening, he heard a different internal voice. “That child who used to love drawing whispered to me down the years,” he said. Some unacknowledged longing in him was brought out.
There was a great oak tree near his home. It had stood out to his young self as a “fantastical giant—a treasure home to birds, insects and animals. There was a cave inside. We used to squeeze in through this hole.” He decided to lock himself away for two months to draw it in all its glorious detail.
“While I was drawing,” he said, “there came moments when it was as though the tree was drawing itself. I had spent so much time playing in it. I could feel it. It was deep inside me.” His finished oak held “a real power”, he said. “As you walk towards it, it just grows.” Brown became a tree portraitist.
Over the next few years, he travelled across Britain and spent days with the trees selected with the help of the Ancient Tree Forum, the Tree Council and the Woodland Trust. Brown has started working on a 20-drawing series of Britain’s most important ash trees. “These beautiful old ash trees are going to be lost to us,” he says. “They are 350 years old and they are dying because of a disease that we’ve spread.”
Drawing is not only an act of care and a demand for preservation, but it “gives me that interface between my passion for the natural world and my creativity,” Brown says. It has also given him a different perspective on the passage of time. “I’m an old man, yet I’m only 71, and
some of the trees I’ve drawn are 1,000 years old. When I’m with them and when I draw them, I think about the end of my life and the brief nature of human life that passes momentarily beneath them.”
At the age of 57, Brown .
moved into his old house. B. awakened a childhood interest.
C. reached the peak of his life. D. developed a passion for gardening.
What can we learn about the oak tree and Brown
It inspired him to start a new career. B. It linked him with the world.
C. He built a tree house in it. D. He studied creatures in it.
What is Brown working on
Setting up tree organizations.
Looking for cures for tree diseases.
Drawing to call for protection for trees.
Travelling to select important trees in Britain.
When Brown is with trees, he feels that .
time is endless B. human life is temporary
C. nature is dynamic D. life-long learning is crucial
C
Have you ever suddenly developed an appetite from a passing glance at a freeway billboard featuring a brightly colored cheeseburger, or decided to step into a candy or ice cream store displaying a window full of lively shades and hues (色调) of sweet treats If so, you are in good company. Unless we are medically restricted or strictly dieting, we are not likely to resist inviting fare simply because we recognize the lack of nutrition value.
Devina Wadhera and Elizabeth Capaldi-Phillips in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food recognize the impact of sensory cues on food consumption and enjoyment, and the potential they have to promote healthy eating behavior. They cite previous research in providing some interesting examples of the visual impact of different color schemes ( 方案) on taste and food enjoyment. They note that pink food on a white plate was considered sweeter and more flavorful than the same food on a black plate. Apparently, we consume food with more of our senses than we realize. So given the rainbow of colors around us when faced with so many appealing food choices, is there any way to control our appetite Thankfully, some research says yes.
Oliver Genschow demonstrated that when it comes to eating less, colors impact
consumption. They specifically researched the effect of the color red. They found that people ate fewer pretzels when using a red plate, as opposed to white or blue, and drank less from a red cup than a blue cup. They suggest that the color red reduces food and drink intake by functioning as a stop signal.
But when it comes to healthy eating, instead of putting on a pair of sunglasses to block the inviting hues of food cues, consider the value of discipline. Healthy eating involves intentional choices, not mindless responses to sensory cues. And before you invest in many red tableware to slim down, remember that what goes onto those plates is much more important.
What may be a major reason for us to refuse eye-catching food
The shortage of nutrition. B. The rich color of fine foods.
C. The doctor’s instructions. D. Advertisements everywhere.
What might be dealt with in A Review of Visual Cues Associated with Food
Benefits of different color schemes.
Interesting examples of food service.
Potentials to promote food consumption.
Effects of sensory cues on eating behavior.
What does the author suggest people do in the last paragraph
Follow the sensory response. B. Make food choices sensibly.
C. Wear sunglasses to block colors. D. Avoid colorful food intentionally.
What is the best title for the text
How People Can Control Their Appetite.
How People Are Tricked by Color Schemes.
How Colors Impact Food Appeal and Appetite.
How Bright Colors Make Food More Appetite.
D
A new study published in the journal Science Advances finds that AI enhances creativity by boosting the novelty of story ideas as well as the “usefulness” of stories—the ability to engage the target audience and potential for publication. It finds that AI “professionalizes” stories, making them more enjoyable, more likely to have plot twists, better written and less boring.
