1、福建省莆田锦江中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期末考试试题第一部分：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. Whose birthday is it today?A. Marys.B. Mikes. C. Davids.2. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband
2、 and wife.B. Customer and assistant.C. Classmates.3. What is the woman going to do?A. Pick up Jack. B. Take her son to school.C. Attend a meeting.4. What does the man want to do?A. Make friends with the woman.B. Buy a book.C. Send a book to his friend.5. Where does this conversation most likely take
3、 place?A. In a supermarket.B. In a restaurant.C. At home.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What did the man want to have for supper?A. Dumplings. B. Noodles. C. Chicken.7.
4、Why cant they have the supper as planned?A. There is something wrong with the refrigerator.B. The man suddenly didnt want it. C. The chicken is rotten. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Where is the railway station?A. In the northeast of the city.B. In front of Rose Restaurant.C. In the southeast of the city.9. Whi
5、ch bus goes to Rose Restaurant?A. No.8 bus. B. No.4 bus. C. No.15 bus.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What has the woman been doing recently?A. Looking for a part-time job.B. Working in a restaurant.C. Meeting her friends.11. How many hours does the man work every evening?A. About 5 hours.B. About 3 hours.C. A
6、bout 4 hours. 12. What can we learn about the man?A. He doesnt like his present job.B. He wants the woman to meet his manager tomorrow.C. He has already told his manager about the woman.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where are the Whites going?A. To the bus station. B. To the subway station.C. To the mans hou
7、se.14. Why is Mrs. White going to Washington?A. To see Tonys Grandma. B. To go on a trip.C. To attend a meeting.15. What day is it today?A. Friday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.16. What can we learn about Tony?A. He is cute.B. He misses his grandma very much.C. He will stay with his grandma for a month.听第10
8、段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where will the swimming competition be held?A. At the New Town Swimming Pool.B. At the Johnson Sports Center.C. At the school swimming pool.18. Why did they change the competition place?A. The first place was too old.B. It is going to rain tomorrow.C. The first place was too far aw
9、ay.19. When will the students set off for the competition? A. At 9:45am.B. At 9:40am. C. At 10:00am.20. What should the students take to the competition?A. Umbrellas. B. Lunch. C. Cold drinks.第二部分阅读理解(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15小题：每小题2.5分，满分37.5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.AThe Palace Museum is limiting
10、 the daily number of visitors to 80,000 and recommending both individual visitors and tourist groups to book tickets in, advance online (booking address: https:/gugong ). foreign visitors are required to provide passport numbers during the online bookingADMISSIONApril 1st-October 3Ist 60 yuanNovembe
11、r 1st-March 31st. 140 yuanFree admission(入场费) for children under 1.2 meters in height.Free admission for disabled visitors.20 yuan for elementary, middle school, and undergraduate students with student I.D. (not including graduate and adult or continuing education students).50% discount for people o
12、ver 60 years with valid certificate or proof of age (passport, etc.) Womens Day (March 8): Half-price admission for female visitors. Childrens Day (June 1): Free admission for children 14 years old and younger. 50% discount on admission for one accompanying parent. legal guardian, or adult, For deta
13、iled information and instruction, please click here.21. How many people can visit the Palace Museum daily at most?A. Eight hundredB. Eighty thousand.C. Eight millionD. Eighty million.22. Among the four, who can get the lowest admission price?A. A middle-aged woman visiting it on 13, Mar.B.A middle-a
14、ged parent visiting it alone on lst, June.C. A 65-year-old man visiting it on 7th, May.D. A middle school student visiting it on 6th, Jan.23. Where do you think the passage most probably comes from?A. A website. B. A magazine C. A book. D. A newspaper.BSome people think only school children do not a
15、gree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If its hard for you to communicate with your parents, dont worry about it. Here are some advice for you to bridge the generation gap (代沟).Dont argue with your parents. Dont get to paren
