1、山东省泰安市2021届高三英语上学期期中试题注意事项：1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，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,再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡 上,写在本试卷上无效。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最 佳选项，并标在试卷的相信位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小 题和阅读下一段对话。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the
2、probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Doctor and patient.2. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At school. B. At the office.C. At the mans house.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. A new skirt. B. A new apartment.C. A birt
3、hday party.4. When will they get to the concert?A. 4:30. B. 4:45.C. 5:00.5. What does Alex think of the movie?A. Boring. B. Unpopular.C. Enjoyable.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
4、答第6、7题。6. Where did the speakers meet last time?A. In the supermarket. B. At Cathy s house.C. In Anna s home.7. Why did Anna stop wearing her glasses with red ears?A. She got tired of washing them.B. She bought a new pair of glasses.C. She could see clearly without glasses.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Why is C
5、ara in London?A. She works there. B. She is on vacation. C. She is visiting her friend9. What was the weather like during Alans stay in Amsterdam?A. Cold. B. Snowy.C. Sunny.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What was the man doing?A. Ordering something to eat.B. Looking for the counter.C. Waiting for his friend.1
6、1. What does the woman find interesting?A. She and Harry both come from Melbourne.B. She and the man both are friends of Harry.C. The man and Harry both love reading.12. What is the womans hobby?A. Chatting with friends. B. Watching films C. Traveling abroad.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What does the woman
7、want the man to do?A. To work hard. B. To change his job.C. To play football.14. What does the man think the woman should improve?A. Her management. B. Her computer skills.C. Her salary.15. How does the woman like her job?A. Very interesting. B. Too busy.C. Really tiring.16. Where does the man sugge
8、st the woman work?A. At the university. B. At his company.C. At home.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Who caused the accident?A. A news reporter. B. Michael Brown.C. Mario Cowley.18. How many people were hurt in the accident?A. None. B. OneC. Two.19. When was the building named as the historic building?A. Inl9
9、25. B. In 1994.C. In 2018.20. What did the building serve as originally?A. A restaurant. B. A dance hall.C. A trading post.第二部分阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题,每小题25分，满分375分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AAnimals Welfare Workshops and PresentationsSTRAW regularly conducts animal welfare workshops and awaren
10、ess talks under its humane education programs at schools and colleges. The aim of our programs is to sow seeds of empathy （同情）towards people, compassion towards animals and a respect for the environment. Simply put, our programs demonstrate the way children could be empathetic and compassionate towa
11、rds people and animals that may be in pain and in need of help. Our programs encourage them to take that first step forward to lend a helping hand. These programs emphasize: How children need to be sensitive to the pain that animals on the street feel when they have been hit or run over by a speedin
12、g car. They are made aware of how they could step forward with compassion to treat and save such animals. How children need to appreciate the importance of the principles of green living by caring for the environment. Children have been urged to inculcate （谆谆教诲）the following routines that would hope
13、fully stick with them for the rest of their lives:O Keep their neighborhood parks, lakes and rivers clean.O Avoid using plastic bags.O Appreciate the principle of recycle, reuse and reduce waste.O Not to dump garbage in parking lots or in parks but only at specified places.O Not to throw banana, ora
14、nge peels and wrappers from a moving car.O To turn off lights in empty rooms to save on energy.O Not to squash insects like ants, grasshoppers etc. as these living creatures loo are part of our world and we human beings are their caretakers.21. What do the programs of the STRAW advocate?A. To make t
15、he first step forward to take a hand.B. To be empathetic and protect the environment.C. To learn to sow seeds and harvest in the fields.D. To conduct workshops and talks to make fortune.22. When animals have been harmed or abused, children should.A. feel painful as animals do.B. make a rescue with c
