1、2018届高三模拟考试试卷(十三)英语2018.3本试卷分第卷(选择题)和第卷(非选择题)两部分。满分120分,考试时间120分钟。第卷(选择题共85分)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。()1. What makes the girl study harder?A. To get a toy. B. To work as a model. C. To earn m
2、oney for a car.()2. What does the man want to do?A. Stop to ask for directions.B. Drive to the tall building.C. Write down the correct address.()3. How much will the woman pay for the skirt?A. $30. B. $70. C. $100.()4. What is the woman worried about at first?A. The mans memory. B. The size of the h
3、ouse. C. The cleanliness of the hotel.()5. What does the woman think of the mans schedule?A. Too flexible. B. Too realistic. C. Too strict.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.
4、What is the conversation mainly about?A. Sandras foot. B. Cleaning the floor. C. Housekeeping costs.()7. Who is Brenda?A. Daves sister. B. Sandras boss. C. Daves house cleaner.听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。()8. Why was the man surprised that morning?A. Julie didnt leave him a note.B. He thought Julie hated taking
5、 the bus.C. He thought Julie hated getting up early.()9. What instrument does Julie play?A. The saxophone. B. The flute. C. The drums.()10. What does Julie think of the band uniforms?A. Ugly. B. Expensive. C. Hot.听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。()11. Why was Sammy anxious?A. He was attacked by a dog.B. He was bitt
6、en by a rabbit.C. He was beaten by a stranger.()12. What time did the woman arrive?A. At 6:30 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 7:30 pm.()13. What do we know about the woman?A. She likes to be early.B. She had a rough day.C. She doesnt like football.听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。()14. Why does the man think his bill was
7、wrong?A. He forgot he had ordered a small plate.B. He believed his waitress was dishonest.C. He thought he ordered a cheaper main dish.()15. What does the man usually order?A. Vegetables. B. Seafood. C. Meat.()16. Who does the man want to talk to?A. Jenny. B. The manager. C. The cook.听第10段材料,回答第17至2
8、0题。()17. Where are the students?A. On the playground. B. In the cafeteria. C. In the school hall.()18. Who is Bill Wyatt?A. The school director. B. A football coach. C. A college student.()19. Where can students find out about the lunch menu in advance?A. From their parents.B. From the school websit
9、e.C. From the posters in the dining hall.()20. What should students do with their cell phones during school?A. Lock them inside the school gate.B. Keep them with the school teachers.C. Leave them inside the teaching buildings.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分35分)第一节: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,从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个
10、选项中,选出最佳选项。()21. To better our cultural moral character, we students might as well increase our _for reading.A. qualification B. tendency C. appetite D. application()22. We were much surprised when we saw his ecological farm the other day, _ I had imagined growing much bigger.A. when B. which C. whe
11、re D. who()23. Its said that Linda was picked out as a volunteer English teacher.Yes. I _ about it in the school newspaper.A. was reading B. had read C. would read D. will read()24. You must bring your insurance card with you when you _ with a dentist or doctor.A. register B. interfere C. compromise
12、 D. negotiate()25. What a relief! We would still be wandering aimlessly in the woods _ to bring a compass with you.A. should you forget B. had you forgottenA. you should forget D. you had forgotten()26. Lacking in the spirit of innovation, the small island country remains _ it was 5 years ago.A. wha
13、t B. when C. why D. which()27. Chinese people are sparing no effort to _ the wellbeing of the nation, believing happiness is achieved through hard work.A. take charge of B. take notice ofA. make sacrifices for D. make allowances for()28. Darling, my routine meeting ends at 8:00 pm. when, I suppose,
14、you _ dinner.But I can wait.A. will have B. have hadC. will have had D. are having()29. Chinas Silk Road Economic Belt, _ accomplished, will quicken the economic growth of the countries along the route.A. unless B. though C. once D. as()30. Professor Stanley didnt agree with all my points but wrote
15、a very _ assessment of my paper.A. critical B. ambiguous C. subjective D. generous()31. A hurricane struck the east coast and the Red Cross _ for help for victims, over two million dollars have been raised.A. has appealed B. appealed C. to appeal D. appealing()32. Being elected as a delegate to the
16、19th National Congress of CPC was a great honor to her and brought with _ sacred rights and duties.A. them B. it C. one D. her()33. We dont hope to see children _ nothing in their families, for children can be easily spoiled.A. denying B. denied A. to deny D. being denied()34. Whats the main reason
