1、绝密启用前邯郸市2021届高三第三次模拟考试英 语注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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
2、中选出最佳选项。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。例：How much is the shirt? A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15. 答案是C。1. Which kind of TV program is the mans favorite? A. Nature. B. Sports. C. News.2. Why does the woman sound urgent?A. She has an accident.B. She has to call an ambulance.C. She had her cellpho
3、ne stolen.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. Learning to ride.B. Buying seatbelts. C. Paying attention to safety.4. How does the man feel about Lila? A. Lovely.B. Scared.C. Excited.5. Who does the laptop belong to?A. Tom.B. Alice.C. Jack.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
4、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、7题。6. Where are the speakers? A. On the bus. B. In the shop. C. On the Great Wall.7. How long will the trip take?A. Around 12 minutes. B. About 40 minutes. C. 10 minutes or so.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. Whats the proba
5、ble relationship between the speakers? A. Waitress and customer.B. Husband and wife.C. Friends.9. What did the man first eat? A. Fried chicken.B. French fries.C. Ice cream.10. What does the man think of the French fries? A. Hot. B. Tasty.C. Popular.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. When does the man plan to chec
6、k out? A. In seven days.B. In two days.C. In eight days.12. What kind of room does the man choose? A. A room with a double bed. B. A room with twin beds. C. A room with a bar.13. Where is the restaurant? A. On the top floor.B. On the eighth floor.C. On the second floor.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. Where is
7、the Royal Hotel? A. Opposite the post office. B. Near the first crossing. C. At the first traffic light.15. What does the man think of uphill walk? A. Its demanding.B. Its interesting. C. Its easy.16. How will the woman probably go to the Royal Hotel? A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By taxi.听第10段材料，回答第17至
8、20题。17. What was the earliest form of the blues?A. Folk songs.B. Work songs.C. Holiday songs.18. What does the name blues come from?A. Happiness and harvest.B. Anger and sadness.C. Loneliness and sorrow.19. What can we know about Bessie Smith?A. She made 150 recordings in her life.B. She disliked gi
9、ving live performances.C. She died at the age of 43.20. What caused Bessies death?A. A car accident.B. A gunshot wound.C. A serious illness.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5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。AThe Department for International Trade (DIT) is a UK Government department working
10、with businesses based in the United Kingdom to ensure their success in international markets. Here are some events to be held by DIT.l International Business Festival Future TransportWhat could new technology in travel mean for business? Hear the latest from the Governments centres for autonomous ve
11、hicles and listen to the successful cases. The event will also predict near-future developments in transport and make a surprisingly strong business argument for more traditional ways of getting from A to B.LOCATION: National Exhibition Center, West Midlands B401NT, United KingdomPRICING: 80 pounds
12、for a festival pass and 40 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.TEL: 0121-7804141l International E-Commerce WorkshopThis workshop will enable you to develop your digital skills, raise your global brand presence, and allow you to test new markets with mi
13、nimal investment. You will learn how to develop a strategy in online routes to market, identify multi-channel and B2B online opportunities.LOCATION: East Midlands Business Ltd, Unit 5 Merus Court, United KingdomPRICING: FreeTEL: 0658-1714889l International Business Festival Urbanisation (城市化) & Citi
14、esExamine the considerable leadership and governance challenges that must be overcome if cities are to fulfil their potential as engines for growth. Find opportunities in a changing world and meet future partners, buyers, investors and develop relationships.LOCATION: Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Kin
15、gs Dock, L3 4BX, United KingdomPRICING: 105 pounds for a festival pass and 50 pounds for a day pass. FEST11 provides a 20 percent discount until the end of April.TEL: 0289-6032899Please call at 0789-1056888 if you are having any problems registering for the site.21. Which number should you call if y
16、ou have some questions about future transport event?A. 0658-1714889.B. 0789-1056888.C. 0121-7804141. D. 0289-6032899.22. Where should the participants go to join in the International E-Commerce Workshop?A. Exhibition Centre Liverpool.B. East Midlands Business Ltd.C. Kings Dock, L3 4BX.D. West Midlan
17、ds B401NT.23. How much will you pay at least for a day pass of the International Business Festival?A. 105 pounds.B. 21 pounds.C. 10 pounds.D. 40 pounds.BDaylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of setting the clocks forward one hour from standard time during the summer months (=lose 1 hour), and b
