1、浙江省衢州市衢州二中2011-2012学年高二上学期期末考试英语第一部分：听力理解（共20小题，满分30分）第一节： 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读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where is Bill now?A In the office. B On his way to work. C At home. 2. What does the woman imply?A Her doorbell doesnt need to be repaired. B She
2、 doesnt expect him to come so early. C It is not the right time for repairing.3. What do we know from the conversation? A The man got to know Joe William the other day. B The woman knows nothing about Joe Williams wife. C Joe Williams wife has been ill seriously. 4. Who is the man?A A passer-by. B A
3、 friend. C A relative. 5. What are the speakers talking about?A Visiting the capital of Portugal. B The place where the man lives. C The tourists in Lisbon. 第二节： 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4个小题，从题中所给的A，BC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5秒的时间阅读各个小题；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。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。6. Why
4、 doesnt the man want to fly?A He wants to enjoy the scenery. B He thinks its dangerous. C He likes taking the bus.7. What kind of transport does the woman prefer?A The bus. B The train. C The car. 听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。8. What does the woman want to find?A A street. B A bus-stop. C A second-hand bike. 9.
5、 How can the woman get to King Street?A Take the No. 7 bus. B Take the No. 10 bus. C Take the No. 11 bus. 听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。10. Who is the man most likely to be?A A UN high official in charge of the nations security. B An official working for the WHO. C An expert in the UN Food and Agricultural Org
6、anization. 11. What animal disease broke out in Italy as mentioned in the conversation?A Riff Valley Fever. B Bluetongue. C Foot-and-mouth disease. 12. Why were 36,000 cattle killed?A To cure the foot-and-mouth disease. B To prevent the spread of bluetongue. C To experiment with them. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至
7、第16题。13. What do we know about the woman?A She lives close to the university. B She is a new student in the university. C She likes the big kitchen. 14. How did the man go to school this morning?AOn foot. B By bus. C By car. 15. Why was Stella late for work?A She missed the bus. B Her train was late
8、. C Her car broke down. 16. What will the man do next day?A Go to school by train. B Visit Marta in her flat. C Leave home earlier. 听下面一段对话，回答第17至第20题。17. What kind of French courses does the speak recommend?A Video courses. B Face-to-face courses. C Online courses. 18. How can a learner take the le
9、ssons when he is not online?A By reviewing the downloaded sound files. B By making conversations with others. C By reviewing words, phrases and idioms. 19. What is mentioned as an advantage of the speakers online course?A It improves learners learning skills quickly. B It offers learners the best st
10、udy methods. C It helps learners to make friends. 20. Whats the speakers idea about learning French?A Being confident in learning. B Learning French little by little.C Having clear learning goals. 第二部分：英语知识运用（共三节，满分80分）第一节：单项填空（共20小题，每小题0.5分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项号涂黑。21. -Do y
11、ou know Henry didnt win the singing contest? -_? He prepared for it for a long time.A. How come B. So what C. Why not D. What for22. While the students in _ uniform look tidy and neat at school, their own room at home is in _ total mess.A. the; / B. /; / C. the; the D. /; a23. - It is so kind of you
12、 to have _ $ 2,000,000 to the fund.- Dont mention it. It is a pleasure to be able to join you in helping people _ need.A. spent; on B. contributed; in C. cost; for D. spared; against24. - What about _ the class into ten groups so that the kids can get more chances to put forward their opinions?- Sou
13、nds like a good idea! _.A. to divide; Agreed B. divide; So much the better C. having divided; Goodness D. dividing; I cant agree more25. In front of the famous Big Trees _ a family, _ the parents treat their child like a friend. A. lives; where B. were; which C. settle; while D. staying; who26. Only
14、 by supporting each other and living in harmony between man and nature, people and society, and people among themselves _.A. urban life can be better B. can urban life be better C. can be betterurban life D. urban life better can be27. Were moving to the countryside because the air there is much fre
