:高三英语第二学期期末练习
英语
学校_________ 班级_________ 姓名_________
第一卷（三部分，共115分）
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 will the
two speakers do first?
A. Search for the
new tie.
B. Fix the shelf.
C. Paint the
shelf.
2.What can we
learn from the conversation?
A. The man cant drive well.
B. The car has broken down.
C. They are on the wrong way.
3.When does the
conversation take place?
A. On Friday.
B. On Saturday.
C. On Sunday.
4.Whats the
relationship between the two speakers?
A. Doctor and
patient.
B. Husband and
wife.
C. Teacher and student.
5.What does the
man think about the price of the car?
A. Reasonable.
B. Too high.
C. Unbelievable.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面6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，各个小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段地话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Who
is the woman?
A. A
manager.
B. A secretary.
C. A housewife.
7. Which phone number should the
man dial?
A.
B. .
C. .
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What were they mainly
talking about?
A. Mike was
knocked down in the street
B. Mike got injured in a match.
C. Mike had to stay in hospital.
9.Who told the
woman about Mikes stay in hospital?
A. Tom.
B. Bob.
C. The doctor.
听第8段材料，回答第10至11题。
10. Where does the
conversation take place?
A. In the street.
B. At a hotel.
C. On a train.
11. What can we infer from the
conversation?
A. The man is
quite rude.
B. The woman is a
thief.
C. They are
helping each other.
听第9段材料，回答第12至14题。
12. What does the man do in the
holidays?
A. Stay with his
parents.
B. Have a further
education.
C. Take a
part-time job.
13. What can be learned about the
woman?
A. Her parents
are rich.
B. She is a top
student.
C. Her flat is
free.
14. Why does the man live in a flat
with two other boys?
A. It is cheap.
B. It is large.
C. It is quiet.
听第10段材料，回答第15至17题。
15. When will Hank visit Lisa?
A. After
finishing the report.
B. After getting
some food.
C. After having a
meeting.
16. What will take place at Bills
house tomorrow?
A. A party.
B. A game.
C.A dance.
17. Why is Hank going to Lisas house?
A. To attend a
dance.
B. To get some food
C. To see sick Lisa.
听第11段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why did the man go to the bank?
A. He had to pay
the fine there.
B. He wanted to
get small change.
C. He intended to
call the traffic police.
19. How did the man feel about the
police officers final decision?
A. Happy.
B. Sad.
C.Angry.
20. What was the police officers attitude to the
letter from the man?
A. She believed the man came
across many misfortunes.
B. She took pity on the unlucky
man who had a bad day.
C. She felt it
funny that the man made up such a story.
第二部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
从A、B、C、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。
例：It is generally considered unwise
to give a child _________ he or she wants.
A. however B.
whatever C.
whichever D.
whenever
答案是B。
21. As _______ unemployment is very high at the moment, its very
difficult for people to find________ work.
A.the, 不填 B.不填，不填 C.
the, a D.
an, the
22. —Who is making so
much noise in the garden?
—_________ the
children.
A.It is
B. They are C.
That is D.
There are
23. Yesterday
I was walking downstairs when I missed my foot and had a bad fall, nothing serious
__________
A. even B.
either C.
then D.
though
24. Its
said that there are plenty of hotels in that town. There ________ be any
difficulty for you to find somewhere to stay.
A. wouldnt B.
mustnt C.
shouldnt D.
neednt
25. Its
no longer a question now ________ man can land on the moon.
A. that B.
which C.
whether D.
what
26. We
both strongly ________ your going to Iraq at this time of the war. It s not a
wise decision.
A. enjoy B.
oppose C.
appreciate D.
insist
27. Some
plants can take in carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) we breathe out and give
________ oxygen to us.
A. in
case B.
in turn
C. in return
D. in addition
28. - $
500, but that is my last offer.
-OK, it is a ________
A.cost B.price C. reward D.
deal
29. ________
at failing in the math exam, John wouldnt like to talk about it to his
parents.
A. Disappointed B.
To be disappointed
C. Disappointing D.
Having disappointed
30. -
Is Paul playing both soccer and tennis for the school?
- He ________ . But now he has given up playing
tennis.
A. is B.
has C.
was D.
had
31. —Put these glasses away
before they _________
—OK. Ill put them in the cupboard.
A.have broken B. are breaking C. get
broken D.
will be broken
32. — I hear Johnson was badly injured in the
accident.
