河北省五校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试（新高三摸底考试）试题.doc

1、河北省五校联盟2020-2021学年高二英语下学期期末考试（新高三摸底考试）试题注意事项： 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。第一部分 听力 (共两节, 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 (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

2、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。例：How much is the shirt?A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.答案是C。1. Where are the speakers? A. At a hotel.B. On a street. C. In a car park.2. What will the woman do next?A. Go back to her flat. B. Wait to meet the man. C. Have dinner.3.When mig

3、ht Mr. Johnson be at this office this week?A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.4. How will the speakers find out about the restaurant?A. By going on the Internet.B. By asking their classmate.C. By reading the notice.5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?A. Performances. B. Clothes.

4、C. A celebration. 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 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第6、7 题。 6. What does the woman want to do?A. Go home. B. Do an experiment again. C. Go to the lab with the man.7. Wha

5、t does the man ask the woman to do in the end? A. Leave the lab.B. Fix the equipment.C. Remember to turn off the light.听第7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8.Why is the man going to California? A. To work there. B. To join his family. C. To continue his education. 9.What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Bo

6、ss and employee. B. Customer and agent. C. Interviewer and interviewee. 听第8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10.What will the woman do in Singapore?A. Go shopping. B. Stay on a beach. C. Visit her friend.11. How will the woman go to Siem Reap?A. By bus. B. By plane. C. By boat.12.Where will the woman stay during

7、her trip?A. In small guesthouses. B. In her friends house. C. In big hotels.听第9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. What were the speakers doing?A. Working.B. Shopping. C. Having a meeting. 14. What will the woman do at 5:00?A. Attend a meeting. B. Visit her brother. C. Go to Newtown.15. When will the woman prob

8、ably get back home?A. At 7:00. B. At 8:00. C. At 10:00.16. What is the mans opinion about the new working place?A. It is far. B. His office is small. C. The traffic is heavy. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。17.Where can the listeners read stories of UFOs?A. On the ground floor. B. On the first floor. C. On

9、the second floor. 18.What can be seen on the first floor?A.Videos of the UFOs. B. Photographs of the UFOs. C. Objects from areas near sightings. 19.What does the speaker remind the visitors to do especially? A. Visit the gift shop. B. Talk with Dr. Charles. C. Buy a guidebook.20.When is the Center T

10、heater closed?A. At 3:50p.m. B. At 4:00p.m. C. At 4:30p.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) 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。AOnline courses offers people abundant opportunities to learn. Try some of the Harvard online courses about humanities. The Path to HappinessFrom Confuciani

11、sm to Daoism, the philosophies developed over two thousand years ago are among the most powerful in human history. This course brings voices from the past into modern contexts to explore the path to a good life today.Duration: June 16, 2021 June 14, 2022 Fees: Free of chargePace: Self-pacedDifficult

12、y: IntroductoryIntroduction to the Ancient Greek WorldThis course is about ancient Greece with its unique places, ways of life and historical changes. We survey the most important social institutions and cultural traditions. We also study everyday features such as food and dress.Duration: June 21 Au

13、gust 6, 2021 Fees: $3400+Pace: Instructor-ledDifficulty: IntroductoryBiotechnology and the Human GoodBiotechnology offers exciting and promising prospects for healing the sick and relieving the suffering. In this course we consider possible functions beyond common treatments like making people look

14、younger, perform better and become perfect.Duration: June 21 August 6, 2021 Fees: $ 3400+Pace: Instructor-ledDifficulty: IntermediateSuperheroes and PowerWhat makes superheroes popular? How can they help us think about super powers? In this course, we explore those questions in Marvel and DC favorit

15、es (especially the X-Men) as well as independent comics novels.Duration: June 22 August 6, 2021Fees: $ 3400+Pace: Instructor-ledDifficulty: Intermediate21. Which course can you take if you are free in Oct. 2021?A. The Path to Happiness B. Introduction to the Ancient Greek WorldC. Biotechnology and t

