1、江苏省如东中学2015-2016高三英语自主学习材料12第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分20分)第一节 (共5小题；每小题1分，满分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 woman probably going to do next?A. Go over the list. B. Do some shopping. C. Go for an outing.2. Which is true about Bus N
2、o. 3?A. It runs every 15 minutes.B. It is already 20 minutes late.C. It may arrive very soon. 3. What is the woman doing? A. Complaining. B. Apologizing. C. Consulting.4. What does the man mean?A. He will go with the woman.B. He wont go with the woman.C. He has to think about it.5. Where does this d
3、ialogue probably take place?A. At the barbers. B. At the dentists. C. At the bakers. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从每题所给的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至第7题。6. Why did the woman fail to buy a sweater?A. Because of t
4、he size. B. Because of the color. C. Because of the service. 7. What will the salesman do next?A. Have a sweater made specially for the woman.B. Advise the woman to try her luck in another shop. C. Persuade the woman to buy a sweater in another color.听第7段材料，回答第8至第10题。8. What is the probable relation
5、ship between the two speakers?A. Friends. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates.9. What is the man trying to do?A. Learn about public schools.B. Fund a private school.C. Apply for an ideal school. 10. What does the quality of a school depend on?A. How much it is funded.B. How it is managed.C. Whether it is p
6、ublic or private. 听第8段材料，回答第11至第13题。 11. How does the man find a mountain village?A. Big. B. Lively. C. Wonderful.12. What opinion does the woman share with the man?A. They should stay in a quiet place. B. There is fresh air in a mountain village.C. Its nice to walk along a hill in a mountain villag
7、e.13. What can we learn about the speakers ideas of where to travel?A. They disagree with each other.B. They share the same opinion. C. They are not sure about it. 听第9段材料，回答第14至第16题。14. How did the girl feel after the test?A. Disappointed. B. Annoyed. C. Stressed. 15. What is the boy trying to do?A.
8、 Invite the girl out and have a chat with her. B. Comfort the girl and help her feel relaxed.C. Advise the girl on how to prepare for a test. 16. What does the boy actually suggest the girl do?A. Spend as much time as possible at home.B. Take part in various social events.C. Join him in meeting diff
9、erent people.听第10段材料，回答第17至第20题。17. Why is ice climbing difficult?A. Climbers can find no place to put their feet. B. The ice in one place changes constantly. C. Climbers cant change their plans in time. 18. How many things are mentioned for safty?A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. 19. What is the use of an
10、 ice ax?A. Making small openings in the ice. B. Stopping climbers from falling. C. Breaking big hard stones. 20. How can boots save climbers lives?A. There is something special on them.B. They can keep climbers feet warm. C. They ensure enough room for climbers.第二部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分35分)第一节 单项填空 (共15小
11、题；每小题1分，满分15分)请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的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。21. This crop does not do well in soils _ the one for which it has been specially developed. A. outside B. other than C. beyond D. rather than22. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang signed a State Council decree on Friday, which announced a revisi
12、on of regulations that _ several restrictions on the operation of foreign banks in China. That is to say, Chinas banking industry will further accelerate the pace of opening-up to the world.A. remove B. impose C. resist D. approve23. It is graceful grief and sweet sadness to think of you, but in my
13、heart, there is a kind of soft warmth that cant be _ with any choice of words.A. advocated B. conveyed C. analyzed D. concluded24.I kept this picture _ I can see it every day as it reminds me of my university days. A. in which B. where C. when D. whether25. Should you have any difficulty in completi
14、ng this project, _ me at this number.A. ringingB. ring C. to ring D. rang 26. The reason for deadly polluted air in some areas these days is that some factories dont _ the rules to protect the environment. A. appreciate B. regard C. honor D. respect 27. Australian billionaire Clive Palmer announced
15、plans for the building of his cruise ship Titanic II, its first voyage _for 2016.A. to scheduleB. schedulingC. scheduled D. being scheduled28. Not only have the exchange students personal skills strengthened, _ have the social skills that theyve gained from living abroad. A. but also B. so C. but so
16、 D. but29. Pleasure in ones heart and a smile on his/her lips is a sign _ the person has a pretty good grasp of life. A. thatB. whereC. whichD. what30. Time can never _ from us Chinese the sadness and heartache caused by World War II.A. turn away B. give away C. wipe away D. put away31. “President X
17、i Jinpings report,” a smile on his face, he continued, “_ to several hot topics, discusses how to increase peasants income.” A. referring B. refersC. having referredD. referred32. - Why did you eat your words, Billy? - Sorry, dear. But I really forgot where I was _ to meet you. A. demandedB. imagine
18、dC. supposedD. guessed33. The falling of the new building _ its soft base. A. resulted inB. suffered fromC. led toD. lay in34. -How long _ in our school? -For just the weekend. I am due for a forum in Hainan next Monday morning. A. are you staying B. have you stayed C. did you stay D. do you stay35.
