1、江苏省南通市2021届高三英语上学期期中学情检测试题选择题部分 （共85分）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秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the man most probably doing?A. Having a job interview.B. Applying for a college.C. Visiting sick kids.2. What are
2、 the speakers mainly talking about?A. A musical instrument.B. A volleyball player.C. A familiar person.3. How much is the mountain bike now?A. $200.B. $40.C. $160.4. What does the man probably do?A. A visitor.B. A singer.C. A writer.5. What does the woman mean?A. Jason is likely to be the winner.B.
3、She doesnt agree with the man.C. Jason will fall on the ball.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。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. How is the woman feeling?A. Good.B. Angry.C. Sad.7. What is the “something te
4、rrible”?A. Her ball got lost.B. Her car was damaged.C. Her dog got killed.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Why does the woman want to change the meeting time?A. She has a problem with her report.B. She has another meeting too close to it.C. She has to move to a new house.9. What is the new meeting time?A. 11:00 a
5、m.B. 9:00 am.C. 1:00 pm.10. What is the woman going to do at the meeting?A. Give a report.B. Chair the meeting.C. Share an agenda.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How did the boy do in his economics exam?A. He failed it.B. He passed it.C. He missed it.12. What does the woman think of the boy?A. He should have r
6、elaxed more.B. He didnt work hard enough.C. He already tried his best.13. What do we know about the family?A. Not rich.B. Unkind.C. Unhealthy.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题14. What is the mans plan for the weekend?A. To go dirtboarding.B. To go snowboarding.C. To climb mountains.15. What is the woman going to Par
7、is for?A. Learning art.B. Taking photos.C. Sightseeing.16. How long will the woman stay in Paris?A. Four days.B. One weekend.C. One week.17. What is the womans big interest?A. Photography.B. Sports.C. Art.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. Who will hold a birthday party?A. Jack.B. Betty.C. Lucy.19. Where is the
8、party held?A. In a country hotel.B. At a swimming club.C. At Lucys home.20. What is the relationship between Betty and Lucy?A. Workmates.B. Cousins.C. Friends.第二部分 阅读（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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。AThe Moth Poetry PrizeABOUT THE PRIZEThe Moth Poetry Pr
9、ize is an annual contest from Irish magazine. It is one of the biggest prizes in the world for a single unpublished poem of any length with the theme of peace. The prize is open to anyone over 16 as long as the poem is previously unpublished, and each year it attracts thousands of entries from new a
10、nd established poets from over 50 countries worldwide.The shortlist will be announced in June 2019 and the four shortlisted poems will feature in the summer issue of The Moth. The winners will be invited to a special prize-giving event at Poetry Ireland in Dublin in the summer of 2019.THE JUDGEThe p
11、oet and novelist Jacob Polley will judge this years Moth Poetry Prize. Jacob is the author of four poetry collections published by Picador, the latest of which, Jackself, won the T. S. Eliot Prize. He is also the winner of a Geoffrey Faber Memorial Prize, and his novel Talk of the Tovun won a Somers
12、et Maugham Award. He teaches at the University of Newcastle.HOW TO ENTERThe entry fee is 15 euros per poem, and you can enter as many poems as you like. You can enter online or send your poem(s) along with a cheque or postal order made payable to “The Moth Magazine Ltd.” with an entry form or a cove
13、r letter with your name and contact details and the title of poem(s) attached to: The Moth, Ardan Grange, Milltown, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland.Please remember to read the rules of the competition before you enter.Call 00 353 (0)87 2657251 or email enquiries for more details.21. What information a
14、bout the contest can we learn?A. Its closing date.B. Its organizer.C. The award to winners.D. Its evaluation criteria.22. What is the requirement of the contest?A. One person can only submit one entry.B. The participants must be Irish citizens.C. Only teenagers of 16 are allowed to take part.D. The
15、entries should be focused on peace.23. What will the winners get?A. An award of 15 euros.B. A poetry collection by Picador.C. An invitation to Dublin.D. A chance to interview Jacob Polley.BOfficer Michael Rivers, a policeman who was snapped (抓拍) and the image shared on Facebook, as he sat sharing hi
16、s lunch with a homeless woman at the side of the road in North Carolina, in the USA, is praised. According to Chris Barnes, his wife Cassie took the photo while she was on her lunch break. She saw the pair sharing a pizza and soft drink while they were having a friendly chat. Mr. Barnes uploaded the
17、 image with the notes: “Cassie was out on her lunch break and observed the officer enjoying lunch with a homeless person.”Officer Rivers recalled seeing the woman earlier that day. He told Yahoo news: “I was leaving the parking lot of Walmart and she was standing by the stop sign. Her shirt read, Ho
18、meless the fastest way of becoming a nobody. I hated that she felt that way.” He added: “I always try to talk to the homeless just to see how they got into their situation. You know, because it can happen to any one of us, at any given moment.”After he drove away, he circled back to ask if the woman
19、 was hungry and if she wanted food. The officer said she was honored by his offer. He bought them both pizza and Mountain Dew and when the pair sat down to eat, he learned of her family struggles and told her: “Hey, you still got stuff to live for, you still got your life ahead of you. Its never too
20、 late.”Officer Rivers, who does recruiting (征兵) for the Goldsboro PD, hopes to send a message of sympathy for others. He added: “When the younger or newer guys come in, I let them know, Hey, treating the community like human beings is the most important thing in the world.” “So, if we as police offi
21、cers show that love and sympathy to everybody, no matter their age, financial background or race, the world would be a better place.”24. Why did Chris Barnes share the photo on Facebook?A. Because it was taken by his wife. B. Because the officer was his friend.C. Because the officer was handsome. D.