16、he Human GoodD. Superheroes and Power22. What does Biotechnology and the Human Good deal with?A. Powers of superheroes. B. Ways to increase happiness.C. More uses of biotech. D. Clinical practices of biotech.23. What do the four courses have in common?A. They are of the same level. B. They are free

17、of charge.C. They are instructor-led. D. They belong to the same subject.BHeroic deeds come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them require bravery in the face of danger, others result from a simple random act of compassion. Natalie Fernando was taking her 5-year-old autistic (自闭) son Rudy for a seasi

18、de walk when the little boy got into a meltdown, a breakdown of self-control.“My son loves to walk, but he hates to turn around and walk back, we usually try to walk in a circuit to avoid this but on his favourite walk with the boats we have no choice but to turn back. This will often lead to a melt

19、down, one which I can normally handle but not for today,” Fernando explained on her Facebook page, Better to Be Different.The area at Southend-on-Sea is a popular walking spot in Essex, England. Knowing she and Rudy were drawing attention and that her sons outburst might go on for an hour, Fernando

20、was apologetic but she soon found herself subjected to the blaming stares and comments of passers-by. Thats when a total stranger named Ian stopped to ask if she was okay. When Fernando explained what was going on, as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do, he lay down on the ground clo

21、se to Rudy and engaged him in conversation. The calming behavior quickly turned the situation around. After Rudy became calm, Ian walked Rudy and his mom back to their car.“I wish there were more of this man around and I am beyond thankful,” Fernando said. “I will not forget his kindness Thanks, Ian

22、 from Southend Sea Front, you truly are a kind man.”In addition to her gratitude, Fernando hopes Ians unselfish behavior might inspire others to look deeper before making social judgments themselves. “Its said a lot at the moment, In a world where you can be anything, be kind,” she wrote. “Words are

23、 easy, these actions are not always so easy. This man is living the words and I couldnt be more grateful. “If you see a parent struggling, take the time to say, Are you ok? Dont judge the parenting, try not to judge the child, just be kind.”Were all walking our own path and navigating the journey th

24、e best we can. Sometimes it takes a moment of kindness from a complete stranger to completely change your day. 24. What caused Rudys meltdown during the walk on the seaside?A. Tiredness from walking.B. Repeating the same path.A. His moms impatience.D. Walking in a circuit.25. What was the attitude o

25、f most passers-by to Rudys mom during his meltdown?A. Apologetic. B. Disapproving.C. Sympathetic. D. Tolerant.26. What did Ian do to turn the situation around?A. He lay down to communicate with Rudy. B. He bent down to ask Rudy questions.B. He walked Rudy and his mom to the car. D. He played interes

26、ting games with Rudy.27. Whats the purpose of writing the text?A. To judge people who are indifferent. B. To express thanks of a helpless mother. C. To call on people to follow Ians example. D. To inform people of ways to deal with autism.CBritish sculptor Jason Taylor has made it his mission to use

27、 his talent to conserve our ecosystems by creating underwater museums. Over the years, the environmentalist has put over 850 massive artworks underwater worldwide. On February 1, 2021, Taylor launched his latest work-The Underwater Museum of Cannes.“The main goal was to bring attention to the fact t

28、hat our oceans need our help,” Taylor told Dezeen. “Ocean ecologies have been destroyed by human activity in the Mediterranean over the past few decades, and it is not obvious what is taking place when observing the sea from afar.”The Underwater Museum of Cannes contains 6 sculptures featuring local

29、 residents of various ages. They range from Maurice, an 80-year-old fisherman, to Anouk, a 9-year-old student. Towering over 6-feet-tall and weighing 10 tons, the faces are sectioned into two parts, with the outer part like a mask. The mask indicates that the worlds oceans appear powerful and unbeat

30、able from the surface but house an ecosystem that is extremely fragile to careless human activities.Though the waters surrounding the sculptures now appear a pristine blue, the seabed was filled with old boat engines, pipes, and other human-made trash when the project began about four years ago. Bes

31、ides removing the trash, Taylor also restored the areas seagrass. Just one square meter of the seagrass can generate up to 10 liters of oxygen daily. The seagrass also helps prevent coastal erosion and provides habitats for many ocean creatures.“The idea of creating an underwater museum was to draw

