试卷类型：A
03-04年高考英语仿真试题(七)
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。第Ⅰ卷第1至10页，第Ⅱ卷第11至12页。满分为150分，考试时间为120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(三部分，共115分)
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号、考试科目、试卷类型用铅笔涂写在答题卡上。
2.每小题选出答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。不能答在试卷上。
3.考试结束后，考生将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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.How long does the woman have to wait outside the shop?
A.15 minutes. B.45 minutes. C.50 minutes.
2.What does the man say about the professor?
A.He likes her lectures very much.
B.He prefers her serious lectures.
C.He has a false opinion about her.
3.What do you know about the man?
A.He didn't sleep well last night.
B.He is going to play a game.
C.He is lying in bed.
4.Where are the two speakers?
A.In a bookstore. B.In a hospital. C.At an office.
5.When can the man expect to see Professor Brown?
A.On Monday. B.On Friday. C.On Tuesday or Wednesday.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6~8题。
6.Where is the man going?
A.A street. B.A yard. C.A cinema.
7.Which turning should he take?
A.The first on the left.
B.The first on the right.
C.The second on the left.
8.How will the man get there?
A.By bus. B.On foot. C.By bike.
听第7段材料，回答第9~11题。
9.What does the man want?
A.A stamp. B.A letter. C.A postcard.
10.How much does he have to pay?
A.Six pence. B.Three pence. C.Eight pence.
11.Where does he send the card?
A.To England B.From England. C.In England.
听第8段材料，回答12~14题。
12.When is Mary's birthday?
A.On August 15th. B.On August 16th. C.On August 12th.
13.What time will the party begin?
A.At 2:00 p.m. B.At 2:20 p.m. C.At 1:40 p.m.
14.Will Jean come to the party?
A.No, she won't, because she'll meet her sister at the station.
B.Yes, she will, but she will be late for the party.
C.Not sure.Perhaps she won't be able to come.
听第9段材料，回答第15~17题。
15.Where do Mary and Paul come from?
A.England and Japan.
B.England and America.
C.America and England.
16.What did both of Mary and Paul have for breakfast?
A.Bread and eggs.
B.Bread and butter.
C.Ham and orange.
17.What do many Chinese young people think of the western breakfast?
A.Cheap and convenient.
B.Very convenient and good for health.
C.Delicious but very expensive.
听第10段材料，回答第18~20题。
18.Why did the speaker invite Mr.Leibe to dinner?
A.Mr.Leibe helped to publish his first novel.
B.Mr.Leibe wanted t buy the film rights of his first novel.
C.Mr.Leibe wanted to read his first novel.
19.What did the speaker do for the dinner?
A.He drove to London to buy some expensive food.
B.He spent all day in cooking.
C.He bought some good wine.
20.Who was the first man that rang the doorbell?
A.A life insurance salesman.
B.A film producer.
C.A novelist.
第二部分:英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节:单项填空(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.________ person with ________ good education usually gets ________ good job.
A.The;a;/ B.A;a;a C.The;/;the D.A;/;/
22.Helen ________ the money from the office, ________ she didn't come into the office on the day it was stolen.
A.needn't have stolen；because B.might have taken；since
C.can't have stolen；for D.must have stolen；as
23.Two meters of snow ________ during the night.As a result, several main roads ________.
A.has fallen;has blocked B.fell;were blocked
C.was falling;had been closed D.had fallen;covered with snow
24.I remember Alice, my little niece, often asked questions that children ________ would ask.
A.twice so old as she B.twice as old as her age
C.older twice than her age D.twice of her age
25.—What do you think of the computer on exhibition?
—Well, that's great.But I don't think much of ________ you bought.
A.the one B.it C.this D.which
26.The writer and professor, ________ I often refer to at the meetings, ________ famous for those works.
A.whom;is B.who;are C.that;am D.which;were
27.The teacher's eyes, without any expression, ________ the boy who made faces.
A.watched B.stared a t C.was glared at D.were fixed upon
28.________ he has learned through practice before ________ him a lot in his future work.
A.That;helping B.What;helped C.That;it helps D.What;will help
29.Mrs White found her husband ________ by letters and papers and ________ very worried.
