北京市西城区2014届下学期初中九年级一模考试英语试卷

北京市西城区2014届下学期初中九年级一模考试英语试卷

北京市西城区2014届下学期初中九年级一模考试英语试卷 听力理解（共26分）‎ 一、听对话，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三幅图片中选择与对话内容相符的图片。每段对话你将听两遍。（共4分，每小题1分）‎ ‎1. ‎ ‎ A. B. C.‎ ‎2.‎ ‎ A. B. C.‎ ‎3.‎ ‎ A. B. C.‎ ‎4.‎ ‎ A. B. C.‎ 二、听对话或独白，根据对话或独白的内容，从下面各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选择最佳选项。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。（共12分，每小题1分）‎ 请听一段对话，完成第5至第6小题。‎ 5. What does the girl want? ‎ A. Some apples. B. Some vegetables. C. Some candies.‎ 6. Where are the speakers?‎ ‎ A. At home. B. In a supermarket. C. In a bookshop.‎ 请听一段对话，完成第7至第8小题。‎ 7. Why did Tim go to the airport?‎ A. To see his sister off. B. To go to England. C. To go to a university.‎ B. ‎8. What will Tim’s sister study in England?‎ A. English. B. Medicine. C. Business.‎ 请听一段对话，完成第9至第10小题。‎ 9. What would the woman like to buy?‎ A. A skirt. B. A sweater. C. A T-shirt.‎ ‎10. What does the woman think of the second one?‎ A. It looks smarter. B. It is darker. C. It feels softer.‎ 请听一段对话，完成第11至第13小题。‎ 11. Who does Mrs. Black teach? ‎ A. Some American students at a camp.‎ B. Some Chinese students at a camp.‎ C. Some American students at a school.‎ 12. On what day are they going to have the lunch party?‎ A. On 14th. B. On 15th. C. On 16th.‎ ‎13. Why is Mrs. Black in a hurry?‎ ‎ A. Because she will have a meeting. ‎ ‎ B. Because the party is starting.‎ ‎ C. Because she’s got a lesson. ‎ 请听一段独白，完成第14至第16小题。‎ ‎14. Why are some animals not allowed to travel from one country to another?‎ ‎ A. They may carry diseases.‎ B. They haven’t got passports.‎ ‎ C. They are not with their owners.‎ ‎15. What do owners have to do first if they take pets into another country?‎ A. Check with the government. ‎ ‎ B. Keep pets with them all the time.‎ ‎ C. Keep pets at home for a certain time.‎ ‎16. What does the speaker want to tell us?‎ ‎ A. We need to make more laws to protect animals and people.‎ ‎ B. People need to follow rules when they travel with their pets.‎ ‎ C. There are different ways to protect travelling animals. ‎ 三、听对话，根据所听到的对话内容和提示词语，记录关键信息。对话你将听两遍。（共10分，每小题2分）‎ Summer Course Student ID Card Name Maria 17 ‎ Nationality ‎ French Birthday ‎ October 11th, 1983‎ Phone Number ‎ 18 ‎ Address ‎24 Cherry 19 ‎ Course Course 139 is for 20 students.‎ The next English course starts on 21 at 7 PM.‎ 知识运用（共25分）‎ 四、单项填空（共13分，每小题1分）‎ 从下面各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ ‎22. Where’s Dad? Mum is looking for ______.‎ ‎ A. him B. her C. me D. them ‎23. The 2014 Winter Olympics started ______ February 7, 2014.‎ ‎ A. at B. in C. on D. to ‎24. I was feeling hungry, ______ I bought myself a sandwich.‎ ‎ A. but B. so C. or D. because ‎25. Some students are doing their homework in the classroom while ______ are reading.‎ ‎ A. another B. the other C. other D. others ‎26. — Do you want to play another game of cards?‎ ‎ — I’d like to, but it’s getting late. I really ______ go.‎ ‎ A. would B. could C. can D. must ‎27. — Did you see the film last night?‎ ‎ — No, I ______ some shopping at that time.‎ ‎ A. am doing B. was doing C. did D. will do ‎28. His English is as ______ as his Chinese.‎ ‎ A. good B. better C. best D. the best ‎29. These days it’s very useful ______ a foreign language.‎ ‎ A. learn B. learned C. to learn D. learns ‎30. — ______ do you go to the gym?‎ ‎ — Once a week.‎ ‎ A. How far B. How often C. How long D. How soon ‎31. When I was a boy, I often ______ to play in that park. ‎ ‎ A. went B. have gone C. go D. will go ‎ ‎32. — I didn’t know you were friends with Mr. Smith.‎ ‎ — We ______ each other for 6 years.‎ ‎ A. knew B. are known C. have known D. will know ‎33. His car ______ very well in this car-washing centre yesterday. ‎ ‎ A. cleans B. cleaned C. was cleaned D. is cleaned ‎ ‎34. When they look back on the past few years, many people wonder ______.