16、ompassion.C. stand by to avoid trouble.D. have self-protection awareness.23. Which of the following is discouraged for the green living environment?A. To kill insects like ants, grasshoppers etc.B. To keep their neighborhood parks, lakes and rivers clean.C. To turn off lights in empty rooms to save
17、on energy.D. To throw garbage at specified places.BThey started the school year as strangers and they are ending the year as family. I started this school year like a regular school year and Damien like a regular student, Finn Lanning said. One day, he showed up and just said he wasnt going to be ba
18、ck anymore. And when I questioned him about that, he told me that he was going back to live in the hospital for his illness.Damien has a kidney disorder called FSGS, which requires treatment for 12 hours each day. He is in great need of a new kidney. According to Lanning, the 13-year-old wasnt suita
19、ble for a transplant because he is homeless. When youre living in the hospital, youre not able to be on the transplant list because folks who dont have stable housing are considered high risk for them,“ Lanning said.Damien ended up in the foster care system due to his medical needs. When a suitable
20、home couldnt be found, he was forced to live in the hospital. During that time, he couldnt leave to attend school.“As I learned more about his story and what he was facing and what his needs were, it just became really hard for me to look the other way； Lanning said. Lanning decided to step in, and
21、despite not having any children of his own, he offered to take Damien in.Its going good,“ said Damien. He has also been moved to the top of the waiting list for a new kidney. He is hoping he can have the transplant within the next two weeks. In addition to a second chance at life, he is also getting
22、 a second chance at having a family.24. Why did Damien ask to leave the school?A. He had to receive treatment. B. He wasnt fond of so many strangers.C. He needed a warm and rich family. D. He was bored of teachers questions.25. According to paragraph 2, what is necessary for the patients transplant?
23、A. Keeping a healthy diet. B. Having a suitable home.C. Taking special medicines. D. Living in the hospital for days.26. What does the underlined phrase “look the other way in paragraph 4 probably mean?A. pay attention. B. look around. C. stand by. D. take part.27. What could be the best title for t
24、he text?A. Finding a House for a Sick Student.B. Getting a Treatment from a Good Teacher.C. Student leaving the School for a Transplant.D. Teacher Helping Student by Offering Him a Home.CFor many of us, theres nothing better than burying our head in a good book. Whether its a gripping crime story or
25、 a biography of someones amazing life, its good to read a book to switch off from the distractions of everyday life and help us relax. Maybe thats why some of them are actually being prescribed as a remedy（治疗）lo sickness.It may seem obvious that reading is good for us. It can be educational, and, as
26、 some say, it can broaden the mind”. A good novel can make us happy or sad, or make us cry as we empathies with characters. The power of books was recognised a few years ago by the British charity Reading Agency, who published a list of books that doctors could offer to patients, tackling topics fro
27、m depression to dementia（痴呆）to chronic pain. It called this bibliotherapy （阅读疗法）and its become so successful that its about to be extended to children as well.Professor Philip Davis studies the effects of literature at Liverpool University and is author of a book called Reading for Life. He studies
28、people in reading groups and found that its reading literaturewritten work thought to have artistic merit, that has the best effect.Of course, its easy in our smartphone generation to ditch a good book and fiddle with our phones instead. But opening up a paperback could be a simple way to help boost
29、 or maintain our mental health. Its thought they can help you set targets and find focus. And they may allow you to see that awkward situation youve been anxious about for weeks from someone elses perspective.If you re not an avid reader（书迷）it can be hard to know where to begin. If the Reading Agenc
30、y book list doesnt appeal, you could read book reviews, visit a library or bookshop or ask a friend. Once youve found the right text, you ll be hooked!28. What is the text mainly about?A. How to improve our mental health through reading.B. How to train and form our good reading habits.C. The materia
31、l benefits of reading books.D. The physical and mental effects of literature on people.29. What can we know from the second paragraph?A. Few people value the importance of reading.B. Doctors can not provide books patients need.C. Excellent novels always make us excited.D. Bibliotherapy is also avail
