1、第卷（选择题 共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1分，满分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.When did the speakers last see each other?A.Fifteen years ago. B.Five years ago. C.One year ago.2.What does the man wish for the future?A.All his dreams
2、will come true. B.Science will develop much faster.C.He will be able to do his job from home.3.What will the woman do next?A.Bring the man a salad. B.Take away the mans soda. C.Give the man some cheese.4.What is the relationship between the speakers?A.They are friends. B.They are cousins. C.They are
3、 brother and sister.5.What does the woman tell the man to do?A.Prepare for landing. B.Take his headphones out. C.Put his chair back in fifteen minutes.第二节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）听下面5段对话或对白，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
4、6、7题。6.What did the man like to do?A.Hike. B.Swim. C.Take photographs.7.What does the woman suggest in the end? A.The man should go more camping.B.Life could be fun without social media.C.Family activities are very important.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why was the man worried?A.His mother has been ill. B.He lo
5、st his wallet.C.A policeman was in front of the shopping mall.9.What will the man have to do in the end?A.Pay the fine. B.Go to the hospital. C.Repair his car.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What does the boy want to eat?A.Peanut butter. B.Yoghurt. C.Cookies.11.What does the boy imply about carrot cake?A.Its lo
6、w in sugar. B.It contains some healthy ingredients. C.Its not as delicious as other types of cake.12.How does the boy probably feel in the end?A.Surprised. B.Jealous. C.Angry.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What job is the man interviewing for?A.A job a ta school. B.A job at a radio station. C.A job at a TV sta
7、tion.14.What does the man think of sending emails?A.He has done that his whole life.B.He has no confidence in it.C.He is rather good at it.15.What does the job involve according to the woman?A.A lot of traffic. B.Meeting the fans. C.Getting up early in the morning.16.Who is one of the mans reference
8、s?A.Someone he used to teach.B.Someone he used to work with.C.Someone he went to graduate school with.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.When are laundry places usually closed?A.At six oclock in the morning.B.At eleven oclock in the morning.C.At seven oclock at night.18.How many washers might a larger laundry pla
9、ce have?A.48. B.24. C.12.19.According to the talk,what do people often do while waiting in the laundry place?A.Chat with the employee.B.Have a drink and some food.C.Put their clothes out in the sun.20.Who met her husband at a laundry place?A.The speakers sister. B.The speakers friend. C.The speaker.
10、第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。21.The Belt and Road is a new force of promoting the development of the world economy, that will further push Chinas opening-up.A.the one B.one C.ones D.the ones22.Alice,have you accepted the job in that
11、 company?Oh,yes.Its quite near and the good pay makes their offer even more to me.A.attached B.amazing C.appealing D.associated23.Sorry,I am late.My watch is slow!Thats all right.But dont forget to your watch.A.put away B.put forward C.put back D.put off24.Instead of making many excuses you cant rea
12、ch your goal,just hold to your dream and never give up.A.that B.which C.where D.why25.The of an area of land is a line in peoples imagination that separates it from other areas.A.boundary B.hurdle C.ceiling D.neighborhood26. piracy,it is necessary that effective measures should be taken right away t
13、o stop it.A.Due to B.As to C.Thanks to D.Next to27.A ship in harbor is safe,but thats not ships are built for.A.which B.where C.what D.why28.Seven days after the terrible earthquake,hopes began to that any of the people still missing might be found alive.A.flash B.fade C.float D.flee29.There is no d
14、oubt that Taiwan as well as the mainland one ChinaA.are belonged to B.belongs to C.belong to D.is belonged to30.Take a taxi, you wont get the airport in time.OK,I will.See you!A.instead B.thus C.otherwise D.meanwhile31.While we are very interested in Realcine,we will still need much more information
