江苏省南菁高级中学2019—2020学年度第二学期
高二年级周末限时训练一 4.25
本试卷满分150分考试时间120分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上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。
What did the woman fail to see?
A sign. B. A parking lot. C. A disabled person.
What will the man do?
Take a course online.
Call the same repairman.
Fix the refrigerator himself.
Who will the woman have dinner with tonight?
Tommy’s family. B. Her grandmother. C. Her colleagues in Shanghai.
Why does the boy like sharks?
They are great swimmers.
They make funny sounds.
They are very smart.
What is the time?
6:00 p.m. B. 9:00 p.m. C. 10:00 pm.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
What kind of coffee does the man usually have?
Italian. B. Brazilian. C. French.
Where are the speakers?
In a cafe. B. In an office. C. In a supermarket.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
What was the girl’s most recent purchase?
A dog toy. B. Some clothes. C. An ice cream maker.
What is the relationship between the speakers?
Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Shopkeeper and customer.
What does the father think of his daughter’s way of spending?
Unwise. B. Responsible. C. Economical.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
Where does the woman’s mother live?
In Madrid. B . In Mexico City. C. In New York.
What do the speakers plan to do on November 2nd?
Travel to Madrid B. Visit some friends. C. Attend a holiday event.
When will the speakers leave New York?
On October 22nd. B. On October 28th. C. On November 2nd.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
Where will the speakers most likely go swimming?
In the pool. B. In the ocean. C. In the lake.
What will the man do on Thursday?
hold a family party
participate in a game
have a football team practice
When will the woman come over to the man’s house?
This Wednesday. B. This Sunday. C. Next week.
What will the speakers probably watch?
A comedy. B. A war movie. C. A history movie.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
What was Frank Whittle’s father?
An officer. B. An inventor. C. An engineer.
When did Whittle gain the legal right of ownership of his design?
In 1907. B. In 1930. C. In 1937.
Where was Whittle’s last home?
Maryland. B. Coventry. C. Cambridge.
第二部分 单项选择（共15小题；每小题 1分，满分15分）
If you feel any _________ in your neck, put a towel under your head for support when sleeping.
A.tension B. abortion C. submission D. dimension
After the long walk, my legs _________ and I couldn’t go any further.
A. gave out B. worn out C. gave up D. gave away
23. The art show was __________ being a failure; it was a great success.
A. along with B. next to C. regardless of D. nowhere near
24. They were ___________ their friends after their parents’ long illness.
A. in debt to B. in the debt to C. in debt with D. in the debt with
25. Henry would rather his mother __________ in the school where he is studying.
A. not work B. not worked C. didn’t work D. haven’t worked
26. When questioned by the police, the suspect denied ___________ to do with the crime.
A. to have nothing B. having anything
C. to have something D. having nothing
27. To our delight, the doctor said that ____________ he could move around again.
A. it would be long before B. it will be long before
C. it wouldn’t be long before D. it won’t be long before
28. In my opinion, he is the ___________ person that you should choose for the job as he has just been fired by a company.
A. first B. last C. proper D. suitable
29. To the doctor’s disappointment, the patient was ________ after a period of treatment.
A. no worse B. as worse C. no better D. as better
30. John has put on so much weight recently that his mother has to ___________ all his trousers to his measure.
A. let out B. give away C. bring in D. make up
31. When her son returned, she was at last __________ anxiety.
A. instead of B. away from C. free from D. rather than
32. Without facts, we can’t form a correct opinion, for we need to have actual knowledge ______ our thinking.
A. which to be based on B. on which to base
C. which to base on D. which to base
33. The residents, ________ damaged by the flood, were given help by the Red Cross.
A. the houses of whom??? B. all whose homes
C. all of whose homes?????????? D. all of their homes
34. Life comes in a package, ___________includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair.
A. one B. what C. one that D. that
35. –Could we put off the meeting?
--__________. This is the only day everyone is available.