19、 -Hows your experiment going, Tom? -_. Im half finished with it. A. So far so good B. Its right. C. It all depends D. Forget it第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分)请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的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。“Scotty!” Mr. Brown, my Year 11 English teacher, called me by my nickname (绰号) across the clas
20、sroom. His eyes were bright and a secret 36 was half hidden behind the beard. Once he finished joking over my unbearable 37 , I realized he was going to read my story aloud to the class. I turned red, feeling at once both embarrassed and 38 . I had my very 39 reading audience! Though my classmates w
21、ere a passive audience, it didnt weaken my feeling of being 40 .After that, I came to 41 those Year 11 English classes. Throughout school I had always studied hard and achieved well in my school subjects. But creative 42 was a passion, and it was not an assignment, but a way of understanding the wor
22、ld and of 43 my thoughts and feelings about events and attitudes.Mr. Brown was the first to 44 me for my writing so openly. My scores were always 19/20 or 20/20. My stories were often read out to the class. He even 45 one with the respected Head of English teachers, which was the most 46 part that i
23、s impressed on my memory. But 47 that, he offered a belief in me that no other teacher had. My school 48 often stated, Candice is a quiet achiever. I thought it was meant as a(n) 49 for being hard-working. I was someone that no one really 50 before, but Mr. Brown managed to 51 all that by bringing m
24、e to the attention of the world. Though it was the relatively 52 world of school, it put the seed of belief in myself that some day I could be an 53 person rather than the person who faded into the background. I 54 touch with my teacher long ago, as we do when we move away from the school system and
25、 enter life. I wish I could tell him now how much he 55 me. 36. A. trick B. fearC. surprise D. smile 37. A. sadnessB. shynessC. weaknessD. kindness38. A. ashamedB. calmC. thrilledD. depressed39. A. unfriendlyB. devotedC. smallD. first 40. A. specialB. intelligentC. famousD. diligent 41. A. loveB. ha
26、teC. attendD. miss42. A. thinkingB. readingC. writingD. speaking 43. A. organizingB. collectingC. expressingD. hiding44. A. trainB. recommendC. criticizeD. acknowledge 45. A. comparedB. sharedC. composed D. exchanged 46. A. interesting B. shockingC. challenging D. exciting 47. A. more thanB. other t
27、hanC. instead of D. in spite of48. A. days B. efforts C. booksD. reports49. A. praiseB. urge C. reason D. competition50. A. believedB. noticedC. supportedD. respected51. A. forgetB. compensateC. changeD. prove52. A. developedB. limitedC. preservedD. disturbed53. A. important B. educatedC. honestD. o
28、ptimistic54. A. soughtB. regainedC. lost D. ignored55. A. owedB. influencedC. satisfiedD. attracted第三部分 阅读理解 (共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的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。AThe argument over a Philadelphia school district accused of secretly spying on pupils through laptop cameras became fier
29、cer today after it acknowledged obtaining more than 56,000 images of its students, many of them in their homes.When the scandal (丑闻) first broke, it was believed that only a few pictures had been taken of one pupil, Blake Robbins. But court papers released this week showed that thousands of images w
30、ere taken of Robbins and other students.Robbins and his parents have filed an action against the school district. Court papers from the Robbinss lawyers said that at first it was thought that the laptops technology had produced a few images but they found more than 400 of Robbins, including images “
31、showing him partially undressed and sleeping”.Robbins said he did not know why the spying device was activated (激活) as his laptop had not been reported stolen or missing. Other students whose pictures were taken said their laptops had not been reported stolen or missing either.An administrator at th
32、e school, one of the few with authority to track the laptops, remained silent, refusing to answer questions.The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that 38,500 of the images came from six laptops that had been reported missing from the Harriton gym in September 2008. These apparently helped the police ca