15、 we can make a decision to use it.A.if B.when C.as D.before32.Phew!Have you been smoking again?Your breath smells terrible.Well,I a cigarette in the car on the way home.A.had had B.had C.am having D.will have33.Wayne Rooney,a famous football player,regretted being too careless to score the goal, tha
16、t the same mistake would not be repeated.A.determining B.having determined C.to determine D.determined34.Johnson is waiting to see you outside. he come in?Of course,please.And Id rather he told me his funny story.A.Shall B.Will C.May D.Should35.Liz,the Indian movie Lets Wrestle,Dad is on tonight!Go
17、to see it with me,OK? ?We need relaxation after working for so many days without any rest.A.Why me B.Why not C.What if D.So what第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。I have always considered myself a positive optimist,trying to find the best in every situation
18、.Ive recently become aware of how two little_36_have had a great impact on people.My son_37_to tell me about a house he was interested in.I said,Honey,I am glad that youve found something you like,_38There,I continued,Dont you think,with the gas prices,you might want to buy one_39_to your work?As he
19、 told me all about the possible house,I could hear the_40_in his voice.The moment I spoke the word, BUT,it was_41_I pricked a balloon with a needle（针）.I could hear him slowly deflate（泄气）.I_42_that if I had used the word ANDHoney,Im glad you found a house in your_43_range,AND Im happy for you.he woul
20、dnt have been_44_,and wed have both hung up feel better.My daughter_45_at my door dressed like a princess on her way to the prom.I told her how graceful looked and I was_46_of the young lady she has become,and I said,Sweetheart,you_47_having a great time,but please dont drink tonight.I know she does
21、nt engage in_48_behavior;shes responsible and sensible.She looked as though Id snatched her crown.Mom!The tone of her voice indicated how Id_49_her feel.How I wish Id said,I want you to have a great time,AND I_50_you.My husband helps around the house.I was_51_he had lightened my work load.I told him
22、 how wonderful he is, and I used that naughty word again.BUT,why did you_52_crumbs（面包屑）all over the counter?Why?Why?Why didnt I say,Thank you,ANDI am_53_or all you do around the house.Ive been doing some_54_.I am going to remove that naughty little word from my_55_and replace it with the word AND.Th
23、is is a decision I intend to keep!36.A.tips B.words C.acts D.choices37.A.called B.attempted C.waited D.decided38.A.or B.so C.and D.but39.A.due B.special C.cheap D.close40.A.puzzle B.hesitation C.excitement D.impatience41.A.even if B.only if C.what if D.as if42.A.believe B.imagine C.doubt D.forget43.
24、A.distance B.ability C.price D.plan44.A.away B.off C.out D.down45.A.opened up B.showed up C.stood up D.made up46.A.aware B.proud C.jealous D.fond47.A.allow B.consider C.deserve D.fancy48.A.risky B.bitter C.selfish D.unfair49.A.ignored B.seen C.helped D.made50.A.love B.miss C.trust D.defend51.A.amaze
25、d B.delighted C.relieved D.annoyed52.A.forget B.throw C.mess D.leave53.A.shameful B.anxious C.sorry D.grateful54.A.self-reflecting B.self-promotingC.self-controlling D.self-learning55.A.dictionary B.experience C.vocabulary D.memory第三部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在
26、答题纸将该项涂黑。AThe tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market.Platos Closet in Charlotte,NC is a private company,which mainly buys and sells used clothes.While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and graceful brands for women,most of their stock applies to a
27、dults.Platos closet targets teens and those in their 20s.Platos Closet,with stores in Matthews and the university area,sells clothes and accessories（装饰品）that are currently popular at about one third the retail（零售）prices.The two hottest brands,for buying and selling,are Hollister and Abercrombie & Fi
28、tch.Even though the offerings tend to be suitable for young people,there are a variety of shoppers at Platos Closet of varying ages.Women in their 30s,40s,and older could easily find a purse,jacket or piece of jewelry they like.If you are sellingUnlike higher-end resale stores which usually work on
29、consignment（寄售）,Platos Closet buys on the spot.Items can be gently used,but must be in very good condition.Clothes should be less than two years old and styles should be the same as those still being sold at the shopping center.There is no negotiation;prices are set company-wide.If what you sell amo