16、ts when you are angry. Your parents probably wont consider your ideas if you are shouting at them. And you cant express yourself well if you are angry. Go someplace to cool off. Make sure you understand why you are unhappy. Then think about what you want to say to your parents. If you dont think you
17、 can speak to them at the moment, try writing a letter.Try to reach a compromise (和解). Perhaps you and your parents disagree on something. You can keep your disagreement and try your best to accept each other. Michaels mother didnt agree with him about buying a motorcycle. They argued over it. But t
18、hey finally cane to a compromise. Michael bought the motorcycle, but only drove it on certain days.Of course, your parents might refuse to compromise on something. In these situations, it is especially important to show love and respect to them. Showing respect will keep your relationship strong.Tal
19、k about your values. The values of your parents are probably different from those of your own. Tell your parents what you care about, and why. Understanding your values night help then see your purposes in life.A good relationship with your parents can make you a better and happier person. It is wor
20、th having a try!24. According to the passage who have a communication problem?A. parents and other peopleB. only school kids and their parentsC. teachers and their studentsD. parents and children of all ages25. How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap?A. 5.B. 4C
21、. 3 D. 2.26. The underlined word “bridge” in the passage means “_”.A. 建立B. 消除 C. 通过D. 到达27. If the values of your parents are different from those of yours, youd better _.A. argue with themB. keep away from themC. agree with them all the timeD. tell your parents what you care aboutCThere are various
22、 reasons why people travel. Some tourists go to see battlefields or other historic remains. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famousplaces. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot
23、 of money for the sun because they have so little of it. People of cities like London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam spend much of their winter in the dark becausethe days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why theMediterranean（地中海） has always attracted them. E
24、very summer many people travel to Mediterraneanresorts(度假胜地) and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason: sun!The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economics of Mediterranean countries. Italys 30,000 hotels are booked without a break every summer. And 13 million people cam
25、p on French beaches, parksand roadsides. About 37 million tourists visit there yearly, or one tourist for each person living in Spain.But there are signs that the area is getting more tourism than it can deal with. The Mediterranean is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. None of these, h
26、owever, is ruining anyones fun.Obviously，they dont go there for clean water. They allow traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches.They dont even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful.And as long as the sun shines, its still better than sitting
27、in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Oslo.28. Europeans travel mostly for the reason that _.A. they wish to escape from the cold and darknessB. they want to see some famous historic sitesC. they would like to take pictures in front of famous placesD. they are interested in different cultural and s
28、ocial customs29. The underlined part in paragraph 3, “one tourist for each person living in Spain” suggests _.A.all the 37 million people living in Spain are touristsB.every person living in Spain has to take care of a touristC.there are a large number of tourists visiting SpainD.every family in Spa
29、in is visited by a tourist every year30. According to the text, which of the following might ruin the tourists fun at Mediterranean resorts andbeaches?A. Rainy weather. B. Crowded buses. C. Polluted water. D. Traffic jams.31. What is the main idea of the text?A. People travel for different reasons.
30、B.Travellingcausesalot of problems.C. Europeans are fond of travelling. D.NorthernEuropeans travel for “sun”.DHave you ever wanted to be healthier? Get a pet! That is what the experts are saying. There are many advantages to owning a pet, no matter whether it is a cat, dog, or horse. Some new parent
