1、四川省眉山市2020-2021学年高二英语上学期期末考试试题（满分150分，考试时间120分钟）注意事项：1. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写清楚，并认真核对条形码上的姓名、准考证号和科目；2. 选择题部分请按题号用2B铅笔填涂方框，修改时用橡皮擦干净，不留痕迹；3. 非选择题部分请按题号用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔书写，否则作答无效；4. 在草稿纸、试题卷上答题无效；5. 请勿折叠答题卡。保持字体工整、笔迹清晰、卡面整洁。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满
2、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. Which doesnt the man order?A. Milk.B. A cupcake.C. Orange juice.2. Who did the best in this English exam?A. John.B. Frank. C. Gina.3. What does the man mean?A. The window cant be opened. B. He wil
3、l not open the window. C. The window is already open.4. Why does the man like the climate here?A. Its hot. B. Its warm. C. Its similar to that of his homeland.5. What kind of doctor did the man probably see?A. A heart doctor.B. A skin doctor. C. A dentist.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独
4、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。听下面一段对话，回答第6至7题。6. How will the two speakers go to visit Julie?A. By bus. B. By bike.C. On foot.7. Where will the two speakers meet?A. At the supermarket gate. B. At the bus stop. C. In front of the
5、bookstore.听下面一段对话，回答第8至9题。8. What was the third room at first?A. A kitchen.B. A living room.C. A bedroom.9. Which room does the woman take?A. The one next to the kitchen. B. The living room. C. The room on the left.听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。10. Who is David Smith?A. A patient of Dr. Greys. B. A friend of th
6、e womans. C. A visitor to the clinic.11. When does the clinic close on Saturday?A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 4:00 pm.C. At 10:00 pm.12. What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Smith?A. 6: 15 pm, Wednesday. B. 6: 15 pm, Thursday. C. 6: 15 pm, Friday. 听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。13. What are the speakers discussing?A.
7、 How to present their research.B. How to form clouds.C. How to explain different types of clouds.14. Why does the man suggest having small cards?A. To make the presentation more interesting.B. To remind him of what to say.C. To organize all the research.15. What will the man do?A. Prepare the cards.
8、B. Make the PowerPoint.C. Look for pictures of clouds online.16. What part will the woman introduce?A. The low-level clouds part.B. The medium-level clouds part.C. The high-level clouds part.听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。17. Whatdoallreadershavetodoeverytwoyears?A.Renewtheirpersonalinformation.B. Payforanewmemb
9、ershipcard.C.Registerinthelibraryagain. 18. Howlongwillthelibrarykeepthebookreservedinadvance? A. 5days.B.7days.C.14days.19. Whatcanbekeptforonly oneweek?A.Childrensbooks.B.Magazines. C.Dictionaries.20.Onwhatdaywillthelibrarycloseat7:00pm?A.Monday.B.Saturday. C.Sunday.第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；
10、每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。AChicago Botanic GardenEvents Midwest Fruit ExplorersMarch 31-April 10, 1-4 pmThe Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to grow fruit trees. Midwest Daffodil Society ShowApril 22-28, 10 am-4:30 pm T
11、he Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral(花卉的) design and photography competitions. Ikebana International ShowMay 11-19, 9 am-3: 30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)The Ikebana International Society presents an e
12、xhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging. Gardeners of the North Shore Show & SaleThe Gardeners of the North Shore host this annual show.June 27-30, 9 am-4:30 pmThis show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegeta
13、bles, herbs, and houseplants.Service animalsService animals are welcome. No pets please.Electronic Convenience Vehicles(ECVs)They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come-first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, 1 nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be r
14、ented for indoor use.WheelchairsWheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center.Daily Hours: 8 am-7 pm Garden View Cafe: 8 am-4 pm Garden Shop: 10 am-4 pm 21. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers?A. Design flower patterns.B. Learn about fruit tree planting.C. Take
15、part in its photography competition. D. Buy some fruit at a good price.22. At which show can you enjoy traditional Japanese flowers?A. Midwest Fruit Explorers. B. Midwest Daffodil Society Show.C. Ikebana International Show. D. Gardeners of the North Shore Show Sale.23. What service can visitors enjo
16、y in the garden?A. They can rent ECVs for indoor use. B. They can visit the garden with their pets. C. They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. D. They can use free wheelchairs if they need to. BI was born with bad eyesight. At high school I couldnt read the blackboard. By the time I got to the