30、unts to $30 or less,theyll give you cash.More than that,youll get a Visa cash card.Secondhand successDont get discouraged if you cant find something on your first trip.Resale shops are always getting new lists of goods and change their styles with each season.Be sure to check each piece carefully be
31、fore buying.Price comparisonJackets: New York & Company black blazer,$12; retail: $37.Pants: Express Editor-style pants,$12; retail: $69.90.Shoes: Nine West black peep-toe pumps,$12; retail: $89.Jewelry: Necklaces,$3-$5; retail: $18-$30.56.Platos Closet is different from other secondhand stores in t
32、hat .A.its offerings are more expensiveB.its target customers are young peopleC.its stock mainly applies to female adultsD.it only offers high-end brands for women57.If you want to sell something at Platos Closet,you .A.are surely paid by cashB.can bargain with buyersC.should sell on consignmentD.sh
33、ould make sure its in good condition58.If you buy a pair of Express Editor-style pants in Platos Closet,you can save .A.57.9 dollars B.15 dollars C.77 dollars D.25 dollars.BLeaving Hanoi on a fiercely hot summer day,after an hour by air,Luang Prabang gradually appears below our airplane wings.From a
34、 few hundred meters above,my first impression of this UNESCO-listed heritage（遗产）is an area of green land and mountains,surrounded by snaking rivers.Encircled by mountains,the former royal capital of Luang Prabang is more than just the countrys picture-perfect showpiece.Travelers will be attracted to
35、 Luang Prabang by the citys timeless peacefulness with its shiny Buddhist temples, French colonial architecture and friendly people.Tourists visiting Luang Prabang shouldnt miss the chance to see one of the most sacred（神圣的）Lao traditions, tak bat,or the Buddhist almsgiving ritual（仪式）,which dates bac
36、k to the 14th century.As the sun rises in Luang Prabang,hundreds of Buddhist monks depart from their temples to gather their daily offerings,which most commonly are rice,fresh fruit and traditional sweet snacks.The daily alms gathering begins on the main street before spreading to all the side stree
37、ts.Our group of six got out of our comfy beds at 5 am to join other local residents and tourists to offer alms to the monks.We kneeled by the roadside in front of the 3 Nagas Hotel on the main street with big baskets of steamed sticky rice,waiting quietly until monks of all ages passed by to accept
38、our gifts.The daily ritual gives you a wonderful opportunity to experience an ancient Lao tradition.However,there are some strict rules if you wish to join the event.Firstly,shoulders,chests and legs must be covered in modest clothing as a mark of respect.You should also remain a suitable distance f
39、rom the monks.Photographs may be taken,but from a distance and never use a camera flash.The ritual has to be performed in silence.Talking to or touching the monks at any time,even when making an offering,is not allowed.Another must-do morning activity is to visit the local market,where you can see t
40、he generosity that Mother Nature offers this dreamy land.While walking through the morning market,located within a long and narrow hamlet,I was excited to see all kinds of products from the nearby river and jungle: some ill-fated squirrels lying next to fresh bamboo shoots,different kinds of wild mu
41、shrooms and vegetables displayed on banana leaves and giant river catfish in baskets.Although Luang Prabang is small,there are many things to see here.Active travelers can get up close and personal with Laos gentle giants at the elephant conservation camp or take in some scenes of riverside life wit
42、h a cruise or kayak excursion on the rivers.Two waterfalls that are perfect for picnicking in the foothills nearby,and classes are available in traditional crafts.59.What can we learn about the tak bat?A.The daily alms gathering begins on all the side streets.B.Tourists take photographs,using a came
43、ra flash if too dark.C.Tourists kneel by the roadside,waiting quietly for monks gifts.D.Tourists remain a suitable distance from the monks and keep silent.60.What impression will Luang Prabang most probably leave on tourists?A.Ancient and attractive. B.Modern and charming.C.Large and mysterious. D.D
