山东省济南市2021届高三英语上学期期中试题.doc

1、山东省济南市2021届高三英语上学期期中试题第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.How was the weather last Saturday?A. Rainy. B.Sunny. C.Cloudy.2.What will the man probably do next?A.Return to the party. B.Go home. C.Atte

2、nd a meeting.3. What is the man doing?A.Sending a text. B.Moving the furniture. C.Painting the walls.4.Where will the speakers meet this evening?A.Outside a bookstore. B.In a cafe. C.In a concert hall.5.What are the speakers mainly talking about?A.A film. B.A song. C.An actor.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.

3、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.Where does the conversation probably take place?A.In a hospital. B.At home. C.In a restaurant.7.What did the man do today?A. He went to the dentists. B.He had his

4、 eyes examined. C.He made medical appointments.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What did the woman think of the program last night?A.Boring. B.So-so. C.Satisfying.9.What does the man like doing?A. Watching TV. B.Playing sports. C.Going to the movies.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. What is the man dissatisfied with about the a

5、irport?A. The service. B. The parking lot. C.The location.11.How does the man usually go to the airport?A. By car. B. By subway. C.By bus.12.What does the man say about the check-in?A.It is fast. B.It is slow. C.It is uncomfortable.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the womans problem?A.She cant connect h

6、er computer to the system.B.She cant remember her computer password.C. She cant use the system properly.14.What has the woman done?A. She has talked with IT about her problem.B. She has sent her computer to the factory.C.She has made a phone call to IT.15.What does the man suggest the woman do?A.Wai

7、t patiently. B.Break the meeting. C.Make long phone calls.16. What can we learn about the woman?A.She knew about the meeting from Tom.B. She has waited for IT for three hours.C. She is unwilling to trouble others.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the speaker mainly discussing?A.The benefits of selling on

8、line.B.The potential risks of selling online.C.The dos and dont about selling online.18.What is the disadvantage of the big platforms?A. They dont offer insurance to the seller.B.They charge a fee for advertising.C. They cant be accessed easily.19.What should be avoided?A.Selling things of great val

9、ue online.B.Meeting the buyer at a private place.C.Using a separate e-mail for selling online.20. How will the seller be banned from the website?A. By providing false descriptions of products.B.By selling products at a high price.C.By offering personal information.第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分

10、，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。AGrowing Green ThumbsChildrens Community Garden2200 Bowling Green Ave.,940/349-2883LEARN:Join the weekend work at the community garden,where caregivers and master gardeners help kids aged 5 or older plant and water new vegetables,and harvest from the gardens.

11、 All harvested foods are either sold at the communitys farmers market or donated to the area food bank. The instructors also lead games about nutrition,beetles and butterflies and more. Work begins in May, 10 a. m. - 5 p.m. on Saturdays.COST:FreeCoppell Community Garden255 Parkway Blvd Coppellwww.co

12、ppellcommunitygarden.orgLEARN: Kids(aged 6 but not turning 12 before Dec. 31 this year) with a parent can volunteer at either the Helping Hands Garden, 25 Parkway Blvd. or Ground Delivery Garden, 45 S. Denton Tap Road. Children will have the opportunity to till(耕）the ground, plant vegetables, harves

13、t from the garden and more. Work begins every Saturday at about 9 a. m.COST:FreeCallies Kids by Calloway NurseryDenton,940/591-8865; Flower Mound,972/691-2650.LEARN: Kids aged 5 to 10 years old can explore and plant in the Calloway gardens with a caregivers supervision at 9:30 a. m. on the first or

14、third Wednesdays from June to August. A garden expert will share tips and advice for the best gardening practices during the 45-minute session beginning on June 2. Preregistration online is required.COST:Free21. How is Childrens Community Garden different from others?A. It is based in Denton.B. Kids

15、 may take harvests home.C. It is under supervision throughout the year.D. It will cater to those who are fond of insects.22. What is the age range required by Coppell Community Garden?A. 5-8.B. 5-10.C. 6-11.D. 6-12.23. Where is this text most likely from?A. A food industry committed to charity.B. An