‎ ‎ A. where time has gone B. where has time gone ‎ C. where time will go D. where will time go 五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）‎ 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。‎ ‎ ‎ The greatest feeling in the world comes not from receiving presents, or even getting an A on the math test you studied so hard for. Rather, it 35 when you hand a cup of hot coffee to that older man sitting on the side of the street asking for money. You feel it when you drive an hour and a half to a 36 to meet children with cancer. And you feel it when you sit down with your friend to comfort her 37 her mother died. Helping others can be the greatest feeling in the world, and I 38 this just one year ago.‎ ‎ My friend asked me to go to a Youth Group meeting at his church. After an hour of listening to them 39 their opinions, I was invited to go with them to help 40 the homeless.‎ ‎ Early that Saturday morning, a team of 15 teenagers began making sandwiches and counting bags of candy. For the first time in my life I realized that we, the teens of America, can make a 41 . Since it was my first time, and I wasn’t part of the group, I felt a little out of place. But watching the others 42 the food drove my nervousness away.‎ ‎ Before long, all 150 bagged lunches were gone and the group was 43 its way home. I realized that not only is my friend an amazing person, but that all of those people are amazing. That’s what made me join the Youth Group. ‎ ‎ I work at a coffee shop but don’t make much. It’s not the best job, but there are times when it’s worth it. For example, a few weeks ago, when the store was 44 and I was bored, looking out of the window, I noticed an old man sitting outside. He had been there before. As a matter of fact, he 45 came in to buy anything because he didn’t have any money. I took up a cup of coffee, walked outside, and handed it to him. The smile on his face made my day, and as I walked back into the store, I put my own money into the drawer. Then I knew how the members of the Youth Group feel every time they help someone. Knowing that you can help is 46 – the greatest feeling in the world. ‎ ‎35. A. starts B. stops C. lasts D. fails ‎36. A. shop B. church C. country D. hospital ‎37. A. after B. until C. though D. before ‎38. A. expected B. discovered C. touched D. offered ‎39. A. write B. experience C. voice D. understand ‎40. A. teach B. encourage C. move D. feed ‎41. A. decision B. success C. dream D. difference ‎42. A. take out B. pick out C. hand out D. point out ‎43. A. in B. on C. through D. by ‎44. A. empty B. free C. busy D. crowded ‎45. A. even B. usually C. never D. often ‎46. A. helpful B. wonderful C. hopeful D. useful 阅读理解（共44分）‎ 六、阅读下列短文，根据短文内容，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）‎ A ‎ Long Lake Camp For Teens ‎ Have fun every minute of every day at Long Lake Summer Camp! Every day is perfect because you can not only enjoy activities but also make new friends.‎ Long Lake Rock Camp Our Rock Camp is different from anywhere else. We can offer you all the band lessons. We add a special Rock Guitar this summer. You can practice with your friends every day.‎ Long Lake Dance Camp All our wonderful dance camp teachers are returning this summer. We will again offer you all the very best dance camps for modern dance, hip hop, musical theater and more. ‎ Long Lake Music Camp  ‎ There is something for every interest, whether you sing or play an instrument. You also can develop your music skills. ‎ Long Lake Film Camp Long Lake Film Camp offers great film making chances. With our help, you can make your own ‎ film. Try it! Most importantly, our video experts share their experience of the art of film making. ‎ Cost: $1000 — $1999‎ Ages: From 10 to 16‎ Camp Address: 199 Washington Avenue, Dobbs Ferry , New York 10522‎ Tel: 800 767 7111 ‎ E-mail:  marc@longlakecamp.com  ‎ ‎47. How many kinds of camps are mentioned in this passage? ‎ ‎ A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.