1、“华安、连城、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中、泉港一中”六校联考20122013学年上学期第三次月考高三英语试题（考试时间：120分钟总分：150分） 第 I 卷(共115分)第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题l.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.At what time does the womans class start on Friday?A. At 7:30B. At 8:00 C. A
2、t 9:002.What is the mans favorite game?A. FootballB. Ping-pongC. Tennis 3.What does the woman think the weather will be like?A. Its getting warmer.B .Its getting colder. C .Its getting sunny.4.What does the man offer to do?A. Call a taxi for the woman.B. Ask Lisa to return the car. C. Give the woman
3、 a ride.5.Where are the two speakers most probably?A. In a restaurant.B. At the mans home.C. At the womans office.第二节（共15小题；每小题l.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独自。每段对话或独自后有几个小题，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。听每段对话或独自前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出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.Whats the relationship be
4、tween the two speakers?A. Host and guest. B. Teacher and student.C. Landlady and renter.7.What is forbidden in this room?A .Keeping a cat.B. Using small nails.C. Smoking in the living room.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Who won the chess match?A. Carl.B. David.C. John.9.How many players are there in the match?A.
5、 15B. 16C. 1710.What may cause the failures of the other two players?A. The flu. B. Bad performance. C. Poor skills.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why does the man dress up on parties?A. To match his wife.B. To make the best impression.C. To make more friends.12.What does the woman think of cocktail parties?A.
6、 Boring.B. Interesting.C. Unpopular.13.What can we learn about the woman?A. She likes foreign-food parties. B. She makes new friends at parties. C. She met her husband at his party.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.Where are the two speakers?A. In the classroom.B. In the library.C. In the dorm.15.What type of tes
7、t does the woman hope for?A. Essay questions.B. Subjective test.C. Objective test.16.What is NOT needed in a test of essay questions?A. Being familiar with the materials.B. Remembering the dates and facts.C. Organizing ideas properly.听第10段材料，回答第l7至20题。17.Who is the speaker talking to?A. People who w
8、ant to live in a hotel.B. People who want to rent an apartment.C. People who want to buy a car.18.How could one join in the life of a city easily?A. Taking public transportation.B. Reading newspaper.C. Living closer to the city center.19.What is the best source of information?A. The local newspaper.
9、B. Magazines.C. Advertisements on TV.20.What do people do on Sunday morning?A. Make a list.B. Collect information.C. Have a visit.第二部分 英语知识应用（共两节，满分45分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空格的最佳选项。21. The driver was at _ loss when _word came that he was forbidden to drive for speeding
10、.A. the ; theB. / ; / C. a ; / D. a ; the22. Jack has made up his mind to resign. _, its no use trying to persuade him. A. Otherwise B. If not C. But for what D. If so23. As many students will graduate from colleges, there is a _ for unemployment to rise in the summerA. custom B. tendency C. tension
11、D. tide24. I would appreciate _ you could give me some advice on TOFEL test. A. it if B. it whether C. that when D. that if25. -Will $200 _ the cost of the damage? - Im afraid not. I need at least $100 more. A. cover B. include C. do D. afford26. -Why do you look so worried? -My computer broke down
12、and my essay _ unfinished since.A. had leftB. has been leftC. was leftD. has left 27. Always remember that your own decision is more important than anything else.AsucceededBsucceedingChaving succeededDto succeed28. Its eight oclock already. Jack be here by now.Oh, he told me that he was going to see
13、 his dentist and wouldnt be back until ten.AshouldBcanCmustDneed29. Impressive _the record is，,it fades next to the story of Armstrongs struggle against disease. AasBunlessCalthoughDwhile30. - I tried many times, but I still failed to complete the experiment. - Cheer up. _ and the problem will be so
14、lved. A. If have a little effortB. If you have a bit effortC. A bit more effort D. Having a little effort 31. It was foolish of him to his notes during the test, and as a result, he got punished. A. stick to B. refer toC. keep to D. point to32. Theres no bus now, and we cant get home_ by taxi.A. mor
15、e than B. rather than C. other than D. less than33. A man hurried in and asked, “Is there a hospital around I can get some medicine for my wounded hand?”A. whatB. whichC. thatD. where 34. _ some teenagers dont realize is _ difficult life can be after they get addicted to drugs. A. What; what aB. Tha
16、t; whatC. What; howD. That; how 35. Antarctica is so mystically described by some people. If only I _ there! A. had beenB. have beenC. have goneD. had gone第二节 完形填空（共20 小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A.B.C.D）中，选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项。In this modern world, we rush around all day, doing things, talking,
17、sending and reading messages. We are always on, always connected, always thinking, always talking. There is no 36 for stillness. And when we are 37 to be still because were in line for something, or waiting at a doctors appointment, or on a bus or train, we often 38 something to do. Some will play w
