湖北省仙桃、天门、潜江市2015届高三上学期期末考试英语试题 WORD版含答案.doc

1、仙桃、天门、潜江市2014年秋季学期期末考试 高三英语 本试卷共8页。全卷满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 2015. 02. 09 祝考试顺利 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试题卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。用2B铅笔将答题卡上试卷类型A后的方框涂黑。 2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B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。答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。 3.完成句子和短文写作题的作答，用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。答在试题卷、草稿纸上无效。 4.考生必

2、须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，请将本试题卷和答题卡一并上交。第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. Which season is it now?A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter.2. Where does the conversati

3、on lake place?A. In a taxi. B. On a bus. C. At the airport.3. What does the woman mean?A. She isnt sure about the winner.B. It is a good time to start the game now.C. The game has been going on for a long time.4. Whats the man doing?A. Traveling around. B.Visiting a young couple. C. Working in a hot

4、el.5. What does the woman think of the plot of the play?A. Disappointing. B.Satisfying. C. Confusing.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。 6. Whats the weather like today?A

5、. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.7. What does the man want to do?A. Play tennis. B. Play football. C. Go jogging.听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。8. Why is the room nice according to the man? A. The kitchen is modern and big.B. The walls were repainted.C. The stove is brand-new.9. When will the speakers meet at the e

6、arliest?A. This Sunday. B.Next Friday. C. Next Saturday.听下面一段对话，回答第10和第12两三个小题。10. Whats wrong with Lucy?A. She is thirsty. B.She is too stressed out. C. She has a headache.11. What does the man advise Lucy to do first?A. Prepare for her test. B. Take some medicine. C. Listen to some music.12. What

7、test will probably have?A. Math. B. Music. C. English.听下面一段对话，回答第13和第16四个小题。13. What is the main purpose of the womans visit?A. To design a building. B. To attend a meeting. C. To see her parents.14. Where will the woman stay during her trip?A. At a hotel. B.At her parents. C. At a university dorm.1

8、5. How long will the woman stay?A. About 3 days. B.About 5 days. C. About 7 days.16. Where docs the conversation most probably take place?A. At the police station. B. At the Customs Office. C. At the supermarket.听下面一段独白，回答第17和第10四个小题。17. What does the speaker say about “Black Friday ” ?A. It the mos

9、t unlucky day in a year.B. It is the busiest shopping day now.C. It is the day after Thanksgiving.18. What do people do on “Cyber Monday”?A. Do market research.B. Look for items in stores.C. Order some products online.19. When was the biggest day of the holiday season last year?A. Dec. 13. B. Dec.23

10、. C. Dec.30.20. What can we learn from the passage?A. “Cyber Monday” is the Monday right before Christmas.B. Americans spent almost 670 million dollars last biggest day.C. This year, online spending is lower than last year.第二部分：词汇知识运用（共两节，满分40分）第一节：多项选择（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项

11、，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。21. I strongly believe that disabled people should have the same opportunities as able-bodied people to enjoy the cinema and to do so with _.A. dignity B. ambition C. pension D. routine22. Many protesters left the Occupy sites peacefully, but still a large crowd of them ignored the poli

12、ces _ to withdraw from the protest sites, shouting slogans.A. adjustment B. affection C. appeal D. authority23.An awful traffic accident occurred yesterday, 7 people killed. The police have an investigation into it so far.A. released B. proceeded C. launched D. motivated24. My natural curiosity _ me

13、 and I asked her how she came to have all that wool and all those fancy garments which were obviously not for her.A. escaped B. overcame C. depressed D. approached25. Even if we start reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, the climate is going to_ warming for decades or ce

14、nturies.A. come up B.give out C.turn round D. keep on26. Its not just study thats difficult when studying abroad. You have to get used to a whole new way of life, which can _ all your concentration in the beginning.A. account for B.take up C.carry on D. sort out27. The poems may not make sense and e

15、ven seem _, but they are easy to learn and recite.A. contradictory B. unchallenged C. academic D. conservative28. Intelligence is _ to the modern sportsmen; there are so many losses and benefits to be balanced that a sportsman needs a reasonable, calculating mind.A. complicated B.sufficient C. contr

16、oversial D. essential29. As we know, if we do the same thing over and over again, well begin to do it _.A. cautiously B.clumsily C. automatically D. deliberately30. A teacher may evaluate and grade an essay _ his general impression rather than on a detailed analysis.A. at the mercy of B. in the name

