1、北京市朝阳区高三年级第二次综合练习 英语学科测试 2013. 5本试卷共12页，共150分。考试时长120分钟。考生务必将答案答在答题卡上，在试卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分：听力理解（共三节， 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
2、。1. On which day will the magazine arrive?A. Tuesday. B. Wednesday. C. Thursday.2. What might the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Fine. 3. What are they talking about?A. A bike. B. A car. C. A house. 4. What is the man doing right now?A. Surfing the net. B. Watching a talk
3、 show. C. Selling new jewelry.5. Why was the woman late?A. She forgot the time change. B. Her roommate told her a wrong time.C. She wasnt informed of the time change. 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）听下面4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秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材
4、料，回答第6至7题。6. What can you see in Hyde Park?A. Thousands of trees.B. Many small lakes.C. Classic cars. 7. What does the man think is great entertainment?A. Large space. B. Horse rides. C. Open-Air Theatre.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. At what time will the mail probably be delivered?A. Around 10:00.B. Around 12:
5、00.C. Around 14:00.9. How can the man know whether the letter has arrived?A. By making a call. B. By surfing the Internet. C. By coming to the office to ask. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What was the womans problem?A. She was taking too many courses.B. Her professor did not like her story.C. She had trouble
6、 with her writing task.11. What did the professor tell the woman to do?A. Do some work for another course. B. Write down anything coming into her head.C. Leave out anything that doesnt make sense. 12. Why is the woman going out?A. To go shopping. B. To do research for her story. C. To take a break f
7、rom her work. 听第9段材料，回答第13至15题。13. How much does it cost for a mother and father with a child of 9 to see a film?A. 12.B. 13.5.C. 15.14. What type of film is on Screen 1?A. Horror.B. History.C. Science fiction.15. If you want to see the film on Screen 2, which is a good time to get to the cinema?A.
8、6:00.B. 9:45.C. 11:30.第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面的一段对话，完成第16至20五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词，听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间，这段对话你将听两遍。Customer Booking FormCustomers nameFrank _16_AddressFlat 26, 19 Lake Road, RichmondTelephone_17_Car typeA family-sized Ford Days requiredA _18_Cost$_19_ per day including insura
9、nce Way to payBy _20_. 第二部分：知识运用（共两节， 45分）第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。例：Its so nice to hear from her again. _, we last met more than thirty years ago.A. Whats more B. Thats to sayC. In other words D. Believe it or not答案是D。21. The news came as no surprise t
10、o me. I _ for some time that the factory was going to shut down.A. knewB. had knownC. have knownD. know22. _ people food, housing and jobs is what a government should first consider after a natural disaster happens. A. Offered B. Offering C. Offer D. Being offered23. Could I speak to _ is in charge
11、of International Sales, please?A. anyone B. someone C. whoever D. no matter who24. Can you imagine how much _ my car looked after being airbrushed?A. wellB. goodC. bestD. better25. They dont know what is going to happen when the project _.A. will finishB. has finishedC. will be finished D. is finish
12、ed26. EBay, Amazon and Wal-Mart are popular websites _ people can sell goods to each other.A. where B. which C. when D. whose27. The headmaster will not permit the change in the course, nor _ it a thought.A. does he even giveB. he even givesC. will he even give D. he will even give28. The farmers ex
13、panded their production to meet the increasing demand _ locally grown food.A. forB. in C. ofD. to29. The version _ to be closest to the authors original now belongs to a national museum in Paris.A. is thoughtB. thinkingC. being thoughtD. thought30. It rained continuously for about 3 hours on the way
14、, completely _ his appointment with the interviewer.A. ruined B. ruining C. to ruin D. ruins31. It was very kind of you to do the washing-up, but you _ it.A. neednt doB. shouldnt doC. mustnt have doneD. didnt have to do32. She _ with the symphony orchestra three times this season.A. playedB. has pla
15、yedC. has been playingD. is playing33. It was probably at that moment _ I understood what kindness really was.A. that B. when C. which D. what34. Pollution will remain a global problem for a long time _ much has been done to solve it. A. since B. unless C. though D. if 35. What a journey! Weve final
16、ly arrived!_ an out-of-date train schedule, we would not have missed the train.A. Had we not usedB. Did we useC. If we didnt useD. If we had used 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的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。I learned about life from an ant farm. When I was seven years old, my famil