A.surrounded;looking B.surrounding;looked
C.surrounded;looked D.surrounding;looking
30.I'm penniless, dear; I can afford ________ of what you asked for.
A.little B.nothing C.none D.few
31.—Isn't his job satisfactory?
—________.We can't praise it too highly.
A.Yes, it is B.I think just so-so
C.No, it isn't D.Not so nice, you know
32.—I'd like to have some lunch but I have to stay here doing my work.
—________ what you want and I can get it for you.
A.To tell me B.Telling me C.If you tell me D.Tell me
33.—________ is her brother?
—The boy on the right wearing a blue jacket.
A.Who B.What C.Which D.Where
34.Although Alartha had been away from home for a long time, when she came near her house everything suddenly became________
A.clear B.similar C.anxious D.familiar
35.The better use you can make ________ time，the greater contributions you will make ________ society.
A.in；to B.on；for C.of；to D.up；for
第二节:完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面的短文，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。
Mr.Brown was at the theater.He had got his ticket at the 36 moment, so he had not been able to choose his seat.He now found that he was in the 37 of a group of American ladies, some of 38 were middle-aged and some were quite old.They 39 all knew each other well, 40 before the curtain went up on the play they had come to see, they all 41 and joked a lot together.
The lady 42 on Mr.Brown's left, who was about sixty years old, 43 to be the happiest and the most 44 of the American group, and after the first act of the play, she 45 to him for the noisiness of her 46 .He answered that he was very glad to see American ladies so 47 enjoying their visit to England, 48 they had a friendly talk.Mr.Brown's neighbor 49 what they were doing there.
“You 50 I have known these ladies all my life,” she said.“We all grew up together 51 in our hometown in the United States.They have all lost their 52 , and call themselves Merry Widows(寡妇).It is a sort of 53 , you see.They go to a foreign country every summer for a month or two and have a lot of 54 .They always go every where together.I have wanted to join their club for a long time, 55 I was not able to become a member until the spring of this year.”
36.A.early B.last C.late D.first
37.A.crowd B.world C.middle D.club
38.A.them B.these C.those D.whom
39.A.obviously B.immediately C.usually D.hardly
40.A.and B.yet C.as D.but
41.A.spoke B.danced C.talked D.walked
42.A.sat B.stood C.was D.seated
43.A.turned B.proved C.used D.seemed
44.A.admiring B.interesting C.moving D.exciting
45.A.said B.explained C.apologized D.spoke
46.A.children B.neighbors C.ladies D.friends
47.A.certainly B.obviously C.surely D.actually
48.A.yet B.thus C.and D.or
49.A.explained B.answered C.showed D.told
50.A.think B.believe C.suppose D.know
51.A.here B.behind C.back D.off
52.A.parents B.husbands C.children D.friends
53.A.group B.team C.club D.union
54.A.jokes B.comforts C.food D.fun
55.A.but B.and C.still D.however
第三部分:阅读理解(共20小题；每小题2分，满分40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。
A
Like business and industry, the academic world is changing as technology advances.Libraries are one place we see changes.Many innovative(革新的)things are happening in both public and university libraries.Libraries are using new equipment and techniques for research, and librarians are teaching students the new techniques.
One service that some university libraries are now providing is a computer search of materials for students doing research.Before starting a research project, students check with their library to see if a computer search is worthwhile.This kind of search cannot help with all research projects, but it can save time if the topic is in the computer's database(数据库).When you are doing a manual search for a research paper, you look at all the indexes(索引)appropriate to the research topic.You look up the words related to the topic in the indexes.It takes many hours to look up this information and write down the references.A computer search is faster and easier.You and a librarian decide on the words to enter the computer.The computer looks for these words in this database and gives you a list of reference for your topic.A computer can take two or more ideas and produce references that combine those ideas.A computer search can also be more complete than a manual search.
College and university libraries are providing other technological services as well.Another change is the frequent use of microfilm.Librarians are able to collect more materials in one building by having newspapers, magazines, and other documents on microfilm.Students use microfilm readers(阅读器)in the library for these materials.
These innovations in libraries are helpful to library users, but they are also expensive.Many libraries are facing budget(预算)problems.There is more technology available today; as a result, libraries are paying higher costs for the equipment that makes research easier.
56.In academics as well as in business and industry ________.