44、istant and poor.61.If you visit the local market in Luang Prabang,you will find .A.people there are very generousB.products are sold through a sacred ritualC.products there are sold only in the morningD.products sold by locals are from the surroundings62.The author introduces Luang Prabang to reader
45、s mainly by .A.commenting on Buddhism B.referring to peaceful ritualC.describing its characteristics D.emphasizing its specific locationCAn American company has built a new drone（无人机）that could improve the speed of deliveries（送交的货）.The drone is very different from other unmanned aircraft.It is made
46、almost completely out of cardboard and has no motor.It can be packed with materials and sealed up with tape.Because the drones do not have a motor,they are designed to be dropped from airplanes.Hundreds of drones could be sent out at once.Then they could be automatically guided to where they are sup
47、posed to go.The company says these drones could then complete deliveries to different places over an area covering hundreds of kilometers. The drones look bigger than the paper airplanes we used to make as kids.But this light flyer is not a toy.It is aerodynamically designed and equipped with a smal
48、l computer,a battery and sensors to guide it to the ground.The drones are being developed by Otherlaba technology research company in San Francisco,California.It calls the drone a Sky Machine.The company says it can travel about 150 kilometers at speeds up to 88 kilometers an hour.Now,it can carry m
49、aterials weighing up to one kilogram,but future models are expected to carry larger loads.One of the drones main advantages is that it does not have a heavy motor or large battery.This allows more room for materials and makes the drone cost less to build and operate.The Otherlab development team has
50、 called its invention the Ikea of drones.This is because it is packaged similarly to products from the Swedish furniture maker Ikea.The drone arrives as flat pieces of pre-cut cardboard that can be quickly and easily put together.The technology that guides the drone can make it land within 10 meters
51、 of its target,according to Otherlab. Unlike other drones,even a crash landing is acceptable.The company says the drones can also be reused.Once the drone completes its delivery,it can be thrown away and the cardboard material will likely break down within a few months.The company has received money
52、 from the U.S. Department of Defense to carry out research on the drones.The money came from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.The agency is attempting to find the best delivery vehicles that can disappear after their missions are complete.The U.S. military has a need for delivery drones
53、.But it wants to simplify and lower the cost of using them.Otherlabs Sky Machines are an attempt to fill that need.Military drones can also be stolen and studied by others if found after use.Before they can truly disappear,the electronic materials inside must also somehow disappear.Researchers are s
54、till working on ways to get the technology itself to self-destruct.63.What does Paragraph 3 mainly talk about?A.Why the new drone is invented.B.What the new drone is equipped with.C.How can the new drone get to the ground.D.Why the new drone is designed like paper airplanes.64.Why is the invention c
55、alled the Ikea of drone?A.Because its a product made by Ikea. B.Because it uses the idea from Ikea.C.Because its built at a low cost like furniture of Ikea. D.Because its made up of pre-cut cardboard.65 Which of the following statements is the advantage of the new drone?A.It can land near its target
56、. B.It has a light motor inside.C.A crash landing is not acceptable. D.Its load weighs far more than one kilo.66.What about Otherlabs Sky Machines can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?A.They have been built by the US military. B.Research is being carried out on their improvement.C.They are n
57、ow often stolen and studied by others after deliveries.D.The electronic materials inside will destroy themselves after use.DSix years ago at the age of 35,I suddenly decided I wanted to learn the cello（大提琴）.Straight away I rented an instrument and appeared before Wendell Margrave,professor of musica
58、l instruction.You can be as good as you want to be,Margrave said rather mysteriously.On a piece of paper he drew the notes E and F.He showed me where to put my fingers on the neck of the cello and how to draw the bow.Then he entered my name in his book: 10 am,Tuesday.Tuesday followed Tuesday,and soo
