1、潍坊一中2015-2016学年度英语模块测试题注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷（非选择题）两部分。 2. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名，准考证号填写在本试卷相应的位置。 3. 全部答案在答题卡上完成，搭载本试卷上无效。第卷第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读
2、一遍。1. What will the woman probably do?A. Lend her book to the man.B. Visit the man this weekend.C. Help the man write an essay.2. Who did the man see yesterday?A. The womans boyfriend.B. Tonys mum.C. Jane and Tony.3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At a restaurant.B. At a cinema.C
3、. At a shop.4. What are the speakers discussing?A. Whether to buy a gift.B. Where to buy a gift.C. What gift to buy.5. What does the man do now?A. A teacher.B. A shop assistant.C. An officer.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。每段对话后有几个小题，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。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后
4、，各个小题给出5秒作答时间。每段对话读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the man think of the film?A. Frightening. B. Enjoyable. C. Funny.7. Which animal was the film about?A. Penguins. B. Bears. C. Sharks.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is Sarah doing?A. Playing computer games.B. Cleaning up her room.C. Doing her homework.9. What
5、 needs repairing? A. The computer. B. The lamp. C. The heater.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What do we know about the Royal Bank and the Northern Bank? A. They offer free Internet. B. They are on the Market Street. C. They are not far from the Center.11. Where is the Royal Bank? A. Across from a hotel. B. Ne
6、xt to a theater. C. Opposite a post office.12. What should the man do at first to go to the Northern Bank from the Center? A. Go straight. B. Turn right. C. Turn left.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How did Lilia feel about the news of her playing Little Red Riding Hood? A. Nervous. B. Frightened. C. Surprised
7、.14. How did Lilia prepare to play her character? A. She often played it in a park. B. She watched the original of the film. C. She spent much time reading the story.15. What was Lilias favorite part of filming this movie? A. Working with many famous people. B. Thinking of the audiences likes and di
8、slikes.C. Spending lots of time at Shakespeare in the Park.16. What might Lilia be? A. An old woman. B. A middle-aged woman. C. A young girl.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What is the Old Oak going to do? A. Try to attract young people. B. Introduce music at lunchtimes. C. Stop serving food.18. What does the
9、 speaker say about the bands who play the Old Oak? A. They can practice in the pub before the performance. B. They have to be booked three weeks before. C. They will play for free.19. What did the band Living World do last month? A. They moved to other pubs. B. They got a new member. C. They wrote a
10、 new song.20. What happened during the bands performance? A. Somebody was injured. B. They stopped playing for a while. C. Something was wrong with some equipment.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AAmericans use many expressions with the word
11、dog. People in the United States love their dogs and treat them well. They take their dogs for walks, let them play outside and give them good food and medical care. However, dogs without owners to care for them lead a different kind of life. The Z-X-X-Kexpression, to lead a dogs life, describes a p
12、erson who has an unhappy life. Some people say we live in a dog-eat-dog world. That means many people are competing for the same things, like good jobs. They say that to be successful, a person has to work like a dog. This means they have to work very, very hard. Such hard work can make people dog-t
13、ired. And, the situation would be even worse if they became sick as a dog. Still, people say every dog has its day. This means that every person enjoys a successful period during his or her life. To be successful, people often have to learn new skills. Yet, some people say that you can never teach a
14、n old dog new tricks. They believe that older people do not like to learn new things and will not change the way they do things. Some people are compared to dogs in bad ways. People who are unkind or uncaring can be described as meaner than a junkyard dog. Junkyard dogs live in places where people t
15、hrow away things they do not want. But mean dogs are often used to guard this property. They bark or attack people who try to enter the property. However, sometimes a person who appears to be mean and threatening is really not so bad. We say his bark is worse than his bite. Dog expressions also are
