浙江教育绿色评价联盟适应性试卷
英语试题
本试卷分第 I 卷(选择题)和第 II 卷(非选择题)。第 I 卷 1 至 6 页，第 II 卷 6 至 8 页。考试
结束，将本试卷和答题卷一并交回。
第 I 卷
注意事项：
1.答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卷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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分 30 分)
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 did the woman borrow without asking?
A. A radio. B. A bike. C. Some records.
2. What does the man suggest the woman do?
A. Avoid chocolate. B. Try the carrot soup. C. Have the chicken sandwich.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Manager and employee. B. Salesman and customer. C. Doctor and patient.
4. What grade will the girl probably get next time?
A.B. B.C. C.D.
5. Where are the speakers?
A. At a park. B. At a library. C. At a cinema.
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 does the woman probably want to do?A. Return a sweater. B. Exchange sizes. C. Get some money back.
7. How does the man deal with the situation?
A. Helpfully. B. Rudely. C. Impatiently.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
8. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. The concert this weekend.
B. The choir at the university.
C. The singing competition in California.
9. When will the man attend the event?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. What does the man think of the coming concert?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Neutral.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. How many dogs will the speakers have?
A. One. B. Two C. Three.
12. What will the woman name the puppy?
A. Happy. B. Spot. C. Lucky.
13. Why does the woman want a puppy?
A. To walk him every day.
B. To make the old dogs live longer.
C. To train the old dogs with him.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
14. Where are the black rings?
A. In the comer. B. At the window. C. Under the table.
15. What does the man think of the classic styles?
A. They're too expensive. B. They're very high-quality. C. They're not very attractive.
16. How did the man want to pay at first?
A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By check.
17. Who might the woman be?
A. The man's girlfriend. B. A fellow shopper. C. A shop assistant.听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
18. Why is a celebration held in the town?
A. It's becoming a big city. B. It's the best place to live. C. It's having an anniversary.
19. What is great about the town?
A. It almost has no crime. B. It has expensive stores. C. It has a swimming pool.
20. What was built in the town last year?
A. A restaurant. B. A theater. C. A farm.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分 35 分)
第一节(共 10 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上
将该项涂黑。
A
As we start a brand new semester, we're ready to push hard again. As an old saying goes, A
handy tool makes a handy man. So, before immersing ourselves in piles of books and assignments,
we should get some new equipment. A perfect place for me to do this was at my school's flea market
during the summer holiday.
It was a sunny afternoon, and sunshine filled the campus. My fellow students and I rushed into
the playground as soon as the bell rang, yelling and laughing. All the sellers were sitting at tables
filled with second-hand books, stationery, and even handcrafted goods.
The flea market is an annual activity at my high school, but this was the first time I'd visited it.
On the day, I bought two books for the coming semester from some graduates, who were full of
passion for passing on their knowledge.
I tried to bargain with them and ended up with a 20 percent discount－I even asked for some
advice on study methods. Although some of the books had turned yellow, I still felt happy about the
experience.
Pacing back and forth past the stalls, I suddenly understood the value of flea markets and the
reason why they've remained popular. For one thing, it's a platform for selling and buying. People
can sell things they don't need anymore or buy things for a low price. For another, it also offers a
channel of communication and is a great way to meet new people.
It may be going a bit too far to say that this flea market introduced me to a brand new way of life. However, it can't be overlooked that this little market indeed brought great things into my life－
old books and new friends.
21. Which sentence has the similar meaning to the old saying in Paragraph I?
A. No sweet without sweat.
B. Birds of a feather flock together.
C. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
D. A workman must first sharpen his tools if he is to do his work well
22. Which one can be the value of flea markets?
A. It can deepen the connection between people.
B. People can earn money for selling old things.
C. All the goods sell far below their real value.
D. The goods on display arc totally useless.
23. What can be the best title for the passage?
A. A Real Bargain B. Fantastic Flea Market
C. A Great Channel of Communication D. A Brand New Way of Life
B
One of the first words I learned in Chinese was thank you or "xiexie". I wanted the people in
my new home to think I was polite. However, I soon learned that it wasn't that simple.
