江苏省苏州陆慕高级中学2020届高三上学期第五次双周练英语试卷 WORD版含答案.doc

1、英语试题第I卷（选择题 三部分 共85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；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. Where was the man last night?A. At home. B. At the studio. C. At the theatre.2. What is the ma

2、n doing probably?A. Having a drink. B. Making dinner. C. Working out.3. How does the man feel now probably?A. Angry. B. Doubtful. C. Nervous.4. When does the man advise the woman to meet Peter? A. At 6:20. B. At 6:40. C. At 6:50.5. What are the speakers talking about? A. A book. B. A writer. C. An a

3、ssignment.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，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. Which place is probably the nearest to the womans home?A. The supermarket. B. The caf. C. The police station.7. Where is the Spanish restaur

4、ant?A. Behind the bank. B. Opposite the post office. C. Next to the Chinese restaurant.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. How does the man want to change his coat?A. By making it smaller.B. By widening its shoulders.C. By adding two pockets in the front.9. Whos the woman probably?A. A receptionist. B. A tailor. C. A

5、 saleswoman.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. When is the program American People shown on TV?A. On Thursdays and Fridays.B. On Thursdays and Saturdays.C. On Fridays and Saturdays.11. What is the man interested in probably?A. Music. B. Sports. C. Fashion.12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers

6、?A. Colleagues. B. Friends. C. Relatives.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. Where are the speakers?A. In China. B. In Canada. C. In the UK.14. How did the man feel about his accommodation in Toronto?A. Proud. B. Disappointed. C. Surprised.15. What is the PATH?A. An underground city. B. A walking street. C. A TV s

7、how.16. What is the man going to do tomorrow?A. Sleep off the jet lag. B. Visit his uncle. C. Show his photos.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. How did Jack Hawken become wealthy?A. By exporting wool. B. By growing crops. C. By developing tourism.18. How long did the Hawken family own Haybridge Hall?A. For arou

8、nd ten years. B. For around fifty years. C. For around a century.19. Which part of England did the Yardley family come from?A. The south. B. The north. C. The east.20. What do we know about Haybridge Hall? A. It was called Dawson Hall originally.B. It changed a lot in the last 500 years.C. It was on

9、ce used by the army.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. The company established a platform in 2017 _ collision experiments can be carried out for railway vehicles. A. where B. when C. that D. which 22. To build a better future, we c

10、ant _ the issues of environmental protection from those of economic growth. A. divide B. divorce C. distribute D. discriminate 23. Im convinced many of the problems that affect us now _ when I grow up. A. would be fixed B. have been fixed C. will have been fixedD. are fixed 24. The cultural factor i

11、s by no means to be neglected _ we try to create a global brand. A. when B. unless C. while D. until 25. As a member of the firms senior management, Michael enjoys the _ of private health care every year.A. securityB. distinctionC. competenceD. privilege 26. Our boss treats us seriously but he enter

12、tains us with his jokes _. A. on occasionB. on boardC. on average D. on watch 27. Human rights protect people against _ might wish to enslave, silence or restrict them.A. whatever B. whicheverC. whomeverD. whoever 28. The educational leaders gathered to _ a comprehensive reform of education in urban

13、 schools.A. cater for B. send forC. push for D. allow for29.I called you this morning, but I couldnt get through. Oh, I _ a guest from England at the very moment. A. received B. was receiving C. had received D. would receive 30. The manager has set some marketing goals for his department which he ho

14、pes to see _ next year. A. reachingB. to be reached C. being reached D. reached 31. We havent found any evidence of his _ attempt to ruin our reputation, but we still suspect he did it intentionally. A. systematicB. subjective C. sufficient D. significant 32. Yuan Longping, as well as 41 other indiv

15、iduals, _ with the highest state honors before the 70th National Day. A. has been presented B. was presented C. have been presentedD. were presented33. _ seven short stories, My People, My Country aims to awaken the shared memories of Chinese people around the world. A. FeaturingB. Having featuredC.