‎ ‎48. If you want to practise dancing, you can choose ______.‎ ‎ A. Long Lake Rock Camp B. Long Lake Music Camp  ‎ ‎ C. Long Lake Dance Camp D. Long Lake Film Camp ‎49. What can you do at Long Lake Film Camp?‎ ‎ A. Watch some famous films. B. Learn how to make a film.‎ C. Ask for advice on dancing. D. Create a special rock band.‎ ‎ ‎ B ‎ Lost Cat Returned To Owner 12 Years Later ‎ April 3, 2014 – Linda Edwards of Las Vegas, Nevada is full of happiness because her long lost cat Spaz has been returned to her – 12 years after he first went missing!‎ Spaz first went missing in 2002 and Edwards looked for him every day for three months. She searched all around her town and even wrote letters to some newspapers for help and was never able to find him. At the end of the three months, on New Year’s Eve of 2002 her searching stopped.‎ But someone recently discovered a dirty, thin stray cat (流浪猫) and took him into a West Flamingo Animal Hospital. The people working in the hospital checked the cat and were sure enough that his name was Spaz and he belonged to Edwards!‎ ‎ “An old lady found a kitty on Sunday and brought him here. We scanned (扫描) him for a microchip (微芯片) and we were able to find out his owner. The kitty, whose name is Spaz, has been missing for 12 years!” the animal hospital wrote on their Facebook page early last week.‎ Microchipping pets is a way to recognize if a stray animal belongs to anyone who could be missing them. Microchipping pets allows animal services to learn if they have a family waiting for them. Microchips are only about the size of a grain of rice and can only be removed by operation.‎ Edwards is very thankful she had Spaz microchipped and was so excited to get him back! ‎ ‎“I feel like I have a second chance,” she said. “This would have never happened if it weren’t for microchips.” ‎ ‎50. The cat got lost ______.‎ A. three months ago B. 12 years ago ‎ C. on April 3, 2014 D. on New Year’s Eve, 2002‎ ‎51. After the hospital checked the cat, they knew ______.‎ A. its feeling B. its hobby C. its stray life D. its owner’s name ‎52. ______ make(s) it possible for owners to find their lost pets. ‎ A. The microchip B. Animal hospitals ‎ C. The newspaper D. Family members C Paperboy By Vince Vawter What’s the basic story line?‎ Little Man works as a paperboy for the summer, but has no idea that it will change his attitudes towards life forever. His unexpected adventure leads him to new friends, problems, and worries. The job even puts his life in danger.‎ What would you say about this book? ‎ It tells an interesting story, providing a deep understanding of the life of someone in a special situation. — By Zach Lewis House of Secrets By Ned Vizzini What’s the basic story line?‎ A man writes a novel called The Book of Doom and Desire. The book is magical and has powers that could be harmful if misused. The writer puts a spell (符咒) on the book so nobody can use it. Some people want to find the book. Their search is very dangerous. What happens during their adventure? Read the book and find out. ‎ What would you say about this book?‎ It includes funny stories, bravery and love. It is a great book from start to finish. — By Abhinav Piplani Better to Wish By Ann Martin What’s the basic story line?‎ Abby Nichols is 8 years old and living with her parents in a small town in Maine during the Great Depression(大萧条). She can’t imagine what her future holds for her. But Abby’s world is changing fast. There will be good-byes to say and hard choices to make. The story follows the ups and downs of Abby’s life.