海淀区2006-2007学年高三年级第一学期期末练习英语试题[上学期]
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海淀区高三年级第一学期期末练习
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题，共115分）
第一部分：听力理解（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。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。
1．What are the speakers talking about?
A．A sofa. B．A survey. C．A magazine.
2．Where does the conversation take place?
A．In a park. B．In the street. C．In a store.
3．What does the woman mean?
A．She doesn’t feel like going out.
B．She would like to go for a walk.
C．She is worried about the rainy weather.
4．What is the man doing?
A．Offering help. B．Giving permission. C．Asking for suggestion.
5．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．They are preparing for a party
B．The woman will buy more plates.
C．The man won’t go to the party.
第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，共22.5分）
听下面6段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟时间阅读每小题，听完后。每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6．Who is Mike?
A．The speakers’ workmate. B．The speakers’ boss. C．The speakers’ father.
7．What are they talking about?
A．A job interview. B．The job layoffs. C．A new job opportunity.
8．How did they feel about the news?
A．Excited. B．Angry. C．Anxious.
听第7段材料，回答第9至10题。
9．What is the man going to do?
A．Employ a lawyer.
B．Buy a new parking permit.
C．Fight a parking ticket.
10．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man got the parking ticket before June, 2007.
B．The man will be put into prison if he goes to the traffic court.
C．The man will be satisfied if the fine is less than $ 40.
听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。
11．What can we learn about the speaker?
A．He likes sports.
B．He likes travelling.
C．He likes reading newspapers.
12．According to the speaker ,which Channel is for the weather report?
A．Channel 4. B．Channel 14. C．Channel 44.
听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13．Where does the conversation take place?
A．In a hotel. B．In a travel agency. C．In a company.
14．What are they talking about?
A．The man’s hobby. B．Tour information. C．Hotel service.
15．How many days ahead does the man need to book?
A．2 days. B．3 days. C．4 days.
听第10段材料，回答第16至18题。
16．What is the Big Game?
A．An important football game between schools.
B．An important football game between cities.
C．An important football game between states.
17．When will the game begin?
A．1 pm. B．2 pm. C．3 pm.
18．How will they go to the match?
A．By bus. B．By car. C．On foot.
听第11段材料，回答第19至20题。
19．Why did the speaker do some teaching work?
A．To make money. B．To feel useful. C．To help homeless women.
20．What do we know about the speaker from the passage?
A．She has a rewarding job and can make good money.
B．She had taught students voluntarily before.
C．She wants to realize the dream she had in college.
第二部分：知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.
A．however B．whatever C．whichever D．whenever
答案是B。
21．Mr. Green has 18-year-old daughter who has gift for singing—she has won two national prizes.
A．a; a B．an ;the C．an; a D．the ;a
22．When if she would request a rise ,the actress noted that money was not important.
A．asked B．being asked C．having asked D．asking
23．I’m interested in a one-bed room. Do you have any ?
A．convenient B．available C．possible D．personal
24．One can a lot of their language by playing with the native boys and girls.
A．do up B．set up C．pick up D．put up
25．Have you thought about to give her as a present?
A．what B．who C．which D．where
26．I him very well ,but I haven’t seen him this week.
A．have known B．had known C．know D．knew
27．—Are you going to leave now?
— you would prefer me to stay here.
A．When B．Although C．If D．Unless
28．In my mind, that famous university will be the only way to become a world-class writer.
A．attending B．attended C．attend D．having attended
29．A rainforest is usually found heavy rainfall is frequent.
A．there B．which C．because D．where
30．—Don’t you want to go to a karaoke bar with us?
—I wish I ,but I have an appointment.
A．may B．could C．can D．should
31．—Wow ,you look like a drowned rat! Didn’t you know there was a storm today?
—Yes ,I did , I didn’t realize it would rain cats and dogs today.
A．but B．and C．for D．so
32．You know ,I looking for a job for three months ,and this is my first interview.
A．am B．was C．will be D．have been
33．Wood does not conduct electricity; .
A．so does rubber B．nor does rubber
C．nor rubber does D．so rubber does
34．Have you heard the news the Chinese athletes won 165 gold medals at the 15th Asian Games?
A．whether B．what C．which D．that
35．With different kinds of measures taken, the zoo offers comfortable living conditions for the African lion to live his first winter in Tibet.
A．through B．on C．up D．for
第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The beginning of a Frank Sinatra song drifted across the dance floor and I knew my dad would call out and request that , which for most people is very 36 .
As he walked towards me to ask for the first 37 ,I could see there were 38 in his eyes .I grasped the side of my chair, 39 myself up with my arms ,and grabbed the two metal sticks which keep me 40 as I stood to take his hand.
It took all my will to 41 my own tears and inside a voice kept 42 : “Don’t fall over ,Martine.” We grabbed each other and in some way shuffled（穿梭）out a dance for the whole of the song.
For my dad ,it was a turning point. He had 43 his friends on his 70th birthday he would lead his daughter in the first dance, 44 he had done so many times before .Almost a year after the suicide bomb on the London Underground train which blew 45 both my legs above the knee ,I had managed to realize his 46 .Like so much that has happened over the last 12 months, there was something 47 about the moment.
Today, on July 1, as I face the first anniversary of the terrorist 48 ,I am preparing to leave the country for a while. I know I 49 be celebrating the fact that I am alive, 50 I do not feel able to remain in London for the event.
Psychologically, I am a different person. I am very body conscious. When I go out I am 51 that children will make fun of me on my artificial legs . In my wheelchair I cover my lower half with a blanket 52 what remains of my body draws 53 glances.
Despite my brave claims of what I would do when I left the hospital in March ,the reality is that I will 54 be able to do many things .I thought I would be able to wear my artificial legs all day ,to run ,to go out alone. But that is just not possible.
I keep asking myself, 55 does it become normal? Is this normal now?
