江苏省如东高级中学2016届高三上学期期中考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、 注意事项考生在答题前请认真阅读本注意事项及各题答题要求:1.本试卷分第一卷(选择题)、第二卷(非选择题)两部分。第一卷从第1页至第9页，第二卷从第10页至第12页，考生答题全部答在答题纸上，答在本试卷上无效。本次考试时间为120分钟，满分120分。考试结束后，请将答题纸交监考老师。2.答题前，请您务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、座位号、考试证号用书写黑色字迹的0.5毫米签字笔填写在答题纸的相应位置，并将考试证号用2B铅笔将答题纸上考试证号相应的数字涂黑。3.作答非选择题必须用2B铅笔把答题纸上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，请用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答非选择题必须用书写黑色字迹的0.

2、5毫米签字笔写在答题纸上的指定位置，在其它位置作答一律无效。 第卷（共85分）第一部分:听力 (共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分)第一节:听力 (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. Who is the woman? A. Mary.B. Marys sister.C. Marys mother.2. When did the man live in London? A. Last year.B

3、. Last month.C. When he was a child.3. What happened to the man just now? A. He met an old friend on the street.B. He mistook the woman for his friend.C. Lydia paid an unexpected visit to him.4. Why did the man change his mind probably? A. He didnt bring enough money.B. He forgot his wallet.C. He di

4、dnt need that much fruit. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The role of shopping in peoples lives.B. How to promote sales.C. The importance of mass media.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,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

5、作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料,回答第6-8题。6. Whats the most probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbors. 7. What are the speakers doing? A. Making a birthday cake.B. Cooking a huge dinner.C. Preparing for a party.8. What has the woman finished doing? A. Putting up

6、a big sign.B. Buying a tape.C. Putting candles on the cake.听第7段材料,回答第9、10题。9. How many pictures did the woman take in all? A. One.B. Two.C. Three.9. Where will the speakers take another picture together? A. In front of the garden. B. Near the flowers. C. Near the falls.听第 8段材料,回答第11、12题。11. What is

7、true about the factory tour? A. Tourists can visit the factory anytime. B. It is sponsored by the car company.C. It is only good for the company.10. What will the man do next? A. Make a phone call to get some information. B. Book tickets to go home.C. Go to the factory to make an appointment.听第9段材料,

8、回答第13至16题。13. What makes the suit special?A. Its style.B. Its material.C. Its color.14. How much does the woman want for the suit today? A. $600.B. $750.C. $900.15. What does the man think of the suit?A. Its good but a little expensive.B. Its stylish but a little uncomfortable.C. Its a little old-fa

9、shioned.16. Why cant the woman reduce the price of the suit? A. The material comes from France.B. She is not the owner of the shop.C. It is already on sale.听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。17. What season is it now? A. Fall. B. Spring. C. Summer.18. What was the weather like this afternoon? A. Windy. B. Rainy. C.

10、Foggy.19. What will the weather be like this evening? A. Cold.B. Pleasant. C. Cloudy.20. What will the daytime temperature be in the next three days? A. About 40 degrees.B. About 50 degrees.C. About 60 degrees.第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分45分）第一节 单项填空(共30小题；每小题1分，满分30分) 请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题纸上

11、将该项涂黑。21.Although an earthquake has just happened, people here still _ their lives as usual.A. go about B. go through C. get about D. get through22. It was not until I was chose monitor of the class _ to realize the importance of teamwork.A. did I come B. had I come C. when I come D. that I came23.

12、The first thing you must remember is that in order to succeed, it is almost compulsory that you _ optimistic.A. be B. are C. must be D. have been24. In South-East Asia, many farmers cannot afford _ farm equipment such as tractors, so most of the work is done with human labour.A. considerate B. conve

13、ntional C. confidential D. correctional25.People with simple names enjoy quicker career advancement because names which are hard to pronounce inspire negative _ from superiors.A. consideration B. consequences C. expectations D. reactions26.According to the national population survey concluded recent

14、ly, Florida is home to the largest population of people aged 65 and older, and this group _ over 17 percent of the states population.A. takes up B. holds up C. makes up D. keeps up27. The pipes have oil or water inside them, which is heated and sent to the storage tank until _ to produce electricity

