山东省济宁邹城市2022-2023学年高三上学期期中考试英语试题

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2022～2023学年度第一学期期中教学质量检测
高三英语试题
2022.11
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
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3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
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.
1. What does the man want to do?
A. Reduce his stress. B. Finish his work. C. Prepare for breakfast.
2. What does the woman advise the man to buy?
A. A dress. B. A purse. C. A jacket.
3. When does the man want to go to the library?
A. On Saturday. B. On Sunday. C. On Monday.
4. Where does this conversation most likely take place?
A. At a clothing store. B. At the dry cleaner’s. C. At a restaurant.
5. How does the woman respond to the man?
A. She is disappointed. B. She is surprised. C. She is ashamed.
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5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题，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至7题。
6. Why won’t the woman’s sister come to dinner?
A. She has to work overtime.
B. She has an appointment.
C. She’s in another town.
7. How does the man feel about the dinner tonight?
A. Very excited.
B. A little disappointed.
C. Quite angry.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Where does the woman plan to go?
A. San Francisco. B. Sacramento. C. Los Angeles.
9. What is the best way to see California according to the man?
A. Go there by plane.
B. Take the train along the coast.
C. Go through the center of California.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What made the man fall asleep?
A. The boring lecture. B. Lack of sleep. C. Health problems.
11. Why does the man have to work?
A. To pay school fees.
B. To pay his debts.
C. To pay his hospital bill.
12. Where will the man probably go next?
A. To the next class.
B. To the financial aid office.
C. To the student employment office.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How did the woman get the computer?
A. She purchased it. B. She borrowed it. C. She got it from Grandpa.
14. What surprises the man about the computer?
A. The thinness. B. The brand. C. The color.
15. What did the woman do in the cafe today?
A. She borrowed a new battery.
B. She worked on her resume.
C. She looked for a job there.
16. How does the woman feel about noise in cafes?
A. Annoying. B. Acceptable. C. Beneficial.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What are guests required to do?
A. Leave a photo ID. B. Wear a life jacket. C. Wear gym shorts.
18. What must be reported to the gym staff at once?
A. Inappropriate clothes.
B. Signs of illness.
C. Children’s accidents.
19. At what age can children start to swim alone?
A. 10 years old. B. 11 years old. C. 18 years old.
20. Which pool policy has changed?
A. The business hours. B. The showering rules. C. Dress requirements.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
2022 Writing Competitions
The Bristol Short Story Prize
It’s an international writing competition founded by the editors of the quarterly cultural magazine Bristol Review of Books in 2007. The 2022 Bristol Short Story Prize is open to everyone. The first prize is £1,000. Entries must be previously unpublished stories with a maximum of 4,000 words. The judges are Tom Drake—Lee, Irenosen Okojie and Jessica Taylor.
Entry fee: £89
The Bath Novel Award
Since its launch nine years ago, the international Bath Novel Award has helped spotlight and support emerging writers. The prize is £3,000. In the event of a joint win, the prize money will be shared equally between winners. It’s open to unpublished and independently published novelists. This year’s judge is Nelle Andrew. All genres（体裁）are welcome. Writers must submit the first 5,000 words plus one—page abstract of the novel.
Entry fee: £29
The BBC National Short Story Award
The BBC National Short Story Award 2022 with Cambridge University invites entries of short stories up to 8,000 words. It’s an award that has enriched the careers of writers since it was founded seventeen years ago. The winner of the contest for single short stories will receive £15,000. This year’s judges are author Elizabeth Day and broadcaster Katie Thistleton.
Entry fee: free
The Creative Future Writers’ Award
Founded in 2013, it’s an annual development program for talented writers who lack opportunities due to health issues or social circumstances. This year’s theme is How It Started. Prizes include £10,000 of cash and top writing development prizes supplied by publishers and development agencies. Writers should submit one piece of writing in one category (50—linepoetry to the maximum or 2,000—word fiction to the maximum). The judges are Dorothy Koomson, Joelle Taylor, Aki Schilz and Sarala Estruch.