18、ith mobile devices, others will read something. Being still isnt something were 39 . This comes at a 40 : we lose that time for 41 , for observing and listening. We lose peace. And 42 still: sometimes too much action is worse than no action at all. You can run around crazily, but get 43 done. Take a
19、 moment to think about 44 you spend your days. Are you constantly rushing around? Are you constantly reading and answering 45 or checking on the news and the latest stream of information? Are you always 46 through your schedule? Is this how you want to spend your 47 ? If so, peace be with you. If no
20、t, take a moment to be 48 . Dont think about what you have to do, or what youve done already. 49 be in the moment. Then after a minute or two of doing that, consider your life, and how youd 50 it to be. See your life with less movement, less doing, less rushing. See it with more stillness, more cons
21、ideration, more 51 . Then be that vision. Its pretty simple: all you have to do is sit still for a little bit each day. 52 youve gotten used to that, try doing less each day. Breathe when you feel yourself moving too 53 . Slow down. Find happiness now, in this moment, instead of 54 for it. 55 the st
22、illness. Its a treasure, and its available to us, always. ks5u36. A. place B. chance C. freedom D. time37. A. forced B. ordered C. invited D. told38. A. have B. find C. buy D. get39. A. familiar with B. interested in C. curious about D. used to 40. A. cost B. risk C. loss D. danger41. A. play B. foo
23、d C. consideration D. sleep 42. A. further B. worse C. farther D. deeper43. A. everything B. anything C. nothing D. something44. A. how B. where C. why D. whether45. A. questions B. problems C. phones D. messages46. A. walking B. rushing C. stepping D. going47. A. school B. youth C. work D. life48.
24、A. silent B. patient C. still D. quiet49. A. Nearly B. Just C. Ever D. Already50. A. like B. decide C. choose D. need51. A. activity B. peace C. study D. research52. A. Because B. Until C. Once D. Unless53. A. frequently B. slowly C. fast D. rapid54. A. asking B. sending C. calling D. waiting55. A.
25、Value B. Miss C. Owe D. Hold第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A I stole your dog today. No, I didnt set a foot on your house, but from the condition of your dog, I can imagine what it looks like. The word rubbish comes to mind.I found her along a road, with a heavy chain w
26、rapped around her neck, still attached to rotten boards from her doghouse. Not only did I know that most of the town people had already ignored her, judging by the place where I found her, but I knew that if she had gotten into the woods, the cross that she dragged behind her would have wrapped itse
27、lf around a tree until starvation or thirst killed her.She has a beautiful name now. Already in the first week she has come to look more like she should. Her eyes sparkle and she has learned to wag her tail in greeting. She has stopped flinching( 畏缩 )when I make a sudden movement, because she knows
28、now that I won t beat her. In fact, she rarely leaves my side. Shes even become brave enough to bark at a cat and today I looked out of the window as she attempted to play with other dogs. No, its clear that she does not miss you or her former life on a chain.It s not clear yet whether shell remain
29、here or whether Ill find her a loving home where she can count on more individual attention than I can give her, but one thing is certain, this is a bit of stolen property which is never returning to you. So sue me, accuse me, plead with the court that she is rightfully yours. I m convinced that thi
30、s is the best crime Ive ever committed. Hardly anything has pleased me more than the day when I stole your dog. I need only look into her beautiful brown eyes to know that shed defend my decision with her life. If we have one prayer, it is that you will not replace her, and if we have one special da
31、y to celebrate together, it is the day I stole your dog and the day she stole my heart.56. Whats the authors attitude towards the former owner of the dog? A. Puzzled. B. Angry.C. Shocked.D. Satisfied.57. It can be inferred from the passage that_.A. the dog is not lovely B. the dog tried to find a ki
32、nd master C. the dog was treated badly by its former master D. the author will be charged with stealing the dog58. All the following statements showed us the dogs recovery from her nature except_. A. not missing her former master B. barking at a cat C. playing with other dogs D. waving her tail to m
33、ake greetings59. What did the author think of his theft? A. He was afraid of being punished. B. He thought he had to do it. C. He believed that the law would allow him to do so. D. He did it with pride.BWhen an ant dies, other ants take it out of the nest, often within an hour after its death. This
34、behavior interests scientists and they wonder how ants know for sureand so soonthat another ant is dead.One scientist recently came up with a way to explain this ant behavior. Dong-Hwan Choe is a biologist, a scientist who studies animals and plants. He found that ants have a chemical on the outside
35、 of their bodies that signals to other ants, “Im deadtake me away” when it is dead.But theres a question to answer: As we know, if an ant is dead, it stops moving. But when an ant is sleeping or knocked unconscious, it is also not moving. However, other ants dont move the living ant out of the nest.
