高三英语第一次调研测试卷
英 语 试 题
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分.共150分，考试时间120分钟.
第I卷（共105分）
注意事项：
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第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
该部分分为第一、第二两节。注意：回答听力部分时，请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。
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．What was the hotel like in the past ?
A．The meals were good but not the rooms .
B．The rooms were good but not the meals .
C．The meals and the rooms were terrible .
2．What time will the ship leave ?
A．At 6:55. B．At 7:05. C．At 9:15.
3．What are the two speakers trying to do ?
A．Call a taxi . B．Catch a bus . C．Find a timetable .
4．What did the man buy ?
A．A briefcase . B．A suitcase . C．A cigarette case .
5．What day of the week is it ?
A．Saturday . B．Sunday . C．Monday .
第二节 （共15小题；每题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，每小题将给出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6~8题。
6．How old was she when she became famous ?
A．Twenty . B．Fifteen. C．Sixteen .
7．Why has the woman given up swimming ?
A．She can’t stand the hard training .
B．She cannot compete with others .
C．She cannot win any international competitions .
8．How does she feel about her future ?
A．Very excited . B．A bit lost . C．Very discouraged .
听第7段材料，回答第9~10题。
9．Where does the conversation take place ?
A．In a park . B．At a restaurant . C．In an office .
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A．She’s looking for a new job .
B．She’s working for a company .
C．She’s studying at a university .
听第8段材料，回答第11~13题。
11．What are the man and the woman talking about ?
A．A place where people can have a drink .
B．A time when people can have fun .
C．A friend they both like to talk with .
12．For how many hours is a pub usually open ?
A．From morning till night .
B．Four to eight hours a day .
C．It depends on the owner .
13．Who is not allowed to go into a pub ?
A．Young people . B．Children under 14. C．Students .
听第9段材料，回答第14~17题。
14．What is Robert ?
A．A doctor . B．A director . C．A retired manager .
15．What is the man’s job ?
A．A tennis instructor .
B．A physical education teacher .
C．A sports club manager .
16．How would the woman describe herself ?
A．Easy-going . B．A greeable . C．Unable to handle pressure .
17．What can be the relationship between the man and the woman ?
A．Teacher and student . B．Colleagues . C．Husband and wife .
听第10段材料，回答第18~20题。
18．What does the speaker really want to do ?
A．She wants to give some advice to middle school students .
B．She is announcing an advertisement .
C．She wants to tell us how to choose a university .
19．What is the speaker’s suggestion ?
A．To earn money after middle school .
B．To go on to study .
C．She doesn’t know what to do yet .
20．Which of the following is NOT true ?
A．The more years of school you attend , the more money you are likely to make .
B．The more educated you are , the more choices you have .
C．You can only choose college to study further beyond middle school .
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第一节：语法和词汇（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
21． In recent years global warming is becoming concern for people all over the world .
A．the ; the B．不填；不填 C．不填;a D．the；不填
22．The official ticketing website of the 2008 Olympic Games opened on March 8, which
the ticket prices for each event .
A．will list B．is listed C．is listing D．lists
23．She had a tense expression on her face , she was expecting trouble .
A．even though B．as though
C．so that D．now that
24．This new machine is technically far to the previous type .
A．superior B．junior C．senior D．equal
25．—When can we go to visit you ?
—Anytime you feel like .
A．one B．it C．so D．that
26．—I have just passed my exam . I feel so relieved now .
— !
A．Cheer up B．How awful C．What a pity D．Well done
27．Premier Wen’s three-day visit to Japan , as the “ice-melt” trip , has a positive effect on Sino-Japanese relationship .
A．being intended B．intended C．having intended D．intending
28．Evidence has been piled up drinking water after getting up in the morning contributes to one’s health.
A．what B．which C．if D．that
29．Look at that old woman ! She is looking around for help . She must be lost .
A．socially B．accidentally C．desperately D．absolutely
30．The latest model of this lap-top, appearance remains unchanged , works much faster than the old one .
A．though B．which C．of which D．whose
31．—Were you in time for the lecture ?
—If I told earlier , I would have .
A．had been B．was C．were to be D．should be
32．I say you’re looking much better thanks to the new treatment .