31、s are often in a rush to get rid of their pets when a baby is expected. Yet, studies have shown that having a pet at home actually reduces a childs likelihood of developing certain kinds of diseases. In one study, a researcher studied 300 new-born babies and tested them again a year later. He found
32、that if they had a dog at home the children had up to 33% fewer allergies (过敏症). In addition, the children had stronger immune systems (免疫系统) when compared to the babies of homes with no pets.In another study, researchers tested nearly 4,500 people. They found that cat owners who spent time stroking
33、 (抚摸) their cats suffered 40% fewer heart attacks than those who did not own a cat. Some other studies also found that pet owners suffered less serious from depression (沮丧) than non-pet owners.Horses have long been used in treatments for disabled people, both physically and mentally. Not only does t
34、he movement of the horse help people with physical problems, but the calming influence of the animals has a positive effect on them, too. Amazing changes have been noted in disabled people who are lucky enough to receive these treatments.From cats to horses, having a pet can really have positive eff
35、ects on our health.32. What does the underlined word in the second paragraph probably mean?A. Degree. B. Possibility.C. Opportunity. D. Decision.33. From the second and third paragraphs, we can infer that _.A. having a pet at home makes a baby weakB. the children in home without a dog may have stron
36、g immune system C. non-pet owners may easily suffer from depression than pet ownersD. keeping a pet cat is better than keeping a pet dog34. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph?A. How to raise a horse. B. The way of keeping healthy.C. How horses benefit disabled people. D. How to treat disa
37、bled people.35. Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?A. New parents sometimes refuse to have a pet when they have a baby.B. If you want to keep healthy, do nothing but keep a pet.C. Cat owners suffer more heart attacks than others.D. Horses can cure the problems of disabled people.第二
38、节（共5小题：每小起2.5分，满分12.5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。How to make friends at a new schoolStarting at a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be difficult, and you dont even know where to go for your own classes. 36_ However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of
39、those strangers into friends. Be yourself.37_ If some people dont accept you，theyre not the kind of friends you need. People often stay together because they have similar interests. For example, someone who does a lot of sports may make friends with those who also run or swim a lot.38_Remember to be
40、 nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!Believe in yourself.A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls,
41、dont keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people. 39_ Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where youre from.Remember peoples names.You like it when people use your name，and so do other people. 40_ Besides，ask them in a kind way if they have a nic
42、kname (绰号). Youd be surprised at how often this might come in handy.A. Be friendly to others.B. Join in after-school activities you like.C. Making new friends can be hard, too.D. Never change who you are to try to fit in.E. If you see someone you know, smile or say Hi.F. People may become angry if y
43、ou just begin by saying Hey each time.G. Dont sit at the back of the classroom where other people dont notice you!第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节(共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B.C和四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项Sudha Chandran, a classical dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She
44、 was also cut off on her career（事业）road. Though the accident brought her bright career to a stop, she didnt 41 . In the painful months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed an artificial (人造的) 42 made from rubber filled with sponge (海绵). So 43 she wanted to go back to 44 after she had been
45、 fitted with an artificial leg. Sudha knew that she believed in herself and could realize her 45 , so she began her courageous journey back to the world of dancing 46 to balance, bend, stretch, walk, turn, twist and twirl. After every public recital (个人表演), she would ask her dad about her performanc
46、e. “You 47 have a long way to go” was the answer she used to get in turn. In January 1984, Sudha made a historic 48 by giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great manner that it 49 everyone to tears and this 50 pushed her to the number one position again. That evening when she a
