江苏省常州市戚墅堰高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中质量调研考试试题.doc

1、江苏省常州市戚墅堰高级中学2020-2021学年高一英语上学期期中质量调研考试试题注意事项：1、本试卷共分两部分，第 I 卷为选择题，第 II 卷为非选择题。2、所有试题的答案均填写在答题纸上，答案写在试卷上的无效。第 I 卷(选择题共 110 分)第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）第一节听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。第一节听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在

2、试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife.B. Doctor and patient.C. Friends.2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The hot weather.B. The repair shop.C. The air-conditioning.3. What does the woman complain abou

3、t the restaurant? A. Its food.B. Its noise.C. Its sign.4. Who is the woman in the conversation? A. An acting director.B. A personal trainer.C. A mental consultant.5. How does the man feel? A.Confident.B. Relaxed.C. Anxious.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5

4、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 do we know about the man? A. He is new to the city.B. He is poor.C. He is very professional.7. Where does the conversation take place? A. In an instrument shop.B. In a concert hall.C. In a toy store.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What did the man think is

5、Chinas most famous invention? A. Silk.B. Gunpowder.C. Printing.9. What is silks strongest appeal to the woman? A. The comfort.B. The strength.C. The beauty.10. Which is the greatest free thing according to the man? A. Honesty.B. Nature.C. Love.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. What is the probable relationship b

6、etween the speakers? A. Manager and salesperson.B. Friends.C. Salesperson and customer.12. What does the man value most when choosing a phone? A. Reliability.B. Speed.C. Price.13. What does the man mainly use his phone for? A. Surfing the Internet.B. Playing games.C. Watching movies.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题

7、。14. What is the woman ordering? A. Some furniture.B. Tools.C. Computers.15. When does the woman need the products delivered? A. By the end of the day.B. By the end of the week.C. By the end of the month.16. What does the woman ask the man about? A. The cost of her purchase.B. The total amount of th

8、e delivery.C. The number of the products in the warehouse.17. Which kind of delivery does the woman probably want? A. Inside-delivery.B. Delivery and set-up.C. Door-to-door delivery.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What does the speaker do? A. She is a reporter.B. She is a hostess.C. She is a writer.19. Accord

9、ing to the speaker, what is the most important aspect of the book? A. Experiencing strong emotions.B. Enjoying detailed descriptions.C. Learning about characters other than Spiderman.20. What does the speaker say about Stan Lee?A. He would have been proud of the book.B. He wanted the book to have a

10、classic story.C. He passed away right after the book came out.第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节（共 15 小题，每小题 2.5分；满分 37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AI want a phone! said Myrna.Im sure you do, said her dad.No,Dad.You dont understand.I really,really,really want a phone.And I really, really

11、, really want a boat. Its not going to happen.Myrna and her dad were stuck in traffic. To her, it seemed like they were always stuck in traffic.When he took her to school in the morningtraffic. When he picked her up in the afternoontraffic. Go to the bank, the grocery, a birthday party, and what fel

12、t like ten hours of traffic was what they got.She was bored, because traffic was boring. And when she was bored, she wanted things.Right now, she wanted a phone. She wasnt sure if her dad understood that. She would have to tell him again.I WANT A PHONE.NO.What if I got stuck in a cave?What? asked he

13、r dad, trying not to laugh.What if I had a little cat and the cat ran away, and I had to run after it. What if the cat ran into a cave, and I ran after the kitten, and in the cave there was a bear, and the bear trapped me, andAnd then you were stuck in the cave.Myrna nodded the way she did when she

14、won an argument, but her dad wasnt through fighting.Is this a mother bear? I hear they are the fiercest.Yes. Its a mother bear, and shes very upset, and shes going to eat me unless I have a phone to call for help.If its a mother bear, then you can use her phone. Everyone knows that mums always carry

15、 phones.Dad was laughing as he said this. Myrna didntthink it was very funny. She slammed her hand down on the door of the car as hard as she could, which wasnt very hard. Now she was angry.If I had a phone, I could play games on it!If I had a boat, I could eat steaks on it. That doesnt mean Im gett

16、ing one.No, but I mean. Myrna spluttered(结巴). When she was very angry, she spluttered. It was embarrassing. If I could play games, I wouldnt be so bored when we were in traffic. I wouldnt bother you!I dont mind being bothered. I like talking to you.Then I wont say anything at all!Dad smiled quietly

