1、漳州一中20122013学年上学期期末考高三年英语科试卷考试时间：120分钟；满分：150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 does the man want?A. A door.B. A key. C. Milk.2. What is the woman doing? A. Taking a picture.B. Enjoyin
2、g a fountain. C. Climbing mountains.3. What advice does the woman give the man? A. Run fast.B. Take mild exercise. C. Run slowly for long.4. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A ghost.B. A film. C. A story.5. What is the man most probably? A. A policeman.B. A teacher. C. A doctor.第二节（共15
3、小题。每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。6. What are the speakers doing?A. Preparing for a mealB. Doing some shopping. C. Talking about a recipe.7. What do the speakers need to buy? A. Cheese and potatoes.B. Onions and pepper. C. Mushrooms and butter.听第7段材料, 回答第8至9题。8. What is the party for? A. Johns birth
4、day. B. Christmas. C. Johns wedding.9. What do we know about the man? A. Hell go to the party with the woman. B. He has told Anna to keep a secret. C. He looks forward to visiting the woman.听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。 10. Who is making the telephone call? A. Lewis Brothers.B. Oliver Martin. C. Mark Hanson.11
5、. What has the man failed to receive? A. The pricelists.B. The brochures. C. The invitation cards.12. When did the man place the order? A. About 15 days ago.B. About 30 days ago.C. About 40 days ago.听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。13. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Grand
6、pa and Granddaughter. C. Boss and secretary.14. What does the man think of the typewriter? A. Slow.B. Unreliable.C. OK15. What once caused the loss of papers? A. There was a power cut B. The battery ran down. C. The computer was broken.16. What did the man use to finish his paper? A. A typewriter. B
7、. A word processor. C. A computer.听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。17. What is the talk about? A. Spoken English.B. Practical English.C. Listening Comprehension.18. How many activities does the speaker mention? A. Two.B. Three.C. Four.19. Why does the speaker recommend reading books? A. It is a popular way to imp
8、rove ones English. B. It is interesting and books have different levels. C. It is the most beneficial to English learning.20. What does the speaker think of watching the news in English? A. It is too boring to secondary school students. B. It is more useful to advanced English learners. C. It can he
9、lp students learn how to use body language.第二部分 英语知识运用（共两节, 满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）21. Would she mind playing against her former teammates? _ She is willing to play against any tough players. A. I think so.B. Not likely!C. Of course. D. Im not surprised.22. Who is making so much noise in
10、the garden?_ the children. A. There areB. It is C. That isD. They are23. Althoughthesmallroomis _thelargeone,itismorebeautifullydecorated.A. one-thirdthesizeof B. theone-thirdsizeofC. thesizeofone-third D. one-thirdofthesize24. If transport costs _into consideration at the beginning, the factory wou
11、ld have been built far from its present place. A. will be takenB. were takenC. had been takenD. were being taken25. Peace and development remain the permanent themes of our times, _ the world we live in is anything but quiet. A. and B. if C. so D. but26. I have been keeping the photo of my daughter
12、_ I can see it easily every day. A. which B. where C. when D. in which27. Hashestartedoff?Hesaidthathewouldcomehere. He_.Heisamanwhokeepshisword.A. musthavesetoff B. wouldhavesetoff C. cantsetoffD. wontsetoff28. _herself by a table, the elegant woman asked the waiter for a glass of orange politely.A
13、. To seat B. SeatC. SeatedD. Seating29. His _to become a pilot was held back by his poor eyesight. A. destinationB. inspirationC. ambitionD. promotion30. South Korean star PSYs “Gangnam Style” has become one of the most popular videos online and is easily _. A. availableB. abundantC. adaptableD. adm
14、irable31. Tom has played a lot of computer games recently. Yes, that might _ his failure in his monthly exam. A. answer for B. apply forC. account for D. stand for32. As far as love is concerned, nothing can take its place compared with _to children from parents. A. it B. that C. this D. one33. Jack
15、 is a man of strange character, _he suffers a lot. A. whom B. for whomC. by whichD. from which34. It cant be denied that the Diaoyu Islands are _ part of China and what some Japanese have done recently is actually _ offence against Chinese people. A. a; / B. a; the C. the; / D. /; an 35. Three Long
16、Island families forced to move by Hurricane Sandy have been _ in fancy Manhattan apartments ever since free of charge. A. put away B. put out C. put up D. put off第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。Love in a BoxWhen I was a little girl, I found love in a box all becau
17、se of a class assignment. On a Friday night I 36 at the dinner table, “My teacher said we have to bring a box, a special box, for our valentines on Monday”.Mother said, “Well see,” and she continued eating.What did “Well see” mean? I had to have that box, 37 my second grade Valentines Day would be a
18、 disaster. Maybe they didnt love me enough to help me with my 38 .All Saturday I waited 39 and with Sunday arriving, my concern increased. However, I 40 that an enquiry about the box would 41 anger or loud voices, for in my house children only asked once. More than that 42 trouble.Late Sunday aftern
19、oon, my father called me into the kitchen. The table was covered with different kinds of colorful 43 . A (n) 44 shoebox rested on top of it. 45 flooded through me when Daddy said, “Lets get started 46 your project.”In the next hour my father 47 the shoebox into an impressive valentine box. Colorful
20、paper covered the ugly cardboard with red hearts 48 to what I considered all the right places. He sang while he worked. When he finished, he was so delighted that a 49 smile spread across his face. “What do you think of that?” he asked.I answered him with a hug.But inside, 50 danced all the way to m
21、y heart. It was the first time that my father had devoted so much 51 to me, for his world consisted only of work.The holiday party arrived, and my classmates put cards and presents into the valentine boxes. Laughter filled our classroom until dismissal（解散） time 52 .On the way home, I held out my val
22、entine box for the world to 53 . The love that filled it meant more to me than all the valentines inside.The valentine box became a symbol of his love that 54 through decades of other Valentines Days. My father gave me other gifts through the years, but none 55 compared with the love I felt within t
23、he limits of the old, empty shoebox.36. A. announcedB. appearedC. servedD. sat37. A. andB. butC. orD. so38. A. designB. planC. ideaD. project39. A. sadlyB. anxiouslyC. disappointedlyD. patiently40. A. foundB. realizedC. knewD. imagined41. A. startB. causeC. markD. produce42. A. invitedB. tookC. save
24、dD. had43. A. boxesB. giftsC. paperD. food44. A. newB. bigC. attractiveD. empty45. A. RelaxationB. ReliefC. CheerD. Calm46. A. byB. atC. inD. on47. A. foldedB. packedC. changedD. pressed48. A. joinedB. attachedC. linkedD. connected49. A. slightB. briefC. broadD. confident50. A. joyB. funC. interestD
25、. amusement51. A. moneyB. timeC. supportD. hope52. A. reachedB. setC. spentD. came53. A. acceptB. respectC. admireD. recognize54. A. carriedB. keptC. spreadD. lasted55. A. everB. evenC. yetD. still第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分, 满分40分）AIts common for parents to feel emotional when the moment comes for their
26、child to leave home and go to university. Even parents who dont speak about the event are likely to feel a sense of sadness because its the end of an era where you and your family were at the centre of your childs world. As a parent youll probably continue to support your child in different ways, bu
27、t the main job of raising your child is over. Its a huge change for everyone involved.There are a few things that you can do to make the transition easier. Plan carefully for your childs departure and think about how you can help. Many parents take their child to university for the first time. If yo
28、u decide to do that, be ready to feel a real wrench when the time comes to say goodbye. Your child will probably be as nervous as you are about the moment when you finally say goodbye but that might not show!Be positive and cheerful about the choice your child has made to continue studying, and plan
29、 to leave once youve unpacked the car and looked around your childs new living accommodations. If you can, save your tears for the car youll make things easier on your child and yourself.The more youve invested in being a parent, the more youll feel a sense of loss, so the sadness you feel now is a
30、sign that youve been a good mom or dad. Remind yourself that parenting is all about raising an independent and confident child who functions well without you. If your child quickly settles and starts enjoying himself, you should congratulate yourself.Its also only fair to allow yourself some time to
31、 grieve（悲痛）. Dont expect to pick yourself up and move on straight away. But you may decide to find a hobby or sport to fill your extra time. Perhaps youve always wanted to learn a new language, go to yoga classes or take up swimming. You may decide to spend more time with family and close friends, w
32、ho are likely to be feeling the absence of your child as well.Agree on the best approach to staying in touch before your child leaves, and stick to your agreement. Try not to panic if your child doesnt respond immediately remember, theyre starting a new and busy life.56. Why do parents feel sad when
33、 their child leaves home for college?A. Because the absence of their child makes them feel lonely.B. Because their children will start a new life in college.C. Because it means the end of love between parents and their child.D. Because they are no longer the main focus of their childrens life.57. Th
34、e underlined word “wrench” in Paragraph 2 means a feeling of _.A. sorrow B. regret C. anger D. love58. What does good parenting consist of?A. Supporting your child in different ways all the time. B. Congratulating yourself when your child goes to college.C. Preparing your child to stand on their own
35、 feet in the future.D. Investing as much as possible in the growth of your child.59. Whats NOT advised as the way to recover from your childs departure?A. Developing a new hobby or sport.B. Learning a new language.C. Spending more time with close friends.D. Staying in touch with your child.60. What
36、would be an appropriate title for the whole passage?A. Staying in Touch with Your Child B. Preparing to Say Goodbye to Your Child C. Dealing with Your Child Leaving Home for University D. Life after Your Child Has Left Home for University BAsk most people how they define the American Dream and chanc
37、es are theyll say, “Success.” The dream of individual opportunity has been present in America since Europeans discovered “The New World” in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur highly praised the freedom and opportunity to be found in this new land. His enthusi
38、astic descriptions of a classless society where anyone could attain success through honesty and hard work fired the imaginations of many European readers. In Letters from an American Farmer (1782) he wrote, “We are all excited at the spirit of an industry which is unfettered （无拘无束的） and unrestrained
39、, because each person works for himself We have no princes, for whom we toil （干苦力活）, starve, and bleed. We are the most perfect society now existing in the world.” The promise of a land where “the rewards of a mans industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor” drew poor immigrants from
40、 Europe and fueled national expansion into the western lands. Our national historical story is full of illustration of the American success story. For instance, Benjamin Franklin was the very model of the self-educated, self-made man, who rose from modest origins to become a well-known scientist, ph
41、ilosopher, and statesman. In the nineteenth century, Horatio Alger, a writer of fiction for young boys, became Americans best-selling author with his rags-to-riches tales. The idea of success impressed us: we spend millions every year reading about the rich and famous, learning how to “make a fortun
42、e in real estate（房地产） with no money down,” and “dressing for success.” The story of success has even affected our personal relationships: today its as important to be “successful” in marriage or parenthoods as it is to come out on top in business. But dreams easily turn into nightmares. Every Americ
43、an who hopes to “make it” also knows the fear of failure, because the story of success implies comparison between the haves and the have-nots, the stars and the unknown crowd. Under pressure of the story, we become lost in status symbols: we try to live in the “right” neighborhoods, wear the “right”
44、 clothes, and eat the “right” foods. These symbols of distinction assure us and others that we believe strongly in the fundamental equality of all, yet try as hard as we can to separate ourselves from our fellow citizens. 61. What is the nature of the American Dream according to Crevecoeur? A. Peopl
45、e are free to develop their power of imagination. B. People who are honest and work hard can succeed. C. People are free from being used and treated badly. D. People can fully enjoy individual freedom.62. By saying “the rewards of a mans industry follow with equal steps the progress of his labor”, t
46、he author means _ . A. the more hard-working one is, the bigger his returns are B. hard work ensures the growth of an industry C. a mans business should be developed step by step D. a companys success depends on its employees hard work 63. It can be inferred from the last sentence of Paragraph 2 tha
47、t _. A. business success often contributes to a successful marriage B. Americans wish to succeed in every aspect of life C. good personal relationships lead to business success D. successful business people provide good care for their children 64. What is the paradox（矛盾）of American culture according
48、 to the author of the passage? A. The American road to success is full of nightmares. B. Status symbols are not a real symbol of a persons wealth. C. The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream. D. What Americans fight for often disagrees with their beliefs.CTess still stood hesitating like a s
49、wimmer about to make his dive, hardly knowing whether to return or move forward, when a figure came out from the dark door of the tent. It was a tall young man, smoking He had an almost black face, though red and smooth. His moustache was black with curled points, though he could not be more than tw
50、enty-three or-four. There was all unusual force in his face, and in his daring rolling eyes. “Well, my beauty, what can I do for you?” said he, coming forward. And seeing that she was quite at a loss: “Never mind me, I am Mr. DUrbervilles. Have you come to see me or my mother?” This differed greatly
51、 from what Tess had expected. She had dreamed of an aged and dignified face. She tried to keep calm and answered “I came to see your mother, sir.” “I am afraid you cannot see her she is ill in bed,” replied the representative of the house; for this was Mr. Alec, the only son of the noble family. “Wh
52、at is the business you wish to see her about?” “It isnt business it is I can hardly say what!” “Pleasure?” “Oh no. Why, sir, if I tell you, it will seem” Tesss sense of a certain ridicule was now so strong that despite her general discomfort at being here, her rosy lips curved（弯曲）towards a smile, mu
53、ch to the attraction of the young man. “It is so foolish,” she stammered（结结巴巴地说）; “I fear I cant tell you!” “Never mind; I like foolish things. Try again, my dear,” said he kindly. “Mother asked me to come,” Tess continued; “and, indeed, I was in the mind to do so myself. But I did not think it woul
54、d be like this. I came, sir, to tell you that we are of the same family as you.” “Ho! Poor relations?” “Yes.” “Stokes?” “No; dUrbervilles.” “Ay, ay; I mean dUrbervilles.” “Our names are worn away to Durbeyfield; but we have several proofs that we are dUrbervilles. The local scholars hold the view th
55、at we are, andand we have an old seal（印章）and a silver spoon marked with the same castle as yours. So mother said we ought to make ourselves known to you, as weve lost our horse by a bad accident; we can hardly make a living.” “Very kind of your mother, Im sure.” Alec looked at Tess as he spoke, in a
56、 way that made her uneasy.” And so, my pretty girl, youve come on a friendly visit to us, as relations?” “I suppose I have,” looking less confident and uncomfortable again. “Well theres no harm in it. Where do you live? What are you?” TessofthedUrbervilles ByThomasHardy65. How does Tess feel in the
57、whole course of the meeting with Alec? A. Excited and hopefulB. Nervous and uncomfortable C. Surprised but comfortableD. Pleased but embarrassed66. In the eyes of Tess, Alec is _.A. forceful and daringB. unfriendly and talkative C. a gentle and reliable manD. older than she had expected67. Why does
58、Tess pay the visit to the dUrbervilles? A. To see Alec himself B. To see Alecs mother. C. To confirm that they are of the same family. D. To make known their relationship and seek help68. Alec appears quite friendly to Tess mainly because _. A. Tess is his distant relation B. Tess looks polite to hi
59、m C. Tess is a pretty girlD. Tess looks ridiculousDGrasshoppers(蚱蜢) that live in noisy urban environments may have to change their song, a study has found.Researchers suggest that high levels of background noise may affect the grasshoppers mating（动物交配）process. They say the insects are forced to incr
60、ease the volume of the low-frequency（低频）sections of their call. Results of the study, by scientists from the University of Bielefeld, Germany, are published in the journal Functional Ecology. The research, which shows traffic noise could upset bow-winged grasshoppers mating system, is the first of i
61、ts kind, according to lead researcher Ulrike Lampe. “Effects of man-made noise on communication has only been studied with vertebrates(脊椎动物), so far, said Ms Lampe, a PhD student at the University of Bielefelds Department of Evolutionary Biology. The scientists caught 188 male bow-winged grasshopper
62、s from noisy roadsides and quiet rural locations.According to Ms Lampe: Bow-winged grasshoppers are a good model organism（生物体）to study sexual selection because females can respond to male loving songs with their own low-frequency signal, if they are attracted to a male song. The grasshoppers produce
63、 their mating call by rubbing a toothed file（锉刀） on their hind-legs against a vein（血管）that is located on their front wings. The males song consists of short phrases of two to three seconds. The first part of the call consists of slower ticking sounds that increase in speed, leading to a buzzing soun
64、d towards the end of the phrase.In order to stimulate the males to begin mating calls, scientists exposed the males to a female and recorded the results in the laboratory. The team then analyzed the differences between the results of each group of grasshoppers. “Results showed that compared to males
65、 from rural locations, urban grasshoppers shift the frequency peak of the lower part of their spectrum(频谱) upwards, Ms. Lampe explained. This would make sense to avoid low-frequency noise, as traffic noise could mask signals in that part of the frequency spectrum. The teams findings demonstrate that
66、 traffic noise could be upsetting the grasshoppers mating system. Increased noise levels could affect grasshopper courtship（求爱）in several ways, commented Ms. Lampe. It could prevent females from hearing male loving songs properly, prevent females from recognizing males of their own species, or impai
67、r females ability to estimate how attractive a male is from his song.69. What is the usage of the grasshoppers songs?A. To make our urban hear better.B. To attract the mate grasshoppers.C. To fight against the urban noise.D. To attract the female grasshoppers.70. How did scientist prove their conclu
68、sion? A. By using statistics.B. By arguing a topic.C. By quoting persons theory.D. By comparing the results.71. What does the underlined word “mask” mean? A. Cover. B. Affect. C. Prevent. D. Destroy.72. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Urban environment affects some animal lives.B. Urban gr
69、asshoppers have to change their tune.C. Grasshoppers shift the peak of spectrum.D. Grasshoppers dont like living in noisy urban areas.EApple iPad Mini Wi-Fi 16 GB - Black & Slate $329 online 71 reviews October 2012 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 7.9 inch - With Camera - 10.9 ounces（
70、1 pound =16 ounces） With a touch screen and the ability to take an awesome 360-degree picture from the top of a mountain, its 7.9-inch display more than measures up to the complete iPad experience. View web pages. See where you are and whats around you using online maps. Flick（浏览） through your photo
71、s and watch videos in vivid detail. And wave hello to the family on a video call. With the same LED backlight technology and the same fast, fluid performance that the iPad is known for, the iPad Mini doesnt disappoint customers. And with automatic shake-resistant video, your videos are instantly rea
72、dy to share.Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16 GB Black $350 online 2,564 reviews March 2011 - Apple - Handheld - 16 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - With Camera - 10 hour battery -1.32 pounds This device has two cameras, a dual-core（双核） A5 chip, and the same battery life all in a thinner, lighter Multi-Touch
73、design. It makes surfing the Web, checking email, watching movies, and reading books feel natural. LED backlighting makes everything you see remarkably vivid and bright. With every turn of the device (even upside down), the display adjusts to fit. It has a wide, 178 viewing angle. Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi
74、 32 GB $600 online 454 reviews May 2010 - Apple - Handheld - 32 GB - iOS - Wi-Fi Only - 9.7 inch - 1.5 pounds Apple iPad 1 Wi-Fi is a magical and revolutionary product and the best way to experience the web, email, photos, and video. Taking advantage of the large multi-touch screen and advanced capa
75、bilities of the iPad, you can do things that you cant do on any other device. The high-resolution（分辨率）, 9.7-inch LED-backlit display on the iPad is remarkably vivid. Thin and light and with a wide viewing angle, it automatically locates available Wi-Fi networks. 73. According to the advertisement, w
76、hich of the following statements is TRUE?A. The Apple iPad 2 has a single core and 360-degree viewing angle.B. The Apple iPad Mini can store as much information as the Apple iPad 2 can.C. The Apple iPad Minis performance is disappointing compared to that of others.D. The Apple iPad 1 is the oldest,
77、the most expensive and the smallest of all three.74. According to the advertisement, which one probably attracts most attention?A. Apple iPad 2B. Apple iPad MiniC. Apple iPad 1D. Dual-Core A575. We know from the advertisement that_A. we cant voice chat with friends using the Apple iPad Mini.B. we ne
78、ed to locate available Apple iPad 1Wi-Fi networks ourselves.C. with the Apple iPad Mini, your videos always remain relatively smooth.D. the Apple iPad 2 display only adjusts when the device is turned upside down.第II卷第二节 书面表达（满分25分）中国作家莫言获得诺贝尔文学奖，这引起了同学们的关注。你们班同学就读什么书展开了讨论，各抒己见。假设你是李华，请你将此次讨论的结果写成120
79、个词左右的短文。1. 读经典名著，奠定了良好的文学功底，对读者一生有巨大的影响；2. 读畅销书，可以放松心情，紧跟时代。注意：1.如实描述以上两种观点，并简要说明自己的观点；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯； 3.开头已给出（不计入总词数）。What Should We Read? A heated discussion on “What Should We Read?” was held in our class_漳州一中20122013学年上学期期末考英语科答案听力：1-5 BACBC 6-10ACCAB 11-15CAACA 16-20BBABC单选：21-25BBACD 26-30B
80、ADCA 31-35CBDDC完形：36-40 ACDBC 41-45 BACDB 46-50 DCBCA 51-55 BDCDA阅读：56-60 DACDC61-64 DABD65-68 BADC 69-72BDAA 73-75BAC短文填词:1. arrival2. whom3. introducing4. recognized5. Over6. whatever 7. guide8.attractions 9. taken 10. unforgettable书面表达： One possible version: One possible version: A heated discuss
81、ion on “What should We Read?” was held in our class. Many views were put forward by members of the class. Some think that the classics should be read because we can lay a good literary foundation and know more about the best parts of different cultures. In addition, the classics always affect the wa
82、y people view the world. The opposite view, according to others, is that modern books are better because they are often written in a more entertaining style and keep us informed about life today. In my opinion we should read as many different types of books as we can so that we can gain a wide range
83、 of experiences.听力：(Text l)W: Im going to the grocery store. Ive got to get some milk.M: Could you stop by the hardware store and get a new key made for the front door? (Text 2)M: Id like to have the fountain as my background. Where should I stand? W: Could you stand back a bit? Now a little to the
84、right. Ready. Say cheese. (Text3)W: Youre running too fast. Running so fast is not good for people over forty. M: Youre right. Mild exercise is more suitable for us. W: In fact, you must take it slowly for a longer time to burn up fat. (Text 4)M: Did you just see a ghost or something? You look frigh
85、tened.W: I just saw the horror movie The Final Destination. It really scared me.M: Oh, I know it. Which part scared you most?W: My hair was standing on end the whole time.(Text 5)W: Im very grateful for what you have done for my daughter.M: Thats all right. Thats my job.W: I know she has brought a l
86、ot of trouble to you. Thanks.M: No trouble at all. By the way, keep her in bed for two weeks.(Text 6)W: Now, have we got everything we need?M: Well, lets see. There are some onions and potatoes, but there arent any mushrooms. W: Are there any carrots? M: A few. But we dont need many, so thats OK. W:
87、 How much milk is there?M: Only a little. And there isnt any butter, and we havent got much cheese. W: Well, we dont need much cheese. Is there anything else?M: No, not for Shepherds Pie. Weve got some salt and pepper, and theres a lot of flour. Would you like to help with the shopping? W: Yeah. (Te
88、xt 7)M: Have you got the list of whos coming to the party?W: Yes, I do. And Ive told them to keep the date a secret. John hates that kind of thing. Do you remember when he found out that wed bought him a birthday cake last year, and that surprise Christmas party? He was angry. But this is different.
89、 Getting married is special and weve known him and Anna for years. M: Everyones looking forward to it. Ill pick you up from the office and well drive there together, shall we?W: Thatll be fine. Thanks. (Text 8)W: Good morning, Lewis Brothers.M: Hello, its Oliver Martin here. Can I speak to Mark Hans
90、on?W: Im afraid he isnt in the office now. Can I take a message?M: Yes, Im phoning from Worldwide Holidays. Ive made an order recently. Mark was dealing with it. There were several things, mainly brochures and pricelists. Weve received those and they are fine. But we havent got the invitation cards
91、that were ordered.W: When did you order them?M: It was about half a month ago, I think. But its rather urgent now. Theyre for a business reception at the end of the month.W: Were quite busy at the moment, but Im sure hell get them to you tomorrow. Is that OK?M: Thats great! It was originally 30, but
92、 can you make that 40?W: Yes. Fine.(Text 9)M: Change the first part and make those corrections and your paper will be great.W: OK. Thanks for all your help, Professor Morgan. Ill e-mail my paper to you later today.M: You know, in high school I used to write my term papers on a typewriter. I was pret
93、ty fast, but I made some mistakes. Actually, the typewriters werent that bad. Now, as for the first computers. oh my gosh!W: What do you mean?M: In those days, we used to use the ones at the university in the computer lab. Ill never forget, one spring, during final exams, everybody was working on th
94、eir term papers, and the electricity went out.W: So? No big deal. laptops have batteries .M: Yes, but remember, in those days we didnt have laptops. If your computer crashed, you lost everything. Everybody lost their papers that afternoon . including me.W: What did you do?M: I went back to the good,
95、 old-fashioned way.W: You mean typewriters?M: No, the first word processor.(Text 10)M: Good morning everybody, today I would like to focus mainly on how to improve your English for practical purposes. In English, as in most languages, there are four main aspects of speaking, listening, reading and w
96、riting. I believe two activities can help all four of these. Firstly, reading the newspaper has always been noted to be able to help improve ones English. However, I personally feel that reading books is more useful. While newspaper reading can improve your English, I feel that it may be too boring
97、to secondary school students. There are books written for advanced users, so I am of the opinion that books are better for students to improve their English. The second activity is watching the news. I know I just said the news is boring, but I think watching the news can be interesting to students.
98、 Another advantage of watching the news is that you can learn how to use body language while speaking Ive also noticed that there are some English newspapers in Tokyo. This is the most beneficial to learners of English. I hope my speech has been helpful to all of you. Thank you for taking the time to listen.