17、 of C. on the basis of D. in the charge of第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）阅读下面短文，从短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。With the help of Gloria, his wife, Tom Peterson worked for many years to build a solid business selling television sets, stereo systems, and home appliances. Tom developed a

18、n excellent 31 with their full satisfaction guarantee and friendly service. He was proud of his high percentage of repeat 32 .About five years ago, Tom was 33 by the owners of a competing company, Stereo Super Stores. They wanted him to 34 them out. The price was very attractive. Everything looked g

19、ood. Before making his final 35 . Tom asked Gloria what she thought about the purchase. She told him that 36 the numbers looked good, it didnt feel 37 to her. However, Tom was so self-confident and so convinced that this was a rare 38 , he went ahead and made the 39 . Within months he discovered tha

20、t he had made a big 40 . He had paid too much for a 41 company. He tries as hard as he could to make it work out, but he couldnt turn things 42 . He was forced into bankruptcy (破产). He was about to lose everything, including his 43 business.Tom was embarrassed, but he is a survivor. He looked at his

21、 situation. He decided to 44 admit his mistake and, rather than getting stuck in lawsuits(诉讼), he would focus his 45 on saving and rebuilding his original business. He saw also that he had made a mistake by not listening to his 46 , and that he needed to learn from this 47 . He dealt with the crisis

22、 in a that delighted people, who in turn 48 respect for him. Old customers poured into his store. He and Gloria 49 to changes in retailing(零售) and have built an even better business than before.In the business world, it is natural to gain and lose, of Which Petersons experience is an example. Only t

23、hose who regard their mistakes as 50 and learn from them attract endless profits.31. A. reputationB. popularityC. causeD. foundation 32. A. assistantsB. customersC. friendsD. visitors33. A. appointedB. approvedC. approachedD. appreciated34. A. buyB. payC. sellD. check35. A determinationB. choiceC. d

24、ecisionD. judgment36. A. as thoughB. now thatC. even thoughD. in case37. A. terribleB. fairC. rightD. attractive38. A. possibilityB. opportunityC. eventD. occasion39. A. profitB. appointmentC. reservationD. purchase40. A. differenceB. discoveryC. commitmentD. mistake41. A. controversialB. dyingC. cl

25、umsyD. tiring42. A. aroundB. inC. downD. up43. A. originalB. variousC. uniqueD. precious44. A quietlyB. curiouslyC. openlyD. secretly45. A. beliefsB. spiritsC. attemptsD. energies46. A. wifeB. producerC. relativeD. adviser47. A. enterpriseB. experienceC. processD. history48. A. wonB. earnedC. achiev

26、edD. showed49. A. belongedB. adaptedC. adoptedD. appealed50. A. disastersB. giftsC. victoriesD. sorrows第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）阅读下列短文，从每篇短文后所给各题的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 AI grew up with a fat dad450 pounds at his heaviest. Every week he would try a new diet, and my family ended up eati

27、ng whatever strange food he was trying at that moment.After my third grade year, my dad landed a life changing job in Manhattan. My mom, my little sister and I had to move away from our hometown, Chicago, and leave my grandmother and her beautiful food behind.Leaving my grandmother was far more frig

28、htening than the move to New York City. I here would be no more special weekends at my grandmothers house, the only place I can remember feeling happy, safe and nourished (有营养的).It was what I desired. In this new city, I felt extremely alone and lost and I missed my grandmother terribly.My grandmoth

29、er knew just how I feltand she knew the cure. Every week, she would send me a card with a $20 bill, a recipe and a list of what to buy at the market. It kept us bonded, and her recipes filled my body and soul.Over the years, I have grown to better understand my fathers struggles with weight and the

30、toll (代价) it took on him and those who love him. I have come to realize he was driven not by vanity (自负)or selfishness as much as by a deep pain. And in spite of growing up in such an unhealthy eating environment (or perhaps because of it).as an adult I found a passion and a career as a nutrition co

31、nsultant. Today, my father weighs 220 pounds and is a vegan (素食者).How he got there is a story I hope to share in the coming weeks. More importantly, food is no longer a barrier that keeps us apart but a bridge that keeps us connected. There is nothing my dad enjoys more than talking with me about di

32、etary theories and his weight loss victories. And now I am the one regularly sending recipe cards to my fathers house, just as my grandmother did for me.51. What kind of person was actually the authors father?A. He was a man of vanity and selfishness.B. He didnt like to cat with his family.C. He was

