山东泰安市2006-2007学年度第一学期高二调研联考
英语试题
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 三部分 共105分)
第一部分:听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最
佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题
和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What did the man do last night
A.He watched television with his friend.
B.He stayed at home talking with his friend.
C.He went to see a film with his friend.
2.When is Bob’s birthday
A.January 14. B.January 5. C.January23.
3.Why doesn’t the man eat his cake
A.He wants to save it. B.He has a toothache.
C.He has trouble opening his mouth.
4.Who spoke to Helen
A.Her teacher. B.Her husband. C.Her boss.
5.Why is the man making the phone call
A.He wants to make an appointment with Mr.Smith.
B.He wants to make sure that Mr.Smith will see him.
C.He wants to change the time of the appointment.
第二节(共15个小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独自前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟:听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独自读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答6—8题
6.When does the conversation take place
A.In the morning. B.In the afternoon. C.In the evening.
7.What does the man suggest
A.Going to a concert.B.Going dancing. C.Going to a cinema.
8.Which of the following statements is true
A.The woman agrees to go with the man.
B.The woman disagrees with the man.
C.The woman says she has a cold so she can’t go.
听下面一段对话,回答9-11题
9.What does the man have to do if the rents that apartment
A.He has to clean the house himself. B.He has to rent the house himself
C.He has to install(安装)the gas device himself
10.What else is the man’s responsibility besides having his telephone installed
A.To connect the companies of gas and power for gas and electricity.
B.To connect the water power company for gas and his telephone.
C.To connect the companies for water and electricity.
11.When will the man call on the woman
A.In an hour and a half. B.In half an hour.
C.In a sharp hour.
听下面一段对话。回答12—14题
12.What is the man probably
A.A boss. B.A policeman. C.A guide.
13.Where are the woman and the man
A.At the bus stop. B.In Main treet. C.In First Street.
14.Where is Burns Park
A.On the other side of Main Street. B.At the first crossing.
C.At the corner of Lincoln and Fifth.
听下面一段对话,回答15—17题
15.What will they put on a show for
A.For money. B.For fun. C.For fame.
16.What will they perform in the show
A.Three popular songs. B.A musical play.
C.Three pieces of music.
17.What will the man do in the show
A.He’ll sing church songs. B.He’ll act as stage director.
C.He’ll sing and dance.
听下面一段独白,回答18—20题
18.Why is Martha away from home
A.She’s at a conference. B.She’s on business.
C.She’s on holiday.
19.What does Martha want John to do
A.To see her doctor. B.To look after her house.
C.To set the alarm at night.
20.Why does Martha want John to call her doctor
A.To make an appointment with him. B.To cancel(取消)the appointment.
C.To tell him she’ll be back soon.
第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)
第一节:语法和词汇(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分)
从A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21.—Hi.Danny! Are you going for a picnic this weekend
—I’m not sure._____________.
A.It all depends B.Yes.I’d like to C.Sounds good D.Sorry,I can’t
22.—How are they getting on
—All gets on well as___________.
A.to be planned B.being planed C.planned D.planning
23.—Can you give me the right answer
─Sorry I________ .Would you repeat the question
A.hadn’t listen B.haven’t listened C.don’t listen D.wasn’t listening
24.The professor advised us to think outside the box and to________ new, different, or unusual solutions.
A.put up with B.come up with C.keep up with D.catch up with
25.In that south American country, _____bicycle is not_______ popular means of transportation.
A.the;a B.a;不填 C.a:the D.the;the
26.─ the plane to Beijing have taken off on time
—I’m afraid not.The fog was too thick then.
A.Would B.Should C.Must D.Could
27.You will see this product made in this factory________ wherever you go.
A.to be advertised B.advertised C.advertise D.advertising
28.The plans should be drawn as ________as possible,showing all the measurements.
A.authentic B.accurate C.correct D.proper
29.The achievements of the greatest minds in science could never have been reached________ the patient work of hundreds of others.
