高考英语一轮复习强化检测11

高考英语一轮复习强化检测11

‎2019届高考英语一轮复习强化检测11‎ 第Ⅰ卷 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 might be the relationship between the speakers?‎ ‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.‎ ‎2. What is the woman trying to do?‎ ‎ A. Make a complaint. B. Make an encouragement. C. Make a promise.‎ ‎3. What did the woman plan to do at first?‎ ‎ A. Fly to the north. B. Go to the south by plane. C. Climb mountains.‎ ‎4. Why was the boy late for class?‎ ‎ A. He overslept.‎ ‎ B. He lost his watch.‎ ‎ C. He missed the bus.‎ ‎5. What are the two speakers mainly talking about?‎ ‎ A. A shark. B. Danger. C. Swimming.‎ 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、7题。‎ ‎6. Where is the man?‎ ‎ A. In a TV shop. B. In a movie theatre. C. In a hotel room.‎ ‎7. What is the man’s problem?‎ ‎ A. He doesn’t know how to have the TV work.‎ ‎ B. He can not find a card box for the cards.‎ ‎ C. He doesn’t know how to follow the instruction.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。‎ ‎ 8. Where does the woman work?‎ ‎ A. In a library. B. In a factory. C. In a shop.‎ ‎ 9. Why do you think the man and the woman are in a hurry?‎ ‎ A. To go to the game. B. To go to movies. C. To meet a friend.‎ ‎10. Who is Eva?‎ ‎ A. The woman’s sister. B. The man’s girl friend. C. A famous photographer.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。‎ ‎11. What happened to the boy in hospital?‎ ‎ A. He was hit by a bike.‎ ‎ B. He was hit by a car.‎ ‎ C. His car hit a motorbike.‎ ‎12. Who is the man?‎ ‎ A. The boy’s brother. B. The boy’s doctor. C. The boy’s father.‎ ‎13. Why does the doctor want to keep the boy under observation for 24 hours?‎ ‎ A. To make sure there is nothing serious. ‎ ‎ B. To make sure the boy is not hurt at all.‎ ‎ C. To make sure the operation will succeed.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。‎ ‎14. Why does the man shout his words?‎ ‎ A. He is used to arguing with his granny.‎ ‎ B. His granny has trouble in hearing.‎ ‎ C. He is a bad-tempered man.‎ ‎15. What will the man do in Chicago?‎ ‎ A. See a doctor. B. Fix his car. C. Attend a course.‎ ‎16. When will he come back home?‎ ‎ A. On May 26th. B. On May 20th. C. On May 6th.‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What’s the weather like in most areas of Tibet?‎ ‎ A. Very wet. B. Very dry. C. Very hot.‎ ‎18. How long can grain be stored in Tibet?‎ ‎ A. Less than half a century. B. Over a century. C. More than half a century.‎ ‎19. What does “epidemic” probably mean in the passage?‎ ‎ A. A kind of food. B. A kind of animal. C. A kind of disease.‎ ‎20. How high is the peak‎ of ‎Himalaya Mountains?‎ ‎ A. About 30,000 feet. B. Over 35,000 feet. C. Below 25,000 feet.‎ 第一节：单项填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分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。‎ 例：It’s so nice to hear from her again． , we last met more than thirty years ago．‎ ‎ A．What’s more B．That’s to say C．In other words D．Believe it or not 答案是D。‎ ‎21. -- Who do you think will deliver _____ speech on the people’s life at the Congress? ‎ ‎ -- Xi Jinping, _____ newly-elected chairman of China.‎ ‎ A. a, 不填 B. the, the C. a, the D. the, 不填 ‎22. -- Why do you look so worried ?‎ ‎ -- My MacBook Pro broke down and my paper _____ unfinished ever since.‎ ‎ A. left B. was left C. has been left D. has left ‎ 23. Much to his joy, the old man may be able to get a hardship _____ from the government, which covers his expense.‎ A. insurance   B. allowance   C. competence D. circumstance      ‎ ‎24. 【2019新课标II卷】4. When I arrived, Bryan took me to see the house_ I would be staying.‎ A. what B. when C. where D. which ‎25. 【2019新课标II卷】14. It's an either-or situation - we can buy a new car this year or we can go on holiday but we can’t do .‎ A. others B. either C. another D. both ‎26. -- I heard a student killed his mother cruelly.‎ ‎ -- So did I. It has ____ a serious problem about the education system in China.‎ ‎ A. taken up B. made up C. pulled up D. brought up ‎ ‎ 27. -- Could you help me find some information on the net?