辽宁省丹东市2022-2023学年高二上学期期末教学质量监测英语试题

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丹东市2022-2023学年度（上）期末教学质量监测
高二英语
命题：王琳 于金 校对、审核：姚兰 吴丹 滕晶
本试卷分四部分，卷面分数150分。考试用时120分钟，听力计入总分。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。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. What will the boy do first?
A. Finish his homework. B. Go to the cinema. C. Play football.
2. Where is the necklace now?
A. In the bedroom. B. In the kitchen. C. In the sitting room.
3. What is the woman probably related to Henry?
A. His wife. B. His colleague. C. His boss.
4. What is the woman going to do next?
A. Go to the restaurant. B. See a dentist. C. Type the document.
5. What does the man mean?
A. He missed the TV program.
B. He doesn't like the program at all.
C. He experiences a power failure every night.
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。每段对话后有几个小题，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秒钟的做答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman talk to the man?
A. To cancel their plan. B. To ask for information. C. To make an invitation.
7. What does the man decide to do this evening?
A. Buy tickets online. B. Accompany his parents. C. See a band show.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What's wrong with the woman's room?
A. It's a little dark. B. It's not quiet. C. It's smelly.
9. What is the woman's final decision?
A. Moving to another room.
B. Checking in another hotel.
C. Waiting for a non-smoking room.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Whom does the woman choose jewelry for?
A. Herself. B. Her friend. C. Her mother.
11. What does the woman want to buy?
A. A ring of size 6 and a long necklace.
B. A ring of size 7 and a short necklace.
C. A ring of size 7 and a long necklace.
12. What do we know about the necklace?
A. It's cheaper than the ring.
B. Its price depends on its quality.
C. The longer one is more expensive than the shorter one.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When can people enjoy the art exhibition?
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Thursday.
14. How does this year's ballet performance differ from that of last year?
A. Admission is free.
B. It will be at the theater.
C. There will be two performances.
15. Where will the mask party be held?
A. In the piazza. B. In the concert hall. C. In the theater.
16. How much is a family ticket for The Little Prince?
A. $8. B. $10. C. $15.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who usually reads the morning announcements?
A. Mr. McKinney. B. Timmy. C. Principal Johnson.
18. When is the last day of school?
A. May 20th. B. One month from today. C. Next Wednesday.
19. For what does the speaker apologize?
A. The computers. B. The homework. C. The library hours.
20. What will take place on Saturday afternoon?
A. A softball game. B. A baseball game. C. A basketball game.
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
You don't want to miss a word
Here are some book purchase information on the website. Reading them, you'll make your own decision about what you are interested in.
Lights Above Cass
Marilyn Brokaw Hall
Hardback: $23.99; Paperback: $19.99; E-book: $3.99
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Lucia, a self-awareness sentient being from the Roswell crash awaits codes to return home. At the same time, the CIA uncovers some of America's ugliest social injustices investigating alien's illegal actions.
Have Knife, Will Travel
Hugh Cameron
Hardback: $29.99; Paperback: $19.99; E-book: $3.99
www.xlibris.com
A story of the development artificial joint replacement, and how a band of surgeons known as Traveling Road Show crisscrossed the world teaching this new technology to thousands of other surgeons.
The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors
Gary Hudson
Hardback: $29.99; Paperback: $19.99; E-book: $3.99
www.xlibris.com
Are you a college sports fan? The History of College Nicknames, Mascots and School Colors explains the history behind the nicknames, mascots and school colors of Division IA college sports teams.
Project Anasazi
Michael Brian O'Hara
Hardback: $39.99; Paperback: $28.99; E-book: $3.99
www.authorhouse.com
Set in the 1990's Project Anasazi, the book covers a fictional account of the disappearance of the Anasazi Indians. A 50-year old secret, Project Anasazi, is in danger of becoming a national disaster.
21. Which author's book will attract those interested in medicine?
A. Marilyn Brokaw Hall. B. Hugh Cameron.
C. Gary Hudson. D. Michael Brian O'Hara.
22. How much will you pay if you buy a hardback book about the history of college nicknames?
A. $19.99. B. $23.99. C. $29.99. D. $39.99.
23. Where is this text most likely from?
A. A book website. B. A bookshop leaflet.
C. A reading magazine. D. A poster in the bookstore.
B
Three years ago, Nikki Robinson found a little raccoon(浣熊) by the road. She saved him and after a bunch of attempts at taking him to wildlife centers and vets, Nikki was disappointed in the lack of help. However, her mother Linda had experience in raising raccoons and after a little persuasion, took the little creature in.
