湖北省部分重点中学 2020 届高三第一次联考
高三英语试卷
命题学校:省实验中学
考试时间：20L9 年 11 月 8 日下午 14:30—16:30 试卷满分：150 分
第 I 卷
第一部分听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，现将答案标在试卷上，录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时问将试卷上的答案
转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共 5 小题；毎小翅 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，从埋中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项，并标在试卷的相应位置„听完毎段对话后，你都冇 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅
读下一小每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a lift. B. In a parking lot. C.On the first floor.
2. How much money will the woman lend the man?
A.$2,000. B.$1,200. C.$800.
3. When did the man leave for home?
A. At 10： 00 p.m. B. At 10： 30 p.m. C.At 11: 00 p.m.
4. What was the weather like last Saturday?
A.It was sunny. B. It was raining all day.
C.It turned fine in the afternoon.
5.What does the woman say about the new clothes shop?
A. It's crowded on Saturday.
B. The clothes are expensive,
C. There are many changing rooms.
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、7 题。6. What game did the man plan to see tonight?
A.Basketball. B. Football. C. Volleyball.
7. Which volleyball team does the woman like best?
A.Brazil. B. Finland. C, Belgium.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
8.Where are the cupboards containing dishes?
A. Above the stove. B. Below the microwave.
C.Above the electric cooker.
9.What’s the relationship between the speakers?
A. Roommates. B. Husband and wife.C. Brother and sister.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
10. What type of food does the restaurant serve?
A. Indian food. B. Italian food. C. Japanese food.
11. Who might Sara be?
A. The man's wife. B. The speakers'A friend.
C. A restaurant worker.
12. When will the man make a reservation?
A. Monday. B. Tuesday. C. Saturday.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
13. How long will the course run this year?
A. For six weeks. B. For seven weeks.
C. For eight weeks.
14. What was one of the problems the course faced last year?
A. Few people wanted to attend.
B. There were not enough workers.
C. There was nothing to do on rainy days.
15. For what age group is the course designed?
A. Children under eight.
B. Teenagers over thirteen.
C. Children aged eight to thirteen.16. What will the children do this year?
A.Take part in a talent show.
B.Learn to take care of others.
C.Do sports such as rock climbing.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
17. What is the function of hip-hop music?
A. Freeing people from poverty.
B. Stopping people from overweight,
C. Helping people with emotional problems,
18. Where was the report published?
A.On the Internet. B. In a medical magazine.
C. On a special newspaper.
19.What do hip-hop artists often describe in their music?
A.Mental illness. B. Messages of hope.
C. Darkness of the world.
20. What did BIG*s teachers say about him?
A. He could be successful.
B. He would achieve nothing.
C. He promised to be a superstar.
第二部分阅读理解（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（共 15 小题：每小題 2 分，满分 30 分}
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中选出甩佳选项，并在答题卡上
将该项涂黑。
A
The mysterious beauty of Antelope Canyon is waiting for the adventurous traveler
who seeks to discover one of the most spectacular - yet little known attractions of
the Lake Powell area. A tour to this inspiring and natural sculpture set in stone
is a must for amateur and professional photographers alike. Come to see the surprising
masterpiece of color.
About The Tour； The tour involves us transporting you to the Upper Antelope Canyon in oar 4-wheel drive tour trucks that are both rugged, safe and yet comfortable. Upon
arrival at the Upper Antelope Canyon you will come off the truck and step into the
desert and enter an amazing fantasy world of sandstone which has been carved by many
years of wind and water. Our tour guides will explain some geology, culture, history
and some skills with camera settings.
-Tour 1：Walking through the sandstone walls of the Upper Antelope Canyon, you
will discover the magical world and immerse(沉浸)yourself in our fully-guided
Sightseer's Tour. Take pictures, learn about the canyon and the local area, and you’re
in for an awesome experience at the Antelope Canyon，
-Tour 2： For the serious photographers, with proper exposures and the right
camera equipment you can bring out the best in your own creativity on our
fully-guided Photographic Tour into Upper Antelope Canyon, We visit the
same location as our Tour 1，but the only difference is that this tour is designed
for the serious photographers to take more pictures of the Antelope Canyon.
