江苏省淮安市清中教育集团2022学年高二英语下学期期末学业质量调查测试试题牛津译林版.docx

1、高二下学期期末学业质量调查测试英语试题 第I卷 选择题（共85分）第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共5小题；每小题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. What will the man drink at last?A. Beer. B. Tea. C. Water.2. What are they going to do?A. They are going to study. B. They are go

2、ing to work.C. They are going to walk.3. Who is the man probably?A. Toms boss. B. Toms doctor. C. The womans doctor.4. Where does the conversation take place?A. In a park. B. At a station. C. On the street.5. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The man is able to manage. B. Mr. Brown will rin

3、g back soon.C. The woman didnt answer the phone.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，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至7题。 6. What is the average unit price according to the conversation?A. Four million dollars. B. Five

4、 million dollars. C. Five million pounds.7. How much loan will the developer offer to customers?A. Ten percent. B. Sixty percent. C. Seventy percent.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Where does this conversation take place?A. In a flat of a building. B. In the mans office. C. In the mans house.9. What is the woma

5、n looking for?A. A two-bedroom flat. B. A three-bedroom flat. C. A ground-floor flat.10. What does the woman think of the flat?A. Its too small to live in. B. It is too expensive to buy. C. It is satisfying on the whole.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What was the robber wearing?A. A black dress.B. A red swea

6、ter. C. Tennis shoes.12. Who is the robber?A. A man who robs women in the park.B. A woman who robs men in the park.C. A man who dresses up like a woman.13. What can we learn from the conversation?A. The robber is really quite harmless.B. Such a case has never been heard before.C. The man speaker has

7、 been robbed several times.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What will the woman probably do if shes caught in a thunderstorm?A. Stand on the ground. B. Put herself in water. C. Try to find a building.15. What does the man think of taking a bath during a thunderstorm?A. It is acceptable. B. It is dangerous. C.

8、It is unbelievable.16. What does the woman think about the mans action?A. It is unusual. B. It is unnecessary. C. It is very practical.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分35分）第一节：单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. We live day by day, but in the great things,

9、the time of days and weeks _ so small that a day is unimportant. A. is B. are C. has been D. have been22.She has been selected as “the most loved teacher” by the students because of her touching _to them.A. favourB. solution C. reference D. devotion23.During our four days in Paris, it was at the Lou

10、vre Museum _ we saw the Mona Lisa, painted by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. A. where B. thatC. afterD. how 24. Have you finished writing the report? Yes, I _ yesterday.A. haveB. had C. didD. have done25. Words cannot convey how much I _ all you have done to make this day so special for all o

11、f us.A. abandonB. acknowledge C. appreciateD. address26.The new rule, _came into force on Monday, means jaywalking(乱穿马路)comes at a price - 10 yuan ($1.60) for pedestrians and 20 yuan for cyclists.A. thatB. whichC. whatD. who27. However, even though the Beatles _ in 1970, no group since has ever come

12、 close to being as popular or selling as many records. A. turned up B. took upC. broke upD. brought up 28. Did you see who the driver was?No, so quickly that I couldnt take a good look at his face. A.the car speeds byB. the car sped by C. does the car speed byD. did the car speed by29.On May 16, 202

13、2, rainstorms triggered(引发) flooding and landslides in parts of South China, _33 dead and 12 missing. A. to cause B. cause C. causing D. having caused30.Shen Ning says _in 2022, when the H1N1 bird flu broke out, her father stayed at the college measuring the body temperature of every student for alm

14、ost a month.A. thatB. which C. whatD. while31.Did your family go to the cinema last night ? All apart from my brother and me. It was very cold; _of us felt like going out. A. no one B. neitherC. eitherD. none32. The purpose of new technology is to make humans life much easier, _ it more difficult. A

15、. not to making B. not making C. do not make D. not to make 33. The world-famous opera, _ the village many years ago, _ Mo Yans novel with the same title. A. based on; is set in B. set on; based on C. set in; is basing on D. set in; is based on 34. The initial idea for our festival was _ back in 197

16、8, _ it was known as the Utah/US Film Festival. A. hatched; when B. hatching; as C. dating, when D. dated, as 35. Flight 311 is being announced. Thanks for all your kind hospitality. Goodbye. Youre welcome. _! A. It depends B. Happy landing C. Congratulations! D. I wish you well 第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分

