2017-2018学年河北省衡水市安平中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

2017-2018学年河北省衡水市安平中学高二上学期期中考试英语试题

安平中学高二年级2017-2018学年上学期期中考试 英 语 ‎（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）‎ 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 color shirt will the man probably choose?‎ A.White. B. Blue. C. Pink.‎ ‎2.Where does the conversation probably take place?‎ A．In a classroom. B. In a library. C. In a book store.‎ ‎3.What does the women expect the man to do on Saturday?‎ A. celebrate their mom’s birthday. ‎ B. Take Brian out for the day.‎ C. Help Brian move house.‎ ‎ 4. When can Mr.Jones see the man?‎ ‎ A. At 10:00 am. B. At 3:40 pm. C. At 4:00 pm.‎ ‎ 5. How does the man suggest the woman go to the exhibition center from here?‎ ‎ A. By taxi. B. By bus. C. On foot. ‎ 第二节 （共15小题；每题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。‎ 听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。‎ ‎ 6.What is the women looking for?‎ A. A casual dress. B. A business suit. C. An evening dress.‎ ‎ 7. What will the women do next?‎ ‎ A. Try on the clothes. ‎ ‎ B. Bargain with the man. ‎ ‎ C. Pay for the clothes in cash.‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8、9 题。‎ ‎8. When is the women available for the meeting?‎ A. In the 1st week of May. ‎ B. In the 3rd week of May. ‎ C. In the 4th week of May.‎ ‎9. Where is the meeting going to be held?‎ A. In Mexico City. B. In Chicago. C. In Toronto.‎ 请听第8段材料，回答第10 至12题。‎ ‎10. Which sport does the women like now?‎ ‎ A. Ping-pong. B. Volleyball. C. Tennis.‎ ‎11. How long has the man been playing tennis? ‎ ‎ A. For eight years. B. For six years C. For two years.‎ ‎12. What is the women’ s reaction after hearing about the magazine?‎ ‎ A. She is disappointed. B. She is surprised. C. She is interested. ‎ 请听第9段从材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What kind of drama does the women like to see?‎ ‎ A. Comedy dramas. B. Historical dramas. C. Musical dramas.‎ ‎14. What is the advantage of Regal Cinemas?‎ ‎ A. It’s cheap. B. Parking is good. C. The seats are comfortable. ‎ ‎15. When is the movie playing at the Palace?‎ ‎ A. At 3:30 pm. B. At 8:30 pm. C. At 9:30 pm.‎ ‎16. Which teacher will the two speakers go?‎ ‎ A. Regal Cinemas. B. Harbor Theater. C. Palace.‎ 请听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题。‎ When will students be arriving at the university?‎ A. In a couple of days. B. In a few months. C. At the end of next ‎ month.‎ ‎18. Where will most research books be located?‎ ‎ A. On the secong floor. B. On the third floor. C. On the fourth floor.‎ ‎19. Which of the following are on the top floor?‎ ‎ A. Film rooms. B. Study areas. C. Meeting rooms.‎ ‎20. Who might the speaker be?‎ ‎ A. The director of the library. B. A university professor. C. A department leader.‎ 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）‎ A As young students gain independence, they can take on science and engineering projects that require more special knowledge. The followings are the best educational toys for middle school students.‎ Terraforming Mars The goal of the Terraforming Mars board game is to make the Red Planet fit of human habitation. Players, representing a person sent to the planet to warm it,create oceans and build up the oxygen levels,compete for victory points awarded for building cities or introducing animals.The goals are based on real science—for example,players must found greenhouse gas production to warm the planet.‎ Recommended ages: 12 and up Price: $69.99‎ DIY Cell Phone Equipment Are you kids begging you for the latest iPhone?Tell them to build up their own.DIY Cell Phone Equipment will teach young teens about the technology behind their beloved mobile equipment.Kids can turn this Phone equipment into a real working phone.‎ Recommended ages: 12 and up Price: $58.99‎ OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot Kids can experience 14 different robotic models with this solar robot.The robot can move on land and water,and there are two skill levels,which means more experienced builders will still be challenged.The robot is powered by the sun,so you don't have to buy batteries（电池）.‎ Recommended ages: 12 to 15‎ Price: $24.99‎ Compound Microscope Compound Microscope is great for home or classroom explorations.It helps kids get an eyeful of solid samples, such as insects,coins and plants.The microscope also comes with a microtome, dyes,test tubes,a handbook and cleaning tools.