1、湖北省云梦县黄香高级中学2021届高三英语上学期期中试题注意事项：1 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。2 选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。3非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。4考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分 听力（满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）听下面5段对话。从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话仅读一遍。1. Who
2、wants to borrow a camera?A. Mary.B. Jane.C. Alice.2. What is the man doing?A. Attending an appointment. B. Discussing an agreement. C. Applying for a position.3. Where are the two speakers talking?A. In a shop.B. In a bank.C. In a cinema.4. How long did Eric stay abroad in all?A. 9 days.B. 11 days.C
3、. 16 days.5. Why will Mr. Rogers be off work next week?A. To make his holiday.B. To attend a wedding.C. To travel on business.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，共22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。从题中所给的三个选项中选出最佳选项，每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Why is Jane unhappy?A. David fell in love with her. B. She met problems with math. C. Kevin
4、 made up stories about her.7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Boss and employee.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. When does the conversation most probably take place?A. On Monday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Saturday.9. What makes the newly-opene
5、d restaurant popular?A. Good position. B. Special foods. C. Music show.10. When will the music be over?A. At 8. B. At 9. C. At 10.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. How did the woman get to know about third-hand smoke?A. From young smokers. B. From a newspaper article.C. From some smoking parents.12. Why does the
6、 man say that he should keep away from babies?A. Hes just become a father. B. He wears dirty clothes. C. He is a smoker.13. Whats the womans suggestion for smoking parents?A. Quit smoking. B. Stay outdoors. C. Clean clothes.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14. What does the woman say about the science book?A. Its o
7、f little value. B. Its in bad condition. C. Its an old edition.15. How much will the woman pay the man?A. $30. B. $23. C. $21.16. Why is the woman unwilling to buy more textbooks?A. Textbooks are changeable. B. Shes in financial trouble. C. She prefers new books.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What does the s
8、peaker mainly talk about?A. His success in acting. B. His work experience.C. His regret for ignorance.18. How did the speaker feel on his arrival at Los Angeles? A. Discouraged. B. Worried. C. Confident.19. What did he think of his career as an actor?A. Disappointing. B. Tiring. C. Interesting.20. W
9、hat did he decide to do in the end?A. Say goodbye to movies. B. Turn to movie management. C. Be happy with small roles.第二部分 阅读理解（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。 AMillions of people are familiar with it - snoring, the number one annoyance in the bedroom at n
10、ight. About one in two men and one in four women of middle age or older snores in their sleep. Previously dismissed as just an annoying disturbance of the peace, snoring is now recognized as a serious sleep and health disorder, which can even be life-threatening!Now theres a revolutionary helper tha
11、t immediately improves nasal breathing and can thereby keep snoring from happening.It is called the SilentSnore, and its the first small and easy-to-use device for combating bothersome snoring noises. The innovative aid consists of a soft silicone ring thats pushed into the nose. The built in therap
12、eutic magnets are also beneficial, according to Traditional Tibetan Medicine. These help to stimulate the noses sensory nerves and can keep it from falling out during sleep.How does it work?The SilentSnore gently widens the nostrils to reduce respiratory resistance in the nose; in other words, air c
13、an flow better into the lungs through the nose. As soon as the body registers that nasal breathing is working without restriction again, it unconsciously switches to (much healthier) nasal breathing. In contrast to things like chinstraps, SilentSnore does not disturb you while you sleep.The main adv
14、antages:Promotes better breathingAids in reducing snoringHelps reduce dry mouthDrug FreeReusableStores easily in a clear travel caseComfortable, lightweight and secureHow can you buy it in China?You can place your order online through the official website in China. Your SilentSnore will be delivered
15、 to your doorstep.21. Why should we try to prevent snoring?A. Because loud breathing noises occur in the upper airways during sleep.B. Because it can be life threatening.C. Because as many as 60 to 80 percent in this age group are affected by snoring.D. Because snoring was recognized as a serious sl
16、eep and health disorder. 22. What did people in the past think of snoring?A. It was a serious sleep and health disorder.B. It was effective to improve nasal breathing.C. It helped snorers to sleep better and more peacefully at night.D. It disrupted the sleep patterns of the snorers and their bed par