A. Not exactly B. Not likely C. Not nearly D. Not really
第三部分 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Early that day, I was so busy caring for our patient’s procedure that needed to be wrapped up. As my day nearly___36__, I was excited to meet my playfellows and___37__with them. I was already outside our special area unit in the hospital when a woman suddenly came to me, holding a doctor’s ___38___with my name on it.My enthusiasm fell___39__. But, instead of being cheeky, like others would probably do showing___40__or impatience, I showed her a heartfelt smile and___41__what was written in the prescription, only to find out it wasn’t hers but her husband’s, and my name on it___42__the doctor wanted me to give the proper instruction on how to use the bowel (肠) preparation needed for her husband, who was___43__for the examination the following day. I met her husband, who was very___44__and a good listener. Weconnected instantly with each other, ___45__jokes.
The next time we met was during his colonoscopy (结肠镜检查) ___46__and I assisted him in filling outthe papers___47__by their insurance company. Given final___48__, they left the hospital. At noon, I was alone cleaning the___49__when suddenly I heard a knock on the glass door, thinking it might somebody who would like to___50__of our services. I casually looked up and I was___51__because my visitors were the patient and his wife again! I opened the door and asked if they needed more___52__or perhaps forgot something. To my surprise they gave me a packed___53__and a bottle of pineapplejuice!
Life has many facets. Its bits and pieces___54__you even in your busy days. It could end upwith a___55__or a free lunch. It's just a matter of thinkingfrom a different angle.
36. A. approached B. concluded C. occupied D. advanced
37. A. study B. unite C. relax D. associate
38. A. prescription B. reservation C. receipt D. diploma
39. A. eventually B. desperately C. aggressively D. considerably
40. A. improvement B. excitement C. disappointment D. embarrassment
41. A. reviewed B. checked C. described D. retold
42. A. before B. when C. whereas D. because
43. A. prepared B. scheduled C. allocated D. distributed
44. A. stubborn B. rigid C. merciful D. humorous
45. A. exchanging B. applauding C. providing D. exploiting
46. A. appointment B. procedure C. operation D. signature
47. A. needed B. offered C. suggested D. adopted
48. A. instructions B. encouragement C. congratulations D. calculation
49. A. ward B. bedroom C. corridor D. instrument
50. A. remind B. inform C. inquire D. talk
51. A. taken aback B. torn apart C. paid back D. cut in
52. A. cure B. information C. comfort D. treatment
53. A. cake B. flower C. bag D. lunch
54. A. touch B. hurt C. bother D. defend
55. A. consensus B. shock C. complaint D. relief
第四部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节阅读理解（共3篇，10小题; 每小题2分，满分20分）
A
About The Postal Museum
There's nothing ordinary about the story of the post. From five -wheeled cycles and rockets to a lioness and flintlock pistols （手枪），the award-winning Postal Museum offers a surprising and entertaining half day out for all ages.
See a restored Mail Coach that thundered across 1800s Britain, get up close to the only existing sheets of the world's first postage stamp, the Penny Black, and explore Mail Rail—one of London's hidden gems—with a 15-minute ride through the underground tunnels of the Post Office's own 100-year-old railway.
Forget what you think you know about the post and visit one of London's newest museums to discover just what it took to keep us all in touch.
Know Before You Go
·Mail Rail is a miniature railway designed to carry post, not people. As such, it's not suitable for
everyone and we are unfortunately unable to accommodate wheelchair users on the ride itself.
The Postal Museum is open 10am-5pm every day (closed at Christmas).
Please ensure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the end of the one-hour Mail Rail timeslot shown on your ticket. Failure to arrive on time may result in being unable to ride Mail Rail.
Re-entry is permitted any time between 10am and 4:30pm on the date stated on the ticket.
