2016级高三模拟考试
英 语
2019.03
本试卷共四部分，共12页。满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。
2．一、二部分选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡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。
3．三、四部分必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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。
1．Why did the man come home late?
A．He ate out with his friend． B．He studied at schoo1． C．He watched a match．
2．Where will the woman meet the driver?
A．Next to the bank． B．Beside the bus stop． C．Opposite the theater．
3．How long did Maria stay in France?
A．One year． B．Two years． C．Three years．
4．What is the man doing?
A．Eating dessert． B．Reading a book． C．Taking out the rubbish．
5．What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A．Colleagues． B．Brother and sister． C．Teacher and student．
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。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．Which city is the package from?
A．Chicago． B．St．Paul． C．Des Moines．
7．What date was yesterday?
A．December 13th． B．December 14th． C．December 15th．
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the woman doing now?
A．Selling clothes．
B．Selecting a dress．
C．Bargaining with the man．
9．Where will the speakers go?
A．A wedding ceremony． B．A birthday party． C．A concert．
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What was the boy just doing?
A．Collecting the leaves． B．Cutting the grass． C．Watering the flowers．
11．What is the boy saving up for?
A．A motorbike． B．A computer． C．A car．
12．What will the speakers do later?
A．See a movie． B．Take a walk． C．Run in the park．
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．Why is the man tired?
A．He worked late．
B．He just came back from abroad．
C．He hasn’t been sleeping for two days．
14．Where are the speakers?
A．At home． B．In the office． C．In the cinema．
15．What will the man do next?
A．Send some emails B．Call his boss． C．Watch TV．
16．What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A．A show they both like．
B．The daily work they do．
C．Things they do in their spare time．
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What time did the speaker expect to hear the alarm?
A．At 7：00． B．At 8：00． C．At9：00．
18．Which piece of the speaker’s clothing was clean?
A．The shirt． B．The pants． C．The tie．
19．Where did the speaker go fight after getting dressed?
A．The kitchen． B．The bathroom． C．The bedroom．
20．How did Karen probably feel in the end?
A．Thankful． B．Worried． C．Surprised．
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
It takes a special person to travel with kids—a parent．Children have their own needs．Their idea of a vacation is more“adventurous”than a parent’s．They need constant inspiration and they can get as tired as they are tiring．
Make sure you have plenty of room while traveling
If you are driving，get a mini-van．Sure，you might be more of a“car”type，and you might have resisted buying a mini—van so far．But pick up a rental van for the vacation just to give the kids a little more room for fighting．
Accommodations along the way can be tricky．Usually it involves a crowded motel for just long enough to sleep，then back in the crowded car．This is not anybody’s idea of a home away from home．An accommodation alternative is to camp，but not everyone enjoys a good early morning wake-up wrestle with a bear as much as I do，so a motel might be required．
Make sure you have plenty of room when you“get there”
Assuming you are actually heading for a destination，make sure to have lots of room when you get there．This part is easy．But it requires thinking outside the box．Forget hotels，motels，and inns．Look for private rental homes．
Probably the biggest destination for families is Walt Disney World in Florida．Good news—Orlando，Kissimmee and the surrounding area is full of private vacation homes for rent．In Florida they call them vacation villas，and they offer all the space of home．
Be prepared for“children being children”events
Sometimes，stress hits you from behind when the unexpected happens．Like a cut or a scrape…or a child getting sick．Sharon Baillie told me that is why she tells all her villa rental guests where the first-aid case can be found，and exactly where to go for medical attention．This is particularly helpful for her many guests from abroad，who are unfamiliar with the US healthcare system．
Booking tickets to theme parks and making reservations for just about everything in advance makes the trip less stressful．Try having your children baby-sat．Hire a local baby-sitter once or twice．Vacation Home owners can set this up for you，and some hotels might be willing to，too．
21．Where does the author prefer to rest on the way to the destination?
A．In a camp． B．In a mini-van． C．At a motel． D．In a car．
22．What does the underlined word“this”in the last paragraph refer to?
