1、2020学年第一学期衢州五校联盟期末联考高二年级英语学科 试题考生须知：1.本卷共8页，满分150分， 考试时间120分钟；2.答题前，在答题卷指定区域填写班级、姓名、考场号、座位号及准考证号并填涂相应数字。3.所有答案必须写在答题纸上，写在试卷上无效；4.考试结束后，只需上交答题纸。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。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
2、读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will the woman do next?A. Wash the dishes. B. Water the flowers. C. Clean her bedroom.2. What was the man unable to do at the weekend?A. Ride a horse. B. Go sailing. C. Walk in the woods.3. What does James have in his garden?A. Bushes. B. Flowers. C. Apple trees.4. Why did the
3、 woman fail to see the match?A. She got the flu. B. She had to work. C. She visited her colleague.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A bookstore. B. A library. C. A book.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。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
4、段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6和第7两个小题。6 How will the woman send the package?A. By air. B. By sea. C. By express mail.7. How much should the woman pay?A. 20. B. 23. C. 26.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Why do the speakers need more ideas?A. To reduce the cost.B. To design new products.C. To increase the market share.
5、9. When will the speakers have a discussion?A. This Friday. B. This Wednesday. C. Next Monday.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. What does Doctor Brown consider the most important?A. Writing. B. Family. C. Work.11. What problem about writing does Doctor Brown face?A. She lacks her separate space.B. She cant
6、get her familys support.C. She is often interrupted by her daughter.12. Why does Doctor Brown come here?A. To take an interview.B. To share writing skills.C. To collect readers comments.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What course is the man going to take?A. Chinese. B. Japanese. C. French.14. How long doe
7、s the man want to study?A. 12 weeks. B. 6 months. C. 8 months.15. What level would the man like to take?A. The beginners level.B. The lower level.C. The upper level.16. When will the man begin to take the course?A. From September. B. From next January. C. From next March.听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. Wh
8、y does the speaker get excited about the Screen Machine?A. It screens films on a boat.B. It always shows the latest films.C. It enables him to see films easily.18. How long does it take to change the Screen Machine into a cinema?A. 30 minutes.B. 60 minutes.C. 80 minutes.19. What is the truck driver
9、responsible for?A. Selling tickets.B. Showing the film.C. Fixing the motors.20. How do most people book film tickets now?A. By using the Internet.B. By making telephone calls.C. By queuing at the ticket office.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分35分）第一节（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。A
10、I took a job as a receptionist for a vet（兽医）almost five decades ago. As a crazy animal lover, I accepted the position on the condition that I wouldnt have to assist with any wounded animals. I couldnt bear to see any creature in pain.At the end of my first week, we were closing the office for the da
11、y when a young man ran up to us holding a severely injured Doberman pinscher puppy in his arms and begging us to save his life. The four-month-old pup had been hit by a car.The doctor and I ran back into the operating room. The only place the skin was still attached to this poor little animals body
12、was around one shoulder. The vet worked tirelessly for what seemed like hours, sewing him back together again. That was the easy part. The puppy had broken multiple bones, including his spine. If he survived the next few days, we were quite sure he would never walk again.That day forever changed my
13、life. One of my first jobs was to give that Doberman puppy daily physical treatment. I remember moving his tiny legs to try to keep his muscles from weakening.Weeks went by until one day, I felt this little fighter push back ever so slightly. And he continued to push back till he could finally use h
14、is legs.Fast-forward about a year. I walked into the clinics crowded waiting room and called the name of the next client. Suddenly, a huge Doberman who had been standing quietly with his owner on the opposite side of the room broke loose and rushed toward me. I found myself pinned against the wall w
15、ith this huge dog standing on his back legs, his front paws on my shoulder, washing my face with abundant and joyful kisses.I still tear up in amazement at the display of love and gratitude the dog had for me that day all those years ago.21. The author didnt want to assist with wounded animals becau
