1、湖南省蓝山二中2012届高三第三次考试试题（英语）PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)SECTION A (22.5 marks)Directions: In this section youll hear 6 conversations between 2 speakers. For each conversation, there are several questions and each question is followed by 3 choices. Listen to the conversations carefully an
2、d then answer the questions by marking the corresponding letter (A, B or C) on the question booklet.You will hear each conversation TWICE.Conversation 11. How long does the next train take to get to Washington?A. Less than an hour.B. An hour.C. More than an hour.2. How much do you need to pay if you
3、 go with your parents and deicide to book a return ticket for each at the same time?A. $90.B. $165.C. $255.Conversation 23. What movies does the woman prefer to watch?A. Action movies.B. Love stories.C. Horror movies.4. What statement is true according to the conversation?A. There is going to be a p
4、arty the next day.B. The woman is going to rent a video.C. Violence is the main feature of action movies.Conversation 3 5. Whose answering machine does this recording come from?A. Bills.B. HanksC. Lisas6. When will Hank probably show up at the game?A. At around nine.B. Between 7 and 8.C. After he bu
5、ys some food.Conversation 47. What is one thing the man is NOT going to pack for the winter season?A. Some sweaters.B. A jacket.C. A coat.8. What is the weather like in the spring?A. Cool.B. Rainy.C. Windy.9. Which of the following statements is true?A. The speakers are probably high school students
6、 now.B. The man will buy a tuxedo(男士晚礼服) for possible formal occasions.C. The woman laughs at the mans experience of being improperly-dressed.Conversation 510. Where is the picnic going to be held? A. By a river.B. At the beach.C. At a park. 11. Why has Kathy been so busy lately?A. She has been work
7、ing a lot recently. B. She has been taking care of her sick mother.C. She has been looking for a new job.12. What does Dave suggest Scott make for the picnic dessert?A. Cheery pie.B. Oatmeal cookies.C. Chocolate cake.Conversation 613. What is the problem with the woman?A. She is having a heart attac
8、k.B. She was hurt in an accident.C. She is having a baby.14. Where is the man now?A. On the freeway.B. Downtown in traffic. C. On the airport parking lot15. The operator tells the man to _.A. help the woman breathe easier.B. keep the woman calm and warm.C. put something soft under the womans head.SE
9、CTION B (7.5 marks) Directions: In this section ,youll hear a mini-talk. Listen carefully and then fill in the numbered blanks with the information youve got. Fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS. You hear the short passage TWICE.Todays Weather ReportTimeWeather 16_ 17_ for most of the state
10、 with the high temperatures in the low to mid 90s.A high temperature of 18 _ degrees for the day in Elkview.SaturdayA nice day for most of the day with temperatures in the high 90s.A storm by Saturday evening.19_ over the northern part of the state with slightly cooler temperatures SundayThe rain dy
11、ing away by mid Sunday morningA partly cloudy day for most of the morning.A clear day on Sunday 20_. PART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)SECTION A (15 marks)Directions: Beneath each of the following sentences there are 4 choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one answer that best completes the s
12、entence. 21._ in the 1800s and first mass-produced in Germany, the harmonica(口琴) was designed to play simple folk tunes.A. Being inventedB. InventingC. InventedD. Having invented22. When McKie brings friends or volunteers to the area where she works, most of _ spend the first day sobbing. A. them B.
13、 whom C. that D. which23. My arrival was timed perfectly; it was the second weekend of November, when the world largest wine auction _.A. held B. was being held C. was heldD. was to hold24. Since then, more than 2 billion apps have been downloaded at prices _ free to $900. A. ranging between B. rang
14、ing from C. rang between D. rang from25. With my hand-held Reader, Ive read more books in the past six months than I _ in the past six years.A. doingB. didC. haveD. do26. You should never base anything on a theory that _ impractical in practice.A. is proved B. prove C. proves D. proved27. _ he _ any
15、thing about this historic site? Yes. Thats why he suddenly becomes so obsessed with it.A. Has; readB. Does; read C. Did; read D. Had; read28. Was it midnight _ the fire broke out?A. whenB. thatC. which D. at which29. After the summer camp, I realized I wanted to take a route _ I could use English al
16、l the time.A. thatB. whichC. / D. where30. You _ have washed the dishes. I wouldve put them in the dishwasher.A. shouldnt B. wouldnt C. couldnt D. neednt 31._ away from people who try to belittle(轻视) your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can b
17、ecome great.A. KeepingB. To keepC. KeptD. Keep32.If Lu Xun were a contemporary writer, I cant guarantee that he _ laughed at by readers, as most young people dont appreciate his writing style.A. isntB. isC. wouldnt beD. would be33. Mark Twins own story is as memorable as _ he imagined.A. thatB. thos
18、eC. oneD. it34.Russias president fires senior military officers for failing to stop a naval base _ by wildfires that have killed 48.A. being sweptB. sweptC. to be sweptD. having swept35. The web is fantastic at many thingse-mail, e-commerce, for example. But _ your name is Amazon or Google, making m
19、oney has proved hard. A. if B. unless C. although D. as long asSECTION B (18 marks)Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with a word or phrase that best fits the context.Last weekend, I was walking across the vill
20、age green(草坪) when I saw an elderly gentleman on the bench, justoverlooking the duck pond.I thought he looked a bit forlorn(被遗弃的) so I went over and sat next to him. After a few 36 about how nice the weather was and how there were a lot of ducks in the pond today, he told me how he used to come with
21、 his wife and watch the children feed the ducks with their mums.They didnt have any 37 of their own.So they cherished being together even more.He explained he had been married for 54 years 38 his wife died and how much he missed 39 all the little things with her, likea beautiful sunset. He now lives
22、 in a care home.I remarked at how wonderful it mustve been to have been married for so long and to have so many happy memories.He took out a large 40 and wiped his eyes and saidhe had one regret that in all that time he 41 told her how much he really loved her.He showed me a photograph of them when
23、they were young.The photo was taken more than 50 years ago.He couldnt believe how the time had 42 . I tried to comfort him by explaining that his wife would be still 43 over him and he could talk to her 44 he wants and that she knows how much he loved her because she can see into his heart. The old
24、man tried to 45 for blurting out his life story but I hushed him and said how privileged I felt he could talk to me and how much it meant to me.The 46 I learned from this chance encounter is that we must tell the ones close to us how much we love and care for them and not take them for granted.Dont
25、47 your kind acts until tomorrow; do them today because time flies.36. A. discussionB. commentsC. quarrelsD. communication37. A. children B. ducksC. pondD. home38. A. beforeB. whenC. afterD. unless39. A. doingB. carryingC. sharingD. buying40. A. paperB. rubberC. brushD. handkerchief41. A. neverB. of
26、tenC. sometimesD. constantly42. A. passed onB. passed awayC. passed byD. passed off43. A. watchingB. lookingC. seeingD. observing44. A. every timeB. any timeC. some timeD. the time45. A. blameB. cryC. regretD. apologize 46. A. thingB. classC. lessonD. knowledge47. A. put upB. put downC. put awayD. p
27、ut offSECTION C（12 marks）Directions: Complete the following passage by filling in each blank with one word that best fits the context.Aaron LeMieux loves to hike and often listens to the radio at the same time. While on a 1,500-mile hike 48. _ the Appalachian Trail, Aaron started thinking about ener
28、gy. Could the energy his body was creating be used to charge an electronic device? In 2006 Aaron quit his job 49. _ turned the basement of his home into a laboratory. He then put all his time 50. _ developing the nPower PEG.PEG means personal energy generator(发电机). 51. _ uses the energy you create w
29、hile moving to charge a hand-held device. Just put your nPower PEG in your bag, 52. _ fasten it to your leg or bicycle. Then plug your MP3 player, cell phone or digital camera into your nPower PEGs USA port. LeMieuxs company, Tremont Electric, claims 53. _ nPower PEG can charge most hand-held electr
30、onic devices to 80 percent in one hour.Since it costs US$149, the nPower PEG wont appeal to everyone with its price so 54. _. But for those 55. _ spend a lot of time with electronic devices powered by batteries, it might come in handy.PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （30 marks）Directions: Read the f
31、ollowing three passages. Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage.A Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jo
32、bs, graduates can differentiate(区别) themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable in many areas. Part of the appeal to employe
33、rs is that your extra work demonstrates a willingness to take on difficult tasks. Additionally, if your majors overlap (重叠), you are able to show potential employers that you have both breadth and depth of knowledge.By studying for a double major, although you will be studying for only one degree, y
34、ou will be focusing on two related and integrated subjects that complement (补充) each other. Classes overlap between the majors, meaning fewer classes are required than with a double degree, so it is easier to finish within four years.In contrast, with the more rigorous (严格的) double degree, you will
35、be studying for two different degrees in two completely different areas of study. Although pursuing such a course of study allows students to complete two wholly separate degrees in less time than if they were to earn them separately, many strong students still find it incredibly difficult to comple
36、te in four or five years.If you are committed to a double major/degree, it is wise to do a little bit of planning. Some students try to find two courses of studies that are related, while others seek to round out their academic studies by choosing two completely unrelated fields. For double majors,
37、common pairings include: (i) economics and a foreign language; (ii) political science or government and journalism; (iii) economics and psychology.For double degrees, common pairings include: (i) engineering and a business program such as finance or accounting; (ii) engineering and economics.56. Wha
38、t do employers think of the graduates with different skill sets and knowledge in many areas? A. They should be given top jobs.B. They are willing to take difficult tasks.C. They are better than those who are competent and intelligent.D. They must have attained a double major or even a double degree.
39、57. According to the passage, the underlined word “breadth” most probably means_.A. widthB. amountC. quantity D. quality58. To obtain a double major, you _.A. should complete two wholly separate degreesB. need to focus on two related and integrated subjectsC. need to spend more time than obtaining a
40、 double degreeD. have to take courses in two completely different areas of study 59. If you are devoted to a double major or degree, you should _. A. find two subjects with overlapping classesB. learn about what your potential employers wantC. decide what to learn with your intentions consideredD. t
41、ry to decide on some common pairings as soon as possible60. Which statement is CORRECT according to the passage?A. Economics is a major while engineering is a degree.B. Every college student should take a double major or degree.C. Earning a double degree is more difficult than obtaining a double maj
42、or. D Some students choose two completely unrelated fields to show their ability in academic study.BCANYOUIMAGINEHOWHARDITWOULDBETOREADSENTENCESLIKETHIS? The ancient Greeks wrote this way. The lack of punctuation marks(标点符号) probably didnt bother good readers, though. As they read, they just put pau
43、ses where they fit best. Also at this time, sentences switched directions. A sentence read from left to right. The next one read right to left, and then left to right again, etc.The ancient Romans sometimes punctuated like this: Theyputapointbetweeneachwordinasentence. The word punctuation actually
44、comes from this idea and the Latin word punctum, which means a prick(刺). When the 5th century arrived, there were just two punctuation marks: spaces and points. The space separated words and while the points showed pauses in reading. Then in the 13th century, a printer named Aldus Manutius tried to
45、standardize punctuation. He always used a period for a complete stop at the end of a sentence. He used a slash (/) to indicate a short pause. Over time, that slash was shortened and curled, and it became the modern comma.Since that time, other marks have enlarged the punctuation family. The exclamat
46、ion mark comes form the Latin word xt. It was originally formed by putting an upper-case(大写字母) I on the lower-case xt. The Latin word xt means “exclamation of joy.” The question mark originally started out as the Latin word question, meaning question. Eventually, scholars put it at the end of a sent
47、ence to show a question. Over time, it became a symbol formed by putting a lower-case q on an o. Punctuation is still changing today. New marks are coming into existence, and old punctuation marks are used in new ways. Take for example, the “interrobang.” This 1962 invention combines the question ma
48、rk and exclamation mark for times when writers want both. For example, “She did what” or “How much did you pay for that dress” Obviously, the interrobang is not widely used or recognized yet. But its invention shows that English is not yet finished with its punctuation.61. Which of the following is
49、a comma?A. , B. :C. ;D. !62. Whats the first paragraph mainly about?A. The history of punctuation. B. The introduction of punctuation.C. The very beginning of punctuation. D. The ancient Greek way of writing without punctuation.63. Please put the following events in the order they happened.a. The ex
50、clamation mark and question mark came into the punctuation family.b. Comma came into existence.c. Romans put a dot between words to separate words.d. A period was used to end a sentence.e. The “interrobang” was invented.A. cbdaeB. dcbaeC. dbceaD. cdbae64. What is the most possible situation for “She
51、 did what”?A. You are told she gave her baby boy a good beat.B. You are wondering what she did to save the poor boy. C. You want to know what she did for a living after fleeing to a foreign country.D. You demand someone else tell you what in the world happened to her.65. According to the article, we
52、 learn _.A. punctuation didnt come into being until the 5th century.B. no one can really tell what new marks we may have in the future.C. the invention of “interrobang” is a failure since it is not widely used.D. both the exclamation mark and the question mark come from Greek words.CIt was a party.
53、I was 18 and it was fresher(大一新生) week. I was at the beginning of a course in English Literature and full of enthusiasm for my subject. She was also 18 and enrolled in a course in physics. “Your major is of no use to society. What will you do with it when you graduate, other than teach? Plus, youre
54、going to be poor your whole life,” she said. “You have no soul and your degree is boring. I dont care how much money youre going to earn. Id rather be poor and dont mind being a teacher. If I love my work Ill have something far more meaningful than a big bank account!” came the reply.And so it went,
55、 back and forth, neither of us giving the other an inch, each of us stubbornly committed to our prejudice. We were both ignorant, but our ignorance was also societys ignorance. It had always been that way. Scientists mocked(嘲笑) humanists; humanists laughed at scientists. Back in the 1960s, the physi
56、cist-turned novelist C. P. Snow labeled the sciences-humanities divide “a problem of the two cultures” . He said it was bad for society. The modern world needed well-rounded people.I think I know better now, but it would have helped if we had been encouraged to think a little more outside our scienc
57、e and arts “boxes”.Thats why I believe it is healthy that China is beginning a debate on whether its wise for young people to have to choose which direction their careers and lives will take at such an early age. At the moment, in their second year of high school, students must choose either the sci
58、ences or the humanities. After making the choice, they focus their energies on passing the appropriate college entrance exam. But now, people in China are asking: Is this forced, early decision good for young people or society? Young people need time to explore, to discover where their real talents
59、and interests lie. There are more than just a few middle-aged people out there, stuck in jobs they hate because they made the wrong choice at the wrong time.And from the point of view of society, isnt it better for students to delay a while before they decide what to study? Scientists can benefit fr
60、om learning to develop the critical skills associated with the humanities; students in the humanities, surely, only stand to gain by finding out a little more about science and technology, which are so important to the future of a developing country like China.With any luck, in the future young peop
61、le fresh to college will be better informed about the possibilities of education than people of my generation. 66. The author describes what happened at a fresher party to _.A. show that he was ready to defend the subject he enjoyedB. lead up his argument that the sciences-humanities divide is harmf
62、ulC. prove that doing something meaningful is better than having a lot of moneyD. describe how fierce students of different majors can be when arguing with each other 67. What was C. P. Snows attitude towards the sciences-humanities divide?A. Indifferent. B. Uncertain. C. Positive. D. Negative.68. I
63、n the sixth paragraph, an example mentioning middle-aged people is used to show that _.A. students should not make decisions too earlyB. not all people have a talent for or are interested in the sciencesC. these people did not have the chance to make a choice earlier in life D. the earlier young peo
64、ple make a decision, the better it will be for them69. According to the text, it is safe to say that _.A. sciences are more practical in the modern worldB. C. P. Snow was a novelist who became a physicist C. future generations will be able to get more out of education D. a command of both the scienc
65、es and humanities is important to society70. Whats the best title for the article?A. The sciences or the humanities, which to choose?B. High school education in ChinaC. Isnt it better to delay the choice of the career direction?D. A better time to decide what to studyPART FOUR WRITING (45 marks)SECT
66、ION A (10 marks)Directions: Read the following passage. Complete the diagram by using the information for the passage. Write NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS for each answer.An experimental solar-powered plane landed safely Thursday after completing its first 24-hour test flight, proving that the aircraft can c
67、ollect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft(在空中) all night. Pilot Andre Borschberg eased the Solar Impulse onto the runway at Payerne airfield about 30 miles southwest of the Swiss capital Bern at exactly 9 a.m. (3 a.m. EDT) Thursday. Helpers rushed to stabilize the pioneering pla
68、ne as it touched down, ensuring that its massive 207-foot wingspan didnt scrape the ground and topple(倾倒) the craft.The record feat(壮举) completes seven years of planning and brings the Swiss-led project one step closer to its goal of circling the globe using only energy from the sun. We achieved mor
69、e than we wanted. Everybody is extremely happy, Borschberg told reporters after landing.Previous flights included a brief flea hop and a longer airborne test earlier this year, but this weeks attempt was described as a milestone by the team. The team said it had now demonstrated that the single-seat
70、 plane can theoretically stay in the air indefinitely, recharging its depleted batteries using 12,000 solar cells and nothing but the rays of the sun during the day. But while the team said this proves that emissions-free air travel is possible, it doesnt see solar technology replacing conventional
71、jet propulsion(喷气推进) any time soon. Instead, the projects overarching purpose is to test and promote new energy-efficient technologies.Project co-founder Bertrand Piccard, himself a record-breaking balloonist, said many people had been skeptical that renewable energy could ever be used to take a man
72、 into the air and keep him there. Its a matter of time that people come to believe and understand about renewable energies,Piccard said, adding that the flight was proof that new technologies can help break societys dependence on fossil fuels.The team will now set its sights on an Atlantic crossing,
73、 before attempting a round-the-world flight in 2013, making only five stops along the way. Its absolutely not time to relax, said Piccard. Title: A 71. _ in solar-powered flight and its background informationA project on solar-powered flightMain purpose: To test and promote 73. _74. _: To make an At
74、lantic crossing; To attempt a round-the-world flight with only five stops in 2013.Long-term goal: To circle the globe using only 75. _.72. _a brief flea hop;an airborne test.Record-setting test flightName of the plane: 76. _Name of the pilot: Andre BorschbergTime: 77. _Length of Place: at Payerne ai
75、rfield, Switzerland.Achievements: proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun during the day to stay aloft all night, making 78. _ possible;proving that new technologies can help rid society of 79. _ fossil fuels;bringing the project 80. _ to its long-term goal.SECTION B (10 mar
76、ks) Directions: Read the following passage. Answer the questions according to the information given in the passage.（10 marks）These days, Americans worry most about an economic recovery that President Obama calls painfully slow. But on Saturday millions will remember the day al-Qaida terrorists flew
77、airplanes into the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. Another hijacked plane crashed in a field in Pennsylvania when passengers rebelled. Close to three thousand people died that day. Next year will be a big anniversary, ten years since the day Americans call 9-11. But th
78、is September eleventh comes at an uneasy time. A large number of Americans say they oppose plans to build an Islamic center near the World Trade Center site in New York. This week attention centered on a Christian minister(基督教事工) with a small following in the state of Florida.Reverend Terry Jones sa
79、id he would mark the 9-11 anniversary by burning copies of the Quran(可兰经). He said he wanted to send a message to Islamic extremists. He said, We are not hateful toward Muslims. We are not aiming this at Muslims, we are aiming this at Sharia law(伊斯兰教教法).Political and religious leaders around the wor
80、ld had condemned him. The plan even led the State Department to warn American travelers to avoid places where protests(抗议) might take place.President Obama said burning Qurans could endanger American troops and invite more extremism. Defense Secretary Robert Gates called Mr. Jones on Thursday to urg
81、e him to reconsider.Administration officials called the idea of burning Qurans un-American. But they also agreed that it would be within constitutional rights, like protesters who burn American flags. The Constitution guarantees free speech and bars the government from restricting the practice of re
82、ligion.81. According to this news article how many things made this September 11 uneasy? (No more than 1 word) 82. What did the State Department think would happen after Reverend revealed his plan? (No more than 4 words) 83. How did the government prevent the situation becoming worse? (No more than
83、9 words) 84. Why couldnt the US government forbid Reverend to burn Qurans? (No more than 7 words) SECTION C (25 marks) Directions :Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese .请以 Gains from Growing Pains 为题，写一篇不少于120词以上的英语短文。要求：1. 描述成长过程中的一件令你烦恼的事情。2. 说说此事最终带给你的
