1、北京市东城区2005年高三年级综合练习(三)英语(考试时间 120分钟,共150分)第I卷(选择题,共115分)注意事项 1. 答第一卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、班级、学校填写在答题卡上。 2. 每小题选出答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再洗涂其它答案标号。不能答在试卷上。 3. 考试结束后,考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分:听力理解(共两节,满分30分)第一节:(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一
2、小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 例:What is the man going to read? A. A newspaper.B. A magazine.C. A book. 答案是A。 1. When will dinner be ready? A. At 11 oclock.B. A 12 oclock. C. At 11:30. 2. Where are the two speakers? a. At a restaurant.B. In the street.C. At the shop. 3. Where is the woman going? A. To class.B. To th
3、e movies.C. To the library. 4. What are they talking about? A. A volleyball match. B. A basketball star. C. A basketball match. 5. What conclusion can we draw from the conversation? A. John had been working hard. B. John probably didnt work hard. C. The woman was sorry to hear the news.第二节:(共15小题;每小
4、题1.5分,共22.5分) 听下面6段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟时间阅读每小题。听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。 6. Whats the probable relationship between the man and the woman? A. Husband and wife. B. Doctor and patient. C. Boss and secretary. 7. What does the man think of the
5、 woman? A. She is not good to her children. B. She is not telling the truth. C. She sleeps too much. 听第7段材料,回答第8至9题。 8. What will the man do tomorrow morning? A. Meet Mr. Cooper. B. Visit the National Lab. C. Meet Bill Lyons. 9. What do we know about the woman? A. Shes a company secretary. B. Shes t
6、he mans wife. C. She is business manager. 听第8段材料,回答第10至11题。 10. What is the man doing. A. Returning some books. B. Looking for a book. C. Writing a research paper on history. 11. What does the woman tell the man? A. To return the due book. B. To refer to the card list.C. To make use of the computer.
7、 听第9段材料,回答第12至14题。 12. Where is the flat? A. In the center of the city. B. Beside a park. C. Far from a busy road. 13. Which floor is it on? A. 5th.B. 6th.C. 7th. 14. What does the man think of the house? A. He likes it very much. B. He doesnt like it. C. He wants to see it first. 听第10段材料,回答第15至17题。
8、 15. Where have they decided to go? A. Scotland.B. The countryside.C. London. 16. When will they start their journey? A. On Saturday morning. B. On Saturday afternoon. C. On Sunday. 17. How will they enjoy the weekend? A. By walking along the seaside. B. By seeing the mountain view. C. Enjoying the
9、nice food. 听第11段材料,回答第18至20题。 18. What was the most important job of the early forest workers? A. Treat diseases. B. Protect the animals in the forests. C. Prevent and fight forest fires. 19. Which of the following is True according to the passage? A. Not until 1899 were the first forest programs st
10、arted. B. By 1912, there were thousands of men trained to manage forests. C. The Forest Service was set up in 1912. 20. Which of the following is NOT the duty of the forest workers? A. Keep the number of insects down. B. Fight against floods. C. Arrange where campers should camp.第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分45
11、分)第一节:单项填空(共15小题:每小题1分,满分15分) 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. Thank you for sending us _ fresh vegetables of many kinds. You have done us _ great service. A. 不填; aB. the; a C. 不填; 不填D. the; 不填 22. Talking about buying cars, I prefer a car less than 100,000 yuan to _ over the amount. A.