17、university of Bath to study Chemistry it had got to the point where I couldnt really see images at all, only the difference between light and dark. And a few years later, once I was in the first year of my PhD, I was almost completely blind.But climbing is my great passion. I started climbing when I
18、 was young. My dad taught me everything about climbing. When I was 11, I led my first climbing route outside. People are usually amazed when they discover that not only do I climb, but I also lead climbs.At university I joined the Mountaineering Club and was able to climb much more frequently. We ha
19、d regular trips to indoor walls and weekends away outdoors. I developed a great circle of climbing friends and went on several trips to Europe. After these I started Alpine climbing and ice climbing, too.When my sight dropped to a level where I could no longer read, I thought I might have to give up
20、 leading. But I never thought I would stop climbing. I just learnt to adapt with the support of my friends.People often ask me, “Why rock climbing? It doesnt seem like a good activity for a blind person.”But when I think about the danger, crossing the road is far more dangerous, and also, its someth
21、ing where Im not in control.Its quite possible that I wouldnt be such a good climber if I werent blind. If I didnt have these challenges, it wouldnt focus me. That determination is built through my disability.When I reach the top of a climb, I dont get to appreciate the view, but the feeling of achi
22、evement is extremely good.Climbing is a way to prove my way of thinking in life which is that Im not disabled, I m blind and able. 24. When the author went to university, he .A. couldnt read the blackboard B. couldnt figure out light and dark C. nearly couldnt see imagesD. was almost blind 25. What
23、did the author do when he couldnt read?A. He thought about quitting climbing.B. He learnt to adapt with others help.C. He continued leading climbs.D. He went on several trips to Europe.26. What can we learn from the passage?A. The author started climbing at the age of 11. B. The author began ice cli
24、mbing when he got his PhD. C. The author is afraid of crossing the road. D. The author views blindness in a positive way.27. Which can best express the main idea of this passage?A. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. B. All things are difficult before they are easy. C. Actions speak louder tha
25、n words.D. The eye is blind if the mind is absent. CWhen homework and tests keep you up late at night, you may plan to make up for your lost sleep during the weekends. But is it useful?A study published in the journal Current Biology shows that the habit of sleeping in on weekends doesnt fix the dam
26、age that has been done by a lack of sleep during the week. Even worse, it may damage your health.In the study, which was conducted over 10 days, 36 healthy young men and women with different sleep requirements were divided into three groups. The first group were asked to sleep nine hours a night and
27、 the second group five hours a night. The members of the third group slept for five hours on weekdays but rested as long as they wanted on the weekend.The researchers found that people who lacked sleep ate more snacks and gained weight quickly. However, this wasnt the case for the first group.That c
28、ould be partially due to the shifting of the biological clock and changes to certain body hormones, especially hunger hormones. In order to catch up on their sleep during weekends, people in the third group would eat later as a habit. So their biological clocks shifted, which also changed the produc
29、tion of hunger hormones.“The hormone leptin(瘦素) decreases appetite(胃口), while the hormone ghrelin(饿素) increases appetite,” explained US researcher Vsevolod Polotsky. “Sleep shortage causes leptin to drop and ghrelin to rise, so youre hungry and eat more.”And even if they tried to sleep for as long a
30、s they wanted to during weekends, according to researchers, it was still not enough because they found it difficult to fall asleep.Moreover, short and insufficient sleep schedules will lead to an inability to change blood sugar and increase the risk of metabolic(新陈代谢) disease in the long term.28. Wh
31、ich of the following is true about the study?A. Participants were divided into two groups.B. Researchers studied 36 children and adults.C. It lasted for more than two weeks.D. Each group follow different sleep requirements.29. What does the underlined word “shifting” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?A.
