安徽省合肥市一六八中学2026年高三3月份规范化训练英语试卷（含答案，含听力原文及音频）

2026届高三3月规范训练 英语试题
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
注意，回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案 转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每 段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。
1.What will the boy do next
A.Help draft the poster. B.Buy rubbish bags. C.Collect plastic bottles.
2.Where does this conversation most probably take place
A.At the train station. B.At the airport. C.At the bus stop.
3.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A song. B.Aband. C.A concert
4.What instrument did Mario use to play
A.The violin. B.The piano. C.The drum.
5.What does the man tellAva to do
A.Cook dinner. B.Fetch the clothes. C.Pick up the groceries.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每 段录音前，你将有时间阅读各小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音 两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.Where does the conversation take place
A.In a bakery. B.In a fruit shop. C.In a restaurant.
7.What is free
A.A strawberry pie. B.A delivery service. C.A custom message.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.How long is the celebration put off
A.For one day. B.For two days. C.For three days.
9.Who will the woman probably turn to for help
A.Helen. B.Sara. C.Carmen.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 1 2 题。
10.Why can't Tom meet Ms.Greenwell today
A.Ms.Greenwell doesn't prepare well.
B.It is not a good day for visits.
C.He makes an unannounced visit.
11.Why does Tom come here
A.To call on his investors.
B.To have business discussions.
C.To attend a conference.
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12.What does Tom want Ms.Greenwell to do
A.Give him a call later.
B.Meet with him tomorrow.
C.Visit his company next week.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13.Where does the conversation take place
A.In a travel agency. B.In a bar. C.In a hotel.
14.How long will it take the man to get to the airport
A.50 minutes. B.25minutes. C.15minutes.
15.What will the man do in thirty minutes
A.Pay the bill. B.Take a bus. C.Receive the receipt.
16.What does the man agree to do before leaving
A.Have a drink. B.Write a thank-you note. C.Sign the guest book.
听第10段材料，回答第17 至 2 0 题。
17.How old is the speaker now
A.35 years old. B.25 years old. C.10 years old.
18.What made the speaker frightened
A.He might be left alone in hospital.
B.He might get shots.
C.He might be ignored by doctors.
19.How did the nurse comfort the speaker
A.By listening to his refusal.
B.By singing a song to him.
C.By sitting in his room and reading.
20.Why was the speaker thankful for the nurse
A.She made him feel sleepy.
B.She made him feel safe.
C.She made him feel different from others.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Want to explore new cultures,meet new people and do something worthwhile at the same time You can do all the three with Global Development Association(GDA).Whatever stage of life you're at,wherever you go and whatever project you do in GDA,you'llcreate positive changes in a poor and remote community.
We work with volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.Most of our volunteers are aged 17-24.Now we need volunteer managers aged 25-75.They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes. We have such roles as project managers,mountain leaders,and communication officers.
Depending on which role you choose,you could help to increase a community's access to safe drinking water, or help to protect valuable local cultures.You might also design an adventure challenge to train young volunteers.
Not only will you help our young volunteers to develop personally,you'll also learn new skills and increase your cultural awareness.You may have chances to meet new people who'll become your lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
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Country Schedule
4-week programmes 7-week programmes
Algeria 5 Jul.-1Aug. 20Jun.-7Aug.
Egypt 24Jul.-20 Aug. 19Jun.-6 Aug
Kenya 20 Jul.-16Aug. 18 Jun.-5 Aug
South Africa 2Aug.-29 Aug. 15 Jun.-2Aug
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed.All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme.Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website:www.glodeve.org
Email:humanresources@glodeve.org
21.What is the main responsibility of volunteer managers
A.To seek local partners. B.To take in young volunteers.
C.To carry out programmes D.To foster cultural awareness.
22.The programme beginning in August will operate in
A.Egypt. B.Algeria. C.Kenya. D.South Africa.
23.The shared goal of GDA's projects to
A.explore new cultures. B.protect the environment.
C.gain corporate benefit. D.help communities in need.