12、 thisB. itC. thatD. one 23. Mr. Lee never said that he hated school when he was a child, _? A. was heB. wasnt he C. did heD. didnt he 24. Now that we _ all the money, its no use turning on me and saying its all my fault. A. had lostB. lost C. have lostD. lose 25. With the development of the Internet
13、, _ communication is done by regular mail. A. moreB. lessC. littleD. much 26. What a noise! I can hardly stand it. It _ as if they are having a party next door. A. looksB. sounds C. feelsD. happens 27. Do you still remember the days _ we spent in the countryside ten years ago? Yes, Ill never forget
14、the experience. A. whereB. whenC. thatD. what 28. I need one more week before the work _. A. finishesB. will be finishedC. is finishedD. has finished 29. Work more efficiently _ you will have more time for rest and relaxation. A. butB. andC. orD. so 30. _ the lecturer more clearly, I arrived early a
15、nd chose a front seat. A. HearB. HearingC. HeardD. To hear 31. _ alone in a dark room, the little girl was so frightened as to cry loudly. A. LeavingB. LeftC. Being leftD. To be left 32. The flowers _ sweet in the botanical garden attract the visitors to the beauty of nature. A. smellB. smellingC. s
16、meltD. to be smelt 33. It is the education _ he received when studying abroad _ has made him such an excellent manager. A. that; thatB. which; which C. that; whichD. where; that 34. On Sunday when I was a child, my father and I _ get up early and go fishing. A. couldB. wouldC. mightD. should 35. Thr
17、ough the economic reform, the economic situation of China _ much better than it used to be. A. turned intoB. turned off C. turned inD. turned out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,掌握其大意,然后从3655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。My dear trustworthy mother I never knew how well Mother could keep a
18、 trust until I was going through her things after she died. I discovered something I had _36_ forgotten, something that happened to me as a child. One day, as I went to sleep after my sisters and I had said our prayers, I recalled the events of the day and how _37_ I had behaved toward Mother. “I mu
19、st make things right now,” I thought. Quietly I _38_ out of bed and picked up the pencil and paper from the dresser, and then tiptoed into the hall. The _39_ from the living room shone dimly. I knew Mother was downstairs still doing some sewing. I quickly _40_ a note asking Mother to excuse me for b
20、eing so _41_. I didnt want my sisters to know my _42_ so I added a postscript, “Please dont let anyone else see this.” Then I _43_ moved into my parents bedroom and put the letter under Mothers pillow. The next morning when I _44_ my bed after breakfast, I _45_ found a return note under my pillow. M
21、other wrote that she loved me and _46_ me. This became my way of apologizing whenever I talked _47_ or disobeyed. Mother always left a return note, but she never _48_ our under-the-pillow messages in front of the family. Even when we were _49_, she never mentioned them when we sisters _50_ our child
22、hood. When Mother passed away, I had to go through her personal belongings. In her desk was a bundle of notes tied with a faded ribbon. On top was a message in handwriting which read, “In the event of my death, please _51_ these.” I _52_ the package and glanced at the handwriting on the bottom. To m
23、y _53_, I recognized my childish writing, “PS. Please dont let anyone else see this. Love, Edie.” I gently placed the unopened bundle in the _54_ along with other things for the rubbish burner. “Lord,” I prayed, “make me like _55_.” 36. ( ) A. longB. hardlyC. neverD. often 37. ( ) A. wellB. politely
24、C. happilyD. badly 38. ( ) A. wentB. rushedC. movedD. slipped 39. ( ) A. moonB. lightC. gasD. lamp 40. ( ) A. foundB. sentC. wroteD. took 41. ( ) A. lazyB. lateC. carelessD. naughty 42. ( ) A. mistakesB. businessC. relationD. messages 43. ( ) A. quietlyB. quicklyC. calmlyD. hurriedly 44. ( ) A. sear
25、chedB. leftC. madeD. folded 45. ( ) A. secretlyB. unexpectedlyC. happilyD. fortunately 46. ( ) A. favouredB. understoodC. supportedD. forgave 47. ( ) A. backB. overC. loudlyD. big 48. ( ) A. spoke aboutB. put onC. gave outD. got around 49. ( ) A. aloneB. curiousC. grownD. interested 50. ( ) A. remin
26、dedB. recalledC. missedD. forgot 51. ( ) A. destroyB. keepC. hideD. announce 52. ( ) A. turned overB. tore openC. looked throughD. picked up 53. ( ) A. sadnessB. embarrassmentC. surpriseD. excitement 54. ( ) A. drawerB. wastebasketC. bedroomD. dresser 55. ( ) A. a birdB. an angelC. MotherD. God第三部分:
27、阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分) 阅读下列短文,然后从各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上涂黑。(A) July the 16th was a bad day for Mr. Arthur Johnson. In the morning, he set off from his home in Santa Barbara, California. It was the start of his summer holidays and he decided to visit friends at Las Vegas and he hoped to go f
28、ishing in Lake Mead, 40 km from Las Vegas. Johnsons troubles started while he was driving happily across the Mojave Desert. His car went wrong and he tried to repair it. Then, to make matters worse, his attempts to start the car used up the battery and left useless. After Johnson had waited an hour
29、in the hot sun, a Canadian driver, John Williams, stopped and tried to help him. When both men failed, Williams promised to telephone a workshop to ask it to send a truck to pull the car away and repair its fuel pump. Johnson left the keys in his car and sat in the shade of a large tree. Soon he fel
30、l asleep, a repair truck arrived from San Pedro (the nearest town) and pulled his car away. Later on, Johnson woke up and thought that somebody had stolen his car. He started to walk back toward San Pedro but a police car stopped him to find out why he was walking in the desert. Johnson looked like
31、a man wanted in Los Angeles for robbery, so the police detained him at San Pedro for the night. the next day, Johnson telephoned his friends in Los Angeles. They drove to San Pedro and made the police believe that Johnson was a harmless salesman, so they set him free. 56. Johnsons car went wrong _.