16、se A. she didnt have relevant experience to treat animals.B. she couldnt stand watching animals suffering from pain.C. she showed no sympathy for wounded animals.D. she saw no reward if she helped wounded animals.22. What happened to the dog in the end? A. The dog survived, but he couldnt walk again
17、.B. The dog was still a great fighter after recovery.C. The dog would never know who saved his life.D. The dog finally got back to his feet again.23. Which of the following best describe the dog when he met the author? A. frightened and aggressiveB. joyful and gratefulC. joyful and nervousD. excited
18、 and aggressiveBFriday night, I was struggling to choose a good movie to watch. I spent 20 minutes looking through hundreds of choices at Amazon Video and still couldnt decide. In the back of my mind, I was thinking that I have to choose a great movie to watch, because if I didnt I would be wasting
19、my time. I thought that instead of watching a bad movie, I would be better off using my time in a more meaningful way（I see this as an opportunity cost）. After seeing the reviews and asking around for suggestions, I ended up watching LaLa land, a popular movie that most of my friends have seen recen
20、tly.The next day, I went to Duane Reade to buy toothpaste and was overwhelmed again by the amount the choice. I started wondering if more choices empower consumers or just make them think they were empowered, when in reality they are just at a loss.From finding a good restaurant to searching for you
21、r life partner, everything is all about choices; big or small, they are all related. Take dating life in New York for example. There are an endless amounts of choices which can lead to many New Yorkers finding it hard to make a decision. It is a big city with a lot of lonely I could do better people
22、 that are constantly searching the next best one.It doesnt contradict with providing people choices and information to empower them, as there is difference between having a reasonable amount of choices and an overwhelming amount. When we are overwhelmed with the amount of choices we have, we end up
23、less satisfied with the choice we make. You might calculate the opportunity cost and think about what if.Ive started to realize that living a life with simplicity can sometimes be a challenge, but it is certainly worth it.24. The writer find it hard to choose a movie to watch because A. he believed
24、it a waste of time to look through hundreds of choices.B. he didnt know which movies are popular among his friends.C. he found it challenging to choose from so many choices.D. he thought watching a bad movie wasnt meaningful.25. What can be inferred from the passage? A. More choices will probably le
25、ad to dissatisfaction with the choice we make.B. New Yorkers often felt dissatisfied with their life partner.C. Opportunity cost is what we should consider when making a decision.D. Living a simple life is always challenging.26. What does the underlined word overwhelmed mean in Para.2? A. confused B
26、. attacked C. attracted D. controlled27. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. The Less, the BetterB. Simple is Better, Less is MoreC. Simple Life Assures Your HappinessD. More Choice, More OpportunitiesCResearchers have long been stumped（难住）by whether eating fish reduces the r
27、isk of developing type 2 diabetes. Some studies have shown that it does, while others have found no effect or concluded that it tends to increase the risk.A Chalmers University of Technology study may explain the contradictory（矛盾的）results. The study compared blood samples and diet questionnaires fro
28、m 842 participants, half of whom developed type 2 diabetes after about seven years. This showed that fish consumption as a whole has no effect on diabetes risk. Then, using a new data-analysis method, said one of the study author. We screened（筛查）out the effect of environmental pollutants. We were th
29、en able to see that fish itself provides clear protection against type 2 diabetes.However, participants who ate a lot of fatty fish, such as salmon, also had high levels of environmental pollutants in their blood. These fish are the most likely to contain accumulated pollutants such as DDT and PCB,
30、which have both previously been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes.To make sure the fish you eat is free from pollutants, check the Environmental Defense Funds Seafood Selector（seafood edf.org） for the choices least likely to contain them, then look for wild-caught fish from sustainable sou
