陕西省西安中学2020届高三仿真考试（一）英语试题 Word版含答案

陕西省西安中学2020届高三仿真考试（一）英语试题 Word版含答案

西安中学高2020届仿真考试 英语 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。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 is the man going to do this afternoon?‎ A. See a friend. B. Give Bob a ride. C. Head for the library.‎ ‎2. How long will the man stay in Europe? ‎ ‎ A. 3 days. B. 5 days. C. 8 days.‎ ‎3. What does the woman suggest the man do?‎ A. Go to sleep early. ‎ B. Read the advertisement. ‎ C. Watch the movie tomorrow.‎ ‎4. Where did the woman’s husband work? ‎ ‎ A. At a bank. B. At a toy company. C. At a college.‎ ‎5. What does the woman think of the video content?‎ A. Interesting. B. Inspiring. C. Unreasonable. ‎ 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。毎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。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. Why is the woman selling her car? ‎ - 20 -‎ A. She doesn’t like her car. ‎ B. The parking fee is too high.‎ C. She plans to move to another city.‎ ‎7. What does the man suggest?‎ ‎ A. Selling the car to him. ‎ B. Putting a sign on the car. ‎ C. Advertising the car online. ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8和第9两个小题。‎ ‎8. Why does the woman call the man?‎ ‎ A. To check on a delivery. ‎ B. To change the address. ‎ C. To order a pair of shoes.‎ ‎9. When will the shoes arrive?‎ A. On May 5th. B. On May 7th. C. On May 10th. ‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至第12三个小题。‎ ‎10. What do we know about the man?‎ ‎ A. He has no camping experience. ‎ B. He hasn’t been camping for years.‎ ‎ C. He has little interest in camping.‎ ‎11. What will the speakers use to start the fire?‎ A. Newspapers. B. Leaves. C. A bird’s nest.‎ ‎12. Where does the woman ask the man to keep his food?‎ ‎ A. In the tent. B. In his car. C. In a tree hole. ‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至第16四个小题。‎ ‎13. Where is Tom from?‎ ‎ A. New York. B. California. C. Florida.‎ ‎14. How long has Tom lived in the new city?‎ A. A week. B. Two months. C. Three years.‎ ‎15. Who lives on Tom’s block?‎ ‎ A. Jack. B. Larry. C. Paul.‎ - 20 -‎ ‎16. What can we learn from the conversation?‎ A. Christmas is coming. ‎ ‎ B. The boy dislikes New York.‎ ‎ C. The boy misses his old friends. ‎ 听第10段材料，回答第17至第20四个小题。‎ ‎17. What is the man most probably doing?‎ ‎ A. Teaching a history class. ‎ B. Giving a presentation. ‎ C. Hosting a radio program.‎ ‎18. Where is the man from?‎ A. China. B. Scotland. C. Denmark.‎ ‎19. How do people in Panama celebrate the new year?‎ A. Use fireworks. B. Burn certain pictures. C. Walk under fireballs.‎ ‎20. What do the traditions have in common?‎ A. They all involve fire. ‎ B. They make promises.‎ C. They’re mostly for good luck.‎ 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 Chicago‎ ‎Botanic Garden ‎ Events ‎● Midwest Fruit Explorers ‎ March 31-April 10, 1–4 pm The Midwest Fruit Explorers presents this hands-on workshop with step-by-step instructions on how to graft (嫁接) and care for fruit trees. ‎ ● Midwest Daffodil (水仙花) Society Show April 22-28, 10 am–4:30 pm ‎ - 20 -‎ The Midwest Daffodil Society Show features hundreds of daffodils on display that will be judged by the society. The show includes floral (花卉的) design and photography competitions. ‎ ● Ikebana International Show May 11-19, 9 am–3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday only)‎ The Ikebana International Society presents an exhibition of traditional Japanese flower arranging.‎ ● Gardeners of the North‎ ‎Shore Show & Sale The Gardeners of the North‎ ‎Shore host this annual show.‎ June 27-30, 9 am–4:30 pm This show includes a judged exhibition with more than 500 entries of anything a home gardener can grow, including flowers, vegetables, herbs (草本植物), and houseplants.‎ ● Garden tours & trams Enjoy a tram tour for an overview of popular areas. Return each season to experience different views.‎ Prices Members Nonmembers Adults ‎$7‎ ‎$8‎ Seniors ‎$6‎ ‎$7‎ Children (3-12 yrs)‎ ‎$5‎ ‎$6‎ Children (2 and under)‎ Free Free Ten-visit pass ‎$50‎ ‎$60‎ Accessibility at the garden Service animals Service animals are welcome. No pets please. ‎ Electronic Convenience Vehicles (ECVs)‎ They are available for rent in the Visitor Center on an unreserved, first-come first-served basis. The following fees apply: members: $15, nonmembers $20. ECVs will not be rented for indoor use. ‎ - 20 -‎ Wheelchairs Wheelchairs are available free at the Information Desk in the Visitor Center. ‎ Daily Hours: 8 am–7 pm Garden View Café: 8 am–4 pm Garden Shop: 10 am–4 pm ‎21. What can you do at Midwest Fruit Explorers? ‎ A. Design flower patterns B. Learn about tree planting.