They named him Little Hands and fell in love with the trash panda. Linda and Nikki fed him, raised him, and eventually let him go. To their surprise, Little Hands kept coming back, sometimes after a few days, sometimes a few months. He would come back and ask for hugs, food, and just love.
Little Hands was taken care of by Linda. He was released onto her large property and was allowed to come and go as he pleased. He was very fearful of any human or animal that he didn't grow up with, but would come back to visit them most nights. Linda would leave food out for him every night and sit outside on the porch swing before bed, waiting for his visit. The first thing he would do is that he would climb over to Linda on the swing, sit beside her, and want pats from her.
"Little Hands stayed with us for about two and a half months before he was fully released into the wild. He has always been a calm, peaceful raccoon, very loving and compassionate, even as he matured. But still wild enough he thrives on his own," Nikki said.
People asked Nikki what their reaction was when Little Hands returned to them. "Pure joy. And every time he came back it was a more and more joyous occasion especially because he wanted our attention as well as our food."
At last, Nikki said: "Be kind. We share the planet with so many creatures that need to be respected. They are capable of complex social systems and emotions."
24. What is Nikki's main reason for raising the raccoon?
A. She was really fond of the raccoon.
B. She was disappointed with her mother.
C. She had experience in raising raccoons.
D. She had difficulty finding a proper help elsewhere.
25. Why would Little Hands return after being released?
A. Because he could get some food and love.
B. Because he wanted to express his gratitude.
C. Because he liked playing on the swing with Linda.
D. Because he was afraid of living in the wild alone.
26. Which expression can best describe Nikki and her mother?
A. Devoted and considerate. B. Warmhearted and caring.
C. Sympathetic and curious. D. Kind and generous.
27. What can we know from the last paragraph?
A. Animals need to be protected and respected.
B. People must share what they have with animals.
C. People should be in harmony with other creatures.
D. Many creatures are good at socializing with people.
C
The creators of Mission to Mars AR meant it to be educational, with plenty of up-to-the-minute facts and figures about Mars exploration. But don't let that put you off. It's also a lot of fun. And it shows how far phone-based AR has progressed in the four and a half years since Pokémon Go, a 2016 AR mobile game, sent millions of people out into the streets searching for imaginary creatures.
The free app, which comes out in time for next week's landing of the Perseverance rover(探测器) on Mars, is nearly identical in design to the Smithsonian Channel's Apollo's Moon Shot released for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing in 2019. In that one, you could use your phone to send a virtual Saturn V rocket into space, and learn about the Apollo astronauts and their machines through more than a dozen interactive experiences. Take some photos on the moon, suited up in the Apollo 11 spacesuit, and share with friends on social media.
Simple AR has taken off in shopping apps and social media in recent years. But Mission to Mars AR shows that the technology is capable of much more than just adding rabbit ears or cool sunglasses to your selfies(自拍). The app offers seven experiences, starting with an overview of Martian geography. Turn the globe in front of you to inspect the planet's frozen polar caps and vast valleys.
The experiences in Mission to Mars AR add a bit more challenge, but are easy to master after a couple of tries. Guide Perseverance through its "seven minutes of terror"—NASA's now semi-official term for a Mars landing. The "Mission to Mars" module offers the most interaction. You guide the rover from rock to rock, using a laser to analyze their contents while being careful not to crash or get stuck in the sand. You can even fly a small helicopter on Perseverance, which is sure to be one of the real mission's highlights.
Just as NASA rovers have advanced from tiny Sojourner in the 1990s to Perseverance, we've come a long way from just downloading Mars photos for our desktop wallpaper.
28. What does the underlined words "put you off" in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Cheat you. B. Confuse you. C. Destroy you. D. Discourage you.