36、 How do they know this ant is not dead? Choe found that ants have another chemical on their bodies, which tells nearby ants something like, “WaitIm not dead yet” when it is not dead. Choe suspects that when an ant dies, the chemical that says, “Wait Im not dead yet” quickly goes away. When other ant
37、s detect the “dead” chemical without the “not dead yet” chemical, they move away the body.To test his theory , Choe and his team put different chemicals on ants. When the scientists used the “Im dead” chemical, other ants quickly moved the treated ant away. When the scientists used the “WaitIm not d
38、ead yet” chemical, other ants left the treated ant alone. Choe believes this behavior shows that the “not dead yet” chemical overrides the “dead” chemical when picked up by other ants. And that when an ant dies, the “not dead yet” chemical fades away. Other nearby ants then detect the remaining “dea
39、d” chemical and remove the body from the nest.Understanding this behavior can help scientists figure out how to stop ants from invading new places and causing problems.60. What is the function of the first paragraph?A. Leading the following paragraphs.B. Showing the main idea of the passage.C. Intro
40、ducing the background of the passage.D. Giving a summary of the passage.61. Which of the following has the closest meaning to the underlined word “overrides” in the fourth paragraph?A. is weaker than B. is stronger than C. is better than D. is worse than 62. What can we learn from the passage?A. Liv
41、ing ants can also be taken away when they are not moving.B. When an ant dies, it can tell others using a certain chemical.C. A living ant can pretend to be dead using a special chemical.D. Ants often use chemicals to communicate with each other.63. Which of the following descriptions about Dong-Hwan
42、 Choe is right?A. Choe did this study in order to stop ants from invading new places.B. Choe is a biologist who is only interested in animals, especially in ants.C. Choe first came up with an idea to explain this ant behavior，and then did some tests to prove his theory.D. Choe did the research on th
43、is ant behavior on his ownCIt is an issue I have realized ever since I heard about an Austrian banker who said,“I always find it easier to do business with partners from Greece or Russia or Denmark. But when the lrish call, it gets complex and difficult.” ks5uAs I wrote recently, those speaking Engl
44、ish as a second language frequently say they find it easier to talk to each other than to someone from the US, the UK ,Canada ,Ireland or Australia.Anyone wanting to get to the top of international business, medicine or academia(but possibly not sport)needs to be able to speak English to a pretty hi
45、gh level .Equally, any native English speaker wanting to deal with these new high achievers needs to know how to talk without confusing them.Because so many English-speakers today are monoglots（只懂一种语言的人），they have little idea how difficult it is to master another language. Many think the best way to
46、 make foreigners understand is to be chatty（健谈的）and informal. This may seem friendly but，as it probably involves using informal expressions, it makes comprehension harder.Speaking slowly helps, but avoiding figurative（比喻的）or idiomatic expressions is more important. Phrasal verbs are another trouble
47、for non-native English speakers; imagine trying to understand the difference between“ I couldnt put up with him”and “ I agreed to put him up”.Its better to say “I couldnt tolerate him”and “ I agreed to let him stay for night ”. The words may be longer but the meaning is easier to understand.The grea
48、test friend to anyone trying to understand another language is repetition; not saying the same thing over and over again，but saying it in different ways. 64. English speakers from non-English-speaking countries think that _.A. non-native speakers speak English even betterB. the authors English is ha
49、rd to understandC. native speakers English is hard to understandD. it is easier to deal with Greeks and Russians65. As to speaking English , the author implies that _. A. theres no need for athletes to speak so well B. a successful person must speak advanced English well C. advanced English shouldnt
50、 be spoken in sports D. a successful person must speak simple English to others66. According to the author, the best way for native English speakers is _ A. to speak as slowly as possible B. to use as few words as possible C. to speak loudly so as to make it clear D. to make it clear even with more