In a study, 300 participants were tasked with writing a short, eight-sentence “micro story” for a target audience of young adults. They were divided into three groups: one group was allowed no AI help, a second group could use ChatGPT to provide a single three-sentence starting idea, and writers in the third group could choose from up to five AI-generated ideas for
their inspiration.
They then asked 600 people to judge how good the stories were, assessing them for novelty and “usefulness”. They found that writers with the most access to AI experienced the greatest gains to their creativity, their stories scoring 8.1% higher for novelty than those with limited AI assistance and 9% higher compared with stories written without AI. Writers who used up to five AI-generated ideas also scored higher for emotional characteristics, producing stories that were better written, more enjoyable, less boring and funnier.
The researchers evaluated the writers’ creativity using a Divergent Association Task (DAT) and found that more creative writers—those with the highest DAT scores—benefitted least from generative AI ideas.
Less creative writers conversely saw a greater increase in creativity: access to five AI ideas improved novelty by 10.7% and “usefulness” by 11.5% compared with those who used no AI ideas. Their stories were judged to be up to 26.6% better written, up to 22.6% more enjoyable and up to 15.2% less boring.
Anil Doshi, Assistant Professor at the UCL School of Management, said, “While these results point to an increase in individual creativity, there is risk of losing collective novelty. If the publishing industry were to use more generative AI-inspired stories, our findings suggest that the stories would become less unique and more similar to each other. That is not encouraged in writing.”
What were some participants assigned to do in the study
Help targeted young writers. B. Improve some less creative works.
C. Create a mini story for young men. D. Use AI to judge the quality of stories.
Who benefitted most from the AI-assisted writing in the study
Those using AI most. B. Those of most creativity.
C. Those with the help of ChatGPT. D. Those writing the most.
What might be Anil Doshi’s attitude toward the Al-assisted writing
A. Concerned. B. Optimistic. C. Indifferent. D. Objective.
What can be the best title for the passage
AI Is Being Used to Create Novel Stories Nowadays
AI Is Catching on But Threatening the Future of Writers
AI Can Boost Creativity in Writing But Has Its Disadvantages
AI Helps Improve Writing Skills But Is Limited to Young Writers
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Homework has long been tied to school. 36 But with the way of learning shifted, it’s fair to ask: Is homework still relevant, or a leftover from a different time
The idea of homework goes back a long way. Historians trace it to ancient Rome. Pliny the Younger, a teacher around AD 61—113, encouraged students to practice speaking at home. Homework evolved slowly over the centuries. 37 In the U.S., it grew common in the early 20th century. In 1957, American schools piled on homework to raise academic demands. By the 1980s, it was seen as key to academic success.
38 For high schoolers, homework links to academic performance. But younger kids seem to gain little from traditional homework. Furthermore, students who are responsible and supported at home are most likely to complete assignments and benefit from them. For students from lower-income families who might lack internet access, homework can actually widen the achievement gap.
Then everything changed. As educators recognized the limitations of passive, one-size-fits-all tasks in encouraging genuine understanding and student engagement, traditional worksheets and reading logs gave way to project-based assignments or online lessons, clouding the line between homework and classwork. However, just assigning tasks wasn’t enough.
39
So, what now Keep, change, or get rid of it 40 It all comes down to how it’s used. When it’s just something to keep kids busy, it doesn’t do much. But when thoughtful, clear, and actually fitting what a student needs, it has its place. In a world where information is instant, the purpose of homework needs a fresh look.
The thing is, homework isn’t automatically good or bad.
It took on a more formal role during the Industrial Revolution.
Furthermore, access to reliable internet became a critical factor.
The concept, however, faded significantly during the Middle Ages.
The question of whether homework actually helps students is tricky.
Without engagement, feedback, and support, homework lost its effectiveness.
Ask students what school’s like, and you’ll hear about tests, teachers and homework.
第三部分 语言运用(共四节,满分 55 分)
第一节 完型填空(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。
The day dawned with excitement and curiosity. The weather was ideal: a clear sky, a mild wind dancing through the trees, rustling ( 沙沙声) them 41 . My father, an experienced fisherman, patiently guided me through fishing 42 —casting the line, feeling for a 43 , and reeling (绕线) in the catch. His calm manner was comforting, yet 44 stayed, rooted in the uncertainty of what lay ahead.