29. What can players do in Apollo's Moon Shot?
A. Launch a virtual Saturn V rocket.
B. Take photos with the Apollo astronauts.
C. Help Perseverance land on Mars safely.
D. Dress themselves in the latest spacesuits.
30. Why does the author mention selfies in Paragraph 3?
A. To stress their popularity.
B. To encourage people to use social media.
C. To reveal Mission to Mars AR's progress.
D. To doubt the value of Mission to Mars AR.
31. What is the text mainly about?
A. A cool way to learn about Mars.
B. Challenges for Mars exploration.
C. Some basic facts about NASA rovers.
D. A new AR app designed for astronauts.
D
Researchers set out to understand more about the connection between people's emotions and behavior at bird feeders and how that may impact conservation in a study published in People and Nature.
"We know that bird feeding is popular across the world, but not a lot is known about people who feed birds," said lead author Ashely Dayer, an assistant professor at Virginia Tech.
In the study, Dayer and her workmates made use of Project Feeder Watch, a citizen science program from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The team sent an email to a subset of the project participants in all U.S. states and asked them questions about observations made at their feeders, how those observations made them feel and any management actions they took.
"Those who fed birds seemed to notice whether the predator(捕食者) near their feeders was a cat, which is non-native, or a hawk(鹰), which is native. They also had different emotional responses to the two. About half the people studied thought hawks were interesting. Cats, on the other hand, tended to cause anger," said Dayer.
Researchers also determined that people changed their actions after noticing changes at their feeders. People tended to scare off cats, move their feeders or provide shelter for birds when they spotted cats around their feeders. When people saw sick birds, which caused emotions like sadness and worry, they often provided more food.
Another thing they found surprising was the factors that impact people's decisions about how much to feed birds. "Cold weather mattered more than what's usually predictive of human behavior—time and money," Dayer said. Feeding birds when it was colder outside was more important to the participants, which showed their commitment to bird feeding, despite the cost of bird food.
Dayer said the next step would be looking at the impacts of feeders on birds themselves including disease risk and how feeders may influence bird behavior.
"Being able to understand how people decide what to do and what effects these actions have on birds can help answer bird conservation questions and help bird conservation organizations work with people that feed birds to ensure their activity has the most benefit," Dayer said.
32. How was the study conducted?
A. By observing the participants.
B. By surveying the participants online.
C. By interviewing the participants face-to-face,
D. By studying the previous data from Project FeederWatch.
33. What did the researchers find concerning those who fed birds?
A. They scared off hawks at their feeders.
B. They provided less food for sick birds.
C. They became angry with cats near their feeders.
D. They felt sad when seeing predators attack birds.
34. What surprised the researchers about the participants?
A. They had great influence over bird behavior.
B. They showed great commitment to bird feeding.
C. They had different responses to cats and hawks.
D. They gave priority to cold weather when feeding birds.
35. What is the main purpose of the study according to Dayer?
A. To aid bird conservation.
B. To promote bird feeding.
C. To analyze ways of feeding birds.
D. To stress the importance of bird feeders.
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。
Major Snow, the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 7 and ends on Dec 20, marking the start of the season. It begins when the sun reaches the celestial longitude(天文经度) of 255° and ends when it reaches 270°. 36 , so it is named Major Snow.
By the start of Major Snow, most of China has already seen the start of winter. 37 . At this time of year, the snow gradually settles in the Yellow River Basin. In far north there is heavy snow; while in the south, it is mild with less rainfall.
38 . Snow adds warmth and wetness to the winter wheat, preventing dry air in winter. It can also store and lock in water needed for the following year, and it kills off bacteria and pests which decreases the risk of disease.
During Major Snow, people often eat jujube cakes, made from red jujube dates(枣) which are rich in vitamin C, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins and other nutrients. 39 . Jujube dates not only replenish(补充) the spleen and stomach, but also protect the liver, increase muscle strength, and are said to be anti-aging. Because of their affordable price and high nutritional content, jujube cakes are popular all over China at this time of year.
In some areas, cured meats become a specialty product, as a way to store meat over the winter months. As the saying goes, small snow seals the ground, heavy snow seals the river. 40 .
Major Snow is an excellent season for people to replenish their bodies. There is another saying, "Replenishing your body in winter means you will be strong enough to fight a tiger in early spring."