22、 Because he was impressed by the officers action.25. Why did the officer come back for the homeless woman? A. Because she asked him for food. B. Because her situation was serious.C. Because he wanted to become an internet celebrity.D. Because he wanted to make a difference to her. 26. What does the
23、officer want to pass on to his new colleagues?A. Policemen should be sympathetic and caring.B. Anyone can become homeless at any given moment.C. Policemen should become heroes.D. People should learn to draw others attention.27. What does the text mainly talk about?A. How to become a good model for p
24、olicemen.B. How the policemen help the homeless.C. A lucky homeless woman who caught public attention.D. A policeman seen sharing lunch with a homeless woman. CWhen you really love a book, or have just scored a new one that youre dying to read, it can be exciting to pick up a smooth, shiny hardcover
25、 copy that creaks (发出吱嘎声) a little bit when you open it. But those hardcover books can be heavy, and new ones arent cheap, either. Sometimes, youd just rather have a portable paperback but if its a new book youre after, you might have to wait a full year or so to get it in paperback form. Why are bo
26、oks released as hardcovers first?Not so long ago, hardcover books were the only type of books. Before the appearance of mass production, print runs were limited, and books were hard-bound and expensive. Around the 1930s, that changed with the production of mass-produced paperback books, which consis
27、ted with a huge surge in reading as a leisure activity around World War II. Paperback books were more affordable and cheaper to produce, which still holds true today.Despite the seeming advantages of paperbacks, there are several reasons why the hardcover has persisted. Because of its history, it co
28、nveys a bit more legitimacy (正统性) in the book world than the paperback does. “The hardback is a mark of quality.it shows booksellers and reviewers that this is a book worth paying attention to,” Philip Jones, editor at the Bookseller, explains to The Guardian.But the major reason why books come out
29、as hardcovers is that people buy them, despite their higher cost. The New York Times compares it to movies being released in theaters several months before they arrive on DVD. “Just as film fans like to see films on the big screen, collectors enjoy the hardbacks superior quality,” according to The T
30、imes. And because theyre profitable, publishers can gain more from hardcovers, which “will often sell at twice the price of their paperback edition but do not cost twice as much to produce,” Jones explains.28. What can we learn about hardcover books from the first paragraph?A. They are heavy but not
31、 expensive.B. They appeal to real book-lovers.C. They take a long time to come out.D. They are not preferred by book-lovers.29. What does the underlined word “surge” in paragraph 2 mean?A. Increase.B. Success.C. Difference.D. Drop.30. Why are hardback books still printed today?A. They are brilliantl
32、y edited.B. They convey correct information.C. They are worth collecting.D. They sell better than paperbacks.31. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce hardcover books.B. To present a new social finding.C. To encourage people to read books.D. To explain a confusing problem. DIn 1926
33、, US automaker Henry Ford shortened its employees workweek from six eight-hour days to five, with no pay cuts. Its something workers and labor unions had been calling for. Ford wasnt responding to worker demands; he was being a businessman. He expected increased productivity and knew workers with mo
34、re time and money would buy and use the products they were making. It was a way of encouraging consumerism and productivity to increase profits, and it succeeded.Since standardization of the 40-hour workweek in the mid-20th century, everything has changed but the hours. If anything, many people are