‎ C. Take part in its photography competition.‎ D. Buy some fruit at a good price.‎ ‎22. At which show can you enjoy traditional Japanese flowers?‎ A. Midwest Fruit Explorers.‎ B. Midwest Daffodil Society Show.‎ C. Ikebana International Show.‎ D. Gardeners of the North Shore Show & Sale.‎ ‎23. What service can visitors enjoy in the garden?‎ A. They can rent ECVs for indoor use. ‎ B. They can visit the garden with their pets.‎ C. They can have free coffee from 8 am to 4 pm. ‎ D. They can use free wheelchairs if they need to.‎ B When I was a child growing up in Ohio, the butterflies would sometimes pass through on their way to Mexico. And it was awesome to see football fields full of them — and I wanted to revisit that on a larger scale. I knew I had to go to see the migration in Mexico. ‎ But I was on a budget. I didn’t want to rent a car in Mexico or take a bus to Valle de Bravo, the starting point for most butterfly adventures, so I called the guys at the Muddy Boot, travel experts in Mexico who can make almost anything happen at a reasonable rate.‎ - 20 -‎ And so, on January 2, I found myself in the Muddy Boot van (货车), being driven two hours from Mexico City to Valle de Bravo, a lovely town on a volcanic lake which is a central point for the butterfly journeys. I booked a two-night stay at the Hotel Rodavento, an all eco-friendly hotel with individual wooden houses spread throughout the forest and around a lake. ‎ The first sanctuary (保护区) I visited was Piedra Herrada, a popular destination, as it is only 40 minutes away from Valle de Bravo. The climb up is tiring. It is advisable to hire a horse. But the horse cannot take you all the way, and there is some hiking in thin air, so you must be patient, drink a lot of water, and be in reasonably good shape. ‎ The walk is more than worth it, though. As I struggled to catch my breath, I looked up and lost my breath again. At first glance, the trees had turned into different shapes, but on closer inspection, every inch of them was covered with butterflies. ‎ A few flew through the air (Most of them were not warm enough). As the sun rose, they began to come alive. Soon the air was filled with flying butterflies, transforming the forest into something magical and straight out of a fairy tale. ‎ ‎24. Why did the author choose to take the Muddy Boot van?‎ A. She couldn’t afford to rent a car. ‎ B. She preferred to travel alone. ‎ C. She wanted to save some money. ‎ D. She hoped to reach the destination earlier. ‎ ‎25. What can we learn about Piedra Herrada? ‎ A. It is at a high altitude. B. It is far from Valle de Bravo. ‎ C. It is full of wild animals. D. It is only accessible by riding a horse. ‎ ‎26. What made the author’s hiking worthwhile?‎ A. Becoming healthier. B. Breathing in fresh air. ‎ C. Finding trees of different shapes. D. Seeing the butterfly migration.‎ ‎27. What type of writing is the text?‎ A. A news report. B. A scientific paper. C. A travel diary. D. A commercial ad.‎ - 20 -‎ C Why elephants rarely get cancer is a mystery that has confused scientists for decades. A study led by researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), at the University of Utah and Arizona State University may have found the answer. ‎ According to the results, elephants have 38 additional modified copies of a gene that encodes p53, a definite tumor suppressor, as compared to humans, who have only two. Further, elephants may have a more powerful mechanism for killing damaged cells that are at risk for becoming cancerous. In isolated elephant cells, this activity is doubled compared to healthy human cells, and five times that of cells from patients with Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, who have only one working copy of p53 and more than a 90 percent lifetime cancer risk in children and adults. The results suggest extra p53 could explain elephants’ increased resistance to cancer. ‎ ‎“Nature has already figured out how to prevent cancer. It’s up to us to learn how different animals overcome the problem so we can adapt those strategies to prevent cancer in people,” says co-senior author Joshua Schiffman, M.D., pediatric oncologist (儿科肿瘤医生) at Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah School of Medicine. ‎ But Prof Mel Greaves, from the Institute of Cancer Research in London, says we should focus on why humans have such high levels of cancer. He pointed to the rise of unhealthy, cancer-causing behaviors, such as obesity and sunbathing. “You’ve never seen an elephant smoke!” he added.