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衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联考
英语试卷
时量：120 分钟 满分：150 分
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上, 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.
例： How much is the shirt?
A. ￡19.15. B．￡9.18. C．￡9.15.
答案是 C。
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 is the woman going to do?
A. Leave early. B. Make a speech.
C. Join the discussion.
2. Which color shirt will the man buy?
A. Red. B. Green. C. White.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Strangers. B. Neighbors. C. Co-workers.
4. What do you know about the man?
A. He’s going to Mexico. B. He’s worried about the food.
C. He’s been to the hotel before.
5. What will the woman probably do for the man?
A. Clean the house. B. Carry the boxes. C. Cook the dishes.
第二节
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，各个小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 题。
6. What does Harris probably want to do with Olivia?
A. Have lunch. B. Watch a movie.
C. Go to her office.
7. When will Harris and Olivia meet?
A. At 6:50. B. At 7:10. C. At 10:00.
听下面一段对话，回答第 8 至第 10 题。
8. What does the woman like about the armchair?
A. Its size. B. Its color. C. Its design.衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 2 页 共 11 页
9. What do we know about the speakers’ armchair at home?
A. It is badly broken. B. It is heavy looking.
C. It is brown in color.
10. What will the speakers probably do about the armchair?
A. Wait for a sale. B. Buy it right away.
C. Ask for a cheaper price.
听下面一段对话，回答第 11 和第 12 题。
11. Where does the woman live?
A. Edinburgh. B. London. C. York.
12. Where are the speakers?
A. At the man’s home. B. In the man’s office.
C. At the railway station.
听下面一段对话，回答第 13 至第 16 题。
13. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Doing research. B. Looking for a job.
C. Choosing a college major.
14. Where will the man probably find information on incomes?
A. From the woman. B. On the Internet.
C. At the library.
15. Why does the man want to get a well-paid job?
A. He wants to learn dancing. B. He wants to travel around.
C. He wants to help the poor.
16. What is the woman’s attitude toward the man?
A. Supportive. B. Impatient. C. Critical.
听下面一段独白，回答第 17 至第 20 题。
17. What is London’s West End?
A. A street full of buses and cars. B. A well-known shopping area.
C. A famous department store.
18. When will people light the Christmas tree on Trafalgar Square?
A. On 6 December. B. On 10 December. C. On 23 December.
19. How do people in London celebrate the beginning of the New Year?
A. By setting off fireworks. B. By singing Christmas songs.
C. By watching the parade on TV.
20. What is the purpose of this speech?
A. Introduce the best shopping district in London.
B. Encourage people to buy the Christmas trees.
C. Welcome people to visit London in December.
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）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡
上将该项涂黑。
A
WELCOME TO THE VIRTUAL REALITY CINEMA AMSTERDAM
World's First Reality Cinema
Going to the VR CINEMA offers you the opportunity to watch movies like you've never done before.
You can see 360 degree movies using a VR headset. In the VR CINEMA, ringing mobile phones and
noisy visitors belong to the past. Furthermore, traditional red cinema chairs or the big white screen are 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 3 页 共 11 页
nowhere to be found. Instead, a Samsung Galaxy S6 (smart phone) together with the Samsung Gear VR
(virtual reality glasses) transports you to a wholly new world. Headphones shut out background noise, and
above all, offer super sound quality. Turning chairs allow you to freely look around and see what's
happening above, below, behind, in front, on the right and on the left side of you. So no sore neck, we
promise.
In the VR CINEMA, you will experience 30 minutes of the coolest virtual reality films. We proudly
present four film selections in different themes in order to please every virtual reality lover. Are you brave
enough for our scary films? Will you lose yourself in VR documentaries from around the globe? Do you
prefer to go on an adventurous journey like no other? Or do your kids want to swim with dolphins, interact
with magical characters, and experience the moving stories beyond imagination? Supernatural,
Documentary, Journey and Fun are waiting for you!
For kids, young and older ones, there's the cheerful and colorful selection. The only thing you have to do
is sit back, relax and enjoy the VR experience of your choice.