‎ What would you say about this book? ‎ It is a book about how a girl deals with her problems. The writer shows readers the way a family grows. The story is about hope and life. — By Alaa Osman My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar By James Patterson What’s the basic story line?‎ Georgia Khatchadorian is entering Hills Village Middle School and thinks everything is going well. But things are different at HVMS. Her brother, Rafe, was kicked out because he broke all the rules. The teachers think that Georgia is just like her brother, so they give her bad grades. To make matters worse, some boys often pick on her. Will Georgia be able to change her reputation?‎ What would you say about this book? ‎ It is very humorous, and readers will never want to put it down! ‎ ‎ — By Rylan J. Daniels ‎53. What do Paperboy and House of Secrets have in common? ‎ ‎ A. They both tell honest people’s stories.‎ B. They both include some adventure stories. ‎ C. They both present a deep understanding of life. ‎ D. They both give advice on how to solve problems.‎ ‎54. According to My Brother Is A Big, Fat Liar, why is Georgia given bad grades?‎ A. She puts her brother’s life in danger.‎ B. She breaks all the rules like her brother. ‎ C. Her teachers believe that she will behave badly.‎ ‎ D. She doesn’t study well and picks on her classmates.‎ ‎55. Where can we most probably read the passage? ‎ A. A personal diary. B. A website book review. ‎ C. A science report. D. A chemistry textbook.‎ D Imagine having an idea, drawing it on paper, bringing it to a store and seeing it turned into an object. This is now possible with the help of 3D printers. Such machines were once used just by universities and big companies, but now, stores with 3D printing services are appearing around the United States.‎ Bryan Jaycox and his wife opened The Build Shop LLC in Los Angeles two years ago. The Jaycoxs offer 3D printing classes and services for anyone who is interested.‎ ‎“I think 3D printing is going to be huge. It’s going to have a huge influence on society as a whole.” says KiChong Tran, one of the students in a recent class. He plans to open a 3D printing business in Cambodia (柬埔寨).‎ ‎3D printing services are coming into American people’s life. The UPS Store is a nationwide retailer (零售商) that provides copying and other services. The UPS Store recently put 3D printers in three of its independently-owned stores. Burke Jones owns one of the stores in San Diego.‎ ‎“The heed has been amazing. There has been a lot of interest from people. It’s been much more than I would have imagined.”‎ The UPS Store plans to add 3D printers in three more stores.‎ For $11, someone used a 3D printer to produce two small plastic parts as part of a knuckle (指节) for a hand. He works for the company which is testing finger prosthetics (假肢). He says the same–day or next-day printing services will speed up testing of parts and get them to patients faster.‎ Staples, an American store, is selling 3D printers on its website for as low as about $1,300. As with any technology - experts expect the printing speed to increase and the price to go down.‎ Bryan Jaycox asks for $15 an hour to print an object. He also sets the price depending on the size of the object and up to $50 an hour for design and labor services.‎ Mr Jaycox thinks that within five years, 3D printing technology could become more user friendly. But KiChong Tran says even today’s technology can make a difference in a developing country like Cambodia.‎ ‎“With 3D printing you can give them tools, so they are responsible more for their own development and they learn skills beyond just like learning English and becoming a tour guide or something like that. You can actually create things that give value to the world.”‎ He says it’s not just Cambodia but anywhere where there is a 3D printer, it can turn a good idea into reality.‎ ‎56. What can 3D printers do according to the passage?‎ A. Come up with an idea.‎ B. Draw on a piece of paper.‎ C. Help users reduce the cost.‎ D. Turn an idea into an object.‎ ‎57. What does the underlined part mean in this passage?‎ A. Make users’ life better.‎ B. Make friends with users.‎ C. Make 3D printers easy to use.‎ D. Use 3D printers to make money.‎ ‎58. What can we infer from the passage?‎ A. 3D printing is becoming popular in the world.‎ B. There is no 3D printing business in Cambodia.‎ C. The UPS Store is the biggest 3D printing company.‎ D. 3D printing plays the most important role in daily life.‎ ‎59. What’s the passage mainly about?‎ A. The future of 3D printing in the world.‎ B. The 3D printing business in Cambodia.‎ C. The development and growth of 3D printing business.‎ D. The 3D printing classes and services in different places.‎ 七、阅读短文，根据短文内容，从短文后的五个选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有一项为多余选项。（共8分，每小题2分） ‎ Being Different Is Great！‎ Shay Mitchell is a Canadian actress and model. She is well-known for her role in Pretty Little Liars, one of the most popular American TV series right now.‎ ‎ 60 . She told her parents honestly that she would make efforts to achieve such a career (职业). After her hard work, she landed a leading role in Pretty Little Liars in 2010, which made her popular.‎ ‎ 61 . Even though Shay had found some success as a teen model, her self-confidence was low because she looked different from everybody else.‎ ‎“I grew up in a mostly white neighborhood,” Shay explains. “Most of my schoolmates had white skins with fair hair and blue eyes. So, in my high school, I was unacceptable. 62 .”‎ At that time, Shay lost her confidence and felt very sad. It was a few words from her grandmother that helped her find confidence and understand the situation. 63 . That’s what’s going to set her apart and make her more special!‎ 八、阅读短文，根据短文内容回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）‎ It was early evening on September 14th. Glen James, a homeless man was passing by a store ‎ in Boston when he happened upon a black bag. To see whose the bag is, Glen opened it only to find that it was filled with money - $2,400 in cash and almost $40,000 in traveler’s checks, as well as, a passport and other papers.‎ While other people in similar situations would have been tempted (引诱), Glen who has been homeless since 2005, did not even think twice. He showed the bag to a police officer, and the police officer gave it back to a Chinese tourist who had reported it lost. What Glen did was reported by newspapers, all over the country.‎ While most people that read it felt surprised at the man’s honesty, 27-year-old Ethan Whittington thought Glen should get money for what he did. So he decided to set up a money collection website. He set a goal of $50,000, which he believed was reasonable because it was more than what Glen had discovered in the bag. The marketing manager from Virginia thought he would be lucky to raise a few hundred dollars. Instead, within just a day, the website had gone over the $50,000 goal, encouraging Ethan to set a higher goal of $250,000 so that he could help Glen buy a house and start a new life.‎ Now, $113,000 has been raised. Ethan who has talked to Glen over the phone, plans to visit Boston soon and also help him manage the money wisely. Needless to say, the homeless man is surprised at what he is receiving for doing the right thing – Honesty, certainly pays off!‎ ‎64. Did Glen find money in the black bag?