湖北省武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年高一英语上学期期末联考试题（Word版附答案）

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武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年度上学期期末联考
高一 英语试卷
命题学校：武汉市第十一中学
考试时间：2023年1月10日下午14：00一16：00 试卷满分：150分

第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案划在试卷上。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. Who is looking for John?
A. The woman. B. The manager. C. Lucy.
2. What does the woman say about the washing machine?
A. It should be replaced. B. It should be repaired. C. It should be sold.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In a library. B. In a cinema. C. In a post office.
4. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Fine. B. Cloudy. C. Rainy.
5. How did the woman get home yesterday?
A. She caught a train. B. She drove home herself. C. Her friend gave her a lift.

第二节 (共15小题；每小题2. 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. How will the two speakers go to visit Mary?
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. On foot.
7. Where will the two speakers meet?
A. At the cinema gate. B. At the bus stop. C. In front of the bookstore.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Have a later meeting. B. Talk to the director. C. Call his secretary.
9. When will the man probably meet the director?
A. On Monday morning. B. On Monday afternoon. C. On Wednesday morning.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the woman think of her present job?
A. Boring. B. Tiring. C. Difficult.
11. What is the advantage of working at the Holiday Hotel for the woman?
A. The pay is high. B. The hotel is near her home. C. She doesn’t have to work at night.
12. Who is looking after Carol at night now?
A. The woman’s mother. B. The woman herself. C. Carol’s grandma.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does the woman do probably?
A. A teacher. B. A librarian. C. A student.
14. What can people read on the right of the restroom?
A. Books about animals. B. All kinds of storybooks. C. Newspapers and magazines.
15. Where is the copy center?
A. On the left of the computer room.
B. On the right of the restroom.
C. Next to the information desk.
16. Why can’t the man borrow books?
A. The borrowing section is closed. B. He doesn’t have a library card. C. The librarian is out at the moment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the teacher’s advice about preparing for history exams?
A. Memorizing the dates and events. B. Remembering all the facts.
C. Doing more exercises.
18. What does the teacher think of the way to study science?
A. Difficult. B. Effective. C. Important.
19. How many points did the teacher mention about French study?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
20. What is the most important thing for all exams?
A. Working hard. B. Being careful. C. Preparing early.

第二部分 阅读理解 (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
The Best Things to Experience in River City
String Thing
Caroline Shaw, who won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for music, has composed many famous contemporary songs. Her lively compositions will be performed in a concert by Richmond’s dynamic Rosette String Quartet as part of its So Hot Right Now series. The concert takes place on Monday, (October 25, from 7: 00 pm to 10: 00 pm, at the Hofheimer Building’s Dark Room. The Rosettes are Ellen Cockerham Riccio (violin), Treesa Gold (violin) , Kimberly Ryan (viola) and Steph Barrett (cello) .
Cooking and Comedy
After visiting the River City in20l4, Alton Brown, who is the Bill Nye of the culinary (烹饪的) world and longtime host of shows including Iron Chef America and Good Eats, will return on Thursday, October 28, during his fall tour, Beyond the Eats. The show at Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theatre promises a mixture of cooking, comedy and audience interaction.
Opera Man
The Metropolitan Opera’s production of Fire Shut up in My Bones marked a historic first as the only opera performed by African American composer Terence Blanchard on that stage earlier this year. The star of that show, Will Liverman, comes to the University of Richmond’s Modlin Center at 7: 30 pm on October 28. His performance will include songs by composers Shawn E. Okpebholo, H. Leslie Adams and Damien Sneed, as well as works by Schubert, Loewe, Rachmaninoff, Britten and Bolcolm. Tickets are $10 to $25.
Night of the Picture Show
George Romero’s 1968 classic, Night of the Living Dead, will be played at the Byrd Theatre at 6: 00 pm on October 31. Make it a double feature and catch the Yes and Theatrical Co. performance and screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at 10: 00 pm. This event features the theater company’s cast accompanied by the Trunk Show Band performing the film’s soundtrack live.
21. What is Caroline Shaw?
A. A comedian. B. A host. C. A chef. D. A composer.
22. What can you do at Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theatre?
A. Enjoy classic comedies from Bill Nye. B. Interact with a host good at cooking food.
C. Listen to the live soundtrack of Good Eats. D. Watch the show named Iron Chef America.
23. Where can you enjoy different composers’ songs?
A. At the Byrd Theatre.
B. At the Hofheimer Building’s Dark Room.
C. At the University of Richmond’s Modlin Center.
D. At Dominion Energy Center’s Carpenter Theatre.

