1、山东省泰安肥城市2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期中试题注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。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。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答
2、有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Where is the desk?A. Under the window.B. Across from the door.C. Opposite the window.2. What is the man most probably?A. A doctor.B. A policeman.C. A teacher.3. When does the conversation most probably take place?A. In spring.B. In autumn.C. In winter.4. What is the woman doi
3、ng?A. Enjoying a fountain.B. Having cheese.C. Taking a picture.5. What will the man keep?A. A shirt.B. A hat.C. A suit.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和第7两个小题。6. What is the wo
4、man dissatisfied with?A. The kitchen.B. The living room.C. The bedroom.7. What does the man think of the living room?A. Big and bright.B. New and modern.C. Small but well-furnished.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Whats the relationship between the speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Manager and customer.C. Colle
5、agues.9. Whom will the man have lunch with tomorrow?A. Mr. Tanawa.B. Peter.C. Jane.听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。10. Why does the man look pale?A. He got sick.B. He didnt sleep well.C. He argued with his manager.11. How are the mans projects going?A. He has finished them already. B. He hasnt started yet.C.
6、He hasnt completed any.12. How can the woman help the man?A. By doing the projects with him. B. By talking with his manager.C. By having a chat with him.听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。13. What are the speakers mainly discussing?A. A game.B. A movie.C. A toy.14. What does the man say about the price of War Cr
7、aft II?A. Its too expensive.B. Its very normal.C. Its quite cheap.15. What do we know about the woman?A. She lives in a shared room.B. She has no interest in War Craft II.C. She likes watching movies in her spare time.16. What does the man like about War Craft II?A. Pictures.B. Sound.C. Plots.听下面一段对
8、话，回答第17至第20四个小题。17. What do the library members have to do every two years?A. Register in the library again. B. Pay for a new membership card.C. Renew their personal information.18. How long will the library keep the book booked in advance?A. Five days.B. A week.C. Two weeks.19. What can be borrowed
9、 for one day only?A. Childrens books.B. DVDs.C. Dictionaries.20. On which day will the library close at 7:00 pm.?A. Wednesday.B. Saturday.C. Sunday.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）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。AVienna may be one of Europes smaller capitals, but its rich with culture.
10、 One day of museum-hopping can take you from a former palace housing one of the worlds most significant artworks to the contemporary art galleries of the MuseumsQuartier.Kunsthistorisches MuseumDespite the museum is excellent, it is rarely overcrowded with visitors. If you visit at the right time, y
11、ou can still be alone with Caravaggio. You can have a little dialogue with some of the biggest masterpieces. You can also take part in the museums mystery huntan adult treasure hunt through the Egyptian-Oriental collection.Wien MuseumThe first generation of the Wien Museum was an exhibition at Vienn
12、a City Hall in the late 19th century. The exhibition stayed there for over 70 years until the main building was established in 1959. Since then, the museum has rapidly spread to 22 locations around the city. Entry to the Wien Museums many locations is free for teenagers and children.Belvedere Museum
13、The Belvedere Museum is spread across several buildings, including two Baroque summer palaces that were built in the early 18th century. Between them are wide, landscaped gardens where visitors can jog, bike and simply wander. The entire complex (建筑群) is home to one of the most famous paintings in t
14、he world: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt.ZOOM Childrens MuseumThe museum is located in the MuseumsQuartier. ZOOM includes an ocean-themed room for kids to play in, with a water mattress, colourful objects and a tunnel of mirrors; a studio where they can play with art supplies that would create a terrifyin
15、g mess for their parents at home; and a room where little guests can make animated films and sounds.21. What do we know about the Kunsthistorisches Museum?A. It usually has few visitors.B. It is near Vienna City Hall.C. It was built in the late 19th century.D. It is free for teenagers and children.2
16、2. Which of the following stores the famous painting The Kiss?A. The Kunsthistorisches Museum. B. The Wien Museum.C. The Belvedere Museum. D. The ZOOM Childrens Museum.23. What is the feature of the ZOOM Childrens Museum?A. It offers some museum hunts.B. It stores some famous paintings.C. It allows
