【英语】山东省烟台市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试试题

【英语】山东省烟台市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试试题

山东省烟台市2019-2020学年高一下学期期末考试 英语试题 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. Who knows the address?‎ ‎ A. The Dells. B. Blare. C. Alan. ‎ ‎2. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Doctor and patient. B. Passenger and driver. C. Bank clerk and customer. ‎ ‎3. What does the man mean?‎ ‎ A. The window can’t be opened. ‎ ‎ B. He will not open the window. ‎ ‎ C. The window is already open.‎ ‎4. Which is the quickest way to the airport?‎ ‎ A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. By underground. ‎ ‎5. What is the woman going to do this evening?‎ ‎ A. Eat out with her sister. B. Go to the airport. C. Phone the restaurant. ‎ 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）‎ 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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7题。‎ ‎6. What did the man want to buy?‎ ‎ A. Watches. B. Videos. C. Notebooks. ‎ ‎7. How much did the man pay?‎ ‎ A. 13.4 yuan. B. 26.8 yuan. C. 30.2 yuan. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. Where did the accident happen?‎ ‎ A. Near a hospital. B. Near the man’s company. C. On Broad Street. ‎ ‎9. How did the accident happen?‎ ‎ A. The man drove too fast. ‎ ‎ B. The man had drunk too much. ‎ ‎ C. Someone knocked into the man’s car. ‎ 听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。‎ ‎10. Who is David Read?‎ A. A patient of Dr. Milton’s. ‎ B. A friend of the woman’s. ‎ C. A visitor to the clinic.‎ ‎11. When is the clinic open in a week?‎ A. From Monday to Friday.‎ B. During the whole week.‎ C. On weekdays except Thursday.‎ ‎12. What time has finally been fixed for Mr. Read?‎ A. At 5: 30 p.m., Wednesday.‎ B. At 6: 15 p.m., Wednesday.‎ C. At 6: 15 p.m., Thursday. ‎ 听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。‎ ‎13. Who is the man? ‎ A. A repair man. B. A doctor. C. A neighbor. ‎ ‎14. When will the man come over?‎ A. Tomorrow afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. In a little while. ‎ ‎15. What did the man do a few weeks ago?‎ A. Broke a small window. ‎ B. Repaired a window for the woman. ‎ C. Played ball with the woman’s children. ‎ ‎16. Why was the window broken this time?‎ A. The children kicked ball in the house. ‎ B. The window was of poor quality. ‎ C. The woman played volleyball at home. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. Why did the doctor talk with the lawyer before entering the house?‎ ‎ A. For fear of his not paying him. ‎ ‎ B. To know more about the wife’s illness. ‎ ‎ C. To make sure of his own safety. ‎ ‎18. What did the lawyer promise to pay the doctor? ‎ ‎ A. All he had. B. Nothing. C. $500. ‎ ‎19. What do we know about the lawyer’s wife?‎ ‎ A. The lawyer wanted her to die. ‎ ‎ B. No medicine could cure her. ‎ ‎ C. She didn’t want to live anymore. ‎ ‎20. What kind of person is the lawyer?‎ ‎ A. Tricky. B. Honest. C. Stupid. ‎ 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。‎ A ‎ Washington DC Vacation Packages From exploring the history to seeing the modern sights, make your Washington DC Vacation Package great.‎ Experience Package Washington DC is a popular tourist destination filled with museums, monuments and beaches. This is a vacation package one should look into when planning a trip to the capital. Start at $ 405 per adult.‎ Package Includes ‎·3 Nights’ Accommodations ‎ ‎·DC Odyssey Dinner Cruise (巡游) over the Potomac River ‎·Best of DC Tour Family Vacation Package Create lasting memories with your family to the nation’s capital. Come and explore the many activities offered here. Visit the world famous Madame Tussauds Wax (蜡像) Museum, and get pictures of you and your family standing next to wax copies of famous celebrities (名人) and presidents. Start at $ 182 per adult.‎ Package Includes ‎·3 Nights’ Accommodations ‎·Madame Tussauds Wax Museum ‎·National Law Enforcement Museum Romantic Getaway Package Washington DC can be a romantic destination. With this package, you will have a two-night stay in the nation’s capital. It also includes a ticket for the Monuments by Moonlight Trolley tour, a historic tour of the area! Start at $ 152 per adult.‎ Package Includes ‎·2 Nights’ Accommodations ‎·Monuments by Moonlight Trolley Tour Sightseeing Tour Package Washington DC is one of the best places in U.S. when it comes to sightseeing. With so much history and all of these fantastic tours, you’ll have an amazing time and see the best of the city. Start at $ 383 per adult. Advance reservations required.‎ Package Includes ‎·4 Nights’ Accommodations ‎·Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria Tour ‎·Spirit of Washington DC Lunch Cruise ‎ ‎21. Which activity is available in the Family Vacation Package?