湖北省咸宁市2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、湖北省咸宁市20142015学年度上学期期末考试 高三英语 咸宁市教育科学研究院命制 2015. 2 本试卷共10页。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 祝考试顺利 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B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,再选涂其它答案标号。答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。 3.完成句子和短文写作题的作答，用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。答在试题卷、草稿

2、纸上无效。 4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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 can be learned about the man from the conversation?A. The man was s

3、atisfied.B. The man felt bad about losing.C. The man is feeling better now.2. What will the man do next?A. Leave right away.B. Stay for dinner.C. Catch an early bus.3. What does the man imply?A. He has another meeting to attend on that day.B. He cant attend a four-day conference.C. Either day suits

4、him.4. Whats the mans opinion of this new boss?A. He thinks his boss is straightforward.B. He thinks his boss is terrible.C. He thinks his boss is impolite.5. Where does the woman work?A. In a bank.B. At a department store.C. At a restaurant.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A

5、、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。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8题。6. What does the man think of Davids way of sleeping?A. Its effective.B. Its strange.C. Its the best.7. How many hours does David sleep a day?A. Four.B. Six.

6、 C.Five.8. What does the woman mean at the end of the talk?A. People should develop a habit like Davids.B. People need shorter hours of sleep.C. People have different sleeping habits.听第7段材料，回答第9至第11题。9. What was the weather forecasted to be?A. Hot.B. Cool. C. Cloudy.10. How is the summer here genera

7、lly?A. Hot and rainy.B. Cool and dry. C.Cool and rainy.11. What will the man and the woman do this weekend?A. Go swimming.B. Go hiking. C. Have a party.听第8段材料，回答第12至第14题。12. Where are the palaces the man advised the woman to pay a visit?A. At Notre Dame.B.At Versailles. C. At Louvre.13. Which is the

8、 best place to eat in the opinion of the man?A. Notre Dame.B.The Maxims. C. The Eiffel Tower.14. What does the man invite the woman to do?A. Have dinner with him. B. Take some pictures. C. Send him a postcard.听第9段材料，回答第15至第17题。15. Which of the following is the boy NOT requested to do around the hous

9、e?A. Cleaning the bathroom.B. Wiping the wall.C. Sweeping the kitchen floor.16. What does the boy have to do in his bedroom?A. Wipe the walls.B.Make his bed. C. Sweep the floor.17. What is the mother going to do while the boy is doing his household work?A. Washing the clothes.B. Waiting outside. C.

10、Working in the yard.听第10段材料，回答第18至第20题。18. When did the agent come to their house?A. In the morning.B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.19. Why did the agent call on the speaker so early in the morning?A. His telephone went out of order.B. The buyers had to leave soon.C. He began to work at 7:00

11、am.20. Why did the couple laugh in the speakers house?A. They saw something familiar to them.B. They saw something they had never seen.C. They considered her silly.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. The chance to get a college education must

12、 not be a(n)_ of the fewit should be a birthright of every single citizen.A. participation B. requirement C. acknowledgement D. privilege22. An ocean divides us, but we are united together in the basic human longing for freedom, for justice and for _.A. dignity B. distribution C. enterprise D. dilem

13、ma23. The girl has a gift for singing and she is _ to be one of the best singers if she keeps on practicing.A. supposedB. imagined C. asked D. designed24. Our vacation was totally _. Not only was the food terrible, but the weather was awful as well.A. abolishedB. sacrificed C. affected D. ruined25.

14、The maths problem was very difficult, but we managed to work it out _.A. anyhowB. anyway C. somehow D. somewhat26. All these documents must be _ the university you are applying for before December, 31. Remember that it the deadline.A. donated toB. sent for C. submitted to D. admitted to27. A poor ma

15、n has to _ many things that a rich man regards as almost necessaries in life.A. go overB. go through C. go without D. go against28. Though the world has become too _ for comprehension by the human brain, modern societies have often responded effectively to critical situations.A. uniqueB. complex C.

16、average D. sensitive29. Nancy asked Smith to take tea with her. He_, fearing to cause her inconvenience.A. ignoredB. declined C. resisted D. cancelled30. The coach, because of the drivers carelessness, was _ and crashed over the cliff on such a cold December morning.A. in supportB. out of control C.