33、 more painful than selfish.D. He forced his family to eat what he liked.52. The author desired to go to his grandmothers _.A. to see his father B. for tasty foodC. for pocket money D. to avoid his family53. The author became a nutrition consultant mainly because _.A. his father often talked with him

34、 about dietary theoriesB. he was determined to change his own daily habitsC. he wanted to study the recipes his grandmother had given himD. his childhood experiences gave him too deep an impression54. What can we learn about the author from the last paragraph?A. He often quarreled with his father ab

35、out food.B. His father will tell him his story in the following weeks.C. The most he talks about with his father is nourishment.D. He often sends recipe cards to his grandmother in return. B Some US parents are sad that their high school children score badly in math, science and reading compared to

36、kids in other countries. There has been an endless series of mostly fruitless education reforms to address this gap. Now comes an approach based on the insights (观念)of a group of US exchange students. They spent a year in some of the most successful high schools in the world - in Finland, Poland and

37、 South Korea. Author and journalist Amanda Ripley followed three exchange students for her new book. The Smartest Kids in the World - and How They Got That Way. She argues that to improve academics. US schools should de-emphasize sports. Instead, students should bring their passion and intensity (专注

38、) to academics she concludes. “High school in Finland, Korea and Poland had a purpose, just like high school football practice in America,” she writes. “There was a big, important contest at the end, and the score counted.” Sports are a distraction, Ripley argues, and most countries require them to

39、take place outside of school. Trading in US school sports culture would be a huge change for people in the US, who respect teamwork and sportsmanship as training for life. But playing down sports could pay off, as it has elsewhere, if we redirect money, focus and glory to learning. Ripley is critica

40、l of memorization in South Korean education, but she praises the systems high goals and the freedom its students have to fail and recover through hard work.Too often, we dont ask teachers to give our kids harder assignments and were quick to complain about a failing grade. Whats working elsewhere is

41、 to set ambitious goals for kids, and then allow them to discover that they have it within themselves to reclaim (重获)success from failure.Each of the countries in Smartest Kids came to education reform after an economic crisis. Finland was losing jobs after graduating just 10 percent of its teens fr

42、om high school in the 1950s. Today, the graduation rate is 95 percent. Polands wakeup came in 1999, as students consistently tested below average in reading.Weve tried so many “reforms” in education. Maybe what we need is a in truly radical(激进的) shift away from sports in favor of schooling.55. Accor

43、ding to Amanda Ripley, to reform the American education system, people should _.A. ask teachers to give students more homeworkB. make sports less important at schoolC. let American students experience failure at schoolD. encourage parents to help their kids with math, science and reading56. Which of

44、 the following statements about education in South Korea is TRUE according to the article?A. The memorization skills of South Korean students are the key to their academic success.B. High academic scores are considered an important measure of education quality in South Korea.C. South Korean teachers

45、 emphasize teamwork and sportsmanship as much as American teachers do.D. South Korea started education reforms in the 1950s to improve students reading skills.57. The underlined phrase “trading in” probably means _.A. giving up (something) for something elseB. exchanging (something) for something el

46、seC. ignoringD. looking into58. What is the authors attitude toward education reform in US high schools?A. Indifferent. B. Puzzled. C. Satisfied. D. Supportive.CHaving a positive attitude is one of the most significant factors in success. Yet it can be one of the most difficult goals one can have, s

47、ince so many negative things can happen it us over time.With 2014 coming to an end, you may have experienced failure in getting a job, a raise, or a promotion. You can, however, choose to take a positive attitude, which can enable you to achieve even greater things in the new year. The question is:

48、How do you do it?Dont just measure your progress in 2014 by how far you are from your ideal outcomes, but by how far youve come since January. In other words, how you feel about your career and life achievements is relative to your frame of reference.Suppose that your goal for 2014 was to make a pro

49、fit of $ 10 million in your business, and you made only $7 million. You can choose to focus mostly on the $3 million shortfall and feel discouraged, which is what some people would do. Or you can focus on earning $7 million, which makes you feel positive about yourself, your company, your staff and

50、your customers. That makes a huge difference in how youll approach 2015.This approach to assessing your progress is applicable in every aspect of your life, not just in your career. If you had set a goal to lose fifty pounds in 2014 and you lost just ten, then you can choose what youll focus on. Cho