32、able for children.30. What does Professor Philip Davis think is highly effective?A. Reading for Life. B. Reading literature. C. Artistic merit. D. A paperback. 31. What does the underlined word “they in Paragraph 4 refer to?A. Young people. B. Smart phones. C. Good books. D. Future targets.DOn socia
33、l media, you may see BM girls， who wear small skirts, tiny T-shirts and skinny jeans. The group is named after the Italian fashion brand Brandy Melville. It says its clothes are “one size fits all”.However, most clothes the brand provides for girls are in small sizes, according to British newspaper
34、The Sun. The brand s idea of “one size fits all has made many girls feel uncomfortable.For me, the problem was not the fact that I couldnt purchase your clothes. The root of my frustration is in the humiliation （屈辱）I felt when I realized that . I just wasnt good enough for the Melville brand, young
35、girl Andy Esmond wrote on the website Odyssey. I got the message loud and clear: If you dont have an ideal body type, we would rather you not wear our clothing.Esmond is one of many girls around the world who are dissatisfied with their body shapes. According to a 2018 survey conducted by Youth Sele
36、ct Committee in the UK, 8 in 10 teenage girls in the UK want to change their weight or body shape. Tn China, more than half of teenagers want to lose weight to make themselves look better, according to a 2018 survey by Southern Weekly.But fashion trends like the Brandy Melville clothing line do noth
37、ing to ease the anxiety of negative body image. Instead, they feed it further, noted Coppell Student Media. In order to achieve such an ideal” image, some girls develop eating disorders. Even worse, this trend may lead to low self-esteem, depression and hopelessness.“The idealization of thinness can
38、 be a key factor in worsening the illness and preventing recovery, and fashion retailers should respect diversity in peoples natural body shapes and sizes,“ Beat, the UKs leading eating disorder charity, told Fabulous Digital.After all, beauty doesnt come in a box, or in one form. Just recognize tha
39、t we are all different and that is something to be celebrated. In fact, accepting your true self can display a natural beauty that cannot be ignored.32. What can we know about the group BM girls”？A. They are an American fashion brand.B. They only buy Brandy Melville clothes.C. They love to wear smal
40、l-sized clothes.D. They always share what they wear online.33. Why are many girls dissatisfied with the brand Brandy Melville?A. Because it offers limited sizes in clothing.B. Because it produces too expensive clothes for them.C. Because it provides all customers middle-sized clothes.D. Because it h
41、as poor customer service.34. How do fashion trends like one size fits all influence consumers?A. They help people to improve their body image.B. They set new standards for clothing production.C. They encourage people to accept their body image.D. They cause some girls to develop unhealthy body image
42、s.35. What should fashion retailers do according to Beat?A. Promote the idea of wearing comfortable clothes.B. Help customers recover from their illnesses.C. Value differences in body shapes and sizes.D. Encourage customers to wear different clothes.第二节（共5小题,每小题2.5分，满分125分）阅读下而短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最
43、佳选项。选项中有两项 为多余选项。Will Traditional TV Ever Be Replaced by Streaming?For a long time, people had to listen to the radio to get news, drama, and music at home. This all changed with the development of the television in the early 20th century. 36 Since then, British TV viewers have enjoyed the launch of
44、 commercial TV, the addition of Channel 4, and then Channel 5, and finally the birth of paid services through satellite and cable.A Slow DeclineWhile the uptake of TV ownership exploded, the decline of televisions dominance has been slow and has been going on for the past decade. 37 Streaming servic
45、es have given us access to more content than was ever possible, including back catalogues of classic shows and blockbuster movies.Changing Viewing HabitsIn the UK, adults are spending more time watching content on YouTube and streaming services than ever before. In 2018, these figures were 30 minute
46、s and 26 minutes per day respectively. 38 Still the King39 For example, in 2018 UK adults continued to watch BBC One for an average of 41 minutes per day, more than any streaming service.Average viewing time for all traditional TV channels continues to decline though, despite much larger quantities
47、of original content being produced by these organisations. 40 While the traditional TV networks have seen a decline, the television set itself doesnt look like its going anywhere any time soon.A. This has been the trend for the last couple of decades.B. The original content has included massively po