17、 in charge D. out of mind第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。My daughter and I were flying to spend a week with my husband in Florida. Mike had been in Florida for five months working. We were 31 because we had seen him only five times in five months,

18、 and Kallie missed her dad terribly.The plane was totally 32 . I had noticed some Boy Scouts (童子军)at the gate and commented to my daughter that if anything happened, we would be OK with all those Scouts on our flight! 33 , our seats were separated by the aisle(过道). Kallie was 34 about the trip and h

19、ad counted on my reading to her the whole way. Trying to 35 across the aisle would be a challenge.When the two passengers who shared my row boarded the plane, I asked if they would 36 places with Kallie and me. They 37 . Meanwhile, a mother and her three children were 38 several rows ahead of us. Th

20、ere had been a mistake with their boarding passes, and the whole family had been 39 .The passengers in her row also refused to 40 . The mother could hold her baby, 41 her 6-year-old son and his older brother were many rows away. She was 42 about the younger boy sitting with strangers.Suddenly the Sc

21、out leader stood up and said, “Maam, we can 43 you.” He then spent five minutes rearranging his 44 . The boys followed his directions cheerfully. The mothers 45 was obvious.Kallie, however, was still 46 .I told her that there wasnt anything I could do; we would have to sit where we were. 47 , the ma

22、n sitting next to the Scout master (not a Scout himself) turned around and asked, “Would you and your daughter like our 48 ?” We traded seats and continued our trip, very much relieved to be together.Would that man have 49 us his seat if the Scouts hadnt done so for the mom and her children? I dont

23、know. But I do know that 50 can spread!31. A. anxiousB. surprisedC. excitedD. annoyed32. A. busyB. fullC. bigD. new33. A. UnfortunatelyB. UnusuallyC. ActuallyD. Finally34. A. carefulB. doubtfulC. curiousD. nervous35. A. talkB. readC. sleepD. stand36. A. stayB. shareC. switchD. return37. A. agreedB.

24、stoppedC. refusedD. discussed38. A. playingB. shoutingC. laughingD. panicking39. A. put togetherB. split upC. turned downD. mixed up40. A. sitB. talkC. moveD. walk41. A. butB. andC. sinceD. though42. A. angryB. certainC. disappointedD. concerned43. A. teachB. helpC. tellD. accompany44. A. packagesB.

25、 seatsC. groupD. food45. A. reliefB. shynessC. patienceD. care46. A. happyB. upsetC. confusedD. interested47. A. GraduallyB. ImmediatelyC. HopefullyD. Amazingly48. A. seatsB. foodC. booksD. fruits49. A. savedB. offeredC. paidD. showed50. A. braveryB. confidenceC. kindnessD. humorous第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每

26、小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 ADisability doesnt mean inability. Although he has been blind since birth, 18-year-old Joseph Chadbourne never feels different from his 90 classmates at Akrons Firestone High School in Ohio, US.Chadbourne walks with a cane (拐杖)，and he i

27、s often arm-in-arm with a classmate who is happy to help him down the hallway or on the stairs. His textbooks and exams are in Braille(盲文), and he types his assignments and notes on a BrailleNote, a small computer hooked up to a printer. Because of his disability, he5s permitted extra time on exams,

28、 but Chadbourne says he doesnt need it, as he completes his tests in the same amount of time as other students.Teachers at Firestone have been impressed by Chadbourne, whom they say hasnt let his disability stop him from doing anything he wants to do. Hes one of the top students in his class and he

29、was on the swim team.“He doesnt take,You cant do this, for an answer,” Chadbournes history teacher, Jill Regenos, told Akron Beacon Journal.Chadbourne joined the swim team in his sophomore (高中二年级)year. His coach used a broom handle to poke (戳)him while in the water. This would give him the signal th

30、at he needed to flip (翻身).“It takes a month or so to get good timing,” Chadbourne said of the flips. “They tap and I immediately go into a turn.”Chadbourne has even done his part to give back. He has taken part in an annual swim team fundraiser (募捐活动)to raise money for Akron Childrens Hospital, swim

31、ming more than 10 consecutive (连续的)hours this year, with only 10-minute breaks each hour. He also has tutored a younger blind student in Braille and reading fluency.Chadbourne has this advice for other students with disabilities: “Just dont let it stop you. If you put your mind to it, you can do any