18、ack again in the fall (=regain 1 hour), in order to make better use of natural daylight. So “spring forward, fall back”is one of the little sayings used to remember which way to set your watch.In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act, which standardized the length of DST, which begins on the se
19、cond Sunday of March each year and ends on the first Sunday of November. In 2021, Daylight Saving starts at 2 a.m. on March 14 and it will end at 2 a.m. on November 7. In other words, sunrise and sunset will be about one hour later on March 14than the day before, meaning therewill be more light in t
20、he evening. Benjamin Franklin is often credited with first proposing daylight saving in his 1784 essay, An Economical Project. The idea wasnt seriously considered, however, until more than a century later when William Willetts, a British builder, fiercely recommended it.The current DST format was pr
21、oposed in New Zealand by entomologist (昆虫学家)George Hudson. In 1895, he recommended a two-hour time change because he wanted to have more daylight after work to go hunting for bugs in the summer.Some studies show that DST could lead to fewer road accidents and injuries by supplying more daylight duri
22、ng the hours when more people use the roads. It is also used to reduce the amount of energy needed for lighting during the evening hours. However, other studies claim thatpeoples health might sufferdue to DST changes. Nearly every state in the U.S. observes DST, according to the Department of Transp
23、ortation. However, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islandsand most of Arizona do not.24. Why is DST observed?A. To save money. B. To save time.C. To take advantage of natural daylight.D. To reduce traffic injuries.25. According to the current DST format, what will the clocks re
24、ad at 3 a.m. on June 1st 2021?A. 4 a.m. B. 3 a.m. C. 2 a.m. D. 1 a.m.26. Who proposed the current DST format?A. Benjamin Franklin. B. A British builder. C. William Willetts. D. A New Zealand entomologist.27. What is the purpose of the text?A. To show the rules of Daylight Saving Time. B. To introduc
25、e Daylight Saving Time in the USA. C. To stress the importance of Daylight Saving Time. D. To inform readers of the influence of Daylight Saving Time.CIf you were to throw, say, a banana peel out of your car while driving along the motorway, that would be a completely harmless action, due to the fac
26、t that its part of a fruit right? Actually, no. A banana peel can take up to two years to biodegrade (生物降解), and with a third of motorists admitting to littering while driving, thats a whole lot of thrown-away banana peels, or much worse. An orange peel and a cigarette butt have a similar biodegradi
27、ng term to that of a banana, but tin or aluminum cans last up to 100 years; and plastic bottles last forever, as do glass bottles, Styrofoam cups and plastic bags.Despite the fact that longer-lasting materials will serve to damage the environment and its animals for longer, we cant only measure the
28、severity of a certain type of rubbish by its lifetime. For example, despite having a fairly short biodegrading span, more than 120 tons of cigarette-related litter is thrown away in the UKevery day. Similarly, our regular littering here and there has caused the UKs rat population to increase by 60 m
29、illion. This suddenly isnt so mysterious when you consider that since the 1960s our annual littering has increased by an astonishing 500 percent.Its not a cheap habit either: UK taxpayers shelve out 500 million in order to keep our streets clean, and when you include our green spaces, that goes up t
30、o 1 billion. So, its not surprising that if caught fly-tipping you could face a 20,000 fine or even jail time and, if you disposed of something dangerous, the court could give you five years to serve.To take back our beautiful countryside and cities we need to do more than simply not leaving rubbish
31、 where it ought not to be. We need a pride makeover. We need to truly care more about the world around us. 28. Which of the following have the longest biodegrading term？ A. Cigarette butts. B. Glass bottles. C. Orange peels. D. Aluminum cans.29. What does the underlined word “severity” in Paragraph
32、2 probably mean?A. Seriousness. B. Effect. C. Variety. D. Quantity.30. How is Paragraph 3 developed?A. By providing statistics.B. By drawing comparison.C. By making a summary. D. By explaining a concept.31.Where is the text most likely from?A. A research paper. B. A medical journal.C. A science maga
33、zine. D. A financial newspaper.DBikes are the most common means of transportation in our daily life, but have you ever noticed that a mans bike is quite different from a womans bike? The traditional difference between a mans bike and a womans bike is the top tube design. A mans bike would have a top
