西安市第一中学高三年级第五次月考
(时间:100分钟 总分:150分)
第I卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题)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 does the woman think of tomatoes?
A.They are not tasty. B.They are really good. C.She doesn’t like them.
2.Where is the man now?
A.In New York. B.In Boston. C.In Washington.
3.What are the two speakers talking about?
A. A book. B.A film. C.A record.
4.What can we learn about the woman?
A.She wants to make fun of the man.
B.She doesn’t know how to scan pictures.
C.She is curious about how to use the computer.
5.What happened to the man?
A.He fell on the ground. B.His car’s windscreen was broken. C.He was hit by a stone.
第二节(共15小题) 每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6.What was the matter with the woman?
A.She was angry with the man. B.She quarreled with Jack. C.She hated doing homework.
7.What do we know about Jack?
A.He cleaned up the bedroom. B.He understood the woman. C.He made the room in a mess.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How does the woman keep fit?
A.Taking exercise. B.Eating vegetables. C.Eating less.
9.What did the man often do when he was at school?
A.Did nothing but study. B.Swam from time to time. C.Swam twice a week.
10.What can you infer the man will do this evening?
A.Go to swim by himself. B.Go upstairs with the woman. C.Swim with the woman.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where are the two speakers?
A. On a bus. B.In the shopping district. C.At a street corner.
12.What’s the largest building on the left?
A.Thebank. B.The City Hall. C.The department store.
13.What does the man need? A.Clothing.B.Shoes.C.Cigarettes.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What do we know about the e flat?
A.It is near the bus stop. B.The kitchen is a bit old. C.It has full furniture.
15.What shouldn’t the man pay for except the rent?
A.Cable TV. B.Gas fees. C.Water fees.
16.How much is the rent at last?
A.160 pounds a week. B.180 pounds a week. C.200 pounds a week.
17.What will the man have to do after fixing the rent?
A.Cleaning the flat. B.Having dinner. C.Signing a contract.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.When did the student borrow the book?
A.Seven days ago. B.A fortnight ago. C.A month ago.
19.Why did the student come again?
A.Because he didn’t finish reading it.
B.Because a beautiful girl wanted to read it.
C.Because he wrote a girl’s telephone number in it.
20.What would the librarian feel when she knew the student’s real purpose?
A.She would feel angry. B.She would feel delighted. C.She would feel disappointed.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2分, 满分30分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
(A)
“Have a nice day” may be a pleasant gesture or a meaningless expression. When my friend Maxie says “Have a nice day” with a smile, I know she sincerely cares about what happens to me. I feel loved and secure since another person cares about me and wishes me well.
“Have a nice day. Next!” The version of the expression is spoken by a salesgirl at supermarket who is rushing me and my groceries out at the door. The words came out in the same tone ( 腔调 ) with a fixed procedure. They are spoken at me, not to me. Obviously, the concern for my day and everyone else’s is the management’s attempt to increase business.
The expression is one of those behaviors that help people get along with each other. Sometimes it indicates the end of a meeting. As soon as you hear it, you know the meeting at an end. Sometimes the expression saves us when we don’t know what to say. “Oh, you just had a tooth out? I’m terribly sorry, but have a nice day”
The expression can be pleasant. If a stranger says “Have a nice day” to you, you may find it heart-warming because someone you don’t know has tried to be nice to you.
Although the use of the expression is insincere, meaningless social custom at times, there is nothing wrong with the sentence except that it is a little uninteresting. The salesgirl, the waitress, the teacher,
and the countless others who speak it without thinking may not really care about my day. But in a strange and comfortable way, it’s nice to know they care enough to pretend they care when they really don’t care all that much. While the expression may not often be sincere, it is always spoken. The point is that people say it all the time when they like.
21. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. The salesgirl is rude. B. The salesgirl is bored.
C. The salesgirl cares about me. D. The salesgirl says the words as a routine.
22. By saying “Have a nice day", a stranger may _____.
A. try to be polite to you B. express respect to you
C. give his blessing to you D. share his pleasure with you
23. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Have a Nice Day—a Social Custom
B. Have a Nice Day—a Pleasant Gesture
C. Have a Nice Day—a Heart-warming Greeting
D. Have a Nice Day—a Polite Ending of a Conversation
(B)
“I never expected that I would be so busy. Why can’t there be 25 hours in a day?” complained Liu Ran in Hong Kong as mid-term exams were going on.