16、used to describe the weather. The dog days of summer are the hottest days of the year. A rainstorm may cool the weather. But we do not want it to rain too hard. We do not want it to rain cats and dogs. 21. What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Dogs in our daily lives B. Expressions with dogs C. T
17、he role dogs take in America D. Attitude of the American citizens to dogs22. What does “dog-tired” describe in the passage? A. Describe a very successful person. B. Describe the dogs are very tired after a long walk. C. Describe a rainy and cloudy weather. D. Describe the heavy degree of exhaustion
18、of people after long time work.23. How are people compared to dogs in bad ways? A. By mean dogs and junkyard dogs. B. By lazy dogs and bad dogs. C. By sick dogs and tired dogs. D. None of them is right.24. What can we learn from the text? AEveryone can be successful if he learns from the old. BIt mi
19、ght be difficult for the young to learn new skills. CJunkyard dogs are careful in money arrangement. DFierce persons arent so awful as their appearance sometimes.BMany of us are used to hearing stories of people being pickpocketed in busy places. But most of us are aware of the dangers, so we are sa
20、fe at least, we think we are.According to a BBC report, a growing number of thieves are trying to “hack (侵入) our minds weaknesses” to get their hands on our possessions.“In fact, the key requirement for a successful pickpocket isnt having quick fingers,” said the report. By using psychology, some pi
21、ckpockets are taking advantage of the loopholes(漏洞) in our brains.Our lack of ability to multitask is one of the most important loopholes used by pickpockets, the report explains. While this can often be a good trait(特点), allowing us to focus on the most important details in our surroundings, “a goo
22、d trickster can use it against you, ” said neuroscientist Auzana Martinez-Conde. “Its all about directing peoples attention toward something else,” said James Brown, who studies the tricks of pickpocketing. Confidence, the power of suggestion, and certain hand movements such as moving your hands in
23、an arc (弧形) are all said to be things that fool us.Groups of pickpockets use a common trick designed to create a scene and confuse victims.The first gang member, a “blocker”, walks in front of the victim and suddenly bumps into them. A second member of the gang then bumps into both of them from behi
24、nd and stages an argument with the “blocker”. In the confusion, both men steal what they can and pass it to a third thief who quickly runs off with the stolen goods.Some thieves go even further to exploit our psychology by hanging out near signs reading “beware of pickpockets”. Since this is one of
25、the last places people expect to be robbed, many check where their valuables are, giving away their location to thieves.But according to Brown, as long as we dont daydream in public, we shouldnt be worried.“A street thief will avoid like the plague(瘟疫)” people who are demonstrating（展现）a very open aw
26、areness of their environment,” he said.25According to the BBC report, the main strategy of a successful pickpocket is_.A. to distract victims B. to give themselves multiple tasks to do C. to focus on the most important details D. to use swift hand movements 26When groups of pickpockets use their com
27、mon trick, _.A. it is the third thiefs task to steal what they can from the victim B. the victim usually doesnt dare to argue with them C. the victim usually gets confused and lets down his or her guard D. two members bump into the victim from different directions at the same time27Why do some thiev
28、es hang out near signs saying things like “beware of pickpocketers”?A. They think it is more thrilling to steal in those areas. B. Normally there are no police officers around. C. They dont know common peoples psychology.D. They have a better chance of locating peoples valuables there.28According to
29、 James Brown, which of the following types of person is more likely to be pickpocketed?A. People who look weak. B. People who are walking slowly. C. People who are absent-minded. D. People who are alert to their surroundings. CWhether its joining a school club, going to a friends birthday party, or
30、travelling by train, we can meet new people anywhere and anytime in our lives. However, many of us feel awkward when meeting people for the first time, especially when we arent quite sure what to say. The situation feels cold, even icy.“Breaking the ice” is a term widely used in the English-speaking
31、 countries to describe a small talk technique that can help rescue a conversation from certain failure.So where do you even begin? Well, a good start is to accept that it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous when talking to someone for the first time. They might look grumpy or scary, but the