33、tch a suspect. Another set of images were from cameras in laptops which employees responsible for tracking failed or forgot to turn off.The court papers, filed by Robbins lawyers, said that the technology was activated between 20 October and 4 November last year, with most of the 400 shots of him wh
34、ile he was in his home, and included his family. “There were additional webcam pictures and screen shots taken of Blake Robbins which, up to now, have not been recovered because the evidence was deleted by the IT department,” the court papers say.One of Robbins lawyers is trying to obtain access to
35、the administrators home computer to confirm whether she downloaded any of the pictures. The court papers indicate she may be a voyeur (窥隐私者) though it has not been proved. 56. We can learn from the passage that _.A. Robbins parents remained calm over the scandal B. Robbins had his laptop stolen befo
36、re the scandalC. the laptops technology produced some imagesD. the private rights of the students were offended57. What did The Philadelphia Inquirer say about the case? A. The police had found some evidence. B. Most of the laptops in Harriton gym were missing. C. Employees in charge of tracking del
37、iberately left the laptops on. D. There was obviously more than one suspect related to the case. 58. According to the court papers, the administrator _.A. may have spied her students on purposeB. may have broken into Robbins houseC. has downloaded many students pictures D. has removed evidence from
38、computers59. What does the passage mainly talk about?A. Modern technology has negative effects on our lives. B. Students in Philadelphia are accustomed to being spied on secretly.C. A Philadelphia school is charged with spying students through laptop cameras.D. The American government should take me
39、asures to improve teachers qualities. BWhy 2012 was the best year everIt may not feel like it, but 2012 has been the greatest year in the history of the world. Never has there been less hunger, less disease or more prosperity (繁荣). The West remains in the economic depression, but most developing cou
40、ntries are charging ahead, and people are being lifted out of poverty at the fastest rate ever recorded. The number of deaths caused by war and natural disasters is also mercifully low. We are living in a golden age.Take global poverty as an example. In 1990, the UN announced Millennium Development
41、Goals, the first of which was to halve the number of people in extreme poverty by 2015. It turned out this year that the target was met in 2008.The doom-mongers (末世论者) will tell you that we cannot maintain worldwide economic growth without ruining our environment. But while the rich worlds economies
42、 grew by 6 per cent over the last seven years, fossil fuel (矿物燃料) consumption in those countries fell by 4 per cent. This remarkable achievement has nothing to do with green taxes or wind-farms. It is down to consumer demand for more efficient cars. Advances in medicine and technology mean that peop
43、le across the world are living longer. The average life span in Africa reached 55 this year. Ten years ago, it was 50. The number of people dying from Aids has been in decline for the last eight years. Deaths from malaria have fallen by a fifth in half a decade.War has historically been humans bigge
44、st killer. But in most of the world today, a generation is growing up that knows little of it. The Peace Research Institute in Oslo says there have been fewer war deaths in the last decade than any time in the last century. Fifty years ago, the world was breathing a sigh of relief after the Cuban mi
45、ssile crisis. Young couples would discuss whether it was responsible to have children when the future seemed so dark. But now, its worth remembering that, in spite of all our problems, the forces of peace, progress and prosperity are prevailing (占优势).60. What has caused the decrease in the fossil fu
46、el consumption?A. People have to pay heavier taxes on fossil fuel.B. There are more and more renewable resources now.C. There is a sharp decline in the number of cars.D. People are purchasing more energy-saving cars. 61. Which of the following statements is TRUE? A. People dont suffer from malaria a