The 18-year-old was Shandong Province’s top scorer in this year’s college entrance examination. After graduating from Tai’an No.1 High School, she chose the Chinese University of Hong Kong(香港中文大学), although both Peking University and Tsinghua University promised her a place.
“I want to experience a more international school and social life in Hong Kong. I’m majoring in journalism, so Hong Kong will surely help widen my horizons,” Liu said.
It is two months since Liu first set foot on Hong Kong. She missed home a lot at the beginning, because of the food and language problems.
“The canteen offers mostly Western or Guangdong food, but it’s convenient to cook for ourselves in our dorm if we like. People speak Cantonese and almost all classes are in English,” Liu explained.
Her English and Cantonese are now both improving, but she still needs more time to adapt to the new environment.
“I’m happy that I made the right decision to study here. With a mix of the Eastern and Western cultures, there is so much to discover and learn,” she said.
Liu has 18 credit hours(学分) of classes every week and 23 non-credit hours every other week. She has signed up for four associations including the Chinese Language Debating Team and the drama club. Essays, book reports and presentations also take plenty of time to prepare. And , of course, there are various parties to attend.
“I wasn’t a party animal before, but that may be interesting part of college. I sense myself changing,” Liu said.
24. Liu Ran chose the Chinese University of Hong Kong, because___________.
A. she couldn’t be admitted to Peking University
B. Hong Kong is a good place
C. she wants to be far from her homeland
D. the Chinese University of Hong Kong can widen her horizons
25. According to the last paragraph, we can infer__________.
A. now Liu Ran is an animal
B. the busy and full life makes Liu Ran feel good
C. Liu Ran hates the busy life in the Chinese University of Hong Kong
D. Liu Ran likes the food there
26. Liu Ran had to overcome the difficulties in many aspects EXCEPT_________.
A. food B. language C. no friends D. missing home
(C)
Imagination and fantasy can play an important role in achieving the things we fear. Children know this very well. Fred Epstein ,in his book If I Make It to Five, tells a story he heard from one of friends about Tom, a four-year-old boy with a cancer in his back bone. He came through several operations and a lot of pain by mastering his imagination.
Tom loved to pretend, and he particularly loved to play superheroes ,Dr Epstein explained that it was actually a brilliant way for his young mind to handle the terrifying and painful life he led.
The day before his third trip to the operating room, Tom was terribly afraid.”Maybe I could go as Superman ,”he whispered to his mom. Hearing this, the mother hesitated for a while. She had avoided buying the expensive costume(戏装),but finally she agreed.
The next day Tom appeared as the powerful Superman, showing off through the hospital halls and coolly waving his hand to the people greeting him along the way. And Tom, with the strength of his fantasy, successfully made it through the operation.
The power of imagination need not be reserved for children only. we all have the power to use our fantasies to attempt things we never thought possible, to go through those things that seem impossible, to achieve what we never believed we could, Just as Dr. Epstein puts it ,”If you can dream it, you can do it”
It doesn’t mean that you should dress as a superhero for you next job interview. But, next time you are tested in a way that seems impossible, imagine what it would take to overcome it .Become the person you need to become to win over your challenge and do it in your mind first. So, let your imagination run wild, and dare to dream.
27.What do we know about Tom?
A.He was seriously ill B.He was a dishonest boy.
C.He was crazy about magic D.He was Dr.Epstein’s patient
28.What can be inferred about Tom’s mother?
A.She was a rich lady B.She refused Tom’s request
C.She wanted Tom to be a superhero D.She wanted to get Tom through the pain
29.In the last paragraph,you are advised .
A.to go through some difficult tests B.to wake up from your wild dreams
C.to become a powerful person in your mind D.to wear expensive clothes for job interviews
30.What is the purpose of the passage?
A.To tell us an interesting story. B.To help us make right decisions.
C.To advise us to care about children. D.To encourage us to use our imagination.
(D)
Imagine waking up and finding the value of your assets(资产) has been halved. No, you’re not an investor in one of those hedge funds that failed completely. With the dollar slumping (falling) to a 26-year low against the pound, already-expensive London has become quite unaffordable. A coffee at Starbucks, just as unavoidable in England as it is in the United States, runs about $8.
