1、福建省宁德市高中同心顺联盟校2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期中试题时间：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 prefer? A. ApplesB. Oranges.C. Bananas.2. What will the man do tomorrow? A. Work at his o
2、ffice.B. Attend a basketball game.C. Take the girl to see a doctor.3. What will the weather be like tonight according to the woman? A. Rainy.B. Cloudy. C. Clear. 4. What meal is the man going to eat? A. Breakfast.B. Lunch.C. Dinner.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A meeting.B. Fire
3、practice.C. Plans for the weekend.第二节 （共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出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. How many cats does the woman want? A. Three.B. Two.C. One.7. What color cat does the woman choose? A. Bl
4、ack.B. Gray.C. White.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What is the womans job? A.An artist.B. A designer.C. A police officer.9. How many paintings has the woman just sold? A.One.B. Two.C. Three.10. Where does the woman display her paintings?A. In an office. B. In a shop. C.In a gallery.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where a
5、re the speakers? A. In a shop. B. In a bank. C. In a park.12. What caused the mans poor eyesight? A. An accident. B. His age. C. A disease.13. What does the man think about the woman? A. She is professional. B. She is smart. C. She is kind.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. What is the probable relationship betwe
6、en the speakers? A. Co-workers.B. Husband and wife.C. Shopkeeper and customer.15. What is in the womans basket? A. Vegetables. B. Chips. C. Cookies.16. How much does the woman pay for the items? A. 6. B. 10.C. 12.17. How will the woman probably go home? A. On foot. B. By bus. C.By car.听第10段材料，回答第18至
7、20题。18. Why is the speaker making a speech? A. She is retiring.B. She has won a prize.C. She will set up her business.19. How long has the speaker worked for the school? A. For 12 years. B.For 18 years. C. For 25 years.20. Who is the most important person the speaker met at the school? A. Her husban
8、d. B. A wise teacher. C.A star student.第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共12小题，每小题2.5分，满分30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。AFour things that you cant miss in Macao.Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee JumpThe Macao Tower, 338 meters tall, is the worlds 10th highest tower, with a variety of activities, such as gam
9、bling, eating and entertainment. One of the popular activities is the bungee jump. The Macao Tower AJ Hackett Bungee Jump is 233 meters high, making it the highest commercial bungee jump in the world. Raise your arms and off you go! If you are not daring enough to jump that height, you can try the s
10、kywalk on the 57th floor - its still remarkable.Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinnerMacao was colonized by Portugal before 1999. As a result, Portuguese culture is deeply immersed（渗透） into many comers of Macao. Many Portuguese settled and opened Portuguese restaurants in the special administrati
11、ve region, but the flavor is more adaptable to Chinese people.Marking at the Ruins of St. PaulThe Ruins of St. Paul is the signature landmark of Macao. The ruins consist of the St. Pauls College and the Church of St. Paul, built in 1583. However, after three intense fires in 1595, 1601 and 1835, the
12、 church was seriously damaged. It is beyond belief that after the cycles of rebuilding and fires, the huge surface and the front stairway remain unburned.Visiting a museumMacao, as a tiny city with only an area of 30.5 square kilometers, has 23 eye-catching museums. Due to its unique history, both E
13、astern and Western historical sites can be found. Many of them are preserved for cultural heritage, tourist spots or museums, such as the Grand Prix Museum, Maritime Museum and Wine Museum.21. Which activity will be popular with adventurous visitors?A. Visiting a museum.B. Going Bungee Jumping.C. Ma
14、rking at the Ruins of St. Paul.D. Grabbing a traditional Portuguese dinner.22. What is unbelievable about the Ruins of St. Paul?A. It has a unique culture.B. It serves as a symbol of Macao.C. It partly stays undamaged after fierce fires.D. It is a combination of a college and a church.23. What do Gr
