1、鹤岗一中20162017学年度上学期期末考试高一英语试题本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分。第I卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分20分）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。1What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch B. See her dentist C. Visit a friend2. What is the w
2、eather like now?A. Its sunny B. Its rainy C. Its cloudy3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology B. To ask for help C. To discuss his studies4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train B. By car C. By bus5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a
3、job B. Go on a trip C. Get an assistant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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What time is it now?A. 1:45 B. 2:10 C. 2:157. What will the man do?A. Work on a project B. See Linda in
4、 the library C. Meet with Professor Smith听第7段材料，回答第8、9、10题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having guests this weekendB. Going out for sightseeingC. Moving into a new house9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors B. Husband and wife C. Host and visitor10. What will the
5、man do tomorrow?A. Work in his garden B. Have a barbecue C. Do some shopping听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where was the man born?A. In Philadelphia B. In Springfield C. In Kansas12. What did the man like doing when he was a child?A. Drawing B. Traveling C. Reading13. What inspires the man most in his work?A.
6、 Education B. Family love C. Nature听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Dorothy going to Europe?A. To attend a training programB. To carry out some research C. To take a vacation15. How long will Dorothy stay in Europe?A. A few days B. Two weeks C. three months16. What does Dorothy think of her apartment?A.
7、Its expensive B. Its satisfactory C. Its inconvenient17. What does Bill offer to do for Dorothy?A. Recommend her apartment to JimB. Find a new apartment for herC. Take care of her apartment听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What are the tourists advised to do when touring London?A. Take their tour schedule B. Wa
8、tch out for the traffic C. wear comfortable shoes19. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?A. Meet the speaker B. Go to their rooms C. Change some money20. Where probably is the speaker?A. In a park B. In a hotel C. In a shopping centre第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个
9、选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并涂在答题卡上。ABamboo (竹子) is one of natures (自然) most surprising plants. Many people call this plant a tree, but it is a kind of grass. Like other kinds of grass, a bamboo plant may be cut very low to the ground, but it will grow back veryquickly. A Japanese scientist reported one bam
10、boo plant which grew 1. 5 meters (4 feet) in 24 hours! Bamboo grows almost everywhere in the world except Europe. There are more than 1, 000 kinds of bamboo. Not all bamboo looks the same. Some bamboo plants are very thin. They may only grow to be a fewcentimeters wide while others may grow to more
11、than 30 centimeters (1 foot) across. This plant also comes in different colors, from yellow to black to green. Bamboo has been used to make many things such as hats and kitchen tools ( 厨房用具). Because it is strong, bamboo is also used to build buildings. Many Asian countries have used bamboo for hund
12、reds of years. They often use bamboo for buildingsand supporting (支撑) new buildings and bridges while they are being built. In Africa, poor farmers are taught how to find water using bamboo. These African countries need cheap ways to find water because they have no money, and their fields often die
13、from no rain and no water. Bamboo pipes ( 管子) help poor farmers bring water to their thirsty fields without spending a lot of money.21. How is bamboo like grass?A. It grows quickly. B. Its wood. C. it is easy to cut. D. It is very thin.22. Why is bamboo used by African poor farmers? Because _.A. it
14、is cheap B. it has different colorsC. it is strong D. it has been used by Asians23. Bamboo pipes can _. A. make money B. be trees C. grow quickly D. carry waterBIn many cultures white is often associated with(与有关) something positive. A white-collar job, for instance, is the kind of job many people l
15、ook for, working with your brain and not your hands. White has a clean and pure image. That is why doctors, dentists, and nurses usually wear white uniforms（制服）. Babies are dressed in white at baptisms (洗礼) and brides wear white wedding gowns at weddings. White in these cases is the symbol of innoce
16、nce（无辜，纯真）or purity. Sometimes white is used in expressions that are not good. Whitewash is one such expression. At first, whitewash meant to paint over something with white paint to make it look better. However, it means something different today: to hide or to cover up mistakes or failures. A whit
17、e elephant is another example of white used in a negative way. In ancient Thailand, a white elephant was regarded as a sacred animal, but it was very expensive to keep. The kings of those days presented a white elephant to the people they wanted to ruin. Once they received this holy, royal animalas