B
The freezing Northeast hasn't been a terribly fun place to spend time this winter,so when the chance came for a weekend to Sarasota,Florida,my bags were packed before you could say"sunshine".I left for the land of warmth and vitamin C,thinking of beaches and orange trees.When we touched down to blue skies and warm air,I sent up a small prayer of gratefulness.Swimming pools,wine tasting,and pink sunsets (at normal evening hours,not 4 in the afternoon)filled the weekend,but the best part—particularly to my taste,dulled by months of cold-weather root vegetables-was a 7 am.adventure to the Sarasota farmers'market that proved to be more than worth the early wake-up call.
The market,which was founded in 1979,sets up its tents every Saturday from 7:00 am to l p.m.,rain or shine, along North Lemon and State streets.Baskets of perfect red strawberries;the red-painted sides of the Java Dawg coffee truck;and most of all,the tomatoes:amazing,large,soft and round red tomatoes.
Disappointed by many a broken,vine-ripened(蔓上成熟的)promise,I've refused to buy winter tomatoes for years.No matter how attractive they look in the store,once I get them home they're unfailingly dry,hard,and tasteless.But I homed in,with uncertainty,on one particular table at the Brown's Grove Farm's stand,fullof fresh and soft tomatoes the size of my fist.These were the real deal—and at that moment,I realized that the best part of Sarasota in winter was going to be eating things that back home in New York I wouldn’t be experiencing again for months.
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is one of the suppliers for Jack Dusty,a newly opened restaurant at the Sarasota Ritz Carlton,where—luckily for me—I was planning to have dinner that very night.Without even seeing the menu,I knew I'd be ordering every tomato on it.
24.What did the author think of her winter life in New York
A.Exciting. B.Boring. C.Relaxing. D.Annoying.
25.What made the author's getting up early worthwhile
A.Having a swim. B.Breathing in fresh air.
C.Walking in the morning sun. D.Visiting a local farmer's market.
26.What can we learn about tomatoes sold in New York in winter
A.They are soft. B.They look nice.
C.They taste great. D.They are juicy.
27.What was the author going to do that evening
A.Go to a farm. B.Check into a hotel.
C.Eat in a restaurant. D.Buy fresh vegetables.
C
Rare earth metals,critical for modern technologies from electronics to renewable energy devices,have long posed a challenge for scientists:their similar chemical properties make separation extremely difficult.Conventional methods rely on massive amounts of acidic solutions and repeated extraction—often 10,000 cycles—to produce pure elements,generating toxic waste and consuming enormous time and energy.Now,researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a revolutionary approach that could change this.
As detailed in their study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition,the team combined magnetic fields with controlled cooling to separate rare earth mixtures.This process exploits the varying paramagnetism of different rare earth metals—their differing degrees of attraction to magnetic fields—to make them crystallize at distinct rates.The result is a method that avoids acidic solutions entirely,addressing the environmental harm of traditional extraction.
The technology's efficiency is striking.In one key experiment,the researchers extracted dysprosium with 99.7%purity in a single step from a 50/50 mixture of lanthanum and dysprosium.This represents a 100% improvement compared to the same cooling process without magnetic assistance,the team noted.Beyond dysprosium,the approach successfully separates heavy rare earths like terbium and ytterbium from lighter ones such as lanthanum and neodymium—an essential distinction for high-tech manufacturing.
Eric Schelter,the study's principal investigator,criticized traditional separation as “poorly efficient in each individual step,"even when scaled up.“Our position is to address niche applications using an approach that can complement existing technology,"he explained.For lead author Robert Higgins,the innovation carries broader significance:“The faster we develop efficient separation methods,the quicker we can ease geopolitical and climate issues tied to rare earth mining and recycling.”
The team hopes their work will transform rare earth separation from a largely unpredictable “magic”into a controllable,cost-effective process.With global demand for rare earths soaring and environmental concerns mounting,this magnetic cooling technique offers a promising path toward greener and more reliable production.
28.What is the main problem with conventional rare earth separation methods
A.They require extremely high temperatures.
B.They cannot produce pure rare earth metals.
C.They are not suitable for large-scale production.
D.They are environmentally harmful and inefficient.
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29.What matters in the new method of separating rare earth metals
A.degrees of paramagnetism. B.Temperatures of crystallization.
C.reactions to acid solution D.Densities of mixtures.