Early on, I noticed that people seemed confused by me constantly saying "xiexie", as if it wasn't
necessary or normal. They reacted in the same way to my use of "ping" and the way I would soften
my requests, as in the British way of saying, "Could you pass me the salt?" instead of "Give me the
salt!"
I was very confused until I realized that I was being too formal and putting a social distance
between the person I was talking to and myself. My Chinese friends told me that using "please"
actually had the opposite effect of politeness－it served to insert a kind of invisible(看不见的)space
that hurt the building-up of intimacy (亲密关系).
But this makes things difficult for those with British manners, as saying "please" and "thank
you" is something we learn from a very young age.
Deborah Fallows described the way a Westerner sees China as a strange mixture of politeness
and rudeness in The Atlantic: "A person will pour tea or beer for everyone else before even considering pouring his own. But then another will announce 'Gei wo yan!', literally(直译地)`Give
me salt!', with no sign of a please or thank you involved."
A good example of something that confuses foreigners in China is shouting "fuwuyuan!" at the
waiter or waitress to get their attention, something that would make everyone else in the restaurant
hate you in the UK or US.
I now understand why people don't say "please" or "thank you" in China as often as we do in
the UK. However, I'm afraid I still can't bring myself to shout "fuwuyuan" in a crowded restaurant－
my inner polite British person won't let me!
24. Why did the author learn the word "xiexie" first when he first learned Chinese?
A. He wanted to be considered polite.
B. He thought it was the easiest word to learn.
C. His Chinese friends advised him to do it.
D. He believed that it wouldn't confuse people
25. Different from what the author learnt in the UK, saying "xiexie" and "cling" in China .
A. is not necessary at all in China
B. is not good for developing a close relationship
C. is something people only say to strangers
D. is a way to judge if a person has good manners
26. What could he inferred from the passage?
A. Britons and Americans usually have better manners than Chinese people.
B. Chinese people should say "please" or "thank you" as often as British people do.
C. Foreigners tend to be confused by Chinese people's mixture of politeness and rudeness.
D. It's all right to shout "fuwuyuan" to get a server's attention in a crowded restaurant.
C
For three groups of explorers formed by college students and young white collars, it started out
as a wonderful trip. They were enjoying themselves exploring the Inner Mongolian desert. But when
the sandstorm came, the trip became a disaster. The drama unfolded during the May Day holiday.
One girl did not make it before the students were rescued. The group was eventually found with the
help of a GPS receiver.
GPS, or global positioning system, is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites. These days scientists, sportsmen, farmers, soldiers, pilots, hikers, sailors, and people
from many other walks of life are using GPS in ways that make their work more productive, safer,
and sometimes even easier. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a
day.
GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day and transmit signals and information to the earth.
GPS receivers take this information and calculate the user's exact location. A GPS receiver must be
locked on to the signals of at least three satellites to calculate the latitude and longitude of its
location. With four or more satellites in view, the receiver can determine the user's altitude. Once the
user's position has been determined, the GPS receiver can calculate other information, such as speed,
direction, distance to destination, and a whole lot more.
Basic GPS is the most accurate radio-based navigation system ever developed. And for many
applications it's plenty accurate. But it's human nature to want more! So some crafty engineers came
up with "Differential GPS", a way to correct the various inaccuracies in the GPS system, pushing its
accuracy even farther. Differential GPS or "DGPS" can yield measurements good to a couple of
meters in moving applications and even better in stationary situations. That improved accuracy has a
profound effect on the importance of GPS as a resource. With it, GPS becomes more than just a
system for navigating boats and planes around the world. It becomes a universal measurement
system capable of positioning things on a very precise scale.
These days GPS is finding its way into cars, boats, planes, construction equipment, even laptop
computers. Soon GPS will become almost as basic as the telephone.
27. This passage is mainly about
A. the importance of GPS in exploration
B. the fact that GPS found its place in people's daily life
C. the working principles of GPS and its bright prospect
D. the difference between Basic GPS and Differential GPS
28. What does the underlined word "unfolded" in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. appeared. B. occurred. C. opened. D. performed.
