1、高三年级第一次模拟考试英语说明:1.本试卷共12页，满分120分，考试时间120分钟.2.在答题纸的密封线内填写学校、班级、姓名、考号等，密封线内不要答题.3.请将所有答案均按照题号填涂或填写在答题卡纸相应的答题处，否则不得分。第一部分:听力(共两节，满分20分)做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节(共5小题;每小题1分，满分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
2、 happened to the woman? A. She lost her keys. B. She changed her lock. C. She couldnt find her apartment.2. How does the man probably feel? A. Annoyed. B. Pleased. C. Interested.3. What does the man say about the woman? A. She is normal. B. She should get some help. C. She needs a new phone.4. What
3、will the woman probably do? A. Go to another club. B. Go to the front of the line. C. Wait in line for two hours.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. A weekend plan . B. Something in the sky. C . A painting.第二节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15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
4、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. Why did the woman come to see the man?A. To exchange a piece of clothing. B. To get her money back.C. To talk with the store manager.7. What is true about the woman?A. She has been designing clothes . B. She washed the jacket in h
5、ot water.C. She has worn the jacket for a week.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题8. Why does the man want to put up an advertisement?A. To meet new people. B. To play guitar in a band. C . To make extra money.9. How much will the man probably ask for? A. $40 an hour. B. $30 an hour. C. $20 an hour.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.
6、How long has the man been in college? A. For less than one year. B. For about two years. C. For almost three years.11. What does the man want to study right now? A. Art. B. Medicine. C. Chemistry.12. How does the woman probably feel in the end? A. Happy. B. Worried. C. Angry.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How
7、 did the woman get to the museum? A. By subway. B. By bus. C. By car.14. How many of the paintings did she see? A. Very few of them B. About half of them. C. Almost all of them.15. Whose paintings did the woman like most? A. Diego Rivera. B. Frida Kahlo. C. Henri Matisse.16. What does the man want t
8、o do together with the woman? AMake some paintings. B. Go traveling this summer. CGo back to the museum.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What time did Elaine arrive at the office? A. At 9:00. B. At 8:45. C. At 8:15.18. What happened to Elaine on the first day of her new job? A. Things were confusing. B. Everyb
9、ody was friendly. C. Her boss was surprised to see her.19. Who had interviewed Elaine before? A. Tim, B. John. C. The secretary.20. What did Elaine discover finally? A. She had been on the wrong floor. B. She had been in the wrong building. C. She hadnt been hired after all.第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节
10、。单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 请认真阅读下面各题，从A、 B、 C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. The Team-up Centre will offer _opportunity to young singers to showcase their talents in front of _audience of 5,000. A. an; an B. the; an C. an; the D. the; the 22. In 2014, such important reform policies associated w
11、ith the interests of the general public wereintroduced in China _almost each person could benefit from in life. A. when B. that C. where D. as 23. Global oil prices_ since June as demand weakens in China and Europe while output in the United States grows steadily.A. fell B. had fallen C. were fallin
12、g D. have been falling24. -Sharon, many experts believe that the two pictures are roughly _. -I dont quite agree, The painting styles may look very similar but their painters were bom in quite different dynasties. A. conventional B. contradictory C. contemporary D. conservative25. Not until I knew m
13、uch about the Nanjing Massacre, the foreigner says, _ the significance of setting the National Memorial Day. A. had I understood B. did I understand C. I have understood D. I understood26. The mans innocence was disbelieved untilevidence came to light _he was trapped by a group who had committed the
14、 murder. A. that B. which C. when D. where27.-How long do you expect it _ before the African can keep the disease under control? -As soon as possible. A. is B. has been C. will be D. will have been 28. The three travelers finally reached the home of Berthas mother around dusk,_ 65 miles in less than
