2012丰台区第一学期期末高三英语

2012.1

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第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。

1.      What does the man do in his free time?

A. Watch foreign films.     B. Listen to classical music.     C. Go camping.

2. What’s the weather like tomorrow morning?

 

A.                                  B.                                   C.

3.  Where are the two speakers?

A. At the bank.         B. At the hospital.         C. At the hotel.

4.      What are they doing?

A. Preparing for the party.    B. Doing some shopping.        C. Making a tent.

5.      What does mother mean?

A. She takes her son’s decision.

B. She refuses her son’s request.

C. She gives her son possibilities.

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题，从每题所给的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5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后，每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。

听下面一段对话，回答第6至7两道小题。

6.      What problem did the girl have in her concert?

A. She sang a wrong song.     B. The lights went out.     C. The audience left.

7.      What does the boy think of the girl?

A. She was beautiful.     B. She was honest.      C. She was calm.

听下面一段独白，回答第8至9两道小题。

8. Who is the woman?

A. An airport clerk.     B. A taxi driver.       C. A travel guide.

9. Which seat does the man choose?

A. A window seat.     B. An aisle seat.        C. A seat by the emergency exits.

听下面一段对话，回答第10至12三道小题。

10. What is the woman learning to use?

A. A copy machine.     B. An ATM machine.    C. An answering machine.

11. If the woman has special needs, what will she do?

A. Insert the credit card.  B. Go to the reference desk.   C. Select another machine.

12. Where are the machines?

A. On the third floor.    B. On the fourth floor.    C. On the fifth floor.

听下面一段对话，回答第13至15三道小题。

13. When is the ceremony held in Pentecost?

A. In April every year.

B. On one’s eighteenth birthday.

C. On 25^th each month.

14. How can a boy become an adult in Pentecost?

A. By building a platform on bamboo trees.

B. By going into the forest alone.

C. By jumping from the tower successfully.

15. What is the purpose of the speaker?

A. To tell us an interesting story.

B. To introduce a special festival.

C. To explain the origin of a sport.

第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分） 

听下面一段对话，完成第16题至第20题五道小题，每小题仅填写一个词。听对话前，你将有20秒钟的时间阅读试题，听完后你将有60秒钟的作答时间。这段对话你将听两遍。

 

Application Form
Name	Bruce    16
Major	Studying    17    in college
Types of employment	Working    18    time
Working period	9 a.m.---   19    p.m., from May to    20

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节 单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分） 

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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

21．            Twenty years after _______ story was created, “Who Moved My Cheese?” was finally published and soon became _______ best-seller.

A. a, the          B. the, a       C. a, a        D. the, the

22．            --- What’s that noise?

--- Oh, I forget to tell you. The old car _________ .

A. was tested     B. will be tested     C. is being tested     D. has been tested

23．            Let's find a place __________ we can wait out the snowstorm.

A. where        B. which        C. what          C. when 

24．            It _________ be the postman at the door. It’s only six o’clock.

A. mustn’t        B. needn’t      C. won’t      D. can’t   

25．            The findings of the study were quite similar, ___________ we hadn’t expected.

A. which        B. that        C. as        D. whom

26．            --- Are you going to watch any of the movies at the film festival?

--- No, I ________________ of it. I have too much homework to do.

A. don’t think     B. won’t think     C. wasn’t thinking      D. hadn’t thought

27．            If it hadn’t been your generous help, I ___________ through that hard time.

A. couldn’t have gone      B. didn’t go    C. wouldn’t go      D. hadn’t gone

28．                   piano is her main focus, she’s also great at guitar.

A. Since       B. Once         C. Unless           D. While

29．            He didn’t speak slowly and he didn’t speak clearly _________.

A. too               B. nor       C. neither          D. either          

30．            By the time they see a newspaper, most people ___________ about the news on TV or on the radio.

A. knew        B. have known     C. are knowing        D. had known

31．            The medicine, _______ up of the basic materials of life, will build new cells to replace old ones.

A. make      B. making      C. made       D. to make

32．            In classes, you’d better understand as much as possible while ________ notes.

A. taking        B. take       C. taken          D. to take

33．            __________ in the war, Hans was sent to hospital and separated from his army .

A. Having been wounded            B. Having wounded   

C. Being wounded                  D. Wounded

34．            Could you please tell our radio listeners ________ made you become a volunteer?.

