江苏省泗阳县桃州中学2021届高三英语上学期10月阶段性检测试题20210301033.doc

1、江苏省泗阳县桃州中学2021届高三英语上学期10月阶段性检测试题选择题部分（满分95分）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。第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the woman doing? A. Selling coffee. B. Visiting a museum. C. Asking for directions.

2、2. What affects the mans phone bill? A. His familys Internet use. B. The taxes and extra fees. C. His calls and texts.3. Why did the woman buy the hat? A. It offers complete sun protection.B. Its cheaper than baseball hats.C. It was easy to purchase on the Internet.4. What does the woman mean? A. Sh

3、es been extremely busy.B. She dreams of becoming a millionaire.C. Shes proud of being able to do many things.5. What does the man think of the soup?A. Its too thick.B. Its not very good. C. It needs a bit more flavor.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、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前

4、，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。第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What does the girl suggest about the first pair of shoes? A. Theyre a good value.B. Theyre easy to walk in.C. Shell be popular if she wears them.7. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Father and daughter. B. Salesman and

5、 customer. C. Uncle and niece.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. Who is Ashley Bryan? A. A poet. B. An artist.C. A famous sailor.9. How old was Langston Hughes when he died? A. Forty years old B. Sixty-five years old. C. Ninety-two years old.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where does the conversation take place? A. At an airpo

6、rt.B. At the mans house. C. At the womans house.11. What do we know about the woman? A. Her suitcase is more than 40 kg.B. She will take a flight to America.C. She has a handbag and a large backpack.12. What time does the flight leave? A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:30 a.m.C. At 10:30 a.m.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。

7、13. What does the man probably do for a living? A. He is a journalist. B. He is a film reviewer. C. He is a magazine editor.14. What is the womans favorite film ever? A. Pulp Fiction. B. Jackie Brown.C. Kill Bill.15. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday.C. Saturday.16. How does the man feel

8、at the end of the conversation? A. Very grateful.B. A little annoyed.C. Much more calm.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. Where can copies be made? A. On Level 1. B. On Level 2. C. On Level 3.18. How many books can a graduate student check out?A. Up to two. B. Up to five. C. Up to fifteen.19. What is the late fe

9、e for a book that is 10 days overdue?A. $5. B. $15. C. $20.20. When does the library close on Friday nights? A. At 8:30 p.m. B. At 9:00 p.m. C. At 10:00 p.m.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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。A“Changing the world” might seem like an unrealistic

10、 goal. When faced with huge problems such as air pollution or energy shortages, where do you start? Taoyuan-based Gogoro believes you start with a scooter（踏板车）. Proof of conceptIn 2015, Gogoro broke onto the scene by releasing an electric scooter called the Smart-scooter. Unlike most electric scoote

11、rs. This one wouldnt need to be plugged in to recharge. Instead, users would stop by GoStations to exchange drained batteries for fully charged ones. Gogoro was taking a risk. If people were not happy with the system of changing batteries, the whole project could fail. They didnt need to worry, thou

12、gh. Only one year later Gogoro sold their 10,000th Smart-scooter!Setting the barFast forward to 2019 and the release of the Series 3 Smart-scooter. Gogoro scooters are as popular and revolutionary as ever. Their bright colors are chosen by Beatrice Santiccioli, a famous color designer who helped sha

13、pe major brands like Apple, Nike and Swatch. In addition to the scooters bright colors, plenty of cool accessories（配件）are available so you can make your scooter your own. But most important of all, Gogoro continues to pave the way toward a future of responsible energy consumption. Looking forwardMul

14、tiple cities and countries have committed to making their transportation all-electric in the coming years, and Gogoro is helping make it possible. Ordered a package? Companies like DHL and Taiwan Post now have fleets of Smart-scooters to make deliveries. Need a ride? Unlock a Gogoro in Berlin, Paris

15、 or Madrid, thanks to scooter sharing services. The Smart-scooters is definitely creative, but theres more. At Gogoro, I think the essential thing is that we want to change how people use energy. And the Smart-scooters is only the beginning. says Horace Luke, Gogoro co-founder and CEO. This is where