15、 12 hours. A . covering B. having covered C. to cover D. to have covered29. -I would be greatly thankful to Jason Coates who rescued my life after I fell through the ice. -Thats it. You _ Christina, your wife but that Jason pulled you from the canal. A. will never meet B. would never meet C. would n
16、ever have met D. will never have met30. Many climate experts warn that, like a sleep-walker, we seem unable to _the potential disasters that the global warming might bring about. A. stand up to B. wake up to C. live up to D. look up to31. You cant expect John and Jane will have different opinions. W
17、hen one of them makes any proposal, the other will readily _. A. compromise B. consent C. conflict D. consult32. While visiting Europe, I was lucky to have the great _of praying in a historic church that dates back to the early 12th century. A. favour B. motivation C. equality D. privilege33. Many l
18、ocal citizens wrote to the mayor, complaining that the police were always failing to take adequate measures to _ the growth in crime. A. decline B. quit C. reject D. check34. French writer Patrick Modiano, 69, devoted himself _to his writing, and won the 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature. A. entirely
19、B. extremely C. gradually D. generally35. -How far is it from the mountain top, Dad? I am really tired out. -_, dear! We are reaching it.A. Thats all right B. My goodness C. Come on D. No wonder第二节完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分） 请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、 B、 C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In a recent airing of Uns
20、olved Mysteries, there was a young boy who was the victim of the holocaust(大屠杀).Hed been 36 in a work camp for several years and somehow had managed to survive the 37 0fhis imprisonment. The story was of a boy - now in his sixties - and his quest to find an American soldier who had 38 a kindness to
21、him by 39 some food. It might seem 40-,but to this child, who had seen nothing but 41 and inhumanity for_42 he could remember, it was a 43 that marked a turning point in his life, for he had lost hope .When he was liberated by the American forces, he was dying. He， 44 needed food. As he was staggeri
22、ng along the road ,a young soldier 45 down from his tank and gave him some of his supplies. 46 this one act of generosity, a kind American had aroused the 47 again that there really was some good in the world. And the boy never 48 it. The boy later went to America, raised a family , became successfu
23、l and worked hard to repay the 49 he had received with his own. Actually there were so many similar acts of generosity that it would be almost impossible to know 50 who the soldier was. We all have a choice: to create more light in the world. As Confucius 51 0ver 2500 years ago, It is better to ligh
24、t one small candle than to. 52 the darkness. As the story above so nicely 53 .small gestures can often generate huge 54 .If were constantly 55 and doing kind acts, we will no doubt bring more joy into the world around us as well as into our own world! 36.A.stationed B .placed C. distributed D. treat
25、ed 37.A. horror B. embarrassment C .relief D. annoyance 38.A.held on B. agreed on C.focused on D.passed on 39.A.guaranteeing B. offering C.presenting D. contributing 40.A.unbelievable B. troublesome C.insignificant D. convenient 41.A.difficulty B. curiosity C.sympathy D. cruelty 42.A.as long as B. a
26、s good as C.as well as D. as much as 43.A.wave B. fate C.gesture D.duty44.A.highly B.mostly C.hopefully D. badly 45.A.moved B.jumped C.turned D.dashed 46.A. Upon B.Besides C.With D. Beyond 47.A.honesty B.loyalty C.trust D. belief 48.A.forgot B.remembered C.delivered D. reflected 49.A.food B.mercy C.
27、kindness D. credit 50.A.for example B.for ever C.for free D. for sure 51.A.made it B.put it C.took it D. got it 52.A.curse B.pray C.swear D. appreciate 53.A.declares B.argues C.illustrates D.expands 54.A.congratulations B.blessings C.belongings D.consequences 55.A.looking for B.adapting to C.meeting
28、 with D. bringing up第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题：每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 56. If you want to buy two LEAF BLOWER AND VACs and one TWO WHEELED WHEELBARROW, you should pay _ A.99.98 B.106.97 C.309.97 D.219.94 57. Which of the following should you install before you use it? A.