15、.A. needed B. needing C. to need D. having needed28. The topic of the Romany will continue to be controversial, and the peace between them and many European is tentative_.A. at last B. at latest C. at least D. at best29._ what many people thought, the graduate came here not to _ fame or money but th

16、e true value of life.A. On the contrary with; look for B. To the contrary of; hunt forC. Opposite to; search D. Contrary to; seek30. “We will do the right thing and do what we have to do investigate crimes _ they exist,” claimed the police officer in chief.A. whatever B. wherever C. whichever D. how

17、ever31.Im wondering whether the police have _ a warming to people living in this area after several robberies.A. put away B. put out C. put off D. pull out32. A good interview is able to tell very quickly if A. do B. have C. will do D. did33.It also gives the interview the impression _ you actually

18、feel quite nervous, youre confident.A. that B. even if C. that even if D. what34.It is important to make new laws and create international standards for these laws similar to _ concerning international airspace.A. what B. that C. those D. it35.One of the firms I applied to has offered me a job that

19、but I _ my options open until I hear from the others.A. have kept B. will have kept C. am keeping D. keep36. Mensa is a society for bright people, and it aims to create a platform _ many think can provide the chance to share their thoughts and ideas.A. where B. which C. what D. who37. We are born to

20、 win! The _ to success is in our genes, say scientists.A. drive B. gravity C. request D. squeeze38. Poetry written from the perspective of the urban youth tends to _ their anxiety over a lack of sense of belonging.A. rebel B. refresh C. reveal D. resign39. It is _ that men and women should share the

21、 equal responsibility both at home and in the society.A. in black and white B. childs play C. as easy as pie D. as plain as day40.It happens that I am quite familiar with the professor _ to give us a speech on environmental protection next Monday.A. inviting B. to be invited C. being invited D. havi

22、ng invited41. Remember that _ is better than cure, so brush your teeth at least twice a day and visit your dentist for regular check-ups.A. priority B. privilege C. principle D. prevention42. if someone spends his or her time, effort and money writing a book, for example, he or she deserves _ for it

23、.A. paying B. to pay C. having been paid D. being paid43. Even more widespread _ the copying of music and the pirating of software, especially with the development of new computer programs.A. is B. does C. are D. do44.Before we go any _, its important to make sure you understand what an interview is

24、 and why its arranged.A. far B. father C. further D. furthering45. Dont worry. They _ to consider your advice. Let me remind them of it now.A. could forget B. could have forgotten C. should have forgotten D. should forget46. Having proper motivation is not _ - it is another key to success.A. artisti

25、c B. enterprising C. investigate D. optional47. At the age of 14, Father had to leave school and start working. There would be no one to support the family _ he not worked.A. did B. has C. had D. was48. This _ of culture between Europeans and the Romany led to many nations taking action against them

26、, even banning Romany groups from entering.A. collision B. switch C. surplus D. dimension49.-The dinner was very good. I am so full. -Thats too bad. But some dessert _.A. has been ordered B. will be ordered C. was going to order D. has ordered50. -How come you were half an hour late for work this mo

27、rning, Mike? -_My car broke down halfway.A. Yes, so what? B. No, its not my faultC. Well, who knows? D. Sorry, but I couldnt help it.第二节 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。Number sense is not the ability to count. It is the ability to recognize a 51 in n

28、umber. Human beings are born with this ability. 52 ，experiments show that many animals are, too. For example, many birds have good number sense. If a nest has four eggs and you remove one, the bird will not 53 . However, if you remove two, the bird 54 leaves. This means that the bird knows the 55 be

29、tween two and three.Another interesting experiment showed a birds 56 number sense. A man was trying to take a photo of a crow(乌鸦)that had a nest in a tower, but the crow always left when she saw him coming. The bird did not 57 until the man left the tower. The man had an 58 .He took another man with

30、 him to the tower. One man left and the other stayed, but they did not 59 the bird. The crow stayed away until the second man left, too. The experiment was 60 with three men and then with four men. But the crow did not return to the nest until all the men were 61 .It was not until five men went into

31、 the tower and only four left that they were 62 able to fool the crow.How good is a humans number sense? Its not very good. For example, babies about fourteen months old almost always notice if something is taken away from a 63 group. But when the number goes beyond three or four, the children are 6