17、to himself. Im going to call Mum to let her know well be late.He reached into his pocket. Oh! My batterys dead. You know. if I had a phone, I could call Mum, said Myrna.Nice try.Myrna smiled. She wasnt getting a phone, but she knew she was right, and that was almost as good.21. Myrna wanted a phone

18、because _A.her dad had a boatB. the traffic was always busyC. she missed her motherD. the phone could be useful to her22. Myrna talked of her being stuck in a cave to show that _A. she wanted to play in the caveB.her imagination was greatC. she was in need of a phoneD. her dad didnt pay attention to

19、 her23. Myrna was angry because _A.she couldnt believe her dadB. her dad didnt meet her requirementC. she didnt want to bother her dadD. her dad was angry at herBAs an adult, you have to do things like waking up before noon, going to the grocery store on your own, and trying to keep a steady job. An

20、d some jobs will require youto speak before more than two people. Dont worry. Weve done the research to make you a better public speaker. Now all you have to do is to follow the rules we have collected.ConfidenceBelieve in yourself if you want to be a better public speaker. Many speakers are no prep

21、ared and lose confidence because of that. But others lack confidence because they are afraid of being judged and they become nervous and sweat a lot just like when they were in high school speech class. Yes, thats the mature(成熟的，成年人的) world we live in. Build your confidence by using all your tools a

22、nd realizing that you are the centre of public speaking.Know whats upYou have toknow your topic inside and out. Nothing kills your speech like um and uh appearing in every sentence. You are possibly picked to make this speech because you know something about the topic, so thats half success. Now get

23、 in there and learn everything about the topic .PracticeResearching and knowing your topic is one thing, but actually expressing that information is a wholly different thing. When the lights go down and the spotlight(聚光灯) is on you, no matter how much you know your topic, expressing the information

24、suddenly seems frightening. It is necessary to practice your speech before standing on stage. You should do the rehearsal(排练) again and again in front of the mirror. So when you stand on stage, it will be like riding a bike unless you dont know how to ride a bike.Dress properlyOf course, you will wa

25、nt to dress properly for the speechwhich could be a suit(套装). Regardless of the dressing, you will want to make sure it is also comfortable for you. If the suit is too tight,stiff, or whatever, it will take your attention away from the speech.Be Robin WilliamsYou may not be naturally funny. In fact,

26、 you can learn to be funny from other people who happen to be funny. While we are not suggesting you become Robin Williams, we suggest you arm yourself with a joke or two to make sure that your speech is not so boring. Or at least google some funny words or stories you can use in your speech.24. Wha

27、t is the meaning ofknow your topic inside and out in Paragraph 3?A. You cant speak with um or uh in your speech.B. Do some research to decide on your topic.C. Try to know something about the topic.D. Learn everything about the topic.25. What does the underlined word Practice in this passage refer to

28、?A. Researching and familiarizing oneself with the topic.B. Doing the speech again and again before standing on stage.C. Expressing the information under the spotlight.D. Knowing how to ride a bike.26. If the suit is too tight and stiff, you will _ when you speak publicly.A. fail to focusB.be nervou

29、sC. feel formalD.sweat a lot27. According to the whole passage, which of the following statement is true?A. If you know the topic of your speech very well, you will be half successful.B. All speakers lack confidence because they are afraid of being judged.C. Expressing the information is the same as

30、 researching and knowing your topic.D. You can dress in anything for the speech as long as it makes you comfortable.CThe number of American young students using vaping(电子烟) fell sharply this year, according to a 2020 survey.The 2020 survey was carried out by the Centers for Disease Control and Preve

31、ntion(CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration(FDA). About 20,000 American students took part in the survey from mid-January to mid-March. They were asked about the use of any vaping or tobacco products during the past month. Under 20 % of high school students said they were recent users of e-

32、cigarettes and other vaping products. Just 5 % of middle school students said they had recently used them.That marked a big decrease from a similar survey in 2019. The earlier survey found nearly 28% of high school students and 11% of middle school students had recently vaped.Health experts believe

33、that the drop comes after last years sudden increase in vaping-related illnesses and death. An investigation showed that last year, more than 2,600 cases of lung injuries, including 60 deaths, were connected with vaping. Most of those who got sick said they had vaped mixtures containing THC.Earlier

