绝密★启用前
2018年威海市高考模拟考试
英 语
本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷答题卡交回。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题，选出每小题答案后，用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，再选涂其他答案标号。笔答题，用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将答案写在答题卡上。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. ￡9.15. C. ￡9.18.
答案是B。
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?
A. In a phone box. B. In a hotel. C. In a post office.
2. What does the woman mean?
A. The cookies taste delicious.
B. Her sister can make better cookies.
C. The cookies are made for her sister.
3. What might the bill be if the man eats in the restaurant at 7 p.m.?
A. 7 pounds. B. 8 pounds. C. 10 pounds.
4. What does the woman offer to do for the man?
A. Give him a map. B. Cut his hair short. C. Show him another route.
5. What is the most possible relationship between the two speakers?
A. Couples. B. Relatives. C. Colleagues.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to buy?
A. A handsome electric clock radio.
B. A radio for listening to soft music.
C. A battery-operated clock radio with alarm.
7. What will the man most probably do next?
A. Go to an appliance store. B. Visit the family-run store. C. Get cash on Dawson Street.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What can we learn about the ten-day tour?
A. It has all been booked out.
B. The price sounds reasonable.
C. The price includes one-way airfare.
9. If the man and his wife go on the recommended package tour, how much should they pay?
A. $1,088. B. $1,958. C. $2176.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How is the old lab building?
A. It’s dangerous to have classes in it.
B. The equipment is too old to be used.
C. It’s small and not in good condition.
11. Why can’t they build a new one as soon as possible?
A. They don’t have enough funds.
B. Some teachers disagree with the plan.
C. The headmaster hasn’t made his decision.
12. Who will the headmaster probably turn to for help?
A. Devoted teachers. B. The commercial bank. C. The local government.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What job is Anna applying for?
A. A part-time waitress. B. A restaurant manager. C. A university teacher.
14. Where is Anna working now?
A. At a university. B. At the man’s restaurant. C. At the Palace restaurant.
15. What is the reason for Anna to change her job?
A. The pay. B. The working time. C. The working environment.
16. What kind of person is the man looking for?
A. One who is available late in the week.
B. One who can work whole day on Sundays.
C. One who can help whenever they get busy.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What do we know about Carole?
A. She is a good planner. B. She is overweight. C. She has a sweet tooth.
18. What does Carole normally do when she feels unhappy?
A. Do some shopping. B. Eat a lot of things. C. Drink more tea.
19. What could be the true reason for Carole’s behavior?
A. Craze for food. B. An unknown disease. C. Problems with parents or friends.
20. Which might be the doctor’s suggestion to Carole?
A. Playing with friends. B. Drinking some diet cola. C. Getting fun from eating.
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
If you’ve never travelled abroad, looking for a fun destination as your next vacation can be tough. What’s the food like? What attractions can I find? How do I get around? Don’t settle for just any city—it’s important that your getaway suits all of your needs.
Our top suggestion: London, UK. A new study by WeekenGO, an online weekend getaway portal and app, shows England’s capital has been ranked the best city to spend the weekend, especially for film fans. According to the study, Berlin, Germany was the most recommended destination for millennials, while Vienna, Austria took the top spot for vacationing families. Zurich, Switzerland was also voted the best destination for baby boomers.
Each city in WeekenGO’s Top 100 was graded using a number of categories, including ease of finding accommodations, cultural events, number of green spaces, and safety. Check out the best cities in the world for every type of traveler below:
· For those who love to stroll: Graz, Austria ranks as the world’s most walkable city.
· For nature lovers: Stuttgart, Germany ranks No. 1 for most green spaces.
· For fussy travelers: Rome, Italy has the most accommodation options.
· For the party crowd: Shanghai, China ranks No. 1 for club options.
· For curious travelers: Vancouver, Canada ranks No. 1 for the most cultural events.
· For women going solo: Oslo, Norway has been ranked the safest place for women.
21. The writer is possibly from _______.
A. a culture club B. a net company C. a travel agency D. WeekenGo company
22. Which might be the best choice for the Browns with two children to have a holiday?
A. Vienna. B. London. C. Berlin. D. Zurich.
23. Which of the following might be a good choice for a single female nature lover?
A. Oslo and Rome. B. Oslo and Stuttgart. C. Rome and Graz. D. Graz and Stuttgart.
B
“We’re stopping here? At this shabby old building?” Then I was told that the Sanhe Tile Kiln (三和瓦窑) was a treasure in Taiwan. Seriously? My heart sank as we walked toward what appeared to be mounts of dirt. The place looked like no treasure I’d ever seen.