32、4 fooled.It seems that number sense is something we have in common with many animals in this world, and that our human 65 is not much better than a crows.51.A. rise B. pattern C. change D. trend52.A. Importantly B. Surprisingly C. Disappointedly D. Fortunately53. A. survive B. care C. hatch D. notic

33、e54. A. generally B. sincerely C. casually D. deliberately55. A. distance B. range C. difference D. interval56. A. amazing B. annoying C. satisfying D. disturbing57. A. relax B. recover C. react D. return58. A. appointment B. excuse C. idea D. explanation59. A. fool B. hurt C. catch D. kill60.A. rep

34、orted B. repeated C. designed D. approved61.A. confused B. gone C. tired D. drunk62.A. gradually B. luckily C. strangely D. finally63. A. single B. small C. local D. new64. A. seldom B. temporarily C. merely D. often65. A. sight B. nature C. ability D. belief第三部分 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2分,满分20分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文

35、各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项，并再答题纸上将该项涂黑。 A The Catskill Mountains are a year-round playground for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. You will find a number of relaxing inns ready to meet your needs. Caleb Streets Inn Located in the historic village of Catskill at the base of the mountains, Caleb St

36、reets Inn was built in 1785. It provides a view of the garden and Catskill Creek or guests can step outside for a walk along the Hudson River. A full breakfast is served every morning. Each of the four Pet-friendly rooms offers a private bath and a view of the river and neighboring buildings. Hiking

37、 trails(小路), golf courses and historic sites are only a short drive away.Winter Clove Inn Nature lovers can enjoy a pleasant location in the Northern Catskill Wilderness Preserve at Winter Clove Inn. With wood floors, each room has a private bath and air conditioning(空调). With active days of tennis,

38、 hiking or cross- country skiing ahead, guests dont have to go far for a breakfast, lunch or dinner beside the fireplace at inns restaurant.Windham House A former pub built in 1805, Christmans Windham House is the oldest inn continually operating in the Catskills. The 300 acres of grounds in the tow

39、n of Windham include a tennis court, golf course, heated pool and a restaurant. Guests can relax on private balconies (阳台) overlooking a golf course and take their meals at Christmans Windham House Restaurant. The inn is less than 2 miles from the hiking trails of Windham Mountain.Washington Irving

40、In If youre looking for a mountain inn with a Victorian feel, Washington Irving Inn has much to offer. Furnished with antiques, each of the 15 rooms has a private bath. Free breakfast is served. Hikers are a short walk from Kaaterskill Falls and Hunter Mountain trails.66. What is special about Caleb

41、 Streets Inn? A. It has a golf course for guest B. It provides a beautiful view of Kaaterskill Falls C. Its decorated with wood floors D. It allows guests to take their dog or cat with them67. All the four inns in the passage _ A. have private bathrooms B. has air conditioning in the rooms C. are co

42、nvenient for hiking D. serve free breakfast in the morning B Sleep deprivation(缺失)is an important hidden factor in lowering the achievement of school pupils, according to researchers carrying out international education tests. It is a particular problem in richer countries with sleep experts linking

43、 it to the use of mobile phones and computers in bedroom late at night. Sleep deprivation is such a serious problem that lessons have to be dragged down to a lower level to suit sleep-deprived learners, the study found. The international comparison, carried out by Boston College, found the United St

44、ates to have the highest number of sleep-deprived students, with 73% of 9- and 10-year-olds and 80% of 13- and 14-year-olds identified by their teachers as being negatively affected. In literacy(读写能力) tests there were 76% of 9- and 10-year-olds lacking sleep. This was much higher than the internatio

45、nal average of 47% of primary pupils needing more sleep and 57% among the secondary age group. Other countries with the most sleep-deprived youngsters were New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Australia, England, Ireland and France. High-performing Finland is also among the most lacking in sleep. Countries wi

46、th the best records for getting enough sleep include Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Japan and Malta.The analysis was part of the huge date-gathering process for global education rankings, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study(TIMSS)and Progress in Internati

47、onal Reading Literacy Study(PIRLS) “I think we underestimate the impact of sleep. Our data show that across countries internationally, on average, children who have more sleep achieve higher in maths, science and reading. That is exactly what our data show,” says Chad Minnich of the TIMSS and PIRLS

