1、2021年海口市高考调研测试 英语科试题注意事项:1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。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。第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）第一节听下面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 will Jane do th
2、is Friday?A. Go out of town. B. Watch her sisters dog. C. Have dinner with her classmates. 2. How long will the man stay if his wife comes?A. 4 nights. B. 6 nights. C. 8 nights. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. At the border. B. At the airport. C. At a travel agency. 4. What tim
3、e will the meeting begin?A. At 11:00 am. B. At 1:00 pm. C. At 3:00 pm 5. What language does Mr. Black speak best?A. Chinese. B. French. C. Spanish 第二节听下面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。听下面一段对话, 回答第6至第7题。6. What do
4、es the womans backpack look like?A. It is made of leather. B. There is a pattern on it. C. A handkerchief is tied to it. 7. How does the woman probably feel in the end?A. Disappointed. B. Relieved. C.Worried. 听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10题。8. What is John doing?A. Doing a fun project. B. Emptying the cupboard.
5、C. Donating unwanted things. 9. What is “freecycling”?A. A way of recycling. B. A kind of old junk. C. A travel website. 10. What does John want now? A. A gorilla arm. B. A microphone. C. A bicycle.听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题。11. How did Helen contact the company?A. By email. B. By phone. C. By letter. 12.
6、What is the duty of the job in the ad?A. To look after children. B. To work for a newspaper. C. To serve in a phone company. 13. On what conditions would Helen accept the job?A. The place is fun. B. The pay is good. C. The work is easy. 听下面一段对话, 回答第14至 16 题。14. What is the probable relationship betw
7、een the speakers ?A. Colleagues. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student. 15. What is Mr. Jones suggestion?A. Forming good habits. B. Canceling the research project. C. Saving all the work for the final week. 16. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. The research paper. B. The changes
8、 to the schedule. C. The plans for the end of the term. 听下面一段独白, 回答第17至20题。17. Who is the speaker talking to?A. Shop customers. B. Cafe employees. C. House agents. 18. Why does the speaker give the talk?A. To tell the listeners the move of the cafe. B.To announce the opening of a new shop. C. To apo
9、logize for the wrong decisions. 19. When is a new place expected to be found?A. By September. B. By November. C. By December. 20. What is the speakers attitude toward the matter in general?A. Positive. B. Nervous. C. Confused.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
10、中选出最佳选项。AEnjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the London Eye, a rotating (旋转的) observation wheel which is 135 meters high. Spot some of the capitals most famous landmarks, including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. How long does it take to go round the London Eye?
11、The gradual rotation in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules takes approximately 30 minutes and gives you an ever-changing view of London. You can skip most of the queues with a fast-track ticket. Where is the London Eye and how do I get there? The London Eye is located on the South Bank of the Ri
12、ver Thames. The nearest tube station is Waterloo, but Charing Cross, Westminster and Embankment are also a short walk away. Several bus routes stop near the London Eye.How to book London Eye tickets? Tickets to the London Eye must be pre-booked on the Internet with timed entry. Prices Child ticket:
13、From 23.00 per ticket. Adult ticket: From 28.00 per ticket. Children under three years old enter free. Opening hours The London Eye opening time varies throughout the year. Typically the attraction opens at 10am and closes between 6pm and 8.30pm. Make sure you check it before your visit to get the b
14、est experience Important information We encourage you to arrive at the attraction as early as possible, to allow more time for security checks. Please note items that CAN and CANNOT be taken on board the London Eye. 21. What do we know about the London Eye? A.It has fixed opening hours. B.No queuing
15、 is needed to take it. C. A ride on it takes about half an hour. D. It lies some distance away from Waterloo.22. What is a must to pay a visit to the London Eye? A.Booking tickets online in advance. B.Taking no items on board. C. Being accompanied by an adult. D.Arriving at the attraction ahead. 23.