51、ose to consider the forty pounds you didnt lose, and youll feel like a loser. Or focus on the 10 pounds you lost, and youll experience a feeling of accomplishment.Maintain a positive attitude and you will see how your life will improve and how successful you will become. Success leads to more succes

52、s, while failure leads to more failure. By focusing on how successful youve been in 2014, youre setting yourself up for even greater success in 2015.59. The author intends to tell us _.A. that we should have a positive attitude towards lifeB. how to get prepared for the new yearC. that failure is a

53、common thing in ones lifeD. how to overcome failure in life60. According to the passage, some people often feel discouraged in that_.A. they have no chance of making moneyB. they are ignored by their families of friendsC. they focus too much on what they fail to getD. they have to face many challeng

54、es in the new year61. The underlined word “shortfall” in Para. 4 probably means “_”.A. lack B. benefit C. worth D. profit62. It can be inferred from the passage that _.A. failure is the mother of successB. attitude decides success or failureC. failure can make a positive contribution to ones lifeD.

55、success belongs to those who never say “impossible”DAre you too old for fairy tales? If you think so, Copenhagen is sure to change your mind.Copenhagen is a city on a human scale. You dont have to hurry to walk the citys center in less than an hour. Exploring it will take much longer. But thats easy

56、. Copenhagen was the first city to declare a street for pedestrians only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European capital.Stroll away from the harbor along the riverbanks, and youll see the modest Amalienborg Palace first. Completed in the mid-18th century, it still hou

57、ses the royal family. The Danish Royal Guard is on duty. At noon, youll watch the changing of the guard. The guards are not just for show, however. Danes will always remember their heroism on April 9, 1940. When the Nazis invaded Denmark, the guards aimed their guns and fired. Soldiers fell on both

58、sides. The guards would all have been killed if the king hadnt ordered them to surrender.Churches and castles are almost all that remain of the original city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in 1445. During the late 16th century, trade grew, and so did the city. But fire in 1728 and 1795 de

59、stroyed the old wooden structures. Much of what we see today dates from the 19th and early 20th centuries.Keep going, to the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began here. Stop and visit medieval castle. Parliament and the Royal Reception Chambers are open, too.Youll usually see them dres

60、sed casually, though they are among Europes rich people. Danes are taught not to stand out in a crowd. But they do know how to party, especially during holidays.To see them having fun, and to have some fun yourself, cross Andersens Boulevard and enter Tivoli Gardens. You wont be alone. More than fiv

61、e million people a year come here. They come to dance, dine, take in outdoor and indoor concerts, see ballets and laugh at the comedy. One tip: Bring a lot of money. About 20 restaurants are among the citys most expensive. Even without money, you can still enjoy the proud old trees, the colored nigh

62、t lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you are in a fairy tale.63. Which of the following description about Copenhagen is right ?A. You cant walk the walk the citys center in less than an hour.B. Many of the structures in Copenhagen were destroyed in 1728 and 1795.C. Copenhagen is

63、the only city to declare a street for pedestrians only.D. People in Copenhagen dont like to stand out in a crowd, nor do they like party.64. Whats the main function of the Danish Royal Guard ?A. for showB. to maintain social orderC. defend Denmark against the Nazis D. to protect Amalienborg Palace a

64、nd the king65. What does the underlined word “them” refer to ?A. visitors B. DanesC. Europeans D. strangers66. What does the author imply by saying “Copenhagen is sure to change your mind”?A. Copenhagen is a city of the fairy taleB. You are never too old for fairy tales.C. There are many fairy tales

65、 in Copenhagen.D. You will believe fairy tales in Copenhagen.EItll be an ordinary morning, like all the others. But instead of being woken up by the buzzing of an alarm clock, youll be roused by the smell of freshly made coffee, light entering your room as the curtains open automatically, and a gent

66、le back massage provided by your high-tech bed.This is what a typical persons life will be like two decades from now, according to The Guardian. Want to know more?After you get up, your apartment will be like an electronic orchestra with you as the conductor. With simple moves of your hand and spoke

67、n instructions, youll be able to control your apartments temperature, humidity, music and lighting. Youll be able to look through the days news on translucent (半透明的)screens while your breakfast waits for you in the automatic oven.As you move into your kitchen, maybe you will stub your toe on the edg

68、e of a cabinet. Youll grab your cell phone and open the diagnostics app. Inside your phone there will be a tiny microchip that uses X-ray waves to scan your body. The scan will reveal that your toe is just bruised, not broken, which will convince you not to see a doctor.After breakfast, your driverl