My disappointment soon melted into anticipation as we walked into the Sanhe Tile Kiln. I soon realized that this wasn’t just any old building. This place, hidden in the heart of Kaohsiung, revolutionized the production of bricks in Taiwan. The piles I had mistaken for dirt were actually clay: a key ingredient in bricks.
Long ago, many buildings around Taiwan were made from bricks sourced from Fujian Province. But this all changed when hundreds of brick kilns popped up all over the island. Of all the kilns that once operated, the Sanhe Tile Kiln is the last one standing. It has been in operation for over 100 years. Considered a treasure, the factory is part of the cultural heritage of the island.
At the Sanhe Tile Kiln, making quality bricks is serious business. Fortunately, Kaohsiung has exceptional clay and water, which are essential. Workers dig clay out of the ground and put it through a machine to break it up. Water is then added, and the mixture is put into another machine to form clay blocks. When the blocks are the desired shape, they are set aside to dry. Then the bricks are piled in the kiln.
Next, workers start a fire with straw and slowly raise the kiln’s temperature until it reaches
1000 degrees Celsius. Throughout this process, the temperature must rise steadily or else the bricks will fall into ruins.
Most of the bricks produced here are used to repair historical buildings. However, the Sanhe Tile Kiln will custom-design art pieces to meet your needs.
Making bricks is a long process, taking three to four months. It requires a lot of hard work, patience and devotion. But in the end, it’s worth it. I left the Sanhe Tile Kiln with a greater appreciation for the art of brick making.
24. What mainly makes the Sanhe Tile Kiln cultural heritage of Taiwan?
A. Being located in the heart of Kaohsiung.
B. Being the only standing brick-making kiln.
C. Being helpful for repairing historical buildings.
D. Revolutionizing the production of bricks in Taiwan.
25. How did the author’s feelings change in the visit?
A. serious → bored → amazed
B. depressed → patient → grateful
C. curious → doubtful →impressed
D. disappointed → expectant → appreciative
26. Which statements support the point — “It requires a lot of hard work, patience and devotion.”?
① Customized bricks can be ordered from the Kiln.
② The bricks cannot be piled in the kiln until they’re dry.
③ A breakdown may occur if the temperature rises rapidly.
④ Exceptional clay and water are essential for making quality bricks.
A. ① ③ B. ② ③ ④ C. ② ③ D. ② ④
27. What’s the organization pattern for this passage?
A. Problem and solution. B. Cause and effect.
C. Description and opinion. D. Question and answer.
C
The University of Miami’s newest hospital has a six-bed emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, a birthing suite and outpatient clinics. The only thing missing is patients. Instead, nursing students get a realistic clinical experience using computerized mannequins (fake patients) and staff actors.
“Practicing on real people can be a bit frightening environment, and as our patients become more knowledgeable, they tend to hesitate when a student walks in,” said Susana Barroso-Fernandez, who oversees UM’s simulation (模拟) program. “We created this environment to allow students to practice and make mistakes and never put a patient or student at risk.”
This hospital is part of a growing trend of colleges building simulation centers to provide real-life experiences to students. The move toward simulation has increased as nursing programs have grown faster than hospitals’ capacity to accommodate these students.
A 2014 study found that colleges could substitute simulation for up to half of all clinical experience without any negative results. The students scored just as well on nursing license exams as
those getting most of their experience in hospitals and healthcare centers.
There are major benefits to simulation, officials said. In addition to giving students a safe environment to practice, it also gives students experience with rare situations, but still crucial for them to know how to handle.
The Simulation Hospital will also be used as a training venue for people outside of UM, including hurricane training. “It’s not just about nursing education,” said Susan.
28. What best proves UM’s simulation program worked?
A. Students performed as well. B. It offered students all clinical experience.
C. Nursing programs have grown faster. D. The hospital will be used as a training venue.
29. What does “a growing trend” in Paragraph 3 refer to?
A. Launching nursing programs. B. Building more healthcare centers.
C. Improving hospitals’ capacity. D. Colleges building simulation centers.
30. What’s the function of Paragraph 4 for the whole passage?
A. To make the point more persuasive. B. To make the description more vivid.
C. To make the program more appealing. D. To make the topic more interesting.
31. What might be the best title for the passage?
A. More Experience, Less Risk B. Safer Environment, More Patients
C. More Practice, Fewer Mistakes D. Newest Hospital, Best Accommodation
D
Peter Ripken loves literature and reads books by writers all over the world. He learned years ago that not all nations permit writers to express themselves freely. In fact, free expression can be quite dangerous in many places.
