泰兴市2014-2015高一英语下学期期末模拟试卷（带答案）
2015.6.23
卷面总分：120分 考试时间：120分钟
第一部分：听力（共15小题；每题1分, 满分15分）
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l0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 man usually do on Sunday afternoon?
A. Work in the garden. B. Go to church. C. Do some reading.
（ ）2. Which book is the most expensive?
A. The blue one. B. The green one. C. The red one.
（ ）3. What is the man going to do?
A. Ask the woman to join him. B. Found his own company. C. Find a new job.
（ ）4. What does the woman mean?
A. It is unfair that the man's wife should stay at home.
B. it is impossible to repair the pipes again.
C. It is not the first time that the pipes leaked.
（ ）5. What does the man mean?
A. The price for rent is beyond their reach.
B. The neighborhood is too far away.
C. They don't need a new apartment.
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 is the woman's problem?
A. She isn't qualified for government housing this year.
B. The price of the house she rented goes up.
C. She doesn't have enough money to buy the house.
（ ）7. What is the man's suggestion to the woman?
A. To sell her old house. B. To get a loan from the bank.
C. To borrow money from friends.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9题。
（ ）8. Where will the man go?
A. To London. B. To Tokyo. C. To New York.
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（ ）9. What can we learn from the conversation?
A. The woman will be married.
B. The man will attend the wedding.
C. The man is going on a trip.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12题。
（ ）10. What's the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Boss and secretary. B. Husband and wife. C. Friends.
（ ）11. When will the result of the interview be told?
A. In a couple of days. B. In the very evening. C. Just after the interview.
（ ）12. What can we learn about the man?
A. He doesn't have a job.
B. He is going to an interview.
C. He is worried about the woman.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第15题。
（ ）13. How does the man spend his free time?
A. Helping in the school library. B. Chatting with friends. C. Reading.
（ ）14. How does the woman spend her free time?
A. Doing homework. B. Reading in the library. C. Chatting with friends.
（ ）15. What are the man's favorites?
A. The books with lots of mystery and action in them.
B. The books with lots of joy in them.
C. The books with lots of stories in them.
第二部分：单项选择 (共15小题，每题1分， 满分15分)
16. The number of smokers, ______ is reported, has dropped by 17 percent in the past one year.
A. it B. which C. that D. as
17. – Jim, can you work this Sunday?
--_____? I’ve been working for two weeks on end.
A. Why me B. Why not C. What if D. So what
18. The reason why prices ______ and still are too high is complex, and no short discussion can satisfactorily explain this problem.
A. were B. will be C. have been D. had been
19. I think it is a top priority for the government to furnish the children with ________ to the information superhighway.
A. access B. allowance C. means D. procedure
20. While by school rules high school students _________ use cell phones in the school,
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they can use public phones to keep in touch with friends and family.
A. mustn’t B. shan’t C. wouldn’t D. mightn’t
21. ——Isn’t it time you went to bed, Mike ?
——I ________ painting all afternoon, so I have to finish my homework now.
A. was practicing B. have practiced C. have been practicing D. had practiced
22.------ _________ this afternoon?
------It depends. I am afraid I will be called in by my manager.
A. Is it suitable B. Will you be convenient
C. Is it accurate D. Will you be available
23. Saying that is just like ______ fuel ______ the fire.
A. to add, to B. being added, to C. to be added, to D. adding, to
24. Though Betty doesn’t like her present job, she wants to ______ it until she gets another one.
A. hang up to B. hang off to C. hang on to D. hang back to
25.The position Yang applied for_______ suitable for him, _______ he was looked up to as a model who lived his dream by his own efforts.
A. was proved; as a result B. proving; as a result of which
C. proved; as a result of which D. proved; as a result of that
26. In my opinion, work provides us much ________ just salary and income; it also helps us realize our dreams and makes us feel confident.
A. rather than B. other than C. better than D. more than
27.Though _____ of the existence of aliens and of his seeing one with his own eyes, most people still felt that the more he explained, the less _____ he looked.
A. convincing; convincing B. convinced; convinced
C. convinced; convincing D. convincing; convinced
28. --- I’m worried about the sports meet. Do you think it will be postponed?
--- If it ________rain tomorrow, but actually the weather forecast has removed our worry.