A visitor to the Postal Museum will have the chance to .
take the restored Mail Coach
ride Mail Rail for 15 minutes
get a copy of the Penny Black
hear an unusual story of the post
From the advertisement, we can know that .
re-entry is not permitted during the opening hours
the museum reduces the opening hours at Christmas
unpunctual visitors may not get the most out of the tour
wheelchair users cannot ride Mail Rail without attendance
B
A substitute teacher crunch has forced Chicago area school districts to raise sub pay, to use parents as subs and even to seek out teachers from moonlighting police and fire department ranks. The crunch also means good subs are getting harder to find, some say. “It’s not only a quantity problem but a quality problem,” said Barbara Radner, director of DePaul University’s Center for Urban Education, which serves as expert partner to 31 academically troubled Chicago public schools. “We’re getting to the bottom of the talent pool and it’s empty,” she said. And a bad sub, Radner explained, can move a class backward by confusing students.
Radner said Chicago’s sub shortage is at “crisis” levels and the worst she’s seen in 15 years, although city school officials say West Side schools seem to be affected the most. Using the Chicago system’ssubstitute teacher center is like engaging in “Russian roulette”, Radner said. “Every sixth sub you get could be a total blowup.” Increasingly, she said, principals in schools she works with say they can’t get subs, or the subs they get leave midday because they can’t handle the job. Chicago school officials are recruiting police officers and firefighters to sub in high-crime areas that some subs refuse to enter. A sub recruitment push is also planned on college campuses — among graduate and doctoral students who may find the part-time work attractive, Schools Chief Executive Officer Paul Vallas said.
Teachers often leave detailed lesson plans for subs if they know in advance they will be off, and keep “emergency plans” on file for unexpected absences, such as an illness. But Radner said emergency plans can amount to “a recipe for baby-sitter.” Carolyn Martin said her daughter’s last sub at Bolingbrook’s Tibbott Elementary in Valley View District 365 was so unpleasant that she may demand to sit in the classroom next time there’s a problem sub. “The last time they had a sub, the substitute teacher had to call the principal into the room,” Martin said, “This is a third-grade classroom, and the lady couldn’t even handle it”.
Demand for subs is high because of several factors, school officials say. For starters, those who hold sub certificate may not be using them because they have found better-paying jobs in today’s booming economy. “Six or seven years ago,” Schaumburg District 54 Associate Supt. Kenneth Cull said, “I used to have 30 real estate agents sign up for sub work because they had college degrees and business was slow. I don’t have that anymore.” Sub pools have been further consumed by several waves of early teacher retirements and increased student enrollments — both of which have meant more subs are being hired as full-time teachers.
58. What is troubling the Chicago school districts?
A. People in unrelated areas find jobs in school teaching.
B. Quality of regular and sub teachers needs improving.
C. Students suffer greatly from unprofessional teachers.
D. Chicago area is in bad need of qualified sub teachers.
59. From the second paragraph, we learn ________.
A. the sub crunches before were not as bad as the present ones
B. many principals quit their jobs as they can’ t handle the situation
C. police officers are sent to the high-crime areas to keep order
D. six out of ten substitute teachers come from college campuses
60. According to Radner, the emergency plans________.
A. are most effective in mending the situation
B. are detested by most parents
C. are resisted by most students
D. do not efficiently meet the situation
61. Which of the following is NOT a factor that leads to the shortage of qualified subs?
A. Many certified teachers quit their teaching positions for other professions.
B. Sound economic situation attracts many candidates from teaching positions.
C. There are more students admitted to schools than ever before.
D. Many teachers retire earlier from their positions than they should.
C
For famous photojournalist Sir Don McCullin, the landscape has changed since the days when dozens of printed pages were devoted to his photo stories, leading him to declare, “Photojournalism is dying.” According to Sir Don McCullin, newspapers and magazines are much more interested in the wealthy, the glamorous and celebrities. They don’t want suffering people in their newspapers. Photojournalism hasn’t lost its way but it’s been conveniently pushed aside. Shrinking editorial budgets, increasing competition and mistrust of the Press are just some of the factors impacting photojournalism. But the power of photography endures and technology is allowing photographers more creative freedom than ever before. The world is hungry for visual storytelling, but will photojournalism survive?