‎ Recommended ages: 12 and up Price: $89.95‎ ‎21.These toys may be the best birthday gifts to be sent to          A. children younger than 12    B. pupils C. teenagers                    D. babies 22.Which of the following toys offers information about the Red Planet? A. OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot.        B. DIY Cell Phone Equipment. C. Compound Microscope.           D. Terraforming Mars 23.Compound Microscope will provide buyers the following things except           . A. a battery            B. test tubes C. cleaning tools              D. a handbook 24.What can we learn from the text? A. Mars has been suitable for humans to live on. B. You needn't equip OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot with a battery. C. DIY Cell Phone Equipment is the latest iPhone at present. D. OWI: 14-in-1 Solar Robot is the most expensive toy.‎ B Beijing, November 1st(Xinhua)---The Communist Party of China's newly elected top leadership, headed by General Secretary Xi Jinping, visited two revolutionary ‎ historical sites on Tuesday, stressing the new leadership's firm belief to stay true to the Party's original aspirations(愿望) and serve the people.‎ Xi and the other six members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee（中共中央政治局常委） — Li Keqiang, Li Zhanshu, Wang Yang, Wang Huning, Zhao Leji and Han Zheng — arrived in Shanghai from Beijing by air on Tuesday morning. It is the top leaders' first trip outside Beijing since they were elected last week at the First Plenary Session of the 19th CPC（中共） Central Committee.‎ At the memorial hall of the first CPC National Congress(中共中央全国代表大会) in Shanghai, Xi led the other six leaders in reciting the admission oath（入党誓词） in front of the Party flag, reminding Party members to remain true to their original aspirations.‎ ‎"The words of the Party's admission oath are not too many, and it's not difficult to remember, but it is difficult to observe for one's whole life," Xi said.‎ In July 1921, 12 delegates(代表) attended the first CPC National Congress, representing more than 50 CPC members nationwide. With more than 89 million members, the CPC has become the world's largest political party.‎ The leaders traveled to South Lake in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in the afternoon. In 1921, the first CPC National Congress reconvened in a red boat on the lake after it was interrupted by authorities（当局） in what was then the French concession（租界）in Shanghai.‎ The leaders then visited an exhibition at the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial. In 2006, when Xi was Party secretary of Zhejiang, he laid the cornerstone of the memorial. The memorial was completed in 2011 ahead of the Party's 90th birthday.‎ ‎25. According to the text, which of the following is Not True______?‎ A. The leaders have visited at least two cities during the trip.‎ B. The first CPC National Congress was held without any interruption in Shanghai. ‎ C. CPC has the largest members among the political parties in the world at present.‎ D. Mr.Xi laid the cornerstone of the South Lake Revolutionary Memorial in 2006.‎ ‎26. The underlined word “reconvened” in paragraph 6 can be replaced by _______‎ A. got together B. called on C. fought against D. searched for ‎27. In which part of a newspaper will the text most probably appear?‎ A. National Affairs B. Popular Science C. International Report D. Chinese Culture C Over one hundred years ago, an inventor named Elias Howe from America finally fell asleep early one morning. He had been working all night on the design of a sewing machine but he had run into a very difficult problem: It seemed impossible to get the thread to run smoothly around the needle.‎ Tired as he was, Howe slept badly. He turned and turned. Then he had a dream. He dreamt that he had been caught by terrible savages whose king wanted to kill him and eat him unless he could build a perfect sewing machine. When he tried to do so, Howe ran into the same problem as before. The thread kept getting caught around the needle. The king flew into the cage and ordered his soldiers to kill Howe. They came up towards him with their spears raised. But suddenly the inventor noticed something. There was a hole in the tip of each spear. The inventor awoke from the dream, realizing that he had just found the answer to the problem. Instead of trying to get the thread to run around the needle, he should make it run through a small hole in the center of the needle. This was the simple idea that finally made Howe design and build the first really practiced sewing machine.