‎ A. Going on Odyssey Dinner Cruise.‎ B. Touring Monuments by Moonlight Trolley.‎ C. Visiting National Law Enforcement Museum.‎ D. Taking photos with celebrities and presidents.‎ ‎22. How much should a couple pay for the Romantic Getaway Package?‎ A. $ 304. B. $364. C. $766. D. $810.‎ ‎23. In what way is the Sightseeing Tour Package different from the other three?‎ A. It offers a river cruise.‎ B. It must be booked in advance. ‎ C. It exhibits the history of the capital.‎ D. It provides the longest tour at the lowest price. ‎ B The population of the capital Luxembourg City doubles every working day thanks to the flood of workers, and in the morning and evening rush hours, there often comes traffic block. It’s a familiar difficult problem but here they’ve come up with a novel solution.‎ From next year public transport will be free for everyone. The number of people taking the public transport is far from what is expected and so this idea has been brought up, which of course results in some argument.‎ This is what’s being built, a new tram (电车) system that will link trains in park-and-ride programs designed to make free public transport smooth and attractive. This is a big attempt by the Luxembourg government into whether people can be made to change the way they behave, because free public transport is great for existing commuters (往返上班者). But the question is whether drivers can be persuaded to change their cars and traffic jams (阻塞) for commuting on public transport.‎ The designer firmly believes the system is so good and effective. Everyone will want to use it. Everyone can use it, young or old, rich or poor, and everyone can say to themselves it’s better to leave the car at home. But others consider it questionable.‎ Taxi drivers don’t seem worried about trams stealing their trade. Businessmen who come here are never going to take public transport. They’ll take a taxi because they have meetings to get to.‎ So Luxembourg’s plan is really a test, and it’s one that plenty of bigger nations will be watching. As we know, the way we move around shapes our cities, our lives, our work and our environment. Luxembourg is a very small country but this could be a very big idea.‎ ‎24. Why does Luxembourg City plan to make public transport free?‎ ‎ A. To reduce traffic jams. ‎ B. To attract more businessmen. ‎ ‎ C. To encourage people to avoid rush hours.‎ D. To help its citizens travel more comfortably.‎ ‎25. What can we infer about the result of the plan?‎ A. Taxi drivers’ business will be badly affected.‎ B. More people will choose to drive to and from work.‎ C. People’s daily behavior will be completely changed.‎ D. Taking public transport can save money for commuters.‎ ‎26. How does the designer feel about the system?‎ A. Hopeless. B. Concerned. C. Confident. D. Regretful.‎ ‎27. What’s the author’s purpose of writing the text?‎ A. To list the traffic problems Luxembourg faces. ‎ B. To show how Luxembourg controls its population.‎ C. To give people advice on how to get around Luxembourg.‎ D. To introduce Luxembourg’s new public transport measure.‎ C Though thousands of adventurers have climbed up Mount Everest, the highest and most famous of the world’s 14 tallest mountains, only 40 climbers have conquered (征服) them all. Nepalese mountaineer Purja became one of them after he reached the 8,028-meter peak (山峰) of China’s Mt. Shishapangma on October 29, 2019. Purja made the extraordinary achievement in just six months and six days, much faster than late South Korean climber Kim Chang-ho’s 2013 record of 7 years, ten months, and six days.‎ ‎“I am incredibly excited and proud to have reached this final peak and achieved my goal of climbing the world’s 14 tallest mountains in record time,” Purja said. “It was extremely hard six months, and I hope to have proven that anything is possible with some determination, self-belief, and positivity.”‎ Purja’s “Project Possible” started becoming a reality on April 23, 2019, when he successfully peaked Nepal’s 8,091 meters tall Mt. Annapurna. The climber then rapidly completed the next five mountains, including Mt. Everest, within only four weeks! Five more peaks were conquered in July and the last three during September and October.