34、 tube going straight from the top of the head tube to the top of the seat tube, while a womans bike would have a top tube that connected to the seat tube somewhere lower down. This was originally to make it possible to ride a bike while wearing a skirt without exposing any morally offending body par
35、ts while mounting the bike. A consequence of this is that traditional womens frames are weaker than mens, which is why performance-oriented bikes all look the same regardless of the gender of the rider. If youre looking for a performance-based difference, then women often have shorter upper bodies a
36、nd arms than men, so some manufacturers adapt to that by building frames with shorter top tubes. Others merely think a “cute” paint scheme (组合) on the smaller sizes of their standard frames will be called a womans bike. Do note that the difference from one person to another can easily be bigger than
37、 the differences between the mans bike and the womans bike standard. There are also a few other ways of fitting a bike to the rider. For example, handlebars can be replaced for some adjustments of riding position. While its nice to have a well-fitting bike, for an ordinary rider its not as important
38、 for a MTB (山地车) as it is for a road bike. On a MTB the rider spends more time out of the saddle (鞍). While riding a road bike the rider spends more time on the saddle, so the position has to fit better. And if its just for wandering around the block, then most riders would prefer a “womans” bike. T
39、hey will usually provide a more upright riding position, which is more comfortable for casual riding.32. What is the traditional difference between a mans bike and a womans bike?A. The design of paint.B. The design of saddle.C. The design of top tube.D. The design of handlebars. 33. Why does a woman
40、s bike have a lower-down top tube?A. To improve its safety. B. To decrease its weight.C. To make it more comfortable to ride.D. To avoid exposing some of the riders body parts.34. Why do most riders prefer a “womans” bike?A. A womans bike is much cheaper.B. A womans bike is easier to control.C. A wo
41、mans bike is more fashionable.D. A womans bike is more comfortable.35. Which can be a suitable title for the text?A. The Safer, The BetterB. How to Choose Your Own BikeC. Differences Between Mans Bikes And Womans BikesD. Lets Protect The Environment by Riding Bikes Every Day第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
42、阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。There is nothing worse than sitting for an exam and your mind going completely blank. 36 Dont worry because everything will eventually come back to you if you keep calm. Remaining calm is the most important thing at this time, because the more you panic the
43、harder it will be for you to recover. 37 The fact that your mind has gone blank indicates that you are suffering under pressure so the first step towards recovery is to stop worrying about the exam. Think of things other than the exam. Think about a joke, a TV programme or a friend. 38 When youve ca
44、lmed down you will be in a position to start getting your brain working again. The first thing to do is to read through the question again. If youve already answered some of it, you can read through your answer. 39 Then read through any other questions youve attempted. Think back to similar question
45、s youve seen during your revision. Think of the books you read and try to picture your course notes and your revision notes in your mind. 40 This can help focus your mind on the relevant parts of your revision. You will notice that the basic technique for getting unstuck is to think of your revision
46、 and not of the question you are actually trying to attempt. In effect, you are trying to get into your memory via the back door. Normally this technique effectively gets you to spark the relevant memory areas with the hope that you will suddenly come across something relevant to the current problem
47、.A. Usually you can solve the problem smoothly.B. That will get the question straight in your mind again.C. Try also to picture any model answers youve seen before.D. The first thing you should do is to relax and breathe deeply.E. Relax and take your mind somewhere for the possible answers.F. It doe
48、snt matter what it is so long as you take your mind off the current problems.G. You may be halfway through a question or you might not have even started writing.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，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。Life can take any turn at any time or movement. It is 41
49、. One truth about life is that we cant spend it alone to live the 42 .On March 16, 2020, my left leg was injured. The doctor 43 it a serious injury, and I would be 44 for three months. As a full-time social worker, I hardly had time to visit my home. However, my broken leg 45 all my work, which was
50、bad and also good, giving me an opportunity to spend time with myself and my 46 .I was 47 . How would I spend three months in bed at home? Early in my injury and before my operation, there were so many ups and downs in my confidence. So many times, negative thoughts 48 me. I felt very depressed but