48、pular shows.C. Suddenly, we were able to see what was going on, not just listen along.D. The traditional TV channels are taking away audiences from streaming services.E. Most major TV channels have their own catch up streaming service.Fe While demand for streaming services is up, TV continues to be
49、the most watched overall.G. Today, we have the power to watch whatever, whenever, wherever we want.第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。It was 1935, when I was 10 years old, and we lived in Brooklyn, New York.A few days before 41 , my father was sitting on
50、the chair, 42 , with tears in his eyes. The mailman was 43 our building and asked my father what was 44. I heard my father say that he had 45 his food and that the 46 was past due. He had tried to work as a 47 , but he wasnt a very 48 man, and the work had been too hard for him. How much do you need
51、?” the mailman asked. My dad said he needed $33 for the rent, and without 49 , the mailman took $50 from his wallet and 50 it to my father. My dad said, I dont know 51 Ill be able to pay you back. The mailman put an arm around my father and said it would be 52 if he paid him back or NOT. The mailman
52、 noticed me and said, Isaac, things will not be this way forever. If you or your son will 53 this day, there will be times in the future when someone needs your help. Help them within your means and tell them what happened this day. This will be my 54 . Merry Christmas.As long as he lived, my father
53、 helped others when he could, and Ive done my best to do my part in paying the mailmans 55 back.41. A. Fathers DayB. New Years DayC. HalloweenD. Christmas42. A. excitedB. depressedC. delightedD. touched43. A. approachingB. designingC. decoratingD. leaving44. A. surprisingB. interestingC. upD. wrong4
54、5. A. purchasedB. orderedC. used upD. sold out46. A. salaryB. credit cardC. rentD. payback47. A. laborerB. teacherC. clerkD. doctor48. A. braveB. strongC. smartD. sensitive49. A. preparationB. complaintC. doubtD. hesitation50. A. handedB. donatedC. postedD. showed51. A. whereB. howC. whenD. why52. A
55、. correctB. possibleC. uncertainokay53. A. rememberB. forgetC. missD. spend54. A. bonusB. benefitC. rewardD. award55. A. strengthB. generosityC. optimismD. honesty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。A 5-year-old girl has succeeded in 56 (pay) off the outstanding lunch debts of he
56、r classmates simply by selling cookies and hot cocoa.Katelynn Hardee 57 (inspire) to sell her baked goods after she overheard a students mother talking about how she couldnt afford 58 after-school program for her child. Katelynns mother, Karina, had to explain to the youngster that some parents did
57、not have much money as other parents, 59 is why some families may not enjoy the same kind of benefits and freedom as the Hardee family.Since Katelynn ran a lemonade stand over the summer, she decided to set up a cocoa and cookie stand 60 (raise) money for her classmates at Breeze Hill Elementary Sch
58、ool. She had 61 (successful) sold all of her cookies and cocoa packets for a grand total of $80 for three hours. Then she had donated the money 62 the school to pay off the lunch debts of 123 students.Everybody is so 63 (pride) and happy and other students are talking about ways they can also make a
59、 difference, said Breeze Hill Principal Lori Higley. It shows that even one small, kind act from a 5-year-old can have an impact on someone in 64 (them) life.”Katelynn, who plans to raise enough money to pay off the outstanding lunch debts of her entire school district, said, Ils all about kindness,
60、 especially this holiday season, and with everything thats going on in the world, we just need a little bit 65 (much) kindness out there.第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节(满分15分)假定你是李华，你校于世界粮食日(10月16日)举办了以“节约粮食”为主题的校园文 化节，你的好友Mike得知此事后，写信询问相关信息，请你给他写封回信，内容包括：1 .活动内容(主题画展、专家讲座)；2.活动的意义；3 .其他。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右(开头和落款已
61、给出，不计入总词数)；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Mike. . . . .Yours,Li hua第二节(满分25分)阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 续写的词数应为150左右。In the beautiful city of San Francisco, it was spring. The flowers were blooming, the sun was shining, and the birds were singing their beautiful song. In a nea
62、rby basketball stadium.there was a basketball championship going on. Jesse like his elder brother Timmy was one of the best in the competition; he scored most of his teams points, but his team did not like that. Jesse never passed the ball. His coach always told him that it was a team game and not a
63、 one- man show.“Jesse, pass the ball more, insisted Coach Tyler.“Coach, I am good; I can win this whole tournament by myself if I want to,“ responded Jesse.“Jesse, you need to learn to respect the game!” said Coach Tyler.I dont need to respect anything； said Jesse.“Okay then, and I dont need you in