31、rces, such as those certified by Marine Stewardship Council.28. Which of the following about fish consumption is true according to the passage? A. It reduces the risk of developing diabetes.B. It is good for diabetes only if unpolluted.C. It increases the risk of developing diabetes.D. Different peo
32、ple have different opinions on fish consumption.29. The Chalmers University of Technology conducted the research by A. making comparisons and doing experimentsB. providing an example and analyzing dataC. referring to another study and doing experimentsD. making comparisons and analyzing data30. Wher
33、e is this passage probably from? A. a newspaper B. a novel C. a medical journal D. a science magzine第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。FOUR Things You Can Do To Improve Your PhotographyPhotography is an art form that just gets better and better as technology improves. 31 H
34、ere are a few you can try today to help you become a better artist tomorrow!Start a daily practice and set up unique challengesOne of the best things I did was setting up a daily practice. 32 We feel that the lighting has to be perfect, the subject has to be perfect, and the station has to be perfec
35、t. But that is far from the truth. In order to improve your photography, all you have to do is practice. Practice regularly and consistently.Shoot in Manual（手动）modeWhen I first started my business, I photographed in Auto mode. But once gave myself the permission to fail, learn, and try Manual mode,
36、I never looked back. Manual mode is more than just a button on your camera. It is a chance for you to really understand how exposure（曙光）works by controlling the elements such as shutter speed, f-stop, and ISO. 33 34 There are many different ways to add a little creativity to your photography. Using
37、double or triple exposures, shooting through elements, or even plying with shutter speed can be a way to be different. All these techniques help you break up the dullness of your own work.Learn about light in different situationsAs a photographer, you need to not only see light but also need to lear
38、n the art of reading light: the type of light, the quality of light, and also how the light will affect your final image. For the first few years of my business. I had a very limited knowledge of light. 35 I learned very quickly that I needed to get out of my comfort zone and figure out how to photo
39、graph different lighting situations.A. Take time to connect with your subject.B. Try creative shooting in your photography.C. I hope these simple tips help you get confident in your photography.D. Oftentimes, we are our biggest critic and try to wait for the most prefect chance.E. The more you play
40、around with these elements, the more you will learn about your own style of photography.F. But living in Chicago, our summers are quite short, and fall is usually a mix of rain, thunderstorms and more rain.G. There are lots of simple and easy ways for you to improve your photography.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分
41、45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。At approximately 10:15pm, Janice Esposito began the 20-minute drive to her family from the train station in Port Bell, New York She has traveled the 36 so many times and was familiar with it. She first drove to
42、the station road, 37 to Montauk highway, and thenwham! Out of 38 a car pushed her backward onto a railroad track. Though suffering from injury, she was more stunned（打昏）by the impact and vehicle 39 .As it happened, Pete Di Pinto was about to go to bed. As soon as he 40 the book, he heard a loud sound
43、 of metal and shattering（破碎）glass not far away. Di Pinto, 64, a retired firefighter, has 41 stopped thinking. He grabbed the 42 , still in his nightwear, and rushed out of the door. He told My NBC5: Any firefighter will do what I do. We never 43 .The first car he met was 44 2,000 feet from his front
44、 yard, the one that 45 Esposito. Di Pinto 46 that the driver was not injured, and then looked around to find Espositos car straddling（横跨）the rails Then he heard a harsh sound: a bell, 47 an oncoming train.Di Pinto 48 to Espositos car and banged（猛敲）on the drivers side 49 . She looked at him and said:
45、 I dont know where I am. She 50 unhurt, Honey, you are on the 51 . Di Pinto shouted. We must get you 52 right away! He pulled the handle hard, but the door was smashed（撞毁）and jammed shut. The train was dashing toward them. Di Pinto ran to the passenger side and opened the door. He 53 the open airbag