17、，满分20分）请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。I got an opportunity to go on tour with Janet Jackson as one of her dancers. All of the hard work I had done was 36 this very moment. I got the performance of a lifetime. This opportunity was the big 37 for every dancer. Of course, I was over

18、excited to hear the news, but it was 38 , because a few minutes 39 , I received horrible news. My mother told me that 40 had breast cancer. She continued talking, but my mind was 41 and I could not accept anything 42 she was saying. It was like my 43 was beginning and ending all at the same time. Wh

19、en I finally 44 , I heard her say that she had known about it for a few months, but she didnt want me to worry since I had a big audition（试演） 45 . She explained that she and her doctor thought she could be cured. 46 , when she went to the doctors office afterwards, he told her it was becoming more 4

20、7 . And it meant she only have a few weeks to live. I couldnt believe it. I really hoped that I could do something to help her, but 48 there wasnt anything I could do, I felt 49 helpless. I held her as she wept, and I wept right along with her. I told her that I would be there every 50 of the way, j

21、ust as she was with me. She cried harder and told me to continue to 51 my dreams. I had a hard decision to make. 52 with Janet Jackson is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but all I had was my 53 . Therefore, I decide to wave goodbye to the tour and 54 mother till the end. If it is meant to be, It w

22、ill happen again, and there will be other opportunities. However, I only have one mother, and 55 her leave the earth is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.36.A. leading offB. leading toC. leading onD. leading in37.A. chanceB. breakC. momentD. gift38.A. temporaryB. exciting C. constantD. abnorma

23、l39.A. agoB. laterC. beforeD. ahead40.A. sheB. IC. Janet JacksonD. A dancer41.A. on workB. on thoughtC. on pauseD. on side42.A. which B. whatC. thatD. as43.A. tourB. newsC. auditionD. life44.A. awokeB. cried C. understoodD. wept45.A. coming acrossB. coming overC. coming alongD. coming up46.A. But B.

24、 Therefore C. HoweverD. Besides47.A. uncertainB. aggressiveC. optimisticD. puzzling48.A. if B. thoughC. whileD. since49.A. totallyB. slightlyC. purelyD. exactly50.A. weekB. opportunityC. stepD. time51.A. makeB. pursueC. dropD. save52.A. HelpingB. TouringC. SingingD. Meeting53.A. motherB. careerC. dr

25、eamD. dancing54.A. treat B. visit C. comfortD. accompany55.A. noticingB. mindingC. watchingD. hearing第三部分：阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。AIn a toy store, a nicely dressed little girl was excitedly looking through the Barbie dolls with her father. She had a

26、roll of money that was held tightly in her little hand. When she saw a Barbie doll she liked, she would turn and ask her father if she had enough money to buy it. As she was looking, a little boy wandered up to her and looked through the Pokemon toys. He was dressed neatly, but in clothes that were

27、obviously quite worn, and he wore a jacket that was probably a couple of sizes small for him. He also had money in his hand, but it looked to be no more than five dollars. Each time he picked a Pokemon toy up and looked at his father, his father shook his head and said, “No.” 56.The purpose of the l

28、ittle girl into a toy shop was to_. A. buy a Pokemon toy for the little boy B. buy a Barbie doll for herself C. help the little boy get the prize D. buy something to make her father happy 57. Which of the following is true of the little boy? _ A. The boys father didnt want to buy a Pokemon toy for h

29、is son. B. The boy was very happy when he went out of the shop. C. The boy was very thankful to the little girl for the toy. D. The boys family was so poor that he had to wear worn and dirty clothes.58.The underlined word “relinquished” in the third paragraph can be taken place by _. A. hired out B.

