卷子答案网-一个不只有答案的网站常熟市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语
2023. 11
注意事项：
1. 本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题），满分150分。考试时间120分钟。
2. 请将第Ⅰ卷的答案填涂在答题卷上，第Ⅱ卷请直接在答题卷上规定的地方作答。答题前，务必将自己的学校、姓名、考试号等相关信息写在答题卷上规定的地方。
第Ⅰ卷（选择题，共95分）
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。
1. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The woman wants some pancakes.
B. The man has had too much.
C. They are having lunch.
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Forgive the player. B. Kick the player out. C. Apologize to the player.
3. Where will the man go for the holiday probably
A. To London. B. To Toronto. C. To his hometown.
4. Which apartment is the woman interested in
A. The three-bedroom one. B. The two-bedroom one. C. The one-bedroom one.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A store. B. Their dormitory. C. The weather.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What do we know about the basket
A. It is small for a coffee pot. B. It was bought yesterday. C. It is of bad quality.
7. What does the woman decide to do in the end
A. Change the basket for another one.
B. Have the basket repaired.
C. Return the basket.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. Why does the man call
A. To ask Jack to have a meeting.
B. To ask Jack to go to London.
C. To ask Jack to come back.
9. When will Jack return
A. On Tuesday. B. On Thursday. C. On Saturday.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至13题。
10. How does the man think of Chinese class
A. Difficult. B. Boring. C. Great.
11. Where does the man's oral English teacher come from
A. America. B. Canada. C. England.
12. What does the man's oral English teacher advise the students to do
A. Study hard for exams. B. Recite for exams. C. Communicate more.
13. What's the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Roommates. B. Classmates. C. Mother and son.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How often will the man be available to work
A. No more than two evenings a week.
B. At least three evenings a week.
C. Up to three evenings a week.
15. Why does the man apply for a part-time job
A. To earn money. B. To gain work experience. C. To improve his social skills.
16. What is the man good at
A. Communicating with people.
B. Working in a group.
C. Solving problems.
17. What will the man do on September 10th
A. Have a lesson. B. Meet the woman. C. Work for the community.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What should the listeners bring on Monday
A. Food. B. A. jacket. C. Drinks.
19. What will the listeners do on Tuesday
A. Cycle to the mountaintop. B. Enjoy the fantastic views. C. Cycle to the camp.
20. Where will the listeners go on the last day
A. To the beach. B. To the observatory. C. To the factory.
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2.5分，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
请阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Some under-30 travelers prefer to get around with people their own age. If that's you, you're in the right place! Follow us to South America and cover all of the highlights.
Start Lima, Peru
Finish Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Destinations Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Peru
Group size Min 1, Max 16
·Why you'll love this trip Wander in the Amazon jungle at night. Float down the river, keeping an eye out for the frightening eyes of jaguars and caimans.
·Tour the floating islands of Uros on Lake Titicaca. Spend the night under the stars in a traditional island village.
·Whether you trek（跋涉）the classic Inca Trail, the Inca Quarry Trail or take the scenic train route to Machu Picchu, trust us, this is going to be one of the highlights of your life.
·Don't worry. We won't occupy all of your time. You'll have plenty of opportunity to bounce around Cusco, digging deep into the pockets of Inca history.
·Go to the strangely wonderful La Paz, from the wines of the Witches' Market to the tasty treats of Mercado Lanza.
·Ever dreamt of walking on water Now's your chance. The sprawling salt lakes of Bolivia serve up special photo opportunities.
·The Iguazu Falls is on the border between Argentina and Brazil, and you' ll be able to see it from both sides.
·Rio de Janeiro is a great place to end the trip. Party down with the locals and experience a culture at the beating heart of Brazil.
21. Where can the tourists learn about Inca history
A. In Lima. B. In Machu Picchu. C. In Cusco. D. In Rio de Janeiro.
22. What is the trip like
A. Relaxing and interesting. B. Adventurous and exciting.
C. Comfortable and refreshing. D. Educational and economical.
23. Which site can be admired from two different countries
A. The floating islands of Uros. B. The Inca Quarry Trail.
C. The Witches' Market. D. The Iguazu Falls.
B
Christian Liden decided that he would not pick out a ring from a jeweler's like most other people. He hatched an ambitious plan to create a personalized ring for his future wife, Desirae Clovis. Therefore, he made up his mind to go into the wild to find his own materials: the diamond, the gold and the accompanying jewels.