69、ess car will take you to work. While you drive, your central computer system will suggest a list of chores your housekeeping robots could see to today and it will also remind you to buy a gift for your mothers upcoming birthday.As you can see, with the help of advanced technologies, our lives will b

70、e more efficient. Technology will mitigate our forgetfulness and free us of many small burdens that distract us, such as buying a ticket or trying to remember our kids parent-teacher meeting. Our brain will therefore be able to focus on more important things like preparing for a presentation or doin

71、g “deep thinking”.However, the development of technology might have some shortcomings as well. By 2033, well be relying heavily on the virtual world, which will mean that all of our data will be stored in the cloud, a remote digital storage system with near limitless capacity. That will increase the

72、 possibility of someone else accessing, sharing or manipulating (操控) our personal information.67. What might be the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To stress the importance of developing technology.B. To describe how advanced technologies will affect our future lives.C. To introduce one new i

73、nvention that will benefit our future lives.D. To remind people not to depend too much on computers.68. According to the text, in two decades,_.A. youll be able to rely on an electronic orchestra to wake you up instead of an alarm clockB. a tiny microchip in your phone will treat you when you arc si

74、ckC. you will be able to adjust the conditions of your apartment via oral instructions or simple hand gesturesD. technology will be smart enough to help us with important things like preparing for a presentation69. What docs the underlined word “mitigate” in Paragraph 6 mean?A. Cure. B. Worsen. C. M

75、ake up for. D. Take advantage of.70. Which best describes the authors attitude toward our future lives?A. Worried. B. Objective. C. Positive. D. Negative. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分50分）第一节：完成句子（共10小题；每小题2分，满分20分）阅读下列各小题，根据汉语提示，用句末括号内的英语单词完成句子，并将答案写在答题卡上的相应题号后。71. A ride on Beijing subway costs just two yuan p

76、er person, _. (travel)无论你去多远，乘坐北京地铁毎人每次只需要两元钱.72. As millions of migrant workers head home to reunite with their families, _ than their children.(happy)当几百万民工回家与家人团聚时，没有人比他们的孩子更高兴。73. Not once _ Michael that he could one day become a top student in his class. (occur)迈克尔从来都没有想过有一天他能成为班上的尖子生。74. False

77、 advertisements deceive or mislead consumers, thus _ to their lawful rights and interests. (cause)虚假广告欺犏或误导消费者，从而给消费者的合法权益造成伤害。75. Do you think George has passed the driving test?No. If so, he _ his car to our college yesterday. (drive)你认为乔治通过驾驶测试了吧？没有，如果通过了，他昨天就会开车来我们大学了。76. Thanks must go to my te

78、acher Mrs. Thompson, _ the person I am today. (be)必须谢谢我的老师汤姆森，没有她我就不会成为现在的我。 77. _ Helen to change her mind, her parents had no choice but to allow her to go to China to travel alone. (persuade)由于没说服海伦改变主意，她的父母别无选择，只好允许她独自去中国旅游。78. When we arrived at _ the City of Fog, we found London had completely

79、 changed, which was one of the capital cities in the world with the finest air quality. (use)当我们到达过去被称为“雾都”的伦教时，发现它彻底变了，成为了世界上空气质量最好的首都城市之一。79. Jack seems_, but as a matter of fact, he is chatting with others on the Internet. (work)杰克似乎正在努力工作，但实际上，他正在跟别人在网聊天呢。80. A British man who has been tested po

80、sitive for Ebolafor treatment in London on a Royal Air Force jet.(transport)一位被检测出埃垵博拉病毒呈阳性的英国人正被一架皇家空军飞机想送往伦教治疗。第二节: 短文写作（共1题；满分30分）请你根据以下提示，并结合事例，用英语写一篇短文。Only when we match our words with actions can we make a difference in what we hope to accomplish.注意: 无须写标题；除诗歌外，文体不限； 内容必须结合你生活中的一个事例； 文中不得透露个人

81、姓名和学校名称；词数不少于120，如引用提示语则不计入总词数。2014-2015学年度第一学期期末考试高三英语参考答案第一部分：听力15CBCAB 610ACBCB 1115CABAC 1620BCCAB第二部分：词汇知识运用第一节：多项选择21-25 ACCBD 26-30 BADCC第二节：完形填空31-35ABCAC 36-40CCBDD 41-45BAACD 46-50ABDBB第三部分：阅读理解51-54 CBDC55-58BBBD59-62 ACAB63 66 BDBA67-70 BCCB第四部分： 书面表达第一节：完成句子71. no matter how far you tra