16、 the GoStation comes in. 21. Compared with other electric scooters, the Smart-scooter_. A. can recharge itself in Gostations in big citiesB. only needs to change batteries in GostationsC. wouldnt need to be recharged at all in lifeD. can be recharged by its users in Gostations22. Gogoro scooters are

17、 popular and revolutionary mainly because_. A. their colors are chosen by a famous color designerB. their colors are different from those of othersC. it is a good way for people to consume energyD. it can help us solve the problem of energy short23. What can we conclude from the passage? A. More GoS

18、tations may appear in more and more cities. B. GoStations will soon entirely take the place of traditional stations. C. People need not go to GoStations especially during peak hours. D. More big cities will appear throughout the world in the future. BThis season, the bushfires in Australia have burn

19、ed more than 12.35 million acres of land. At least 25 people have been killed and 2000 homes destroyed. According to the BBC, this is the most casualties（伤亡）from wildfires in the country since 2009. The University of Sydney estimates that 480 million animals have died in South Wales alone.Zeke Hausf

20、ather, an energy systems analyst and climate researcher at Berkeley Earth, said warmer temperatures and extreme weather have made Australia more susceptible to fires and increased the length of the fire season. “The drier conditions combined with record high temperatures in 2019 created main conditi

21、ons for the disastrous fires. Australias fires were worsened by the combination of those two. 2019 was the perfect storm for being the warmest year on record for Australia and the driest year on record for Australia,” Hausfather added on Friday.Kevin Trenberth, a senior scientist at the US National

22、Center for Atmospheric Research, said warmer ocean temperatures also contributed to more variable weather around the world. Trenberth believes that global warming contributed to energy imbalances and hot spots in the oceans, which can create a wave in the atmosphere that locks weather patterns in pl

23、aces, causing longer rain events in Indonesia, for example, and at the same time contributing to drought in Australia. He said that once an area experiences drought conditions for two months or more, it increases the risk of fires catching and spreading. Those changing weather patterns due to global

24、 warming make drought events longer.Climate experts stress that climate change is not the only factor in the severity of wildfires. How land is managed can also impact the amount of fuel available for fires. Practices like controlled burns and other factors can impact the risk to people and property

25、, such as warning systems and the type of development in a given area. Changing those policies has great potential to limit future damage from wildfires along with changes to how fire management resources are dispatched (派遣).24. What are the numbers about in paragraph 1?A. The causes of Australian f

26、ires. B. The consequences of Australian fires.C. The damaged areas of Australian fires.D. The property destruction of Australian fires.25. Which of the following best explains “susceptible to” in the second paragraph?A. Very quickly to adapt to. B. Very seriously to focus on.C. Very likely to be inf

27、luenced by. D. Very easily to be protected against.26. What can we infer from Trenberths research?A. Global warming is the root cause of the bushfires.B. Longer dry weather contributes to global warming.C. Warmer ocean temperatures promote fires spreading.D. The imbalanced energy leads to the temper

28、ature rising.27. What does the author intend to do in the last paragraph?A. To stress the effects of Australia fires.B. To show the methods for controlling burns.C. To predict the seriousness of Australia fires.D. To provide some advice about reducing damage.CAn experience that is becoming increasin

29、gly common around the world is the sorting of waste.It may seem like a trivial activity, but it has slowly moved into the center of conversation on the future of business and sustainable development.Waste sorting is a complex phenomenon that can be an important step toward a global circular economy.