16、 institution offering learning programs.C. A supermarket offering voluntary programs.D. A website promoting kids gardening facilities.BAt eleven,I decided to learn to swim.There was a pool at the Y.M.C.A. offering exactly the opportunity. Mother continually warned against it,and kept fresh in my min

17、d the details of cach drowning in the river. But the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and father took me to the beach. The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.The pool was quiet.I was afraid of going in all alone,so I sat on the

18、side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy.He yelled,Hi,Skinny!How d you like to be ducked?With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end.I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water.But I was not frightened out of my wits-when my feet hit the bottom,I would make a big

19、 jump,come out of the surface.It seemed a long way down.I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water.I tried to yell but no sound came out.I went down,down, endlessly.When I came to consciousness,I found

20、myself lying on the bed in the hospital.I never went back to the pool.I avoided water whenever I could.This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by.It deprived me of the joy of boating and swimming.Finally,I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece,he built a swimmer.Several months la

21、ter,the instructor was finished,but I was not. Sometimes the terror would return.This went on until July.I swam across the Lake Wentworth.Only once did the terror return.When I was in the middle of the lake,I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water.I laughed and said,Well, Mr.Terror,w

22、hat do you think you can do to me?I had conquered my fear of water.24.The authors original fear of water was caused byA.his poor skill in swimmingB.his mothers warning of drowningC.an outing to the beach with his fatherD.an unpleasant memory of the pool25. Why was the author not scared to death when

23、 he was thrown into the water?A.He knew how to swim in the pool.B.He felt that the Y.M.C.A.pool was safe.C.He was waiting for others to save him.D.He came up with an idea to go upwards.26.Bybut I was notin paragraph 5,the author probably means_A.he was still a poor swimmer.B.he had not overcome the

24、fear yet.C.he was not afraid of drowning any more.D. he was not satisfied with the swimming training.27.Which of the following is the best title for the text?A.Goodbye,Mr.TerrorB.Hello,Childhood FearC.A Swimming AdventureD.My Passion for Swimming CThe person who set the course of my life was a schoo

25、l teacher named Marjorie Hurd. When I stepped off a ship in New York Harbor in 1949, I was a nine-year-old war refugee, who had lost my mother and was coming to live with the father I did not know. My mother, Eleni Gatzoyiannis, had been imprisoned and shot for sending my sisters and me to freedom.I

26、 was thirteen years old when I entered Chandler Junior High. Shortly after I arrived, I was told to select a hobby to pursue during“club hours.” The idea of hobbies and clubs made no sense to my immigrant ears, but I decided to follow the prettiest girl in my class. She led me into the presence of M

27、iss Hurd, the school newspaper adviser and English teacher.A tough woman with salt-and pepper hair and determined eyes, Miss Hurd had no patience with lazy bones. She drilled us in grammar, assigned stories for us to read and discuss, and eventually taught us how to put out a newspaper. Her introduc

28、tion to the literary wealth of Greece gave me a new perspective on my war-torn homeland, making me proud of my origins. Her efforts inspired me to understand the logic and structure of the English language. Owing to her inspiration, during my next twenty-five years, I became a, journalist by profess

29、ion.Miss Hurd retired at the age of 62. By then, she had taught for a total of 41 years. Even after her retirement, she continually made a project of unwilling students in whom she spied a spark of potential. The students were mainly from the most troubled homes, yet she alternately bullied and char

30、med them with her own special brand of tough love, until the spark caught fire.Miss Hurd was the one who directed my grief and pain into writing. But for Miss Hurd, I wouldnt have become a reporter. She was the one who sent me into journalism and indirectly caused all the good things that came after

31、.28. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 most probably mean?A. Hobbies and clubs did not interest the author.B. The author turned a deaf ear to joining clubs.C. Hobbies and clubs were inaccessible to immigrants like the author.D. The author had no idea what hobbies and clubs were all ab

32、out.29. Which of the following caused the author to think of his homeland differently?A. Stepping on the American soil for the first time.B. Being exposed to Greek literary works.C. Her mothers miserable death.D. Following the prettiest girl in his class.30. It can be inferred from Paragraph 4 that_

