湖南省五市十校2020届高三上学期联考试题 英语

湖南省五市十校2020届高三上学期联考试题 英语

绝密★启用前 湖南省五市十校2019年下学期高三年级第二次联考试题 英 语 本试卷共8页。全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。‎ 注意事项：‎ ‎1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。‎ ‎2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案涂黑。如需改动，用橡 皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。‎ ‎3. 考试结束后，将本试题和答题卡一并交回。‎ 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)‎ 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。‎ 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。‎ 例：How much is the shirt?‎ A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. ‎ 答案是C。‎ ‎1. What does the girl say Wi-Fi should be used for?‎ A. Studying. B. Playing games. C. Watching movies. ‎ ‎2. What is the man looking for?‎ A. His keys. B. His wallet. C. His notebook. ‎ ‎3. What will the man do next?‎ A. Wash plates. B. Turn off the water. C. Clean up the kitchen floor. ‎ ‎4. Where does the conversation most probably take place?‎ A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a computer store. ‎ ‎5. Why does the woman want to lose weight?‎ A. She wants to be thinner than her sister. ‎ B. She will attend a wedding. ‎ C. She's getting married. ‎ 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 does the man say about the flat?‎ A. It is unfurnished. ‎ B. It is on the second floor. ‎ C. It is near the public transportation. ‎ ‎7. What will the woman do next?‎ A. Check her schedule. B. Go to see the flat. C. Wait until further notice. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?‎ A. Husband and wife. B. Boss and secretary. C. Teacher and student. ‎ ‎9. How does the woman feel about Harry?‎ A. Annoyed. B. Relieved. C. Worried. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. What does the woman mainly mention about her brother?‎ A. His good friends. B. His army life. C. His great change. ‎ ‎11. Why did the woman’s brother beat his dog?‎ A. It bit him. B. It didn't listen to him. C. It made his room dirty. ‎ ‎12. What does the woman ask the man to do?‎ A. Give her some advice. B. Visit a stranger with her. C. Have a talk with her brother. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. When did the man begin feeling sick?‎ A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Friday. ‎ ‎14. What is the matter with the man?‎ A. He gets flu. B. He has a fever. C. He catchesacold. ‎ ‎15. What does the man decide to do?‎ A. Drink vegetable tea. B. Dance around. C. See another doctor. ‎ ‎16. What do we know about the man?‎ A. He can't give the speech due to his sickness. ‎ B. He takes the medicine four times a day. ‎ C. He is too busy to have a rest these days. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ ‎17. What is the speaker mainly talking about?‎ A. Entertainment activities. B. Sports competitions. C. TV programs. ‎ ‎18. What time is it now?‎ A. 8：20 a. m. B. 8：40 a. m. C. 9：00 a. m. ‎ ‎19. What is the weather like today?‎ A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy. ‎ ‎20. What do we know about the movie?‎ A. It needs no tickets. B. It is in the Ship's Gym. C. It is on at 9 :00 p. m. ‎ 第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)‎ 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分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。‎ A The BBC Documentary is divided into three categories: BBC Nature, BBC History and BBC Technology. For documentary lovers, it’s a great pleasure in life to enjoy the BBC Documentary with a wide range of subjects and excellent productions, whose super wonderful pictures are also a masterpiece of photography. ‎ Nile 2004‎ The Nile, the longest river on the earth, spreads through jungles, and finally into the desert. Ancient Egyptians believed that the river had magic power. This documentary will uncover its mystery—a magnificent territory, which is full of rare animals and extends to the most desolate corners of Africa. ‎ Hiroshima 2005‎ It was an important moment in the 20th century when an atomic bomb was launched into ‎ Hiroshima, Japan and it was also a scientific, technological, military and political adventure. This documentary, where we can see the Hiroshima street at the moment of disaster, tries to show us the real history and what life is like for the Japanese people who have experienced the atomic bombing. ‎ Time Machine 2006‎ Some creatures have to make long-term evolutionary plans in order to survive, but can any creatures live forever? People shorten the growth period of rice regardless of the weather condition, and the modern transportation enables us to reach further areas at a faster speed. But can humans really turn around time? The time machine will introduce scientists' current research on a bug and find out the key to long life. ‎ Super Volcano 2005‎ Yellowstone National Park, in fact, where the underground magma is ready to move, is one of the largest craters in the United States. With scientific evidence, reliable prediction and solid research by top geologists, the super volcano eruption is presented to the audience in a dramatic way. ‎ ‎21. If you are interested in history, which documentary will suit you well?