36．A．believable B．difficult C．interesting D．simple
37．A．permission B．dance C．action D．time
38．A．smiles B．hopes C．tears D．sorrows
39．A．took B．carried C．raised D．turned
40．A．balanced B．supplied C．experienced D．equipped
41．A．keep up B．hold back C．put away D．send off
42．A．saying B．concluding C．ringing D．suggesting
43．A．persuaded B．permitted C．pleased D．promised
44．A．so B．but C．as D．while
45．A．away B．down C．over D．out
46．A．attempt B．effort C．decision D．dream
47．A．positive B．unreal C．pleasant D．true
48．A．attacks B．activities C．accidents D．situations
49．A．could B．should C．must D．might
50．A．and B．or C．but D．while
51．A．astonished B．guilty C．puzzled D．scared
52．A．in time B．on purpose C．in case D．in need
53．A．continuous B．steady C．angry D．curious
54．A．never B．seldom C．nearly D．almost
55．A．whether B．when C．why D．where
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe .When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow ,Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight ,stand tall,” he told himself.
After the war ,in 1947 ,he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country ,he was frightened about his future .Still ,he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants ,each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it ,why couldn’t he? “Stand straight ,stand tall,” he would remind himself.
Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street ,New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business ,but also a new language.
To his surprise ,the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months ,my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.
Stand straight and stand tall.
In later years , my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them , he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.
I am so proud to be one of those children . Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.
56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?
a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.
b. World War II broke out in Europe.
c. My grandfather went to America.
d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.
e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.
A．b, c, a ,d, e B．b, c,d ,e ,a C．b, c ,e , a ,d D．c, b ,e ,d ,a
57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.
B．My grandfather went to America by sea.
C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.
D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.
58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “ ”.
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed
B．God help those who help themselves
C．Stand straight ,stand tall
D．Practice makes perfect
59．It can be concluded that .
A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships
B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate
C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman
D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations
B
You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs ,then it’s likely you will burn out , or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anything back ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.
The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind ,loving ,generous ,inspirational ,peaceful ,wise and even powerful .By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.
Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship ,achievement ,support , being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.
When you make a commitment to live by your being values ,it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems ,you could choose to think and act like a calm person . A calm person might go for a walk ,meditate（沉思）, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.
When you choose to act on your values , you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce（加强）your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.
60．The main purpose of this passage is to .
A．persuade the readers to make a commitment
B．explain to the readers what personal values are
C．inform the readers how to be truly happy
D．instruct the readers how to make wise choices
61．According to the text ,living by your being values ,you would .
A．gain a lot of power B．form positive personality
C．seek all human virtues D．fill your own needs
62．The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means .
A．a feeling of emptiness B．an absence of one’s mind
C．a break of continuity D．a state of confusion
63．What can be inferred from the text?
A．Having values are better than being values.
B．A calm person does not choose to complain.
C．The way other people think of you decides who you are.
D．A responsible person does not care about financial security.
C
The words “timetable” and “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit（呕吐物）. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver . It is up to you to learn how to develop a schedule that meets your needs .Change it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.
A good timetable should make every hour count—every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.
The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough ,but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.
Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates（减弱）. After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.
64．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Advantages of starting a timetable B．Keep to it ,and you will succeed
C．Make a schedule ,and follow it D．Learn to love your timetable
65．What does Paragraph 2 talk about?
A．Tips for making a schedule. B．Significance of a scientific timetable.
C．Requirements for making a timetable. D．Importance of following one’s schedule.
66．The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that .
A．it can be changed B．it is flexible
C．it is of many periods D．it can save our time
67．From this passage ,we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, we’d better .
A．shift subjects and use different methods regularly
B．devote to the same material continuously
C．turn to teachers for help if necessary
D．have a break every thirty minutes
D
The decision to enter F1 and compete at the highest level of motorsport was an intended move by Toyota, the world’s third largest auto manufacturer ,to further challenge its own capabilities. By going head-to-head with the industry’s top performers on the world’s premier racing stage ,the Japanese giant was setting itself a huge task. A sport with an enormous international following, the risks of entering the F1 arena are high—but there are rich rewards for those who succeed .Besides being a showcase for state-of-the-art technology, the intense competition in this most demanding of racing disciplines leaves no room for self-satisfaction. More importantly, it fosters（培养）the kind of forward-thinking team spirit that Toyota is seeking.
While F1 benefited greatly from the added prestige of having such a distinguished newcomer among its competitors ,the demands placed on Panasonic Toyota Racing last year revealed the shortcomings of not having enough experience as a team .Mistakes were made and valuable lessons were learned ,among which was the fundamental truth: “To stand still in F1 is to go backwards.”
With the past in mind ,preparations for the 2003 season included sweeping changes on both the technical and personnel（人事的）sides. The management at Toyota Motorsport GmbH was restructured , with John Howett moving from Toyota Motor Marketing Europe to become President ,thus enabling the company founder , Ove Andersson ,more time to concentrate on the operation of the race team at the track .Andersson’s value as an inspirational leader was one of the team’s biggest assets（财富）in 2002.
68．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．To go backwards ,Toyota has to stand still.
B．If Toyota doesn’t make improvements ,they will fall behind.
C．Keeping calm will help go forward.
D．In order to keep up with other teams ,Toyota has to stand still.
69．We can learn from the passage that .
A．Toyota entered F1 to enlarge its market.
B．Entering F1 is low risk but rich rewarding.
C．Toyota team has always been experienced.
D．Toyota made good preparations for the 2003 season.
70．What will the next paragraph talk about if the passage goes on?
A．Preparations for the 2003 season.
B．The value of Ove Andersson.
C．How to improve the European market.
D．Changes on technical side.
E
The oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback .Modern holistic medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient ,not just the disease .It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness .The most important influences on today’s holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health.
Holistic medicine usually combines diet ,physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage（按摩）and acupuncture（针炙）.Herbal treatment ,a practice of treating illness by using plants, is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Homeopathy（顺势疗法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA .Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann bescribed how very tiny doses（剂量）of a drug had an effect on his patients .According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted（稀释）,the stronger its effects .The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable treatment.
Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine. They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs. Transcendental meditation（超脱静坐）is one of the best known of these techniques .People repeat words inside their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.
The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient ,not just the disease .Life-style,emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a person’s health . Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet , exercise and fresh air ,all of which contribute to health .Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments ,so that their patients can choose a combination of treatments that suits them. One problem with holistic medicine is that it is difficult for people to be sure a doctor is reliable. To solve this ,many countries want alternative doctors to form professional bodies.
71．Modern holistic medicine centers upon .
A．curing a disease B．herbal treatment
C．continuous development D．keeping patients healthy
72．Which of the following does NOT belong to holistic medicine?
A．massage B．meditation
C．a balanced diet D．a knee operation
73．The principle of homeopathy is that .
A．the large doses of medicine that will not be harmful will take better effect
B．the disease will be cured sooner by taking larger doses of medicine
C．a small thinner dose of medicine will be more effective
D．the doses of medicine depend on how serious the illness is
74．Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?
A．Holistic Medicine B．Traditional Medicine Returns
C．History of Medicine D．Combination of Treatments Works
75．What can we infer from the passage?
A．Relaxation is the key of holistic treatment.
B．Holistic medicine needs to become more trustworthy.
C．Holistic treatment is more beneficial than traditional treatments.
D．Holistic medicine will become the most welcome treatment soon.
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 情景作文（20分）
假如你是李华，一位17岁的女孩，英语成绩非常突出，有两年英语家教的经验，现在是学校“爱心俱乐部”的成员，认为志愿工作能够使人树立信心，培养良好的交际技能。看到下面这则招聘信息，你愿意利用这次机会，为需要帮助的儿童献出自己的微薄之力，同时增长见识，了解社会。
请根据所给中、英文提示完成下面的英文邮件。
注意：1．词数不少于60。
2．邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示词：tutor家教
Dear Student Union,
I have just read the ad on the school bulletin and the moment I saw it I took an interest in becoming one of the volunteer English teachers of the five. Now I’m writing here to apply for this opportunity.
I’d appreciate it so much if you could possibly consider my application. I’m looking forward to your early reply and please email me at lihua @ yahoo. Com.cn.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 开放作文（15分）
请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。
In your English class ,the teacher shows you the following picture and asks the class to discuss it .Your classmates have different understandings. Look at the picture carefully and tell your classmates how you understand it.
参考答案
选择题答案
第一、二、三部分（Key to 1—75）
1~5 CCBCA 6~10ABCCA 11~15CCABA 16~20ACABC
21~25 CABCA 26~30 CDADB 31~35ADBDA 36~40DBCCA
41~45BADCA 46~50DBABC 51~55DCDAB
56~60BCCAC 61~65BABCA 66~70DABDD 71~75DDCAB
书面表达参考答案
Possible Versions:
情景作文
Dear Student Union,
I have just read the ad on the school bulletin and the moment I saw it I took an interest in becoming one of the volunteer English teachers of the five. Now I’m writing here to apply for this opportunity.
I am Li Hua ,a girl of 17 ,and I have a good command of English . For two years I have been tutoring two primary school kids in English .Presently I work as a member of Loving Heart Club in our school. Voluntary work has helped me build confidence and good communication skills.
In my opinion, being a volunteer teacher at the SOS village is obviously more than just teaching; furthermore ,it is helpful to broaden our horizon and improve our understanding of the world. That’s why I’d like very much to take this opportunity and make the most of my special talents and interests .By helping those kids ,I feel I can make a big difference to their future and make a small contribution to society.
I’d appreciate it so much if you could possibly consider my application. I’m looking forward to your early reply and please email me at lihua @ yahoo.com.cn .
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
开放作文
After seeing the picture ,I feel just as confused as the bees . The reason why there is no honey is that the flowers are all artificial ones. To my understanding there might be at least two causes. Perhaps plants and flowers have all died from pollution and now there are only artificial substitutes. Of course the bees cannot find the honey .As another possible cause ,people have designed those flowers in order to beautify the living environment . Consequently ,the bees take those flowers as real ones by mistake .We can learn from the picture that it is probably best to be aware of the superficial phenomenon around us and learn to distinguish fact from fiction.
附：听力录音原文
Text 1
M：Hey Jane. Have you seen that magazine Mom left on the sofa?
W：Yeah, I’m reading it right now. There’s a great survey in here.
Text 2
M：Excuse me .I’m looking for a basketball. Where can I find sporting goods?
W：Sporting goods is on the second floor, right next to the lift.
M：Thanks very much.
Text 3
M：Why don’t we go out for a walk?
W：I think it’s going to rain. Let’s bring an umbrella just in case.
Text 4
M：I was thinking of dividing up two of the larger offices into four smaller offices. What do you think about that?
W：Well, it seems to me that doing that would only solve part of the problem .Have you considered changing the conference room into offices?
Text 5
M：I brought some extra plates from home for the class party.
W：But I bought some last week .I told you.
Text 6
M：So ,have you heard the news?
W：No ,what’s up?
M：I just heard that the company is planning to lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months.
W：You’re kidding ! I knew they were looking for some way to cut costs with the lower profits this quarter ,but I didn’t think that they would start laying people off.
M：Yeah, it’s hard to believe. That’ll be hundreds of people losing their jobs. It’s not just the salary. It means losing benefits ,too. You know ,I hope it’s not going to be Mike. With three kids and a wife who’s sick ,that would really be a blow.
W：When will we know who is getting fired?
M：I don’t know if we’ll get any warning. If I hear anything else, I’ll let you know.
W：Thanks .I’ll do the same.
Text 7
W：Hey, where are you going?
M：I’m going to traffic court. I got a parking ticket and I’m going to fight it.
W：How much was the fine?
M：It was only $ 40. But it’s not the money; it’s the principle of the thing.