32、thing.”51. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?A. Chadbournes achievements.B. Chadbournes struggles.C. How Chadbourne lives his campus life.D. How Chadbourne is treated by those around him.52. When teaching Chadbourne to swim, his coach _.A. often doubted whether he was good enoughB. poked him when he

33、didnt follow instructionsC. spent about a year training him to flipD. used a special signal to tell him what he should do53. Which of the following best describes Chadbourne?A. Independent and modest.B. Determined and confident.C. Kind-hearted and humorous.D. Patient and caring.54. Which of the foll

34、owing statements is TRUE according to the text?A. Chadbourne is studying at a school for physically disabled children.B. Because of his disability, it usually takes Chadbourne extra time to complete his work.C. Chadbourne encourages other disabled students to follow their dreams and not let their di

35、sabilities hold them back.D. To collect money for his treatment fees, Chadbourne together with his swim team joined in fund-raising activities.BI was doing well as a department head in a Mumbai firm, but my relationship with my boss had become nervous. Not wanting to put up with this, I resigned. Bu

36、t with no other job offer in hand, I soon became anxious.Then, one morning, a “Situations Vacant” ad I spotted sought a person like me, and at an ideal location. I phoned an acquaintance for tips. “I dont think you fit the bill,” he said. “They prefer MBAs with experience in multinationals, so dont

37、waste your time.” But my wife disagreed. “Go by your instinct,” she said. “Youve got nothing to lose.”So, carrying my neatly typed CV (简历)and cover letter (求职信)in an envelope on which I had written both “To” and “From” addresses, I boarded a packed train on a Monday morning to get to Mumbais General

38、 Post Office, where I could have it weighed, stamped and posted. Getting off the train, I joined the crowd of office-goers out of the station and on to the street. But suddenly, I noticed that my envelope was missing!I rushed back to the platform. The train was still there. A search of the compartme

39、nt (车厢)in which I had traveled drew a blank. I waited impatiently for the train to pull away. The letter hadnt fallen on the tracks either.The logical thing to do was to go home, sit at my typewriter, make a new CV and cover letter and mail it. But losing the envelope felt like a bad sign, so I gave

40、 up.Three weeks passed. I received a letter in response to my “lost” job application, inviting me for a meeting with the companys managing director! I was shocked.I soon got the job, and worked there as deputy general manager until I took voluntary retirement a year ago.I still wonder about my appli

41、cations reaching its addressee. I imagine that someone found it. He or she might have asked others on the train. Finding no claimant (认领人)and realizing it would be important to a fellow citizen, the finder took it to a post office, stuck on the stamps and mailed it. To that unknown friend, I want to

42、 say: “Thanks for your little act that proved to be so big for me.”55. Why did the author quit his previous job?A. His boss thought that he was not fit for the job.B. He found it hard to get along with his boss.C. He had got an offer from a bigger company.D. He couldnt put up with the pressure of th

43、e job.56. When the author asked for advice on the “Situations Vacant” ad, his wife _.A. encouraged him to follow his heartB. didnt think he met the requirementsC. believed he was the right person for that jobD. considered this job to be a waste of his time57. The underlined phrase “drew a blank” in

44、Paragraph 4 probably means_.A. got some helpB. was impossibleC. was unsuccessful D. got into trouble58. Each time the author recalls how he got his second job, he probably feels_.A. proudB. gratefulC. confusedD. satisfiedCLife offers two choices. We can live to survive or to soar to unlimited height

45、s. The choices are modeled by two creatures.A few months back while sitting in a boat fishing with a couple of friends, I noticed a field mouse on the river bank. He ran out of his hole, ran in a couple of directions, and then ran back inside. I thought of the existence of this little creature. His

46、life is spent running around, frightened and panicky, following his nose.He darts here, dashes there, turns in circles, but never really sees much beyond his nose. He is trying to smell his way to successful living, which, defined by a mouses existence, is finding some daily food to sustain himself

47、so that he can carry on for the rest of his life, frightened and frantic. Sounds familiar.A few minutes later I glanced up and noticed, soaring high above, was an osprey(鱼鹰). I saw a wide winged creature using air currents to fly high.Rather than simply fighting to exist, this keen-eyed hunter with

48、a broad view of the river, lake and mountains was waiting for the appropriate time to catch his prey(猎物).This amazing creature glides(滑翔)toward a nest at the top of the tallest of trees instead of returning to some tiny hole in the riverbank.The strength in his wings, the power in his talons (爪子), t

49、he amazing ability of his vision, the effortless capacity to soar.it is the osprey, not the field mouse, that models our human potential.I dont know about you, but it is easy for me to decide which creature I want to represent my life. I want to soar. I want to explore. I want to see the big picture

50、. I want to conquer. I want to climb higher, go farther, dive deeper and experience more.I want my soul enlarged, my mind expanded, my heart enlivened and my spirit energized. I want to stop running. I want the frantic chasing of my nose to end. I want new strength, fresh thinking and clear vision.