A. when           B. what           C. where          D. how

35．            The children grow up in a world at war. They didn’t know when the fighting ________.

A. stopped      B. would stop    C. had stopped        D. was stopped 

 

第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分） 

阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

     Jennifer walked into the hospital and shivered. She did not like them because    36    were always so cold, and everything in them was so white. Unwillingly, she    37    her mother and father into her grandmother’s room. Up to her chin in blankets, her grandmother looked small and    38   . Jennifer saw a tube in her grandmother’s arm and all types of machines beside her.

Her mother gently kissed her grandmother on the cheek,    39    Jennifer was afraid to get too close. Her grandmother smiled at her and    40    for her to come closer, and    41    Jennifer walked over and took her grandmother’s hand. “Hi, Sweetie,” whispered her grandmother. “Don’t be    42    by all these machines. It’s still me.”

     The nurse came in to    43    on her grandmother. She used a thermometer to take her grandmother’s    44    and a stethoscope(听诊器) to listen to her heart. Jennifer found everything the nurse did for her grandmother extremely    45   . She asked about the medical instruments, and the nurse    46    how they were used. Jennifer listened closely, examining each instrument carefully.

    The nurse was really    47    toward her grandmother. She softened her pillows and made sure she was    48    comfortably. She supplied her with    49   , food, and reading materials. Jennifer could see what a positive    50    the help had on her grandmother. She asked, “Do you enjoy being a nurse? “Yes, I love taking care of people,” the nurse replied, “and I find it    51    to watch people get better. It’s exciting to be a part of all these different people’s lives.”

    As the nurse left the room, Jennifer    52    at her grandmother and her parents. She was filled with excitement as she    53    herself attending Nursing School and learning to care for sick people. For the first time, she didn’t    54    being in a hospital. She was starting to like the smell and the white walls of the hospital. They were    55    of people trying to help other people.    

36. A. patients     B. hospitals     C. doctors       D. nurses

37. A. followed     B. led           C. showed        D. invited

38. A. angry        B. kind          C. weak          D. young

39. A. so           B. or            C. for           D. but

40. A. headed       B. longed        C. gestured      D. looked

41. A. rapidly      B. immediately   C. surprisingly  D. hesitantly

42. A. frightened   B. unsatisfied   C. discouraged   D. disappointed

43. A. visit        B. call          C. meet          D. check

44. A. hand         B. temperature   C. blanket       D. tube

45. A. meaningful   B. interesting   C. perfect       D. useless

46. A. explained    B. wondered      C. learned       D. promised

47. A. hopeful      B. special       C. attentive     D. serious

48. A. recovering   B. laying        C. sitting       D. resting

49. A. machines     B. water         C. pillows       D. support

50. A. behavior     B. effect        C. attitude      D. experience

51. A. tiresome     B. painful       C. rewarding     D. amusing

52. A. stared       B. laughed       C. waved         D. smiled

53. A. imagined     B. found         C. admitted      D. enjoyed

54. A. mind         B. escape        C. forbid        D. regret

55. A. signals      B. signs         C. marks         D. images

 

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节：（共15小题；每小题2分，共30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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

A  

   Harold counts the big red X’s on the calendar. He jumps up and down. “Yay! Tomorrow is Hundreds Day,” he says to his mom. “We’ve been in school for one hundred days. We get to have a party. Everyone is supposed to bring one hundred of something to count and share. I need to find the absolutely most perfect thing ever!”

   Harold opens cupboards in the kitchen. He finds a box of cereal(麦片). “I could make a necklace out of one hundred pieces of cereal.” His stomach makes noise. “But what if I get hungry and eat the cereal off my necklace? Then I won’t have anything to share.”

   Harold runs into his bedroom. “I know,” he says. “I bet I have more than one hundred rocks in my rock collection.” He puts rocks in his pockets. His pants hangs down. “Uh-oh. These rocks are too heavy.” Harold puts back the rocks and walks down the hall.

   He walks all around the inside of the house. He walks all around the outside of the house. Finally he sits down at the kitchen table. “Time is running out,” he says. “And I still need to find the absolutely most perfect thing ever.” Then he sees the grocery list on the wall.  “Maybe I should make a list to help me think.” He starts to write.

   “I bet I have over one hundred ideas,” says Harold. “But none of them is the absolutely most perfect thing ever.” He puts his head down on the table. All at once he gets another idea.