17、tners.23.Which of the following is NOT the advantage of the SilentSnore? A. It widens the nostrils gently.B. It helps to reduce snoring.C. It improves the quality of sleep.D. It is portable and comfortable.24. What is the purpose of this text? A. To introduce a useful website. B. To explain a health
18、 concern. C. To recommend an effective approach D. To promote a new product. B“Alexa, whats 5 minus 3?” A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a video, which was popular on Twitter. Alexa, Amazons voice-started assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2.Its cute, but it raises a question thats
19、 been on the minds of many parents and educators lately: How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect childrens learning experiences?Clint Hill, an English teacher, says in his classrooms he often sees “children quietly talking into their phones and asking Google or other services to spell some compl
20、icated words that they dont know.” But Hill says he doesnt mind. “I struggle with spelling, and spellcheck on my word processing has been a lifesaver for me.” he says. “I think being able to use those technological aids is not hurting anybody,” Hill adds.But some experts say its not just about learn
21、ing basic math or spelling. “One of the best gifts we can give our children is doing that kind of problem-solving together,” says Diane Levin, a professor of applied human development. Levin says its important for children to learn to struggle even just a little with challenges. “They will use those
22、 skills that theyre learning for all kinds of things that come along,” Levin says.How much concern should parents have over Alexa and their children? Every new wave of technology, from calculators to TV sets, causes a panic about its effect on children, and nostalgia(怀旧) for the past, says Dimitri C
23、hristakis, an expert in child health, behavior and development.But he says that a child watching television is having a completely passive experience. Because new technology is interactive, “it helps understand how the world works,” Christakis says. “But while watching television, you play no role i
24、n the content,” Christakis says.Still, he agrees that this debate is about much more than knowing what 5 minus 3 is. Its also about developing the patience to solve problems. “That ability to stay focused,” he says, “is one of the most important developmental skills that children acquire.”25. What c
25、an be inferred from Hills words?A. Virtual assistants are beneficial.B. His students find his class too challenging.C. Chatting on the phone in class is acceptable.D. Technological aids affect childrens learning experiences.26. Which of the following would Christakis agree with?A. New technology ten
26、ds to cause worries.B. Watching television is an interactive experience.C. New technology helps kids develop their patience to solve problems.D. Parents should be concerned about the effect of technology on their children.27. What is the authors attitude towards virtual assistants?A. Wait-and-see. B
27、. Optimistic. C. Skeptical D. Objective.CYoure sitting on the train home and the person opposite you yawns. Suddenly, youre yawning with him, though youre not tired. This phenomenon confused scientists for years until a recent study found that people tend to sympathize with fellow humans. Supporting
28、 this claim was discovery that those children who were unable to form normal emotional ties with others did not experience contagions(有感染力的) yawning, which showed that humans communicate regularly without words. Hogo Critchlcy, a neuroscientist(神经系统科学家), has conducted an experiment recently, which w
29、ill prove that happiness and sadness can spread like the common cold. According to Critchlcy, our mind and body are in constant exchange about how were feeling. “Emotions are closely linked with states of internal responses, ”he explained. “There are also more visible changes in our gesture and faci
30、al expressions. When were in a group, these signals can spread to another person. For example, therere the obvious tendency to smile when smiled at and there are less obvious changes that reflect emotions of surprise, anger or sadness such as a change in our heart rate and blood pressure. ”Hugo Crit
31、chlcy further explained, “Our bodies synchronise and when we like the other Person, we even copy his behavior. Next time you chat with a friend, take note of how youre sitting-its pretty likely that you will be the same. Scientists believe its our way of telling each other that youre partners. Throu
32、gh body language, humans give each other very subtle (微妙的) but clear signals that show emotions. ”So, what lessons can we learn from this? “Spend time with happy peopleotherwise your health could suffer, ” said Critchlcy. “When were sad, our body goes into fight or flight mode. But when were happy,
33、our body works normally and we feel relaxed and positive. So we look bright, our skin glows, we feel healthy and it affects everyone around us. ”28. According to Hugo Critchlcy, _. A. emotions are as visible as facial expressionsB. we yawn more frequently when we have a coldC. emotions are connected