‎ The adventurer, who was joined by teams of Nepalese climbers on each of his adventures, encountered many memorable and critical moments. On April 23, 2019, while going down Mt. Annapurna, Purja and his team heard about a Malaysian climber who had been separated from his group with no food, water, or oxygen for over 40 hours. They managed to find him and got him airlifted to a hospital. On May 15, 2019, Purja’s team similarly helped three trapped (受困) climbers on Mt. Kanchenjunga by giving them oxygen. ‎ Purja said his primary purpose for undertaking this enormous task was to show the world that anyone can attain greatness if they put their minds to it. “By achieving this goal, I knew I could inspire people from all generations across the world,” he said. ‎ ‎28. Which was the last of the world’s 14 tallest mountains Purja peaked?‎ A. Mt. Everest. B. Mt. Annapurna.‎ C. Mt. Kanchenjunga. D. Mt. Shishapangma.‎ ‎29. Which of the following best describes Purja?‎ A. Capable, worthy and honest. ‎ B. Brave, intelligent and traditional.‎ C. Determined, positive and caring. ‎ D. Creative, energetic and adventurous.‎ ‎30. What does the author want to tell us by the examples in paragraph 4?‎ A. The number of climbers should be limited to ensure safety.‎ B. Purja and his team are willing to assist climbers in trouble.‎ C. It is impossible to rescue trapped climbers on high mountains.‎ D. Necessary preparations must be made before climbing mountains.‎ ‎31. What might be the best title of the text? ‎ A. Mountaineering: A Challenging but Popular Sport ‎ B. Purja: A World-famous Nepalese Climbing Pioneer ‎ C. Kim Chang-ho Succeeded in Climbing up Mt. Everest Alone D. Nepalese Mountaineer Conquers World’s 14 Highest Peaks in Six Months D The negative health impacts of plastic on both wildlife and humans have been well documented. Recycling contributes to settling the problem. However, the material coming from the plastic recycled using the traditional technology is of lower quality and can only be used a few times for items like clothing or carpets before it has to be thrown away. ‎ Now, French start-up Carbios wants to help alleviate the world’s plastic pollution with a bacterial enzyme (细菌酶) that “eats” PET—the most plentiful plastic used to produce packaging and plastic bottles. The enzyme is able to downgrade 90% of a ton of plastic in less than 10 hours. And the resulting material can be used to create anything and, more importantly, can be continuously recycled. ‎ To break down the plastic, the waste is placed in a reactor with water and the enzyme and heated for 16 hours at 65℃. The resulting mix is then filtered (过滤) and purified (净化). This allows for the recovery of the building blocks that make up PET. These building blocks are then ‎ remade into new plastic and transformed into bottles and other items, without having to use more resources.‎ The recycling process will be tested in a larger range at a new, bigger facility in Lyon, France, by the end of 2021. Once all the problems have been removed, Carbios hopes to bring the technology on the market by 2024. ‎ Though Carbios’s recycling technique will certainly help reduce plastic pollution, Stephan believes it is only part of the solution. We can only win the battle if we do a better job of ensuring that plastic waste does not end up in the environment or in landfills. So the next time you use a plastic bottle, be sure to make the extra effort to place it in a recycling bin. ‎ ‎32. What does the underlined word “alleviate” in paragraph 2 mean?‎ A. Cut down. B. Reflect on. ‎ C. Keep records of. D. Watch out for.‎ ‎33. What is the main characteristic of the material produced by enzyme?‎ A. It can resist bacteria. B. It can stand high temperatures.‎ C. It can be sustainably used. D. It is harmless to the environment.‎ ‎34. What does paragraph 3 mainly tell us?‎ A. The sources of the bacterial enzyme.‎ B. The process of producing plastic bottles.‎ C. How the bacterial enzyme breaks down PET. ‎ D. How waste plastic is recycled with the bacterial enzyme.‎ ‎35. Which statement agrees with the text? ‎ A. The new technology has been put to wide use.‎ B. Traditional plastic is easily storable and affordable.‎ C. The promising enzymes technology is in the experimental stage.‎ D. Bacterial enzymes will completely solve the problem of plastic pollution.‎ 第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。‎ Laughter is the best medicine. It helps solve problems, improve relationships, and support both ‎ physical and emotional health. 36 Read the following suggestions and learn to make laughter part of your life.‎ Laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself is one of the biggest differences between happy people and unhappy people. It communicates to both you and the people around you that it’s no big deal. So be brave enough to share your embarrassing moments. 37 When something negative happens, try to make it a humorous story that will make you and others laugh. ‎ ‎ 38 Keep a toy on your desk or in your car. Put up a funny poster in your office. Choose a computer screensaver that makes you laugh. Frame photos of you and your family or friends having fun. All of these are good resources of laughter.