The absolutely most perfect idea ever. He finds an old white shirt in the rag basket. He gets a black pen. He starts to write. He writes and he writes and he writes.

    Harold takes his shirt to school the next day.

     “Harold, please show us what you brought for Hundreds Day,” says the teacher.

Harold pulls his shirt out of a bag. He puts it on and turns in a circle.

     “I couldn’t make up my mind,” says Harold. “So I brought one hundred ideas.”

 

56. At Harold’s school, teachers and students hold a party to ___________.

  A. celebrate entering school for a hundred days

  B. share the same birthday before graduation

C. entertain themselves with delicious food

D. help collect one hundred things in the house

57. Harold finally chooses ________ for the party.

A. a necklace of cereal

B. a collection of rocks

C. a basket of shirts

D. a list of thoughts

58. Which word best describes Harold in the story?

A. Careless.               B. Creative.               C. Common.           D. Curious.

 

 

 

 

B

1846 E. 4th St. Sarsatley, VA25206 Dear Principal Walker, As president of Sullivan Senior High School’s student council, I have been chosen to write to you on behalf of the tenth grade class. We would like to put forward a tenth-grade  trip to Sea World in San Diego, California. We chose Sea World for several reasons. In science class, we have been studying oceans and the marine(海洋的) life. Going to Sea World would provide us with the opportunity to visit these creatures and to better understand their habitats. We will have lots of fun and learn at the same time. The close location of San Diego was also a factor in planning this trip. San Diego can be reached by bus in about six hours. If the buses leave Sullivan after school on Friday afternoon, we should arrive in California in time to have a late dinner and get settled into our hotel rooms before midnight. You may be asking yourself, “How will this trip be financed?” We are suggesting that the school host an “Oceans of Fun” night for family, friends, and club members for a small fee. The activities would be organized by tenth grade students. Some of our ideas for the night include a Surfer’s Snack Shop with homemade food for sale, Pirate Pete’s Treasure Hunt, and a short production of “A Whale of a Tale.” This would be the best opportunity to display our ocean animal reports. We invite you to our next student council meeting on January 17, 2012, to discuss your thoughts and work out any concerns you still may have. Thank you for taking the time to consider our request for a tenth-grade trip. Sincerely, Julie Martino

59. What do we know about Sea World?

A. The habitats of the marine creatures need to be rescued in Sea World.

B. Sea World in San Diego is the most popular holiday camp.

C. Students can practise what they’ve learnt in Sea World.

D. the president of Sea World invites Julie to visit them.

60. San Diego is selected as the destination because __________ .

  A. it is close

  B. it has cheap hotels

  C. it can be reached by boat

  D. it can provide late dinners

61. The school is advised to raise finance by ________ on an “Oceans of Fun” night.

A. publishing the pupils’ reports

B. selling shop bought food

C. organizing a charity party

D. charging entrance fees

62. Julie writes the letter to _____________ .

A. introduce their ideas to the principal

B. persuade the principal to agree the plan 

C. tell the principal about details from the trip

D. describe the fund raising activities to the principal

 

C

   You’re standing in the dairy section at the grocery store, searching for your favorite brand. Suddenly, you catch a smell of chocolate cookies. You forget about dairy and head for the bakery section. Guess what? You just walked into an odor trap! The odor(气味) was cooked up by scientists in a lab.

 For years, scientists have been studying the special powers of smell. They found that more than our other senses, smell changes our mood and helps us remember things.

    So companies have begun spending thousands of dollars to scent（使充满香味）entire stores. Artificial scents are being used to lead customers by the nose. These smells help to get people inside and put them in the mood to buy. They even make customers remember the store later, so they’ll come back for more. Also, many companies have smartly made use of product smells. A company added lemon fragrance to its dish detergent. They wanted people to think the soap contained “natural” cleaners. It worked!

   New uses for smells are being created every day. One bank, for example, gives customers coupons(优惠券) advertising car loans（贷款）. To get people to take out a loan, bank officials hope to coat these coupons with the fresh leather smell of a new car. In Australia, telephone offices are putting sweat odor on unpaid bills. Since some people sweat when they’re scared, this smell might remind them of when they were frightened. And they’ll pay the bills right away!

    What lies ahead for our noses? Smell scientists are working on some pretty far-out ideas. Would you believe TV sets that produce smells? Or how about scent diets? Certain food smells will fool your stomach into thinking it’s full. Alarm clocks will scent your bedroom with a strong pleasant smell designed to wake you up. Scientists are even working on ways to keep garbage from smelling. Researchers expect scents to help students make more sense of what they’re learning.

  And just think. Someday soon, even your homework may smell nice!

 

63. How do sales methods affect customers in the stores?

A. They change customers’ preferences.

B. They persuade customers to use credit cards.

C. They make customers avoid bad and unsafe products.

D. They influence customers to make unplanned purchases.

64. Why do telephone offices put sweat odor on unpaid bills?

A. Because the sweat odor is a reminder of terrifying experience.

B. Because the sweat odor can change people’s attitude.

C. Because most people don’t think much of sweating.

D. Because many people dislike paying bills.

65. What does the author mean by saying “Someday soon, even your homework may smell nice!”?

 A. Students would benefit more from smell research.

 B. Students would be more willing to do homework.

 C. Smell research would develop beyond our imagination.

 D. Smell research would make great differences to our life.

66. Why does the author write this passage?

A. To encourage the store owners to use smells.

B. To inform the readers of an interesting subject.

C. To blame the advertisers that use smells to sell.

D. To expose wrong practices by smell scientists.

 

                                       D

     In the 1700s people could observe a vast group of passenger pigeons as they traveled through Kentucky. The birds took three days to pass above. How could a bird that was the most prolific in North America become die out?

     Some people believe that deforestation caused the decline of the pigeon. In the 1800s many of America’s forests were cut down, and the pigeon was forced to use the forests that remained. By the 1870s, most of the pigeons concentrated in the West. On the other hand, when the forests were cleared, farming expanded. The fields of grain planted in place of the forests offered the pigeon new sources of food. Forbush, a pigeon researcher, confirms, “although the land was cleared, there remained and still remains vast area covered by crops enough to furnish great armies of pigeons with food”.

    Another reason attributed to the pigeon’s disappearance was its lack of adaptability. Once their numbers reduced, pigeons could not produce enough young to counterbalance those lost to storms or other natural events. Also, the pigeons’ enormous numbers and way of life had previously increased their survival chances. For example, neighboring pigeons cared for orphaned young. The smaller groups left in the 1900s could not adapt and rebound(回升) without the safety and benefits of large numbers. However, the pigeon would not have needed to adapt so quickly to such a reduction in its population without overhunting. This was the major factor causing the adaptability issue.

     The pigeons present in the 1800s led most people to believe it was impossible to overhunt this bird, so early settlers generously harvested the birds for food. In addition, the pigeon was professionally hunted with nets. Hunters might be paid five cents a bird, and in the 1860s, an army of perhaps 5,000 to 6,000 hunters had mobilized across the U.S.. Furthermore, the telegraph allowed hunters to hear reports of nesting birds. They then traveled to these locations and destroyed the pigeon populations. Next, the railroad made transportation of the birds to different markets possible. Hunters could harvest huge numbers of birds and ship them to limitless markets. This combination of factors resulted in excessive hunting that dramatically reduced the number of pigeons.

    By the time the government enforced laws protecting the pigeon population, their numbers had already plummeted(速降). While the deforestation and lack of adaptability sped up the process, the path to dying out began with excessive hunting. Fortunately, the story of the passenger pigeon has taught American a valuable lesson.

 

67. The underlined word “prolific” in Paragraph 1 may be replaced by __________.

A. intelligent.       B. abundant.      C. energetic    D. skillful

68. The quotation from Forbush suggests that         .

A. deforestation was only a minor contributor to the decline of the pigeon population

B. the large pigeon population could not be fed by the remaining uncleared land

C. the pigeon population was so large that no deforestation could have affected it

D. such small amounts of land were cleared that pigeon populations were unaffected

69. Which organizational pattern is used in Paragraph 4?

A. Statement and example.

B. Comparison and contrast.

C. Problem and solution.

D. Cause and effect.

70. In the passage, the author probably agrees that ________.

  A. creatures can survive when fitting surroundings

B. no species is too numerous to need protection

  C. it’s never too late to take necessary action

  D. both sides suffer great losses in the hunt

 

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

   根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。

   Shaw began losing his sight as a young man and had difficulty holding jobs due to his failing vision. ___71___ But Shaw said he couldn’t bear to part with a dog and adjust to a new one, perhaps several times in his life.

Finally Shaw heard of a program about the tiny guide horses. Shaw learned that the horses are clean, friendly, and easy to train. They can be housebroken and learn to live in an urban setting, but they are best suited for suburban or rural homes. ___72___ This would enable Shaw to have the same guide companion for most of his life.

    Shaw immediately applied to be and was accepted as the first person to receive a guide horse. He went to the Burlesons’ farm to begin his training. ____73____ “It’s like it was meant to be,” he said.

As part of their training, Shaw and Cuddles learned to cross busy streets, step onto stairs, and find doorknobs and elevator buttons. Cuddles even showed his ability to step in front of Shaw and block him, to prevent him from walking into a dangerous situation. ____74___ When walking inside, Cuddles wears two pairs of tiny sneakers to prevent him from slipping on smooth surfaces.

____75___ They toured the crowded streets and attractions of New York City. They visited the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, and even rode the subways. They got along without any difficulties and passed the exam successfully. Shaw is confident that Cuddles will change his life for the better. Years ago, he never would have imagined himself owning a guide horse. Sometimes, however, it is the less obvious choice that works out for the best.

 

A. Shaw felt most satisfied with it.

B. Eventually, they took the final test.

C. Best of all, they live for 25–35 years.

D. His friends suggested that he apply for a guide dog.

E. The guide dog was so helpful while accompanying him.

F. The little horse also expertly led Shaw through busy shopping malls.

G. As soon as he met Cuddles, he knew he was making the right choice.

 

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节 情景作文（20分） 

     假设你是红星中学高三（1）的学生李华，为校刊英语园地写一篇题为“An Unforgettable Hike”的英文稿件。请根据以下四幅图的信息，叙述上周五你们学校组织的20公里远足活动的全过程。

注意：1．文章的开头已为你写好。

2．词数不少于60。

 

   We took a 20-kilometer hike last Friday, and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since high school. __________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

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（请务必将情景作文写在答题卡指定区域内）

 

第二节 开放作文（15分）

请根据下面提示，写一篇短文。词数不少于50。 

In your English class, your teacher shows you the following picture. You are asked to describe the picture and explain how you understand it.

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（请务必将开放作文写在答题卡第二页指定区域内）

 

  

丰台区2011-2012学年度第一学期高三英语期末练习

答案及评分参考         2012.1

第一部分：听力理解（共三节，30分）

第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

1.C    2.A    3.A    4.B    5.B

第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，共15分）

6.B    7.C    8.A     9.C    10.A   11.B   12.B   13.A   14.C   15.C

第三节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，共7.5分）

16.Colin          17.business        18.full           19. 5 (17)     20. July

 

第二部分：知识运用（共两节，45分）

第一节    单项填空（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）

21.B   22.C   23.A   24.D   25.A   26.C   27.A   28.D   29.D   30.B

31.C   32.A   33.A   34.B   35.B

第二节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，共30分）

36.B   37.A   38.C   39.D   40.C   41.D   42.A   43.D   44.B   45.B

46.A   47.C   48.D   49.B   50.B   51.C   52.D   53.A   54.A   55.B  

 

第三部分：阅读理解（共两节，40分）

第一节    （共15小题；每小题2分，共30分）

56.A   57.D   58.B   59.C   60.A   61.D   62.B   63.D   64.A   65.C

66.B   67.B   68.A   69.D   70.B

第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，共10分）

71.D   72.C   73.G   74.F   75.B

 

第四部分：书面表达（共两节，35分）

第一节    情景作文（20分）

Possible version:

We took a 20-kilometer hike last Friday, and it has been one of the most unforgettable experiences since high school.

Early in the morning, we got together and set out on foot. All of us carried backpacks with water and food. At the beginning, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and had a great time. Gradually we started to sweat a lot. Some of us became out of breath and some fell behind, but we encouraged each other to keep going. We kept at walking and walking. We just made it to school before one of my classmates fell down. All of us ran up to help her, having no time attend to our tiredness. After another hour, we finally managed to walk back to school. We were so pleased and proud, cheering and hugging each other. We took photos to record the exciting moment.