47、ny more. B. There were many more war deaths in the last century. C. The young generation shows little interest in war. D. The number of Aids-affected people is declining. 62. Which one does NOT help prove that 2012 was the best year ever? A. Fewer natural disasters occurred. B. Global poverty reliev
48、ed. C. Cuban missile crisis ended. D. Technology and medicine advanced.63. The author tries to inform people that _. A. 2012 witnessed more advances in developed countries B. 2012 brought us less starvation and more prosperity C. 2012 saw economic growth as well as environmental destruction D. 2012
49、provided us with a peaceful world free from conflicts CSAS Institute 2012 rank: 1 (2011 rank: 2)Headquarters: Cary, N.C., USA Software company SAS climbed to the top of the global list this year, edging up from the No. 2 spot it held last year. So what makes this company so great to work for? Well,
50、for one thing, its leaders are certainly accessible. CEO Jim Goodnight hosts monthly “Conversations Over Coffee,” unscripted breakfast meetings that are open to all employees. These conversations are so popular that other division heads have begun to hold similar events for their employees. Google 2
51、012 rank: 2 (2011 rank: 4)Headquarters: Mountain View, Calif., USA Google moved up by two spots in this years ranking of global workplaces. The highly desirable tech receives 61 times as many applicants as they have existing jobs, and for good reason. Google seems to be all about coaching. The compa
52、nys “CareerGuru” program makes 43 of its senior leaders available for one-on-one, confidential career coaching sessions with other Googlers. Engineering employees at all levels can also get advice from “EngAdvisors”, senior engineers at Google who can discuss any number of issues, like work-life bal
53、ance, conflict resolution, and performance reviews. NetApp 2012 rank: 3 (2011 rank: 3)Headquarters: Sunnyvale, Calif., USA All new employees at data storage provider NetApp participate in the TOAST (“Training On All Special Things”) orientation program, which introduces new arrivals to NetApps senio
54、r management. The meetings are held every month and are always led by the executive team. Microsoft 2012 rank: 4 (2011 rank: 1)Headquarters: Redmond, Wash., USA As part of Microsofts commitment to promoting women in technology, the company established its DigiGirlz program in 2000. Microsoft hosts a
55、 series of DigiGirlz Day events where female high school students meet Microsoft employees and learn about careers in technology. In 2011, some 36 Microsoft locations across the world hosted more than 2,000 girls. Microsoft also holds DigiGirlz High Tech Camps, multi-day programs where participants
56、get hands-on experience with technology during workshops and meet with tech executives. 64. What helped make SAS climb to the top of the list in 2012?A. Accessible leaders. B. Popular divisions.C. Qualified employees. D. Quality software.65. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?A. Micros
57、oft employed over 2,000 girl workers in 2011.B. New engineering Googlers could get advice from senior Googlers.C. All NetApp employees had to attend a special training.D. All leaders in SAS had the same conversations with their employees.66. These American companies are ranked according to _.A. the
58、training program each company establishes B. the wealth each company possesses nowC. the level of technology each of the company reachesD. the number of people willing to work for the company D Now came great news! It came from a neighboring state, where the familys only surviving relative lived. It
59、 was Sallys relative a distant relative by the name of Tilbury Foster, seventy and single. Tilbury now wrote to Sally, saying he should shortly die, and should leave him thirty thousand dollars, cash; not for love, but because money had given him most of his troubles, and he wished to place it where
60、 there was good hope that it would continue its evil work. The bequest would be found in his will, and would be officially handed over provided that Sally should be able to prove to the executors (遗嘱执行人). As soon as Aleck had partially recovered from the strong emotions created by the letter, she se
61、nt someone to the relatives home and subscribed for the local paper. For the rest of the day Sally made confusion with his books, and Aleck could not keep her mind on her affairs, not even take up a flower-pot or book or a stick of wood without forgetting what she had intended to do with it. For bot