A. might B. should C. could D. would
29. Mary ________ my letter, otherwise she would have replied before now.
A. should have received B. has received
C. couldn’t have received D. ought to have received
30. _______ you continue your efforts and achieve new and greater success!
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A. Would B. Will C. May D. Should
第三部分：完型填空（共20小题；每小题1分，满分20分）
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Several weeks ago I got a call from a good friend whose husband had just been diagnosed with cancer. “ Do we tell the kids?” she asked. “___31___.” I answered “ The boys deserve to know the___32___ ,however heartbreaking it is,” I continued.
Adults always insist that children be honest, ___33___how many of us are honest with our kids, particularly about the ___34___stuff: death, disease,, corruption , our own failings?
I believe in telling children the truth. I believe this is vital for their understanding of the world , their confidence, and the ___35___of their morals and values. This doesn’t mean kids need to be unnecessarily frightened or told more than they can___36___ .
Many people think they’re protecting children when they spare them the truth. I ___37___. I believe children ___38___an enviable ability to cope with and___39___ what even adults find annoying ; they can accept the unacceptable in a way that___40___ me. Kids also have an unusual sense when something is___41___ . They know a fake smile when they see one, they realize when we’re uneasy, and they can ___42___when we’re lying.
One night I was in the car with our two oldest daughters. It was dark and cozy--- the ___43___time for a heart-to –heart conversation. One of our girls said, “Mom, have you ever smoked cigarettes?” I stalled（故意拖延） a little, but the girls ___44___. They had me and they knew it . ___45___I told them the truth. What happened next was an honest and direct___46___ about the lure and danger of cigarettes, well worth any discomfort. I believe my honesty was much more ___47___than warnings or platitudes(老生常谈).
Time marches on, and so do ___48___. While I’ve made mistakes as a parent, I do have clear and ___49___relationships with each of our children. I believe my being truthful with our children has ___50___, because I’m pretty sure that now they are honest with me.
31. A. Quickly B. Especially C. Finally D. Absolutely
32. A. truth B. answer C. way D. cause
33. A. and B. but C. or D. for
34. A. new B. dangerous C. tough D. original
35. A. arrangement B. development C. commitment D. assessment
36. A. prevent B. enjoy C. handle D. skip
37. A. survive B. hesitate C. admit D. disagree
38. A. possess B. seek C. balance D. skip
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39. A. make notes of B. make use of C. make sense of D. make mention of
40. A. scares B. astonishes C. discourages D. embarrasses
41. A. over B. important C. wrong D. impossible
42. A. tell B. pretend C. monitor D. interrupt
43. A. local B. perfect C. long D. last
44. A. quarreled B. laughed C. insisted D. sighed
45. A. Again B. Instead C. Otherwise D. Therefore
46. A. concern B. discussion C. defense D. complaint
47. A. effective B. careful C. emotional D. gentle
48. A. parents B. dreams C. grades D. children
49. A. special B. proper C. open D. personal
50. A. fell off B. went off C. set off D. paid off
第四部分：阅读理解（共11小题，每题2分，满分22分）
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D中，选出最佳选项。
A．
“Iris scan (虹膜扫描) ， please,” the bank’s computer voice tells you . You step up and the computer reads your eye , comparing it to the stored file it has of your iris. The images had better match—otherwise you won’t be able to get your money.
Iris scanning and other technologies , such as fingerprint and voice scanning , have appeared in many science fiction movies in the past. Today , these advanced technologies are part of the real world. They are common at work, the bank, the airport, and your local prison. The iris scan, fingerprint scan, and voice scan are all examples of biometrics( 生物测定学) a fast developing area of automatic personal identification technology . Basically , biometrics uses various ways to verify a persons identity , based on the individual’s unique characteristics ,including fingerprints , voices, irises, body heat patterns, facial images, handprints , signatures and so on.
Biometrics identification systems have a number of advantages over password systems. The primary advantage is that an individual has to be physically present in order to be identified. Another important advantage is that there are no passwords to remember , forget, lose or steal.
The voice scan is the simplest and most affordable form of biometrics . It only requires a computer, a microphone and the correct software. The software records a subject’s voice and then compares it to a stored voice sample for identification purposes.
For additional safety, fingerprint and handprint scans can also be employed .
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Fingerprint scans take the image of a fingerprint and compare it to a stored file of prints. Handprint scans identify the unique features of a hand.