30、 Maybe it even will be something we will look back on as one of the first steps toward an ecological society.But sorting of waste could also mean participating in an activity that undermines sustainable development by allowing unsustainable companies to use recycling as a way to pretend they are sus

31、tainable. When Royal Dutch Shell, a British-Dutch oil and gas company, wanted to dump an oil rig in the ocean in 1995, many people in Europe had just started to separate glass bottles and newspapers. The companys plan was viewed as a sign of arrogance. The incident led to an important meeting, after

32、 which many companies started including environmental factors in their risk assessment.The situation is different today. It is no longer clear if the kind of waste sorting done in Western nations is part of the problem or the solution. There are areas where the sorting of waste is working reasonably

33、 well, for example the glass and metal industries. But at a time when we are looking at a transformative system change and global sustainability, there is a need to fundamentally rethink waste sorting.In the coming decades, the world needs to eliminate the use of fossil fuels, become more resource-e

34、fficient, lift billions out of poverty and ensure greater equity(公正). In order to ensure this, we need a resource-efficient circular economy, and waste sorting can play a key role. But that would be a very different kind of waste sorting.People around the world have begun to realize that much of the

35、 waste they sort is not integrated in sustainable material flows, but instead shipped to poor countries, where it is not handled in an appropriate manner. As more countries refuse to become dumping grounds for the unsustainable lifestyles of rich countries, a healthy discussion about global sustaina

36、bility has begun to emerge.Out of the waste that is recycled, much of it is turned into low-value goods in a way that does not result in a radically reduced use of natural resources. Instead, recycling initiatives are used by companies selling low-quality goods that are not made to last.A waste sort

37、ing system for the 21st century should build on the opportunities that digitalization provides and allow citizens to track what is happening to the waste they are sorting and also provide information about the companies they have purchased products from.It should also require companies to show how r

38、esource-efficient their solutions are, allowing consumers to compare options.It is time to understand that Western recycling systems, to a large extent, are used by unsustainable companies that produce everything from fast fashion to unhealthy fast food.China could initiate the next generation of wa

39、ste sorting systems -those that support hyper-transparency and move away from the systems in the West that are contributing to reduced transparency. Such a waste sorting system would be a driver for innovation and extreme resource efficiency and a true step toward ecological civilization.28. Waste s

40、orting is a complex phenomenon because _A. it is an important step toward a global circular economyB. it is a first step toward an ecological societyC. it may be an activity that undermines sustainable developmentD. it is slowly moving into the center of conversation29. What did the behavior of Roya

41、l Dutch Shell company result in?A. The dumping of oil rigB. Separating glass bottles and newspapersC. Including environment when assessing risksD. Starting waste sorting in European countries30.There is a need to fundamentally rethink waste sorting because _A. the sorting of waste is working well in

42、 some areasB. a new system change and global sustainability should be consideredC. the western recycling system does not fit for the whole worldD. people are concerned about health and greater equity31. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To introduce Western recycling systemsB. To compare tw

43、o recycling systems.C. To predict the change of ecological systemD. To advocate a more sustainable waste sorting systemDThe field of robotics is fast-growing. Robots can now perform complicated movements with elegance - back-flipping, practicing park our moves, even carving classical sculptures. The

44、n theres Sophia, a robot whose widespread appeal lies not in big, dramatic actions (her body is often fixed to a rolling base), but rather an unsettling human-like appearance, compounded with the complex ability to express emotions(情感).Were not fully there yet, but Sophia can represent a number of e

45、motional states, and she can also see emotional expressions on a human face as well, explains David Hanson, the founder of Hanson Robotics. According to Hanson, Sophia now has simulations(仿真) of every major muscle in the human face, allowing her to generate expressions of joy, curiosity, confusion,

46、reflection, sorrow, frustration, among other feelings. Besides deep learning and a pre-programmed set of expressions, Sophias face is constructed using the latest developments in material technology, meaning it appears softer, more flexible and therefore, more realistic. The lab also studies the neu

47、robiology and biology of human facial expressions to help inform how mechanical ones can behave.When Hanson first began sculpting Sophia, he wanted her form to resonate(共鸣) with people from around the world. To that end, he looked to old statues of Nefertiti (queen of Egypt), ancient Chinese paintin

48、gs, Audrey Hepburn and even his wife as inspiration. Since her activation in 2016, Sophia has since graced the covers of fashion publications and starred in a recent Moncler campaign. During an event at Shanghai Fashion Weekend, Sophia wore 3-D copper arm cuffs and sculptural garments designed by Br