30、 broken up C. given up D. cut out 59. Which of the following can best serve as the title of this passage? _ A. A Kind-Hearted Little Girl B. A Barbie Doll C. The Cashiers Gift D. Shopping In A Toy Store BRats that eat high levels of a natural sugar known as fructose（果糖） seem to age faster than other

31、 rats-and the same could be true for people who eat too much sweet junk food, Israeli researchers said Monday.Fructose, found naturally in honey and fruit, is used widely in foods ranging from soft drinks to yogurt（酸奶）. But while its sweet taste is popular, the sugar could cause wrinkles and health

32、problems, the researchers said. Dr. Moshe Werman and Boaz Levi of the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology fed large amounts of fructose to laboratory rats. Writing in the Journal of Nutrition, they said the fructose-fed rats showed changes in the collagen（胶原蛋白）of their skin and bones.Collagen, a

33、 fibrous protein found in connective tissue, bone and cartilage, basically holds the body together. The loss of collagen is what causes loose skin and deep wrinkles in older people.The process affected, Wermans team said, is known as cross linking. Too much cross-linking reduces flexibility(弹性) and

34、makes the skin stiff and rigid, and these are the conditions that encourage wrinkled skin, Werman said in a statement. He said the same could be true of people, although this has not been shown. Americans are eating more and more processed foods, such as carbonated drinks, baked goods, canned fruits

35、, jams and dairy products that contain fructose，than Asian people, Werman said. Other studies have shown that high fructose intake can affect how the body handles glucose and increases insulin resistancewhich can both be important measures of the tendency toward diabetes(糖尿病).The rats Werman worked

36、with were fed much more than the average adult person might eat in a day, which is standard in such experiments. The rats were fed 12.5 grams of fructose per kg (2.2 pounds) of weight every day for a year. To compare, a person weighing 154 pounds (70kg) who drinks a quart (liter) of cola consumes ab

37、out 60 grams of fructose, or 0.8 grams per kg of body weight.60.If people eat too much fructose, they may have the following signs EXCEPT_. A. loose skin B. deep wrinkles C. a sweet tooth D. aging faster61.According to the passage, diabetes is diagnosed (诊断) mainly by measuring_. A. the amount of fr

38、uctose eaten B. the loss of collagen C. the cross linking D. glucose and insulin resistance62. What can we infer from the passage? _A. Americans are easier to have diabetes than Asians. B. Diabetes can only be controlled, not cured. C. People eating too much fructose must have health problems. D. It

39、s abnormal to feed more fructose to the rats than an adult in the experiment.C The number of big-production movies shot in San Francisco has been declining with the rise of digital technology. Instead of going on location, producers can recreate the citys look in studios at lower cost with the help

40、of computers. But San Francisco still attracts moviemakers, as its long history of film offers many iconic spots to visit. Here are just a few:Alcatraz: The Enforcer (1976), Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Murder in the First (1995), The Rock (1996) A federal prison from 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz housed n

41、otorious(臭名昭著的) criminals, including Al Capone, George “Machine Gun” Kelly and James “Whitey” Bulger. Now a national park, Alcatraz offers visitors a chance to tour the prison, including a look at one of the cells portrayed in Clint Eastwoods Escape from Alcatraz, with the concrete chipped away behi

42、nd the vent.Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge: High Anxiety (1977), Foul Play (1978), The Presidio (1988), Dopamine (2022) Built to protect the San Francisco Bay area from attacks during the Civil War, Fort Point is where James Stewart saved Kim Novak in Vertigo, right at the base. The bridge has also

43、been blown up countless times on film, including in X-Men: The Last Stand (2022) and Monsters vs. Aliens (2022). The best view is from the north side, looking back to the city.Coit Tower: The Enforcer, Inner Space (1987), The Presidio, Sister Act 2 (1993), The Rock, Dr. Dolittle (1998), Boys & Girls

44、 (2022) The narrow white concrete column at the top of Telegraph Hill has been a part of San Franciscos skyline since 1993, and offers spectacular views of the bay and the city. Coit Tower has been in the backdrop（背景）of numerous movies filmed in San Francisco.City Hall: A view to a Kill (1985), Clas

45、s Action (1991), Final Analysis (1992), Bedazzled (2000), The Wedding Planner (2022), Milk (2022) City Hall has one of the largest domes in the world and it replaced a structure destroyed in the 1906 earthquake. It was used at the end of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Metro City Hall in the 202

46、2 animated movie, Megamind, was an homage(敬意) to San Franciscos City Hall.63. Which of the following was built during the Civil War? _ A. AlcatrazB. Fort Point.C. Coit Tower.D. City Hall64. What can we learn about Coit Tower? _ A. The best view is from the north side, overlooking the whole city. B.