A.technology advance is causing changes
B.technology does not progress so fast as in other fields
C.technological innovations have not taken place yet
D.the techniques used are as almost the same as they were 50 years ago.
57.Before research begins, students find out at the library ________.
A.if the computer looks through its database to choose their topic
B.if the computer writes out a list of the words they entered
C.if a computer search will be useful
D.if librarians are helpful to them
58.When the computer's database includes the research topic, ________.
A.computer searches are not helpful with the research project
B.computer searches are useless for most kinds of research
C.a computer search for materials is the best way to begin any type of research
D.computer searches can save time
59.Libraries can keep larger amounts of material by ________.
A.buying a lot of newspapers
B.collecting more information on other university buildings
C.using different indexes from other university libraries
D.having microfilm copies of newspapers and other documents
60.What can be concluded from the last paragraph?
A.Libraries have budget problems because of the many library users.
B.Libraries have microfilm because it is easier to use than newspapers.
C.Technological innovations are helpful but expensive.
D.Technological equipment makes research easier for the library users.
B
Erina Kobayashi camped outside a Tokyo warehouse(货栈)overnight in a cardboard box to make sure she was first in line for a handbag—a Vuitton handbag.
The 23-year-old Japanese clerk already owns six or seven handbags of this famous brand(品牌), yet she’s determined to buy another.
At exactly 9:30 a.m., the doors of the warehouse open, and the race begins.A crowd of young women, Erina leading the way, rush inside and gather as many trendy handbags as they can out of a huge mountain of Vuitton, Chanel, and Guccis.
Japan's economy might be dropping but the flood of young women at this sale shows their passion(狂热) for foreign-brand handbags, wallets and other luxury(奢华) goods.The warehouse even is organized twice a year before Christmas by pawnshop owners to sell the authentic(真正)goods at two thirds of the retail(零售)price.
Besides the 18~24 year-olds like Erina, another generation who goes crazy for brands is the reckless 30~35 year old “banana generation”, said Yoko Kawashima, director of marketing research at Itochu Fashion System.This group is yellow race but lives a modern Western life and doesn't care what will happen in the future.
There are also the 25 and 30 year-olds who often buy pricey items under the influence of their mother, typically aged 50 to 55.
“Since marriages in Japan started happening later and later, many young women live with their parents.These women have a good salary and a lot of spare money with no rent and no food bills,” she said.
So there is a kind of general attraction to luxurious handbags.These women want to be different from other girls, according to Toshi Marks.She is a professor of multi-cultural studies at Shumei University, writes about Japanese society and frequently appears on television.
For her, Japan's craze for luxury goods arises from the education system which does not teach people to think for themselves.“Japanese pupils are forced to memorize everything the teachers say,” Marks said.
Deep down their hearts, people are also still aware of the defeat they suffered in the World War II, she said.“Japanese feel in many ways that they are inferior to Western countries and so are Japanese goods to foreign goods.”
In addition, Japanese miss the prosperous 1980s, she said.They want to cling to some sign of prosperity by showing they can buy.Modesty is no longer a virtue.Showing off has taken its place.Japan’s economic crisis(危机) over the past 12 years has created a difference between social classes and a variety in taste.
“A division has appeared between those who can afford handbags priced 300 000 yen (20 750 yuan ) a piece and those who can't.This gap will widen,” she predicted.
61.What's the main idea of this story?
A.Japan's economic crisis has led to big changes in people's way of thinking.
B.Japan's economic crisis has led to changes in people's attitude towards foreign brands.
C.Many Japanese, especially women, go crazy for foreign brands.
D.Many Japanese, especially women, go crazy for foreign brands and the reasons behind this.
62.The underlined word “reckless” in Paragraph 5 means________.
A.careless B.impulsive(冲动) C.calculating D.fun-loving
63.By mentioning the connection between Japan’s crazy for foreign brands and the education system, Toshi Marks implies that ________.
A.people are easily influenced by fashion
B.people don’t think independently
C.people are unselfish
D.people are taught to care more about others' opinions
64.This sentence used to be a part of the story.“Erina is the perfect target customer for big fashion brands: she was single, with a high salary, and a habit of using half of it to buy such things.” Which two paragraphs was it between?
A.Paragraph 1 and 2. B.Paragraph 2 and 3.