-Tour 3： Apart from the conventional routes, we offer additional tours to White
Pocket, Buckskin Gulch, Thousand Pockets and other locations. These tours are more
demanding physically, but much to see and much to hike on our guided tours into the
Vermilion area,
MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE
Guided tours into Upper Antelope Canyon are restricted to passenger limits.
Reservations are required no matter what time of the year you wish to visit. We are
Open- Year-Round-the only way to see the canyon is with an authorized tour company.
2020 reservations will be available from October 18;h, 2019.
21.What can we expect in the tour to Antelope Canyon?
A. A tour in the desert on a truck.
B. A lecture about taking photos.
C. An adventure into the sandstone.
D. An exhibition of some masterpieces.
22. Tour 2 is designed for those who .
A. are exposed to serious photosB. are curious about the life in local area
C. want to take as many pictures as possible
D.look forward to challenging hiking experience
23. Which one of the following is NOT suitable for a tour to White Pocket?
A. An athlete who is crazy about nature.
B. A teenager who booked online yesterday.
C. A man who knows nothing about camera.
D. A girl who wants to explore the canyon her own.
B
It seemed like a typical November day two years ago, as I walked out of Walgreens.
It was just a month after my grandmother had passed away and I spent my days running
useless errands(杂事;差事）hoping to distract me from the pain.
As I attempted to walk out of the store, I felt frustrated by everything around
me. I was angry because I coaldn't even remember what 1 went there to buy so I ended
up spending over $ 20 on nonsense just to waste time and money, both of which I didn’t
have.
Feeling depressed and hopeless, I began walking to my car. Every step seemed
exhausted, and every step was another to survive. Suddenly, a woman driving right
by my side rolled down her window. “Excuse me," she said loudly. Thinking she was
going to ask for my parking spot, I simply pointed to my car. “No, excuse me,” she
said again.
As I got closer, I was astonished—was this my grandmother’s nurse, Adu, who
lived with her during her final months? I soon realized that she wasn't, although
the resemblance was hard io believe Then, I realized that this Adu look-alike was
searching for something in her bag. Surprisingly, I was overcome by a sense a relief
that led me to be patient the entire time the lady was searching. Others would be
nervous by a stranger reaching in their bag, but I wasn't. Under a mess of makeup,
money, pens, and other belongings, she finally reached to the very bottom of her bag
and handed me a three page booklet. “It looks like you need this," she said calmly
with a warm smile on her face. I looked down at the mysterious and obviously used brochure and on the front cover
in big bold letters read “What Hope for Dead Loved Ones?”
I felt a sense of relaxation as 1 opened the first page. It explained how people
pass away, but their spirits remain with us. It was a random day in November when
my life turned back around and I began to feel hope again. It was real. It was a miracle.
24. Why did the author feel angry in the second paragraph?
A.Because he was too exhausted.
B.Because he always had a poor memory.
C.Because he didn’t have enough money or time.
D.Because he was so painful that he bought something useless.
25. The underlined word “resemblance” in fourth paragraph probably means .
A.Difference B. Surprise C. Similarity D. Appearance
26. What did the author do while the lady was searching for something?
A. He waited patiently.
B. He was observing others.
C.He was too surprised to move.
D.He felt relived about his grandmother's death.
27. What can we infer from the lady?
A. She misses her grandmother.
B. She knows the author before.
C. She has lost someone in her life as well.
D. She works in the same hospital with Adu.
C
Having an older brother or sister comes with plenty of benefits. Big brothers and
sisters tend to look out for their younger siblings(兄弟姐妹)，and despite the
occasional rocky moments here and there, many siblings have life*long close
relationships. However, a new study finds an interesting downside ： children with
older brothers take longer when it comes to developing language skills.
The study, conducted by a group of researchers in Paris, France, builds upon the
earlier research that had already established that having older siblings is associated with poor linguistic development. Now, researchers say they have come to a more
specific conclusion： only children with an older brother exhibit these linguistic(语
言的)difficulties.
One would assume that children with older brothers would grow up around more
conversation on a daily basis, thus speeding up their language development. Yet
researchers say such children actually take longer than their older brothers to begin
developing these skills.