‎ ‎ --I’m occupied now. _______, I’ll do it later.‎ ‎ A. Someway B. Yet C. Still D. Somewhat ‎28.The board considered it urgent that those files _____ right away.‎ A. be printed B. will be printed ‎ C. must be printed D. had to be printed ‎ ‎29. No student ______ go out of school for snacks during the break without the teacher’s permission.‎ A. will B. must C. shall D. may ‎30. 【2019安徽】32. in the early 20th century, the school keeps on inspiring children’s love of art.‎ ‎ A. To found B. Founding ‎ C. Founded D. Having founded ‎31. It’s because he is in a hopeless situation, ______we will keep a very close eye on, ______ he ‎ looks depressed., .‎ ‎ A. where, that B. when, which C. that, why D which, that ‎32. One should stick to ______one has begun.‎ ‎ A. what B. where C. whatever D. no matter what ‎ 33. The young man, who had rushed into the fire to save the old man, _____ rewarding. ‎ ‎ A. reserved B. deserved C. preserved D. deserted ‎34. _____your poor record in school , we think you should study harder.‎ ‎ A. In charge of B. In case of C. In spite of D. In view of ‎ ‎35. 【2019天津】9. No one be more generous; he has a heart of gold.‎ A. could B. must C. dare D. need 第二节 完型填空（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，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。‎ ‎ My Dad’s Best Flower When I was young, my father used to grow carnations (康乃馨). His carnations were red, ‎ pink and white, everyone who saw them 36 them for their beauty.‎ He took care of them with so much love and 37 . Every day, he came home from work he went 38 to see them. He enjoyed watching them every day. We the kids did too. 39 he used to tell us, “No one should touch my flowers.”‎ One day my elder sister, who 40 my dad very much, had wanted to help him and she 41 the carnations from their stems (枝干) one by one and arranged them 42 . She believed that he would be very 43 to see them that way.‎ When mom and I realized 44 my sister had done, we became completely 45 . However, my sister had no idea why no one showed her any 46 .‎ When my dad arrived he went 47 , straight to see the flowers. When he saw his flowers 48 on the floor like dead animals, he was 49 at first. He looked towards the street, to see if it was any of the 50 children who could have done it. Then he entered the living room and looked at mom in silence.‎ Finally mom, who always taught us to 51 no matter what, looked at dad and said: “We have no bad neighbors in our area”. Then with a nice tone she continued: “No ‎52 ‎ did this great job, only your lovely daughter Clémence.” My dad’s face 53 into a smile and then he said: “Do I have a better ‎54 ‎ than my lovely daughter?” My elder sister smiled and 55 dad tightly.‎ ‎36. A. cheered B. admired C. cared D. shared ‎37. A. devotion B. spirits C. gratitude D. expectation ‎38. A. straight B. soon C. nonstop D. immediately ‎39. A. While B. So C. Then D. But ‎40. A. disliked B. understood C. loved D. misunderstood ‎41. A. cut B. watered C. separated D. cleaned ‎42. A. by the window B. in the vase C. on the desk D. on the floor ‎43. A. surprised B. pleased C. disappointed D. worried ‎44. A. when B. why C. what D. how ‎45. A. hopeless B. speechless C. joyful D. grateful ‎46. A. reward B. affection C. appreciation D. feeling ‎47. A. as usual B. at once C. as well D. at last ‎48. A. destroyed B. standing C. presented D. lying ‎49. A. interested B. excited C. shocked D. struck ‎50. A. enemies’ B. friends’ C. families’ D. neighbors’‎ ‎51. A. say the truth B. behave ourselves C. follow the rules D. keep secret ‎52. A. kids B. elders C. outsider D. insider ‎53. A. grew B. changed C. pulled D. made ‎54. A. kid B. flower C. helper D. gift ‎55. A. hugged B. kissed C. grasped D. patted 第三部分：阅读理解（共20小题，每题2分，满分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 It was New Year's Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He had already passed sixty ‎ of the stages leading to it, and he had brought from his journey nothing but errors and remorse（懊悔）.