51、I want to be more and more like the osprey.59. What is the authors main purpose in writing the article?A. To discuss two animals that represent different lifestyles.B. To discuss what kind of life he wants to live.C. To explain how he makes difficult choices.D. To explain how the field mouse and osp

52、rey differ in their living habits.60. According to the author, the field mouse _.A. has a good sense of directionB. relies on its fast speed to find foodC. lives in fear in order to surviveD. is constantly under the threat of the osprey61. What is the authors impression of the osprey?A. It is a stro

53、ng and friendly creature with keen eyes.B. It reminds us of the importance of patience and timing.C. The way it preys has much in common with that of humans.D. The way it lives can inspire us to reach our full potential.62. Which of the following best describes the author?A. Ambitious.B. Sensitive.C

54、. Optimistic.D. Creative. DFor most Americans queuing for 30 minutes outside of Xi an Famous Foods in Manhattan, New York, Xian is a remote, mysterious place in China. But that doesnt stop them from enjoying the Shaanxi provincial capitals fine foodsincluding signature dishes roujiamo, a lamb sandwi

55、ch or burger, “cold skin” noodles (凉皮)and yangrou paomo, a lamb soup with pieces of bread in it.So what is the stores secret to winning such high popularity?Owner Jason Wang offers a hint based on his experience growing up in the US. Many Americans are looking not just for a particular type of food,

56、 he has noticed, but rather for authenticity (真实性). With a global food culture, Manhattan now is full of young people craving adventurous food experiences. They “hunt down authentic cuisine, whether it is Chinese, Mexican, American or Mediterranean” , Wang told Forbes.Chinese cuisine has long been p

57、art of the US culinary(烹饪的)landscape. “The trend of trying authentic Chinese food started in New York a long time ago,” said Sam Sifton, restaurant critic of The New York Times.Many Xian dishes are quite easy for Americans to love. “The lamb sandwich may have authentic, local taste for some Chinese,

58、 but its also familiar to Americans as a form of hamburger,” Sifton said. “We love the English-muffin-style bread and the loose, packable meat, spicy and rich. ”Hagan Blount, a food critic from Las Vegas, thinks that its the trend in general for Americans to explore different foreign cuisines.“Every

59、one wants to have new and exciting experiences-one way to get that hunger for adventure satisfied is by exploring new cuisines,” he told China Daily. “The more people know, the less they are afraid.”63. What is the authors purpose in writing the article?A. To promote Chinese food culture among Ameri

60、cans.B. To explain why food from Xian has been wellreceived in Manhattan.C. To analyze why Americans like to explore new cuisines.D. To tell the story of how Jason Wang started Xian Famous Foods in Manhattan.64. According to Jason Wang, many Americans.A. know a lot about Chinese food cultureB. attac

61、h great importance to the authenticity of foodC. prefer Chinese cuisine to other foreign cuisinesD. think Chinese cuisine has influenced American cuisine a lot65. The underlined word “craving” in Paragraph 3 probably means _.A. refusingB. reportingC. being afraid of D. longing for66. What can we con

62、clude from the article?A. Chinese cuisine has a lot in common with American cuisine.B. To attract local people, the lamb sandwich has been changed into a form of hamburger in America.C. Those who love to explore different types of cuisines tend to be more adventurous.D. Those who enjoy exploring dif

63、ferent cuisines usually prefer to cook for themselves. EWant to know who is the worlds tallest person, who has the highest IQ，who collects the most toys or who ate the largest hamburger in the shortest amount of time? Then look no further than the Guinness Book of World Records.As a compiler (汇编)of

64、amazing, funny and shocking feats and achievements, Guinness is in a class of its own. And some people believe that making it into the book is an achievement worth any risk.With its 2014 version coming out on Sept 12, many daredevils (蛮勇的人)are getting ready to raise the stakes.Susanne Eman is one of