So, Ripken decided to act. He helped establish an organization, The International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN), to protect writers. Its founders sought to persuade cities, not central governments, to give refuge to persecuted(受迫害的) writers. He was involved right from the beginning, from the mid-1990s, to set up this program.
Originally, he had a different view of his future as a young man. He thought to become a bookseller because of his reading obsession when he was 15. A bookseller he did not become. Instead, in the late 1960s, Ripken was a manager for five years in an aid organization working in Africa. But his love for the written word remained strong. He then worked for three years as a deputy editor for the Africa section at the Voice of Germany. Despite his love for the job, when asked to join an organization promoting African, Asian and Latin American literature, Ripken didn’t hesitate. He had fun traveling to literature conferences and doing workshops with publishers and authors. That’s why he did the job for 20 years.
Ripken grew up reading German authors. But his interest broadened to other European and American literature. Then, he found what he called books "outside the norm." This helped grow his interest in political developments in other regions.
Last year Ripken retired after several years as ICORN's chairman. But he is still active in the organization. His goal is to increase the group's capacity to protect and promote writers and artists at risk around the world. He said he hopes to be remembered as somebody who has promoted creativity and supported literature as a political tool and source of enjoyment.
32. What’s the role of Peter in the development of ICORN?
A. A monitor. B. A co-founder. C. A consultant. D. A sponsor.
33. What might Peter work as in 1972?
A. A bookseller. B. A manager. C. A deputy editor. D. A staff in ICORN.
34. What contributes to Peter’s active involvement in ICORN?
A. He grew up reading Germany authors.
B. He loves travelling and meeting people.
C. He’s obsessed with literature all over the world.
D. He concerns political development via literature.
35. What might be talked about in the paragraph following the passage?
A. Why politics influences literature.
B. Why literature itself is a pleasure.
C. How ICORN has become so international.
D. How people read “outside the norm” in literature.
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。
According to a common saying, "Honesty is the best policy." 36 . Lying often seems like a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. Some people lie out of habit, without even realizing they're doing it. But despite all this, honesty really is worth the effort.
One obvious reason for honesty is that lies are difficult to maintain. There's always a chance that the person you lied to will find out the truth. 37 .
Lies are also difficult to hide because they are harder to remember than the truth. If you make up a story, you have to remember all the details. 38 . But if you commit to telling the truth, you will never have trouble remembering. This saves you effort and makes conversations less stressful for you.
Another obvious reason to avoid lying is that lying can harm others. People who believe your lies might make bad decisions because of them. And a lie about someone else could destroy that person's reputation. On a personal level, if your friends find out you lied to them, their feeling will be hurt. They will question whether they can trust you or wonder whether you care about them. In contrast, if you always tell the truth, you will develop a reputation for honesty. 39 . Business deals, friendships, family and romantic relationships all depend on trust.
40 . Sometimes it's best to remain silent if your words might hurt someone else. Honesty means that when you speak, you tell the truth without holding any information back. When you do that, you will feel more relaxed and enjoy stronger relationships.
A. But in daily life, honesty can be difficult.
B. This will help you in every area of your life.
C. Is the gain from lying really worth the risk?
D. Being honest is a basic principle for us to deal with others.
E. We will get others' respect and appreciation if telling the truth.
F. And the more lies you tell, the more stories you have to remember.
G. Honesty, however, doesn't mean you have to say everything in your mind.
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。
While checking out at the grocery store I noticed a woman behind me. She was 41 one of shopping carts with the basket in front. The basket held just a few 42 : some apples, a loaf of bread, some canned goods, and a 43 of gorgeous coral-colored roses. I 44 to her that they were, indeed, very lovely roses. She said, "I really do love them, they're my favorite
45 .
Well, just as I was leaving, I heard her say to the 46 , "You can put the bunch of roses back, I really shouldn't 47 them." I turned around and asked her if she would 48 me to get them for her. She 49 her head and said, "Why would you want to do that? You certainly don't have to." I replied that I just wanted to, 50 since she loved them so much. She still seemed 51 so I told her that she would be doing me a great 52 if she would allow me to
53 them to her. With tears in her eyes, she said, "I really do love them. Thanks." As I 54
the cashier the money for the roses, I noticed he was a little 55 as well.