‎ Elias Howe was not the only one in finding the answer to his problem in this way.‎ Thomas Edison, the inventor of the electric light, said his best ideas came into him in dreams. So did the great physicist Albert Einstein. Charlotte Bronte also drew in her dreams in writing Jane Eyre.‎ To know the value of dreams, you have to understand what happens when you are asleep. Even then, a part of your mind is still working. This unconscious(无意识的), but still active part understands your experiences and goes to work on the problems you have had during the day. It stores all sorts of information that you may have forgotten or never have really noticed. It is only when you fall asleep that this ‎ part of the brain can send messages to the part you use when you are awake. However, the unconscious part acts in a special way. It uses strange images which the conscious part may not understand at first. This is why dreams are sometimes called “secret messages to ourselves”.‎ ‎28.According to the passage, Elias Howe was________.‎ A. the first person we know of who solved problems in his sleep B. much more hard-working than other inventors C. the only person at the time who knew the value of dreams D. the first person to design a sewing machine that really worked ‎ ‎29. The problem Howe was trying to solve was________.‎ A. what kind of thread to use B. how to prevent the thread from getting caught around the needle ‎ C. where to put the needle D. how to design a needle which would not break ‎30. Thomas Edison is spoken of because________.‎ A. he also tried to invent a sewing machine B. he was one of Howe’s best friends C. he got some of his ideas from dreams D. he also had difficulty in falling asleep ‎31. Dreams are sometimes called” secret messages to ourselves” because___.‎ A. only specially trained people can understand them ‎ B. images which have no meaning are used C. we can never understand the real meaning ‎ D. strange images are used to communicate ideas D If you make a list of the world's top ten most challenging jobs, chances are that being a teacher will not make the cut. But think about the discouraging task millions of educators face each day as they try to shape a group of often bad-tempered, wild kids into intelligent, well-rounded individuals. That surely has to be the toughest job in the world, especially given that there is no promotion or bonus awaiting them ‎ even if they are wildly successful!‎ What if these all-important individuals that we often take for granted（想当然）disappear from our lives? That was what Project Ed and Participant Media's Teach campaign asked filmmakers of all ages to imagine in their recently-held competition. Entitled “A World Without Teachers”, its purpose was to inspire more young people to become teachers. However, the 62 amazing video submissions also serve as a reminder of how horrible things would be if we didn't have these selfless individuals guiding us through life. What was interesting is that even the youngest participants did not appear to be happy at the idea of not having anybody telling them what to do.‎ High-school student Savannah Wakefield reflected if art as we know it today would have been different without teachers. Would Monet have discovered his talent for impressionism? Los Angeles-based Miles Horst, who won the 1000 USD prize for the best adult submission imagines a world where teachers are replaced by a “brain box” in his fun lively entry.‎ Youth category winner Marina Barham's video represents a fact we all know but often forget. Teachers don't just teach, they inspire-something that no electronic device, no matter how smart, can do! So the next time you think your teacher is being “mean” for trying to channel you in the right direction, imagine a life without him/her. We have a feeling it will not appear as rosy!‎ ‎ 32. What is the text mainly about?‎ ‎ A. The significance of teachers. ‎ ‎ B. The campaign to promote teachers' status.‎ ‎ C.A survey of people's views about teachers.‎ ‎ D.A competition to win the prize for the best teacher.‎ ‎33. From the passage we can learn that______.‎ ‎ A. teaching naughty kids is a very discouraging task ‎ B. being a teacher is one of the most challenging jobs in the world ‎ C. a successful teacher has the greatest chance to be promoted ‎ D. teachers have little influence on kids' individual development ‎34. What is the purpose of the project “A World Without Teachers”?