The once all-powerful dollar isn’t doing a Titanic against just the pound. It is sitting at a record low against the euro and at a 30-year low against the Canadian dollar. Even the Argentine peso and
Brazilian real are thriving against the dollar.
The weak dollar is a source of humiliation(shame), for a nation’s self-esteem rests in part on the strength of its currency. It’s also a potential economic problem, since a declining dollar makes imported food more expensive and exerts upward pressure on interest rates. And yet there are substantial sectors of the vast U.S. economy-from giant companies like Coca-Cola to mom-and-pop restaurant operators in Miami-for which the weak dollar is most excellent news.
Many Europeans may view the U.S. as an arrogant superpower that has become hostile (unfriendly) to foreigners. But nothing makes people think more warmly of the U.S. than a weak dollar. Through April, the total number of visitors from abroad was up 6.8 percent from last year. Should the trend continue, the number of tourists this year will finally top the 2000 peak? Many Europeans now apparently view the U.S. the way many Americans view Mexico-as a cheap place to vacation, shop and party, all while ignoring the fact that the poorer locals can’t afford to join the merrymaking.
The money tourists spend helps decrease our chronic trade deficit(长期贸易逆差). So do exports, which thanks in part to the weak dollar, soared 11 percent between May 2006 and May 2007. For first five months of 2007, the trade deficit actually fell 7 percent from 2006.
If you own shares in large American corporations, you’re a winner in the weak-dollar gamble. Last week Coca-Cola’s stick bubbled to a five-year high after it reported a fantastic quarter. Foreign sales accounted for 65 percent of Coke’s beverage business. Other American companies profiting from this trend include McDonald’s and IBM.
American tourists, however, shouldn’t expect any relief soon. The dollar lost strength the way many marriages break up- slowly, and then all at once. And currencies don’t turn on a dime(coin). So if you want to avoid the pain inflicted by the increasingly pathetic dollar, cancel that summer vacation to England and look to New England. There, the dollar is still treated with a little respect.
31. Why do Americans feel humiliated?
A Their economy is plunging B They can’t afford trips to Europe
C Their currency has slumped D They have lost half of their assets.
32. How does the current dollar affect the life of ordinary Americans?
A They have to cancel their vacations in New England.
B They find it unaffordable to dine in mom-and-pop restaurants.
C They have to spend more money when buying imported goods.
D They might lose their jobs due to potential economic problems.
33. How do many Europeans feel about the U.S with the devalued dollar?
A They feel contemptuous of it B They are sympathetic with it.
C They regard it as a superpower on the decline. D They think of it as a good tourist destination.
34. what is the author’s advice to Americans?
A. They treat the dollar with a little respect B. They try to win in the weak-dollar gamble
C. They vacation at home rather than abroad D. They treasure their marriages all the more.
35. What does the author imply by saying “currencies don’t turn on a dime” (Line 2,Para 7)?
A. The dollar’s value will not increase in the short term.
B. The value of a dollar will not be reduced to a dime
C. The dollar’s value will drop, but within a small margin.
D. Few Americans will change dollars into other currencies.
第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2分, 满分10 分)
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分,满分10分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,选项中有两项为多余选项。
36 Besides, in top-grade restaurants, you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork, if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough. The real difference is that in the West, you have your own plate of food, while in China the dishes are placed on the table and everyone shares. If you are being treated to a formal dinner and particularly if the host thinks you’re in the country for the first time, he will do the best to give you a taste of many different types of dishes.
The meal usually begins with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses of hot meat and vegetable dishes. 37 If you wish to have your rice to go with other dishes, you should say so in good time, for most of the Chinese choose to have the staple food at last or have none of them at all.
38 In formal dinners, there are always“public”chopsticks and spoons for this purpose, but some hosts may use their own chopsticks. 39 It is always polite to eat the food. If you do not eat it, just leave the food in the plate.
People in China tend to over-order food, for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed. 40 Or you will always overeat!