16、 How much should a couple with their son aged 5 and daughter aged 2 pay to visit the London Eye? A.At least 56. B.At least 74. C.At least 79. D.At least 102. BI was 16 years old and on a fortnight-long trip to visit a college in Iowa. On the way our group stopped in Chicago for a day. We were stayin
17、g in a building on the south side of the city and were warned not to go out alone. It wasnt long, though, before I was feeling bored and decided to go for a short walk. I was going down a street when I saw some people making a wide circle around a man sitting on the sidewalk. His clothes were worn a
18、nd torn and I could smell him from several feet away. I stopped in my tracks. My mind flashed back and I realized I had seen a homeless person once before: Me. It was a summer night in my 11th year when the home I grew up in caught fire in the middle of the night. I can still remember the fire destr
19、oyed everything we owned. Thankfully, our small town community showered us with love and care. They fed us, brought us clothes, and within a few days helped us to rent a temporary house. A few months later they helped us to finance a new home. I could remember feeling loved even after losing so much
20、. The homeless man sitting in front of me, however, had no one to help him. I could see the sadness and desperation in his eyes. I only had a few dollars left in my wallet, but I went to him directly, bent down and handed them to this fellow, talking with him, touching his hand and wishing him well
21、before I left. He isnt the first one to get my help these years. Seeing the joy on their face, I feel more than happy. I wont stop and say no to those who are in need. Even though what I can do is really limited, I believe that the world will change if each of us gives a little. 24. What happened wh
22、en the author went out for a walk? A.He got his clothes torn. B.He lost his wallet carelessly. C.Some strangers stopped him. D.A man reminded him of his past. 25. What does the author say about the fire? A.It hurt some people. B.It happened during the day. C.It made him homeless. D.It didnt do much
23、damage. 26. How did the author react to the homeless man? A.He turned a blind eye to him. B.He raised money for him. C.He shared his experience with him. D.He helped and comforted him. 27. What does the author convey in the last paragraph? A.Care makes the world warmer. B.Mans nature at birth is goo
24、d. C.You never know till you have tried. D.Everything comes to him who waits. C When most of us think of sand, we immediately think of sunny beaches and summer holidays. But actually its in pretty much everything that surrounds us in our everyday lives. From the walls of our homes to the glass bottl
25、es in our kitchens and even the mobile phones in our hands. Sand is the second most used resource in the world after water: it accounts for more than two-thirds of everything thats being dug out of the ground. But there isnt a limitless supply. In fact, a UN report says we might be running out. Acco
26、rding to the report, we use an estimated 15 billion tons of sand every year in the construction industry alone. Thats enough to build a 20m 20m wall around the equator every year. However, sand can take tens of thousands of years to form: the process starts with rock being eroded(侵蚀) in the mountain
27、s and ends, eventually, with sand being in river beds and on the seafloor. Sand is heavy and difficult to transport, so in developing countries, sand is often mined from the nearest convenient source, and quite often that means a river bed or beach. But beaches and rivers are delicately balanced eco
28、systems and when a large amount of sand is removed, the balance is upset. The smallest fish, which eat organic matter on the sand in river beds, from the base of the food chain in a river. If this sand is removed, so is the source of food for the bottom feeders. All organisms in a food chain share t
29、he joys and the sorrows. Thus, when they disappear, so does the food for the larger fish which would have been caught and eaten, or sold by fishermen. It is high time we took into consideration the big problem concerning the tiny thing. More and more conservationists are calling for alternatives to
30、sand especially in the construction industry.28. Why are the things in our daily life mentioned in the beginning? A.To show the uses of sand. B.To indicate our relationship with nature. C.To introduce our lifestyles. D. To stress the convenience of modern life. 29. What does the UN report imply? A.