Iris scans currently give the highest level of accuracy among all the available biometrics systems. Another technology , full facial scans , is currently in use at border crossings and airports. Facial scanning equipment can actually track and identify moving faces within a crowd.
The potential of biometrics is exciting and encouraging . With continued development , testing , and application , current technologies will become even more effective in the future. Soon , the days of password and car keys will be gone . Just don’t leave home without your fingerprints!
51. The first paragraph serves as a(n) __________.
A. example B. explanation C. comment D. conclusion
52. The underlined word “verify” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_____”.
A. protect B. confirm C. develop D. change
53. Which is the most accurate form of biometrics?
A. The voice scan B. The fingerprint scan C. The iris scan D. The facial scan
54. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of biometrics?
A. He is uncertain about it . B. He feels doubtful about it .
C. He is worried about it . D. He feels hopeful about it .
B.
The Independent Project at the Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is attracting huge interest in the education field. The program is a new concept that has developed a wide variety of students’ abilities and excited their interest in education and self-directed learning. They are a group of students that , instead of being educated through the normal school courses, have created their own subjects and project-based interactive learning.
The students are almost completely independent. They choose a goal that they want to accomplish and work on for the whole year. These goals have included some impressive attempts such as writing a novel, writing a play , learning the piano and more. Along with these larger attempts , the students meet every day to ask questions about other subjects like natural sciences , social sciences, etc. Although most of them say that they don’t like math, they did eventually develop an interest in math through this independent learning technique.
The education program, which has attracted a huge variety of students, allows the students to learn and develop research skills and questioning techniques and allows them to truly be interested in the subjects they are diving into . They also teach each other what they have learned , which allows them to develop different way of presenting and gathering material that they have researched.
I wish that I could have participated in such a project during my high school
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career, like writing a novel. I am currently studying English as well as education to pursue a teaching degree. I would love to adapt independent driven projects into a classroom in the future.
This project also raises some crucial questions. Do we need to rethink the structure of the education system itself? Are too many students being simply fed through a conveyor belt(传送带) that we blindly see as working toward their education? I think that the education system needs some improvements , and different learning styles need to be addressed immediately.
Individual differences in learning are huge keys to the functioning of a classroom. This project takes the idea to a whole new level. This is an extremely important event in the development of the American education system and I think everyone needs to keep an eye out for more programs like this.
55. What can we learn about the Independent Project？
A．There is little involvement from teachers.
B. Normal school courses are also available.
C. The students meet every week to discuss their courses.
D. It was designed to improve the students’ interest in math.
56. By saying “Are too many students --- toward their education?” the author seems to imply that ________.
A. teachers are really important for students.
B. different learning styles should be encouraged.
C. the project works like a conveyor belt of information.
D. knowledge can be better conveyed in smaller classes
57. What is the author’s attitude towards the Independent Project?
A. Approving B. Cautious C. Doubtful D. Objective
58. What is the passage mainly about ?
A. The benefits of interactive learning B. Individual differences in learning.
C. A group of independent students. D. An unusual education program.
C.
Working hard comes naturally to me. The medical billing company I work for hired me as a claims researcher and in one year promoted me to head of the Northeast Region Follow-Up Team.
“When are you going to finish?” My husband Joe said as he climbed into bed. “In a few minutes,” I replied. My track record offered Joe little reason to believe me. Finishing was always just a moment or two away. Then after I knew he was sound asleep, I’d gather my paperwork and move to the kitchen table and work for a few more hours.
Somewhere along the way , I found my enthusiasm for living was replaced with
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hard boring work that robbed me of both peace and pleasure. As the company expanded, my responsibility grew heavier every day.
Resigning would end the madness and Joe encouraged me to do so daily “Just do it, Annie. Quit . You’re heading for a break down.”
One day an email appeared on my computer screen. When I opened it the words “Administrative assistant for senior vice president” caught my eye .No , I thought . They’d think I was crazy . Who in their right mind would stop back to a secretarial position from a management position?
At home that evening my interest in the job persisted. I had ten years of experience as an executive secretary long before I ever arrived at the company.
The next morning I told my boss I intended to apply for the job. “You’re in for a huge salary cut, and you’ll lose your bonus,” he said, “You’re a leader, Annmarie, not a follower. How is it that you think this makes any kind of sense? You’re crazy.”