A. This is a sign of genuine friendship and politeness.
B. Chinese food contains much less calorie.
C. Soup then will be served to be followed by staple food ranging from rice, noodles to dumplings.
D. When you have had enough, just say so.
E. Of course, the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork, but that’s only superficial.
F. Some Chinese people are so hospitable that they use their own chopsticks to put food into the plates of their guests.
G. Perhaps one of the things that surprises a Western visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their guests.
第三部分 英语知识运用 (共两节, 满分45分)
第一节 完形填空 (共20小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分30分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出可以填人空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family’s cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake. On the day __41__ the bass (鲈鱼) season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, __42__ sunfish with worms. Then he tied on a small lure (鱼饵) and practiced casting. When his pole __43__, he knew something huge was __44__. His father watched __45__ as the boy skillfully worked the fish alongside the dock. Finally, he very carefully lifted the __46__ fish from the water. It was the largest one he had ever seen, __47__ it was a bass. It was 10 P.M.-- two hours before the season opened. The father looked at the fish, then at the boy.
“You’ll have to __48__, son,” he said.
“Dad!” cried the boy.
“There will be other fish,” said his father.
“Not as big as this one,” cried the boy.
__49__ no one had seen them, nor could anyone ever know what time he caught the fish, the boy could __50__ by his father’s firm voice that the decision was __51__. He slowly worked the hook out of the lip of the huge bass and lowered it into __52__. The creature moved its powerful body and
__53__. The boy thought that he would never again see such a great fish.
That was 34 years ago. Today, the boy is a successful architect in New York City. And he was __54__. He has never again caught such a magnificent fish as the one he __55__ that night long ago. But he does see __56__ fish again and again every time he comes up against a question of principles. As his father taught him, principles are simple matters of right and wrong. It is only the practice of principles__57__ difficult. Do we __58__ when no one is looking?
We would if we __59__ to put the fish back when we were young for we would have learned the truth. The decision to do right lives __60__ and fragrant in our memory. It is a story we will proudly tell our friends and grandchildren.
41.A.until B.when C.after D.before
42.A.providing B.catching C.feeding D.supplying
43.A.bent over B.came up C.turned over D.broke down
44.A.on the other end B.on the other hand C.on one hand D.at the either side
45.A.with anxiety B.in surprise C.with admiration D.for fear
46.A.delighted B.frustrated C.frightened D.exhausted
47.A.and B.but C.however D.yet
48.A.bring it home B.put it aside C.put it back D.pick it up
49.A.Even though B.Now that C.Ever since D.In case
50.A.tell B.say C.speak D.talk
51.A.passed B.changed C.fixed D.refused
52.A.the wide container B.the broad sea C.the black water D.the small river
53.A.fled B.disappeared C.floated D.swam
54.A.wrong B.right C.satisfactory D.pleased
55.A.landed B.saw C.cast D.threw
56.A.a different B.many big C.even bigger D.the same
57.A.which is B.it is C.that is D.this is
58.A.do wrong B.do right C.do harm D.do good
59.A.were taught B.told C.were let D.ordered
60.A.strong B.fresh C.clear D.steady
第II卷
第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Every year on the last weekend in August, around 1.5million people go to west London to take part in and enjoy one of the ____61_____(large) street parties in Europe, Notting Hill Carnival. ___62_____a colorful procession(队列) of dancers, a wide range of music and ___63____ atmosphere of fun and celebration, the carnival is not to be missed. The roots of the carnival date back to 1833_____64____Slavery was abolished(废除). In that year the ___65___ (form) slaves in Trinidad,a British colony in the Caribbean, took to the streets in celebration for their own carnival party with music, dance, and costumes. Over the years, the carnival developed into an important tradition throughout the Caribbean. In 1950s, the first carnival took place in the St Pancras area of London. For the next few years, the carnival ____66___(celebrate) in different parts of London until it __67___(final) came to Notting Hill in 1964. In 2003 the Notting Hill Carnival received royal_____68___(approve), when it joined the parade _____69____(mark) the Queen’s 50th year on the throne(王位). The Carnival shows the __70___(culture)diversity of modern London.
