2024太原高二下学期4月期中考试英语含答案

这是一份2024太原高二下学期4月期中考试英语含答案，共16页。

(考试时间:下午2:30~4:00)
说明:本试卷为闭卷笔答,答题时间90分钟,满分100分。请将第I卷试题答案填在第II卷
卷首的相应位置。
第I卷(共60分)
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分15分]
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1分,满分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。答案写在答题卡上。
1. What will the wman wrk as?
A.A teacher. B.A vlunteer. C.A jurnalist.
2. What will the man d this weekend
A. G sailing B. Visit friends. C. Take a walk.
3. What is the man wrried abut?
A. The difficult curses. B. The upcming exam. C. The high tuitin fees.
4. What des the man suggest?
A. Reading travel brchures.
B. Cntacting a travel agency.
C. Ging t the Orange Island.
5. Why des the man cme t Beijing?
A. T sign a cntract. B
.T run a stre
C. T wrk in a factry.
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
听下面3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,回答第6至8题。
6. What are the speakers talking abut?
A. Summer jbs B. Hliday experience. C.IT develpment.
7. What des the wman advise the man t d?
A. Becme an engineer. B. Turn t Steven fr help.C. Learn cmputer technlgy.
8. Which place will the man visit this afternn?
A. A fitness center. B. An IT cmpany. C. A cmmunity library.
听第7段材料,回答第9至11题。
9. Hw ld are the paintings?
A. Abut 500 years ld B. Abut 1,000 years ld. C. Abut 1,600 years ld.
10. Where are the speakers?
A. In the Mga Caves. B. In the htel. C. In the gallery.
11. What cntributes t the well-preserved paintings?
A. The dry climate. B. Experts’devtin. C. Visitrs’prtectin.
听第8段材料,回答第12至15题。
12. What is the bad news?
A. Delivery men may lse jbs
B. Delivery cst may be higher.
C. Delivery may be less cnvenient.
13. Hw can yu have a rbt deliver yur package?
A. Designing its rutes B. Placing an rder nline. C. Calling the peratr
14. What des the rbt use t avid theft?
A. Smartphne apps B. A package lcker C. Cameras and GPS.
15. What is the purpse f the speech?
A. T sell a smart AI rbt.B.T recmmend a phne app
C. T intrduce a new trend f delivery.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共10小题;每小题2分,满分20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。答案写在答题卡上。
A
Artificial Intelligence Prfessinal Prgram
Stanfrd Online Artificial Intelligence curses let yu virtually step int the classrms fStanfrd prfessrs wh lead the AI revlutin. The curses, beginning n Wednesday May 1, 2024, are based n Stanfrd graduate curses, but adapted fr the needs f wrking prfessinals. Befre enrlling in yur first curse, yu need t apply fr an nline interview with yur prfessr (15-20 minutes). The interactin allws yu t tell yur prfessr abut yur interest in jining, as well as cnfirm that yu meet the essential requirements (Prficiency in Pythn, Cllege Calculus, Linear Algebra and Prbability Thery)
The curses will equip yu with the skills and cnfidence t:
● Learn basic AI technlgies t perate AI mdels and tls.
● Evaluate perfrmance f AI mdels accurately.
● Carry ut search algrithms (算法) t find the shrtest paths and plan mtins fr the general-use rbts.
● Guard against varius types f cyber crimes t keep infrmatin safe.
What yu will earn:
Yu’l1 earn a Stanfrd Prfessinal Certificate in Artificial Intelligence when yu successfully cmplete either three 10-week curses in the AI prfessinal educatin prgram r tw curses in the AI prfessinal educatin prgram plus ne curse in the AI graduate prgram. All the curses in the prgram will be accessible thrugh Wednesday July 31, 2024.
16. What is necessary t enter fr the prgram accrding t the text?
A. A graduate certificate.
B. A Stanfrd's schlarship.
C. An interview n the Internet.
D.Aprfessr’s recmmendatin.
17. Which f the fllwing skills can be gained frm the prgram?
A. Updating AI mdels.
B. Maintaining cyber security.
C. Predicting future accurately.
D. Inventing rbts with new functins.
18. Hw lng will the prgram last?
A. Fur weeks B. Tw mnths
C. Ten weeks. D. Three mnths.
B
A giant black bear is frcing himself ut f a gap under an abandned huse in Suth Lake Tahe, Califrnia. This is ne f the pictures frm the “Cities Gne Wild” prject launched by phtgrapher Crey Amld. A series f mre images shw hw the bear slwly but surely mve: its big bdy ut f the hle, ff t seek fr its dinner. Later that night, the camera recrded its returning and stuffing itself back int its hme.