34、 with states of internal responsesD. the change of blood pressure is not linked with the change of emotions 29. The underlined word “synchronise” in paragraph 4 means “_”. A. move slowly B. change rapidlyC. relax temporarily D. respond accordingly30. What can we learn from the passage? A. Sadness is
35、 as contagious as happiness.B. Surprise is more contagious than smile.C. Anger is less contagious than friendliness.D. Surprise is the most contagious among emotions.31. Which of the following statements is true according to the passage?A. Emotions have delicate influence on fellow humans. B. Childr
36、en like copying the actions of the fellow humans. C. Scientists are still confused about contagious yawning.D. People tend to communicate more with body language.DHumans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even
37、whole societies beyond our everyday lives.This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and the popularity of fantasy literature or movies like The Lord of the Rings. This sense of wonder draws us to each other,
38、 to the world around us, and to the world of make-believe. But have we gone so far in creating worlds of fantasy that we are missing the pleasure of other worlds that already exist all around us?Human beings, as biologists have suggested, possess an inborn desire to connect with and understand other
39、 life forms. However, people, especially in big cities, often lead rather isolated lives. In a study of British schoolchildren, it was found that children by age eight were much more familiar with characters from television shows and video games than with common wildlife. Without modern technology,
40、a small Pond could be an amazing world filled with strange and beautiful plants, insects, birds, and animals. When we lack meaningful interaction with the world around us, and sometimes even with our families and friends, we seek to understand and communicate with things that exist only in our imagi
41、nations or on a computer screen.The world of make-believe is not necessarily bad. But when the world of fantasy becomes the only outlet for our sense of wonder, then we are really missing something. We are missing a connection with the living world. Other wonderful worlds exist all around us. But ev
42、en more interesting is that if we look closely enough, we can see that these worlds, in a broad sense, are really part of our own.32. The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves _. A. the close connection between man and the fantasy worldB. the wonderful achievements of fantasy literatureC. the f
43、ine taste of moviegoers around the worldD. the general existence of the sense of curiosity33. What can we infer from the underlined sentence in Paragraph 3?A. People are far less familiar with the world of fantasy.B. The world around us could serve as a source of wonder.C. The world of fantasy can b
44、e mirrored by a small and lively pond.D. Modern technology prevents us from developing our sense of wonder.34. If our sense of wonder relies totally on the world of make-believe, we will _.A. fail to appreciate the joy in our lives B. be confused by the world of make-believeC. miss the chance to rec
45、ognize the fantasy world D. be trapped by other worlds existing all around us35. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To show us the hidden beauty in our world B. To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy worldC. To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder D. To discuss the influence of
46、 the world of make-believe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。 Dont judge a book by its cover, the popular saying goes. All that glitters is not gold, is another. Fine feathers do not make fine birds, is a third. What do they have in common? They remind us that someth
47、ings appearance should not be the most important thing when determining its value. 36 . Its message is that we should value ourselves for who we are, warts and all accept our flaws and stop judging ourselves against our imperfections. But its easier said than done. Despite this rise in positivity(积极
48、性), many people still feel insecure about themselves and their appearance because it may not measure up to the objectified stereotype. 37 ?Not comparing your body to others, particularly celebrities, is a good first step. Were surrounded by these idealized images of what it is to be beautiful, says
49、Becky Young, founder of the Anti Diet Riot Club a club helping people rethink their relationship with their bodies and food. She points out that comparing only creates a standard we think we need to reach and leads to feelings of disappointment if we arent up to scratch. 38 , recommends Thriveworks,
50、 a counselling and coaching website which promotes positive mental health. When someone says something nice, embrace itdont push it away or play it down. And compliment others too. If you think someone looks nice, or someone has a good idea, tell them. It can lift them up.Appreciate your body for wh