34、this year, the FDA banned some flavors(味道) from vaping devices mainly used by teens. And the federal law now bans(禁止) sales of all tobacco products and e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 21.Matt Myers of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids said the survey showed a “meaningful drop” in teen vapin

35、g. But he felt disappointed that the Trump government didnt follow through a promise to ban all flavored e-cigarettes. “As long as any flavored e-cigarettes are left on the market, kids will get their hands on them and we will not solve the crisis,” Myers said.28. Which of the following statement is

36、 true?A.Vaping rates among young students in the U.S went up last year.B.The vaping increase was not linked to popular e-cigarettes.C.Most patients surveyed blamed their disease on mixtures containing THC.D.The Trump government said no to all flavored e-cigarettes.29. What is mainly talked about in

37、paragraph 4?A.what causes the drop in vaping among teensB.what effects vaping has on teensC.why vaping enjoys popularity among teensD.how vaping becomes popular among teens30. Whats Matt Myers attitude towards the Trump governments efforts to ban cigarettes?A.Positive B. Negative C. Objective D. Dou

38、btful31. In which section can the passage be found?A.Entertainment B. Politics C. Education D. HealthDTo this day, I remember my mums letters. It all started in December, 1941. Every night she wrote to my brother Johnny, who had joined the army that summer. We had not heard from him since the Japane

39、se attacked Pearl Harbor.I didnt understand why my mum kept writing to Johnny when he never wrote back.“Wait and see-well get a letter from him one day,” she claimed.Mum said that there was a direct link from the brain to the written word that was just as strong as the light God has given us. She tr

40、usted that this light would find Johnny.I dont know if she said that to calm herself, dad or all of us down. But I do know that it helped us stick together, and one day a letter really did arrive. Johnny was alive on an island in the Pacific.I had always been amused by the fact that mum signed her l

41、etters, Cecilia Capuzzi, and I made fun of her about that. “Why dont you just write Mom?” I said.Around next spring mum had got two more sons to write to. Every evening she wrote three letters which she gave me and dad afterwards so we could add our greetings. By and by, the rumor about mums letters

42、 spread. One day, a small woman knocked at our door. Her voice trembled as she asked: “Is it true you write letters?”“I write to my sons.”“And you can read too?” whispered the woman.“Sure.”The woman opened her bag and pulled out a pile of airmail letters. Readplease read them aloud to me.The letters

43、 were from the womans son, a soldier in Europe. Mum had no difficulty reading the letters one by one and translated them from English to Italian. The womans eyes welled up with tears.“Now I have to write to him,” she said. But how was she going to do it?“Make some coffee, Octavia,” mum yelled to me.

44、 She seated the woman and started to write. When she had finished, she read the letter aloud to the woman.“How did you know that was exactly what I wanted to say?”“I often say and look at my boys letters, just like you, without a clue about what to write.”A few days later, more and more people in ou

45、r town asked mum to write letters for them. Sometimes she would write letters all day long. Even after the war, many people turned to mum.On one occasion, mum admitted that she had always had a secret dream of writing a novel.“Why didnt you?” I asked. “All people in this world are here with one part

46、icular purpose,”she said. “Obviously, mine is to write letters. A letter unites people like nothing else. It can make them cry and laugh.”Today, all mums letters are lost. But those who got them still talk about her and cherish the memory of her letters in their hearts.32. Who wrote the story?A.Ceci

47、lia B. Octavia C. Johnny D. A neighbor33. Which words can be used to describe mom?A.helpful and considerate B. selfish and aggressiveB. confident and modest D. courageous and understandable34.What can we infer from the story?A.Johnny was killed during the war.B.Cecilia realized her dream of writing

48、a novel.C.Cecilia was admired by many people.D.All mums letters are lost.35.Whats the best title of the passage?A.Moms love B. Moms letters C. War and Peace D. A Cruel War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。Food and inventions are a hot topic. Heres a look at so

49、me fascinating angles(角度) on food production.Looks Delicious Its been said that people eat with their eyes. _36_. Thats why stores usually sell the best-looking produce and throw away the rest. A 3D food printer(打印机) can help fight this food waste. It can turn unattractive foods into something that

50、people will eat. The printer produces an eatable paste through a nozzle, creating complex shapes that are impossible to form by hand. Early 3D food printers only made fancy desserts. _37_. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has experimented with 3D food printers. It hopes to us