‎ ‎65.Who gave the bag back to the Chinese tourist? ‎ ‎66. What did Ethan decide to do after he read the news of Glen?‎ ‎67. How much money has been raised by now? ‎ ‎68. What can we learn from Glen and Ethan?‎ 书面表达（共25分）‎ 九、完成句子（共10分，每小题2分）‎ 根据中文意思完成句子。‎ ‎69. 快点! 该上课了。 ‎ ‎ Hurry up! ______________for class.‎ ‎70. 今天早晨, Alex上学迟到了。 ‎ ‎ Alex _______________________ school this morning. ‎ ‎71. 那座山看上去像一只骆驼。 ‎ ‎ The mountain over there ______________ a camel.‎ ‎72. 如果你在一个陌生的城市迷路了，最好向警察求助。 ‎ ‎ You’d better _______________________ when you get lost in an unfamiliar city.‎ ‎73. 为了和同学相处融洽， 我们有自信很重要。 ‎ ‎ ____________________________________________________ our classmates.‎ 十、文段表达（15分）‎ 根据中文和英文提示，写一封意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少于50词的回信。信的开头和结尾已给出，其词数不计入所要完成的回信内。所给提供的英文提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。‎ ‎74. 假如你叫李明，你的笔友David要来北京旅行。他给你发来邮件，想了解北京的情况。请你根据他的问题回复邮件。‎ 提示词语: the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, amazing, fantastic, crowed ‎【试题答案】‎ 听力理解（共26分）‎ 一、听对话选图。（共4分，每小题1分）‎ ‎1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 二、听对话或独白选择答案。（共12分，每小题1分）‎ ‎5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. A 10. C ‎ ‎11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. A 16. B 三、听对话记录关键信息。（共10分，每小题2分）‎ ‎17. Silva 18. 742980 19. Road 20. new 21. Monday ‎ 知识运用（共25分）‎ 四、单项填空（共13分，每小题1分）‎ ‎ 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A ‎ ‎ 29. C 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. C 34. A 五、完形填空（共12分，每小题1分）‎ ‎35. A 36. D 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D 41. D ‎42. C 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. B ‎ 阅读理解（共44分）‎ 六、阅读短文，选择最佳选项。（共26分，每小题2分）‎ ‎47. D 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. B ‎ ‎54. C 55. B 56. D 57. C 58. A 59. C ‎ 七、阅读短文，还原句子。（共8分，每小题2分）‎ ‎60. D 61. C 62. A 63. E ‎ 八、阅读短文，回答问题。（共10分，每小题2分）‎ ‎64. Yes, he did.‎ ‎65. A police officer.‎ ‎66. He decided to set up a money collection website.‎ ‎67. $113, 000.‎ ‎68. We can learn to be honest from Glen, and we should learn to be helpful ( responsible / warm-hearted ) from Ethan.‎ 书面表达（共25分）‎ 九、完成句子（共10分，每小题2分）‎ ‎69. Hurry up! It’s time for class ‎70. Alex was late for school this morning.‎ ‎71. The mountain over there looks like a camel.‎ ‎72. You’d better ask a policeman for help when you get lost in an unfamiliar city.‎ ‎73. It is important for us to have confidence so that we can get on well with our classmates.‎ 十、文段表达（15分）‎ One possible version:‎ ‎ Hi! David,‎ I’m glad to hear from you. The best time to come to Beijing is during the Spring. The weather is not too hot or too cold, so it is the perfect time of the year to be outside. During the Spring in Beijing everything seems fresh and new. ‎ ‎ I advise you to visit the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, and the Temple of Heaven. The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world and it is an amazing place to visit. The Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven are beautiful too. There are royal buildings, fantastic artwork, and scenic views for people to enjoy.‎ ‎ Before you come to Beijing, you should know that Beijing is a very crowded and big city. So it is necessary for you to travel with a map and you must be patient about waiting in line or large crowds. ‎ ‎ I hope you will have a nice trip.‎ Yours,‎ Li Ming 书面表达评分标准 说明：先根据文章整体内容和语言表达确定档次，然后在该档次内评出分数。‎ 第一档：（15—13分）‎ 完全符合题目要求，表达思想清楚，内容丰富。使用多种语法结构和丰富的词汇，语言通顺，语意连贯，具有逻辑性。允许个别语言错误。‎ 第二档：（12—9分）‎ 符合题目要求，表达思想基本清楚，内容完整。语法结构和词汇基本满足文章需要。语言基本通顺，语意基本连贯。有少量语言错误，但不影响整体理解。‎ 第三档：（8—5分）‎ 部分内容符合题目要求，表达思想不清楚，内容不完整。语法结构和词汇错误较多，语言不通顺，影响整体理解。‎ 第四档：（4—0分）‎ 与题目有关的内容不多，不能表达出自己的思想。只是简单拼凑提示内容，所写内容难以理解。‎ 听力录音稿 Text 1‎ M: Can I borrow your dictionary, Sue?