Entry fee: free
21. Who may act as a judge for The Bristol Short Story Prize in 2022?
A. Joelle Taylor. B. Nelle Andrew. C. Katie Thistleton. D. Jessica Taylor.
22. What do the second and the fourth competitions have in common?
A. Start—up time. B. Genre requirement.
C. Cash bonus. D. Entry fee.
23. Which competition may favor applicants with physical disabilities?
A. The Bath Novel Award. B. The Bristol Short Story Prize.
C. The Creative Future Writers’ Award. D. The BBC National Short Story Award.
B
Every April, I find myself troubled by the same concern—that spring might not occur this year. The landscape looks dull, with hills, sky and forest appearing gray. On May 3, I awoke to a green so amazing as to be almost electric, as if spring were simply a matter of pressing a switch. Hills, sky and forest revealed their purples, blues and green.
Then there was the old apple tree. It sits on an undeveloped lot in my neighborhood. It belongs to no one and therefore to everyone. The tree’s dark branches stretch out in unpruned（未经修剪的）abandon.
Until last year, I thought I was the only one aware of this tree. And then one day, in a bit of spring madness, I set out to prune（修剪）a few disorderly branches. No sooner had I arrived under the tree than neighbors opened their windows and stepped onto their porches（门廊）. These were people I barely knew, but it was as if I had come uninvited into their personal gardens. My mobile—home neighbor was the first to speak. “You’re not going to cut it down, are you?” she asked anxiously.
Soon, half the neighborhood joined me under the apple tree. It struck me that I had lived there for five years and only now was learning these people’s names, what they did for a living and how they passed the winter. It was as if the old apple tree was gathering us under its branches for the purpose of both acquaintanceship and shared wonder.
Just the other day, I saw one neighbor at the local store. He remarked how this recent winter had been especially long and complained of not having seen or spoken at length to anyone in our neighborhood. And then, he looked at me and said, “We need to prune that apple tree again.”
24. How did the author feel about the sudden change of the view?
A. Frightened. B. Depressed. C. Surprised. D. Annoyed.
25. Why did the neighbors open their windows and step out?
A. They intended to greet the author.
B. They felt astonished to notice a stranger.
C. They meant to protect their personal gardens.
D. They wondered what might happen to the tree.
26. What can be inferred about the apple tree in the neighborhood’?
A. It served as a bond. B. It was left unattended.
C. It stayed in a poor condition. D. It proved to be unappealing.
27. What did the neighbor value most according to the last paragraph?
A. The arrival of spring. B. The neighborhood gathering.
C. The pruning of the apple tree. D. Entertainment in the long winter.
C
In an effort to control the nation’s growing problem with food wastage, South Korea has started a unique initiative — “Pay as You Trash”. Residents are required to separate their food waste from the rest of their rubbish and throw it separately in a centralized dustbin. And in order to access the bin, they actually need to pay by the kilo!
As of now, South Korea has three methods in place to charge citizens for the food thrown away. One is through an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) card—when users tap this card over a specially designed food waste bin, the cap will open. This waste is automatically weighed and recorded in the user’s account. The user needs to settle this bill on a monthly basis. The second billing method is through pre—paid garbage bags. These specially designed bags are priced based on volume. For instance, in Seoul, a 10—liter garbage bag costs around $1. There’s also a bar code（条形码）management system in place, in which citizens throw food waste directly into compost bins（肥料箱）and pay for it by purchasing bar code stickers attached to the bin.
Nearly every residential complex in the nation is equipped with one of these three payment systems. Even before the pay—by—weight system was introduced, South Koreans were still being charged for food waste—the cost was simply divided equally among the residents of each apartment block. The new system is not only fair, but is also designed to make consumers really feel the pinch of unreasonable waste. The more food they throw out, the more they end up paying.
Citizens like Seoul housewife Ms. Kwan are now adopting innovative methods to avoid food waste. She makes sure to remove all the liquid out of leftover food before throwing it away. While preparing vegetables, she tries to make use of as much as the eatable parts as possible to minimize waste.