A．Booking tickets in advance． B．Hiring a baby-sitter．
C．Making reservations ahead of time． D．Looking for a tour guide．
23．What is the purpose of the passage?
A．To introduce ways of travelling．
B．To advertise vacation homes for tourists．
C．To reduce the stress while traveling abroad．
D．To show how to travel comfortably with kids．
B
The search engine Google celebrated on Thursday the 110th birthday of the first Native American woman engineer．Google honored Mary Ross with a special Google Doodle on its homepage．
Ross was born on August 9，1908，in the state of Oklahoma．She was the great-granddaughter of John Ross，the longest—serving chief of the Cherokee Nation．Her work is considered important to the early stages of the age of space travel．
Ross showed special abilities in math and science from an early age．As a student，she developed an interest in aviation，or the practice of flying aircraft．She went on to earn a master’s degree in mathematics from Colorado State Teachers College，now called the University of Northern Colorado．
During World War II，Ross began working for the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation as a mathematician．She earned a special certification in the field from the University of California in1949．Ross was later chosen to join Lockheed’s top—secret Skunk Works team that worked on aircraft designs．The name refers to a group that is permitted to work independently on advanced projects．She was the only female engineer among the team’s 40 members．
Early on，she researched defense systems．By the late 1950s，her work centered on satellites and a series of space rockets called Agenda．The rockets were extremely important in the 1960s during the Apollo moon program．
Ross also helped develop early design ideas for space travel between planets，including flyby space flights to study Venus and Mars．Ross retired from Lockheed in 1973．But she continued to give talks at high schools and colleges to encourage more women and Native Americans to study engineering．She died in 2008，a few months before her 100th birthday．
Many celebrated Ross’life on social media．Twitter user Aaron Perez，for example，wrote：“Mary Ross was an engineer who pioneered in the field of satellites．I never would have known if it wasn’t for the doodle．Women engineers deserve more recognition．”
24．Why did Google celebrate Mary Ross’110th birthday?
A．She invented a new flying aircraft．
B．She had been a great designer ever．
C．She contributed a lot to space travel．
D．She got a master’s degree in mathematics．
25．What did Mary Ross do in the middle of20th century?
A．She worked on Agenda．
B．She gave talks at high schools．
C．She helped women study engineering．
D．She planned the Apollo moon program．
26．Which of the following can best describe Mary Ross?
A．Caring and cautious． B．Talented and creative．
C．Generous and patient． D．Courageous and optimistic．
27．What can be inferred from the last paragraph?
A．Social media is very popular in the world．
B．Every Twitter user thinks highly of Mary Ross．
C．More attention should be paid to women engineers．
D．Man has made greater progress in space technology．
C
An unconventional new initiative(首创)in Canada will soon allow doctors to prescribe art to their patients—by giving them free access to a local museum．Wandering through the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts(MMFA)，these patients and their loved ones will be able to feast their eyes on the peaceful collections of art．
The initiative is the first of its kind in the world．And while you certainly can’t replace a conventional treatment with a couple of paintings，the idea is for such“prescriptions”to assist a person’s current treatment plan．Under the new program，members of the Francophone Association of Doctors in Canada(MFDC)will be able to hand out up to 50 prescriptions for their patients．
These prescriptions will be available for those with a wide range of mental and physical illnesses，and each of them will allow two adults and two children to visit the museum for free．
“By offering free admission to a safe，welcoming place，a relaxing experience，a moment of relief，and an opportunity to strengthen ties with loved ones，MMFA—MFDC Museum Prescriptions contribute to the patient’s well-being and recovery，”explains a news conference from the MMFA．
It may look a lot like a marketing effort for the museum but there’s also increasing evidence that the display of visual art，especially if it’s showing nature，can have positive effects on health outcomes．
In some ways，the benefits of looking at art appear a little similar to physical activity．A systematic review of clinical art therapy(疗法) found that visual art has significant and positive effects on depression，anxiety，mood，and self-esteem．Findings like these are slowly gaining
attraction in the medical community，making artwork a higher priority(优先)in hospitals around the world．
In the US，nearly half of all health care institutions have reported including art in health care programming，such as art therapy and the placement of visual art in hospitals．With spaces dedicated(专用的)to art therapy and also a medical consultation room，the MMFA already provides services for people with mental health issues，eating disorders，and Alzheimer’s disease，just to name a few．
28．How will some Canadian doctors treat their patients?