82、vel/ however far you travel72. no one/nobody is happier73. did it occur to74. causing damage75. would have driven76. without whom I wouldnt be77. Not having persuaded78. what used to be called79. to be working hard80. is being transported第二节: 短文写作（one possible version） “Actions speak louder than wor

83、ds.” The message in this saying is conveyed very clearly: taking action is more meaningful than just shouting empty slogans. Only if we match our word with actions can we achieve our dream. When it comes to taking action, Nelson Mandelas example cant escape me. Even when he was a young man, he dream

84、ed of making black people and white people equal. Rather than just paying lip service, he went through many struggles to put his ideas into practice. To make his dream come true, he himself was in prison for almost thirty years. Not only has he inspired many to follow him despite many difficulties,

85、but he has become an international symbol for fairness and justice. Nelson Mandela sets a good example to us all, which makes it self-evident that we must take immediate action to make a difference in whatever we hope to accomplish.听力录音稿 （音乐30秒）这是全市统一考试高三英语听力部分，该部分分为第一、第二两节。做题时，请先将答案划在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将

86、有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。现在是听力试音时间：听力部分正式开始！Text 1W: Lets go skating.M: Im afraid we cant. Look at the ice. Its thin.Text 2M: I want to go to the post office. Where shall I get off?W: Four stops from here.Text 3M: Lets see if the basketball game has started yet.W: Started? It must be clear who is winni

87、ng by now.Text 4W: So, how long have you been here?M: Just a couple of days; actually, I am on a big journey. You know, Im visiting all the places of interest here.Text 5M: What do you think of this play?W: Well, the story is OK, but the acting is just so-so.Text 6W: What a beautiful day! Lets do so

88、mething outdoors today.M: All right. But I dont want to play tennis. We played tennis last weekend.W: OK. What do you want to do?M: I want to go jogging.W: All right. That sounds like fun. Text 7W: May I come in?M: Yeah, please do. Now let me show you the house.W: This seems a pretty nice room, I sh

89、ould say.M: You bet. This is the nicest room in the district. I just had all the walls repainted last month.W: What about the kitchen?M: Its a well-furnished eat-in kitchen. The stove and the ice-box are in good order.W: I see. Id like to live here for about three years.M: Terrific! When are you mov

90、ing in?W: Next Saturday at the earliest.Text 8M: Whats the matter, Lucy?W: (10)Im too stressed out. And I cant remember things well.M: When did it start?W: About two weeks ago.M: Oh, thats terrible.(11) You should listen to some music.W: That sounds like a good idea.M: And relax. (12)You shouldnt st

91、udy for the math test tonight.W: OK. I think youre right. Thanks.M: I hope you feel better soon.Text 9M: Next. Uh, your passport please. What is the purpose of your visit?W: (13) Im here to attend a teaching conference at a university for 3 days for the first part of my trip.M: And where will you be

92、 staying?W: (14)(15)Ill be staying in a room at a hotel downtown for the entire week.M: (16)Oh, what do you have in your luggage? Please open your bag.W: Uh, well, just, just my personal belongings, um clothes, a few books, and a CD player.M: (16)OK Everythings fine. By the way, is this your first v

93、isit to the country?W: Well, yes and no. Actually, I was born here when my parents were working in the capital many years ago, but this is my first trip back since then.M: Well, enjoy your trip.W: Thanks.Text 10W: Traditionally, (17)the biggest shopping day of the year is in late November on the day

94、 after Thanksgiving. People still call it “Black Friday”. The idea is that it can push business “into the black”the traditional color for profits. Red is for debts. But now the busiest days are right before Christmas. Many people wait for lower prices until the last minute.With the rise of the Inter

95、net, a new term has come up. “Cyber Monday” is the Monday after Thanksgiving. (18)The idea is that many people look in stores over the weekend. Then, to save time, they order online using the Internet at their jobs when they return back to work. “Cyber Monday” is a big day online. (19)But market res

96、earchers report that the biggest day of the holiday season last year was December 13th. (20)It says people spent almost 670 million dollars on American sites that day. Researchers also say that online spending during this holiday season will reach almost 25 billion dollars which is 25 percent higher than last year.