16、 To featureD. Featured 34. The surface of the lake looks as if it _ dotted with shining diamonds in the bright sunlight. A. is B. wereC. will be D. has been 35. Have you heard that John has got an offer from the international corporation? Yes. After some ups and downs, he has finally _.A. mended his

17、 waysB. sat on his hands C. landed on his feet D. pulled his leg第二节 完形填空 (共20小题；每小题1分，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。We hired two cabs and visited Abu. We fixed our 36 on top of the cabs and started out. During the journey back, we stopped for a tea. That was when I noticed

18、 37 that the rope with which the luggage was 38 in one of the carriers had come loose and one of the 39 was missing. It must have 40 somewhere along the way. Although it didnt contain any 41 thingsjust clothes and some food, we decided to retrace our steps, driving back four kilometres, 42 the bag.

19、But luck wasnt our friend: We could not 43 it and returned to Ahmedabad, unhappy.After about a(n) 44 , one day, while in my office, I got a call from my assistant that a 45 Mr. Shah wanted to see me. I called him into my 46 and asked him, “How can we help you?” He replied, “No, sir. I have not come

20、for any official help. It is a(n) 47 matter. Did you lose your bag?” I told him about the lost bag from Mount Abu a month ago.Then Shah said his side of the 48 : “I was driving back to Ahmedabad when I 49 a bag lying by the side of the road. I picked it up and 50 there for an hour or so. Since no on

21、e turned up to claim it, I went to a nearby gas station and gave my 51 to the manager with a request that if someone approached him for the bag my details may be 52 . About a month passed. Since I did not hear from anyone, I 53 open the lock and found your visiting card, with your 54 and address, in

22、side. So, here I am.”I was surprised and quite 55 , too. I could not find the right words to express myself. I somehow managed to speak a few sentences, but nearly not enough to express my feelings on his act of kindness.36. A. waterB. luggage C. tea D. food37. A. suddenly B. slowlyC. carefully D. f

23、inally38. A. found B. soldC. tied D. made39. A. bags B. wallets C. bottles D. boxes40. A. taken off B. fallen out C. taken on D. fallen off41. A. necessary B. private C. valuable D. interesting42. A. looking for B. running intoC. getting over D handing out43. A. pass B. locate C. change D. buy44. A.

24、 hour B. week C. month D. year45. A. strange B. certain C. new D. dear46. A. home B. school C. company D. office47. A. basic B. important C. personal D. formal48. A. backgroundB. task C. trip D. story49. A. noticed B. left C. met D. followed50. A. landed B. waited C. slept D. worked51. A. address B.

25、 signs C. thank D. guidance52. A. received B. collected C. checked D. shared53. A. dropped B. broke C. burned D. blew54. A. face B. idea C. name D. date55. A. worried B. confused C. helpless D. speechless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。AThe B&B is loca

26、ted in the small town of Cemmo di Capo di Ponte, 35km north of Lake Iseo in Val Camonica, a valley dotted with prehistoric rock carvings dating back13,000 years. The areas main attraction is Parco Nazionale delle Incisioni Rupestri, a national park covering an area of 140,000 square meters, and home

27、 to 104 engraved rocks mostly dating back to 5000-1000 BC. One kilometre east of the B&B is the MUPRE, which houses archeological finds and rock-engraved figures from 4000-3000 BC. The friendly owners, Massimo and Marzia, organize a range of weekend activities throughout the year, including food and

28、 art tours, as well as hands-on workshops. Service is friendly, informal and efficient. Theres a barbecue set for guests to use. Theres a fully equipped kitchen for guests use on request.Breakfast is served in the open-fronted courtyard area (during the colder months its enjoyed in the dining room),

29、 and consists of homemade pies, honey, jams, breads, fresh fruits and local cheeses.Rooms from 43 per night. Double rooms 54 throughout the year. Breakfast included. Free Wi-Fi. Ten percent discount for stays of four days or more. Access for guests with disabilities? Sorry. The building is not wheel