32、increasingB. lackingC. changingD. shortening 30. Why may people without enough sleep eat more?A. They need to create more energy.B. There is less leptin in their bodies.C. They have a lower blood sugar.D. Their bodies produce less hormones. 31. What can be a suitable title for this passage?A. Appeti
33、te Affects our Sleep QualityB. Sleeping in Causes Weight LossC. Catching up on Sleep Harms Our BodyD. Men and Women Sleep DifferentlyDIn the distant past, our ancestors relied on stars to guide them on a clear night. Today, we have navigational(导航的)systems to help us find our way, the latest of whic
34、h is the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (BDS).The BDS is entirely built by Chinese engineers. With the launch of the last satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center on June 23, the global network of 59 satellites has been completed. On July 31, Beidou started providing services covering
35、our whole planet.Its difficult to imagine the great influence those satellites have on our daily lives. When you unlock one of Hellobikes bicycles, you are using the BDS. “The intelligent lock on each bike receives Beidou satellite signals and sends positioning information to the data center which w
36、ill help collect big data on the bikes and predict users riding needs in advance according to the data,” Chu Yiqun, a manager of Hellobike mentioned. Users can also find shared bikes more accurately(精确地) thanks to Beidous global positioning accuracy of 2.34 meters.Beidou adopts a unique two-way comm
37、unication system, including its ability to receive messages sent by people from areas with poor communication signals. Obviously this function isnt designed for users to chat online. Instead, it plays a role when disasters occur and communications are blocked.After the Wenchuan Earthquake in 2008, a
38、ll ground-based communication facilities were interrupted. Though the first generation of Beidou could only send 120 characters in a single message at that time, communication between affected areas and rescue(救援) centers was successful. Now, Beidous messaging ability has been increased to 1, 200 Ch
39、inese characters in a single message. It is widely used in disaster alarms, automatic identification and information release.As Sun Jiadong, former chief designer of the BDS said: “The application(应用) of Beidou is only limited by imagination.”32. What can we learn about the BDS from the passage?A. I
40、t was developed by Chinese and American engineers.B. It works better on clear nights.C. Its last satellite was launched on July 31.D. Its able to provide global coverage for navigation.33. Why does the author mention Hellobike in Paragraph 3?A. To stress the excellent positioning ability of the BDS.
41、 B. To show how the BDS makes peoples daily lives easier. C. To present the advantages and disadvantages of the BDS. D. To explain how the BDS works. 34. What is Beidous two-way communication system designed for?A. To help people when communication signals are poor.B. To make users daily communicati
42、on more fun. C. To allow users to chat online more freely.D. To collect data from users for the data center.35. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?A. Beidou may be more helpful than we know. B. Beidou inspires users imagination.C. Beidou needs to be further improved. D. Bei
43、dou is limited in application. 第二节（共5小题；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。How to protect a home from a hurricaneA hurricane is one of Mother Natures most deadly creations. It takes place all over the world and can easily destroy unprotected homes. 36 Some should be done well befor
44、e hurricane season, while other measures can be taken after a hurricane alarm is issued(发布).Protect your home from falling trees and branches. At the beginning of each hurricane season, examine all of the trees surrounding your house carefully. 37 If a tree is weakened, remove the tree completely. Y
45、ou may choose to remove small branches yourself or hire a professional tree care service. 38 Windows and doors breaking or opening during a hurricane can lead to great damage inside the home and possibly threaten the homes structure. You can buy specially designed hurricane shutters for each of the
46、windows and doors in your house, or you can make your own. Secure(缚牢) your garage door. One of the fastest ways for a home to receive damage is from an unsecured or weak garage door. Check your door to see whether it meets local requirements. 39 Remove unsecured items from around your house quickly.