30.How does the author illustrate the new technology's efficiency in paragraph 3
A.By explaining a theory. B.By citing research data.
C.By introducing a method. D.By quoting experts'views.
31.What can be inferred about the new technology's future
A.Minimizing rare earth mining costs.
B.Serving large-scale rare earth production.
C.Replacing allexisting separation methods.
D.Alleviating rare earth-related global issues.
D
China announced a long-awaited plan to integrate the Pearl River Delta Area(PRDA)as an attempt to create a powerhouse to rival the US Silicon Valley that is home to such well-known companies as Google,Facebook and Apple.The possibilities and challenges of the effort are both equally promising and challenging.
The plan is a natural result of the economic and technological development in the area.China's opening up to the world more than four decades ago began in the area and PRDA has long been home to many of the country's leading technological companies,including Huawei and Tencent.
"The plan is promising,"said Adam Xu,an analyst at OC&C Strategy Consultants.“If you really look at history in China,a lot of top-down plans always have very strong bottom-up support.And a lot of economic activities have already happened there.Now they have a bigger plan to officially recognize,promote and further accelerate.”
The key challenge will be execution(执行).The plan has to integrate three different legal systems among Mainland China,Hong Kong and Macau.That makes PRDA unique compared to the other two major areas in China—the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region and the Yangtze River Delta Area near Shanghai.
"We don't know how effectively the top-down plan will guide the many independent growing forces at the local level,"Xu admitted.“This part willbe quite an important challenge."
China has already taken major steps to overcome some of the physical barriers,such as linking Hong Kong with Guangzhou and Shenzhen by high-speed railways and its recent opening of the 55-kilometer Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge.But other barriers,such as the flow of people,information and money,may prove to be a bigger challenge.
"The biggest challenge and the biggest beauty,if they eventually succeed,will be linking all of these together," Xu said.“Once integrated,Hong Kong serves as aglobal financial center,Shenzhen as a technology and innovation lab,Guangzhou as a trade powerhouse,and Macau as a tourism and cultural bridge.Together,they reflect the dynamism of China's growth and its deepening engagement with the world."
32.What does Adam Xu want to stress in Paragraph 3
A.The favorable conditions in PRDA.
B.The benefits of top-down plans in China.
C.The speed of carrying out the plan.
D.The flow of people,information and money.
33.What is the unique challenge in PRDA
A.The physical barriers. B.Different legal systems.
C.The cultural differences. D.The local governments'support.
34.Why does Xu attach importance to the integration
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A.It sharpens city competition.
B.It strengthens global cooperation.
C.It shows China's development vitality.
D.It enhances cross-border efficiency.
35.What is the best title for the text
A.The Potentials and Difficulties of Integrating PRDA
B.The Problems Facing China's Newly Announced Plans
C.The Advantages of Integrating the Other Two Areas
D.Different Legal Systems in Hong Kong and Macau
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。
As university doors opened in September for a new year,an estimated six million people across the world took to the streets in a historic week of climate action.The power of this youth-led campaign reflected the urgency for action on the environment.So what now 36 Here are some ideas about how you can be sustainable as a student.
What you put on your plate matters:nearly a quarter of allgreenhouse gases come from agriculture,and most of those are from meat and dairy.Meat and dairy consumption results in excessive(过度的)land use,industrial emissions,methane,water use and deforestation. 37 A meat-free diet has been recommended as the single-biggest way an individual can reduce their effect on the planet.
Forget fast fashion:keeping your clothes for as long as possible has much more than just monetary value.In the UK,clothing has the fourth-largest environmental effect after housing,transport and food. 38
For some freshers,this will be your first time living alone,which means doing your own washing,cooking and cleaning. 39 Wash your clothes at a lower temperature,and choose a bamboo toothbrush or more eco-friendly sanitary(卫生的)products.When shopping,see if there's a zero-waste shop nearby,where all products are free from plastic packaging.Just turn up with your own container.If you're planning a weekend away with new friends,try to travel by train or bus.
40 But campaigning is important too.University campuses can be the perfect place for this.If you don't know where and how to start,see if there are any societies at your university like Student Climate Network. Students using fossil fuels in 76 universities have now committed to it.
A.So recycle your clothes or mend them.
B.Meat consumption delays industrial development.