I felt a burst of delight as my line first hit the water, sending tiny circles spreading across the surface, but that excitement soon gave way to restlessness. Minutes 45 like hours as I sat, staring at the still water, waiting for any 46 of life. My father sensed my growing frustration and shared his wisdom.
His words 47 home. I started to value the peace around me: birds singing sweetly in the distance, water gently washing against the shore, and fish 48 occasionally to catch the light. Just as hope was fading, my line gave a sudden 49 . My heart 50 as I fought to reel it in. The fish 51 strongly, trying to escape with surprising quickness, but with my father’s encouraging words and steady hands, I finally pulled it ashore. Holding the smallmouth fish was pure 52 . It was a 53 catch, yet a great achievement to me. Its shiny scales (鳞片) caught the sunlight, its eyes seeming to 54 my excitement.
Releasing it back into the lake, I felt a deep sense of fulfillment and 55 for the
creature that had given me such a meaningful experience.
41. A. wildly B. lifelessly C. coldly D. playfully
42. A. basics B. positions C. traditions D. patterns
43. A. touch B. tap C. bite D. drop
44. A. hope B. anxiety C. surprise D. bravery
45. A. slid B. flew C. dragged D. disappeared
46. A. value B. sign C. freedom D. mark
47. A. arrived B. left C. hit D. went
48. A. hiding B. diving C. swinging D. emerging
49. A. push B. pull C. break D. knock
50. A. raced B. recovered C. sank D. froze
51. A. struggled B. jumped C. opposed D. breathed
52. A. sympathy B. joy C. eagerness D. luck
53. A. huge B. risky C. strange D. humble
54. A. pale B. prove C. mirror D. cover
55. A. shame B. concern C. pity D. respect
第二节 语法填空(共 10 小题;每题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(一个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Fish lanterns, known as yudeng in Chinese, are vibrant folk art pieces deeply rooted in China’s cultural heritage. 56 (originate) from ancient traditions, these lanterns symbolize “abundance year after year”—a play 57 words, as the Chinese word for “fish” sounds like “surplus”. Often 58 (show) during festivals like Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, they reflect people’s hope for prosperity and harmony.
Crafted from bamboo frames, silk, or colored paper, fish lanterns 59 (shape) into all kinds of creatures decorated with beautiful patterns. Traditional versions use candles or oil lamps, while modern designs include LED lights for safety.
In 60 (coast) regions like Fujian and Zhejiang, fish lantern dances are central to the ceremony 61 honors sea gods and celebrates harvests. Dancers hold glowing lanterns and move in harmony, creating the illusion (错觉) of 62 ocean of light.
Today, fish lanterns elegantly bridge tradition and innovation. 63 (art) experiment
with eco-friendly materials and digital projections, and schools and communities teach crafting techniques 64 (preserve) this intangible heritage. Fish lanterns not only brighten festivals, bringing blessings of success and auspiciousness year after year, 65 carry forward China’s rich cultural spirit. May their light continue to inspire and unite people for generations to come.
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,你的英国笔友 Chris 发来邮件,提及越来越多的同学借助 AI 完成作业,并询问你对此现象的看法。请你写一封回信,内容包括:
你的观点;
陈述理由。
注意:1. 词数 80 左右;2. 可以适当加入细节,使内容充实、行文连贯。
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一段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。 In our weekly staff meeting, our editor Ashley was not pleased with the quality of our reporting. “Our readership is way down. We need better stories for this Thursday’s school
newspaper. Does anybody have any ideas ” she said.
I handed her my article about our basketball team beating Deerfield High School the previous night by one point. “Sports stories are fun,” she said, “but not good enough for the front page. We need something to really get people’s attention.”
After our meeting, we left the newsroom together and heard someone screaming, “Perry is missing!” Perry was a big red parrot and had been our school mascot (吉祥物) for ten years. He played an important role in students’ lives, both in and out of class. He had also been a constant presence at school events, inspiring a sense of unity among students.
Everyone gathered around Perry’s empty cage, heartbroken. Suddenly, a student from the crowd came over and showed me a photo. “You’re a reporter for the school paper, right I happened to take this yesterday,” he said. In the photo was a Deerfield High School basketball player with something large hidden under his shirt around the size of a parrot.
“He must have stolen Perry to get back at us for winning the game!” Ashley cried. We
hurried back to the newsroom, agreeing to run the photo on the front page with the headline “Deerfield Stole Perry.” “This is just the story we need. Everyone will read it,” Ashley said confidently.