So, in May 2022, Liden told Clovis that he and Josh Tucker, his best friend, were heading out on a camp to Yellowstone. Instead, he and Tucker made for Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas, which is set on a volcanic crater. The park is one of the few places in the world where the public is welcome to search for real diamonds and can keep them for free. Since its opening, only 1 in10,000 park visitors is lucky enough to find a diamond that weighs a carat or more. Still, he was up for the challenge.
On their way, Liden and Tucker stopped in Helena, Montana, to mine for accompanying jewels to add to the diamond they hoped to score. In Arkansas, the pair paid $10 each to get into the park and spent almost three days searching through the volcanic dirt.
On the third morning, Liden suddenly spotted something reflecting light in the sands. "I was so excited that I started shaking." he said, "It was oily and shiny, and we both just knew it was a Diamond."
It was confirmed that Liden had found a 2.2-carat yellow diamond. Similarly-sized diamonds go for $2,500 to $20,000 per carat, depending on quality, color and cut. But the value wasn't what was important to Liden.
When he pulled out the diamond and got on his knee upon his return, Clovis was amazed. "I knew that he was going to propose someday, but I certainly didn't expect this."
24. What was Christian Liden's ambitious plan
A. He intended his ring to consist of various jewels.
B. He would get a personalized ring from a jeweler's.
C. He decided to make a ring together with his future wife.
D. He planned to hunt for a natural diamond to create a ring.
25. Why did Liden and Tucker choose Crater of Diamond State Park
A. It was the only place that charged jewel hunters nothing.
B. They were likely to find more than just natural diamonds.
C. The majority of park visitors had got their ideal diamonds.
D. The public was allowed to keep any diamond found there.
26. Why was Liden excited about his findings
A. He had got the largest diamond in the park's history.
B. The value of the diamond was above his expectations.
C. He was lucky to acquire the diamond for his dream ring.
D. The quality and color of his diamond ranked among the best.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. True love stories never have endings.
B. Love shows more in action than in words.
C. Absence makes two hearts grow fonder.
D. A life lived in love will never be boring.
C
"Latte papa" is a term that refers to an attentive and attractive Swedish dad that can often be found with kids in coffee shops with prams（婴儿车）wearing designer clothes. Men with prams have become such a familiar sight since shared parental leave was first introduced in 1974 in Sweden.
In Malmo, the papas often outnumber the mamas. I'll find myself sitting cross legged next to a quite Swedish engineer, a biker, or a computer programmer as our children play with toys.
This type of stylish dad gained prominence in the 2010s. Through the family leave program, both parents receive a collective 480 days and the parents can choose who gets to use them. This has led to more dads staying home with the kids and has allowed more women to pursue their careers.
It's around 6 p. m. and my daughter Eira is crying and I can't work out what she wants. I try walking her around the kitchen for what seems like the 50th time today. I throw a furry toy at her, hoping it'll comfort her. I've tried all objects that have fascinated in the past, but nothing works. When my wife Mia finally gets home, I hand the baby over and drop exhausted on to the sofa. I'm so tired that I'm in bed by nine, and sleep through until 5:30 a. m., when her coughing and crying wakes me to the next day of my six month.
It has only taken a few weeks of this for me to know what the majority of British fathers never find out. When I thought I was being sympathetic to my wife during her child leave, I wasn't being nearly sympathetic enough. And when I thought I was being understanding, I didn't understand a thing.
In Sweden, men's painful discovery of how exhausting it is to look after a baby is believed to aid parental harmony. Swedes tend to see generous shared parental leave as good for the economy, since it prevents the nation's investment in women's education from going to waste.
28. Why is "Latte papa" mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To comment on parental leave. B. To support the author's opinion.
C. To stress the importance of the policy. D. To introduce the topic of parental leave.
29. What does the underlined word "prominence" in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Talent. B. Reputation. C. Career. D. Confidence.