65、 them. The 34-year-old American has made it her goal to break the record for “Worlds Heaviest Woman”, currently set at 643 pounds (291.7 kg).To many observers, though, winning a mention in a book might pale in comparison to the health risks associated with being so heavy.So what drives people to put

66、 their lives on the line for a mention in a book and a certificate?Los Angeles-based psychotherapist Nancy Irwin told The Huffington Post she believes people who want to set records often do so to fill a blank in other aspects of their lives.“In a case like this, there is a sense of narcissism (自恋)t

67、hat suggests shes desperate for attention and wants to stand out,” Irwin said. “You have to understand that there is a positive intention behind every activity, even if it has a negative outcome.”However, Ashrita Furman, who holds the highest total number of Guinness World Records, including the hig

68、hest mountain climbed on stilts (高晓),thinks challenges to break limitations and be the best in the world should be an inspiring thing to do. And he doesnt support Eman. “I dont get her its not healthy. I think Guinness should highly disapprove of a record like that,” the 59-year-old American told Th

69、e Huffington Post.A Guinness representative released a statement claiming that the organizations policy isnt to support or celebrate “achievements” like Emans, but simply to document the extremes that exist in the world.67. The underlined phrase “raise the stakes” in the third paragraph probably mea

70、ns _.A. show off their unique skillsB. increase the risks involvedC. make smart preparations for somethingD. spend more money on something68. With the example of Eman, the author intends to _.A. introduce who is the “Worlds Heaviest Woman”B. criticize the 2014 version of the Guinness Book of World R

71、ecordsC. explain what efforts Eman has made to break the world recordD. show a negative goal that someone set to achieve a Guinness World Record69. According to Nancy Irwin, some risk their lives to compete for a mention in Guinness because _.A. they desire attentionB. they seek fame and fortuneC. t

72、hey wish to challenge themselves and live a meaningful lifeD. they want to prove and celebrate their uniqueness70. Which of the following statements about Guinness might Ashrita Furman agree with, according to the text?A. Those who try to set a world record at the risk of their lives deserve a rewar

73、d.B. Emans achievements are absolutely worth a mention in the Guinness book.C. Not all kinds of world records should be collected in the Guinness book.D. The organization should improve its policies to celebrate a greater variety of achievements.第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分50分）第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列各小题

74、，根据汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。71. Every possible means _ to prevent the air pollution, but the sky is still not clear. (try)各种来阻止空气污染的方法都试过了，但是天空依然浑浊。72. Im sure you would rather she _ by bus every day, wouldnt you? (go)我敢肯定你更宁愿她每天坐公交去上学，对不对？73. The town,_ thousands of travelers every yea

75、r, is known for its stone bridge and beautiful rivers. (visit)这个城镇每年有成千上万的游客来游玩，是因为它著名的石桥和美丽的河流。74. _ global warming has resulted in numerous severe extreme weather all over the world this year. (point)正如我们指出的，全球变暖导致今年全世界很多极端天气现象。75. She has been a reliable and punctual person, who is fed up with _.

76、 (keep)她一直是个可靠守时的人，不喜欢欢等人。76. It is said that our school will move to the development zone of the city and the new school is _ the old one. (size)听说我们学校要搬到开发区去,新校园（占地面积）是老校园的两倍大。77. _the police concluded that both of the drivers were responsible for it. (look)在调查这个事故之后，警方说两个司机都对此负有责任。78. By the side

77、 of the teaching building of No. 1 High School _,which was completed in 2011. (stand)在一中的教学楼旁边矗立着一座2011年完工的图书馆。79. _is supposed to remember to turn off the light. (leave)无论最后谁离开都应该记得关灯。80. Although I searched the room the whole afternoon, my keys were nowhere _. (find)尽管我花费了一下午搜寻房间，我的钥匙还是哪儿都找不到。第二节:

78、 短文写作（共1题；满分30分）请根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。No one can go back and change a bad beginning; but anyone can start now and create a successful ending.注意: 无须写标题，不得照抄英语提示语； 除诗歌外，文体不限; 文中不得透露个人姓名和学校名称； 词数不少于120。湖北省咸宁市20142015学年度上学期期末考试高三英语参考答案及评分说明第一部分：听力15 BACAA610 BACBA1115 ABBCA1620 BCABA第二部分：词汇知识运用第一节：多项选择