— ________ lets go and see
him.
A.Whats more B. If so C.
Where possible D.
When necessary
33. —These boxes are too heavy
for me to move.
—Here, Ill give you a hand
________ them.
A.for B.
to C.
with D.
by
34. — I wonder if I can get a
raise in salary.
—You have been paid enough.
________do you want?
A.How much B. What more C.
What else D.
How much more
35. John has put on so much weight recently
that his mother has to _________ all his trousers to his measure.
A.let out B.
give away C.
bring in D.
make up
第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—55各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Norman Cousins was a businessman from the United
States who often traveled around the world on business. He enjoyed his 36 and traveling.
Then, after returning to the
United States from a 37 trip to the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republic (USSR), Mr. Cousins got sick. Because he had pushed his body to the 38 of its strength on the trip, a change began
to take place 39 him. The material between his bones
became 40
In less than one week after his return, he could
not 41 . Every move that he 42 was painful. He was not able to sleep at
night. The doctors told him that they did not know how to cure Mr. Cousins
problem and he might never 43 over the illness. Mr. Cousins, however,
refused to give up 44
Mr. Cousins thought that 45 thoughts were causing bad chemical
changes in his body. He did not want to take medicine to cure himself. 46 , he felt that happy thoughts or 47 might cure his illness.
He began to 48 on himself while still in the
hospital by watching funny shows on television. Mr. Cousins quickly found that
10 minutes of real laughter during the
49 gave him two hours
of pain-free sleep at night.
50 the doctors could not help him, Mr.
Cousins left the hospital and checked into a hotel room where he could 51 his experiments with laughter. For eight
days, Mr. Cousins rested in the hotel room watching funny shows on television,
reading funny books, and sleeping 52
he felt tired. Within three weeks, he felt well 53 to take a vacation to Puerto Rico where
he began running on the beach for 54
After a few
months, Mr. Cousins returned to work. He had laughed himself back to 55
36.A. time B.
holiday C.
sleep D.
work
37.A. boring B.
tiring C.
dangerous D.
pleasant
38.A. top B.
degree C.
problem [).
limit
39.A. from B.
around C.
inside D.
beside
40.A. weak B.
ill C.
false D.
painful
41.A. speak B.
breathe C.
stand D.
see
42.A. made B.
did C.
took D.
gave
43.A. look B.
get C.
turn D.
think
44.A. effort B.
hope C.
treatment D.
arrangement
45.A. foolish B.
unusual C.
funny D.
unhappy
46.A. Instead B.
However C.
Therefore D.
Otherwise
47.A. sleep B.
travel C.
laughter D.
television
48.A. rescue B.
operate C.
try D.
experiment
49.A. day B.
week C.
month D.
year
50.A. Promising B.
Deciding C.
Doubting D.
Recognizing
51.A. invent B.
begin C.
continue D.
prove
52.A. until B.
whenever C.
unless D.
so that
53.A. soon B.
completely C.
slowly D.
enough
54.A. exercise B.
illness C.
rest D.
pleasure
55.A. power B.
sense C.
health D.
happiness
第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
This March is a busy month in Shanghai. Theres a lot to do. Here
are the
highlights.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy
real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. Hes coming
with his new 7-piece band, Herbie s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into
the early hours, so dont expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie s third
visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15—23 March
PRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late!
TEL: 6466—8736
Scottish dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you
drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate
the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also
excellent.
PLACE: Jack Steins DATES: every Monday
PRICE: Y60 including one drink TIME: 7:00 - ~0:00 p.m.
TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions
- Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see
the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It s always interesting to visit,
but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots
of mummies and more gold than youve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a
mummy move!
PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30 (￥ 15 for students)
TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily
TIME: Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Weekends 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Dining
- Sushi chef in town
Sushi is getting really big in
Shanghai. In Japan, it s become an art form. The most famous Sushi artist is
Yuki Kamura. She s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She ll be at Sushi Scene all
of this month.
PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month
PRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtime
TEL: 6690-3211
For a full listing of events, see our website.
56. Suppose you are going to attend an activity at
8: 00p. m. on Saturday, which one can you
choose?
A. Live Music - Late Night Jazz B.
Scottish dancing
C. Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum D.
Dining - Sushi chef in town
57. Which of the following is true
according to the advertisements?
A. Scottish dancing is so
interesting and easy that it never tires you out.
B. The performance given by the
American jazz band wont last long.
C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai
as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.
D. It is more interesting to
visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.
58. From the text we may learn that Kamura is
_______.
A. a cook B. a waitress C. an
instructor D. an artist
B
Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives
depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of
the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one
another under stressful (有压力的) conditions. Social support makes up of the
exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of
us with strong support systems appear better able to deal with major life
changes and daily problems. People with strong social ties live longer and have
better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses,
from depression to heart disease, show that the presence of social support
helps people defend themselves against illness, and the absence of such support
makes poor health more likely.
Social support cushions
stress in a number of ways. First, friends, relatives and co-workers may let us
know that they value us. Our self-respect is strengthened when we feel accepted
by others in spite of our faults and difficulties. Second, other people often
provide us with informational support. They help us to define and understand
our problems and find solutions to them. Third, we typically find social
companionship supportive. Taking part in free-time activities with others helps
us to meet our social needs while at the same time distracting (转移注意力) us from our worries and
troubles. Finally, other people may give us instrumental support money aid,
material resources, and needed services - that reduces stress by helping us
resolve and deal with our problems.
59. Interpersonal relationships are important
because they can ________
A. make
people live more easily
B. smooth
away daily problems
C. deal
with life changes
D. cure
types of illnesses
60. The researches show that peoples physical and
mental health _______
A. lies
in the social medical care systems which support them
B. has
much to do with the amount of support they get from others
C. depends
on their ability to deal with daily worries and troubles
D. is
related to their courage for dealing with major life changes
61. Which of the following is closest in meaning to
the underlined word cushions?
A. takes
place of B.
makes up of
C. lessens
the effect of D.
gets rid of
62. Helping a sick neighbor with some repair work in
spare time is an example of ________
A.instrumental support B.
informational support
C.social companionship D.
the strengthening of self-respect
63. What is the subject discussed in the text?
A. Interpersonal relationships.
B. Kinds of social support.
C. Ways to deal with stress.
D. Effects of stressful condition.
C
Many people are interested in family history, an area of study
called genealogy (家谱学). Most genealogy experts have heard about the Family History
Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Library claims to have the largest collection of
genealogical records in the world. Shirley Griffith has more about this unusual
research center.
The Family History Library has many records to help
people search for information about their family histories. It has birth,
marriage and death records from religious groups and governments. The
collection includes official population, court and property records. It also
includes burial records, ship passenger lists and published family histories.
The Family History Library has information from
almost every area of the world. Most records are from 1550 through 1920. These
records include the names of more than two thousand million people who have
died. The library has few records of living persons.
The Family History Library is operated by the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The church has been gathering family
history records around the world for more than one hundred years. The group
urges (催促) its members to study the lives of early family
members as a religious requirement.
The Family History Library is open to the public
every day except Sunday and some holidays. Visitors are invited to use its
books and other materials. Library officials say it is one of the most popular
places for visitors in Utah. About two thousand four hundred people use the
library each day.
Individuals, families and private groups have given
some of their records to the library. The library bought other records from governments.
All the information is gathered with the approval (批准) of governments
or officials who supervise (监督) the records.
The library copies many records to a kind of film
that can be read with special equipment. It is known as microfilm. The
collection is always expanding. Today, Church representatives are making copies
of important records around the world.
Many people find it difficult to travel to Utah to
use the Family History Library. So, the Church has set up more than three
thousand Family History Centers in seventy-five countries around the world.
64. It is less likely that you can get
_________ from the Family History Library.
A. dates of some peoples births
B. names of some people who died
at sea
C. records of certain judges or
some laws
D. information about certain
persons alive
65. Normally how many visitors does the
library in Utah receive in a week?
A. 2,400. B.
3,000. C.
14,400. D.
16,800.
66. The
text is mainly about ________
A.the
history of genealogy B.
the study of family history
C.the
Family History Library D. the Church
of Jesus Christ
D
Fred Michel is one of 7.2 million Americans who
moonlight, or hold more than one job.
Once a week, after his day job as medical director
of a mental health center, the 40-year-old psychiatrist (精神病大夫) heads to a
part-time job at a treatment center for young people. Twice a month, he travels
three hours to another teenage treatment center.
Last year, 5.4 percent of the
American workforce held second jobs, according to the US Labor Department, and that
looks set to increase this year.