49、itish artist Sadie Clayton. The reason I was interested in working with Sophia is because being an artist, it mixes fashion, art and technology. This was the most natural, organic way of me developing my process, says Clayton.Besides modeling, she has made appeared on talk shows and spoken at confer

50、ences about issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the role of robots. Controversially, she was even granted Saudi Arabian citizenship, becoming the first robot to have a nationality. I dont know what it is about Sophia, that speaks to people, but I hope that we can develop our AI and robots

51、 in a way that makes a deep emotional connection.32. What makes Sophia different from previous robots?A. Carving fine artworks.B. Being able to perform complex movements.C. Generating many human-like facial expressions.D. Reacting more quickly and produce her own thought.33. What does paragraph 2 ma

52、inly talk about?A. What emotions can Sophia express vividly.B. Why Sophia produces different emotions.C.How researchers programmed the robotics.D.What is the latest product of Hanson Robotics.34. What can we learn from paragraph3?A.Sophia has starred in a recent movie.B.Sophia launched many campaign

53、s with Clayton.C.Sophia is a mixture of fashion and entertainment.D.Sophia is designed to have universal appeal to people.35. What may cause much public discussion about Sophia?A.Holding her own nationality.B.Modeling for the fashion show.C.Communicating with human beings.D. Making a speech at signi

54、ficant conferences.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Not long ago, no one understood that infectious diseases were caused by tiny organisms that moved from person to person. Even now, although we know that tiny living microbes cause disease, how they do so is not alwa

55、ys obvious. 36 They can also be transmitted through our skin through insect or animal bites. The best way to prevent infections is to block pathogens （病菌）from entering the body.The first line of defense is to keep germs at bay by following good personal health habits. Wash your hands well. You proba

56、bly wash your hands after using the bathroom, before preparing or eating food, and after gardening or other dirty tasks. 37 . Wet your hands thoroughly. Lather（泡沫）up with soap or cleanser, and rub it into the palms and backs of your hands and your wrists. Be sure to clean your fingertips, under your

57、 nails and between your fingers. Wash under running water. 38. Whether you are young or young at heart, getting vaccinated（接种疫苗）is an essential part of staying healthy. 39 . Such as a temporarily sore arm or low fever, they are generally safe and effective. Vaccinations are essential if you are to a

58、void getting sick. In general, children should receive the recommended childhood vaccinations. Adults should make sure their vaccinations are up to date. When traveling abroad, check with your health care provider about additional immunizations（免疫）.40 Stay clear of wild animals. Many wild animals, i

59、ncluding bats, foxes and coyotes, can spread the virus to humans by biting. Keep your pets away from wild animals, too. Dogs, cats or any other type of warm-blooded animal can pick up the virus and pass the virus along to people.A. Dry your hands and wrists thoroughly.B. Use animal control to preven

60、t infections.C. While vaccines may cause some common side effects,D. Although vaccines can not prevent some rare diseases,E. Other wild animals can not transmit the virus and other infections.F. We do know that most microbes enter through openings in the body.G. You should also wash up after blowing

61、 your nose, coughing, or sneezing.第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题纸上将该项涂黑。If youve ever been to a Disney Park, youve obviously seen little children running around dressed as their favorite characters. In fact, its 41 by the park, and you

62、 can even purchase a Disney makeover for your kids in the park 42 with authentic costumes (戏服), hairstyles, and makeup by the professionals. But as the kids get older, they are less likely to be dressed up, and 43 they hit the age of 14, you wont 44 a single one of them in costume.It isnt because th

63、eyre “too cool for school”; its 45 against the rules. According to the Disney Park rule-book, any guest aged 14 or older may be refused admittance if they are wearing costumes or masks.The 46 of this rule is two-fold. One, your face cant be 47 and you cant be carrying anything resembling a real gun.