‎ The days of his youth appeared like dreams before him, and he recalled the serious moment when his father placed him at the entrance of the two roads----one leading to a peaceful, sunny place, covered with flowers, fruits and resounding with soft, sweet songs; the other leading to a deep, dark cave, which was endless.‎ He looked towards the sky and cried painfully, "O youth, return! O my father, place me once more at the entrance to life, and I'll choose the better way!" But both his father and the days of his youth had passed away.‎ The clock in the high church tower struck and the sound made him remember his parents' early love for him. They had taught him and prayed to God for his good. But he chose the wrong way. His darkened eyes were full of tears, and with a despairing effort, he burst out a cry: "Come back, my early days! Come back!"‎ And his youth did return, for all this was only a dream which he had on New Year's Night.‎ Those who still linger on the entrance of life, hesitating to choose the bright road, remember that when years are passed and your feet stumble on the dark mountains, you will cry bitterly, but in vain: "O youth, return! Oh give me back my early days!"‎ ‎56. Which of the descriptions of the man in the passage is TRUE?‎ ‎ A. He was a man over 60 .‎ ‎ B. His parents expected him to be good but he chose the wrong way and wasted his youth .‎ ‎ C. He wasted his youth and regretted doing so .‎ ‎ D. He dreamed a dream that he chose the wrong way and wasted his youth .‎ ‎57. Which can NOT be used to describe the road the man ’s father expected him to take?‎ ‎ A. peaceful B. sunny C endless D bright ‎ ‎58. What is the purpose of writing this passage ?‎ ‎ A. inspire young people to choose a good way to live youth to the full.‎ ‎ B. warn young people not to disobey parents. ‎ ‎ C. Tell a story of a man who wasted his youth .‎ ‎ D. Remind young people that youth is short and bitter.‎ ‎ B London‎ is a city with countless things to do and visit, and is one of the most visited cities in the world. Here's a few important tips that will help you prepare for your trip to the beautiful capital of England.‎ Transportation Tips for Planning a Trip to ‎London London‎ has 5 main airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and London‎ ‎City. All of the airports are connected to the rail system and/or the underground, so it is easy to access London as soon as you land. If you don't have maps of the city and the underground, hit the information desk as soon as you get to the airport. Some exchange bureaus also give out great maps after you ‎ change money with them. Just make sure you have something on hand that will help you get to your destination.‎ Currency Tips for Planning a Trip to ‎London The UK currency is the sterling pound. Check with your bank before leaving to find the best ATM to use while on your trip. You cannot use Euros while in England, unless you are at the airport where most stores and restaurants will accept euros on top of a small commission. Some large department stores sometimes accept Euro in London.‎ Visa Tips for Planning a Trip to ‎London If you are American, you do not need a visa to enter England. You can stay in the country for up to 6 months. For your passport check, don't forget to bring with you the address of where you will be staying. The agent will ask for it. Also note that England is not part of the Schengen agreement which regroups most of the European countries.‎ Packing Tips for Planning a Trip to ‎London Yes, London is known for it's rainy and cold weather, so don't forget a rain jacket and an umbrella. It is also a great city to visit on foot so make sure to have a comfortable pair of shoes. The time in England is always an hour earlier than the rest of Europe like France for example, so make sure you change your watch and cell phone if you are coming from another European country. Don't forget an adaptor for your electronic devices .‎ Additional Tips for Planning a Trip to ‎London The peak touristic season in London is July and August, but it is really a busy city all year round .You can get a London‎ ‎Pass.