A．must B．can C．shall D．may
33．We are always warned not to act what will happen afterwards .
A．in the event of B．as a result of C．regardless of D．in spite of
34．She had no idea how it that her husband met with trouble again .
A．came about B．came across C．came out D．came up
35．To my surprise, the mayor of the American city is Chinese by .
A．nature B．resource C．origin D．source
第二节 完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
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He 37 that it all came from a(n) 38 that occurred when he was three . He was trying to 39 a bottle of milk from refrigerator when he lost hold of the bottle , spilling its 40 all over the kitchen floor .
Instead of 41 at him , his mother said , “Robert , what a wonderful 42 you have made ! I have 43 seen such a huge puddle of milk . Since the 44 is done , would you like to get down and play in the milk for a while 45 cleaning it up ?”
Indeed , he did . “Robert , 46 you make a mess like this , 47 you have to clean it up and restore everything to its 48 order.” And then together they cleaned up the spilled milk . His mother then said , “Robert , that is a 49 experiment in how to 50 carry a big milk bottle . Let’s go out in the yard and fill the bottle with water and see if you can 51 a way to carry a bottle of water without dropping it .”
The scientist remarked he learned from that moment that mistakes were just 52 for learning something new , which is 53 scientific experiments are all about . Even if the experiment “doesn’t’ work”, we usually learn something 54 from it .
Wouldn’t it be great if all 55 would respond like “Robert’s mother ?
36．A．away B．apart C．above D．ahead
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38．A．experiment B．coincidence C．experience D．conflict
39．A．deliver B．return C．move D．remove
40．A．mixture B．water C．liquids D．contents
41．A．yelling B．coming C．nodding D．laughing
42．A．mistake B．mess C．trick D．treasure
43．A．always B．often C．rarely D．ever
44．A．damage B．business C．favor D．harm
45．A．before B．after C．with D．without
46．A．whatever B．however C．wherever D．whenever
47．A．especially B．eventually C．respectively D．immediately
48．A．opposite B．particular C．proper D．natural
49．A．failed B．forbidden C．demanded D．deserved
50．A．absolutely B．comfortably C．confidentially D．effectively
51．A．develop B．grasp C．invent D．discover
52．A．options B．opportunities C．qualities D．procedures
53．A．that B．where C．what D．which
54．A．available B．valuable C．practical D．accessible
55．A．managers B．directors C．parents D．relatives
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分40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。
A
Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust as its first female president on Sunday , ending a lengthy and secretive search to find a successor to Lawrence Summers .
The seven-member Harvard Corporation elected Faust , a noted scholar on History of the American South and dean of Harvard’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study , as the university’s 28 th president .
“This is a great day , and a historic day , for Harvard ,” James R. Houghton , chairman of the presidential search committee , said in a statement . “Drew Faust is an inspiring and accomplished leader , a superb scholar , a dedicated teacher , and a wonderful human being .”
Her selection is noteworthy given the heated debates over Summers’ comments that genetic differences between the sexes might help explain the lack of women in top science jobs .
Faust has been dean of Radcliffe since 2001 , two years after the former women’s college was combined into the university as a research center with a mission to study gender issues .
Some professors have quietly groused that the 371-year-old university is appointing a fifth president who is not a scientist . No scientist has had the top job since James Bryant Conant retired in 1953; its last four have come from the fields of classics , law literature and economics .
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“Teaching staff turned to her constantly ,” said Sheldon Hackney , a former president of the University of Pennsylvania and historian who worked closely with Faust. “She’s very clear. She has a sense of humor , but she’s very strong-minded . You come to trust in her because she’s so solid.”
56．Which might be the best title for the passage ?
A．Harvard named its 1st female president
B．History of Harvard University changed
C．Debates on female equality ended
D．Drew Gilpin Faust , a famous woman historian
57．Which is NOT true about Drew Gilpin Faust ?
A．She is the 28th president of Harvard University .
B．She is a famous scholar from the American South .
C．She isn’t a graduate from Harvard University .
D．She was head of Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study .
58．Lawrence Summers held the view that .
A．women cannot achieve as much as men in management
B．women cannot hold important positions in society
C．women can match men in science jobs
D．few women make top scientists owing to genes
59．The underlined word “groused” in the 6th paragraph means .