‎ ‎ A. To attract kids to submit more videos of their teachers. ‎ ‎ B. To encourage more people to go into teaching career.‎ ‎ C. To expect teachers to devote themselves to their jobs. ‎ ‎ D. To remind students to appreciate teachers' hard work.‎ ‎35. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 4 suggest?‎ ‎ A. Teaching is quite different from other jobs.‎ ‎ B. The future of teachers' work appears inspiring.‎ ‎ C. A world without teachers will be unimaginable. ‎ D. Many people attach more importance to teaching.‎ 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。‎ How to Improve Vocabulary Fast Your vocabulary refers to the words in a language you are familiar with. We should learn some ways to expand it.‎ Read every day. 36 . Choose reading material that is slightly above your level and keep a dictionary with you to look up words you do not know.‎ ‎ 37 . If you do not meet with an unfamiliar word in your daily reading, use your dictionary to search for one.‎ ‎ Learn the correct definition and pronunciation for each new word. Pronunciation is as important as definition because in order to add a word to your active vocabulary, you must be able to use it in speech. Elaborate(详尽阐述)on the meaning of the word. If you have just learned that the word “stubborn” , think about the neighbor who will not lend you his car. 38 ‎ ‎ Use your new word in speech and in writing. E-mail your sister about how your cat is stubborn about sleeping on your pillow. 39 But the more you use it, the more fluent you will become in its use. Soon it will be a regular part of your active vocabulary.‎ ‎ Tell everyone you are trying to increase your vocabulary. Encourage them to ask you what your latest word is. 40 . The more you explain the meaning of a word ‎ to someone, the more likely you are to remember it.‎ ‎ A. The vocabulary can be increased.‎ ‎ B. Find a new word every day.‎ ‎ C. Your vocabulary contains the words you understand.‎ ‎ D. Imagine him shaking his head, and think of him as “stubborn in his refusal”.‎ ‎ E. The first time you use a new word in speech it may seem strange.‎ ‎ F. The more often you read, the faster your vocabulary can grow.‎ ‎ G. Or let them ask for the definition of a new word you have used.‎ 第三部分　语言知识运用(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)‎ 阅读下面的短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。‎ When I was young，each morning I woke up and would find my father nowhere around the house．He usually got up early before 41 and began milking the cow and cleaning the farmyard．In summer，he got up 42 earlier to mop the grass and water the flowers and vegetables in the garden．Once I helped my father to 43 weeds（杂草） from the corn field．It was long 44 I felt very tired but the field ridge（田垄） seemed 45．Finally I totally threw myself 46 in the field，feeling 47．My dad seemed to have 48 my mind．He came up and said，"Farming is backbreaking and really takes 49 and sweat，but in 50 the sweet harvest will be worth the 51．"Encouraged by his words，I struggled to my feet．My father 52 and added，"Rome is not built in a 53 but it can be built in hundreds of days．So whenever 54 with a huge project，just break it into 55 parts and then complete it one by one．Finally you will be amazed at your 56 ．"Hearing what he said，I was greatly 57 and continued removing the weeds from patch to patch．Believe it or not，at the end of the day，I 58 in weeding half an acre of corn field． Now，I have tried different jobs and finally 59 down a big restaurant．In my lifetime，my father's devotion to his job and his special working methods can always encourage and guide me 60 all kinds of difficulties．‎ ‎41.A. dark B. dawn C. noon D. midnight ‎42.A. less B. equally C. even D. extremely ‎43.A. forbid B. throw C. drop D. remove ‎44.A. before B. whenever C. since D. until ‎45.A. changeable B. endless C. faraway D. boring ‎46.A. open B. flat C. away D. aside ‎47.A. angry B. disappointed C. hopeless D. embarrassed ‎48.A. read B. disturbed C. spoken D. seen ‎49.A. pains B. time C. courage D. patience ‎50.A. winter B. spring C. summer D. fall ‎51.A. strength B. effort C. cost D. risk ‎52.A. smiled B. regretted C. sighed D. followed ‎53.A. second B. month C. day D. year ‎54.A. faced B. discouraged C. dealt D. worked ‎55.A. good B. various C. small D. large ‎66.A. result B. achievement C. failure D. change ‎57.A. inspired B. shocked C. delighted D. puzzled ‎58.A. managed B. failed C. succeeded D. avoided ‎59.A. settled B. broke C. bent D. pulled ‎60.A. around B. to C. with D. through．