17、visitors to jog and bike.D. It offers kids entertainment programs.BIn the Pacific Northwest during winter, 5:15 am might as well be the dead of night. The alarm goes off and the only light is the red glow from my clock. My body says, “Go back to bed.” But I dont. I know my running partner will be wa
18、iting in the street and Im not going to stand her up. Then I walk onto the road, complaining about the cold and wishing I were back under my warm covers.If youd have asked me a year ago if I could see myself running at 5:15 on a winter morning, Id have laughed. Morning just wasnt my thing and runnin
19、g in the morning was something I didnt even consider. “I prefer to work out in the middle of the morning or in the afternoon,” Id say to my friends who go to the gym before work.Then, last fall I reconnected with an old neighborhood friend. Shed been running in the morning and taken off forty pounds
20、 that year. When I looked in the mirror, I knew I could benefit from the same kind of weight loss. I asked if I could join her. I knew I needed to change something if I was going to get back in shape.The first two months were especially hard, because we ran twice a week at 5:15 am and I slept till 7
21、:00 the other mornings. But as Ive adjusted to the routine of running, Ive discovered great joys that make it even more worthwhile than a little weight loss.While I havent lost forty pounds yet, its amazing how much more energy I have and how much stronger I feel. Its the strange irony of rising ear
22、ly to run that makes the rest of my day more productive. I wouldnt say Ive become a morning person, but I would say morning running is now my thing.24. What can we know about the author from paragraph 1? A. 5:15 is the ideal time for her to exercise. B. She prefers to run without any company. C. She
23、 takes the run with warm clothes on. D. She goes for a run in spite of the cold and early rise.25. What was the authors attitude to morning running a year ago?A. Scared.B. Unfavorable.C. Supportive.D. Confused.26. What made the author begin to run in the morning?A. Her partners encouragement.B. Her
24、friends suggestion.C. Realizing the benefits of running.D. Realizing the harm of being fat.27. What effect does morning running have on the author?A. She has become slim again.B. She has become more confident.C. She has become more energetic.D. She has become more exhausted.CThe tiny island of Niue
25、in the South Pacific is easy to miss on a map. Its one of the worlds smallest countries. But now it holds an honorable distinction unlike any other nationits the worlds first officially accepted dark sky sanctuary (圣地).Recently the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) released that Niue underwen
26、t a strict application and approval process in order to become an IDA Sanctuary and that the entire country is now a protected dark sky nation.This is an important designation (称号) because its becoming increasingly difficult to find places that remain untouched by light pollution. A published paper
27、says that light pollution is a worldwide problem that has a range of adverse effects on human health and natural ecosystems. This includes interrupting bird migration (迁徙) patterns and making it difficult to study the stars. And now, its not just Earth-bound light pollution we have to worry aboutsat
28、ellites in orbit are making it increasingly difficult to stargaze because they also send out light as they make their way through space.Niues road to becoming an IDA Sanctuary took the whole country, a population stretching to only 1, 600 people. Niue Tourism put forward the idea and received the su
29、pport of the countrys government and community. Some of the significant measures undertaken by the government include full streetlight replacement for the entire island and the improving of domestic private lighting.Another reason Niue is excited to be an IDA dark sky nation? The universe, lunar cyc
30、les, and star positions are a part of Niuean culture. Niuean elder, Misa Kalutea, says that her countrys skies have been observed and appreciated for centuries. “The dark sky nation status adds new emphasis to the importance of our traditional knowledge, providing a reason for the retelling and shar
31、ing of it before it is lost,” she said.28. Why is Niue distinct from other countries?A. It lies in the South Pacific.B. It can be found on the world map.C. It gets official recognition as a dark sky nation.D. It is one of the smallest countries in the world.29. What does the underlined word “adverse
32、”in Paragraph 3 mean?A. Positive.B. Strange.C. Permanent.D. Harmful.30. What can we infer from the text?A. The traditional knowledge of Niue is fading out.B. Niue made great efforts to become an IDA Sanctuary.C. Niue Tourism helped promote the lighting improvement.D. Misa Kalutea has observed her co