“Not yet,” I said “But if I stay in this position much longer , I’m pretty sure I’ll end up that way.”
Admittedly the manager of human resources was shocked too, but from a budgetary standpoint it’s hard to say no to someone who’s asking for a salary cut and a decrease in benefits. That’s pretty much a novelty(新鲜事) you don’t run into every day.
I brought to the table a skill set, which included a working knowledge of every department in the operations areas of the company . Though I negotiated to a salary I felt was reasonable for what I was offering , the lost bonus and salary cut brought me to a twenty percent decrease in my income.
I closed the door to my office that last day with very few regrets about leaving my management position. By the end of my first day in the new position I knew I had made the right decision.
No office, staff, salary , or bonus check can ever replace this new feeling of waking up every morning and actually wanting to go to work. The tasks I perform aid one vice president in particular. When I leave at the end of the day, I take nothing with me but my desire to come back tomorrow knowing that I am respected and appreciated.
My husband always tells me I can’t put a price on peace of mind, but divorce attorneys（律师） are plenty expensive. It looks like my path to peace turned up none too soon!
59. What can we infer from Paragraph 2?
A. The author used to stay up B. The author used to be a liar.
C. The author liked working crazily D. The author had trouble finishing
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60. The author decided to change her job , mainly because she _________.
A. caught a disease B. wanted to live peacefully
C. was not qualified for the job D. was afraid to break up with Joe
61. To the manager of human resources , the author’s changing her job was really ____.
A. often seen B. bad news C. to his taste D. against his will
第五部分 任务型阅读（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
认真阅读下列短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。请将答案写在答题纸相应题号的横线上。
Self-improvement and self-change is not something that comes naturally to many people . There are many different reasons for people to avoid self-improvement .
One of the most common things that stop our self-improvement is that we have too much pride. This is because the word self-improvement often implies that there are areas of our life that we aren’t fully satisfied or happy with . So, to some extent, self-improvement means that we have to admit that we can do better than our current situation even if this temporarily hurts our ego(自我) . You can overcome this by recognizing that no one is perfect, and everyone can improve themselves in different ways. It’s only the person that doesn’t pursue self-improvement who really has the broken ego in the end.
Another problem we face when pursuing self-improvement is that we have a false belief that there will always be tomorrow. Unfortunately, if we keep following this pattern, then one day we may wake up and realize our whole life has passed by, but we never get a chance to do the things that we really want to do. The lesson is not to wait , but to act now. Don’t let time just pass by. Life is very short and tomorrow is never a guarantee. Take advantage of every day you have , and don’t wait until you’re on your deathbed to realize the life you’ve always wanted to live.
We either expect big and immediate changes in our life or nothing at all. So when things don’t magically get better in a short period of time , we quickly lose our determination to make gradual positive changes. This is a common trap to fall into , because self-improvement is often small. We need to work at it for long periods of time before we can look back and see how big of a difference we’ve made. Instead of searching for magical solutions to your life , focus on small and gradual change. Try to make a bit of progress each and every day, but realize it’s a long-term determination.
One of the most common excuses we have is that we are too busy . You want to go to the gym and exercise again, but you just can’t find the time, because you’re too busy running around at work. Sure, life can be busy , but when you find yourself “too busy” that’s really a sign that you need to reevaluate your priorities.
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Those who think they have no time for healthy eating will sooner or later have to find time for illness. Ask yourself, ”What’s really important to me?” Then make time for the things you value the most.
Reasons for Avoiding Self-improvement
Having too much pride
You don’t want to admit there is any （1）_______ in your life
In reality , everyone needs to grow and change, and this is nothing to be (2)__________ of
The person who doesn’t pursue self-improvement may become mentally (3)___________ in the end.
Thinking there will always be tomorrow
Keeping waiting will make you lose a(n) (4)__________ of doing what you want to do.
Tomorrow is (5)_____________ , so take action immediately.
Believing you need to change everything
(6)_______
Positive changes never come naturally but (7)____________.
To make a big difference you need (8)___________.
Thinking you are too busy
Having no time for healthy eating may lead to (9)____________.
You must know how to manage time (10)____________.
