1、2011年北京市西城区抽样测试 高三英语试卷 本试卷分第一卷 (选择题) 和第二卷 (非选择题) 两部分。共150分。考试时间120分钟。 第一卷 ( 三部分，共115分 )第一部分：听力理解(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从题中所给的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. Whats the probable relationship between the two speakers?A. Husband and wife.B. Employer and Employee.C. Mother and son.2. Whats the weather forecast?A. There will be heavy fog in all areas.B. There will be heavy fog in the east.C. There will be fog in all areas by midnight.3. What did the man d
3、o last night?A. He watched a game.B. He lost a game.C. He missed a game.4. Whats the woman worried about?A. Joan wont come to the conference.B. Joan may be late for the opening speech.C. Joan will miss the next conference.5. What are they talking about? A. The fight against a flood.B. Floods of the
4、past twenty years.C. The effects of the flood. 第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面6段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. What do you think is the woman?A. A student. B. A clerk. C. A nurse.7. Why would she like to find an apa
5、rtment?A. She needs more time to study.B. She is afraid to go home at night.C. She wants to have some trip.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Which copy of the New Yorker does the man buy? A. The latter one.B. The last one.C. The latest one.9. How much does the man pay in all?A. $1. B. $3.50.C. $2.50.听第8段材料，回答第10至11
6、题。10. How did the woman feel about the result of the game? A. Cheerful.B. Excited.C. Disappointed.11. How did the man play in the game?A. He tried his best but he failed. B. He didnt try his best so he failed. C. He gave up trying so he failed.听第9段材料，回答第12至14题。12. Where does this conversation most l
7、ikely take place? A. In the street. B. At home. C. At the airport.13. If you travel by CAAC, how much do you need to pay for one way? A. 2,000 pounds. B. 1,000 pounds.C. 1,200 pounds.14. How long does the flight take by British Airways? A. 30 hours. B. 13 hours. C. 40 hours.听第10段材料，回答第15至17题。15. How
8、 does the woman feel about the interview with MIT? A. Puzzled. B. Nervous.C. Satisfied.16. What course is Michigan famous for? A. Law. B. History. C. Medicine.17. What does the man want to be?A. A journalist. B. A historian.C. A doctor.听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What is the speaker talking about?A. Her u
9、nique experience.B. Her future.C. Her favorite job.19. What does the speaker want most?A. Independence.B. Good luck.C. A good relationship.20. What will the speaker most probably do in the future?A. Remain single.B. Live an empty life.C. Earn a lot of money.第二部分：知识运用(共两节，满分45分) 第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，
10、满分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 moreB. Thats to sayC. In other wordsD. Believe it or not答案是D。21. _ panda is one of _ remaining endangered animals in the world.A. The; theB. A; aC. The; aD. 不
11、填; the22. Hi, Peter. You seem to have gained a lot of weight. Well, good food, not enough exercise. Thats _ I got fat. A. howB. whenC. whatD. whether23. The stone under her feet rolled; and as she was _ into the river, she called out for help. A. being jumpedB. jumpedC. pullingD. being pulled24. You
12、r room is terribly dirty; you _ get it cleaned in two hours, or Mum will be angry. A. canB. mightC. mustD. may25. You should have thanked the hostess before leaving. I meant _. But I couldnt find her when I was leaving. A. to doB. to C. doingD. doing so26. The small mountain village _ we spent our h
13、oliday two years ago lies in Hubei. A. whatB. whereC. thatD. which27. He seemed quite satisfied with the price we offered. Yes. Money is _ to him. He cares more about the quality. A. somethingB. anything C. nothing D. everything28. Peter told me he wanted to come with us. Is it OK for you? I dont mi
14、nd _ he pays for his meals. A. as far asB. as well asC. as long asD. as soon as29. The plane must be ready within half an hour. There should be no _ in sending the blood and medicine to the injured people. A. hurryB. delayC. timeD. wait 30. I thought I _ my cell phone somewhere. But it is on the bac
15、k seat of my car. A. had lostB. would loseC. have lostD. lose31. In which part of the play was _ your brother appeared? In the last ten minutes. A. that whereB. this whenC. it thatD. it where32. Have you got your result of the final? Not yet. I was told that the papers _. A. were still being gradedB
16、. were not gradingC. have already been gradedD. have not grading33. If I had , Id go to Africa alone, stopping at all the interesting places. A. an enough long holidayB. a long enough holiday C. a holiday enough long D. a long holiday enough34. Henry cant attend the party _ at Toms house at present
17、because he is preparing tomorrows presentation.A. holdB. to holdC. to be heldD. being held35. Shall I come to pick you up right now? Sorry. Im too busy to _ for the moment.A. get throughB. get awayC. get offD. get together第二节：完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，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
18、黑。 crane Im an operating engineer，running crane in New York City. I was in the countryside, playing golf when we got the call that a plane had 36 the World Trade Centre. We checked out of the hotel immediately and started 37 our way downtown. When I got home, I called the rescue center and they told
19、 me to come 38 and get on the 39 list.The next morning I went down to the 40 at about 5 A.M., and four hours later I 41 the call to come down to West Street. I called my wife and told her not to 42 me, and that I would stay in 43 with her. I took the subway. It stopped at West Fourth Street, so I ha
20、d to 44 the rest of the way. And somewhere in there I became 45 that I was going into something I 46 . I once worked there in 1966 for the 47 of the World Trade Centre. On halfway on September 12, I was frightened to see the World Trade Centre was a huge pile, maybe ten 48 tall. And it was burning.