29、 LEAF BLOWER AND VAC B. ELECTRIC WEED SWEEPER C. TWO WHEELED WHEELBARROW D. POWERFUL 2-IN-1 LAWN RAKE AND SCARIFIER B A report from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Commission reveals that, due to a job market which disproportionately rewards graduates in STEM (science, technology, engineer
30、ing, and mathematics) fields, more and more students are seeking degrees in business and hard-science subjects. Some institutions have responded by cutting budgets in the arts and humanities and directing those funds elsewhere. Thats the wrong thing to do. The humanities-the study of languages , lit
31、erature, history, philosophy, religion, ethics, etc.-and the arts are vital to our future. We should be investing more funds, more time and more expertise, not less, into these endeavors. What detractors（诋毁者） of the soft subjects miss is that the arts and humanities provide an essential framework an
32、d context for understanding the wider world. Studying the humanities strengthens the ability to communicate and work with others. It allows students to develop broad intellectual and cultural understanding; it nurtures creativity and deepens participation in public discourse and modem democracy. The
33、 commissions report points out that at the very moment when China is seeking to adopt our model of broad education in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences as a stimulus to invention, the United States is instead narrowing our focus and abandoning our sense of what education has been
34、and should continue to be - our sense of what makes America great. These are the telling statistics: First, federal funding for helping American students include international training in their education has been cut 41 percent in four years. Second, the National Assessment of Educational Progress t
35、est shows that only less than a quarter of eighth- and 12th-grade US students are proficient in reading, writing and civics. How can we possibly equip the US for its leadership role in an increasingly connected world if we are not adequately teaching students to communicate and helping them understa
36、nd and encounter diverse perspectives? If we fail to invest in the arts and humanities, our countrys future leaders will not have the ability to connect on an emotional level with others. This ability is developed by studying the humanities, and in the global community this skill is not optional - i
37、ts essential. In a word, we must enthusiastically support and fund the study of the arts and humanities. For anyone concerned with how this translates into a sound economy and a sound financial future, simply recall what Steve Jobs told graduates of Standford University in 2005: One of the most infl
38、uential experiences in his brief time at Reed College was his exposure to the fine art of calligraphy（书法） It taught him the important lesson of the relationship between discipline and creativity.58. What can be inferred from the passage? A. Business and hard-science subjects are based upon the arts
39、and humanities. B. At present too much emphasis and investment are put on science in America. C. More students will learn the arts and humanities instead of science in the USA. D. China has spent more money in the humanities and social sciences than the USA.59. The author mentions Steve Jobs in the
40、last paragraph to prove that _. A. science has a close relationship with the arts and humanities B. investment in the and and humanities promotes economic development C. calligraphy plays a determining role in Steve Jobs accomplishment D. Reed College supports and funds the study of the arts and hum
41、anities60. Which of the following is the most suitable title for this passage? A. Significance of arts and humanities B. Key qualities of future leaders C. Decline of arts and humanities D. Rise and fall of hard sciencesC Fuel Cell Technology for Cars Fill her up with hydrogen? Thats what someCalifo
42、rnia motorists may be saying soon, as car makers tryto speed up production of zero emission（零排放） cars tomeet state requirements in the near future. Beneath the skin of this ordinary looking HondasFCX Concept Vehicle sits an electro-chemical reactor: ahand built, astronomically expensive power plant
43、knownas a fuel cell. Its expected to be running ordinary family cars on Californias roads within three years. So what exactly is a fuel cell, anyway? Why are governments, private businesses and academic institutions cooperating to develop and produce them? A fuel cell, very simply described, is a po
44、wer generator, making electricity through the combination of hydrogen and oxygen. Fuel cells generate electrical power quietly and efficiently, without pollution, Unlike power sources that use fossil fuels, the only by-products from an operating fuel cell are heat and water. To be more technical abo
45、ut it, a hydrogen atom with its one electron, attempts to pass through a fuel cell membrane（膜） to unite with an oxygen atom. The membrane allows only the hydrogen proton（质子） to pass through, forcing its electron to run around the membrane to catch up with the proton on the other side. This creates e
46、lectricity, water, and heat, but no exhaust emissions. If the fuel cell is powered with pure hydrogen, it has the potential to be up t0 80-percent efficient, That is, it turns 80 percent of the energy content of the hydrogen into electrical energy. However, we still need to turn the electrical energ
47、y into mechanical work. This is accomplished by the electric motor. A reasonable number for the efficiency of the motor is about 80 percent. So we have 80-percent efficiency in generating electricity, and 80-percent efficiency turning it into mechanical power. That gives an overall efficiency of abo
48、ut64 percent. Hondas FCX concept vehicle reportedly has 60-percent energy efficiency, which is twice or even three times more efficient than usual cars. But in spite of all the advantages described above, experts say, We still have technical challenges getting this extremely complex system to work p
49、roperly, the way customers expect it to work. There are challenges in using new fuels, and providing the new fuel basic facilities. And before fuel cell vehicles hit the road, there will have to be a network of hydrogen stations that will allow drivers to fill up with the flammable gas, under 36-hun
50、dred pounds of pressure.61. What can be inferred from Californias zero emissions policy? A. New cars with fuel cell technology will surely become much cheaper. B. By carrying out the policy, traffic will not be so busy as it is now. C. The quality of life in California will improve once this policy
51、is in effect. D. With facilities of new kinds, more local employment will be created.62. What does the phrase power plant refer to? A. A power device generating electricity. B. A power station providing electricity. C. A power component consuming electricity. D. A power engine using electricity.63.