Location: Oosterdokskade 5, 1011 AD Amsterdam The Netherlands
Tel: +31(0) 627006916
E-mail: mail@thevrcinema.com
Ticket Price: ￡12.5
Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 14:00-21:00
Saturday & Sunday: 12:00-22:00
21.What is the VR CINEMA like?
A. It has a big white screen. B. It is full of noisy visitors.
C. It is quipped with red chairs. D. It offers 360 degree movies.
22.What can you do in the VR CINEMA?
A. Join the swimming club. B. Experience the touching unimaginable stories.
C. Act as magical characters. D. Lose yourself in VR documentaries only from America.
23. What’s the main purpose of the text?
A. To introduce new VR films. B. To present VR film schedules.
C. To report development of VR films. D. To attract people to the VR CINEMA.
B
"I didn't hear them call my name," explained Shelley Hennig to Active Teens （AT） as she talked
about that exciting moment on national television when she won the honor of Miss Teen USA 2018. "Are
you ready?” is what she heard. Then she said,” I shook my head no, and then they said ‘yes' and it was
announced again."
It was four days after that life changing moment for the seventeen-year-old high school student from
Destrehan, Louisiana. she was still on cloud nine.
"I was so shocked! I never believed that it could actually really happen." Present in the audience that
day were her mother and father, older brother, her friends, and her dance teacher.
Understanding why members of her family and her friends would be there, AT asked why her dance
teacher had traveled so far to see her competition. "She's always been my role model. I've danced with her
since I was six. She's been through so many difficulties and came through them all. I've learned to get over
bad life's experiences and learned how to move on because of her."
One of those bad life's experiences for Shelley happened three years ago when her brother Brad was
killed in a drunk driving accident. He was 18. She found writing helped her get through the rough days.
She said "I write a lot about my brother .I write a lot, a lot, a lot…"
As Miss Louisiana Teen, she traveled around the state speaking to teens about the dangers of drinking
and driving. In her role as Miss Teen USA, Shelley will continue to speak to youth about safe driving, in
addition to many other things to help the youth．
When AT asked Miss Teen USA if she had any advice for our readers, she said, "Don't let anyone
change you. Hang out with people that make you feel good about yourself. That way, it is easy to be 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 4 页 共 11 页
yourself."
24. What do the words "on cloud nine" in Paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. frightened B. troubled C. very happy D. very angry
25. Shelley takes her dance teachers as a role model mainly because she is ．
A. determined B. friendly C. strict D. experienced
26. How many children did the Hennigs have according to the text？
A.1 B.2 C.3 D.4
27. What suggestion does Shelley give to the teens？
A. Be yourself with the support of friends． B. Meet friends whenever possible．
C . Go easy on yourself and others． D. Have a good role model．
C
Aging happens to all of us, and is generally thought as a natural part of life. It would seem silly to call
such a thing a “disease”.
On the other hand, scientists are increasingly learning that aging and biological age are two different
things, and that the former is a key risk factor for conditions such as heart disease, cancer and many more.
In that light, aging itself might be seen as something treatable, the way you would treat high blood
pressure or a vitamin deficiency.
Biophysicist Alex Zhavoronkov believes that aging should be considered a disease. He said that
describing aging as a disease creates encouragement to develop treatments.
“It unties the hands of the pharmaceutical(制药的) industry so that they can begin treating the disease
and not just the side effects,” he said.
“Right now, people think of aging as natural and something you can't control.” he said. “In academic
circles, people take aging research as just an interest area where they can try to develop interferences. The
medical community also takes aging for granted, and can do nothing about it except keep people within a
certain health range. ”
But if aging were recognized as a disease, he said, “It would attract funding and change the way we do
health care. What matters is understanding that aging is curable.”
“It was always known that the body accumulates damage” he added. “The only way to cure aging is to
find ways to repair that damage. I think of it as preventive medicine for age-related conditions. ”
Leonard Hayflick, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, said the idea that aging can
be cured implies the human lifespan can be increased, which some researchers suggest is possible.
Hayflick is not among them.
“There're many people who recover from cancer, stroke, or heart disease. But they continue to age,
because aging is separate from their disease,” Hayflick said. “Even if those causes of death were removed,
life expectancy would still not go much beyond 92 years.”
28.What do people generally believe about aging?
