辽宁省四校2022-2023学年高二英语上学期12月月考试卷（Word版附答案）

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2022-2023学年度12月月考联考
英语试题
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。
2. 回答选择题时，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。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，只交答题卡。
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。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.When did the man see his parents?
A. Days ago. B. Weeks ago. C. Months ago.
2.How does the woman prefer to study English?
A. By writing articles. B. By reading articles. C. By talking with friends.
3.What does the man wish?
A. He had a dog. B. He met other pet owners. C. He could bring his pet to a park.
4.What does the man dislike about chocolate?
A. It’s too sweet. B. It hurts his stomach. C. It’s bad for his teeth.
5.What does the man suggest the woman start doing?
A.Watching TV shows. B. Making Internet videos. C. Following radio programs.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作
答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What brand of car is the most popular in the world according to the woman?
A. Maserati. B. Ford F-Series. C. Toyota Corolla.
7.Which country are the man's favorite cars from?
A. Italy. B. China. C. The US.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10三个小题。
8.Why does the man want to take better photos?
A. To have fun. B. To get more customers. C.To share with his friends.
9.Where does the woman work?
A. At a restaurant. B. At a coffee shop. C. In a clothing shop.
10.How can the woman be described?
A. Helpful. B. Impatient. C. Curious.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13三个小题。
11.Where are the speakers?
A. At home. B. In an office. C. On a mountain.
12.What is the woman's favorite place to go for holidays?
A. A beach. B. A forest. C. A playground.
13.Why did the man cancel his traveling plans next month?
A. He has soccer games to play.
B. He has to take care of his son.
C. He has to go on a business trip.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至16三个小题。
14.What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. After-school plans. B. A school project. C. British history.
15.What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Teacher and student. B. Family members. C. Classmates.
16.What should the woman pay attention to according to the man?
A. Deadline. B. Quality. C.Topic.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20四个小题。
17.Who is the speaker?
A. A scientist. B. A firefighter. C. A news reporter.
18.How many people have died in the fires since September?
A. Nearly 20. B. Nearly 30. C. Nearly 80.
19.Which state has the most dangerous fires now?
A.Victoria. B. South Australia. C. New South Wales.
20.How is the weather expected to be this weekend?
A. It’s bad for fighting fires.
B. It’s perfect for the fires to stop burning.
C. It’s just right for getting away from the fires.
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。
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A
Check out our list of the new online movies of this week.
The Fastest Woman on Earth
Racer and TV personality Jessi Combs may be one of the most definitive examples of “those who shine
the brightest burn the fastest.” Known as “the fastest woman on four wheels,” Combs’ biggest competition came from herself. The Fastest Woman On Earth looks to show how Combs was totally fearless in her seven-year fight to break land speed racing records.
Watch on HBO Max right now
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
We can all recite the story of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on a bus by heart. But does the average person know anything else about Mrs. Parks’ life? They will once they watch this new documentary The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks. It turns out Mrs. Parks’ image in mass media was much softer than the
truth. Based on Mrs. Rosa Parks’ true stories, this film looks to illustrate a whole lifetime by way of new
interviews.
Watch it on Peacock right now
The Stranger
Cannes film festival selection The Stranger looks to bring some reputation to the world of Netflix movies.
In it, Joel Edgerton stars as Mark, an experienced undercover policeman on a dangerous mission: going
undercover to solve a missing persons case. The Stranger may be about an investigation, but its focus tightens on the relationships that form around this case. Mark gets close to prime suspect Henry Teague (Sean Harris),to pursue a lead, but the two soon form a friendship.
Watch on Netflix right now
Raymond& Ray
The topic of reunion at a funeral isn’t exactly new soil but Raymond & Ray looks to offer strong performances. Ethan Hawke plays Ray, the rude half-brother of the polite Raymond (Ewan McGregor), both of
whom are spending time together as one of their father’s last demands in his will. They try to find their
long-lost sister.
Watch on Apple TV Plus right now
21. On which streaming platform can we see the movie adapted from true stories？
A. HBOMax. B. Peacock. C. Nętflix. D. Apple TV Plus.
22. Who plays the Mark role in the detective movie?
A. Jessi Combs. B. Sean Harris. C. Joel Edgerton. D. Ethan Hawke.
23. Which film is themed by family?
A.The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks. B. The Fastest Woman on Earth.
C.The Stranger. D. Raymond & Ray.
B
Days after Argentina canceled all international passenger flights to protect the country from the new
coronavirus, Juan Manuel Ballestero began his journey home the only way possible: He stepped aboard his
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small sailboat for what turned out to be an 85-day odyssey across the Atlantic.