51、each time I got 49 from my family and friends. I decided to change my 50 according to the situation. It was not so simple or easy. I began to practice thinking 51 in silence, read books, and talk with friends. I even planted various plants to help me heal. It was 52 to water them.Eventually, I am fu
52、lly 53 , feeling relaxed. At the time of struggle and 54 situations, we feel the need of someone who can spend time with us. Their kind 55 gives us so much strength and support. They just meet in our heart and family, and just need our love and friendship.41. A. foreseeableB. unpredictableC. managea
53、bleD. respectable42. A. timeB. journeyC. tourD. target43. A. expected B. ignoredC. declaredD. shared44. A. in bedB. at hospitalC. at schoolD. at work45. A. urgedB. improvedC. guaranteedD. stopped46. A. familyB. classC. relativesD. colleagues47. A. touchedB. upsetC. surprisedD. promised48. A. bothere
54、dB. appealedC. delightedD. embarrassed49. A. blameB. recognitionC. supportD. criticism50. A. trickB. lessonC. confidenceD. lifestyle51. A. temporarilyB. deeplyC. apparentlyD. secretly52. A. convincingB. tiringC. thrillingD. relaxing53. A. failedB. hesitatedC. recoveredD. accepted54. A. naturalB. con
55、creteC. toughD. generous55. A. presenceB. reliefC. laughterD. tolerance第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In the northeast of China, a dense forest grows in the low mountains, 56 (know) as the Xiaoxingan Mountains. People call it the hometown of the red pine tree. Its pine nuts
56、are edible and can 57 (use) to make oil. Its wood is light, soft, and delicate. However, its economic value is far less 58 its ecological value. Wild 59 (animal) such as black bears and squirrels like to store 60 (they) pine nuts in different places as they prepare 61 the winter. But they have poor
57、memory and often forgot 62 they have put these nuts. Those forgotten pine nuts sprout (发芽) in spring, 63 (help) the red pine trees expand their territory. In addition to the red pine trees, there 64 (be) many different kinds of trees in the Xiaoxingan Mountains. Every autumn, these trees display the
58、 65 (beauty) colors of nature.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，在高三毕业之际，想邀请外教Amy来参加你们班的毕业典礼。请你代表全班同学给她写一封邮件，内容包括：1. 时间、地点；2. 活动内容；3. 希望她在毕业典礼上发言。注意：1. 词数80左右; 2. 可以适当增添细节，使行文连贯。Dear Amy,_Yours sincerelyLi Hua第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。“Why she let out my secret? why she did tha
59、t to me?” I vividly remembered that day when I was confused at the knowing looks which everyone gave me. That terrible experience was imprinted (铭刻) on my mind. I couldnt forgive the person with whom I had shared my secret. She lost all my trust and friendship.Five years back, Sally was a new additi
60、on in our class. I dont know what but there was something sticky about her that attracted me towards her. She was the most friendly person I knew. We started as classmates but after a few months we were like best friends. We did homework together and dreamed of going to the same university one day.
61、We hung out and went to the movies on weekends. That was a sweet time. Nevertheless, I couldnt expect such an enormous betrayal from her. I didnt know what made me tell Sally about my personal life. I felt much regret to myself. She exaggerated (夸大) the matter, added her own spices to it and made it
62、 the hottest topic in school. It was like someone had stabbed a knife in my back. After she revealed my secret, everyone at school started laughing at me and gazing at me wherever I passed. I was like a pond in which someone had thrown a stone and it had been spilled up. It was the most embarrassing
63、 time I had gone through. Soonafterwards, I left school and shifted to another one, because I thought no one had the right to laugh at me. Sally called me many times but I didnt answer. My heart was broken because the person whom I trusted most cheated me.I made efforts to remove the scar from my he
64、art. I started a new life, leaving all the bad memories behind, because they made me a person who often thought about the past experiences. Five years later, with the life going on, I made new friends and seldom thought about the past.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。But one day I met Anna in
65、the market, my former classmate, who told me shocking news.I immediately called Sally in order to explain the misunderstanding. 邯郸市2021届高三第三次模拟考试英语试题参考答案第一部分 听力1. B2. B3. C4. B5. C 6. A7. B8. C9. A10. B 11. B12. B13. C14. A15. A 16. C17. B18. C19. C20. A第二部分 阅读第一节21. C22. B23. D24. C25. A26. D27. B2
66、8. B29. A30. A31. C32. C33. D34. D35. C第二节36. G37. D38. F39. B40. C第三部分 语言运用第一节41. B42. B43. C44. A45. D 46. A47. B48. A49. C50. D51. B52. D53. C54. C55. A第二节56. known57. be used58. than59. animals60. their61. for62. where63. helping64. are65. beautiful第四部分 写作第一节One possible version:Dear Amy,I am Li