28. What is the centralized dustbin designed to do?
A. Keep food rubbish. B. Break down food rubbish.
C. Process household rubbish. D. Classify household rubbish.
29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the three payment methods?
A. Their development procedure. B. Their construction cost.
C. Their innovative appearance. D. Their operating principle.
30. How were the citizens charged before the new system was put forward?
A. They paid a fixed fec. B. They shared the cost equally.
C. They paid by weight. D. They enjoyed free access.
31. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase “feel the pinch” Paragraph 3?
A. Predict the prospect. B. Analyse the component.
C. Suffer the consequences. D. Propose the solution.
D
We constantly hear people say procrastination（拖延）is the thief of time—actually deadlines are. New research from the University of Otago may help uncover the puzzling link between the two.
Professor Stephen Knowles tested the effect of deadline length on task completion for their research. Participants were invited to complete an online survey concerning a charity donation. They were given either one week, one month, or no deadline to respond. Professor Knowles says although the topic of the survey was about charity, the results are true of any situation where someone asks another person for help
The study found responses to the survey were lowest for the one—month deadline and highest when no deadline was specified. No deadline and the one—week deadline led to many early responses, while a long deadline appeared to give people permission to procrastinate, and then forget. Professor Knowles wasn’t surprised to find that specifying a shorter deadline increased the chances of receiving a response compared to a longer deadline. However, he did find it interesting that they received the most responses when no deadline was specified.
“We interpret this as evidence that specifying a longer deadline, as opposed to a short deadline or no deadline at all, removes the urgency to act,” he says. “People therefore put off undertaking the task, and since they are inattentive or forget, postponing it results in lower response rates.”
He says of the research that it is possible that not specifying a deadline might still have led participants to assume that there is an unspoken deadline. Professor Knowles hopes his research can help reduce the amount of procrastinating people do. “Many people procrastinate. They have the best intentions of helping someone out, but just do not get around to doing it.”
32. Why did Professor Knowles conduct the research?
A. To prove the link between procrastination and charity.
B. To reveal the role a deadline plays in procrastination.
C. To attract public attention to the effects of procrastination.
D. To demonstrate the effect of procrastination on task completion.
33. Which situation is least likely to lead to procrastination?
A. A crowd—funding appeal with no deadline.
B. A one—month application for assistance.
C. A one—week post—disease donation.
D. A charity donation on a given date.
34. Why do people procrastinate according to paragraph 4?
A. They oppose the deadline. B. They are unwilling to act.
C. They lack a sense of urgency. D. They are too busy to remember.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text?
A. Deadline—a Result of Procrastination
B. Deadline—the Key to Reducing Procrastination
C. Procrastination—an Urgent Problem to Solve
D. Procrastination—the Thief of Time
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Criticism can be divided into two types. The first type is when someone expresses their disapproval. This is the type of criticism that can be the most hurtful. Parents might express their disapproval of your choice in career, friends or lifestyle. 36 It can be terribly unpleasant to tolerate it,
The second type of criticism involves pointing out your weaknesses and mistakes. No one is perfect, yet many imperfect people seem to find it extremely easy to let us know” when we mess up. 37 And the fact that they are telling us what we already know makes it much more annoying
When people express their disapproval of some area of your life, you first need to consider how you feel about it. You need to be secure in who you are and the decisions that you make. 38
Remember that there is a difference between being firm in your choices and being headstrong. Don’t be stubborn. Be mature enough to truly hear what they are saying even if you don’t agree with it at first. 39 If not, just let it go and trust that they meant well but what they were saying is not for you. Don’t be mad at them.
40 Other people have different views on what you are doing and can help you. If you are one of those people who just want to learn the hard way, try listening to some advice a change. It might do you some good.