51、at it can do walking, yoga, playing sport or otherwise. 39 , says Esther Field, a body-positive social media campaigner interviewed by the BBC. After knee surgery, I attended the gym and realised how strong and capable my body was, even though it was fat.Finally, the only person who can truly affect
52、 your body positivity is you. 40 but dont give up. Remember that everyone is insecure sometimes. And as David Fadd says be unapologetic about who you are and what you want as a person. Love what you look like.A. Learn to take a compliment B. So what can you do to maintain a healthy body imageC. This
53、 is what the body positivity movement is all about D. So what can a person do to improve their own body positivity E. You can be an incredible human regardless of your shape or size F. Dont forget that low self-esteem and body confidence issues affect everyoneG. Becoming comfortable with yourself is
54、 unlikely to be accomplished overnight 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。We may look at the world around us, but somehow we manage not to see it until whatever weve become used to suddenly disappears. Take, for example, the neatly-dressed woman I 41 to
55、 see - or look at - on my way to work each morning.For three years, no matter what the weather was like, she was always waiting at the bus stop around 8:00 am. On 42 days, she wore heavy clothes and a pair of woolen gloves. Summertime 43 out neat, belted cotton dresses and a hat pulled low over her
56、sunglasses. 44 , she was an ordinary working woman. Of course, I 45 all this only after she was seen no more. It was then that I realized how 46 I expected to see her each morning. You might say I 47 her.“Did she have an accident? Something worse ?” I thought to myself about her 48 . Now that she wa
57、s gone, I felt I had 49 her. I began to realize that part of our daily life probably includes such chance meetings with familiar 50 : the milkman you see at dawn, the woman who 51 walks her dog along the street every morning, the twin brothers you see at the library. Such people are 52 markers in ou
58、r lives. They add weight to our 53 of place and belonging.Think about it. If, while walking to work, we mark where we are by 54 a certain building, why should we not mark where we are when we pass a familiar, though 55 , person?41. A. happened42. A. sunny43. A. took44. A. Clearly45. A. believed46. A
59、. long47. A. respected48. A. disappearance49. A. forgotten50. A. friends51. A. regularly52. A. common53. A. choice54. A. keeping55. A. unnamedB. wantedB. rainyB. broughtB. ParticularlyB. expressedB. oftenB. missedB. appearanceB. knownB. touristsB. actuallyB. pleasantB. knowledgeB. changingB. unforge
60、ttableC. triedC. snowyC. carriedC. LuckilyC. rememberedC. soonC. praisedC. misfortuneC. lostC. strangersC. hardlyC. importantC. senseC. mentioningC. unbelievableD. usedD. cloudyD. turnedD. EspeciallyD. wonderedD. muchD. admiredD. fortuneD. hurtD. guestsD. probablyD. faithfulD. decisionD. passingD. u
61、nreal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。When Kates car ran out of gas on a highway one night six weeks ago, she got into a panic. “I thought I could make it all the way home, but 56 (obvious) I was wrong,” Kate recalled. “I drove to the side of the road and got out, 57 (plan) to
62、 walk to the nearest gas station. Thats when I met Johnny, a homeless man sitting nearby. Johnny stopped me. Concerned about my 58 (safe), he told me to get back in the car and lock the doors. I obeyed. A few minutes later, he came back with a gas can that he bought with his last $20.”“ 59 was crazy
63、 that he should use all his money on someone he didnt even know,” Kate added. 60 (appreciate) Johnny, Kate returned many times and gave him some money, food and clothes. But she wanted to do more 61 this man. “ Johnny is generous indeed,” said Kate. “Hes got such positive energy, 62 hes in that situ
64、ation.” 63 (touch) by Johnnys selflessness, Kate is now raising money online for him. “To my great delight, donations keep pouring in,” said Kate. “So far, over $100000 64 (collect). Hes indeed a good guy and deserves everything 65 is coming to him.第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）第一节（满分15分）假设你校将举行“我爱读经典”的活动，你作为学
65、生会主席将在全体学生面前发表演讲。请你写一篇演讲稿，号召大家积极参加这个活动。参考词汇： classica book which is well-known and considered to be of a high literary standard. You can refer to such books generally as the classics .注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右：2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Hello, everyone._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。James Selton
66、 was one of the most insolent(粗鲁无礼的) boys in the village where he lived. He would rarely pass people in the street without being guilty of some sort of abuse. If a person were well dressed he would cry out, Dandy! If a persons clothes were dirty or torn, he would throw stones at him, and annoy him i