59、n it was spring.Thus began my voyage out of ignorance and into the dream.E-F,E-F,we played togetherand moved on to G.It was a happy time.I was again becoming something new,and no longer trapped as the same person.Surely the most terrible recognition of middle life is that we are past changing.We do
60、what we can already do.The cello was something I couldnt do.Yet each Tuesday this became less and less true.Riding home on the bus one snowy night and learning the score of Mozarts C-Major Quintet,I felt the page burst into music in my hands.I could by then more or less read a score,and was humming（
61、哼唱）the cello line,when suddenly all five parts came together harmonically in my head.The fellow sitting opposite stared.I met his glance with tears,actually hearing the music in my head for the first time.Could he hear it too,perhaps?No,he got off at the next stop.As the years slipped by,my daughter
62、 grew up,playing the piano well.My goal was that she and I would one day perform together.I also wanted to perform in public with and for my peers,and to be secretly envied.I continued to play,to perform,but it is not the same.Before,when I heard a cello,it was all beauty and light.Now,as the TV cam
63、era gets close to Rostropovichs face,I recognize that his smile shows his incredible determination.Even for him,the cello is a difficult instrument that doesnt respect your ambitions.I picked up my cello and practiced.As good as I wanted to be,I am as good as Im going to get.It is good enough.67.Fro
64、m the first two paragraphs,we can learn that .A.the author already knew some cello basicsB.the author went to a cello lesson every TuesdayC.the author bought a cello after he decided to learn itD.Wendell Margrave was a famous but mysterious professor68.The author writes that it was a happy time in P
65、aragraph 3 mainly because . A.he felt very bored with his new lifeB.it was beautiful to be able to hear the music in his mindC.Professor Margrave made learning the cello very easy for himD.he enjoyed the feelings of growth and getting closer to his dream69.From the last paragraph,it can be inferred
66、that the author .A.put on shows with his daughterB.was determined to catch up with RostropovichC.is happy to have kept up his personal developmentD.was confident that his peers would envy him for his cello playing ability70.The purpose of the article is mainly to .A.show his deep gratitude to his ce
67、llo tutorB.advise readers on how to improve their cello skillsC.describe his incredible efforts to overcome difficultiesD.encourage readers that its never too late to pursue their dreams第二卷（非选择题，共两大题，35分）第四部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸上相应题号
68、的横线上。Sometimes we can get so caught up in the stress and worry of our personal lives that our minds become too confused to operate effectively.This is especially dangerous in a test-taking situation.After hours of reading and studying,our brains can lock up in a state of overload.In a stressful situ
69、ation its often a must to clear your mind completely to allow your brain to refresh itself and recalibrate all of its functions.But when youre tense,clearing your mind isnt so easy!Try this relaxation technique if you think your brain has seized up from information overload.1.Set aside at least five
70、 minutes for quiet clearing time.If youre at school,see if you can put your head down somewhere or find an empty room or quiet space.If necessary,set a watch (or phone) alarm or ask a friend to tap you on the shoulder at a designated time.2.Think of a time or place that puts you into a complete stat
71、e of peace.This place will vary from person to person.Have you ever sat on the beach watching the waves come in and realized youve zoned out fora while?This is the sort of experience youre looking for.Other experiences that make us zone out could be: Sitting in the dark and staring at Christmas tree
72、 lightsremember how peaceful that feels?3.Cover your eyes and go to your place.If you are at school preparing for a test before class,you may simply rest your elbows on the desk and put your hands over your eyes.For some people,it may not be a good idea to put your head down.(You might fall asleep!)