67、 Hua, monitor of Class 1. On behalf of our class, Im writing to invite you to attend our graduation ceremony. The ceremony is to be held in the school Lecture Hall at 9:00 a.m., on June 9th. It will start with the School Anthem, followed by various performances ranging from dances to martial arts. M
68、oreover, videos made by our classmates will bring the vivid recollections of past school life into visual reality. I was wondering if you would like to give us a speech, which will do us a great honor. Would you please give us a reply at your earliest convenience?Yours sincerely Li Hua第二节： One possi
69、ble version:But one day I met Anna in the market, my former classmate, who told me shocking news. Anna said that after I left school the gossip soon disappeared. Everyone in our class missed me. Because I left without saying goodbye, Sally was sad for a long time. And to my amazement, she told me th
70、at Sally was not the one who brought my secret to light. It was Mary who had a big mouth and always wanted to put her nose in other peoples matters. She happened to overhear my conversation with Sally. I was all at sea, feeling that the floor had slipped away beneath my feet. Anxious and regretful,
71、I asked Anna for any contact with Sally.I immediately called Sally in order to explain the misunderstanding. After getting through, I sincerely apologized to her. She said softly: “Never mind. We are good friends.” I was in tears, guilt and joy. At that moment, I wished it had not happened. I wished
72、 time could go back and I could overcome my mistake. From that I got a lesson in life that we should learn to trust our loved ones, because a little mistake can lead us to ruin what we should value. Trust is the foundational principle that holds friendship. Trust is also the easiest thing in the wor
73、ld to lose. We need to be open and trust our friends.应用文评分原则一、 总体要求：1. 本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。评分时，主要从内容要点、语言表达两个方面考查。2. 评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 评分时还应注意:（1）词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中扣2分。（2）单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。（3）书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。二、 各档次给分范围：第五档（13-1
74、5分）1. 写出全部合理的内容要点。2. 使用多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构的句子，表达流畅，语言很少错误且完全不影响理解。第四档（10-12分）1. 写出大部分合理的内容要点。2. 使用多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构的句子，表达基本流畅，语言有少量错误但不太影响理解:第三档（7-9分）1. 写出部分合理的内容要点。2. 使用一些恰当的词汇和语法结构的句子，表达不够流畅，语言有些错误，对理解有些影响。第二档（4-6分）1. 写出少量合理内容要点。2. 使用简单的词汇和语法结构的句子，表达不流畅，语言有较多错误，严重影响理解。第一档（0-3分）1. 只写出一个合理内容要点或从试卷上抄袭无关内容。2. 所
75、用的词汇和语法结构低级且错误很多，非常严重影响理解。读后续写评分原则一、 总体要求：1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右（词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分）。4. 阅卷评分时，主要从以下四个方面考虑：（1）与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；（2）内容的丰富性；（3）应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；（4）故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性。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。6. 如书写较差以致影响
76、交际，可将分数降低一个档次。二、 各档次给分范围和要求：第五档（21-25分）与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理；所使用语法结构和词汇丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第四档（16-20分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接较为合理；所使用语法结构和词汇较为丰富、准确，可能有些许错误，但完全不影响意义表达；比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所续写短文结构紧凑。第三档（11-15分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求，虽有一些错误，但不影
77、响意义的表达；应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。第二档（6-10分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与所提供各段落开头语有一定程度的衔接；语法结构单调、词汇项目有限，有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达；较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性。第一档（1-5分）与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差；语法结构单调、词汇项目很有限，有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影响了意义的表达；缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。0分白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。听力文稿试音稿M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I helpyo
78、u?W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought Id phone to find out a bit more.M: Yes, certainly.Well,were a sort of social club for people from different countries. Its quite a new clubwe have about 50 members at the moment, but were growing all the time.W: That sounds inte
79、resting. Im British actually, and I came toWashingtonabout three months ago. Im looking for ways to meet people.Err, what kinds of events do you organize?M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.W: Could you tell me something about the language eve
80、nings?M: Yes. Every day,except Thursday,we have a language evening. People can come andpracticetheir languagesyou know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. MondaySpanish; TuesdayItalian; WednesdayGerman; and FridayFrench. On Thursday,we usually have a meal i
81、n a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.W: Well, that sounds great. I really need topracticemy French.M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, Illsend you the form and some more information. If you join now you can have the first month free.例：M: Excuse me! Can you please tell