15、sher than _ in the city. A. ones B. it C. that D. the one28. It is reported that the United States uses _ energy as the whole of Europe. A. as twice B. twice much as C. much twice D. twice as much29. _ the time going on, I began to realize who was the real hero. A. While B. When C. With D. As30. Im
16、calling to make an _ about the position advertised in yesterdays China Daily.A. enquiry B. appointmentC. assessmentD. impression 31. Thousands of foreigners were_ to the Shanghai World Expo the day it opened.A. attendedB. attemptedC. attracted D. attached32. The engineers are so busy that they have
17、zero time for outdoor sports activities, _they have the interest.A. whereverB. wheneverC. even ifD. as if33. An interesting suggestion for measuring the atmosphere around Mars has been _.A. put up B. put awayC. put forwardD. put out34.- What made Jack so upset? - _ his new MP4.A. He lost. B. Losing
18、C. Because of having lost D. To be losing35. It is illegal for a public official to ask people for gifts or money _ favors to them.A. in preference toB. in place of C. in agreement with D. in exchange for36. It is pretty well understood _ controls the flow of carbon dioxide in and out the atmosphere
19、 today. A. how B. that C. which D. what37. With two new roads _ in the city center, the transportation system has improved a lot in this city.A. constructed B. to construct C. being constructed D. constructing38. Its very _ of you to inform us of the change in the schedule so that we can make necess
20、ary adjustment.A. considerate B. optimistic C. creative D. nervous39. - My wife and I will celebrate our twentieth wedding anniversary next month. - Oh, _! A. cheer up B. go ahead C. never mind D. congratulations40. _ by his classmates, the boy left the room quickly.A. Laughing at B. Laughed at C. H
21、aving laughed at D. To be laughed at第二节：完形填空（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该选项标号涂黑。Shay and his father walked past a park where some boys were playing baseball. Shay asked, “Do you think theyll let me play?” Knowing that if his son were allowed to play, it would
22、 give him a much-needed sense of 41 even though he was handicapped(残疾的). Shays father approached one of the boys on the field and asked if Shay could play, not 42 much. The boy looked around for guidance and a few boys 43 . So he said,“ Welcome aboard.”The father was really happy at his sons being 4
23、4 . Very excited to be able to play in the field, Shay 45 over. At the end of the last period, Shays team was one run behind. Then Shay was scheduled to take the 46 winning run. At this very moment, would they let Shay bat and give away their chance to 47 the game.48 , Shay was given the bat. Everyo
24、ne knew that a hit was all but impossible 49 Shay didnt even know how to hold the bat(球拍) properly. 50 , as Shay stepped up, the pitch(投手)，realizing the 51 team putting winning aside for this moment in Shays life, threw the ball softly so Shay could 52 be able to touch the ball.Shay swung clumsily (
25、笨拙的)and hit a 53 ground ball right back to the pitcher, who purposely threw the ball out of 54 of the teammates. Everyone started shouting,“ Shay, run to first, run to first!” Never in his life had Shay run that far and 55 to first base. And then, 56 his breath, Shay awkwardly ran towards second, th
26、e third, the home Shay was cheered 57 the hero who hit the “grand slam”(大满贯) and won the game for his team! And for the first time, he was so 58 of himself making his father so happy.That day, the boys from both teams helped bring a piece of true _59 and humanity into this world. Shay didnt make it
27、to another summer and died that winter, having never forgotten being the hero and making his father so happy and seeing his mother 60 hug her little hero of the day. 41. A. loss B. humor C. belonging D. direction42. A. knowing B. expecting C. learning D. doubting43. A. understood B. greeted C. laugh
28、ed D. nodded44. A. Accepted B. refused C. recognized D. replaced45. A. fell B. rushed C. ran D. struggled46. A. constant B. fantastic C. difficult D. possible47. A. win B. lose C. fight D. play48. A. Naturally B. Fortunately C. Surprisingly D. Generally49. A. even if B. because C. if D. though50. A.