29. According to the passage, which of the followings shows the correct order?
a. A GPS receiver calculates the user's direction and other information.
b. With several satellites in view, the receiver determines the user's position.c. GPS satellites circle the earth and transmit signals and information to the earth.
d. A GPS receiver should be locked on to the signals to calculate the user's latitude and longitude
A. a-d-b-c B. c-d-a-b C. c-d-b-a D. a-b-c-d
30. If this passage is taken from a newspaper, which section is it probably from?
A. Military. B. Economy. C. Invention. D. Technology.
第二节(共 5 个小题；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。
Keys to a Good Family Life
We often see pictures of happy families, but there are complications and dynamics in family
life. All families have problems, but you can make your family life better with hard work and
determination. 31 .
Spend time together as a family. Set aside time to plan and spend special times together. Family
time at the weekend might be watching a movie together, playing bowls, a family barbecue or a
game together. 32 Doing household chores together also helps; they have got to be done so use
teamwork and build relationships at the same time.
Allow each person to be an individual. Although each person are part of a family, they should
be encouraged to spend time doing things they choose to develop in their own unique way. 33
34 .Hearing someone else, and being heard by that person, is the foundation of a good
relationship. Each family member has his or her own opinions or suggestions. They are allowed to
have views that differ from yours. So listen with an open mind and remember that no one is perfect.
Meet each other's needs. Give time to each and every one of your family members. Listen to
their problems. If they need help with something, set aside time to do so. Don't ignore members of
your family by working or being busy on your phone all the time.
Don't scream or shout. Always talk respectfully. 35 , if someone in your family has done
something wrong or betrayed your trust.
A. Try to stay calm and give them time to see your point of view.
B. Every day it should be eating at least one meal together.
C. Respect your family members' feelings and ideas.
D. These steps will help you all get on well.E. Try applying the following five steps.
F. Being hard-working and determined, you will be much happier with your family.
G. That way, each family member can find self-expression in positive and healthy ways.
第 II 卷
第三部分：语言运用(共两节，满分 45 分)
第一节 完形填空(共 20 个小题；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 A、B、C 和 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。
At the age of 13, I began volunteering at the New England Science Center. For the first year,
the idea of working in a museum was 36 kept me excited about putting in hours every week.
However, during my second summer, I discovered what had captured my heart. It was not the
polar bears in the outdoor wildlife center, 37 the train rides around the grounds. It was the
people. The staff of the museum, the other volunteers 38 whom I worked, and the people who
would be visiting the museum were so unique.
As I became a more 39 and trusted volunteer, I gained 40 responsibilities. I helped
in a number of areas, and finally concluded that my favorite 41 was at the visitor information
desk. Here I would 42 everyone warmly who came to the museum, whether a visitor or an
employee. I would talk to visitors, some of whom were members of the museum, 43 who were
vacationing in the area. I would give 44 to the camp groups on the proper museum conduct. I
saw 45 shinning children who were begging to ride the train, or who were excited about seeing
the exhibits. Their smiles 46 themselves on my memory.
The people there were all very special, and, since most were older, 47 time with them
taught me a lot. Since I 48 experience, the people at the museum gave me 49 guidance.
I was so luc 冲 to make friends with them whom I would love and 50 forever.
Today, five years 51 , I still treasure my years of volunteering at the museum. Many of
these people have moved on to different jobs. 52 . I can still walk into the center and know
that I am surrounded by people who 53 me. By volunteering at the New England Science
Center, not only have I 54 a number of new friends, I have also learned that helping others and
gaining people's respect is of great 55 to be successful.
36.A. that B. what C. which D. who37.A.or B. but C. and D. so
38.A. to B. with C. for D. on
39.A. satisfied B. impressed C. gifted D. respected
40.A. much B. most C. more D. many
41.A. situation B. position C. condition D. conclusion
42.A. greet B. help C. care D. meet
43.A. those B. some C. ones D. others
44.A. instructions B. considerations C. commands D. introductions
45. A. helpless B. endless C. countless D. useless
46. A. took B. insisted C. impressed D. held
47. A. costing B. spending C. having D. sharing
48. A. had B. lacked C. needed D. increased
49. A. a variety of B. a great many C. a great deal of D .a number of
50. A. think B. welcome C. recognize D. treasure
51 .A. before B. later C. after D. ago
52. A. Finally B. Therefore C. However D. Meanwhile
53. A. cared about B. looked after C. came across D. brought up
54. A. reached B. achieved C. gained D. earned
55. A. importance B. hope C. necessity D. meaning
第二节(10 个小题；每小题 1.5 分.满分 15 分)
阅读下而材料，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。
Colleges are attaching too much importance to tests. Students who receive higher scores on the
SAT and the ACT are considered to be 56 (intelligence) and as a result they are usually 57
(admit) to better schools.