64、 This is obviously a 48 issue, so choose your cosplay wisely. The second intention is to 49 that any interactions park guests have with cast members remain genuine (真实的) and on brand. If there were 20 adults running around dressed like Cinderella, some of the guests in costume may get one confused w

65、ith Disneys official princess, ruining the fantasy for children. He may convey false messages or break one of the 15 Disney etiquette (礼仪) rules all Disney employees must 50 . 51 , that doesnt mean that you cant truly get into the 52 of your favorite Disney character the next time you head to one of

66、 the parks. 53 Disney fan Leslie Kay began a trend that is called Disney Bounding. In 54 , Disney Bounding is dressing up in a non-costume outfit 55 by your favorite character. So maybe you cant dress up in Princess Belles iconic (标志性的) yellow dress, but you could wear a yellow dress with teacup-the

67、med jewelry. Try to be creative with your look the next time you head to one of the parks.41.A.discussedB.encouragedC.confirmedD.ignored42.A.delightedB.combinedC.completeD.complex43.A.becauseB.in case C.once D.even if44.A.recognizeB.understandC.rememberD.spot45.A.actuallyB.properlyC.generallyD.speci

68、ally46.A.origin B.purposeC.effect D.weakness47.A.coveredB.injured C.identifiedD.acknowledged48.A.attitudeB.finance C.dignityD.safety49.A.discoverB.admit C.ensure D.prove50.A.make B.follow C.learn D.support51.A.HoweverB.ThereforeC.MoreoverD.Anyhow52.A.nature B.spirit C.quality D.fight53.A.Rude B.Devo

69、tedC.AnnoyedD.Disappointed54.A.brief B. addition C. fact D. part55.A.createdB.designedC.copied D.inspired非选择题部分（满分55分）第二节（共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。While much attention is paid to the outside of a bag-its design, brand and, unavoidably, its price tag, most people tend_5

70、6_(ignore) the rich and complex internal life hidden in it.When a woman_57_(step) out in the 1740s, on a regular basis, her private_58_(belong) would have included a watch, money, jewelry and perhaps some food. These are_59_she chose to take out. By the 1860s, she may have included scissors, a purse

71、, and a magnifying glass. She would have worn these in the form of a chatelaine-a series of small purses_60_(attach) to the waist. What many women carry in their bags some three centuries later is_61_(remarkable) unchanged. One friend lists the contents: a book, a phone, cosmetics, keys, etc.“The co

72、ntent is so important,” says Lucia Savi, a bag designer, “Hand bags had to be at least bigger than_62_$5 note, as bank notes came in, ” Now we carry phones wherever we go, so it is time that phones_63_(determine) design. More surprisingly, no matter how ordinary the bag looks, _64_can communicate so

73、mething about the owner. So what your bag can convey_65_(be) your status, or your belief.第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）应用文写作（满分15分）假设你是育才中学的李明。下周你校将与英国友好校举办一场在线会议, 探讨如何利用网络学习英语, 请你根据以下提示撰写一篇发言稿：（1）介绍你是如何利用网络学习英语的（至少写出两点）（2）简单谈谈你对利用网络学习英语的看法（3）请友好校的学生分享他们的经验。注意：（1）词数100左右；（2）可适当加入细节, 使内容充实、行文连贯；（3）开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总

74、词数。Good morning, dear friends. My name is Liming. Id like to take this opportunity to talk about how I learn English on the Internet._Thank you.第二节 读后续写（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。Nita was recently married and had started living with her husband and mother-in-law. Nitas

75、mother-in-law was conservative whereas Nita was liberal with modern lifestyle. Soon they both started quarreling due to differences in opinions and lifestyle. As days and months passed, neither of them changed their behavior.Nita became very aggressive over time and started to hate her mother-in-law

76、. Once, as usual, when she quarreled with her mother-in-law, her husband took his mothers side. She became so angry as to leave to her fathers home. Nitas father was a chemist and she told him about everything thats been happening. Then she pleaded her father to give her something poisonous, so she

77、could mix it up and give it to her mother- in- law to get rid of her.Nitas father felt pity at her situation but tried to persuade her not to do anything against the law. However, Nita was in no mood to listen and understand. Finally, a clever idea occurred to his mind. He brought a powder and told