After she left, I took a closer look at the photo. The clock in the background read 4:15 p.m., but our game against Deerfield hadn’t started until 4:30 p.m.. Why would the boy have taken Perry before we even played An uneasy feeling came over me that we might have falsely accused someone.
I went to Perry’s usual caretaker to ask if he knew Perry was missing. “He’s not missing. He’s retired. He’s ready for some quieter days,” he said. Learning the truth, I immediately told Ashley and suggested writing a story to say goodbye to Perry.
注意:
续写词数应为 150 左右:
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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听力:1-5 BABCA 阅读:21-23 BBD 完型:41-45 DACBC 6-10 CBABC 24-27 BACB 46-50 BCDBA 11-15 AABAB 28-31 CDBC 51-55 ABDCD 16-20 ACCBC 32-35 CAAC 36-40 GBEFA
语法填空:
56. Originating 57. on 58. shown 59. are shaped 60. coastal
61. that/which 62. an 63. Artists 64. to preserve 65. but
应用文
Possible version 1 Dear Chris,
Having received your letter inquiring about my opinion on the use of AI with homework, I’m writing to tell you my opinion. I strongly support AI devices, which significantly enhance our learning experience.
Undoubtedly, with the ability to provide round-the-clock, on-demand assistance, AI devices are incredibly convenient to use. As a result, we can improve learning efficiency and set aside time for critical thinking and creativity, which is particularly beneficial to overloaded students. Additionally, they can be of great help in providing personalized study plans and targeted exercises by analyzing mistakes.
That’s my personal perspective on this complex issue. I would be very keen to hear your thoughts in return.
Yours, Li Hua
Possible version 2 Dear Chris,
Delighted to hear from you! As you noticed, there is a dramatic increase in the use of AI with homework. However, from my perspective, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
While these AI devices might seem convenient, they can actually hinder students from developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Moreover, relying too much on instant feedback may reduce our motivation to figure out questions and weaken our ability to memorize knowledge, leading to confidence diminishing. Even worse, AI-generated content may not always be accurate, causing misunderstanding.
Therefore, AI should be employed as a supplementary tool, with the ultimate goal of cultivating independent thinking and a more profound understanding. I look forward to hearing your perspective.
Yours, Li Hua
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【原文分析】 本文以 Perry 的去向为线索展开,讲述了身为校报记者的作者,在校报面临吸引读者的挑战下,坚持报道真相的故事。在编辑寻求能够引起轰动的新闻时,一个看似完美的头条故事出现了 对手学校的球员可能偷走了吉祥物 Perry,但调查得知 Perry 并非失踪而是退休
了。Ashley 本来想继续报道被偷这件事,作者最终说服了她,并通过一篇告别 Perry 的文章来结束这段小插曲。
【续写思路】
段落 1:由首句内容“令我惊讶的是,Ashley 坚持要报道‘Deerfield Stole Perry’的故事”可知,第一段可描写作者反对这一决定,说明了其中的危害以及他们最后决定报道 Perry 退休的事情。段落 2:由首句内容“周四,报纸头版的标题是‘Bye-Bye, Perry’”可知,第二段可描写报道 Perry退休新闻产生的影响以及取得成功。
【续写线索】Ashley 坚持报道被偷—作者指出危害—Ashley 让步—收集信息准备报道内容—报道 Perry 退休—引发讨论—故事取得成功—作者感悟
One possible version:
To my surprise, Ashley insisted on reporting the “Deerfield Stole Perry” story. “This is the very story we need to attract more readers,” she argued. To convince her, I defended that if we wrote this article, we would be telling a lie. Noticing her hesitant expression, I further explained the potential harm it would cause to the player and our paper’s reputation. After some heated discussion, Ashley finally gave in, “OK, let’s try with real stories.” Then I went to gather all the necessary information to write an article about Perry and the precious memories we shared over the years. (88 words)
On Thursday, the paper came out with the headline “Bye-Bye, Perry” on the front page. Soon, it sparked heated discussions among students about Perry. Many were disappointed with Perry’s sudden departure, but were comforted by the fact that he was in good care. The story also evoked sweet memories of Perry. Some students even requested to share their stories of him in our paper! Seeing the story’s success, Ashley came to me and said sincerely, “You are right! It’s a good story.” Her words brought me a great sense of fulfillment. Indeed, true stories might not always draw attention, but have the power to touch and connect. (92 words)
听力原文
(Text 1)
W: What are all these boxes for
M: I’m looking for a new apartment. W: Why
M: Well, just for a change. And the rent is too high. (Text 2)
W: Wow, Jennifer got her new book published last month. I learned it from the morning paper today. M: Yes, I know. It’s based on her teaching experience in Africa last year.