‎ Simply choose the number of days (1-dayPass saves ￡25; 2-day Pass saves ￡69; 3-day Pass saves ￡101) you want and book online so you can make the most of your time in London.‎ Pros l Visit over 55 attractions for a fixed price l Includes one river cruise l Can visit expensive London attractions more than once l No Queuing: you'll be able to show your card and go straight in.‎ l Free London guidebook included Cons l There are many free attractions in London so check your choices first l Only one river cruise included l A day is based on a calendar day, so start in the morning to get best value For more tips on London and traveling abroad, please click here .‎ ‎59. Which of the following statements are TRUE?‎ A. Exchange bureaus in London are where visitor can buy maps.‎ B. Euros are accepted everywhere in London .‎ C. London is a busy city only in July and August.‎ D. The time of London is an hour earlier than Paris.‎ ‎60. According to the passage , when American visitors make a trip to London ,they are advised to take EXCEPT _____.‎ A. visa B. a rain jacket and an umbrella C. a pair of comfortable shoes D. an adaptor for your electronic devices ‎61. Which is NOT the advantage of London‎ ‎Pass ?‎ A. You don’t have to pay to get into any of the attractions covered by the Pass.‎ B. You can visit expensive London attractions more than once.‎ C. You don’t need to queue at each attraction covered by the Pass.‎ D. You can have a 24-hour visit if you have a 1-day London‎ ‎Pass no matter when you start it .‎ ‎62. The passage is most probably from _____?‎ A. travel section of a newspaper B. travel guide ‎ C. travel map D. travel website ‎ ‎ C(2019年辽宁卷C)‎ Here is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone can’t make us tire．It sounds absurd．But a years ago, scientists tried to find out how long the human brain could labor without reaching a stage of fatigue （疲劳）．To the amazement of these scientists, they discovered that blood passing through the brain, when it is active, shows no fatigue at all! If we took a drop of blood from a day laborer, we would find it full of fatigue toxins（毒素） and fatigue products．But if we took blood from the brain of an Albert Einstein, it would show no fatigue toxins at the end of the day．‎ So far as the brain is concerned, it can work as well and swiftly at the end of eight or even twelve hours of effort as at the beginning．The brain is totally tireless．So what makes us tired?‎ Some scientists declare that most of our fatigue comes from our mental and emotional（情绪的） attitudes．One of England’s most outstanding scientists, J．A．Hadfield, says, “The greater part of the fatigue from which we suffer is of mental origin．In fact, fatigue of purely physical origin is rare．” Dr．Brill, a famous American scientist, goes even further．He declares, “One hundred percent of the fatigue of sitting worker in good health is due to emotional problems．”‎ What kinds of emotions make sitting workers tired? Joy? Satisfaction? No! A feeling of being bored, anger, anxiety, tenseness, worry, a feeling of not being appreciated---those are the emotions that tire sitting workers．Hard work by itself seldom causes fatigue．We get tired because our emotions produce nervousness in the body．‎ ‎63．What surprised the scientists a few years ago?‎ ‎ A．Fatigue toxins could hardly be found in a laborer’s blood．‎ ‎ B．Albert Einstein didn’t feel worn after a day’s work．‎ ‎ C．The brain could work for many hours without fatigue．‎ ‎ D．A mental worker’s blood was filled with fatigue toxins．‎ ‎64．According to the author, which of the following can make sitting workers tired?‎ ‎ A．Challenging mental work． B．Unpleasant emotions．‎ ‎ C．Endless tasks． D．Physical labor．‎ ‎65．What’s the author’s attitude towards the scientists’ idea?‎ ‎ A．He agrees with them． B．He doubts them．‎ ‎ C．He argues against them． D．He hesitates to accept them．‎ ‎66．We can infer from the passage that in order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to ___________．‎ ‎ A．have some good food． B．enjoy their work ‎ C．exercise regularly D．