B
I met the last speaker of Naati on an empty stretch of beach on Malekula, an island in the South Pacific nation of Vanuatu. I told the man, Ariep, that I was in the country to study one of its native languages. When he learned I was a linguist, he excitedly shared that he speaks Naati.
Ariep explained the relationship between Naati and the other languages of the area. With a mix of pride and sorrow, he revealed that he is the last fluent speaker of Naati. Although a few of his family members have some knowledge of the language and make an effort to use it together, he fears that with his death, Naati will soon disappear. Naati’s situation is not unique. Of the about 7000 languages spoken on the planet today, 50%to 90%are considered vulnerable to extinction by the end of the century.
Languages are an invaluable source of culture. Understanding different languages is vital to understanding human cognition. A world with diverse languages benefits us all. Each language isa piece of the puzzle that we need in order to determine how language works in the mind. With each missing piece, we are further from seeing the full picture.
There are enough commonalities among language systems. In terms of sentence structure, all languages use the three basic elements: subject, object, and verb. Although these can be ordered in different ways, about 80%of known languages put the subject first, while only about1%put the object first. Analyzing these patterns has real impacts for our lives. The more we understand about how language functions, the better equipped we are to improve our therapies for communication disorders and our methods for language teaching.
However, taking into account all languages is a huge challenge. Many languages are in danger of disappearing before they have been documented, taking with them irreplaceable information about human culture. For the sake of the speakers of endangered languages, for the sake of us all, we must preserve the world’s languages as we search for answers and work to ensure language diversity for generations to come.
24. What do we know about Ariep?
A. He looks forward to leaving Malekula.
B. He speaks many foreign languages fluently.
C. He is worried about the disappearance of Naati.
D. He is devoted to studying endangered languages.
25. What is paragraph 3 mainly about?
A. Ways to break down language barriers.
B. The significance of language diversity.
C. Reasons for the extinction of languages.
D. The impact of human cognition on languages.
26. Why does the author mention sentence structure in paragraph 4?
A. To show the difficulty of learning grammar.
B. To present the functions of language systems.
C. To analyze the methods of language teaching.
D. To prove the connection among different languages.
27. What is the best title of the text?
A. How Do Native Languages Develop?
B. Why Are Languages Worth Preserving?
C. How Can We Protect Endangered Languages?
D. What Makes Naati Unique in Human Language?

C
More than a third of the world’s population lives in drylands, areas that experience significant water shortages. Engineers and scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a unique solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water.
They developed a low-cost gel film (凝胶膜) that can pull water from the air in even the driest climate. Combining two simple ingredients, cellulose and konjac gum, the gel is inexpensive to produce. Just one kilogram of gel can absorb up to six liters of water in a dry climate. For those living in a climate with relative humidity, one kilogram of gel can collect up to13 liters of water a day. As the gel is so inexpensive and easy to make, it may offer a way of providing drinking water to countries with water shortages.
Previously, researchers have harvested fresh water from fog and dew, but that only serves areas with high humidity. Other attempts at pulling water from desert air are typically energy-intensive and do not produce much. In fact, this gel is a vast improvement from previous water harvesting technologies. The maximum water harvested has been 5. 87 liters in places with relative humidity. This new gel doubles this amount, uses no energy and is simple to operate and it can be molded into a shape or size that best suits the user.
“This new work is about practical solutions that people can use to get water in the hottest, driest places on Earth, “said Guihua Yu, professor at the Cockrell School of Engineering. “This could allow millions of people without consistent access to drinking water to have simple, water generating devices at home that they can easily operate.”
“This is not something you need an advanced degree to use,” the paper’s lead author, Youhong “Nancy” Guo said. “It’s straightforward enough that anyone can make it at home if they have the materials.” Scientists are planning on making a thicker gel that will increase the yield, making this technology a practicable solution to drought.
28. What do we know about the gel film from paragraph 2?
A. It can increase the humidity of the air.
B. It can harvest drinking water from the air.
C. It has been widely applied in desert areas.
D. It costs lots of money and energy to produce.
29. What is Guihua Yu’s attitude towards the new water-harvesting method?
A. Indifferent. B. Skeptical. C. Unfavourable. D. Hopeful.
30. What does the underlined word straightforward in paragraph 5 mean?
A. Plain. B. Obvious. C. Tough. D. Direct.
31. What will scientists intend to do next?
A. Develop a thicker gel.
B. Produce the gel on a large scale.
C. Raise money for further research.
D. Teach people to make the gel at home.

D
Beautiful coral reefs (珊瑚礁) in Thai seas have been gradually worsening due to global warming that causes coral bleaching, in addition to certain human activities without proper control and environmental consciousness. Recently, researchers from Thai university Chulalongkorn have created 3D-printed coral reefs modeled on the nature of real corals called Innovareef to accelerate the recovery of the coral reef ecosystem.
Innovareef corals are coated with calcium and phosphate nutrients that corals need to thrive and consist of flat surfaces. The reefs’ holes serve as habitats and hiding places for many sea animals. Artificial reefs also make use of hydrodynamics technology to enhance their resistance to tidal forces and ensure that they stay in place. Finally, the pH (level of acidity) of the selected type of cement used for the reefs is close to that of seawater, and the design concept is that of Lego, easily assembled (组装) and disassembled blocks that are easy to transport and fix.
“The Innovareef is not too large. It’s light-weighted and can be carried by anyone thus saving transportation costs. You can simply put it at any desired location in the sea and then dive down to put all the units together to complete the Innovareef. Not even five minutes afterward, fish and several ocean creatures start to come in to survey and make it their new habitat, leading to biodiversity around the Innovareef. More importantly, the research data indicates that the settlement and growth rates of planula on the Innovareef are better than those on other artificial reefs,” said Associate Professor Dr. Nantarika Chansue at Chulalongkorn University.
Innovareef is the hope for the effective recovery of natural coral reefs. Now the team is focused on adding more details to the reefs to adapt to more species so that the new structures look more like natural reefs.
32. What function is expected of the Innovareef?
A. To extend the life of corals.
B. To monitor the growth of corals.
C. To help restore natural coral reefs.
D. To protect coral reefs from human destruction.
33. What do we know about the Innovareef from paragraph 2?
A. It is highly resistant to heat.
B. It has low manufacturing costs.
C. It provides rich nutrients for fish.
D. It is portable and easy to assemble.
34. What are Dr. Nantarika Chansue’s words mainly about?
A. The advantages of the Innovareef.
B. The inspiration for the Innovareef.
C. The methods of improving ocean habitats.
D. The importance of protecting biodiversity.
35. What do the researchers probably mean by saying “adding more details”?
A. Apply the Innovareef on a large scale.
B. Carry out more tests on more species.
C. Make a specific design of the Innovareef.
D. Conduct further research on natural coral reefs.

第二节 (共5小题，每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5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。
Just as weight training helps us build and strengthen the muscles of our body, practicing deep listening builds and strengthens our capacity to listen. Every day we are presented with opportunities to practice being truly present with others. Here are some tips for building your deep listening “muscle”:
Connect with yourself first. One of the best ways to build our capacity to listen deeply toothers is to practice slowing down, turning our attention inward, and being present with our own experience-with our own thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. 36
Make time. Deep listening requires our time. It may be helpful to build regular, intentional time into your schedule to truly be present with people you love. For couples, this could be a once-a-week check-in in which you give each other space to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. For parents, the walk or drive home from school may be good opportunities to check in with your child and simply be present for whatever comes up. 37 The important thing is that we make time.
Minimize distractions. Many of us have become master multi-taskers, splitting our attention between multiple tasks and flicking between tabs on our screens. 38 Even young children can tell when adults in their lives are distracted, and research shows that parents’ increased distraction can take a toll on children’s development. Therefore, it is important to minimize distractions during the time we devote to deep listening.
39 Mindful listening is all about paying attention and noticing, and this includes noticing when tension, anxiety, or distraction arise. Often, these signal a desire to move away from being with the person and towards doing-for example, interrupting, changing the topic, or trying to “fix” the problem. When this tendency arises, simply notice it. Name it silently, and gently return to listening.
Be gentle with yourself. Many people didn’t experience deep listening in their childhood and enter adulthood with a limited capacity for listening to and being with others’ emotions. We tend to fall back on the communication styles and habits that we experienced in our family of origin, even if these are unhelpful in our adult relationships. 40 Thankfully, deep listening does not require perfection; it requires awareness.
A. Notice the urge to move away and choose to come back.
B. Build a routine that works for you and your loved ones, whatever that looks like.
C. Deep listening is the kind of listening that can help relieve the suffering of another person.
D. Deep listening can’t be just another tab open; it requires our full mind and heart to show up.
E. Thus, for those of us who were not listened to as children, this type of listening takes practice.
F. Notice when these old tendencies are present and appreciate that it takes time to learn to communicate differently.
G. In other words, by listening deeply to ourselves and connecting with our own experience, it becomes easier to do so for others.

第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每题1分，共15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
I was so excited when Mrs. Burks announced we were going to the skating rink (溜冰场). I’d never been roller-skating and really wanted to learn how to skate.
When we got there, everyone 41 inside. Some of us rented our skates and soon began lacing (系好鞋带) them up. Then, everyone but me 42 away from the wall and started skating. 43 onto the handrail, I pulled myself along the side as I tried moving my legs back and forth. After a few failed 44 Mrs. Burks skated over to me.
“When you start to 45 , relax. If you struggle to keep from falling, you’ll be more 46 to hurt yourself, “said Mrs. Burks.
Mrs. Burks 47 for one of my hands. I took a deep breath and 48 her warm hand. As we moved away from the wall, she called out, “Take a deep 49 . Move your foot forward at an angle and then do the 50 thing with the other foot. “I tried to follow her 51 in everyway. “That’s good! You’re moving your feet like you should. But remember to relax when you start to go down. Let’s try again,” Mrs. Burks said.
So I did. When I lost my balance, I 52 crumpled to the floor. Mrs. Burks was right! It didn’t 53 as much. I was able to get up faster and try again.
Later I began to see how Mrs. Burks’ instructions worked for other 54 . As long as I kept trying to do my best, I could learn something even when I 55 . I could get back up, try again, and understand it’s all right to fall.
41. A. played B. laughed C. rushed D. wandered
42. A. escaped B. flew C. jumped D. rolled
43. A. Holding B. Sitting C. Standing D. Lying
44. A. trips B. tries C. performances D. shows
45. A. smile B. fall C. learn D. rest
46. A. nervous B. serious C. likely D. annoyed
47. A. turned B. stopped C. struggled D. reached
48. A. grabbed B. touched C. ignored D. expected
49. A. balance B. brain C. courage D. breath
50. A. opposite B. interesting C. same D. dangerous
51. A. examples B. instructions C. footsteps D. passions
52. A. happily B. safely C. immediately D. violently
53. A. defeat B. impress C. bother D. hurt
54. A. sports B. skates C. challenges D. chances
55. A. failed B. quit C. cried D. dropped

第二节 (共10小题；每题1. 5分，共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适当形式。
Economic development is necessary if we want to improve society. There comes a time 56the old must give way to the new, and it is not possible __________ (57) (preserve) everything from our past as we move towards the future. Finding and keeping the right balance between progress and the protection of cultural sites can be a big challenge.
Big challenges, __________ (58) can sometimes lead to great solutions. In the 1950s, the Egyptian government wanted to build a new dam across the Nile.
But the new __________ (59) (propose) led to protests. Water from the dam would likely damage a number of temples and destroy cultural relics. After listening to the scientists who __________ (60) (study) the problem, the government turned to the United Nations __________ (61) help in 1959.
A committee __________ (62) (establish) to limit damage to the Egyptian buildings and prevent the loss of cultural relics. The group asked for contributions from different departments and raised funds within the international community. After experts investigated the issue, __________ (63) (conduct) several tests, they made a suggestion for how the buildings could be saved. Finally, a document was signed, and the work began in 1960.
When the project ended in 1980, it was considered __________ (64) great success. The spirit of the Aswan Dam project is still alive today. Perhaps the best example is shown by UNESCO, __________ (65) runs a programme that prevents world cultural heritage sites around the world from disappearing.

第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假设你是李华，你的好友Susan前不久随父母去了美国，她写信告诉你她很不适应美国的校园生活，感到很孤独。请你根据以下要点用英语给她写一封电子邮件。
1. 学好英语，从而增加和别人交流的机会；
2. 多交一些朋友，友情会使她忘记孤独；
3. 积极参加各种活动，使自己的生活更加有趣。
注意：1. 词数：80左右； 2. 可适当增加细节。
Dear Susan:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
It’s Best To Just Be Yourself
There is nothing like being young and eager to meet a pretty girl. I was sixteen when it first happened. Her name was Mary; she was one grade ahead and the most beautiful girl in the entire school. I was smaller than the rest of the guys my age but had many friends. I would walk by her locker (储物柜), act cool and do just about anything to gain her attention.
Nothing worked.
I often pondered to myself, How would such a beautiful and amazing girl ever fall for a guy like me? I constantly thought that if I were a “cool guy,” she would eventually have to notice. Once, I “accidentally” dropped my letter jacket by her feet, just so she would note my varsity (校队) pins一and me.
She only laughed.
Then, at a weekend gathering one evening, she was there with all of her frightening friends. I decided that this had to be it; I couldn’t live with myself one second more without at least trying to talk to her. I checked my ego at the door and decided to be myself. She was alone outside for one moment, and all I can remember is that she was so incredibly beautiful it made me dizzy. I walked up to her and said, “Hi, I’m Mark. You seem really nice; can we talk? “My belly rolled with butterflies while my head rushed with anxiety.
Time stood still for a moment.
She replied, “I know who you are; you’re different when your friends aren’t around. “And then she smiled and said, “I’m walking up the street to meet a friend. Would you like to go? “I could hardly breathe: How could this beautiful girl ever talk to a guy like me? Needless to say, we walked and talked, and she was everything I thought she would ever be. We giggled about the world and how stupid our friends and we were.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150字左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, to my amazement, she gave me her phone number. __________________________________________
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We two close friends later went on to separate world-class colleges and feelings between us faded. _________
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武汉市部分重点中学2022-2023学年度上学期期末联考
高一 英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分 听力 (共两节，每小题1. 5分，满分30分)
1-5 BACBC 6-10 BCACA 11-15 BBBCA 16-20 BABBC

第二部分 阅读理解 (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 DBC 24-27 CBDB 28-31 BDAA 32-35 CDAC
第二节 (共5小题，每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分)
36-40 GBDAF

第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题：每题1分，共15分)
41-45 CDABB 46-50 CDADC 51-55 BBDCA

第二节 (共10小题；每题1. 5分，共15分)
56. when 57. to preserve 58. however 59. proposal
60. had studied/had been studying
61. for 62. was established 63. conducting 64. a 65. which

第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
Possible version:
Dear Susan,
I’m sorry to hear that you are having trouble adapting to your new school life in America, but this situation can be easily changed if you take my advice. First, you should work hard at English, which can give you more opportunities to communicate with others. Secondly, why not make some friends? They can help you to forget your loneliness. Thirdly, it would be a good idea if you take an active part in all kinds of activities, which will help to make life more interesting. By doing so, you will be happier with your new life soon.
I hope you will find these ideas useful.
Yours,
Li Hua

第二节 (满分25分)
Possible version
Then, to my amazement, she gave me her phone number: That night, I picked up my courage to call her and we talked happily for hours over the phone. And before hanging up, Mary revealed that it was stupid of me to do something deliberately to draw her attention. I would never forget her words that she didn’t care about how much a guy could show himself off, but only cherished whoever knew what he really wanted to be. Surprisingly, Mary and I quickly got familiar, resulting in our close friendship.
We two close friends later went on to separate world-class colleges and feelings between us faded. Six years later we met again, quite accidentally, as representatives taking part in a conference. She was the same beautiful girl, but more confident and independent, stunning in a black suit. We had a pleasant chat just like before, during which she spoke highly of me, feeling me more mature and determined. I told her one important thing that I learned from her, that is, if you try to act like somebody you’re not, any love or approval you gain won’t mean anything. It’s best to just be yourself.