29、 Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Instead51. A. following B. winning C. visiting D. opposing52. A. at most B. at all C. at least D. at last53. A. slow B. fast C. hard D. small54. A. touch B. reach C. sight D. order55. A. made way B. made it C. made sense D. made contributions56. A. catching B. w
30、astingC. feeling D. saving57. A. for B. with C. of D. as58. A. sure B. afraid C. proud D. fond59. A. love B. encouragementC. achievement D. friendship60. A. hopefully B. tearfully C. gratefully D. eagerly第三节：阅读理解 (共25小题，每小题2分，满分50分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项标号涂黑。AWho is there am
31、ong us who hasnt dreamed of having his or her own small ( maybe, several years later, even big) business, and having wonderful freedom, both from a boss and from the time clock: the freedom to make up our own rules for our work, and our own plans-arranging our own hours of work? That way work would
32、be both painless and fun. Or, so we imagine.Well, in fact it isnt quite as simple as that. Yes, it is true that being the boss has its satisfactions and that you can arrange your working hours freely if you own your own small business. But in those early years of starting your own business, you shou
33、ldnt think of a free day, not to mention flying off for a months vacation. It is not unusual for new business owners to work seventy or eighty hours a week, and if there is a day off, that day might need to be devoted to accounting（算账).But this negative picture doesnt destroy the beautiful hopes. Th
34、e possibility of getting something wonderful in return-both material and mental-continues to drive that large number of people who start up small businesses each year in the United States. 61. From the first paragraph, we know that everybody hopes_.A. to rule others B. to be his or her own boss C. t
35、o get a time clock D. to be free from work 62. Most new business owners have to_.A. work more than 10 hours a day B. devote himself to accountingC. fly to some places in the world D. have a day off in a week63. The expression negative picture in the text probably means_.A. a terrible experienceB. a
36、poor pictureC. limited freedomD. unpleasant situations64. The beautiful hopes will never be destroyed because_.A. people love beautiful things by nature B. people have a strong desire to seek personal gainsC. small businesses make big money each year in the USD. small businesses have advantages over
37、 big companiesBA university graduate described as a“respectable and intelligent” woman is seeking professional help after being convicted of （证明有罪）shoplifting for the second time in six months.Ana Luz, recently studying for her PhD, has been told she could end up behind bars unless she can control t
38、he desire to steal from shops.Luz ,who lives with her partner in Fitzwilliam Road ,Cambridge ,admitted stealing clothes worth 9.95 from John Lewis in Oxford Street ,London ,on March 9.Phillip Lemoyne ,prosecuting（起诉）, said Luz selected some clothes from a display and took them to the ladies toilet i
39、n the store .When she came out again she was wearing one of the skirts she had selected, having taken off the anti-theft security alarms（防盗警报装置）.She was stopped and caught after leaving the store without paying, Mr. Lemoyne said. He added that she was upset on her arrest and apologized for her actio
40、ns. Luz, 28, was said to have been convicted of shoplifting by Cambridge judges last October, but Morag Duff, defending, said she had never been in trouble with the police before that. “She is ashamed and embarrassed but doesnt really have any explanation why she did this,” Miss Duff said. “She didn
41、t intend to steal when she went into the store. She is at a loss to explain it. She is otherwise a very respectable and intelligent young lady. She went to her doctor and asked for advice because she wants to know if there is anything in particular that caused her to do this.”Judge David Azan fined
42、Luz 50, and warned : “Youve got a criminal record. If you carry on like this, you will end up in prison, which will ruin your bright future you may have.” Luz achieved a degree in design at university in her native Spain, went on to a famous university in Berlin, Germany for her masters degree and i