C.Paragraph 3 and 4. D.Paragraph 4 and 5.
C
I still remember—my hands and my finger-tips still remember!—what used to lie in store for us on our return to school from the holidays.The trees in the schoolyard would be in full leaf again, and the old leaves would be lying around like a muddy sea of leaves.
“Get that all swept up !” the headmaster would tell us.“I want the whole place cleaned up at once!” There was enough work there, to last for over a week.Especially since the only tools with which we were provided were our hands, our fingers, our nails.“Now see that it's done properly, and be quick about it,” the headmaster would say to the older boys, “or you'll have to answer for it.”
So at an order from the older boys we would all line up like peasants about to cut and gather in crops.If the work was not going as quickly as the headmaster expected, the big boys, instead of giving us a helping hand, used to find it simpler to beat us with branches pulled from the trees.In order to avoid these blows, we used to bribe(贿赂)them with the juicy cakes we used to bring for our midday meal.And if we happened to have any money on us, the coins changed hands at once.If we did not do this, the blows were re-doubled.They hit us so hard and with such enjoyment that even a deaf and dumb person would have realized that we were being beaten not so much to make us work harder but rather to get us into a state of obeying in which we would be only too glad to give up our food and money.
Sometimes one of us would have the courage to report it to the headmaster.He would of course be very angry, but the punishment he gave the older boys was always very small—nothing compared to what they had done to us.And the fact is that however much we complained our situation did not improve in the slightest.Perhaps we should have let our parents know what was going, but somehow we never dreamed of doing so; I don’t know whether it was loyalty(忠诚)or pride that kept us silent, but I can see now that we were foolish to keep quiet about it, for such beating was completely foreign to our nature.
65.The writer means ________ by saying “My hands and my finger-tops still remember!”
A.his hands and finger-tips suffered a lot from the hard work
B.the school work was too hard for the children
C.the work used to be finished by his own hands only
D.his hands proved to be skillful at school work
66.From the way the headmaster spoke, we can learn that________.
A.he was ordering the older boys to do the work at once
B.he actually expected everyone to join in the work
C.he did not care who did the work as long as it was done quickly and properly
D.he wanted the older boys to be in charge rather than work themselves
67.The reason why the older boys beat the younger ones so hard is that ________.
A.they were too lazy to work themselves and enjoyed being cruel
B.they knew this would make them offer bribes of food and money
C.the headmaster would be angry with them if the work was not done
D.the younger ones would work much faster and harder
68.When the younger boys complained to the headmaster about their sufferings, ________.
A.he decided to give the older boys a lesson
B.he gave the older boys a suitable punishment
C.it only made matter worse
D.it made little difference
69.It can be learned from the passage by inference that ________.
A.the headmaster was very unreasonable since he put the older boys in charge of the work
B.the younger boys were willing to offer their food and money to the old ones
C.the older boys didn't get any punishment because they had had the whole work finished quickly
D.the writer seems to feel regretful for not having told their parents about their sufferings at school
D
| McGill Comedy Club Important meeting today.Discussion on putting on Blazing Saddles.Union room 302, 3-4 p.m.New members(both actors and non-actors, living and dead)are welcome. | History Students' Association Prof.Michael Cross of Dalhousie University will be speaking on “Unskilled Labors on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada, 1820~1850: The Beginnings of Class Struggle” at 10 a.m.in Leacock 230. | Design Mirror Sale All types and sizes of design mirrors priced to please.Sale today in Union room 108. |
| McGill Teaching Assistants' Association general meeting, for all the Tas, will be held at 4 p.m.in Leacock 116. | Women's Union Important.General meeting at 6 p.m. Union room 423.Speaker on “Importance of Deciding Basic Goals of the Women's Union”, Everyone, old, new and those interested, please attend. | |
| Film Society Last meeting of the term for all members.All managers are required to be present at 6 p.m.sharp, Union room 434. |
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70.Where can you probably find this text？
A.In a school magazine.
B.In a national paper.
C.In a guide book.
D.In a university daily newspaper.
71.If you are interested in arts，where would you go for a visit？
A.Leacock 116.
B.Union room 423.
C.Union room 108.
D.Newman Center，3484 Peel.
72.Which of the following is the name of a play？
A.Blazing Saddles.
