河北省正定中学2016届高三英语上学期第三次月考期中试题.doc

1、高三年级第三次月考英 语 试 题本试卷分第卷（选择题）和第卷(非选择题)两部分,共150分,考试时间120分钟。注意事项：1.答题前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考号用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。2.每小题选出答案后,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。3.二卷试题用黑色中性笔作答。第一卷（选择题 共90分）第一部分：听力（共两节，满分20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；第小题1分，满分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答案，

2、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 does the woman want to do first?A. Turn the radio down. B. Turn the TV off. C. Answer the door. 2. What date is it today?A. May 1st. B. April 30th. C. April 29th.3. Where does the woman want to have lunch?A. In the restaurant. B. In the pa

3、rk. C. In the office.4. Who is the shortest among the three boys?A. Sam. B. Steve. C. John.5. What does the woman say is a must?A. Sleep. B. Breakfast. C. Exercise.第二节 （共15小题；每题1分，满分15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，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白

4、读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。6. Who did the woman stay with last night?A. Her older brother. B. Her little brother. C. Her parents.7. What did the man do last night?A. He looked after his parents. B. He watched TV at home. C. He went to a concert.听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。8. Why does the woman need an entry visa?A. She

5、is going to China. B. She is going to Hong Kong.C. Her old visa is out of date.9. What does the woman ask the man to do?A. To buy a map for her.B. To take her to Hong Kong Park.C. To go to a travel agency with her.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Why did the man miss the American History class yesterday?A. He w

6、ent to a job interview.B. He had an appointment with the dentist.C. He did his part-time job as usual.11. What does the final exam consist of?A. True or false questions and essay questions.B. Multiple choice questions and listening comprehension.C. Multiple choice questions and essay questions.12. H

7、ow much does the final count for?A. 60%. B. 50%. C. 40%.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. How long has the woman worked as an assistant director?A. For ten months. B. For ten years. C. For twelve years.14. Which of the following is mentioned in the conversation?A. Mediterranean countries.B. European countries.C.

8、 African countries.15. What did the woman do before she became an assistant director?A. A secretary for a medical school. B. A teacher in a medical school.C. An official in the national government.16. How will the woman develop her job in the future?A. Doing more policy work. B. Dealing more with st

9、udents.C. Doing more admissions work.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. When did the speaker put her house up for sale?A. When she was promoted.B. When her husband got promoted.C. When she became a housewife.18. When did the speakers agent come to visit her with a couple?A. At midnight. B. In the afternoon. C. I

10、n the morning.19. Where did the speaker hear the man say something to his wife?A. In the bathroom. B. In the bedroom. C. In the kitchen.20. What did the buyer say about the house?A. It was very tidy. B. It was big enough. C. It was like his own.第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分,满分40分）第一节 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C

11、、D）中,选出最佳选项。（共15小题，每小题2分，满分30分） AIf youve ever owned a chimney, you know that it can get pretty dirty. Theres a whole lot of soot（烟灰） that gets stuck on the inside. That stuff has to get cleaned, or you could have a serious fire risk. While nowadays we have easier ways of doing this dirty job, in th

12、e way back days somebody used to climb up the chimney and clean all that soot. And the thing is, not just anybody could do it.You had to be really small to fit up in the chimney, so they used to give the task to kids some as young as four or five years old. They worked for their boss known as a mast

13、er-sweep. They were often covered in soot, and were very likely to get burned. They often developed what became known as soot wart, a form of cancer.Are your unfairness bells ringing? William Blakes certainly were. The physical dangers and widespread unfairness of the chimney-sweeping job really stu

14、ck in his throat, so much so that he wrote not one, but two poems called “The Chimney Sweeper”.The first poem (the one were discussing here) was published in 1789 in a book called Songs of Innocence. These little poems took children and the joys of childhood innocence as their subject. As youve prob

15、ably guessed by now, many of the poems in Songs of Innocence, like “The Chimney Sweeper”, are about the ways in which childhood innocence is destroyed by unkind old adults. For Blake, innocence is, in many ways, a total joke. It doesnt exist, because its always taken away by the realistic world chim