43、s now studying for a PhD at Cambridge University, UK.65What is Ana Luzs nationality? A. American.B. British.C. Spanish.D. German.66What does the underlined sentence “She is at a loss to explain it” mean? A. In her opinion it was a loss to the clothes shops where she stole things . B. She doesnt have
44、 any idea why she has the desire to steal from shops . C. She thinks it is a loss for her to explain why she stole things from shops. D. Personally she feels ashamed and embarrassed for her shoplifting actions.67Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “shoplifting” used in the p
45、assage? A. Carrying goods in a lift for a shop. B. Taking goods to the ladies toilet . C. Selecting some goods from a display. D. Taking goods from a shop without paying.68What would be the best title for the passage? A. Shoplifting Shame of a PhD Student B. Apologizing for the Actions in Shops C. S
46、eeking Professional Help from Experts D. Controlling the Desire to Steal from ShopsCIf women are mercilessly exploited（剥削) year after year, they have only themselves to blame. Because they tremble at the thought of being seen in public in clothes that are out of fashion, they are always taken advant
47、age of by the designers and the big stores. Clothes which have been worn only a few times have to be set aside because of the change of fashion.Changing fashions are nothing more than the intentional（故意的） creation of waste. Many women spend large sums of money each year to replace clothes that have
48、hardly been worn. Women who cannot afford to throw away clothing in this way, waste hours of their time changing their old-fashioned dresses. Skirts are lengthened or shortened; neck-lines are lowered or raised, and so on.No one can claim that the fashion industry contributes anything really importa
49、nt to society. Fashion designers are rarely concerned with necessary things like warmth, comfort and durability (耐用). They are only interested in outward appearance and they take advantage of the fact that women will put up with any amount of discomfort, as long as they look right. There can hardly
50、be a man who hasnt at some time in his life smiled at the sight of a woman shaking in a thin dress on a winter day, or picking her way through deep snow in high heeled shoes.When comparing men and women in the matter of fashion, the conclusions to be drawn are obvious. Do the constantly changing fas
51、hions of womens clothes, one wonders, reflect basic qualities of inconstancy（反复无常） and instability（不稳定性）? Men are too clever to let themselves be cheated by fashion designers. Do their unchanging styles of dress reflect basic qualities of stability and reliability（稳定可靠)? That is for you to decide.69
52、. Designers and big stores always make money_.A. by mercilessly exploiting women workers in the clothing industryB. because they are capable of predicting new fashionsC. by constantly changing the fashions in womens clothingD. because they attach great importance to quality in womens clothing70. To
53、the writer, the fact that women change their old-fashioned dresses is seen as _.A. a waste of money B. a waste of timeC. an expression of taste D. an expression of creativity71. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? _. A. New fashions in clothing are created for the co
54、mmercial exploitation of women. B. The constant changes in womens clothing reflect their strength of character. C. The fashion industry makes an important contribution to society.D. Fashion designs should not be encouraged since they are only welcomed by women.72. By saying the conclusions to be dra
55、wn are obvious ( Line 1 to Line 2, Paragraph 4), the writer means that _.A. womens inconstancy in their choice of clothing is often laughed atB. women are better able to put up with discomfortC. men are also exploited greatly by fashion designersD. men are more reasonable in the matter of fashionDUs
56、ually, when your teacher asks a question, there is only one correct answer. But there is one question that has millions of current answers. That question is “Whats your name?” Everyone gives a different answer, but everyone is correct.Have you ever wondered about peoples names? Where do they come fr
57、om? What do they mean? Peoples first names, or given names, are chosen by their parents. Sometimes the name of a grandparent or other member of the family is used. Some parents choose the name of a well-known person. A boy could be named George Washington Smith; a girl could be named Helen Keller Jo