32、A. when he was near the Mojave desert B. after he had passed San Pedro C. before he left Santa Barbara D. not far from Los Angeles 57. The underlined word “detained” probably means _. A. caughtB. controlledC. keptD. hurt 58. How did Williams help Johnson? A. He persuaded the police to set him free.
33、B. He went to ask the police for help. C. He drove Johnson into San Pedro. D. He arranged to have his car repaired.(B) Sometimes in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. Youll get up and turn on t
34、he computer newspaper just like switching on the TV. An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a program that selects the type of news you want. Youll even get to choose the kind of voice you want to hear. Want more information on the brief story? A simple touch
35、makes the entire text appear. Save it in your own personal computer if you like. These are among the predictions from communication experts working on the newspaper of the future. Pictured as part of broader home based media and entertainment systems, computer newspapers would unite print and broadc
36、ast reporting, offering news and analysis with video images of news events. Most of the technology is available now, but convincing(说服) more people that they dont need paper to read a newspaper is the next step. But resistance to computer newspapers may be stronger from within journalism. Since it i
37、s such a cultural change, it may be that the present generation of journalists and publishers will have to die off before the next generation realize that the newspaper industry is no longer a newspaper industry. Technology is making the end of traditional newspapers unavoidable. Despite technologic
38、al advances, it could take decades to replace news-print with computer screens. It might take 30 to 40 years to complete the changeover because people need to buy computers and because newspapers have established financial(金融的) interests in the paper industry. 59. The best title for this passage is
39、_. A. Computer Newspapers Are Well Liked B. Newspapers of the Future Will Likely Be on Computers C. Paper Newspapers Are out of Fashion D. Communications Technology in the Future 60. It might take 30 or 40 years for computer newspapers to replace traditional newspapers because _. A. it is technologi
40、cally impossible now B. computer newspapers are too expensive C. both the general people and professional journalists are against them D. traditional newspapers are easy to read 61. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers? A. They are cheaper than newspapers. B. They are co
41、nvenient to use. C. You can get more information from them quickly. D. You can easily save information for future use. 62. The reason why journalists are not eager to accept computer newspapers is that _. A. they dont know how to use computers B. they think computer newspapers take too much time to
42、read C. they are afraid that they might be unfit for their jobs D. they have been trained to work for traditional newspapers 63. We can infer from the passage that _. A. all technological changes are good B. all technologies will eventually replace old ones C. new technologies will replace old ones
43、sooner or later D. traditional newspapers will stay for another century(C) Most mothers have a good piece of advice: Never go into a supermarket hungry! If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, youll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isnt enough for co
44、nsumers these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the grocery store. First, you should check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need those things. In other words, dont buy anything just because its cheaper th
45、an usual! Second, such words like “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” in front of a package may influence you. Instead, read the list of ingredients on the back. Third, compare prices. That is, you should examine the prices of both different brands and different sizes of the same brand. Another sug
46、gestion for consumers is to buy generic items instead of famous brands. Generic items in supermarkets come in plain packages. These products are cheaper because manufacturers dont spend much money on packaging or advertising. The quality, however, is usually equal to the quality of well-known name b
47、rands. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount(折扣) clothing stores can also help you save a lot of money. Although these stores arent very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms
48、, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brand that you find in high-priced department stores. Wise consumers read magazines advertisements and watch TV ones, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of psychology behind the ads. In other words, well-informed consu
49、mers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom of the page? Is there any real information in the advertisements, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these
50、 questions consumers can make a wise choice. 64. The authors main purpose to write this passage is to _. A. suggest that consumers buy generic items instead of famous brands B. give some pieces of advice to consumers C. persuade readers to take the advice of most mothers D. convince consumers that a
51、dvertisements are not reliable 65. Which of the following statements is NOT true to the underlined phrase “generic items”? A. Generic items never say “New and Improved” or “All Natural”. B. Generic items are usually cheaper than famous brands. C. Manufacturers spend less money on packaging of generi
52、c items. D. The quality of generic items is usually as good as that of well-known brands. 66. According to the writer, advertisements are _. A. believableB. full of misinformation C. attractiveD. helpful to consumers 67. Which of the following is one of the authors suggestions to the consumers? A. T
53、o make use of the advertisements. B. Not to buy items with the words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”. C. To buy high quality items such as famous brands only after lunch. D. To buy any generic items instead of famous brands.(D) Governments need to strengthen the protection available to agri
54、cultural workers in order to containor better yet reducethe number of pesticide(刹虫剂)poisonings that farmers suffer, FAO and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said today. As estimated, one to five million cases of pesticide poisoning occur every year, resulting in several thousand deaths among agri
55、cultural workers. Most of these poisonings occur in the developing world where safe health standards can be unsatisfactory or non-existent. Although these countries use only 25% of global pesticide production, they account for a shocking 99% of the related deaths. The vast majority of these poisonin
56、g cases involve farmers and farm workers. This is not surprising since farm workers have the greatest direct contact with these chemicals, applying them on crops and working in fields or orchards where pesticides are used. The families of farmers, particularly children and infants, are also extremel
57、y defenceless. In many countries, children may have to help out on family-owned farms where pesticides are used, or they may be obliged to transport goods treated with pesticides for local businesses. In developed countries, the most dangerous pesticides are either banned or strictly controlled, and
58、 agricultural workers who handle pesticides wear protective clothing and equipment. This is not always the case in developing countries, where too often workers lack proper equipment, or the climate is too hot and wet to wear such clothing comfortably. Their spraying equipment(喷洒器)may leak, and beca
59、use workers may not have easy methods to wash equipment, they often wear polluted clothing throughout the day, eating and drinking with polluted hands. As this case shows, the risk factors that contribute to pesticide poisonings in developing countries are often out of the workers direct control. Fa
60、rmers must therefore rely on governments to take additional measures to reduce the risks to which they are exposed. 68. Where can you guess the passage may be taken from? A. A magazine.B. A newspaper. C. A book.D. A textbook. 69. In developing countries pesticides are used _. A. without being banned
61、 or strictly controlled B. with either being banned or strictly controlled C. by the families of farmers, and particularly children and infants D. by government workers 70. Which of the following is NOT true? A. Most of the pesticide poisoning related deaths occur in developing countries. B. Only 25
62、% of pesticide products are used in the developing countries. C. Every year about one to five million agricultural workers die from pesticide poisonings. D. It is impossible for farm workers not to contact pesticides directly. 71. The best headline for the passage is _. A. Be careful of Pesticide Po