18、a gift, they were not allowed to sell or kill it. Today, a white elephant means something that is big, useless, and unwanted. In America, when people want to get rid of（除掉）their furniture or clothes, they often have a white elephant sale. 24. The text is mainly about _.A. the meanings of white in En
19、glish cultureB. the history of some English idiomsC. some interesting customs in English culture D. some useful English words and expressions25. Which expression has an historical background?A. White-wash. B. White-collar. C. White elephant. D. White elephant sale.26. In which statement does white h
20、ave a negative meaning?A. A boy is dressed in white at baptisms. B. A bride wears a white wedding gown.C. A man whitewashes his crime. D. A girl finds a white collar job.27. The author develops the text mainly by _.A. analyzing its cause and effect B. providing typical examples C. comparing differen
21、t ideas D. following the time orderCDo you want a job during the holidays? Just go for it. First, you need to knowwhat kind of job is suitable for your age and interest.If youre 13 to 15It seems that you cant work almost anywhere, but youre probably allowed to clean your neighbours cars or walk thei
22、r dogs.There is no lowest wage for children under 16.By law, you cant work more than 35 hours each week during school holidays. And you cant work before 7 am or after 7 pm.If youre 16 or 17The lowest wage for 16-17 years old teenagers should no be less than seven dollars per hour.You cant work in a
23、pub or a bar, but you can work in many other places.By law, you cant work more than 40 hours each week.What jobs are out there?Obviously your choices are limited by the fact that you can only work during school holidays, but the following situations are fine.At Christmas, most shops are short of han
24、ds, so you may find something to do there. In summer, theres always fruit picking. It can be pretty hard work, but it pays really well.If youre mad about football, you could work in a sports shop or help out at a local football club. No matter how much you are paid, you are doing what you like.28If
25、you want o cleans cars for others, you should at least be _ years old.A. 13 B. 14 C. 15 D.1629. How much can a 17-year-old kid earn at least in two hours?A. 7 dollars B. 14 dollars C. 17 dollars D. 40 dollars30According to the text, fruit picking is _.Alimited during nights Bmore attractive to girls
26、Cnot right for children Dtiring but pays well31The text is probably taken from a _.AA news report B. A travel diary CA job guide D. A storybookDHobbs was an orphan. He worked in a factory and every day he got a little money. Hard work changed him thin and weak. He wanted to borrow a lot of money to
27、learn to paint pictures, but he did not think he could pay off the debts. One day the lawyer said to him, “One thousand dollars, and here is the money.” As Hobbs took the package of notes, he was very dumbfounded. He didnt know where the money came from and how to spend it. He said to himself, “I co
28、uld go to find a hotel and live like a rich man for a few days; or I give up my work in the factory and do what Id like to do: painting pictures I could do that for a few weeks, but what would I do after that? I should have lost my place of the factory and have no money to live on. If it were a litt
29、le less money, I would buy a new coat, or a radio, or give a dinner to my friends. If it were more, I could give up the work and pay for painting pictures. But its too much for one and too little for the other.” “Here is the reading of your uncles will,” said the lawyer, “telling what is to be done
30、with this money after his death. I must ask you to remember one point. Your uncle has said you must bring me a paper showing exactly what you did with his money, as soon as you have spent it.” “Yes, I see. Ill do that.” said the young man.32. Hobbs wanted to borrow money because he wanted to_. Astud
31、y abroad Bwork abroad Cpay for the debts Dlearn to paint pictures33. With the money he got, first Hobbs _.Aplanned to have a happy life for a few daysBdecided to give up his work in the officeCwas to give a dinner to his friendsDhad no idea what to do34. What Hobbs was asked to do was_.Ato tell the
32、lawyer what he did with the money after spending itBto read his uncles willCto tell the lawyer what was to be done with the moneyDnothing but to buy some pictures35. What Hobbs really loved to do was_.A. working in the factory B. living in a fine hotelC. painting pictures D. saving the money第二节（共5小题
33、；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Five steps to better handwritingSome kids love handwriting, but others hate when its time to put their pen to paper. Maybe they are worried about their handwriting. Are you one of them? 36 Here are five steps that really work!Get a great graspTry
34、 this hold your pencil at the top and try to write your name. Pretty hard? But when you hold your pencil the correct way, writing is much easier. 37 Hold it in place with your thumb, and your index (食指) and middle fingers.Let the lines be your guideLined paper is your friend! Those lines can help yo