35、working even longer hours, especially in North America. This has a severe influence on human health and well-being, as well as the environment. Until the Second World War, it was common for one person in a family, usually the oldest male, to work full-time. Now, women make up 42 percent of the world
36、s full-time workforce. Technology has made a lot of work unnecessary, with computers and robots doing many tasks previously performed by humans.Well into the 21st century, we continue to work the same long hours as 20th century laborers, using up ever more of Earths supply to produce more goods that
37、 we must keep working to buy, use and replace in a seemingly endless cycle of hard work and consumption. Its time to pause and consider better ways to live like shifting from fossil-fueled lifestyles with which our consumer-based workweeks are connected.The UK think tank, New Economics Foundation, a
38、rgues that a standard 21-hour workweek would address a number of interconnected problems: “overwork, unemployment, over-consumption, high carbon emissions, low well-being, and the lack of time to live sustainably, to care for each other, and simply to enjoy life”.Economic systems that require consta
39、nt growth on a finite (有限的) planet dont make sense. Its time for a change in our economic thinking.32. Why did Ford decide to shorten the workweek?A. To make more profits.B. To cut workers pay.C. To respond to worker demands.D. To meet labor unions requirements.33. What change in the workforce happe
40、ned after World War ?A. The number of laborers decreased.B. More women worked full-time.C. Technology enabled people to work shorter hours.D. It was unnecessary for a familys oldest male to work.34. What can we infer from the third paragraph?A. Longer working hours means better consumption ability.B
41、. The 21st century sees the longest working hours in history.C. Pausing our way of living can change the present workweek.D. The cycle of hard work and consumption should be changed.35. New Economics Foundation thinks a 21-hour workweek will _.A. increase unemploymentB. encourage people to enjoy lif
42、eC. cause various problemsD. challenge the economic growth第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）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, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。How to Make a Good Impression on Your TeacherMaking a good first impression on your teacher is an important part of having a good school year. You dont have to be smar
43、t to get a teacher to appreciate you.Introduce yourself at the first opportunity. Talk to them for a minute or so if you want to. This shows that you arent afraid to socialize and that you have confidence. Most teachers like students who have confidence and share the same hobbies with them. 36 Do wh
44、at you are expected to, especially for the first few weeks of school. Always raise your hand before speaking. Dont hesitate to ask questions if you dont understand anything. 37 This implies that you want to learn and that you strive to do well in school. Just make sure you dont ask questions too oft
45、en. 38 Teachers love cheerful students. So keep a positive attitude. Besides, participating shows that you understand what your teacher is talking about. It will seem like that you are prepared and listening in class.Listen carefully and study hard. Know when to pay attention. Having to ask the teac
46、her to repeat themselves can be embarrassing. 39 If you do, youll score highly in your first test. Maintaining your grades throughout the whole year (or semester) is a must.Turn in assignments on time. As children grow older, homework as well as the amount of time engaged in homework increases in im
47、portance. 40 Late homework can result in punishments and your teacher wont be happy either.A. That means no complaining, being angry or displaying unhappiness.B. Your teacher will be more than happy to help you.C. Work hard in preparation for tests.D. Try to find something you both have in common.E.