31、Sand is actually our most used natural resource. B. Sand is used more quickly than its formed. C. The construction industry doesnt use sand wisely. D. The problem of washing sand is worsening. 30. What does the underlined phrase “the bottom feeders” in paragraph 3 refer to? A.The river beds. B.The f
32、ishermen. C.The larger fish. D.The smallest fish. 31. Which can be the best title for the text? A.The world is running out of sand B.Alternatives to sand will be found soon C.Sand mining is unfriendly to nature D.Sand is in need of immediate conservation D The development and testing of self-driving
33、 car technology has seen major progress but engineers are working on other kinds of autonomous vehicles too including some built for water.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) are leading one such project. It aims to create boats to transport goods and people along waterway
34、s of Amsterdam and explore how autonomous boats can make life in Amsterdam more streamlined. The Dutch capital has been called the worlds “most watery city” because of its large network of canals which affects daily life and industry there; convenience of citizens life and levels of productivity rel
35、y on water vehicles greatly. The engineers centered past efforts on the first autonomous boats designed to transport small goods. But their latest creation, the Roboat II, can also carry passengers. It measures two meters by one meter and weighs about 80 kilograms. A demonstration video of the model
36、 showed it carrying two people. The boat is designed to use the sensor-collected data to create and “pilot a path between a series of good points”.The MIT team is currently developing its third autonomous water vehicle. That boat is expected to be four meters long and is designed to carry up to six
37、passengers. The team says it designed its autonomous system to involve separate boats working together. For example, Roboat II vehicles can link up in larger groups guided by a leader boat. This ability can expand the possibilities of autonomous vehicles meant to transport goods. The team plans to t
38、est the vehicles in more noisy waters. In September, it was announced that an ocean research vehicle called the Mayflower Autonomous Ship would attempt to set sail across the Atlantic without a captain or crew on board. The 15-meter ship will take the same path across the Atlantic as the 1620 Mayflo
39、wer. The builders of the new Mayflower say they hope it can be used in the future to travel and research parts of oceans that are too difficult or dangerous for people to reach. 32.What does the underlined word “streamlined” in paragraph 2 mean? A.secure B.popular C.relaxing D.efficient33. What is t
40、he advantage of the third autonomous boat over the first two? A.It is much smaller in size. B.It can connect separate boats. C.It has a larger load capability. D.It can sue sensor-collected data.34. What might be the ultimate mission of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship? A.Travel across the Atlantic Oce
41、an. B.Improve transportation in Amsterdam. C.Get through more noisy conditions. D.Replace humans for tough exploration.35. What is the text mainly about? A.Key roles of autonomous boats in Amsterdam. B.The development of MITs autonomous boats. C.MITs contribution to Amsterdams progress. D.Status of
42、water transportation in Amsterdam. 第二节 (共5小题 :每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)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。 How to stop life getting you downTheres a saying “If you and everyone else threw your problems onto the pile, youd take yours back immediately once you saw everyone elses”. 36 Others are probably
43、 dealing with their own problems just like you. So when things start to get you down, how can you pick yourself back up? 37 If youre struggling or feeling down, always remember that you dont have to be alone. You dont need to be on your own, either. 38 If you dont feel able to talk to friends or fam
44、ily, youll find support groups that can provide you with ideas or at least listen to you. Youll also find support groups that can provide you with ideas or at least listen to you. Youll also find that online forums(论坛) and social media sites can provide opportunities to connect and ask for help. Try
45、 out a new hobby. Hobbies dont just fill time; they also help to give you a sense of purpose. Try out a new sport, learn to dance or perhaps join a chess club. Many hobbies also provide opportunities for social interaction. 39 Try to appreciate the little things. Those that have bounced back from a
46、serious illness often state that theyve been given a new chance of life and that they wake up each morning feeling grateful for just being able to wake up. 40 Go out for dinner and make efforts to truly appreciate your meal or lie back on your bed, surrounded by total silence, and simply focus on ho
47、w it feels to breathe and to relax. If you cant focus on the silence, you can instead choose background noise. A. Reach out. B. Turn to your friends or family. C. Bad experiences are part of life for us all.D. Friends will be happy to help and make you joyful.E. Enjoy the beauty of a flower or a sim