58 , these tests don't necessarily ensure one's future success in life. 59 (become)
better test-takers than others, some students would like to have more preparations. Several SAT and
ACT pre-classes are offered by various companies and individual tutors, giving rich students 60
better chance to improve their scores. Some students even take medicine before their test. Although
61 is not proved that taking these drugs will increase a student's score, the nature of the drug is to
increase attentiveness, concentration, and mental processing speed.In addition, these tests can't show some of the skills and characters 62 are a key part to
success. According to Bob Schaeffer of the National center for Fair and Open Testing, 63
(creative), perseverance and self-discipline are just a few basic qualities that are useful in the
professional world that aren't measured by these tests. A high test score tells you nothing about how
a student 64 (handle) the future life or how well they will adapt 65 their surroundings.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分 4。分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分 15 分)
假定你是李华，报名参加了“全国中学生英语能力竞赛”(NEPCS)。赛前，为更好地提高
写作能力，请给外教 Michael 写封邮件，请他帮忙修改一篇作文并提出建议。
注意
1.词数 80 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 概要写作(满分 25 分)
阅读下面短文，根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。
Nowadays, more and more college students have no problem walking into a classroom and
opening their laptops. Others may spend an entire study period with a smartphone in hand. Some
people argue that the increasing use of technology can have many helpful effects on society. But a
recent research suggests that using technology during class time may harm college students' ability
to remember and process the subject material.
Arnold Glass, a professor in Rutgers University in New Jersey4, and a student researcher
investigated the issue of divided student attention. The study involved 118 Rutgers students who
were taking the same level college class. The students were permitted to use any electronic device
during half of their daily class periods. During the other half, no one was allowed to use any
technology.
The researchers found that the average daily quiz results showed no evidence of harmful effects from the use of technology. However, the average results of the larger tests and final exam showed
that all the students performed poorly when they were permitted to use technology in the classroom.
Glass argues that it shows the use of electronic devices in the classroom prevents students from
processing information. When the students hear what the professor is saying, they might be buying
things online or reading unrelated emails at the same time. And that, Glass says, makes it harder for
the information to enter their long term memory. Even though the students know what the professor
said at that time, they no longer remember it a week later because they missed the opportunity.
However, Lauren Margulieux, an assistant professor at Georgia State University in Atlanta
argues that there are times when classroom use of technology is unavoidable. So, he says, educators
need to consider that something other than technology is distracting students.
In fact, a special software program has been created. Students can use the program, which
engages students more with the class material on their personal devices during a given class. It can
also be used to observe student activity and prevent them from opening unrelated pages and
programs.
浙江教育绿色评价联盟试卷
英语试题参考答案第一部分：听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
1-5BBAAC 6-10CAABB 11-15CABCC 16-20BCCAB
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节（共 10 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）
21.D 22.A 23.B 24.A 25.B 26.C 27.C 28.B 29.C 30.D
第二节（共 5 个小题；每小题 2 分， 满分 10 分）
31.E 32.B 33.G 34.C 35.A
第三部分:语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 20 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
36.B 37.A 38.B 39.D 40.C 41.B 42.A 43.D 44.A 45.C
46.C 47.B 48.B 49.C 50.D 51.B 52.C 53.A 54.C 55.A
第二节（10 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
56. intelligent 57. admitted 58. However 59. To become 60. a
61. it 62. which / that 63. creativity 64. will handle 65. to
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分）
（一）评分原则
1.本题总分为15分,按5个档次给分。
2.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。
3.词数少于60和多余100的,从总分中减去2分。
4.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丰富性和准确性及上
下文的连贯性。
5.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。
6.如书写较差，以致影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
（二）各档次的给分范围和要求
档次 描述第五档
（13—15）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—覆盖所有内容要点。
—应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
—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。
完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档
（10—12）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
—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。
—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
达到了预期的写作目的。
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第三档
（7—9）
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
—虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
—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。
—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档
（4—6）
未适当完成试题规定的任务。
—漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。
—语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。
—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
—较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺乏连贯性。
信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档
（1—3）
未完成试题规定的任务。
—明显漏掉主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
—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。
信息未能传达给读者。
0
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求
内容无关或所写内容无法看清。
（三）该题具体要求
1.内容要点：报名比赛；需提高写作能力；请外教修改作文并征求建议。
2.应用词汇和语法结构的情况：
时态以一般现在时为主；使用与主题相关的词汇；能够使用恰当的语法结构。
3.上下文的连贯性：
按照内容要点展开写作，使用恰当的连接词或表达法使文章内容连贯。
One possible version:
Dear Michael,
I have signed up for the NEPCS. In preparation for it, I think what I am in desperate need of is
to improve my writing ability. Would you please do me a favor about it?