Many
workers like the safety that moonlighting provides, says Carl Hausamn, the
writer of Moonlighting: 148 Great Ways to Make Money to the Side.
The
information from the US Labor Department shows that 40 percent of US
moonlighters in 1997 took a second job to meet household expenses or pay off
debts. Others save money or buy some special things.
People
also take second jobs with an eye to the future - wanting to try out a new
field or gain experience.
Michel
started moonlighting when medical systems were unstable (不稳定的). He wanted to
make sure he wasnt tied to one system that ended up failing.
Just
as the purposes for moonlighting vary, the moonlighters cross all age and
racial groups. And they work in a variety of industries - no longer just
service, office and sale jobs.
“Technology
just affects your ability to make money,” Hausman says. That makes a
frequent change in moonlighting.
As
its name means, moonlighting still occurs mostly at night. And that results in some
pressures. Chief among them is time.
Full-time
employers could misunderstand, too. Some companies do not allow after-hour work
because they fear it will affect their employees 9-to-5 performance.
The
primary employer is saying, ‘Wait, Im paying you for the sharp, fresh,
energetic you,’” says Tom Gimbel, president and founder of LaSalle Staffing in
Chicago. If you re burning yourself at both ends, its going to
show.
Still,
the good done to the moonlighters can be great. Besides extra income, moonlighters
enjoy variety, freedom and chance to do something new. They also may find their
part-time jobs strengthen what they do full time.
Besides,
its fun, Michel says. Not only do his part-time jobs offer a
chance to network, stretch his professional skills and make more money, but
they also give him the variety he wouldnt find just in a full-time job.
It
s a way of pulling from the spice cabinet he says, and offering
a little variety throughout the day.
67. What is the article mainly
about?
A. The ways of
moonlighting.
B. The reasons
for moonlighting.
C. The problems
with moonlighting.
D. The kinds of
people who moonlight.
68. The reason why Fred Michel
began to moonlight is that ________.
A. he found it
exciting to do a part-time job
B. he needed to
make ends meet with more money
C. he feared he
would lose his present job one day
D. he felt more
and more pressure from his employer
69. Some
companies dont allow their workers to moonlight because they are afraid
________.
A. their workers can not do
extra-hour work for them
B. their workers will be too
tired to try their best at work
C. their workers will one
day turn to some other different jobs
D. their workers will not
get to work and be off work on time
70.
The underlined sentence Its a way of pulling from the spice
cabinet. in the last paragraph means _________.
A. moonlighting gets you
away from the job you don t enjoy
B. moonlighting offers you
freedom to make extra money
C. moonlighting strengthens
your professional skills
D. moonlighting brings you
chances to do something different
E
Ive changed my mind.
I wanted to have a telescope, but now I want my daddy back. Lucien
Lawrence s letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father
had been knifed to death outside his school gate, must have touched every
heart. Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldnt see the stars
in the sky. When those whom we love depart from us, we cannot see the stars for
a while.
But Lucien, the stars are
still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone, you will
see them again. And, in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father
is there too, in your mind and in your heart. I find that my parents, long dead
now, still figure in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more
than I ever did when they were alive. I still live to please them and I m
still surprised by their reactions. I remember that when I became a professor,
I was so proud, or rather so pleased with myself, that I couldnt wait to cable
my parents. The reply was a long time in coming, but when it did, all Mother
said was I hope this means that now you will have more time for the
children! I haven t forgotten. The values of my parents still live on.
It makes me pause and think
about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those
for whom I care. Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence have been to
face the aggressors (挑衅者)，and to lay down my life for those in my care? How many people would
want me back for Christmas? Its a serious thought, one to give me pause.
I pray silently, sometimes,
in the dead of night, that ancient cry of a poet Deliver my soul from
the sword (剑), and my darling from the power of the dog. Yet I know
the death comes to us all, and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan
to live forever, but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, Im sure, in
the lives of those we loved, and therefore we ought to have a care for what
they will remember and what they will treasure. If more parents knew this in
their hearts to be true, there might be fewer knives on our streets today.
71. According to the whole
text we can see that the first paragraph _________.
A. puts forward the subject
of the text
B. shows the authors pity
on the kid
C. acts as an introduction
to the discussion
D. makes a clear statement
of the authors views
72. In the second paragraph the author
mainly wants to explain to us _________.