discover fatigue toxins D It's not quite a rat. Nor is it a squirrel, or a mouse. It's definitely a rodent (啮齿目动物), and it's also a brand-new family of mammals. ‎ The locals of the Southeast Asian country of Laos call the creature a kha-nyou (ga-nyou). The kha-nyou have long body hair, short legs, and a hairy tail less thick than a squirrel's. They're vegetarians living in the rocky hills of Laos, and they come out at night, but for more information, you'll have to ask the Lao people. ‎ ‎"It was for sale on a table next to some vegetables. I knew immediately it was something I had never seen before," said Robert Timmins, a researcher for the Wildlife Conservation Society. Timmins was working in Laos to stop people from selling endangered animals when he spotted the species. Criminals who trade illegal wildlife can make a lot of money, but they also push the animals closer to disappearing from the planet. ‎ The kha-nyou live in karsts, or rough rock. Mark Robinson, a scientist with the World Wildlife Foundation, set out with Lao villagers to find a few more of the rodents for study. They climbed onto a karst, trapped with rice, and caught several. ‎ ‎"To find something so unusual in this day and age is just extraordinary," said Timmins. "For all we know, this could be the last remaining animal family left to be discovered." ‎ It's a big deal to discover an entirely new family of animals. Humans, for instance, belong to the same family as great apes, chimpanzees, and gorillas. So even though kha-nyous look like rats, they're really very different. The last time scientists discovered a new family of mammals may have been in the 1970s, when they found new bats in Thailand. ‎ Timmins‎ seems to have the gift for finding new animals in Laos—he discovered a new species of rabbit there in 2019. ‎ Scientists call the kha-nyou Laonastes aenigmamus, which means "mysterious mouse that lives among the stones." But if that's too hard, Timmins and Robinson suggest you call them "rock rats." ‎ ‎67. Which of the following is not the name for this new creature?‎ A. Karsts. B. Kha-nyou. C. rock rats. D. Laonastes aenigmamus.‎ ‎68. Which of the following CANNOT describe the new species of rodent?‎ A. They live among the rocky hills of Laos. ‎ B. They live on meat of other animals.‎ C. They look like rats but are of different kind.‎ D. They are of the latest discovery of a new species.‎ ‎69. How did Mark Robinson and his team find the rodent for study ?‎ A. by chance ‎ B. by trading with criminals who trade illegal wildlife C. by using rice as bait . ‎ D. by talking with the people selling endangered animals ‎70. It implies in the passage that ______.‎ A. finding a new animal family in Southeast Asia is easy B. finding a new animal family in modern time is extremely difficult C. in Southeast Asia new species of animals are often discovered D. animals that look like the same are of the same family 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。‎ Public Speaking Training（2019全国卷II）‎ ‎·Get a coach ‎ 71 ，so get help. Since there are about a billion companies out there all ready to offer you public speaking training and courses, here are some things to look for when deciding the training that's right for you.‎ ‎·Focus on positives ‎ Any training you do to become more effective at public speaking should always focus on the positive aspects of what you already do well. Nothing can hurt confidence more than being told that you aren't doing well. 72 , so good public speaking training should develop those instead of telling you what you shouldn't do.‎ · ‎ 73 ‎ If you find a public speaking course that looks as though it's going to give you lots of dos and don'ts, walk away! Your brain is so full of what you're going to be talking about.‎ ‎ 74 . As far as we're concerned, there are basically no hard and fast rules about public speaking. Your audience can be your friends.‎ ‎·You are a special person not a clone Most importantly, good public speaking training should treat you as a special one, with your own personal habits. 