78、her, Every day when you make lunch or dinner, just mix a little of this powder in your mother-in-laws meal, since the quantity is less, she will die slowly in a few months and people will think she has died naturally.He also told her, “Because no one should have doubt on you, from today onwards, you

79、 will not fight at all with your mother-in-law but instead you will be very caring towards her, even if she is rude to you, you will simply be polite only. Nita agreed, thinking she would be free from her mother-in-laws quarreling in a few months. As advised by her father, she started mixing the pow

80、der in her mother-in-laws meals and behaved in a caring and polite manner whenever her mother-in-law said something bad.Paragraph 1:As time passed, Nitas mother-in-laws nature also started to change._Paragraph 2:She hurried to her fathers home and asked for the antidote( 解药) to cure the effect of th

81、at poisonous powder._2020-2021学年高三年级阶段性测试参考答案一、 听力（每题1.5分；共30分）1-5 CBAAC 610 CABBC 11-15BCAAB1620BBCAC二、阅读理解（每题2.5分；共50分）A： 2123 BCAB： 2427 BCADC： 2831 CCBDD: 3235 CBDA七选五：3640 FGACB三、完形填空（每题1分，共15分）4145 BCCDA 46-50 BA DCB 5155 ABBCD 四、语法填空（每题1.5分，共15分）56. to ignore 57. stepped 58. belongings 59. wh

82、at 60. attached 61. remarkably 62. a 63. determined/should determine 64. it 65. is五、作文（共40分）作文一（应用文；满分15分）：Good morning, dear friends. My name is Liming. Id like to take this opportunity to talk about how I learn English on the Internet.First, there are a lot of free resources related to English on

83、the Internet, so I learn English by reading books or news, listening to postcodes and by watching streaming videos of TV and film. Besides, the Internet gives me the chance to communicate in real-time with native speakers using instant messaging, video calling and online forums, which improves my sp

84、oken and written English.Based on my own experience, learning English online is really a great way for English learners. But I have to remind that not everything on the Internet is right and we should learn to identify the wrong information. In the end, I sincerely hope that you can share your exper

85、ience of learning English on the Internet.作文二（读后续写；满分25分）Paragraph 1:As time passed, Nita s mother-in-law s nature also started to change. Because Nita was being very caring towards her, she too started to be affectionate towards her. Five months passed and Nita had been mixing the powder but atmosp

86、here of the house was changed. There were no quarrels, both were praising each while talking to neighbors. They got very attached to each other like mother and daughter. Now, Nita started to get worried thinking due to the powder, her mother-in-law may die soon.Paragraph 2:She hurried to her fathers

87、 home and asked for the antidote to cure the effect of that poisonous powder. She said, “I dont want to lose my mother-in-law, she is just like my mom and I love her very much. Her father smiled and said, “Which poison? I had simply given you a sweetener!听力原文Text 1W: Excuse me. Do you know where I c

88、an find a caf around here? (1)M: Theres one right next to the museum down the block. They have wonderful coffee. Theres also one in the park about a mile away with an outside seating area.Text 2W: How much do you pay every month for your phone bill?M: Its hard to say exactly. I share an unlimited ca

89、ll, text, and Internet plan with my family, but the taxes and extra fees are slightly different every month. (2) But its about $50, give or take a couple dollars.Text 3M: Where did you find that hat? Ive been looking for one just like it.W: I bought it online. Its perfect for the summer months becau

90、se of its wide shape. I used to wear baseball hats until I realize they dont protect your entire face from the sun. (3) Text 4M: Youre looking a little stressed.W: I have a million things to do, and all of them have to be finished within three hours. (4)Text 5M: Can you pass the salt, please? This s

91、oup is good, but it is a little plain. (5)W: I put so much salt in here when I was making it! Maybe it got watered down. Here, try putting in some pepper instead and tell me what you think. Text 6W: Can I get these shoes, please?M: Are you joking? Those shoes are six hundred dollars! W: But all the