64、my team, Jesse. Get out of here! said Coach Tyler.“Fine!” replied Jesse angrily.At school Jesses friends Zack, Christopher, and Aaron were trying to calm down Jesse, who was still angry about what happened the previous day. Jesse was usually good in school, but after he was kicked out of the team, h
65、is attitude changed. He started doing poorly; he got in trouble and failed classes. Jesse tried to join other basketball teams, but he could not because their list was filled or he was too young or too old. Finally, Jesse was recommended a team by Zack.Five months laterJesse started passing the ball
66、 more, and lie still averaged 26.4 points per game. Jesse enjoyed how he played, but he did not like that he was coining off the bench （替补）. Jesse proved that he was a star on the court, but still the coach said that lie was better corning off the bench. Coach, I think I have showed that I can start
67、 next game,” said Jesse calmly. No, Jesse, you are not good enough,“ responded the coach. Butsaid Jesse before the coach interrupted him. No, Jesse!” Jesse started getting mad. Coach, you need to start me. Im the best in this team , said Jesse arrogantly, Jesse, how about you just leave?” shouted th
68、e coach.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home.Jesse went back to the stadium.英语试题参考答案及评分标准 2020.11 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）15 BCABC 610 BCAAC 1115 BBCBA 1620 BCABC第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）2123 BBA2427 ABCD2831 ADBC 3235 CADC第二节（共5小题；每小题2
69、.5分，满分12.5分）3640 CGAFB第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分）4145 DBADC 4650 CABDA 5155 CDACB第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. paying 57. was inspired 58. an 59. which 60. to raise 61. successfully 62. to63. proud 64. their 65. more第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 (满分15分)评分原则：1. 本题总分为15分，按三个档次给分。2评分时，先根据文章的内容和
70、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. 评分时应考虑：内容是否完整，条理是否清楚，交际是否得体，语言是否准确。 4拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。5词数少于70，从总分中减去2分。第三档（11-15分）完全完成了试题规定的任务。内容完整，条理清楚；交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际的需求；体现出较强的语言运用能力。完全达到了预期的写作目的。第二档（6-10分）基本完成了试题规定的任务。内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求；所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求；语法和用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解。基本达到
71、了预期的写作目的。第一档（1-5分）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。内容不完整；所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对所写内容的理解。未能清楚地传达信息。0分未能传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。第二节 (满分25分)One possible version:Paragraph 1:Jesse left. He became quite mad while going home. After Jesse arrived home, he sat heavily on the sofa, crying aloud. “Whats wrong with you?” his brother Timmy
72、 asked. “I was forced to leave the basketball team,” said Jesse angrily and sadly. “Why did you do that?” asked Timmy again. “I know I am a star, but I dont want to pass the ball to others,” answered Jesse. Hearing that, Timmy persuaded Jesse to go back to the team. “You should change yourself and r
73、espect your team and coach. Basketball is not one persons game.” Paragraph 2:Jesse went back to the stadium. As soon as he saw his coach, he said sorry to him. “You are always welcome to join us as long as you realize your mistake,” said the coach. “Thank you, Coach,” Jesse said happily. He went bac
74、k to the team and began to play basketball. After several months, his team won the basketball championship with his wonderful cooperation with his teammates. 各档次的给分范围和要求：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.所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。4.阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面
75、考虑：（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；（2）内容的丰富性；（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。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、美拼写和词汇用法均可。6.如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。各档次给分范围及要求:第五档（21-25分）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；内容丰富；所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第四档（16-20分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接
76、较为合理；内容比较丰富；所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第三档（11-15分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；写出了若干有关内容；应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影响意义的表达；应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（6-10分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；写出了一些有关内容；语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。第