I’ve finished an essay, but still find it far from satisfactory. I’m not sure of the proper
expressions of some English words, which makes the essay lack naturalness. Besides, there may also
be some mistakes in grammar and sentence pattern. So I wonder if you can help me with these
problems.
I would appreciate it if you could give me some suggestions. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 概要写作（满分 25 分）
（一）评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据所写概要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。
3.词数少于40的和多于80的，从总分中减去2分。
4. 评分时，应主要从以下四个方面考虑：
（1）对原文要点的理解和呈现情况；[
（2）应用语法结构和词汇的准确性；
（3）上下文的连贯性；
（4）对各要点表达的独立性情况。
5.拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个重要方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。
6.如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。
（二）各档次的给分范围和要求
档次 描述第五档
（21—25）
—理解准确，涵盖全部要点。
—能准确使用相应的语法结构和词汇
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑
—完全使用自己的语言
第四档
（16—20）
—理解准确，涵盖绝大部分要点。
—所使用语法结构和词汇可能有些错误，但完全不影响意义表达。
—比较有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使所完成的概要结构紧凑。
—有个别整句抄自原文。
第三档
（11—15）
—理解较为准确，涵盖大部分要点。
—所使用语法结构和词汇方面虽有些错误，但不影响意义表达。
—应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使上下 文内容连贯。
—出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。
第二档
（6—10）
—理解有误差，仅涵盖半数要点。
—有些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，影响了意义的表达。
—较少使用语句间的连接成分，全文内容缺少 连贯性。
—出现两句以上整句抄自原文现象。
第一档
（1—5）
—没有理解原文，造成概要内容与 原文主题不符。
—有较多语法结构和词汇方面的错误，严重影 响了意义的表达。
—缺乏语句间的连接成分，全文内容不连贯。
—多个句子抄自原文。
0 白卷、内容太少无法评判或所写内容与所提供内容无关。
One possible version:
A recent research shows using technology in class may prevent college students remembering
and processing information. （要点一）118 students participated in the research where they used
technology during half of class periods. （要点二） The researchers found in the long run the
students’ performances were poor when using technology because they were distracted.（要点三）
But another researcher thinks something else except technology is to blame for distracting students.
（要点四）Actually, a special software program has been made to keep students focused. （要点五）
（76 wo rds）
听力原文：
Text 1
M: That radio’s pretty loud. Could you turn it down, please?
W: Sorry. Was I disturbing you? M: Yes. And another thing, please don’t borrow my bike without asking.
Text 2
M: We have a daily special: carrot soup, a chicken sandwich, and chocolate cake. You definitely
shouldn’t miss the carrot soup.
W: My doctor advised me to avoid chocolate. I would like the chicken sandwich, though.
Text 3
M: Can you come in early tomorrow? Sherry is sick, and I don’t have anyone else in the sales
department that can cover for her on the schedule.
W: No problem, Mr. Johnson. Let me just cancel my doctor’s appointment.
★ cover for：代替（某人工作）
I don’t have anyone else in the sales department that can cover for her on the schedule.
在销售部门我找不到其他人能在日程上顶替她的工作。
Text 4
M: I see you’ve raised your math grade to a “C”. You still have a lot of work to do.