30、chair accessible. Family-friendly? Yes. Theres a fully equipped kitchen for guests use (on request), changing mats and baby bathtubs.Via S. Faustino,7, 250444 Capo di Ponte BS, Italy. 00393209064557 56. What can we know about the B&B?A. It has a history of 13,000 years.B. Its breakfast features loca

31、l specialties.C. It is situated on the border of Lake Iseo.D. Its kitchen is accessible without request.57. How much should a couple with a baby pay for their stay at the B&B for a week?A. 270.8. B. 301. C. 340.2. D. 378.BPeople generally like to feel happy, but achieving a state of happiness takes

32、time and effort. Aekyoung Kim of Rutgers University in the U.S. and Sam Maglio of the University of Toronto Scarborough in Canada have conducted four studies in which they studied how the pursuit of happiness as well as the state of being happy influenced peoples perception (看法) of time.In the studi

33、es, some participants were either instructed to list things that would make them happier or asked to try to make themselves feel happy while watching a boring movie about building bridges, thus showing happiness as a goal to pursue. The other participants came to think of happiness as a goal that th

34、ey had already accomplished, achieved by watching a comedy or listing things showing that they were already happy. Afterwards, all participants reported how much free time they felt they had.The researchers main finding showed that a persons perception of time scarcity (缺乏) is influenced by their pu

35、rsuit of (often unattainable) happiness. The feeling that time was scarce became less strong for participants who said that they had attained their goal of being happy to some degree.“Time seems to disappear during the pursuit of happiness, but only when its seen as a goal requiring continued pursui

36、t,” explain the researchers. “This finding suggests that the pursuit of happiness can destroy well-being.” According to the researchers, the finding implies that while happiness can hurt positive emotions, it need not necessarily do so. Instead, if someone believes they have achieved happiness, they

37、 are left with the time to appreciate this. The research further explains that people have different concepts about happiness, which in turn may well influence how they perceive the time they have to achieve happiness.“Because going through experiences and sharing feelings require more time compared

38、 with only, for example, buying material goods, feeling that time is lacking also leads people to prefer material possessions rather than enjoying pleasant experiences,” the researchers continue. “Encouraging people to worry less about pursuing happiness as a never-ending goal might just end up givi

39、ng them more time and, in turn, more happiness.”58. The tasks given to the two groups of participants differ in _.A. how they spent their free timeB. how they drew up shopping listsC. what kind of movies interested themD. whether they had acquired happiness59. We can infer from the finding in Paragr

40、aph 4 that _. A. happiness is determined by timeB. happiness is a matter of choiceC. happiness is a never-ending goalD. happiness can hurt positive emotions60. Which of the following would be the best title of the text?A. Will time-saving tasks make you happier?B. Is emotion management training nece

41、ssary?C. Can pursuing happiness make you unhappy?D. Should you express your unhappiness in hard times? CMany Americans think of driverless cars as a futuristic technology that will revolutionize travel in cities and along state highways. But recent experiments are proving that autonomous vehicles al

42、so have the potential to improve the quality of life for millions of Americans underserved by traditional modes of transportation, such as the elderly and disabled, so long as lawmakers make smart policies that pave the way for innovation.A retirement community in San Jose, Calif., which has been tr

43、ansformed by a small fleet of driverless taxis, shows the potential of self-driving cars to transform peoples lives. Built by a tech start-up called Voyage, the modified Ford Fusions are currently limited to a two-mile road, but residents are already having the benefits of these autonomous vehicles,

44、 which allow them to participate in social activities they would otherwise be unable to enjoy simply because they could not get to them.When the trial run finally expands to 15 miles of road, these residentswhose average age is 76will also have a convenient and reliable new way to appointments. As t

45、hese cars continue to serve residents there, it is easy to understand why California is moving to simplify regulations for the industry.In Michigan, forward-thinking policies have the potential to unlock other hidden benefits of autonomous vehicles, especially for those with physical disabilities. T

46、he Michigan Disability Rights Coalition has strongly advocated for the development of this technology, saying that it could give people with disabilities greater opportunities in the workforce and enable them to lead more fulfilling, independent lives.Many recognize that autonomous vehicles will be