48、 Homework is an effective way to provide additional instruction.F. Remember to keep a positive attitude.G. Smile and participate in some activities.第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。15 years ago, when I was playing basketball in one of Australias pr
49、emier basketball leagues, I remember a sports psychologist we had for the season. As young professional athletes with high egos (自我价值感), the team were not quite convinced the techniques of psychology would 41 performance, especially when it didnt 42 using the physical strength and endurance needed t
50、o tough out (熬过) the weeks of training and games. I, 43 , was interested.We were trained in a visualization (想像) technique used before games. It involved moving ourselves into a meditative (冥想的) state and taking ourselves on a journey into the 44 to recreate the experience of a game, From 45 home, g
51、etting to the stadium, being in the change room, walking out onto the 46 and then finally visualizing how we would play and see ourselves 47 . The most important part of the 48 was to bring to life the vivid details of each stage, while also focusing on the 49 that came with it. We were trained to 5
52、0 fear, doubt and learned to go beyond them, so that by the time we got onto the court, we were grounded, 51 and ready to play.What I learnt most from this technique was that winning games was important but how we 52 to play was even more vital. And 53 visualization was a powerful way to see through
53、 to the 54 , there were absolutely no 55 in the hard work of getting there.41. A. monitorB. maintainC. measureD. improve 42. A. involveB. mindC. appreciateD. admit43. A. in additionB. on the other handC. as a resultD. in other words44. A. wildB. homeC. futureD. history45. A. findingB. movingC. leavi
54、ngD. missing46. A. streetB. courtC. platformD. stage47. A. learningB. talkingC. waitingD. winning 48. A. subjectB. matchC. teamD. technique49. A. feelingsB. decisionsC. questionsD. lessons50. A. drive awayB. face up toC. bring backD. forget about 51. A. cheerfulB. patientC. confidentD. eager52. A. a
55、ppearB. aimC. continueD. promise53. A. unlessB. ifC. asD. while54. A. goalB. solutionC. truthD. background55. A. toolsB. shortcutsC. examplesD. downsides非选择题部分 （共65分）第四部分 语言知识运用（共两节 满分25分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）根据句意，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。56. The Romany resist _ (make) permanent
56、homes, and choose not to become citizens of the countries they move to. 57. What has caused great confusion is _ the scientist made it without anyone elses help.58. By the end of the 1980s, Sinclair _ (tire) of his various business, and was throwing himself into British Mensa, a club for clever peop
57、le.59. The Romany also develop their own language, _ which there are now approximately sixty varieties. 60. When _ (expose) to danger and conflict, men tend to increase blood pressure, feeling nervous or anxious.61. President Xi mentioned that the China-Us trade is not a win-lose game, but one _ bot
58、h can become winners.62. Things like transportation, irrigation, electricity, telephones and schools provide a framework for new jobs _ (create), allowing people to help themselves so that they no longer need to depend on others.63. The dormitories are very large and equipped with showers, _ two to
59、four students sharing a room.64. _ developing countries need to do is to stop poverty by fighting the causes of it.65. Students in their final year of high school should give serious thought to which course to study, trying to choose _ that suits them and their interests best.66. No agreement _ (rea
60、ch), the representatives of multinational corporations wanted another round of talk.67. _ fierce the competition is, there is a good chance that our team will win as long as we have made full preparations.68. Chance favors only the prepared mind. That is telling us to be prepared until the opportuni
61、ty presents _.69. Nowhere have I seen _ more beautiful valley. There are small rivers, flowers and trees everywhere.70. My washing machine _ (repair) this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand.第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）根据括号内的中文提示或首字母填入恰当的单词，并将答案写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。Nowadays, with the rapid development of
62、 our society, the environment we live in is severely damaged. The (71) u_(普遍) acknowledged belief that the development of economy is a top priority is being challenged. People are increasingly (72) _(意识) of the significance of protecting the environment in that nothing can (73) _ (弥补) for the damage
63、d environment.Making (74) a_ for the fact that environmental pollution is becoming more and more serious, Wed better take immediate measures to solve it. On the one hand, we are supposed to make some (75)a_ to the way in which our economy is developed. On the other hand, in order to solve this (76)