15、abbing a traditional Portuguese dinner and Visiting a museum have in common?A. Taking a photo in it.B. Finding historical sites.C. Enjoying a breathtaking experience.D. Feeling both eastern and western cultures.24. Where do you properly see this passage?A. In an novel. B. In a book review. C. In a s
16、cience report. D. In a guide book.BRosie, a first-year university student in Beijing, entered a classroom for her oral English exam and handed her topic across the table to Joe, a foreign teacher. “In middle school, my classmates laughed at me for having deaf-mute(聋哑）parents,” she began softly. “Fro
17、m that moment on, I decided not to tell anybody. But today”Its widely considered taboo(忌讳) in Chinese to discuss the details of an unhappy family life with anyone other than very close friends. However, as Joe has noticed, many Chinese students appear surprisingly comfortable discussing emotional mo
18、ments from their lives when they speak with foreign teachers in a language different from their own.“Speaking English,” one of his Chinese students told him, “I feel like another person.” When speaking Chinese, he is kind of reserved; in English class, he is more open. English, to the Chinese speake
19、r, may be like a mask, creating a buffer(缓冲物) between speaking the truth and the listeners reaction. Students focus on how to speak rather than what is being said. If theres a misunderstanding, English can take the blame.Another reason why Chinese students are more comfortable sharing their secrets
20、during English class may be the distinct approach to teaching used by their foreign teachers. “I always try to come to each student, make eye contact, have a 20-second conversation and see how they are doing,” Joe said. Classes taught by Chinese teachers, in contrast, are more formal. Many students
21、said they had never been asked their opinion in class.Rosies English vocabulary is now extensive, but she still cant find the words to describe her feelings towards the English language. “English makes me feel I am different,” she said. “English is beautiful.”25. What can we infer from paragraph 1?A
22、. Rosie and Joe are good friends.B. Rosie will mention her personal affairs.C. Rosie looks down upon the disabled.D. Rosie lacks confidence in the oral exam.26. The underlined word “reserved” in Paragraph3 can best be replaced by _.A.terrified B. curious C. shy D. distinctive27. What is the main ide
23、a of paragraph 3 and 4?A. How students feel when speaking English.B. What Joes approach to teaching English is.C. How Chinese acts as a mask while communicating.D. Why students prefer to share emotional stories in English.28. Which might be the best title of this passage?A. Sharing Secrets in Englis
24、h.B. English Is a Beautiful Language.C. Learning with Foreign Teachers.D. Which Is More Popular, Chinese or English?CWe humans love to stare into our smart devices. We gaze for hoursabout 10 hours and 39 minutes a dayat our computers, smart-phones, tablets and televisions. Is all this staring bad fo
25、r us? It might be mainly because as we stare at our devices we are exposing ourselves to blue light.Blue light is a type of electromagnetic(电磁的) radiation with a very short wavelength that produces a high amount of energy. While its true that light can damage our eyes under certain circumstances, th
26、eres no scientific evidence suggesting that blue light is harmful to our eyes. But many people still think it is, which is why blue-light-blocking glasses are so popular. So do the glasses work?“Everyone is very concerned that blue light may be causing damage to the eye, but theres no evidence that
27、it may be causing serious damage,” Dr. Rahul Khurana, clinical spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, told Business Insider.Blue light exposure is nothing new. In fact, the sun is the largest source of blue light. Moreover, blue light is also present in LED light. But if blue light isn
28、t harmful, then why are we constantly rubbing our eyes when were looking at our screens? The answer is eyestrain(眼疲劳): More than 60 percent of people experience eye problems associated with digital eyestrain. And blue light, it seems, isnt the cause. Instead, our eyes are so strained because most of
29、 us blink less when we stare at our digital devices. So if eyestrain is the issue, blue-light-blocking glasses are probably of little use.29. What do we know about blue light?A. It has the shortest wavelength. B. It may come from electronic devices.C. It is a kind of nuclear radiation.D. It consumes