B.Guess Who's Coming to Breakfast.
C.Importance of Deciding Basic Goals of the Women's Union.
D.Unskilled Labors on Rivers and Canals in Upper Canada，1820~1850.
E
“Taxi drivers”, said BOBICO (Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Bid Committee ) staff, “are learning English to support the 2008 bid for the Olympic Games.
Albert Selmer, a German businessman who speaks good English, was pleasantly surprised during his latest trip to Beijing.When he got into a taxi on Chang'an Avenue, the driver greeted him and asked where he would like to go —in English! “This couldn't be imagined eight years ago when I first visited Beijing.” Said Selmer.Selmer wouldn't have been so surprised had he known so many people are learning English in this Olympic bid city.
Eight years ago Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games.One of the reasons was that foreigners found it hard to communicate with Beijing residents(市民), most of whom speak only Chinese.This time, the city is working to improve communication.
“One great change has happened during Beijing’s preparations,” BOBICO officials are speaking directly in English instead of using interpreters as they did eight years ago.
In addition to BOBICO officials, Beijing residents are looking forward to the 2008 Games by actively learning the foreign language.Free class offered in a number of Beijing communities are enjoying high attendance.Residents are taught useful expressions, greetings, how to give directions and how to introduce themselves.
Shop assistants, bus and taxi drivers and even policemen are learning English.The young taxi driver who surprised the German visitor is probably one of those learners.
The first-stage aim of the “Beijing Citizens English Speaking Plan” started by the city government in August, is to popularize English among government staff, taxi drivers, hotel staff and shop assistants.In five years the percentage of Beijing residents who can speak English will be raised to around 30 percent from the present 15 percent.
73.Albert Selmer was surprised when he got into the taxi, because ________.
A.he found the driver served him better
B.the car didn't look the same as it did eight years ago
C.the driver was very polite to him
D.the driver could speak English
74.From this passage we know that ________.
A.the main reason why Beijing failed in its bid for the 2000 Games was that very few people could speak English
B.Albert Selmer often came to China in recent years
C.Beijingers are taking an active part in learning English
D.spoken-English is of great importance in our daily life
75.More and more Beijingers are learning English in order to ________.
A.make themselves understood easily while talking to foreigners
B.make English the official language in China
C.support the bid for the 2008 Olympics’
D.match the modern development
高考英语仿真试题(七)
第Ⅱ卷(共35分)
注意事项：
1.第Ⅱ卷第11至12页，用钢笔或圆珠笔直接答在试卷上。
2.答卷前将密封线内的项目填写清楚。
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第四部分：写作(共两节，满分35分)
第一节： 短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
此题要求改正所给短文中的错误。对标有题号的每一行作出判断：如无错误，在该行右边横线上划一个勾(√)；如有错误(每行只有一个错误)，则按下列情况改正：
该行多一个词：把多余的词用斜线(/)划掉，在该行右边横线上写出该词，并也用斜线划掉。
该行缺一个词：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，在该行右边横线上写出该加的词。
该行错一个词：在错的词下划一横线，在该行右边横线上写出改正后的词。
注意：原行没有错的不要改。
My cousin Xiao Hong and I went on a trip to my uncle 76.________
last Sunday.We were riding along a hillside then suddenly 77.________
some big stones were rolled down and knocked us off our bikes. 78.________
Xiao Hong's legs got seriously hurt and so were mine.We 79.________
couldn't move a bit.Fortunately, I saw some farmers ahead. 80.________
Waving our hand, we cried for help like crazy.On hearing 81.________
us, they ran to the spot as fast as they can.Thanks to 82.________
their help, we were all sent to a nearby hospital and received 83.________
medical treatment in time.Although we do not know about their 84.________
names, we feel they like our dear big brothers and sisters. 85.________
第二节:书面表达(满分25分)
Joan女士是美籍教师，应邀在某中学教英语两年，任教期间，工作勤恳，课教得生动有趣，学生都爱听她的课，她现在工作期满，即将回国。班上学生决定举行欢送会，请你代表班级在会上用英语致欢送词。(字数:100左右)
03-04年高考英语仿真试题(七)答案
1~5 BAAAB 6~10 CABAB
11~15 ABCBC 16~20 ABBCA
21~25 BCBDA 26~30 ADDAC
31~35 ADCDC 36~40 BCDAC
41~45 CDDBC 46~50 DBCAD
51~55 CBCDA 56~60 ACDDC
61~65 DBADA 66~70 CBDDD
71~75 CADCC
76.uncle→uncle’s 77.then→when
78.去掉were 79.were→did
80.√ 81.hand→hands
82.can→could 83.all→both
84.去掉about 85.like前加are
One possible version:
Dear Miss Joan,
We can still remember how excited we were when you first appeared in our classroom two years ago and how we were admired because of being taught by a “real” English-speaking teacher.We were really lucky to be taught by you, for you are one of the most hard-working teachers we've ever had.You have various ways to make your lesson lively and interesting.We all enjoyed your teaching very much.