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)
请你修改下面短文,共有10处语言错误,每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏子符号(∧)并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的词用(\)划掉。
修改:在错的词下画一横线,并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意:1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词;
2.只允许修改10处,多者(从第11处起)不计分。
Dear Sally,
Now I’d like to tell you something about my part-time job this summer vacation, of which I worked like a guide in a travel agency. The work was interesting but tired. I think it was helpful to work this holiday. It was the first time that I have earned money on my own.I’ve come to understand how hard my parents work to support for the family. I used to keep on ask them for
money, but now I’ll never waste money and learn to share worry with my parent. I've learnt how to get along well with others. What's worse, I've gained some working and social experience and I have learnt something can' t be learnt from textbooks. All these will be good for my future. In a word, I
had the wonderful and valuable summer vacation.
Yours,
Li Bing
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
某英文报就近年来我国学生出国留学低龄化的利弊在报上展开讨论,希望广大读者畅所欲言,就此事发表自己的看法。假设你是中学生李华,请用英语给编辑写一封信,谈谈你的看法。既可以赞同,也可以反对,但必须说明理由。
(注意:信的开头已给出,字数不计算在内。)
1.字数100左右,开头已经给出。
2.可适当添加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear editor,
I’m writing to tell you about my opinion on Chinese students going abroad for further studies at an early age.
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Yours,
Li Hua
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One possible version:
Dear editor,
I'm writing to tell you my opinion on Chinese students going abroad for further studies at an early age.
I agree that Chinese students going to study abroad is a good thing, which helps us to know more about foreign countries, but I don't think it necessary for us to do that so early.
The education in China and that in foreign countries both have advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing for us Chinese students to do at present is to know our country, people and culture well. Without that, we'll have no root and cannot have a good understanding of other countries, people and cultures.
Besides, going to study in foreign countries at too early an age not only costs a lot of money, it could also bring serious problems. Taking care of themselves is one of them.
In my opinion, as primary or middle school students, we should devote our time to studying harder in our own country and improving ourselves, when the chance to study abroad arrives, we'll grasp it and make the best use of it.
第一节 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 does the woman think of tomatoes?
A.They are not tasty.
B.They are really good.
C.She doesn’t like them.
2.Where is the man now?
A.In New York. B.In Boston. C.In Washington.
3.What are the two speakers talking about?
A. A book. B.A film. C.A record.
4.What can we learn about the woman?
A.She wants to make fun of the man.
B.She doesn’t know how to scan pictures.
C.She is curious about how to use the computer.
5.What happened to the man?
A.He fell on the ground.
B.His car’s windscreen was broken.
C.He was hit by a stone.
第二节(共15小题) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。
6.What was the matter with the woman?
A.She was angry with the man.
B.She quarreled with Jack.
C.She hated doing homework.
7.What do we know about Jack?
A.He cleaned up the bedroom.
B.He understood the woman.
C.He made the room in a mess.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
8.How does the woman keep fit?
A.Taking exercise. B.Eating vegetables. C.Eating less.
9.What did the man often do when he was at school?
A.Did nothing but study.
B.Swam from time to time.
C.Swam twice a week.
10.What can you infer the man will do this evening?
A.Go to swim by himself.
B.Go upstairs with the woman.
C.Swim with the woman.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11.Where are the two speakers?
A. On a bus. B.In the shopping district. C.At a street corner.
12.What’s the largest building on the left?
A.The bank. B.The City Hall. C.The department store.
13.What does the man need? A.Clothing.B.Shoes.C.Cigarettes.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14.What do we know about the e flat?
A.It is near the bus stop.
B.The kitchen is a bit old.
C.It has full furniture.
15.What shouldn’t the man pay for except the rent?
A.Cable TV. B.Gas fees. C.Water fees.
16.How much is the rent at last?
A.160 pounds a week.
B.180 pounds a week.
C.200 pounds a week.
17.What will the man have to do after fixing the rent?
A.Cleaning the flat. B.Having dinner. C.Signing a contract.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18.When did the student borrow the book?
A.Seven days ago. B.A fortnight ago. C.A month ago.
19.Why did the student come again?
A.Because he didn’t finish reading it.
B.Because a beautiful girl wanted to read it.
C.Because he wrote a girl’s telephone number in it.
20.What would the librarian feel when she knew the student’s real purpose?
A.She would feel angry.
B.She would feel delighted.
C.She would feel disappointed.
(Text 1) M:I’ve never tried tomatoes but I’m sure I wouldn’t like them if I did. W:You don’t know what you are missing.