17、for choosing one restaurant _ another?Just the service.A. against B. beyond C. over D. after()35. Stephen Hawking devoted himself to scientific research before becoming one of the greatest physicists.Thats it. _A. Two heads are better than oneB. One false move may lose the gameC. All things are diff
18、icult before they are easyD. Champions are made when no one is watching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。Ive been obsessed(困扰) with languages for as long as I can remember. My dad could talk to everyone with ease, confidently _36_ between languages. His abilities mad
19、e a big impression on me, but he didnt _37_ me to follow his lead.I wasnt a(n) _38_ language learner. I made slow progress with French at school and almost gave it up. But things felt different when I _39_ German at universityloving many German writers in translation. I wanted to read them in their
20、_40_ tongue, and thats been my main _41_ for learning new ones since. Once I got German, I was _42_; French, Latin, Greek and Sanskrit quickly followed. The idea of having a _43_ overview of the world has always fascinated me, and _44_ languages seemed a good way of achieving that. By my 20s, Id set
21、 my heart on _45_ the rest of my life to learning as many as I could.Im often asked what the _46_ is, and whether some people have a gift for absorbing words and phrases. The truth is that its down to endless hours of _47_reading, studying and practicing grammar. _48_, all these wonderful languages
22、start to swim into focus, and ever increasing numbers of great works become _49_Its hard, but the _50_ can be thrilling. When I started studying Spanish, there was a moment when the living language suddenly _51_ itself to me. Something _52_ happened when I heard Swedish spoken around me. It seemed t
23、o _53_ elements of languages I was familiar with. The more of them I know, the more I see how interrelated they are. All it took was three weeks and I was able to _54_ effectively in complex conversations.Now, I can read about three dozen languages and speak most of them fluently. I think Im much ri
24、cher for thatit makes me more _55_()36. A. distinguishing B. switching C. comparing D. dividing()37. A. threaten B. encourage C. promise D. trust()38. A. sensitive B. average C. individual D. natural()39. A. took on B. put down C. made up D. went over()40. A. simple B. sharp C. native D. polite()41.
25、 A. advantage B. appreciation C. foundation D. motivation()42. A. shocked B. relieved C. depressed D. hooked()43. A. comprehensive B. historical C. scientific D. skeptical()44. A. speaking B. selecting C. imitating D. acquiring()45. A. adjusting B. devoting C. reducing D. attaching()46. A. secret B.
26、 purpose C. benefit D. puzzle()47. A. expectation B. admiration C. concentration D. evaluation()48. A. Gradually B. Suddenly C. Regularly D. Usually()49. A. affordable B. accessible C. invisible D. assessable()50. A. circle B. beginning C. options D. rewards()51. A. revealed B. explained C. limited
27、D. recommended()52. A. reasonable B. significant C. similar D. funny()53. A. substitute B. combine C. promote D. transform()54. A. compromise B. compete C. communicate D. compensate()55. A. arbitrary B. objective C. considerate D. confident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
28、中,选出最佳选项。APublic Challenges?Discover MPA, join a real Class online on 19 FebruaryIf you are passionate about public interests, join a real MPA class; you will have the opportunity to live the students experience and get a feeling for the atmosphere, teaching approaches and learning processes. Watch
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32、()56. Once youve booked your place in MPA class, you will _A. be passionate about public interestsB. have the opportunity to be a teacherC. get a good knowledge of public managementD. watch the live stream to know your advantages()57. SDA Bocconis courses are aimed at _A. academic upgrade B. job pro
33、motionC. interpersonal communication D. business managementBIn 2016, a study was published by Dr Csilla Ari and Dr Dominic DAgostino on giant manta rays(蝠鲼), which explored the idea of whether these elasmobranchs(软骨鱼类) could be classed as selfaware. Giant mantas have the largest brain of all fish sp
34、ecies, suggesting complex social interactions and are often referred to as intelligent. For the study Ari and DAgostino used the mirror selfrecognition test(MSR). It has been used to prove selfawareness in the great apes and Asian elephants.In order to confirm whether an animal can pass this test, r
35、esearchers first expose the animals to a mirror. If they show social responses they likely perceived their mirror image as another individual and did not recognise themselves in the mirror. If they show repetitive and unusual movements they are considered potentially capable of passing the test. Nex
36、t, researchers usually place a mark on the animals body. They then observe what happens when the marked animal is placed in front of a mirror. Animals that pass the test will typically adjust their positions so that they can get a better look at the new mark on their body, and may even touch or try
37、to move it. Typically, they pay much more attention to the part of their body that bears a new marking.In the study, due to the difficulties associated with marking a manta ray, observations were made instead in relation to mirror exposure only. Results showed that the Mantas exhibited unusual and h
38、ighly repetitive movements and selfdirected behaviour when exposed to the mirror. More specifically they gave selective attention to the mirror by displaying significantly more repetitive movements than under control conditions as well as several unusual behaviours, such as exposing and observing th
39、eir underside in the mirror and bubble blowing, similar to what was observed when bottlenose dolphins were exposed to a mirror.Mantas are also able to change their colour, rapidly increasing the intensity of their white markings when a new individual approaches. This was not observed when they were
40、exposed to the mirror, making it reasonable to assume that the animals did not recognize their mirror image as a new individual and that the observed behaviours were not part of normal social interaction.Overall, Ari and DAgostinos study provides evidence for behavioural responses known to be prereq
41、uisites(先决条件) for selfawareness and which have been used by other researchers to confirm selfrecognition in ape species. This experiment shines a light on the potential cognitive capabilities of fish and calls into question the ethical(伦理道德的) practices of current fisheries. Protection in some region
42、s does exist. Despite this, up to 1,000 giant mantas are thought to be harvested from specific locations every year for their meat and gill rakers, the latter being traded as a kind of medicine.()58. Dr Csilla Ari and Dr Dominic DAgostino conducted the study to _A. explore how mantas can survive in
43、extreme conditionsB. display that mantas can interact with human beingsC. illustrate where selfrecognition test can be appliedD. prove mantas have the ability to recognize themselves()59. What is the second paragraph mainly about?A. The final result of Ari and DAgostinos study.B. The real purpose of
44、 Ari and DAgostinos study.C. The theoretical basis of Ari and DAgostinos study.D. The farreaching significance of Ari and DAgostinos study.()60. How did Ari and DAgostino make their findings?A. By observing mantas behaviours.B. By recording mantas colour changes.C. By collecting statistics from self
45、recognition tests.D. By comparing the differences between mantas and apes.()61. The result of Ari and DAgostinos study could lead to _A. better protection of mantasB. largerscale hunting for mantasC. tougher restriction on ethical fisheriesD. further research into other sea animalsCThe most importan
46、t determining factor of success or failureat work and in lifeis selfawareness, the ability to understand who we are, how others see us, and how we fit into the world.For millions of years, the ancestors of humans evolved painfully slowly. However, about 150,000 years ago there was an explosive devel
47、opment in the human brain where, among other things, we gained the ability to examine our own thoughts, feelings and behaviours, as well as to see things from anothers point of view. Not only did this transformation create the foundation for art, spiritual practices and language, but it came with a
48、survival advantage for our ancestors, who had to work together in order to survive.Though we may not face the same daytoday threats to our existence, selfawareness is no less critical. There is strong scientific evidence that people who know themselves and how others see them are happier. They are s
49、marter, superior students. They raise more mature children. They also tend to be more creative, confident and less aggressive.But for most people it is easier to choose selfdelusion(自我欺瞒) rather than the cold hard truth. Our increasingly “me” focused society makes it easier to fall into this trap. R
50、ecent generations have grown up in a world obsessed with selfesteem(自负), constantly being reminded of their special qualities. Not only are our assessments often flawed(有缺陷), but we are usually terrible judges of our own performance and abilitiesfrom leadership skills to achievements at school and w
51、ork. Whats scary is that the least competent people are usually the most confident in their abilities.How can we avoid this fate? We must work on two specific types of insight. Internal selfawareness is an inward understanding of our passions and aspirations, strengths and weaknesses and so on. And
52、external selfawareness, knowing how others see you, means understanding yourself from the outside in.It would be easy to assume that someone with internal selfawareness would also be externally awarethat being in touch with our feelings and emotions helps us tune into how were seen. Strangely, resea
53、rch has often shown no relationship between the two some studies have even revealed an inverse(相反的) one.For those looking to gain true insight, remember that other people often see us more objectively than we see ourselves and that selfexamination can have hidden pitfalls(陷阱) that make insight actua
54、lly impossible.()62. The first three paragraphs center around _A. the intelligence gap between modern men and their ancestorsB. the sharp contrast between selfawareness of today and the pastC. the necessity of a shift in selfawareness to satisfy the needs todayD. the significance of selfawareness in
55、 human survival and advancement()63. Whats the problem with “me” focused society nowadays?A. Peoples performance and abilities are overlooked.B. Its difficult to obtain an objective assessment of ourselves.C. Competent people tend to be unconfident of their leadership skills.D. Modern people fail to
56、 bring their special qualities into full play.()64. What does the writer stress in this passage?A. Knowing how others see us is the key to success.B. Understanding ourselves inward contributes to a better fate.C. Selfexamination helps us gain true insight into ourselves.D. Internal selfawareness and
57、 external selfawareness are closely related.DZelda DAprano was an unstoppable force, and if you didnt like it,you best got out of the way. Its through my work as a director of the Victorian Womens Trust that I got to know Zelda, and she has been a personal hero of mine ever since. I feel lucky for e
58、very conversation we had together. Each time I walked away feeling like I could do anything, and she used those powers very skillfully. She told me to ask for more from the world, even if I wanted the sun. So, to honour my friend: I ll have your moon too, thanks.As a staunch feminist(女权主义者),labour u
59、nionist, and pay justice advocate, Zelda had an everlasting impact on the womens movement and labour movements within Australia. She also took the time in her later years to help and nurture young feminists. I,and many others, are beneficiaries of that kindness.She left school at 14 to join the work
60、force, and it was in this factory work she began to witness firsthand the inequality between male and female workers. With each job she took she would point out the injustice of this disparity(悬殊) to her employers and would be swiftly dismissed. She didnt care about personal consequences, she cared
61、about fairness.In 1969,fed up with the lack of progress for women, Zelda secured herself to the doors of the Commonwealth Building to protest the dismissal in the arbitration court of the equal pay case,of which she was a test case with the Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union(AMIEU). In an al
62、ltoofamiliar pattern, for this “outspokenness” she was fired from the AMIEU.The legislation Zelda fought for has been all but eroded(逐渐消失的). The Equal Pay Act of 1972 has been aggressively watered down to become the “Fair Work Act” and no longer even mentions “pay equality”, “gender discrimination”
63、or “equal pay”. We_allowed_ourselves_to_be_the_frogs_in_the_hot_water. Zelda noticed, and Im heartbroken she couldnt stay long enough to see us fix it. But fix it we will.When Zelda was chained to the doors of parliament, a police officer began to criticize her. “Arent you embarrassed? Its just you
64、on your own,” he said. Without hesitating, she replied “No. Because soon there will be three, then there will be five, and then there will be”. She was right. Ten days after her protest she was joined by Alva Geikie and Thelma Solomon. From that action, the three women founded the Womens Action Comm
65、ittee and the Womens Liberation Centre, from which the Womens Liberation Movement in Melbourne was born. This changed the landscape of feminist organising in Australia forever.In her 1995 biography, Zelda described wanting to get more women involved in activism, because “we had passed the stage of c
66、aring about a ladylike image because women had for too long been polite . and were still being ignored”. She didnt care about what people thought of her, she cared about fairness.The Womens Action Committee organised the very first prochoice rally in 1975, with an impressive turnout of over 500 wome
67、n. It was reported by the media as a “horde of angry barefoot women” taking to the streets. Zelda assured me they were definitely wearing shoes. She really did walk the walk, throughout her entire life.In 2015, the Victorian Trades Hall Council introduced the Zelda DAprano Award for union activism.