A.were it not for B.had it not been because
C.had it not been for D.if it had not been
30.She spoke very confidently because she wanted to make a great___________ on her employer.
A.influence B.pressure C.impression D.effect
31.It is because English is being widely used at present_________.
A.why we learn it hard B.that we learn it hard
C.which we must learn D.when we should learn
32.________to give up smoking,he threw away his________ cigarettes.
A.Determined;remained B.Determined;remaining
C.Determining;remained D.Determining;remaining
33.Was it midnight_________ you fell asleep while reading with the candle still burning
A.when B.then C.that D.in which
34.—We’d better_______ if we want to be on time.
—OK.
A.sweep up B.use up C.speed up D.set up
35.Most of the students near______ Arthur was sitting appeared to be taking notes.So Arthur pretended to do the same.
A.which B.that C.whom D.where
第二节:完形填空(共20小题;每小题1分,满分20分)
阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从36─55各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Our family finally managed to get together, but in a few days we scattered again to the ends of the earth,and I will begin my new job in a new city.My family has never been 36 in this way.When I think about the 37 future,my heart felt grayish.
When I 38 in the morning,it was raining outside and the sky was as 39 as my mood.My daughter 40 the new skirt that her uncle bought and she flew around the departure hall in the 41 and drew a small and beautiful picture in the dim crowd.
The airplane had a good 42 of newspapers,magazines,television programs,food and drinks.The meal even 43 a serving of Haagen—Dazs ice cream.This small present brightened me up 44 .The gentle smile of the stewardess(空姐)was as beautiful as the 45 after the rain.
When I 46 the airplane,the language that entered my 47 was completely different
from what I was 48 three hours ago.Although the street lights were as 49 as Allentown’s,the different clothes and expressions of the people 50 me that I am in a new world.I stood in the busy streets like Alice 51 the world in a fairy tale.My heart was 52 with puzzlement about the uncertain future and longing for the new life.When I 53 being able to do what I like once more,that I will make new 54 and that I can enjoy the fun of exploration,I could not 55 to think about starting my new life.
36.A.separated B.gathered C.divided D.surprised
37.A.bright B.exciting C.uncertain D.unusual
38.A.stood up B.got up C.stayed up D.woke up
39.A.clear B.high C.dark D.gray
40.A.dressed B.wore C.1iked D.had
41.A.station B.airport C.port D.house
42.A.offer B.number C.supply D.amount
43.A.included B.contained C.followed D.matched
44.A.successfully B.especially C.eventually D.fortunately
45.A.rainbow B.ground C.sky D.flower
46.A.got on B.got off C.1eft away D.took off
47.A.mouth B.eyes C.mind D.ears
48.A.finding B.learning C.heating D.listening
49.A.1ong B.well C.brilliant D.many
50.A.told B.reminded C.suggested D.explained
51.A.visiting B.traveling C.wandering D.exploring
52.A.full B.filled C.satisfied D.pleased
53.A.set about B.set out C.thought over D.thought about
54.A.friends B.enemies C.mistakes D.progress
55.A.wait B.help C.decide D.afford
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,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
WASHINGTON(AP)—Good news for dinosaur fans:There are probably a lot more of them waiting to be discovered.At least,their fossils are.
Peter Dodson of the University of Pennsylvania and Steve Wang of Swarthmore College estimate that 71 percent of all dinosaur genera(种类)—groups of dinosaur species—have yet to be discovered.
“It’s a safe bet that a child born today could expect a very fruitful career in dinosaur paleontology(古生物学),”Dodson said in a statement.
The estimate appears in Tuesday’s issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Dodson—a professor of anatomy at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine and professor at Penn’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences—first estimated the potential number of dinosaur genera in 1990 and is revising that upward.
The estimates are based on the rates of discovery—about 10 to 20 annually—and the recent increase in finds of fossils in China,Mongolia and South America.
Dodson suggests that 1,850 genera will eventually be discovered.So far 527 genera have been found.
Fossilization itself is a rare event,they note,and as many as half of the dinosaur genera that ever existed may have left no remains.
“I would never suggest that this prediction.however statistically(统计上地)sound.is the final word on dinosaur diversity,“Dodson added.”My intention is to fuel the discussion using the
facts at hand,and this is the best estimate we can make with the data available.”
56.The best title for the passage would be______________.
A.Much more dinosaur once lived on the earth
B.Good news for dinosaur fans
C.A very fruitful career in dinosaur paleontology
D.Dinosaurs remain to be discovered
57.Who made the first estimate about the possible number of dinosaur genera
A.The author of the passage. B.Steve Wang.
C.Peter Dodson. D.Both B and C.
58.Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage
A.The number of dinosaur fans is getting larger and larger.
B.More dinosaur fossils are expected to be found in future.
C.The estimate was based on plenty of facts of dinosaur paleontology.
D.Not all the dinosaur genera left their fossils.
59.It can be inferred from the text that______________.
A.dinosaurs will return to the world once again
B.about 3700 dinosaur genera once lived on the earth
C.only half of the dinosaur fossils have been found so far
D.all dinosaur fossils have been find in China.Mongolia and South America
60.The underlined sentence in the last paragraph most probably means____________.
A.Enough research work has been done on dinosaur diversity
B.it is probable that more information about dinosaur diversity will be found in future
C.the conclusion drawn by Dodson is not exactly right
D.Dodson will continue his research work on dinosaur diversity
B
There are two types of people in the world.Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other comforts of life,one becomes happy;the other becomes unhappy.This arises
from the different ways in which they consider things,persons,events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy fix their attention on the convenience of things:the pleasant parts of conversation,the well prepared dishes,the goodness of the wine,and the fine weather.They enjoy all the cheerful things.Those.who are to be unhappy think and speak only of the opposite
things.Therefore,they are continually dissatisfied.By their remarks,they sour the pleasure of
society, offend(hurt)many people,and make themselves disagreeable everywhere. The intention of criticizing and being disliked is perhaps taken up by imitation(仿效).It grows into a habit, unknown to its possessors.The habit may be strong,but it may be cured when those who have it realize its bad effects on their interests and tastes.I hope this little warning may be of service to them,and help them change this habit.
Although in fact it is chiefly an act of the imagination,it has serious results in life since it brings on deep sorrow and bad luck.Those people offend many others;nobody loves them,and no one treats them with more than the most common politeness and respect.If they bring on themselves public objections,no one will defend or excuse them,and many will join to criticize their wrong doings.These should change this bad habit and be pleased with what is pleasing,without worrying needlessly about themselves and others.If they do not,it will be good for others
to avoid any contact(联系)with them.Otherwise,it car be disagreeable and sometimes very inconvenient,especially when one becomes mixed up in their quarrels.
61.People who are unhappy___________.
A.always consider things differently from others
B.usually are affected by the results of certain things
C.usually misunderstand what others thinks or say
D.always discover the unpleasant side of certain things“________________”.
62.The underlined phrase “sour the pleasure of society’’ in the second paragraph means“_____”.
A.have a good taste with social life B.make others unhappy
C.tend to scold others openly D.enjoy the pleasure of life
63.We can conclude from the passage that________.
A.we should pity all such unhappy people
B.such unhappy people are dangerous to social life
C.people call get rid of the habit of unhappiness
D.unhappy people can not understand happy persons
64.If such unhappy person insists on keeping the habit,the author suggests people should_______.
A.prevent any communication with them
B.show no respect and politeness to them
C.persuade them to recognize the bad effects
D.quarrel with them until they realize the mistakes
65.According to the passage,the writer prefers to communicate with__________.