C.And clothing has a bigger impact on environment than food.
D.Cutting out meat is an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint.
E.There are simple ways you can change your habits to live more sustainably.
F.Individual actions matter,as they provide an alternative to how we can live.
G.For freshers starting a new chapter at university,deciding how to live your life is vital.
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。
From a young age,I believed I was a genius with a brush.Since my grandfather was an artist,I thought art was in my 41 I spent hours drawing strange and magical items.Noticing my interest,my mother signed me up for an art class,a stage where I hoped to continue my. 42
My teacher Mary,however,was a firm believer in strict 43 .My only task was to perfectly copy the great masters’works.Any 44 was considered a failure.My creative works here were met not with
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appreciation,but with sharp criticism.As a(n) 45 ,I began to feel terrified of making"mistakes".Over the next few months,I played it safe,but my passion for painting 46
My frustration led me to my grandpa's.He 47 my works and asked for my thoughts behind them.I told him the world in my head,expecting him to 48 me just as Mary did. 49 ,my grandfather just smiled.“You have two 50 here,"he began,"First,Ms.Mary.She teaches you that your brush should obey the basics."He continued,"And the second one is your own heart.The 51 choice of colors and lines is your own.Ms.Mary's job is to help you better 52 yourself,not silence it.”Suddenly,his words struck me.What a talk!
Now,I am an artist.Looking back,my mother gave me my very first brush to start painting;Mary gave me a steady hand and 5 3 My grandfather,above all,gave me a brave heart to be 54 to myself,or I would never have my unique style.They are always there, 55 me to speak from my heart with every brushstroke.
41.A.mind B.blood C.ears D.eyes
42.A.hobby B.popularity C.character D.achievement
43.A.presentation B.imitation C.application D.adaptation
44.A.change B.excuse C.damage D.detail
45.A.whole B.consequence C.instance D.illustration
46.A.held B.burned C.glowed D.faded
47.A.looked over B.gave away C.filled in D.carried out
48.A.notice B.persuade C.criticize D.ignore
49.A.Apparently B.Generally C.Basically D.Surprisingly
50.A.guides B.solutions C.choices D.troubles
51.A.unwise B.limited C.unique D.cautious
52.A.shape B.forgive C.joke D.voice
53.A.ambition B.confidence C.reputation D.discipline
54.A.kind B.strict C.true D.balanced
55.A.protecting B.reminding C.informing D.recording
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。
The “Spring Fair”,featuring diverse Chinese cultural activities,56. (hold)on Sunday at the Garden of Serenity,a traditional Chinese garden in Santa Lucija,Malta.
The fair,jointly 57. (organize)by the China Cultural Centre in Malta and the Santa Lucija local council,offered visitors the opportunity to indulge in Chinese tea and cuisine,experience the art of calligraphy, 58. even try on Han Chinese clothing.
The event's highlight was the amazing dragon dances and martial arts by members from the Malta School of Wushu-Longgui,59. performances attracted many audiences.Tai Chi performance,traditional Chinese folk music,and popular songs also gained loud cheers and applause.
At the opening ceremony,Charmaine St John,mayor of Santa Lucija,said that the Garden of Serenity is “60. symbol of friendship between Malta and China."She noted that cultural integration has always been a proposition(主张)of the Maltese government,and 61. cooperation between the two sides should be based on 62. (equal)and mutual benefit in order to be sustainable.
One of the 63. (participant),12 year old Nathan Zammit,wrote his name in Chinese characters with a brush at the booth of the Confucius Institute at the University of Malta.He was excited 64. (experience) calligraphy and showed admiration for Chinese culture,65. not having visited China.
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第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假设你是红星中学高三学生李华。你的英国笔友Jim 所在的学校正在征集"智慧校园"方案，他打算参与 这项活动，来信询问你的建议。请你给Jim 回信，内容包括：
1、你的建议；
2、说明理由。
提示词：智慧校园 smart campus
注意：1、词数100左右；
2、开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jim,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Half a year ago,Li Mei's father received a notice from his company stating that he needed to work in Paris for two years.So her mother decided to move to Paris and asked Li Mei if she was willing to go with them.Despite having to leave her familiar surroundings,Li Mei didn't want to be separated from her parents.One month ago,the whole family relocated to the 13th arrondissement ( 区 )of Paris,and Li Mei successfully enrolled in a local high school.