16、ney-sweeping, death, poverty, etc.What does a five-year-old chimney sweeper in 18th-century England have to do with you? More than you might think. It is reported that 150 million kids are in child labor in developing countries. Many of them work long hours and face dangerous health risks. Like Blak

17、es chimney sweeper, these kids are not even given a chance at innocence because experience keeps getting in the way.21. Which of the following can best describe the chimney-sweeping job?A. Easy and interesting.B. Dirty and dangerous.C. Pleasant and well-paidD. Challenging and creative.22. Why did Bl

18、ake write two poems called “The Chimney Sweeper”?A. He was very interested in the job. B. He had much experience in the job.C. He considered the job very important. D. He felt deeply sorry for the kid workers.23. How did Blake look at the realistic world? A. ThankfullyB. RegretfullyC. DoubtfullyD. N

19、egatively24. In the last paragraph, the writer explains _. A. the realistic meaning of “The Chimney Sweeper” B. the great influence of Blakes Songs of Innocence C. why child labor still exists in developing countries D. why chimney-sweeping becomes unnecessary todayBPeople in the western state of Ca

20、lifornia who are in the United States illegally can now request a drivers license. The law went into effect on January l. California is not the first American state with such a law, but it has the largest number of illegal immigrants. More than a million people began to request licenses shortly afte

21、r the new state law went into effect. Among them was Christian Alvarado. Mr. Alvarado entered the United States from El Salvador eight years ago without permission from the U.S. government. Some call such people illegal immigrants. Others call them undocumented immigrants.Mr. Alvarado thinks it so e

22、xciting, for he has been waiting for the license for a long time. But some are worried that their personal information will be used to find them and deport them. Armando Botello is a spokesman for the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or DMV. He says people should not be afraid, for such info

23、rmation will not be shared.The new licenses are the same as licenses given to citizens except that they have the words Federal Limits Apply. That means the license cannot be used to travel on an airplane or enter a federal building. Ana Garcia, working at the Central American Resource Center, says s

24、ome illegal immigrants fear those words will be used to abuse them. Civil rights groups say the police and others will not.Dan Schnur, a political scientist at the University of Southern California, said that the main argument against the new law is that it rewards illegal behavior. But Professor Sc

25、hnur argued that young, white Americans generally support immigration reform, including giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrantsIts simply because they grew up in a much more multicultural society than their parents or their grandparents did. Professor Schnur says he believes the changes in bel

26、iefs about illegal immigrants that have taken place in California will spread throughout the United States.25. Why did the new law make Mr. Alvarado excited?A. Because he can request a drivers license.B. Because he became a legal immigrant of California.C. Because he got his driving license as an il

27、legal immigrant.D. Because a law went into effect for the new immigrants.26. What is the difference of the new licenses compared to those given to citizens? A. The words “Federal Limits Apply” will abuse illegal immigrants B. They cant be used to travel on an airplane or enter a federal building. C.

28、 They can be used to act against the police and other people. D. With the words Federal Limits Apply, immigrants can enjoy special rights.27. Whats the publics attitude towards the new law released on January l in California?A. supportive B. negative C. neutral D. controversialCNEW YORKAustralian mi

29、ning enterprise Clive Palmer on Tuesday unveiled(公布)blueprints for Titanic, a modern copy of the doomed ocean liner, although he didnt call the ship unsinkable any more.The ship will largely recreate the design and decoration of the fabled original, with some modifications to keep it in line with cu

30、rrent safety rules and shipbuilding practices, and the addition of some modern comforts such as air conditioning, Palmer said at a press conference in New York.The three passenger classes, however, will be prevented from mingling(混杂), as in 1912, Palmer said. “Im not too superstitious(迷信的)”Palmer sa

31、id when asked whether recreating a ship bestknown for sinking was tempting fate.White Star Line, the operator of the original ship, had said the Titanic was designed to be unsinkable. About 1, 500 people died on Titanics maiden voyage in 1912 from Southampton to New York after the ship collided with