30、 a great deal of energy.30. What causes the popularity of blue-light-blocking glasses?A. Widespread use of smart devices.B. Evidence of their benefits to eyes.C. Belief in blue lights harmful effect.D. Scientific understanding of blue light.31. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A. Rubbing eyes m
31、akes people strained. B. Blue light may connect with tired eyes.C. Eye problems are not easy to deal with.D. Blue light exposure is hardly avoidable.32. According to the text, wearing blue-light-blocking glasses may be_.A. tiring B. harmful C. uselessD. beneficial第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项
32、中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Protecting Yourself Against COVID-19Youre probably really worried about the new COVID-19 coronavirus, especially if there are confirmed cases near you. Fortunately, you can take action to protect yourself and your family from the infection. 33 Stay away from people who ar
33、e coughing or sneezing (喷嚏).Since COVID-19 is a respiratory(呼吸) infection, coughing and sneezing are common symptoms (症状). 34 They may increase your risk of infection. Keep your distance from people who appear to have such symptoms.Wash your hands with soap and waterto reduce your infection risk.The
34、 best way to prevent COVID-19 is to wash your hands as often as possible. Wet your hands with warm water, and then apply a little soap. Work the soap into lather (泡沫) for 20-30 seconds. 35 This is about how long it takes to sing the Happy Birthday song to yourself twice, so pretend youre celebrating
35、 someones birthday.Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. 36 When this happens, the virus can stay on your hands, so you can easily infect yourself if you touch your face with dirty hands. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth in case the virus is on your skin. 37 Unfortunately, p
36、eople who are infected with COVID-19 may spread the illness even if they arent showing symptoms. A. Clean surfaces that people often touchB. Here are some simple things that can help you stay well.C. Then wash your hands clean under warm running water.D. Always wash your hands before you eat or drin
37、k anything.E. You may touch coronavirus on a surface like a door handle.F. Dont shake hands with people, whether they show symptoms or not G. Additionally, coughing and sneezing both send the virus into the air. 第三部分：语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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。Liz Wo
38、odward was working at the restaurant. Just then she heard two firefighters 38 a particularly rough task fighting a 39 warehouse（仓库） fire that took 12 hours to get under control. She ended up paying for their breakfast and leaving them a 40 note thanking them for their service.“ Thank you for serving
39、 us and for 41 the places everyone runs away from. No matter your roles, you are always courageous and 42 ! Get some rest!” Woodward wrote in the note.“ It made me feel 43 - we firefighters are wanted, people care about us,” Mount Holly Fire Departments Paul Hullings said about 44 the message.His fe
40、llow firefighter Tim Young made a post about the dinner experience that was quickly 45 more than 3,000 times. However, it was not until afterward that they realized they could help Woodward in a 46 way.“Turns out, the young lady who gave us a free meal is 47 the one who needs help. Her father has be
41、en a quadriplegic(四肢瘫痪者) since2010.” Young posted along with a 48 to a Gofundme page for Woodwards dad Steve.49 news of Young and Hullings return of kindness got out, the donations quickly met the pages $ 17,000 goal. One anonymous(匿名的) donor 50 by the story gave $5,000.Steve Woodward was allowed to
42、 leave the hospital in Trenton as news of his 51 and the firefighters kindness spread. He is now doing well back at home and the family wants to 52 a nonprofit(非营利性组织) to help people who are in need.38. A. take up B. talk aboutC. carry out D. prepare for39. A. large B. slight C. frequent D. dying40.
43、 A. personal B. new C. secret D. kind41. A. giving upB. looking for C. running intoD. cleaning up42. A. braveB. smart C. honest D. modest43. A. sadB. convincedC. worried D. good44. A. delivering B. receiving C. answering D. recording45. A. enjoyed B. collected C. shared D. examined46. A. similar B.