32、y could turn out to be the nicest person youve ever met.You might think that breaking the ice is difficult. But sometimes just a simple “hello”, followed by a three-second smile, can make all the difference.Complimenting someone on their garment or accessories(饰品) is also a great, easy way to break
33、the ice. You might say: “I love your jacket. Where did you buy it from？”Being in an uncomfortable or unpleasant situation with someone new might feel terrible, but it can actually be one of the best icebreakers. By focusing on the situation, you come together to fight the common enemy: the long bath
34、room queue, for example, or the overcrowded bus.You can make observations too. “What kind of drink is that?” “Thats a lovely name. What does it mean?” “Do you study here too?” There are opportunities all around you to ask questions that dont seem weird, as long as you have some follow-up questions i
35、n mind.If youre feeling extra bold, make a joke. Jokes can be difficult to master but if you get them right, they show the likeable, witty side of your character. “Whats your name?” “Well, people usually call me Mike, but you can call me tonight.”29. Which is the best title for the passage? A. How t
36、o develop friendship with a strangerB. Advice on breaking the ice when we communicate with a strangerC. How to become a successful public speaker D. How to start a conversation with a person30. The underlined word “grumpy” can be replaced by_. A. easily annoyed B. gentle C. low-spirited D. cheerful3
37、1. What can we learn from the passage? A. “Breaking the ice” is a small talk technique widely used in our daily communication all over the world. B. As long as you can smile at others, you will make some friends. C. Realizing that its normal to feel nervous in front of a stranger is a good start to
38、break the ice. D. Being in an uncomfortable situation with some strangers can be the best icebreakers.32. According to the passage, making a joke_. A. can be done with ease. B. leads to many new friends. C. can show your wisdom and lovely character. D. makes you enjoy your life happily.DExchange a g
39、lance with someone, and then look away. Do you realize that you have made a statement? Hold the glance for a second longer and you have made a different situation, there is a permissible time that you can hold a persons stare without being friendly, rude, or aggressive. If you are on a lift, what st
40、are-time are you permitted? To answer this question, consider what you typically do. You very likely give other passengers a quick glance to size them up and to assure them that you mean no harm. Since being close to another person signals the possibility of interaction, you need to send out a signa
41、l telling others you want to be left alone. So you cut off eye contact-what sociologist Erving Goffiman calls “a dimming(变暗) of the lights”. You look down at the floor, at the indicator(指示) lights, anywhere but into another passengers eyes. Should you break the rule against staring at a stranger on
42、a lift, you will make the other person extremely uncomfortable, and you are likely to feel a bit strange yourself.If you hold eye contact for more than 3 seconds, what are you telling another person? Much depends on the person and the situation. For instance, a man and a woman communicate interest i
43、n this manner. They stare at each other for about 3 seconds at a time, and then drop their eyes down for 3 seconds, before letting their eyes meet again. But if one man gives another man a 3-second-plus stare, he signals, “I know you”, “I am interested in you” or “You look peculiar(奇怪) and I am curi
44、ous about you”. This type of stare often produces hostile(敌意的) feelings.33. If one is looked at by a stranger for too long, he tends to feel _. A. depressed B. uneasy C. curious D. amused34. If you want to be left alone on a lift, the best thing to do is _. A. to look into another passengers eyesZ-X
45、-X-K B. to avoid eye contact with other passengers C. to signal you dont mean to do harm to anyone D. to keep a distance from other passengers35. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _. A. every glance has its significance B. staring at a person is an expression of interest C. a stare lo
46、nger than 3 seconds is unacceptable D. a glance conveys more meaning than words 第二节 （共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分）Z-X-X-K 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。5 Signs Proving That Youre A Pretty Quick LearnerAccording to a study it is discovered that fast learners (specifically language learners) have more