A．approved B．commented C．complained D．indicated
60．This passage probably appears in a .
A．biography B．personal letter C．research paper D．newspaper report
B
Room for Revolution : George Washington and His Philadelphia Friends
March 16, 2007-August 30, 2007
Charles Willson Peale’s George Washington at Princeton is on view at the Museum which was lent from a private collection . This visually striking and finely made life-size portrait （肖像） records Washington’s 6-foot-2-inch figure in a pose highlighting strength , composure , and elegance .It is put up in a room neighboring to the Powel House parlor , a period room from one of Philadelphia’s greatest eighteenth-century private homes , where Washington was frequently entertained by his friends , Samuel and Elizabeth Powel . Both spaces contain important examples of furniture by Philadephia’s finest craftsmen , such as Thomas Afflect and John Aitken . Among these is a side chair specially ordered by the Washingtons when living in Philadelphia .
Painted in Philadelphia in 1779, Peale’s painting was immediately sent to Europe to promote Washington’s reputation as a leader and the cause of the American Revolution , then in progress . Later ,during Europe’s Napoleonic Wars , a Spanish duke with strong sympathies with American Revolution owned the picture . At that time he added the complicated carved caption to it , which describes Washington as “a liberator of his country who abandoned absolute power.”
Curators
American Art Department Staff , website commentary by Carol Soltis
Location
Galleries 286 and 287 , second floor
61．This passage is mainly about .
A．the cause of the the American Revolution
B．the information of a portrait on view
C．the description of the life of George Washington
D．the friendship between Washington and his friends
62．What is the name of the portrait?
A．Room for Revolution
B．Charles Wilson Peale
C．George Washington at Princeton
D．George Washington and His Philadelphia Friends
63．What happened in the Powel House parlor?
A．Washington entertained his friends.
B．Washington made a chair on his own.
C．Charles Wilson Peale finished the portrait.
D．Samuel and Elizabeth Powel met Washington a lot.
64．According to the passage, Washington .
A．lived between 1741 and 1827 B．ordered the portrait painted in 1779
C．was sympathized by a Spanish duke D．was a great man not greedy for power
65．The passage tells us that .
A．when the portrait was finished, America was at war
B．the portrait was originally hanging in Samuel’s room
C．the portrait was sent to Europe to gain support from Napoleon
D．the caption of the portrait was carved by Philadelphia’s finest craftsmen
C
Like many men at some point, I dream about opening a bar. I plan to call it Work Out. It will cater to married women in need of a little fun. On Friday nights, they will be able to come here and enjoy themselves.
See, I have a gift for business. I am, as my wife Zsa Zsa likes to note, “A man with a million ideas, none of them very good.” Speaking of Zsa Zsa, she is fed up with this plain little life I’ve made for us – too many kids, too many chores, mind – numbing debt. The other day, she said she thought we needed a new family car. “Sure. How about an 87 Lincoln?” I said, and saw my dear Zsa Zsa age about 20 years, and become her mother right before my eyes.
Yes, money is our madness. Last year, we thought we had found a little cushion when I published a book about the life here in suburban America. It sold 12 copies – six of them to my mother. Four other copies went to various aunts and uncles, who used them for martini coasters, then sold them at yard sales. The two remaining copies went to perfect strangers. (I think I own you dinner, whoever you are. Call me, OK? We’ll arrange something.)
When the book didn’t take off, I wrote a TV show. Then I penned a short novel based on the earlier TV idea that didn’t sell. Currently, I am at work on a set of encyclopedias. In a month, I plan to sell them door – to – door.
Such is the life of a writer, sending off the most personal thoughts possible to his hard drive. I am a writer, but also the breadwinner in my family. I’m at the keyboard at 6 almost every morning, hoping to tap out one idea – just one – that will take us up the hill, to the mountain, to the top.
66．According to the passage, the author’s life is indeed .
A．hard B．easy C．poor D．wealthy
67．By saying “Sure. How about an’87 Lincoln?”, the author means .
A．he really wanted to buy that car
B．he was showing off their fortune
C．he thought his wife would like it
D．he was joking about their economic situation
68．What was the result of the book the author mentioned in the 3 rd paragraph?