47、It was portrayed in Clint Eastwoods, Escape from Alcatraz. C. It is a part of San Franciscos wonderful skyline. D. It was rebuilt after the earthquake in 1906.65.What can we conclude from the passage? _ A. San Francisco is a cherished site for moviemakers. B. For Point is related to some notorious c

48、riminals in history. C. City Hall is the most famous landmark in San Francisco. D. The number of movies being shot in San Francisco is increasing. 66. According to the passage, which of the following is true? _ A. City Hall has the largest domes in the world. B. Coit Tower has appeared in many films

49、 set in San Francisco. C. Coit Tower housed notorious criminals from 1934-1936. D. Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge was built during World War.DHow can something that represents nothing in particular be so eye-catching to look at? If you have once said, That is easy to paint. Who would pay that signif

50、icant amount of money for something that doesnt even relate to anything?, then chances are that you do not appreciate what Abstract Art really is. When looking at Abstract Art, you are seeing the most freely formed type of artwork an artist can create. _1_. You would think that when looking at art t

51、hat is non-representational, it would be less interesting to view as you do not know what the artist is truly trying to depict in his or her artwork. _2_. This type of art is meant to grab your attention and pull an emotional response right from within you. Once you see that part of the painting.the

52、 part that keeps you drawn in and your mind thinking, it is then when you know you are analyzing something special.something called Abstract Art._3_. So what grabs your attention when seeing this particular piece of art? Well lets think.what gets your attention in any circumstance? Why is a stop sig

53、n bright red? Thats right.Abstract Art, in most circumstances, is filled with colors of all sorts that are meant to turn heads. These characteristics, along with others such as the paintings texture and other elements, are what make this form of art one of the most popular styles collected today. Th

54、e creativity involved with these pieces of art brings upon a new imagination that some viewers didnt know existed within them. This art is from the heart and soul, instead of what you see is what you get. With that being said, you can now see that Abstract Art is more than just a thoughtless mess pu

55、t on a canvas._4_. While viewing the work of a very talented artist, Osnat Tzadok, I came across a quote of hers that states Every time I pass near a blank canvas I feel something explode inside of me. It is not something I can explain or pass on to someone else.but it is, always, a beginning of a n

56、ew creation. This quote of Osnats perfectly portrays what we, the viewers, should feel when viewing an artists abstract creation. Just as an artist gets this explosion that Osnat speaks of, we receive the same feeling when looking at their piece if we truly appreciate Abstract Art. The beauty of non

57、-representational art is that we can create the story within the painting. We can ask ourselves, Why do these colors interact with each other? or What does this symbolize?. and with those questions our imagination brings about answers. 67. From the passage, we can know that_. A. it is easy to paint

58、Abstract Art for the author B. nobody wants to pay money for Abstract Art in Europe. C. it would not be interesting to appreciate art that is non-representational D. you can see the formed type of artwork an artist can create68. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A. The beauty

59、of non-representational art is that we can tell the history of the painting. B. In most cases, Abstract Art is filled with colors of all sorts that are meant to turn heads. C. When watching Abstract Art, you will see the least freely formed type of artwork.D. Abstract Art is from the heart and soul,

60、 instead of what you get is what you see.69. Which of the following can best describe the writers attitudes towards Abstract Art? A. Appreciative B. Compromising C. Objective D. Confused 70. Where can we most properly put the sentence “This is where the beauty of Abstract Art comes about”? A. 1 B. 2

61、 C. 3 D. 4 第I卷 非选择题（共35分）第四部分：任务型阅读.(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)请认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。每个空格只填1个单词。What Women Know About Leadership that Men Dont An effective modern leader requires a combination of intellectual qualities the ability to think analytically, strategically a

62、nd creatively and emotional ones, including self-awareness, empathy and humility(谦逊). In short, great leadership begins with being a complete human being. I meet far more women with these qualities than men, and especially when it comes to emotional and social intelligence. While, the vast majority

63、of CEOs and senior executives Ive met over the past decade have been men with limitations. Most of them resist introspection(反思), feel more comfortable measuring outcomes than they do managing emotions, and under-appreciate the powerful connection between how people feel and how they perform. Im not

64、 suggesting that gender ensures or precludes（妨碍）any specific qualities. For the most part, however, women, more than men, bring to leadership a more complete range of the qualities that modern leaders need, including self-awareness, emotional attunement(协调) and humility. Thats not just my own view.