32、 an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Palmer, who created the company Blue Star Line last year, refused to make a similar boast.“Anything will sink if you put a hole in it, ” Palmer said.“I think it would be very cavalier to say it.”Unlike the original, Titanicwill have more than enough space in its li

33、feboats for every person on board and will have additional escape staircases. Markku Kanerva, sales director at Deltamarin, the Finnish company designing the ship, said it would be the “safest cruise ship in the world”Palmer refused to answer questions about the projects cost. Although the Titanic w

34、as the worlds largest ship in her time, she would be smaller than many of todays modern cruise ships.“Its not about the money，” Palmer said.“Ive got enough money for it. I think thats all that matters.”Forbes estimated Palmers net worth to be $795 million in 2012.He describes himself as a billionair

35、e.Titanicwill be built by Chinese stateowned CSC Jinling Shipyard, which has already built four ore carriers for Palmers mining business, he said. The contract to build Titanichas not yet been signed, Palmer said.28. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “maiden” in Paragraph 4? A. First. B. Tria

36、l. C. Second. D. Last. 29. What can be inferred about Titanic from the passage? A. Titanic will have more space in its lifeboats than the Titanic. B. Titanic will be the largest cruise ship in the world. C. Titanic will allow different classes of passengers to mingle. D. Titanic will be a real unsin

37、kable cruise ship. 30. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? A. 1, 500 people died on Titanics maiden voyage in 1912. B. The Titanic collided with an iceberg in the South Pacific. C. The Titanic was equipped with air conditioning. D. The Titanic was the worlds largest s

38、hip at that time. 31. Whats the authors purpose of writing the passage? A. To tell us the story of the Titanic. B. To tell us Titanic will cost a lot of money. C. To tell us about the future Titanic. D. To tell us a Chinese Shipyard will build Titanic. DCan eating a chocolate bar every day really pr

39、event age-related memory loss? No. But a new research shows that large amounts of flavones, substances found in cocoa, tea and some kinds of vegetables, may improve age-related memory failure.Dr. Scott Small is a professor of neurology (神经病学) at Columbia University in new York City. He is the lead w

40、riter of a research paper describing the effects of cocoa flavones on brain activity. His study involved 37 volunteers aged between 50 and 69. Researchers gave them a high-level flavones drink made from cocoa beans or a low-level flavones drink. For a period of three months, some subjects got 900 mi

41、lligrams of flavones a day. The others got 10 milligrams of flavones each day. Brain imaging and memory tests were given to each study subject before and after the study. Dr. Small says that the subjects who had the high-level flavones drink showed much improvement on memory tests.The researchers wa

42、rn that more work is needed to be done because this study was performed only on a small group. Dr. Joann Manson is the lead researcher of a four-year study involving 18,000 adults. This study will use flavones capsules(胶囊). The study subjects will be divided into two groups and will take two pills p

43、er day. The capsules used will all look the same. But one groups capsules will contain flavones, while the other group will take capsules made of an inactive substance, or placeboDr. Manson says its not necessary for people to start eating more chocolate, because a person would have to eat a huge am

44、ount of chocolate to get the same level of flavones given to the rest subjects. He adds many manufacturers have planned to remove the flavones from their chocolate products. Similarly, Dr. Manson says a cocoa-based flavones extract（提取）may be developed in the future But he says that more studies are

45、needed to see how much flavones is good for our health.32. What was done to the subjects after Dr. Smalls study? A. They were asked to take a high-level flavones drink. B. They were given capsules containing flavones. C. They were given brain imaging and memory tests. D. They were asked to take two

46、pills of flavones capsules per day.33. Whats the similarity of the two experiments? A. Both use high-level flavones capsules. B. The number of the subjects is the same. C. Drinks and placebos are used in both experiments. D. The subjects are divided into two groups in both experiments.34. Why will D

47、r. Manson carry out the four-year study?A. To prove the first experiment is wrong.B. To carry out the experiment further.C. To test how much flavones can improve our memory.D. To show eating chocolate is better to improve memory.35. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A Its not necessary for