W: Thanks. My tutor thinks I can get a “B” next time. I promise I won’t get any more “D”s, Dad.
Text 5
W: I think we are sitting too close to the screen. My neck is starting to hurt.
M: I know. If we got here earlier, we probably could have found seats higher up.
Text 6
W: Hi. I bought this sweater earlier this week, and now it is on sale for $20 cheaper.
M: Yes, it is our Christmas sales event. Would you like to return it?
W: I like the sweater. It fits great and there’s nothing wrong with it. I just think it’s unfair that I
spent so much on it.
M: I would feel the same way. I will talk to my manager right away. Perhaps we could give some
money back to you.
W: Thank y ou.
Text 7
W: Are you attending the choir concert this weekend? I’m singing in it! I wish you would come to
hear me.
M: I would love to go. When is the event? And where is it? I have plans on Friday night. But I’m
free on Saturday.
W: We’re singing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the school concert hall. Mr. Jones is
conducting the concert. He’s an excellent music leader. And the choir has been practicing for
half of the year! If we do well in this concert, Mr. Jones will take us to the competition in
California next month.
M: Wow, I’m impressed! You all must be very good. I’m excited to hear you sing.
W: Thanks. I’m hoping to sing in the university choir for a year after I graduate from high school. I
want to be a professional singer. I love it so much. Thanks for agreeing to come to the concert!
Text 8
W: I think we should get a new dog. We should get a puppy. I want a sweet little puppy that I can
name Happy.
M: But we already have two dogs. Do you think we should get one more? Three dogs is a lot of
animals to have. And a puppy is a lot of work. Remember when we got Spot as a puppy? It was
tiring to teach him to go to the bathroom outside and walk him every day. Because Spot and Lucky are older, they’re not as much work.
W: I know all of that. But I read an article in the newspaper today about dogs. It said that if you get a
new puppy and you have older dogs, the older dogs will often live longer than usual. The puppy
makes them lively and excited. They will live longer than expected. And the older dogs will help
train the young dog.
M: Hmm, that’s interesting! I’ve never heard that before. Well, those are very good reasons. I’m
okay with it. Let’s go get a puppy!
Text 9
W: How can I help you, sir?
M: I need to buy a diamond ring for my girlfriend. We’re getting married soon.
W: Congratulations! We have classic styles over there in the corner. There are also modern black
ones under this table here.
M: Well, they’re both interesting. That modern black one is nice, but it’ s a little expensive.
W: The classic ones are much che aper. But I don’t like the look of them as much.
M: I think I agree with you! Do you have any others?
W: Well, we just got some new diamond rings from Australia. They are displayed at the window.
M: Really?
W: Yes! The price is already very low. But we were able to get the highest-quality stones we could
find. And you won’t find these rings anywhere else. They’re truly one-of-a-kind.
M: I’m just not sure about any of them. Which one would you choose?
W: Well, I personally like the ones from Australia.
M: Again, we agree! But is there any way to get even more of a discount?
W: Yes. If you’re willing to pay either cash or check, we don’t need to charge you tax.
M: I was going to use my credit card, but I’m happy to save a few dollars instead.
★ as much：同；一样；不少
But I don’t like the look of them as much. 但我并不喜欢它们的外观。
（与前面现代戒指的外观相比，“我”不喜欢古典戒指的外观。）
★ one-of-a-kind：独特的；独一无二的
They’re truly one-of-a-kind. 它们真的是独一无二的。
Text 10
M: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Thanks for coming to our town’s one hundred year
anniversary celebration. I’m a leader in our government, and I’m starting the celebration today with
a speech. I want to talk about our little town. Even though we aren’t a big city, we have many
wonderful things here. People say we’re the best place to live in the state. Why is it great here? First,
there is almost no crime. It’s a very safe place to live. You can raise your children here without fear.
They c an play at the park or in the streets with no danger at all. Next, it’s not expensive to live here.
You can buy a nice house and shop at local stores for low prices. Finally, we have many fun things
to do here — especially for families. We have a big park and will soon have a swimming pool. We
have a new movie theater that we built only one year ago. And we have many delicious local
restaurants with fresh food from nearby farms. My family and I have lived here for twenty years,
and we don’t plan to leave any time soon. Enjoy the celebration!
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