64、t_ problem, (77) _ (合作) is also necessary. Only when the enterprises and the governments make a joint effort will we be able to make progress.Actually, we have no (78) o_ but to develop our economy in an environmentally-friendly way. I firmly believe that as long as we dont (79) s_ from the responsi
65、bility everyone of us should take, developing without polluting the environment is no longer (80) _ (理论上) possible.第五部分 写作（共两节 满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）假定你是李华。上周日你校邀请本市志愿援助武汉抗击新冠病毒的刘医生，为全校师生做了一场演讲，大家深受感动和鼓舞。请你就本次活动给校园英语报写一篇报道。内容包括：1. 活动时间和地点；2. 活动内容；3. 活动的意义。注意：词数80左右。新冠病毒Covid-19答 案 写 在 答 题 纸 上 第二节 读后
66、续写（满分25分）阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。On Friday evening, Emmett and I went to a movie as scheduled. After purchasing the tickets and drinks, we entered the cinema with delight beforehand, waiting for the beginning of the movie.When I got up in the middle of the movie, Emmett whispered, “Carter, whe
67、re are you going?” “I forgot to call my mom to tell her what time to pick us up.” I whispered back, leaving my jacket on the seat.I squeezed past the people in my row, trying not to step on any feet while still watching the screen. I didnt want to miss a thing. Balfour, the good guy in the movie, wa
68、s trapped in an underground cave.When I came back, Balfours flashlight almost went out. An enormous snake was moving toward him, twisting its body. Balfour struggled to loosen the chains around his hands and feet to reach his magic cape (斗篷). With the cape around him, he could completely disappear.I
69、 crawled (匍匐前进) back across eight people (I counted on the way out), never taking my eyes off the screen. I sat down in my seat slowly, then picked up my drink, and swallowed it quickly. But suddenly my brain said, “Thats not coke. Thats lemonade.” I looked down at the cup, just as the girl next to
70、me shouted, “He drank my lemonade!”“Shhhh!” the people around us said, making quiet complaints.“Wheres Emmett?” I asked, as if the girl had hidden him under her seat.“Carter, down here,” Emmett answered in a low voice. He was two rows ahead of me. I was in the wrong row! Everyone was turning around
71、to look at me.“Here,” I said, handing the girl her drink.“Eww,” she said. “You have had a drink of it, so you owe me a lemonade.”“Shhhh!” everyone said again.“OK, OK,” I said, starting my crawl across eight sets of feet again. Everybody were complaining as I inched out.“Dont come back,” the boy on t
72、he end said.注意：1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。Paragraph 1:But the problem was that I had to come back to bring this girl a new lemonade. 答 案 写 在 答 题 纸 上Paragraph 2:I thought about crawling out of this row and back into Emmetts row, but I couldnt. 答 案 写 在 答 题 纸 上南通市20202021学年度第一学期期中学情检测高三
73、英语 参 考 答 案第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1-5 ACCBA 6-10 CCBBA 11-15 ABAAC 16-20 ACBCB第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)21-25 BDCDD26-30 ADBAC31-35 DABDB 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）36-40 DBGCE第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）41-45 DABCC 46-50 BDDAB 51-55 CADAB第四部分 基础知识运用（共两节，满分25分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）56. making 57
74、. How 58. had tired 59. of 60. exposed 61. where 62. to be created63. with 64. what 65. one 66. reached 67. However 68. itself 69. a 70. is being repaired第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）71. universally 72. conscious 73. compensate74. allowance(s)75. adjustments76. tough 77. cooperation78. option79. shrink 80.
75、 theoretically第五部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）Last Sunday, our school held a meaningful activity at our school lecture hall. Mr. Liu, a doctor from our local hospital who volunteered to Wuhan this spring to fight against Covid-19, was invited to deliver a speech for us. All the teachers and studen
76、ts were deeply moved and inspired by his heroic deeds. At the end of his speech, we showed our respect for Mr. Liu with applause. We learned a lot from him and many students said that they wanted to be a doctor in the future.第二节 读后续写（满分25分）Paragraph 1But the problem was that I had to come back to br
77、ing this girl a new lemonade. I bought a lemonade, took a deep breath, and went back. This time, I bent low, looking at every person on the end of each row. When I saw the same boy, I moved through fast to get back to that girl. Unfortunately, I stepped on a boys feet and banged my knee. After apolo
78、gizing to him, I quickly fell into the seat next to the girl and handed her the lemonade. Everyone around us all turned to stare at me again with some complaints.Paragraph 2I thought about crawling out of this row and back into Emmetts row, but I couldnt. Maybe I would just stay there until the movi
79、e ended. Thanking me for the lemonade, the girl talked about the plots I missed. I whispered back, “Thanks.” When the lights of the cinema came on, I grabbed my jacket on the seat and hurried out. Emmett caught up with me, Do you know that girl? “No.” I answered. “Then why do you have her jacket?” I