75 . Your training course should help you bring out your personality, not try to turn you into someone you're not.‎ A. You aren't like anybody else B. You already do lots of things well C. Turn your back on too many rules D. Check the rules about dos and don'ts E. Whatever the presentation, public speaking is tough F .The one thing you don't want is for them to fall asleep G. So trying to force a whole set of rules into it will just make things worse 第Ⅱ卷 注意：将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节：短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 下面短文中有10处语言错误。请在有错误的地方增加、删除或修改某个单词。‎ ‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在下面加上该加的词。‎ ‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（）划掉。‎ ‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写上修改后的词。‎ ‎ 注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；‎ ‎ 2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。（2019年全国卷I）‎ ‎ I hardly remember my grandmother. She used to holding me on her knees and sing old songs. I was only four when she passes away. She is just a distant memory for me now.‎ I remember my grandfather very much. He was tall, with broad shoulder and a beard that turned from black toward gray over the years. He had a deep voice, which set himself apart from others in our small town, he was strong and powerful. In a fact, he even scared my classmates away during they came over to play or do homework with me. However, he was the gentlest man I have never known.‎ 第二节：书面表达 （满分25分）‎ 假如你是李华，某培训中心准备组织你校学生出国参加英语夏令营(English Summer Camp ) ，夏令营活动安排如下：英国文化夏令营（The UK Culture Summer Camp），美国深度语言夏令营（America Language Summer Camp）。 写一封申请信给该培训中心，报名参加其中的一个夏令营。信的内容必须包括：‎ ‎1. 你感兴趣的夏令营 ‎2. 为什么想参加这个活动。‎ ‎3. 对这项活动有怎样的打算和期待。‎ 注意： 1. 词数100左右 ‎ 2. 信的开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。‎ Dear Sir / Madame ,‎ I am very glade that the English Summer Camp will be held to help us improve English and deepen the understanding of English culture .‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎___________________________________________________________________________‎ I will appreciate it if you take my application into consideration.‎ Yours truly,‎ Li Hua 参考答案 ‎1-5 CBBAB 6-10 CACAA 11-15 BCABC 16-20 BBCCA ‎21-25 BCBCD 26-30 DCACC 31-35 DCBDA ‎36-40 BAADC 41-45 ADBCB 46--50 CADCD 51--55 ACBBA ‎56-60 DCA DA 61-65 DDCBA 66-70 BABCB 71—75 EBCGA ‎ 短文改错 1. holding----hold 2. passes----passed 3. much----well/ clearly ‎4.shoulder----shoulders 5. toward----to/ into 6. himself----him 7. he前加and ‎8.去掉fact前a 9. during----when 10. never----ever 第二节（30分）‎ Dear Sir / Madame ,‎ I am very glade that the English Summer Camp will be held to help us improve English and deepen the understanding of English culture .‎ I want to attend the UK Culture Summer Camp because I have always dreamt of going to study in the UK since I began to learn English. . ‎ For one thing , having gained a lot of knowledge about the UK by reading books and watching TV , I am crazy about the country’s culture as well as scenery. For another , I personally prefer British English , so while traveling there , I will have chance to practice it with local people .‎ As is known to all, English is playing an important role in international society. Therefore, I will grasp every opportunity to improve my ability to communicate in English. What’s more , I expect to have a better understanding of English culture by talking with local people and visiting places of interest. Of course , I will take a lot of photos to share with my classmates. ‎ I will appreciate it if you take my application into consideration.‎ ‎ Yours ,‎ ‎ Lihua ‎ 听力材料 Text 1‎ W: How is your garden? What did you do with it?‎ M: In bad shape. I’m afraid. I just don’t get enough time to take care of it these days.‎ Text 2‎ W: Would you like to learn how to ski? I can teach you.‎ M: Oh, no. Thank you. I don’t think I can learn.‎ W: Come on. It’s not as difficult as you think. In fact, it’s really quite simple.‎ Text 3‎ M: What are you going to do for the coming week-long holiday?‎ W: Well, I planned to fly to the south, but I have just changed my mind to climbing nearby ‎ mountains.