62、h were dreaming.“Thirty thousand dollars!”All day long Aleck was absorbed in planning how to invest it, Sally in planning how to spend it.There was no romance-reading that night. The children took themselves away early, for their parents were silent, disturbed, and strangely unentertaining. Two penc
63、ils had been busy during that hour note-making; in the way of plans. It was Sally who broke the stillness at last. He said, with excitement, “Ah, itll be grand, Aleck! Out of the first thousand well have a horse and a buggy for summer, and a cutter and a skin lap-robe for winter.” Aleck responded wi
64、th decision and calmness. “You can spend a part of it. But the whole of the capital must be put right to work. “Why, yes. Yes, of course. Have you got it invested yet?” “No, theres no hurry about that; I must look around first, and think, er, Ive turned it over twice; once in oil and once in wheat.”
65、 “Why, Aleck, its splendid! What does it amount to?” “I think well, to be on the safe side, about a hundred and eighty thousand clear, though it will probably be more.” “My! Isnt it wonderful? Good heaven! Luck has come our way at last, Aleck!” Then they went up to bed, but they left the candle burn
66、ing in the sitting room. They did not remember until they were undressed; then Sally was for letting it burn; he said they could afford it, if it was a thousand. But Aleck went down and put it out. A good job, too; for on her way back she hit on a scheme that would turn the hundred and eighty thousa
67、nd into half a million before it had had time to get cold. 67. Why would Tilbury like to give all his money to Sally?A. Because Sally was Tilburys only relative alive. B. Because Tilbury loved Sally and his family deeply. C. Because Tilbury wanted his money to continue its function.D. Because Sally
68、and his wife are good at investing. 68. The underlined word “bequest” in Paragraph1 probably means _.A. a gift of personal property B. a proof of a persons identityC. a method of getting money D. a reason for giving money69. What do we know about Sally and his wife after receiving the letter?A. They
69、 were in deep sorrow and stayed up all night. B. They cared little about the bequest and lived their life as usual. C. They paid a visit to Tilbury to confirm the truth of the letter. D. They had a big ambition to invest the money and make huge profits. 70. Which of the following is the best title f
70、or the passage?A. Thrilling News B. Sallys Distant RelativeC. The $30,000 Bequest D. A Smart Investment第卷 (两部分 共35分)第四部分 任务型阅读 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。The basics of infrastructure designIt is rightly pointed out various intellectuals
71、 that the lifestyle of today is vastly different from that of the earlier times especially in terms of its pace. Lifestyle of today is remarkably fast paced and so in order to catch up with such a pace of life, the adoption of smart and time saving methods is of real significance. Well, the highways
72、 have certainly contributed in this direction and have made our lives a lot easier. Thanks to the modern flyovers and expressways, a single route can be accessed by twice the number of vehicles at the same time.These facilities and supplies have made our lives double free but it needs to be realized
73、 that designing and constructing it is a very complex and a long process. You have to hold fast to the various rules of designing, government standards and most importantly, their safety and usability for the people. In the end it is a joint effort of a number of skilled engineers, scientists and st
74、atisticians. The material that is used in the construction is finalized after it undergoes certain tests for evaluating their qualities like hardness, roughness, thickness and all that is required. Some of the points you have to take care of while laying an infrastructure design are as follows:The b
75、asic layout (布局) of the road At this level of planning, various civil engineers have meetings to figure out the basic requirements of the road like thickness of the asphalt (沥青), the size of lanes, distance to be covered, degree of curves and much more. These fundamental points help them decide the