48、ple sunny day.F. Talking and making new friends will raise your spirits. G. A new attitude to ordinary life can make you feel more positive. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空 (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。This Fathers Day certainly seems different to me. My 41 as a father d
49、uring the pandemic （大流行）has taught me something new and special about fatherhood.Im a photographer and have to travel frequently. 42 , living in isolation brought me closer to my son Diego. We 43 every corner of the house together: reading on the sofa, watching movies in the bedroom and grilling on
50、the roof. Now 44 always yelling, “Mommy, Mommy,” my son screams, “Daddy!” That makes me 45 . Im so thankful for this unexpected gift of a deeper 46 with my son.On our first day of freedom after two months of isolation, I discovered Diego had lost his familiarity with 47 . While visiting a park in th
51、e city, I noticed that he was even 48 of ants. So my wife and I arranged a trip to the 49 . My father joined us and, for a couple of days, three 50 - my father, my son and I - found ourselves walking in the woods.The pandemic allowed me to take the time to 51 on what it means to be a father, with th
52、e honor and duty to 52 my parents teachings to my son. Of course, I really 53 the time I spent working in the field. But Ive 54 a lot of time with my family, especially with my 55 . I used to think that without photography, I was nothing. Now I see that, without love, I am less than nothing.41.A. kn
53、owledge B. promiseC. experienceD. performance42.A. GraduallyB. HopefullyC. StrangelyD. Luckily43.A. enjoyedB. clearedC. searchedD. decorated44.A. due toB. regardless ofC. along withD. instead of45.A. confusedB. delightedC. embarrassedD. surprised46.A. communicationB. relationshipC. cooperationD. sat
54、isfaction47.A. peopleB. societyC. natureD. art48. A. afraidB. fondC. awareD. ashamed49.A. beachB. museumC. streetsD. mountains50.A. branchesB. generationsC. categoriesD. divisions51.A. reflectB. impressC. countD. comment52.A. bring upB. show offC. pass onD. write down53.A. imagineB. forgetC. regretD
55、. miss54.A. gainedB. sparedC. wastedD. saved55.A. wifeB. sonC. fatherD. mother 第二节 语法填空 (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。 A few weeks ago I was out with my family at the opening of a new playground in our community. The advertisements were put up, 56 (state) there would be coffe
56、e available and activities for children, and I was convinced that it was a good idea for us to attend. So after we settled in, and found a place for the kids 57 (play) in, I headed over to the coffee station. I 58 (break) my reusable coffee cup several days before, 59 I knocked off a table onto a ha
57、rd floor, so I didnt have anything with me. Feeling 60 (guilt) that I might need to use a throwaway cup, I was delighted to see they were using good old ceramic(陶瓷的) coffee cups that are 61 (rare) seen today. It looked like they searched the cupboards and grabbed every cup they could find.After we f
58、inished, the cups went into a big container where they would 62 (wash) later. What a fantastic way of solving the problem of reusable cups! Yes, there is the washing to do after, but, 63 any plastic or paper waste being created, it is worthwhile. 64 is great to see a local council leading the way in
59、 a significant 65 (reduce) of waste.第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假定你是校陶艺社团（pottery club）的负责人李华，请你为英语班会写一篇发言稿，分享社团上周举行的社团活动。要点如下: 1. 活动时间、地点；2. 活动内容；3. 活动感受。 注意: 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 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。续写的词数应为150左右。My dad always told me that when I was two
60、years old, I told everyone I met that I was going to be the next Michael Jordan. One day when I was six, he looked me straight in the eye, asking, “Are you willing to do any amount of work to become Michael Jordan?” I hesitated for a moment, feeling the weight of his words, but then smiled brightly
61、and nodded.“All right.” He produced a sheet of paper and handed it to me, warning, “This will be one serious commitment.” He gave me a pen and gestured for me to sign my signature at the bottom of the page.The next morning I had completely forgotten about the paper until, at the crack of dawn, my fa
62、ther shook me awake.“Get up,” he ordered. “Basketball practice starts today.”I complained, unwillingly getting out of my warm bed and following my dad. We headed out to the driveway and he showed me an orange basketball. He threw it to me, and I clumsily grasped it with both hands. That morning, I p
63、racticed for three hours, the most tired Id been in those years. Already, I was beginning to regret my decision to be the female version of Michael Jordan.The next morning my dad dragged me out in the driveway at the crack of dawn, once again. It was the same the next day, and the next day. I scream
64、ed that I would never touch a basketball again, but he took out my signed contract and waved it in my face, explaining that I couldnt take back my words now. Years passed and I began to accept basketball practice as just a fact of life. One day, at the age of 15, I finally reached my goal my 10,000
65、hours. That morning we practiced our usual three hours, and for once, I felt like I may have learned everything there was to know about basketball. At the end of our session, my dad hugged and congratulated me before handing me that orange basketball and saying, “Its yours now.”注意1. 续写词数应为 150左右;2.