A. You may come to realize that they are right.
B. Bear in mind that you should never criticize others.
C. People may criticize how you dress or the way you act.
D. There is no need for you to care about others’ criticism.
E. In many cases, we already know a lot of what they are saying to us.
F. If your decisions are solid, you won’t allow anyone to change your mind.
G. Improving yourself works best if you can see yourself from different angles.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was working at a primary school as a therapist（治疗专家）many years ago. One day I was talking with a second—grader. At some point during the conversation, the student appeared 41 and asked me, “Mr. Smith, does what I’ve said really 42 you?”
I learned that this second—grader was living in a big family. His 43 of talking with adults had been mostly limited to 44 his behaviors when he was doing something they didn’t like. Outside of that, he didn’t 45 any extended conversations with them,
After hearing the student’s question, I responded that I was absolutely lost in what he had 46 . Gradually, the student became 47 and willing to express his thoughts and feelings. Our six—month treatment 48 transformed this student: he turned from a shy, barely speaking child into someone who felt his voice 49 .
I also had first—hand experience of 50 teenagers at adolescent treatment centers. One of the most common 51 these teens had was that their parents didn’t listen to them and they felt 52 . The feeling of disempowerment（剥夺权力）hurt them emotionally, which could also 53 their destructive behaviors.
Listening to our kids can help 54 emotional connections and boost their self—confidence. Therefore, let’s give up this 55 : As long as you live under my roof, you must do as I say. Instead, try to listen to kids.
41. A. joyful B. confused C. impatient D. discouraged
42. A. persuade B. inspire C. disappoint D. interest
43. A. decision B. resolution C. experience D. explanation
44. A. accepting B. finishing C. performing D. correcting
45. A. break off B. engage in C. escape from D. push on
46. A. advised B. imagined C. said D. achieved
47. A. generous B. open C. humble D. ambitious
48. A. suddenly B. probably C. constantly D. completely
49. A. mattered B. weakened C. trembled D. copied
50. A. selecting B. consulting C. raising D. assisting
51. A. hobbies B. attempts C. complaints D. senses
52. A. embarrassed B. ignored C. motivated D. treasured
53. A. lead to B. deal with C. get away with D. get rid of
54. A. strengthen B. beautify C. update D. replace
55. A. habit B. excuse C. viewpoint D. suggestion
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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Museum showcases vital clues to past
Rising numbers of visitors are heading to Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan province. Luo Shan, a young receptionist at the site, is frequently asked by early—morning 56 (arrival) why they cannot find a security guard to show them around. The museum employs some guards, 57 they have been unable to deal with the sudden flow of visitors, Luo said.
On Saturday, more than 9,000 people visited the museum, 58 (general) over four times the number on a typical weekend. Ticket sales reached 510,000 yuan ($77,830), the second 59 (high) daily total since it opened in 1997
The increase in visitors is caused by a live broadcast of relics 60 (dig) from six newly discovered sacrificial pits（洞穴）at the Sanxingdui Ruins site. The broadcast 61 (fuel) visitors’ interest in numerous artifacts unearthed earlier at the site since the transmission aired on China Centra1 Television on March 20.
At the site, more than 500 antiques, 62 are 3,200 to 4,000 years old, including gold masks, bronze items and clothes, have been unearthed from the pits. The numerous bronze sculptures include an impressive statue of a barefoot man wearing anklets, his hands clenched（紧握）. The figure is 180 cm high, while the entire statue, which is thought 63 (represent) a king from the Shu Kingdom, is nearly 261 cm tall, including the base. Gold items on display at the museum are known for their quality and 64 (diverse).
Situated 40 kilometers north of Chengdu, the site covers 12 square kilometers and contains the ruins of 65 ancient city, sacrificial pits, residential quarters and tombs.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，在本学期参加了学校的中国国画社团，你的新西兰朋友 Terry 想了解具体情况。请你给他写一封邮件，内容如下：
1.社团及活动介绍；
2.个人收获。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Terry,



Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I had never ridden a snowmobile before. One day, my friend David invited me to the tracks outside Twisp, Washington, and I accepted his invitation willingly. I went diving, climbed mountains, and even went skydiving. Did I ever worry about hurting myself? Never! Because I was young and energetic.