51、e them to produce more exciting foods during long space flights._38_It takes a lot of land, water, and other natural resources to raise animals to be used for food. As the worlds population increases, itll become more difficult to feed everyone. In 2003, the United Nations published a paper that add

52、ressed this problem. Their solution？Eat bugs! Bugs dont require nearly as many resources as cows, pigs, or chickens do. The idea might sound strange, but bugs are already on the menu in many countries. _39_.Beetles, ants, cricketsThey are also excellent sources of protein, minerals and healthy fat.K

53、eeping TrackBlockchain is a digital database or list of records spread across a network of computers. The information stored in the database is publicly available. The technology was originally developed for the digital currency, Bitcoin. Now some companies use it to track food production. Farmers a

54、nd employees enter information as various products make their way to customers. _40_, authorities can see exactly when and where it was harvested. They can then track all the other vegetables from that crop and warn consumers. Sharing with information could help minimize the number of people who get

55、 sick.A.Bugs are GoodB.Animals are GoodC.If a vegetable gets stolen,D.If a vegetable turns out to be polluted,E.Now they make pasta, pizza and burgers.F.In other words, people tend to eat things that look good.G.And bugs are not merely good for the environment.第三部分语言知识运用(共两节，满分50分) 第一节完形填空(共 20 小题；每

56、小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分)The sound that woke Damian Languell at 8:15 in the morning was so loud that he _41_ it came from inside his house in Wade, Maine. As he got up to investigate, he heard _42_sound, this one coming most definitely from _43_. Looking out of his bedroom window, he noticed a tree _44_ in

57、smoke about 500 yards away. A car wrapped around the trees _45_, its engine on fire.Grabbing buckets of water, he and his wife ran to the crash(碰撞)_46_. Up close, the accident looked _47_. The car was split _48_ in two, and the tree was where the drivers seat ought to have been, as if _49_ there. No

58、 one should have survived this crash, and yet there was 20-year-old Quintin Thompson, _50_ terrified face was pressed _51_ the drivers side window, invisible pain.Languell tried putting out the fire with the_52_ but failed. When the flames got into the _53_ front seats, he knew he had to get the you

59、ng man out. _54_Languell opened the cars back door and _55_ in. Using a pocket knife hed brought with him, he _56_ Thompsons seat belt. Now that Thompson was free, Languell pulled him out, and dragged him to safety _57_ the entire car was in flames.It is empathy(同情心) that _58_Languell to help, just

60、as he said, “My heart goes out to Thompson. When you are that _59_ to that level of hurt, you feel it so directly.” For his heroic _60_, Languell was added to the list of real-life heroes changing the world.41. A. foundB. reportedC. thoughtD. said42. A. nextB. anotherC. secondD. other43. A. insideB.

61、 forwardC. distanceD. outside44. A. trappedB. huggedC. envelopedD. burned45. A. baseB. trunkC. branchesD. root46. A. treeB. fireC. pointD. site47. A. worseB. badC. goodD. better48. A. nearlyB. mostlyC. completelyD. partly49. A. crashingB. grewC. plantedD. burning50. A. whoB. whoseC. hisD. which51. A

62、. byB. againstC. offD. above52. A. extinguisherB. clothesC. waterD. buckets53. A. driverB. frontC. backD. both54. A. ThusB. ButC. SoD. Yet55. A. rushedB. walkedC. ranD. climbed56. A. break throughB. go throughC. think throughD. cut through57. A. beforeB. thenC. afterD. till58. A. pulledB. droveC. ma

63、deD. forced59. A. kindB. braveC. dangerousD. close60. A. actionB. behaviorC. operationD. movement第 II 卷(非选择题共40 分)第二节语法填空(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。Little Women, by US writer Louisa May Alcott, tells a story of four poor sisters growing up during the United States

64、Civil War (1861-1865). Their father is away at war, so their mother takes the _61_(responsible) of caring for them. Jo, a _62_ (talent) writer, leaves the family circle to go to New York, _63_ she works as a governess(家庭教师) and meets her Mr. Right. Meg is a beautiful girl, _64_ story is mostly about

65、 her marriage. Amy, the youngest, goes the _65_(further). She meets Laurie in Europe. As you might have guessed, they also end _66_ married.However, Beth is _67_ (fortunately). While taking care of others, she comes down with a serious disease and die young. _68_ (get) over the tests and challenges