35、u create letters that are the right size and proportion (均衡). 38 Also be sure to fill up the lined space completely. Those capital letters should be from the bottom line to the top one.Slow downIf your writing is hard to read, try slowing down a little. If you rush, its hard to control where you sto
36、p and start your letters.Lower the pressure (压力) 39 That makes it harder to make the smooth lines. Try easing up and dont hold the pencil too tightly. 40 Lots of games require you to write or draw pictures. So even though its not schoolwork, youre still using the skills you need to control your pen
37、better.AAsk for more adviceBPlay gamesCYouve been writing since you were a little kid.DSome kids press down really hard when they write.E. So “a” should be half the height of a capital “A”.F. The best way to hold a pen or pencil is to let it rest next to the base of your thumb.G. The good news is th
38、at just about everyone can improve their handwriting.第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 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和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。A few weeks ago， I went on a short vacation with my boyfriend to visit his elder brother who lives about 300 miles away from us. I had never 41 the ma
39、n before, so I was a bit anxious.I knew that the fellow had lost his 42 several years before, but what I didnt 43 was that he had nearly completely shut down (完全封闭). Although still 44 to work, he was completely unable to look 45 the house. 46 of his wife still haunted (萦绕于脑际) him every day.It is my
40、habit to do my best to help 47 I go. I helped with dishes after a meal and to offer 48 whenever I was visiting someone, and I 49 had the opportunity to do those kinds of things! Probably because I was a 50 to him, this man opened up to me about his wife as he hadnt to his family and friends.After li
41、stening to his story, I 51 to make some sense of “her” kitchen as it had been left 52 pretty much since her death. He 53 enter the kitchen long enough to make something to eat and leave again, 54 the dishes dirty. There were 55 ornaments (装饰物) around the house 56 had not been cleaned for many years.
42、Here was my chance to 57 this man. I spent most of the day 58 and sorting things in the house.When we finally left, my boyfriends brother gave me a very big 59 , thanked me, and said that 60 he thought he should hire a housekeeper. What a gift it was to be able to assist someone and see the result o
43、f my cleaning work!41.A. metB. liked C. helpedD. reminded42. A. jobB. family C. wifeD. daughter43. A. presentB. realise C. knowD. think44. A. readyB. ableC. gladD. eager 45. A. upB. atC. afterD. through46. A. ChangesB. MemoriesC. ExperiencesD. Manners 47. A. wheneverB. whoeverC. whereverD. whichever
44、48. A. seatsB. dishes C. waterD. help49. A. alwaysB. neverC. everD. hardly50. A. friendB. strangerC. loverD. cleaner 51. A. expectedB. forgotC. askedD. offered52. A. uncoveredB. untouchedC. unsolvedD. unused 53. A. couldB. shouldC. wouldD. must 54. A. leavingB. doingC. noticingD. finding 55. A. expe
45、nsiveB. new C. beautifulD. useless56. A. asB. what C. sinceD. that57. A. helpB. show C. instructD. persuade58. A. designingB. cleaningC. planningD. buying 59. A. hugB. helpC. scoldD. house60.A.completelyB. finallyC. luckilyD. honestly 第II卷第一节 单句填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）61. The composer has _ (创作) a solo
46、 tune.62. Dont m_ up these two words.63. Please give him my _ (祝贺) when you see him.64. The boys wish to become a writer was r_, which made his parents very excited.65. Watching too much TV has a bad i_ on our health and mind.66. The lecturer has a t_ for classical music.67. The peasant _ (失去) the c
47、hance of meeting the Austrian prince.68. After careful consideration, the manager decided to _ (采纳) my suggestion.69. The earthquake d_ many houses, making a lot of people homeless.70. Fortunately, he remained _ (活着的) when he was found in the desert a week later.第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在
48、空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。My wife is crazy about shopping on the Internet. 71 seems that she cant control herself well, just clicking(点击) constantly with the mouse. Let me tell you what happened last night. It was the fourth time she 72 (shop) online for hours. I had already reminded her 73 (think) twic
49、e before buying anything, but my wife ignored what I said and replied confidently, “As the New Year approaches, preparation is necessary”. _74_(beside), I havent bought things on the Internet for a whole week.” _75_ (hear) her words, I was really speechless. In most cases, the things she buys arent
50、good value for money. Maybe she just enjoys _76_ process of buying online. Nowadays, 77 the development of technology, online shopping is becoming more and more convenient. Those 78 stay at home can buy whatever they want. In the meanwhile, it causes a series of _79_(problem). One of them is more sp
51、ending than before, because people are 80 (easy) attracted by the discount. So how to keep a good state of mind in front of temptation（诱惑）is an important lesson many people need to learn.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）第一节短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)假如英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增