A．Introducing fine arts to their patients．
B．Feasting them in a peaceful and welcoming place．
C．Keeping them company through the Montreal Museum．
D．Giving them a prescription to access a local museum for free．
29．MMFA thinks the new initiative in Canada can be_______．
A．a help with patients’recovery B．a chance to make friends
C．the best option for the treatment plan D．a substitute for conventional treatment
30．Why does the museum join in the program?
A．To make visual art known to the public． B．To promote the museum into market．
C．To strengthen ties with doctors． D．To advance the science of medicine．
31．What does the passage mainly talk about?
A．Fine arts will take the place of medicine．
B．Artists rarely suffer from some mental diseases．
C．More than 50 prescriptions are available for patients．
D．Art will be included in Canadian doctors’prescriptions．
D
We often seek food after focused mental activity，like preparing for an exam．Researchers guess that too much thinking consumes a lot of energy from the brain．So the brain，sensing that it may soon require more calories to keep going，apparently leads to bodily hunger，and even though there has been little physical movement，we eat．
The researchers note that tiring activity both increases the amount of blood sugar and lactate(乳酸盐)circulating in the blood and increases blood flow to the head．
Because the brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel，researchers wondered if the increased flow of fuel—rich blood during exercise could feed a worn—out brain and reduce the urge to overeat．
Thirty—eight healthy college students were invited to determine their fitness and metabolic(新陈代谢)rates and to report what their favorite pizza was．Afterward，they sat quietly for 35 minutes before being given as much of their favorite pizza as they wanted．At a later date，the volunteers returned and spent 20 minutes making selections from college and graduate-school entrance
exams．
Next，half the students sat quietly for 15 minutes，before being given pizza．The rest of the volunteers spent those 15 minutes doing intervals on a treadmill(跑步机)two minutes of hard running followed by about one minute of walking，repeated five times．These students were then allowed to gorge on pizza，too．But by and large，they did not overeat．
When the researchers factored in(将……作为因素考虑)the calories burnt on running，they determined that those students actually consumed 200 fewer total calories after their brain workouts than the resting students．
The researchers do not know if the runners consumed extra calories at dinner．They also cannot tell whether other types of exercise would have the same effect as running，although the researchers say they suspect that if an activity causes someone to break into a sweat，it should also increase blood sugar and lactate，feeding the brain and weakening hungers call．
32．What do we learn from the first paragraph?
A．We eat for more physical movements．
B．A busy brain can make one hungry．
C．Energy from the brain can’t be used up．
D．An exam results in caloric consumption most．
33．What can a physical movement do?
A．Increase blood flow． B．Increase the amount of blood sugar．
C．Urge one to eat more． D．Make the brain tied．
34．What does the underlined phrase“gorge on”in paragraph 5 mean?
A．Eat． B．Purchase． C．Taste． D．Obtain．
35．What do the researchers want to know from the study?