The 47-year-old sailor could have stayed put on the tiny Portuguese island of Porto Santo, but the idea of spending what he thought could be “the end of the world” away from his family, especially his father who was soon to turn 90, was unbearable. So he loaded his 29-foot sailboat with canned fish, fruit and rice and set sail in
mid-March.
“I didn’t want to stay like a coward on an island where there were no cases,” Mr. Ballestero said. “I wanted to do everything possible to return home. The most important thing for me was to be with my family.”
Friends tried to dissuade Mr. Ballestero from starting the perilous journey, and the authorities in Portugal
warned him he might not be allowed to re-enter if he ran into trouble and had to turn back. But he was determined, “I bought myself a one-way ticket and there was no going back,” he said.
Sailing can be a lonely passion, and it was particularly so on this voyage for Mr. Ballestero, who each
night tuned into the news on a radio for 30 minutes to assess how the virus was spreading across the globe. “I kept thinking about whether this would be my last trip,” he said.
When he made it to his native Mar del Plata, on June 17, he was surprised by the hero’s welcome he
received. “Entering my port where my father had his sailboat, where he taught me so many things about how to sail, gave me the taste of a mission accomplished,” he said. A medical professional administered a test for Covid-19 on the dock. Within 72 hours, after the test came back negative, he was allowed to set foot on Argentine soil.
While he didn’t get to celebrate his father’s 90th birthday in May, he did make it home in time for Father’s
Day.
24. Why did Juan Manuel Ballestero start his journey?
A. To prove his bravery. B. To be reunited with his family.
C. To realize his dream of sailing. D. To avoid being infected by the coronavirus.
25. What do we know about Juan Manuel Ballestero?
A. He failed to celebrate his father’s birthday.
B. He was forbidden to enter Mar del Plata port.
C. He was not allowed to leave Porto Santo by the authorities in Portugal.
D. He didn’t receive any information about the outside world during the journey.
26. What does the underlined word “perilous” in paragraph 4 mean?
A. distant B. tiring C. boring D. adventurous
27. What can we infer from the text?
A. The man was born in Porto Santo in Argentina. B. The man wanted to prove his bravery.
C. The man’s father was expert at sailing. D. There were no cases in Mar del Plata.
C
Liao Wentao, a pet undertaker, put the body of 2-year-old Garfield on a small bed surrounded by flowers. Then he let the cat’s owner say a last goodbye before cremation (火化). “We send off 400 to 500 pets each year,
and there’s a great demand for pet funerals,” he told China News.
Keeping pets has become a trend for young people in China and people are more than willing to pay for
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whatever their pets need. From 2019 to 2021, China’s pet market grew by almost 18% and hit 348.8billion yuan in value in 2021, according to a report by Research Consulting Group.
As the pet economy develops, animal lovers’ various needs have boosted the emergence and development
of related businesses such as bathing, pet food, pet beauty and healthcare.
In addition to basic services, pet owners are increasingly paying for many new services, such as training,
pet funerals, insurance, photography and entertainment. The growing pet market has also given birth to a large number of new pet-related jobs, noted CCTV News.
Liu Wei, 33, is a famous pet detective in Shanghai. He and his team work on finding families’ lost pets.
“We have successfully helped find more than 1,000 pets. Besides cats and dogs, there are other pets like birds, lizards and hamsters,” Liu said. “In many big cities, cats and dogs have become an important part of many families and are taken good care of. So what we look for are not just pets, but family members.”
Apart from pet undertakers and detectives, some people work as pet food testers, pet sitters and pet
trainers. According to Tu Di, secretary—general of the Hunan Pet Industry Association, the booming pet market shows people’s improved living standards.
However, there are also problems with the industry, for example, the high fees of taking pets to the vet (兽
医). Many pet owners have called for stricter pricing regulations for pet medical services, reported Global Times.
28. Why is Liao’s story mentioned in the first paragraph?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To teach readers a lesson.
C. To sum up the main idea. D. To involve readers in a story.
29. How does the author show the pet market is growing?
A. By introducing an argument. B. By telling some true stories.
C. By giving numbers and examples. D. By focusing on basic pet—related services.
30. What is Tu Di’s attitude toward the booming pet market?
A. Negative. B. Positive. C. Doubtful. D. Indifferent.
31. What concern is the growing pet industry bringing about?
A. The low quality of services. B. The rapid growth of the industry.
C. The lack of related regulations. D. The various needs of animal lovers.
D
Engineers have launched a huge garbage collection device to gather plastic material floating in the Pacific Ocean between California and Hawaii.