‎ According to Schiffman, elephants have long been considered a walking problem. Because they have 100 times as many cells as people, they should be 100 times more likely to have a cell slip into a cancerous state and cause the disease over their long life span of 50 to 70 years. And yet analysis of a large database of elephant deaths estimates a cancer death rate of less than 5 percent compared to 11 to 25 percent in people. ‎ ‎28. Why are elephants less likely to get cancer than humans?‎ A. Elephants are bigger than humans. ‎ B. Elephants have more p53 genes and mechanism killing damaged cells. ‎ C. Elephants are not as clever as humans in walking. ‎ D. Elephants eat more than humans. ‎ - 20 -‎ ‎29. Which of the following can be the equivalent of the underlined word “suppressor”?‎ A. multiplier B. complex C. restrainer D. coordinator ‎30. What’s Prof Mel Greaves’ attitude towards the discovery?‎ A. Doubtful. B. Neutral. C. Critical. D. Favorable.‎ ‎31. What can we infer from the last paragraph? ‎ A. Elephants have longer life than people.‎ B. There is no chance that elephants die from cancer.‎ C. The rate of elephants dying from cancer is increasing.‎ D. It was thought theoretically that elephants could get cancer more easily.‎ D The second little pig was unlucky. He built his house from sticks, which was blown away by a wolf. His brother, by contrast, built a wolf-proof house from bricks. The fairy tale could have been written by an agent for the construction industry, strongly favoring brick, concrete and steel. However, in the real world it would help reduce pollution and slow global warming if more builders copied the wood-loving second pig.‎ No other building material has environmental credentials (认证信息) as exciting and overlooked as wood. The energy required to produce a laminated wooden beam（层压木梁） is one-sixth of that required for a steel one of comparable strength. As trees take carbon out of the atmosphere when growing, wooden buildings contribute to negative emissions by storing the stuff. And for refitting older buildings to be more energy efficient, wood is a good insulator (绝缘体). A softwood window frame provides nearly 400 times as much insulation as a plain steel one of the same thickness and over a thousand times as much as an aluminium (铝) equivalent.‎ But such bigger stories are still uncommon. Governments can help push the industry to use more wood, particularly in the public sector—the construction industry’s biggest client. That would help wood-building specialists achieve greater scale and lower costs. Zero-carbon building regulations should be altered to take account of the emissions that are presented in materials. ‎ Construction codes could be regulated to make building with wood easier. Here the direction of travel is wrong. Britain, for instance, is banning the use of timber on the ‎ - 20 -‎ outside of tall buildings after 72 people died in a tower fire in London in 2017. That is a nonsense. Grenfell Tower was covered in aluminium and plastic, not wood. Modern cross-laminated timber (交叉层叠木板) panels perform better in fire tests than steel ones do.‎ Carpentry alone will not bring the environmental cost of the world’s buildings into line. But using wood can do much more than is appreciated. The second little pig was not wrong, just before his time.‎ ‎32. The purpose of the writer telling the story in the first paragraph is to _______.‎ A. attract the readers’ attention. B. make the argument more convincing.‎ C. criticize the author of the tale. D. lead in the topic of the text. ‎ ‎33. Paragraph 2 is intended to inform us _______.‎ A. wood is a good insulator.‎ B. such skyscrapers with wood are uncommon currently.‎ C. the unique advantages of wood material being friendly environmental. ‎ D. how wood reduces the emission of carbon dioxide.‎ ‎34. Which of the following does NOT belong to the governments’ measures to help the scheme?‎ A. To encourage the construction industry’s biggest client to use more wood. ‎ B. To transform Zero-carbon building regulations.‎ C. To arouse the public’s awareness of protecting the woods. ‎ D. To regulate the Construction codes. ‎ ‎35. The author may imply that _______.‎ A. the second pig in the tale was unlucky. ‎ B. the outside of tall buildings Grenfell Tower could have been constructed in wood. ‎ C. we haven’t appreciated the characteristics of using wood at all.‎ D. wood-building specialists will achieve greater profits.‎ 第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ ‎ 根据文章内容，‎ - 20 -‎ 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。‎ Going to university is a hugely exciting time: You’ll meet new and interesting people, live independently, and no doubt have experiences that will stay with you for the rest of your life. But making such a big move can also be stressful. 