A. A timely snow promises a good harvest
B. You can also eat some foods that nourish your Yin
C. A large number of citrus fruits, high in vitamin C, are in season
D. Temperatures have now dropped to below 0C in some northern regions
E. There is an old Chinese saying that "Three dates a day means no one gets old"
F. Now, many rivers are frozen, and people can go ice-skating with friends and family
G. At this time of year, it tends to snow more frequently over a wider area of the country
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。
At the age of 16, Einstein 41 in several exams because he often played with some bad kids. One weekend morning, Einstein carried a fishing net and prepared to go fishing with those kids. His father stopped him and said to him 42 , "Einstein, you were spending too much time playing, so I'm 43 about your future with your mother."
"What are you worrying about? Jack and Robert didn't pass the exams, either, but they went fishing as usual."
"My boy, you can't think so." 44 at Einstein, his father said lovingly. "There is a 45 in our hometown. I hope you can listen to it carefully."
"There were two cats playing on the roof. 46 , they fell into the chimney. When they climbed out of the chimney, one cat's face was dirty 47 the other's was clean. Seeing the dirty-faced cat, the clean-faced one thought its own face was also dirty, so it quickly ran to the riverside and washed its 48 . The dirty-faced cat saw the clean-faced one, thinking its own face was clean as well, so it still walked happily in the street."
"Einstein, 49 can be your mirror. Only you are your own mirror. Some of the kids are not strict with themselves. If you take them to be your mirror, even a 50 person may become stupid." Hearing this, Einstein's face turned red. He 51 his fishing net and returned to his small room.
After that, Einstein often took himself as a mirror to be strict with himself, and kept telling himself, "I am special, so I needn't be as common as others." This was why Einstein 52 in his career.
1,000 people have 1,000 kinds of wishes in life. Different wishes will produce different 53 about life. You can learn from other people, but you can never follow others 54 .
You must see yourself clearly, and know what you want to get. Your future doesn't 55 how others act, but on how you are going to act.
41. A. checked B. passed C. dreamed D. failed
42. A. curiously B. jealously C. calmly D. desperately
43. A. excited B. incredible C. concerned D. crazy
44. A. Staring B. Glaring C. Glancing D. Pointing
45. A. custom B. story C. speech D. saying
46. A. Fortunately B. Hopefully C. Suddenly D. Naturally
47. A. while B. or C. although D. for
48. A. mouth B. tail C. nose D. face
49. A. somebody B. nobody C. anybody D. everybody
50. A. poor B. wealthy C. wise D. lazy
51. A. broke up B. took off C. held out D. put down
52. A. regretted B. graduated C. succeeded D. survived
53. A. reasons B. effects C. mistakes D. secrets
54. A. gradually B. eventually C. frequently D. completely
55. A. depend on B. hold on C. live on D. insist on
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1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Chinese Structural biologist Yan Ning, an outstanding female scientist, announced on November 1st that she would resign from Princeton University in the US and join in the establishment of Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) in the near future.
"In the near future, I will return to China full-time to assist in establishing 56 new research and development institution in Shenzhen, 57 is called SMART, combining several functions 58 (include) scientific research, transformation, student development and 59 (finance) support together," Yan said at the Shenzhen Global Innovation Talent forum.
While teaching at Tsinghua University in 2014, Yan Ning, with her team, made efforts 60 (analyze) the three-dimensional crystal structure of GLUT1 61 the first time. When the achievement 62 (publish) in Nature, it immediately received widespread attention and praise from the international academic community.
Yan earned her Ph.D. at Princeton in 2004 63 returned in 2017 as the first Shirley M. Tilghman professor of Molecular Biologist(雪莉.蒂尔曼终身讲席教授). Yan said she wanted to support more outstanding scholars and tackle the various health 64 (threat) facing mankind. Shenzhen offered the right opportunity, and the city can build 65 (it) place in the global biomedicine field, Yan said.