68、In a bittersweet coincidence, the nominations(提名) for the 2018 award opened on the very day she passed away. The flag at Trades Hall was lowered to half mast in her honour.The legacy(遗产) of Zelda D Aprano cannot be contained within memorial writings, and it cannot die. It lives within the hearts of
69、feministsyoung and oldwho, inspired by her spirit, will continue to fight for equality and fairness. It lives in the fire in our bellies. It lives in the smirk(假笑) we wear when we are doubted. Even through the heartache of loss, it lives.()65. The opening paragraph is mainly intended to _A. provide
70、some key information about Zelda D ApranoB. direct the readers attention to the powerful symbolC. express great admiration for the great feministD. prove the popularity of the great feminist()66. Which of the following is the correct order of the major events in Zeldas life?a. She was fired from the
71、 AMIEU.b. She left school at 14 to join the workforce.c. She cofounded the Womens Action Committee.d. The Womens Action Committee organised the very first prochoice rally.e. The Zelda DAprano Award for union activism was introduced.A. eabdc B. bcdae C. bacde D. ebcda()67. What does the underlined se
72、ntence in Paragraph 5 imply?A. Zelda DApranos efforts were far from enough.B. The authorities approved the The Equal Pay Act of 1972.C. People could hardly put up with the inequality and unfairness.D. People submitted to the worsening situation about womens rights.()68. Which of the following can be
73、st describe Zelda?A. Determined, tolerant and realistic.B. Determined, ambitious and optimistic.C. Conservative, stubborn and aggressive.D. Independent, narrowminded and generous.()69. We can infer from the last paragraph that the author _A. appeals to people to follow in Zeldas footstepsB. encourag
74、es people to doubt the governments decisionC. calls for the feminists to value the hardwon peaceful lifeD. urges people to get over their heartache of losing Zelda()70. What is the best title for the passage?A. A Terrible Loss of Human JusticeB. An Unrealized Dream for Fair PayC. A Review of Austral
75、ian Social PrejudiceD. A Pioneer in Gender Equality and Fairness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:每个空格只填1个单词。Do People in Public Life Have a Right to Privacy?People, famous or not, have a right to privacy, which is a basic human right. Although some of them have
76、 voluntarily made themselves known to the world, they are still entitled to live a life without others following them all the time.However, we have to distinguish between famous people. Basically, there are those who were seeking a public lifeor at least knew to some extent what they were going into
77、and those who were not. Politicians, athletes, actors, musicians and entertainers belong to the former. The latter are ordinary citizens who become significant, because of their extraordinary experiences, for example, victims of crimes or tragedies, but also criminals.The number of ordinary citizens
78、 who receive their celebrity(名人) status unwillingly is quite big and the privacy of those people needs to be especially respected and maintained. Names, addresses or pictures that could lead to the identification of a person should never be made public. It is not of interest for the readers, and it
79、usually does not make a difference for them, what the name of someone is, but for the one concerned publication of identity could mean embarrassment and harassment(骚扰). Suspected criminals, for instance, could lose their jobs, their families could break up or their whole lives could get destroyed, e
80、ven when they are innocent. Apart from that, as soon as someone is well known, they are pursued and harassed by journalists demanding interviews. Also in cases where a family just had to experience the loss of a dear person, the press usually shows little respect for that.In the case of politicians
81、or other powerful people, the right to privacy comes into conflict with another right, the publics right to know. Therefore, the right to privacy of certain politicians sometimes has to be neglected to ensure a rightful running of the country. But do we need to get informed about everything there is
82、?Actually, the position of politicians in the eye of the public is especially difficult to judge. On the one hand politicians use their happy family and home in campaigns; on the other hand, we know personal behaviors have nothing to do with competence in running a country and private details, even
83、if completely irrelevant, can still ruin careers. Sometimes only due to the intrusion(侵入) of privacy, corruption or similar crimes can be made public, but at the same time not everything in ones life is connected to ones office.When personal morality and family values are deliberately used by politi
84、cians as a reason for them to be elected, they have chosen to make it a public issue rather than a private one. This is a sad fact, but it does not justify intrusion of the personal lives of all politicians. A politician still is, like everyone else, entitled to privacy.Passage outlineSupporting det