W：Why? Weren’t you parked illegally?
M：No, I wasn’t .The street I live on has metered parking from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. After 6, you can park there with a permit .Well ,I parked my car at 7:30 pm and my permit is good until June 2007. But ,I still got a ticket.
W：Well ,it sounds like you have a good case .Are you representing yourself or did you hire a lawyer?
M：I’m going there by myself. Wish me luck.
W：Good luck. If the judge locks you away ,I promise to visit you in prison.
M：Thanks a lot . I’ll remember that.
Text 8
I’m a news junkie .I like to read two newspapers every day. I don’t just look at the headlines. I read most of the stories. I like the political news, the business news ,the editorials ,and the entertainment news. The only things I don’t usually read are the sports pages and the classified ads. I also try to catch the local TV news each day. There are four channels I can get news from .I like to watch Channel 14 for the news reporting ,but I like the weather report on Channel 44 mainly because the reporter is not only good ,she’s beautiful! When I said I was a news junkie ,I wasn’t joking. When I travel to other countries, the first thing I do is look for an English-language newspaper. Then ,I can relax!
Text 9
M：Hi, is this where I can get information on tours?
W：Yes ,I can help you with that . What type of tour are you thinking about? There are some great city tours that are one-day or two-day overnight.
M：I think I’m interested in a hiking trip to the mountains. I’m big on nature. Are the overnight trips expensive?
W：Not at all. They are very reasonably priced ,starting at $ 96 and up.
M：Do I need to book ahead?
W：Yes ,this company requires that you book 48 hours ahead.
M：Great. Can I book that here at the hotel tour desk ,or do I call the company directly?
W：I can book that for you .Just stop by when you’ve made a decision and I’ll take care of it for you .
M：That’s great .Thanks a lot for your help.
Text 10
M：Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see.
W：Yeah! It’s been a while .I’m doing alright. What about you?
M：Great! I’m excited about the Big Game this weekend .Are you going?
W：Uh, no. What Big Game?
M：Are you kidding? This is the biggest football game of the season! And we’re playing against one of the best school teams in the state, so it’s going to be really exciting.
W：Wow, that sounds like fun! Who are you going with?
M：A big group of friends… Hey, you know what? One of my friends has to go out of town this weekend and he won’t be able to make it to game ,so I have an extra ticket .You want to join us?
W：Sure , I would love to go !I’ve never been to one of our school’s football games before.
M：Great ! There’s a bus picking students up in front of the teaching building at 1 pm. The game begins 2 hours later.
W：Sounds like a plan! Thanks for giving me the extra ticket .I’ll arrive half an hour earlier.
M：Alright ,see you!
Text 11
Some people say that it’s your duty to “give back” to your community .That’s true .But for me , I want to do some volunteer work so that I can feel useful .I’ve been working at the same job for years and it’s not at all rewarding .Yes ,I make good money ,but I never feel like I’m doing any good in the world.
When I was in college, I had dreams of changing the world. I wanted to work in a non-profit organization that helped women and children in need. I’ve begun to think again about this dream and thought I might take the first step of doing some volunteering. Then, I can see if I like that kind of work and make some hard decisions.
I called an organization that helped homeless children. I told them about my education and experience, and they said they could use someone like me to do some teaching work. I filled out an application and was fingerprinted for a background check. A few weeks later ,I met my student and I taught her for the first time. It was a great experience. I wish I had done it earlier!
英 语
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共150分。考试时间120分钟。
第I卷（选择题，共115分）
第一部分：听力理解（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。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。
1．What are the speakers talking about?
A．A sofa. B．A survey. C．A magazine.
2．Where does the conversation take place?
A．In a park. B．In the street. C．In a store.
3．What does the woman mean?
A．She doesn’t feel like going out.
B．She would like to go for a walk.
C．She is worried about the rainy weather.
4．What is the man doing?
A．Offering help. B．Giving permission. C．Asking for suggestion.
5．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．They are preparing for a party
B．The woman will buy more plates.
C．The man won’t go to the party.
第二节 （共15小题；每题1.5分，共22.5分）
听下面6段对话或独白，每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟时间阅读每小题，听完后。每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6．Who is Mike?
A．The speakers’ workmate. B．The speakers’ boss. C．The speakers’ father.
7．What are they talking about?
A．A job interview. B．The job layoffs. C．A new job opportunity.
8．How did they feel about the news?
A．Excited. B．Angry. C．Anxious.
听第7段材料，回答第9至10题。
9．What is the man going to do?
A．Employ a lawyer.
B．Buy a new parking permit.
C．Fight a parking ticket.
10．What can we learn from the conversation?
A．The man got the parking ticket before June, 2007.
B．The man will be put into prison if he goes to the traffic court.
C．The man will be satisfied if the fine is less than $ 40.
听第8段材料，回答第11至12题。
11．What can we learn about the speaker?
A．He likes sports.
B．He likes travelling.
C．He likes reading newspapers.
12．According to the speaker ,which Channel is for the weather report?
A．Channel 4. B．Channel 14. C．Channel 44.
听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。
13．Where does the conversation take place?
A．In a hotel. B．In a travel agency. C．In a company.
14．What are they talking about?
A．The man’s hobby. B．Tour information. C．Hotel service.
15．How many days ahead does the man need to book?
A．2 days. B．3 days. C．4 days.
听第10段材料，回答第16至18题。
16．What is the Big Game?
A．An important football game between schools.
B．An important football game between cities.
C．An important football game between states.
17．When will the game begin?
A．1 pm. B．2 pm. C．3 pm.
18．How will they go to the match?
A．By bus. B．By car. C．On foot.
听第11段材料，回答第19至20题。
19．Why did the speaker do some teaching work?
A．To make money. B．To feel useful. C．To help homeless women.
20．What do we know about the speaker from the passage?
A．She has a rewarding job and can make good money.
B．She had taught students voluntarily before.
C．She wants to realize the dream she had in college.