47、the future of transportation, but it is too often overlooked that this future cannot arrive fast enough for millions of Americans who are forced to depend on others for day-to-day travel. The policymakers should follow the lead of places like California and Michigan, and pass rules and regulations t

48、o unlock these hidden benefits of driverless cars.61. Whats the attitude of most American people to the future of autonomous vehicles?A. Cautious. B. Doubtful. C. Indifferent. D. Optimistic.62. What is the modified Ford Fusion?A. A kind of autonomous vehicle. B. The collection of social activities.C

49、. A two-mile road for self-driving cars. D. The name of a retirement community.63. What are examples in California and Michigan to prove?A. Driverless cars disadvantages.B. Governments right decisions.C. Benefits to the aged and disabled.D. The regulations are forward-thinking.64. What does the auth

50、or attempt to inform us in the last paragraph?A. The benefits of driverless cars have been fully unlocked.B. Regulations should go hand in hand with driverless technology.C. The concept of autonomous vehicles has been widely recognized.D. The weak groups are often overlooked despite technology advan

51、ces. DAccording to the American Gem Society, anthropologists believe that engagement (订婚) rings date back to a Roman custom in which wives wore rings with keys attached, which indicated that their husbands owned them. Engagement rings began to get a little less dark in 1477, when Archduke Maximilian

52、 of Austria commissioned an expensive diamond ring for his new wife. The accessory grew in popularity in the Victorian era, and gradually the diamond ring trend trickled down from nobility to the masses.There is a theory that the tradition of bridesmaids dressing alike dates back to ancient Rome, th

53、e bride considered to be prime bait (诱饵) for evil spirits. So, all the women dressed alike to confuse the spirits from interrupting the bride and the grooms wedding.Another theory, however, dates back to the Victorian era. Dr. Liz Gloyn, a lecturer in Royal Holloway at the University of London, told

54、 The Independent that the tradition originated from fear of competition. “It is my belief that by regulating the bridesmaids formally into exactly the same garments, there was no room for any of them to try and outdo each other, let alone the bride, through the use of grander fabric, grander jewelry

55、,” Dr. Gloyn said.Centuries ago, a groom had to “kidnap” the bride if her family disapproved of their union. The best man was put in place to defend the groom in case the family retaliated. The best man originated as the grooms choice protector. Many centuries ago, it was common for a groom to “stea

56、l” a bride from her family if they didnt approve of the unionand it was the best mans job to fight the family if they reacted. It was also common practice for the best man to stand next to the groom with a sword in tow on the day of the wedding. In fact, ancient groups like the Huns, Goths, and Visi

57、goths would store weapons in the floor of the church in the event of a fight.The practice of the groom carrying the bride across the threshold (门槛) of their new home or bedroom dates back to ancient Rome. At the time, the bride had to prove that she didnt willingly leave her fathers home, as doing s

58、o would have been improper. Romans also believed evil spirits attempted to curse the Couple one last time at the threshold, so the groom had to lift the brides feet above the ground so as not to let the spirits enter her body.The bouquet (花束) was originally used to mask the brides body smell, and it

59、 was often made with pungent herbs. According to the Huffington Post, the tradition of the bride carrying a bouquet dates back to the 15th century. In medieval times, people didnt smell quite as good as they do now, so brides carried fragrant bouquets to mask their own body smell. The bouquets were

60、often made with strong herbs, like garlic and dill.Actually, the reason June weddings are so popular is that people used to take their annual baths in May. To this day, people fantasize about having a June weddingBut the fixation with that summer month dates back to the 15th century, and it also rel

61、ates to smell. People used to take their annual baths in May, which made June the perfect time for a good-smelling public gathering.The tradition of the father of the bride walking his daughter down the aisle to “give her away” roughly dates back to the 1549 Book of Common Prayer and the Church of E