85、ailsA basic rightPeople, famous or not, have a right to live a life with their privacy (71) _ by others.(72) _ between famous peopleSome people such as politicians, athletes and so on seek a public life (73) _.Some ordinary people become famous just due to their special experiences.(74) _ of loss of
86、 privacy for ordinary celebritiesLife for suspected criminals, even if innocent, might end up in (75) _.Constant interviews will disturb the (76) _ of peoples life.The press will make people (77) _ more from the loss of a dear person.Analysis of privacy for politiciansCertain politicians right to pr
87、ivacy has to be neglected to (78) _ the publics right to know.Some politicians take (79) _ of their privacy in campaigns, placing it at risk.The intrusion of privacy helps (80) _ crimes among politicians.ConclusionWe should not invade the personal lives of politicians.第五部分:书面表达(满分25分)81. 请根据你对以下两幅图的
88、理解,以“We Chinese Should Carry Forward Traditional Chinese Culture”为题,用英语写一篇作文。你的作文应包括以下内容:1. 简要描述两幅图的内容;2. 概述你对两幅图中不同做法的理解;3. 举例说明两幅图对你的启示。注意:1. 可参照图片适当发挥;2. 作文词数150左右;3. 作文中不得提及有关考生个人身份的任何信息,如校名、人名等。We Chinese Should Carry Forward Traditional Chinese Culture_2018届高三模拟考试试卷(十三)(六市联考)英语参考答案及听力材料听力15CAB
89、BC610BACBC1115ABCCA1620ACBAA单项填空2125CBAAB2630ACCCD3135DBBCD完形填空3640BBDAC4145DDADB4650ACADB5155ACBCD阅读理解5657CA5861DCAA6264DBA6570BCDBAD任务型阅读71. respected/maintained/protected72. Difference(s)/Distinction(s)73. voluntarily/actively/willingly/consciously/deliberately/intentionally74. Consequences/Resul
90、t(s)/Harm75.destruction/ruin/failure/tragedy/misery76. peace/harmony/quietness/quiet77. suffer78. ensure/guarantee79. advantage80. disclose/uncover/expose/reveal书面表达81. One possible version:Today, young Chinese people take completely different attitudes to Chinese and western festivals. In Picture 1
91、, a girl is greeting her mother excitedly at Christmas while Picture 2 shows a girl is at a loss about the Dragon Boat Festival. The phenomenon reflects declining effects of traditional Chinese festivals among young people. Although traditional Chinese festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival havent
92、lost their vital positions, theyre encountering neglect and embarrassment. Western festivals are gaining growing popularity in our society, posing a threat to traditional Chinese festivals. The Chinese nation has created a rich, colorful culture. But how can we deal with the challenges? Were suppose
93、d to educate young people about Chinese culture. Besides observing festivals, young people should also be encouraged to be involved in other traditional Chinese activities, such as paper cutting, Peking Opera and so on. Only in this way can we carry forward our traditional culture well. 听力材料Text 1W:
94、Look at my new car! M:Thats not a car. Its a toy, and youre still taking the bus to school.W:Well, its a model of the car Im going to buy when I get my first job. It helps me want to work harder.Text 2W:This is the same block we drove down two minutes ago. Youre lost.M:Im not. You just wrote down th
95、e wrong address. Lets just park and walk toward that tall building. Surely someone on the road can point the way.Text 3M:Compared with the yellow one, you look more beautiful in this white skirt.W:Thank you. I like the white one better. But how much will you charge me?M:It costs $100, but Id like to
96、 take off 30%, and thats it.Text 4W:Is this your lake house? I pictured something larger, like a hotel.M:Sorry to disappoint you. I havent been here since I was a child. I have a totally different memory of it.W:Its fine. I think itll be great for the reunion if we clean it up a bit.Text 5M:Every mo
97、rning, I eat an egg at 7:00, brush my teeth at 7:05, leave my house at 7:15, and ride my bike to the subway.W:Do you have to do everything at the same time every day? Sounds like you need to relaxText 6M:The floor looks super clean. Did you call the cleaning company? W:Nope. My foot is broken. I sta
98、y at home. So I did it myself.M:With a broken foot? Was that a good idea? W:Dont worry, Dave.M:You could have called Brenda. She would have done it for you.W:Im not asking your little sister to clean my floors, Dave. Anyway, it wasnt as hard as you think. I have been using a Roomba recently.M:Oh, th
99、at cleaning robot? Im jealous, Sandra. I wanted one, but I didnt have 500 extra dollars.W:I know. Theyre so expensive. I got mine from my boss when I was Employee of the Year two years ago.Text 7M:Where were you this morning, Julie? Mom and I were going to take you to school.W:Oh, thanks, Dad. I tho
100、ught you saw my note. I took the bus early in the morning. M:An early bus? I thought you were a night person.W:We had band practice. Were playing at the game next month, and I was excited. But nowM:Uhoh. What happened?W:Its the uniforms. I saw them, and now Im sorry I ever started playing the flute.