36 ‎ It is helpful to know about the town, city or area you’re going to live in before you arrive. Work out where the center of town is in relation to your accommodation and the university campus. 37 If not, it’s a good idea to explore the local public transport so you know what to expect ahead of arriving.‎ ‎ Technology is your friend here. 38 You can join social media groups, chat to other students, find out who is in your halls, and prepare for your course before you’ve even finished packing.‎ And if you can, keep active. Regular exercise can improve your confidence and help you concentrate, sleep better and feel better. Exercise keeps the brain and other vital organs healthy. 39 ‎ Exercise doesn’t have to be running miles and miles on a treadmill. Street dance, rock and roll class, self-defense and playing a competitive sport can keep you in shape.‎ ‎ 40 Both of them can have a long-lasting effect on physical and mental health. A healthy diet should include different types of fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads, nuts and seeds, oily fish and plenty of water.‎ ‎ A. Is it within walking distance?‎ B. Eating and drinking well are also important.‎ C. Fortunately, there are a few easy steps you can take to prepare yourself for your new life.‎ D. University should be a time of growth, both mentally and academically.‎ E. In addition, it is a significant benefit to your mental health.‎ F. Social media is also a great way for students to stay connected with their parents.‎ G. Spend time building networks and meeting like-minded people.‎ 第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ - 20 -‎ 第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，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。‎ Tim Cook is both blind and deaf. And try as they might, staff on a recent flight just couldn’t figure out how to 41 with the man, who was traveling all alone.‎ But then, a 15-year-old girl used sign language and genuine compassion to 42 the day.‎ Teenager Clara Daly was 43 with her mother Jane from Boston to Los Angeles when the flight attendants made a(n) 44 over the speaker. They were 45 for anyone onboard who knew sign language.‎ Clara 46 the call button, as she’d studied a year of American Sign Language in school. She was the only one on the plane 47 of truly communicating with Tim, and her heart went out to him.‎ ‎“ 48 six hours of just not being able to talk to anyone,” she said.‎ Clara used fingerspelling to talk to Tim, which is where you 49 each letter in every word. This way, Tim could 50 Clara’s hands and they could communicate. First, Clara helped the flight attendants 51 all of Tim’s needs were met. Then, she spent the rest of the time just 52 with him.‎ Together, they shared stories about their families and Clara’s future plans, while Clara 53 about Tim’s past as a salesman.‎ A nearby passenger named Lynette Scribner couldn’t 54 taking a photo and sharing it on social media. She mentioned how 55 she was to have witnessed such incredible 56 .‎ After writing about Clara’s real-life act of 57 on social media, Lynette’s post 58 . In fact, it has since been shared over 730,000 times on US social media platform Facebook.‎ The 59 teen was quick to point out that she just did what any one of us should do when given the opportunity: help out.‎ ‎“Everyone should just be 60 each other just because that’s the nature of people,” Clara said. ‎ - 20 -‎ ‎41. A. cooperate B. connect C. communicate D. meet ‎42. A. save B. enjoy C. spend D. live ‎ ‎43. A. shopping B. traveling C. working D. staying ‎44. A. forecast B. effort C. suggestion D. announcement ‎45. A. looking B. waiting C. standing D. sending ‎46. A. picked B. fixed C. hit D. made ‎47. A. afraid B. capable C. aware D. fond ‎48. A. Notice B. Predict C. Describe D. Imagine ‎49. A. draw B. mark C. sign D. say ‎50. A. feel B. see C. shake D. move ‎51. A. discover B. ensure C. prove D. recognize ‎52. A. chatting B. dealing C. playing D. joking ‎53. A. cared B. thought C. heard D. learned ‎54. A. consider B. miss C. resist D. stop ‎55. A. satisfied B. amazed C. nervous D. doubtful ‎56. A. compassion B. adventure C. courage D. wisdom ‎ ‎57. A. politeness B. bravery C. patience D. kindness ‎58. A. put up B. came up C. set off D. took off ‎59. A. proud B. humorous C. humble D. thankful ‎60. A. believing B. helping C. accepting D. understanding 第二节 语法填空（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。‎ Returning for its second season, Spy in the Wild aims to give viewers 61 unparalleled look into a hidden natural world of the animal kingdom. 