48、International Study Center. “Its the same link for children who are lacking basic nutrition,” says Mr Minnich, based at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. “If you are unable to concentrate, to attend mentally, you are unable to achieve at your best level, because your mind and body are i

49、n need of something more basic. Sleep is a fundamental need for all children. If teachers report such large proportions of children suffering from lack of sleep, its having a significant impact. But worse than that, teachers are having to adjust their instruction based on those children who are suff

50、ering from a lack of sleep. The children who are suffering from a lack of sleep are driving down instruction.”That means that even the children who are getting enough sleep are still suffering from this sleep-related lowering.68. What did the researchers of Boston College try to find?A. Why children

51、 dont get enough sleep B. How many hours children sleep every nightC. The relationship between sleep and test results D. The relationship between sleep and health69. Many children suffer from sleep deprivation because _.A. they sit in front of the TV for too long B. they can hardly sleep soundly and

52、 deeplyC. their homework occupies too much of their time D. modern technological devices consume a lot of their time70. Which of the following countries has the most sleep-deprived students?A. Japan B. Malta C. Finland D. Portugal71. Why are children who get enough sleep also victims?A. Because they

53、 are disturbed by sleep-deprived studentsB. Because teaching is driven down by sleep-deprived studentsC. Because they have to spend time helping sleep-deprived studentsD. Because the teachers waste time disciplining sleep-deprived students C I call my story the story of a bad boy, partly to distingu

54、ish myself from those faultless young gentlemen, and partly because I really was not an angle. I may truthfully say I was a friendly, impulsive(易冲动的)teenager. I didnt want to be an angel. In short, I was a real human boy, such as you may meet anywhere in New England.Whenever a new scholar came to ou

55、r school, I used to ask him “ My names Tom Bailey; whats your name?” If the name struck me favorably, I shook hands with the new pupil cordially, but if it didnt, I would turn and walk away, for I was particular on this point. I was born in Rivermouth almost fifty years ago, but, before I became ver

56、y well acquainted with that pretty New England town, my parents moved to New Orleans. I was only eighteen months old at the time of the move, and it didnt make much difference to me where I was, because several years later, when my father proposed to take me North to be educated, I had my own view o

57、n the subject. I instantly kicked over the little boy, Sam, who happened to be standing by me at the moment, and declared that I would not be taken away to live among a lot of Yankees! You see I was what is called “ a Northern man with Southern principles,” I had no recollection of New England: my e

58、arliest memories were connected with the South. I knew I was born in the North, but hoped nobody would find it out. I never told my schoolmates I was a Yankee, because they talked about Yankees in a scornful way which made me feel that it was quite a shame not to be born in the South. And this impre

59、ssion was strengthened by Aunt Chloe, who said, “There wasnt no gentlemen in the North no way.” With this picture of Northern civilization in my eye, the readers will easily understand my terror at the bare thought of being transported to Rivermouth to school, and possibly will forgive me for kickin

60、g over little Sam, when my father announced this to me. As for kicking little Sam, I always did that, more or less gently, when anything went wrong with me. My father was greatly troubled by this violent behavior. As little Sam picked himself up, my father took my hand in his and led me thoughtfully

61、 to the library. He appeared strangely puzzled on learning the nature of my objections to going North. “Who on earth, Tom, has filled your brain with those silly stories?” asked my father calmly. “Aunt Chloe, sir, she told me.” My father devoted that evening and several evenings to giving me a clear

62、 account of New England: its early struggles, its progress, and its present condition. I was no longer unwilling to go North; on the contrary, the proposed journey to a new world full of wonders kept me awake nights. Long before the moving day arrived I was eager to be off. My impatience was increas

63、ed by the fact that my father had purchased for me a fine little Mustang pony, and shipped it to Rivermouth two weeks before the date set for our own journey. The pony completely resigned me to the situation. The ponys name was Gitana, which is the Spanish for “gypsy”, so I always called her Gypsy.