21、I started to ask 49 in which my crane might be 50 a whistle blew suddenly warning us of some danger. I saw people running away and I really didnt know what to do. So I did the same, too. It was as if they had 51 the bulls go in Spain and we were running through the street. People falling down, peopl
22、e 52 them up as they came by, and carrying them, just to get them out of the way, because something was extremely 53 . I didnt even look back. We stopped running when we got to the Battery Tunnel, and I caught my 54 and said, “Oh, my God, Im going to 55 .”Then I settled down a little bit, thinking a
23、bout what we should do next. As we started again we knocked into a fire chief officer and we asked, “What can we do to help you?”36. A. noticed B. reachedC. hit D. passed37. A. findingB. making C. gettingD. losing38. A. awayB. nearC. in D. down 39. A. volunteerB. soldierC. policeD. fireman40. A. com
24、panyB. hotelC. center D. home41. A. answered B. madeC. heardD. got42. A. missB. forgetC. stopD. expect43. A. peaceB. touchC. silenceD. anger44. A. walk B. complete C. cancelD. smooth45. A. delightedB. frightenedC. surprisedD. interested46. A. builtB. met C. designedD. had47. A. constructionB. planC.
25、 destructionD. use48. A. miles B. metresC. storiesD. floors49. A. ways B. numbersC. positionD. directions50. A. as B. whyC. whenD. because51. A. drivenB. letC. askedD. enjoyed52. A. pushing B. givingC. holding D. picking53. A. dangerousB. urgentC. emergentD. important54. A. viewB. sightC. breathD. s
26、ense55. A. leaveB. dieC. remainD. work第三部分：阅读理解 （共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。ARising above the namesI was shopping in the supermarket when I heard a young voice.“Mom, come here! Theres this lady here my size!”The mother rushed to her son; then she turned to me to ap
27、ologize.I smiled and told her, “Its okay.” Then I talked to the boy, “Hi, Im Darryl Kramer. How are you?”He studied me from head to toe, and asked, “Are you a little mommy?”“Yes, I have a son,” I answered.“Why are you so little?” he asked.“Its the way I was born,” I said. “Some people are little. So
28、me are tall. Im just not going to grow any bigger.” After I answered his other questions, I shook the boys hand, and left.My life as a little person is filled with stories like that. I enjoy talking to children and explaining why I look different from their parents.It takes only one glance to see my
29、 uniqueness. I stand three feet nine inches tall. I was born an achondroplasia dwarf（侏儒）. Despite this, I did all the things other kids did when I was growing up.I didnt realize how short I was until I started school. Some kids picked on me, calling me names. Then I knew. I began to hate the first d
30、ay of school each year. New students would always stare at me as I struggled to climb the school bus stairs. But I learned to smile and accept the fact that I was going to be noticed my whole life. I decided to make my uniqueness an advantage rather than a disadvantage. What I lacked in height, I ma
31、de up for in personality.Im 47 now, and the stares have not diminished as Ive grown older. People are amazed when they see me driving. I try to keep a good attitude. When people are rude, I remind myself, “Look what else I have a great family, nice friends.”Its the childrens questions that make my l
32、ife special. I enjoy answering their questions. My hope is that I will encourage them to accept their peers (a person of the same age, class, position, etc.) , whatever size and shape they come in, and treat them with respect.56. Why did the mother apologize to the author? A. Because the boy ran int
33、o the author. B. Because the boy laughed at the author. C. Because the boy said the author was fatter than him. D. Because the mother thought the boys words had hurt the author.57. When did the author realize that she was too short? A. When she grew up. B. When she was 47 years old. C. When she bega
34、n to go to school. D. When she met the boy in the supermarket.58. Which of the following word can best replace the underlined word “diminished”? A. dismissedB. increasedC. decreasedD. discriminated59. How does the author feel about peoples stares? A. Angry.B. Calm.C. Painful.D. Discouraged. BWednesd
35、ay, October 29, 2008The United States federal government had two young men in the state of Tennessee arrested on October 22 on unknown charges.In court documents published on Monday, it came to light that the men had discussed attacking an African-American school and killing 14 of them.Another crime