52、One of the reasons why fuel cell powered vehicles are superior is that . A. they give out almost no water or heat B. they run faster and more smoothly C. they give out almost no noise D. they turn 64% of the energy into electricity64. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph? A. Cu
53、stomers will not think it a good idea to develop fuel cell technology. B. It is still not very easy to speed up production of zero emission cars. C. We cant ignore the financial problems to build a network of hydrogen stations. D. We still have much difficulty turning all the chains of the business
54、into reality.D We have all heard the expression: Remember to stop and smell the roses. But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us? I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when I am driving on Californias
55、overcrowded streets. A short time ago, however, I witnessed an event that showed me how being wrapped up in my own little world has kept me from being fully aware of the bigger world picture around me. I was driving to a business appointment and, as usual, I was planning in my mind what I was going
56、to say. I came to a very busy crossroads where the stoplight had just turned red. All right, I thought to myself, I can beat the next light if I race ahead of the pack .My mind and car were in auto pilot, ready to go when suddenly my trance was broken by an unforgettable sight. A young couple, both
57、blind, were walking arm-in-arm across this busy crossroads with cars whizzing by in every direction. The man was holding the hand of a little boy , while the woman was clutching a baby sling to her chest, obviously carrying a child. Each of them had a white cane extended, searching for clues to navi
58、gate them across the crossroads. Initially I was moved. They were overcoming what I felt was one of the most feared handicaps-blindness. Wouldnt it be terrible to be blind? I thought. Without realizing the danger they were in, they were walking right the path of oncoming cars. I was frightened for t
59、hem because I didnt know if the other drivers understood what was happening. As I watched from the front line of traffic (I had the best seat in the house), I saw a miracle unfold before my eyes. Every car in every direction came to a simultaneous stop. I never heard the screech of brakes or even th
60、e peep of a car horn. Nobody even yelled, Get out of the way! Everything froze. In that moment, time seemed to stand still for this family. Amazed , I looked at the cars around me to verify that we were all seeing the same thing, I noticed that everyones attention was also fixed on the couple. Never
61、 skipping a beat, the couple adjusted their course as they followed the coaching. Trusting their white canes and the calls from some concerned citizens, they made it to the other side of the road. As they arrived at the curb, one thing struck me-they were still arm-in-arm .I was taken aback by the e
62、motionless expressions on their faces and judged that they had no idea what was really going on around them. Yet I immediately sensed the sighs of relief exhaled by everyone stopped at that intersection. As I glanced into the cars around me, the driver on my right was mouthing the words oh, did you
63、see that?! The driver to the left of me was saying, I cant believe it! I think all of us were deeply moved by what we had just witnessed. Here were human beings stepping outside themselves for a moment to help four people in need. I have reflected back on this situation many times since it happened
64、and have leamed several powerful lessons from it. Take time to look around and really see what is going on in front of you right now. Do this and you will realize that this moment is all there is, more importantly, this moment is all that you have to make a difference in life. As I drove away from t
65、hat busy intersection, I did so with more awareness of life and compassion for others than I had arrived there with. Since then I have made the decision to really see life as I go about my daily activities and use my God-given talents to help others less fortunate. Do yourself a favor as you walk th
66、rough life: Slow down and take the time to really see. Take a moment to see what is going on around you right now, right where you are. You may be missingsomething wonderful. 65. Which of the following words can best describe the viewers feelings when seeing the blind cross the street? A. Relieved;
67、Guilty; Nervous B. Amazed; Nervous; Relieved C. Frightened; Moved; Guilty D. Frightened; Regretful; Relieved66. Why did the viewer often reflect back on the scene? A. He wanted to stop and smell the rose again. B. He learned powerful lessons from it. C. The scene left a great impression on him. D. T
68、he couple crossed the street without assistance.67. By saying Remember to stop and smell the roses, the author intends to_ A. indicate he is busy B. make himself relaxed C. notice the world around D. find the beauty of life 68. What does the underlined sentence in paragraph 6 mean? A. All the cars s