65、In one study of 2,250 adults conducted by the PEW center, women were rated higher on a range of leadership qualities, including honesty, intelligence, diligence and creativity. For all that, women still hold only 14 percent of senior executive positions in Fortune 500 companies. So why do women rema

66、in so vastly underrepresented at the highest levels of large companies? There are many answers, including the fact that even the most educated women typically take the primary role in raising their children, and are far more likely than men to scale back their careers and ambitions, or even leave th

67、e workforce altogether. Perhaps the key explanation is that men commonly bring more of one key quality to the competition for senior leadership roles: aggression, which comes from Latin, meaning stepping before or in front of someone. From an early age, men often overvalue their strengths, while wom

68、en too frequently underrate theirs. In reality, we all struggle to feel a stable sense of value and self-worth. Men often defend against their doubts by moving to inflation(自命不凡), while women more frequently move to insecurity. But the leadership skills needed to be successful today are far more mul

69、ti-dimensional than ever before. Instead, we need more male leaders with the courage to stand down, comfortably acknowledge their shortcomings, and help their staff feel safe and appreciated, rather than fearful and inadequate. We need more women with the courage to step up, fully own their strength

70、s, and lead with confidence and determination while also holding on to their humanity and humility. We need a new generation of leaders men and women who willingly embrace their opposites.What Women Know About Leadership that Men DontWhat an effective modern leader should haveA good leader should fi

71、rstly be a(n) (71) _ human being. Both intellectual and emotional qualities are required.What I have foundMost men prefer to measuring just their outcomes, rather than managing their (72) _.Women are more competitive to be modern leaders in terms of (73) _.One (74) _of a studyThe PEW center found wo

72、men have more leadership qualities.Why women take up a lower proportion of leadership positionsOne reason is that most women have to take their family responsibility as a(n) (75) _.Another explanation is (76) _, which is one key quality in competition.It is commonly believed that men thought to be (

73、77) _than women.What kind of leader is needed todayMale leaders should be more willing to (78) _their shortcomings and to help create a safe and (79) _ environment for their staff.Female leaders should fully own their strengths and be more(80) _ and determined.第五部分：书面表达（满分25分） 如今，老年电动代步车发展很快，种类繁多，道路

74、上比比皆是，足以表明它大受老人青睐。请根据以下提示，就代步车的优缺点及安全驾驶，用英语写篇150字左右的短文。 优点便宜便捷；省力，速度适中，驾者不会很累；驾驶容易，适合老人；节能环保。缺点让人不太运动，不利于人体健康；易导致更多的交通事故。请你就安全驾驶给驾驶者提些建议（至少2条）注意：1. 词汇： the elderly mobility scooter 老年电动代步车 2. 开头已经给出，不计入总数。 Nowadays, the elderly mobility scooter is developing fast, many kinds of which can be seen on

75、the road. It is popular with more and more seniors persons. Why ? The reasons are simple. _ 20222022学年度高二年级学业质量调查测试高二英语参考答案 1-5.BCABA 6-10. BAABC 11-15. BCACB 16-20. CBACA21-25 ADBCC 26-30 BCDCA 31-35 BDDAB36-40 BDABA 41-45 CCDAD 46-50 CBDAC 51-55 BBADC5670 BBCA CDA BCAB DBCB plete/perfect 72.emotio

76、ns 73.qualities 74. finding/discovery/result/outcome 75.mother/housewife 76.aggression 77. stronger 78. acknowledge/accept 79. appreciative 80. confident第五档(很好);(21-25分)1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。2. 覆盖所有内容要点。3. 应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。4. 语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致;具备较强的语言运用能力。5. 有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6. 完全达到了预期

77、的写作目的。第四档(好)：(16-20分)1. 完全完成了试题规定的任务。2. 虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4. 语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。5. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。6. 达到了预期的写作目的。第三档(适当)：(11-15分)1. 基本完成了试题规定的任务。2. 虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。3. 应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。5. 应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。6. 整体而言，基本