33、untrys skies for long.31. What does Misa Kalutea think of the designation?A. Its meaningful.B. Its beyond her expectations.C. It costs the government much money.D. It denies the traditional knowledge.DBusinesses need to predict change and spot new trends in order to stay relevant and beat the compet
34、ition. But how can they know what the next big thing is before everyone else?One important step in identifying trends is to tell them apart from fads, which dont last long. Its often hard to tell the difference between trends and fads in their early stages. But there are several signs we can look ou
35、t for. First, trends can make money; businesses should be able to see how they can take advantage of a new trend and plan long-term strategies. Second, trends tend to link with one another. For example, the trend of online shopping is related to a bigger trendthe rise of e-business. And third, trend
36、s usually appeal to a wide range of people.Another way of spotting trends is to observe peoples hobbies. The idea for social networking sites came from noticing that people liked to share photographs or personal information in their free time.The importance of spotting trends has led to a growing in
37、dustry with a range of new jobs. These vary from individual trend consultants to entire teams of people in large companies. Social media analysts look through huge amounts of data online. Kevin Allocca, whose job is to analyze trends on YouTube, spends his day looking through news headlines and popu
38、lar videos to help his company look out for industry trends.Predictive tech analyzes online conversations, blogs, videos, and even photo descriptions. Predictive tech apps search the Web for keywords, and then compare the data to find common topics. There are also Predictive tech websites that encou
39、rage trend spotters to work together and submit ideas for new trends. Springwise is a website that allows its members to submit business ideas that they think will work in their city or country.Trendspotting isnt easy, but it is an important skill. Businesses around the world are competing to find t
40、he next big thing, and only those that are able to predict and make use of trends will come out on top.32. How are trends different from fads? A. They mainly attract young people. B. They are related to other trends. C. They are unlikely to make money. D. They stay popular for a short time.33. What
41、can we learn about Allocca? A. He is a trend spotter. B. He is in charge of writing the news. C. He has invented many social networking tools. D. He has started a trend for posting popular videos online.34. What does the author intend to do in paragraph 5? A. Introduce different business skills. B.
42、Explain how Predictive tech works. C. Present how businesses beat the competition. D. Encourage people to work together and exchange ideas.35. What would be the best title for the text? A. Identifying trendB. Changing industry trends C. Finding new marketing strategiesD. Taking advantage of technolo
43、gy第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Romanticism in PoetryRomanticism was a literary and artistic movement of the late 18th and mid-19th centuries. Romantic emotions were expressed in poems, stories, art and music. 36 William Wordsworth (1770-1850)William Wordsworth
44、was a famous Romantic poet in England. In fact, his name is synonymous with the English Romantic movement. Wordsworth grew up in one of the most beautiful areas of England. This area is called the Lake District. 37 Wordsworths childhood greatly influenced his later poetry.As an adult, Wordsworth wor
45、ked together with the fellow poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. In 1798, they published a book of poetry called “Lyrical Ballads”. This book announced the beginning of the English Romantic movement. 38 The book was a great change from the poetry of the past.Li Bai (701-762) 39 Li Bai, one of Chinas grea
46、test poets, wrote during the Tang Dynasty, hundreds of years before Wordsworth. His free and vivid style of poetry is in many ways an early form of the Romanticism of 19th-century Europe. As with Wordsworth and his contemporaries, Li Bais poems are about beautiful natural scenes and the people who t
47、ouched his heart.Li Bai was born in Suiye, an area of China. As a boy, he lived in Sichuan with his family. At the age of 25, he began travelling around the country. 40 His travels were the basis for his lifes works of more than 2, 000 poems, of which about 1, 800 have survived to be read today.A. H
48、e wrote and recorded his miserable experience.B. He made friends with scholars and kept journals.C. The countryside there is wild, natural and beautiful.D. These emotional works celebrated the beauty of nature, and the mysterious.E. Romanticism is marked by humans strong love for nature and harmony.