36、 was about planning to murder Presidential candidate Barack Obama. According to their affidavits（口供）, the suspects “final act of violence” would be when they attacked Obama while wearing white suits and top hats and driving “their vehicle as fast as they could toward Obama shooting at him from the w
37、indows.”The two suspects are Paul Schlesselman, 18, of West Helena, Arkansas and Daniel Cowart, 20, of Bells, Tennessee. According to the court papers, they met last month over the Internet through a friend. Schlesselman and Cowart are believed to share “very strong views” about White Power.Schlesse
38、lman listed “being racist” as his occupation on his MySpace page. He further wrote: “Im white. Im proud. I get angry. I like guns.”Cowart also had a MySpace page on which photos of guns were presented under a heading of “My Guns”. On his page he wrote, “Better to die quick fighting on your feet than
39、 to live forever begging on your knees.”Some have questioned the pairs ability to carry out the charged plan, but authorities have been very concerned about Obama as the first black presidential candidate from a major party.“We honestly dont know if they had the ability or the skill to carry out the
40、 kind of plan that they talked about,” said Malcolm Wiley, of the United States Secret Service in an interview with The New York Times. “But we take any threat seriously no matter how big or how small it is.”Cowart and Schlesselman are scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursday. 60. The passage
41、is mainly about _. A. Americans attitudes towards Barack Obama B. two young men planning to commit violence C. the violence in the United States D. the disadvantages of the Internet61. From the passage, we can know that the two young men_.A. shot 14 students in an African-American schoolB. came from
42、 the state of TennesseeC. were proud of Barack ObamaD. have not been sentenced yet62. Which of the following shows the right order of the events? a. The two suspects were arrested. b. The two suspects will be tried in the court. c. Cowart set up his MySpace page on the Internet. d. Malcolm Wiley was
43、 interviewed by The New York Times. A. a; b; c; dB. d; c; b; aC. c; a; d; bD. c; a; b; d63. What can we infer from the news? A. The two young men strongly believed that the president should be a white man. B. Most of the white people in the United States dont like Barack Obama. C. The two young men
44、planned to shoot President Barack Obama. D. The two young men were innocent in fact.CLINDA C. MAYNARD 11 Windrift CircleMethuen, MA978-555-4539JOB OBJECTIVESeek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.EDUCATIONRivier College, Nashua, NHBachelor of Arts in Education
45、 May, 2006Major: Elementary EducationHave successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet highly qualified testing requirements for Massachusetts and New Hampshire.TEACHING EXPERIENCENovember, 2005 January, 2006Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH Student Teacherl Developed and completed stude
46、nt-centered lessons in all subject areas for various groups of fifth grade special and regular education students.l Adapted lessons to meet students needs by reviewing their backgrounds and learning needs through IEPs.l Communicated with parents on a regular basis via newsletters, daily or weekly pr
47、ogress reports, phone calls, and email, resulting in increased parental participation at home.August, 2005 - November, 2005Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH Student Teacher l Taught reading and writing through Language Experience Approach methods. l Introduced a Writers Workshop appropr
48、iate for first grade students to help them to develop their writing skills.l Developed learning stations in reading and science, enabling students to be more independent learners.Spring, 2005Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH Designed and taught a unit on Insects and Spiders, based on New Hampsh
49、ire Standards to 23 self-contained, third and fourth grade students with disabilities.Fall, 2004Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NHTaught a class of 24 third grade students with a wide range of abilities.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEl After-School Aid, Amherst School District, Amherst, NH (2004-200
50、5)l Summer Camp advisor, YMCA, Nashua, NH (Summers, 2002 and 2003)l Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer, Nashua, NH (2002-2005)64. What kind of job does Linda want to get? A. A Big Brother/Big Sister Volunteer. B. A middle school math teacher. C. A special education advisor. D. A summer camp advisor.65