A. It should cause no alarm whatever the circumstances.
B. It should be regarded as a kind of disease.
C. They just cannot do anything about it.
D. They can delay it with advances in science.
29.How do many scientists view aging now?
A. It might be prevented and treated.
B. It can be as risky as heart disease.
C. It results from a vitamin deficiency.
D. It is an irreversible(不可逆转的) biological process.
30.What do we learn about the medical community?
A. They now have a strong interest in research on aging.
B. They differ from the academic circles in their view on aging.
C. They have ways to prevent people's aging process.
D. They can contribute to people's health only to a limited extent.衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 5 页 共 11 页
31.What does Professor Leonard Hayflick believe?
A. Aging is hardly separate from disease.
B. The human lifespan cannot be lengthened.
C. Few people live up to the age of 92.
D. Heart disease is the major cause of aging.
D
Sea turtles are one of several species that have temperature-dependent sex determination. The number of
female babies increases when nests are made in warmer sands.
A recent study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, California State University
and Worldwide Fund for Nature Australia examined two genetically distinct populations of green sea
turtles living in the Great Barrier Reef. The study found that a group of about 200,000 turtles living in the
northern part of the reef was almost entirely female.
While the southern population was 65 to 69 percent female, females in the northern group accounted for
99.1 percent of young turtles and 86.8 percent of adults.
After combining their results with temperature data, the scientists in charge of the study found that the
northern green turtles have been producing mainly females for more than two decades and that the
complete feminization（雌性化）of this population is possible in the near future.
The temperature at which the turtles will produce male or female babies can be passed on to the turtles'
children. Most sea turtle populations are now producing offspring above the most suitable temperature,
making it clear that climate change causes a serious threat to the survival of these populations.
The chief executive Of World Wildlife Fund Australia, Dermot O'Gorman, said this is another sign of
the impact of climate change, following recent research that shows that coral bleaching (珊瑚白化) events
are occurring far more frequently than in the past.
"We've had two years where we've had mass bleaching events on the Great Barrier Reef, " he told
Guardian Australia. "That's a very visible sign of the impact of climate change. But this is a quiet change.
We can't see the impact it's having on a turtle population until a study like this shows some long-term
trends. "
The lead author of the paper, Dr Michael Jensen, said the findings represent a major environmental
conservation issue.
O'Gorman said more urgent action on climate change is clearly needed, adding that some
conservationists have already taken practical measures, such as using shade cloth on turtle nesting beaches
to lower the sand temperature, and reducing bycatch(误捕) in the fishing industry.
"Shade cloth can be used in certain places, but there's a limit to the scale you can do that, " he said. "Now
every large male who can reproduce is going to be even more important.
32. According to the research on Great Barrier Reef's green sea turtles, __________.
A. about 65 to 69 percent of northern turtles are female
B. 86.8 percent of southern turtles have grown up to adults
C. the feminization of green sea turtles could become worse
D. adult green Sea turtles can change their sex in warmer places
33. Why did O'Gorman mention coral bleaching?
A. To suggest that climate change poses more risks to coral than turtles.
B. To compare the living environments of turtles and coral.
C. To urge people to take practical measures to fight climate change.
D. To stress this discovery about green sea turtles is very valuable.
34. Conservationists are taking action to __________.
A. keep the sea turtles' nests cool
B. stop the illegal fishing of green sea turtles
C. expand the size of the green sea turtles' nesting places
D. build special nests for turtles to produce offspring
35. Which would be the best title for the article? 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 6 页 共 11 页
A. How climate change affects ocean creatures
B. Invisible change caused by global warming exposed
C. Necessity of protecting green sea turtles and their habitat
D. Global green sea turtle populations in greater danger
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。
Radar is an electronic device that detects planes, ships, coastlines, landmarks, and even storm clouds.
The name radar comes from the first letters of the words radio direction and ranging. As the human eye
uses light waves to see, radar “sees” with radio waves. Without radar, planes could not land safely in bad
weather and ships could not move safely in thick fog. 36__.
In the 1800s it was discovered that radio waves could be reflected from objects. But scientists did not
make great advances in radar research until the 1930s, when the world was threatened by war. 37_ It has
been used widely in almost every conflict since then.