33、A. Miss Hurd employed a unique way to handle these students.B. Miss Hurds contribution was recognized across the nation.C. Students from troubled homes preferred Miss Hurds teaching style.D. The students Miss Hurd taught were all finally fired.31. What is the text mainly about?A. How the author beca

34、me a journalist.B. The importance of inspiration in ones life.C. The teacher who shaped the authors life.D. Factors contributing to a successful career. DShinrin-yoku means “forest bathing”. Forest bathing doesnt mean you take bath in the forest; rather, you simply go for a walk in the woods or a ci

35、ty park, where you slacken by using all your senses to experience nature.Yoshifumi Miyazaki, from Chiba University, is among a growing number of scientists who have begun studying the science behind the effects of nature on human health. In his book Shinrin-yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing,

36、Miyazaki explains the techniques of forest bathing.Miyazaki has an interesting theory about why shinrin-yoku is so effective. He points out that for more than 99.99% of the time, humans have lived in a natural environment. In fact, in 1800, only 3% of the worlds population lived in cities, and by 20

37、19, this figure reached 54%. This is only going to get worse; officials predict that by 2050, 66% will live in cities.This suggests we live in our modern society with bodies that are still used to the natural environment, he writes in the book, because “genes cannot change over just a few hundred ye

38、ars”. The science behind the research studies he presents in the book makes a convincing case that forest bathing is an effective method for reducing stress in todays world.Now city planners are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of nature and are creating new kinds of “parks” out of empt

39、y spaces. Therere also more city gardens where people can grow vegetables. For kids, kitchen gardens in schools are becoming popular. As Miyazaki stresses, you dont have to find a formal park or garden to practice shinrin-yoku. Instead, you can enjoy the effects of nature wherever therere plants.Bet

40、ter yet, he says, we can bring nature closer to where we spend most of our time. Miyazakis research has shown that just increasing the amount of plants in a room can affect the relaxation benefits of the room. Whats more, even when people simply look at flowers, their bodies relax and stress levels

41、decrease.32. What does the underlined word in Paragraph mean?A. Behave.B. Entertain.C. Predict.D. Relax.33. How does the author mainly develop the third paragraph?A. By giving examples.B. By listing figures.C. By making remarks.D. By presenting research findings.34. Why does forest bathing work effe

42、ctively according to Miyazaki?A. Human genes can change easily.B. Nature is part of the modern society.C. Human bodies are accustomed to nature.D. People can always calm down in nature.35. Which of the following will Miyazaki agree on forest bathing?A. It is easy to operate.B. It is meant for garden

43、ers.C. It is unaffordable in the city.D. It is inconvenient to practice.第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。You probably know that exercise is good for you. Studies show that it can prevent many major health conditions,including cognitive decline,diabetes, certain canc

44、ers and more. 36 Our lives are completely full. We may have children,aging parents, jobs, partners,and community,says Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50.If you dont have a regular exercise plan,dont worry! There are simple things you can do toget more exercise, no g

45、ym membership or hours of commitment required.Walk-and make it countEven if youre not in shape, you can likely walk. And thats good news, because many studies illustrate that its one of the best things we can do for our bodies. Grufferman suggests getting a pedometer(计步器），whether its a simple mechan

46、ical one, or a FitBit or Jawbone. 37 And then,start walking faster and longer-most experts recommend walking 10,000 steps a day.Reduce sittingYouve probably heard,sitting is the new smoking.Well,this means that loads of research has shown that sitting for extended periods of time can have serious he

47、alth consequences that range from obesity to diabetes and more. 38 Its also essential to take breaks from your sit-down desk.Run if you canIt might seem out of reach, but if you can add some light running into your daily walk, youll be better for it. Running can make you happier, strengthen your joi

48、nts, improve heart health,and improve your memory! 39 Then,go for longer distances gradually.Make it a habitTo truly make exercise-even the basics-a part of your life youll need to make it a habit. The good news is that its never too late to start, says Grufferman. 40 A.Track your steps because its