47、sked her dad the 51 question, he didnt say anything. He just touched her feet as a praise. Sudhas comeback was so moving 52 a film producer decided to make the 53 into a hit film .When someone asked Sudha how she had 54 to dance again, she said quite simply, “YOU DONT NEED FEET TO DANCE.” 55 is impo
48、ssible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything.41. A. clean up B. give up C. sign up D. stand up42. A. leg B. box C. gift D. flower 43. A. strangely B. gradually C. heavily D. strongly44. A. home B. school C. dancing D. walking45. A. mistake B. strength C. dream D. wisdo
49、m46. A. starting B. remembering C. wanting D. learning 47. A. still B. ever C. also D. yet48. A. change B. movement C. comeback D. promise49. A. made B. moved C. let D. forced50. A.struggle B. performance C. effort D. accident51. A. usual B. new C. normal D. interesting52. A.which B. who C. as D. th
50、at53. A. honour B. audience C. lecture D. story54. A. tried B. managed C. thought D. imagined55. A. Nothing B. Anything C. Something D. Everything第二节(共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。China is 56. _ (wide) known for its ancient civilization. There are many factors for its being al
51、ive, one of 57. _ is the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese was a picture-based language, 58. _(carve) on bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty, it developed into different forms because Chinese people 59. _(divide) geographically, leading to many varieties of dialects and ch
52、aracters. 60. _ was during the Qin Dynasty that the Chinese writing system was united into one form, which was of great 61._(important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture. Chinese people can all communicate 62._ writing. Written Chinese plays 63. _ important role in connecting Chinas present
53、with its past. Furthermore, as China takes on more 64. _(globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students begin to 65. _ (appreciate) Chinas culture and history through Chinese.第四部分写作(共两节满分40) 第一节应用文写作(满分15分) 假设你叫李华，你的朋友John沉迷于抖音( DouYin / Tiktok )而不能自拔，写信向你寻求帮助，请你给他回一封电子邮件。内容包括：1.表示理解
54、和关心； 2.沉迷抖音的影响； 3.提出具体建议。要求：1. 词数80左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。补充词汇：be addicted to沉迷； distract sb. from sth. 使分心，注意力不集中Dear John,_ Yours,Li Hua第二节读后续写(满分25)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文 I was still living in Peru when the earthquake happened. I had had a fight with my parents till
55、midnight the day before because I thought they didnt understand me. Therefore, I was still sleeping in the afternoon. Suddenly. I was woken up by my dog barking at the shaking window next to me. Small quick earthquakes are very common. in Peru, especially in the coastal regions(沿海区域), so ignored it
56、and tried to calm my dog so could fall asleep again. I had walked 4 steps from the sofa to get her when the whole wall-length window broke in front of me, huge sharp pieces falling right into the sofa I had been lying in just seconds before.Fully woken up, I could hear what sounded like a million ca
57、r alarms ringing from the ground. My parents were still at work, and I was alone in a 10%-floor flat with a panicking dog running circles around me, so I forced myself to get it together. I lifted my giant dog in my and ran into the emergency(紧急情况) stairs. just ran and ran until could see some stree
58、t lights since the building had no emergency lights and everything was dark. When I finally rushed through the door of the hall, I could see the road below me breaking and trees shaking from their roots up.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右;2.请按如下格式在答题卡得相应位置作答。I stayed in the streets for about an hour until my parent
59、s arrived. _After the earthquake, I had a heart-to-heart talk with my parents._莆田锦江中学2020-2021学年（上）期末质量检测高一英语试卷参考答案第一部分：听力(每小题1.5分，满分30分)1-5 CACCB6-10 ACCBA11-15 CBAAC 16-20 ABBCB第二部分：阅读(每小题2.5分，满分50分)21-23 BDA 24-27 DCBD 28-31ACAD 32-35 BCCA 36-40 CDAEF第三部分：语言运用(满分30分)第一节：完形填空(每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 BAD
60、CC46-50 DACBB51-55 ADDBA第二节：语法填空(每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. widely57. which58. carved 59. were divided 60. It61. importance62. in 63. an 64. global 65. appreciate第四部分：写作(满分40分)第一节(满分15分)Dear Peter,Thank you for your congratulations on my admission to high school. Learning that you are curious about my brand