The bear’s size results frm its diet f human garbage. In parts f the US, where black bears are living in and arund cities, bth their behavirs and shapes have changed. Urban bears are less active than thse in the wilderness and live n a diet f human fd rich in sugar. As a result, they are smetimes duble in weight.
Fr three mnths in the field, Arnld phtgraphed the animals in varius cities acrss the US as they went abut their daily life - tracking where they slept, hw they fund fd, and their relatinship with humans. It’s these animals that were the stars f his “Cities Gne Wild’" series. Initially authrized by Natinal Gegraphic, the prject was recgnized in the 2023 Sny Wrld Phtgraphy Awards, winning first place in the wildlife and nature categry.
The “Cities Gne Wild” prject ffers a fresh view n the wildlife that inhabits ur cities. It demnstrates the ptential dangers as cities grw, native habitats are destryed, and humans and animals live in clser distance. It als thrws lights n the life f these animals and hints that the mre we understand them, the mre likely we are t find ways t get alng with them. “There’s always ging t be a bit f cnflict. We have t strike a middle grund where we're nt eliminating
them, but we're just learning t live with them and keep ur distance," says Arnld.
19. What makes urban bears versized accrding t the text?
A. Free mvement in the city.B. Unlimited amunt f fd.
C. Insufficient night-time sleepD. Intake f sugary human fd
20. What is the fcus f the pictures taken by Arnld?
A. The changes f cities
B. The dangers peple face.
C. The urban animals’ rutines.
D. The cnflicts amng animals.
21. Which f the fllwing can be the best title f the text?
A.Black Bears: Our Friends Frever
B. Sny Awards: Lifelng Pursuit f Artists
C. Crey Arnld: An Influential Phtgrapher
D. Cities Gne Wild: The Cexistence Prmter
C
In this present age, we are heavily dependent n science and technlgy. Invlving curses such as physics, chemistry and bilgy, a science-based educatin system can nt nly equip the yung with knwledge f the rules f the wrld but als develp their scientific curisity and prblem-slving skills. With the benefits and bjective attitude frmed when learning, the yung have mre pprtunities t be emplyed in cutting-edge research prjects and big cmpanies. S as fr Arts r Science, they prefer the latter.
Hwever, we still rely much n the Arts t understand the wrld. Literature curses can helpstudents t learn abut different cultures by expsing them t varius aspects f life and excite their imaginatin required by ut-f-bx ideas. Studying plitics increases the awareness f glbal wrld. Histry can enrich them intellectually and scially, prviding a deeper understanding f the wrld and their place within it. Als, Arts can develp emtinal skills and mral values.
A science-based educatin cncentrating nly n the latest scientific develpments and breakthrughs, may verlk the study f mral values as well as significant histrical affairs. Fr instance, cuntless pssibilities can be realised thrugh clning, but science des nt reveal the mral dilemmas(两难境地) f its indulgent develpment. It is essential fr students t assess the far-reaching influence f science n the wrld and realise that it must ultimately be pursued reasnably and cntrllably.
In cnclusin, a science-based educatin certainly has its limitatins. Nevertheless, a science- based educatin cmbined with enugh expsure t values and the humanities wuld prvide students with a deeper insight int the wrld.
22. Why is a science-based educatin system ppular amng the yung accrding t the text?
A. It has diverse curses.
B. It prvides mre challenges
C. It favrs their dreams f being a scientist.
D. It cntributes t mre career pprtunities
23. Hw des the authr intrduce the rle f Arts?
A. By cllecting data.
B. By giving prfessinal reprts.
C. By sharing persnal experiences.
D. By listing the values f different curses.
24. Which f the fllwing can replace the underlined wrd “indulgent” in paragraph 3?
A.Uncntrlled. B. Nrmal. C. Difficult. D. Sustainable.
25. What is the writing purpse f the text?
A. T highlight the difficulty f science curses.
B. T ffer guidance n hw t learn all subjects well.
C. T recmmend Science & Arts cmbined educatin.
D. T stress the imprtance f the science-based educatin
第二节(共5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人空白处的最佳选项。答案写在答题卡上。
What t Say t Smene Wh Is Hard n Their Bdy
What shuld yu say r d when yur friends start criticizing hw they lk? Hw can yueffectively respnd t yur friends wh are always t hard n their bdy? The fllwing tipsmay save yu frm embarrassment.
● Dn't reject their cmplaints
When yu hear yur friends criticizing themselves, yur immediate respnse may be t tell them they’re wrng. 26 . Actually it culd easily seem like yu're ignring their cncerns, which culd d mre harm than gd.