51、words67. Which of the expressions is the best and friendly? A. They say youre a great player. However, I dont think so, to be honest. B. Youre a great player. You play the best. Youre a great player indeed C. Youre a great player. They love you here. Your Performance is so good.D. Youre a great play
52、er. I mean you play the best. Youre really a great player.D Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED PreparationTask:The Adult Basic Education Department serves a huge population of learners. Our task is to teach basic skills and help learners to get more knowledge to function effectively as a family mem
53、ber, citizen, worker, and lifelong learner in a changing world.Description:ABE is a non-credit program of self-improvement designed to improve basic skills for students who are of different educational level. Development of reading, writing, and math skills are paid special attention to, as well as
54、life skills, employ ability, and technology. Students without a high school diploma(文凭)also have the opportunity to prepare for the GED exams in the five subject areas writing, social studies, science, literature, and math. Prerequisites (条件):ABE classes are open to anyone 18 or over who desires to
55、improve basic reading, writing, and math skills at the pre-college level. Students who are 16 or 17 must first obtain an official release( 证书) from high school before attending class.To be accepted, students must attend an Educational Planning Session. During the Educational Planning Session student
56、s will be given an overview of the ABE programs as well as PCC policies, fees, etc. Students will also have their reading, writing, and math abilities assessed (评估) during the Educational Planning Session The results of their assessment will help the teachers develop individual programs of study for
57、 students to guide them toward their personal goals. Students needing special help must get in touch with the Office for Students with Disabilities (503-977-4341) at least two weeks before the session is held.Courses: ABE0742: Beginning Literature ABE0742: Beginning ABE0743: Intermediate I ABE0744:
58、Intermediate II ABE0745: Secondary I ABE0746: Secondary II (Includes preparation for the GED Test) 68. The ABE Department serves an aim to_. A. provide learners with basic knowledge and skills to fit in with society B. help learners successfully get a job in a changing world C. offer diplomas to tho
59、se who fail to finish secondary education D. provide students with opportunities to prepare for the GED exams69. A 17-year-old is not accepted to ABE classes only because he_. A. is below 18 B. cant offer a high school diploma C. has left school without official permission D. is assessed as poor in
60、learning performances70. What is the Educational Planning Session intended for? A. Providing special help to disabled students. B. Helping students be better at the four basic skills. C. Finding out whether they can be accepted to ABE classes. D. An assessment of students basic skill levels. 71. Dif
61、ferent courses are offered to different students according to _. A. their own choices B. the assessments during the Educational Planning Session C. their performances in school D. how much they pay for the coursesENuclear energy has always been controversial. But since the tsunami and nuclear disast
62、er in Fukushima (Japan) last year the issue is back in the headlines. And the world is divided some countries are planning more nuclear plants, while others have promised to shut theirs down.After Fukushima, Germany decided to switch off all its nuclear plants by 2022. Switzerland and Italy are also
63、 phasing out nuclear power. But France and the United States remain staunch supporters of atomic energy. In fact, almost 80% of Frances electricity comes from nuclear power, the highest percentage in the world. And in the US, the Obama administration said it “continues to support the expansion of nu
64、clear power, despite the crisis in Japan.” ks5uNuclear supporters claim nuclear power can help the environment. Unlike fossil fuels, nuclear power doesnt create greenhouse gases. So, pro-nuclear countries argue that nuclear power allows them to generate energy without contributing to climate change.