58、nes.Some people give their children names that mean good things. Clara means “bright”; Beatrice means “one who gives happiness”; Donald means “world ruler”; Leonard means “as brave as a lion”.The earliest last names, or surnames（姓）, were taken from place names. A family with the name Brook or Brooks
59、 probably lived near brook（小溪)；someone who was called Longstreet probably lived on a long, paved road. The Greenwood family lived in or near a leafy forest.Other early surnames came from peoples occupations. The most common occupational name is Smith, which means a person who makes things with iron
60、or other metals. In the past, smiths were very important workers in every town and village. Some other occupational names are: Carter a person who owned or drove a cart（运货马车）; Potter a person who made pots and pans.The ancestors（祖先) of the Baker family probably baked bread for their neighbors in the
61、ir native village. The Carpenters great-great-great-grandfather probably built houses and furniture.Sometimes people were known for the color of their hair or skin, or their size, or their special abilities. When there were two men who were named John in the same village, the John with the gray hair
62、 probably became John Gray. Or the John was very tall could call himself John Tallman. John Fish was probably an excellent swimmer and John Lightfoot was probably a fast runner or a good dancer.Some family names were made by adding something to the fathers name. English-speaking people added s or so
63、n. The Johnsons are descendants of John; the Roberts familys ancestor was Robert. Irish and Scottish people added Mac or Mc or O. Perhaps all of the MacDonnells and the McDonnells and the ODonnells are descendants of the same Donnell.73. Which of the following aspects do the surnames in the passage
64、NOT cover（涉及）?A. Places where people lived. B. Peoples characters.C. Talents that people possessed. D. Peoples occupations.74. According to the passage, the ancestors of the Potter family most probably _.A. owned or drove a cart B. made things with metalsC. made kitchen tools or containers D. built
65、houses and furniture75. Suppose an English couple whose ancestors lived near a leafy forest wanted their new-born son to become a world leader, the baby might be named _.A. Beatrice Smith B. Leonard CarterC. George Longstreet D. Donald Greenwood76. The underlined word “descendants” in the last parag
66、raph means a persons _A. later generations B. friends and relativesC. colleagues and partners D. later companionsEParis, Jan. 11- An armored (武装) car robbery last night ended in a wild gunbattle（枪战）that two men dead and a hostage (人质) seriously wounded.The drama (刺激的事件) began when an armored car car
67、rying the contents of safety（储备）boxes to a bank was struck by a large truck, police said.The bank guards were helpless when the robbers jumped out of the truck and tied them. The robbers used heavy tools and explosives (爆炸品) to break the armored car.A passing police car turned to look into the accid
68、ent as the men were removing the contents of the armored car. Police said the three robbers fled on foot across a nearby highway. Stopping a private car driven by a teenaged girl, the three escaped for central Paris with the police car in hot pursuit（追捕）.A plain clothes policeman saw the car as it d
69、rove through the street of Lat in Quarter. The policeman tried to stop the car, but the thieves started shooting at him, witness (目击者) said. The girl hostage tried to slip away. Just as she was crawling (爬出) away from the car, she was hit by a bullet. Police said she was out of danger at Central Hos
70、pital.The gunmen gave up the car and got into a shop, pouring fire on more than 50 policemen that surrounded the building. After a wild gun-battle, police broke into the room. They only found two of the gunmen, both seriously wounded. The third thief was believed to have escaped with over $1.3 milli
71、on in cash and jewellery.77. The passage is about _.A. a gunbattle between the policeman and the government soldiers.B. a bank robbery in Paris.C. a group of gunmens robbery of armored car in the streets.D. how a teenaged girl got seriously wounded.78. The robbers came _and they _.A. in a police car