61、new life, I am writing to share what attracts me most with you.To my amazement, not only do we have a robot club where can cooperate with other students to design our own robots, but also the friendliness and patience of the teachers are beyond my expectation. Besides, I find it inspiring to communi
62、cate with my classmates because they are such ambitious teenagers with rich knowledge of the world and positive attitude towards the future.With so wonderful a learning environment, I have every confidence that I will develop both mentally and academically.第二节读后续写(满分25分)I stayed in the streets for a
63、bout half an hour until my parents arrived. Nothing could ever describe my excitement when I found them alive. The world was still shaking but we ran across the fallen trees towards each other without any hesitation. The moment my parents hugged me tightly in their arms, tears of joy ran down our ch
64、eeks like rivers that wouldnt stop flowing. With dad leading the way through the ruins, the fear I had before was disappearing. Finding a corner to stay, we held our hands and waited until the earthquake passed.After the earthquake, I had a heart-to-heart talk with my parents. It was the first time
65、in years that we truly had listened to each other with patience. Not only did they hear my stresses and anxieties as a teenager but also I got their pressures and responsibilities as adults. Honestly speaking, the earthquake has changed my values of life. Roads could be rebuilt, houses repaired and
66、trees planted. However,lost family members would never return. Seeing so many loving families torn apart, I found myself extremely lucky to have my family survive. It was only after this terrible disaster that realized nothing mattered more than the safety and happiness of my family.作文评卷标准根据考试中心发布的基
67、于高考评价体系的高考英语科考试内容改革实施路径中关于书面表达考查内容“书面表达包含内容、词汇语法、篇章结构和写作规范，反映这4个要素的英语科书面表达能力应具有以下特征：1)内容完整并且清楚、合理，逻辑性强，符合写作目的与情境；2)词汇和语法结构多样并且使用准确、恰当；3)整体结构清晰，句间和段间衔接有效，意义连贯；4)单词拼写正确，标点、大小写等符合规范。”,以及高考英语浙江卷评分原则和标准，制定我市英语写作评分标准(试行)第一节应用文写作一、评分原则1.本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。2.评分时，从以下四个方面考虑：1)内容：内容要点的合理性：是否完整、有逻辑，表达的清楚程度2)词汇语
68、法：所使用语言的准确性、恰当性和多样性；(语言为交际服，不可一味使用所谓“高级”语言。)3)篇章结构：上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。4)写作规范：词数少于60和多于100的，扣2分拼写和标点符号是写作规范的一个方面，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受；如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。3.评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分二、各档次的给分范围和要求 第五档(13-15分)完全达到了预期的写作目的。l 覆盖所有内容要点，表达清楚、合理；l 词汇和语法结构多样、准确、恰当；l 语言有个别错误，但
69、为尽力使词汇和语法结构多样所致，完全不影响理解；l 有效地使用了语句间的连接手段，结构紧凑、意义连贯。第四档(10-12分)达到了预期的写作目的。 l 覆盖所有内容要点，表达比较清楚、合理l 词汇和语法结构比较多样，且准确、恰当l 少数语言错误主要是因尝试词汇和语法结构多样化所致，不影响理解l 有效地使用了语句间的连接手段，全文结构比较紧凑、意义比较连贯。第三档(7-9分)整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。l 覆盖主要内容要点，少数内容表达不太清楚、合理；l 词汇和语法结构能满足要求l 有一些语言方面的错误，不影响理解；l 应用简单的语句间连接手段，结构基本紧凑，意义基本连贯。第二档(4-6
70、分)未能达到预期的写作目的。l 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容；l 词汇知识有限、语法结构单调l 语言错误较多，影响理解，影响了对写作内容的理解l 较少使用语句间的连接成分，结构不够紧凑，意义不够连贯。第一档(1-3分)完全未达到预期的写作目的。l 遗漏大部分内容，写了很多无关内容；l 语法结构单调、词汇知识有限；l 语言错误很多，影响对写作内容的理解；l 缺乏语句间的连接成分，结构不紧凑，意义不连贯。0分l 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判：所写内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。第二节读后续写一、评分原则1.本题总分为25分，按五个档次进行评分。 心2.评分
71、时，从以下四个方面考虑：1)内容：内容的丰富性、故事发展的合理性续写的完整性及与原文语境的融合程度2)词汇语法：使用语言的多样性、准确性和恰当性(语言为交际服务，不可一味使用所谓“高级”语言，要与原文语言特点保持一致。)3)篇章结构：上下文的衔接(包括续写段落之间的衔接)和全文的连贯性；4)写作规范：词数少于130的，扣2分；拼写和标点符号是写作规范的一个方面，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑，英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次；3.评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。二、各档次的给分范围和
72、要求第五档(21-25分)完全达到了预期的写作目的。l 与所给短文融合度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；l 内容丰富，故事发展合理、逻辑性强，续写完整，符合写作目的与情境；l 所使用语法结构和词汇多样、准确和恰当可能有个别错误，但完全不影响意义表达；l 有效地使用了语句间的连接手段，结构清晰，意义连贯。第四档(16-20分)达到了预期的写作目的。l 与所给短文融合度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；l 内容比较丰富，故事发展比较合理、有逻辑性，续写比较完整，比较符合写作目的与情境l 所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达l 比较有效地使用了语句间的连接
73、手段，结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。第三档(11-15分)整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。l 与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；l 写出了若干有关内容，故事发展有合理之处、有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，基本符合写作目的与情境l 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；l 应用简单的语句间的连接手段，结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。第二档(6-10分)未能达到预期的写作目的。l 与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；l 写出了一些有关内容，故事发展不太合理、逻辑性差，不太符合写作目的与情境l 语法结构单调、词汇项目