Researchers studied more than 1,000 children from birth to the age of
five-and-a-half years old. Each child’s language skills were tested at ages 2, 3，and
5. 5, using tests specially designed to measure numerous aspects of language
development such as vocabulary, syntax(句法)，and verbal(语言的）reasoning.
What the research team discovered was significant： children with an older brother
had，on average, a two-month delay in their language development compared to studied
children with an older sister,
As far as explaining this phenomenon, researchers have proposed two hypotheses(假
设）.The firsi is that older sisters tend to talk more often than older brothers, which
would make up for parents potentially being less present than they were for their
first child. The second hypothesis is that older sisters usually compete with their
siblings less than older brothers for their parents’ love.
As of now, the study’s authors say they can’t say for certain why children with
older brothers have a harder time developing language skills. In the future they would
like to investigate if culture or location impacts the results of these studies.
28. People may enjoy having brothers and sisters because .
A.Siblings may affect the speed of language learning
B. They share the happy moments on rocky mountains
C. Older brothers and sisters will take care of younger ones
D. All siblings will stay close to each other no matter what happens
29. What does the previous research suggest about older siblings?
A.Many children prefer having brothers and sisters.
B. It will affect the younger one’s language development.C. Older brothers may have something to do with the linguistic difficulties.
D. Children with older brothers would grow up around more conversation on a daily
basis.
30.Why do children with older brothers experience delay in language development?
A. Older brothers are eager for more attention.
B. Parents tend to foucs more on the first child.
C. Children with older brothers arc usually less competitive.
D.Older sisters gets less love from their parents compared to older brothers.
31.Which one is the best title for the passage?
A. Older siblings: blessing or disaster?
B. The delay of your children*s language development.
C. Why do children suffer from poor language skills?
D. Older brothers may affect younger ones in language learning.
D
Thirty-two people watched Kitty Genovese being killed right beneath their windows，
She was their neighbor. Yet none of the 32 helped her. Not one even called the police.
Was this on gunman’s cruelty? Was it lack of feeling about one’s fellow man?
Not so, say scientists John Barley and Bib Fatane. These men went beyond the
headlines to seek the reasons why people didn't act. They found that a person has
to go through two steps before he can help. First he has to notice that is an emergency.
Suppose you see a middle-aged man fall to the side*walk. Is he having a heart
attack? Is he in a coma from diabetes(糖尿病）？ Or is he about to sleep off a drunk?
Second, and more important, the person faced with an emergency must feel personally
responsible. He must feel that he must help, or the person won’t get the help he
needs.
The researchers found that a lot depends on how many people arc around. They had
college students in to be tested. Some came alone. Some came with one or two others.
And some came in large groups. The receptionist started them off on the tests. Then
she went into the next room. There was a curtain between the testing room and the
room into which she went. Soon the students heard a scream, the noise of file cabinets falling and a cry for help. All of this had been pre-recorded on a tape-recorder.
Eight out of ten of the students taking the tesi alone acted to help. Of the students
in pairs，only two out of ten helped. Of the students in groups, none helped.
In other words, in a group, Americans often fail to act. They feel that others
will act. They, themselves, needn’t. They do not feel any direct responsibility.
Are people bothered by situations where people are in trouble? Yes. Scientists
found that the people were emotional, they sweated, and they had trembling hands.
They felt the other person’s trouble. But they did not act. Their actions were shaped
by the actions of those they were with.
32.The purpose of this passage is .
A.to persuade people to act in emergencies.
B. to expose how people feel in emergencies
C.to tell what people should do in emergencies
D. to explain why people fail to act in emergencies
33. The experiment shows that people will act in emergencies when .
A. they are alone
B. they are in pairs
C. they are in groups
D. they are with their friends
34. The main reason why people fail to act when they stay together is that .
A. they are afraid of emergencies
B. others will act if they themselves hesitate
C. they are unwilling to get themselves involved
D. they have no direct responsibility for those who need help
35. What is the author's attitude towards people who do not act in emergencies?
A. Critical. B. Neutral. C.Supportive. D. Sympathetic.
第二节（共 5 小题，每小题 2 分，满分 10 分 1
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。
Bound by manners and common courtesy (礼仪），you can find it difficult to walk away from a conversation without seeming rude. With the help of etiquette (礼
节)experts, we have some solutions for your social scaries. Next time you feel trapped,
remember these tips.