72、; stole the armed car. B. in a truck; blasted (炸毁) the armored car.C. in an armored truck; drove the money car away.D. in an armored car; opened the armored car with heavy tools.79. A plain clothes policeman is _.A. not a policeman but a soldier. B. not a policeman but a gunman.C. a policeman but he
73、 doesnt wear a uniform.D. a robber.80. After a wild gun-battle, _.A. the robbers were shot dead.B. the police got back what they wanted.C. the police failed to get back what they wanted.D. 50 policemen were killed and the robbers were seriously wounded. F下面文章中有5处需要添加小标题。请从以下选项（A、B、C、D、E和F）中选出符合各段意思的
74、小标题。选项中有一项是多余选项。A. Get out.B. Meet friends.C. Put the music on.D. Take some Zzzzzz.E. Watch a comedy movie.F. Breathe in and breathe out. Best ways to relax when stressed81. _Go to feel the sunshine outside. Take a long drive. Open the windows and feel the wind while driving. Fuel up your vehicle, a
75、nd go to places youve never really been to. New routes will distract your mind, give you something new to see, and keep problems and stress at bay.82. _ One of the best methods to get relaxed is to plug in the earphones, and listen to some music. Whether or not you agree, music is a therapy in itsel
76、f. Listen to your favorite music, dance to the turnes, and sing to the hymns it might not solve the problem youre stuck in, but it might just distract you for a while.83. _ Breathing exercise is simple, but works perfectly. How? Let me explain. Suppose that you have a stress ball in front of you. No
77、w, keep staring at it for a while as you breathe in and breathe out. Dont let your mind wander anywhere else, and just concentrate on the ball. This is one of the best ways to relax your mind when theres little you can do to relieve yourself.84. _ When the weather is getting you down, and youre not
78、sure how to deal with the voices in your head. All you need to do is pick up a few bars of chocolate, and settle down for a laughter riot. Fetch a DVD of your favorite comedy movie, and watch it till youre out of stress.85. _ Take a day off from work, slip into your night suit, and go to bed. Put yo
79、ur phone on the silent mode, shut the door, take the blanket on, and rush into the world of dreams, where no stress exists. Get enough sleep, for its the best relaxation technique for stress.衢州二中二一一学年第一学期高二期末考试英语答题卷第三部分：写作 （共三节，满分40分）1. 第一节：短文改错（共10小题，每小题1分，满分10分）下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。增
80、加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（），并在其下面写上该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。There are many places of interest in my hometown. Every year, many tourists poured in to see the beautiful city. The first attraction may interest you is a lake surrounded by mountains
81、on their three sides. You can see fish move freely in its clear water. Also, on the top of the mountain stands some ancient buildings being built in the Ming Dynasty. Strange, they are still in good condition after standing for hundred of years. Whats more, on the foot of the mountain is a natural w
82、ondera underground cave where its warm in winter and cool in summer.第三节：书面表达(30分)2012年奥运会将在伦敦举办，届时会有成千上万的游客齐聚伦敦。请你根据下文的提示，写一篇120词左右的短文，向未来的游客介绍伦敦。内容包括：1. 伦敦是英国的首都，是英国的政治文化中心。2. 伦敦位于英格兰的南部，闻名于世的泰晤士河从城中穿过。 3. 伦敦的一些代表性景点 4. 其它吸引人之处（如博物馆、剧院、优美的英伦乡村风光等。）参考词汇：格林尼治天文台：The Royal Observatory in Greenwich； 本初
83、子午线：longitude line ; 泰晤士河：the River Thames; 白金汉宫：the Buckingham Palace; 威斯敏斯特教堂：the Westminster Abbey。 注意：1.不要逐条翻译，可以适当增加内容，字数：120左右。 2. 不要写出方框之外。衢州二中二一一学年第一学期高二期末考试英语参考答案改错：参考作文：Sample：Located in the south of England, London, the capital of the UK, is the countrys political and cultural leading cen
84、ter. With the beautiful River Thames flowing through the city, London attracts millions of tourists from all parts of the world. Considered as the greatest historical treasure, London offers a lot to see for the visitors, such as its museums, art collections, theatres and great architecture. The Buc
85、kingham Palace, the queens house, is a place you have to see. You may also want to visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, where you can have your picture taken standing on either side of the longitude line. Whats more, you will be thrilled to see the world- famous London Tower, the British Museum