30. What can be inferred from Paragraph 4 and 5
A. The author is good at taking care of kids.
B. The author really enjoys attending to kids.
C. It is challenging for the author to look after kids.
D. The author' wife is relaxed during her child leave.
31. According to Swedes, what is the advantage of parental leave
A. It is beneficial to the economic development.
B. It helps parents to be sympathetic to their kids.
C. It helps boost the understanding between friends.
D. It leads to nation's investment in women's health.
D
In Asia, meetings do not begin until business cards have been exchanged. It is no mere formality. If a new acquaintance fails to give a card to Glenn Lim of CEO Asia, a Singaporean company, "it makes me forget them," he says.
Yet the pandemic has put the business card on life working is difficult when white-collar workers have fled to home offices, business lunches have been canceled and conferences have been held online. Orders for business cards from Vistaprint, a multinational printing company, decreased by 70%in late March and early. April and following months have yet to recover fully. Mr. Lim normally hands out about 200 cards a month. In the six months following Singapore's lockdown in March, he assumes he received about five. "I've forgotten what business cards look like," remarks a British banker based in Singapore.
But it is still helpful to know who is who at meetings, even when they take place on panies are therefore reimagining the business card for the era of social distancing. Nagaya, a Japanese firm, prints them on face masks. After the launch of the "Meishi "mask, traffic to Nagaya's website increased by 65, 000%. Sansan, another Japanese firm, offers"virtual cards". Users receive QR codes which they display as virtual backgrounds on video-conferencing apps. Scanning the code with a phone camera will summon（召唤）the user's digital business card. Some 4,300 companies have begun using Sansan's virtual cards since they launched in June.
But Mr. Lim, who uses Sansan's virtual cards, does not plan on throwing away the paper version just yet. People tend to exchange virtual cards after meetings have started or as they end, forcing participants to ask who does what during the meeting itself.
"That's sometimes a little bit rude," he says. Many others in Singapore are evidently fond of paper cards, too. Sales at Express-Print, a printing company, have picked up in the past two months, as more people restart in-person meetings. Even Edward Senju, the head of Sansan's operations in Squth-East Asia, still keeps in his wallet, "just in case".
32. What does the underlined sentence in Paragraph 2 mean
A. We can't stop using the business card.
B. Pandemic brought the business card to life.
C. Networking needs the support of business card.
D. The industry of business card has been declining.
33. What does the author intend to tell us in Paragraph 3
A. Social distancing is shortened to virtual cards.
B. Virtual cards are increasingly popular in business.
C. Wearing masks has brought profits to the company.
D. Science and technology is the foundation of business.
34. What is Mr Lim's attitude towards paper business cards
A. Objective. B. Doubtful. C. Critical. D. Supportive.
35. What would be the best title for the passage
A. Here is my QR code B. Business cards become a hit
C. Here comes a new economic era D. The pandemic takes a blow to business
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If the idea of going to the office party makes you worried or you're in a stressed state about similar get-togethers, you're not alone. 36 It's part of our nature that we're concerned about things like reputation and status.
There are some psychology findings that you might find comforting. Here's a study that led psychologists to propose something called the "spotlight effect". It is the phenomenon that we tend to think people are paying more attention to us than they really are. 37 Then researchers estimated how many people in the room noticed the T-shirts.
It turned out that the participants had massively overestimated just how many people noticed their embarrassing clothes. 38 Remember that when you're upset about what to wear or what to say, most people are wrapped up in themselves, not watching you as closely as you might think.
39 Constantly monitoring your own words and behaviors will fuel your nerves. And in the worst cases, it will lead you to act more awkwardly. Anything you can do to try to get it out of your head ought to alleviate（缓解）your anxiety.
Further, why not set yourself a small goal of being on the lookout for anyone else seeming uncomfortable or left out There must be people feeling that way, and you could help make their experience more positive. Above all, remember that avoidance never helps anxiety. What's more, don't expect too much of yourself. Pace yourself, and do your best. 40
A. The most effective way is to be strategic.
B. After all, social occasions are an opportunity.
C. In this way, you might have a little fun along the way.
D. Feeling nervous about socializing is incredibly common.
E. Actually, the others just weren't paying that much attention.
F. Indeed, too much self-focus is a major driver of social anxiety.
G. The study involved participants wearing embarrassing T-shirts in a group setting.
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Every year I'd read over 2,000 college applications from students all over the world. It is quite 41 to choose whom to admit. 42 , in the chaos of SAT scores and recommendations, one 43 is always irresistible in a candidate: kindness.