We spoke to photojournalists working in this industry about the state of affairs today, and asked their opinions about photojournalism in the digital age.
IlvyNjiokiktjien
“Assignments have changed, so people don’t need to go somewhere for months to work on one project. When Don McCullin’s pictures were making it into the newspaper, his images would be the news. Now if I take a picture at Nelson Mandela’s funeral, for instance, there are 300 other photographers there. There are so many images that you are never going to really shoot an iconic image. You’re not the only one there — there are your colleagues and there are people with cellphones. I don’t think a single image will ever lose its power. Single images, to me, are so strong — I can look at a single image and never forget it. But there are new ways of storytelling — with cellphones, with interactive online experiences and virtual reality. Therefore, it’s important to see what matches the story.”
Jér?meSessini
“I think now we are freer than before because of technology. Besides, we don’t care about the newspapers like people did before. We get free from the newspapers, so we are able to tell stories in the way we want to tell them. In my opinion, pictures can express emotions — I believe more in emotions than in rationality. I don’t want to tell people, ‘this is like this’, or ‘like that’. I want them to first feel something from the pictures, and then ask some questions. They will have to find the answers by themselves.”
Magnus Wennman
“When I started, press photography was a pretty old-school profession, but today it’s completely different. It’s not about the technique any more. It’s about telling stories, and you have endless opportunities to tell stories by means of pictures. If you are engaging in storytelling, I would say your future is very bright. Photojournalism is more democratic. As a matter of fact, nowadays we can see people shooting with their cellphones anywhere. Photojournalism is no longer the privilege of those working at newspapers. The new generation of photojournalists should work in a completely different way. As you see everywhere, visual storytelling is getting more and more important. If you’re good at that, you’re going to survive.”
Daniel Etter
“A lot of people have been declaring that photojournalism is dead and, somehow, it’s still around. It’s still alive, and it’s still kicking — maybe not quite as hard as in Don McCullin’s days, but it’s still important. It doesn’t have the impact it once had, and it will never have that impact again. I always believe photography plays a role, but if there are better ways of telling visual stories, I’m fine with that. The biggest problem we are running into now is how to make others believe us. Look at how really basic facts are in question nowadays. To make our work a reliable source of information is our biggest challenge. I haven’t figured out a way to make news more trustworthy — the only thing we can do is do good work. That means doing research and trying to represent events in a fair way.”
62. What does Ilvy want to say with the example of Nelson Mandela’s funeral?
A. Great news like this is always attractive.
B. Taking a satisfying picture is really difficult.
C. Too many people take up photojournalism.
D. Popularity of cellphones threatens photojournalism.
63. What idea do Sessini and Wennman share?
A. Good pictures are worth all the hard work.
B. It’s better to let the picture itself tell stories.
C. Technology is photographers’ greatest enemy.
D. Photojournalism will be the first to be kicked out.
64. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. Photojournalism enjoys great popularity nowadays.
B. Photojournalism is really a promising career in the future.
C. Everyone can report news stories using photos taken by themselves.
D. Photojournalism has lost its appeal for those working at newspapers.
65. What can we learn about Etter?
A. His talent was once questioned.
B. He is optimistic about his future career.
C. He will resign from his job sooner or later.
D. He is seeking suitable ways to tell visual stories.
第二节 七选五阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。
Charisma
Are leaders born or made? Many leaders throughout history—such as Gandhi, Churchill, Napoleon, and Martin Luther King—seem to have a special quality that made them powerful and persuasive. We can identify that quality as charisma, but can we explain it?
Charisma means a natural ability to attract other people and make them admire you. It is a complex mixture of social and emotional (情感的) skills. 66 Richard Wiseman, a famous psychologist, points out that there are three key qualities of a charismatic person: they feel their own emotions strongly;they inspire strong emotions in other people; and they are unaffected by the influences of other charismatic people.