48、us to eat chocolate. B The more we eat flavones, the better our health will be. C. In the future we can get flavones without eating chocolate. D. Its easy for people to get the same level of flavones given to the test subjects.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。Sometime

49、s willpower is a lot like the television remote controlhard to find just when you want it most. 36 But there are ways to increase your willpower. *Dont try to change your economic situation, win a promotion or lose weight all on the same morning. Set one clear, specific goal and make a realistic pla

50、n to achieve. Extra willpower sometimes requires extra energy, so dont spread yourself too thin. 37*Whatever your goal is, dont expect to achieve it overnight, 38 If you are trying to kick a coffee habit, start by replacing your morning cup of coffee with a glass of water, instead of promising never

51、 to drink coffee again. Congratulate yourself on the small achievements. These successes help your willpower grow. *39 Ask friends, family or colleagues for assistance and tell them exactly how they can help. If your credit card bills have risen, for instance, let friends know that you are cutting b

52、ack on expenses. Suggest having a common dinner instead of meeting at an expensive restaurant. Find a support group or organization related to your goal and attend their meetings. You can get valuable advice, understanding and information. *If possible, change your environment to encourage positive

53、behavior. Want to get in shape? Keep an extra set of workout clothes in your office as a reminder to stop by the gym on the way home. Quitting smoking? 40A. Real success takes time.B. Focus on one goal at a time.C. Change your environment to change your life.D. Improve your willpower by a support ne

54、twork.E. Changing your behavior requires more than willpower.F. Avoid bars or restaurants where you might be attracted to light up.G. Breaking a bad habit or forming a new and healthy one can be difficult.第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳

55、选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。People say one mans trash(垃圾) is another mans treasure. That 41 comes to me as I 42 the house purchased in 1962 by my parents. My mother passed away in 1996. My father left the house 43 my sister and me when he died a few months ago.After Dad was 44 , we looked around the 45 house whe

56、re we grew up and that Dad loved so much. At first we felt so 46 all the stuff left. Like so many of their generation, my parents 47 everything. And like many in my generation, we faced anxious 48 about what to abandon and what to keep.As we started throwing out old phone books and every medical bil

57、l from every 49 my parents ever saw, I also 50 many hidden treasures. Moms pocketbook was in their bedroom closet, which had everything in it, 51 her hairbrush with hair, as if she were still here. And Dad, who was a World War II veteran(退伍兵) and a world traveler, 52 everything - from little spoons

58、from all over the world to every letter he wrote to his parents while in the 53 . The letters he wrote during the war 54 his thoughts as a young man. Later, in the basement, I 55 our old kitchen table, which brought back 56 of my parents and sister and me having breakfast together. Im realizing all

59、these things 57 my parents life journey. Each time I go to 58 , I find something that reminded me of my childhood or teaches me something about my parents I 59 knew. 60 , from the shabby furniture to all the hidden treasures, means more to me than all the money in the world.41. A. coincidenceB. goal

60、 C. principle D. thought42. A. looked forB. looked through C. looked into D. looked after43. A. to B. for C. with D. by 44. A. retiredB. ill C. gone D. injured 45. A. clean B. strange C. empty D. modern46. A. pleased with B. familiar with C. astonished at D. disappointed at47. A. saved B. enjoyed C.

61、 purchased D. designed 48. A. decisions B. bargains C. challenges D. responsibilities49. A. person B. doctor C. neighbor D. child 50. A. bought B. discovered C. buried D. lost51. A. just B. even C. only D. yet 52. A. liked B. bought C. keptD. lost53. A. countryside B. school C. college D. army 54. A

62、. receiveB. direct C. sense D. describe55. A. repaired B. cleaned C. spotted D. set56. A. Introductions B. memories C. descriptions D. communications 57. A. represented B. recognized C. instructed D. confirmed 58. A. the supermarket B. church C. my office D. the house59. A. merely B. always C. reall

63、y D. never60. A. Everything B. Nothing C. Anything D. Something 第二卷（共60分）(请把答案写在答题纸上)第三部分：英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第二节：（共10小题；每题1. 5分，共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。The Internet is an amazing information resource. Students, teachers, and researchers use it as 61 investigative tool. Journalists use