第六部分 单词拼写（共10小题，每小题1分，共10分）
1. While she z_________ her bag open, she found her wallet was gone.
2. I was asked to give a short p____________(介绍) on the aims of the plan
3. My teacher r______________ me some new books on this subject.
4. Some people would like to do shopping on Sundays since they expect to pick up wonderful b________ in the market.
5. --- I was wondering whether you could remember the name of the place.
--- I’m afraid that e_______me for the moment.
6. Rowing was _____________ (官方地) recognized as an Olympic sport at London in 1908.
7.Anyone who w___________ the attack should call the police and report what they saw.
8.This custom came into ___________（存在）at the beginning of last century.
9.There is a big dog in this village, so you should take a stick for _____________ (保护).
10. I believe our findings are connected with the _______(起源) of life on Earth.
第七部分：用所给动词的正确形式填空（共8小题；每小题1分，满分8分）
注意：每个空格词数不限。
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1. You had better get a doctor ______________ (pull out) your bad tooth.
2. It is the first time that he ____________(meet) the singer .
3. Look, on the wall __________(hang) two beautiful pictures .
4. The school life he was used to _________(change) a lot since ten years ago .
5. The trees were cut down and that resulted in the city ___________(bury) by sand .
6. The old man urged that all the food ___________(buy) the next day .
7. The signs ______________ (indicate) the directions have been put up.
8. The experiment is being carried out, and it remains __________ (see) whether you are right or wrong about the results.
第八部分：完成句子（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分） 注意：错一个全错。
1. Please give me a call If ______ ______ ________. 如果方便的话，请给我打个电话。
2. Not until the war ended ______ ______ _______ ________ return to school again.
直到战争结束他才能再次回到学校。
3. _______ ________ ________ the life of the wildlife, he didn’t get married all his life.
致力于研究野生动植物的生活，他终身未婚。
4. People gave a warm welcome to this expert, ______ _______ _______a party was held.
为了表示对他的敬意，举行了一场晚会。
5. He injured his leg, _______ _______ _______he didn’t play in the game.
他的腿受伤了，在这种情况下，他没有参加比赛。
第九部分： 书面表达(满分15分，120词左右)
你班同学进行了一场关于江苏高考英语一年两考的讨论。讨论的主题是：高考英语一年两考的利与弊。请你根据表中的提示,写一篇文章,介绍讨论的情况。
一些同学认为
另一些同学认为
你的看法
1. 学生能获得更多机会
2. 迎合高考改革的需要
3. 减轻家长和学生的压力
1. 会增加孩子的学业负担
2. 让竞争变得更加激烈
3. 浪费人力、财力
……
注意：1. 文章起始句已给出。
2. 词数：100左右,不包括已经给出的。
3. 参考词汇：高考改革MET reform 人力labor 激烈的 fierce
Recently I have joined in a discussion in our class about whether more MET opportunities should be provided each year.
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高一英语期末模拟考试（一）答题纸
班 级_________
姓 名_________
考试号_________
五、任务型阅读（共10分）
1. ___________ 2．___________ 3．___________ 4．________ 5．__________
6．___________ 7．___________ 8．___________ 9._________ 10．___________
六、单词拼写（共10分）
1. ___________ 2．___________ 3．___________ 4．________ 5．__________
6．___________ 7．___________ 8．___________ 9._________ 10．___________
七、用所给动词的正确形式填空（共8分）
1. _____________ 2．______________ 3．______________ 4．______________
5．_____________ 6．______________ 7．______________ 8．______________
八、完成句子（共5分）
1．___________ ____________ ____________
2．___________ ____________ ____________ ____________
3. ___________ ____________ ______________
4.__________ ____________ ____________
5.___________ ___________ ___________
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第九部分 书面表达（满分15分）
Recently I have joined in a discussion in our class about whether more MET opportunities should be provided each year.