A.people who ale happy B.people who are unhappy
C.A and B D.None of them
C
Ever since Stephanie’s 13th birthday we have been receiving comments from other adults expressing their sympathies because our daughter is now a teenager.We’ve heard everything from,“Sure she’s a good kid,but just wait,now that she’s teenager…”to the ever inspiring,“Well,all kids are rotten when they are teenagers,just try to go through it the best way you can.”What’s more upsetting is that many of these insensitive adults feel the need to share their negative predictions well within the hearing of both our daughters.
I know that teenagers can be moody(闷闷不乐)and difficult at times,but I’m 38 and I can also be difficult and moody.We worry about the future and want today’s kids to know that we care
for them and that there are opportunities that wait for them.However, at the very point they set out on that journey toward adulthood we stand there watching them disapprovingly(不赞成),just waiting for them to make mistake.“just like we knew they would.”We tell them to respect themselves and to say no to drugs,yet we fail to set a positive example by treating them with kindness and consideration,demonstrating(示范)our respect for them.
I have,at times been guilty of this behavior but am now realizing that the more I see each person as a person,the more I am pleasantly surprised in some way or another. For example,a few weeks ago my husband and I were having dinner at our favorite restaurant and two teenage boys came in and sat down right beside US.I must admit that my first thought was,“perfect,there goes our quiet, peaceful dinner.”I was so wrong! These young men were well behaved.quiet and left a nice tip for the waitress.Once I looked beyond the jeans so loose they were practically falling off and the multi-colored hair, I saw what fine people these kids were.
Many of the people who,perhaps unknowingly, treat teens with disrespect are unhappy about
the fact that pop singers and sports stars are our children’s heroes. I feel that unless We give them something better to go after, we really shouldn’t complain.
66.When their children reach their teens,parents usually expect_________.
A.trouble B.sympathy
C.congratulations D.inspiring comments
67.In the author’s opinion,the trouble with parents is that________.
A.they are too watchful of their teenage children
B.they are too concerned about their children’s future
C.they fail to treat teenagers with enough kindness and respect
D.they speak ill of their children within their hearing
68.When two teenagers came into the restaurant and sat beside the author, her first thought was that__________.
A.they were wrong to have chosen this restaurant for dinner
B.something interesting was going to happen over dinner
C.her quiet dinner with her husband would be ruined
D.she and her husband were going to have a pleasant surprise
69.What does the author think of the two teenage boys
A.They may become nice people if they are willing to change their lifestyle.
B.They are typical of teenagers who wear ill-fitting clothes and dye their hair.
C.They’re fine young men despite their loose jeans and multi-colored hair.
D.They will respect you if you respect them.
70.What is the main idea of the last paragraph
A.There is nothing wrong with teenagers admiring pop singers and sports starts.
B.If our children admire pop singers and sports starts,it is the parents who are to blame.
C.Pop singers and sports stars should not be heroes of our children.
D.Parents should set a good example for their children to follow.
D
People often talk as if shyness is a disease or mental condition that call be cured.I prefer to think of it as an emotional disability.It’s something we are born with and something we carry with us in our entire lives.There are too many people,however, who seem to be determined to find
some way of doing away with their shyness.In my opinion.it’s a waste of time.I don’t mean hat we should do nothing about it;quite the contrary, I think we need to separate the basic fact of shyness from our ability to take part in a social environment.
Look at one of the most famous shy people of them all, Johnny Carson.This man is painfully
shy, yet for decades he made a living talking and associating(交往)with different people every night,in front of a national audience.Carson has never done away with his shyness,but he has
successfully found a way to deal with it to the extent that he could be,not just a talk show host,but a legend(传奇)among talk show hosts.Look also at Sally Fields,who has recently admitted
her problem with shyness.This is a woman who has appeared in many films.TV shows and interviews,yet in her early years she was so shy that she turned down a lunch invitation from JANE Fonda because she was terribly afraid of meeting her.
