山东省临沂市2021届高三上学期期中考试 英语(含答案)


2021届高三年级第一学期期中考试
英　　语 2020.11
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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。
(　　)1. What is the man looking at?
A. A pot. B. A painting. C. A photograph.
(　　)2. How did the man feel in the beginning?
A. Confident. B. Proud. C. Nervous.
(　　)3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Manager and employee. B. Salesman and customer. C. Doctor and patient.
(　　)4. Where are the speakers?
A. In a store. B. In a bank. C. At home.
(　　)5. Why couldn't the woman find her wallet?
A. It was in the car. B. It was covered by some clothes.
C. It was under some books.
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，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
(　　)6. What will the speakers do first?
A. Walk to the fish zoo. B. Rent some bikes. C. Take a boat.
(　　)7. How long do the speakers spend riding a boat?
A. Half an hour. B. One hour. C. Two hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
(　　)8. Where did the man find the ad?
A. From the newspaper. B. From the Internet. C. From a radio station.
(　　)9. What does the man want to buy at first?
A. A sofa. B. A computer. C. A washing machine.
(　　)10. Why does the woman want to sell the TV?
A. It is too old. B. It doesn't work. C. She won a new one.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
(　　)11. When does the man want to meet the woman?
A. About 3 : 00. B. About 5 : 00. C. About 6：00.
(　　)12. Where might the woman work?
A. At a bakery. B. In a museum. C. At a delivery service.
(　　)13. What will the woman do for the man in return?
A. Help choose a gift for his girlfriend. 　　　　　B. Buy a present for his birthday.
C. Bake a cake for him.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
(　　)14. Who is the man buying the postcard for?
A. Himself. B. His sister. C. His girlfriend.
(　　)15. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In London. B. In Paris. C. In Venice.
(　　)16. Where can the man see the prices of the masks?
A. In the middle of each mask. 　　　　　B. On the back of each mask.
C. On the wall behind him.
(　　)17. What does the woman tell the man?
A. The masks are very expensive. 　　　　　B. The glass plates have been sent out.
C. They have a lot of chocolate to choose from.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
(　　)18. Which type of ski run is fit for beginners?
A. Green­circle. B. Blue­square. C. Black­diamond.
(　　)19. What do we know about Whistler Blackcomb Mountain Resort?
A. There are no instructors there. 　　　　　B. Visitors can take cable cars there.
C. Cabins there are in the forest.
(　　)20. How can visitors get the best prices?
A. By calling the sports center directly. 　　　　　B. By going to the sales desk.
C. By booking through the website.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Music
Royal Albert Hall：
Eric Clapton returns to the Royal Albert Hall next May, marking his only UK shows in 2021.
Clapton's career as a professional musician has seen him create an abundance of records with numerous bands.
Time: May to July—the first Tuesday and the first Sunday per month.
Starts: 7：30 pm
There is a ticket limit of six tickets per household.
Call 472－556 for more information.
http:__//www.royalalberthall.com
Concertgebouw Hall：
It goes without saying that the Concertgebouw and jazz and pop music make a perfect combination. The stages of both the Main Hall and the Recital Hall have borne witness to nearly the whole of jazz history.
Note: Concerts until December 31，2020 do not have assigned seating due to our corona measures. Staff members will show you to your seats. For the Main Hall you can choose in which section you would like to sit: balcony, stage or orchestra.
A free schedule of events is available by calling the box office at 488—576 for more information.
http：//www.concertgebouw.com
Boston Symphony Orchestra：
The Boston Symphony Orchestra is pleased to present Encore BSO Recitals, a colorful and eclectic online concert series spotlighting 50 musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It will give viewers a rare opportunity to experience the individual attraction of many of the musicians who make up the world­known ensemble(乐团)．
Video streams begin on Thursdays at noon Eastern Time.
A donation of $25 or more will give you access to all nine videos in the series.
http：//www.__boston.com
Carnegie Hall：
Pianist Jonathan Biss's 2021 master class focuses on the late solo works of Beethoven, Brahms, and Schubert—a fascinating journey for the six young pianists who participate. Biss hosts this program—which also includes an interaction between performers and audience. Students with I．D. cards can attend the events for free.
Phone: 654－112.
http：//www.carnegie.com
(　　)21. How many performances will Eric Clapton give in Royal Albert Hall in 2021?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
(　　)22. Which number should you call if you want to have a free timetable of the events?
A. 472－556 B. 654－112 C. 228－679 D. 488－576
(　　)23. Where can students go to have a program including a live communication procedure?
A. Carnegie Hall. B. Royal Albert Hall.
C. Concertgebouw Hall. D. Boston Symphony Orchestra.
B
An airport may be one of the last places people would expect to find random acts of kindness, but one frequent flyer is doing what she can to lift spirits.
Holding a handful of homemade happiness, Catharine Knight is hoping to change the world with one kind word at a time. “I just want somebody's day to be better，” said Knight. “I really just want to make the world a better place.”
While traveling for work, she's handing out cards to strangers at the airport. Each card contains a message meant to shine a bit of light into these dark days. “You have to wear a mask so you can't see somebody smile or if they're sad，” said Knight. “So if you watch somebody's eyes, you can kind of determine maybe that person needs a little pick­me­up.”
“People need to know that there's still kindness in this world，” she added.
But in the age of COVID­19, you can't blame Heidi Botkin for being a little skeptical(怀疑的), until the message sunk in. “I was super stressed out when I got the three kids by myself，” said Botkin. “So, yeah, that was a nice little pick­me­up.”
This random act of kindness project started three years ago. Knight and her son Parker write uplifting messages for people they've never met and may never see again. More than 25，000 have been written so far, including one for pilot Michael Jones. “It helped, you know, I think everybody's having their own personal struggles right now，” said Jones.
At a time when we have to stay apart, this is a small reminder that we're all still in this together.
(　　)24. What did Catharine Knight do at the airport?
A. Writing uplifting messages for strangers.
B. Handing out homemade cards to strangers.
C. Holding a handful of homemade happiness.
D. Expecting to find random acts of kindness.
(　　)25. Why did Catharine Knight start this behavior?
A. To tell people to be kind. B. To ask people to wear mask.
C. To comfort people with her kindness. D. To remind people of important messages.
(　　)26. What can we learn from Knight's behavior?
A. Where there is life, there is hope.
B. One good turn deserves another.
C. A good beginning makes a good ending.
D. A simple act of kindness can make a big difference.
(　　)27. What's the author's attitude to Knight's behavior?
A. Favorable. B. Skeptical. C. Neutral(中立的). D. Critical.
C
Google has launched its Pixel 5 smart phone—a 5G­compatible flagship device with a more affordable price tag—and an updated Nest smart speaker, alongside new services including google TV.
Although the Pixel 5 had been announced earlier this year when google launched the low­cost Pixel 4a phone, consumers are now being given their first look at the device and its instructions.
The new handset's stand­out feature isn't its 6″screen or 90Hz OLED display, but its significantly reduced price tag—coming in at ￡599( $699), well below the ￡669($799) that the last generation Pixel 4 retailed at.
Affordability seems to have been the key factor for Google when developing the new device, with 5G connectivity allowing users to connect to services off of the device, rather than rely on the impressive hardware itself outperforming market competition such as Apple's iPhone—the latest of which is set to be launched next month.
Access to Google services has always been the Pixel's main selling point, and a principal advertising image for the new phone shows it being used with a controller for Google Stadia—the company's games streaming platform. A three­month subscription to stadia pro is presented with the Pixel 5, as are subscriptions to some of the company's other digital services.
“The global economic crisis will suppress(阻止) the demand for smartphones for at least the next 12 months，” said Marina Koytcheva of analyst firm CCS Insight.
(　　)28. What's Pixel 5's stand­out feature?
A. Its 6″ screen. B. Its affordability.
C. Its 90Hz OLED display. D. Its service.
(　　)29. What can we learn about the Pixel 5 from Paragraph 4?