Li Mei started her high school journey in the vibrant city of Paris.While she was eager to immerse herself in the new culture,some aspects of adapting proved to be more challenging than she had pictured in mind,especially when it came to something as personal as food.While her French classmates ate salads,Li Mei took out a package of steamed rice.During her school days,her lunch became a daily struggle.One Monday,one boy Pierre pointed at her lunch and whispered,"That looks strange!"Li Mei blushed and quietly ran out.
Over the following days,she refused the Chinese dishes her mother prepared and only bought sandwiches for lunch.Although she no longer received strange looks at school,she felt a little bit ashamed,hiding what she truly liked.
Everything changed when her history teacher,Mr.Dupont,launched a project "Food &Culture Week".Each student was to prepare a traditional dish and present its cultural significance.Li Mei hesitated-would anyone care about Chinese food here But she really wanted to have a try.After much thought and careful selection,she decided to go with a food item related to traditional Chinese festivals,as festivals always seem attractive.Moreover,since some traditional Chinese festivals have gained a certain degree of popularity in France,this would make it easier for her classmates to understand and accept the dish she planned to prepare.She returned home and shared the wonderful news with her parents.
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。
Li Mei devoted herself to preparing for the presentation.
The presentation day finally arrived.
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参考答案：
听力：
1-5.BABCB 6-10.ACCAC 11-15.BACBB 16-20.CABCB
阅读理解
21-23 CDD 24-27 BDBC 28-31.DABD 32-35 ABCA 36-40 GDAEF 完形填空：
41-45.BABAB 46-50.DACDA 51-55.CDDCB
语法填空：
56.was held 57.organized 58.and 59.whose 60.a
61.that 62.equality 63.participants 64.to experience 65.despite 书面表达：
应用文：
Dear Jim,
I'm excited to hear about your interest in the Smart Campus Initiative at your school,and I'd like to share my advice
You may consider proposing a digital smart canteen system which enables students to order their desired dishes and select their pick-up time in advance
This innovative method can help students save time during lunch,allowing them to collect their chosen meals at their convenience.Moreover,school kitchen staff can monitor food consumption accurately and adjust meal preparations based on actual orders so as to cut down on food waste.
I hope my suggestions can be of help to you.
续写：
范文一：
Li Mei devoted herself to preparing for the presentation.She chose sweet dumplings,a traditional
dish for Lantern Festival.Her mother taught her to make them-kneading glutinous rice flour,
wrapping black sesame filling,and shaping small round balls.Li Mei also searched materials
online,made a poster with pictures of sweet dumplings and Lantern Festival scenes,and wrote
notes about their meaning:reunion and good wishes.She practiced introducing the dish repeatedly, adjusting her pronunciation to make it clear for classmates.
The presentation day finally arrived.When Li Mei showed sweet dumplings and the poster,
classmates were curious.She explained their connection with Lantern Festival,how families
gather to eat them.After her speech,Pierre raised his hand,saying he once saw such dumplings in a festival event and wanted to taste.Li Mei shared her sweet dumplings,and everyone praised
their taste.Many classmates said they learned about Chinese food culture.Li Mei felt proud, realizing her favorite food could bridge cultures and she no longer needed to hide her love for Chinese dishes.
范文二
Li Mei devoted herself to preparing for the presentation.She settled on zongzi,the iconic sticky
rice dumplings of the Dragon Boat Festival,and spent the entire weekend collaborating with her
mother in the kitchen.They meticulously folded fresh bamboo leaves into neat triangles,filling
them with glutinous rice,red beans,and savory pork.Meanwhil,Li Mei crafted a vivid poster
featuring the Dragon Boat Festival and drafted a concise script to narrate the story ofQu Yuan,the patriotic poet behind the tradition.Each evening,she rehearsed her presentation,refining her tone and body language to convey confidence and clarity.