17、y tried to _36_ an ant farm at home. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box, and then we brought some ants from the backyard and placed them into the _37_ home.Shortly after the new _38_ were dropped into the glass structure, they got to work making tunnels. I was amazed that each one knew _39
18、_ what to do. After hours of staring, I realized that the ants had particular given jobs. With my moms help, I kept a journal of what happened each day and _40_ the ants. My favorite was the biggest, Cinderella. I drew a picture of her in my journal, which I still have.On day five a disaster _41_ th
19、e ant farm. While I was _42_ the ants, I had put my face so close to the structure that I accidentally tipped it over, _43_ in all the tunnels. Although the ants _44_ their earthquake, one by one they began to die. I was _45_ as I watched them give up their tunnel-building to carry the bodies to a c
20、orner of the farm. My mother reported that the ants were dying of “frustration”feeling annoyed and impatient as they couldnt control the situation. They simply could not _46_ the reality that their tunnels had been destroyed. Cinderella was the last to die; she did so while carrying a dead ant on he
21、r back. Although much time has passed, I still think of that ant farm. Mom had hoped it would teach me about the natural world, _47_ it taught me much more. _48_ the years, I came to realize the ants were a study in the benefits of _49_. Working together, they were able to create a(n) _50_ world for
22、 themselves. I also learned that they should be _51_ for their hard work. Day in and day out, each labored at their task. The ant farm demonstrated that teamwork and perseverance are indeed two key _52_ to success. But there was an even larger lesson that I did not _53_ until recently: Disaster is a
23、 natural part of life, and must be _54_. Unlike the ants, humans cannot give up when they face _55_. Unlike the ants, we have to realize that if a tunnel caves in, we just have to build another. 36. A. getB. buyC. runD. find 37. A. emptyB. newC. strangeD. distant38. A. guestsB. settlersC. friendsD.
24、members 39. A. probablyB. roughlyC. exactlyD. normally 40. A. namedB. trainedC. compared D. measured 41. A. affectedB. struckC. kickedD. beat 42. A. removingB. teachingC. observingD. collecting 43. A. turningB. rushingC. fillingD. caving44. A. experiencedB. predictedC. facedD. survived45. A. annoyed
25、B. horrifiedC. movedD. thrilled46. A. reflectB. ignoreC. confirm D. stand47. A. andB. butC. soD. or 48. A. InB. ForC. FromD. Over49. A. teamwork B. devotionC. responsibilityD. organization 50. A. relaxingB. amusingC. moving D. amazing51. A. supportedB. inspiredC. admiredD. admitted52. A. certificate
26、sB. approachesC. ingredients D. circumstances53. A. giveB. realizeC. takeD. adopt54. A. acceptedB. sufferedC. achieved D. managed55. A. challengesB. barriersC. pressureD. disappointment 第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AWhen Sally Ride was ten year
27、s old, she had no idea that she would someday grow up to be one of Americas first women astronauts. In fact, if you had asked her then what she wanted to be, she would have said, “I want to play shortstop (游击手) for the Los Angeles Dodgers.” Sally collected baseball cards by the boxful, and she knew
28、the name and batting average of every player in the National League.But major league baseball didnt seem much of a possibility for a girl, even an athletic one like Sally, so her father and mother talked her into taking tennis lessons when she was twelve. At first she hated to trade in her baseball
29、bat for a tennis racket, but it wasnt long before she started to win tournaments in her new sport. “Tennis became much more fun when I started winning,” Sally remembers. Sally first became interested in the space program in 1962 when astronaut John Glenn orbited the earth in his Mercury space capsul
30、e. Sally was ten years old at the time, but she remembers the launch and the splashdown as if they happened yesterday. The girl who used to memorize batting averages became a space fan. She quickly learned the name of all the eight NASA astronauts, the date of every launch, and the name and number o
31、f every spacecraft from Freedom 7 to Skylab 3. By the time she was sixteen, Sally had decided to become an astrophysicist. She had also become a nationally ranked tennis player. She remembers yawning through an important tennis match on June 20, 1969, after staying up all night to watch Neil Armstro
32、ngs first steps on the moon. Sally lost the match. As Sally got older, many of her friends started playing professional tennis. Some of them tried to talk her into quitting school to join them on the professional tennis circuit. But Sally said no. “Black holes are more interesting to me than backhan
33、ds,” she told them. Now she knows that she made the right choice, but in 1970 Sally had no way of knowing that NASA would open the space program to women. 56. When still a child, Sally Ride wanted to be a (an) _ when she grew up. A. baseball player B. astronaut C. tennis player D. astrophysicist 57.