A．He sold it door – to – door. B．It didn’t sell well at all.
C．He made a lot of money from it. D．It was really a cushion for his family.
69．Which of the following statements is true about the author and his wife?
A．He has a real gift for business. B．He isn’t serious enough about life.
C．He is a hard – working writer. D．His wife is satisfied with their plain life.
70．The author writes the passage in a tone.
A．regretful B．humorous C．persuasive D．grateful
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Everyone agrees that it’s necessary to reduce carbon
emissions (排放物) around the world. There is less agreement
overexactly how nations should go about achieving a more
carbon - free planet. Thus, the environmental equivalent:
cap – and – trade carbon emissions, or place a carbon tax on
all users?
With cap – and – trade programs, governments limit the level of carbon produced by an industry. Companies that hold their emissions below the cap can sell their remaining allowance on a carbon market, while companies that go beyond their limit must purchase credits on that market. Carbon taxes are more straightforward: a set tax rate is placed on the consumption of carbon with the idea that raising the price will encourage industries and individuals to consume less. At the moment, cap – and – trade has the upper hand, but doesn’t defeat the tax just yet.
Supporters of the tax argue that a cap – and – trade system would be too difficult to administer – and too easily gamed by industries looking to sidestep emissions caps. Cap – and – trade advocates contradict that like all other flat taxes, a carbon collection would relatively burden lower – income families, who spend a greater percentage of their income on energy than rich households.
So which system will have a larger effect on carbon consumption? A 10% carbon tax might reduce the demand for carbon about 5 % or less, according to an analysis by the Carbon Tax Center, an environmental advocacy group. That may not be enough. Businesses and governments haven’t figured out how the two competing systems can work together, but in the end, the world may need both.
71．The passage focuses on .
A．programs of collecting taxes B．systems of reducing carbon emissions
C．reasons for reducing carbon emissions D．contradictions between the two systems
72．According to the cap – and – trade program, companies .
A．are forbidden to produce carbon emissions
B．are allocated the same amount of carbon consumption
C．can sell their remaining allowance within their limits
D．can sell the extra amount of carbon at a higher price
73．Carbon taxes work by .
A．burdening well – off families
B．encouraging industries to consume carbon
C．raising the price for carbon consumption
D．limiting the carbon consumption of industries only
74．The underlined word “cap” in the second paragraph most likely refers to .
A．limit B．credit C．level D．rate
75．We can learn from the passage .
A．carbon taxes are difficult to carry out
B．cap – and – trade plays a greater role at present
C．cap – and – trade will be preferable in the future
D．carbon taxes will be preferable in the future
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第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
阅读下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答题。（请注意问题后的词数要求）
Slow down, multitaskers
Think you can walk, drive, take phone calls, e – mail and listen to music at the same time? Well, New York’s new law says you can’t. And you’ll be fined $ 100 if you do it on a New York City street.
The law went into force last month, following the conclusion of a recent research that a shocking number of accidents are relevant to people using electronic gadgets (小玩意儿) when crossing the street.
Who’s to blame? Scientists say that our multitasking abilities are limited. “We are under the impression that our brain can do more than it often can,” says Rene Marois, a neuroscientist in Tennessee. “But a core limitation is the inability to concentrate on two things at once.”
The young are often considered the great multitaskers, but a research suggests this perception is open to question. A group of 18 – to 21 – year – olds and a group of 35 – to 39 – year – olds were given 90 seconds to translate images into numbers, using a simple code. The younger group did 10 percent better than the older group . But when both groups were interrupted by a phone call or an instant message, the older group matched the younger group in speed and accuracy.
It is difficult to measure the productivity lost by multitaskers. But it is probably a lot. Jonathan Spira, chief analyst at Basex, a business – research firm, estimates the cost of interruptions to the American economy at nearly $ 650 billion a year. The estimate is based on surveys with office workers. The surveys concluded that 28 percent of the worker’s time was spent on interruptions and recovery time before they returned to their main tasks.
76．What’s the purpose of writing this passage? (Please answer within 15 words.)
77．Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
People take it for granted that young people are good multitaskers, however, the idea needs to be further proved, a research says.
78．Please fill in the blank in the 4th paragraph with proper words or phrases to complete the sentence. (Please answer within 10 words.)