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，你的英国好友Eric得知你和同学们上个月参加了志愿者活动，想了解活动情况，请用英文给他写一封邮件向他介绍这项活动，内容包括：
1.活动的时间及地点；
2.主要活动内容；
3.收获与感受。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Eric,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
My first ever movie is being shown in Mrs. Yang's coffee shop. I had always dreamed about showing my video to my neighborhood. I bet you can't imagine how I got this chance to play my movie there. The story begins on an unusual afternoon two weeks ago:
"Cut, cut, cut!" I shouted, one hand holding the phone, the other grabbing the leash(牵狗的皮带). I complained this was not how I pictured the big chase scene of my movie playing out. What kind of Hollywood star dog wears a leash? It was Dad's one rule, though. Because Chewy was only a puppy, I had to keep him on the leash whenever we filmed outside. If I followed that rule, I could use Dad's old cell phone to shoot my movie.
I decided to try again. I held on to his leash, hit the big red record button on the phone's screen, and yelled, "Action!" With the leash on, though, he didn't exactly appear to be in any real hurry to catch anyone. The only way to make this look real would be to take off the leash. But that would break the promise made with Dad.
Eventually, I released the leash, put Chewy down on his mark and hit record. But before I could shout "action," Chewy's ears popped up. He turned to the sound of footsteps walking past our driveway. It was Mrs. Yang, our next-door neighbor. She was Chewy's favorite, probably because she loved to give him treats. He greeted Mrs. Yang with a bark and playfully jumped in circles around her.
"You must smell the biscuits I just bought for you," she said to him. That's when Chewy noticed her grocery bag. He grabbed it and tore it with his mouth. I watched in horror as her groceries spilled all over the sidewalk.
I wanted to apologize. I wanted to help her pick up her things. But the moment I realized that Dad would find out I had taken Chewy's leash off, I hesitated. In a panic, I grabbed Chewy and ran inside the house. All afternoon, I replayed that embarrassing scene in my head.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Paragraph 1:
When Dad arrived home that evening, I handed him his cell phone, lowering my head. _____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
Dad stood on the sidewalk holding Chewy while I walked up to Mrs. Yang's front door. ____________________
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丹东市2022-2023学年度（上）期末教学质量监测
高二英语参考答案
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5: AABCA 6-10: CABAC 11-15: CBACB 16-20: CBBAC
第二部分：阅读（共两节，满分50分）
21-23: BCA 24-27: DABC 28-31: DACA 32-35: BCDA 36-40: GDAEF
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
41-45 DCCAB 46-50 CADBC 51-55 DCBDA
56. a 57.which 58. Including 59.financial 60. to analyze
61. for 62. was published 63. and 64. threats 65.its
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文：
Dear Eric,
I am writing to share with you the voluntary activity I took part in last month with my classes.
We gathered at the local communities every Saturday afternoon to put the bicycles in place, and after that we posted the photos of the arranged bicycles on our WeChat moments or Weibo in order to remind the public to obey the rules of parking their bicycles, especially the shared ones.
Not only does this activity bring out our sense of responsibility to protect our living environment, but also promotes the volunteers' spirits of dedication. It is rewarding to see how our work has helped beautify our city. We hope we can have more opportunities to participate in such voluntary activities.
Yours
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写：
Possile version:
When Dad arrived home that evening. I handed him his cell phone, lowering my head. Dad sensed there was something wrong and asked how my film day was in a soft voice. I shook my head. Overwhelmed by feelings of guilt, I told him everything that had happened. Dad was happy to be told the truth and generously gave me more time to figure out how to stick to our rule and still make a good movie. As for Mrs. Yang, I admitted that I owed her an apology, so Dad suggested that I show my regret to her.
Dad stood on the sidewalk holding Chewy while I walked up to Mrs. Yang's front door. I knocked at the door with my heart hammering in my chest. Thankfully, she accepted my apology. When hearing I was making a movie and my dream was to show it to everyone I knew, she was quite interested and kindly offered me her coffee shop nearby to show it to the neighborhood, which was beyond my wildest dream. I jumped with delight and hugged her tightly. That's how I got the chance to play my movie. I owe this to honesty.
听力原文：
Text 1
W: Dick, if you can finish your homework before 6: 00, I will take you to the cinema.
M: I'm sure I can. But I'd like to go to the park to play football.
W: OK. But you must return home before 8: 00.
Text 2
W: Oh, dear. I can't find my necklace now. I remember I put it in the sitting room.
M: It is in the bedroom. You left it here when our daughter called you to the kitchen.
Text 3
M: Henry had never expected he would be awarded a holiday abroad. That's awesome.