34、 Sally Ride became a space fan _. A. when she was 12B. in 1962 C. in 1970 D. in 1976 58. She lost an important tennis match on June 20, 1969 because _. A. she kept yawning while playing the game B. she was no longer interested in tennis C. she didnt have enough sleep the night before D. she was thin
35、king of becoming an astrophysicist BWhatever projects you have in mind for the home, a wishbook is a way to design the plans.Creating a wishbook is a fun, mind-expanding and free way to begin any design project in your home. Even if your budget or schedule will not allow you to begin your project im
36、mediately, you can start collecting materials for your book today. The more time you spend making your book, the more your project is likely to reflect your vision and your tastes.What is a wishbook? A wishbook is a file folder or notebook filled with photos, notes, magazine articles, sketches and i
37、mages of home designs you find appealing. The content of your wishbook can serve as a goal-setting tool and resource guide in making simple to significant improvements in your home. It also can help clarify and define your unique style. Anytime you see or read something that might be helpful, pop it
38、 into your wishbook.In your search for materials to add to your book, allow yourself to stretch; dont limit yourself because something looks too expensive or too difficult to implement. Even if you dont know why youre attracted to the image, add it to your file. Even if you know youll never have eno
39、ugh money to build it or buy it, include it anyway. Tear out the magazine page, photocopy a book illustration(图解，说明), sketch your neighbors front gate, cut an article from the newspaper or photograph that house on the corner youve always admired and add it all to your book.Your wishbook might includ
40、e: Product catalogs with current addresses, part numbers and specifications. Pages from magazines on easy decorating projects youd like to do. Floor plans of cleverly designed bathrooms. Notes youve jotted down while going through a decorator showcase home. Sketches of a window treatment you admired
41、 at a restaurant. Business cards of showroom owners and electricians. 59. Who is the article written for?A. Book lovers.B. Architects.C. Book designers.D. New home owners.60. Which statement does the author lead us to believe?A. Whenever you find a design you like, buy it and put it into your wishho
42、ok.B. The more time you spend on your wishbook, the less your house will cost.C. Business cards of neighbours should be included in a wishbook.D. There is no time limit to collect information for your wishbook.61. Which meaning from the dictionary fits the underlined word “sketch” (Para. 3)?A. “a dr
43、awing made quickly that does not have many details”B. “a short funny scene performed within a longer show”C. “to draw a picture quickly and with few details”D. “to describe something in a general way”62. Which can be the best title for the passage?A. Buy a Wishbook Together with Your Home B. Your Dr
44、eam Home Is Only a Book AwayC. Wishbooks Offer a Lower BudgetD. Creating a Wishbook Is FunCIt often happens that a number of applicants with almost identical qualifications and experience all apply for the same position. In their educational background, special skills and work experience, there is l
45、ittle, if anything, to choose between half a dozen candidates. How then does the employer make a choice? Usually on the basis of an interview.There are many arguments about the interview as a selection procedure. The main argument against it is that it results in a wholly subjective decision. As oft
46、en as not, employers do not choose the best candidate, but the one who makes a good first impression on them. Some employers, of course, reply to this argument by saying that they have become so experienced in interviewing staff that they are able to make a sound assessment of each candidates likely
47、 performance. Unfortunately, both for the employers and applicants, there are many people of great ability who simply do not interview well. There are also, of course, people who interview extremely well, but are later found to be very unsatisfactory employees.Those in favour of the interview insist
48、 that the well-structured procedure is valid in assessing a candidates ability, an essential guarantee for the future job. They also argue that an employer is concerned not only with a candidates ability, but with the suitability of his or her personality for the particular work situation. Many empl
49、oyers, for example, will overlook occasional inefficiencies from their secretary so long as she has a pleasant personality. Perhaps the real purpose of an interview is not to assess the assessable aspects of each candidate but to make a guess at the more intangible things, such as personality, chara