64、Finally the time came to leave the vine-covered mansion among the orange-trees, to say goodbye to little Sam(I am convince he was heartily glad to get rid of me), and to part with Aunt Chloe. I imagine them standing by the open garden gate; the tears are rolling down Aunt Chloes cheeks; they and the

65、 old home fade away. I am never to see them again!72. The underlined word “cordially” in Paragraph 2 most probably means “_”.A. sincerely B. unbelievably C. officially D. closely73. The second paragraph is intended to _.A. support Toms opinion that he is a “faultless young gentlemen”B. show just how

66、 much confidence Tom possessesC. contradict other peoples belief that Tom is not a well-behaved, friendly boyD. provide an example that Tom is friendly and not an angel74.Tom Baileys feeling on moving to Rivermouth can best be described as _.A. cold, as he was too young to know any betterB. unwillin

67、g until his father corrected his misunderstandings about life in the NorthC. angry because he would be forced to leave his pony, Gypsy, behindD. excited until he realized that he would have to part with Aunt Chloe and little Sam75. It can be inferred from “a Northern man with Southern principles” th

68、at _.A. Tom is a Yankee, unwilling adapting to a Southern lifestyleB. even though Tom now lives in the South, he is proud of his Northern heritageC. Tom has successfully subscribed to some Northern values and some Southern valuesD. although Tom was born in New England he liked the way of life and cu

69、lture in the South 第二卷（非选择题 共35分）第四部分 写（共三节，满分35分）第一节 任务型阅读(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分) 请认真阅读下列短文,并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。 注意:每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。 ID systems are used as a means for people to prove their identity, as a means of access control, or for many other situations. ID cards also contai

70、n a lot more information than simply the name of the holder. All ID cards contain information that is relevant to the institution that released them, so there is no single model that applies to all ID cards. Different institutions have different rules when it comes to ID cards, and ID cards used by

71、students, in universities, will not have the same security features as those used in the military, for example. The more important the institution is, the more important the security is, and the more security features will be used to prevent duplication(复制) of an ID card.Anyone with a printer that c

72、an print ID cards can duplicate in ID card, if it does not have any security measures. There have been lots of cases, especially in low security institutions, where ID cards have been duplicated and this was not noticed, since the person holding the card usually flashed it when it was requested, and

73、 that was not enough to notice that it is a fake.That may not be extremely important when it is simply a case of a student trying to enter the campus of another university, but it can be of vital importance if it happens in a military institution. Checks in military institutions are much stricter an

74、d the personnel checking the card are always trained to spot fakes in a short amount of time. Some may think that creating an ID card is extremely difficult, but it is not. All it takes is a special printer that can print ID cards, a model and a photo ID. The fact that such printers can be freely or

75、dered online has raised security issues with lots of companies and institutions, and most have decided to either create their own ID cards, or simply use more advanced security features that regular home-users do not have access to. This includes magnetic stripes(磁条), chips, barcodes(条形码),and other

76、methods. This does increase the cost of the card per person, so the total cost of the cards increases based on the number of employees the company has, but it also reduces security risks to a minimum. So ID systems, as basic as they seem, are an excellent security measure for any institution. To ens

77、ure that the IDs look good and function properly, the company that handles the card printing services should be top-class. Trying to save some money by choosing a cheaper provider is not really wise. While some companies offer bonuses for large orders, if the quality provided is not of the highest s

78、tandard, it is not worth it. ID systemsPassage outlineSupporting details(76) _ to ID systemThere is not a single model (77)_ to all ID cards because of different information contained in different ID cards.Different security features are decided by the degree of the (78)_ of the institutionsSecurity

79、 features of ID cards With no security measures quite a lot of (79)_ of ID card duplication have happened.In a military institution ID cards are (80)_ more strictly(81)_ of ID cardsIt is not (82)_ to make ID cards with special printers.Using magnetic stripes, chips and barcodes (83)_ the safety of I

80、D cards.The authors advice (84)_ basic and simple, ID systems are an excellent security measure.Its wise to (85)_ top-class providers or services to ensure ID cards of a fine quality.第二节 短文填空(共10题；每小题0.5分，满分5分)根据首字母或所给汉语提示，写出空缺处各单词的正确形式。注意：每个空格只写1个单词。请将答案填写在答题纸上相应题号的横线上。Some may think that success i

81、s hard to achieve. (86)_(事实上), there are some factors that you should make (87)a_ for in pursuit of success. In the first place, unlock your(88)c_, which enables you to see things in new ways and find different ways to solve problems. Secondly, build up your confidence, meaning having (89)f_ in your