62 (sponsor) by the BBC, the documentary follows the tradition of the first season while introducing camera technology that goes beyond the animal kingdom. ‎ In this season, more than 50 spy robots 63 (allow) to explore animal groups in all kinds of territory, 64 under the Pacific Ocean to the harsh Arctic cold. But these undercover 65 (agent) don’t just record everyday - 20 -‎ ‎ goings-on – they capture the relatable emotional connections shared between animals, first-hand. The documentary also won plaudits among critics. Brad Newsome of the Sydney Morning Herald wrote, “It’s right from the start as ingeniously designed robot animals bring us 66 (incredible) intimate footage (详尽的镜头) of 67 (they) flesh-and-blood counterparts (同类).”‎ ‎ 68 (speak) to PBS, the show’s director John Downer said, “The whole point is trying to get 69 (close) than we ever have before to capture those elusive moments 70 they start to reveal the kind of emotions we have.”‎ 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，每句中最多两处。错误涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加: 在此处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出修改的词。‎ 删除: 把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改: 在错的词下划一横线，并在其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11处起）不计分。‎ My little cousin is greatly interested on science. And he does some dangerous experiments sometime. Although his parents want to encourage him to be great scientist, at times they worry about his safety. Last week, when my cousin was doing an experiment, he hurts his thumb. My aunt felt sadly and wanted him to stop from doing that experiment. However, my cousin didn’t want to give up. She said, “Many scientists got hurt when they were doing experiments, so they didn’t give up.” My aunt had to let him finish the experiments and he finally succeeded in finish it.‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ 假定你是李华，你校中国功夫俱乐部的主席。现俱乐部将面向国际学生招收新成员，请你用英语写一篇招募新成员的启事，内容包括：‎ ‎1. 俱乐部特色；‎ - 20 -‎ ‎2. 招募条件；‎ ‎3. 联系方式（邮箱 chinesekungfu@126.com） ‎ 注意：‎ ‎1. 词数 100左右，开头结尾已给出，不计入总词数；‎ ‎2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯; 文章的开头部分已经给出。‎ Dear International Students,‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ Yours sincerely,‎ ‎ Li Hua - 20 -‎ 西安中学高2020届仿真考试 英语答案 第一部分 听力 （共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）‎ ‎1-5 ACABC 6-10 BCACB 11-15 ABCAB 16-20 CBABC 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）‎ ‎21-23 BCD 24-27 CADC 28-31 BCAD 32-35 DCCB 36-40 CAGEB 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）‎ ‎41-45 CABDA 46-50 CBDCA 51-55 BADCB 56-60 ADDCB 第二节 语法填空（共 10小题；每小题 1.5分，满分15分）‎ ‎61. an 62. Sponsored 63. are allowed 64. from 65. agents ‎66. incredibly 67. their 68. Speaking 69. closer 70. when 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）短文改错（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）‎ My little cousin is greatly interested on science. And he does some dangerous ‎ ‎ in experiments sometime. Although his parents want to encourage him to be ∧ great ‎ sometimes a scientist, at times they worry about his safety. Last week, when my cousin was doing an experiment, he hurts his thumb. My aunt felt sadly and wanted him to stop from ‎ hurt sad doing that experiment. However, my cousin didn’t want to give up. She said, “Many ‎ He scientists got hurt when they were doing experiments, so they didn’t give up.” My ‎ but/and aunt had to let him finish the experiments and he finally succeeded in finish it.‎ ‎ experiment finishing - 20 -‎ ‎ ‎ 第二节 书面表达（满分25分）‎ One possible version：‎ Dear International Students,‎ I am Li Hua, chairman of the club. Here comes the good news that our club is to recruit some new members.‎ ‎ Our club features exercise activities organized and arranged, which will benefit you a lot. You can keep fit by performing Kung Fu, honoring a chance to appreciate the great charm of Chinese Kung Fu culture treasure with combination of its flexible action and explosive force. Besides, you can also make acquaintance with Chinese friends. The training on how to perform Chinese Kung Fu is open and free to all new members on condition that you have no particular born diseases such as born heart attack and high blood pressure. Whoever is interested in it is welcome to become a new member and reenergize our group. Please contact us at chinesekungfu@126.com.‎ We are anticipating you to join us and look forward to your participation. ‎ Yours sincerely Li Hua 听力原文 Text 1‎ W: Could you give me a ride to the library this afternoon?‎ M: I’d like to, but I’m heading in the other direction. I’m meeting Jean at the restaurant. ‎ Text 2‎ W: Where will you spend the summer vacation?‎ M: We are arranging for a holiday in Europe. We will stay in Italy for three days and France for five days.‎ Text 3‎ - 20 -‎ M: I’m really exhausted, Mary, but I don’t want to miss the movie.