‎ Spend time with funny people. Even if you don’t consider yourself a humorous person, you can still seek out new friends who are ready to laugh and who can make you laugh. These are people who find humor in everyday events. Their playful points of view and laughter are contagious (传染的). 39 ‎ Don’t go a day without laughing. Set aside 10 minutes each day to do something that amuses you. You can watch some humorous videos or look at some funny photos online. 40 Try thinking back to a joke you heard or read, or a comedy you watched. ‎ As long as you have a joyful heart and purposely make time to laugh, you’ll be amazed at how differently you will begin to view your job, your family, your relationships and yourself. ‎ A. Surround yourself with amusing reminders to lighten up. ‎ B. If you can’t find any humor at hand, recall something funny. ‎ C. When you are around them, you’ll be more likely to laugh too.‎ D. But not everyone is good at laughing genuinely and accurately.‎ E. Try to schedule this right after the most stressful part of your day.‎ F. Attempt to laugh at your awkward situations rather than regret them. ‎ G. Avoid negative people and don’t hold on to things that make you unhappy.‎ 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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Alice is a student who came to my class last year. Though she has already turned 60, Alice looks so fit and 41 , with a bright smile and an enthusiastic attitude. I am Alice’s teacher in class, but I feel she is my teacher in life.‎ For my 2-hour class every Saturday morning, Alice has to take a 3-hour round-trip on the road. But she is never 42 for class. Alice is very passionate about learning English. She often says, “Don’t 43 me as a 60-year-old. I am just a new beginner who wants to learn anything 44 . You know, I am very excited to come to the class!” So I feel a strong sense of 45 to make sure what I teach makes sense to her. ‎ Alice came to me with very 46 English skills, but she turns out to be a very fast learner because she always puts English 47 on a daily basis. I 48 her homework before every class. Her homework is usually not what I 49 for the class, rather it is something that she 50 to put together. She makes various sentences using the important words and phrases she learned from our 51 class. I am always 52 by the quality of her work.‎ I feel fortunate to have a student like Alice. She has 53 me so much. Our 54 is a great learning experience for both of us. Though I have no idea why she learns English, I hope I can help her 55 her dream, whatever it is.‎ ‎41. A. strong B. cheerful C. generous D. proud ‎42. A. anxious B. ready C. late D. meant ‎43. A. treat B. recognize C. mistake D. describe ‎44. A. carefully B. properly C. literally D. eagerly ‎45. A. humor B. achievement C. responsibility D. belonging ‎46. A. special B. basic C. effective D. complicated ‎47. A. in place B. in motion C. in order D. in use ‎48. A. copy B. check C. mention D. prepare ‎49. A. adjusted B. saved C. assigned D. collected ‎50. A. volunteers B. agrees C. promises D. hesitates ‎51. A. lively B. previous C. typical D. flexible ‎52. A. encouraged B. annoyed C. confused D. impressed ‎53. A. taught B. entertained C. guaranteed D. permitted ‎54. A. appointment B. arrangement C. interaction D. cooperation ‎55. A. play safe with B. try out for C. let go of D. get closer to 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。‎ People used to keep large amounts of cash at home during difficult times. 56 in the coronavirus (冠状病毒) crisis, things are different. These metal coins and paper bills can be a source of worry rather than hope.‎ The fear is that these objects, possibly 57 (touch) by thousands of people, could be a way for the disease to spread. Health experts say that 58 risk is small. Still, some businesses refuse to accept them, and some countries have suggested that their citizens should stop 59 (use) them altogether. ‎ Britain and Australia are leading the trend in 60 (expect) of going cashless in the near future. Sweden, Finland and Canada have also 61 (gradual) reduced cash use to the point where using it in large amounts seems unusual. And in China, cash use 62 (drop) dramatically as electronic payment services increased in popularity over the past ten years.‎ Though in Iran there are no international bank cards, new signs have appeared at some gas stations. Service 63 (do) through debit cards (借记卡) only, making the payment process much 64 (easy). ‎ Then will cash disappear? Probably not in a short time. Cash use is still common in places 65 many people cannot pay for the cost of banking services, like countries in West and Central Africa. And technology is also a problem. Experts say the world will not be cashless until everyone and every country has reliable access (能使用) to the internet.