On the way home I was reminded of a 56 I had heard decades ago and I've loved it ever since. The song is 'Bread and Roses'. It's a beautiful song on many levels and reminds us that we all
57 food, but we all also need 58 .
A line from this song fits this situation perfectly. It reads: "Hearts 59 as well as bodies. Give us bread, but give us 60 , too."
41. A. driving B. holding C. pushing D. dragging
42. A. items B. fruits C. presents D. products
43. A. box B. handful C. basket D. bunch
44. A. showed B. commented C. introduced D. recommended
45. A. smell B. shape C. color D. memory
46. A. dealer B. cashier C. porter D. assistant
47. A. make B. collect C. afford D. manage
48. A. allow B. advise C. want D. prefer
49. A. nodded B. shook C. lowered D. raised
50. A. partly B. especially C. specially D. merely
51. A. puzzled B. shocked C. regretful D. hesitant
52. A. turn B. service C. kindness D. pleasure
53. A. owe B. pass C. gift D. deliver
54. A. charged B. awarded C. offered D. handed
55. A. teary-eyed B. starry-eyed C. weary-eyed D. sharp-eyed
56. A. saying B. song C. poem D. story
57. A. need B. bring C. live on D. work for
58. A. love B. share C. money D. beauty
59. A. hurt B. weaken C. thrill D. starve
60. A. roses B. goodness C. comfort D. medicine
第三部分 英语知识运用（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，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chimpanzees may share 96 percent of human DNA, but do they have the ability to appreciate music like humans?
Chimpanzees and apes turn 61 deaf ear to music, research shows. It makes no difference
62 they are listening to Beethoven or Bieber—it is all just 63 (meaning) sound to them. This means that chimpanzees and apes would not appreciate 64 (listen) to music, and certainly would not form a band.
65 (carry) out the study, scientists at the University of York created a “chimpanzee jukebox” that allowed chimps to select their favorite classical, pop or rock music, or simply tune into silence.
The animals, housed at Edinburgh Zoo and the National Centre for Chimpanzee Care in Texas,
got to listen to works by Mozart, Beethoven and Justin Bieber. But 66 of them showed any 67 (prefer) for any kind of music. Nor 68 (be) they any more likely to choose a musical offering rather than silence.
Lead scientist Dr. Emma Wallace said: "These results suggest that music is not something that is relevant to chimpanzees and 69 (support) by recent work with zoo-housed chimps that were unable to tell music 70 digital noise.
These results also highlight the possibility that music appreciation is something that is a uniquely human characteristic.
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。
Ancient China was a backward agricultural country that badly rely on abundant rainfall. People imagined there must be a powerful God taken charge of any form of water on the earth. And the dragon believed to be the God. Later, we Chinese people called us the descendants of dragons, hope that we were brave and powerful enough like dragons.
Dragons, however, are considered cruelly in western culture, that suggests westerners and Chinese have different understandings of the world. Why? Isn’t it reasonable that different experiences can result from different beliefs? Don’t you think we should respect for and tolerate various cultural difference?
第二节 书面表达（满分25分）
假设你是李华。你的美国笔友Robbin来信说他对偶然发现的这幅中国画很感兴趣。他仅知道这是中国古代Zhang Zeduan的Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival，希望你能跟他进一步交流这幅画。请你酌情回复。
注意：
1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。
高三英语参考答案
I.听力（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1 ~ 5 BACCA 6 ~10 CABBC 11~15 ACACB 16~20 ABBCA
II.阅读理解（每小题2分，满分40分）
21~25 CABDD 26~30 CCADA 31~35 ABCDB 36~40 ACFBG
III．完形填空（每小题1.5分，满分30分）
41~45 CADBC 46~50 BCABB 51~55 DCCDA 56~60 BADDA
IV. 短文填空（每小题1.5分，满分15分）
61.a 62.whether 63.meaningless 64.listening 65.To carry
66.none 67. preference 68. were 69.are supported 70.from
V. 短文改错（每小题1分，满分10分）
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VI. 写作 (open) （满分25分）
写作评分细则：
分档
标准
第五档
21-25
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—覆盖所有内容要点。
—应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
—语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；
具备较强的语言运用能力。
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档
16-20
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—虽漏掉了一两个次重点，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不准确，些许错误主要是因尝试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。
达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档
11-15
基本完成了试题规定的任务。
—虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
—应用简单的语句间的连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档
6-10
未适当完成试题规定的任务。
—漏掉或未描写清楚一些主要内容，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。
—缺少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档
1-5
未完成试题规定的任务。
—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。
信息未能传达给读者。
0
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清楚。
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M: Can you tell me how to telephone other rooms?