92、cool girls at school have them! (6)M: Well, the answer is no. And youd never be able to walk in shoes like that. Those heels must be around five inches tall.W: High heels are super “in” right now. (6) Uncle Tim bought some for Samantha! Ill do extra chores! Please? (7) M: No way. Do you know how man

93、y chores youd have to do to afford those? (7) Look at these over here. Theyre sixty dollars and have a low heel, so you can walk in them without getting uncomfortable.Text 7 W: What are you reading?M: Its a new childrens book called Sail Away by Langston Hughes. W: Isnt he a poet?M: Yes. The book is

94、 a collection of his poems about the ocean. The artist Ashley Bryan created a bunch of pictures made out of paper to go with the poems, (8) and hes ninety-two years old! W: Wow! How old is Langston Hughes? (9)M: Hes not alive anymore. He died in 1967 when he was only sixty-five. (9) Ashley Bryan has

95、 done a lot of performances of Langston Hughess poems, and he wanted to provide artwork for a book of them. When he started out in 1962, he was the first African American to publish a childrens book as an author and artist. He was forty years old. Now, hes won many awards and has more than twenty bo

96、oks out.Text 8W: Hi, Mr. Smith.M: Hi, Debra. I just dropped by to see how youre getting along with your packing. Need any help? (10)W: No, everythings OK. Thanks. But Ive got a lot more things to take home than Id thought. Itll probably be a little overweight.M: You know that as long as the two case

97、s are less than 40 kg, thats all right for flights to America. (11) You can have a handbag and a small backpack as carry-ons, too.W: Then that wont be a problem.M: Now, when did you say your flight leaves? (12)W: Let me see.at 10:30 a.m. (12)M: Ill come by and pick you up at 8:30 a.m. Then we can ar

98、rive early enough to check in without rushing.W: Thanks, Mr. Smith. You dont have to bother, though. I can call a taxi.M: Look, I dont have anything scheduled for tomorrow morning, so it wont be any trouble picking you up.W: Good old Mr. Smith: always so helpful! Text 9M: Bonnie, Im super nervous ri

99、ght now. W: Why, whats up? I thought you were flying down to L.A. today. Are you afraid of flying or something?M: No, I fly all the time. Its just that Im doing my biggest interview of my entire career tomorrow, (13) (15) and I dont want to mess it up.W: Come on, youve been at the magazine for more

100、than a year. Your editor wouldnt send you down there unless he had confidence in your abilities. Who is the interview with? (13)M: Quentin Tarantino.W: Uhwhat? Quentin Tarantino? The director? Are you serious?M: Yeah! W: Oh, my God! I cant believe this! Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie of all time,

101、 (14) and Kill Bill might be number two. And even my parents liked Jackie Brown. Hes, like, A-list famous! He might be the best director of the last twenty years.M: Do you see now why Im nervous?W: Yes, Id be scared out of my mind if I were you. But this will be good for your career. Hey, there is s

102、omething that I still dont understand.M: What? (16)W: Why on earth did Quentin Tarantino agree to do an interview for your magazine, Trevor? M: Whats that supposed to mean? (16)W: Umnever mind. (16) Good luck down there! Get a good nights sleep tonight because Saturday will be the biggest day of you

103、r life! (15)Text 10 Hello, and welcome to the university library. This taped tour will introduce you to our library facilities and operating hours. First of all, the librarys collection of books, reference materials, and other resources are found on Level 1 to Level 4 of this building. Our humanitie

104、s and map collections are on Level 1. On Level 2, you will find current magazines and journals, and our copy machines. (17) Our science and engineering sections can be found on Level 3. Finally, group study rooms, our microfilm collection and the multimedia center are located on Level 4.Undergraduat

105、e students can check out up to five books for two weeks. Graduate students can check out fifteen books for two months. (18) Books can be renewed up to two times. There is a 50-cent-a-day late fee for overdue books, up to a maximum of $15. (19) Magazines and reference books cannot be checked out. The library is open weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., (20) and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays.