浙江省山水联盟2021届高三12月联考 英语(含答案) 试卷

2020 学年第一学期“山水联盟”高三 12 月份联考
英语学科试题
考生须知：
1. 本卷满分 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟；
2. 答第 I 卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 所有答案必须写在答题卷上，否则无效。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题部分
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。
例：How much is the shirt?
A.$19.5 B.$9.18. C.$9.15.
答案是 C.
1. What will the speakers do tonight?
A. Eat out in the restaurant.
B. Study at school.
C. Get together at the man’s home.
2. What do we know about the woman?
A. She is going to have an interview.
B. She is worried about her job.
C. She is quite confident.
3. Why doesn’t the woman want to go to the cafe?
A. It’s no fun going there.
B. The coffee is expensive.
C. She wants to do some shopping.
4. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In a hospital.
B. In the woman’s house.
C. In a hotel.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing?
A. Whether they should start packing.
B. Whether they can stop for a rest.
C. Whether they have urgent orders.
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。
听第 6 段材料,回答 6-7 题
6. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A hen. B. Food. C. The man’s daughter.
7. What does Penny like doing?
A. Eating special food. B. Visiting neighbors. C. Taking walks.
听第 7 段材料,回答 8-9 题
8. Why does the man come back late?
A. He lost his way. B. He had an accident. C. He met an old friend.
9. How long was the man stuck in the traffic jam?
A. About one hour. B. About two hours. C. About four hours.
听第 8 段材料,回答 10-12 题
10. Why does the woman prefer going to the cinema?
A. To see new films.
B. To stay with her friends.
C. To do something to help the cinema.
11. What does the woman say about Henley Film Palace?
A. It’s closing. B. It’s not popular. C. It’s beside a museum.
12. What will the woman do first?
A. Search online. B. Buy a ticket. C. Go to a bank.
听第 9 段材料,回答 13-16 题
13. What will the woman do this Saturday?
A. Go running. B. Practice skating. C. Teach the man skating.
14. Why can’t the woman go cycling right now?
A. She needs to do her homework.
B. She has to see her sister.
C. She has no bike.
15. Where will the speakers meet this afternoon?
A. At a park. B. At the man’s home. C. By the lake.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Teacher and students. C. Colleagues.
听第 10 段材料,回答 17-20 题
17. How did the speaker know Radiohead?
A. From a DJ. B. On a computer. C. From a friend of the band’s.
18. How did the speaker feel when he bought the album?
A. Excited. B. Hopeful. C. Doubtful.
19. When did the speaker get a bachelor’s degree in graphic design?
A. In 1997. B. In 1999. C. In 2001.
20. What influence have Radiohead had on the speaker?
A. He’s tried writing songs.
B. He’s worked as a graphic designer
C. He’s begun to think about world problems.

第二部分：阅读理解（共两节，满分 35 分）
第一节：（共 10 个小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 25 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Two teenage girls have been honored by the Indian government after it was discovered that they had pretended to be boys for five years to run their father’s barbershop when he became too ill to work.
Jyoti Kumari, 18, and her 16-year-old sister, Neha, took over their father’s salon in their village in Uttar Pradesh after he became ill in 2014. The shop closed at first but it was the family’s only source of income, forcing the girls to try to run it themselves.
“Customers were skeptical about having their hair or moustaches trimmed ( 修 剪 ) by young women, while others did not behave well towards us,” Jyoti told The Guardian. “For them, girls running a male salon were unacceptable, so we decided to change our whole get-up so that none could identify us.”
The girls cut their hair shot, wore men’s clothes and adopted the male names Deepak and Raju. Several people in their village of about 100 houses knew their real identities, but for the next few years, most customers from surrounding areas had no idea. Neha said, “You could not identify me even today.”
They earned at least 400 rupees ($4) a day, enough to pay for their father’s treatment and support the family.
As the years passed, they have slowly revealed their real identities to more customers. “Now we have gained enough confidence and don’t fear anyone,” Neha said. “The majority of the customers have come to know that we are girls.” Jyoti has started to let her hair grow.
After a journalist from the nearby city of Gorakhpur published a story about the girls in a Hindi newspaper, they were honored by government officers.
“It’s a brilliant story of how one can survive by battling against all difficulties,” said Abhishek Pandey, an official. “The sisters should be the inspiration for society and their story must be made known to the public.”
21. Why did the girls run the barbershop?
A. They expected to hide their identities. B. They had no other ways to make a living.
C. They wanted to earn others’ respect. D. They carried out their father’s last wish.
22. What made the girls pretend to be boys?
A. The pressure from their father. B. The experience in doing business.
C. The discrimination against women. D. The requirement of some customers.
23. What can we learn from the text?
A. The story of the girls’ made the public frightened.
B. A paper from their city first reported the girls’ story.
C. Most customers now refuse to accept the girls’ service.
D. The girls are highly thought of for their efforts of survival.

B
It sounds like science fiction, but the world’s first floating dairy farm (奶牛场), the brainchild of Dutch company Beladon, will become a reality.
Though the project has been in the works for years, the farm only recently got the green light for construction. This summer, a 900-ton platform was pulled to its current position in Rotterdam’s harbor. It will soon be a multi-level home to 40 cows.
According to Peter, owner of Beladon, animal welfare was important when they were designing the farm. The finished farm will feature a “cow garden” on the top floor, with artificial trees and bushes to offer shade. A team of robots will be hired, collecting about 800 liters of milk per day. The milk will then be processed on the floor below and sold locally. In their free time, however, cows can walk a ramp ( 斜 坡 ) to reach the firm ground on the bank. Tasty waste from the city — cut grass, potato skins, etc. — will be their main food source. And waste from the farm will be used as fertilizer throughout Rotterdam.
The building will attract many visitors, but the real focus is food security. Getting cows on the water is a great step towards creating healthier cities. The idea first came in 2012, while Peter was in New York. When Hurricane Sandy hit, he watched the city’s transportation paralyzed ( 瘫痪的) as Manhattan’s roads were filled with water. Trucks for food distribution couldn’t move anymore. After two days, there was no fresh food in the stores. Then Peter had a thought: To create a climate-adaptive method of producing fresh, local food, why not harvest right on the water? “You’re going up and down with the tide, and you don’t need the transport.”
Though it’s just one small farm, the project can serve as a model for cities across the globe. A building on the water is transportable, so you can move it when necessary.
24. What do we know about the dairy farm?
A. It is put into use. B. It is located in the deep sea.
C. It is owned by the government. D. It is meant to serve local citizens.
25. According to the design of the dairy farm, the cows will .
A. have access to the real land. B. wander in the real garden.
C. be monitored by a team of robots. D. feed on the plants grown on the farm.
26. What is the main purpose of Beladon in building the farm?
A. To found a new scenic spot. B. To help ensure food supply.
C. To reduce pressure on transport. D. To improve the local environment.
C
While scientists have been modifying(修改) plant genes for years in biotechnology, they usually focus on a few specific genes in order to get a particular result. Plants have tens of thousands of genes. The genetically modified product (GMP) won’t be dramatically different from its natural one. It may have a few features that the natural version doesn’t have but otherwise will remain identical.
Some people worry that genetic modification, which introduces genes from one species into an entirely different species, could create new allergens ( 过 敏 原 ). In fact, it may turn out that the opposite is true. Depending on the food, scientists might be able to remove or prevent the proteins that act as allergens for some people. This isn’t true for every food, but genetic markers scientists use could lead to developing bacteria with a built-in resistance to antibiotics ( 抗生素). Scientists use
antibiotic gene markers to link genes for the desired features. Also, by exposing modified plant’s cells to antibiotics, a scientist can confirm whether or not the genetic modification was successful.
But what if that resistance could be passed on the bacteria? It’s possible that bacteria in the soil around a plant with antibiotic resistance could pick up the DNA. The bacteria could, in theory, pass this feature to other types of bacteria harmful to humans. So far, however, scientists have been unable to transfer antibiotic resistance genes from plants to bacteria.
In the United States, farmers don’t have to label genetically modified foods or products. Both the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration have very strict regulations that products must pass before they can go to market.
It’s possible that the foods that come from biotechnology are not only safe to eat, but they’re actually safer than their natural counterparts. While the controversy around genetically modified food is far from resolved, it appears that you shouldn’t worry if the ear of corn you’re about to enjoy got its start in a laboratory.
27. How could scientists deal with a plant in biotechnology?
A. By changing some cells. B. By adding some foreign genes.
C. By producing some natural proteins. D. By removing some of its branches.
28. The exposure of modified plant’s cells to antibiotics is aimed to .
A. promote their resistance. B. get their unexpected features.
C. see the effect of the modification. D. improve the ability against bacteria.
29. What can be concluded from the text?
A. It takes time for customers to accept bioengineered food.
B. The laws in America are far from strict in regulating the GMP.
C. American farmers only care about improving their food produce.
D. Scientists have developed certain food beneficial to human health.
30. What attitude does the author hold to the GMP?
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
第二节：（共 5 个小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选
项。
People learn in different ways, and out of many forms of learning, one of particularly interesting
— that is visual learning. Visual learners remember what they read over what they hear, and learn through sight. They are interested in using graphs and drawings to understand ideas.
31
While everyone has their own preference for learning, studies show that most people are visually inclined (有倾向的). 32 And thus, whenever people see pictures, those pictures are kept in the long-term memory, allowing them to recall concepts and ideas.
Visual learners can learn effectively in many ways. First of all, a to-do list is a highly regarded technique. 33 Even if you’re not a visual learner, a to-do list can let you order tasks based on importance and improve your productivity.
34 The idea is to display relationships and connections to people, places events and more. This technique helps with the learning of particular concepts.
Videos can easily catch people’s attention and allow us to recreate those stories into clear pictures in our minds. 35 In addition to recording the lecturers or their words, you can also record yourself and make videos explaining certain concepts. This plays a great role in the learning process.
A. These attract the attention of the individual.
B. So why not include them in your learning?
C. And they get used to taking notes during class.
D. Why can visual learning help with effective learning?
E. The brain processes pictures faster than it does with words.
F. With so many things to do, it makes sense to get them organized in to-do lists.
G. Moreover, mind-mapping is a form of note-taking that benefits visual learning.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第一节：完形填空（共 20 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It was the start of the winter track season. I stood with my friends, carefully 36 new teammates. There was something about a girl with green suede (绒面革的) 37, as my friends gossiped about her. “Does the girl over there honestly think the shoes look good?” I heard someone say, pointing in her 38 . Noticeably different, she trembled in the wind as we began our
39 . Following us to the starting line, the girl looked 40 , “What is a 400-meter repeat?” she asked with a slight accent 41 to me. I thought about her 42 for a moment, but then I quickly forgot about it as one of my teammates sarcastically (讽刺的) yelled the 43 .
Quickly, though, I remembered that just last year I would have asked the same 44 . I wondered if they had been that sarcastic with me. No, that was 45 . I looked like a runner. So I 46 , showing off my speed as the girl with the green suede shoes fell farther behind. Moments later, I heard the loud sound of tired feet 47 me. Thinking it was one of my friends, I 48 , only to see the girl with green sneakers looking confused again.
“What is ‘cool down’?” she asked, her 49 more obvious this time. 50 about her accent, I asked, “Are you from this country?” “No, I am from 51 .” For the next lap, I found myself asking her about everything: her favorite foods, how she liked America and how to say different words in German. I was enjoying our 52 till we finished our run.
Disappointed in myself, I realized how 53 I had been. Her personality was not
54 by the shoes she wore. How could I have been so wrapped up in 55 ?
36. A. training B. describing C. introducing D. surveying
37. A. trousers B. sneakers C. gloves D. socks
38. A. spirit B. attitude C. direction D. manner
39. A. competition B. practice C. challenge D. experiment
40. A. confused B. shocked C. terrified D. disappointed
41. A. strange B. suitable C. similar D. rude
42. A. belief B. identity C. rank D. origin
43. A. news B. answer C. detail D. notice
44. A. demand B. order C. question D. situation
45. A. abnormal B. unreasonable C. impossible D. unnecessary
46. A. responded B. changed C. continued D. behaved
47. A. fading away B. coming close to C. ringing around D. bouncing back to
48. A. hung out B. gave in C. hurried up D. turned around
49. A. accent B. voice C. posture D. personality
50. A. Mad B. Serious C. Careful D. Curious
51. A. Germany B. America C. England D. France
52. A. conversation B. presentation C. arrangement D. appointment
53. A. aggressive B. judgmental C. stubborn D. selfish
54. A. hidden B. controlled C. represented D. limited
55. A. character B. nationality C. performance D. appearance
第Ⅱ卷注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分 45 分）
第二节：（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chicken Soup for the Soul began in 1993 when motivational speakers, Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, decided to choose 101 inspirational 56 (story) that they and other speakers used in their talks for a book. As they searched for 57 winning title, Jack and Mark each agreed to reflect on the subject for one hour a day. Jack pictured the image of his grandmother’s amazing 58 (tradition) chicken soup and remembered how she told him it would cure anything. The book would have the same 59 (heal) powers as that soup --- not for the body, but for the soul. 60 (consequent), the now famous title Chicken Soup for the Soul was born.
Chicken Soup for the Soul 61 (release) on June 28, 1993, and became a holiday favorite by the end of December. 62 drove initial interest was not media attention, but rather word-of-mouth promotion from ordinary people around the country 63 bought the book and loved it. Many would return to the bookstore 64 (buy) five or ten copies for friends and family. Thanks 65 that burst of popularity, by September 1994, Chicken Soup for the Soul was on every major bestseller list in the US and Canada.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节：应用文写作（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，你的美国朋友 Tom 来信询问你最喜欢的运动项目，请给他回一封电子邮件，要点如下：
1. 何时喜欢此项运动；
2. 现在练习的情况；
3. 该项运动的好处。注意：
1. 词数 80 左右；
2. 可以适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
第二节：读后续写（满分 25 分）
阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
Asad was a 13-year-old boy who was very honest and hardworking. Recently, he had entered a new school so he had no friends yet. On Monday morning, he was nearly late for school. The night before, his family attended his cousin’s wedding and reached home late, which was why he couldn’t get up on time as usual.
At school, Asad could not pay attention to anything and wanted the bell to ring so that he could buy something to eat. After a few hours, when the bell rang, Asad quickly opened his schoolbag to find his money, but just then he remembered that he had left for school in a hurry in the morning and forgotten to take money. He looked under his books, hoping to find some money but there was nothing.
Not knowing what to do, he walked out of the classroom and sat on a bench in front of the canteen. He saw a few of his classmates there, among them was Fahad. He was one of the richest kids in his class but he was a very arrogant boy who thought everyone else was a loser. But as Asad was new, he didn’t know much about Fahad.
When he went towards Fahad and asked if he could borrow some money for his lunch, Fahad laughed a lot and said, “I knew you were a loser, maybe a beggar?” Fahad laughed out so loud that other kids also heard and made fun of the situation. He didn’t answer Fahad, and slowly walked back towards an empty bench.
When he reached the bench, he noticed something lying near it. It was a wallet. He picked it up and recognized it as Fahad’s, as he remembered Fahad showing it to his friends and telling that his uncle bought it for him from the UK. There was quite a lot of money inside for a kid.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右；
2. 应使用 5 个以上短文中标有下划线的关键词语；
3. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
4. 续写完成后，请用下划线标出你所使用的关键词语。Paragraph 1:
At first, Asad wanted to keep it a secret and punished Fahad.





Paragraph 2:
Then Fahad said, “Why are you giving it back?”






2020学年第一学期“山水联盟”高三12月份联考
英语学科试题答案

第一部分：听力（共20小题，每小题1分，满分20分）
1-5：BABCB 6-10：ACABA 11-15：BCCAB 16-20：AACBC
第二部分：阅读理解（共两节。第一节10小题，第二节5小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
21~23 BCD 24~26 DAB 27~30 BCAA
七选五31~35 CEFGB
第一节 ：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
36-40 DBCBA 41-45 ADBCC 46-50 CBDAD 51-55 AABCD
第二节: (共10小题，每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
56. stories 57.a 58. traditional 59. healing 60. Consequently
61. was released 62. What 63. who / that 64. to buy 65. to
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
应用文写作（满分15分）
Dear Tom,
Knowing that you enquired about my favorite sport, I’m writing to tell you some brief information.
I can well remember that I was taught to play badminton last year by my father. Since then, I’ve been in love with it and almost play it every day. However, now I just practice once a week because of my busy study in high school. As for the benefits, not only can it rid me of negative emotions, but also help build a strong body.
What about yours? Looking forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
一、评分原则
1. 本题总分为15分，按5个档次给分。
2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量、确定或调整档次，最后给分。
3. 词数少于60和多于100的，从总分中减去2分。
4. 评分时，应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文的连贯性。
5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
6. 如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
档次
描述
第五档
（13—15）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—覆盖所有内容要点。
—应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。
—语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。
—有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档
（10—12）
完全完成了试题规定的任务。
—虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
—语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。
—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。
达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档
（7—9）
基本完成了试题规定的部分任务。
—虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。
—应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。
—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。
—应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。
整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档
（4—6）
未适当完成试题规定的任务。
—漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。
—语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
—有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。
—较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。
信息未能清楚地传达给读者。
第一档
（1—3）
未完成试题规定的任务。
—明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。
—语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。
—较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。
—缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。
信息未能传达给读者。
0
未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。

第二节：读后续写（满分25分）
略

评分原则:
1．本题总分为25 分，按以下5个档次给分。评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
第一档：（1—5 分） 与段落开头衔接较差，产出内容太少，很少使用短文中标出的 关键词语，全文内容不连贯；
第二档：（6—10 分）与所给短文有一定的关系，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接，写 出了一些有关内容，应用了3个以上短文中标出的关键词语， 较少使用语句间连接成分，全文内容缺少连贯性；
第三档：（11—15 分）与所给短文关系较为密切，与段落开头有一定程度的衔接， 写出了若干有关内容，应用了4个以上短文中标出的关键词语，应用简单的语句间连
接成分，使全文内容连贯；
第四档：（16—20 分）与所给短文融洽度较高，与段落开头衔接较为合理，内容比 较丰富，应用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语，比较有效地使用了语句间连接成分，
所续写短文结构紧凑；
第五档：（21—25 分）与所给短文融洽度高，与段落开头衔接合理，内容丰富，应 用了5个以上短文中标出的关键词语，有效地使用了语句间连接成分，使所续写短文
结构紧凑。
2．词数少于130的，从总分中减去2分。
3．评分时，应注意的主要内容为：与所给短文及段落开头语的衔接程度；内容的丰富性和对所标出关键词语的应用情况；应用语法结构和词汇的丰富性和准确性；上下文的连贯性。
4．拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
5. 如书写较差，以至影响交际，将分数降低一个档次。
6. 如果文章中所用关键词没有下划线，从总分中扣除2分。

听力录音稿
(Text 1)
W: Where are you heading in such a rush?
M: I’m heading home.
W: are we still going to have group study tonight?
M: Yeah. I’m just going to get something to eat and then I’ll come back to school immediately.
(Text 2)
M: Anna, how are you feeling?
W: Oh, a little nervous but I really want the job.
M: Don’t worry, Anna. You need to sell yourself and be confident. Good luck!
(Text 3)
M: Do you want to go to the café? It’s fun to drink coffee and watch the people.
W: But a cup of coffee costs three and a half pounds there. We can hang out at the nearby shopping center. That’s cheap.
(Text 4)
M: Hi, this is Bob Robinson from room 1027. I have a problem sleeping with a noisy swimming pool below. And I feel uncomfortable when taking a lift.
W: OK. Let me chick for a quiet room on the first floor.
(Text 5)
W: We still have about ten more orders to pack.
M: Well, I’m really tired. Maybe we can take a break for a while.
W: I’m afraid we can’t. These orders are urgent.
(Text 6)
W: What does Penny eat?
M: Well, she doesn’t usually eat our food. But we sometimes give her some vegetables or brown bread. She loves that.
W: So she likes vegetables and bread. What other food does she eat?
M: We buy special chicken food for her.
W: Is Penny clever? What does she do?
M: She’s very clever! She likes walking with me. She sometimes waits for me next to the door. Whenever I come back home, she runs to me with her wings open.
W: Wow, that’s interesting.
M: And we get an egg from Penny every day.
(Text 7)
W: Well, Joseph, I’m glad you’re finally back. I was wondering what happened.
M: Well, I took a wrong turn somewhere and then I got seriously lost.
W: You could have called.
M: I know I could have. But I finally met your friend Daisy after I drove around for about one hour. She told me the right direction.
W: But you’ve been out for four hours. How could you get lost for so long?
M: Well, there was a car accident and it made a traffic jam. I was waiting in the car for about two hours.
W: Oh, bad luck! Maybe next time I’ll go out with you to buy groceries.
M: If you’d gone with me, the grocery shopping would have taken more time. Remember, last time you spent more than an hour with the store owner talking about how to arrange the curtains.
(Text 8)
W: Do you know the Green cinema next to the museum? It’s closing.
M: I know. Many people like to watch films on TV or the Internet at home.
W: Well, I like watching new films so I like the cinema best. My friends and I usually go to Henley Film Palace two or three times a month. We always buy popcorn and drinks. It’s fun.
M: Henley Film Palace? Where’s that?
W: It’s opposite the bank on Henley Street.
M: Oh, yes, I know it. Do many people go there?
W: No, they don’t. It’s never full.
M: What films are on at Henley Film Palace at the moment?
W: I don’t know. Let’s look on the Internet. Oh, the new James Bond film.
M: Well, I love James Bond. Let’s go and see it right now.
W: Great! But I need to withdraw some money first, or I won’t have enough money for the ticket.
(Text 9)
M: What sports do you do, Jenny?
W: I go skating every Saturday. I practice for hours.
M: I like skating, but I can’t do well. I’m wondering if you can teach me skating this Saturday.
W: No problem. We can meet by the lake. What sports can you do well, Clark?
M: I can run very fast. I often go running. I love cycling, too.
W: I can’t run fast. And I haven’t got a bike, so I never go cycling.
M: Do you want to go cycling now? you can use my sister’s bike.
W: Oh, that’s great! But I can’t go right now. I’ve got homework. Can we go at two o’clock?
M: Sure. Luckily our class have much less homework than your class today.
W: Let’s say … meet at the park at two o’clock?
M: Meet at the park? That’s not a good idea. I can’t go to the park with two bikes!
W: Oh! Of course not. So let’s meet at your house.
M: Well, let’s.
(Text 10)
M: I want to talk about Radiohead. For anyone who doesn’t know , they are a band from Oxford, England. I started to like them in 1997 when their “OK computer” came out. I used to like to listen to a radio program by DJ Wong Chi Chung. Once in his program, he said, “It’s not the end of the year but I have to announce that ‘OK Computer’ is the best album of the year.” So I wanted to listen to the album to see if it was that great. Actually, I bought their album in doubt. But while I was listening, I couldn’t help thinking, “Wow! This is real music!” It’s music as well as the words of the songs is great. At that time I also thought the cover of their album was very good. I didn’t know there is a profession called graphic design until I learned that the cover was made by a graphic designer who is also the band’s friend. At that time I started to take interest in this field and finally got a bachelor’s degree in it in 1999. Radiohead are a very socially responsible band. They care about the Third World debts, fair trade, poverty, global warming and the environment. They make me think about all these world problems I’ve never thought about before. They encourage me to make a difference. Since 2001, I’ve been doing what I can to help with some problems. I think Radiohead are the greatest band and always will be.