‎ Text 4‎ W: Jack, why were you late for class this morning? Didn’t you catch the bus?‎ M: No. My watch broke last night, so I overslept. I will never be late again.‎ Text 5‎ W: I was just about to have a swim when I saw the shark! ‎ M: That’s nothing. I was in the middle of swimming when I saw the shark.‎ W: What happened?‎ M: I started swimming for the shore, of course.‎ Text 6‎ W: Housekeeping. Good morning. How can I help you?‎ M: Ah, hi there. This is Room 321. Ah…I, I can’t get the TV to work.‎ W: I see, sir. Have you followed the instructions on the card?‎ M: Ah, ah …what card?‎ W: There should be a card on the top of the TV set. It has instructions on how to use the remote ‎ ‎ control, select movies and other services.‎ M: There’s no card in this room. Nothing on the TV, anyway.‎ W: Oh, I’m terribly sorry, sir. We’ll send someone right away.‎ M: Okay. Thanks.‎ Text 7‎ M: Come on. It’s time to go.‎ W: Wait a minute. I just have to close up the shop.‎ M: OK.‎ W: By the way, can we give my sister a ride home tonight?‎ M: Sure. You mean she’s coming to the game, too?‎ W: Yeah. She wants to take some pictures.‎ M: I didn’t know Eva was interested in photography.‎ W: Yeah. She’d like to work for a newspaper someday.‎ M: I think it might be difficult for her to succeed. Well, she always enjoys sports games,‎ ‎ doesn’t she?‎ Text 8‎ M: Hello, this is Mike Bayliss.‎ W: Hello, Mr. Bayliss. I am phoning from the hospital.‎ M: Yes? Has something happened?‎ W: I am afraid your son has had an accident.‎ M: What? Oh, no…is he hurt?‎ W: Well, he has broken his leg and he’s got cuts to other parts of his body. But don’t worry, he ‎ has seen a doctor and he is going to be all right.‎ M: Oh thank goodness! Can I come in and see him?‎ W: Yes, of course. The doctor wants to keep him under observation for 24 hours. He wants to ‎ make sure there are no problems.‎ M: But…what happened? What sort of accident was it?‎ W: He was riding his motorbike and was hit by a car.‎ M: Oh…that motorbike…I have told him to be careful! Well, I will go and get some things for ‎ him and I will be there as soon as I can. Thanks. Goodbye.‎ W: Goodbye.‎ Text 9‎ M: I’m going to Chicago, Granny.‎ W: Why won’t the car go? What’s wrong with the car?‎ M: Nothing. (louder) I said that I was going to Chicago, in America.‎ W: I know where Chicago is. When do you leave?‎ M: On 5th May. The course will start the next day, 6th May.‎ W: You’re feeling sick today? Have you seen a doctor?‎ M: No, I’m not sick. (louder) I said that the course would start on 6th May. The course ends two ‎ weeks later on 20th May.‎ W: How many other young people are going on this course?‎ M: 24.‎ W: I’m sure there are plenty more, but how many?‎ M: (louder) I said 24, Granny.‎ W: I see. What will you have to take?‎ M: I’ll have to take lots of warm clothing.‎ W: Nothing? You have to take nothing? What about clothes?‎ M: (shouting) I said that I would have to take warm clothing! It’s cold there!‎ W: If you are cold, put the heater on. There’s no need to shout. I’m not deaf!‎ Text 10‎ ‎ Now, I would like to say something about one of China’s provinces Tibet. First of all, the climate in most areas of Tibet is very dry. And it is good thing too. For example, grain can be stored for more than half a century, and it won’t spoil. Butter and dried meat will keep for at least one year. And what is more, epidemics, such as SARS, bird flu, are almost unknown there. Secondly, much of Tibet is a cold, windswept and grassy high land with the bluest sky and whitest clouds above. Although it has an average altitude of 15,000 feet and a dry climate, it is the source of all the major rivers of Asia. The icy waters from there support the people and life along these rivers. And thirdly, the highest point of the planet is there. The highest peak of the Himalaya Mountains is about 29,140 feet high. At this altitude the air is very thin. So the climbing is very difficult. Sportsmen take great pride in getting to the summit. They want to see the legendary roof of the world. （41）‎