You needn’ t worry if you don’ t have these qualities. 67 Wiseman says that when you come upon someone who is charismatic, you can copy his or her body language and facial expressions without realizing it. This is called mirroring, and it works partly because people’ s behavior influences their emotions. 68 He proves his point by giving the example of smiling back at someone who smiled at you. Your smiling back suggests that you accept the goodwill from the other person and hope to give it back to him.
69 For example, if you stand up straight and raise your chest, you are more likely to feel confident and inspire others to feel confidence in you. Another expert says that the most charismatic people are usually good listeners. They give others the impression of being focused and modest.
Charisma plays a large part in success because it is linked to self-confidence. 70 One successful leadership coach points out that you need to come by your skills and techniques naturally, she warns—if the personality you project is not real, you may come across as insincere.
A. This type of physical presence can be used to great effect.
B. Today there is growing evidence that charisma can be learned.
C. Charismatic persons should be active and sensitive to their surroundings.
D. It needs to be recognized that charisma is more than just being positive.
E. It helps to make strong personal connections and communicate effectively with others.
F. But it is worth noting that charisma can’ t be a pretended ability although it can be learned.
G. He adds you’ re unaware of picking up others’ gestures, but you know it makes you feel good.
第五部分 单词拼写(共10小题；每题1分，满分10分)
He was so d___________ for a job that he could have done anything at the boss’s disposal.
You shouldn’t have been so rude. Try to be c___________ to him; he meant no harm.
This film is an a____________ from one of Dicken’s well-known novels.
Compared to his greedy mother, his ____________(慷慨) has won him many friends.
Sunny, hot days are the c______________ weather of the summer months.
It is generally believed that Shakespeare and Milton are masters of English p____________.
__________(捆扎) the ends of the cord together with thread.
Imagine thejoyful scene when they were ___________(团聚) with their lost daughter.
Miss Green often said “God helps those who help themselves”, _________(打算) to impress on us the significance of being independent.
Not only have we overcome them all, Buffet pointed out, but our standard of living has increased d___________- nearly sevenfold in the last century.
第六部分 短文语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
Oct 15,2003 is a day to remember in the history of China. The country launched its first manned spacecraft, Shenzhou V, from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu, ___81___ made the world amazed.
China became the third country ___82___ (send) a person into orbit, ___83___ (follow) the former Soviet Union and the United States. Yang Liwei became China's first astronaut in space. China was the first developing country to ___84___ (independence) perform a manned space flight.
China's manned space program can be traced back ___85___ the 1970s. Dongfanghong 1, the country's first space satellite, ___86___ (launch) in April 1970. Shortly after, Qian Xuesen, ''father'' of China's space program, proposed that the country ___87___ (start) its own manned spaceflight project.
Shenzhou V started the new era of space ___88___ (explore). Since then, China has successfully conducted six manned spaceflights. Eleven Chinese astronauts have gone into space for a total of 68 days with 1,089 orbits around Earth.
China is now selecting ___89___ third group of astronauts and ____90____ (train) them for its upcoming space station missions. According to government plans, astronauts will start putting together China's first manned space station around 2020.
第七部分 写作（满分25分）
Jatin and his younger sister, Neha, lived with their parents in a poor neighborhood. Their mother was very sick and their father was struggling to find a job, and they had only a little money with which to buy food. As they had not paid the rent for several months, the landlord was breathing down their necks (盯着他们).
One day, Jatin took Neha’s shoes to a shoe repairman to be fixed, but he lost them on the way home. It wasn’t until he got home that he realized he had lost the shoes. He was afraid that his parents would be angry and disappointed, so he begged his sister to keep it secret. Neha agreed and the two decided to share Jatin’s running shoes. Neha’s school hours were in the morning, so she would wear them first. After school, she would rush back and give them to Jatin. He could then run to his school, which began in the afternoon. Although he ran as fast as he could, Jatin often arrived late and was warned by the school.