The most surprising 44 of kindness I've ever 45 came from a student who had excellent scores and a supportive recommendation from his college counselor（顾问）. Even with these qualifications, he might not have_ 46 . But one letter of recommendation caught my eye. It was from a school security 47 . Letters of recommendation are typically written by people like former presidents, celebrities, and Olympic athletes.
The security guard wrote that he supported this student's admission because of his 48 . This young man was the only person in the school who knew the names of every member of the guard staff. He turned off lights in empty rooms, consistently 49 the hallway monitor each morning and tidied up the classroom after his peers left school 50 nobody was watching. This student, the security guard wrote, had a(n) 51 respect for every person at the school, regardless of position, popularity or power.
It gave us a 52 onto a student's life in the moments when nothing "counted". That student was admitted by unanimous（一致的）vote of the admissions committee.
Next year there might be a flood of security guard recommendations 53 this essay. But if it means students will start paying as much 54 to the people who clean their classrooms as they do to their principals and teachers, I'm happy to help start that 55 .
41. A. decent B. difficult C. delicate D. desperate
42. A. However B. Otherwise C. Besides D. Therefore
43. A. ability B. quality C. limitation D. assumption
44. A. signal B. image C. appearance D. indication
45. A. come out B. pick up C. come across D. bring up
46. A. stood up B. stood out C. given up D. given out
47. A. guard B. teacher C. principal D. counselor
48. A. wisdom B. bravery C. encouragement D. consideration
49. A. bothered B. answered C. visited D. thanked
50. A. as if B. now that C. even if D. in order that
51. A. demanding B. amusing C. refreshing D. puzzling
52. A. passion B. trouble C. method D. window
53. A. due to B. in need of C. except for D. along with
54. A. money B. notice C. attention D. curiosity
55. A. policy B. trend C. arrangement D. career
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的词，如有括号提示，请以提示词的正确形式填空。请将答案的完整形式写在答题卡上相应题号的横线上。
This year, August 15th marked China's first National Ecology Day, 56 aims were to raise awareness of environmental protection and address unlawful activities and safeguard the development of forestry and grassland resource by law.
The establishment of National Ecology Day will enhance ecological understanding among the public and help the nation 57 （well）participate in global environment and climate governance.
The move 58 （see）as part of China's efforts to build an ecological civilization, a concept that glorifies balanced and sustainable development and harmonious coexistence between 59 （human）and nature 60 promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
China's laws and administrative regulations 61 （involve）the environment and ecology, 62 （base）on what environmental difficulties villagers are eager to solve and what ecological measures should be taken urgently from their opinions, have laid a solid legislative（立法的）foundation 6 63 the ecological civilization.
64 makes Aug. 15 special is that on that day in 2005, the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains" was first put forward, being 65 （value）assets.
第五部分 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据首字母或中文提示，写出下列各句中的单词，并将单词的完整形式写在答题卡相应题号的横线上。
66. The government must t the problem of rising unemployment.
67. Many experts a rewarding your child for good behaviour.
68. As an old saying goes, "Win with humility, lose with grace, and do both with d .”
69. We will be able to use genome editing to increase the human r to colds and flu.
70. This school is one of those that have gone to great 1 to protect students' eyes.
71. Being a good journalist requires writing skills, curiosity and （投入）to finding the truth.
72. We received numerous （投诉）about the lack of parking facilities.
73. Graduates have to fight for jobs in a highly （竞争激烈的）market.
74. David （威胁）to report his neighbor to the police if the damages were not paid.
75. Whatever excuses you've made, it is （非法的）to drive without a permit.
第六部分 书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
上周五，你校组织了一次以“科技让生活更美好”为主题的社会实践活动，学生们参观了一家科技公司。请你为学校英语角写一篇报道，介绍这次活动，内容包括以下要点：
1. 活动时间、主题；
2. 参观过程（听讲座、观摩并体验3D打印技术等）；
3. 活动感受。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
阅读下面短文，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一个完整的故事。
One afternoon after school, Mary and her brother, Keith, were eating at a cafe near their home. That afternoon, they had to share their table with another person. That person was a young lady in her twenties. After eating, she went to the restroom. Without realizing, she had left her handphone on the table. Five minutes later, she came out and walked out of the cafe without looking back.