A．Whether brain uses sugar and lactate as fuel．
B．Whether brain can be tired during exercise．
C．Whether exercise can reduce eating desire．
D．Whether exercise increases blood sugar．
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。
Penguins are flightless birds that spend half their time on land and half in the water．
36 They have dark and white feathers，and their wings have evolved into flippers(脚蹼)．Most penguins feed on fish，squid and other forms of sea life caught while swimming．
37 They are mostly found in groups that include thousands of penguins．Penguins each have their own unique mating call，and they use that to locate their mate and chicks in such a large group．
Although almost all penguin species are native to the Southern Hemisphere，they are not found
only in cold Antarctica． 38 Several species are even found in the temperate zone， and one species，the Galátpagos penguin，lives near the equator(赤道)．
Unfortunately，many penguin species worldwide are facing threats．The biggest is climate change and global warming．As the earth warms up，the sheets of ice have melted，and the algae(藻类)that grow under the ice decrease．The algae are eaten by tiny creatures called zooplankton．When there is a drop in zooplankton．it affects the fish that depend on it． 39
Another major threat is from oil spills．If coated with oil，penguins cannot float or swim in water．Also，if oil is swallowed，penguins will die from poison． 40
A．These birds are very social．
B．In fact．only a few of them live so far south．
C．Penguins are highly adapted for life in the water．
D．The biggest threat for penguins comes from humans．
E．They have a tendency to live in a community together．
F．As a result，penguins have less fish to eat and thus starve．
G．Others include overfishing，illegal egg harvesting，and natural enemies．
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)
第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Ten years ago I was visiting Costa Rica when I found I was in a bad situation．I only knew basic Spanish，and the only 41 I had was some coins and a return ticket to Guatemala in two weeks．
With the coins，I managed to arrive at Santa Rosa by bus．It was 42 in the middle of the night，but I could see some 43 in the distance，so I 44 toward them．
I went 45 door to door，explaining my situation．“I can 46 and clean and look after your kids，I can do anything，can you give me a 47 ?”Everybody replied saying“Oh my gosh，but we are so 48 ．We have no extra food．Maybe you can try the next 49 ．”
Finally，I arrived at a Chinese restaurant，the owner of which was incredibly 50 ．She told me that her son had a(n) 51 experience．At that time，some other people were very kind to him，and she remembered how 52 that made her feel．She called the Red Cross to 53 me．With their help．I spent my 54 days in Costa Rica．
I've 55 all over the world．But this was one of the best trips，the best two 56 I ever had in my traveling life．
At first，I felt 57 and stupid for not traveling with a clear plan．But then I realized that when you’re in a position to be able to 58 ，it actually makes people feel happier．Being able to receive
kindness is a 59 for other people as well．And kindness 60 more kindness in small ripples(涟漪)．
41．A．possession B．file C．choice D．fortune
42．A．busy B．dark C．hot D．cold
43．A．stores B．bus-stops C．bookshops D．houses
44．A．wandered B．fled C．walked D．jumped
45．A．knocking B．hitting C．answering D．kicking
46．A．cook B．fish C．swim D．fight
47．A．coffee B．bed C．tip D．job
48．A．unlucky B．poor C．mean D．hard
49．A．company B．factory C．restaurant D．family
50．A．honest B．polite C．kind D．easygoing
51．A．similar B．different C．relaxing D．pleasant
52．A．tough B．grateful C．awkward D．warm
53．A．Seize B．check C．find D．rescue
54．A．passing B．remaining C．rewarding D．exciting
55．A．surveyed B．driven C．studied D．traveled
56．A．days B．weeks C．months D．years
57．A．fortunate B．optimistic C．guilty D．curious
58．A．offer B．help C．receive D．repay
59．A．gift B．talent C．chance D．character
60．A．proves B．reflects C．forces D．inspires
第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内所给单词的正确形式。
Beijing’s Forbidden City is a place full of wonders．From its thousands of rooms to its many beautiful artifacts，it’s no wonder it is one of China’s most popular scenic 61 (spot)．But even more than 600 years after it 62 (build)，it’s still managing to serve up surprises．
The Forbidden City draws visitors because of its rich history and 63 (culture) significance，but perhaps it should add one more thing to its list of attractions：earthquake shelter．While most structures aren’t made 64 (survive)natural disasters，the Forbidden City seems to withstand anything．