79、2125 DAADC 2630 CCBBB第二节：完形填空31-35 CBADB3640 CCDBC4145 ADBCA4650 BDABC第三部分：阅读理解5155 CDBCB5660 ACBBC6165 DABBD6670 CBDAC第四部分：书面表达第一节：完成句子71. has been tried72. went to school73. which is visited by74. As we have pointed out75. being kept waiting76. twice the size of77. Having looked into the accident

80、/ After looking into the accident78. stands a library79. Whoever leaves last / Anyone who leaves last80. to be found第二节：短文写作(one possible version)(略）附：听力录音稿Text 1M: I really thought that Id win the game.W: Oh well, better luck next time, Bill.Text 2W: Whats the hurry? Wed like you to stay for dinner

81、.M: Well, thank you, but Helen and l have to meet my parents at the railway station.Text 3W: We are going to change our meeting from Monday to Friday.M: Thats all the same to me.Text 4W: What do you think of your new boss?M: Well, he is full of praise when you do well. But when you make a mistake, y

82、oud better watch out.Text 5M: Can I cash a check here?W: Do you have an account with us?M: Yes, I have a checking account here.Text 6M: How come David is always so full of energy?W: He has a strange but highly effective way of sleeping.M: What is that?W: He takes a short sleep for an hour every six

83、hours and has a total of four hours of sleep each day.M: Where did he get that strange idea?W: He read from a book that said it was the best way for human beings to sleep and he believed it.M: How many hours do you sleep a day?W: I need at least seven hours. I want to try to follow Davids example bu

84、t it never worked out for me.M: If I sleep during the day, I can never wake up.W: Not everyone is as David, I guess.Text 7M: How is the weather today?W: Its very hot and humid.M: Quite different from the forecast.W: The weather changes often at this time of the year. Its possible to cool down in the

85、 late afternoon.M: How are the summers here generally?W: They are usually hot and rainy.M: I have been here for about a month. Its very hot and humid.W: Its just June now. The rainy season hasnt arrived yet.M: What shall we do today? Good weekends shouldnt be wasted.W: What about swimming?M: Thats a

86、 great idea.Text 8W: Youve been to Paris, havent you?M: Yes. As a matter of fact, I used to live in Paris.W: Well, Im planning to visit there soon, and I wonder if you could suggest something to me.M: Sure. You should go to Notre Dame. You also ought to see the palaces at Versailles. And you must vi

87、sit the Louvre.W: Those sound like excellent suggestions. Can you suggest any good places to eat?M: Yes. Eat at the Maxims. and if you go there, I suggest that you order the duck. Its delicious.W: Good.M: Oh, and one more thing. Be sure to have someone take your picture in front of the Eiffel Tower.

88、W: Ill do that. Thanks a lot.M: Send me a postcard, will you?W: Okay.Text 9M: Mum, can I go outside to play?W: Well, did you get your Saturdays work done?M: Ah, Mum. Do I have to?W: Well, you know the rules. No playing until the work is done.M: So, what is my work?W: Well, first you have to clean th

89、e bathroom including the toilet.M: No, I want to clean the family room.W: Well, okay, but you also have to clean the hall, and be sure to wipe the walls. And after that . Oh, no. Next, sweep the kitchen floor and be sure to wipe the table in the living room.M: Okay, okay.W: And make your bed and pic

90、k up all your toys and put them away. And .M: More?W: Yeah. And then, how about going out for lunch? But you probably don t want to do that.M: No, no. I want to.W: Okay. While youre doing your work, Ill be out in the yard pulling weeds.Text 10When my husband was out of work, we put our house up for

91、sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy housekeeper. Every room had to be kept tidy, and dishes had to be washed and put away when used. Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 am. Sleepily, I opened the door and saw our agent standing there with a couple from N

92、ew York. “There was no time to call” , he explained, “because the couple has to catch a plane home.”The three people made their way past the dirty breakfast dishes on the kitchen table and into a bedroom with unmade beds. As I retreated into a bathroom to comb my hair, I heard the man saying something to his wife. Then they both laughed.Two days later, the agent phoned me that the couple had bought the house. He repeated what the buyer had said when he handed over the check the following day. “That house was a warm, lived-in house, just like ours.”