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No, this move doesn't have to involve throwing one of your friends under the bus.
You can introduce your conversational partner to an individual with a common interest
or quality and hope that they like each other. According to etiquette expert Jodi
Smith, “the simplest way to leave someone who is occupying your time at a party
is to pull someone else into the conversation. 37 ”.Tell the person you've enjoyed
speaking with them.
If your acquaintance can' tell that you're eager to leave，try summarizing your
conversation in hopes that your exchange will come to a natural end. According to
Jennifer Grant, a certified Etiquetie Coach, you can politely say：“Beverly, I have
so enjoyed speaking with you and if you will excuse me,I have just seen a
colleague/friend/another person that I need to speak with." 38 It's simple
enough to have good manners, which is why you should stop making these etiquctie
mistakes by age 30 .
39
If you’re speaking with someone at a party or networking event, you can suggest
activities to your conversational partner. 40 Or ask,44Have you seen the
ballroom downstairs yet? 1
was down there earlier and it was so festal(喜庆的).You should go to take a look!"
This method of ending a conversation will work best al events with many interactive
elements, such as wedding parties or conventions.
A. Try to find another topic.
B. Give the other person a task to do.
C. This is a saver for all your problems.
D.Bring someone else into the conversation,
E. After a brief introduction of both speakers, you are free to excuse yourself.
F. A farewell such as this one will make the other person feel appreciated and respected.
G. For example, say, “Hey, you should go try the pudding in the kitchen--they're
delicious!"
第三部分英语知识运用（共两节，满分 45)
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，从短文后各题所绐的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D)中，选出可以填入空白处
的最佳选项，并在答題卡上将该项涂黑。
I just marked my first Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in China. 41 a week after
arriving for my graduate studies, I was kind of homesick—memories of past 42
back in Kenya with family
and friends swapping scenes in my mind. On the morning of Friday，September 13rd,the
43 on the campus was very cheerful. Chinese students explained to us the importance
of the day as gifts of mooncakes were 44 . Then came the night. The full moon
hung 45 of eyes looked at it with 46 .Unlike previous nights, a cool breaze
swept through the campus.With African music playing on my headphones,I danced my way,
47 in the wind，and forgetting myself for a moment.
As I 48 back into my room, I was fascinated by the festival’s idea. My 49 mind
pushed me online where I came across the poem Prelude (前奏)to Water Melody，by the
well-known Chinese writer Su Dongpo. This poem concisely seized what I was 50 .
The message and the tone both resonated (共鸣）with my feelings. Writing to his
family,Su wondered what time it was back at home- 51 the time differences between
China and Kenya, I was constantly trying to 52 what time it was back at home.
Finally, Su asked his family to join him in 53 the timeless perfection of a full
moon in a 54 night. What a way to finish! I, too, was hoping that all was well with
my family. Despite the distance and 55 that comes with not seeing or hearing from
a loved one，we were all flourishing (繁盛的）under the watch of the 56 moon.
And while we may go away from home, as happens from time to time; the family remains
the most important 57 to our productive existence. As the Chinese used the holiday
to 58 with the loved ones, the Kenyan community also got together, shared a meal and
walked on the streets under the neon (霓虹灯)lights. As I write this, a day after the Festival, I cannot help but look forward to
the next. Thank my Chinese friends, whose 59 made me and a crowd of other foreign
students experience an 60
Mid-Autumn Festival.