64、 it to find information for stories. Doctors use it to learn more about unfamiliar diseases and the 62 (late) medical development. Ordinary people use it for shopping, banking, bill-paying, and communicating with family and friends. People all over the world use it to connect with individuals from 6

65、3 countries and cultures. However, 64 there are many positive developments 65 (associate) with the Internet, there are also certain fears and concerns. 66 concern relates to a lack of control over 67 appears on the Internet. With television and radio there are editors to check the accuracy or approp

66、riateness of the content of programs, and with television there are 68 (restrict) on what kinds of programs can 69 (broadcast) and at what times of the day. With the Internet, parents cannot check a published guide to determine what is suitable 70 their children to see.第四部分：写作(共三节；满分45分)第一节: 单词拼写：（共

67、 10 小题； 每小题 1 分；满分 10 分）71. As we all know, fresh fruit_(包含) plentiful Vitamin C.72. My sister takes an interest in music and she can play some musical _(乐器).73. It is important to have _(平衡) diets to keep fit.74. Dinosaurs_(存在) millions of years ago but then died out suddenly.75. Children should no

68、t be permitted to watch any _(暴力的) movie.76. He _（承认） stealing money from the company and then was fired by the boss.77. The daughter sucked her teeth and _(不耐烦) waited, wondering what he was doing78. The letter was not addressed to me but I opened it out of _(好奇).79. Her grandma is as energetic as

69、the young and hates sitting around _聊天all day long.80. He insisted that I _(道歉) to the boy who was drowning in the river yesterday.第二节：短文改错（共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分）短文中共有10处语言错误，每行中最多两处错误。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。增加：在此处加一个漏字符号()，并在其下面写出增加的词;删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉;修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在其下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2.只允许修改10处，多

70、者（从十一处起）不计分。I am angry about the behavior of dishonest in exams. This doesnt mean Ive never cheated. I once write the answers on my hand for a history test, but unluckily caught by my teacher. Because she was one of my most favorites, there were no words to describe what sorry I felt at that time. I

71、 thought cheat would help me keep my straight A. Little I know that I was hurting not only me but also my teacher. From this lesson I know our teachers want their students to succeed by learning with their own and do the best they can, not by cheating. 第三节：书面表达 （满分25分）假如你是李华， 上周在英国参加了你校组织的“中国学生文化交流周

72、”活动，并住在Kelly家里。请你给在英国期间认识的新朋友Kelly写封感谢信，内容包括：1. 交流活动中的收获；2. 难忘在Kelly家的美好日子；3. 感谢她送你的英文词典。注意：1.词数100左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3. 开头语和结束语已为你写好（不计入总词数）。提示词汇：文化交流周：Cultural Exchange WeekDear Kelly, Ive been back home safely from England. _ Welcome to China when its convenient for you! Yours, Li Hua高三第三次月考英语

73、答案听力： 1-5 ACBAB 6-10 BCACB 11-15 CABCA 16-20 ABCAC.阅读理解: 21-24 BDDA 25-27 ABD 28-31 AADC 32-35 CDBC 36-40 GBADF完型填空：41-45 DBACC46-50 CAABB 51-55 BCDDC 56-60 BADDA单词拼写; contains instruments balanced existed violent admitted impatiently curiosity chatting apologize语法填空： an latest other/different while

74、/though /although associated One what restrictions be broadcast(ed) for短文改错：dishonest-dishonesty/being dishonest write-wrote caught-was caught 去掉 most what-how cheat -cheating Little-Little did me-myself with their own-on their own do the best-doing the best 作文Dear Kelly, Ive been back home safely f

75、rom England. Thank you for the warm help during my stay in England. Last week, I participated in the Cultural Exchange Week. I enjoyed myself in your country. We visited the city museum and some places of interest, which made me have a better understanding of the English society, culture and history

76、. Of course, I also made many new friends. Whats more, I was lucky enough to stay at your home. And Ill never forget the days we spent together. Here I especially thank you for the dictionary you offered me as a gift. Its a great help for me to learn English well. I will treasure and make full use o