66、请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1: That evening we had a party, with a huge basketball-shaped cake. _ _Paragraph 2: Dad and I held the paper to the candles flame and watched it slowly burn. _ _2020年海口市高考调研测试英语科参考答案第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，共30分）1-5 CCAAC 6-10 CBBAC 11-15 AABCA 16-20 CBAAA第二部分 阅读 (共20小题，每小题2
67、.5分，共50 分)21-25 CACDC 26-30 DAABD 31-35 ADCDB 36-40 CABFG 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)第一节 完形填空 (共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 CDADB 46-50 BCADB 51-55 ACDAB 第二节 语法填空 (共10小题，每小题1.5分， 满分15分) 56.stating 57.to play 58.had broken 59.which 60.guilty 61.rarely 62.be washed 63.without 64.It 65.reduction 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分
68、)第一节 (满分15分)Hello, everyone, Im more than delighted to share with the event our pottery club organized last Friday in the Activity Center. As scheduled, the activity started with the excellent presentation made by our instructor Mr. Wang, who designed the task for this session. We all observed caref
69、ully how a mass of clay was transformed fantastically into a vivid artwork. He also encouraged us to make one of the twelve animal signs. Thanks to the teachers help, we accomplished our own work, with which we had photos taken together proudly. Through the activity, we knew more about Chinese potte
70、ry and what it took to make a craftsman. 第二节：(满分25分) That evening we had a party, with a huge basketball-shaped cake. On top of the cake were five candles that read “10,000”. I had never been so proud. My dad made a speech, and many of my friends came to congratulate me. It was when the cakes candle
71、s were lit that my dad handed me the paper I had signed on that fateful day at the age of six. I felt tears welling up as I traced the letters on the paper, each engraved in my heart. Dad and I held the paper to the candles flame and watched it slowly burn. Those powerful words that had bound me for
72、 nearly 10 years seemed pointless now. The crowd of family and friends gave a great cheer to me. “So, are you going to quit now?” a friend asked. I looked around, staring at the many pictures of Michael Jordan, and of me doing basketball practice over the years. Then, without hesitation, I smiled an
73、d shook my head. “Never,” I responded. （1）评分原则1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据所续写短文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. 词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分。4. 评分时，应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) 内容的丰富性和对所标出关词语的应用情况；(3) 应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；(4) 上下文的连贯性。5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，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交
74、际，可将分数降低一个档次。（2）各档次的给分范围和要求档次 描述第五档(2125) 与所给短文融洽度高，与所提供各段落开头语衔接合理。 内容丰富，情节合理。 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(1620) 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。 内容比较丰富，情节比较合理。 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(1115) 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。
75、 写出了若干有关内容，有一定的相关情节。 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(610) 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。 写出了一些有关内容，有相关情节。 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(15) 与所给短文和开头语的衔接较差。 产出内容太少，情节很少。 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
76、白卷、内容太少无法判断或所写内容与所提供内容无关。Text 1M: Jane, can you meet us for dinner this Friday? Theres a great new Indian restaurant that just opened.W: I actually have dinner plans with my high school classmates this Friday. What about this Sunday?M: I will have to watch my sisters dog while shes out of town.Text
77、2M: My secretary made a reservation for me the 14th of January. W: For how many nights?M: Six. But if my wife comes, Ill stay for two more nights.Text 3 W: Hello, sir. I need to see your passports, please. What is your purpose of entering the country?M: Im just driving the family to see their aunt,
78、who lives in Seattle. Well be coming back on Sunday night. Text 4W: Would it be OK to have the meeting at 11 oclock on Tuesday morning?M: Thats fine, but it has to be finished by 1:00 because I have a flight to catch at 3:00.W: OK, got it. Text 5 W: Mr. Black is very good at Spanish and now he is be