W: Work hard and you will have the luck. Our boss has always been friendly and generous to hard-working workers.
Text 4
M: Hey, Emily. We're going to Susie Q's Restaurant for lunch. Do you want to come along?
W: Sorry, I can't. I have to type the document for Scott. He's having a dentist appointment.
Text 5
W: Did you watch that comedy special on TV last night? I don't think I ever laughed so hard.
M: Don't even talk to me about it. The only night I really wanted to watch something and we had a power failure in my building.
Text 6
W: Hi, Mike. Do you have any plans for the weekend? I have an extra ticket for the Dawson Trio's live performance at Capital Stadium. Would you like to join me?
M: I don't know if I can. My parents are coming to town this weekend, so I need to spend time with them.
W: Well, if they like jazz, they might enjoy the show as well. Why don't you go to the band's website and see if there are more tickets available? Their shows often sell out, but you might be lucky.
M: All right, I'll do that this evening. Thanks for the information.
Text 7
M: Can I help you?
W: Yes. I'd like to move to another room, if possible.
M: Of course. Is there anything wrong with your room, madam?
W: Yes. It faces the street, so it's pretty noisy.
M: I see. Let me check. Yes, I can move you to a room on the opposite side. That should be much quieter. But there's no sunshine getting in, so it's a little dark.
W: OK. And is it a non-smoking room?
M: I'm sorry, but it's not. All of them are occupied at the moment.
W: That's too bad. I hate the smell of smoke. But at least it will be quieter.
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M: Good afternoon. Can I help you with anything?
W: Yeah. Can I look at this ring?
M: Sure. Let me get it out for you. What is your size?
W: I believe I'm a six. But I'm not choosing for myself. My mom's birthday is coming, and one of my friends suggested I send her some jewelry. She is a seven.
M: I see. Here you go.
W: Do you have any necklace that would go well with this?
M: Actually, we have many to choose from. They are over there.
W: This necklace is a little short. Do you have one that is longer?
M: Yes. Why don't you try this one on?
W: This one is much better. Can I try on the ring with this necklace?
M: Sure. Here you go.
W: If you don't mind me asking, how much do they cost?
M: The ring is $1,500. But the necklace ranges from $600 to $3,000, which mainly depends on its quality. Of course its size and length also count.
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M: Next week, there will be an annual folk festival. A lot of programs will be showed then. Will you come?
W: Er, what programs are there this year?
M: There will be a free art exhibition on Monday. It will be held in the Art School, and I've heard that most of the works on the show are painted by the students in our town.
W: Really? I will go and see. Well, what else is on the program?
M: There are several traditional programs every year, such as ballet performance. But it is a little different from that of last year. This year there will be two performances at the theater, the first on Tuesday at 6:00 pm and the second on Thursday at the same time. This program is so popular that the audience need to book the tickets in advance.
W: Oh, I saw it last year. There were so many people at the theater that I could hardly see the dancer. Are there any other particular new programs?
M: Er, yes, there will be a mask party. It will be held on Friday evening. Everyone is welcome, but every participant should be dressed in fancy dress.
W: That's funny. Where will it be held?
M: It was planned to be held in the piazza(广场), but now it has been changed to the concert hall.
W: Great. I will go. Er, are there any living theaters?
M: Yes, The Little Prince will be held on Wednesday. It is also at the theater. You can go to see it from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm or 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
W: How much will the ticket cost?
M: Well, the ticket costs $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $15 for a family.
W: Excellent. I will go with my family.
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Hello, this is Principal Johnson with the morning announcements. Our usual reader Timmy is out sick today, so I'm reading in his place. I hope you've all had a great start to the week! This Monday has started out warm and sunny, so let's hope it stays that way. I know we've had some strange weather in the last few weeks. We have just one month of school left before summer break, so make sure you've turned in all of your homework. The last day to turn in an assignment is Friday, May 20th. The last boys' baseball game will be held at 6:00 pm this Wednesday. Please show up to support the team! If you've had problems using the computers in the library, they should be fixed by Thursday. We're sorry for any trouble this may have caused. This evening, the girls' softball team will be playing their last game, and over the weekend, the basketball team is playing McKinney School on Saturday afternoon. That's it for the morning announcements. I hope everyone has a great Monday!