‎ A. Nile B. Hiroshima C. Time Machine D. Super Volcano ‎22. What can we learn from Time Machine?‎ A. People can turn around time by a time machine. ‎ B. People have found a bug which can live a long life. ‎ C. People now can travel faster and further in the world. ‎ D. Rice now needs less time to grow according to the climate. ‎ ‎23. Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?‎ A. Hiroshima suffered from a disaster caused by atomic bombing. ‎ B. The Nile spreads into the desert with magic power. ‎ C. Yellowstone National Park is about to erupt. ‎ D. The BBC Documentary is popular only because of its wide range of subjects. ‎ B I once heard this tale in India, where it is told as if true—though any naturalist would know it couldn't be. The country is India. A colonial(殖民地的)official and his wife are giving a large dinner party. They are seated with their guests-army officers and their wives, and a visiting American naturalist. ‎ A spirited discussion springs up between a young girl who says women have long outgrown the jumping-on-a-chair-at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era(时代、年代)and an army officer who says they haven’t. "A woman’s reaction in any crisis," the officer says, "is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has. "‎ The American scientist does not join in the argument but sits and watches the faces of the other guests. As he stares, he sees a slight strange expression come over the face of the hostess. She gestures to the servant standing behind her chair and whispers to him. The servant's eyes widen. He turns quickly and leaves the room. Of the guests, none except the American notices this or sees the servant place a bowl of milk on the balcony just outside the open glass doors. ‎ The American understands. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing: bait (诱饵)for a snake. He realizes there must be a cobra in the room. The American's eyes move across the room but he sees nothing. He realizes the snake can only be in one place-under the table. ‎ His first reaction is to jump back and warn the others. But he knows any sudden movement will frighten the cobra into striking. He speaks quickly, the tone of his voice so arresting that it quietens everyone. “I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred-that's five minutes - and not one of you is to move a muscle. Now, ready!”‎ The 20 people sit like stone images while he counts. He is saying "… two hundred and eighty…" when, out of the corner of his eye, he sees the snake emerge and make for the bowl of milk. Four or five screams ring out as he jumps to slam the balcony doors. ‎ ‎"There is your proof!" the host exclaims. “A man has just shown us perfect self-control. ”‎ ‎"Just a minute," the American says, turning to his hostess, “How did you know that cobra was in the room?"‎ With a faint smile coming across her face she replies: "Because it was lying across my foot. ”‎ ‎24. From the passage we can conclude that . ‎ A. women are afraid of mice B. the army officer's opinion is quite wrong C. the American suggests playing a game for entertainment D. the hostess has had previous experience addressing snakes ‎25. Choose the right order of the events given in the passage. ‎ a. The American's eyes sweep the room but he sees nothing. ‎ b. The American suggests the guests playing a game. ‎ c. Following the instructions, the servant puts out some milk. ‎ d. The hostess is staring ahead, a slight weird look appearing. ‎ e. The American shuts the balcony doors safely, and several screams are let out. ‎ f. The snake edges its way to the bowl of milk. ‎ A. d,c,a,b,f,e B. a,b,c,e,f,d C. d,f,a,b,e,c D. f,e,c,a,d,b ‎26. Who has real self-control according to the passage?‎ A. The American. B. The army officer. C. The girl. D. The hostess. ‎ ‎27. What may be the best title for the passage?‎ A. A Heated Argument B. A Striking Dinner Party C. An Unbelievable Story D. A Smart Hostess C Online programs to fight depression are already commercially available. While they sound efficient and cost-saving, a recent study reports that they are not effective, primarily because depressed patients are not likely to engage with them or stick with them. ‎ The study looked at computer-assisted cognitive (认知的)behavioral therapy (CBT) and found that it was no more effective in treating depression than the usual care patients receive from a primary care doctor. ‎ Traditional CBT is considered an effective form of talk therapy(治疗)for depression, helping people challenge negative thoughts and change the way they think in order to change their mood and behaviors. However, online CBT programs have been gaining popularity, with the attraction of providing low-cost help wherever someone has access to a computer. ‎ A team of researchers from the University of York conducted a randomized(随机的)control trial with 691 depressed patients from 83 physician practices across England. The patients were split into three groups: one group received only usual care from a physician while the other two groups received usual care from a physician plus one of two computerized CBT programs. Participants were balanced across the three groups for age, sex, educational background, severity and duration of depression, and use of antidepressants(抗抑郁药).