101、M:Ugly? Im sure youd look great in anything, Julie.W:Its not that. Theyre made out of wool. Wool! In August!M:Dear Lord! Youll all get way too hot.W:Well, its worse for the saxophone players. M:I guess the drummers have the same problem. W:Yes. They complained, but the school doesnt have money to bu
102、y new clothes for us.Text 8W:Is that your dog? Hes not very friendly.M:Yeah, thats Sammy. Im sorry hes a little anxious. Hes usually quite playful, but he had a rough day.W:How does a dog have a rough day? Dont they just chase rabbits and sleep?M:Well, I took him to a dog park, and a larger dog bit
103、him. Im worried Sammy will be afraid of strangers forever.W:Well, that explains it. Dont worry about it. Why dont I sit over here on this chair and calm him down?M:Thanks for understanding. Ill get you something to drink.W:Thanks, but Im sorry Im early. I really thought the invitation said 7 oclock.
104、M:Thats all right. Most people start dinner parties at 6:30, but mines an hour later because everyones going to the football game.W:Oh, dear. I wish I were a fan. I should have known that. Text 9M:Waitress! I think theres something wrong with our bill.W:No, I dont think so$10 for the drinks, 15 for
105、the small plate, and 20 for the main dish.M:What? I knew the cheese sticks were 15. I always order cheese sticks, but I thought the main dish was $10.W:Oh, that explains it. You think the bill should be $35.M:Yes, exactly. I was wondering what happened to the rest of my change. I should have gotten
106、back 15, not 5!W:I understand. Sometimes people arent honest, but I think this was an honest mistake. Didnt you order the sea cucumbers for dinner?M:Yes, and they were delicious. Best cucumbers ever! Im so glad Im a vegetarian.W:Sir, I am so sorry. Have you ordered sea cucumbers before? They arent v
107、egetables, you know.M:Really? I thought it was a vegetable that grew in the ocean.W:No. Theyre seafood.M:Oh, no! W:Im so sorry, sir. I assumed you understood what you were ordering. M:Actually, Jenny took my order. Maybe I can talk to her.W:She had an emergency at home. I came in to take over her ta
108、bles. But Im sure if I talk to the manager, we can give you a discount for the order. M:Thats OK.Text 10Good morning, Brooklyn High School, and welcome to another year. Im Harvey Briggs, the school director, and Ill be broadcasting these morning announcements every day at 8:15 am. in the school hall
109、. And of course, we have a poster wall in the cafeteria with signups for school activities. Dont forget to sign up for the football team. The team loves Bill Wyatt, our head coach, and many of our former football players have gone to good colleges for free because of their skills. This year, we have
110、 a new system for our lunch menu. The food we offer each week will be emailed to your parents. They will choose lunch food for you and pay through their Parents Direct account. One last announcement for today: We have a new smartphone policy. Students will not be allowed to bring smartphones into the teaching buildings. Weve provided special lockers inside the school gate to keep your phones safe while class is in session. If you need to contact family members during class hours, come to the office and talk to the school staff. We hope you all have a successful school year!