● 27
While praises abut their external beauty are great, insincere nes are generally easy t see thrugh. S dn't verstate it by telling yur friends they' re the mst beautiful persn n the planet. 28 . If admiratin abut physical appearance cmes t ften, they’'ll strengthen the belief that appearance matters hugely
● Acknwledge their talents
Trying t help yur friends fcus attentin n things they lve abut their appearance is a wrthy gal. But even better is helping them see hw great they are utside f hw they lk. F example, express yur appreciatin fr their athletic ability, incredible cking skills and s n.
29
● Help them rediscver what their bdy can d
Try t help yur friends recnnect with hw awesme their bdy is fr what it can d. What shuld yu d? 30. Stick with an ptin like yga r Pilates that requires develping a mre sensitive awareness. This culd help yur friends realize there’s mre t their bdy than just the way it lks.
A. Avid high frequency f praises as well
B. This may seem like the right thing t d
C. They’'ll prbably stp expressing themselves
D. Be careful f exaggerated evaluatin n their lks
E. These praises can help them identify their advantages
F Yu can ffer t jin a sprts team r mind-bdy fitness class tgether
G. Remind them that the perfect images they see in the media aren't real
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。
答案写在答题卡上。
My father was my her and my inspiratin. Peple in ur twn called him a 31 man - martial artist, wrker in wd and skilled fly fisherman. The big laughing man was 32 in everything he put his mind t. There was nthing he culdn't 33 r win. And he taught me t d the same.
But his 34 t life was severely tested when, in his late fifties, Dad’s fishing-buddy dctr sadly shk his head and turned away. The news f sudden 35 scared Dad. It scared me, t. He clsed himself at hme, 36 the pleasure f his hbbies. T 37 his grwing frustratin, Dad tk up painting. But as his hands became weak, his fingers 38 and twisted, his images n the paper were like wild weeds. There were n dreams n his canvas( 布), n miracles, n hpe. Hwever, determined and 39, Dad painted hur after hur.
As the days and years passed, he culd 40 paint his images in exact cmpsitin. His mdesty and perseverance kept him cncentrated, enabling him t 41 the beauty f life. He'd fund his way t a place 42 pain, where he fund himself back. He'd learned t embrace life the way it was, 43 it was nt the way he wished it t be. I lked at his smile and realised that he was a real magician f life.
One day, he paused during his wrk. “I have s little t leave yu with, Janet,” he said 44 shaking his head. "Dad, that’s nt true. Yu’'ve taught me the right attitude tward life - the art f living. And it's the mst valuable 45 ." He lked surprised with the biggest smile I'd ever seen.
B.muscle C.fashin D.miracle
B.expert C.adaptable D.cautius
B.understand C.supply D.imagine
B.attitude C.impressin D.memry
B.explratin C.dedicatin D.cmmunicatin
frm B. keeping n C. relying n D. giving up
B.exchange C.relieve D.respect
38. A.pressed B.pintedC.bent D.ccupied
B. surprised C.inspired D.fcused
B. desperately C.carefully D.urgently
B.capture C.master D.receive
B.available tc C.free frm D.fit fr
B.befre C.unless D.whether
44. A.happily B.bitterly C. vividly D. prudly
B.blueprint C.gal D.wealth
第II卷(共40分)
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。答案写在题号
后的横线上。
Accrding t a reprt frm a leading Chinese e-cmmerce platfrm, sales f traditinal Hanfuclthing 46. (rise) a lt since January, three times higher than last year. This trend wasespecially reflected in the hrse-faced skirt, 47. was reprted t be the mst ppular Hanfuitem in 2023. Sales data shw a wide 48. (fascinate) with traditinal Chinese clthing.The hrse-faced skirt dates back 49. the Sng Dynasty and grew ppular in the MingDynasty.50 (celebrate) as ne f the mst symblic styles f ancient Chinese skirts, it 51 (natural) invlves cultural elements in its unique appearance. This type f skirt, 52. (feature) pleated (有褶的) design, attracts many yung peple. Many 53. (thery) have explained the hrse-faced skirt's name, ne f which suggests 54. (it) design f three pieces, with the central ne resembling a hrse’s face. As 55. carrier f culture, Hanfu ffers a chance fr cnsumers t seek cultural cnfidence and identity.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分25分)
第一节(满分10分)
你校英文报将开设专栏, 向同学们推荐有关“工匠精神”的纪录片。请你写一篇短文投
稿,内容包括:
1.推荐纪录片《我在故宫修文物》(Masters in the Frbidden City);
2.说明推荐理由。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右。
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dcumentary Recmmendatin: Masters in the Frbidden City
第二节(满分15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。
Maya and her lder brther Marcus lived with their grandma. Their parents, busy with wrkin anther city, culd nly return hme during the winter hliday. Grandma was gd at paper-cutting, and she decrated the whle rm with pretty shapes f animals and flwers,devting herself t keeping Maya and Marcus happy. Hwever, despite her grandmther's lve, Maya ften felt deep frustratin, cmplaining why she culdn't stay with her parents.