49、very motivating.B.But finding time to get more exercise can be challenging.C.Make sure you are more active and have a more enjoyable life.D.Experts suggest using a standing desk at least some of the time.E. Like brushing your teeth, you have to build exercise into your life.F.Some experts suggest al

50、ternating jogging and walking to get started.G.Get the recommended amount of exercise for your age to get the most benefit.第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共15小题：每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。As our Earths temperature warms up because of climate change, it is having unexpected effects o

51、n our worlds forests. When temperatures rise, trees close their skins to 41 the loss of water, and this, in turn, slows down the 42 of photosynthesis(光合作用). As a result, these trees are shorter and grow slowly, as well as have a 43 death rate.Climate change also increases the 44 of droughts and wild

52、fires. After wildfires, it takes a while for the forest systems to 45 , and in some cases, the forests are 46 permanently. Trees that are stressed are also 47 to attacks by bacteria(细菌). In tropical forests, vines(藤蔓植物)that use the trees as 48 can often choke the trees and rob them of nutrients. Fin

53、ally, humans have 49 the forest landscape through cutting down trees. When trees are replanted on the soil, they will never grow as large as the 50 trees that were cut down.As these forests disappear, species that once called them home are forced to change, 51 the variety of those systems. 52 , some

54、 endangered species are unable to 53 and die. Old-growth forests are disappearing in all regions of our world. When forests die, younger forests that are reestablished in the same area grow back weaker and smaller 54 poor plants. With trees dying increasingly and continuously, will future generation

55、s 55 out on the wonders of forests?41. A. protect B. prevent C. save D. free42. A. movementB. situation C. process D. operation43. A. higherB. firmer C. lighter D. smaller44. A. choiceB.chance C. qualification D. measure 45 A. growB. rescue C. recover D. decline46. A. ignoredB. left C. hurt D. lost4

56、7. A. accessibleB. enjoyable C. acceptable D. favorable48. A. attentionB. command C.support D.trust 49. A. frightenedB. paid C. ruined D. wasted50. A. commonB. original C. distant D. strong51. A. affectingB. improving C. forgetting D. reflecting52. A. BesidesB. Surprisingly C. Otherwise D. Unfortuna

57、tely53. A. devoteB. adapt C.keep D. lead54. A. due toB. in addition to C. instead of D. in spite of55. A. passB. miss C. break D. bring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。Have you ever wondered 56 you would do to solve math problems if you didnt have a calculator or computer or e

58、ven pencil and paper? People in China have used an ancient counting tool 57 (perform) mathematical operations. The Chinese calculators name is “suanpan”, but it is known 58 “abacus” in English. Invented by Liu Hong, abacus is one of the symbols of Chinese peoples wisdom 59 (date) back to the 12th ce

59、ntury.Abacus has had a far-reaching influence on science and technology, language, literature, art, architecture and many 60 fields of China and even some areas of the world. Meanwhile, abacus has affected peoples character, such as honesty and diligence. For centuries, this simple counting device (

60、设备) 61 (pass) down through different dynasties with its original design and purpose 62 (actual) unchanged.The calculations can be made on it immediately, with the device storing the results in “visual storage” much like a computer display. When working with an amount of 63 (number), an abacus is pra

61、ctically faster, since it has a 64 (good) “keyboard” than the Western calculators. Anyway, the small abacus has made an outstanding contribution in the fields of human intellectual development, just as the computer does in todays 65 (social).第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）第一节（满分15分）66. 假如你是李华，你的英国笔友Penny为了完成一篇题为

62、 The meanings of colors in different cultures的论文，写信询问你中国文化中颜色代表的含义。请你写信回复她的问题，并提供具体的例子。注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；2.开头和结尾已写好，不计人总数；3.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。Dear Penny,How is everything going these days? _ Yours, Li Hua第二节（满分25分）67.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。The darkness was gathering as she wobbled(颤颤巍巍）in hig

63、h heels along the side of the highway. The car had come to an unexpected stop,and like a teenager she did the only thing she could think of.get out and walk.It was cold and late,and home was far away. This could be a long night. If.only someone would stop and offer her a ride. She prayed for help an