I guess that our shyness is there because each of us is born with some insecurity(不安全感) and this insecurity prevents us from reaching out to others the way people with a more open personality do.As we grow up and become adults,we allow our social skills to grow and develop.But we are still stuck in kindergarten or elementary school or wherever it was when our shyness took root in our soul.
71.In the author’s view, shyness can be explained as__________.
A.a disease that can be easily cured B.a not very normal mental condition
C.an emotional disability D.something we pick up after birth
72.The author believes it’s a waste of time to________.
A.develop a healthy personality
B.talk with as many people as possible
C.study where shyness comes from
D.look for ways to do away with one’s shyness
73.Which of the following is TRUE of Johnny Carson
A.He dared to speak in front of a national audience.
B.He did away with his shyness carefully.
C.He was described as a hero in some legend books.
D.He failed to become a good talk show host.
74.The passage tells us that Sally Fields was__________.
A.proud all the time B.impolite when young
C.shy in her early years D.close to Jane Fonda
75.The author thinks that our shyness is there because___________.
A.we are not open enough B.we don’t feel secure at heart
C.we try to reach out to others all the time D.we lack some social skills
第Ⅱ卷 (非选择题 共45分)
第四部分:书面表达(共三节,满分45分)
第一节:阅读表达(共5小题;每题2分,满分10分)
阅读下面的短文,根据要求完成76—80小题。
Chat rooms and messaging can be great fun,but remember, you never really know who you are talking to online.It could be someone trying to trick you,some kind of weirdo(古怪的人),or someone really dangerous.Here are some tips to help you keep safe:
● Never use your real name in chat rooms—pick a special online nickname.
● Never tell anyone personal things about yourself or your family—like your address or
telephone number ,or the school or clubs you go to.That goes for sending them photos as well(that way if you don’t want to hear from them again,you only have to log off.) Remember, even if somebody tells you about themselves,never tell them things about you.
● If you arrange to meet up with someone you’ve only spoken to once, remember that they might not be who they said they were,so only meet people in public places and take along an adult—they should do this too,because they don’t know who you really are either!
● Never respond to nasty(淫秽的)or rude messages,and never send any either! If you feel suspicious or uncomfortable about the way a conversation is going,or if it’s getting really personal,save a record of it and stop the conversation.That way you can show someone and ask what they think.
● Be careful with any email attachments or links that people send you,they might contain nasty images,or computer “viruses” that could ruin your PC.So if____________, don’t open it.
76.What is the best title of the passage (Please answer within 10 words)
__________________________________________________________________________
77.Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one
The person you are talking to online may mean to do harm to you.
__________________________________________________________________________
78.Please fill in the blank in the last paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence.(Please answer within 10 words.)
__________________________________________________________________________
79.Which of the suggestions do you think is the best for you Why (Please answer within 30 words.)
__________________________________________________________________________
80.Translate the underlined sentence in the third tip into Chinese.
__________________________________________________________________________
第二节:单词拼写(共5个小题;每小题1分,满分5分)
根据下列句子及汉语注释或首字母提示在句子右边横线上写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。
81.I will write to you________(立即)I arrive at Beijing.
82.A special activity Was_______(安排)for the members of the miners.
83.It took me a few weeks to get used to my new___________(环境).
84.I’m sorry, but I didn’t want to hurt you d____________.
85.The mayor p__________ a gold cup to the winner.
第三节:写作(满分30分)
观察下面的一幅漫画,用英语写一篇120词左右的短文。
要求:
1.短文应包括图示要点;
2.说明图示所反映的社会教育现状;
3.发表自己的观点和看法
参考答案
一.听力部分(每小题1.5分,共30分)
1—5 BCBCB 6—10 CAAAA 11—15 BBBCB 16—20 BCABB
二.语法和词汇(每小题1分,共15分)
2 l一25 ACDBA 26—30 DBACC 31—35 BBACC
三.完形填空(每小题1分,共20分)
36—40 ACDDB 41—45 BCACA 46—50 BDCCB 51—55 DBDAA
四.阅读理解f每小题2分,共40分)
56—60 DCABB 6l—65 DBCAA 66—70 ACCCB 71—75 CDACB
第一节:阅读表达(每小题2分,共10分)
76.Surfing Safely Tips for Young People
77.It could be someone trying to trick you,some kind of weirdo,or someone really dangerous.