78、达到了预期的写作目的。第二档(较差)：(6-10分)1. 未恰当完成试题规定的任务。2. 漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。4. 有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。5. 较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。6. 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。第一档(差)：(1-5分)1. 未完成试题规定的任务。2. 明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。3. 语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。4. 较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。5. 缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。6. 信息未能传达给读者。不得分

79、：(0分)听力原文Text 1M: Well, Im rather thirsty. Please give me two glasses of beer.W: Sorry. I havent any. What about tea?M: OK.Text 2W: It is beautiful evening, Tom. Why dont we go out for a walk?M: Thats a fine idea. Id like to walk around our school. Text 3M: Hello, Marry. This is David Morrison from

80、the office. Im calling to see how Tom is feeling today. If hes not well, I may tell someone else to do his work instead.W: Oh, hello. The doctor said hed be able to go back to work tomorrow.M: I see. Thank you.Text 4W: How can we get to your house?M: Oh, its very easy. My house is only five minutes

81、walk from the station. Turn right outside the station, and then its the third street on the left.Text 5W: What a memory I have! I did write down the number on a sheet of paper when I answered the phone this morning. But now the paper is missing.M: Dont worry. Ill be seeing Mr Brown in an hour.Text 6

82、W: I want to buy a new house in this district. I want to know some details about the price and the bank credit, and how many payment methods are there?M: Please check up the price list. The average unit price is five million dollars. There are eight different banks that will provide 70% loan. Also,

83、the developer will offer another ten percent loan to customers. Its all written on the price list. I believe there will be one right for you.W: I think I have to talk to the bank representatives. Thanks for your help.Text 7M: Here we are. I know its smaller than what you wanted, but its one of the n

84、icest flats in the building.W: Does it have three bedrooms?M: No. There are two. The master room is quite large though. Maybe you could let the children share the larger room, and you and your husband could use the smaller one.W: I suppose I could do that. A three-bedroom flat will be difficult to f

85、ind. You said that the rent would be 350 dollars a month?M: Yes. It includes gas.W: That sounds better and better. But before I sign an agreement I would like my husband to see it.M: Why not this evening? Our office is open until seven oclock.W: OK. See you then.Text 8W: Tell me exactly what happene

86、d.M: Well. I was walking through the park yesterday when a woman knocked me right off my feet and ran off through the trees.W: Can you describe the woman for me?M: Yeah. She was about 190 centimeters tall and wearing a white and black dress, a red sweater over it, and a pair of basketball shoes.W: H

87、mm. What else?M: She had a heavy build, with long hair and was probably in her late 30s.W: What was, uh, taken exactly?M: Well, just my left shoe.W: Oh, this man again! He often wonders around the park. He likes to remove the left shoe from men for some unknown reason and usually returns the shoe to

88、 the crime scene a couple of days later.Text 9W: Did you see todays newspaper? That building in Centerville was just struck by lightning for the fourth time.M: Im not surprised. If the conditions for lightning to strike are right one time, they might be struck more easily another time.W: Well, I don

89、t take any chances. If Im caught in a thunderstorm, I look for a building. Also, I was told that if youre struck outdoors, the best thing you can do is to keep yourself close to the ground and avoid water.M: To tell you the truth, even when Im at home, I dont take baths or showers during a thunderst

90、orm. And I dont use anything that works electrically. Maybe Im too anxious.W: I wouldnt say that. According to the article, lightening starts thousands of fires every year in United States alone. Hundreds of people are injured or even killed. I think you are just being sensible.Text 10Attention plea

91、se, ladies and gentlemen. Our bus is going close to Cambridge, where well be stopping to eat. Well have our lunch in the garden of a restaurant overlooking a small park that reminds people of a very famous tree. Its said that General George Washington took command of the army in 1775 under its very

92、branches. It was almost 100 years later, in 1864, that the city of Cambridge celebrated the event and from that moment on, the tree was called the Washington Elm. Later the tree was attacked by insects and finally destroyed in a storm. The remains of the tree were cut down and the growth rings were

93、counted to find out how old the tree was. Well, it seems that if Washington had accepted the command of his army under this tree he must have done so on his knees. This particular elm couldnt have been over 3 or 4 years old in 1775. It was a well-known fact that Washington took command under an elm tree, but unfortunately, it couldnt have been the famous Washington Elm. Well, enjoy your lunch. Watch your step as you leave the bus.15