73、Dont let any thoughts creep into your head.As soon as you start to think about a test problem,clear away the thought and concentrate on your peaceful place. 4.Snap out of it!Remember,this is not nap time.The point here is to refresh your brain.After five or ten minutes of clearing time,take a brisk
74、walk or take a drink of water to re-energize your mind and body.Stay relaxed and resist the urge to think about the things that are stressing you out or clogging your brain.Dont let your brain go back to freeze-out.Now go on with your test or study session refreshed and ready!Title: How to clear you
75、r mind to stay relaxed?Present situationWe are stuck in stress and worried about our personal lives,stopping our brains working_71_.If you feel stressed,its often_72_to clear your mind to leave your brain refreshed._73_to clearing your mind1.Set aside at least five minutes for quiet clearing time.Wh
76、en at school,see if you can put your head down somewhere or stay in a quiet space.If necessary,set a watch (or phone) alarm or ask a friend to tap you on the shoulder at a designated time.2.Think of a time or place allowing you to feel completely_74_.This place will vary from person to person.3._75_
77、your eyes and go to your place.When making_76_for a test at school,you could cover your eyes with your hands to have a rest.If you put your head down,you will fall_77_.Make sure not to be_78_by any thoughts and concentrate on your place.4.Snap out of it!Clearing time does not_79_nap time.Stay relaxe
78、d and avoid the things that made you stressed out.ConclusionIts time you_80_your test or study session refreshed and ready!第五部分 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分）81.Old people tend to get out of b when they climb those stairs.82.After b with the shop owner fora long time,Mary picked up a few beautiful dresses
79、.83.In my opinion,a good lecture should be able to e the audiences interest as well as inform them.84.The headmaster p prizes to the students who had done well in their studies.85.Though the d boy could not use his arms and legs,he was just as clever as the other children.86.The news that a suicide
80、bomber killed at least 22 people in Manchester caused （全国范围内）concern in surrounding cities.87.To be good at the game,you need a reasonable level of （智力）.88.My parents think that （当代的）young people show no respect for their elders.89.He （吹口哨）happily when he walked along,thinking about his teachers pra
81、ise.90.With so many students graduating from universities,there exists fierce （竞争）in jobs hunting.第六部分 书面表达（满分20分）人们对待机遇有不同的态度，请以“Opportunities favour the prepared mind”为题，按要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章，要点如下：对待机遇的态度结果你的观点梦想着成功，却迟迟没有行动，等着天上掉馅饼只能看着机遇从身边悄悄溜走（请举例说明）默默努力着，为机遇的到来做好充分准备最终迎来成功的喜悦注意：1.可参照以上内容适当发挥；2.文中不能
82、出现真实姓名和学校名称。 江苏省镇江市2016-2017学年高一下学期期末考试英语试题答案第一部分: 听力（共两节，满分20分)15 BCACA610 CBAAC1115 BABCC1620 BABBA第二部分: 英语知识运用 (共两节，满分35分)第一节: 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）21-25 BCBDA 26-30 BCBBC 31-35 DBDAB第二节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 36-40 BADDC 41-45 DACDB 46-50 BCADC 51-55 BDDAC第三部分: 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）56-60 B
83、DADA 61-65 DCCBA66-70 BBDCD第四部分: 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题l分，满分l0分）71.effectively 72.necessary 73.Approaches 74.peaceful 75.Cover 76.preparations 77.asleep 78.disturbed或distracted 79.mean 80.continued 第五部分: 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题0.5分,满分5分）81.breath82.bargaining 83.excite84.presented85.disabled86.nationwide87.intellig
84、ence88.contemporary89.whistledpetition第六部分: 书面表达（满分20分）One possible version:Opportunities favour the prepared mindThere are two kinds of people taking completely different attitudes to building a bright future.One is dreaming of opportunities for a promising future,but without any action,while the o
85、ther devotes himself earnestly to his work to get fully prepared.The message conveyed above is crystal clear: Opportunities favour the prepared mind.The difference between the two lies only in the way each treats opportunities.Successful people always make adequate preparations to seize opportunitie
86、s.Unsuccessful people,on the other hand,work little and just wait,seeing them pass by.To further highlight the importance of our attitude towards opportunities,lets take the Chinese diver Wu Minxia for example.In order to win the gold medal in the Olympics,she trained hard day after day and eventual
87、ly made it. Therefore,we should make efforts to make our dreams come true.Its universally acknowledged that we would accomplish nothing without actions and efforts.(152)听力原文Test 1M: Youre all grown up! How old are you now? Fifteen?W: I was fifteen the last time you saw me! Im twenty now.M: Really? I
88、t seems like just last year that you and your brother came over to visit!Text 2M: Do you think,within a few years,many people could work at home instead of working in offices?W: Yes,of course.Science and technology have developed really fast these past few years.And in the future,I believe almost al