To show how strong the ancient Chinese architecture really is， 65 model of one of the Forbidden City’s palaces was put to the test．It survived a simulated(模拟的) earthquake of 9.5 on the Richter scale—equal to the 66 (1arge)ever recorded quake．Instead of falling apart，the model
was just moved gently during the test．
According to experts，the key 67 the Forbidden City’s strength，as well as other ancient Chinese structures， 68 (1ie)in dougong(斗棋)—a centuries-old building method invented in China．Ancient Chinese craftsmen created structures 69 were both enduring(耐用)and elegant， 70 (show)their advanced understanding of mathematics，architecture，materials，and structural science．
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。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(＼)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。
Last week I went to countryside to visit my parents．I enjoyed the warmly family atmosphere．That evening，a group of local actor came to give a performance in the village hall．When the news gets around，excitement filled the whole village．Unluckily，my glasses was broken．As a result，I couldn’t go and watch it．All my parents went to the hall，which many villagers had waited anxiously．I did nothing but sit on the sofa，listened to English programs on the radio．Two hours later，I heard a knock over the door．The performance was finished and my parents returned back home．
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
假定你是新华中学高三学生李华，英国某中学代表团下周三将到你校访问交流。请你代表师生写一篇欢迎词，内容包括：
1．欢迎来访；
2．介绍活动安排(参观学校，文化交流，观看演出等)：
3．表达祝愿。
注意：
1．字数100词左右：
2．可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
二〇一六级高三模拟考试 英语参考答案
第一部分 听力（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 CCBBA 6-10 ACBCA 11-15 BABAC 16-20 CACBA
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）
21-23 ABD 24-27 CABC 28-31 DABD 32-35 BAAC
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10 分）
36-40 CABFG
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）
41-45 ABDCA 46-50 ADBDC 51-55 ABDBD 56-60 BCCAD
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
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66. largest 67. to 68. lies 69. that/which 70. showing
【评分标准】按参考答案形式给分。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 短文改错（共10处错误；每处1分，满分10分）
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【评分标准】按参考答案形式给分，未按格式要求修改不得分。
第二节 书面表达
One possible version:
My distinguished guests,
My name is Li Hua. It is my honor and privilege to welcome you to Xinhua Middle School. During your stay at our school, I will first show you around our school. Then, we are to have a deep communication for teachers and students on language and culture of China and UK, following an art performance. After that, you will be taken to several host families, where you can enjoy some typical Chinese food.
I hope everybody finds your stay here an enjoyable experience and your visit will surely promote our friendship. Thank you!
【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80和多于120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数量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. 如书写较差以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
【内容要点】
1. 表达欢迎；
2. 活动安排介绍（可以适当增加其它活动）；
3．表达祝愿。
【评分标准】
第五档(21-25分)：完全完成了试题规定的任务，完全达到了预期的写作目的。
——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。
第四档(16-20分)：完全完成了试题规定的任务，达到了预期的写作目的。
——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。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
第三档(11-15分)：基本完成了试题规定的任务，整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
——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。
——应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
第二档(6-10分)：未恰当完成试题规定的任务，信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
——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，内容缺少连贯性。
第一档(1-5分)：未完成试题规定的任务，信息未能传达给读者。
——明显遗漏主要内容，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。
不得分(0分)：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。
附：听力原文
Text 1
W: Why are you so late for home from school, David?
M: I was doing my homework at Roger’s house. Then we watched a bit of the soccer match on his new TV.
Text 2
W: Hello, I need a taxi to pick me up at the Capitol Theater.
M: The one beside the bank? There is nowhere to stop there. I’ll pick you directly across from the Capitol Theater.
Text 3
M: Tell me about what you did after high school, Maria.
W: I graduated from high school when I was 18. I worked for a year, then I lived in France until I turned 21.
Text 4
W: Did you take out the rubbish, dear?
M: No, I’ll do it in one second. Let me just finish this chapter.
W: OK. Afterwards, we can have some dessert.
Text 5
W: Tim, would you come to my birthday party on Saturday?
M: Sure, Mary. Who else is invited?
W: Everyone in our office is invited.