W: You just dial 0 and then the room number. It’s very simple.
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M: What do you think of these cookies? My wife made them.
W: Very tasty indeed. Even my sister can’t make such nice cookies.
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M: How much does a buffet meal cost in this restaurant?
W: If you eat before 5 p.m., you have to pay 8 pounds. After that, it’s 10 pounds.
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M: I’d like to go swimming this afternoon, but it’s such a long walk to the swimming pool.
W: I know a short cut. Let me show you on this map.
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M: Well, I’m glad you’re back. Do you know how busy I have been recently? I have bought many things to decorate both our room and Jimmy’s room.
W: But think of our life after moving in.
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W: May I help you?
M: I would like an alarm clock that will awaken me with soft music.
W: In that case, you’ll probably be interested in this handsome electric clock radio.
M: Actually, I’d like a small battery-operated clock radio.
W: There’s a model that should suit you perfectly.
M: Can I use my credit card to pay for it?
W: I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t accept credit cards in this family-run store. You could try the appliance store that on Dawson Street.
M: Thank you for your help. I’ll see if the store you recommended has what I want.
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M: Could you give me some information on your European tours?
W: Our pleasure. We have several package tours you may choose, from ten days to three weeks in Europe.
M: I would be interested in a ten-day trip around Christmas time.
W: I have one ten-day tour that is still available. It will depart from New York on December 24.
M: What is the cost?
W: The price for one person for a ten-day tour is only $1,088, which includes round-trip airfare.
M: That sounds reasonable. By the way, do you have a discount for two?
W: Yes, you can have a 10% discount.
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W: Do you think our headmaster is going to build a new lab building?
M: I’ve no idea. He may have the plan. But he hasn’t spoken to us teachers about it.
W: Do you think it possible that it will happen?
M: Of course. Right now, our old lab building can’t satisfy the increasing need of teaching. It’s too small and not in proper condition.
W: Why don’t we build a new one as soon as possible?
M: There may be some problems with it.
W: What’s the problem then?
M: As far as I know, money is. It’s not likely to be solved soon, I guess.
W: I believe our headmaster will ask the local government to help us build a new one.
M: I think so. It’s quite likely that the decision will be made before the end of this term.
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M: Miss Anna Black, right?
W: Yes, you’re right.
M: Please take a seat.
W: Thank you.
M: So you’re interested in a job as a waitress.
W: That’s right. I saw your sign in the window asking for part-time waitress.
M: Hmm, have you worked as a waitress before?
W: Yes, I’ve worked as a waitress for two years at several different restaurants.
M: I see. Are you working now?
W: Yes, at the Palace restaurant on Prince Street.
M: That’s a very nice restaurant. Why do you want to leave?
W: Because I can’t work full-time at the moment. I’m taking some courses at university and need more time for study.
M: I see. What days are you available?
W: I’m free all day Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.
M: I’m afraid that’s not what we want. We’re looking for someone who can help us late in the week when we get very busy. That’s Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon and evening as well as all day Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sunday.
W: Oh, What a pity!
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Carole is a teenage girl. She thinks she is a bit too big. But she doesn’t know how she became that way.
Carole has made up her mind to follow other’s example and planned to lose weight as well. Sometimes she feels so unhappy without knowing why. At these times, she often goes out to restaurants, bars and cafeterias for food. Although she feels very full in her stomach, she can’t stop eating because of the enjoyment she gets. She is a little worried about her behavior and thinks that she might have an unknown disease, or an unhealthy mind. With these questions, Carole went to see a doctor.
The doctor doesn’t think she has a disease, but suggests that she need self-control. Since Carole
said she enjoys eating although she feels very full, the doctor thinks her feeling of unhappiness could come from something deeper, such as problems with family members or friends. The doctor said Carole needs to find something that can bring fun to her life. Perhaps she should give up the habit of eating too much, and do something else instead, such as talking to someone over the phone, playing with friends or drinking more tea. These methods could help Carole change the habit of eating too much and become healthy again.
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