‎ After four months, the patients using the computerized CBT programs had no improvement in depression levels over the patients who were only getting usual care from their doctors. ‎ ‎"It's an important, cautionary note that we shouldn't get too carried away with the idea that a computer system can replace doctors and therapists," says Christopher Dowrick, a professor of primary medical care at the University of Liverpool. “We do still need the human touch or the human interaction, particularly when people are depressed.”‎ Being depressed can mean feeling "lost in your own small, negative, dark world," Dowrick says. Having a person, instead of a computer, reach out to you is particularly important in combating that sense of isolation. "When you’re emotionally vulnerable (脆弱的), you're even more in need of a caring human being," he says. ‎ ‎28. Why has online CBT programs been increasingly popular?‎ A. Because of their effectiveness in fighting depression. ‎ B. Because of their easy and inexpensive access by patients. ‎ C. Because of their recommendation by primary care doctors. ‎ D. Because of their attraction of changing mood and behavior. ‎ ‎29. What is the conclusion of the experiment done by researchers at the University of York?‎ A. Online CBT programs are as ineffective as regular care from physicians. ‎ B. The combination of traditional CBT and computerized CBT is most effective. ‎ C. The online programs are more advanced than regular care from physicians. ‎ D. Online CBT programs have no advantages over regular care from physicians. ‎ ‎30. Which of the following statement can best convey Professor Dowrick's advice on online programs?‎ A. Their use should be encouraged by doctors. ‎ B. They should not be ignored in primary care. ‎ C. Their effectiveness should not be overestimated(高估). ‎ D. They should be used to help people touch these patients. ‎ ‎31. What is more important to an emotionally vulnerable person?‎ A. A positive state of mind. B. An appropriate therapy. ‎ C. An advanced CBT program. D. A caring human being. ‎ D It's natural for parents to praise their children, but offering this praise could actually backfire, according to new science. ‎ In the study, researchers at Michigan State University looked at 123 children who were about 7. The team assessed the children to determine whether they had a "growth mindset" (believing that you can work harder to get smarter), or a "fixed mindset" (believing that your intelligence is unable to change). They then asked the children to complete a fast-paced computer accuracy task while their brain activity was recorded. ‎ Based on the data they collected, the researchers concluded that children with a growth mindset were much more likely to have a larger brain response after making a mistake, and in turn were more likely to improve their performance by paying closer attention to the task after making an error. ‎ While previous research has shown that people with a fixed mindset didn't want to admit they had made a mistake, this study found that children with a fixed mindset were able to - “bounce back” after making an error, but only if they gave their full attention to the mistakes. “The main implication here is that we should pay close attention to our mistakes and use them as opportunities to learn study author Hans Schroder told Science Daily. ‎ For parents, the lessons are clear-if a child hands you an A+ test, don't say “You're so smart! ”‎ Instead, say "Wow, that studying really paid off!" or "You clearly mastered this material - way to go!" Note the effort, not the intelligence. ‎ Second, focus on using errors to work together and learn. Many teachers and parents avoid addressing children's mistakes, telling them “It's OK. You'll get it next time…” Without giving them the opportunity to figure out what went wrong. Dr. Schroder says, "Instead, it's better to reassure children that mistakes happen, and to pay attention and work to figure out where and how they made the mistakes.”‎ ‎32. The underlined word “backfire" in Paragraph 1 probably means “ ”. ‎ A. make a loud noise B. leave a good impression C. have an opposite result D. produce an explosion ‎33. According to the text, which one belongs to the group who has a “growth mindset" ?