50、cter and social ability. Today, interview is still the key section of the entire selection procedure, though different employers have different standards for competence. Generally speaking, candidates who interview well tend to be quietly confident, but never boastful; direct and straight-forward in
51、 their questions and answers; cheerful and friendly, but never over-familiar; and sincerely enthusiastic and optimistic. Candidates who interview badly tend to be at either end of the spectrum of human behaviour. They are either very shy or over-confident. They show either a lack of enthusiasm or an
52、 excess of it. They either talk too little or never stop talking. They are either over-polite or rudely abrupt. 63. We can infer from the passage that an employer might tolerate his secretarys occasional mistakes if the latter is _.A. directB. shyC. cheerfulD. competent64. What is the authors attitu
53、de towards the interview as a selection procedure?A. Supportive.B. Negative.C. Objective.D. Unconcerned.65. The last paragraph indicates _.A. a link between success in interview and personalityB. connections between work abilities and personalityC. differences in interview experienceD. differences i
54、n personal behaviour 66. Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?P 2Sp 2Sp 1CP 1CPP 1CPSp 2CSp 1Sp 2P 2Sp 1A. B. P 1CPCP 2P 3P 1CPSp 1Sp 2CP 2C. D.CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point (次要点) C: ConclusionDBirds Can “Read” Human GazeWe all know that people sometimes change their
55、behavior when someone is looking their way. Now, a new study reported online on April 2nd in Current Biology shows that jackdawsbirds related to crows with eyes that appear similar to human eyescan do the same.“Jackdaws seem to recognize the eyes role in visual perception, or at the very least they
56、are extremely sensitive to the way that human eyes are oriented(朝向),” said Auguste von Bayern, formerly of the University of Cambridge and now at the University of Oxford.When presented with a preferred food, hand-raised jackdaws took significantly longer to get the reward when a person was directin
57、g his eyes towards the food than when he was looking away, according to the research team led by Nathan Emery of the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London. The birds hesitated only when the person was unfamiliar and thus potentially threatening.In addition, the birds were able
58、to interpret human communicative gestures, such as gaze alternation and pointing, to help them find hidden food, they found. The birds were unsuccessful in using unmoving cues, including eye gaze or head orientation.Unlike most birds, jackdaws eyes have a dark pupil surrounded by a silvery white iri
59、s. The researchers said they believe jackdaws are probably sensitive to human eyes because, as in humans, eyes are an important means of communication for them. The hand-raised birds examined in the study may be even better than wild jackdaws at attending to human gaze and responding to the gestures
60、 of the people who have raised them.The findings are particularly notable given that most other species investigated so far, including our closest relatives the chimpanzee and “mans best friend,” the dog, are not particularly sensitive to eye orientation and eye gaze, von Bayern said. Rather, she co
61、ntinued, chimps and dogs seem to rely on other cues such as head or body orientation in determining the looking direction of others. The results suggest that birds may deserve more respect for their mental abilities. “We may have understated the psychological world of birds,” von Bayern said. “Jackd
62、aws, among many other birds, form pair ties for life and need to have much in common and work together with their partner, which requires an efficient way of communicating and sensitivity to their partners viewpoint.” 67. A hand-raised jackdaw hesitates to take a preferred food when the feeder _.A.
63、is looking away from the foodB. holds the food in his handC. is looking at the foodD. is unfamiliar to the bird68. According to the researchers, jackdaws can notice human eye orientation probably because _. A. like humans, they also use eyes to communicateB. they are far more intelligent than other
64、birdsC. they are mostly hand-raised by humansD. their eyes also have a dark pupil69. Why does the author refer to chimpanzees and dogs?A. To suggest that they are much better at interpreting gaze alternation. B. To reflect how unique jackdaws are in being able to notice gaze orientation. C. To show
65、that they communicate more frequently with humans than jackdaws.D. To make clear that they rely on other means in determining peoples intention.70. What does the research finding suggest?A. Not all jackdaws are good at attending to human gaze. B. We may have understated jackdaws mental abilities. C.