第二部分：知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）
第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
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。
例：It is generally considered unwise to give a child he or she wants.
A．however B．whatever C．whichever D．whenever
答案是B。
21．Mr. Green has 18-year-old daughter who has gift for singing—she has won two national prizes.
A．a; a B．an ;the C．an; a D．the ;a
22．When if she would request a rise ,the actress noted that money was not important.
A．asked B．being asked C．having asked D．asking
23．I’m interested in a one-bed room. Do you have any ?
A．convenient B．available C．possible D．personal
24．One can a lot of their language by playing with the native boys and girls.
A．do up B．set up C．pick up D．put up
25．Have you thought about to give her as a present?
A．what B．who C．which D．where
26．I him very well ,but I haven’t seen him this week.
A．have known B．had known C．know D．knew
27．—Are you going to leave now?
— you would prefer me to stay here.
A．When B．Although C．If D．Unless
28．In my mind, that famous university will be the only way to become a world-class writer.
A．attending B．attended C．attend D．having attended
29．A rainforest is usually found heavy rainfall is frequent.
A．there B．which C．because D．where
30．—Don’t you want to go to a karaoke bar with us?
—I wish I ,but I have an appointment.
A．may B．could C．can D．should
31．—Wow ,you look like a drowned rat! Didn’t you know there was a storm today?
—Yes ,I did , I didn’t realize it would rain cats and dogs today.
A．but B．and C．for D．so
32．You know ,I looking for a job for three months ,and this is my first interview.
A．am B．was C．will be D．have been
33．Wood does not conduct electricity; .
A．so does rubber B．nor does rubber
C．nor rubber does D．so rubber does
34．Have you heard the news the Chinese athletes won 165 gold medals at the 15th Asian Games?
A．whether B．what C．which D．that
35．With different kinds of measures taken, the zoo offers comfortable living conditions for the African lion to live his first winter in Tibet.
A．through B．on C．up D．for
第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
The beginning of a Frank Sinatra song drifted across the dance floor and I knew my dad would call out and request that , which for most people is very 36 .
As he walked towards me to ask for the first 37 ,I could see there were 38 in his eyes .I grasped the side of my chair, 39 myself up with my arms ,and grabbed the two metal sticks which keep me 40 as I stood to take his hand.
It took all my will to 41 my own tears and inside a voice kept 42 : “Don’t fall over ,Martine.” We grabbed each other and in some way shuffled（穿梭）out a dance for the whole of the song.
For my dad ,it was a turning point. He had 43 his friends on his 70th birthday he would lead his daughter in the first dance, 44 he had done so many times before .Almost a year after the suicide bomb on the London Underground train which blew 45 both my legs above the knee ,I had managed to realize his 46 .Like so much that has happened over the last 12 months, there was something 47 about the moment.
Today, on July 1, as I face the first anniversary of the terrorist 48 ,I am preparing to leave the country for a while. I know I 49 be celebrating the fact that I am alive, 50 I do not feel able to remain in London for the event.
Psychologically, I am a different person. I am very body conscious. When I go out I am 51 that children will make fun of me on my artificial legs . In my wheelchair I cover my lower half with a blanket 52 what remains of my body draws 53 glances.
Despite my brave claims of what I would do when I left the hospital in March ,the reality is that I will 54 be able to do many things .I thought I would be able to wear my artificial legs all day ,to run ,to go out alone. But that is just not possible.
I keep asking myself, 55 does it become normal? Is this normal now?
36．A．believable B．difficult C．interesting D．simple
37．A．permission B．dance C．action D．time
38．A．smiles B．hopes C．tears D．sorrows
39．A．took B．carried C．raised D．turned
40．A．balanced B．supplied C．experienced D．equipped
41．A．keep up B．hold back C．put away D．send off
42．A．saying B．concluding C．ringing D．suggesting
43．A．persuaded B．permitted C．pleased D．promised
44．A．so B．but C．as D．while
45．A．away B．down C．over D．out
46．A．attempt B．effort C．decision D．dream
47．A．positive B．unreal C．pleasant D．true
48．A．attacks B．activities C．accidents D．situations
49．A．could B．should C．must D．might
50．A．and B．or C．but D．while
51．A．astonished B．guilty C．puzzled D．scared
52．A．in time B．on purpose C．in case D．in need
53．A．continuous B．steady C．angry D．curious
54．A．never B．seldom C．nearly D．almost
55．A．whether B．when C．why D．where
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项
A
My grandfather grew up in war-torn Europe .When German soldiers occupied his hometown ,the thriving city of Tarow ,Poland, he refused to obey them and eventually joined the Soviet army to fight for his country’s freedom . “Stand straight ,stand tall,” he told himself.
After the war ,in 1947 ,he boarded a boat for Manhattan. He was hungry and suffering from seasickness. All alone in a new country ,he was frightened about his future .Still ,he marched head-on into the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York . Soon he met other European immigrants ,each of them trying to find his or her own way .If they could do it ,why couldn’t he? “Stand straight ,stand tall,” he would remind himself.
Thanks to the help of a loyal and trusting friend, my grandfather gained a jewelry booth on Canal Street ,New York City .He once told me how nervous he was on that first day of work. He was not only trying to learn this tough new business ,but also a new language.
To his surprise ,the men in neighboring booths—who could have taken advantage of him—offered their help and advice. Within months ,my grandfather was commanding his spot behind the counter, selling diamonds and cultured pearls as if he’d been doing it his whole life.
Stand straight and stand tall.
In later years , my grandfather would take both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings. As he stood with each of them , he thought about their new beginnings, and of the adventures and journeys they would experience together .He also thought about the children who would one day carry on his family name.
I am so proud to be one of those children . Listening to my grandfather’s remarkable experiences has changed the way I view my own life.
56．Which is the correct order of the things that happened in the passage?
a. My grandfather took both my mother and her sister down the aisle at their weddings.
b. World War II broke out in Europe.
c. My grandfather went to America.
d. My grandfather began to run his diamond business.
e. The men in neighboring booths helped him.