76、further line of action. The prior steps Before any work is stated over the basic plan layout, there are various preparations to be made like placing road signs, the removal of trees that may prove to be dangerous in the event of a storm or other natural causes, the positioning of fire hydrants (消防栓)
77、 based on special designs to be useful when required, etc.Inclusion of safety barriers The safety barriers are placed on almost all roads and highways that are made over or near to rivers and cliffs. These barriers keep the vehicles from moving into the traffic in instances of accidents. These shoul
78、d also be designed in advance of placing them on a road and the design should be such that it makes minimum impact upon the people sitting in the car. These include supplies like side rails and light poles.Asphalt pavement marking It is the process of using a reflective material to indicate various
79、important points on the road like lanes, turns, passing areas, two way and one way roads.Though the smooth and wide highways constructed in big cities seem to be very attractive for the drivers, the ease of use is also the cause of accidents. Cars rushing at extremely high speeds and insecure change
80、 of lanes are a common sight on the highways. With the help of novel infrastructure design engineers, we can make the best possible use of highways. If these are designed properly and sign boards are placed at the required points, a number of road accidents can be avoided.The basics of infrastructur
81、e designReason for construction of infrastructureInfrastructure must (71)_ the demands of todays fast-paced lifestyle.Challenges of design and (72)_Various rules, standards, safety and usability should be taken into careful consideration.Skilled engineers, scientists and statisticians have to work h
82、ard (73)_.Materials must be (74)_ to ensure their qualities.Points to followVarious engineers meetto make sure about fundamental(75)_of the road. Things like (76)_ trees that are potentially dangerous must be done before construction.Safety barriers should be carefully (77)_ before being placed to p
83、revent accidents.Material that can (78)_ light should be used to marks on the pavement.Possible problems and solutionsSmooth and wide highways may (79)_accidents. Highways should be designed properly and sign boards (80)_ at the required points.第五部分： 书面表达（满分25分）阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。 A peacoc
84、k was very unhappy with his ugly voice, and he spent most of his days complaining about it. “It is true that you cannot sing,” said the fox, “but look how beautiful you are!”“Oh, but what good is all this beauty,” cried the bird, “with such an unpleasant voice!”“Listen,” said the fox, “each one owns
85、 something good. You have such beauty; the nightingale has his song; and the owl has his eyes. Even if you had a sweet voice, you would still complain about another thing. Why cant you just be happy about what you have already got?”【写作内容】1以约30个词概括短文的主要内容。2以约120个词就“停止抱怨并珍惜自己所拥有的”这一主题发表你的看法,内容包括: （1）你
86、或你身边的人的类似事例； （2）谈谈你对该主题的看法。【写作要求】1作文中可以使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容，但不得直接引用原文中的句子； 2文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。【评分标准】 概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，语篇连贯。高三英语自主学习材料12听力：15 BCAAB 610 BAACB 1115 CCACB 1620 BBBAA单选：21-25BBBBB 26-30DCCAC 31-35 ACDAA完型：3640 DBCDA 4145 ACCDB 4650 DADAB 5155 CBACB阅读5660 DAACD 6165 BCBAB 6670 DCADC71
87、. meet / satisfy 72. construction73. together 74. tested 75. requirements76. removing 77. designed 78. reflect 79. cause 80. PlacedOne possible version:This story is about a peacock who complained a lot about his ugly voice while actually he looked very beautiful. A fox advised him to be content wit
88、h what he was blessed with.The peacock reminds me of my friend Mike, who is always upset. He complains his parents are too busy to stay at home with him. He complains he is too short to play basketball well. But he never realizes how much his parents love him, and how beautifully he can play the vio
89、lin, which makes him the envy of his classmates.Many people around me focus on what they want instead of what they have. As a result of their endless desires, they are often dissatisfied. In my opinion, we should stay positive and value what we have instead of complaining too much. If we remain grat