52、加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏子符号（），并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。 修改：在错的词下面画一横线，并在该词下面写出该加的词。 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。My name is Ann. Ive been in China in a few years. With the help of Li Hua, a good friend of mine, Ive been used to live in China. Li Hua, like many girls, are beautiful
53、 and lively. We became friends before we met each other a few years ago. Although her English isnt easy to understand, but we enjoyed chatting and we usually talk a lot about our own family. Were both surprised that Chinese culture or American culture are so differently. Now we are planning nice par
54、ty for next Sunday. There, I will introduce Li Hua to my friends, one of who has been to China several times.第二节：书面表达:( 满分25分)假定你是李华，从互联网（the internet）上得知一个国际中学生组织将在新加坡（Singapore）举办夏令营，欢迎各国学生参加。请写一封电子邮件申请参加。内容主要包括：1. 自我介绍（包括英语能力）；2. 参加意图（介绍中国、了解其他国家）；3. 希望获准。注意：1、词数：100字左右；2、可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3、邮件开头和结尾
55、已为你写好。Dear Sir or Madam，_ Yours， Li Hua鹤岗一中20152016学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试题答案听力：BCACB ACABC BACAC BACAB阅读：A: AAD B: ACCB C:ABDC D: DDAC 七选五：GFEDB完型：ACCBC BCDAB DBCAC DABAB单词：61composed 62mix 63congratulations 64realized 65influence 66talent 67lost 68adopt 69destroyed 70alive语法填空: 71It 72had shopped 73to thi
56、nk 74Besides 75Hearing 76the 77with 78who 79problems 80easily改错： in-for live- living are- is before-after but去掉 enjoy-enjoyed or-and differently-different nice 前加a who- whom作文：Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua, a middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp in Singapore th
57、at you have posted on the Internet and I am interested in it. I know that you welcome students from different countries and Id like to take part in it. Ive been learning English for 10 years, and I speak English fluently. Whats more, Ill be able to tell students from other countries about China and
58、learn about their countries as well. I hope I will be accepted as a member of your summer camp.Looking forward to your reply!Yours,Li Hua Text 1M: Lucy, would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?W: Oh, Id really love to, but I have an appointment with my dentist at 11:30. Thanks for inviting me.
59、Text 2W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it still raining?M: No, but theres still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldnt come out until next week.Text 3M: Im sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.W: Well, Ill let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.
60、M: Yes, I realized that. I wont let it happen again.Text 4W: Hi, Mike. Listen, Im coming back this afternoon, and Ill take a bus from the railway station. So, you dont need to come and pick me up.M: OK, take care, and see you soon.Text 5M: Jenny, theres an opening for an assistant manager in our com
61、pany. You should give it a try.W: Thank you George, but Ive decided to travel a bit before finding another job.Text 6M: By the way, do you know what time it is?W: Well, its a quarter to two.M: Oh, Ive got to go.W: See Linda in the library?M: No. Actually Im going to meet with Professor Smith at ten
62、past two. You may continue our project discussion with Michael.W: All right.Text 7W: Harry, guess what? Ive just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.M: Oh, thats good news! We havent seen them for ages.W: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedd
63、ing three years ago.M: Did Pamela mention how long theyll stay?W: About one week.M: Great! I cant wait to show them around our new house.W: Me too. We havent had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.M: Good idea. Ill go to the market tomorro
64、w to buy all the things well need.Text 8W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. Hes an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the cou
65、ntry Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didnt come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a masters degree in fine art
66、s.W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.W: What is it that always inspires you to create?M: Nature is the biggest
67、inspiration. Im always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.Text 9M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. Ive been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I n
68、eed to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while Im gone.M: You are not going to give it up, are you?W: No way! Ill never find another apartment like it around here. But I dont like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartm
69、ent, either. So, Im looking for someone to take it while Im away.M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.W: Well, thats exactly when Ill be away!M: Tell you what: Ill be calling Jim la
70、te this week anyway, so Ill mention it to him.W: Well, thanks, Bill.Text 10W: I hope Ive given you a clear idea of the schedule for your London weekend. And, before I finish, let me just give you some advice which should make your stay more enjoyable. Firstly, please do remember to put on some comfo