A. how much he
misses his parents now
B. why his
parents often appear in his dream
C. when Lucien
will get over all his sadness
D. how proud he
was when he succeeded in life
73. What feeling did the authors
mother express in her reply?
A. Proud. B.
Happy.
C.
Disappointed.
D. Worried
74. In the authors opinion, the value
of a persons life is ________.
A. to leave
behind a precious memory to the people related
B. to have a high
sense of duty to the whole society
C. to care what
others will remember and treasure
D. to share
happiness and sadness with his family
75. What does the writer
mean by the sentence taken from an old poem?
A. Call on
criminals and murderers to lay down their guns.
B. Advise parents
stay with their children safely at home.
C. Spend every
day meaningfully in memory of the death.
D. Try to keep
violence and murder far away from society.
第二卷（共35分）
第四部分：书面表达（共2小题，满分35分）
第一小题：情景作文（满分20分）
假如你昨天参观了一所高中示范校。请按照图中规定的顺序（从主楼出发），根据以下图表和中文提示，向你班里的其他同学用英文讲述你参观该校时的所见所闻。
注意：
1．词数100左右；
2．开头与结尾已为你写好。
生词：喷泉 fountain
参观地点
学生活动
实验楼
做实验
艺术中心
练乐器
报告厅
听报告
操场
足球赛
Dear my
classmates,
May I have your
attention, please?
Thanks for your
listening.
第二小题：开放作文（满分15分）
根据下面提供的情景，写一段接续文字。
注意：词数不少于30。
When your
mother comes home from work, she finds the living room in a terrible mess (乱七八糟). She asks you the reasons. You
tell her what happened.
高三英语第二学期期末练习
参考答案及评分标准
选择题答案
第一、二、三部分（Key to l一75）
1．B 2．C 3．A 4．B 5．C 6．B 7．A 8．B 9．B 10．C
11．B l2．C l3．A 14．A 15．A 16．B 17．C 18．B 19．A 20．C
21．B 22．A 23．D 24．C 25．A 26．B 27．C 28．D 29．A 30．C
31．C 32．B 33．C 34．D 35．A 36．D 37．B 38．D 39．C 40．A
41．C 42．A 43．B 44．B 45．D 46．A 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．B
51．C 52．B 53．D 54．A 55．C 56．C 57．D 58．A 59．A 60．B
61．C 62．C 63．A 64．D 65．C 66．C 67．B 68．C 69．B 70．D
71．C 72．B 73．D 74．A 75．D
第四部分：
第一小题
Yesterday I paid a visit to a model high school, together with my
friend. Its very big with a beautiful fountain in the center of the
schoolyard.
We started our visit from the main building. First we went to the lab
building where some students were doing experiments. Then we entered the
lecture hall behind the lab building and saw many students listening to a
lecture given by a professor. Opposite to the lecture hall was the art center.
There we watched groups of students playing musical instruments. Finally we
arrived at the playground at the far back of the school. Some boys were having
a football game, which was so exciting that we couldnt help cheering for them.
It was really an impressive visit.
第二小题
Possible version:
This afternoon I was doing my homework when my neighbor Aunt Zhang
came in with her little son Xiao Ming. She asked me to look after him for a
while as she was out.
Shortly after his mother left, Xiao Ming began to cry. I brought out
all the toys and played with him. Soon he stopped crying and began to play with
me. He ran about happily in the room and scattered the toys on the floor and made
a mess. It was he who made the room like this.
附：听力录音材料
Text 1
M: I can t find my new tie. I need it for tonights party.
W: Let s look for it later. Right now I need your help fixing this
shelf before I paint it.
Text 2
W: If you had listened to me, we d be at the party. Move over. Ill
drive.
M: I was sure I knew the way there. I’ll turn around.
Text 3
W: Nick, why don t you come and join us this afternoon? There’11 be
a lot of fun.
M : Id love to, but Ive got an exam.
W: What about tomorrow afternoon?
M: Saturday is OK.
Text 4
M: Gary, will you please pick up little Tom from the school?
W: Im sorry. I’m afraid not.
M: Why?
W: A patient has just arrived. He was badly hurt in a traffic
accident. Im going to operate on him at once.
Text 5
W: David said he bought a new car for five thousand dollars.
M: What kind is it?
W: A BMW——Im not sure what model.
M: Are you sure? A BMW for five thousand? Sounds pretty cheap to me!
Text 6
M: Hello. is that Mr. Smith’s office?