90、eful for what we already have and what we can fulfill, we may live a happier life. 听力材料：Text 1W: Paul, could you go over the shopping list and see if theres anything else you need?M: Yes, Darling. Well, its included everything.Text 2M: Excuse me. Ive been waiting here for 15 minutes. Do you know how
91、 often does No. 3 run?W: Oh, it runs every 20 minutes. It should be here any minute now. Text 3W: Do you think you could keep the noise down? M: Im sorry. Am I keeping you awake? W: Yes. And another thing, would you mind not making long distance calls? Text 4M: I go hiking in summer and in winter I
92、ski. W: Do you mind if I come along sometime?W: No, not at all.Text 5 M: How long have you been in pain?W: It started to hurt when I was eating dinner.M: Open your mouth, pleaseMm, its quite serious. Im afraid well have to pull the tooth out.Text 6M: Is anybody waiting on you?W: No. Im trying to fin
93、d a green sweater in extra large.M: We have your size, but not in that color. W: Can you order one for me? M: Certainly. Just give me your name and address.Text 7M: Im trying to decide what school to apply for.W: Are you thinking about a public school or a private one?M: Im not sure. Whats the diffe
94、rence between them?W: Public schools are usually state funded, while private schools usually get their funding elsewhere.M: Which is better?W: One isnt necessarily better than the other. It depends a lot on the school administration and the teachers.M: I hear you have to wear uniforms at private sch
95、ools.W: Yeah, sometimes.Text 8W: Why do you want to spend your summer days in a mountain village?M: I think a mountain village is splendid!W: I dont think so. Its too small.M: But it has fresh air, and it is nicer than a big town.W: I think a big town is more lively.M: Still, I like the small mounta
96、in village. The big town is noisy. How pleasant it is when walking along the hill!W: Well, alright, I agree with you about that, but I still prefer a big town.Text 9M: Hello! How are you today? W: Hi. Im feeling very nervous. I just had a test and Im not sure how well or how badly I did. M: Its no u
97、se worrying about it now. Youve done the test and you cant change any of your answers. W: Thats true. I really should go home and prepare for the next test, but Im feeling tired. M: Lets go and get a coffee together. That will help you to refresh yourself! W: OK. I feel like sitting down and having
98、a chat. How have you been recently? M: Oh, you know me. Im always happy! If I think Im getting into a bad mood, I call some friends and have a chat.W: Thats a good idea. I usually just sit at home alone and get increasingly upset. M: I hate spending too much time at home. I get bored of it really qu
99、ickly. Im always excited about going out to parties or clubs or some other places and meeting people. W: Perhaps Im being too shy. I should go out more too and not spend time worrying about tests!Text 10Ice climbing is similar to mountain climbing. However, instead of being on hard stone, ice climbe
100、rs move up, down, and even across walls of cold ice.One difficult thing about ice climbing is that the ice in one place can change from day to day. It can even change from hour to hour. The best way to go up a wall of ice in the morning may not be the best way to come down again later. Ice climbers
101、have to learn how to see differences in the ice. They must also be able to change their plans accordingly. Some things are very important to help keep ice climbers safer when they climb. First of all, they need special boots to keep their feet warm. These boots also help stop them from falling when
102、they put their feet down on the ice. Secondly, ice climbers need an ice ax. They can use this ax to make small openings in the ice. They can then carefully place their feet in the openings. The third important thing they need is a rope system. Climbers often only use one rope, but sometimes they use
103、 two. Now lets take a look at something special that all ice climbers put on their boots crampons. Crampons hold climbers feet securely as they place them on the ice. The crampons actually go into the ice and give the climber a secure place to step. People say that crampons are responsible for saving many climbers lives because they stop them from falling.