66、 We know embarrassingly less about birds than we assume.D. The closer we communicate with animals, the better we understand them.第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。TeletubbiesTeletubbies is a very popular show featuring interesting and fun characters that keep children ab
67、sorbed. _71_ Moreover, they are unique in their great contribution to preschoolers formal school readiness. The program fits well into the style of broadcasting that airs on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service), which is non-profit TV promoting high quality, educational programs without commercial inte
68、rruption. A company by the name of Ragdoll Productions in the United Kingdom developed the Teletubbies figures and their stories. Teletubbies producers, Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, conducted extensive research to guarantee the effectiveness of their production as a teaching tool. _72_ The conclu
69、sions they reached were put very well into words by Ms. Wood when she said, “I want children to smile. If they are smiling, they will be relaxed. If they are relaxed, they will be confident. If they are confident, they will dare to be curious. If they are curious, they will grow in understanding.” _
70、73_ Young children over the world are privileged to enjoy the benefits, for since 1992 the program has been sold to 92 broadcasters in 70 countries. What exactly, though, makes Teletubbies so visibly and emotionally inviting to young children? The answer is that they are completely designed from the
71、ir point of view, being plump(fat and rounded in a pleasant way) and innocent-faced, as well as playful, warm, and funny. _74_ Imagine a land that is part technological and part nursery rhyme. Their home is Tubbytronic Superdome, and they eat Tubby Toast and Custard. A windmill blows in wonderful su
72、rprises among rolling hills, talking flowers, and a smiling sun. _75_ Teletubbies love each other very much; Teletubbies love to dance and sing; Teletubbies love their favorite things and interacting with their surroundings. These messages, conveyed in very basic, repetitive language, invite interac
73、tion with children, helping ages one through four expand the skills they need to watch and listen at the same time, which is key to the development of a childs thinking abilities. A. They live in a fascinating world that is brilliant and magical.B. They interviewed young children, linguists, and nur
74、sery school teachers.C. Lots of Teletubbies toys, books and DVDs are available to keep children entertained.D. Although the program aims at children aged one to four, it appeals to older generations.E. More importantly, the characters communicate very special, elementary ideas to the children.F. Lik
75、e other cartoon creatures, Teletubbies are colorful both in physical appearance and personality.G. Much creative energy and innovation were channeled into each one of the 365 shows thats been broadcast.第四部分：书面表达（共两节, 35分）第一节 情景作文（20分）假如你是红星中学高三（1）班的学生李华，上周你校举办了为期一周的“社团文化节”活动。请你根据下表内容，给你的英国朋友Jim写一个电子
76、邮件，介绍文化节的情况。注意：1. 电子邮件的开头已为你写好。2. 词数不少于60。多彩的生活红星中学第六届社团文化节 2013. 4. 22-26社团活动文学社推荐好书电影社影评 交流摄影俱乐部展示“校园春天”轮滑俱乐部(roller-skating)比赛 表演Dear Jim,I am writing to tell you something interesting. Last week, we celebrated the Sixth Club Culture Festival in our school. _第二节 开放作文（15分）请根据下面提示，写一篇短文，词数不少于50.You
77、 are discussing the following picture with your English friend Jim. Now you are telling him how you understand the picture and what makes you think so.提示词： 割草机 riding mower 北京市朝阳区高三年级第二次综合练习 英语参考答案 2013.5第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）15 BCBAC第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分） 610 ACBAC 1115 BBBAC第三节
78、（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 每小题1.5分。如出现拼写错误不计分；出现大小写、单复数错误扣0.5分；如每小题超过一个词不计分。16. Moorcroft 17. 36974500 18. week 19. 65/sixty-five 20. cheque/check 第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分） 第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）2125 BBCDD 2630 ACADB 3135 DBACA 第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）3640 ABBCA 4145 BCDDB 4650 DBDAD 5155 CCBAD 第三部分：阅读理解
79、（共两节，40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）5660 ABCDD 6165 ABCCA 6670 BDABB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）7175 FBGAE 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）第一节 情景作文（20分）一、内容要点：1. 时间、主题 2. 文学社活动3. 电影社活动4. 摄影俱乐部活动5. 轮滑俱乐部活动二、One possible version:Dear Jim,I am writing to tell you something interesting. Last week, we held the Sixth Club Festival
80、in our school. Starting from April 22, the week-long festival presented our school culture with a theme of “Colourful Life”. The Literature Society recommended many good books, encouraging us to get pleasure out of reading. The Photography Club put up an exhibition of photos to show “School Activiti
81、es in Spring”. Sounds too quiet? The Roller Skating Club had something exciting! There was a contest among roller skating lovers and the winners put on a wonderful performance. We cheered and applauded for their fantastic show! The activities were not just for watching, we were expected to take part
82、. Organized by the Movie Society, we exchanged and appreciated film reviews about our favorite movies, directors and actors. It was the sixth time that we had had the festival and we all enjoyed it. Are you interested in this festival? Next time when you come to China, do join us to experience it. Y
83、ou wont be disappointed.第二节 开放作文（15分）One possible version: Jim, I think the picture tries to convey that man shouldnt depend too much on modern technology. Its warning us that if we become too dependent on technology, we may lose our ability to do many things. As we can see in the picture, a man is