63、isonings in Developed Countries B. The Government Warns the Farmers against Pesticide Poisonings C. FAO and UNEP Call for stronger safety Measures D. How to Protect Yourselves(E) Some parents try to protect their children from unpleasant realities like illness, financial loss and death, but psychoth
64、erapist(心理治疗家)point out that children can often end up feeling left out if they are old enough to understand whats going on, but are not told the truth about family worries. One father told me how deeply he regrets that he and his late wife did not tell their son that she was dying of cancer. “For m
65、onths we kept the truth to ourselves. We thought we were protecting our son from emotional pain,” he recalls. “It was a great mistake. I had time to prepare myself, but my son was stunned out(击昏,震惊)by his mothers death. It was years before he trusted me again.” Judith Davenport, a psychotherapist sa
66、ys, “Its important to let children experience the reality of death, if it can be done in an atmosphere of love and caring. A child whose sibling, parent or grandparent is seriously ill can be made to fell helpful by being allowed to run errands(跑腿). Even a very young child can comfort a sick loved o
67、ne with a cheering visit.” In money matters, if children are not told the facts about a financial setback, they may imagine the worst. For example, they might think they will have no food to eat or will lose their home. Even the busiest families can arrange to share a relaxed evening meal together a
68、t least once or twice a week. Mealtimes are often the only time that families can engage in exciting conversations. Another way to strengthen family closeness is to encourage your youngsters to invite a friend for dinner from time to time, giving each child a turn at choosing the guest. This makes p
69、arents get to know their childrens friends, and also helps youngsters feel that they are respected members of the family. A joint effort can be exciting if you choose one that everyone enjoys. Try planting and farming the garden, or learning how to bake bread from scratch. One father recalls the sha
70、red sense of success he and his son experienced when they finished building a dining-room table. “We started six months ago with plans and planks,” he says, “When the job was done, we looked at each other and said, Wow! We did it!” 72. Judging from the passage, the underlined word “sibling” in the t
71、hird paragraph probably means _. A. friendB. brother or sister C. cousinD. relative 73. What does the writer suggest as regards strengthening family ties? A. Youngsters should invite their friends to dinner at home. B. Parents had better plant and cultivate a vegetable garden. C. Make sure to let th
72、e children know at once if someone in your family is going to die. D. Parents should tell their children of the financial problem in the family so that they will be prepared psychologically. 74. Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Parents should try to communicate with their children.
73、B. Children do not have to experience death. C. Children can help a lot when some family member is ill. D. Not telling children the truth may cause greater anxiety in them. 75. Why does building a dining-room table give the father and son a shared sense of success? A. Because others didnt believe th
74、ey could really make it. B. Because building a table is a great pleasure. C. Because building a table is not an easy thing. D. Because they have achieved something with a joint effort.第II卷(非选择题 共35分)第四部分:书面表达(共两节,满分35分)第一节 情景作文(满分20分) 随着网络的发展,电子贺卡越来越受到人们的青睐,特别是青年一代。请根据以下提示,阐述电子贺卡的优越性。 1. 可播放动画和声音; 2
75、. 传递速度快; 3. 形式多样; 4. 节省人力和资金; 5. 有利于环保; 6. 注意:文章必须包括以上要点,但不要逐条翻译,可适当发挥,使文段连贯通顺。词灵敏:不少于60。 生词提示:电子贺卡electronic card (e-card) 动画 animation 短文的开头已经给出(不记入总词数): With the development of the Internet, more and more people tend to send electronic cards instead of paper ones to their friends and relatives wh
76、en an important holiday comes. _ _ _ _ _ _ _第二节 开放作文(满分15分) 根据下面简略提示,写一篇不少于50个词的短文。 Everybody thinks that friends are important in ones life. Tell us how you make friends and whats the most important thing in friendship. _ _ _ _ _ _ 试题答案第一、二、三部分(key to 175) 1. C2. A3. B4. C5. B 6. C7. B8. C9. A10. B
77、 11. C12. A13. A14. C15. B 16. B17. C18. C19. A20. C 21. A22. D23. C24. C25. B 26. B27. C28. C29. B30. D 31. B32. B33. A34. B35. D 36. A37. D38. D39. B40. C 41. D42. B43. A44. C45. B 46. D47. A48. A49. C50. B 51. A52. A53. C54. B55. C 56. B57. C58. D59. B60. C 61. A62. D63. C64. B65. A 66. D67. A68.