64、d dragged herself forward.The lights of a truck shone from behind as it approached. “Maybe he will stop, she hoped. The brake lights flashed on as it stopped. Next instant, the cab door opened. A wordless invitation was extended and she understood. Without hesitation the girl climbed up into the cab

65、 and closed the door. Slowly the truck pulled back onto the road and disappeared into the night, never to be seen again.I woke up in a cold sweat, alarmed. Was that a dream or was it a vision? It was unbelievably real, and the girl was my daughter! I jumped from my bed and ran to her room. Her bed w

66、as empty.I stood in horror trying to think why she had not come home. As the mental fog began to lift,I remembered she was visiting her friend that evening. Perhaps she stayed there for the night. It was 1:30 a.m.,but I raced to the phone and dialed a number.“Hello?”The voice was heavy with sleep.“H

67、ey. Sorry to wake you. Becki didnt come home tonight and I was wondering if she stayed at your place?“No,she left here a few hours ago. She should have been home at least by midnight!” The voice on the other end began to reflect my own panic.Over the next forty-five minutes I alternated between lyin

68、g in pray and pacing the floor in anxiety.At 2:15 a.m. lights appeared as a car turned up on our long driveway. I could tell immediately that it was not my daughters car.注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。My face pressed against the window and I found it hard to breathe._“Mom,she gave me a ride home.Be

69、cki said._高 三 英 语 试 题 （参考答案） 2020.11第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）1. A 2. B 3. B 4. A 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. B 10. C11. C 12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A第二部分 阅读 (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)21-23DCB 24-27CDBA 28-31DBAC 32-35DBCA第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)36-40 BADFE第三部分 语言运用 (共两节

70、，满分30分)第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)41-45 BCABC 46-50DACCB 51-55ADBAB第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)56 what 57 to perform 58 as 59 dating 60 other61has been passed 62actually 63numbers 64better 65society第四部分 书面表达 (共两节，满分40分)第一节 (满分15分)Dear Penny,How is everything going these days? In response to your questions

71、, I am more than delighted to introduce two of the most symbolic colors in China. Without doubt, the first one is red, a symbol of joy and celebration. Therefore, it is traditional for Chinese brides to wear a red wedding dress. In addition, white is conventionally associated with sadness, usually s

72、een at the funerals. However, as time changes, white can also signify purity. Thats why many brides wear white in their wedding ceremonies, as is often the case in your country.Hopefully my introduction to colors in China is of great value for your essay. Wish you all the best.Yours,Li Hua第二节 (满分25分

73、)My face pressed against the window and I found it hard to breathe. The car pulled in front of the house, and out of it emerged my precious daughter, making her way up the steps. Tears stinging(使刺痛）my eyes,I threw open the door,pulled her inside and hugged her tightly. The dream was just too real an

74、d I could hardly believe I was now having my daughter in my hug. I wondered if it was because my pray was answered. Then through my blurred vision(模糊的视野）I saw a lady stepping out of the car.“Mom, she gave me a ride home.Becki said. “My car broke down on the highway and without her help, I would neve

75、r have made it home in my high heels. she continued, exposing her blistered(起泡的）ankles. My heart shuddered(一想起就怕/担心/难受） at the thought of how painfully Becki staggered(踉跄） along the dark highway. She must be an angel for Becki! I approached the lady and invited her inside. Now,I was definitely grate

76、ful to her for extending a helping hand.听力原文Text 1M: Im going swimming in the lake on Sunday. Do you want to come?W: Isnt it going to be cloudy?M: That doesnt matter because it will be 25 degrees.W: OK. I went swimming last Saturday when it was raining. It was funnier than swimming on a sunny day!Te

77、xt 2M: Emma! What are you doing outside? Arent you enjoying the party? W: Parties arent really my thing. Ill head home soon.M: I will go back too. Ive got a meeting tomorrow morning.Text 3M: Hello, Maria. W: Hi, Mike. Are you having your breakfast?M: No. Im helping my dad move the furniture in my be