A. Apple's latest is better than Google's latest.
B. Google's latest is set to be launched next month.
C. Users rely on the impressive hardware of the device.
D. Users can connect to services when the device is off.
(　　)30. Which of the following will be included if you buy a Pixel 5?
A. Some of other digital devices.
B. A controller for Google services.
C. A three­month subscription to stadia pro.
D. The company's games streaming platform.
(　　)31. What's the purpose of the text?
A. To introduce a new product. B. To develop a new product.
C. To improve a new product. D. To invest a new product.
D
Selecting what to wear can be a difficult problem, especially if you're a fashion victim.
Trying to follow the latest styles involves regular visits to the shops and sometimes spending much money on expensive designer clothes. But when the fashion changes, these clothes had to stay in the back of cupboards gathering dust, or just get thrown away.
There are many stores that now offer cheap “fast fashion”—low­price items that imitate the styles of more expensive designer brands.
Environmentalists are angered by the amount of energy involved in making these clothes and that many of them are made from non­recyclable materials. This means that items are just burned or go into landfill.
Writing about this for the BBC, Eleanor Lawrie says that people in the UK are the worst in Europe for doing this—with a million tons of unwanted textiles a year being thrown away.
And she says，“ on top of often poor labour conditions for garment workers, the fashion industry is responsible for 20% of the world's waste water, and 10% of carbon emissions.”
This is something the fashion industry is becoming more aware of and has led to a new crop of biomaterials that replace wasteful textiles like cotton and leather.
Examples include Piñatex, a leather­like substance made from pineapple leaves. It's been used in collections by Hugo Boss and H&M. And there's mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, that's being used to create food, packaging and textiles. Cotton is a very resource­intense crop to grow. Eleanor Lawrie says, “About 15，000 litres of water are required to make one pair of jeans.”
So, buying organic cotton is a better choice. And there is also Tencel(天丝绒), also known as Lyocell(莱赛尔纤维绒), a natural product that's now growing in popularity. It's made by obtaining fibre from trees; its manufacture is thought to use 95% less water than cotton processing.
But creating sustainable(可持续的) textiles is only part of the battle—buying ethically(符合道德准则地), buying second hand and buying fewer clothes are the obvious environmentally friendly choices.
(　　)32. What does “fashion victim” mean according to the first paragraph?
A. People who are fed up with fashion. B. People who pursue fashion blindly.
C. People who show no concern about fashion. D. People who oppose fashion strongly.
(　　)33. Which of the following is not one of the new biomaterials?
A. Pineapple leaves. B. Mushroom root. C. Lyocell. D. Cotton.
(　　)34. What can be learned from the last paragraph?
A. Cloth producers should produce less clothes.
B. Customers should be sensible when purchasing clothes.
C. Customers should wear old clothes rather than buy new ones.
D. Fashion industry should sell second hand and environmentally friendly clothes.
(　　)35. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Many of the clothes that can't be recycled are just burned or go into landfill.
B. About 15，000 litres of water are required to make one pair of jeans with cotton but Tencel is thought to use 95% of the water than cotton processing.
C. People in the UK are the worst in the world for throwing away unwanted textiles according to Eleanor Lawrie.
D. There is no crop of biomaterials that replace wasteful textiles like cotton and leather.
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。
Britons are known to be animal lovers especially when it comes to dogs and cats. So it may surprise you to know that over 100，000 dogs are abandoned every year in the UK. __36__ Actually, we do not routinely see dogs wandering the streets. But the fact that local councils are efficient when it comes to picking them up doesn't mean a problem doesn't exist. Local authorities take an average of 300 dogs per day from our streets. And all of them need to go somewhere.
Councils often work with animal charities to look after and re­home abandoned dogs. __37__ If dog owners don't claim the dog within seven days or there is no local shelter to take the dog, they have to be put to sleep.