71、rtable shoes. London is a big place, and whatever you do, youll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking. So, comfortable shoes are really necessary. And secondly, let me ask you to please look after your money. Keep it safe at all times, and then you will not have any unpleasant accident, which c
72、ould ruin your whole weekend. Youll find a copy of your weekends schedule in your room. Take a look at it, and make sure youre clear about everything. Well, thats all from me for now. Go and leave your luggage in your rooms. Ill be seeing you here again in fifteen minutes. Goodbye for now! 鹤岗一中20152
73、016学年度上学期期末考试高二英语试题答案听力：BCACB ACABC BACAC BACAB阅读：A: AAD B: ACCB C:ABDC D: DDAC 七选五：GFEDB完型：ACCBC BCDAB DBCAC DABAB单词：61composed 62mix 63congratulations 64realized 65influence 66talent 67lost 68adopt 69destroyed 70alive语法填空: 71It 72had shopped 73to think 74Besides 75Hearing 76the 77with 78who 79prob
74、lems 80easily改错： in-for live- living are- is before-after but去掉 enjoy-enjoyed or-and differently-different nice 前加a who- whom作文： Dear Sir or Madam, Im Li Hua, a middle school student from China. I read the announcement of the summer camp in Singapore that you have posted on the Internet and I am int
75、erested in it. I know that you welcome students from different countries and Id like to take part in it. Ive been learning English for 10 years, and I speak English fluently. Whats more, Ill be able to tell students from other countries about China and learn about their countries as well. I hope I w
76、ill be accepted as a member of your summer camp.Looking forward to your reply!Yours,Li Hua Text 1M: Lucy, would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?W: Oh, Id really love to, but I have an appointment with my dentist at 11:30. Thanks for inviting me.Text 2W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it s
77、till raining?M: No, but theres still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldnt come out until next week.Text 3M: Im sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.W: Well, Ill let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.M: Yes, I realized that. I wont let it happen a
78、gain.Text 4W: Hi, Mike. Listen, Im coming back this afternoon, and Ill take a bus from the railway station. So, you dont need to come and pick me up.M: OK, take care, and see you soon.Text 5M: Jenny, theres an opening for an assistant manager in our company. You should give it a try.W: Thank you Geo
79、rge, but Ive decided to travel a bit before finding another job.Text 6M: By the way, do you know what time it is?W: Well, its a quarter to two.M: Oh, Ive got to go.W: See Linda in the library?M: No. Actually Im going to meet with Professor Smith at ten past two. You may continue our project discussi
80、on with Michael.W: All right.Text 7W: Harry, guess what? Ive just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.M: Oh, thats good news! We havent seen them for ages.W: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.M: Did Pamela mention how l
81、ong theyll stay?W: About one week.M: Great! I cant wait to show them around our new house.W: Me too. We havent had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.M: Good idea. Ill go to the market tomorrow to buy all the things well need.Text 8W: Hell
82、o, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. Hes an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to na
83、me just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didnt come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a masters degree in fine arts.W: When did you first start to make art? And
84、what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.W: What is it that always inspires you to create?M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. Im always inspired by things of be
85、auty and harmony.Text 9M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. Ive been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like rene
86、wing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while Im gone.M: You are not going to give it up, are you?W: No way! Ill never find another apartment like it around here. But I dont like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, Im looking for someone to take
87、 it while Im away.M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.W: Well, thats exactly when Ill be away!M: Tell you what: Ill be calling Jim late this week anyway, so Ill mention it to him.W
88、: Well, thanks, Bill.Text 10W: I hope Ive given you a clear idea of the schedule for your London weekend. And, before I finish, let me just give you some advice which should make your stay more enjoyable. Firstly, please do remember to put on some comfortable shoes. London is a big place, and whatev
89、er you do, youll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking. So, comfortable shoes are really necessary. And secondly, let me ask you to please look after your money. Keep it safe at all times, and then you will not have any unpleasant accident, which could ruin your whole weekend. Youll find a copy of your weekends schedule in your room. Take a look at it, and make sure youre clear about everything. Well, thats all from me for now. Go and leave your luggage in your rooms. Ill be seeing you here again in fifteen minutes. Goodbye for now!