78、droom. Then were going to paint the walls.W: OK. Ill send you a text later. Have fun painting. Text 4M: Do you want to go to the concert this evening?W: Yeah. We could go and eat something first.M: All right. Why dont I wait for you outside the bookstore at about six?W: OK. Ill meet you there when I

79、 finish work. Then we can look for a caf before the concert.Text 5W: Thats the first film Ive seen with an interval. It was hard to work out what was happening and the break even made me forget the actors names. M: Indeed. They kept playing the same song, but it added to the atmosphere. Text 6W: How

80、 did your appointment go?M: Yeah, fine. They didnt need to do anything.W: Great! So your eyes are all OK then?M: The sight test is next week, actually, Mum. I was having my teeth checked today.W: Oh, yes. Your dad made the appointments this time, so I couldnt remember who you were seeing first. He s

81、hould be back from the doctors any minute.M: So are you making the dinner tonight?W: I am, and its your favoritenoodles.M: Great!Text 7W: Ben. Did you see the program last night about the Olympic Games? It was brilliant. I learnt so much! M: Did you? I thought it was quite boring. In fact, Im not re

82、ally interested in sports programs.W: But you love sports. You play football and tennis and basketball and M: Yes, I enjoy playing sports, but I hate watching them on TV.W: Oh, so what kind of TV programs do you like?M: To be honest, I dont watch much TV. I prefer watching movies on my notebook comp

83、uter. Text 8 W: What do you think of the airport?M: Well, its far from downtown and when the traffic is bad, it can take an hour and a half to get there. The city really needs to build a new airport that is closer to the city.W: Do you usually drive to the airport? M: No. I usually take the airport

84、bus. Its clean and comfortable, and its a lot cheaper than driving because you dont have to pay for parking. But my wife prefers taking the subway.W: Is there much to do there while you wait for your flight?M: Sure. There are a couple of stores that sell souvenirs and magazines. There are also a cou

85、ple of fast-food places and the service there is nice.W: How long does it take to check in? M: It doesnt take long. Theyre pretty efficient.Text 9 W: Hey Jack, can I ask you something?M: Sure, whats up?W: Is something wrong with the system? Ive been trying to get in for the past 10 minutes but its b

86、een kicking me out.M: Its all fine for me. What do you mean, “kicking you out”?W: Im putting in my password and it tells me the systems offline. Ive tried every single combination I can think of but nothing works.M: Thats strange. My computers been fine. Have you tried calling IT?W: I did, but no on

87、e picked up the phone.M: Oh, right, theyve got a meeting right nowbut you can interrupt them if its an emergency.W: I know. I just didnt want to disturb others if its something simple. Besides, Ive got a couple of phone calls to make today so I can make them now while I wait.M: Theyd better be long

88、phone calls, then. From what Tom told me, their meetings going to last three hours.W: Three hours! What sort of meeting is this?M: Its that planning meeting about the factory they mentioned, isnt it? Yeah, youd better go and interrupt them. Theyre going to be in there all day.Text 10M: Selling your

89、things online helps you get rid of those you dont need, and it can also be a great source of income.One thing you need to consider carefully is the platform on which you are going to advertise. Most big platforms in the field are so popular with sellers, not just because they can give you access to

90、a bigger pool of potential customers, but also because they offer insurance, both to the seller and the buyer.The disadvantage, however, is that you will need to pay some money for using the platform. You can use some platforms that either charge a smaller fee for advertising or even no fee at all b

91、ut, in that case, what you will need to keep in mind is your safety, especially if the value of the product youre selling is high. Its always best to meet the buyer during the day at a public place such as a coffee shop, a library, or a supermarket parking lot anywhere monitored by security cameras

92、is good. A few more things to keep in mind: always be accurate with your descriptions of the things you are selling. The last thing you want is to be accused of cheating and banned from the website. Moreover, be careful with your personal information: do not give out your full name and dont give out your home address or cell phone number unless you have to, and have a separate e-mail address for selling online.Remember that a smart, prepared seller is a happy seller.