__38__ There are several factors. Too many people breed dogs without knowing the puppies have somewhere to go. Also, the economic downtown has made many people unable to afford their dogs. Besides, more people would rather buy dogs than adopt them, worsening the problem. Of course, not all the dogs on the street are abandoned. I had a border collie(牧羊犬) who ran away quite a few times just for the fun of it. __39__
If you wish to help those animals who are not so fortunate as to have a loving family, please donate or volunteer at any of the many charities that help dogs in need. __40__ To be honest, they merely rely on the generosity of the British public. And remember—if you want a dog, adopt one. There are many loving and friendly dogs out there just looking for the perfect companion.
A. This is largely a hidden problem.
B. The problem of the dogs will be solved.
C. However, not all have a happy ending.
D. Make sure your dog has a collar and a tag.
E. So why do we have such a large problem?
F. These charities work with the money from donations only.
G. Luckily, he had a tag and was always returned to me by helpful members of the public.
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。
It had just been an average working week at the hospital, really. I'm a critical care __41__， and we were coming off the back of the winter pressure, so we were all very busy and feeling tired, but no more than __42__．
It was Thursday 19 March, the week before lockdown(封闭), we knew that Covid was about to __43__ and we were preparing for it. But there was quite a lot of __44__ because we weren't sure exactly what to expect. After working a 48­hour shift, I thought, “I'm back at work tomorrow so I'll just go and get my __45__ in”. But it wasn't to be. You walk into your usual supermarket and automatically know where everything is, but that day it was quite __46__ in some way.
I'd seen about the __47__ buying of toilet rolls(卷纸) on social media and I remember thinking, “I've got quite a few toilet rolls, it will be fine.” __48__， when I got to the supermarket, the fruit and vegetable aisles(通道) were just bare.
__49__ I was shocked. I was wandering around the shop—I couldn't __50__ what was happening and why there was no food available for me to buy. I came out, sat in my car and started to cry. I thought I should __51__， on the media, how I'm feeling right now—anxious and exhausted, so people would know about what was happening here, which might __52__ their worry. I shared it on Facebook. Unexpectedly, my post went __53__. It had been viewed over 630，000 times in the first week.
It's hard to __54__ whether there'll be a second spike(激增) because we're working with a virus. I'm managing to work extra shifts at the moment, because I think we can all __55__ change and it can start from something small or as simple as walking down a street and smiling at somebody. And I'd like to make a difference on a bigger scale than I'm currently doing with my nursing.
(　　)41. A. doctor B. manager C. nurse D. dentist
(　　)42. A. usual B. simple C. previous D. later
(　　)43. A. hit B. exist C. break D. catch
(　　)44. A. excitement B. surprise C. anxiety D. curiosity
(　　)45. A. preparing B. shopping C. visiting D. working
(　　)46. A. similar B. various C. exciting D. different
(　　)47. A. eager B. careful C. patient D. panic
(　　)48. A. However B. Therefore C. Otherwise D. Besides
(　　)49. A. Finally B. Initially C. Unluckily D. Frequently
(　　)50. A. inquire B. observe C. understand D. tackle
(　　)51. A. hide B. document C. spot D. introduce
(　　)52. A. recognize B. shock C. strengthen D. ease
(　　)53. A. blank B. silent C. messy D. crazy
(　　)54. A. predict B. doubt C. discuss D. realize
(　　)55. A. trust B. convince C. create D. discover
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。
One tension that social media users face is whether to present themselves in a way that's ideal __56__ in a way that's real.
When you're on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, many people make huge efforts __57__(present) the best version of themselves online. But it might be better for your mental health not to craft an idealized view of yourself when using social media, according to a new study __58__(publish) Tuesday in Nature Communications. There are psychological benefits associated with being real when __59__ comes to Facebook posts and likes, a team of US researchers at New York's Columbia Business School __60__(find)．
“Being encouraged to post in a real way was associated with more positive mood and affect, and __61__(little) negative mood within participants，” the study said.“Our findings suggest that all __62__(individual) regardless of personality traits could benefit __63__ being authentic on social media.” Those who __64__(express) themselves in a more real way—or at least presented themselves on Facebook in a way closer to how they viewed themselves—also reported higher levels of life __65__(satisfy), the research team found. The effect also appeared to be consistent across different personality types.