‎ 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节 (满分15分)‎ 假如你是李华，你的英国留学生朋友Roy得知你校正在举行为期两周的绘画摄影艺术展，发来邮件向你询问相关情况。请你给他回复邮件，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 艺术展的内容；‎ ‎2. 艺术展的意义；‎ ‎3. 发出邀请。‎ 注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；‎ ‎ 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。‎ Dear Roy,‎ Glad to hear from you. ‎ Best wishes. ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 第二节 (满分25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。‎ I was born and grew up in a small seaside town. In my childhood, I often played on the beach with my elder sister, chasing (追逐) the waves and enjoying the seaside scenery.‎ One sunny summer afternoon, my sister and I were playing on a big rock quite a distance from the beach. We were so happy that we didn’t notice the water rising. When we decided to go back, we were shocked to find that the rock had almost been covered by water and there was no way back to the shore. Meanwhile, the wind blew harder and harder. We got into a panic, waving and shouting crazily towards the shore. Suddenly, I slipped (滑) and fell into the sea. My sister stretched out her hand to catch hold of me. However, she could not stay still, and slid off the rock into the sea, too.‎ ‎“Help! Help!” We cried. I could feel my body tingling (酸麻) as I tried to breathe for air. I attempted to swim back to the rock, but the water was too deep and the waves were too strong. What made things worse was that the rough water made it almost impossible for anyone to hear our cries. Tears mixed with the water as I struggled in the sea. My sister, although using all her strength, wasn’t able to pull me in. Instead, she was being pushed apart from me by the big waves. The two of us, scared to death, kept crying. ‎ Luckily, two boys playing on the beach happened to see us. They quickly found a stick nearby and approached us cautiously, hand in hand. They tried to pull us ashore with the stick. But the stick was too short for us to reach. Worse still, the wind was getting so strong that the two boys were rocked from side to side, unable to stand steadily. Eventually, they had no choice but to go back to the shore to look for other people to help us. ‎ 注意：‎ ‎ 1. 续写词数应为150左右；‎ ‎2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。‎ Another huge wave crashed over my head and pulled me under. ________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ Fortunately, the two boys managed to find a lifeguard. _______________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎_______________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎【参考答案】‎ 第一部分　听力 ‎ ‎1—5 CBACB 6—10 ABCAA 11—15 ACACB 16—20 CACBA 第二部分　阅读 ‎21—23 CAB 24—27 ADCD 28—31 DCBD 32—35 ACDC ‎36—40 DFACB 第三部分　语言运用 ‎41—45 BCADC 46—50 BDBCA 51—55 BDACD ‎ ‎56. But/Yet 57. touched 58. the 59. using 60. expectation ‎61. gradually 62. has dropped 63. is done 64. easier 65. where ‎ 第四部分　写作 第一节 应用文写作 (One possible version) ‎ Dear Roy,‎ Glad to hear from you. I’m delighted to inform you of some relevant details about our school’s art exhibition of painting and photography.‎ The two-week art exhibition, which is being held in our gym, displays over 100 paintings and photos of various subjects and styles. The works are close to nature and life, making them extremely attractive. They truly reflect the participants’ careful observation and positive attitude. Not only does the exhibition broaden our horizons, but it also helps improve our taste in beauty. I sincerely expect you to come and appreciate the works in person.‎ ‎ Best wishes. ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 第二节 读后续写 (One possible version) ‎ Another huge wave crashed over my head and pulled me under. I struggled desperately, trying to reach the surface, but couldn’t make it. Seeing this, my sister swam as hard as she could towards me. “Hold on!” She yelled when she grasped my arm and tried to head for the shore with me. But she was soon physically exhausted and looked terribly pale. I felt a sharp pain in my lungs and could barely breathe. Both of us felt hopeless and thought we were not going to survive! ‎ Fortunately, the two boys managed to find a lifeguard. Having learned what was happening, the lifeguard rushed fearlessly against the strong wind and huge waves. Such an experienced swimmer was he that he reached us in no time. He grabbed my arm and quickly carried me to the shore, where he left me taken care of by the two boys. Then, without delay, he returned to save my sister. We were so blessed to be alive and heartily thankful to that courageous lifeguard and the two boys who had saved our lives! ‎ 附：听力录音材料 ‎ ‎(Text 1)‎ W: I want to ask the Dells to the party. Do you know their address, Blare?