79、ginning to study French. M: Yeah. And he also knows something of Chinese. Text 6M: Hello. Can I help you?W: I hope so. I was sitting in that restaurant over there and, when Id finished my meal, I forgot to pick up my backpack. Has anyone handed it in as lost property?M: What does it look like?W: Its
80、 quite small. And its made of plastic. Its not leather or anything. M: Has it got a pattern on it?W: No. Its gray, with a handkerchief tied to it.M: Well, youre in luck. This one was handed in by the restaurant staff ten minutes ago. Text 7W: Are you OK, John?M: Yeah, just clearing out this cupboard
81、, Emily. Its full of old junk. W: Ooh, what a lot of stuff. Is that a . gorilla arm?M: Yes! Ah. that was a fun project.W: Interesting.M: Ooh, this is the microphone I recorded my first masterpiece with. Bit dusty. I wonder if it still works. Or maybe I should sell it. Who would buy it?W: Why dont yo
82、u freecycle it?M: Oh, thats a good idea. I can exchange a microphone for a bicycle, right? W: No. You give it away. You give it to someone for free. Its another way of recycling. There are websites that help match you to people who want these things.M: Free. recycle. Freecycle. Yes, I like the idea.
83、 But I would like a free bicycle even more. Text 8M: Helen, what do you think of this advertisement in todays newspaper?W: Didnt I tell you? It was also in last weeks newspaper. I saw it there and so I inquired by email. I had a phone call today from the company and Ive got an interview tomorrow. M:
84、 Thats exciting. Do you think youve got the job?W: Well, they seemed very eager on the phone. I do think that theyll probably offer me the job. M: So, youre going to California?W: I didnt say that. It would be hard work looking after two boys and three girls, even though living in California would p
85、robably be great fun. I may be offered the job, but I wont take the job unless I can get a proper salary. Text 9W: Mr. Jones, thanks for making time for me today. Many of the students are worried about how close the class trip is to final exams. As class monitor, they asked me to speak with you to w
86、ork out a new plan that we can follow. M: Ella, your concerns are reasonable. But all the teachers have met to talk about the trip and exams. We all agree that there is a large amount of work for students to do. However, we are confident that as long as you all work together with everyone doing thei
87、r part, there will be enough time. W: But Mr. Jones, theyre worried about having to do the group research project and to study for exams in such a short time. M: Remember last term when half of your classmates waited until the last week to start the International Studies research paper? What a disas
88、ter? I imagine they remember it as well. You know we always talk about how good habits lead to success. Here is another chance to practice that. There will be no changes to schedule. W: Yes, I remember that. Ill encourage them to get started early and work together. Text 10M: Hi, fellow workers. I h
89、ave some surprising news to report. I have just come from the house agency and it seems that the owner of this place has decided not to continue to rent the house after November, sorry, Im wrong, after December of this year. Unfortunately, that means that Burnside Cafe will have to move. Now I know
90、that we have been at this place for over 20 years and the move will certainly raise a number of challenges. First, Im going to have to find a suitable new place. Of course Ill be looking to keep us in the same area, hopefully somewhere right here in this neighborhood. I hope I can get that done by S
91、eptember. After finding a suitable place, the move itself will also be a headache. There are so many things that could go wrong. But all those difficulties can be overcome. Although well face some tough times over the next few months, I know I can look forward to everyones complete cooperation. With your help, Burnside Cafe can reopen better than ever.