‎ A. Tom manages to correct every mistake by heart. ‎ B. Mary believes her mistakes are made by chance. ‎ C. John keeps an idea that he has a good gift for studying. ‎ D. Lily thinks she can get A+ without any effort. ‎ ‎34. If your child gets the best mark in the test, you should . ‎ A. praise him with some delicious food and money B. comment him to be cleverer than other students C. confirm his effort that he has made for the test D. believe that he is an honest and smart child ‎35. What should parents do with the child's mistakes from Dr. Schroder?‎ A. Parents should avoid talking with child about his mistakes. ‎ B. Parents should compare his mistakes with others' and criticize him. ‎ C. Parents should ignore the mistakes and believe he will do better. ‎ D. Parents should analyse the mistakes with their child patiently. ‎ 第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10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。‎ Campuses should be safe places for children to learn and develop. However, the movie, Better Days, released on Oct 25, highlights a serious issue-school bullying. Some experts say people should treat bullying seriously and not regard it as a joke. School bullying involves hurtful words, physical attacks, even sexual violence. ‎ ‎ 36 In quite a few cases, a child is bullied merely because another sees him/her as being weak in strength or character, and he or she is singled out for violence. ‎ That the offenders are just children does not mean bullying is simply high spirits or that the children are just being naughty. 37 and it does not matter how old the perpetrator(施暴者)of the violence is or what form it takes. ‎ It is not helpful for parents and teachers to ignore the matter by saying it is a private affair between the children and they can solve it by themselves. 38 All violence should be prevented, and the most effective way of preventing bullying on campus is to call the police and let the professionals deal with it. 39 ‎ Bullying is a serious offense. While there may be no visible harm, it can leave invisible scars and wounds that can prove fatal over time. According to data from the United Nations Education, Science, and Culture Organization, over 32 percent of male pupils and 28 per-cent of female pupils suffer from campus violence with many suffering serious emotional and psychological problems as a result. 40 ‎ A. Whether verbal or physical, violence is violence. ‎ B. The bullying is only verbal insults and not threats. ‎ C. That doesn't happen； instead the bullying becomes worse. ‎ D. People even in their 50s or 60s may still suffer the hurt of childhood bullying. ‎ E. Sometimes bullying can arise out of a quarrel or conflict, but often it arises out of nothing. ‎ F. Bullying causes injury to health and makes you ill. How many of these symptoms do you have?‎ G. Especially, in China the role of the police is not only to enforce the law, but also to educate the public about punishments for violations. ‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节 完形填空(共20小题；每小题1. 5分，满分30分)‎ 阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。‎ Christmas was near a season that we took seriously in our house. But a week or so before the 25th, my father would give each of his children $ 20. This was the 1970s, and $ 20 was quite a bit of money. ‎ But I saw it 41 . My father trusted me to have the 42 to spend money wisely. Even better, he gave me the 43 to get it. On a very basic level ,my father was giving me a shopping spree(狂欢)every year. But he was also giving me charge over my own fun, trusting my ability to 44 money and making me feel like a/an 45 . He didn't buy me Sherlock Holmes, but he gave me the means to walk into the bookstore and choose it for myself, so it felt like a gift from him. ‎ My mother had a/an 46 for giving me what I needed, usually 47 at the moment I needed it most. This was when I was 25, I 48 at being an adult on my very first try. I had quitted my 49 job but had no new one. But when my mother 50 me a visit, I 51 a good show, telling her I had started my own company. ‎ My mother knew that I was trying hard and failing at that time. It wasn't until 52 she left that I noticed at the foot of my bed an envelope thick with 53 . She knew how 54 I needed it. She knew that had she just shown up with groceries, or 55 to pay my rent, she would have made me feel much 56 . The cold, hard cash meant she was helping me. And, funnily enough, the 57 with which she gave the gift felt like she was giving me space to 58 my life and preserve my dignity. My mother and father both did the same thing. One was giving me ‎ the means to take my own 59 , and the other was giving me a second 60 when those decisions had cost me dearly. ‎ ‎41. A. positively B. differently C. naturally D. originally ‎42. A. intelligence B. passion C. power D. potential ‎43. A. courage B. suggestions C. discipline D. means ‎44. A. spend B. carry C. manage D. use ‎45. A. grown-up B. teenager C. adventurer D. pioneer ‎46. A. habit