47、 40 Go around your yard and secure, store or throw away any objects found. You can store furniture in your yard in a pool or place it indoors or other safe storage.A. If not, replace the door or hire a professional service to strengthen it.B. There are several things you can do to defend your home a
48、gainst this threat. C. This can be done after a hurricane is predicted.D. Other common items to look for include trash cans and yard tools. E. Measure the exact size of each window and door. F. Cover your homes windows and doors. G. Remove all dead or diseased branches. 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填
49、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A、B、C和D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last Saturday, I went out to have breakfast with a friend. It was 41 . But what wasnt so lovely was the lady who took our 42 . She spoke in a way that was 43 , unhappy, certainly not friendly and sort of rude. Working in hospitality(服
50、务行业) myself, I 44 . When it was my 45 to approach her and order, I thought to myself, “What can I do here to cheer her up, to appreciate her, to make her 46 ?”I had nothing.Surely there must be 47 I could sincerely compliment(称赞) her on. Then I 48 instantly. It was her 49 . She had the most incredib
51、ly well-spoken and clear voice. It was SO good. And that was what I would 50 her for. So after she took my order and gave me the same unfriendly attitude, I told her. I said: “I hope you dont mind me saying so, but you have the most 51 voice. Its so clear, well-spoken and sounds so 52 .” I told the
52、lady her voice would be 53 for voice-overs(配音) and she could be a hostess for radio programs.Her face 54 , and she smiled the first time I had seen her do so, and I noticed her whole attitude 55 . The customer behind me received a totally different kind of 56 , a better one. And it was all because o
53、f what I did. Something so 57 !There was a time when this sort of thing would have 58 me, or Id have been too shy and awkward to say such a thing. Not now. Now I must.Why? Because I have the 59 . The power to completely change someones day by something as simple as a few kind 60 . And you have this
54、power too. We all do.41. A. exciting B. commonC. lovely D. surprising 42. A. seat B. order C. foodD. menu43. A. impatient B. cautious C. shy D. proud 44. A. understood B. ignored C. considered D. noticed 45. A. chanceB. ability C. choiceD. turn46. A. listenB. smileC. talk D. respond 47. A. nothing B
55、. everythingC. anything D. something 48. A. remembered B. learned C. knewD. proved49. A. voiceB. hair C. faceD. attitude 50. A. thank B. trustC. blame D. praise 51. A. reliableB. amusing C. amazingD. funny 52. A. enthusiastic B. interesting C. professionalD. relaxing 53. A. clearB. perfectC. known D
56、. normal 54. A. stayed dark B. lit up C. turned downD. went pale 55. A. changeB. adjust C. worsenD. recover 56. A. serviceB. paymentC. menu D. order 57. A. interestingB. different C. simpleD. difficult 58. A. excited B. embarrassedC. confusedD. touched 59. A. confidenceB. passionC. ability D. power
57、60. A. wordsB. orders C. suggestions D. activities第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Humans have created a colorful global civilization throughout their long development, and the civilization of China is 61 important part of the world civilization.As a representative feature of
58、 Chinese civilization, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a medical science 62 was formed and developed in the daily life of the people and in their fight against diseases over thousands of years. It has produced a positive effect 63 the nations prosperity and the progress of human civilization.