78.you don’t know who it's from
79.it is important never to tell anyone personal things online,because it is not a real world on line,where you may be cheated if you’re not careful enough.(The answer may vary if reasonable)
80.如果你安排了与网友见面,当心对方言中有假,所以只在公共场所和有大人陪同的情况下与之见面。
第二节:单词拼写(共5小题;每题1分,满分5分)
81.immediately 82.arranged 83.surroundings 84.deliberately 85.presented
第二节:写作(30分)
One possible version:
We call see in the picture a child is burdened with heavy schoolbags as well as huge mental pressure.When he was young.he was expected to be able to go to a key elementary school,and later a key high school.And now he is expected to be admitted to a key university.Under such distress and difficulties,how can he seek dynamic and active self-development
Reducing the children’s heavy burden requires efforts from the schools,the society, as well as the parents.Education that breaks the natural rules of children’s development in body and mind is bound to fail.In short,parents as well as teachers should become active supporters of all-round character education and work closely with each other in guiding the students towards a balanced development.
评分原则:
1.本题总分为30分,按5个档次给分。
2.评分时,先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次,然后以该档次的要求来衡量,确定或调整档次,最后给分。
3.词数少于100和多于140的,从总分中减去2分。
4.评分时,应注意的主要内容为:内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性、根据表达内容的层次适当分段及语言的得体性。
5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面,评分时,应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6.如书写潦草,从总分中减去3分:如书写较差,以至影响交际,将分数降低一个档次。
各档次的给分范围和要求:
第一档:(25—30分)
很好地完成了试题规定的任务。
—对题中所提供的信息进行了恰当的描述,清楚地表达了自己的观点并进行了充分合理的论证。
—语法结构和词汇选用恰当、丰富。
—语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误.但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致:具备
较强的语言运用能力。
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分,使全文结构紧凑。
第二挡:(19-24分)
较好地完成了试题规定的任务。
—对题中所提的信息进行了描述,表达了自己的观点并进行了论证。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能基本满足任务的要求。
—语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确,些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所
致。
—应用简单的语句间的连接成分,使全文结构紧凑。
第三档:(13-18分)
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
—能描述题目中的信息,表达了自己的观点并尝试进行论证。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
-有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,但不影响理解。
—应用简单的语句问的连接成分,使全文内容连贯。
第四档:(7-12分)
未恰当完成试题规定的任务。
—能涉及到题目所提的信息,体现了对问题的看法及其原因。
—语法结构单调,词汇知识有限。
—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误,影响r对写作内容的理解。
—较少使用语句问的连接成分,内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第五档:(1-6分)
未完成试题规定的任务
—很少涉及题目中所提的信息,个人观点表达不清,而且没有阐述原因。
—语法结构单调,词汇项目有限。
—较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误,影响对写作内容的理解。
—缺乏语句问的连接成分,内容不连贯。
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信息未能传达给读者。
未能传达给读者任何信息:内容太少,无法评判:所写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法辨认。
听力录音原文:
(Text 1)
W:Did you see last night’s film on Channel 4?
M:Well,I meant to see it, but a friend of mine came to see me.We had a nice long talk about our school days.
(Text 2)
M:Today is January 14.isn’t it
W:That’s right.Only nine days before Bob’s birthday.
(Text 3)
W:Why don’t you eat your chocolate cake.Sam Don’t you like chocolate
M:Yes,I do,but I am having trouble with a bad tooth.
(Text 4)
M:This is the second time you have been late this week, Helen.
W:I’m sorry, sir.
M:You’ll have to do better than that.or I might find it necessary to let you go.