84、working in the yard with a riding mower. To my surprise, he is following too simple an instruction from the machine “At the end of the yard, turn around”. No doubt, the man has the ability to judge where to turn around, but instead of using his own mind, he just follows the machines direction. The p
85、icture leads us to believe that if he goes on like this, he wont even be able to survive without those modern machines. So we should remember: while enjoying the convenience and comfort technology brings to us, we shouldnt rely too heavily on it, like the man in the picture.听力原文：Text 1M: Has the lat
86、est Business Weekly arrived yet? Today is already Tuesday.W: Sorry, its late. Probably not till tomorrow.M: Its a pity. Im quite free today and can do some reading. Text 2W: Whats the forecast for tomorrow?M: I think it said its going to be quite dull and cloudy in the morning, but it might brighten
87、 up later.W: Well, so long as it doesnt rain, Im going on a picnic tomorrow with Judith and Peter. Text 3W: Oh, my god! The front tire is flat, the seat needs to be raised, and even the engine seems not to work well!M: Why not call Mr. Hopkins? Text 4W: Jim, you are on the net again! When are you go
88、ing to get off? Its time for the talk show!M: Just a minute, dear! Im looking at a new jewerlry site. I want to make sure I get the right gift for moms birthday. Text 5W: Im sorry I am late.M: Whats wrong with you? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.W: She has a very short mem
89、ory and it really annoys me sometimes.M: Oh, I see. Text 6W: Have you been to Hyde Park?M: Yes, of course. Hyde Park is in central London. You cant miss it. Its a huge place, with over four thousand trees, a lake, a meadow and even horse rides. In the summer there are pop and classical music concert
90、s.W: Do you mean Open-Air Theatre?M: Exactly. People love it. Its great entertainment. Text 7M: I want to send this express mail please. Its got to get there tomorrow.W: San Diego. No problem. It will be delivered by noon tomorrow. If you want it left at the address, even if there is no one there to
91、 sign for it, check this little box on the sheet.M: No, its a big office. Therell be someone there.W: If you want to be sure it arrives there on time, call this 800 number and give them the number from your receipt. Ill write it down for you. We can track the letter every step of the way by computer
92、.M: Oh, thats wonderful. Text 8M: I am so relieved, I just finished the story I was working on for our creative writing course.W: I havent quite finished mine yet. I had trouble getting past the beginning.M: How come?W: Well, I was really happy to be writing a detective story. But after the first fe
93、w pages, I just couldnt write any more.M: The same thing happened to me. W: Well, Professor Wilson said its pretty common for writers to get stuck like that.M: You went to talk to her about it?W: Actually, I went to ask for more time to finish the writing. But instead she gave me some good advice. S
94、he said that the first thing I should do is just write anything that comes into my head even if it doesnt make any sense, sort of warm up exercise.M: That is interesting. When I got stuck, I stop to do something else, you know, do some for one of my other courses.W: Well, her methods seem to have wo
95、rked for me. Ive written most of the story, and I should be able to hand it in on time. But first I need go to the jewelry store.M: You are going shopping? W: I am going there for my story. My detective solves a jewelry store robbery, so I want to a take a look at how the jewelry cases are arranged,
96、 where the security cameras are placed, that sort of thing. Text 9Welcome to Filmworld Cinemas. For film information and times press 1. To make a booking press 2. To speak to an operator press 3.These are the films for today, Tuesday 7th. Please note that ticket prices are 5.00 for adults and 3.50 f
97、or children under 14.On Screen 1, Dont Open The Door! A group of college students decide to rent a house in the mountains for a relaxing weekend break, but they arent the only guests on the mountain . . . one by one they start to disappear. Who or what is outside the house? Showing at 4:30, 7:00 and
98、 9:00.Screen 2 Streetmatch The Return. The second film of French director Jean-Luc Ducroix. Two American teenagers buy an old car and with a lot of hard work and after a lot of problems they enter their car into the Streetmatch competition. But is their car good enough to win? Showing at 5:50, 8:30
99、and 11:45. Text 10W: Good morning, Golden Wheels Car Rentals. How can I help you?M: Good morning. Id like to hire a car, please.W: Can I just get your name, Sir? M: Yes, Frank Moorcroft.W: Could you spell your second name please?M: Moorcroft. M double O R-C-R-O-F-T.W: And your home address?M: Flat 2
100、6, 19 Lake Road, Richmond.W: Your telephone number there?M: 36974500. W: Now what kind of vehicle are you looking for?M: A Ford and I want it tomorrow, if thats possible.W: Weve got a nice family-sized Ford and you can get it in the morning.M: OK, I will take that. What is the cost?W: You will pay $
101、70 a day, but it is only $50 a day if you have it more than three days. M: Ill need it for the whole week.W: And theres an additional $15 for insurance. M: So it is a total of $65 a day, not $50. W: Exactly. How will you pay for that? Cash, cheque or credit card?M: I prefer the second.W: Right, thank you very much. See you tomorrow morning, Sir.