第四部分　写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
你受学生会委托，为学校宣传栏“英语天地”写一则英文通知。为弘扬女排精神，请大家观看电影《夺冠》(英文名Leap)。通知内容应包括：
1. 放映时间、地点。
2. 内容简介：中国女排三代人的奋斗历程以及他们顽强拼搏，为国争光的感人故事。
3. 观看后写影评。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：影评film review
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。续写的词数应为150左右。
At sixty degrees below zero, Harry walked down the trail on a cold, gray day. Pure white snow and ice covered the Earth for as far as he could see. This was his first winter in Alaska. He was wearing heavy clothes and fur boots, but he still felt cold and uncomfortable.
Harry was on his way to a camp near Henderson Creek where his friends were waiting. He expected to reach Henderson Creek by six o'clock that evening. It would be dark by then. He refreshed when he realized his friends would have a fire and hot food ready for him. To make things better, there was a dog accompanying him on the journey.
The dog loved its owner but did not like the extreme cold. It knew the weather was too cold to travel. In spite of this bad situation, Harry with the dog continued to walk down the trail. He came to a frozen stream called Indian Creek. He began to walk on the snow­covered ice. It was a trail that would lead him straight to his friends.
As he walked, Harry looked carefully at the ice in front of him. Once, he stopped suddenly, and then walked around a part of the frozen stream. He saw an underground spring flowing under the ice at that spot. It made the ice thin. If he stepped there, he might break through the ice into a pool of water. To get his boots wet in such cold weather might kill him. His feet would turn to ice quickly and he could freeze to death.
At about twelve o'clock, Harry decided to stop to eat his lunch. He took off the glove on his right hand, opened his jacket and pulled out his food, which took less than twenty seconds. Yet, his fingers began to freeze.
Harry hit his hand against his leg several times until he felt a sharp pain. Then he quickly put his glove on his hand. He made a fire, beginning with small pieces of wood and adding larger ones. He sat on a snow­covered log and ate his lunch, enjoying the warm fire for a few minutes. Then he stood up and started walking on the frozen stream again.
Paragraph 1：
Several minutes later, the ice broke suddenly and Harry's feet sank into the water.________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph 2：
What's worse, his dog ran away and the fear of death came over Harry.________________________________________________________________________
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2021届高三年级第一学期期中考试(临沂)
英语参考答案及听力材料

听力
1～5　BCAAB　6～10　BAABC　11～15　BCAAC　16～20　BCABC
阅读理解
第一节
21～25　CDABC　26～30　DABDC　31～35　ABDBA
第二节
36～40　ACEGF
语言运用
第一节
41～45　CAACB　46～50　DDABC　51～55　BDDAC
第二节
56. or　57. to present　58. published　59. it　60. found　61. less　62. individuals　63. from
64. expressed　65. satisfaction
写作
第一节
One possible version：
Notice
In order to carry forward the Spirit of Chinese Women Volleyball Team, a fantastic movie will be shown in the school hall from 7：00 to 9：15 on the evening of October 1st. It is organized by the Student Union. Here are some relevant details about it.
To begin with, the movie, whose name is Leap, is about the struggle of three generations, competing for the honor of our country. As we all expect，it will be not only exciting but also inspiring. What's more, everyone will be required to write a film review after enjoying the movie.
The Student Union
October 1st, 2020
第二节
One possible version：
Paragraph 1：
Several minutes later, the ice broke suddenly and Harry's feet sank into the water. It was not deep, but his legs got wet to the knees. Harry was so upset that the accident would delay his schedule. He had to find some firewood to build a fire to dry his clothes. He pulled off his gloves, took out his matches, and lighted the fire. Seeing the burning fire, he had thought he was safe. But suddenly, without warning, a heavy mass of snow dropped down. The flame of hope was put out.
Paragraph 2：
Unluckily, his dog ran away and the fear of death came over Harry.He had no choice but to run to save himself. However, he did not feel his feet when they hit the ground. Having fallen several times, he decided to rest a while. As he lay in the snow, he noticed he was not shaking. He could not feel his nose or fingers or feet. A feeling of horror came into his mind. It was when he realized he was going to die that he heard a bark and the noise his friends made.