(Text 2) W:Are you glad that you came to Washington? M:Yes,indeed.I’d considered going to New York or Boston,but I’ve never regretted my decision.
(Text 3) M:Have you ever read Harry Potter? W:I’m afraid I haven’t. M:What a pity! You really should.It’s fantastic.I have a copy here.If you like,I’ll lend it to you.
(Text 4) W:Would you please help me scan this picture into the computer? M:Yes.But why don’t you do yourself? W:I don’t know how.To tell you the truth,I just want to learn from you.
(Text 5) W:How on earth did that happen?Did you hit something? M:No.I was driving along when a stone suddenly hit the windscreen. W:How awful! What a good job it didn’t hit you.
(Text 6) M:What’s the matter with you? You look angry. W:I had words with Jack just now. M:Come to the point.Why did you argue? W:When I asked him to clean up the bedroom,he didn’t listen and left his dirty clothes everywhere. M:So you lost your temper? W:Yes.How could I bear it? M:I hope you’ll patch up soon.You should respect each other. W:If he doesn’t apologize to me,I won’t forgive him.
(Text 7) M:Jenny,you look so strong,quite different from what you used to be.How I envy you! W:I think you’ ve heard the saying:“A sound mind dwells in a sound body.” I have always tried my best to keep fit for both my study and work. M:Right you are! Can you give me some tips as to how to
keep fit? W:To my mind,the best way to keep fit is to go in for sports. M:What kind of sports do you participate in? W:I go swimming once a week.I do this even in cold winter. M:I used to swim in high school,but I don’ t have time anymore. W:That’ s too bad.Exercise is really important for your health. M:I know.I’ m getting a little fat.I am short of breath when going upstairs. W:That’ s a bad sign.I think you need more exercise.Well,I’ m going swimming tonight.Do you want to go with me? M:OK.I really need to get in shape again.
(Text 8) M:There’s a lot of traffic on the street.Is this the shopping district? W:Yes,it is.There are a lot of stores,office buildings,and theatres near here. M:What is the largest building on the left? W:That’s a department store.It sells clothing,furniture,food—almost everything. M:Do you buy everything in the same store?That’s very handy,isn’t it?It saves a lot of time.I need some clothes. W:There’s a men’s clothing store next to the bank building on the right.There are also some good stores on Lincoln Street. M:That’s a beautiful theatre on the corner.What do all the signs in front of it mean? W:There’s a new play there tonight.The building next to the theatre is a hotel. hat the post office across the street? W:No,it’s just three blocks straight ahead.
(Text 9) M:Hello,there.I’m Jack.
W:Hello there.Well.This is it.As you can see,it’s fully furnished.You’ve got your TV...cable TV and broadband Internet is included in the rent.The kitchenette is over there...all fully fitted...nice new fridge and cooker,kettle,toaster,microwave...all your mod-cons.The bathroom is through there...box shower unit...sink...all new from B&Q.There’s a nice view of the park from the window too.
M:Hmm...it’s smaller than I thought.How much is the rent again?
W:£200 a week,plus of course,you’re responsible for all fees including gas,water and electricity. M:It said £160 in the ad.
W:Yeah,but that was for the small room upstairs and that’s already gone.
M:Well,£200 is a bit too much for me.
W:Well this is London.And it is your own place...good location,near the Tube.
M:Look...I can stretch to £180 a week...I can’t afford £200 plus all the other bills.
W:All right.One month’s rent in advance,plus a month’s deposit. That’ll be £1440 cash.This is the contract...read through it,initial each page and then sign at the bottom...
M:OK.
(Text 10) A young man hurried into his town library.He went up to one of the old librarians and said to her eagerly.“Do you remember that you persuaded me to borrow a book about Greek history a week ago?”“Yes,that’s right.”answered the librarian.“Do you remember the name of the book?”the young man asked.The librarian felt very proud,because she was always trying to get young people to take out books on Greek history,and she rarely found one who was willing to accept her suggestions.“Yes,”she answered.“Do you want to take it out again?Do you think it was very interesting?”“No,of course not!”said the young man.“But when I was taking it home,I met a girl on the bus,and I wrote her telephone number in the book.I want to telephone her;so please,may I look at the book again?”
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