44、cheerful C. traditional D. meaningful47.A. really B. merely C. normally D. suddenly48.A. note B. link C. letter D. picture49.A. Since B. Before C. Although D. If50.A. amused B. shocked C. inspired D. described51.A. daughter B. friend C. boss D. neighbor52.A. name B. guide C. sell D. create第二节 （共15空，
45、每空1分；满分15分）根据汉语意思完成下列句子。53. 退休后他以从事园艺为爱好。After retiring, he _ _ gardening as a hobby.54. 一条河经常被分成三个部分，上游，中游和下游。 A river _ often _ _ three parts, that is the upper, middle and lower reaches. 55. 他在会议上提出的提议并不十分适当。The proposal he put forward at the meeting is not quite _ _. 56. 我们决不能无视这个事实：人类必须与自然和谐相处。
46、 We must never _ _ _ the fact that man must live in harmony with nature. 57. 只有你去到那里，你才会发现那真是个美丽的地方。_ when you go there_ you find that it is really a beautiful place. 58. 你可以使劲按住伤口，使血流得慢些。You can slow the bleeding by _ pressure to the wounds. 59. 他是一个值得依靠的人。 He is a person who can be _ _. 第三节（共10小题，
47、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。Zhou Yangs first job at the office of a popular newspaper is 60. _ assistant journalist. Before he starts to work, Hu Xin, his new boss, has a discussion with him. The talk is to strongly influence his life.Zhou Yang knows that he cant go out on a story
48、 61. _ he is more experienced. Only then can he cover a story and sumbit the article 62. _ (he).Hu Xin tells Zhou Yang that hell have a professional 63. _(photograph), and it may be possible for him to concentrate 64._ photography later and hell find his colleagues very eager 65._ (assist) him. Zhou
49、 Yang should ask many questions to acquire all the information he needs to know. He must have a good “nose” for a story to assess when people are not telling the whole truth; he must use research to keep himself 66. _ (inform) of the missing parts of the story; he has to listen for detailed facts. M
50、eanwhile he has to prepare the next question depending on what the person says. Zhou Yang asks Hu Xin if he has ever had a case 67. _ someone accused his journalists of getting the wrong end of the stick. Hu Xin answers a footballer 68._ (accuse) of taking money for 69. _ (deliberate) not scoring go
51、als so as to let the other team win.第四部分：书面表达（共两节；满分35分）第一节 应用文写作 (满分20分)假如你是李华，现在美国某高中做交流生，意外被开水烫伤。同班同学David帮你处理了伤口，还有不少同学送你去医院。现在你已接近康复，请给他们写一封感谢信表达你的谢意，主要内容包括:1. 回忆同学们为你做的事；2. 介绍你的康复情况。注意:1. 词数80左右；2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。Dear classmates,_Sincerely grateful,Li Hua第二节：读后续写 (满分15分）阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写
52、两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A friend of mine whose name was Martin Brown had a bad memory, which made him really famous. He was so forgetful that he sometimes forgot what he was talking about in the middle of a sentence. His wife had to always remind him about his appointments, his classes or even his meals! S
53、ince Martin was a professor at a well-known university, his forgetfulness often caused him a lot of trouble. It wasnt that he was unintelligent, as some critical people tended to say, he was just very, very absent-minded. One hot summer day, Professor Brown decided to take his children to the beach.