86、, the Westminster Abbey.What you really dont want to miss is the beautiful countryside in London. There is so much to see in this great city that you will surely have an enjoyable and worthwhile trip to London.Skys answer sheet听力材料Text 1M: Hello, Mary. This is John Nelson. Is Bill feeling better tod
87、ay?W: Oh, Yes, John. Thanks for your asking. Hes feeling much better now. But the doctor says hell have to stay in bed for another week.Test 2M: I have come to repair your doorbell?W: You should have come earlier. Im just going out.Text 3M: I met Joe William on the street the other day.W: Really? Di
88、d he say anything about his wife?M: Yes, he said she had been in hospital since last May and was leaving for Italy for treatment.Text 4W: Excuse me, sir, but do you speak mandarin?M: Yes, why?W: I need your help. I left my camera in a taxi non the way back from the airport.M: Im not sure. Ill see wh
89、at I can do for you.Text 5M: Have you ever been to Portugal, Sarah?W: Yes. And you, Patrick?M: Yes. What attracts you most about this country?W: Lisbon. Almost all tourists will come to visit the capital city.Text 6M: How are you going there? Have you decided yet?W: Should we fly? Its fast.M: But if
90、 we fly, well miss the beautiful scenery.W: You are right. Forget about airplanes then.M: Lets drive then. We can rent a car.W: Drive? That sounds dangerous.M: Then the only other choices are the train or the bus. Id like to see what double-decker bused are like.W: They are not as nice as trains.Tex
91、t 7W: Hello, guys. Do any of you know where I can buy a second-hand bike?M: I think theres a shop on King Street. It may have second-hand bikes.W: Where is King Street?M: Well, its a bit far. Perhaps you can take Bus No.10. One, two, three probably seven stops. Anyway, get off at King Street.W: Than
92、ks a lot for your help.M: Dont mention it. Its my pleasure.Text 8W: Dr. Brown, thank you so much for sparing me your time for interviewing. Er, you are now working with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Would you please tell our listeners something about diseases recently spreading among ani
93、mals?M: Well, animal diseases were reported recently in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Some of the diseases are deadly. The UN officials give two reasons for animal diseases spreading. One is the increased international trade in animals and animal products. The other is the movement of people a
94、nd animals from country to country.W: How can we prevent and treat animal diseases, since it is becoming worse and worse?M：Well, no country can claim to be safe form animal diseases, and every government should realize the urgent need for now. Medical car of animals is very important.W: Do animal di
95、seases kill human beings?M: Yes. It was reported that Riff Valley Fever killed over 30 people in Yemen last month.W: How about the other anima diseases?M: Earlier this year, Italy reported outbreaks of bluetongue, another kind of deadly disease. Last month, foot-and mouth disease was reported in Sou
96、th Africa. In just one month, 36,000 cattle were killed to control the disease.Text 9M: Hi, Marta, how is your new flat?W: Its great! I really like it.M: How big is it?W: There is only one big room, but it has a bathroom and a small kitchen, too.M: How far is it from the university?W: Its only about
97、 15 minutes.M: 15 minutes by bus or by car?W: Neither. I walked to school this morning. I was 15 minutes early.M: You were lucky. I was 15 minutes late.W: What happened?M: All the buses came late.W: Where is Dr. Stella?M: She was late, too.W: What happened to her?M: She took the subway and it was la
98、te, too.W: Well then, you were really lucky after all. But what are you going to do tomorrow?M: Ill start out 15 minutes earlier.Text 10 W: Hello, my name is Jane Williams. I am a French teacher, and I have started a website to help you improve French listening and speaking skills as quickly as poss
99、ible. My online French lessons take just 5 to 10 minutes each day. And there are no advertisements to take your attention away. You can also download the sound files to your computer and access them and take your lessons again in your time. Ive developed the online French course to be a very easy, c
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