41. A.Properly B.Typically C.Exactly D.Similarly
42. A.collections B.experiences C.hobbies D.expectations
43. A.atmosphere B.scenery C.architecture D.tradition
44, A.missed B.surrounded C.recovered D.exchanged
45. A.unstably B.proudly C.brightly D.permanently
46. A.terror B.admiration C.doubt D.mercy
47. A.lying B.diving C.struggling D.floating
48. A.hurried B.called C.settled D.rode
49. A.surprised B.curious C.nervous D.upset
50 A.going through B.standing for C.taking up D.putting off
51.A.Assuming B.Discussing C.Considering D.Expressing
52. A. figure out B. appeal to C.bring about D.care for
53. A.communicating B.acquiring C.representing D. celebrating
54. A.dark B.cloudless C.deep D.warm
55. A.beauty B.temperature C.anxiety D.freedom
56, A.pale B.new C.cold D.full
57. A.unit B. group C.field D.message
58. A.associate B.work C.reunite D.do
59. A.honesty B. generosity C.bravery D.strength
60. A.honorable B.imaginable C.reasonable D.unforgettable
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分英语知识运用
第二节(共 10 小题；每小題 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)或括号内单同的正确形式。
My first taste of life in China was learning the language. The Chinese language
is seen as one of the 61 (difficult) languages to learn. This fixed belief scared me off ai first. However, my passion to learn the language grew as lime went on and
it 62 (become) an adventurous journey lately. I am particularly fascinated because
the language is written with characters. Each word seems to be a drawing, and this
raised my 63 (curious) to learn it. Somelimes come across words that are
spelled the same way 64 have different tones and mean different things. For example,
hao with the third tone mean^ being good while hao with the fourth tone means hobbies.
65 (move) around the streets, one can 66 (easy) notice that food reflects the
diverse cultural traditions of the Chinese people, China is blessed with so many
nutritious foods that it is possible to live without eating the same dish twice for
a whole month. There are different cuisines, 67 have distinctive features that
separate them 68 one another. The use of garlic, shallots (葱），chili (辣椒）and
spices (香料）cannot be missed in a routine Chinese meal. My best 69 (memory) of Chinese
food were when I first learned to use the chopsticks. I recall how I could not hold
the chopsticks properly. It was 70 struggle to hold the pair of sticks and eat food
without dropping it several times back onto the plate. But the story has changed now.
I have learned to balance large meatballs between two sticks without any difficulty.
第四部分写作(共两节，满分 35)
第一节短文改错（10 分)
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共
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、刪除或修改。
增加:在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧),并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除:把多余的同用斜线（\ )划掉。
修改:在错的词下划一横线，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 Mr. Lee,
I'm very exciting to write to you to express my thanks.
I am Li Hua, one of the poor children who was crying for knowledge, but couldn’t
afford the school fees because my father was ill or my family was deeply in debt.
Thank you for give me generous support so that I could have the chance go back to school. Has it not been for the support, I wouldn’t have realized my dream. Your
help has made much difference to me. I was going to spread the love to help people
in the need.
In brief,my appreciation for your kindness can never be expressed in word. Please
accept my sincerely gratitude.
Yours.
Li Hua
第二节书面表达（满分 25 分）
假如你是李华，你的英国笔友 Peter 来信询问中国 70 周年国庆的庆祝活动，请你给他写
一封回信，内容包括：
1.学校组织合唱比赛；
2.电视观看阅兵（the military parade)。
注意：
1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.开头和结尾已经给出。
Dear Peter,
Glad to hear from you.
Best wishes!
Yours
Li Hua湖北省部分重点中学 2020 届高三第一次联考
高三英语参考答案
听力：
1-5. ACACA 6-10. BACAB 11-15. BABBC 16-20. ACBBB
阅读：
21-23 CCD 24-27 DCAC 28-31 CBAD 32-35 DADB
36-40 DEFBG
完形：
41-45 CBADA 46-50 BDCBA 51-55 CADBC 56-60 DACBD
填词：
61. most difficult 62. has become 63. curiosity 64. but 65.
Moving
66. easily 67. which 68. from 69. memories 70. a
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书面表达：
Possible version:
Dear Peter,
Glad to hear from you. Since you asked me about the National Day celebrations
this year, I am honored to tell you some details.
It was in order to show our love for the motherland that my school held a singing
competition the day before the National Day. Every class was required to choose a song
about loving our motherland to compete against each other and we practiced a lot before
the final competition. Without doubt all the students tried their best to sing well. Owing
to our efforts, my class won the first prize in the end, which we thought was the most
significant gift for our country.
On October 1st, there was a grand Chinese military parade on the Tiananmen
Square to celebrate the 70th birthday of our country. Most people in China watched the
live broadcast of it on TV or on the Internet, which was supposed to be one of the most
popular events during the 7-day holiday.
In a word, never have I experienced a more unforgettable holiday before. How I
wish you had come to China and watched the parade with me at that time!
Best wishes!