82、self. Thirdly, increase your (90)f_ and be open to change. Next, stay(91)t_(渴望的)for knowledge and always try to make (92)i_ in yourself. Finally, perseverance really matters. You should know that before you succeed you may suffer (93)n_ failures. Never (94)s_ back. Just keep moving. As long as you f

83、ollow the suggestions above, success is there for the (95)t_.第三节 书面表达（满分20分） 阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。Once upon a time some tiny frogs held a competition. The first to reach the top of a very high tower would be the winner.A big crowd gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer them on.T

84、he race began. No one in the crowd really believed that any of the tiny frogs would reach the top of tower. “They will never get to the top! They will never succeed!” someone said.One by one, the tiny frogs began to collapse (退下).The crowd kept shouting, “It is too difficult! No frog will make it!”M

85、ore tiny frogs got tired and gave up, but one continued climbing, higher and higher. This one wouldnt give up. In the end, he was the only one leftthe only one to get to the top. The other frogs naturally wanted to know: How did the frog make it？One frog stepped forward to ask the winner. It turned

86、out that the winner was deaf. He had won because he was able to keep his own mind. He was able to keep trying. He couldnt hear criticism; neither could he hear praise.We learn a lesson from this story: dont let others praise or criticism to hold you back on your way to succeed.(1) 以约30个词概括寓言故事的大意。(2

87、) 然后以120个词就“如何对待别人的批评和表扬”这个主题发表你的看法, 并包括如下要点：1) 叙述着个寓言给你的启示以及你对他人的批评和表扬的态度；2 以事例说明他人的批评或表扬给你的感受和对你的影响；3) 谈谈中学生应该如何对待老师的批评和表扬。(1) 可以使用自己或他人的故事, 也可以参照阅读材料的内容, 但不得直接引用原文中的句子；概括准确、语言规范、内容合适、篇章连贯。 2016届高三第二次学情调研英语试卷 参考答案1-5 BCBAA 6-10 BCBCC 11-15 BABBA 16-20 BBABB 21-25 ADABD 26-30 CADDB 31-35 BBCCC 36-4

88、0 BACDB 41-45 DACCB 46-50 DCAAD51-55 CBDAC 56-60 ADCAB 61-65 BDBDC66-70 ACCDC 71-75 BADBDOne possible version:In the competition, only a deaf frog got to the top of tower. He won the race because of his deafness, which made him stick to his goal and keep trying.This story indicates that those not li

89、stening to others criticism or praise are more likely to obtain what they are pursuing. Since our achievements largely depend on how we react to others feedback, it is essential to take a sensible attitude to it.As we all know, praise and criticism are part of our life and almost everyone prefers pr

90、aise to criticism. Suppose you fail an exam, praise may help build up your confidence and bring you much pleasure while criticism may discourage you and get you down.When it comes to teachers praise or criticism, we might as well take it seriously. Praise as well as criticism is commonly employed to

91、 keep students motivated. So whatever you encounter, accept it willingly and use it to the fullest. 录音材料Text 1M:May I speak to Mary, please?W: Shes not here right now. This is her sister speaking. Can I take a message?M: Could you ask her to call Max Peterson at 465-878-4931W: Hold on one second, Mr

92、. Peterson. Let me just get a pen.Text 2W:Im going to spend the next year studying in London. Someone told me that you once lived there.M:Oh, but I was just a kid at that time.Text 3M:Lydia, I havent seen you for ages! How have you been doing?W:Um, do I know you?M:Oh, dear, Im terribly sorry! You lo

93、ok like one of my old friends.Text 4M:Could I have three pounds of apples, please?W:Sure. They are one dollar a pound.M: OK, let me just get my wallet here we are Uh-oh. Im so sorry about this, but could I have just two pounds instead of three?W: No problem, sir.Text 5M: As we all know, shopping pla

94、ys a very important role in peoples lives, and it is many peoples favorite activity, especially for women.W:I couldnt agree with you more. In order to promote sales, both sellers and producers place a variety of shopping ads in newspapers, magazines, and on the radio and television.Text 6M:Is everyt

95、hing ready for Billys birthday party?W: Yes. I finished making the birthday cake and I put everything on the table. Did you find the party hats?M: Yes, I did. I put one for each child on the table. I put up the big “Happy Birthday” sign, too.W: Thanks, honey. Do you think we have enough for the kids