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高一英语模拟考试（一）参考答案
一．听力：1-5ACBCA 6-10 CBACB 11-16 ACACA
二．单选：16-20 DAAAB 21-25 ADDCC 26-30 DCBCC
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三．完形：31-35 DABCB 36-40 CDACB 41-45 CABCD 46-50 BADCD
四．阅读理解：A: 51-54 ABCD B: 55-58 ABAD C: 59-61 ABC
五．任务型阅读（10分）
1. dissatisfaction / unhappiness 2. ashamed 3. weak 4. chance/ opportunity
5. uncertain 6. overnight / immediately / suddenly 7. gradually 8.determination
9. illness 10. properly/ correctly / effectively
六．单词拼写（10分）
1. zipped 2. presentation 3. recommended 4. bargains 5. escapes
6. officially 7. witnessed 8. existence 9. protection / defence / defense 10. origin
七．动词填空（8分）
1. to pull out 2. has met 3.hang 4.has changed
5.being buried 6.(should) be bought 7. indicating 8.to be seen
八．完成句子（5分）
1. it is convenient 2. was he able to 3. Devoted to studying
4. in whose honor 5. in which case
九．书面表达（15分）
Recently I have joined in a discussion on the Internet about whether more MET opportunities should be provided each year. Of course, different people have different opinions on the issue. Some are in favor of this idea, while others express their worries about it.
Those who are for this idea think that more test opportunities each year meets the need for MET reform. It allows students to have more chances and also helps reduce the stress of both parents and students.
Those who feel worried believe that more test opportunities each year will add too much of a burden to both students and teachers and make the competition more fierce. Besides, it will be a waste of money, labor and other social resources.
As far as I am concerned, the more chances, the better. More test opportunities each year will improve the fairness of MET....
听力原文
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W: What do you usually do on Sunday ？
M: I go to church in the morning, work in the garden in the afternoon, and do some reading in the evening. I never like to rest all day doing nothing.
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M: This book is 20 dollars and the one with blue cover is 15 dollars more. And the red one is twice as much as this one.
W: I like to buy the one with blue cover. But I can't afford it right now. Sorry.
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M: Well, I've done a lot of business for my company. Now I feel like going into business for myself.
W: Do you really mean that? I'm ready to help in any way I can.
M: You always support me. Thank you.
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M: My wife can't go to the concert this afternoon. She has to wait for the man to repair the pipes.
W: Trouble with the pipes again ?
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W: Helen told me about an apartment for rent in her building.
M: Everything in that neighborhood is out of our price range.
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W: Ted, I'm qualified for government housing this year.
M: You are in luck.
W: But I don't have enough money in hand. I wonder whether I should buy it or not.
M: House prices may probably rise later on. Don't miss the boat.
W: I know. But what if you were in my position?
M: Try to get a loan from the bank.
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W: Good morning, Mr. Brown. It's a nice day.
M: Good morning, Mrs. Smith.
W: How about your son now? I heard that he had a fever.
M: He's okay by now. Thank you for asking.
W: Will you attend Linda's wedding? I'm sure you've been invited.
M: Yes, I have. Pity, I have already scheduled for a trip to London next week. I could not possibly make it.
W: What a pity] Linda will be disappointed.
M: I know. Bring my best wishes for her, will you?
W: Sure.
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M: Bye, darling! Good luck with the interview.
W: Thanks. I'll need it. I hope the trains are running on time.
M: Just stay calm. Call me when you can.
W: I will. I'll call you with my mobile as soon as I get out of the interview.
M: When will you know whether you've got the job?
W: They will tell me in the next few days. If they offer me the job, I'm going to accept it. You know that, don't you?
M: Of course. But we'll worry about that later.
W: OK. Are you going to work now?
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M: Well, I'm going to take the children to school before I go to work.
W: Don't forget to pick them up as soon as you finish the work.
M: Don't worry. I won't forget. You'd better get going. If you don't hurry, you'll miss the train.
W: OK. See you this evening. Bye.
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M: Hi, Catherine. How are you getting along these days?
W: Hi, Clive. I'm very busy and a bit nervous.
M: You have to find a way to relax yourself although your application interview is near at hand.
W: Yes, I must. How do you relax yourself in your spare time?
M: Oh, I help in the school library, which I enjoy very much. I find it very interesting.
W: This is really a good chance. I usually spend most of my free time chatting with friends.
M: Most girls like chatting. I like reading. That's why I choose to help in the library.
W: I see. How much time do you spend on reading?
M: About two hours every evening. If there is not so much homework, I would read more.
W: Really? What sort of book do you like?
M: Well, my favorites are the ones with lots of mystery and action in them.
W: Oh, me too.
M: That's good. There are some of those newly-published books in the library. Shall I borrow some for you next week?
W: Of course. Thank you very much.'
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