77、f it. Welcome to China when its convenient for you! Yours， Li Hua听力材料：Text 1M: Hello, is that Mary?W: Yes, speaking. Just a moment, let me turn the radio down.Text 2W: When are you going to set off for Shanghai?M: The day after tomorrow. That is the first of May.Text 3W: I bought lunch so we can eat

78、 it in the park near our building.M: Thats much more fun than eating in the office.Text 4W: Jack, Im suggesting you are taller than Sam.M: Thats right. But Im shorter than Steve.W: Then Steve is the tallest boy in your school?M: No, he is the tallest in our class but John is the tallest boy in our s

79、chool.Text 5W: Peter, youd better get up. Its a quarter to seven, and your breakfast is getting cold.M: Mom, I dont feel like eating breakfast. I d rather have another thirty minutes sleep instead.W: Come on, honey. Breakfast is a must.M: Oh, all right.Text 6M: Mary, why did your parents make you st

80、ay at home last night?W: They went to see my grandparents, so I had to take care of my little brother.M: Were you mad about that?W: No. My brother is very cute and I got quite a lot of homework done.M: Didnt you want to play outside?W: Not really. I watched TV with my brother at home.M: What program

81、 did you watch?W: Cartoons, which are excellent.M: Oh, I enjoy watching cartoons too. Tom and Jerry is my favorite.W: What did you do last night, John?M: I went to a concert with my parents.Text 7W: I want to go to the Chinese Visa office in Central.M: In Central? I dont know what you mean.W: Its by

82、 Hong Kong Park. Here, it is marked on this map.M: Oh, yes, I know where it is. Are you going to China?W: Yes, and I have to get an entry visa.M: You know you dont need to go and get it yourself. You can get it through a travel agent.W: Can I? I didnt know that.M: Yes, it is much easier. You may hav

83、e to wait a long time if you go there yourself; sometimes there are a lot of people waiting.W: Would you like to go along with me to a travel agency then?M: Ok, lets go. Text 8M: Hello, Joyce. Have you been looking for me?W: Yeah, Rick. Your were not in the American History class yesterday, were you

84、?M: No, I had a dentist appointment. Tell me what happened.W: Our American History teacher, Prof. Collins talked about the requirements of the final exam. It consists of two parts-multiple choices and essay questions. He wanted me to tell you about it.M: Can you give me more details?W: All right! Th

85、ere will be 40 multiple choice questions and two essay questions covering what weve learned in the course and the additional materials.M: Additional materials? Your mean the list of books he gave us at the beginning of the semester?W: Thats right. And the final counts for 60% of your grade. The othe

86、r 40% consists of class attendance and assignment.M: Oh, no! I wish I hadnt spent so much time on my part-time job.Text 9M: Sarah, you work in the admissions office, dont you?W: Yes. Ive been there for ten years as an assistant director.M: Really? What does that involve?W: Well, Im in charge of all

87、the admissions of undergraduates.M: Do you find that you get a particular sort of student?W: Yes. Well, of all the students enrolled last year, nearly half were from overseas. They were from African countries, the Far East, the Middle East, and Latin America.M: Un, but have you been doing just that

88、for the last 10 years, or, have you done other things?W: Well, Ive been doing the same job. Before this, I was a secretary for a medical school at Birmingham, and further back, I worked in the local government. M: Oh, I see.W: So Ive done different types of things.M: Yes, indeed. How do you imagine

89、your job might develop in the future? Can you imagine shifting into a different kind of responsibility or doing something else?W: Oh, yeah, starting October 1st, Ill be doing an entirely different job. Theres going to be more committee work. I mean, more policy work, and less dealing with students,

90、unfortunately-Ill miss my contact with students.Text 10When my husband was promoted, we put our house up for sale. Three weeks later, it was still on the market. I became a busy housekeeper. Every room had to be kept tidy, and the dishes had to be washed and put away right after we used them. Then one day the doorbell rang unexpectedly at 8 am. Sleepily, I opened the door and saw our agent standing there with a couple from New York. There had been no time to call, he explained, because the couple had to catch a plane home.