W:It won’t happen again.I promise.
(Text 5)
M:Good morning.This is John Parker speaking.I’m just ringing to make sure of my appointment with Mr.Smith for this afternoon.
W:Yes.Mr.Smith is expecting you at 3 o’clock.
(Text 6)
W:Here it is...Friday night.Do you want to go dancing
M:Well.not really.I’m kind of tired.I had a pretty hard week.But how about going out to listen to some music
W:What kind of music
M:How about a little light jazz
W:Yeah.That sounds nice.
M:What about the Club Blue Note
W:I’ve never heard of it.
M:My office manager was there last week.He said the food and music are wonderful.
W:Really What kind of food do they serve
M:Mostly sandwiches and salads.
W:Is it expensive
M:He said the prices are very good.So,do you feel like trying it
W:I can’t agree more.I’ll just get my coat.
(Text 7)
M:Hello! This is Bill Black a student at South China University Of Science and Technology.Do,you still have a one-bedroom apartment for rent
W:Hello.Yes.we do.
M:How much is the rent
W:It’s 400 yuan per month.But you do the house cleaning for yourself.
M:I see.How about the telephone
W:Well you should ask the telephone company to install it for you,and you pay the bills yourself.By the way, it is also your responsibility to contact the gas company and the power company for gas and electricity.
M:All fight.Can I go over and take a look at the apartment
W:Sure.Why not Do you think you’ll have any difficulty in finding us
M:I don’t think so.I have a map with me.I’ll be there in half all hour
W:See you then.
M:Bye.
(Text 8)
W:Pardon me, officer.I want to go to Burns Park.Would you please tell me how to get there
M:Yes Miss Burns Park is about half a mile from here .Do you want to take a bus or walk The bus stop is on the other side of the street.
W:Well, I’d like to walk there because it is within walking distance.
M:All fight.We are now on Main Street. Go this way along until you come to First Street.
W:I see.
M:Go straight along Main Street as far as First Street.Turn left onto First Street and walk another two blocks.Then you’ll come to Lincoln Street.
W:Lincoln Street
W:Yes, then turn right. Walk for a few minutes. Burns Park begins at the corner of Lincoln Street and the Fifth Block.
W:Thank you,officer.
M:You’re welcome.Good bye.
(Text 9)
W:We’re thinking about putting on a show this spring.
M:Do you think you'll be able to make some money
W:Oh, no,we just want to do it for the fun of it. You know there a lot of us who like to get up a stage and perform.
M:What kind of show
W:A musical play.
M:Have you decided which one to do
W:We have three in mind,and of course we’ve been thinking about you.
M:Me Why me
W:You sing,don’t you Everyone says you have a wonderful voice.
M:Well,I have sung a little,but I’ve never really appeared on stage.
W:I thought you sang in church every Sunday.
M:That’s different.There are so many others singing too.
W:Then here’s your chance to find out how good you are.And not just to sing but to act and dance too.
M:Oh,it might be exciting.
(Text 10)
Hello,John.Welcome to the house.I'm really pleased that you can be here to look after my house while I'm away.As you know,I'm going to a conference in London. I hope to have a little time to look around.It’s a great city! I do hope I manage to get to at least some of the theatres and museums.I’m looking forward to all the things I have to do at the conference,too.I’m giving a paper on Tuesday and there are a couple of really exciting events planned later in the conference program I hope to meet up with an old teacher of mine at the conference. She taught English Literature at my old high school and we’ve kept in touch through letters over the years.
Would you do me a favor please I had an appointment with my doctor for a checkup on Thursday,but I don’t think I can go back then.Could you please call him on 8162525 and cancel the appointment for me Thanks a lot,John.One last thing.when you leave the house,make sure
the windows and doors are shut,and set the burglar alarm.The alarm code number is 9-1-2-0 and
then enter.Have fun! I’II see you when I get back.This is your friend Martha,saying goodbye.
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