51、. Linda has worked for the following schools EXCEPT _. A. Rivier College, Nashua, NH B. Wilkins Elementary School, Amherst, NH C. Charlotte Avenue Elementary School, Nashua, NH D. Amherst Street Elementary School, Nashua, NH66. What can we know about Linda according to the passage? A. She was merely
52、 interested in developing students math abilities. B. She was not active in participating in after-school activities. C. She is permitted to teach in any high school of New York. D. She has plenty of experience in teaching.67. Which of the following is NOT included in the ways Linda used to communic
53、ate with the students parents? A. Newsletters. B. Phone calls. C. Face-to-face talks. D. Daily or weekly progress reports.DLike distance runners on a measured course, all of us will move through time in a roughly predictable pattern. In the first stage of our lives, we develop and grow, reaching tow
54、ard the top of physical vitality (energy). After we grow up, however, the body begins a process of gradually wearing out.A new awareness of physical fitness may help lengthen our years of health and vitality, yet nothing we do will work to stop the unavoidable force of aging.Most of the changes of a
55、ging take place deep inside the body. The lungs become less able to take in oxygen. Powerful muscles gradually lose their strength. The heart loses power and pumps less blood. Bones grow easier to break. Finally, we meet a stress, a stress that is greater than our physical resistance. Often, it is o
56、nly a minor accident or chance infection (a disease caused by virus), but this time, it brings life to an end. In 1932, a classic experiment nearly doubled the lifetime of rats, simply by cutting back the calories (unit for measuring the energy value of food) in their diet. The reason for the effect
57、 was then unknown.Today, at the university of California at Berkley, Dr. Paul Seagle has also greatly lengthened the normal lifetime of rats. The result was achieved through a special protein (蛋白质) limited diet, which had a great effect on the chemistry of the brain. Seagle showed that within the br
58、ain, specific chemicals control many of the signals that influence aging. By changing that chemical balance, the clock of aging can be reset.For the first time, the mystery (something that is difficult to understand or to explain) of why we age is being seriously challenged. Scientists in many field
59、s are now making striking and far-reaching discoveries.An average lifetime lasts 75 years, yet in each of us lies a potential for a longer life. If we could keep the vitality and resistance to disease that we have at age twenty, we would live for 800 years.68. What does the underlined word “it” refe
60、r to? A. Physical vitality. B. Stress.C. Aging. D.Physical resistance.69. The author believes the following EXCEPT that_.A. humans life pattern is predictableB. physical fitness cant stop the force of agingC. humans lifetime will last longer than 75 yearsD. all of the changes of aging take place dee
61、p inside the body70. How did Dr. Paul Seagle lengthen the lifetime of rats in his experiment?A. By limiting the protein in their diet.B. By cutting the calories in their dietC. By resetting their clock of agingD. By keeping their physical fitness71. What is probably the best title for the article? A
62、. Two Great ExperimentsB. The Mystery of Human LifeC. Ways to lengthen Human LifeD. The Breakthrough in the Study of AgingE Census figures (调查数据) published last Friday indicate that the number of women in management jobs rose by 95% between 1980 and 1990. Most evidence shows that women are still in
63、the lowest class of management and in the lowest-paying industries. I first noticed that girls were different from boys when I was about 4 years old. No experiences either in my personal life or in my business life have caused me to change my opinion. Throughout my adult life, however, I have had to
64、 evaluate again and again these differences between men and women and how they affect the way men and women relate to one another and to the environment in which they work. Working with women has given me deep understanding I would never have gained in any other way. Women are working at a decided d
65、isadvantage in the business world created by men to make things comfortable for men. To me, this means men often understand the rules without having to be taught or even having to think about them. It is not so easy for women. If I may fall back on typically male sports terms, women have had to lear
66、n both the game and the game plan at the same time. At least in my own observation, women in business tend to be more honest than men. A direct question to a woman often results in a direct response. This quality makes it more difficult for women to “yes” an employer. It also makes women more trustw