96、 to eat and drink?M: Im sure we do. Heres enough food to feed an army.W:That birthday cake looks beautiful, but you havent put any candles on it yet.M:Thanks for reminding me. Ive prepared some party games for the children, too.W:Great. I bought a tape with a lot of childrens songs on it.M:Hopefully

97、, that will keep everyone happy.Text 7M: What a nice garden! Look at these flowers!W: That would be a good shot. Can you take my picture here, dear? Please try to get the garden in the frame as well.M:All right. Would you please stand closer to the flowers? Good. Smile. Say cheese. OK, got it. Thats

98、 terrific.W:Thanks. Could you take one more from this angle?M:No problemGot it.W:Now lets take one together.M:Do you know how to set it to take a picture of the two of us?W: Let me see We just push this button OK, come here!M:OK, here I come!W:Cheese!M:Did it come out?W:Yes, but its a little dark.M:

99、Never mind. Lets go to the falls and try again.W:OK, lets go.Text 8M:We still have one more day to go before we return home. What do you want to see tomorrow?W:No idea. Weve enjoyed both the natural scenery and the city sights. What else is there to see?M:How about a factory tour?W:You mean visit a

100、factory?M:Yes. I heard theres a large car company nearby that is open to the public every weekend. We can go there to see how a car is made and learn more about the car industry.W: Good idea! Ive always been interested in that. How much is the entrance fee?M: Im not sure, but as far as I know, most

101、factory tours are free. They are sponsored by the car company providing the tour.W:Really? What do the companies do that for?M:I believe most of them think of it is as good public relations. They can promote their products and make their company better known.W:Oh, I see. So, factory tours are good f

102、or companies as well as visitors.M:Exactly.W:Do we need to make an appointment in advance?M:Ill call the tourist information center to check.Text 9M:Excuse me. How much is this suit?W:Its on sale today for $ 750. Its normally $900.M:Wow, that is pretty expensive! I was thinking that it might be four

103、 or five hundred.W: This material is imported from Italy. Its the finest in the world, and if you bought a suit made of this material at many department stores, you would pay about two thousand dollars.M:Uh-huhbut isnt that the point of coming to a market like this, to get a discount compared to the

104、 expensive department stores? Besides, I saw a suit just like this one a few stalls down, and they were selling it for $600. I still thought that was too expensive.W:Its possible that the suit you saw was the same color as this one but made of a different material. Unfortunately, our prices are fina

105、l, and we think theyre the lowest anywhere in the city.M:Could I try it on first?W:Of course, sir. The dressing room is down there to your left.M: Yes, I see it. Could I also take a tie to try on? Im not actually looking to buy one, but I do want to see how the suit looks on me if I wear a tie.W:No

106、problem. Ill have my assistant bring you a few ties that we give our customers for this exact purpose.M:Great. Ill be back in a minute So, how do I look?W:You look very handsome, sir. This suit is made for you!M:Thank you. I like it very much. It fits perfectly, and the style will never go out of fa

107、shion. The only thing is that I still think it is a bit too expensive. Couldnt you lower the price by just a little?W:Im not the owner of the shop, sir. Otherwise, I might be able to reduce the price.Text 10Good evening to you, and a good evening it is! In fact, its absolutely beautiful outside. Of

108、course, its all due to the winds of March! Yes, if you were outside around 2:00 p.m, you were probably blown right off your feet. We had wind this afternoon that was blowing at 50 mph! You could see large umbrellas from food carts rolling down the sidewalks-a few of them blew right into traffic and

109、caused a few accidents. Fortunately, though, the wind died down to a more reasonable 15 mph by 4:30 p.m.Now, the forecast for tonight is for the temperature to stay around 60 degrees Fahrenheit with a light breeze-just enough for a light sweater. It should be a clear night, great for all you astrono

110、mers and star gazers. Enjoy it while you can because the clouds will begin to roll in again tomorrow, and they will be staying for a while.Yes, for the next three days, you can expect clouds, the daytime temperature to drop to around 50, and a 90 percent chance of light rain on and off throughout the day. The temperature at night will be about 36-40 degrees, so you should expect some frost in the early mornings. Well, thats all. Go out there and enjoy a lovely, warm, star-filled evening tonight. Tomorrow, take your raincoat and umbrella as you head out the door!