69、topped suddenly. B. All the cars stopped one after another. C. The cars stopped at the same time. D. The cars gathered from different directions.69. From the story, we can draw a conclusion that . A. joint efforts do make a difference B. good manners never go out of fashion C. drivers observe the so
70、cial order strictly D. the blind live a happy life despite difficulties70. What is the authors purpose of writing this passage? A. To call on people to give a hand when necessary. B. To tell a story about the blind man crossing crossroads. C. To remind drivers to drive slowly for their own safety. D
71、. To persuade people to enjoy a wonderful moment in life.第四部分：任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分） 请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填1个单词。 While feelings of disgust can increase behaviors such as lying and cheating, cleanliness can help people return to ethical behavior, accord
72、ing to a recent study by marketing experts at Rice University, Pennsylvania State University and Arizona State University. The study highlights the powerful impact emotions have on individual decision-making. As an emotion, disgust is designed as a protection. When people feel disgusted, they tend t
73、o remove themselves from a situation. The instinct is to protect oneself. People become focused on self and theyre less likely to think about other people. Small cheating starts to occur: If Im disgusted and more focused on myself and I need to lie a little bit to gain a small advantage, III do that
74、. Thats the underlying mechanism. In turn, the researchers found that cleansing behaviors actually keep the self-serving effects of disgust to a minimum. If you can make people think of cleaning products, the likelihood of cheating also goes away. People dont know it, but these small emotions are co
75、nstantly affecting them. The researchers conducted three randomized experiments causing disgust through various means. The study involved 600 participants around the United States; both genders were equally represented. In one experiment, participants evaluated consumer products such as antidiarrhea
76、l medicine(止泻药),and diapers（尿布）In another, participants wrote essays about their most disgusting memory. In the third, participants watched a disgusting toilet scene from the movie Trainspotting . Once effectively disgusted, participants were willing to lie and cheat for financial gain. In another s
77、et of experiments, after falling into the state of disgust on participants, the researchers then had them evaluate cleansing products, such as household cleaners and body washes. Those who evaluated the cleansing products did not engage in deceptive behaviors any more than those in the neutral emoti
78、on condition. At the basic level, if you have environments that are cleaner, people should be less likely to feel disgusted. If there is less likelihood to feel disgusted, there will be a lower likelihood that people need to be self-focused and there will be a higher likelihood for people to coopera
79、te with each other. The deeper meaning of the studys findings is that these powerful emotions can be caused by a variety of small things when people are reading the newspaper or listening to the radio. What we found is that unless you ask people, they often dont know theyre feeling disgusted. The qu
80、estion is how to make people more self-aware and more thoughtful about the decision-making process.第五部分书面表达（满分25分）。 近来，中学生普遍缺乏自我保护意识这一问题倍受关注。请根据你对这幅图画的理解，参照相关提示，用英语写一篇短文：1简要描述图片的内容；2概述中学生自我保护的重要性；3就如何保护自己，谈谈你的看法（至少两点）。注意：1可参照图中文字及下面文章开头所给提示，做 必要的发挥想象。2词数150左右。开头已写好，不计入总数；3文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息， 如：校名、人
81、名等。Recently, it has been a great public concern that the students tack self-protection awareness.2015届高三一检参考答案和听力原稿第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20 分)1-5 AABAB 6-10 BACBB 11-15 CBBBA 16-20 CBABA第一节 单项填空2125 ADDCB 2630 ACBCB 3135 BDDAC 第二节 完形填空36-40 BADBC 41-45 DACDB 46-50 CDACD 51-55 BACBA第三部分 阅读理解A篇5657 BD B篇5860
82、BBA C篇6164 CACD D 篇6570 BCDCAD 第四部分 任务型阅读71. impact(s)/influence(s)/effect(s) 72. others 73. purpose/intention 74. reduce/minimize 75. tendency 76. willing/ready/likely 77. behaviors78. meanings79. cooperation 80. various第五部分 Recently, it has been a great public concern that the students lack self-p
83、rotection awareness. As is vividly shown in the picture, society, schools, parents and especially students should work together to ensure students security. There is a lack of social experience among students and therefore learning how to protect ourselves is of great significance to us all. For one
84、 thing, security comes first. Without security, we can achieve nothing and can not live up to parents expectations. For another thing, protecting ourselves contributes to the healthy development of the students, which is associated with the happiness of every family. Meanwhile, it also helps to buil
85、d a more harmonious society. Personally, in order to protect us students, above all, we should strengthen our security awareness. Besides, when accidents occur, we should calm down and turn to teachers or parents for help. The government also plays a leading role in protecting students. In a word, o