67、orthy than the men who often cant, or wont, give a straight answer to a question. Women are also more open than men about their feelings, their ambitions, and everyday situations in the office. This makes them easier to be hurt than men. Traditionally, women in business have been more severely judge
68、d than men. They have had to be better in a job than a man to get ahead. 72. What is this passage mainly about? A. the unfair treatment the working women suffering in business B. the differences between working men and women C. the qualities of the working men and women D. the authors pity on the wo
69、rking women73. The author mentions the “sports terms” to show that _. A. women are more diligent than men B. women are often looked down upon by men C. women are slower in learning new things than men D. men always make things comfortable for themselves74. How many good qualities of women are mentio
70、ned in the last paragraph? A. Two. B. Three.C. Four.D. Five.75. Which of the following will most probably be the first sentence of the fifth paragraph? A. For example, I have interviewed many people for the job of advertising salesperson. B. Another difference between working men and women is that m
71、en take more chances. C. Of all the differences that I have noticed, one in particular stands out. D. On the other hand, men also enjoy more rights than women. 北京市西城区抽样测试 高三英语试卷 第二卷(共35分)第四部分：书面表达(共两节，满分35分)得分第一节：情景作文(满分20分) 假如你校最近就家长应该如何对待孩子的问题进行了调查，结果如下。请根据图表1中提供的信息描述调查结果，并针对图表2的其中一个数据所反映的情况写出你的看法
72、。注意：1. 文章的开头已经给出。 2. 词数不少于60。 生词: 图表 chart表2表1（请将情景作文写在答题卡指定区域内） Recently our school has conducted a survey among the students about how parents treat their children._ 第二节：开放作文(满分15分)得分请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。In your English class, the teacher shows the picture below and asks the class to discuss itYo
73、ur classmates may have different understandingsLook at the picture carefully and tell the class how YOU understand it（请将开放作文写在答题卡指定区域内）_ 北京市西城区抽样测试高三英语试卷参考答案 第一卷 听力理解1. B 2. C 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A 12. C 13. B 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. B 19.A 20. A单项填空21. A 22. A 23. D 24.
74、 C 25. B 26. B 27. C 28 .C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. B 完形填空36. C 37. B 38. D 39. A 40. C 41. D 42. D 43. B 44. A 45. B 46. A 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. C 51. B 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B阅读理解56. D 57. C 58. C 59. B 60. B 61. D 62. C 63. A 64. B 65. A 66. D 67. C 68. B 69. D 70. A 71. D 72. A 73
75、. D 74. B 75. B 第二卷第四部分：书面表达第一节：情景作文(满分20分)Recently our school has conducted a survey among the students about how parents treat their children. According to Chart 1, three behaviors from parents are considered most welcome among the students. 33.5% of the students feel happy that their parents trus
76、t them, laying a basic foundation for family communication. 31.7% are content to be in the equal position with their parents when they are talking with each other. Whats more, 22.7% feel happy to receive constant praise or encouragement from their parents.As is shown in Chart 2, 32% of the students
77、think their parents expect too much of them, especially in their studies, putting great pressure on them. While all parents love their children and want the best for them, with too much pressure, however, some children will feel they have failed if they are not accepted at a top school or university
78、.I think parents should have practical expectations for their children. This way, the children will feel more confident about themselves and really make a difference in the future. 第二节：开放作文（满分15分）One possible version In the picture, two goats are tied to each other with a rope. They both see some gr
79、ass in opposite directions, and try to pull to get their own food. They are unsuccessful, because the rope is too short to allow them to eat the food at the same time. The picture is trying to tell us that cooperation is better than conflict. Both of the goats want their food at the same time, which
80、 has formed a conflict between them. However, if they decide to cooperate and eat the grass on the left first, and then the grass on the right, they will both be able to get their food. Thus things will turn into a “win-win” situation. Therefore, remember that sometimes our goal is not that we get s