As the days grew shrter and clder, Maya’s excitement came back. She knew that with thearrival f snw, the winter hliday wuld cme, as well as the return f her parents. One day, the weather frecast predicted snw during daytime, s Maya eagerly rse frm bed, pressing hernse against the windw, and waiting fr the first pretty snwflake t drp frm the sky.
Hwever, as it was getting late, Maya's excitement turned int disappintment. Sensing hersadness, grandma cmfrted her, “Be patient, dear. The snw will cme sn." Mareus, t, tried t be an lder brther, reminding Maya that the snw culd fall at night. Yet, despite their effrts, Maya remained upset. Night fell and nt a single snwflake was in sight. Sadly, Maya went t bed withut eating anything, ging t her dreams with tears in her eyes.
注意:
1.词数应为120个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
T cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided t make snwflakes themselves.
Maya rushed t the windws, and fund snwflakes f all shapes and sizes n the glass.例:Hw much is the shirt?
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是C。
2023～2024 学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语试题参考答案及评分建议
（满分100分）
第一部分听力（共两节；每小题1分，满分15分）
第二部分 阅读（共两节；每小题2分，满分30分）
第一节（共 10 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 20 分）
16. C17. B18. D19. D20. C21. D22. D23. D24. A25. C
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2 分，满分 10 分）
26. B27. D28. A29. E30. F
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）
31. D32. B33. A34. B35. A36. D37. C38. C39. D40. A
41. B42. C43. A44. B45. D
第二节（共 10 小题； 每小题1.5 分，满分15 分）
第四部分写作（共两节，满分 25 分）
第一节（满分 10 分）
Dcumentary Recmmendatin: Masters in the Frbidden City
Given the present high regard fr craftsmanship, I strngly recmmend the three-episde dcumentary, Masters in the Frbidden City, t all.
Thrugh stunning visuals and expert cmmentary, the dcumentary invites viewers t explre behind the red walls, uncvering the stries f the craftsmen wh were dedicated t preserving the rich histrical heritage. These artisans, with exceptinal skills and clse attentin t details, d mre than simply repair the intricate antiques — they revitalize Chinese culture by breathing new life int each piece.
This dcumentary is a must-see fr anyne fascinated by the mysteries f the Frbidden City and the enduring legacy f traditinal craftsmanship.
1. B
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. B
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. C
46. have risen
47. which
48. fascinatin
49. t
50. Celebrated
51. naturally
52. featuring
53. theries
54. its
55. a
第二节（满分 15 分）
T cheer Maya up, grandma and Marcus decided t make snwflakes themselves. With practiced hands, grandma flded paper int intricate patterns, cutting carefully t create delicate snwflakes, while Marcus, bserving clsely, sn mastered the technique. Hurs passed befre they finished their handiwrk. And then，grandma and Marcus taped the snwflakes n the windw glass, imagining Maya’s delight when she wke t find the magic. The next mrning, Maya was awakened by Marcus’s shuting, “It’s snwing!”
Maya rushed t the windws, and fund snwflakes f all shapes and sizes n the glass. Her heart swelled with warmth as the paper snwflakes sparkled in the mrning light. As she embraced grandma and Marcus, she understd the depth f their lve hidden in the fake snwflakes. Thugh separated frm her parents, she was never alne with the cmpany f grandma and Marcus. Frm then n, Maya cherished each mment with grandma and Marcus, treasuring the unbreakable bnd that united them frever.