32、more people underwater and develop a sense of care and protection,” Taylor told Dezeen. “If we threw unwanted waste near a forest, there would be a public outcry. But this is happening every day in our surrounding waters and it largely goes unnoticed.” 28. What are the underwater museums intended to

33、 do?A. To make huge profits.B. To raise awareness of protecting the ocean.C. To show Jason Taylors talent. D. To draw attention to endangered sea animals.29.Why does the outer part of the sculptures look like a mask?A. To popularize the features of the locals.B. To remind people to protect themselve

34、s. C. To reflect peoples protection of the ocean.D. To stress the sensitiveness of the ecosystem.30.Whats Paragraph 4 mainly about?A. How the project was started. B. How the seagrass was restored. C. What recovery effort the project made.D. Why the surroundings were improved.31.What can we infer fro

35、m what Jason Taylor said in the last paragraph?A. The situation of the ocean is easily ignored.B. The destruction caused to the ocean is noticeable.C. Forests play a more important role in ecosystems. D. People have zero tolerance to damage done to nature.DOne of the greatest challenges in caring fo

36、r such intelligent animals as chimpanzees (猩猩) is providing them with enriching experiences. Every day, the chimpanzees at Project Chimps receive morning and evening food-based enrichment devices, but caregivers are always looking for more ways to keep the chimps mentally engaged. With 79 chimpanzee

37、s, each with their distinctive personality, care staff often find that different chimps react differently to new enrichment.Last year, we began inviting musicians to perform for chimps to see what they may respond. A violin performance received quite the response. Additional musicians were lined up

38、to visit but the coronavirus has stopped the activities, which we hope to resume in the near future.This past week, we brought an electric piano for the chimps to investigate. Some chimps, like twins Buttercup and Clarisse, were immediately interested and could not wait to tap out a few notes. Other

39、s, like Emma, were more interested in trying to take it apart. 29-year-old Precious has very little tolerance for the piano. She sat off to the side for a few minutes, but eventually she decided enough was enough. She called an end to the enrichment session by throwing a handful of waste at the pian

40、o. Receiving her message loud and clear, we removed the piano.We could never have guessed how 33-year-old Luke would react to it. As with many retired lab chimpanzees, Luke has some anxiety issues. He seems particularly distrustful of anything new, including people, food, and enrichment. But when we

41、 presented the chimps with the piano, Luke was the first to investigate. We could not believe our eyesthis usually anxious chimpanzee bravely chose to explore something new!To us at Project Chimps, this is what it is all about: giving chimpanzees the freedom to choose. We are honored to be part of t

42、heir journey. 32. Why do chimpanzees respond differently to new enrichment?A. They are of different genders. B. They have natural curiosities. C. They are as intelligent as humans.D. They have their unique characters.33. Who showed the least interest in the piano? A. Buttercup and Clarisse. B. Emma.

43、 C. Precious.D. Luke.34. What does the underlined word “resume” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Continue.B. Suspend.C. Monitor.D. Regulate.35. What is the text mainly about? A. How caregivers care for the retired chimpanzees. B. What care staff do to enrich chimpanzees daily life. C. How chimpanzees are tra

44、ined through various enrichment. D. What Project Chimps does to observe and study wild chimps.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。 With so many things happening in the world and so much work to do in our daily life，we needeasy ways to calm and relax ourselves. 36 M

45、aybe the following ideas can help you feel moresettled and supported. Comforting smells can signal our brains to relax and stay in the present moment. Its easy tobring a comforting smell into your home with a lovely plant or a bunch of fresh flowers. 37 Childhood objects can put comfort right into y

46、our hands. Turn to simple items like a blanket，asoft animal toy，or a souvenir from a childhood trip. 38 If they comforted you in your youngeryears, they can certainly do so again. Nature might be the fundamental source of comfort. 39 Being in natures presence canremind you that your life, like the o