81、omething and the other gets nothing, but that all people get what they want. Cooperation will benefit everyone. 录音原文Text 1W: This is the third time youve been late this week. Youll have to do better than that, or we might find it necessary to let you go.M: It wont happen again. I promise.Text 2W: It
82、s nearly 10 oclock. Lets listen to the weather forecast.M: Heres the weather forecast. Fog is spreading from the east, and itll affect all areas by midnight. Itll be heavy in some places.Text 3W: Did you watch the game last night?M: I wouldnt have missed it for anything. You know Im a fan.Text 4M: W
83、heres Joan? She said she would be here at 3, and now its 3:30. She must have missed the train.W: I think so. I hope she doesnt miss the next one; otherwise shell be late for the opening address at the conference.Text 5M: This has been the worst flood in the past 20 years. It has caused much damage a
84、nd destruction.W: Look at the prices of fruits and vegetables. No wonder they are so expensive.Text 6W: Im looking for an apartment.M: An apartment? Why?W: Im trying to find a place near the office.M: Where are you living now?W: 20 miles south of the city. Its a long trip to work every day.M: Apartm
85、ents in the city are expensive, you know.W: Yes, but I have to find one because Im going to need more time in the city. Ill be attending a night course in business at Chicago University.Text 7W: Good morning, sir! Can I help you?M: Yes, good morning! Id like to buy a copy of todays Evening Post.W: Y
86、es, here it is.M: Thank you. How much is it?W: Evening Post. Its one dollar.M: OK! And Im also looking for the New Yorker. Do you have that?W: Yes, certainly, sir! Here it is. The latest issue.M: How much is that?W: Thats two dollars fifty cents.M: OK! Ill take both of them.Text 8W: Im sorry you did
87、nt win, Don.M: So am I. What a disappointment!W: Come on, cheer up!M: No, I feel terrible. And our classmatesW: But you tried your best, didnt you?M: Yes, I did.W: You wont give up trying, will you?M: No, I wont. Ill do better next time.W: Ill help you. We can practice together.M: That would be grea
88、t.W: Then dont look so sad.M: Ill try to cheer up.W: Youll get over it.M: I know, thank you.W: Come on, Ill buy you a coffee.M: OK, lets go.Text 9M: Yes, madam. Can I help you?W: I hope so. Id like to ask for information about flights from Beijing to London.M: Do you want to fly direct, or do you wa
89、nt to stop over somewhere on the way?W: Oh, no, I want to go direct. As fast and as cheaply as possible.M: In that case, you have a choice of two airlines. CAAC flies once a week. It costs about 2,000 pounds for a return ticket and half of that for a single fare.W: What is the other airline?M: Briti
90、sh Airways. It flies twice. It costs about 1,200 pounds for one way and 1,800 for a return.W: How long does that take?M: About 13 hours.W: How many meals are served on board?M: Three. Text 10W: I had a great interview with Admissions at MIT.M: Really? What did they say? Will you get into the school?
91、W: Well, they didnt say anything for sure. But I figure that with my grades and with my personality, Ill have no problem. What about you? How was your interview with Michigan?M: The interview was fine.W: Its a great college.M: Yes, it is. My father would like me to go there. He and my grandpa both w
92、ent there.W: Good medical school, too.M: Indeed. But Id like to get my own way.W: What do you want to study?M: Ive been thinking. I want to study journalism to be a reporter-a newspaperman.W: You do a pretty good job on the high school paper.M: And Ive been thinking about it a lot lately.W: Have you
93、 discussed it with your parents?M: No, but I have to.Text 11Ill still be working, but things will be different. With any luck, Ill be earning more money, but the most important thing will be the job itself and how interesting it is. I mean, I hope Ill be able to choose the kind of job I do and who I
94、 work for. Of course, Id like to have more money and more power than I have now, but I dont think thats the only thing in life. What I really want is to be more independent than I am now and to have more control over my own life. Perhaps open a small restaurant, or write a book or something like tha
95、t. Im not really sure if Ill ever have children or even if I want to be married. It all depends. Of course, if I meet the right person, anything could happen! But I wont feel that my life is empty and meaningless if Im still living alone in ten years or even twenty years from now. Not at all! My mother is always saying, “Theres nothing like a good relationship!” But Im not so sure. Theres nothing worse than a really bad one, either!w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m