47、white matter and less symmetrical(对称的) brains. 36 . Sometimes what seems so sophisticated needs the simplest solution. Here is how to know if you are a pretty quick learner.1. You are not afraid to say “I dont know”Pretty quick learners accept that they do not know it all. They keep their minds open
48、 and are willing to ask questions and quiz for answers to know more. While some are reluctant and hesitant to show their ignorance on a subject, quick learners are not.2. You are able to visualize it 37 They take advantage of how to deal with it with all their senses. They visualize it by taking adv
49、antage of their mental powers to drive solutions and learning.3. 38 Quick learners know that difficult problems do not need a difficult approach. Many greatminds from Thomas Edison to Henry Ford and even Steve Jobs looked for ways to address challenges with simple solutions. They simplify and immers
50、e themselves in their goals to find the easiest and simplest way out of a hole.4. You are selective 39 Rather you take your time to broadly consider those that are worthy of yourattention and assessment. Through this you are able to go after the most promising solutionsavailable. 5. You take actionA
51、fter all is said and done, at the end of the day it is up to you to take action. If you are learning a new language you really cannot make so much progress if you do not speak the new language, whether you get it right or not. 40 A. You simplify.B. Quick learners learn by doing and taking decisive a
52、ction.C. Learning fast or being a quick learner depends on how we use our brains.D. Quick learning has productivity attached to it.E. When dealt with problems, quick learners are multidimensional (多维的). F. You do not go after all the possible explanations or solutions to a problem.G. You understand
53、that many questions have no answers.第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。We humans love to make comparisons. On the market, we 41 o find the best ones. In the classroom teachers compare their students to the 42 . And parents co
54、mpare their child to his or her peers to 43 an idea of what is “normal”.44 , comparisons of any kind come with a sting(刺痛) for everyone. When parents make it clear to anyone that their child is 45 to all other children in all ways, they put their child under 46 . Some children will obey when they ar
55、e pressured to 47 their parents need for perfection; others may 48 , trying to be just like any other kid, or, better still, to be just who they are. In other 49 , parents who compare their child to other children might end up 50 their child is somehow “deficient(有缺点的)” . And, again, they pressure t
56、heir child to be 51 enough.A most disturbing 52 of all this comparing is that it pushes children into the destructive world of competition. “In a 53 culture, a child is told that it isnt enough to be good-he or she must 54 others,” writes Alfie Kohn, a parenting expert.According to Kohn, research do
57、esnt 55 the theory that competition brings success. One after another, researchers have concluded that children dont learn better 56 education is changed into a competitive struggle. Competition prevents a childs ability 57 not only educationally but socially, too.So, 58 competition, cooperation! In
58、stead of 59 other peoples children, parents need to pay close attention to their own, learn who they are, discover their interests and talents, and teach them how to cooperate with others. They will need role models to 60 them.41. A. see B. touch C. sell D. compare42. A. mature B. new C. model D. ov
59、erseas43. A. get B. use C. share D. explain44. A. Therefore B. However C. Otherwise D. Besides45. A. harmful B. superior C. responsible D. thankful46. A. pressure B. control C. discussion D. consideration47. A. express B. prove C. satisfy D. create48. A. disappear B. wait C. resist D. rest49. A. cas
60、es B. words C. ways D. nations50. A. denying B. deciding C. predicting D. concluding51. A. honest B. good C. patient D. polite52. A. process B. consequence C. purpose D. method53. A. traditional B. scientific C. political D. competitive54. A. defeat B. accept C. recognize D. choose55. A. test B. cha
61、llenge C. support D. change56. A. since B. until C. when D. unless57. A. losing B. progressing C. showing D. reducing58. A. apart from B. because of C. as for D. instead of59. A. shouting at B. laughing at C. looking at D. striking at60 A. guide B. force C. invite D. expect第II卷第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节 满分45）第
62、二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。I always have my own ways to learn English. First, I always read the text in advance so that I can know what I must pay much attention to in class. 61._ my delight, when my teacher raises a question, I know how to answer more often. And whe