67、n every way.One afternoon, just as the school was dismissed, a stranger passed through the village. His dress was plain and somewhat old, but neat and clean. He carried a cane in his hand, on the end of which was a bundle, and he wore a broad-brimmed hat.No sooner did James see the stranger, than he
68、 winked(眨眼) to his playmates, and said, Now for some fun! He then silently went toward the stranger from behind, and, knocking off his hat, ran away. The man turned and saw him, but James was out of hearing before he could speak. The stranger put on his hat,and went on his way. Again did James appro
69、ach; but this time, the man caught him by the arm, and held him fast. However, he contented himself with looking James a moment in the face, and then pushed him from him. No sooner did the naughty boy find himself free again, than he began to pelt(连续投掷) the stranger with dirt and stones. But he was
70、much frightened when the man was struck on the head by a brick, and badly hurt. All the boys now ran away, and so did James.As he drew near his home, his sister Caroline came out to meet him, holding up a beautiful gold watch and some new books for him to see. She told James, as fast as she could ta
71、lk, that their uncle, who had been away several years, had come home, and was now in the house; that he had brought beautiful presents for the whole family; that he had left his carriage at the pub, a mile or two off, and walked on foot, so as to surprise his brother, their father. She said, that wh
72、ile he was coming through the village, some wicked boys threw stones at him, and hit him just over the eye, and that mother had bound up the wound. 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 what makes you look so pale? asked Caroline, changing her tone._With surprise and grief the good father and m
73、other learnt this._英语答案第一部分 听力 （共20题，每题1.5分，总共30分）听力 15 CABCB 610 CACCB 1115 BCABC1620 ABCAB第二部分 阅读（共两小节，一共20题，每题2.5分，总共50分）第一节 A篇21-24 BDAD B篇25-27 AAD C篇28-31 CDCA D篇 32-35 DBAB第二节 七选五36-40 CDAEG 第三部分 语言运用（共两小节，满分30分）第一节 完型（共15题，每题1分，总共15分）41-45 DCBAC 46-50 DBABC 51-55 ACCDA第二节 短文填空 （共10题，每题1.5分，总
74、共15分）56 obviously 57 planning 58 safety 59 It 60 To appreciate 61 for 62 though/although/while 63 Touched 64 has been collected 65 that第四部分 写作（共两小节，总分40分）第一节（总分15分） One possible version：Hello, everyone. An activity called I love reading classics is to be launched in our school. I, on behalf of the S
75、tudents Union, appeal to everyone to participate.As everybody knows, the classics are invaluable spiritual treasure masters left to us. Immersed in the world of classics, not only can we explore the beauty of the language but also step into the inner world of the masters and have a communication wit
76、h them, thus shaping our personality and developing our insight. Classic works also serve as faithful friends who always keep us company. So lets all take an active part in this meaningful activity. 第二节（总分25分）One possible version：But what makes you look so pale? asked Caroline, changing her tone. Th
77、e guilty boy told her that nothing was the matter with him; and running into the house, he went upstairs into his chamber. Soon, he heard his father calling him to come down. Trembling from head to foot, he obeyed. When he reached the door, he stood, fearing to enter. Little Caroline seized his arm,
78、 and pulled him into the room. But he hung down his head, and covered his face with his hands. His uncle went up to him, kindly taking away his hands. Hardly had he said Hello to James when he saw his face. In shock, he cried, Brother, this is not your son. It is the boy who so shamefully insulted m
79、e in the street! With surprise and grief the good father and mother learnt this. His uncle was ready to forgive him, and forget the injury. But his father would never permit James to have the gold watch, nor the beautiful books, which his uncle had brought for him. The rest of the children were load
80、ed with presents. James was obliged to content himself with seeing them happy. He never forgot this lesson so long as he lived. It cured him entirely of his rude manners.听力朗读稿Text 1W: Hi, could you lend me the digital camera, David? M: Hi, Alice. Id like to, but it belongs to Jane.W: Well, in that c
81、ase, Ill borrow one from Mary.Text 2M: Good afternoon. Im Robert Anderson. Mrs. Brown agreed to meet me here, and talk about some details of our cooperation. Is she in?W: Yes, she is. Shes been waiting for you in the office. Please come in.Text 3W: Good morning. May I help you, sir?M: Yes. Could I c
82、hange these pounds for dollars, please? W: Do you want small bills or large ones?M: Both will do.Text 4W: Eric, could you tell me something about your trip to Europe?M: Sure. We spent 4 days in England, 5 days in Italy, and finally one week in France.Most of the journey, we were absorbed with the fa
83、scinating sights and views.Text 5W: Its said that Mr. Rogers will be out of work next week. M: Yes, exactly.W: For what? To take a holiday or go on business?M: Neither. Hes travelling to see his niece. Shes getting married next Tuesday.Text 6W: Hello, sir. Could you spare me a minute?M: Sure, Jane.