Then the day finally came. We rented snowmobiles and hit the road. Wind blew through my hair as I flew over the snow. I felt great until my snowmobile sputtered（发出噼啪声）beneath me. I slowed to a stop while my friend drove fast ahead on the snow—covered tracks through the woods, avoiding trees and rocks.
David headed back towards me, saying, “Did your snowmobile break down again?” I lifted my glasses. “Yes. Again,” I answered with a little discouragement. Speeding through the snow was so much fun, but sputtering to a stop every ten minutes was disappointing. We had been out for over an hour and I wanted to race over the snow.
“Why don’t we switch? I may have experience with yours.” he asked. “That will be great,” I said and climbed onto his big, shiny snowmobile, put my glasses back on and tightened my hard hat’s string.
“This one is more powerful than the one you just rode,” David reminded me. “You need to be careful with it.”
“I can handle it,” I replied confidently.
When I settled myself on the seat and started the engine, I felt its power right away. I stepped on the accelerator（油门）and set off, speeding through the snowy forest. It was amazing. The machine ran like a dream, except for a slight pull to the left that made it a bit difficult to control. With a little more acceleration, there was no pull to the left.
Suddenly, a field full of big stones came into view. I took hold of the handlebars and prepared to make a sharp right turn to avoid the stones.
My eyes dropped to my speed indicator: 89 miles per hour.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I tried to slow down and turn the handlebars to the right.


I eventually fell with my face down on a soft area of snow.



2022～2023学年度第一学期高三期中教学质量检测
参考答案（2022.11）
第一部分 听力（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1—5 ABCBB 6—10 ABCBB 11—15 ACCAB 16—20 CACBA
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
21—23 DAC 24—27 CDAB 28—31 ADBC 32—35 BACB
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
36—40 CEFAG
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41—45 BDCDB 46—50 CBDAD 51—55 CBAAC
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56. arrivals 57. but/yet 58. generally 59. highest
60. dug 61. has fueled/has been fueling 62. which
63. to represent 64. diversity 65. an
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
One possible version:
Dear Terry,
Knowing that you are interested in the Chinese Painting Club in my school, I’m writing to give you a brief account.
As the name suggests, the Chinese Painting Club aims to arouse our interest in Chinese fine art. I’m totally attracted to the club, because various activities are provided regularly, including training for green hands, painting outdoors and visiting art exhibitions. By joining the club, not only can I acquire basic painting skills, but also form a circle of friends with similar hobbies. Additionally, appreciating the traditional Chinese paintings offers me chances to deepen my insight into our unique culture.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
One possible version:
I tried to slow down and turn the handlebars to the right. However, the snowmobile kept going straight and didn’t slow down. I had no choice but to head straight for that field of stones. At that moment, I thought that I would be seriously hurt. But to my great surprise, I felt completely peaceful. The snowmobile hit a stone at last. However, I was launched out of the seat and sailed into the air and over the stones, with my arms straight at my sides. To my right, I heard a crash.
I eventually fell with my face down on a soft area of snow. Several seconds later, I cautiously moved my arms, and then my legs. Amazingly, I didn’t feel a lot of pain. As it turned out, I landed perfectly in a space among several big stones and my arms were straight at my sides and thus protected. Meanwhile, David rushed to the spot where I lay. Having pulled me out of the snow with all his strength, he asked anxiously, “Are you all right? Talk to me!” Seeing my smile, he breathed a sigh of relief. After a short pause, I struggled to my feet and responded, “Thanks for your timely help. Let’s have another try!”
附：听力原文
Text 1
M: I feel so stressed out right now! Work has been crazy lately. I need to relax.
W: Just sit down, and I’ll get you a Coke and a sandwich, OK?
Text 2
M: Hey, there. I’m looking for a Christmas gift for my aunt. Do you have any ideas about what I should get her? Last year, I bought her a leather jacket and she loved it.
W: Why don’t you buy her a purse? There are some very pretty ones at the clothing store near my house.