65、 Britains chief scientific adviser (John Beddington) supports this view. He recently said that the world doesnt have the luxury of ignoring nuclear energy.Nuclear power is also relatively cheap. Renewable energy sources such as solar, hydro and wind power may be clean, but theyre expensive; and righ
66、t now, they require a lot of investment. This higher cost of using “green energy” is usually passed onto the consumer. So, while many people may prefer their energy to come from a renewable source, not so many are prepared to pay higher energy bills. This is of particular concern while the world eco
67、nomy is in such bad shape.The main argument against nuclear energy is that it isnt safe. For a start, nuclear waste is very difficult to dispose of, and remains toxic to humans for thousands of years. And even before Fukushima, there were several high-profile nuclear disasters. The most famous is pr
68、obably the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, in the Ukraine. The radiation from the meltdown spread all over Europe, affecting thousands.The nuclear energy issue is very complex. And it doesnt look like itll be resolved anytime soon. As a Japanese commentator recently said, “its been a bad year for the nucle
69、ar village, but I dont think theyre down and out yet.” The battle continues. 72. What does the underlined word “this ” refer to in paragraph 4? A. The fact that many people prefer to use the green energy sources while unwilling to pay higher bill.B. The cost of using renewable sources.C. The fact th
70、at the nuclear power is cheaper.D. The investment of renewable energy sources.73.In the 5th paragraph, the author takes the case of Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine to _.A. convince the reader that nuclear waste is difficult to get rid of.B. explain that nuclear waste may remain harmful to humans for t
71、housands of years.C. persuade the world not to use nuclear energy.D. support the idea that nuclear energy is not safe.74.We can learn from the last paragraph that _. A. the Japanese commentator is positive about the future of nuclear energy. B. the nuclear energy issue will be soon settled. C. a bat
72、tle will break out in the future. D. Japan is considering to build a nuclear village in the future.75.What is the authors purpose of writing the passage? A. To highlight the danger of using nuclear energy. B. To introduce some serious nuclear disasters. C. To show the argument between nuclear suppor
73、ters and protesters. D. To give some advice on how to use nuclear energy safely.“华安、连城、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中、泉港一中”六校联考 20122013学年上学期第三次月考 高三英语答题卷 （考试时间：120分钟总分：150分） 第卷（满分115分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）题号12345678910答案题号11121314151617181920答案第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空（共l5小题；每小题1分，满分l5分）题号21222324252627282930答案题号3
74、132333435答案第二节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)题号36373839404142434445答案题号46474849505152535455答案第三部分：阅读理解(共20小题：每小题2分，满分40分)题号56575859606162636465答案题号66676869707172737475答案第 卷 (共35分)第一节 短文填词(共10小题；每小题1分, 满分10分) 阅读下面短文，根据以下提示：1）汉语提示，2）首字母提示, 3）语境提示，在每个空格内填入一个适当的英语单词，并将该词完整地写在右边相对应的横线上。所填单词要求意义准确，拼写正确。 Elizabe
75、th Blackwell moved to New York City whenshe was ten years old. She wanted to be a doctor, but itwas nearly_(不可能的)for a woman in the middle of76. _the nineteenth century. After w_ many letters asking77. _for admission to medical schools, She was finally_ 78. _（接受）by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was
76、so determined _ she taught school and gave music lessons to earn79. _m_to meet the cost of schooling. In 1849,after80. _graduating _ a medical school, she found it difficult81. _to _(开始)her own practice because she was a woman.82. _By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister ,also a doctor, a_83. _with another
77、 woman doctor, had managed_open a 84. _new hospital, the f_one for women and children. 85. _ 第二节：书面表达（满分：25分）仔细观察下面的图画，理解其含义，请按要求完成一篇短文。ks5u1. 请简要描述图画的内容，并点明主题。2. 结合现实生活，就图片所反映的主题谈谈自己的感想。注意：词数不少于120个； 不能使用真实姓名和学校名称。From the picture we can see that “华安、连城、永安、漳平一中、龙海二中、泉港一中”六校联考 20122013学年上学期第三次月考 高三英
78、语参考答案听力：1-5 CBAAB 6-10 CACBA 11-15 BABAC 16-20 BBCAC单项填空答案：21-25：CDBAA 26-30:BDAAC 31-35:BCDCA完形填空答案：36-40：DABDA 41-45:CBCAD 46-50:BDCBA 51-55:BCCDA阅读理解： 56-59. BCAD 60-63. CBDBC 64-67.CADC 68-71. ACDB72-75BDAC短文填词：ks5u76. impossible 77. writing 78 accepted 79. that 80. money81. from 82. start 83.al
79、ong 84.to 85. first书面表达One possible versionFrom the picture we can see that Xiao Hua is riding a bicycle with her parents and grandpa helping her. They are so tired that all of them are in a sweat. Xiao Hua is wondering why.In our daily life, we can see many parents act like Xiao Huas. They have onl
80、y one child, so they spare no effort to help their only children. They think they can help their only children to achieve what they expect in this way.In my opinion it is wrong for parents to do so because children should learn to do things on their own. If they have the habit of being helped, they