W: Yes, it is. May I help you?
M: Yes, I’d like to speak to Mr. Smith, please.
W: Mr. Smith isnt in. Hes on a trade talk now. May I ask who is
calling?
M: This is James White. My hotel phone number is .
W: Oh yes, Mr. White. Mr. Smith asked me to give you his home phone
number.
M: Just a moment, please. Yes, what s the number?
W: His number is .
M: What about his cell phone number?
W: 177. . . er. . . 095. . . er. . . Oh, sorry, Im afraid I cant
give you the number. He wont like to be bothered while having a meeting.
M: That’s all right.
W: Thank you very much.
Text 7
W: Hi, Mike！How are you feeling now?
M: How did you know I was here in the hospital? Is it Tom?
W: I was talking with Bob yesterday and I learnt your right leg had
been injured. How did it happen?
M: Their right back Tom knocked me down when I rushed to their goal
with the ball.
W: Wow! He must have hit you hard.
M: Of course. He hit me from the back and sent me rolling over here
and there. At the time I had a lot of pain. Anyway, they brought me to the
hospital.
W: Nothing serious, I hope.
M: The doctor said there werent any internal injuries, but Id
better stay here a couple of days.
W: Well, Mike. Take it easy.
M: Thank you for your coming. And thanks for the flowers.
Text 8
W: Oh . . oh dear, oh!
M: Im so sorry . . . I think that was my fault . . . er. . . hang
on, Ill just pick all your. . .
W: Oh, no, thank you. You re so kind . . .
M: Ill pick up all your things for you. Here we are. Heres your
bag. Hey, just a minute. I can t believe it . . .
W: Oh, no, no, no . . .
M: You just put your hand into my pocket and took my wallet out?!
W: Oh, no, no. Excuse me. It was almost falling out.
M: But . . . what do you think you re doing? Give it back to met!
W: But here . . . here it is.
M: Thank you!
W: It was going to fall on the ground . . .
M: Right. Now, we 11 just go along to the guard of the train . . .
W: Oh dear, look at my things on the ground! Its terrible!
M: We 11 just go along to the guard of the train and see what he
has to say.
W: But I wasnt doing anything!
Text 9
M: Excuse me, are you a college student?
W: Yes, I am. What about you?
M: Me, too. Forgive my asking you, but do you have to take a part - time
job in the holidays?
W: Not really. My parents are fairly well off, so I get money from
my father.
M: Youre lucky, arent you?
W: I think so. What about you? Are your parents wealthy?
M: No, certainly not.
W: Do you work during the holidays?
M: Well, last Christmas I did for two weeks as a postman and a door-to-door
salesman.
Then in the summer
I spent four weeks fruit picking, and I do a bit of baby-sitting.
W: Can you get enough money to finish your education by taking part-time
jobs?
M: Of course not. But Im a top student and I can get a scholarship,
from the college.
W: Where do you live then?
M: I share a flat with two other boys. Its not large but fairly
tidy, and the most important point is that the rent is quite low.
W: Sounds not bad. Uh, this is my phone number. Call me if you have
any problems.
M: Thanks a lot.
Text l0
Hey Bill. This is Hank. I m just calling to let you know that Mary
cannot go to your house tomorrow night because she has to attend a dancing
party and I’11 be a little late. I will have a meeting and finish a report. I
should finish my work sometime between seven and eight. Oh, then I’m planning
on dropping by Lisas house for about an hour since shes been sick recently. And,
uh, one more thing. I11 stop by my house to get some food for the game. See
you then.
Text 11
It was a bit of bad luck when the man s car broke down - he was
stuck in a no-parking area. So he went into a store to borrow a pen and paper
to leave a note for the traffic police. The pen, however, was like his car. It
didnt work. When he decided to go back to the store to buy a pen, he found
another little problem. He only had a $ 50 bill and the salesman couldnt
change it. So he went off to find a bank to change the bill to buy the pen to
write on the paper to put on his car to tell the traffic police that his car
had broken down. As he left the bank he saw a phone box. He decided to call a garage
to send a truck to pull the car away, but the number was busy. When he got back
to his car he found a parking ticket on the car. The story has, however, a happy
ending. The driver wrote to the police station to explain what had happened.
The police officer who read the letter decided not to punish him with the $ 20
parking fine. She said that even if the man s story was not true, it was so
clever he could be excused from being fined!