84、启示和收获。 英语参考答案PART ONE LISTENING COMPREHENSION (30 marks)SECTION A (22.5 marks)1-5 CABCA6-10 ACBCC11-15 ABCABSECTION B（7.5 marks）16. Friday 17. Hot and wet 18. 97 19. Light showers 20. eveningPART TWO LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE (45 marks)PART THREE READING COMPREHENSION （30 marks）56-60：BABCC61-65: ADDAB 66-7
85、0: BDADCPART FOUR WRITING (25 marks)SECTION A (10 marks)71. milestone 72. Previous (test) flights 73. new energy-efficient technologies 74. Short-term goal 75. solar power/energy 76. the Solar Impulse 77. Place 78. emissions-free air travel 79. dependence on 80. one step closerSECTION B (10 marks)81
86、. Two. (2 marks)82. Protests (might take place). (2 marks)83. By calling Mr. Jones to urge him to reconsider. (3 marks)84. Because it was / would be within constitutional rights. Because it was allowed by the constitution./ Because it was his constitutional right. (3 marks)SECTION C (25 marks)请以 Gai
87、ns from Growing Pains 为题，写一篇120词左右的短文。要求：1. 描述成长过程中的一件令你烦恼的事情。2. 说说此事最终带给你的启示和收获。【参考范文】听力原文：Text 1:A: What times the next train to Washington?B: Thats 9:26 on Track 16.A: When does it get there?B: Its scheduled to arrive at 11:50.A: How much is it?B: Its $30.00 one way or $55.00 round trip.Text 2:Ma
88、n: Hey, Kathy. Im thinking about renting a movie for tonights party, and I want to know what kind of movies you like. Woman: Okay. What kind of movies do you have in mind? Man: Well, what about action movies? Woman: Ah, I dont really like action movies. Too much violence. Man: Okay, do you like come
89、dies? Woman: Now, I do enjoy comedies. Man: Fine. Well, what do you think of horror movies or love stories? Woman: Uh . . . Im not really crazy about horror movies, but love stories are often fun to watch. Oh, and I really like foreign films, too. Man: Okay. Ill go to the video store and see what I
90、can find. Thanks.Text 3:Phone ringing . . . Bill: Hey, this is Bill. Im sorry Im not in. Just leave a message. Beep Hey Bill. This is Hank. Im just calling to let you know that Ill be a little late to the game tomorrow night. I have to work a few extra hours to finish a report. I should wrap things
91、up sometime between seven and eight though. Oh, then Im planning on dropping by Lisas house for about an hour since shes been sick recently. And, uh, one more thing. Ill swing by my house to pick up some food for the game. See you then.Text 4:Ashley: Hey, Jake. Are you ready for your trip? Jake: Wel
92、l, not really. I still have to buy some clothes. Ashley: Well, whats the weather like where youre going? Jake: Well, uh, its really hot in the summer, so Im going to buy some shorts, sandals, and a few T-shirts. Ashley: What about the rest of the year? Jake: People say that the fall can still be war
93、m until November, so Im going to buy some jeans and a few casual shirts. Ashley: Will you need any warm clothes for the winter? Jake: Well, the weather doesnt get too cold, but it often snows in the mountains, so Im going to buy a couple of warm sweaters, a jacket, and a hat. I dont have room in my
94、suitcase to pack a coat, so Im going to wait until I get there and buy it when I really need it. Ashley: Are you going to take anything else? Jake: They say it rains cats and dogs in the spring, but again, Ill probably just wait and pick up a raincoat or an umbrella later on. But, Im going to take a
95、 good pair of shoes because I plan on walking to and from school every day. Ashley: Do you need any clothing for formal occasions? Jake: Well, you never know when you might need something on the spur of the moment for a wedding or maybe someones graduation, or a nice date, so Ill probably take some
96、nice slacks, a dress shirt, and a couple (of) crazy ties or two. Ashley: Um, that makes sense. Jake: And Ill just rent a tuxedo if I need anything more formal. Hey, maybe Ill get married. Ashley: You? Married? Hah! Jake: Wait. What are you trying to say? Ashley: I just cant imagine you decked out in
97、 a tuxedo for any formal occasion. What?! I mean, for high school graduation, you wore an old pair of jeans and tennis shoes. Jake: Hey, there was a reason for that, so let me explain. Yeah, ha, ha. No, really. You see, it goes like this . . . Text 5:Scott: Dave, Im going to the supermarket to pick
98、up food and drink for Saturdays picnic later. Any suggestions? Dave: Well, everyone has been talking about having a barbecue down by the river, so why dont you pick up some hamburger and hot dogs? Scott: Okay, but how much hamburger meat are we going to need? And hot dogs too? Dave: Uh, I dont know.