47、ceans, mountains and forests, can remain steady through a lot ofchanges. Step outside to see what natural scenes are waiting for you, or bring theoutdoors in with ahouseplant, even a little small one. 40 Its like coming home to a familiar, comforting welcome after a long journey. My comfort book is

48、actually my collection of Cathy comics. I discovered these during my teen years, and theynever fail to make me smile and bring back so many happy memories. A. It is permanent yet ever-changing. B. These might be hidden somewhere in your room. C. It can remind you what you already know or learn. D. Y

49、ou can also just open the window to let fresh air in. E. They are not comforting when you are under stress or discouraged. F. Sometimes comfort can be found where we dont always think to look. G. Cozying up to books youve read again and again is a great comfort to you. 第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分30分)第一节 完形

50、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。School was over and I was exhausted. I sat at the very front of the bus because of 41 to get home. Sitting at the front makes you 42 out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies. Janie, the driver, tries to start a 43 . I try t

51、o mind my manners and 44 listen, but usually I am too busy thinking about my day. On this day, 45 , her talk was worth listening to. “My fathers sick, ” she said to no one in 46 , anxiety in her eyes. I asked, “Whats wrong with him?” With her voice tight from 47 the tears, she responded, “Heart trou

52、ble.” Her eyes 48 as she continued. “Ive already lost my mum, so I dont think I can 49 losing him.” I was 50 . It reminded me of the great 51 my own mother suffered when my father died. I saw how hard it was for her. Suddenly I realized Janie wasnt only a bus driver. She had a 52 world of family and

53、 concerns too. I suddenly felt very 53 . I paid no attention to Janie because she was a bus driver.For all I know, Im just another person in 54 else s world. I should not have been so self-centred. Everyone has a place to go to, people to see and appointments to 55 . Understanding people is an art.4

54、1. A. determinationB. decisionC. attemptD. anxiety42. A. makeB. thinkC. stand D. find43. A. topicB. conversationC. discussionD. message44. A. devotedlyB. carelesslyC. sincerelyD. politely45. A. thereforeB. thusC. otherwiseD. however46. A. commonB. particularC. silence D. surprise47. A. avoidingB. cl

55、earingC. keepingD. fighting48. A. loweredB. closedC. widenedD. opened49. A. mind B. regretC. bearD. miss50. A. angryB. shockedC. curiousD. interested51. A. painB. pityC. disappointmentD. mercy52. A. darkB. narrowC. whole D. bright53. A. confusedB. selfishC. worriedD. sad54. A. someoneB. anyoneC. no

56、oneD. everyone55. A.approveB. miss C. keepD. announce第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。Yuan Longping, a Chinese scientist who developed many high-yield rice 56 (variety) that helped feed people around the world, passed 57 on Saturday at a hospital in the southern city of Ch

57、angsha. On Saturday afternoon, large crowds honored the scientist by marching past the hospital, calling out “Grandpa Yuan, have a good journey!”Yuan spent his life 58 (research) rice and was a household name in China, known by the nickname “Father of Hybrid Rice.” It was in the 1970s 59 Yuan achiev

58、ed the breakthroughs that made him a household name. He developed a hybrid strain of rice that recorded an annual yield 20% 60 (high) than other speciesmeaning it could feed 61 extra 70 million people a year.Worldwide, a 62 (five) of all rice now comes from species 63 (create) by hybrid rice followi

59、ng Yuans breakthrough discoveries. His work helped transform China from “food deficiency to food security” within three decades, according to the World Food Prize, which was started in 1986 64 (recognize) scientists and others who have improved the quality and availability of food. Yuan 65 (award) “

60、the Medal of the Republic” for his outstanding contribution to Chinas food security, agricultural scientific development and world food supply. 第四部分 写作 (共两节, 满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)假如你是学生会主席李华。你校学生会将于12月24号下午4点在学校报告厅举办英语短剧大赛。请您根据以下信息，用英语写一篇书面通知。要点如下：1. 活动目的； 2. 参赛要求； 3. 报名时间地点。注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；2. 请按如下格式在答