A．b, c, a ,d, e B．b, c,d ,e ,a C．b, c ,e , a ,d D．c, b ,e ,d ,a
57．Which is NOT true according to the passage?
A．My grandfather was a soldier during World War II.
B．My grandfather went to America by sea.
C．My grandfather had been doing a jewelry business his whole life.
D．My grandfather ran his business successfully.
58．Grandpa probably inspired his grandchildren in time of trouble by saying “ ”.
A．A friend in need is a friend indeed
B．God help those who help themselves
C．Stand straight ,stand tall
D．Practice makes perfect
59．It can be concluded that .
A．Grandpa never lost heart in time of hardships
B．Grandpa never threw doubt upon his fate
C．Grandpa was born to be a businessman
D．Grandpa didn’t live up to his friend’s expectations
B
You feel happiest when you create a healthy balance between giving and receiving. If you give and give without making time to fill your own needs ,then it’s likely you will burn out , or feel upset .When you take and take without giving anything back ,you never feel fulfilled, so you are always searching for ways to fill the void in your life.
The way to create a healthy balance between giving and receiving is to know and then live by your values .I break values up into two groups which I call being and having values. Your being values are the character traits of the ideal person you would like to be. I suggest to my clients that they choose three being values that they are willing to make a commitment to live by. An example of some being values are: kind ,loving ,generous ,inspirational ,peaceful ,wise and even powerful .By acting on these values you give to others through your actions and you inspire others by being a positive role model. Mastering being these character traits becomes your life purpose.
Your having values are the feelings you need to create in order to be happy. These could be companionship ,achievement ,support , being valued or financial security. This is what you receive. You take responsibility for filling your own needs by taking steps to create these feelings and conditions in your life.
When you make a commitment to live by your being values ,it becomes easier to make conscious choices rather than reactionary ones. If your usual pattern is to talk about your problems ,you could choose to think and act like a calm person . A calm person might go for a walk ,meditate（沉思）, or set a time limit before responding. If your usual pattern is to worry, you could choose to act like a responsible or wise person. In other words, you would act like the person you choose to be—this is the key to personal power.
When you choose to act on your values , you not only feel good about yourself, you reinforce（加强）your chosen beliefs. Over time acting in this way changes how you see the world, and in turn the way other people think of you.
60．The main purpose of this passage is to .
A．persuade the readers to make a commitment
B．explain to the readers what personal values are
C．inform the readers how to be truly happy
D．instruct the readers how to make wise choices
61．According to the text ,living by your being values ,you would .
A．gain a lot of power B．form positive personality
C．seek all human virtues D．fill your own needs
62．The underlined word “void” in Paragraph 1 means .
A．a feeling of emptiness B．an absence of one’s mind
C．a break of continuity D．a state of confusion
63．What can be inferred from the text?
A．Having values are better than being values.
B．A calm person does not choose to complain.
C．The way other people think of you decides who you are.
D．A responsible person does not care about financial security.
C
The words “timetable” and “schedule” make most final year students want to eat their own vomit（呕吐物）. Unfortunately, the harsh reality is that final year students must develop a timetable. If you don’t have a schedule or plan for studying ,you will have no way of allocating your valuable time when the unexpected arises. A well-thought-out timetable can be a lifesaver . It is up to you to learn how to develop a schedule that meets your needs .Change it if necessary ,but most important ,follow it . All timetables should be made with the idea that they can be changed. A good one will keep you from wandering off course.
A good timetable should make every hour count—every class ,social event and other activity you engage in .You must focus on the other “free time” available and how you will use it .Make a weekly schedule and divided each day into one-hour increments .Indicate times for classes ,socializing ,and work time. Also block off a period for sleeping every day. In the precious hours left over ,plan time for study .This gives you a rough road map of the time available. Of course ,you can change your schedule as circumstances need.
The timetable you develop should guide you in how to distribute the available time in the most productive manner .Sticking to your schedule can be tough ,but don’t dribble away valuable time. Avoiding study is the easiest thing in the world .It is up to you to follow the schedule you’ve prepared .A good deal of your success in high school and with any future study depends on this simple truth.
Remember ,there is a learning curve. You learn the most in the first 30 minutes of study; after that ,it progressively deteriorates（减弱）. After four or five hours of studying the same material in the same way, you are learning virtually nothing. The solution is to keep switching subjects and study styles.
64．What is the best title of the passage?
A．Advantages of starting a timetable B．Keep to it ,and you will succeed
C．Make a schedule ,and follow it D．Learn to love your timetable
65．What does Paragraph 2 talk about?
A．Tips for making a schedule. B．Significance of a scientific timetable.
C．Requirements for making a timetable. D．Importance of following one’s schedule.
66．The following are characteristics of a good timetable EXCEPT that .
A．it can be changed B．it is flexible
C．it is of many periods D．it can save our time
67．From this passage ,we can learn if we wish to achieve high learning efficiency, we’d better .
A．shift subjects and use different methods regularly
B．devote to the same material continuously
C．turn to teachers for help if necessary
D．have a break every thirty minutes
D
The decision to enter F1 and compete at the highest level of motorsport was an intended move by Toyota, the world’s third largest auto manufacturer ,to further challenge its own capabilities. By going head-to-head with the industry’s top performers on the world’s premier racing stage ,the Japanese giant was setting itself a huge task. A sport with an enormous international following, the risks of entering the F1 arena are high—but there are rich rewards for those who succeed .Besides being a showcase for state-of-the-art technology, the intense competition in this most demanding of racing disciplines leaves no room for self-satisfaction. More importantly, it fosters（培养）the kind of forward-thinking team spirit that Toyota is seeking.
While F1 benefited greatly from the added prestige of having such a distinguished newcomer among its competitors ,the demands placed on Panasonic Toyota Racing last year revealed the shortcomings of not having enough experience as a team .Mistakes were made and valuable lessons were learned ,among which was the fundamental truth: “To stand still in F1 is to go backwards.”
With the past in mind ,preparations for the 2003 season included sweeping changes on both the technical and personnel（人事的）sides. The management at Toyota Motorsport GmbH was restructured , with John Howett moving from Toyota Motor Marketing Europe to become President ,thus enabling the company founder , Ove Andersson ,more time to concentrate on the operation of the race team at the track .Andersson’s value as an inspirational leader was one of the team’s biggest assets（财富）in 2002.
68．What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A．To go backwards ,Toyota has to stand still.
B．If Toyota doesn’t make improvements ,they will fall behind.
C．Keeping calm will help go forward.
D．In order to keep up with other teams ,Toyota has to stand still.
69．We can learn from the passage that .
A．Toyota entered F1 to enlarge its market.
B．Entering F1 is low risk but rich rewarding.
C．Toyota team has always been experienced.
D．Toyota made good preparations for the 2003 season.
70．What will the next paragraph talk about if the passage goes on?
A．Preparations for the 2003 season.
B．The value of Ove Andersson.
C．How to improve the European market.
D．Changes on technical side.
E
The oldest forms of medicine are enjoying a comeback .Modern holistic medicine is an approach that treats the whole patient ,not just the disease .It is a way to maintain good health rather than cure illness .The most important influences on today’s holistic medicine are ancient Chinese medicine and Indian Ayurvedic medicine, both of which promoted whole body health.
Holistic medicine usually combines diet ,physical exercise and meditation, together with other alternative techniques such as massage（按摩）and acupuncture（针炙）.Herbal treatment ,a practice of treating illness by using plants, is influenced by the writings of Culpeper as well as Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. Homeopathy（顺势疗法）is one of the forms of holistic medicine which is widely practiced in Europe and the USA .Homeopathy began in Germany in the early 1800s, when Samuel Hahnemann bescribed how very tiny doses（剂量）of a drug had an effect on his patients .According to Hahnemann, the more the drug was diluted（稀释）,the stronger its effects .The substance selected would produce similar effects to the disease itself if given in large doses. In the UK homeopathy is regarded as a non-traditional but just about acceptable treatment.
Meditation and contemplation have an important role in holistic medicine. They were brought to Europe by Indian teachers who combined Indian Ayurvedic medicine with Western beliefs. Transcendental meditation（超脱静坐）is one of the best known of these techniques .People repeat words inside their head to reach a state of deep relaxation.
The holistic movement has made many doctors look at the whole patient ,not just the disease .Life-style,emotional problems and diet are just some of the factors that can affect a person’s health . Holistic medicine emphasizes good diet , exercise and fresh air ,all of which contribute to health .Some clinics now offer holistic medicine along with traditional treatments ,so that their patients can choose a combination of treatments that suits them. One problem with holistic medicine is that it is difficult for people to be sure a doctor is reliable. To solve this ,many countries want alternative doctors to form professional bodies.
71．Modern holistic medicine centers upon .
A．curing a disease B．herbal treatment
C．continuous development D．keeping patients healthy
72．Which of the following does NOT belong to holistic medicine?
A．massage B．meditation
C．a balanced diet D．a knee operation
73．The principle of homeopathy is that .
A．the large doses of medicine that will not be harmful will take better effect
B．the disease will be cured sooner by taking larger doses of medicine
C．a small thinner dose of medicine will be more effective
D．the doses of medicine depend on how serious the illness is
74．Which of the following titles best sums up the passage?
A．Holistic Medicine B．Traditional Medicine Returns
C．History of Medicine D．Combination of Treatments Works
75．What can we infer from the passage?
A．Relaxation is the key of holistic treatment.
B．Holistic medicine needs to become more trustworthy.
C．Holistic treatment is more beneficial than traditional treatments.
D．Holistic medicine will become the most welcome treatment soon.
第Ⅱ卷（共35分）
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 情景作文（20分）
假如你是李华，一位17岁的女孩，英语成绩非常突出，有两年英语家教的经验，现在是学校“爱心俱乐部”的成员，认为志愿工作能够使人树立信心，培养良好的交际技能。看到下面这则招聘信息，你愿意利用这次机会，为需要帮助的儿童献出自己的微薄之力，同时增长见识，了解社会。
请根据所给中、英文提示完成下面的英文邮件。
注意：1．词数不少于60。
2．邮件开头和结尾已为你写好。
3．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示词：tutor家教
Dear Student Union,
I have just read the ad on the school bulletin and the moment I saw it I took an interest in becoming one of the volunteer English teachers of the five. Now I’m writing here to apply for this opportunity.
I’d appreciate it so much if you could possibly consider my application. I’m looking forward to your early reply and please email me at lihua @ yahoo. Com.cn.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
第二节 开放作文（15分）
请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。
In your English class ,the teacher shows you the following picture and asks the class to discuss it .Your classmates have different understandings. Look at the picture carefully and tell your classmates how you understand it.
参考答案
选择题答案
第一、二、三部分（Key to 1—75）
1~5 CCBCA 6~10ABCCA 11~15CCABA 16~20ACABC
21~25 CABCA 26~30 CDADB 31~35ADBDA 36~40DBCCA
41~45BADCA 46~50DBABC 51~55DCDAB
56~60BCCAC 61~65BABCA 66~70DABDD 71~75DDCAB
书面表达参考答案
Possible Versions:
情景作文
Dear Student Union,
I have just read the ad on the school bulletin and the moment I saw it I took an interest in becoming one of the volunteer English teachers of the five. Now I’m writing here to apply for this opportunity.
I am Li Hua ,a girl of 17 ,and I have a good command of English . For two years I have been tutoring two primary school kids in English .Presently I work as a member of Loving Heart Club in our school. Voluntary work has helped me build confidence and good communication skills.
In my opinion, being a volunteer teacher at the SOS village is obviously more than just teaching; furthermore ,it is helpful to broaden our horizon and improve our understanding of the world. That’s why I’d like very much to take this opportunity and make the most of my special talents and interests .By helping those kids ,I feel I can make a big difference to their future and make a small contribution to society.
I’d appreciate it so much if you could possibly consider my application. I’m looking forward to your early reply and please email me at lihua @ yahoo.com.cn .
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
开放作文
After seeing the picture ,I feel just as confused as the bees . The reason why there is no honey is that the flowers are all artificial ones. To my understanding there might be at least two causes. Perhaps plants and flowers have all died from pollution and now there are only artificial substitutes. Of course the bees cannot find the honey .As another possible cause ,people have designed those flowers in order to beautify the living environment . Consequently ,the bees take those flowers as real ones by mistake .We can learn from the picture that it is probably best to be aware of the superficial phenomenon around us and learn to distinguish fact from fiction.
附：听力录音原文
Text 1
M：Hey Jane. Have you seen that magazine Mom left on the sofa?
W：Yeah, I’m reading it right now. There’s a great survey in here.
Text 2
M：Excuse me .I’m looking for a basketball. Where can I find sporting goods?
W：Sporting goods is on the second floor, right next to the lift.
M：Thanks very much.
Text 3
M：Why don’t we go out for a walk?
W：I think it’s going to rain. Let’s bring an umbrella just in case.
Text 4
M：I was thinking of dividing up two of the larger offices into four smaller offices. What do you think about that?
W：Well, it seems to me that doing that would only solve part of the problem .Have you considered changing the conference room into offices?
Text 5
M：I brought some extra plates from home for the class party.
W：But I bought some last week .I told you.
Text 6
M：So ,have you heard the news?
W：No ,what’s up?
M：I just heard that the company is planning to lay off 20 percent of the employees in the next two months.
W：You’re kidding ! I knew they were looking for some way to cut costs with the lower profits this quarter ,but I didn’t think that they would start laying people off.
M：Yeah, it’s hard to believe. That’ll be hundreds of people losing their jobs. It’s not just the salary. It means losing benefits ,too. You know ,I hope it’s not going to be Mike. With three kids and a wife who’s sick ,that would really be a blow.
W：When will we know who is getting fired?
M：I don’t know if we’ll get any warning. If I hear anything else, I’ll let you know.
W：Thanks .I’ll do the same.
Text 7
W：Hey, where are you going?
M：I’m going to traffic court. I got a parking ticket and I’m going to fight it.
W：How much was the fine?
M：It was only $ 40. But it’s not the money; it’s the principle of the thing.
W：Why? Weren’t you parked illegally?
M：No, I wasn’t .The street I live on has metered parking from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. After 6, you can park there with a permit .Well ,I parked my car at 7:30 pm and my permit is good until June 2007. But ,I still got a ticket.
W：Well ,it sounds like you have a good case .Are you representing yourself or did you hire a lawyer?
M：I’m going there by myself. Wish me luck.
W：Good luck. If the judge locks you away ,I promise to visit you in prison.
M：Thanks a lot . I’ll remember that.
Text 8
I’m a news junkie .I like to read two newspapers every day. I don’t just look at the headlines. I read most of the stories. I like the political news, the business news ,the editorials ,and the entertainment news. The only things I don’t usually read are the sports pages and the classified ads. I also try to catch the local TV news each day. There are four channels I can get news from .I like to watch Channel 14 for the news reporting ,but I like the weather report on Channel 44 mainly because the reporter is not only good ,she’s beautiful! When I said I was a news junkie ,I wasn’t joking. When I travel to other countries, the first thing I do is look for an English-language newspaper. Then ,I can relax!
Text 9
M：Hi, is this where I can get information on tours?
W：Yes ,I can help you with that . What type of tour are you thinking about? There are some great city tours that are one-day or two-day overnight.
M：I think I’m interested in a hiking trip to the mountains. I’m big on nature. Are the overnight trips expensive?
W：Not at all. They are very reasonably priced ,starting at $ 96 and up.
M：Do I need to book ahead?
W：Yes ,this company requires that you book 48 hours ahead.
M：Great. Can I book that here at the hotel tour desk ,or do I call the company directly?
W：I can book that for you .Just stop by when you’ve made a decision and I’ll take care of it for you .
M：That’s great .Thanks a lot for your help.
Text 10
M：Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see.
W：Yeah! It’s been a while .I’m doing alright. What about you?
M：Great! I’m excited about the Big Game this weekend .Are you going?
W：Uh, no. What Big Game?
M：Are you kidding? This is the biggest football game of the season! And we’re playing against one of the best school teams in the state, so it’s going to be really exciting.
W：Wow, that sounds like fun! Who are you going with?
M：A big group of friends… Hey, you know what? One of my friends has to go out of town this weekend and he won’t be able to make it to game ,so I have an extra ticket .You want to join us?
W：Sure , I would love to go !I’ve never been to one of our school’s football games before.
M：Great ! There’s a bus picking students up in front of the teaching building at 1 pm. The game begins 2 hours later.
W：Sounds like a plan! Thanks for giving me the extra ticket .I’ll arrive half an hour earlier.
M：Alright ,see you!
Text 11
Some people say that it’s your duty to “give back” to your community .That’s true .But for me , I want to do some volunteer work so that I can feel useful .I’ve been working at the same job for years and it’s not at all rewarding .Yes ,I make good money ,but I never feel like I’m doing any good in the world.
When I was in college, I had dreams of changing the world. I wanted to work in a non-profit organization that helped women and children in need. I’ve begun to think again about this dream and thought I might take the first step of doing some volunteering. Then, I can see if I like that kind of work and make some hard decisions.
I called an organization that helped homeless children. I told them about my education and experience, and they said they could use someone like me to do some teaching work. I filled out an application and was fingerprinted for a background check. A few weeks later ,I met my student and I taught her for the first time. It was a great experience. I wish I had done it earlier!