54、 The seaside town he planned to visit was about a three-hour train ride away. To make the trip more interesting for his young children, he decided to keep the name of the town secret. Unfortunately, by the time Martin had arrived at the train station, the poor forgetful man had forgotten the name of
55、 the town. Luckily, a friend of his happened to be in the station. He offered to take care of the children while Martin went back home to find out where he was going. The professors wife was surprised to see him back again so soon, but she laughed when she heard what was the matter. She distrusted h
56、is memory, so she wrote the name of the town on a piece of paper. Satisfied that she had solved the problem, she sent her husband off again. Ten minutes later, she was astonished to see him outside the house again. 注意：1）所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2）至少使用5个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
57、的关键词语。Paragraph 1:What was the matter now? asked his wife._Paragraph 2:The couple quarrelled so loudly that it would almost turn into a fight. _20202021学年（上）宁德市同心顺联盟校期中考试高二英语参考答案与评分标准时间：120分钟 满分：150分第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）1-5 CCBAB 6-10 ABCCA 11-15 BBCCA 16-20 BCACA第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共1
58、2小题，每小题2.5分，满分30分） 21-24 B C D D 25-28. BCDA 29-32. BCDC第二节（共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）33-37 BGCEF第三部分：语言知识运用（共三节，满分45分）第一节 完型填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）38-42. BADCA; 43-47.DBCDA; 48-52. BACAD第二节 （共15空，每空1分；满分15分）根据汉语意思完成句子。53. took up 54. is divided into 55. in place 56. lose sight of 57. Only，will/can 58. applyin
59、g 59. depended on/upon /relied on 第三节（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。60. an; 61. until; 62. himself; 63.photographer; 64. on; 65. to assist; 66. informed; 67. where; 68. was accused; 69. deliberately第四部分：书面表达（共两节；满分35分）第一节 应用文写作 (满分20分)评分细则：第五档(很好)：(17-20分)1.完全完成了试题规定的任务;2.覆盖所有
60、内容要点;3.应用了较多的语法结构和词汇;4.语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力;5.有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑;6.完全达到了预期的写作目的。第四档(好)：(13-16分)1.完全完成了试题规定的任务;2.虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容;3.应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求;4.语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致;5.应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑;6.达到了预期的写作目的。第三档(适当)：(9-12分)1.基本完成了试题规定的任务;2.虽漏掉一些内
61、容，但覆盖所有主要内容;3.应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求;4.有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解;5.应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯;6.整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。第二档(较差)：(5-8分)1.未恰当完成试题规定的任务;2.漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容;3.语法结构单调、词汇项目有限;4.有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解;5.较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性;6.信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档(差)：(1-4分)1.未完成试题规定的任务;2.明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求;
62、3.语法结构单调、词汇项目有限;4.较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解;5.缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯;6.信息未能传达给读者。不得分：(0分)未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判;写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。范文：Dear classmates,Im writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and show you how much I enjoyed your help when I suffered the burn by hot water.I clearly remember the days
63、when I got burnt on my leg outside the classroom. David cooled the burn with cool water until I felt better. Then some of you sent me to the doctor. The messages sent to comfort me and the words said to encourage me are also precious. Without you, I cannot make such rapid progress towards full recov
64、ery now. Ill soon join you at school.Thank you again. I hope someday I can return your love and help. Sincerely grateful, Li Hua第二节： (满分15分）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。评分细则1. 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。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1分。4. 评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑
65、：（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。各档次的给分范围和要求第五档（1315）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理。内容丰富，至少应用了5个短文中标出的关键词语。所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达。有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第四档（1012）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供
66、各段落开头语衔接较为合理。内容比较丰富，至少应用了5个短文中标出的关键词语。所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义表达。比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写的短文结构紧凑。第三档（79）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。写出了若干有关内容，至少应用了4个短文中标出的关键词语。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义表达。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（46）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。写出了一些有关内容，至少应用了3个短文中标出的关键词语。语法结构单调，词汇项
67、目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。第一档（13）与所提供短文和开头语的衔接较差。产出内容较少，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语。语法结构单调，词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达。缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。0分白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。范文： “What was the matter now?” asked his wife. “I just cant remember.” Martin Brown swallowed his words, seeing his