62、ngland. It was more of a business transaction (交易) than anything else, as the “giving away” referred to a transfer of property. “In Britain, as in many places, women had long been considered essentially the property of men, first their fathers and then their husbands,” according to Time.65. A Roman

63、husband used an engagement ring to show _. A. his affection for his wife B. his high status in societyC. his ownership of his wife D. his great fame and wealth66. Why did bridesmaids dress alike at the wedding?A. To scare away evil spirits. B. To add happiness to the wedding. C. To avoid their compe

64、tition for the groom. D. To confuse evil spirits from harming the bride.67. Carrying the bride across the threshold was symbolic of _. A. the bride being reluctant to leave her familyB. evil spirits posing a great threat to the brideC. the groom having the ability to protect the brideD. the brides p

65、arents disapproving of the marriage68. Whats the meaning of the underlined word “fixation” in Paragraph 7?A. Fascination B. Satisfaction C. Agreement D. Commitment69. What can be inferred from the passage?A. Ancient people loved bathing throughout the year. B. Ancient women were valued by fathers an

66、d husbands.C. Ancient wedding bouquets smelt as nice as modern ones. D. Ancient people might give off an unpleasant smell in winter. 70. Whats the authors purpose of writing this passage? A. To advise us to follow some customs at weddings. B. To indicate that women were treated as possessions. C. To

67、 introduce the origins of some wedding traditions. D. To entertain us with interesting tales about weddings. 第卷（非选择题 两部分 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：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。TheTwoTribesofWorkingLifeWorkers, and possibly all people, can be divide

68、d into two groups. Those who like to be part of everything can be called “FOMOs” because they suffer from a “fear of missing out”. And then there are those who would ideally want to be left to get on with their own particular work, without distraction the “JOMOs” (joy of missing out).People will ins

69、tantly know their tribe. If the boss announces a new project, do you immediately volunteer, thinking this will be a great chance to prove your skills? If so, you are aFOMO.Ordoyouforeseethetroubleinvolved,thelikelyfailureoftheproject,andtheweekendemailsfromalltheFOMOswantingtospendlesstimewiththeirf

70、amilies? Then you are a certified JOMO. Another test is technology. FOMOs are early adopters, snapping up the latest gadgets (装置) and sending documents to colleagues via the latest file-sharing programme. JOMOs tend to believe that any tech upgrade will be initially troublesome and wonder why on ear

71、th their colleagues cant send the document as a pdf.Networking events are the kind of thing that gets FOMOs excited as a chance to exchange ideas and make contacts. When JOMOs hear the word “networking”, they reach for their noise-cancelling headphones. For them, being made to attend an industry coc

72、ktail party is rather like being forced to attend the wedding of someone they barely know.Similarly, FOMOs see a breakfast meeting as a chance to start the day on a positive note. They would hate to turn one down in case they lost business, or the chance of career advancement. JOMOs hate setting the

73、ir alarm earlier and would rather breakfast at their kitchen table.As for business travel, FOMOs cant wait to experience the delight of overseas conferences and visiting new places. JOMOs know that such travel involves crowded airline seats, jet lag and a long shuffle through immigration. The final

74、destination tends not to be some exciting location but a conference centre or hotel that they forget five minutes after they have departed.It might seem obvious that employers should like to hire FOMOs, not their opposites. After all, in a company full of JOMOs, there would be little innovation and

75、sales might suffer. But while FOMOs are racing from meeting to networking event, you need a few JOMOs to be doing actual work. If FOMOs are like dogs, barking excitedly and chasing their own tails, JOMOs are more like cats. They will spring into action if a mouse is around but, in the meantime, they

76、 are content to sit by the fire. The other reason why depending on FOMOs is dangerous is that they are naturally restless. JOMOs will be loyal, for fear of ending up with a worse employer. But FOMOs may think that working for one company means they are missing out on better conditions at another. Th

77、eTwoTribesofWorkingLifeThe definitions of FOMOs and JOMOs FOMOs refer to those who feel anxiety when they are not (71)_ in an activity. JOMOs are those who want to be left (72)_. Their different behaviorson different occasions A FOMO often immediately (73)_ to take on a new project, but a JOMO fores