What an unforgettable experience! It’s more than a hike. It’s a journey of hard work and challenge, in which we’ve learnt to be more determined and strong-minded. (148 words)

第二节 开放作文（15分）

Possible version:

In the picture, I can see a boy drawing a clock on the wall with care. The number 13 at the top of the clock catches my eye. What an unusual idea! If we divide one day into 26 hours, we may have two more hours of spare time to enjoy. The picture reminds me of those who use unusual ideas to change our life, just like Edison and Jobs. Faced with our everyday life, they always think out of the box and have creative ideas. Life can be ordinary. But if we have more unusual ideas, we will enrich our life and make it with a difference like the boy in the picture. (114 words)

丰台区2011-2012学年度第一学期高三英语期末练习听力录音

第一节

Text 1

M: So… what kind of things do you do in your free time? W: I’m really into watching foreign films and listening to classical music. What about you? M: I like to do just about anything outdoors, especially camping.

Text 2

W: It’s a lovely day out today, isn’t it? M: It’s beautiful. But it’s supposed to get cold tomorrow. W: What does the weather forecast for tomorrow? M: It’s supposed to snow early tomorrow morning and then tomorrow afternoon there’s a chance of freezing rain.

Text 3

M: Good morning. How can I help you? W: I’d like to open a new savings account. M: Ok, please fill out this information form, and sign your name here. You’ll receive your credit card and pin number in the mail in about 3 weeks.

Text 4

W: What else do we need for this trip besides food and clothes? M: Well, let me have a look at the shopping list…Ah, here, we also need a tent.

Text 5

M: Mum, can I have the last piece of pizza? W: If you do, there won’t be any left for your sister!

第二节

Text 6

M: Hey Frances. I’ve heard you played your first concert last night. How was it? W: It was great. The audience liked it, I think. But we had some problems! M: Really? What happened? W: Well, as I sang the second song, all the lights suddenly went out! M: Oh no! What did you do? W: The audience sat in the dark and I carried on singing. M: Wow! Well done---that was pretty cool of you!

Text 7    

W: Hello. Where are you headed today? M: I’m off to New York for a week. W: Do you have your passport with you? M: Yes, here you go. W: Would you like a window seat or an aisle seat? M: Are there any seats available by the emergency exits? W: Let me see here… Yes, there’s one left. M: OK. I’ll take that one then. W: All right. M: By the way, which gate do I need to go to? W: Gate 26. Here’s your boarding pass. Enjoy your flight!

Text 8

W: I’m new here. Could you explain how to get copies made here in the library? M: Sure. First thing to know is that all copying work is self service. That means you do your own copying. Unless you have special needs, like some kind of special copying job. Then, you can get help from the reference desk on the 3rd floor. W: Ok, got it! Self service or go to the reference desk if I have a special copying job. M: Machines are located on the 4th floor. Select your copier, put your materials into the machine, and insert your credit card. W: I understand. Self service, 4th floor, load the materials, and pay. M: Exactly! Just don’t forget to get your credit card back! W: Of course. Thanks a lot.

Text 9

M: When does a teenager become an adult? In many countries, become an adult on your eighteenth birthday, but to become an adult in Pentecost, boys have to do something special. Every year in April, an important ceremony is held there. First, bamboo trees are cut down and a bamboo tower, about 25 meters high, is built. A platform of leaves and branches is made, and this is put at the top of the bamboo tower. The boys then go into the forest to find liana ropes. Each boy must find, cut and measure his own rope because the older men do not help him. The boy climbs to the top of the tower, where he ties one end of the rope to the tower and the other end to his foot. Then he jumps from the top of the tower. If the rope breaks, or if it is too long, the boy might die. A boy cannot become a man until he has jumped from the tower. Sometimes, the ceremony is watched by tourists. Many years ago, a group of British people watched it, and it gave them the idea for a new sport called bungee jumping.

第三节

Text 10

W: Good morning. May I have your name, please? M: Bruce Colin — C-O-L-I-N. W: So what are you studying in college? M: Business. I’d like to get an MBA after I graduate. W: Well, that’s good to know. We don’t require experience. We’ll be glad to train you. Now this is full-time, but you understand this is a volunteer position. M: Oh, I know I won’t get paid. And I understand I’ll be working full-time. I just want to get some background in business. W: Would you be able to start on May 4th? M: Yes, that’s no problem. W: Great. We need someone for May, June, and July. M: OK. Now you’ll tell me the working hours per day, right? W: Yeah, 9:00-12:00 in the morning and 2:00-5:00 in the afternoon. And we offer lunch here. M: That’s perfect. It sounds like a job I’d like. W: OK. Then see you on May 4th, Bruce. M: Thank you very much. See you.