81、will not become independent when they grow up. How can they succeed in life ? So its time for parents to reflect on what they have done.高三英语第三次月考听力原稿 (Text 1) Text1M: Doesnt your class start at 7:30 every day?W :No ,it starts at 8:00 on Monday, and it doesnt start until 9:00 on Friday.Text2W: Did yo
82、u go to watch the football game yesterday afternoon?M:I hardly watch football games, but I never miss a single table tennis game.Text3M:A freezing cold day for an outing, isnt it?W: Chances are ten to one that it will get warm soon.Text4W: If Lisa doesnt return my car in 15 minutes. Im afraid Im goi
83、ng to be late for the basketball game.M: Would you like me to get taxi for you?Text5M: Would you like some more chicken?W: No,thanks.Its delicious, but Ive had enough. Thanks for inviting and cooking for me. I understand youve become a real cook recently, Pall.M: Well, since my wife began working, I
84、ve decided to help out by making the meals once in a while.Text6M: Well ,its a nice room .Umis there anything that I should know?W: Well, I dont allow the cat to go upstairs at all. And I dont allow people to smoke in the bedrooms.M: Oh, I agree with that. I dont smoke anyway.W: And I dont allow peo
85、ple to stick pictures up on the walls.M: Oh ,I see. Can I use small nails or something similar?W: Oh, yes. Something like that is quite acceptable. And theres just one more thing if you dont mind. If you go out, would you please remember to close the windows?M: Right ,Ill do that.Text7M: Hello, Juli
86、a. Have you heard about the chess match?W: Not yet, anything special?M: Well ,I suppose you would never be able to guess who came out first.W: Is it Carl, or David? Those two are very competitive.M: Im afraid you got the wrong ones .The champion was John. Its real surprise to everybody .He beat 12 o
87、ther players, lost only 3,and played no draws.W: John is a lucky horse How about Carl and David?M: Well ,Carl only played seventh ,and David was better, He played fifth.W: Anyway, Im still wondering how John could be so successful.M:I dont know either. But I heard that both Carl and David were suffe
88、ring from the flu at the time.Text8M:I suppose I like to go to parties.My wife does too .She likes to dress up and go out to parties.W: Do you like to dress up?M: Well, I like to make the best impression possible ,if thats what you mean.W: What kind of parties do you like best?M: Foreign-food partie
89、s, I enjoy new foods. Cocktail parties have been so popular these days.W: Oh, yes. There are cocktail parties everywhere .They bore me. But I must say its a good way to keep in touch with friends.M: Did you meet any of your old friends?W: Sometimes. But I meet someone new and interesting at nearly e
90、very party.M: Did you meet your husband at a party?W: Yes. I met him at a friends party. I saw him the moment I came in. he smiled at me. We got along well with each other right from the start.Text9W: Hey, class is over. Why are you still sitting there?M: Oh, Im thinking about what type of test Prof
91、essor Smith is going to give us this term.W: He didnt refer to the type in class.M: If its all essay questions, Im dead! You have to make sure you know your material, and you have to present it in composition form.W:I hope its an objective test. You just learn by heart the facts, the dates and names
92、. The professor is trying only the questions which were discussed in class or in the reading.M:I hope he is not going to test our ability to write this time.W: Its hard to put new ideas together in an organized way within a limited time. I can never think quickly to distribute my time properly ,so I
93、ll just try to finish the last question or two in five minutes.M: But the objective questions can be very random. Do you ever guess?W: Yes, sometimes. Everyone does. By the way .I want to borrow some books from the library. Will you go with me?M: OK, lets go then. ks5uText10If you plan to remain in
94、the United States for any length of time, you will soon find it too expensive to stay in a hotel and will want to find another place to live in. As is true in cities everywhere in the world, the farther you live outside the city, generally the lower the price will be. However, traveling to and from
95、the city by bus,car,or train may make it as expensive as living in the city.Naturally,its easier to join in the life of a city if one is close to the center. For this reason you may prefer to live as close to the center of the city as possible. Your best source of information about either houses or
96、apartments is likely to be the local newspaper.Usually,the weeks most complete list of house or apartments appears in the Sunday newspaper, which in many cities can be got late Saturday night. Many people looking for houses or apartments believe that they have a better chance of finding a place to live if they have all the information as soon as possible. On Sunday morning ,they are ready to call or visit. ks5u