99、 How about three pounds of hamburger and a couple packages of hot dogs? Scott: Oh, thats not going to be enough. Do you remember the last picnic we went on? Your roommate, Jim, ate about ten hamburgers by himself! Dave: Youre right. Lets see. Id better write this down. Uh, lets see about nine pounds
100、 of hamburger meat and, uh . . . , seven packages of hot dogs. Scott: And you better pick up some chicken for those who dont like hamburger or hot dogs. Dave: Okay. How about five or six bags of potato chips? Scott: Humm. Better make that eight or so. Dave: Alright. Oh, and were gonna need some hamb
101、urger and hot dog buns. How about five packages a piece? I think that sounds about right. Scott: Yeah, you better pick up some mustard, catchup, and mayonnaise too. Dave: Okay. What else? Uh, were gonna need some soft drinks. How about ten of those big 2-liter bottles? Scott: Sounds fine, but be sur
102、e to buy a variety of drinks. Dave: Okay. And what about dessert? Scott: Well, maybe we could ask Kathy to make a few cherry pies like she did last time. Dave: Well, I wouldnt mind that, but you know, shes been very busy working two jobs, so Id hate to ask her, Oh, hum . . . and uh . . . Hey, why do
103、nt you whip up some of your oatmeal cookies? Well . . . Hey, you could even ask, uh . . . , whats her name . . . yeah that new girl, Susan, the one that moved in across the street! Well . . . I bet shed be willing to help you! I dont know . . . Shes a real knockout! Scott: Nah, I dont think I could
104、ask her . . .Ahh! I dont know her phone number, plus . . . Door bell rings . . . Dave: Hey, you dont need to. Shes at the door! Scott: What do you mean? Dave: Well, I thought you two would hit it off, so I called her up saying I was you, and I invited her over to watch a movie. Scott: You did what?
105、Dave: Wait, wait, wait . . . uhhhhh . . . Text 6:Operator: Hello. This is the emergency 911 operator. Taxi Driver: Help. Help. Please help me! Operator: Yes sir. Please calm down and explain exactly what is happening. Taxi Driver: Calm down! My car is stalled on the freeway, I have a lady passenger,
106、 and shes going into labor. Operator: Now relax sir. Explain exactly where you are. Taxi Driver: Im . . . Im in the southbound lane of the Lincoln Expressway, about 15 miles from the Washington Tunnel, and this lady isnt going to wait. Operator: Okay. Whats your name sir and your passengers? Taxi Dr
107、iver: Its . its Bob, and I have no idea about the woman. Shes in no condition to tell me. Operator: Okay, now whats the nearest landmark to your location? Pay careful attention. Taxi Driver: Umm, I see golden arches . . . McDonalds. Operator: Okay, is there anyone else with you? Taxi Driver: No, and
108、 Ive tried to get someone else to stop. The sound of a bottle breaking. Operator: Hey, what was that? Ahhhh!Taxi Driver: Ah, someone threw a bottle at me. How soon can someone get here? Operator: Ive just dispatched an ambulance to your location. They should be there any second. Taxi Driver: Hey, is
109、 there anything I can do while we wait for the ambulance? Operator: Yes, uh, keep her calm and warm. Taxi Driver: Okay. Please hurry. Oh, theyre too late. Its a boy!Text 7Well, for those who are out today, I have to tell you it is hot and wet for most of the state, with the high temperatures in the
110、low to mid 90s. The city of Elkview has a high for the day of 97 degrees. Im glad Im working indoors today!For those of you planning outdoor activities tomorrow, you can expect a nice day for most of Saturday with temperatures in the high 90s. However, things might change by Saturday evening with a
111、storm moving in. We can expect light showers over the northern part of the state bringing slightly cooler temperatures is the 80s, but this rain should die away by mid Sunday morning. It will be partly cloudy for most of the morning, but these clouds should move out by mid-afternoon.Skies should be clear on Sunday evening for those who want to watch the meteor shower, which is pieces of rocks and metals traveling through space and falling down toward the earth. It should start at 10:47 p.m. And thats all for todays weather report.