Mary saw the handphone on the table. She quickly told Keith, "Keith, the girl left behind her handphone."
Keith looked at the handphone. It took his breath away. It was one of the latest models on the market. Keith had always wanted a handphone. But his parents had told him, "You don't need one. You can always use the house phone."
He stared at it for some minutes. Then he said slowly, pausing on every word, "I want to take the handphone."
Mary could not believe her ears. She merely stared at her brother. "You can't! What if the owner comes to look for it "
Having made the decision, Keith quickly grabbed the handphone and put it in his schoolbag. Then, he took Mary's hand and led her out of the cafe quickly.
Once back home, Keith locked his house door with trembling hands. Inside his room, he took out the piece of beauty. Oh, he liked it so much. Now he had his own handphone. Soon, he was polishing it happily.
But Mary told him, "Keith, you cannot keep the handphone. What will you tell Father about this He will ask you how you got the handphone."
Keith said quickly, "I will say a friend lent it to me." Mary said, "Now you are lying too." Oh dear! When had Keith turned so dishonest
Then Mary saw a house phone number on the plastic cover of the handphone. "This is the girl's phone number. Why don't we just call this number We will talk to her and ask her to come and take back her handphone." She was trying to talk some sense into him.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time.
Mary was very happy to hear that.
常熟市2023-2024学年高二上学期期中考试
英语参考答案
2023. 11
第一部分 听力理解（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
1-5 BABCC 6-10 CAABB 11-15 ACCCB 16-20 ABBCA
第二部分 阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
21-23 CBD 24-27 DDCB 28-31DBCA 32-35 DBDA
36-40 DGEFC
第三部分 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 BABDC 46-50 BADDC 51-55 CDACB
第四部分 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
56. whose 57. better 58. is seen 59. humans 60. and
61. involving 62. based 63. for 64. What 65. valuable/invaluable
第五部分 单词填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
66. tackle 67. advocate 68. dignity 69. resistance 70. lengths
71. commitment/devotion/dedication 72. complaints petitive 74. threatened
75. illegal
第六部分 书面表达（共两节，满分35分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
One Possible version:
Last Friday witnessed an extraordinary activity organized by our school, whose theme was "Technology makes life better".
In the morning, we set off for a technology company. An engineer there welcomed us and gave a lecture on 3D printing, introducing its history, development and application in various fields. After that, he showed us how the 3D printer works. We were amazed at the magic of technology and couldn't wait to give it a try. Our group first designed a 3D model of a bike and then operated the printer as instructed. Watching the bike gradually taking shape, we felt more than excited.
Definitely, this was an educative and eye-opening activity in which I was impressed with the convenience and benefits brought by technology.
第二节 读后续写（满分20分）
One Possible version:
That night, Keith turned over in bed from time to time. He was at a loss for what he should do. The new handphone literally took his breath away whenever he touched it. But the moment the scene of the owner anxiously searching for the phone flashed across his mind, guilt and shame would sink into nearly every inch of his skin. That long and restless night witnessed Keith tossing and turning in bed. Fortunately, the sense of morality took over. The next morning he was determined to return the handphone to the owner. After school, he told Mary, "I am going to phone the owner."
Mary was very happy to hear that. Upon returning home, Keith and Mary dialed the number. A young girl answered the call. Kevin asked, "Are you the owner of the handphone I'm Keith. I have your handphone. Can you come and get it " The girl replied "yes" excitedly, expressing her gratitude repeatedly. Ten minutes later, the girl arrived at the same cafe where Keith had agreed to meet her. Hardly had Keith handed the phone back when the girl hugged it tightly. She then beamed at him, blurting out, "Thank you so much". Face flushing red, Keith realized that honesty was indeed the best policy.
录音原文
Text 1
W: I don't normally eat a big lunch. If I'm still hungry after that, I'll have some pancakes.
M: Pancakes! I'm going to have some pancakes now.
W: You eat too much for breakfast, Tom!
Text 2
M: I kicked a player out of our team for his misbehavior last week.
W: I heard he apologized and promised not to do that again. Why not give him a second chance
M: Maybe you are right.
Text 3
M: Linda, you will go to London for the summer holidays, won't you
W: I'm not sure. What about you
M: Oh, I got a letter from Ken. He said he would go back to his hometown Toronto and he asked me to go with him.