79．Are you a multitasker? What’s your opinion of New York’s new law? (Please answer within 30 words.)
80．Translate the underlined sentence in the 2nd paragraph into Chinese.
第二节 写作（满分30分）
近日，各种媒体广泛关注兰州女子杨丽娟追星事件。杨16岁时见到刘德华的照片，心生爱慕，于是便辍学在家“专职”追星，十几年来无所事事，其间其家人也倾力相助。
中学生追星族也不乏其人。请根据上述提示，并结合杨丽娟事件与生活实际，用英语写一篇短文，谈谈你的认识和感悟。
注意：1、生词：偶像 idol
2、词数：120 – 150
参考答案
第I卷（共105分）
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 CBBAC 6—10BCBAB 11—15ACBBA 16—20CBABC
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第一节 语法和词汇（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21—25CDBAB 26—30DBDCD 31—35AACAC
第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
36—40 BACDD 41—45 ABCAA 46—50 DBCAD 51—55 DBCBC
第三部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
56—60 ABDCD 63—65 BCDDA 66—70 ADBCB 71—75 BCCAB
第II卷（共45分）
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 阅读表达（共5小题；每小题3分，满分15分）
76．To inform readers not to be multitaskers . /To tell readers about the danger of being multitaskers . (评分要求：依据与文章整体内容的相关程度的情给分，关键词：inform/tell warn/remind, danger , multitaskers.)
77．The young are often considered the great-multitaskers , but a research suggests this perception is open to question . (评分要求：要求准确找出以上的句子)
78.when （they were ）not interrupted . (评分要求：要求给出的答案能保持与上下文的连贯性，而且与参考答案的意思相近)
79．No，I’m not . I think the new law is necessary , because it is too dangerous to multitask on the street . (评分要求：回答Yes/No, 即可得1分；能对作出的选择进行合理的解释可得2分)
80．根据最近的研究结果，（交通）事故数量让人触目惊心，这与人们在过马路时使用这些电子玩意儿有关，因此纽约的这项法律于上月开始实施。（评分要求：要求在准确、全面的基础上，翻译成较为通顺的汉语，并表达出作者的思路。翻译如不符合汉语习惯，扣1分）。
第二节 写作（满分30分）
One possible version :
Yang Lijuan has done nothing but admire and follow her idol for more than ten years . Even her family helps her to achieve her “goal” at all costs . Obviously , she has gone too far as a crazy fan .
Actually , many middle school students have their idols . As far as I’m concerned , having an idol itself isn’t a bad thing , but the point is ; we should act in a proper way . On one hand , we should first of all focus our attention on our own work . It’s very important for us to have our own career . And we are asked to take responsibilities for our family and society . On the other hand , remember ; no pains , no gains . Our idols have gained their fame through hard work as well . Being diligent , they have set a good example to us . Instead of worshipping them blindly , we should learn from them .
写作评分标准
A．评分原则
——本题总分为30分，按5个档次给分。
——评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
——词数少于120和多于150的，从总分中减去2分。
——评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的数最和准确性、上下文的连惯性、根据表达内容的层次适当分段及语言的得体性。
——拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
——如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
B．内容要点
1．描述杨丽娟事件。
2．表述个人观点（观点无正误之分）。
3．表达自己的感悟。
C．各档次的给分范围和要求
第一档：（25—30分）很好地完成了试题规定的任务。
——对题中所提供的信息进行了恰当的描述，清楚地表达了自己的观点并进行了充分合理的论证。
——语法结构和词汇选用恰当、丰富。
——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。
——有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第二档：（19—24分）较好地完成了试题规定的任务。
——对题中所提供的信息进行了描述，表达了自己的观点并进行了论证。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能基本满足任务的要求。
——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。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第三档：（13——18分）基本完成了试题规定的任务。
——能描述题目中的信息，表达了自己的观点并尝 试进行论证。
——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第四档：（7—12分）未恰当完成试题规定的任务。
——能涉及到题目所提供的信息，体现了对问题的看法及其原因。
——语法结构单调，词汇知识有限。
——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对官作内容的理解。
——较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第五档：（1—6分）未完成试题规定的任务
——很少涉及题目中所提供的信息，个人观点表达不清，而且没有阐述原因。
——语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。
——较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
——缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
0分 信息未能传达给读者。
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；所写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法辨认。
附：听力录音稿
（Text 1）
M : I hear this hotel has got a new manager.