‎ 第Ⅱ卷（共50分）‎ 第二节 语法填空(每空1.5分，满分15分)‎ 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ Soon after Dave left college, one of his uncles,61 was rich and had no children of his own, died, 62 (leave) Dave a lot of money, so he decided to set up his own real estate agency(地产公司).‎ He found a nice office, 63 (buy) some new furniture and moved in. He had only ‎ been there for a few hours when he heard someone coming towards the door of his office.‎ ‎“It's my 64 (one) customer!” he thought. He quickly picked up 65telephone and pretended to be very busy 66 (answer)an important call from someone in New York who wanted to buy a big and expensive house in the country.‎ The man knocked at the door 67 this was going on, came in and waited 68 (polite) for Dave to finish his conversation. Then he said to him, “69 a matter of fact, I'm from the telephone company, and I 70 (send) here to connect your telephone.”‎ 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错(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：在错的词下划一横线，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。‎ Last Saturday, I went to the museum with some of my classmate. We got up early and started at 8 o’clock. We went there by bike because the museum was only five kilometers away from our school. It was sunny and warm that day. About 20 minutes late, we arrived at the museum. There were lots of people at the gate , most of whom were students. After wait for ten minutes, the museum opened. Then we entered the museum, in that we saw so much old and interesting things. And there was a guide explaining us those things. We all listened carefully but we learned a lot. I took the number of photos there, and it was really an unforgettably day. The visit to the museum was lasted for about two and a half hours and we benefited a lot from it.‎ 第二节 书面表达 （25分）‎ 假定你是李华。你收到了美国朋友彼得寄来的最新英文小说。请给他回信，要点如下：‎ ‎1. 小说收到；2. 回赠礼物；3. 礼物意义；4. 邀请来华。‎ 注意：1. 词数100左右;‎ ‎ 2. 可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。‎ Dear Peter,‎ ‎____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________‎ ‎ Yours ‎ Lihua 期中答案 听力(1.5)：1-5 CCACA 6-10 BACBC 11-15ACBAC 16—20 BCBCA ‎21-24 (2分) CDABA 25-27：BAA 28-31：DBCD 32-35 A B B C 36-40 FBDEG ‎41-45（1.5分）BCDAB     46-50BCAAD     51-55BACAC    56-60 BACAD ‎ ‎61.（1.5分）who  62. leaving  63. bought   64. first  65. the   ‎ ‎66. answering   67. while/when  68.politely  69.As 70. was sent Last Saturday, I went to the museum with some of my classmate. We got up early and started at 8‎ ‎ classmates o'clock. We went there by bike because the museum was only five kilometers away from our school. It was sunny and warm that day.‎ About 20 minutes late，we arrived at the museum. There were lots of people at the gate, most of later whom were students. After wait for ten minutes, the museum opened. Then we entered the museum in ‎ ‎ waiting ‎ that we saw so much old and interesting things. And there was a guide explaining 八 us those things . ‎ which many to ‎ We all listened carefully but we learned a lot. I took the number of photos there, and it was ‎ ‎ and a really an unforgettably day. The visit to the museum was lasted for about two and a half hours and ‎ unforgettable we benefited a lot from it.‎ 书面表达Dear Peter,‎ ‎ I am glad to receive the novel. Thank you for such a lovely gift as I have been expecting for a long time. This novel gives me some insights into American society and daily life.‎ ‎ I know you are interested in Chinese festivals, and therefore I choose some paper cuts for you. Paper cuts are a unique form of Chinese culture, which are often used as decorations for a joyous atmosphere. I hope they will bring happiness and luck to your family as they always do in China.‎ ‎ Best wishes. Expecting you to come to China and experience the rich culture in person.‎ ‎ Yours,‎ ‎ Li Hua 听力材料 ‎(Text 1)‎ W: Which of the two shirts would you like, the white one or the light blue one?‎ M: Can I have a look at the pink one? I think it will match my black jacket perfectly.‎ ‎(Text 2)‎ W: I’d like this textbook, but the cover is damaged. Do you have any other copies?‎ M: If that is the only copy on the shelf, I’ll give you a discount.‎ ‎(Text 3)  ‎ W: What’s the matter, Jack? ‎ M: Brian phoned me today. He was wondering whether I could help him move house on Saturday. ‎ W: I’d rather you didn’t. It’s Mum’s birthday and I thought we could take her out for the day. ‎ ‎(Text 4)‎ M: Will Mr. Jones be able to see me at about 10:00 am?