82、me how much the shirt is?W: Yes, its nine fifteen.Text 1W: I cant see why you like the sports channel so much. Its so boring.M: Oh, no. Its exciting. Which is your favorite TV channel?W: I enjoy watching history and nature programs. I also like to watch the news.Text 2W:Excuse me, sir, but I have to
83、 use your phone. Theres been an accident and I have to call an ambulance.M:Well, I suppose thatll be all right. This phone is usually for office use only, but since its an emergency.Text 3W: Its extremely important to wear your seatbelt when driving.M: Even when its just through town? I hate the way
84、 it rubs against my neck.W: Yes, but it could save your life one day. And wear your helmet while youre on your bicycle, too.Text 4 W: Im excited to show you Lila. She does not bite, I promise. Isnt she so cute?M: No! Keep it away from me! Please leave it in the cage! Snakes are so terrible.Text 5W:W
85、hen did you buy this laptop, Tom?M:Its not mine. My sister Alice borrowed it from Jack, and Im using it now.Text 6M: How much is the fare to the Great Wall?W: Ten yuan. M: How many stops before I get there?W: Twelve stops.M: How long will it take?W: If there is no traffic jam, it takes around forty
86、minutes. M: Thank you very much.Text 7W: Oh, Henry, I havent seen you for ages. Come on in, please. Let me take your coat. How are you getting along?M: Very well, thank you.W: Please take a seat. Everything will be ready in a minute.M: Can you bring me a glass of orange juice, please? Im quite thirs
87、ty.W: Here you are. Heres your cocktail, salad, fried chicken, French fries, and ice-cream. Help yourself to the chicken while its hot.M: Wow! They are great. Can you pass the pepper?W: Here you are. Taste the French fries.M: They are delicious.W: Would you like some more?M: No more, thank you.W: Le
88、ts bottoms up.Text 8M: Id like a double room.W: Do you have a reservation?M: Yes, I called you last week from New York. My name is George Lee.W: Wait a second, please. Yes, Mr. Lee. We have a room reserved for you. How long do you plan to stay?M: Probably two days. My wife will join me tomorrow. The
89、n well decide when to leave for Seattle.W: Would you sign the register please?M: Yes, by the way, does my room come with a private bath?W: Certainly. Every room in this hotel has a private bath.M: Does my room have twin beds or a double? I prefer a room with twin beds.W: Your room has twin beds, Mr.
90、 Lee. It also has a view. Im sure youll like it. This is your key. Its on the 8th floor, Room 801. The elevator is over there.M: Thank you. One more thing, where is your restaurant?W: The restaurant is on the second floor. We also have a cafeteria on the top floor. If you would like something to dri
91、nk, you can either call room service or come down here. The bar is right behind the lobby.M: Thank you. Youre very kind.W: Youre welcome.Text 9W: Hi, excuse me, Im sorry to bug you, but do you know where the Royal Hotel is?M: Just a minute. You walk down this street. You turn left at the first cross
92、ing. Walk along that road. Turn right at the corner. After that you make a left-hand turn at the first traffic light. The Royal Hotel is on the right side.W: Great! Are there any landmarks nearby?M: Yeah, I think so. I think the hotel is right across the street from the post office. Its as plain as
93、the hump on a camel. You cant miss it.W: Oh, thats good. I should be able to find it pretty easily then. Is it far from here?M: Yeah, its going to take you a while if you go on foot. Id say its about a 30-minute uphill walk. You have to be as strong as a lion to make it.W: Oh, that would take too lo
94、ng and Im kind of in a hurry. Can I take a bus there?M: Well, you could take a bus there, but you would have to transfer buses twice. A taxi would probably be a lot quicker.W: All right. Speed comes first. Thank you.Text 10M: The blues developed in the southern United States from the music of the bl
95、ack people who were brought from Africa and forced to work as slaves on southern plantations. The earliest form of the blues was work songs that was the musical form of communication among slaves. The name blues comes from the loneliness and sorrow typically expressed in the song words. The blues st
96、arted out with only human voices involved, but over time, musicians began to use musical instruments to perform together with blues singers. There have been many famous blues singers in modern history. Bessie Smith, who is often referred as “the empress of the blues”, was definitely one of the best
97、among them. Her rich and powerful voice gave her such great confidence that she refused to use microphone in live performances. Bessie had made 160 recordings in her short life. She died at age 43 on September 26th, 1937, after being severely hurt in a car accident. Many critics believe that Bessie Smiths songs have typified the “earthiness” and “realism” of the blues.