The plastic makes up what is called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It is the world’s largest spread of
garbage, at twice the size of the state of Texas.
The organization Ocean Cleanup created the collection device, whose founder is Boyan Slat, a 24-year-old inventor from the Netherlands.
Slat was just 16 years old when he was moved to clean up the oceans. Last Saturday, a ship pulling the
pipe-shaped floating barrier left San Francisco for the Garbage Patch. The barrier, called the floater, is 600 meters across. Attached to it is a screening skirt that hangs three meters down in the water.
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The screen is designed to collect the plastic as it moves through the water. Sea animals can safely swim under the barrier.
The cleanup system also comes with lights powered by the sun, cameras, and other special devices. So the
system can communicate its position at all times. That way a support ship can find it every few months to remove the plastic it has collected.
“The free-floating barriers are made to survive extreme weather conditions and damage from continue use.
They will stay in the water for twenty years and in that time collect 90 percent of the garbage in the patch,” Slat added.
George Leonard is the chief scientist. He expressed concern about the cleaning project. He said even if
plastic garbage can be taken out of the oceans, more continues to enter the water each year. He also raised concern that animals might be captured by the net hung below the surface.
But, Boyan Slat said he did not think that would happen. The system will act as a “big boat that stands still
in the water”, with nothing for sea creatures to get caught in.
32. Why was a screen attached to the ship?
A. To gather plastic. B. To catch sea animals.
C. To protect the floater. D. To give the floater power.
33. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refer to?
A. The support ship. B. The floating barrier.
C. The plastic to be recycled. D. The position of special devices.
34. What is not the advantage of the cleanup system?
A. It’s easy to locate. B. It is not affected by bad weather.
C. It can last and work for a long time. D. It’s popular with people.
35. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A young inventor from Netherlands. B. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
C. Approaches to removing garbage in oceans.D. A huge garbage collection device.
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。As a parent, you want your kids to do their best in school. You already know plenty of sleep, healthy food
and some school supplies are necessary. However, what else do children need to be successful without a professional homework helper? ____36____
Keep it ordered.
____37____ Hence, have your kids keep ahead of their homework with an organized system. For example,
they could use a scheduling application like Asana or Trello to manage projects with arranged dates, or they might stick to an old-fashioned pen and a paper planner. See what works best for them and go from there.
Break projects down.
Many children get stressed out when they have big assignments due. ____38____ Often people get frightened by the difficulty of tasks without understanding that the large task is actually just made up of smaller ones. Another solution is to use a project proposal to help keep them on track with homework and projects.
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Avoid delaying tasks.
One mistake students usually make is postponing unpleasant work and deliberately looking for distraction. Teach your children that the workload isn’t going to get smaller if they wait longer. ____39____
____40____
There are a growing number of online references and homework resources. Not only will your children be better prepared for class the next day, but they’ll also learn a valuable lesson about how to research and find information online. From them you can also find ideas for educational activities that you can do with your children.
A. Get help online.
B. Focus on homework.
C. Online applications are becoming more and more popular.
D. Here are some tips from educators and professionals for helping your children with it — both at home and school campus.
E. Organization is the key to success, because it can maximize efficiency.
F. Teach them to break larger projects into smaller pieces.
G. Instead, it will only become larger and seem more difficult to get started.
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。
While running on the beach in San Diego, 11-year-old Kenan Pala noticed a sick seal(海豹)lying on the sand. Beachgoers ____41____ to help, getting it blankets and water and calling professional rescuers. On the
way home after his ____42____, Pala saw a sick homeless person who was crying for ____43____ too. But
people just walked by. “They treated him like an ____44____ person,” remembers Pala.
The contrasting ____45____ struck the teenager deeply. He began ____46____ homelessness in the city
and discovered it was severe, According to a US report, San Diego ranks fourth ____47____ homelessness rates. So he thought how he could make the public be ____48____ of this issue and its impacts.
The ____49____ was Kids4Community, a local nonprofit Pala founded in 2017. It develops charitable
programs _____50_____ meant to engage children in these activities. In over two years, Kids4Community has _____51_____ the launch of a series of initiatives to help the homeless and raised over half a million dollars. While managing the nonprofit _____52_____ Pala, he makes sure of setting aside time to keep running. It turns
out he _____53_____ them well. Last March, Kids4Community hosted a 5K running race to benefit a housing
program, which raised $ 10, 000.
As for his _____54_____, Pala is clear. “I’m working to run a 10K to raise additional funds and to _____55_____ Kids4Community to help the homeless across the whole state and involve more kids in charity, ”says Pala.