一、写作第一节
写作评分标准
（一）参考要点：1.推荐纪录片《我在故宫修文物》；2.说明推荐理由。
（二） 评分原则：
本题总分为10分按五个档次进行评分。
评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为：
对内容要点的覆盖情况以及表述的清楚程度和合理性。
使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合确定或调整档次，最后给分。
评分时还应注意：
词数少于60 的，酌情扣分。
单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，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。
书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
（三）各档次的给分范围和要求第五档（9～10 分）
覆盖了所有内容要点，表述清楚、合理。
使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解。
有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档（7～8 分）
覆盖了所有内容要点，表述比较清楚、合理。
使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响理解。
比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档（5～6 分）
覆盖了大部分内容要点，有个别地方表述不够清楚、合理。
使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解。
基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档（3～4 分）
遗漏或未清楚表述一些内容要点，或一些内容与写作目的不相关。
所使用的词汇有限,语法结构单调，错误较多,影响理解。
几乎不能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰,意义不够连贯。不能达到预期的写作目的。
第一档（1～2 分）
遗漏或未清楚表述大部分内容要点，或大部分内容与写作目的不相关。
所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解。
几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。完全未达到预期的写作目的。
零分 未作答；所写内容无法评判；所写内容与题目要求完全不相关。
二、写作第二节
（一）参考要点
Grandma和Marcus为Maya用剪纸制作雪花；
Maya醒后看见剪纸雪花，感受到奶奶和哥哥的爱；
通过此事,Maya明白了即使父母不在身边，家人之间的爱也不会缺席。
（二） 评分原则
本题总分为15分，按五个档次进行评分。
评分时，应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为：
创造内容的质量，续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。 3．评分时，先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡
量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。
评分时还应注意：
词数少于100 的，酌情扣分。
单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
(3）书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。
（三）各档次的给分范围和要求第五档（13～15分）
创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融洽度高。
使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理解。
有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。第四档（10～12分）
创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情境融洽度较高。
使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响理解。
比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。第三档（7～9分）
创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关。
使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误或不恰当之处，但基本不影响理解。
基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。第二档（4～6分）
内容或逻辑上有一些重大问题，续写不够完整，与原文情境有一定程度脱节。
所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误较多，影响理解。
未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。第一档（1～3分）
内容或逻辑上有较多重大问题，或有部分内容抄自原文，续写不完整，与原文情境基本脱节。
所使用的词汇有限，语法结构单调，错误很多，严重影响理解。
几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段，全文结构不清晰，意义不连贯。
零分 未作答；所写内容无法评判；全部抄自原文或与题目要求完全不相关。
太原市2023-2024学年第二学期高二年级期中学业诊断英语听力原文
Text 1
M: Let's cntinue the interview. Yu will g t the earthquake area with the Red Crss,right?
W: Yes. I have learned first aid at university, s this time. I'll vlunteer t help in the rescue.
Text 2
W: Will yu spend the weekend at yur aunt's?
M:Yes.My cusin and I will g fr a lng walk in the wds. We planned t g sailing but the weather frccast said there wn't be enugh wind.
Text 3
W: Why are yu upset,Tm?
M: I dn't knw whether it is wrthwhile t get a master's degree. I have passed the exam, but the tuitin fees are a large sum f mney.
Text 4
W: I’ d like t g t Changsha fr a trip. Culd yu give me sme suggestins?
M: 1 have nly visited the Orange Island. Yu'd better g t a travel agency and get sme travel infrmatin.
Text 5
W: It's been 6 years since we last met! What d yu d nw?
M: I'm running a grcery stre. I cme here in Beijing t sign a cntract with a fd factry.
Text 6
W: Jhn, it's almst vacatin time. Have yu fund a summer jb?
M: I've sent an applicatin frm. but n respnse yet.
W: Why nt think utside the bx?Steven is an IT engineer in a big cmpany. The cmpany needs an assistant. Yu will get an interview pprtunity if he recmmends yu!
M: 1 really appreciate it. But I`m nt gd at cmputers. I think I shuld visit the fitness center in ur cmmunity this afternn and see if I can get the psitin f a cach.
W:Gd luck!
Text 7
M:The Mga caves are ne f the best places with ancient histry in the wrld.
W: Hw lng d they date back? 500 years?
M: Mst experts believe the cave paintings yu see n the wall are arund 1600 years ld.
W: Seriusly!? That's incredible. I'm s glad I cme t see these caves rather than staying at htel all day
M: Me t. I lve getting clse t histry in this way.
W: These paintings are preserved well. Hw is it pssible in the dry desert?
M:Well, a grup f masters devte themselves t preserving the paintings, r visitrs cannt appreciate the beauty tday.
Text 8
M: Bad news fr delivery guys: delivery men bringing items t hme may becme a thing f the past ne day. A rbt that canmake dr-t-dr deliveries is ging t betried ut in Lndn and sme in the cming mnths.Its designer said the rbt wuld be practical,safe and envirnment-friendly.Just place an rder nline as usual, and a rbt will deliver yur package.Yu can als set arrival time.Yu must be thinking abut thieves, aren't yu? Dn't wrry. The rbt has nine cameras and GPS. There's an peratr wh can actually talk t the peple arund the rbt. lt might be true that delivery men have t start thinking abut finding a new jb very sn.