‎ W: Sure, here you are.‎ Text 2‎ W: How do you come to school, Mike?‎ M: I usually ride my bike.‎ Text 3‎ M: What animal is most popular at the zoo?‎ W: Pandas. They are the symbol of China.‎ Text 4‎ M: What do you often do at the weekend?‎ W: I often go for a picnic with my family.‎ Text 5‎ M: How nice these apples are! Those vegetables are fresh, too!‎ W: Dad, I want some candies.‎ M: Get some from the shelf. ‎ W: OK, that’s enough. ‎ M: Good! Now let’s go to pay for them.‎ Text 6 ‎ W: Where have you been, Tim?‎ M: I’ve just been to the airport to see my sister off.‎ W: Where has she gone?‎ M: She’s gone to England. She’s going to study medicine in a university there.‎ W: Will it be difficult for her?‎ M: Yes, but she enjoys studying. ‎ Text 7 ‎ M: May I help you, Madam?‎ W: I’d like to buy a skirt to match this sweater.‎ M: What about this one? It looks smart.‎ W: I’d rather have something a bit softer.‎ M: Well… What about this then? It’s really good, made of silk.‎ W: Yes, this one feels much softer. Can I try it on?‎ M: Certainly.‎ Text 8‎ M: Mrs. Black? I’ve been trying to find out when we can have the lunch party with the Chinese students. Could you take a look at these dates?‎ W: Sure. The fifteenth is out. I’ll be at a meeting the whole day. The fourteenth or the sixteenth is fine.‎ M: Well, why don’t we make it the sixteenth? It is the last day of the camp.‎ W: Good idea. That way, everybody can just go home afterwards.‎ M: OK, I’ll make the invitations.‎ W: I’ve got to run. I’ve got a lesson with the Chinese students in five minutes. ‎ Text 9 ‎ ‎ Animals travelling from one country to another have to follow laws, just as people do. They don’t have to hold a passport, but they have to obey other rules. Most countries have laws about animals coming into their country. The laws were made to stop the spread of diseases that animals may have.‎ Animals that travel include cats and dogs going with their owners on trip, animals going to zoos, and birds and fish on their way to pet shops.‎ Some animals can’t go into a country unless their owners can prove that they don’t carry diseases. Others must be checked carefully by animal doctors.‎ Some animals must spend a month or more in a special place in the country where they go before they can enter it. These animals are kept away from other animals until it is certain that they don’t have a disease. There are many different laws in each country. Anyone who wants to take a pet to another country should check with the government first. Laws are made to protect both people and animals.‎ Text 10‎ M: Hello, Cambridge Language College. ‎ W: Oh ... yes. Hello. I'd like to take one of your evening classes.‎ M: Oh, yes. Which class are you interested in? ‎ W: English ... it's Course 139.‎ M: I see ... Course 139 is for new students. Is that the course you want?‎ W: Yes, it is.‎ M: OK. Now, I need to take some personal details first. Your name, please?‎ W: Silva.‎ M: Silva's your family name, isn't it?‎ W: Yes.‎ M: Can you spell that for me?‎ W: Yes. S-I-L-V-A.‎ M: Thank you. And your first name?‎ W: Maria.‎ M: ... Maria. Thank you. Oh, where are you from? ‎ W: I'm from France. I'm a student at university in Paris. I'm here for the summer.‎ M: I see. So you speak French and ... any other languages?‎ W: No, just French ... and a little English!‎ M: And you're a student ... And your date of birth? ‎ W: My date ... Oh! The eleventh of October 1983.‎ M: Eleventh of October ...1983. Where are you staying in Cambridge?‎ W: Sorry?‎ M: What's your address here?‎ W: Oh. It's 24 Cherry Road. ‎ M: OK. Now then Maria, do you have a telephone number?‎ W: Yes. It's 742980.‎ M: 742980. That's fine. The next English course for new students starts on Monday at seven pm.‎