W : That’s why the rooms and the meals are better now.
（Text 2）
M : The ship leaves in twenty – five minutes.
W : Oh, it’s only six – forty now.
（Text 3）
M : Hurry, I see it coming!
W : We must make it. If we miss this one, we’ll have to wait for another ten minutes.
（Text 4）
W : Did you buy anything when you went to Paris?
M : Yes. I bought a briefcase.
W: What’s it like ?
M : It’s a large, leather one.
（Text 5）
M : I went to the art gallery the day before yestercay, but it was closed. I wonder why?
W : Oh, it’s always closed on Saturday, but it stays open on Sunday.
（Text 6）
M : Is it true that you don’t swim at all now?
W : I’m afraid so. I’m too old.
M : But you’re only twenty!
W : That’s too old for a swimmer. If I swam in an international competition now, I wouldn’t win. So I’d rather not swim at all.
M : But don’t you enjoy swimming?
W : I used to, when I was small. But if you enter for big competitions you have to work very hard. I used to get up at 6 a. m. to go to the pool. I had to train before school, after school and at weekends. I swam 35 miles every week.
M : But you were famous at fifteen. And look at all those cups.
W : Would you like to polish them? It’s true that I have some wonderful memories. I enjoyed visiting other countries, and the Olympics were very exciting. But I missed more important things. While other girls were growing up, I was swimming. What can I do now?
（Text 7）
W : Oh, it’s a fine day, isn’t it? And the food smells nice. It’s a perfect day for a picnic.
M : Yes, it is. I’m glad it didn’t rain. My name’s Mike Gattes, by the way.
W : Oh, hi! I’m Alice. Nice to meet you.
M : I’m studying medicine.
W : Really? Where?
M : At Harvard. What about you?
W : I’m working for IBM.
M : Oh, are you? That sounds interesting.
W : Yeah. I like it. Hey, it looks like the food is ready.
（Text 8）
M : What are pubs?
W : Pubs in England are friendly and warm places where you can have a drink and usually a simple meal.
M : What kind of drinks do people get?
W : You can get wine in most pubs. Many also serve coffee. You go to the counter to order and pay for your drink.
M : When do people go to the pubs?
W : Pubs are not open all day. They can decide when to open. Most open for 3 or 4 hours at lunchtime and again from about 6:00 p.m ~11:00 p.m. In busy areas, pubs may stay open from 11:00 a. m. ~ 11: 00 p.m. Are there pubs in China?
M : Yes. Most of the goers are young people. They like to stay with their friends after work and have a fun time.
W : It is against the law in England to go into a pub if you are under the age of 14. So many pubs provide a special room for children.
（Text 9）
M : Hey, have you heard? Robert is retiring.
W : Oh, really? Well, maybe you’ll be made sports director? Keep your fingers crossed.
M : Oh, I hope not, whoever they choose is fine as long as it’s not me. I’m the wrong person for that job!
W : Why do you say that? I mean, what kind of person does it take?
M : Someone with a more easy – going personality.
W : Oh, come on. You seem like someone who could handle anything.
M : Me? You’ve got be kidding. That job would make me much too nervous. Besides, I’m happy with things the way they are. I consider teaching tennis a challenge. It’s a chance to get people interested in sports.
W : So you really don’t think you’re cut out for it?
M : No, I really don’t. I just can’t imagine myself managing a staff and worrying about finances. I don’t handle pressure too well.
W : You know, that’s not the impression I have of you at all. That’s how I’d describe myself.
（Text 10）
It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do yet, but plan ahead for college – it just makes sense. Why is college a good idea?
Because education is the key to your future. It provides knowledge and skills that you can use for the rest of your life. Education can help you get and keep your dream job.
Here are more reasons why education will be an important part of your future.
The more you know, the better you understand the world around you.
The more educated you are, the more choices you have about what to do with your life.
The more years of school you attend, the more money you are likely to make.
There are many opportunities for education beyond high school, including state and private colleges and universities, local community colleges, and technical schools. Think about what is available and what is right for you.