You
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Li
Hua
听力原稿
Text 1
M: Are you going to the first floor too, Madam?
W: I am going to the parking lot. Could you please help me push the P2 button?
Text 2
M: This laptop costs two thousand dollars, but I only have twelve hundred.
W: Don't worry, I can lend you the rest.
Text 3
W: How was the party last night?
M: It was too crowded and the food was gone before I got there.
W: What time did you get home?
M: It was pretty boring so I left at ten and got home before eleven.
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M: How was the weather for your hiking trip last Saturday?
W: It rained a little in the morning, but got sunny in the afternoon.
M: Did you have a lot of fun?W: Sure.
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W: The new clothes shop has a variety of styles, but everyone does their shopping on
Saturday so there aren't enough changing rooms.
M: And I heard the prices are really high.
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W: I’ve got two tickets for a volleyball match this evening. Why don't you come with
me?
M: Uh. No, thanks. I'm interested in basketball and football. And you know, there is an
important football game on TV tonight.
W: Oh, you don’t know what you're missing?
M: Don't I? Why?
W: It's very fast, with lots of action, and very exciting.
M: Really? Who's playing?
W: Two of the best women's teams in the world, one from Finland and the other from
Belgium. By the way, Brazilian team is my favorite.
M: Mmm, it sounds exciting.
W: Yes, it is!
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W: So, this is the kitchen...I keep the dishes in the cupboards above the electric cooker.
In the bottom ones, I keep all the cleaning supplies. We have a microwave above the
stove.
M: All right. I don't cook much, anyway. Is there a specific time you use the kitchen?
W: I don't really have any specific rules. Feel free to use it whenever you need it.
M: OK, got it. And what about bills and house supplies?
W: We split the gas, water, and electricity bills. As far as supplies, we usually take turns
from month to month. This month, it's my turn to buy. Next month, it's yours.
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M: Have you tried that new restaurant downtown? It looks fancy.
W: No, I haven’t been there yet. What type of food do they serve?
M: I think it's Italian.
W: I don' t like Italian food very much. I prefer Japanese or Indian food. But I guess I could
give it a try.
M: I can make a reservation for some night this week.
W: Okay. Monday and Wednesday are better because I'm off work early on those days.
M: I'll see if they can take us either of those days. What about Friday or Saturday?
W: Saturday could work, but I thought we had Sara's party to go to this weekend. We
haven't seen her in a long time - not since her wedding! Isn’t her party on Saturday?
M: Yeah, you're right. Then Monday is probably the best because I have an early work
meeting and will be home by the afternoon.
W: Yeah. Monday is the best for me too, actually, I like to go to the gym on Tuesdays
after work, anyway.
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M: We have Molly Taylor in the studio today. Molly is arranging a holiday course to teach children a variety of activities. Molly, this is the second year for the course, isn't
it?
W: Yes. It was for six weeks last year. This year it will be for seven, since some schools
finish term a week early. And in fact, the two private schools in the town have an
eight-week summer holiday.
M: What was last year’s course like?
W: There were a few problems. We didn't have enough staff to look after all the
children who wanted to attend. And then there was such a lot of rain that we couldn't go
outside.
M: So what activities can the children look forward to this year?
W: The course is currently available for children aged eight to thirteen. There will be art
and music classes, as there were last year. We considered putting in some adventure
sports, such as rock climbing, but decided not to in the end because they would have
made the course more expensive. Instead, we’re introducing some fun projects, such as
putting on a talent show.
M: Wonderful! I hope it's a success!
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Doctors at the famous Cambridge University think that hip-hop music can help
depressed and mentally ill people. They say with "hip-hop treatment”, many of the
words to the hip-hop songs can reach out to people with emotional problems. A team of
doctors wrote a report about this in a special medical magazine. The doctors said a lot of
hip-hop music speaks of getting over hardships and big difficulties in life. The report on
hip-hop and mental health says hip-hop artists use their talents to describe their world
and be free. There’s often a message of hope in the lyrics. The doctors chose five
hip-hop songs for the treatment. One of them is “the Message” by Grandmaster Flash.
Another is called “Juicy” by the Notorious BIG. This tells people they can be successful
even if others say they can't. BIG explains how teachers said he would be nothing, but
then he became a superstar.
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