How time flies! Now you've completed your two-year teaching here and will be returning to your own country soon.On behalf of my classmates, I'd like to express our thanks to you.Thank you for your wonderful work you have done and wish you a happy journey home.
We’re looking forward to your next visit to China.
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W:Here we are.Oh, no! The shop's closed for lunch from twelve to one.Excuse me, what's the time please?
M:It's a quarter past twelve.
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W:What do you think of our new English professor?
M:She looks serious, but her lecture are quite interesting.
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W:What’s the matter? You look tired.
M:I tried to sleep last night but I lay there awake, thinking about the game.
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M:What can I do for you, madam?
W:Please show me the book on the shelf.Is that book on biology?
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M:I'd like to see Professor Brown as soon as possible.
W:I'm sorry.He became ill on Monday.He'll probably be back on Friday.But I suggest you call on Wednesday or Thursday to be sure.
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M:Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the Granada Cinema?
W:You go along this street.You take the first turning on your left.You walk about a hundred yards, and the Granada Cinema is on your left.
M:Wait a minute.I go along the street.I take the first turning on my left, walk about a hundred yards, and the Granada Cinema is on my left.
W:That's right.
M:Thank you very much.
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W:Yes, please?
M:I want a stamp, please.
W:Is it for a letter or a postcard?
M:It's for a postcard.
W:Are you sending the card to someone here in England or in another country?
M:I'm sending it to a friend in England.
W:Then you need a three-penny stamp.Here you are.One three-penny stamp.
M:Thank you.
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M:Today is twelfth of August.In another four days it will be my sister Mary's birthday.We will have a party.Would you please come and join us, Jean?
W:What time will the party begin?
M:At twenty to two.
W:But my sister will come to see me from Shanghai at 1:20 that afternoon.I've to meet her at the station.So I'm afraid I'll be late for the party.
M:That's all right.Do come please.
W:Sure.
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M:Mary, what do you usually have for breakfast in America?
W:I usually have bread, fried eggs, a bowl of porridge for it.What about you, Paul?
M:I like to have ham and eggs, bread and butter, vegetable salad and orange, a usual English breakfast.
W:More and more young couples in China have come to like the western breakfast.They think it's very convenient and good for health.
M:Having western food for breakfast is good for one's health.In England since most people begin working early in the afternoon, they often have fast food for lunch such as sandwiches, apple pies, and beef noodles.
W:We often have lunch in a dining hall.
M:Do you have the habit of drinking afternoon tea with cakes?
W:No, we usually wait for dinner.It's the biggest meal of the day.All the members of the family come home and sit together, enjoying dishes with cooked rice.
(Text 10)
I was writing my second novel at the time.We didn't have much money and life was quite difficult.One day I got a letter from a film producer, a Mr.Leibe.He was interested in my first novel and was thinking about buying the film rights! So my wife and I asked him to dinner.We decided to buy beef although it was terribly expensive and we couldn't afford it.We wanted to give him a really good evening, especially as he was driving all the way from London.My wife spent all day cooking, and I bought some good wine.Well, on that day, we were laying the table when the doorbell rang.We rushed to the door, and welcomed him with open arms.He was a charming man, and he knew a lot of funny stories.We were eating the pudding when the doorbell rang again.I went to answer it.There stood a short, fat man.“I'm Rolf Leibe,” he said, “I'm sorry I was supposed to have dinner with you today at 8 o'clock.” I nearly died.I went back into the dinning room and asked the man who he was.He was a life insurance salesman.