63、never I answer a question 62._ (correct), I have a strong sense of achievement.Besides, I always try to take notes in class. Important language points, grammar rules, useful 63._ (express) and key words are 64._ we want to take down. After class, I organize the notes so that I can have a better 65._
64、 (understand) of them. Of course, I will certainly read aloud the notes in the morning.To develop my interest in English, after class I 66._ (wide) read English materials. By this means I can also develop my ability of reading.67._ (chat) with my teachers and classmates is also one of my ways to lea
65、rn English. We often talk 68. _ English about different topics concerning friendship, sports, etc. Free expression in English always 69._ (give) me a sense of pride, 70._ in turn inspires me to learn English better.第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分35）第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有1
66、0处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。 Taking parts in recreation activities help us keep fit. There are various kinds of activity in our daily life, for example, listening to music,
67、 watching TV, playing chess, or going to cinema. But I think wed better to have more outdoor activities. As students, we usually sit too longer in the classroom, and as a result our eyes and brains getting tired. But its a good idea to play ball games, go swimming, do some runnings, or even go for a
68、 picnic. Our brains also need changes to make itself smart and active. In a word, exercise is good for health.第二节 书面表达（满分25分）随着通信技术的发展，手机愈来愈普及了。同学们几乎人人都有手机。上周你们班就学生是否应该带手机入学校进行了专题讨论。同学们对此各抒己见。请谈谈你的看法。要求包括以下内容：1) 赞同和不赞同的理由；2) 你个人观点。注意：1. 词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯的。参考答案及评分标准第卷（共105分）第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题
69、1.5分，满分30分）1-5 ACACB 6-10 BACBC 11-15 ABCBA 16-20 CAABC第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）21-25 BDADA 26-30 CDCBA 31-35 CCBBA 36-40 CEAFB第三部分 英语知识运用 （共两节，满分45分）第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）41-45 DCABB 46-50 ACCAD 51-55 BBDAC 56-60 CBDCA第II卷第三节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）61. To 62. correctly 63. expressions 64. w
70、hat 65. understanding66. widely 67.Chatting 68.in 69.gives 70. which第四部分 写作 （共两节 满分35）第二节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）Taking parts in recreation activities help us keep fit. There are various kinds of activity in our part helps activitiesdaily life, for example, listening to music, watching TV, playing c
71、hess, or going to cinema. But I thethink wed better to have more outdoor activities. As students, we usually sit too longer in the longclassroom, and as a result our eyes and brains getting tired. But its a good idea to play get Soball games, go swimming, do some runnings, or even go for a picnic. O
72、ur brains also runningneed changes to make itself smart and active. In a word, exercise is good for the health. themselves第三节 书面表达（满分25分）With the development of communication technology, cell-phones are becoming more and more popular. They have almost become part of our life. Last week we held a dis
73、cussion about whether cell-phones should be allowed at school. Opinions are divided. Some think it is convenient to get in touch with others in time of emergency. Besides, they can download music and surf the Internet for information. However, others argue that cell-phones are not a must in school b
74、ut a distraction if used improperly. Worse still, some even use them to cheat in exams.Personally, cell-phones are useful in our daily life. But it doesnt mean we can use them freely in school. Why not allow the students to use them at designed time and places!一评分原则1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据文章的内
75、容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后依噶档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 词数少于80或多于120的，从总分中减去2分。4. 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用次回合语法结构的数量和准确性、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、美拼写均可接受。6. 如书写较差，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。二、内容要点1. 手机入学校专题讨论；2. 赞同或不赞同的理由；3.个人观点三、各档次的给分范围和要求A.第五档(很好)：(21-25分)1.完全完成了试题规定的任务。2.覆盖所有内容要点。3.应用了较多的语法结构和词
76、汇。4.语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。5.有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6.完全达到了预期的写作目的。B.第四档(好)：(16-20分)1.完全完成了试题规定的任务。2.虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。3.应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4.语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。5.应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6.达到了预期的写作目的。C.第三档(适当)：(11-15分)1.基本完成了试题规定的任务。2.虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。3.