Text 3
W: I need to return these library books today. Do you want to come with me?
M: No. The downtown library doesn’t even open on Sundays. I’d rather go tomorrow so I can check out some new books for myself.
Text 4
M: Good morning, ma’am. Can I help you?
W: Yes. I have some wool pants that need to be cleaned. I spilled wine on them at a restaurant I really hope they are not ruined.
Text 5
W: That is a beautiful painting, Jerry! Where did you buy it?
M: Actually, I made it. I’ve been taking art classes for the past year.
W: Really? That’s amazing! I had no idea you were so talented. This looks like it was painted by a professional.
Text 6
M: Hey, is your sister coming to dinner tonight?
W: No, she isn’t. She has to work late on Fridays.
M: Well, did you invite our neighbor Don?
W: Nope. He’s out of town this week.
M: So does that mean it’s just us for dinner?
W: Yeah. Is that a problem?
M: No... It’s just that we always have dinner together. I was hoping that we could have some company for once.
W: Well, I’m sorry to let you down. But I did make pizza, so I hope you can at least appreciate that.
Text 7
W: Hey, do you know if it’s possible to get to Los Angeles from San Francisco by train?
M: Yeah. It is. But why don’t you fly? It’s much faster and costs about the same.
W: No way! I hate flying. Do you know how long the train takes?
M: Well, the quickest route is through the center of California. You can start in Sacramento. But it’s not a very good route. If you take the train along the coast, it is much more beautiful. It’s a great way to see California.
W: Well, I don’t care about that. I just need to get to Los Angeles and back. My cousin’s wedding is next month.
Text 8
W: How was your economics class?
M: Well, to be honest with you, I fell asleep during the lecture.
W: Was it that boring?
M: No, it wasn’t the teacher’s fault. The problem is that I can’t stay awake for a two—hour lecture. I have been working in the evening at the hospital.
W: Isn’t that going to affect your grades?
M: Probably. But I need to work to pay my school fees.
W: Maybe you should talk to the financial aid office. There’s no point in working so hard to make money if you are just going to fail your classes.
M: But they are going to try to offer me a bunch of loans. I am trying to avoid going into debt. That’s why I’ve been working!
W: OK, then I have a better idea. Why don’t you go to the student employment office and see if they can help you find another job? Even if you have to work, there’s no reason why you should work at night.
M: That’s a great idea. I actually have a break before my next class, so I’ll go there now.
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M: Is that a new computer?
W: Yeah. My grandpa gave it to me as a graduation gift. Isn’t it nice?
M: It is. I can’t believe it’s so thin! What kind of computer is it?
W: It’s an Apple MacBook Air. It’s very lightweight and has a bunch of built—in apps. I couldn’t be happier with it.
M: Do they have any other colors besides that one?
W: I don’t know. I like this color. I’ve ordered a pink cover for it, but it won’t arrive for a couple of weeks.
M: Does the computer have a disk drive?
W: No, it doesn’t, but I don’t need one. All of my documents are online.
M: Well, you’re very lucky. It will be great to have this when you start looking for jobs.
W: I already have. Today, I spent the day at the cafe working on my résumé. This computer has great battery life.
M: Well, that’s good. But the cafe near here is always so crowded.
W: I know. But I like to work in busy cafes. The noise reminds me that everyone else is working hard, so I work hard, too.
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Attention, swimmers! Please listen carefully to the following information about our community pool. All guests must sign in and leave a photo ID at the front desk. State law requires that all swimmers must shower with soap before entering the pool. Besides, all swimmers must wear proper bathing suits. If any of our staff determines that your clothes are not appropriate, either because they are too short or too dirty, you will not be allowed into the water. If you are sick, or have any signs of illness, do not use the pool until you are completely recovered. Please remind your children to use the bathroom before entering the pool. If they have any accidents, you must report them to the gym staff immediately. Children ten years of age and younger must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 at all times. Remind children that spitting is not allowed. Finally, there has been a schedule change. In the past, we have been open from 6:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. Starting January 1, we will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thank you.