Text 6
W: Hello, Cheetah Express Delivery Service. How may I help you?
M: Hello. I’m waiting for a package sent from your office in Chicago. The package number is XYZ9876.
W: I see. My computer says we sent it on December13th, and it was in Des Moines on the 14th. You should have received it in St. Paul the day after that.
M: That was yesterday. Any idea what happened?
W: I can find out for you. In any event, it should be there within the next couple of days. Please accept our apologies, sir.
Text 7
W: Ben, come here. I’m having trouble picking out a dress for tonight. How about this silver one?
M: I don’t think you need to wear something that fancy.
W: You’re right. It’s not that comfortable, and we’re going to be dancing a lot in the concert.
M: Why don’t we go to the mall and get you something? It’s your birthday next week.
W: I have enough clothes. Here, look! This is black, so it matches my shoes.
M: There are three long tears down the back. It looks like you got attacked by a tiger.
W: That’s the style. Besides, I’m not going to be the only one with holes in my clothing there. I’ll fit right in.
M: You make a good point.
Text 8
W: Hey, Martin. I just did some running in the park. What are you doing?
M: There was a windstorm last night, so it blew this mess everywhere. What’s up?
W: I just wanted to see if you’d like to see the latest movie with me tonight. Why do you have to do this kind of work?
M: My father and I have a deal. I help around the house, and he pays me. Once I get these leaves into bags, I have to cut the grass. Tomorrow I will water the flowers in the garden.
W: How long have you had this arrangement?
M: Since I became a teenager. I help him fix his motorcycle, too.
W: Is there something in particular you are saving for? A new car?
M: I can’t afford anything too expensive, but my parents said they would pay for half the cost of a laptop. My father wants me to know the meaning of “no pains, no gains”.
W: That’s cool. So should I come back later?
M: Yeah. Let me finish my responsibilities first, and then I’ll call you.
Text 9
M: Hey, Carol. What’s new?
W: Not much, just catching up on a TV show I like to watch. Sometimes it’s nice to come home after a long day at work and relax.
M: I know what you mean. In fact, I wouldn’t mind some relaxation time myself.
W: You look like you had a long day, too. Did you just get home from work?
M: No, I just returned home from an overseas business trip. I spent the last 24 hours in airports and on airplanes. Luckily, I have the next two days off. It’s a rare opportunity.
W: So what are you going to do, since you finally have time to yourself?
M: When I can, I like to go to the beach. I go for a swim, dry off, and lay in the sun with a good book to read.
W: That sounds very peaceful. It’s nice to be alone sometimes. Of course, there is nothing better than hanging out with your friends.
M: That’s true. Actually, if you’re not doing anything tomorrow, you could come out with me and my friends. We’re going to have lunch, and then go see a movie.
W: I would love to. I don’t work tomorrow, either.
M: Great. Well, I’ll let you watch your TV show. And I’ll go to my room to send some emails to my boss.
W: Don’t be silly. You work too hard. Sit down and watch the show with me. Relax.
M: I guess that’s the best thing to do.
Text 10
I usually set my alarm one hour before I start work, but today it started ringing at 9:00. I was already an hour late for work! I rushed into the kitchen and turned on the coffee maker, and hit my big toe on a chair. Then I went back to my room and looked in my closet. I had no clean clothes for work, so I put on my shirt and pants from the day before. At least my tie was washed. Next, I had to comb my hair and brush my teeth. But in my hurry, I knocked my toothbrush in the toilet! I looked
in the mirror and made a decision: Think positive, and focus on the rest of the day. And you know what? I had a productive day at work, and finished everything I needed to do early in the day. During lunch, I noticed my colleague Karen looked sad. When I asked her what was wrong, she said she was having a bad day. She was worried that she would have to stay late, and would miss her daughter’s school play. I told her my story and she laughed. Then I helped her finish her work so she could leave on time. She hugged me and thanked me, and it made me feel good. Looking back, I think it was a great day!
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