49、F. Romanticism has been a part of human creative expression all over the world.G. Its poems used language and situations from real life and celebrated nature in a new way.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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Captain Scott and his team began their journe
50、y to the Antarctic. They set off on November 1 and soon they had 41 . First his two sledges (雪橇) 42 and then the horses got stuck in the ice. After a while, Scott and his four members had to 43 the sledges themselves. They finally reached the Pole, but with little to 44 . He was shocked the Norwegai
51、n explorer Amundsen had put a Norwegain 45 there. The return journey was one of the 46 in the history of exploration. The men were soon exhausted and were running out of essential 47 . The weather conditions were terrible. Scott started to realize their 48 situation. Then disaster came. Two men had
52、a terrible disease and died. Scott and another two 49 and got within one of their food bases. But then a terrible storm started and they couldnt leave their tent. Scott spent his 50 hours writing. He wrote a letter full of 51 to his wife: “I could tell you lots and lots about this journey. What stor
53、ies you would have for the boyBut what a price to 52 .”Scotts diary also told the story of their end: “We are getting weaker and weaker and the end cant be 53 .” The news of Scotts death shocked the world. He had 54 to reach the South Pole first, but the extraordinary 55 shown by Captain Scott and h
54、is men made them into heroes.41. A. problemsB. experiencesC. conflictsD. relationships 42. A. came over B. ended upC. flew awayD. broke down43. A. driveB. pushC. polishD. seize44. A. achieveB. describeC. celebrateD. promote45. A. flagB. mapC. guideD. shape46. A. coldestB. longestC. shortestD. worst4
55、7. A. gasesB. toolsC. suppliesD. expenses48. A. differentB. hopelessC. embarrassingD. positive49. A. recoveredB. arguedC. continuedD. escaped50. A. lastB. pastC. amazingD. incredible51. A. angerB. gratitudeC. prideD. sadness 52. A. affordB. payC. employD. waste53. A. farB. trueC. easyD. near54. A. o
56、fferedB. failedC. intendedD. managed55. A. calmnessB. honestyC. courageD. generosity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。Over the last 100 years, the global average temperature 56 (increase) by 1F. There is strong and comprehensive evidence 57 the rise in temperature has led to a
57、n increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, not only causing serious damage, but also 58 (cost) human lives. Climate scientists have warned that if we do not take appropriate actions, this warming trend will 59 (probable) continue and we should expect severe consequences. Frequent
58、ly, new reports 60 (broadcast) about extreme rainstorms and heatwaves causing deaths and economic losses.Continued greenhouse gas emissions will result 61 further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate. This requires 62 attention of people all over the world. Governments need to cons
59、ider making 63 (policy) and taking appropriate actions and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We as individuals can also reduce our “carbon footprint” by 64 (restrict) the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity to 65 (education)
60、 everyone about global warming, along with its causes and impacts, because this is the most serious issue affecting all of us on this planet. So what will you do to help?第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （满分15分）假如你是李华，最近你市中学生上学和放学途中经常发生交通事故。请你就此用英语写一篇短文，发表到市中学生英语论坛上。要点包括：1. 简单描述现象；2. 建议解决办法；3. 发出呼吁。注意：1. 写作词数应为
61、80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Concerns for Traffic Safety 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。Alex was very excited because the New Year Eve was approaching. Suddenly, he saw his grandfather sitting alone looking very unhappy.Alex went to him and asked, “Grandpa, why are you sitting alone? Is
62、 there anything wrong with you?”His grandfather replied, “No, I am fine. I just feel like sitting alone.”“Grandpa, you know the New Year is near, so are you preparing for it?” asked Alex excitedly.“No dear, I am not. With the passage of time, the world has completely changed and I dont see any point
63、 in celebrating the world I see today,” answered his grandfather disappointedly.“I know something is wrong with you and you are not telling me. Please tell me what the problem is.” Alex said.“I feel I am a stranger in the world I am living in. It is not the same as I have known. Now everyone is busy
64、 with their own work. Your father is busy with business, your brother is busy on the computer, your sister is busy studying abroad and your mum is busy with household work. I dont know how to pass my days,” said his grandfather sadly.“Grandpa, you have me!” said Alex.His grandfather smiled and said,
65、 “Yeah, you are here, but what about others? In our days, we had a fixed time each day when the whole family sat together and talked, shared problems and laughed together.”That night Alex thought about what his grandfather had said and an idea flashed through his mind. He decided to have a surprise
66、New Year party at his own home and make everyone come together that day. As New Years Eve got nearer, Alex got busy preparing for the party. He kept it a secret from his grandfather and asked everyone not to let him know about it in order to surprise him.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。It was
67、 December 31 and everyone was busy with their own work.Alex saw his grandfather looking very happy while talking with the family members.高二英语试题参考答案及评分标准第一部分 听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分）15 BABCA 610 CACAB 1115 CCABA1620 BCACB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 ACD 2427DBCC2831 CDBA3235 BABA第二节
68、（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）3640 DCGFB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 ADBCA 4650 DCBCA 5155 DBABC 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分，满分15分)56. has increased 57. that 58. costing 59. probably60. are broadcast61. in 62. the 63. policies 64. restricting65. educate第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）（略）评分原则：1. 本题总分为
69、15分，按三个档次给分。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. 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。各档次的给分范围和要求：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
70、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: It was December 31 and everyone was busy with their own work. Alexs grandfather was sitting in his room, reading a book.