84、You look upset. What happened?W: Well, you know, its Kevin. He is telling everyone that David and I are in love. But we are not. We are just a study pair. You know I help him with his English and he helps me with my math.M: Oh. I was going to tell you that you have made great progress in math. That
85、explains.Dont worry. Ill talk to Kevin tomorrow.Text 7M: Hi, Kathy. Any plans for tonight?W: Not yet, Frank. I was wondering where to go for dinner. M: But I thought you always eat at the school.W: Most of the time I do. But on weekends, Id like to go out. Any suggestions?M: Well, a new restaurant o
86、pened recently. I went there last Wednesday. Its so great.W: In what way?M: They offered food as well as music show. W: Music show?M: Yeah. You know, songs, dances. W: Sounds good. When does it start? M: At 8. And it will last an hour.W: How wonderful! Whats their menu like?M: They offer food of dif
87、ferent kinds. You know, Japanese food, French food, Indian food W: Great. I like French food. I think I d better reserve a table for 3 at 6, and then we can stay for the show.Text 8W: Bob, Im sure you know about second-hand smoke. M: Of course, I do.W: But have you heard about third-hand smoke?M: Th
88、ird-hand smoke? Im afraid not. What is that then?W: Well, it is here in todays paper. Parents may think they are protecting children from second- hand smoke when they smoke outside their home or only when the children are not there. But now researchers are warning about what they call third -hand sm
89、oke. When you smoke, dangerous matter from cigarettes get into your hair and clothing. As babies are the weakest, when you come to a baby, you pass it to the baby and increase the chances of disease in the baby.M: Is that so? In that case I have to say that I should never get close to a baby.W: That
90、s right. Actually all smoking parents should do the same or better give it up completely.Text 9M: Hey Susan, are you interested in buying some used books for school? You can really save some money that way.W: Well, what do you have?M: Well, lets see. I have a science book called Todays World and I a
91、m selling it for 30 dollars.W: 30? Thats too expensive for a broken book like that.M: Maybe so, but I bought it for 60 and I wrote a lot of notes in the book that should help you with the class if you could read my writing.W: What else are you selling?M: OK, I have an English writing textbook for 14
92、 dollars, a maths book for 23 and a novel for only 7.W: Hmm.M: Its up to you. You know these things go fast.W: OK, Ill take the writing book and the novel. I need both of those for sure. M: No more text books?W: Not now. Teachers are always changing their minds about textbooks.M: All right.Text 10M:
93、 Good morning, everyone. Its good to see you all here today. I believe some you once dreamed of becoming famous. I was one of you. Now Id like to share my story with you. As a young actor, I first arrived in Los Angeles in 1984. I saw the shining lights of the city as the plane landed and I felt exc
94、ited as the first step that would lead me to fortune got under way. I imagined that the development of my dream would move smoothly, and soon I would be one of the best-known faces on cinema screen throughout the world. I was confident in my first performance in1986. I knew the lead role was perfect
95、 for me. I was anxious to become well-known.But when they offered me a small role, I saw that my plans for quick success had been ruined. Over the years I tried out for other roles, but I never got a good part. Sometimes I thought of giving up. Five years later, I found myself working in the offices of a movie company. And eventually I ended up as a manager of this company after years of hard work.