89、l our ideas will become reality.M: Im looking forward to it.Text 3 M: Excuse me.I asked for this salad without cheese on it,but this one is covered in it.W:Im sorry,sir.Ill take it back and bring you out a new one.Can I get anything else for you?M: Just another soda,please.Thank you.Text 4M: What wo
90、uld you like for your birthday,Sis?W: I want the iPhone 6S.M: Thats a pretty expensive gift! Do you think Mom and Dad will buy it for you?W: No,but Im hoping Aunt Janine will.Text 5W: Sir,you need to bring your chair back to its upright position and close your tray table.Were touching down in fiftee
91、n minutes.M: Sorry,I didnt hear the announcement.I had my headphones in.Text 6W: Did you have a nice weekend,Charlie?M: Not really.I went camping with my family.W: That sounds fun!M: It wasnt.Camping is so boring.I didnt have any service on my phone,so I couldnt check Facebook or Twitter the whole w
92、eekend!W: That doesnt sound like a big deal.Didnt you enjoy hiking or swimming with your family?M: Not really.I enjoyed taking pictures of us fishing,but I couldnt even post them until we got back on Monday.W: Hmm.It sounds to me like you need to learn how to enjoy life without sharing every moment
93、on social media.Text 7W: You look sad,Jason.Whats wrong?M: I got a ticket just now.W: Why? M: I was driving slowly near the shopping mall when a policeman suddenly appeared from behind and asked me to pull over.I had to stop my car.He told me that I had stopped on the double yellow line while I was
94、waiting for the light.W: Why did you do that? You are not a new driver.M: I was thinking about my mother.Shes been ill in bed.I was worrying about her,so I didnt notice where I had stopped.W: Then what did you say? M:I said I was wrong,but the policeman wrote me a ticket anyway.That means I lost 425
95、 dollars! W: Misfortunes often come in pairs.Text 8W: What did you just put in the basket?M: Some peanut butter.W: That is not a jar of peanut butter.M: Okay,fine.Theyre peanut butter cookies.W: You know we dont keep cookies in the house.M: Mom,please? W: I will buy you yoghurt instead.Its much heal
96、thier.M: I dont like yoghurt.What about some chocolate pudding?W: You can get the low sugar kind.M: That kind doesnt taste as good.What about some carrot cake? It has carrots in it.W: Cake also has a lot of sugar.M: This is so unfair! Im the only kid at school who isnt allowed to eat food that taste
97、s good.W: Okay,Ill let you buy one chocolate bar,but thats it.M: Really? Are you serious? Youre the best,Mom!Text 9 W: Thanks for coming in today.Please have a seat.Tell me a little bit about yourself.Why do you think youre qualified for this job?M: Ive worked as a music teacher my whole life,mainly
98、 with children,and now Im ready for a change.Because I love music so much,I think working at a radio station would be perfect for me.W: The duties of this job include answering the phones and sending emails.How are you with both of those things?M:Im experienced in sending emails,and Im also fairly c
99、onfident on the phone.When I was a teenager,I worked at a TV station answering phone calls,so this is probably pretty similar.W: We also have some early mornings here in the studio.Sometimes youll have to be here around 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.How do you feel about that?M: Im an early riser,so thats easy f
100、or me.It also means less traffic,which Im always a fan of.W: Do you have references I can call?M: Yes,I have a list to give you.Two are people I worked with at my last job,and one is an old graduate school professor of mine.W: Great.Well,I think thats it.Ill give you a call back in the next few days
101、 to let you know our decision.M: Thank you so much.Text 10 People who live in cities usually take their dirty clothes to a laundry place called a “laundromat”.These public businesses are usually open from 7:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m.A smaller laundromat might have a dozen washers and a dozen dryers,while
102、a larger one might have twice that number.Most places do not have any employees there,as there are simple instructions posted near the machines and everything can be done without assistance.Most people bring their own washing soap,but there is often a machine that sells small packages in case you ru
103、n out or forget yours. During the weekend,it can be hard to find an open machine but it is much easier during the week.Many laundry places have TVs,video games,magazines,or free Wi-Fi.Recently,many laundry places have added cafs or bars. Because people usually spend a few hours doing their laundry,having a drink or a meal is a convenient and fun way to pass the time.Of course,when so many people are washing their clothes close to each other,it is easy to make mistakes.My sister actually met her husband at a laundromat after he put her clothes in his basket by accident!