‎ W: Sorry, but he’s fully booked until 3:40 pm, unless there’s a cancellation.‎ M: Would 4:00 pm be convenient?‎ W: Yes, he’s free then.‎ ‎(Text 5)‎ W: Excuse me, driver. Does this bus go past the exhibition center?‎ M: No. You’ll have to change downtown.‎ W: Which bus do I take from here?‎ M: I think there isn’t a bus from here going past the center. You might need to take a taxi.‎ ‎(Text 6)‎ M: Hello. Can I help you?‎ W: Oh, hello. Yes. I want something to wear at a conference.‎ M: So, you’re looking for something quite smart.‎ W: Yes. Some kind of business suit ... Hmm, this is nice. Is this one on sale?‎ M: Yes, it is. There’s a 25% reduction on this one. It’s a real bargain.‎ W: Hmm. It’s still a bit expensive for me. Is there a discount if I pay cash?‎ M: Oh, no, I’m sorry.‎ W: Oh, well, can I try it on?‎ M: Yes, of course. The changing room is just over there.‎ W: Thanks.‎ ‎(Text 7)‎ M: Hi, Mrs. Shaw. This is Eric from London.‎ W: Hi, Eric. How can I help you?‎ M: I’m preparing our next project team meeting, and I just want to check some possible dates with you. I’ve spoken to the others, and they will be available in the first, third and fourth week of May. Which one would you prefer?‎ W: Well, I prefer the last week if possible.‎ M: I think there is no problem with that.‎ W: OK, great. By the way, where is the meeting taking place this time?‎ M: It was going to be in London, but I spoke to Carlos in Mexico City, and he suggested Chicago. He thinks it will be more convenient for most of the team.‎ W: He’s probably right. ‎ ‎(Text 8)‎ M: What sports do you like, Lisa?‎ W: I used to like playing ping-pong and volleyball, but I’m interested in tennis ‎ now, though I don’t play it well.‎ M: Well, just practice more, and I’m sure you’ll get better. Have you read Tennis Magazine? It’s a magazine for everyone who likes tennis, from new players to professionals and every level between.‎ W: Do you often read it?‎ M: Yes. I love playing tennis, too, so I often read it. I have been getting it for about six years.‎ W: Does that mean you’ve been playing tennis for six years?‎ M: No. I didn’t know about this magazine for the first two years I was playing tennis. I didn’t play well then, but after I started reading the magazine, I made rapid progress. It has some really helpful tips. ‎ W: I’ll have to get that magazine then.‎ ‎(Text 9)‎ M: What movie do you want to see?‎ W: How about Lincoln? It’s supposed to be really good.‎ M: Yeah, I heard that, too, but it’s also really long … almost three hours, or something like that.‎ W: That’s okay. I love historical dramas. Where is it playing?‎ M: Let’s see here … OK, it’s at Regal Cinemas at 3:30 pm and 8:30 pm.‎ W: Oh, I hate that theater. Even though it’s cheap, the seats are uncomfortable. Where else?‎ M: OK … oh, what about the Palace? You love that theater, and they have the best popcorn and parking is good there.‎ W: Yeah, that place is cool. So, why are you making that face?‎ M: Well, it’s only playing at 9:30 pm.‎ W: Oh, forget that. Those are really inconvenient times. When did it become so hard to see a simple movie?‎ M: Oh, hey, what about this? The Harbor Theater has a 4:30 show time, which is cheaper because it’s before 6 o’clock. Plus, we could get dinner afterwards at one of these places near the theatre.‎ W: That sounds perfect! ‎ ‎(Text 10)‎ Hello, everyone. Thanks for coming in today. Our new library will be completed in just a few weeks. Once that happens, we will only have a couple of days to get everything ready for the university staff. The students will be arriving later on at the end of next month, but the library needs to be available to all professors as soon as they get to campus. With this in mind, let’s go over the plan. The first floor of the library will be for computers, library offices, and study areas. Films and video rooms will be on the second floor, and most research books will be on the third floor. Magazines, journal articles, and newspapers will be on the fourth floor, and meeting rooms will be on the top floor. Each of you will report to your department leader, who will give you more detailed instructions. Please take a copy of the Library Handbook, which will give you all the information you need about working here at the library this school year. It’s rather long, but make sure you read the whole thing. Any questions?‎