78、ees the likely failure of the project. A JOMO thinks it troublesome to keep (74)_ with the latest technology. A FOMO feels (75)_ to have a chance to attend networking events. A JOMO is (76)_ to get up early to have a breakfast meeting. A FOMO takes (77)_ in going on business travel while a JOMO is t

79、ired of it. Employers (78)_ for FOMOsThey have the ability to (79)_ and can bring sales and profits for a company. The necessity of JOMOsBesides doing actual work, they are (80)_ to their company. 第六部分 书面表达 (满分25分)请阅读下面文字，并按照要求用英语写一篇150词左右的文章。Another 762 places will be added to the list of major nat

80、ional-level protected historical and cultural sites, which was decided at a State Council executive meeting.Attendees at the meeting approved the decision to identify the new sites as major historical and cultural sites protected at the national level. They are made up of historical and cultural sit

81、esincluding ancient heritage and architectural sites, major historical sites and those featuring more contemporary architecture.For a country with a time-honored civilization, like China, it is important to strengthen the protection of cultural relics (文物) as a way of reinforcing historical memory.

82、The key is to ensure that the basic principles of protecting cultural heritage are fully carried out.Preserving the value and quality of cultural relics is key, while the originality and completeness of the relics should be maintained. The necessity to improve relevant laws and regulations, attract

83、private sector participation, ensure effective protection, improve management and properly use valuable heritage sites that embody Chinese nation was also urged. 【写作内容】1. 用约30个词概括上述信息的主要内容；2. 简要分析保护国家文物的意义；3. 如何保护国家文物? (不少于两点建议)【写作要求】1. 写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；2. 作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；3. 不必写标题。答案一、听力15 BCACA 610

84、 ABBAA 1115 BACCA 1620 CAABC 二、单项填空2125 ABCAD 2630 ADCBD 3135 ABABC 三、完形填空3640 BACAD 4145 CABCB 4650 DCDAB 5155 ADBCD 四、阅读理解5660 BCDBC 6165 DACBC 6670 DAADC 五、单词拼写71. dilemma 72. consistent 73. pensions 74. controversial 75. compensated76. resigned 77. appetite 78. actually 79. allowance(s) 80. unde

85、rlines 六、任务型阅读81. involved 82. alone 83. volunteers 84. pace 85. excited/ thrilled86. unwilling/ reluctant 87. pleasure/ delight 88. preference 89. innovate 90. loyal 七、书面表达91. One possible version:With 762 sites to be added to the list of major national-level protected historical and cultural sites

86、, our government is determined to attach greater importance to the protection of cultural relics. The symbolic and national significance of cultural relics cannot be underlined too much. As is known to us all, cultural relics are treasures handed down from our ancestors. Protecting cultural relics c

87、an help carry forward Chinese civilization and boost the nations confidence. Whats more, once cultural relics are damaged, its quite a tough task to restore them. From where I stand, it is the responsibility of the whole society to protect cultural relics. The private sector needs to be mobilized in

88、 this process, and public awareness of cultural heritage protection needs to be enhanced. Besides, modern technologies should be employed whenever necessary. Only by making joint efforts can we protect those priceless treasures. 听力原文(Text 1)M: I feel so tired. I burnt the midnight oil to finish my w

89、ork at the studio last night.W: Well . You missed a great movie on TV.(Text 2)M: Hey, this exercise makes me thirsty. I want some ice-cream.W: Ice-cream? Fifty more sit-ups. Youd better go for a diet soft drink afterwards.(Text 3)M: Hello, could you tell me why the housekeeper didnt pick up my laund

90、ry this morning?W: Im sorry. Ill send someone to your room right away.M: But I need these shirts to be washed for tomorrow morning!(Text 4)W: Hello, this is Susan.M: Hello, Susan. This is John. Im afraid I cant make it this evening. Ive asked Peter to meet you but he cant get away from work until tw