B. gift C. approach D. tradition ‎47. A. approximately B. about C. right D. slightly ‎48. A. failed B. fooled C. dropped D. fell ‎49. A. important B. creative C. challenging D. previous ‎50. A. brought B. suggested C. paid D. gave ‎51. A. put on B. put away C. put off D. put forward ‎52. A. before B. after C. when D. as ‎53. A. credit B. loans C. receipts D. cash ‎54. A. desperately B. hardly C. eventually D. accurately ‎55. A. attempted B. offered C. promised D. refused ‎56. A. better B. more C. less D. worse ‎57. A. decoration B. love C. distance D. method ‎58. A. defend B. equip C. fix D. develop ‎59. A. actions B. opportunities C. risks D. decisions ‎60. A. solution B. chance C. visit D. assistance 第二节(共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分)‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ China has recently published its first artificial intelligence (Al) textbook for high school students, following a plan 61. (include) Al courses in primary and secondary schools by central government last year. ‎ Under the joint efforts by the research center for MOOC at East China Normal University and Al startup Sense Time Group, the nine-chapter textbook, 62. (name) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, was written by outstanding scholars from well-known 63. (school)‎ ‎ nationwide, Xinhua reported on Sunday. ‎ It includes the history of Al and how the technology can 64. (apply) in areas such as facial recognition, auto driving and public security. “The textbook focuses not only on basics of Al, but also on 65. (practice) use of Al in daily life," said Chen Yukun, a professor at East China Normal University, 66. is also a contributor to the book. So far, about 40 high schools across the country 67. (join) the first group of Al high education pilot program 68. introducing the textbook in curriculum. ‎ ‎"The Al sector is facing a talent shortage 69. (global). The publication of the book is 70. breakthrough as it takes Al technology out of the 'ivory tower' and makes it part of high school learning, said Lin Dahua, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. ‎ 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)‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号(∧)，并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线()划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下画一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 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。‎ It was in our school hall where our school held a variety show last week. Filling with enthusiasm, all the teachers and students were attended the show, which proved lively and fantastic. The hall was beautiful decorated. There were twenty shows at all, including singing, dancing and role play. The shows were such wonderful that we all enjoyed it very much. All the performer were trying their best to show their talents to the audiences. As far as I am concerned, the variety show is meaningful activity as it can help us to relax ourselves from our busy study and enriched our school life at the same time. ‎ 第二节 书面表达(满分25分)‎ 假定你是李华，China Daily最近拟刊登介绍中国传统文化的文章，请用英语给编辑写封信，谈谈自己的想法，要点如下：‎ ‎1.在你看来，最具中国特色的传统文化的是什么？(剪纸、京剧、功夫、孔子文化……)‎ ‎2.此传统文化对于中国的意义；‎ ‎3.我们应该如何更好地保护此传统文化？(不少于两点)‎ 注意：‎ ‎1.词数100左右；‎ ‎2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。‎ Dear editor,‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Yours,‎ Li Hua 高三年级英语答案 第一部分　听力（共两节，每小题1.5分，满分30分） 1-20 ABCAB/CBACC/BCBCA/CABBA 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，每小题2分，满分40分)‎ ‎21-23 BCA 24-27 BADB 28-31 BDCD 32-35CACD ‎ ‎36-40 EACGD 第三部分　语言知识运用 (共两节，满分45分)‎ 第一节 (共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)‎ ‎41-60 BADCA/BCADC/ABDAB/DCCDB 第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ ‎61.to include 62.named 63.schools 64.be applied 65.practical 66.who 67.have joined 68.by 69. globally 70.a ‎ 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l分，满分10分）‎ 第二节 书面表达 （共25分）‎ Dear editor,‎ Learning that your newspaper will carry articles about Chinese traditional culture, I’m pleased to share my ideas.‎ From my perspective, there is no doubt that Chinese traditional culture is the carrier of Chinese history and the precious gift from the past. As for the most representative symbol, I strongly support Confucius. As a philosopher, Confucius has been influencing Chinese people since ancient times.‎ ‎ Nowadays we can find lots of Confucius institutes around the world, which provide platforms for the foreigners to learn about Chinese culture. To preserve Chinese traditional culture, the government should strengthen regulation to protect it, and it is our responsibility to be a good steward. What’s more, providing various cultural exchange activities will have a far-reaching impact.‎ Feel free to ask me if you have any other questions.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 录音稿 ‎(Text 1)‎ M: Now with Wi-Fi I can play games and watch movies any time.