听力稿
Text 1
M: If you see John, please tell him the manager is looking for him.
W: OK, no problem. I think he is in Lucy’s office now.
Text 2
M: The washing machine in our apartment is more than seventeen years old, and it worked just fine until last night. W: You’ll never be able to get parts for it. It might be time to buy a more recent model.
Text 3
M: Excuse me, ma’am, I need to send a package.
W: Oh, that’s the fourth window on the right.
M: OK. Thank you so much.
Text4
W: The radio said it would rain this afternoon.
M: Really? I don’t think so.
W: But the weather has been changing very fast this time of year. Just look at the sky now.
M: You’re right. It looks like it may rain quite soon.
Text 5
M: Did you have a good day yesterday?
W: It was a terrible day! My car broke down on the way home. I had to call the garage and they took it away.
M: Were you able to catch a train home?
W: I’d just missed the last one. Fortunately a friend was passing, and he gave me a lift.
Text 6
M: I’d like to visit Mary this afternoon. Will you go with me?
W: I’d love to.
M: OK, let’s meet at the bus stop and take the No. 1 bus to go there.
W: Why not go by bike? The bus will be crowded at that time.
M: But my bike is broken.
W: Can you use Bob’s? He will be staying at home, watching a football game on TV then.
M: Good idea. I’ll wait for you in front of the bookstore opposite the cinema.
Text 7
W: Hello. Mr. Black.
M: Hello, Anna. Could you please call the director and set up a meeting for Monday afternoon?
W: But you’re going to be out of town because of the marketing conference, remember? It would make more sense to set it up for Wednesday, after you get back.
M: You’re right. I will be free that morning. Why don’t you see if he’s available that day at 10: 00 am?
W: Sure. I’ll call his secretary and let you know the result right away.
M: That’s good.
Text 8
M: What’s the matter, honey?
W: Well, I don’t like my job as a typist. There’s no one to talk to by sitting in front of the machine, and the day goes too slowly.
M: Then what do you intend to do?
W: I’d like to do some service work, like working in a hotel.
M: That’s funny. But the pay is not high.
W: Well, by working in a hotel, I can meet all kinds of tourists from home and abroad.
M: Do you have any particular hotel in mind?
W: I hope to get a job at the Holiday Hotel. That is a well-known hotel, and it’s not far from our home.
M: But you have to work at night.
W: So what? It doesn’t matter much as long as I feel happy, I think.
M: Who will take care of Carol at night?
W: If I can’t, you can ask your mother for help.
M: Carol is only one year old. I hope you will think this over.
Text 9
M: I hear your library is newly opened.
W: Yes. Let me show you around the library. Look at the map. Here’s the information desk where we are. On the left is the First Reading Room. You can find a lot of interesting books about animals there. Next to it is the Second Reading Room. It has storybooks of all kinds. This is the restroom and on the right you can read newspapers and magazines there.
M: Oh, there are so many books here. Can I use a computer to search for a book?
W: Sure. We have a computer room near the stairway. And there’s a copy center on the left of it. You can copy some pages you think useful.
M: Can I borrow books from here?
W: The borrowing section is on the second floor, but you must have a library card to enter.
M: Oh, well, then I guess I have to read on the first floor. Anyway, thank you.
W: You are welcome.
Text 10
Now class, listen carefully. Your exams are coming soon. I want all of you to do well this time so I will give you some advice on how to prepare well for the exams. For history, I suggest you make a table with all the dates and important events so that you can study them according to the time. For math, you should do more exercises. For science, you need to remember all the facts, so you should try to write down all the important points in your own words and study them. It will be more effective. Finally, studying French seems to be a difficult thing for all students because it seems impossible to study a language. I suggest that all of you should make a list of difficult words or useful words that you’ve learnt throughout the year. Remembering the grammar rules is also important. I hope all of you will do well in these exams. One thing you must keep in mind for all the exams is to start preparing early.