59、TCM has created unique views on fitness, on diseases and on the prevention and 64 (treat) of diseases during its long history. It represents a combination of 65 (nature) and social sciences, including profound philosophical ideas of the Chinese nation.Since the founding of the Peoples Republic of Ch
60、ina in 1949, a number of national and local nature reserves 66 (establish), and research has also been conducted on the protection of rare and 67 (endanger) Chinese medicinal resources. TCM and Western medicine have their different 68 (strength), so they can work together 69 (protect) people from di
61、seases and improve public health. It has been spread to 183 countries and regions around the world and has been playing its part in promoting world peace and 70 (improve) the well-being of humans. 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）假定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
62、错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加: 在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除: 把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改: 在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。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。Food is important to us human beings. However, some students are seen wasted food in the canteen these day. And now the situation is getting seriously. Saving fo
63、od was our duty because food doesnt come easily. We must respect or save food to show our gratefulness. Meanwhile, if we save food, more people in the poor areas can get food eat, which also helps fight against hunger. I also suggest those which waste food should get punish. Only then will they save
64、 food and respect their meals from the bottom of our hearts. As far as Im concerned, we students should form a good habit of saving food. Lets take the action now!第二节 书面表达（满分25分）假定你是李华，得知美国学生Jack对你市即将举行的书法展很感兴趣，但由于疫情无法到现场观展，请根据以下要点，给他写一封邮件，自荐为他直播讲解：1. 表示遗憾；2. 个人优势；3. 表达祝愿。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以
65、使行文连贯。参考词汇：calligraphy 书法livestream 直播 pandemic 疫情 眉山市高中2022届第三学期期末教学质量监测 英语试题参考答案 2021.01听力 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. A11. B12. C13. A14. B15. C16. B17. A18. A19. C20. B阅读理解 21. B22. C23. D24. C25. B26. D27. A28. D29. C30. B 31. C32. D33. B34. A35. A36. B37. G38. F39. A40. C完
66、形填空 41. C42. B43. A44. D45. D46. B47. D48. C49. A50. D51. C52. C53. B54. B 55. A56. A57. C58. B59. D60. A语法填空61. an 62. that/which63. on/upon 64. treatment65. natural66. have been established67. endangered 68. strengths69. to protect70. improving短文改错Food is important to us human beings. However, som
67、e students are seen wasted food in the wastingcanteen these day. And now the situation is getting seriously. Saving food was our duty because days serious isfood doesnt come easily. We must respect or save food to show our gratefulness. Meanwhile, if andwe save food, more people in the poor areas ca
68、n get food eat, which also helps fight against tohunger. I also suggest those which waste food should get punish. Only then will they save food who punishedand respect their meals from the bottom of our hearts. As far as Im concerned, we students their should form a good habit of saving food. Lets t
69、ake the action now! 书面表达(One possible version)Dear Jack,Im LiHua, a Chinese student in senior two. Im sorry to hear that you cant come to the calligraphy exhibition due to the pandemic. But dont worry, because Im writing to recommend myself to livestream it for you.I believe Im the right person for
70、the following reasons. Firstly, my fluency in English allows us to communicate with each other efficiently. Besides,Ive learnt calligraphy as a child, so Im familiar with the works on show and can help you know more about Chinese calligraphy through this exhibition. Lastly, I have a good command of
71、several livestreaming apps.I sincerely hope my proposal could be considered and I wish you all the best. Looking forward to your good news. (120 words)Yours,Li Hua书面表达评分细则一、评分原则1.本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2.评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3.词数少于80和多于120的，从总分中减去2分。4.评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和
72、语法结构的数量和准确性及上下文的连贯性。5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面。评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。6.如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。二、内容要点1.恰当的开头（包括写信目的和表示遗憾，阐述清楚，表达正确，计6分）2.个人优势（至少两点，阐述清楚，表达正确，计12分）3.恰当的结尾（包括希望录用和表达祝愿，阐述清楚，表达正确，计5分）4.邮件格式（阐述清楚，表达正确，计2分）三、各档次的给分范围和要求第五档 （2125分）完全完成了试题规定的任务。覆盖所有内容要点。应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为
73、尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。完全达到了预期的写作目的。第四档 （1620分）完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一两个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。达到了预期的写作目的。第三档 （1115分）基本完成了试题规定的任务。虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连