77、一档（1-5分）与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；产出内容太少；语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。听力原文：Text 1M: Alice, could you go to the grocery store and buy some salt?W: Im writing homework now. Jack is free and watching TV in the living room.Text 2W: Wow, your place is so warm. Jacks room is so cold t
78、his winter. I dont know how he can stand it.M: Its a little better now, because he has an air conditioner in it.W: He should have done it earlier.Text 3M: Hi, Ann. Your new skirt is beautiful. Where did you buy it?W: In the shopping mall near my new apartment. Im going to Susans birthday party in it
79、 tonight.Text 4W: Sorry, Im late.M: Im afraid were going to miss the beginning of the concert. Its half past four now.W: Dont worry. The concert wont start until five oclock. And well get there in fifteen minutes.Text 5W: Hi. Alex. How about going to see the latest movie tonight?M: Ive seen it with
80、Tom. And he thought it quite boring.W: But it is well received online.M: Actually, I find it quite interesting and I like the special effects.Text 6M: Hey, Anna. How are you? I havent seen you for a long time!W: Yeah, I think it was four years ago at Cathys house.M: I cant believe how different you
81、look.W: Do you think so?M: Yeah! Youve changed your hairstyle. You used to have really long hair, didnt you?W: Yeah, I got tired of washing and brushing it every day.M: And where are your favorite glasses with red ears? I remember you bought them in the supermarket.W: Oh, you know, I had an operatio
82、n on my eyes and I dont need glasses now!Text 7W: Hey Alan, is that you?M: Oh, hi Cara. What a surprise to see you! Do you work in London?W: Yes, and you? Why are you here?M: Im on my vacation. Todays my last day. I went all over Europe. Twenty-four days, seven countries.W: That sounds great! Tell m
83、e all about it. I really want to see the rest of Europe some day.M: OK. I started in Amsterdam. I met my Dutch friend Rita there.W: How did you know her?M: We were in the same class at college. I stayed in Amsterdam for three days. The weather was rainy and really cold, but I had a great timeW: Did
84、you see all the rivers there?M: Yes, they are so beautiful, And after leaving Amsterdam, I went to Munich .Text 8M: Hello! Hello? Excuse me! Excuse me?W: Hey, just sit down anywhere. They dont have waiters in here!M: Oh, I see. Thank you. Is it OK if I sit here?W: Of course. But youll need to go to
85、the counter if you want to order something.M: Actually, Im not really here to eat. Im waiting to meet my friend Harry.W: How interesting!M: Why?W: Harry is my friend as well, and right now. Im waiting for him too.M: Thats fantastic! By the way, Im from Manchester. Where are you from?W: Well, Im from
86、 Melbourne. Australia but I live in London now.M: Oh, you and Harry come from the same city. So do you have the same hobby as him? Do you also like to go to the library in your free time?W: No I prefer to watch movies rather than read books.Text 9W: So how are things going with your new job?M: Good.
87、 Im really enjoying my job . lots of work, but Ill have my dream house in five years.W: You work all the time. Just take a break. Come and play football with me!M: Too busy, you know. Its so exciting right now. All the opportunities are opening up in China. And Im here to make the most of it!W: Oh,
88、youre so ambitious and energetic!M: Thanks.W: Maybe I should also think about changing my job. But I only know about computers,nothing else.M: There are lots of computer experts around.You need to improve yourself in a university!W: Perhaps youre right, but actually Im interested in my job. Its not
89、very busy and the pay is not bad.M: But you are not supposed to be content with things as they are.W: Well, Im not sure if I could find a better job somewhere else.M: You can come and work for our company!W: Thank you. Ill think it over.Text 10W: This is Radio Oxton. A historic building in central F
90、lorida was destroyed early Sunday when it was crashed into by a tractor, according to a report. The accident happened near the Desert Restaurant in Yeehaw Junction. The small town is near Okeechobee. The police said Mario Cowley was carrying orange juice at about 3: 15 am when he didnt realize he ha
91、d left the road before he ran into the building. Nobody was injured in the accident. The site was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1994. Photographer Michael Brown took picture of the accident and posted them on his Facebook page. He added he didnt know what happened, but se
92、eing a truck drive through the building made him sad. He was very worried about losing another piece of history. The building was first built as a trading post in the 1880s, according to the Florida Department of State. The present building dates back to 1925. It once served as a restaurant, gas station and dance hall a few years ago. It was shut in 2018, according to reports.