41. A. reported B. watched C. gathered D. succeeded
42. A. rescue B. visit C. arrival D. workout
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43. A. assistance B. protection C. comfort D. forgiveness
44. A. unacceptable B. unknown C. insensitive D. invisible
45. A. reasons B. responses C. troubles D. explanations
46. A. researching B. understanding C. solving D. experiencing
47. A. by comparison with B. by means of C. in terms of D. in line with
48. A. careful B. aware C. free D. sure
49. A. inspiration B. challenge C. opportunity D. answer
50. A. simply B. hopefully C. specially D. gradually
51. A. considered B. followed C. witnessed D. prepared
52. A. motivates B. occupies C. affects D. concerns
53. A. combines B. spreads C. remembers D. uses
54. A. achievements B. limits C. responsibilities D. goals
55. A. introduce B. expand C. represent D. keep
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。
Visitors to Britain may experience local culture in a traditional pub. But for a stranger ____56____ (visit) the country, these friendly pubs can be traps of potential bad manners for the uneducated.
Recently a team of researchers ____57____ (release) some of the hidden customs of British pubs. Most
pubs have no waiters and as a result, you yourself have to go to the bar to buy drinks. A group of Italian youths wait 45 minutes before they realize they would have to fetch their own. This may sound inconvenient, ____58____ there is a hidden purpose.
Pub culture is designed to promote communication in a society known for its quietness. Standing at the bar
for service allows you to chat with others waiting ____59____ (serve). The bar counter is ____60____ (possible) the only site in the British Isles ____61____ friendly conversation with strangers is considered entirely appropriate and a really quite normal ____62____ (behave).
“If you haven’t been to ____63____ pub, you haven’t been to Britain. “This tip can be found in a booklet
The Tourists’ Guide to Pub Etiquette (礼节). The trouble is 64 if you do not follow the local rules,
the experience may fall flat. Nothing annoys the regular customers and bar staffs more than a crowd of
strangers blocking all access 65 the bar while they argue about what to order.
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，你校学生会要举办“美丽中国 (Fantastic China)”摄影展活动。请你给交换生朋友Peter 写一封邮件，邀请他参与，内容包括：
1. 活动信息；
2. 参与方式；
3. 邀请参加；
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注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
Dear Peter, _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Riya,an 8-year-old pupil,lived happily in a big city with her parents, who loved Riya dearly and did what
they could to buy what she wanted for her. Riya was smart and excellent in her studies. Not only that,she was always ready to help others.
One day when Riya entered her classroom,she saw a crowd admiring Riya's friend Mary's new pen and
talking cheerfully. Riya fell in love with that pen at first glance and desired to get Mary's permission to let her use it. Seconds later, the school bel1l rang, sending the children hurrying to the school grounds for morning prayers.
After a while,their teacher Grace let Riya fetch some chalk from the classroom, in which Riya once again
saw Mary's delicate pen, lying on the desk elegantly. Riya took it fondly and went to her desk, ready to write on her book with the lovely pen when she heard the sound of someone walking by. Without thinking, she put the pen in her pocket and saw who it was. Jane, her other friend, was returning to the classroom. Riya immediately ran out
from the back door noiselessly and went to the playground to pray.
The morning prayers finished, everyone went to class, followed by their teacher Grace. The moment Mary found her pen was missing, she got annoyed.Without delay, she ran to the front and complained to Grace, saying in tears,“Someone must have stolen my new pen.”
Having quietened the noisy class, Grace asked them who was in the classroom during the prayers. Almost
everyone pointed at Jane, who explained she just felt uncomfortable when praying and came back to rest. Grace asked Jane if she had taken Mary's new pen, to which Jane said no firmly, insisting she knew nothing about that
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pen. But she had nobody to prove her words. Suspected and feeling sad, Jane burst out crying.
Everything happened fast and unexpectedly before Riya suddenly realized the pen was still in her pocket. She froze on the spot, afraid of being treated as a thief.
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。
But Riya knew what was the right thing to do. _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Grace nodded and patted Riya on the back with a relieved smile. _________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
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2022-2023学年度 12月月考联考英语试题
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 ACCBB 6-10 CABBA 11-15 CBCBA 16-20ACACA
第二部分 阅读（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
21-23 BCD 24-27 BADC 28-31 ACBC 32-35 ABDD 36-40 DEFGA
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 CDADB 46-50 ACBDC 51-55 CBADB
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
56．visiting/to visit 57．have released 58．but 59．to be served 60．possibly
61．where 62．behavior /behaviour 63．a 64．that 65．to
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）（One possible version）
Dear Peter,
The students’ union of our school is going to hold a photography exhibition, the theme of which is “Fantastic China”. It starts from November 7th and lasts two weeks in the school gallery. Whoever interested in it is
welcome to participate.