80、 looked down and found a bright pink jacket. “Here I go again,” I said with embarrassment, spotting the girl in the crowd.分值说明：选择题部分85分1. 听力1-20题，1.5分1题，共30分；2. 阅读理解21-35题，2分1题，共30分；3. 阅读“七选五”36-40题，2分1题，共10分；4. 完形填空41-55题，1分1题，共15分。非选择题部分共65分1. 语法填空56-70题，1分1题，共15分；2. 短文填空71-80题，1分1题，共10分；3. 应用文写作，
81、15分；4. 读后续写，25分。听 力 材 料Text 1W: Did you have any working experience during college?M: Yes, I did some part-time jobs such as tourist guide and salesman. Besides, I worked as a volunteer to visit sick kids in the hospital to cheer them up.Text 2M: I didnt expect Jenny to play the violin so well.W: Ac
82、tually, she used to be a top player at college.M: Really? I can hardly believe it.Text 3W: I saw an advertisement in the newspaper about a mountain bike you have on special offer.M: Yes, this one. Its our regular $ 200 mountain bike on sale today for $ 160. So its $ 40 cheaper now.W: Great. Ill take
83、 it.Text 4W: Hey. Im a visitor from China, I love your music. Its the best Ive ever heard. Will you please spare a little bit of time for me?M: Sure. Thank you for saying that. Actually, those songs were sung for the first time today. I wrote them in the past two months.Text 5M: I suppose Jason will
84、 be the winner. He has so many friends supporting him.W: And he himself is very diligent. Considering all these, I think he has the ball at his feet.Text 6M: Hi, Megan. How are you?W: Not feeling too good, actually.M: Oh? Whys that?W: Well, something terrible happened this morning. (voice trembling)
85、M: What? Sorry, take your time, and tell me when youre ready.W: Well, I was playing with my dog Bonzo in the garden with a ball, and the ball flew into the road, and.M: Yes?W: And Bonzo jumped after it and he got hit by a car.M: Oh, no! And is he.?W: Yes. We took him to the animal hospital immediate
86、ly, but there was nothing they could do.M: Oh, poor Bonzo. And poor you. I know how much he meant to you.Text 7W: Hi, Kevin. Do you have a minute to talk about the meeting next Tuesday?M: Sure. We said 11, didnt we?W: Yeah, we did. But I have a bit of a problem with the time. Would it be possible to
87、 move it?M: Oh, I see. We could put it off to the afternoon, to 1 p.m., for example. Or bring it forward to earlier in the morning. What would suit you?W: Could we make it 9 oclock? That would really help me. I have another important meeting in the central office at 12.M: No problem. Its important y
88、oure there.W: Thanks a lot, Kevin.M: Do you need help with any preparation? Did you get the agenda I sent out?W: Yes, I did. And no, thats all fine, thanks. My report is ready and Im looking forward to presenting it.M: Great.Text 8M: Mom?W: Yes?M: You know that economics exam I had last week?W: The
89、one you didnt review?M: I did review it. I was working on it all weekend. Dont you remember?W: Oh, yes, I remember. Apart from going out until four in the morning, you mean?M: Well, I have to relax a little. Anyway, I didnt pass it.W: You failed it! But wasnt that an important one?M: Yeah, Im really
90、 sorry.W: Im really sorry too. What does that mean?M: Well, Ill probably have to retake the whole course.W: Oh, Ryan! Its a really expensive course. Im not sure we can afford for you to take it again.Things are difficult enough as it is.M: I know. Mom. Im sorry. Ill talk to the teacher again and see
91、 if I can retake it.Text 9W: So, have you got any plans for the weekend?M: Yeah, me and my friends are going to this activity centre in the mountains.W: Oh, yeah?M: You can do all kinds of things. Its a new centre; it sounds great. Were going to go dirt boarding.W: Whats that?M: Its like skateboardi
92、ng or snowboarding. You have a board to stand on and wheels. Theyre pretty strong because you go down rough mountain tracks on them.W: Phew. It sounds far too difficult to me. Anyway, Im going away this weekend too.M: I was going to ask. So where are you going?W: Paris! Im so excited!M: Paris, wow!W
93、: Yeah, itll be brilliant! Were going to do some sightseeing, like go up the Eiffel Tower and take a boat along the River Seine and see the old parts of the city. It looks so beautiful in the photos. And then there are all the art galleries. You know how much I like art. I cant wait to go round the
94、Louvre and see all those famous paintings.M: Youve got a lot planned for one weekend.W: Oh, were going for four days, actually.Text 10M: You have two new messages. Message number one, received today at 3:45 p.m.W: Hi Jack, its me, Betty. Hows it going? I guess youre at work and you dont youre your p
95、hone on, right? First of all, thank you, THANK YOU for the birthday card and message. I received it this morning. Thats so nice of you. Im organizing a little party for my birthday. Its nothing very bigonly a few of my best and closest friends. That means you too! Were going to have it at my cousin Lucys house. She lives in the countryside in a nice big house with a swimming pool. Id love to see you there. Its going to be this Friday. I11send you the instructions on how to get there later, OK? Anyway, have fun at work. Dont work too hard, OK? Talk soon.