A long distance race was going to be held for the boys in the city. When Jatin learned that the third prize was a new pair of shoes, he decided to take part. He ran home excitedly and promised his sister that he would win her the new shoes.
The day of race arrived. Jatin had a strong start, but halfway through the race he began to get tired and his legs began to ache. Getting more and more exhausted he thought only of Neha and his promise to her. Dreaming of the new shoes he would win for his sister gave him strength, and he stayed right behind the two fastest runners, determined to finish third. Suddenly, as the finish line drew near, another runner collided(碰撞) with Jatin from behind and Jatin crashed to the ground.
注意：1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead._____________________________
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Paragraph 2:
Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home innotime. _________________________________
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第一部分 听力 (共20小题；每题1.5分，满分30分)
1. A 2. C 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.A 8. C 9.B 10. A
11. B 12. C 13.A 14.A 15.B 16.C 17.A 18. C 19.B 20. A
第二部分 单项选择（共15 小题；每小题 1分，满分 15 分）
21-35:?AADAC/BCBCA/CBDCD
第三部分 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 30 分）
36-40 BCADC 41-45BDBDA 46-50 BAADC 51-55ABDAC
第四部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分30分）
第一节阅读理解（共3篇，10小题; 每小题2分，满分20分）
56-57 BC 58—61 DADA 62-65 DBCD
第二节 七选五阅读（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
66.E 67.B 68. G 69.A 70. F
第五部分 单词拼写(共10小题；每题1分，满分10分)
71. desperate 72. civil 73. adaptation 74. generosity 75. characteristic
76. poetry 77. Bind 78. reunited 79. intending 80. dramatically
第六部分 短文语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
81. which82. to send83. following84. independently85. to
86. was launched87. (should) start88. exploration89. a90. training
第七部分 写作（满分25分）
Paragraph 1:
Jatin looked up and he saw the other boys rushing ahead. Refusing to give up at this crucial point, Jatin clenched his teeth, jumped to his feet and ran as fast as he could. Finally, he was the fourth one to dash across the finish line. Jatin couldn’t help sobbing at the thought of letting his sister down. But much to his surprise, the runner who collided with him was disqualified for breaking the rule and Jatin won the third prize. Jatin felt overjoyed and relieved during the award ceremony, holding the shoes close to his chest.
Paragraph 2:
Filled with pleasure, Jatin walked home in no time. He could not wait to see his sister and share the good news. On his arrival, Jatin found Neha was walking about outside nervously and anxiously. “Neha, see what I have got for you.” Jatin said excitedly, taking the prize out of his bag with his trembling hands.The instant Neha saw the shoes, her face lit up. So thrilled was she that she threw herself at Jatin. “Thank you! Jatin.”Tears of joy welled up in their eyes as the brother and the sister hugged tightly together.
听力文稿
Text 1
M: What are you doing? You can’t park there. That is for disabled people.
W: Oh, I didn’t even see that. All right, all right, I’ll go find somewhere else to park.
Text 2
W:?The?refrigerator?broke?again.?Should?I?call?the?repairman?
M:?The?same?one?you?called?last?time??I?don’t?think?so.?He?charged?us?a?lot.?I?took?a?course?online
so?maybe?I?can?do?it?myself?this?time.?
Text 3
M:?Thanks?for?helping?Tommy?with?his?math.?You?must?stay?and?have?supper?with?us.
W:?I’d?love?to,?but?I?have?to?visit?my?grandmother?tonight.?I’m?going?to?Shanghai?for?a?conference, and?I?want?to?make?sure?she?has?enough?groceries?for?a?while.?And?I’ll?probably?make?her?
some?food?while?I’m?there.?
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W: My favorite animal is the dolphin. They make such funny sounds, and they are very smart.
M: Dolphins are cool, but sharks are way better. They are so fast in the water and they can grow to be some of the biggest fish in the world.
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M: Hi, I’ve just checked in. Is food still being served?