46、, grabbed Espositos arm, pulled her towards him, passed through the passenger seat, and quickly led her to 54 . He 55 that within six seconds, the train ran into the car. Its like a Hollywood movie, the firefighter told reporters the next day.36. A. way B. destination C. route D. crossing37. A. then
47、 B still C. even D. rather38. A. nowhere B. somewhere C. something D. nothing39. A. wheels B. glass C. engine D. airbags40. A. cheeked B. closed C. painted D. threw41. A. never B sometimes C. ever D. always42. A. flashlight B. jacket C. extinguisher D. candle43. A. review B retire C. recover D. retu
48、rn44. A. only B. rather C. quite D. last45. A. reached B. touched C. hit D. slipped46. A. declared B. looked C. commented D. concluded47. A. coming B. signaling C. greeting D. bringing48. A. rushed B. Walked C. wandered D. continued49. A. window B. handle C. door D. seat50. A. said B. felt C. seemed
49、 D. believed51. A. train B. car C. river D. rails52. A. off B. up C. on D. through53. A. locked B. pushed C. folded D. dragged54. A. house B. life C. safety D. platform55. A. counted B. concluded C. timed D. estimated第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。A 62-year-old Chinese m
50、ans traditional carpentry（木匠活） 56 （skill）are delighting millions of viewers on the internet as he creates toys 57 his grandson out of nothing but a single piece of wood, without glue（胶水）, screws（螺丝）or nails.Two years ago, Wang lent Shandong to live with his children. It was a 58 （nature）step to turn
51、 his bread-winning skills 59 an opportunity to make all kinds of toys for his young grandson, and it was not long 60 his son and daughter-in-law decided 61 （record）Wangs efforts. We came up with the idea of 62 （make）the videos because we wanted to bring our rural culture to others. said Wangs daught
52、er-in-law.His son, who used to work as 63 video producer, films and edits the clips, which have also included Wangs cooking on self-built stoves, using 64 （local）produced ingredients（原料）from the mountains of Guangxi.The videos were shared on Chinese content planforms Toutiao and Xigua Video first, a
53、nd later on YouTube. And the master carpenter 65 （attract）nearly 60.000 followers so far.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华。你的朋友Eric在上海留学，他写信邀请你去上海和他一起过寒假。请你用英语的他写一封回信，婉言谢绝他的邀请。内容包括：1.表达谢意；2.说明原因；3.给出提议。注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。第二节 读后续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Carter enjoyed ri
54、ding the school bus home. I gave him some time to relax after a hectic（紧张忙碌的）day of fifth grade. Sometimes, he sat with his younger brother, Jackson, but Jackson was sick at home today.The bus stopped and the tallest boy in his class, Dexter Fisher, stepped off followed by his younger brother, Billy
55、 AS the bus pulled away, Carter looked back over his shoulder to watch the boys. Dexter was yelling and waving his hands at his little brother. Billy said something Carter could no hear. Dexter gave his younger brother a hard shove （猛推）and knocked him to the ground.Carter leaned toward the window to
56、 get a better view. Billy was still on the ground and Dexter was walking away. Carter watched as Billy wiped at his eyes. The poor kid was crying.Carter turned in his seat. The sight of Billy on the ground crying was burned into his memory He tried to think of something else.He thought of the model
57、car he was working on at home, a 1967 Corvette. He started building it over a week ago and just finished putting it together last night. Tonight, as soon as he finished his homework, he could start painting the car. That was his favorite part. He already had the perfect color of blue picked out.He h
58、urried off the bus, ran through his yard, and breezed（轻盈而自信地走）through the kitchen with a quick hello to his mom. He ran up the stairs two at a time and rushed into his room.Surprise! his brother Jackson said, throwing his arms into the air.What are you doing in my room? I thought you were sick!I fee
59、l better!No! Im no bleeding. Billy wiped at his face Its probably just paint. Look! Look what I did! He pointed at the desk in the corner of Carters room.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2.应使用5个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；3.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；4.续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:Carter looked down at his desk in horror.