听力材料
Text 1
M: Great work, Maria! That's the most beautiful painting I've seen from you. You really thought about this one.
W: I actually based it on a photograph that my dad took in our kitchen. He loved old pots and pans.
Text 2
M: Wow, this view is amazing! I was pretty nervous in the beginning, but once I got used to the air up here, I felt myself getting stronger and stronger.
W: Yeah, you did great! I'm so proud of you for making it up this mountain.
Text 3
M: Can you come in early tomorrow? Sherry is sick, and I don't have anyone else in the sales department that can cover for her on the schedule.
W: No problem, Mr. Johnson. Let me just cancel my doctor's appointment.
Text 4
W: I have finished cleaning the floors and put all the goods in order on the shelf. So I'm going to leave. Remember to count all the money, shut off the lights, and lock up when you leave.
M: Don't worry. I got it.
Text 5
W: Where did I put my wallet? I'm sure I took it inside with me from the car. Is it on that table under those books?
M: No, but I see something on the bed under those clothes...
W: There it is!
Text 6
M: This park is so big! Will we have enough time to see it all in one day?
W: Of course we will.We'll rent these bikes, and ride them around the park.
M: How long will that take? Two hours?
W: No way! About half the time. Then we will drop the bikes off, and walk to the fish zoo. It should take us another hour to see everything.
M: What about lunch?
W: We'll take a thirty­minute boat ride to the other side of the lake. There is a restaurant there.
M: Sounds like a good plan. Let's go!
Text 7
M: Hi, I'm calling about the ad in the paper. Is the computer still for sale?
W: Yes, it is. Are you interested?
M : I searched for the product online and I know the asking price. I was just hoping you could come down a bit in price.
W: Well, how about this? I have a few other things for sale. If you buy more than one thing, I'll give you a better price.
M : What do you have?
W: I 've also got a washing machine, a sofa, and a TV for sale.
M: Hmm. The TV sounds interesting. Does it work well?
W: Yes.The only reason we're getting rid of it is that we won a new one from a radio station last month.
M : Would it be all right if I came over to look at it?
W: Sure. Can you come over tonight after dinner?
M : That sounds good.
Text 8
M: Do you think you can get off work a little early tonight? I was hoping to get to the restaurant around five tonight.
W: I don't know if that's possible. I have too many deliveries.
M: That's too bad. It's Thursday today, so everything is half price before six.
W: Well...I might be able to get off work early, but I would need you to do me a favor.
M: Just name it.
W: I have two deliveries between four­thirty and five o'clock. One is on Linton by the museum, and the other is on Mayflower by the bakery. If you do one delivery, I'll do the other.
M: Sure，but you have to do me a favor in return.
W: What is it?
M: I need you to help me pick out a birthday gift for my girlfriend. You can stop by my house at three o'clock on Sunday. I live on Birch Street across from the bank.
W: Well, I guess that's only fair...
M: So we have a deal?
W: Deal.
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M: Hello, do you remember me? I bought some glass plates from you yesterday.
W: Yes, you sent them to London...no, to Paris，right?
M: That's right. I thought I'd come back to buy some more souvenirs.
W: What did you have in mind?
M: Well, first，I'd like to buy a few postcards.My sister always used to send a postcard to herself whenever she went anywhere. I want to do that, too.
W: We have plenty of postcards to choose from here.
M: OK. I heard that you might also have some of the masks that are made here in Venice.
W: yes, we do. They're on the wall behind you.
M: How much do they cost?
W: The prices are clearly marked on the back of each mask. Would you like me to get one down for you to look at?
M: Yes, I think I'd like the green mask in the middle.
W: Here you go.
M: I'll take this one. I'd also like to buy some chocolate. It's my girlfriend's birthday today, and she loves chocolate.
W: We've got plenty to choose from here.
M: They look delicious. I think she'll be pleased!
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