66、life _69_ (bring), the four girls try their best. Eventually, they complete the journey from girlhood _70_ being “little women”.第三节单词拼写(共 10 小题；每小题0.5分，满分5分)(用必修一所学单词填空)71. It is _(恐惧的，害怕的) for a little girl to see her parents lose their lives in an accident. 72. _(立刻，马上) action should be taken to k

67、eep the fire under control.73. There are strong _(争论) for and against online education.74. His poor method of learning made him unable to _(灵活) deal with the problems in his work. 75. There has been no _(回应，反应) to his remarks from the government. 76. I a_ for being late, but I have just had a messag

68、e from the hospital. 77. An Irish musician organized a Live Aid Concert, which was m_ to raise money for hunger relief and to make the public more aware of the problem. 78. All children should be encouraged to realize their full p_.79. When hunting for a job, youd better take into serious considerat

69、ion your own s_ and weaknesses. 80. Nearly everything we do in our modern lives requires the use of the Earths natural r_.第四部分书面表达(20分)假如你是李华, 你的美国朋友George在纽约所住的小区中有多人感染新冠病毒而发病。请你给他写一封邮件安慰他并告知注意事项。注意: 1. 词数100左右:2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。参考词汇: 新冠病毒novel coronavirus疫情epidemic口罩 maskDear George, _ With best

70、wishes!Yours sincerely, Li Hua参考答案听力(30)BCBAC/ BABAC/ BCAAC/ ABBCA阅读(50)DCB/ DBAA/ CABD/ BACB/ FEAGD完型(30)CBDCA/ DAACB/ BCBCD/ DABDA语篇填空(15)responsibility; talented; where; whose; furthest; up; unfortunate; To get; brings; to;单词拼写(5)frightening; Immediate; arguments; flexibly; response; apologize; m

71、eant; potential; strengths; resources书面表达(20)Dear George, Im sorry to hear that many residents in your neighbourhood have got infected with the novel coronavirus. Novel coronavirus does pose a threat to the health of human beings. However, there is no sense worrying too much about it, since proper m

72、easures will protect you from the virus. I hope the suggestions below can be of some help to you. First and foremost, wear a mask whenever going out and wash your hands every time you come back. Besides, do not go where its crowded.Lastbutnotleast,sticktoahealthyroutineandavoidstayinguplate. Im firm

73、ly convinced that if we defend ourselves correctly, we are bound to get through the epidemic safe and sound(安然无恙). With best wishes.Yours sincerely,Li Hua评分原则1. 本题总分为15分，按4个档次给分。2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言质量初步确定其档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。3. 评分时应考虑：内容是否完整，条理是否清楚，交际是否得体，语言是否准确。4. 拼写、标点符号或书写影响内容表达时，应视其影响程度予以

74、考虑。英美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。5. 词数少于60，从总分中减去1分。第一档(1315分)完全完成了试题规定的任务*内容完整，条理清楚；*交际得体，表达时充分考虑到了交际对象的需求；*体现出较强的语言运用能力；*完全达到了预期的写作目的。第二档(912分)基本完成了试题规定的任务*内容、条理和交际等方面基本符合要求；*所用语法和词汇满足了任务的要求；语法或用词方面有一些错误，但不影响理解；*基本达到了预期的写作目的。第三档(48分)未恰当完成试题规定的任务。*内容不完整；*所用词汇有限，语法或用词方面的错误影响了对写作内容的理解；*未能清楚地传达信息。第四档(13分)未完成试题规定的任务。*

75、写了少量相关信息；*语法或用词方面错误较多，严重影响了对写作内容的理解。0分未传达任何信息；写的内容与要求无关。听力原文：Text 1W: So, tell me sir, when did you first notice the problem with your arm? I will examine it later.M: I was at a restaurant with my wife and friends about three weeks ago. I suddenly felt a sharp pain. Text 2M: Jenny, its really hot in

76、 here. Can you turn on the air-conditioning or something?W: I would, but its not working, remember? I told you to get it fixed last week and you didnt do anything about it. Text 3W: This is the noisiest restaurant Ive ever been in, I swear. I cant even hear myself think. M: Thats a good sign. If you

77、 ever find yourself in a quiet restaurant, that probably means the food isnt very good.Text 4W: I need you to say your lines with more emotion. Remember, your lover has just told you her father will never let her see you again. Do it again! M: How many times do we have to do this? Im giving you ever