Knowing you are fond of photography, I would like to invite you to join in it. Moreover. I know you’ve taken numerous pictures of China during your studying here. This is an unmissable opportunity for you to show your appreciation of China. If you’re interested, please send your works to photofantasticchina@163.com before October 26th.
Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）（One possible version）
But Riya knew what was the right thing to do. She didn't intend to take the pen in her pocket as her own. However, the mistake she made unknowingly caused great trouble and pain to both Mary and Jane. Guilty but
determined, Riya came over to Grace, took out the pen and admitted bravely, “I'm sorry. It was I who took
Riya's pen.” Grace opened her mouth wide, astonished and confused. “How could it be?” she asked doubtfully.
Then Riya gave a detailed account of the whole story, after which she added sincerely, “I need to apologize to Jane and Mary.”
Grace nodded and patted Riya on the back with a relieved smile. Riya walked up and held Jane's hand,
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comforting her gently, “Jane, it's my fault to have you suspected.” Tears giving way to smiles, Jane hugged Riya tightly. Then Riya returned Mary the pen and made genuine apologies. With the whole class watching quietly, Grace gave a speech they would never forget, “Riya is honest and brave to admit her mistake. We are humans so we can all make mistakes. But we should realize our mistakes and correct them, like Riya.” Everyone present smiled at Riya and applauded her honesty and courage.
附：听力录音材料
Text 1
W:Has your family been good? I haven't seen your mother for a few months, but I saw your father a few weeks ago at the supermarket.
M:They are well. Thanks. I saw them a few days ago.
Text 2
M:I think the best way to study English is by reading and writing articles. Do you agree?
W:I prefer learning by chatting with English-speaking friends.
M:Good idea. I’ll try this.
Text 3
W: I brought my dog to the dog park for the first time on Thursday. I met so many other dog owners, and they were all friendly.
M:I wish my cat could go to a park like that.
Text 4
W:Do you like chocolate? I found that it's too sweet for me and it's bad for my teeth.
M:I love how sweet it is, but it hurts my stomach. I would much rather eat some fruit.
Text 5
W:I always wanted to be on TV. I don't know where to start, though. Do I have to start doing radios or something? M:I think you should create Internet videos first. They are probably good for practice, too.
Text 6
M: I've heard the most popular car in the world is the VW Santana.
W:Actually,the Toyota Corolla is the most popular car worldwide.
M:Oh,that's right. In my home country, China, VW Santana is the most popular car. But which car is the most popular in the US?
W:I grew up in the US. The most popular car there is the Ford F-Series. Many Americans love driving big trucks.
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M:My favorite cars are from Italy. The Maserati and Ferrari are so beautiful.
W:True.But they are very expensive!
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M:I need a better camera for photos to post on WeChat.
W:I just take photos of dishes in restaurants with a normal camera. My friends love them.
M:My photos are for my business selling fashionable clothes. I need my photos to look better to attract more customers.
W:I'm good at taking good photos. I can help you take photos that look great.
M:That's great. But I need more customers by the end of this month or else I'll have to quit.
W:Don't worry. When I'm not working at my coffee shop, I promise to help you.
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M: I've been in the office all week. Now it feels so good to be skiing here!
W: I'm happy to be on the ski mountain. My son was sick this week. So I was home all week taking care of him. He had to miss two days of school and soccer practice.
M:Thankfully,he's better now.
W:Yes.Our whole family is going to the forests next week.
M:I know you usually prefer to travel abroad to the forests.
W:Right. Traveling to explore the forests overseas is always my favorite. Do you have any plans
for traveling?
M:Well, I was meant to go to the beach in Hawaii next month, but I canceled, because my boss will send me to a business trip.
W:What a pity! You can try to go this summer when you don't have work.
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M:Thanks for staying after class. I wanted to talk to you about the history project I gave you on the Revolutionary War.
W:I'm so confused about this. I even asked my mom to help me.
M:The Revolutionary War is that the US fought to have freedom from England. It made the US become a country! W:But was it related to the war against Spain in 1898?
M:That was different. For your project you just need to talk about the Revolutionary War during 1775 to 1783.
W:This war was important because it meant the US was free to make its own laws and rules for the future, right?
M:Yes,exactly.Work on it today after school and try to finish this project.
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W:OK.But I need to focus on quality and I want to get the highest grade. So I need more time! M: Sorry, but this project absolutely needs to be finished on time.
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