W: I’m sorry sir, the restaurant is just closing. It is open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. However, room service is available until 11:00 p.m., so you have an hour to order.
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W: Good morning. I’m afraid we don’t have your favorite today. Our supplier didn’t deliver any.
M: What other types do you recommend?
W: Well, the lady sitting over there used to order the same Brazilian coffee you have. Then one day she tried Italian and she’s been having it every day since.
M: Hmm, I’ll try that then, but I don’t think I’ll be changing permanently. It’s my weekly treat after a tough morning at the office.
W: It’s good to try different things. I went to a French restaurant once and tried snails. I didn’t think I’d like them but they were great.
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M: What was the last thing you bought?
W: Let me think — was it a Superman toy for my dog? No, it was an ice cream maker.
M: Do you ever save money?
W: No. I’m always overdrawn at the bank.
M: Your mom and I have always taught you to manage your money wisely. Has none of that sunk in?
W: Live for today. That’s what I say. Who knows what will happen tomorrow?
M: We know — simply because we have lived longer. You should save up and use money wisely instead of wasting too much on clothes and things you don’t need.
W: Maybe you’re right…but the shopkeepers can be so persuasive.
M: Of course, it’s their job. It is your responsibility to look after your own interests.
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W: I really miss my mother’s roasted chicken.
M: Why don’t we go visit her?
W: I wish we could. It’s been five years since we went to Mexico City for Christmas.
M: Well, I have a surprise. I bought plane tickets for October 28th. We’ll be there for a week.
W: Really?
M: Yes, dear.
W: I can’t believe it! We’ll be there for the Day of the Dead on November 2nd, too! That’s a very important holiday for my family, you know. We visit the tombs of my grandparents and then have a family dinner in honor of our ancestors.
M: I remember. You’ve told me about it many times.
W: But you haven’t experienced it yet. I’m so happy that you’ll be there, too. Oh, Paul, thank you!
M: Well, pack your bags. We’re flying to Mexico City from Madrid on the 28th, but we leave New York on the 22nd.
W: Wonderful! We can visit our college friends there.
M: Exactly.
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W: Where is the best place to learn how to swim? I am afraid of the ocean, and there are no lakes around for me to practice in.
M: Why don’t you just come over to my house? I swim in my backyard all the time.
W: That sounds great! Which day do you want me to come over? I am busy with a family party this weekend, but I am free on Sunday afternoon. I also have Wednesday and Thursday free.
M: I have football team practice on Wednesday and a game the next day. I don’t know about Sunday though. Isn’t it supposed to be a thunderstorm then?
W: I think I heard about that bad weather coming this way. Maybe we should plan to go swimming sometime next week instead. If it is going to rain on Sunday, would you want to come to my house and watch a movie instead? My parents have a large collection of films.
M: That sounds fun. Do they have anything funny or action-filled to watch?
W: They have a lot of history movies, but there are ones to make you laugh too. I’m sure we will find something that we both can enjoy.
M: OK, well, I will send you a message later this week about it.
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M: Frank Whittle was a British Royal Air Force officer who invented the jet engine. He was born in a humble house in Coventry, England, on June 1st, 1907. His father was a clever engineer who passed on his skills to his son. Whittle became adventurous, developing an early interest in planes. He joined the Air Force and was taught about aircraft engines, gaining experience in the engineering workshops. He was excellent in his studies and became a pilot. During study time, he had the ideas that led to the creation of the jet engine, and he was given the legal right of ownership of his design in 1930. His studies earned him a place on a further course at CambridgeUniversity, where he graduated with a first class degree. His first engine was tested in 1937. Official interest grew but it was many years before it came into use. Whittle’s invention was of great importance. It increased the speed of planes dramatically and jet engines are now used by nearly every airline in the world. Whittle held many important jobs and became a hero in his country. He later married an American woman and moved to the United States, where he became a professor. He died at his home in Maryland on August 9th, 1996.
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