Text 4
W: Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised in the newspaper.
M: Two-bedroom or three-bedroom
W: No, the advertisement says one-bedroom, one bath.
M: Oh, sorry. That's not available now.
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M: What an awful month we are having!
W: It's pretty bad, isn't it So hot and wet. It's hard to sleep at night in our dormitory.
M: It's not usually this hot in the fall. Well, I think I'm going to get some more ice cream in the store.
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M: Good morning, may I help you
W: Yes, I bought this picnic basket here about a week ago. The quality is terrible.
M: Oh What's wrong
W: Now look at this bottom. I went on a picnic yesterday. The bottom dropped when I was carrying the basket and the coffee pot in the basket broke. I'd like to know whether I can return it.
M: Well, but I'm afraid we don't give money back on products on sale. Maybe you'd like to choose something else for the same price
W: Well, if so, I'd like a new one of better quality.
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M: Hello, this is Mike speaking. Is Jack there by any chance
W: I'm afraid not. He left for London for a conference yesterday. He won't be back until Thursday morning.
M: Oh, well, perhaps I can leave a message for him.
W: Yes, of course, just a minute. Now please go ahead.
M: Well, it's just this: could he come to a meeting on Friday afternoon at 3:00 am It's to discuss the new company in Los Angeles.
W: Fine. I've got that. I ensure that he gets it as soon as he comes back on Thursday.
M: Good, thank you. Goodbye.
W: Bye.
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W: What courses are you taking
M: Chinese, math, English, chemistry, physics, biology and so on.
W: What do you think about the teachers
M: To be honest, I like most of them, except for my Chinese teacher. She is quite young, but her class is too boring!
W: That's too bad. Do you have any foreign teachers
M: Yes, my oral English teacher is an American. He is from a small town in California.
W: What is he like
M: He is great. He always tells us not to study for exams, but to pay more attention to communication rather than just recitation.
W: Are you able to follow him
M: Not everything, but nearly. He speaks very clearly.
W: Oh, that's good! He sounds like a good teacher.
M: Absolutely! If you were a student and came to our class, I'm sure you would like him.
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W: Hello. Care for the Community. How can I help you
M: Oh, good morning. I'm interested in doing some part-time work for your organization. My name is Philippa Tailor. I'm a student at Brookfields University.
W: Good morning, Philippa. When would you be available to work Days Evenings
M: Well, days would be difficult, as I have classes then. I was thinking maybe a couple of evenings a week, or maybe three. But no more than that.
W: OK. Philippa, why are you interested in working for us
M: Well, I major in Social Care Studies. I'm hoping to apply for a job in social care when I graduate, and this would give me some work experience in this field.
W: Great. And what makes you suitable for this kind of work, do you think
M: Well, I have very good communication skills. That's my strong point, I think. And I'm a good listener. Sometimes you can help by just listening, you know.
W: I agree. Hmm, right. What I'd like to do, if it's OK with you, is fix an appointment so we can
meet and talk about this some more. It wouldn't be anything formal, not an interview or anything like that. Er, how are you fixed for Tuesday 9th September at 4:30
M: Ah, I'm sorry. I have a lesson then. Would Wednesday be possible
W: The 10th Yes, that would be fine.
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M: Hello everyone, now I' ll tell you about our trips. On Monday, you will have a forest walk. It's a guided walk of about seven kilometers. There' ll be a stop halfway, and you' ll be provided with a drink and sandwiches. There are some fairly steep climbs up the hills, so you need to be reasonably fit for this one and bring a waterproof jacket in case it rains. Then on Tuesday we organize a cycle trip, which will give you all the fun of biking without the effort. We will take you and your bike up to the top of Mount Lama, and leave you to bike back to the camp. It's a pity that you may not have fantastic views because it isn't a clear day according to the forecast.
On Wednesday you'll be taken to a factory where jewelry is made. On Thursday we can offer trips to the observatory for those who are interested in astronomy. And you' ll be shown the huge telescopes and have a talk from an expert. Finally, the last day, there's horse riding. It's a great experience if you' re a keen horseback rider, or even if you've never been on a horse before. They take you down to the beach, and you can ride a horse along the sand and through the waves.
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