Echoes make it possible for radar to work. When a beam of radio waves is sent out, it strikes on an
object and returns an echo. This echo is picked up by radar and recorded on a screen similar to television
screen. On the screen an observer sees a flash, or a blip, that shows the direction and distance of the object.
38_
Airport control towers use radar to guide planes in for safe landings. Almost all large ships depend on
radar to prevent collisions with iceberg or other ships. 39 Weather forecasters "see" the size, direction, and
speed of storms on radar screens. Astronomers can even use radar to measure accurately the distance to the
moon. Thus, the device has generated major advancements.
_40 Huge radar antennas have been installed all over the United States. They guard the U.S. against
possible enemy attacks. We have ballistic missiles (弹道导弹) warning systems that can alert us to attacks
when missiles are more than 1,000 miles away. Other radar systems warn us against enemy aircraft and
even spying space satellites.
A .Police track speeders in radar-equipped cars.
B. These measurements are now highly accurate.
C. The device can be used in a wide range of fields.
D. It is therefore especially valuable to shippers and travelers.
E. During World War Two many countries used radar effectively.
F. Today, radar is used by commercial airliners and weather forecasters.
G. Strengthening national defense is one of radar's most important functions.
第三部分：语言知识运用（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，选出可以填入空白处的
最佳选项。
The snow was falling and the roads had become dangerous. The schools were dismissed early, but much
to my surprise, my__41__ wasn't canceled. So I went, feeling especially heroic. As far as I could see, I was
risking my life to keep my__42__. Snow or no snow, I would be on time for my scheduled donation at the
local__43__ center.
When I got there, I discovered I wasn't__44__. Four more “hero-types” were already lying back in
donor chairs with lines__45__to their veins(静脉), and machines quietly pumping away to__46__ their life-
saving gifts.
Seeing my fellow donors honoring their own commitments, I realized why I was there. I lay back in my
donor chair, ready to make a__47__ to the life of someone I would never__48__.
To be honest, I'd never really thought about why I donate. I just did it.__49__a few months ago, during 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 7 页 共 11 页
one of my__50__ donations I learned that my blood was specifically for a cancer patient and for a
newborn baby — both patients needed what I would give in order to live. I've viewed my visits to the
blood center__51__ ever since.
My wife Karen is a__52__, too. And more importantly, she has been on the bone marrow(骨髓) list for
fifteen years, ever since she__53__ to provide bone marrow to a kindergartner with leukemia ( 白 血 病 ).
That little girl died before Karen's bone marrow could help her, but Karen was called again recently. Her
test results were still on file, and it turned out she was a potential__54__ for someone else. The caller
asked Karen if she would still be willing to become a bone marrow donor. “Yes,” she said and then
immediately began answering questions on the pages of paperwork for further testing. It was a __55__
against time.
I wish I could say that this race was__56__. Unluckily, it wasn't. The caller later thanked Karen for her
participation and asked a few more questions—including whether or not she'd__57__ on the donor list.
“Of course,” Karen answered.
Last week Karen gave blood and next week I'll make my usual donation. I'll clear an afternoon from my
schedule and make an appointment. I don't know whose life my donation may__58__. Most likely it will
be a__59__, but on any day the person needing blood could be you or me or maybe a loved one. It is
worthwhile to__60__our time to donate.
I really do feel proud every time I donate. And I like the feeling.
41. A. training B. class C. appointment D. flight
42. A. secret B. balance C. shape D. word
43. A. blood B. research C. service D. care
44. A. alone B. welcome C. late D. lucky
45. A. exposed B. attached C. applied D. added
46. A. check B. produce C. collect D. clean
47. A. meaning B. decision C. difference D. choice
48. A. recognize B. meet C. miss D. forget
49. A. And B. Because C. So D. But
50. A. regular B. unexpected C. special D. pleasant
51. A. differently B. wisely C. hesitantly D. carefully
52. A. receiver B. doctor C. patient D. donor
53. A. built up B. signed up C. gave up D. took up
54. A. risk B. customer C. match D. partner
55. A. struggle B. race C. test D. write
56. A. fixed B. finished C. shifted D. won
57. A. rank B. sign C. appear D. remain
58. A. move B. affect C. create D. enrich
59. A. stranger B. child C. hero D. friend
60. A. waste B. save C. take D. kill
第Ⅱ卷
第三部分：语言知识运用 （共两节，满分 45 分）
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或括号内单词的正确形式。
Natural herbal medicines have been a part of the medicine world for a long time, and different cultures
have used them in 61._______(variety) ways. Many people use them for therapeutic (治疗的) purposes
62._____ for medicinal purposes. The use of herbs is widely known to be safe because the ingredients are
natural and therefore have very few side effects when they 63.______(take) .