77、应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4.有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。5.应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。6.整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。D.第二档(较差)：(6-10分)1.未恰当完成试题规定的任务。2.漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。3.语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。4.有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。5.较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。6.信息未能清楚地传达给读者。E.第一档(差)：(1-5分)1.未完成试题规定的任务。2.明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。3.语法结构单调、
78、词汇项目有限。4.较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。5.缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。6.信息未能传达给读者。F.不得分：(0分)未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判;写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。附听力原文(Text 1)M: Can you lend me your biology book? Ill give it back to you on FridayW: Good, because Im writing my essay at the weekend.(Text 2)M: Do you remember my friend Jane?W
79、: Yes, she had a boyfriend called Tony. I remember Tonys mum worked in the local supermarket.M: Thats right. Well, theyre married now. I saw them both at the cinema last night.(Text 3)M: We dont have any reservations. Is it still possible for us to get a table for two?W: Youre lucky. A party of two
80、just call off their reservations. We can seat you in about 15 minutes.(Text 4)M: Its Sarahs birthday on Sunday. Id love to buy her a phone, but I dont have much money.W: Well, what about that handbag she was looking at in the shop?M: Actually, Im getting her some CDs. She bought the handbag herself
81、yesterday.(Text 5)W: Hello Mark! Hows the new job in the computer office?M: Well, actually I left about a month ago. I decided I wanted to teach English, so Ive got a job in a clothes shop for the moment, and Im going to start a course next September.(Text 6)W: Did you see the new film last night?M:
82、 Yeah, I really enjoyed it. It was much better than the one about sharks. I learned a lot too. I didnt know there werent polar bears in that part of the world. And I didnt realize it was the male penguins that sat on the eggs for months in icy winds while the females went off to find food. (Text 7)M
83、: I dont know how you can sit and do your homework in here, Sarahits so cold! Why havent you switched your heater on?W: Oh, dad fixed it yesterday, so it should be OK now. Itll soon warm up the room. Anyway, I didnt notice. I was too busy working on my notebook computer.M: Well, Ive come to borrow y
84、our lamp. I still havent got one and my rooms really dark.Z-X-X-KW: Well, that one wont help you. I knocked it over. It needs repairing.(Text 8)M: Jane, can you tell me how to get to some of the banks within walking distance if we start from the Commercial Centre?W: Sure. For the Royal Bank you need
85、 to turn left when you leave the Centre, go along Market Street, past the Post Office, and turn left up Bridge Street, past the Shaw Theatre. Then you take the first right. The Royal is just a bit further along on the right, directly opposite the Park Hotel.M: OK, Ive got that. What about the Northe
86、rn Bank?W: For that one you can turn right as you come out of the Center, and go along Market Street. Youll see an Internet caf on the other side. There you turn right, and carry on up as far as the next crossroads, where you take a left. Youll see the bank from there. Its the third building on the
87、right.(Text 9)M: Today with us is Lilia Crawford, who stars as Little Red Riding Hood in Into the Woods. Lilia, how did it feel to be asked to play Little Red Riding Hood?W: I felt like the happiest person in the world. It was so shocking. I didnt believe it at first.M: You had started in Annie on B
88、roadway but this was your first film. How was it to work on a film set instead of on stage?W: In Annie, a lot of my performance was based on the audience.M: How did you prepare to play your character?W: Its such a classic timeless story. I fell in love with this story when I saw it being performed a
89、t Shakespeare in the Park. I watched the original on DVD.M: What was your favorite part of filming this movie?W: I think working with so many big names. This was my first big movie and for everyone else theyve been doing for years.M: Why should our readers go see this film?W: Different people at dif
90、ferent ages can understand it in different ways. People of my age can understand it because theyre growing up and becoming adults.(Text 10)M: The Old Oak in Cambridge Road is famous in the area for its excellent food and great family atmosphere especially at Sunday lunchtimes, but now the pub has co
91、me up with a great new idea. Dont worry, Sunday lunchtimes wont end, but now the pub has decided to take an interest in music too. Theyve come up with a great idea to encourage local bands and attract young people and on Saturday 29th July, they held what they hope will be the first of many live mus
92、ic nights. The idea is to give local bands a great place to perform. Unlike in some places, the bands at the Old Oak are paid. They are also offered free practice time and space in the pub three weeks before they are booked to play. Saturday show had local rock band Living World. The band, who have
93、been playing together for about a year now, were joined last month by Sally Mallet. She was the singer of The Squares, an all-girl band also local to the area. On Saturday, there was a great atmosphere in the pub with everyone really enjoying the music. The band was very lively and exciting to watch
94、 and they played some excellent sounds. Happy World was the most popular song, and the band managed to carry on playing even when part of their equipment exploded on stage! Nobody was hurt and things soon got back to normal. And now the band has fans who hadnt heard of them before! Bands interested in playing at the Old Oak, please contact Mike at the Old Oak for more details.