61、题卡的相应位置作答。 Notice 第二节（满分25分）阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。 I have been in the teaching profession for more than thirty years, and one of the best teachers I have ever known was Mr. Rowe. I was lucky enough to co-teach fourth grade with him.Mr. Rowe had great patience and understanding and I

62、 learned so much from watching him. He could perform miracles, like the one he performed with Steven, one of the unhappiest kids I ever saw. Steven couldnt stand school. He didnt like being picked last for kickball. He didnt like the kids who raised their hands and knew all the answers, and most imp

63、ortantly, he didnt like himself.The first day he walked into Mr. Rowes classroom, he ignored the other students, looking angry and annoyed, and slid into his chair, knocking a couple of textbooks onto the floor.Mr. Rowe walked over to him and touched Stevens shoulder, but Steven pulled away. Neverth

64、eless, Mr. Rowe welcomed him: “Hi, Steven. Im happy you are in my class. We are gonna have a great year.” Steven looked around the room as if Mr. Rowe had been mistaken. No teacher in his right mind would want Steven to be part of his classroom.While Mr. Rowe seemed cheerful and relaxed that day of

65、school, it seemed like Steven was angry and confused.That day after classes, Mr. Rowe chose Steven to pitch (投) the kickball at recess. “Hey, Steven,” Mr. Rowe commented, “You are good at pitching. Let me show you my secret trick.” Mr. Rowe taught Steven one of the tricks that not a single kid could

66、 perform. Steven learned fast and did quite well! Everyone cheered for him!After the kickball, Steven sat as closer to Mr. Rowe in classes as he could. When a question was asked, Steven lit up; he knew the answer! He raised his hands. When he answered the question, his voice shook. However, he got t

67、he answer right! He said, with Mr. Rowe , his days of the fourth grade promised wonderful.That is not to say that every day went smoothly, but it was evident that Steven grew to love Mr. Rowe more and more with each passing day.注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。Paragraph 1: Time passed quickly

68、that year, and before we all knew it, it was the last day of school.Paragraph 2: Many years later, Mr. Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom, dressed in the Marine Corps(海军) uniform.答案听力：15 ABBCC610 BCABC 1115 CABAB 1620 AACCB阅读理解：21-23 ACD 24-27 BBAC 28-31 BD

69、CA 32-35 DCAB七选五：36-40 FDBAG完形填空：41-45 DCBDD 46-50 BDACB 51-55 ACBAC语法填空：56. varieties 57. away 58. researching 59.that 60. higher61.an 62.fifth 63. created 64. to recognize 65.was awarded书面表达:第一节： NoticeIn order to motivate students to learn English and enrich their after-class lives, an English Sh

70、ort Play Competition will be held in the lecture hall at 4:00 pm, Dec. 24th. Each class is encouraged to perform one short play. Those who would like to take part in the competition are supposed to sign up in the English teachers office before Nov. 15th. All the students of our school are welcome to

71、 join in this activity. The top six winners of each grade will be given prizes.Looking forward to your active participation.The Student Union第二节：Paragraph 1: Time passed quickly that year, and before we all knew it, it was the last day of school. Our school had a very special tradition on the last d

72、ay. All the teachers filled the sidewalk, waving goodbye to the kids as the buses pulled out with their horns honking. But on that particular day, Steven walked slowly to the bus, his head down, tears in his eyes. He boarded the bus reluctantly, hesitated, and then ran back off the bus to hug Mr. Ro

73、we. I dont want to leave you. He sobbed. With red-rimmed eyes, Mr. Rowe comforted him, I will miss you, too.Paragraph 2: Many years later, Mr. Rowe and I were surprised when a handsome young man walked into our classroom, dressed in the Marine Corps(海军) uniform. The young man stood tall and proud. I

74、t was Steven! Mr. Rowe and I couldnt believe our eyes. He saluted and hugged Mr. Rowe tightly! I have come back to school today just to say thanks to you! It is my hope that every teacher is blessed with such an experience of a former student coming back to say, simply to say a very simple THANKS.【听