The main purpose of natural Herbal medicines is to help the body return to its normal state so that it can
be restored 64._______(complete). Different herbs when taken will work differently in the body system 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 8 页 共 11 页
and therefore bring the desirable healing effects. They work by 65._______(make) the immune system
function well and also promote the well-being of the body before any illness 66._____(set) in. Additionally,
natural herbal medicines can reduce anxiety, depression, exhaustion, stress, etc, as they help your 67.
______(nerve) calm down.
Despite many advantages of natural herbal medicines, you should take something 68.______
consideration when you use them. For instance, don't use them in cases 69._______ the conventional drugs
are supposed to be used. It's important to seek medical advice before taking any herbal drugs
70.______(avoid) any harmful effects on the body. Moreover, it's also good to consult your doctor to get
the correct amount and also the exact type of drug for the particular disease you have.
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）
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、删除或修改。
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：把多余的词用斜线（\）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 George,
It's been a week after we left your family and we are now back home. Thank you very much for
showing them around your city and providing us for the wonderful meals. After we said goodbye to you,
we went to Washington D.C., which we stayed for three days. My brother was so much fond of the
museums there that he begged my parents to staying another couple of days. However, my father had to
return to work on Monday so we fly back last Saturday afternoon. It was really nice experience. If you'd
like to make a trip to our city some day, I will be better than happy to be your guider.
Yours,
Mike
第二节 书面表达（满分 25 分）
假如你是李华，你的朋友 Peter 已经在美国留学三年， 现在正面临着毕业后是留在美国还是回
到中国的问题。请你用英语给他写一封信，给出你的建议并写清原因。
要求：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Peter,
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_______
Yours,
Li Hua 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 9 页 共 11 页
衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联考
英语答案
听力：1-5 ACBCA 6-10 BBACA 11-15 BCCCB 16-20 ABAAC
阅读 21-35 DBD CACA CADB CDAB
七选五 36-40 DEBAG
完形填空 41-60 CDAAB CCBDA ADBCB DDBAC
填空 61.various 62. or/and 63.are taken 64. completely 65.making
66. sets 67.nerves 68.into 69. Where 70. to avoid
改错 1.after-since 2. them-us 3. for-with 4.which-where 或 which 前加 in 5.去掉 much
6.staying- stay 7.fly-flew 8.nice 前加 a 9.better-more 10.guider-guide
写作：
Dear Peter,
I hear you are hesitating whether you will stay in America or go back to China after graduation. So I'd
like to give you some advice.
I suggest you come back home after graduation. Firstly, it is not easy to make a life in the US especially
for a graduate without any work experience. Besides, the cultural differences will remain a deep gap
between you and your potential colleagues, which no doubt has an impact on your career. What's more,
our country has been developing a lot, making it an ideal place for you to realize your dream. I believe you
can have a bright future in China with what you learn in the US.
I will be more than happy if you take my advice into account .Both our country and your loved ones
welcome you to come back.
Yours,
Li Hua
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W: Would it be all right if I left a bit early? I don’t feel very well today.
M: Yes, yes, by all means. The second part of the meeting is just free discussion.
Text 2
M: Do you have this shirt in other colors, ma’am?
W: Well, they come in white, yellow, red, and green. Will a white one do?
M: Yes, that’ll be nice. I’ll take one.
Text 3
W: Hi, Kent. Can you give me a lift? I’m late for work. My car’s broken down. It won’t start.
M: I’m sorry. I’m not going into town. But I can give you a lift to the bus station.
Text 4
M: I’m calling to ask if your hotel still serves Mexican food. I haven’t been there for years.