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(Text 3)
W: Jim. Have you seen Bob
M: Not since he left my office an hour ago. Why
W: He’s supposed to be at the airport now to pick up Mr. Anderson, but he’s nowhere to be found. (Text 4)
W: Slow down a bit, John. Keep it under 65. We don’t want to be pulled over by the police. M: Okay. I just wanted to get to the service station sooner—I’m kind of hungry.
(Text 5)
W: I found the gas bill in the mailbox. M: How much is it
W: About 150. Oh, it was due last Friday.
M: Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it tomorrow. (Text 6)
W: Hello, Steve. How is your training going
M: Great! My coach has a really good swim program for me and I think I’m in first-class condition. W: Do you have to get up very early
M: Well, I don’t like training early in the morning, so I start at 10:00. W: I see. What about lunch then
M: I don’t have lunch. Lunch makes me sleepy. I train all through the day until 3:00. (Text 7)
W: Good evening everyone, I’m Fiona. With us tonight is Mark, a famous local artist. Thanks for joining us, Mark.
M: Thank you Fiona.
W: Have you done live drawing before Is there more pressure to draw in front of an audience
M: Yes, I have done live drawing before. It’s always fun. I often draw pictures in pubs and people always come over for a look and a chat.
W: I know that you’ve drawn pictures on many things, including maps and the covers of books and magazines. What’s something you haven’t drawn on yet but really want to
M: I’d like to draw on personal diaries people have kept over the years and draw the owner on it. W: Fantastic. Could you also tell us where your inspirations come from
M: Most are from the people I’ve met and talked to when I was traveling. I always dreamed of traveling around the world and creating a series of drawings about different cities in the world.
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W: Hello, this is Carl’s Commercial Cleaning. May I help you
M: Yes, I’m calling to ask about the cleaner position. Is it still available
W: Yes, it is. We mainly work with small stores in the area and the job is to clean the storefront windows.
M: I know. You said that in the ad. Do I need work experience
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W: No, we offer on-the-job paid training. As a company car is provided, you must have a driver’s license and a good driving record. You also need to have a smart phone for communication.
M: Sure thing. Can I ask about the pay
W: Certainly. It’s ten to twelve dollars per hour plus tips. M: Okay! Do you have other requirements
W: Our employees must be dependable and be able to lift heavy things and stand long hours at a time. M: No problem.
W: Good. Can you come tomorrow afternoon at two for an interview M: Okay.
(Text 9)
M: Good morning. Can I help you
W: Yes, I’ve got a reservation. My name is Hilary Langley. M: Just a moment, please. How do you spell your last name W: L-A-N-G-L-E-Y. Langley.
M: Well, I’m sorry, but we don’t seem to have a reservation for you.
W: There must be some mistake. I’m attending a conference in the city and my secretary told me that the conference organizer made the reservation for me.
M: I see. No, I’m sorry. You are not booked in here. W: Well, but can you find me a single room anyway M: I’m afraid there’s nothing available at the moment.
W: Look, I really need a room here. Can I talk to your manager
M: The manager is away on business. But, well, I may be able to help you if you could wait and prepare to check in after two in the afternoon. We’ll have some rooms at that time.
W: That’d be very kind of you. Could you give me a call when you have a room available I’ll just wander around and have some coffee.
M: Certainly. Would you please give me your phone number W: Sure. Here’s my card. Thanks.
(Text 10)
W: Good evening. I’m honored to have my voice heard to make a difference in the lives of those little birds that share our city. My name is Christina. I’m an enthusiastic bird watcher. Because we cut down too many trees in the nearby areas, many birds now find places within the city to live. The most common is the area behind the large advertisement boards on the poles. It’s a natural choice for the birds because the poles are similar to trees, tall and far from dangers on the ground. The surprising thing is that there are likely more than five or six kinds of birds living together at each place. While trying to learn more about these birds, I find that there have not been any consistent studies or monitoring of them. Their eating habits, adaptation to life in the city, diseases, death rate and such other information are not available. I’d like to suggest that a programme be started to study these birds. It could be convenient to employ bird watchers to do the initial studies.