91、enty past Six. It seems better if you meet at 6:50 at the entrance to Waterloo Station.(Text 5)M: Helen, today you mentioned Her Mothers Daughter by Alice Fitzgerald in class, a novel written from two points of view. To be honest, I found this one hard to read. Its very well written but, how did you

92、 find it?W: I couldnt put it down and stayed up till three in the morning to finish it.(Text 6)W: I just moved to this area and Im a little confused. M: Confused? About what?W: I always get lost. Where are the nearest post office and the supermarket?M: Theres a post office on Long Street. The superm

93、arket is just behind your house.W: Are there any good places to eat nearby?M: Yes. Therere three. One is on the corner of Main Street and Park Lane. Its a Chinese restaurant. Theres also an Italian restaurant on Park Lane behind the bank. And theres a Spanish restaurant across from the post office.(

94、Text 7)W: Morning. May I help you?M: Yes, please. My friend sent me a coat but it was the wrong size. Look, the length is rather on the short side.W: We can ask a tailor to let it down for you.M: And it seems a little too narrow across the shoulder.W: We can have it widened.M: Thank you. Also, I bou

95、ght these jeans yesterday but they are too long. I want to make them shorter.W: OK. Let me write it down. What else? M: Well . This is my daughters skirt. Could you please add two pockets in the front?W: Let me see . Sure.(Text 8)W: Jake, we have a big problem. American Peoples rating is down. We ne

96、ed new ideas and report good stories.M: Well . The problem might be the interviews. We always interview people on Thursdays and Fridays. Thats boring. I have an idea. What about music?W: Not bad. Whats the story?M: There will be a rock concert on Saturday.W: No, our program audience dont like rock m

97、usic. Do you like fashion shows?M: No, I dont. But our audience might like fashion. I think we need something important to report.W: People like important news. I have an idea. What do people do on the weekends? Thats interesting. People often think about the weekends on Thursdays and Fridays.M: I l

98、ike this topic. I like water skiing and I know a lot about it. Lets do a weekend report on sports on Thursday and Friday.W: Good idea.(Text 9)M: Hi, Jean.W: Hi, Dave. WellI didnt call you when you were in Canada. Youre back now!M: Yeah, I got back two days ago.W: Good. Because I didnt want to be cal

99、ling you long distance.M: I know. Its OK. I actually wouldnt answer the phone while I was over there if I saw the call was coming from the UK. But no worries, were in the same country now.W: Yeah. So how was the trip? Did you meet your long-lost uncle?M: I did. I flew to Toronto and stayed there for

100、 a few days. Many people worry about renting a flat but the accommodation I stayed at was amazing! Really big, with those floor-to-ceiling windows. I could see the lake and the tall buildings from my bedroom.W: Sounds pretty cool but expensive. So, whats it like? The city, I mean.M: Its a big, moder

101、n city. Its really clean and multicultural. We visited Chinatown, Little Italy, Greektown, Little India .W: Hey, is it true that theres a whole part of the city thats underground? I saw it on some TV shows.M: Its true! They call it the PATH. Theres like, almost 30 kilometers of restaurants, shops, c

102、inemas and stuff all underground.W: Amazing! Im dying to see the photos. You want to meet up soon? Or are you too jet-lagged still?M: Im actually free tomorrow if you like.W: Sure.(Text 10)Welcome to Haybridge Hall. First well introduce the general history of the house. Haybridge Hall was constructe

103、d at the end of the 15th century and was originally called Hawken Hall when the first family owned it. Jack Hawken was a local businessman who had become wealthy thanks to success with wool exports. The house changed very little in the last 500 years with the exception of the Dawson Conservatory whi

104、ch can be found behind the ticket office. This was added in 1941 when the British Amy was using Haybridge Hall as a head office for the 8th Army. The Hawken family only managed to hold onto this fine property for around a decade before they had to sell up and the name Haybridge was used by the Yardley family who bought. The Yardley family was not from this area, but from the north of England. They owned Haybridge for some 200 years and turned the surrounding area into productive farmland where various crops were grown.