78、 B69. A70. C 71. B72. B73. D74. C75. D第四部分:书面表达第一节:情景作文One possible version: With the development of the Internet, more and more people tend to send electronic cards instead of paper ones to their friends and relatives when an important holiday comes. Compared with the traditional cards, electronic
79、cards are more lively and interesting. They can give not only pictures but sound and animation as well. Besides, it is faster to send an e-card. The next advantage is that there are many web sites online in which there are varieties of cards for you to choose from. Most importantly, with the popular
80、ity of the e-cards, less paper is used in making paper cards, which does good to our environment. Finally because of the convenience of the Internet, a lot of man-power and money can be saved. In short, there are many advantages of using e-cards. I hope that sending greetings by using e-cards will b
81、e accepted by more people, not only the young ones.第二节:开放作文One possible version: I think friendship is extremely important to me. Its like brothers and sisters but even more than that. To make friends, I must first choose one who has a lot in common with me and we can share joys and sorrows. I will
82、do nearly anything for my friend and I expect him to do the same. If he doesnt help me when I am in trouble, I will not consider him to be a good friend. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Thats the most important in friendship.附听力原材料:Text 1 W: Whats the time by your watch? M: Its eleven sharp. W:
83、 I feel hungry now. I think it must be time for lunch. M: You have to wait for another half hour.Text 2 M: Hello, Jane. I hope you havent been waiting long. I was caught in a traffic jam. W: Not at all. Ive just got here myself. Lets start to order the food.Text 3 M: I have to go to class before I h
84、ave a test, but if I could, Id go with you to the movie. W: Thats too bad. I wish that you could come along.Text 4 W: It was really a wonderful game. The guest team was strong and our team wasnt bad, either. M: No, they werent. If only that Number 5 hadnt missed the basket so often.Text 5 M: Did you
85、 hear that John had been dismissed by his boss? W: I am not surprised.Text 6 M: Morning, Sue. Late again? W: Im so sorry! I cant tell you how sorry I am. M: Mmm Whats the excuse this time? W: Uh I must have turned the clock off and gone back to sleep again. I M: Yeah, and last week one of the childr
86、en wasnt well? W: Yes, I know. Im really sorry. I promise it wont happen again.Text 7 M: What does your program look like for tomorrow? W: Let me see. You are meeting Bill Lyons at ten in the morning, and all the paper work is ready, then a trip to National Lab at 3 p. m, and at 7 in the evening, we
87、ll have dinner with Mr. Cooper, the manager of LG Company. M: Another busy day. But please dont plan anything for Saturday. Im going to watch a baseball match with my family. W: OK.Text 8 W: Are you having a problem? M: Yes, I have to do a research paper on history. There is a major book that I need
88、, but I cant find it. W: Did you try the card list? M: yes, but it is not there. W: Well, if its a recent book, it wont be on the card list. All information about books since 1995 is on the computer. Id advise you to try that. M: No wonder! This book was published in 1998. W: All you have to do is t
89、o type the title or the writers name. M: Do you mean it will tell me whether the book is out or not? W: Yes, it will. If the book is in the library, it will bell you where you can find it.Text 9 W: Hello. M: Is that 66175561? W: Yes, it is. M: Im calling about the flat. W: yes? M: Where is it? W: It
90、s in the centre of the city. M: Is it on a busy road? W: Yes, it is. But its opposite a park. It has a lovely view. M: Which floor is it on? W: The fifth floor. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom and a large kitchen. M: Is the living-room large? W: No, its small, but it has a balcony. M: It sounds
91、nice. How much is it? W: $ 100,000. M: Um. When can I see it? W: This afternoon, if you like. M: Fine. See you about five then. Bye. W: Bye.Text 10 W: What shall we do this weekend? How about going to Scotland? M: Scotland? Youre mad. It may be a small country by some standards, but we cant go all t
92、hat way just for one weekend. W: Oh, all right, it was a joke. But lets get out of London. I need some fresh air. M: I agree. Ill have to shop on Saturday morning, but lets not waste the afternoon. Where could we go? W: We could go to Hampstead. M: Good idea. We can go by bus, cant we? And there are
93、 some lovely old houses and little streets to look at, and W: And there are hundreds of cafes and restaurants in the village. After walking around, we shall both be hungry and thirsty.Text 11 A tree may grow well by itself, but forests do not. If forests are not managed, fires, insects, diseases can
94、 destroy them. Animals in the forests also need to be protected. But for many years, no one in the United States took care of the forests. Not until 1870s did the government begin to realize that the forests needed attention. There were no schools of forestry in American at that time. Finally, the f
95、irst forestry programs were started at Yale and Cornell Universities in 1899. By 1912, there were still only 500 men trained to manage forests. Then, in 1905, the US government set up the Forest Service. Early forest service workers had few duties. Their most important job was to prevent and fight f
96、orest fires. Now, thousands of people work in the forests and national parks. They have more duties. They must know how to treat diseases, keep the number of insects down, and stop floods. They also decide how many trees should be cut down and they plant new ones to take the place of those cut down and of course they must fight forest fires.15当前第 页共15页