68、wifes glaring eyes. Sensing something was wrong, the anxious Mrs Brown immediately calmed down and thought hard. “Do you forget where you put the name of the town?” Staring into his eyes, Mrs. Brown tried hard to control her temper. Scratching his head, Mr. Brown told the truth that it wasnt the nam
69、e of the town but the children. Mrs Brown soon came to realize that he forgot where he had left the children.The couple quarrelled so loudly that it would almost turn into a fight. Mrs. Brown burst out laughing when the professors telephone rang. His friend, whose patience had worn out, called to co
70、mplain. Thank goodness! The professor apologized and dashed into his car. Fearing that he may make matters worse, Mrs Brown insisted on following this time. What relief and delight to see their children running towards them at the train station.听力原文：Text 1 W: Do you prefer apples or oranges? I reall
71、y like both, but if I had to decide, I would say it is apples that are my favorite.M: I actually dont like either. My favorite fruit is bananas. Text 2 W: Will you come with me to my doctors appointment tomorrow after school? I hurt my leg from basketball practice yesterday.M: Sure, I am off work to
72、morrow. I will pick you up from school and take you to the doctors office.Text 3 M: Do you think well be able to see the bright stars tonight? I heard it was supposed to rain, but it looks fine.W: I dont think it will rain, but there will be many clouds in the way tonight.Text 4 W: I have everything
73、 planned out for lunch and dinner today. I went shopping last night.M: Well, I know your parents wont be here till noon, but I just woke up and need something to eat. What can I use to make breakfast?Text 5W: Where is everyone? Is there a meeting I havent been invited to?M: Actually, we need to go o
74、utside. Were practising how to get out in case of a fire.Text 6 M: My co-worker has three baby cats to give away. Do you want one?W: Is that all I can have? Id like to have them all.M: Other people may want one, but you can have first choice. Theres a black one, a gray one and a white one.W: It is s
75、aid that black cats bring good luck, but I think Ill go for a gray cat.M: OK. If you can have another one, Ill bring the black to you as well.W: Lets hope no one else wants them.Text 7 W: Do you want to see my paintings?M: I know you are a police officer, but I didnt know you were an artist.W: Its j
76、ust a hobby. Something I do just in my spare time. M: It must take your mind off work.W: Yes. Im not like you. Being a designer must involve lots of artistic skills.M: Yeah, you could say that. Lets see your work.W: I only have two finished paintings. Im still doing one and Ive just sold three.M: Yo
77、u must be good.W: People seem to like them.M: Do you show them in galleries or in shops?W: I hang them up in the office and people often ask if they can buy one.Text 8 W: Excuse me, sir. Is this your wallet? It was on the floor.M: Oh, thank you, young lady. I knew I had dropped it but I couldnt see
78、it. My sight is failing. Im 92 years old, you know.W: Really? Why didnt you get someone else to come here for you?M: The bank needs my signature, so I had to come by myself. Im OK. Its just my eyesight that is bad. My age is making my sight failing. I could have seen an eye doctor to improve it if I
79、 was younger.W: You are doing it very well now.M: Yes, its just age. I still do all my own shopping and gardening and I havent had any accidents yet.W: Can I do anything for you?M: No, thank you. I wish all young people were as kind as you. Text 9 M: That looks like a healthy basket of shopping vege
80、tables, fruit and not a cookie or a chip in sight.W: Well, I like to keep the family in good shape, Mr. Jones. Its my duty to look after them. How much do I owe you?M: Hmm, let me see. The grapes are 2.The 2 watermelons are 4. And the vegetables come to 6. So thats a total of 12.W: But the watermelo
81、ns are on offer 2 for the price of one.M: Of course, Im sorry. Ill knock 2 off the total. Thats 10.W: OK, thank you.M: Im like you. I like to eat healthily.W: I find its usually cheaper, and it tastes nicer, too.M: Do you need any help with that bag?W: No, its OK. My husband is in the car outside.M:
82、 Isnt he working today?W: No, he has a day off.Text 10 Good morning to you all parents, students and my fellow teachers. Thank you for coming along to say goodbye. I know we all have to retire sooner or later, but it does feel like a sad occasion to me, because I have had so many happy years at this
83、 school. It feels like just yesterday that I was leaving my previous job to join this school. My last 25 yearsworking for this school have passed so quickly. Perhaps it is because I have been in such a good school. From the 12-year-olds in the first year, to those who are now 18 and ready to leave f
84、or university or a job, I have enjoyed working with you all. I can honestly say that getting this job was like winning a prize. I have met some amazing, wise people star students, great friends. But perhaps most important of all, it was here that I met the man I would later marry, and who will soon be joining me in retirement.