74、有限，错误较多，影响了意义的表达；l 较少使用语句间的连接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。第一档(1-5分)完全未达到预期的写作目的。l 与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差； l 产出无关内容太多，故事发展不合理、不合逻辑，续写不完整，不符合写作目的与情境； l 语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，错误很多，严重影响了意义的表达l 缺乏语句间的连接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。0分l 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；所写内容均与所要求内容无关或所内容无法看清。听力原文：Text 1 M: You look beautiful today, Mary!W: Thank you, Dav
75、id. You look great, too! Here is a birthday gift for you. Happy Birthday! By the way, where is Mike?Text 2 M: Linda, I am very sorry. I didnt mean to hurt you. I was just worried about my job.W: It doesnt matter, honey. I know you didnt mean it. Text 3 M: Excuse m e, Mrs. Smith. Could you please tak
76、e my son to school this morning? Im not feeling well.W: Sorry, I have to attend an important meeting at 8:00. Maybe Jack will be free.Text 4 M: Excuse me, madam. I want to send this book to a friend in Beijing. How much will it cost to post it?W: Let me see. That will be five yuan, sir.M: OK, here y
77、ou are. Text 5 M: The food here is terrible. I hate the noodles. Theyre hard to swallow.W: But the price is low and the service is good.Text 6 M: What are we going to eat tonight? Im tired of noodles and eggs. I want to have dumplings.W: Im going to cook chicken, dear. We can have dumplings tomorrow
78、.M: Im afraid the chicken is rotten. I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.W: Oh my goodness! Now what can we eat?M: Why dont we eat out?W: But youve said its too expensive to eat out.M: Not when were hungry!Text 7M: Excuse me, can you tell me where the railway station is?W: Certainly. It is in the
79、 southeast of the city.M: How can I get there?W: Let me see. Take the No.8 bus here to Xinhua Bookstore, and change to the No.15 bus to Hero Cinema. The station is around Hero Cinema. M: Can I get there on foot?W: Yes. Turn right at the crossroads and walk straight for about twenty minutes until you
80、 reach Rose Restaurant. The station is right across the street.M: To tell you the truth, I am already lost.W: Then youd better go to Hero Cinema first and take the No. 4 bus to the Rose Restaurant directly.M: Good. Thank you.W: Youre welcome.Text 8 M: Hi, Kate. What have you been doing recently?W: H
81、i, Tom. I am still looking for a part-time job. Have you had any luck?M: Yes. Ive got one a waiters job in a restaurant.W: What is the payment?M: Well. Its 5 dollars an hour. That comes to about 20 dolla rs an evening.W: Not bad.M: In fact, they need another person. I believe you are the right perso
82、n. If youre interested, I can introduce you to the manager.W: Thats great! Ill go there right now and talk to the manager.M: No hurry. You can see him tomorrow. He will come back to Beijing tomorrow. W: Thats nice of you, Tom. Thanks a lot.Text 9 M: Where are you going, Mrs. White?W: Were going to t
83、he bus station first. We have to catch the train at 4 oclock.M: There are only 30 minutes left. Today is Sunday, and there may be a traffic jam. You should have left home a bit earlier.W: Tony is always slow, you know. We often have to wait for him.M: But your son is very cute.W: Thanks!M: I guess y
84、oure leaving for Washington to see Tonys grandma.W: Yes, she misses Tony very much, so well take Tony to see her.M: Please remember to send my regards to her.W: OK, I will. There is no more time for chatting. See you next weekend, Mr. Black.M: Have a good trip.Text 10 Boys and girls, may I have your
85、 attention, please? This is a message for students from Grade 7 to Grade 10. It is going to rain tomorrow, so the swimming competition will not be held at the New Town Swimming Pool as planned. It will be held at the Johnson Sports Center, which is a little bit far. So we need to take buses to get t
86、here. The buses will be leaving school at 10am to take you to the Center. Its about a 25-minute ride. You will be returning to school at 3:15pm, in time to catch your usual buses home. Now here are the traveling arrangements for tomorrow. Students in Grades 7 and 8 and their teachers should wait tog
87、ether at the front gate at 9:45am to get on the first three buses. Students in Grades 9 and 10 and their teachers should wait together in front of the library at 9:45am. You will get on the last three buses. Remember which bus you are going to take and bring lunch with you. Cold drinks will be available at the Sports Center. Thats all. Thank you.