78、ything Ive got!Text 5M: I wish there was a gas station in the town up aheador were never going to make it to the hotel on time. W: Relax, will you? We just passed a sign a few minutes ago saying there is one. Everything is going to be just fine.Text 6 M: Hey, do you mind helping me for a minute?W: O

79、f course not. What exactly are you looking for?M: To be honest, I dont even know where to start.And Idont have much money. W: Thats fine. How much money are you willing to spend on a guitar?M: About $100 to $150.W: Try this one. Its lightweight, and its strings wont hurt your fingers when you play i

80、t. Its great for beginners.M: What about this one? It looks awesome.W: That one is electric.It might be a bit difficult for you. Plus, its $800.M: Never mind, then. Ill take the first one.Text 7W: Do you like my new blouse?M: That is beautiful. What is it made of?W: It is silk from China the country

81、s most famous invention.M: I thought that was gunpowder. Didnt they invent printing as well?W: Maybe, but silk is the one I like most.M: It is made by worms, though. Do you feel comfortable wearing something that comes from worms?W: It feels great. That is the best thing about it. It feels so nice a

82、gainst my skin and of course it is strong and looks good.M: Expensive too, should Iimagine that?W: Yes. All the best things are.M: That isnt true. Love neednt be expensive and that is the greatest thing. W: Surely life itself is the greatest free thing. That and nature.M: You are welcome to your opi

83、nion but, whatever, I still like your silk blouse.Text 8M: I need a new phone and I think I might buy a Chinese one.W: But you have always had American phones in the past.M: Yes. But I trust Chinese ones. More and more people use them. They are reliable and fast.W: And cheap, of course. M: Yes, that

84、s the main thing. They cost far less than even the Korean ones.W: I hear they are not as good if you want to play games or watch movies on them.M: It depends which one you get. If you buy a more expensive one, it will obviously have more functions.W: I really dont understand why anyone would want to

85、 watch a movie on a phone or play a game for that matter.M: Well, I used to think like that. But when you are on a long journey, say on a subway or a bus, it is sometimes nice to have something to do other than reading.W: Is that how you use them?M: My main concern is to be able to access the Intern

86、et while I am on the move. Text 9M: Good morning, this is William Jones from Home Hardware. How may I help you today?W: My name is Lucy Harris. Im interested in purchasing 20 units of your A1-model computer desks. M: No problem. Are you ordering from within the city?W: Yes, Im from Moore and Associa

87、tes Law Firm. Were located at 1026 Main Street. We already have an account.M: Yes, Lucy. I have your information. Let me just check to make sure we have them here. If we do, it normally takes about 14 business days for them to arrive.W: Thats perfect, as long as we get them before the beginning of n

88、ext month. M: Good news. It looks like we have enough in the warehouse.W: Great. Can you give me a general idea of how much it will cost? M: Actually, I can give you an exact number, but youll have to wait until the end of the day. It will include the price of the products, packaging and shipping co

89、sts. And taxes, of course.W: Good. What types of delivery choices do you provide?M: Standard delivery is door-to-door, with no extra cost. However, we do also offer inside-delivery or delivery and set-up. Both are added costs. W: Cost is not an issue. Were too busy to put them together ourselves, an

90、yway. M: OK. Ill get back to you by the end of the day.W: Thank you so much.Text 10Welcome back to this weeks book review. Well, I am still reading what has become one of my favorite books of all-timeSpider-ManLegends. To be fair, this is more like a collection of short stories and each one is relat

91、ed to each other. But you dont know exactly how theyre related until youve read the entire thing two or three times. Ive read it 20 times! This newapproach to storytelling is so perfect for superhero characters. It can easily go back and forthbetween the pure fantasy of a cartoonworld and the raw em

92、otions of the real world. Most importantly, we get to spend a little more time learning about the history of the other characters besides Spiderman. We learn things about Spidermans family, and even some of the bad guys he meets have interesting backgrounds. This book is great for both kids and adul

93、ts because the language is so descriptive. Anyone can see themselves swinging through the streets of New York, stopping criminals, and performing good deeds. The level of detail in each story is amazing. Its honestly better than any Spider-Man movie or comic. On a sadder note, Spider-ManLegendscame out just after the death of Stan Lee, the man who created Spiderman. But I think he would be especially proud of this book.