W: I’m afraid not, but you can easily find a Mexican restaurant close by.
Text 5
W: Hey, Bob. Would you please help me with these boxes?
M: Yes, if you promise to help me tidy up the house.
W: No problem. I’ll even do the dishes.
Text 6
M: Hi. Is Olivia there, please?
W: I’m sorry. She’s out for lunch. Do you want to leave a message?
M: Yes, this is Harris. Could you tell Olivia that I’ll wait for her at the box office of the cinema at 7:10?
W: Sure, Harris. You’ll wait for her at the box office at 10.
M: No, at 7:10.
W: Oh, sorry. At 7:10. I’ll tell Olivia.
M: Thank you!
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M: Look at this armchair. What do you think?衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 10 页 共 11 页
W: Oh, I’m not sure I like the design. It’s too heavy looking. Is it comfortable?
M: Try it.
W: Hmm. It’s really comfortable! And I’d like to have something this size. Our old armchair is way too
small. This size is perfect.
M: What do you think of the color?
W: Well, green isn’t my favorite color, but it’s better than that terrible brown one we have now. It’s okay,
I guess. But blue would be perfect.
M: How much is it?
W: Oh, no. It’s $999. That’s really too expensive. We can’t afford it right now.
M: I know. Why don’t we wait till next month for their mid-year sale? It might be cheaper then.
W: Hey, that’s a good idea!
Text 8
W: Well, I certainly have enjoyed my stay in Edinburgh, Peter. Thanks for all your help. And thanks to
Jean as well for showing me around.
M: Well, we both enjoyed it, too. How long will you stay in York before you go back?
W: Two days. Look, when are you going to be in London again? You must bring Jean with you and we
can all get together again.
M: Yes, I’ll do that. That’s your train, isn’t it?
W: Yes, I’d better go. OK. Thanks again. Bye!
M: Bye, Sue. Don’t forget to give my regards to John.
W: I won’t. Bye!
Text 9
M: Mom, I’m a little worried about college. I just don’t know what to study. I don’t know what my major
should be.
W: That can be a difficult decision, John.
M: How can I decide?
W: Well, I’d start with your interests. It will help you if you study something that you are interested in.
What do you like to read and learn about or do?
M: I guess I like dancing and helping people. Those are my interests, I guess.
W: What do you mean by helping people?
M: If people have problems, I like to help solve them. Or if people are hurt, I like to try to do things that
make them feel better.
W: It sounds like you might be interested in medicine, then.
M: Uh, I don’t know…
W: Another thing I think you should consider is the possible jobs you might get and how much money you
want to make.
M: How do I figure that out?
W: You can research different jobs at the library, and there are reports and data on how well different jobs
pay.
M: I want to have a well-paid job so that I can have the money to travel.
W: Well, there you go! Income is going to influence you most in your choice of major. There is one other
thing you should consider, too.
M: What’s that?
W: You know…scholarships, the money given to you for college. You might want to pick a major that
will allow you to get a special scholarship. I know you’ll make the right decision.
M: Thanks, Mom.
Text 10
M: Welcome to London this December! There’s plenty going on this month. For example, on 1 December,
London’s West End, the capital’s best shopping district, has its largest ever traffic-free day. More than a
million visitors are expected to shop and enjoy various activities while Oxford Street and Regent Street are
completely closed to cars and buses. Shoppers will be able to move around the streets, visiting our famous
department stores, and having a bite at one of the many cafes and restaurants in the area. Trafalgar
Square’s Christmas tree, a gift to London from Norway, will be lit at 6 p.m. on 6 December to the sounds 衡阳市八中、澧县一中高三 11 月联合考试◆英语试卷 第 11 页 共 11 页
of traditional Christmas songs. Then, every evening from 10 December until 23 December, 5 p.m. to 9
p.m., people will sing Christmas songs in this beautiful setting. Lastly, ring in the New Year with the
capital’s largest fireworks show. Although the fireworks will be set off at the British Airways London Eye,
they can be enjoyed from across London and will also be broadcast on television at the same time. Then,
just a few hours later, come out and see London’s colorful New Year’s Day parade, when marching
performers from around the world pass through the capital’s streets. Enjoy your time in our city.
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