‎ W: If I were you, I’d skip it. We both have to get up early tomorrow, and anyway, I’ve heard it’s not as exciting as advertised.‎ Text 4‎ W: I just got some bad news. My husband is now out of work. He was an accountant for a toy company.‎ M: You know, we’re looking for an accountant at our company. Does he know anything about banking?‎ W: That was his other major in college besides accounting.‎ Text 5‎ W: Have you seen that video on WeChat? It’s ridiculous to believe that you can charge a phone with an onion!‎ M: My mom is such a person. If she finds something interesting, she shares it with her friends without checking the facts.‎ Text 6‎ W: I’m selling my car.‎ M: But you love your car!‎ W: I know. But now that there’s a bus station near my home, I don’t need it.‎ M: I didn’t know you liked catching the bus.‎ W: I don't mind…. because I’ll have to pay a hundred dollars a month for parking, and I think that’s too much.‎ M: I agree.‎ W: Do you know how I can sell my car?‎ M: Well，some people put a sign on their car and parked on the street. But it takes a while to sell it that way. It would probably be best to advertise it online.‎ Text 7‎ - 20 -‎ W: Hello, I ordered a pair of shoes from your website last week, and they haven’t arrived yet. Could you check my order，please?‎ M: Sure，no problem. Delivery usually takes about five business days, but occasionally, there are delays. What’s the name on your order and the order number? ‎ W: The name on the order should be Sandra Burris and the order number is 53630. The order was placed on May5th.‎ M: According to our delivery tracking system, your order was shipped on May7th, that’s the day before yesterday. It’s scheduled to arrive tomorrow. ‎ Text 8‎ W: Is this your first time camping?‎ M: No, I have gone camping once with my parents and once with my friends, but that was years ago. I haven’t been camping for ages.‎ W: So, you know how to build a fire, right?‎ M: Well, I know I should gather some wood and start the fire with a lighter. But it’s not working.‎ W: It's been raining a lot, so the wood around here is kind of wet. You’ll need some smaller wood that’s dry, and something like leaves or a bird’s nest to get the fire started.‎ M: Would newspapers work?‎ W: Of course, if you have some. Now, where is your food?‎ M: It’s in the tent.‎ W: Oh, no! If you don’t put your food in a safe place, animals will take it.‎ M: So, what should I do with it?‎ W: Keep it in your car, or tie it high in a tree far from your tent. So, let’s see what you have- hot dogs, fruit and bread. What were you planning to eat?‎ M: Hot dogs, of course, and I need to help me start this tire. Here are some newspapers.‎ W: Okay.‎ Text 9‎ W: Hello, Tom.‎ - 20 -‎ M: Hello, Ms Smith.‎ W: We’re glad to have you with us. And how do you like California?‎ M: I like it a lot here, but I really miss my old friends in Florida. I’d been with them for three years.‎ W: That’s only natural. When did you move to our neighborhood, Tom?‎ M: We arrived from Florida a week ago, just after Christmas. My parents thought it would be easier for us children to make the change in two months.‎ W: They’re absolutely right. Tom, have you met any young people your age yet?‎ M: Yes, ma’am. Larry Stone, who is from New York, lives on our block, and I’ve met Jack and Paul, too. I don’t remember their last names.‎ W: That’s Jack Vance and Paul Anderson. They come to school here. So you already have some new friends here.‎ M: Yes, ma’am. But I still miss my old friends.‎ Text 10‎ M: Good morning, classmates. Today I’d like to tell you some new year’s traditions around the world.‎ ‎ Many cultures have traditions meant to ward off bad luck when celebrating the newyear. This often involves using fireworks, like in my hometown Beijing. But there are other ways people do it, too. In Scotland, for example, people hold bonfire celebrations. Men from villages walk through the streets with giant blazing fireballs over their heads. These fireballs represent the sun, and they are supposed to clean the coming year. In Panama, people use bonfires to burn pictures of popular celebrities and political figures. These pictures represent the old year. Burning them brings a fresh start for the new year.‎ ‎ Of course, some traditions meant to avoid bad luck do not involve fire at all. For example, just before the new year, people in Denmark find the highest surface they can and jump from it as the new year starts. This is so they can jump into January! The hope is that they leave behind the bad spirits and bad luck of the previous year, and enter a new year full of promise and new beginnings. ‎ - 20 -‎ - 20 -‎