75、力原文】 (Text 1) M: Hello, Room 157, please.W: Heres your key.M: Thanks. Oh, Ive left my car just round the corner. Its a blue BMW.W: OK, Ill get someone to park it for you.(Text 2)W: Excuse me, would it be OK to have a look at the spare flat now?M: Could you come here 20 minutes later? Were right in t

76、he middle of the dinner.W: OK.(Text3)M: Good morning. Id like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.W: Mr. Johnson is not at this office today.Hes at the head office.Hes there Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week.(Text 4)M: Do you know where the new restaurant is?W:I tried to go online earlier to find o

77、ut, but the wi-fi wasnt working.Isnt there a big notice about it on the wall?M: Yeah. Lets go and read it. Has anyone in our class been to the restaurant yet?W: Sophia has.(Text 5)W: Did you have fun at the celebration?M: Yes. It was great. People gathered together in colorful clothes to give all ki

78、nds of performances.(Text 6)W: May I go to the chemistry lab before going home, Mr. Liu?M: What for?W: I want to do that experiment again.M: Then you must follow me.W: Im sure I can do it myself.M: Well, all right.You can go by yourself. Make sure everything is taken good care of, especially the ele

79、ctrical equipment.W: I certainly will. Anything else?M: Dont forget to turn off the light before you leave.W: I wont.(Text 7)W: Pacific Bell. May I help you?M: Id like to have my phone disconnected.W: May I ask why?M: Well Ive graduated and Ill move to California for a new job there.W: All right. Ma

80、y I have your phone number, please?M: 7765-8769.And my name is Jefferey Schaefer.W: Mr.Schaefer, may I have your date of birth, please?M:Its June 5,1993.W: Now, when would you like it to be disconnected?M: Tomorrow by 5:00 p.m.(Text 8)M: Hi, Maria. What are you up to?W: Im just trying to plan my tri

81、p to Southeast Asia.M: Where are you planning to go?W: Well, Im going to start by flying to Singapore.I have a friend there who I havent seen for a long time. Then Ill fly to Vietnam, and take a bus down to Ho Chi Minh City. M: And then where will you go?W: Well, from there,Ill take the boat up a ri

82、ver to Siem Reap and see the famous temples.From there Ill fly to Bangkok and try to get to the Chatuchak Market. I hear its really great for shopping.M: And then?W: I was thinking of just staying on a beach in the south.M: Where are you going to stay in those places?W: Mm, I dont have much money, s

83、o Ill just stay in small guesthouses rather than big hotels.(Text 9)W: Its really hard work! Im glad its over. Do you want to go home now?M: Yes, I think Ill take the things we bought home.W: Okay. Ill go to the office. Ive got lots to do.M: Id better hurry. My brothers waiting at the house to help

84、carry these things in.W: I hope hell still be there when I get home.I havent seen your brother for ages.No,wait,I forgot to tell you. Ill be late home tonight. Ive got a meeting at 5 oclock.M: When do you think it will end?W: Im not sure.At least two hours. Still, I should be home at eightM:Okay.Its

85、 nice now that your office is in City Square. You dont have to travel very far at all.W: But youll never see how terrible the traffic is in the rush hour.M: Im going to the new branch of my company in Newtown tomorrow,but Im not looking forward to it. It is in a quiet place and my office is much mor

86、e spacious than the old one, but I have to travel two hours on the train.(Text 10)W: Hello, everyone. My names Jane Baker and Id like to welcome you all to our show,Alien Earth. Now before you start your tour of the show, Id like to give you some important information to make your visit more enjoyab

87、le. The show is on two floors. On the ground floor, youll find our wonderful collection of photographs of UFOs from 1900 to the present day.You can also read stories and watch videos of UFO sightings. On the first floor you can see a collection of objects collected from areas near sightings.You can

88、also speak to Dr. Charles who is a UFO expert for the government. Also on the first floor there is a gift shop selling books of UFOs and other gifts and a small coffee shop where you can buy a cup of coffee. Let me remind you, ladies and gentlemen, the guidebooks are available at the reception desk for $3.50 and you can buy one. And finally, remember that this Center Theater is open until 4 oclock every day. Thank you and enjoy your visit.