60、 Paragraph 2:Carter looked at his brother, an enormous smile stretching across Jacksons face. 2020学年第一学期衢州五校联盟期末联考高二年级英语学科 答案联系电话：13675708084一、听力（共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 1-5 ABCBA 6-10 CBCCB 1115AABAC 1620ACBBA 二、阅读理解 （第一节 10 小题，每小题 2.5 分；第二节 5 小题；每小题 2 分。满分 35 分。） 21-23 BDB 24-26 CAAB 27-30 BDC
61、31-35 GDEBF 三、语言运用 第一节：完形填空 （共 20 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分） 36-40 CAADB 41-45 AABAC 46-50 DBAAC 51-55 DABCD 第二节：语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分） 56. skills 57. for 58. natural 59. into 60. before 61. to record 62. making 63. a 64. locally 65. has attracted 四、书面表达 第一节：应用文写作（满分15分）1.本题总分为15分，按以下5个档次给分。评分时，
62、先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。第一档：（13分）只能写出一两个要点；语言错误很多，只有个别句子正确；第二档：（46分）能写出部分要点；语言错误多，影响意思表达；第三档：（79分）能写明基本要点；语言虽有较多错误，但能基本达意；第四档：（1012分）能写明全部或绝大部分要点；语言有少量错误；行文不够连贯，表达基本清楚；第五档：（1315分）完全完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有的内容要点。应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。 2.词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中减去2分。3.评分时，应注意的主要内容为：时态、人称、内容要点、应用词汇和语法结
63、构的数量和准确性、上下文的连贯性及语言的得体性。4.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。One Possible Version: Dear Eric, Thank you so much for your invitation and Id like to spend the vacation with you in Shanghai, but Im afraid I cant be available then. To ease my grandmas loneliness, I have promised to spend the Spring
64、Festival with her in the countryside. Furthermore, as a senior 2 student, I really cant afford the time for traveling before Gaokao. What about your coming to take a countryside vacation? Im sure you will be drunk with the fresh air, blue sky and beautiful scenery there! Looking forward to your earl
65、y reply! Yours, Lihua 第二节：读后续写（满分25 分）1.本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。第一档：（15分）与段落开头衔接较差，产出内容太少，很少使用短文中 标出的关键词语，全文内容不连贯；第二档：（610分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语，较少使用语句间连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性；第三档：（1115分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写出了若干有关内容，应用了4个以上短文中标出的关键词语，应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯；第四档：（1620分）与所给短文融洽度较高
66、，与段落开头衔接较为合理，内容比较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语，比较有效地使用了语句间连接成分，所续写短文结构紧凑；第五档：（2125分）与所给短文融洽度高，与段落开头衔接合理，内容丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语，有效地使用了语句间连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。2.评分时，先根据所续写短文的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。3.词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分。4.评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑：（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；（2）内容的丰富性和对所标出的关键词的应用情况；（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准
67、确性；（4）上下文的连贯性。5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。 6.如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。 One Possible Version: Carter looked down at his desk in horror. His Corvette! Jackson had painted it red. It is an awful dull shade of red that didnt look good on a car at all, like the color of Dads tractor! Carter
68、felt his heart start to beat faster, his breath too, with his hands curling into fists. He is on the verge of collapse and could barely hear. “Do you like it? I tried so hard. Look! Look! Do you like it?” However, Jackson insisted. Carter looked at his brother, an enormous smile stretching across Ja
69、cksons face. Red paint was smeared across his cheek and forehead, even in his hair. He was still in his pajamas. The painting must have taken him a long time, though that turned to be a disaster. Carter took a deep breath and relaxed his fingers when he recalled Billy sitting on the ground, crying.