‎ M: No, but I’d like them to come. I think their friend Alan can give you their address.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ W: Could you please tell me at which stop I should get off for the Kingston Secondary School?‎ M: Sure. You get off at the Canada National Bank, then walk straight ahead. You can’t miss it.‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ W: Would you mind opening that window? We need some fresh air here.‎ M: I’m afraid it’s the kind that doesn’t open.‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ W: How can I get to the airport?‎ M: You can go there by underground, by bus or by taxi. The underground is the quickest, but the bus is the cheapest.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ M: If you’d like to go there for dinner this evening, I’ll phone the restaurant.‎ W: Thank you, but I promised my sister I’d take her to the airport.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ W: Good afternoon, sir. Can I help you?‎ M: Yes. Do you sell special watches here?‎ W: What kind?‎ M: The kind with Donald Duck on the face.‎ W: I’m afraid we don’t have any now. That kind is sold out. But we’ve some with Mickey Mouse.‎ M: Oh. that’s even nicer. How much are they?‎ W: Thirteen yuan forty fen each.‎ M: Good. I’ll buy two. ‎ W: All right. Here’s your change, sir. Thank you. Good-bye. ‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ W: Hi, Bob. Haven’t seen you for weeks. What’s happened to you?‎ M: Er... I had a car accident two weeks ago. ‎ W: Oh, sorry to hear that. So you were injured and treated in the hospital.‎ M: Yes, but luckily, only my left arm was broken. And I can move it now.‎ W: Good. But how did it happen?‎ M: I was driving to work on Broad Street and crashed into a pole. ‎ W: You drove too fast, I suppose. ‎ M: Yes, and I regret it.‎ W: Remember the lesson. I hope you will return to work soon. ‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ W: Clinic. Can I help you?‎ M: Good afternoon. This is David Read. I want to make an appointment with Dr. Milton, please.‎ W: Yes, of course, Mr. Read. We have you on our records. Can you manage this afternoon?‎ M: I’m afraid not. I can manage tomorrow.‎ W: I’m afraid Dr. Milton is not on duty tomorrow. He’ll be here the day after tomorrow. That’s Thursday, March 27th.‎ M: Fine.‎ W: Will 5: 30 be all right?‎ M: Well, yes. But what time is the clinic closed?‎ W: We start from 9 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. on weekdays. We don’t work at weekends.‎ M: I’d prefer a later time so that I can come along after work.‎ W: Then what about 6: 15?‎ M: Well, that’s fine.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: I’d like to speak to Mr. Johnson, please.‎ M: This is Mr. Johnson.‎ W: Oh, hello. This is Erica Stone. A window of my living room was broken this afternoon. Can you repair it?‎ M: Sure. I can come over tomorrow afternoon. Is that OK?‎ W: Could you come over now?‎ M: OK, I’ll come over and take a look in a little while.‎ W: You charge about 100, don’t you?‎ M: Usually, if it is a small window. Didn’t I repair a window for you a few weeks ago?‎ W: Yes, you did.‎ M: Oh, your children have broken the window again? Were they playing ball in the house?‎ W: Well, no. I told them not to do that any more. This time I broke it. I was practicing my volleyball. ‎ M: Oh, you did, did you?‎ W: Yes, I did.‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ One day a lawyer’s wife fell ill. The lawyer went to get a doctor. The doctor knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills. So he said to the lawyer before he entered the house, “If I do cure your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.”‎ ‎“Sir,” replied the lawyer. “Here is $500. Whether you cure my wife or you kill her, I will give you all of this.”‎ The doctor believed him and went into the house. When he reached the woman’s bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill and though he gave her some medicine, she soon died. ‎ He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and asked for the money which he had been promised. “Did you kill my wife?” asked the lawyer. “Of course I didn’t,” said the doctor. “Well, did you cure my wife?” asked the lawyer. “I’m afraid that was impossible,” said the doctor. “Well then,” said the lawyer. “Since you neither killed her nor cured her, I will pay you nothing.”‎