‎ W: I don’t think that’s what the school had in mind. It’s supposed to be for studying.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ M: Honey, did you happen to see my wallet on your way out of the house? I think I left it next to my notebook.‎ W: Sorry, dear. I was in a hurry this morning and barely remembered my keys! ‎ ‎(Text 3)‎ M: What happened in here?‎ W: The phone rang while I was washing plates. I didn’t turn off the water. So you see.‎ M:Don’t worry. I’ll help you clean up the kitchen floor.‎ ‎(Text 4) ‎ W: Excuse me, could you help me find The Old Man and the Sea, the novel by Ernest Hemingway? M: Why don’t you search easier than looking at the shelves?‎ W: Thank you. It’s much easier than looking at the tiles on the shelves. ‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ W: I should start a new diet.‎ M: You can try out the one that I do.‎ W: Tell me about it. I need to do something right away. You know, my sister’s getting married. I can’t even fit in the dress for the wedding.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ M: Hello.‎ W: Good morning. I’m phoning about your flat for rent. Could you tell me more about it?‎ M: Certainly. It’s a two-bedroom flat on the ground floor. It’s very close to stores and restaurants. The movie theater and the park are further away, but the flat is within walking distance of public transportation.‎ W: Hmm, very good. Is the flat furnished or unfurnished?‎ M: Fully furnished.‎ W: Great. I’d like to come and see it. When would it be convenient?‎ M: Well, let me have a check.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ M: So tell me, Amy, is Harry ready for his trip?‎ W: Yeah, he has finished packing this evening.‎ M: Where is he now?‎ W: Out with some friends.‎ M: Well, we have to go to the airport at six tomorrow morning,‎ so. Hey, what’s the matter?‎ W: Jack, I’m a little nervous about Harry’s to Japan… I mean Japan is so far away.‎ M: Come on, Honey, he’s 22 years old. He’s got a great job, and he speaks a little Japanese. I’m sure he’s going to have a great time.‎ W: But we won’t see him for one year!‎ M: Don’t worry. The time will probably pass very quickly.‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ W: When my brother came back from the army, he was a changed man.‎ M: He doesn’t seem any different to me.‎ W: He’s changed a lot. Believe me.‎ M: Can you give me some examples?‎ W: Yeah. Just the other day he beat his dog for not listening to him.‎ M: Did it bite him?‎ W: No. It is a cute dog and never makes his room dirty.‎ M: That doesn’t sound like your brother at all.‎ W: That’s what I’ve been trying to tell you. He seems like a strange person to me.‎ M: Have you thought about talking to him?‎ W: I’ve tried. But he only shouted at me. I was hoping you could say something to him. ‎ M: Me?‎ W: You’re his closest friend. I think he’d listen to you if you talked to him. Would you please give it a try?‎ M: All right. I’ll speak to him when he gets home from work.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ W: So how are things going?‎ M: Well, I was feeling great on Monday, but I started to feel sick on Tuesday afternoon. And I’m supposed to give a speech at work on Friday, so I have to be better by then.‎ W: Well, what seems to be the problem?‎ M: I thought I had the flu, or a fever, but the doctor said it was just a bad cold. He gave me some medicine to take three times a day after eating. But it doesn’t seem to help. He also told me to have a rest for a day or so, but I’m so busy these days.‎ W: Listen, I have the thing to help your cold. You see, my mom is really into vegetable medicine.‎ M: Oh, no, thanks.‎ W: Ah, come on! Give it a try. Just take some of my mom’s vegetable tea and drink it four times a day. Believe me, you’ll be up and dancing around in no time.‎ M: Dancing around in no time? Well, I guess. Nothing else seems to be doing the job.‎ W: Great. I’ll come by your place at 7:30. See you then.‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ M: Good morning. This is Bob, your entertainment officer for the day. I’d like to tell you what’s on today’s program. First off, for those of you who are feeling energetic, the keep-fit class meets in the Ship’s Gym in 20 minutes at 9:00 am. If you missed yesterday’s competition in the swimming pool, then come along this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. for more fun and games. You don’t need to be able to swim and it’s one way of keeping cool as it looks to be a really clear cloudless day, unlike yesterday, when you probably needed an extra sweater! Now, on to this evening and there’s a change to the ‎ advertised film programs. Starting in the Ship’s Cinema at 8:00 p.m.—not 9:00 p.m. as advertised—is the classic movie The Singing Moon. There are no tickets for this event, but as seats are rather limited, you’re advised to come along early.‎