70、He gave in to his little brothers shimmering eyes. “Every time I look at this car, Im going to think of you.” Carter said with a smile. And that was the truth. “Now, we better get that paint off your face before dinner.” 听力录音原文 Text 1 M: Have you finished helping your parents? W: Almost. Ive finishe
71、d cleaning my bedroom and watered the flowers. But I havent done the dishes yet. Could you give me another ten minutes?Text 2 W: Did you spend the weekend at your cousins? M: Yes. We went for long walks in the woods and then rode horses. We wanted to go sailing but there wasnt enough wind. Text 3 W:
72、 James, Im wondering which your house is. Is your house next to the one with a few bushes and flowers in the front garden? M: Yes. Ours has got two huge apple trees. W: OK. I got it. Text 4 M: How did your sister do yesterday? W: Well, her team won the match, but I didnt get to see it! I had just go
73、t to the soccer field when my boss called. One of my colleagues called in sick with the flu. So he asked me to come in and work. Text 5 W: Robert, do you know Hooray for Books? M: Yes. It mainly sells childrens books. It opened 11 years ago and has been very successful. W: Why has it been successful
74、? M: I think partly because it has been providing many different kinds of books. Text 6 W: Excuse me. Id like to have the package and the letter posted. M: Would you like to mail by air or by sea? W: How long will it take to mail things to the U.S. by air? M: About 10 days. You can send it by expres
75、s mail if you need it faster. It will only take three or four days. W: Then, express mail for the package. Its urgent. The faster, the better. And the letter by registered mail. M: OK. The package is 3 kilograms. Thatll be 20 for postage. W: Yes. And the letter? M: Registered. That is 3. So you shou
76、ld give me 23. W: Here you go. Text 7 W: OK. Lets start. It is a suggestion about printing a special list for our multimedia products. We want as many ideas as possible for increasing our market share. M: Its a great idea. Right now theyre all mixed up with everything else in the main list. Nobody n
77、otices them. W: I agree. But how much is it going to cost? Id like to see some figures. M: OK. So we need to work out the cost. Ill deal with that. W: Today is Wednesday. How soon can you prepare some figures? By Friday? M: OK. We can discuss this again next Monday. W: Thats fine. Text 8 M: Doctor B
78、rown, what challenges do you face in the field of writing and how do you deal with them? W: Well, the first challenge is a lack of time. When I have many balls in the air such as family, work, writing and community, I find that the easiest to drop is writing. I put family in front of everything else
79、, including writing. I can only write in my spare time. M: And what is your second challenge? W: The second one is lack of space. M: Creativity often requires one to totally concentrate, right? W: Right. And physical space is a basic requirement for that. Every writer should have a room of her own.
80、But I dont have a room of my own. M: So where do you usually write? W: I usually write in my daughters room when shes out with my husband. M: Well, Doctor Brown, thank you for sharing your story with the readers of our newspaper. W: And thank you for letting me share my story. Text 9 W: University L
81、anguage Center. How can I help you? M: Im interested in doing a language course. I did Chinese and French last year and now Id like to do Japanese. Can you give me some information about what courses are available at your center and when they start? W: Yes, certainly. Are you looking for full-time o
82、r part-time? M: Oh, I cant manage full-time as I have to work, but evenings would be fine and weekends better. W: Well, we dont offer courses at weekends, but let me run through your choices. We have a 12-week course three hours three nights a week, or an 8-month course two nights a week. M: I think
83、 the former one would suit me better, as Im leaving for Japan in March next year. W: Well, we offer the courses at three levels: beginners level, lower level and upper level. M: I prefer the upper level. Ive learned some in my spare time. W: OK, the next upper level course begins on Monday, Septembe
84、r 12th. There are still some places on that one. Otherwise, youll have to wait until January. M: Id like to take it as soon as possible. Can I sign up for the course on your website? W: Yes, of course. Text 10 I live on an island off the west coast of Scotland. I love it but a trip to the cinema mea
85、ns a 55-minute boat journey plus a half-hour drive to the nearest town. Thats why we all get excited about the Screen Machine. Its a mobile cinema that travels round the Scottish islands. Sometimes we get to see the latest movies. You cant miss the huge, bright blue Screen Machine when it comes into
86、 the car park. It takes an hour for it to change into a comfortable, air-conditioned 80-seat cinema. Its amazing. I really admire the Screen Machines driver. Of course, he shows the film. And there is always another person selling tickets. The salt in the sea air isnt good for the trucks motors so t
87、hey also need a mechanic. Ticket prices are very reasonable, so as soon as the Screen Machine arrives, the ticket office phone starts ringing. We can now also book in advance on the Screen Machine website, which makes it even more convenient. And thats the way most people choose now. Its an amazing service.