The presentation day finally arrived.Clutching a basket of steaming zongzi,Li Mei stepped to the front of the classroom,her heart pounding with a mix of nervousness and pride.She placed the
fragrant dumplings on the table and began her talk,her voice steady and engaging.When she
finished,the room erupted in warm applause.Her deskmate,Marie,was the first to step forward, taking a zongzi and savoring it."This is incredible!"she exclaimed.Soon,allher classmates
gathered around,eager to taste the food and learn more about Chinese culture.In that moment,Li Mei realized that food was not just sustenance,but a powerful bridge connecting diverse cultures and forging new friendships.
听力原文：
Text 1
M:Hi,Lucy,how's the "Green-School"project going
W:I have finished collecting plastic bottles-200 already piled behind the lab,But I still need to design the poster.
M:I'llrun to the store for extra-large rubbish bags while you draft it.
Text 2
W:Excuse me.Can I get back my money for my ticket I have to cancel my trip because I have something important to deal with.It is Train No.29 and will leave in four hours.
M:It is not too late.Pass your ticket to me,please.
Text 3
W:This is a song by my favorite band.
M:You like them too Oh,cool!I think they're brilliant,but hardly anyone's heard of them!Did you see them play in town last time
W:Of course!I've been to all their concerts! Text 4
M:Mario used to play the piano,didn't he
W:No,he didn't.He used to play the drum.
Text 5
M:Ava,remember to pick up our clothes at the dry cleaner on your way home.
W:Sure.And I'm going to stop by the grocery store.Is there anything you'd like to eat
M:It's up to you to decide.
Text 6
W:Hi.My family is having a holiday party today,and I'd like a fruit cake.
M:We have a menu with some different options.
W:Let's see.This one fits my budget.So I'll take this one with the strawberries on top.
M:Great,I'llpackage that up for you right away.Would you like me to write a custom message on it There's no extra charge.
W:No,thankyou.Just package it as is.
Text 7
W:I need a photographer for Sally's birthday.Any recommendations
M:Isn't she celebrating it this Friday I don't think it's possible to find one in a day.
W:She postponed the celebration for three days.
M:I see.Can Carmen help
W:No,she won't be back from Ireland until next Friday.I also asked my neighbor Sara.She is always busy with work.
M:Did you ask Helen
W:Great idea!She usually has time.
Text 8
W:Hello,sir.Welcome to Eurasia Associates.Do you have an appointment
M:I don't,sorry.I'm looking for Ms.Greenwell.Last month,she mentioned I should visit her office to negotiate the prices of our business deal.
W:I see.I have her schedule in front of me.But I’m afraid there aren't any appointments listed, nor any mention of visitors coming in this afternoon.
M:Sure.But is it possible to drop into her office after lunch
W:She's in the conference room giving a presentation to investors until 3:00 pm.May I take a message for her
M:Please mention that Tom from AC International stopped by.Here's my business card with my mobile number.I'm free for a chat on the phone any time today.And I can come back to the office anytime next week.
W:Will do,sir.Thanks for coming by.I'll deliver this message for you.
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W:Did you enjoy your stay with us,sir
M:Yes,very much.Now I need to get to the airport.I have a flight that leaves in about two hours. I heard you have a free airport bus service
W:Yes,we do.The next bus leaves in about half an hour.It takes about twenty-five minutes to get to the airport.
M:Fantastic.I'll just wait in the hallway.Will you please let me know when it will be leaving
W:Of course,sir.Oh,before you go,would you please settle the billfor your drink at our bar just now
M:Oh,sorry,I almost forgot.How much is it
W:Fifteen dollars and fifty cents.How would you like to pay
M:Credit card.And I'll need a receipt,please.
W:Okay.Would you like to sign the hotel guest book while you wait
M:Sure,I had a really good stay here.
W:Thank you again for staying with us.
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When I was 10,I was hospitalized at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St.Louis,Missouri for illness.They were testing me for a reason and the condition.I had to stay a couple of days and that involved getting shots and extensive tests.I was scared when my parents left,because I
believed they would give me shots while they were gone and not listen to me.I knew that as a
young person my opinion and fear meant nothing.The first night I went to bed and worried and cried the whole time.A nurse came in my room,sat down and read a book.I don't remember her name and never met her.Every time I woke up and saw she was still sitting there.She will never know how much that mattered and it has been 25 years later now.Just her caring about my
feelings and making me feel safe made a difference.