86、nly by the combined efforts of every side involved can we live and study in harmony. (155 words)附：听力原稿Text 1W: Will you please help me? I lost my keys and cant get into my apartment.M: Well send someone over right away to change your lock and give you a new set of keys, maam.Text 2W: My dear, please
87、 learn how to put the knives and forks on the table properly. I know therere too many of them, but you can still make them look nice and neat. See? Like thisM: This is so boring!Text 3W: I think I have a problem. I cant stop checking my phone and text messages. I even check them in the middle of the
88、 night!M: Thats too bad. You should have a talk with a psychologist.Text 4M: You cant enter here, maam. The line starts over there.W: Over there, all the way down the street?M: Yes. Theres about a two-hour wait to get into the club. W: Its not worth my time. Im going somewhere else.Text 5M: Look up
89、there! Its a rainbow!W: No there are two of them! This is a lucky day! Well have a super weekend.Text 6M: Can I help you, madam?W: Yes. I bought this jacket here last week. I wore it once, and now look at it. I was hoping to get my money back.M: Do you have your bill list? W: Yes, its right here. M:
90、 Thanks. Im wondering whether you washed it with any other clothing, or whether you washed it in hot water, perhaps.W: No, I washed it by itself in cold water, just like it says in the instructions. M: I see. Perhaps something is wrong with your washing machine. W: Sir, Im actually a fashion designe
91、r. Ive been making my own clothes for fifteen years. I have never seen a piece of clothing look like this after washing it only onceunless there is a problem with the cloth. Id be happy to speak with your manager.M: No, thats all right, madam. Ill do what you asked for. Text 7M: Help me write an ad.
92、W: For what?M: I need to earn some extra money during school. I want to start giving music lessons. W: I didnt know you played an instrument. M: I play the guitar pretty well. Anyway, lets get started. Ill talk, and you write.W: UmM: OK. Write down that a handsome, charming young man is willing to g
93、ive guitar lessons for forty dollars an hourW: Handsome? Charming? This isnt an online dating site. And youre charging too much. Youre only a college student, not a professional musician. You should be charging half that.M: OK, how about thirty dollars an hour, then? Usually, lessons are only half a
94、n hour at a time. So, I wont be making much money at all if I charge less than that.W: I see your point. Text 8W: Son, its time you decided on a course of study. Youve been in college for almost two years. Havent you decided what you want to do with your life?M: Thats the big question, Mom. And I ha
95、vent had any idea yet. But I have been thinking hard about what I want to study. I think I should study chemistry. The major will look good on applications if I want to apply to medical school. Itll also look good on job applications if I decide to join a big company after I graduate. I could work f
96、or a company that makes medicine. Or I could become an artist.W: Wait a minute did you say you want to become an artist? We arent sending you to art schoolM: I didnt say that. But if I did want to be an artist, studying chemistry might be useful. Right now, Im learning about some famous painters who
97、 studied chemistry. Some of them created their own paints, using what they learned in their chemistry courses.W: Youre worrying me, Daniel. I think I need to give your dad a phone callText 9M: How was school today?W: It was fun. Our class went on a field trip to the Museum of Modern Art.M: You did?
98、How did you get there?W: We took the bus.M: Oh, really? Isnt the subway faster?W: Sure. But its also more crowded. The teachers like to keep an eye on us.M: I see. So, how was the museum?W: It was great. It is so big that we only saw about half of the paintings. Id have to go back another day to see
99、 them all. But I did see some great ones!M: Did you have a favorite?W: Yeah. My favorite was a painting by Diego Rivera. I stared at it for about fifteen minutes. There were some nice ones by his wife Frida Kahlo, too.M: Yes. Ive seen those. My favorite painting there is actually by Henri Matisse. D
100、id you see that one?W: No, I didnt.M: Well, we should go to the museum together this summer so I can show it to you.Text 10On the first day of her new job, Elaine arrived at a quarter to nine. She took the elevator to the eleventh floor, and the secretary showed her where her desk and computer would
101、 be. She tried to talk to the man and woman seated near her, but they were not friendly. After several hours, her boss came to give her an assignment. Elaine was surprised that he was not the same man who had interviewed her. This man was short and thin. He introduced himself as Tim and gave her a f
102、ile of reports. She spent the rest of the day trying to do the work he left her, but it was very confusing. At five oclock, she left the office and got back on the elevator. On the tenth floor, she was greeted by John, the man who had interviewed her for her position. “Elaine!” he said, “I thought you were starting with us today.” “Oh, my!” she said, “Have I been in the wrong office all day?”