71、 When the clock struck 8 pm. everyone started gathering in the living room and Alex went to call his grandfather. He was surprised to find everyone there. “Today, we are not going anywhere but enjoy the party for you!” Alex said. The whole family apologized for being busy with their lives. Then they
72、 had a wonderful dinner talking, sharing problems and laughing together.Paragraph 2: Alex saw his grandfather looking very happy while talking with the family members. They looked back on the old days and planned for the future. “I hope we wont be separated again. It never changes that home is where
73、 all family members are together.” Alex said, looking at his ageing grandfather. Others agreed and fixed a time when the whole family would get together regularly. Grandpa was moved to tears, wishing to enjoy life with everyone. Despite the cold outside, the whole family couldnt be warmer.评分原则：1.本题总
74、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。各档次的给分范围和要求：第五档（21-25分）与所给
75、短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；内容丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语；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较为合理；内容比较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语；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，应用了4个以上短文中标出的
76、关键词语；应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但完全不影响意义表达；第二档（6-10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；写出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语；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，很少使用短文中标出的关键词语；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。0分白卷，内容太少，无法评判。所写内容与所
77、提供内容无关。听力录音原文Text 1W: Your room looks different. Have you got a new desk?M: No, Ive just moved it. I was getting too hot sitting under the window, so I put it over there opposite the door.Text 2W: Im very grateful for what you have done for my daughter.M: Thats all right. Thats my job.W: I know she
78、has brought a lot of trouble to you. Thanks.M: No trouble at all. By the way, keep her in bed for two weeks.Text 3M: Its getting cold. This is my favorite time of year.W: Really? I prefer spring.M: Not me. I like the end of autumn, just before winter.Text 4M: Id like to have the fountain (喷泉) as my
79、background. Where should I stand?W: Could you stand back a bit? Now a little to the right. Ready? Say cheese.Text 5M: I bought this suit yesterday but theyre too small. Id like to return them.W: No problem, sir. You also bought a shirt yesterday. What about the shirt?M: Ill keep it. Oh! Someone must
80、 have left this hat on that chair.Text 6M: What do you think of this flat?W: Its not really all that good. The bedroom is a little small for us.M: Small, but it should be enough for our needs, I think. I love the living room. Its huge and filled with sunshine.W: Yes, and I like the kitchen. Its new
81、and well-equipped.M: And it has a great balcony with a view of the park.W: Youre right. The view is beautiful.Text 7W: I forgot that our new customer Mr. Tanawa is arriving tomorrow noon. Can you take him to lunch, Robert?M: Im having lunch with our head of department Peter tomorrow, Jane.W: Well, I
82、m out of the office till three. I cant really get back any earlier. Couldnt you arrange to see Peter another day?M: I dont suppose hell mind. Leave it to me.Text 8W: John, you look pale. What happened?M: I stayed up last night.W: Did you have something on your mind? You look so concerned! Maybe I ca
83、n help you!M: Well, Im under a lot of pressure. My manager is very pushy. He assigned me two projects. Now the deadlines are near but I have finished neither of them.W: Is there anything I can do for you?M: Well, I guess no one can help me but myself. For the moment, I just need someone to talk to s
84、o that I can relieve my stress.W: I know your feeling. Take it easy and say something to me if you like.M: Oh, you are so kind. Thank you!W: Not at all!Text 9W: How do you like War Craft II?M: Its a great game. There are a lot of new characters.W: Did it cost very much?M: It cost about thirty. Most
85、games cost about that much.W: My roommate always wants to play it. But I told her to buy her own game.M: Yeah, my roommate likes to watch me play. He says its like watching a movie.W: Ive never seen such good pictures.M: And Ive never heard such good sound in a game.Text 10W: Welcome to the Selmore
86、Public Library. To join the library, you need a membership card. Take your passport or ID card, as well as show your home address, 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 librar
87、y 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 you cant find the book you want on the shelves, you can book it in advance. If its in another library in the city, we can usually get it for you within a week. If someone el
88、se has borrowed it, it can take a few weeks. Either way, we tell you by phone when the book can be picked up. We will hold it for you for five days.Books can be borrowed for fourteen days. Childrens books also have a two-week borrowing period. So do the CDs but DVDs, both childrens and adults, can o
89、nly be borrowed for up to seven days. Dictionaries can be borrowed but normally only for one day.The library opening hours have been changed slightly. Instead of opening late on Wednesday evenings until 8:00 p.m., we will be closing at 6, but we will close at 7 instead of 5:30 on Saturdays and we are going to open on Sunday mornings from next month 9 to 1. Notices are posted in the library about these.