74、贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。第二档 （610分）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档 （15分）未完成试题规定的任务。明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。 信息未能传达给读者。0分未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所
75、写内容无法看清。听力录音材料Text 1W: Good morning. Can I take your order for breakfast?M: Yes, thank you. Ill start with some orange juice.no.some milk, followed by a cupcake.Text 2W: John, I heard you got 135 in our English exam, didnt you?M: Yes. But Gina did much better. You know she is always the best in Engl
76、ish studies.W: I agree with you. But this time Frank got the highest score in the exam.Text 3W: Excuse me. Would you mind opening that window? We need some fresh air here.M: Im afraid its the kind that doesnt open.Text 4W: What do you think of my hometown?M: Its amazing. People are warm-hearted and
77、the hotpot is very delicious. Especially, I like the climate. Its a lot like where I come from.Text 5W: Bob, what did the doctor say?M: He said I shouldnt use the left side of my mouth for a few days.W: Did he say there was anything you should do?M: Yes, he told me to brush my teeth with warm salt w
78、ater after every meal.Text6M: Id like to visit Julie this afternoon. Will you go with me?W: Id love to.M: OK, lets meet at the bus stop and take the No.3 bus to go there.W: Why not go by bike? The bus will be crowded at that time.M: But my bike is broken.W: Can you use the shared bike? Its very chea
79、p and convenient.M: Great idea. Ill wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the supermarket gate.Text7M: Here it is. This must be the kind of apartment youre looking for.W: Does it have two bedrooms?M: More than that, actually. It has three.W: I suppose, err.theres no living room here.M: Rig
80、ht. Nowadays its hard to find cheap rooms to rent. So we decided to change the original living room into a bedroom and rent it out. You can get that one cheap. Do you want it?W: Ah, no, thanks. But tell me about the other two bedrooms.M: Well, the only one left is next to the kitchen.W: OK, that is
81、fine. When should I pay my rent?M: Here and now, if possible.Text 8W: Dr. Greys Clinic. Can I help you?M: Good afternoon. This is David Smith. I want to make an appointment with Dr. Grey, please.W: Yes, of course, Mr. Smith. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?M: Im afraid not.
82、 Tomorrow is OK.W: But there is an important meeting at the medical college for Dr. Grey tomorrow. Shell be here the day after tomorrow. Thats Friday, March 25th.M: Fine.W: Will 5: 30 be all right?M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?W: We start from 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. But we cl
83、ose 3 hours earlier at weekends.M: Id prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.W: Then what about 6: 15?M: Well, thats fine.Text 9W: OK, weve got all our cloud research so lets decide how to present it in class.M: We should probably start by saying how clouds are formed, and then move
84、 on to the different types of clouds. We can separate them into low-level, medium-level and high clouds.W: Great, and we should also make a PowerPoint to make the presentation more interesting and lively.M: Right. We should have small cards, too, which help me to remember what to say.W: Me too. M: T
85、hen Ill look on the Internet for pictures of different types of clouds.W: Thatll be great. Ill make the PowerPoint and prepare the cards so we dont forget what were saying.M: Wonderful. What part do you want to talk about?W: Im poor at speaking in front of people so Id prefer not to do the introduct
86、ion.M: Then Ill do that. If you dont want to talk much, why dont you just introduce the middle bit about the medium-level clouds?W: Thats OK.Text 10 Welcome to the Sunshine Public Library. To join the library, you need a membership card. Take your passport or ID card, as well as show your home addre
87、ss, to the information desk. After a period of two years, all readers are required to go to the desk with a paper that has their name and present address on it, so the library can keep up-to-date records of where people are living. Theres no need to register again and there is no charge for this.If
88、you cant find the book you want on the shelf, you can book it in advance. If its in another library in this city, we can usually get it for you within a week. If someone else has borrowed it, we will tell you by phone when the book is returned and can be picked up. We will hold it for you for five d
89、ays.Magazines can be borrowed for fourteen days. Childrens books have a four-week borrowing period. Dictionaries can be borrowed but normally kept only for one week.The library opening hours have been changed slightly. We will close at 7:00pm instead of 5:30pm on Saturdays. And we are going to open on Sunday mornings from next month from 9:00 am till 12:00am. Notices are posted in the library about these.